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Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1682, 9 July 1875, Page 2

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Tomorrow at noon the eleotors of Newton will have the privilege of nomintating, or mayhap electing, a good man and true to represent them in the Provincial Council. Rumour has it that several gentlemen will be nominated, but we have every confidence in believing that all other claims will be waived iv favor of Mr Hoidship. This gentleman has not at the present hour a seat in Council, from causes that are wholly apart from his personal worth and fitness. He was not elected for City East solely because the people felt that at the time a party, not baving rthe public interest before their eyes, and being actuated by bad feel" ings, desired to jump on the opposing candidate : and their espousal of his cause prevented Mr. Holdship's return. And now on the occasion of the very next vacancy, the general desireg expressed—and strongest by those who regretted not being able to support Mr. Hoidship on that occasion—is to see him returned unopposed and by acclamation, as the representative of the large and important electorate in which the present vacancy exists. It is needless to refer to the large stake which Mr. Hoidship has in Newton, or the benefit that stake is to the district. As a large employer of'labour, his claims —if claims may rest on such a basis, are second to none in the' electorate, and as one of our worthiest, most straightforward, and intelligent fellow - citizens, his advocacy in the Council will be on the side of what is progressive and practical. No worthier member has a place in the Council: We sincerely trust that any other possible candidates will be found to have waived their pretensions, and that in our next issue we may have the pleasure of congratulating Mr. Hoidship as the member elect for Newton.

The air is tremulous with the rambling of distant thunder. The ground beneath our feet quivers as with the pent up but irresistible elements of nature. The gathering clouds are lurid with the baleful tirts thab aeem waiting to be launched forbh on the mission of death. The orb of day is pallid, and all nature wears a sinister aspect. For to-night is the night of Ponsonby, the day of judgment and of doom in Dedwood. And how shall we speak of the dread event, or in what words can we fittingly refer to the coming struggle? Woe to the Highway Board ! Woe to their opponents ! Triple woe to the district itself ! To say that this is a national event, but weakly expresses its importance. The eyes of the universe are fixed on Ponsonby, and scribes will write and poets sing, and babes as yet unborn will tremble at the story, of the conflicting dynasties that struggle for the governance of the mountain suburb. It is the war of the giants, and they are all giants in Ponsonby. Every man there is as good as another; yes, by our sowL and a great deal better; and it is to prove this that the hosts will be arrayed to - night. Come one, come all ! Come from the highland, come from the glen ! Let the gullies and lanes pour forth their myriads ! Come from the storm-lashed heights ! Come from the bsach of the far-resounding sea ! Dies inn ! Dies ilia ! Solvet seclum in favilla ! Trouble begins at seven o'clock.

. The Board of Education yesterday adopted the recommendations of the committee relative to the manner of laying off and leasing the Old Supreme Court Site, already descrioed in our columns. Miss Worthington's appointment as assistant teacher City East school and £35 for desks, etc,, granted. A sum of £7 for partition, lamps, etc., for City West school was authorised, and a like amount for Newton school. Various country applications were disposed of.

At the quarterly meeting of the Hope of Auckland Tent on Mod day evening, the sth instant, the following brethren were elected to office for the ensuing term, and duly installed : O.J.Anderson, 0.X.; W. C. Probert, D.R.; K. H. Hughes, Sec; 8.. Nicholls, C. Steward ; W. Hall, B. Steward ; M. Chambers, Levite ; Geo. Woods, Guardian ; W. Chatwin and E. Saunders, Auditors ; P. Crowe, Treasurer; T. Prosser, W. Guise, C. J. Anderson, Connor—Elders ; T. Prosser and W. C. Probert—Superintendents of Juvenile Tent. Ihe balance-sheet showed the Society to be in a sound position financially : balance to credit of sick fund, £274 5s lid ; balance to credit of contingent fund, £33 17s Id. • The foot-path in Grey-street on both sides is in a very bad state of repair, owing to the recent heavy rains. As the traffic on the street is very large, the matter should receive prompt attention. The jurors summoned for the 12th and 19th instants, at the Supreme Court, will not be required to attend. On account of the departure of the English mail, it was last night decided to postpone the adjourned meeting of German residents till Thursday next, when the rules and regulations of the new society will be submitted for adoption. The return match between the Auck land and North Shore football teams takes place to-morrow on the North Shore grounds Players leave the wharf by the 2.30 p.m. boat. Auckland team : T. Henderson, H. Henderson. Gudgeon, Sharland, Evens, Abrams, Russell, Walpole,' Carter, Woon, Whitaker, J. A. Clark, W. Philson, Ellis, and King. North Shore : Kees, Thorne, Nolan, Duder, Caverhill, Burgess, Hales, Whewell, Wells, Swanson, Atkin, Cochrane, Wynyard, H. Niccol, and Sibbon. A young man named George Sinclair, employed on board the mail steamer Cyphrenes, fractured his right arm through falling down the hold of that steamship in Sydney. Mr. Edward Lewis the "Evangelist," delivered another of his theological lectures last evening in the Newton Congregational school-room. The subject was " Sectarianism " which the lecturer considered was rebellion against the King of Zion, the absence of the spirit of Christ, the cause of the greater part of modern infidelity, and in opposition to the spiritual beauty of Christianity which tends towards universal brotherhood. The lecturer dw^lt at some length upon these several propositions and concluded with prayer. There were but few persons present which the lecturer regretted. The immigrants by the lorfarshire were landed yesterday afternoon and accommodated in the Barracks. Large numbers of them have received engagements to-day. The demand for domestic servants is still greater than the supply.

On the education-rate question, we have received the following reply to the collector's letter :—" Sir, —May I again crave your favor ia reply to Mr Jenkins. I did not state that I opposed the rates, not knowing that I could do so. It was to gain this knowledge that I appealed to you. I, however, affirm that i did tell Mr Jenkins that my son was housekeeper, and the double rate would fall on him ; when, he said it must be paid, and I paid it accordingly. Therefore, I again asserfc that my son paid 30d according to iMr Jenkin's theory. It must be rather comfortable position to be the owner of houses, if he or she has to pay this precious rate for each house. This is law with a vengeance. 1 was not willing to trust; to my interpretation of the Act hence, my appeal to you, sir. However, as I read the vile thing, I understand it to say that each male individual, having attained the age of 21 years is to pay a 108 poll-tax, in every case where he is not liable for the household rate. Then the pith of the matter is this—That, being liable for the household rate, he has to pay thirty shillings. No wonder the Lunatic Asylum requires enlarging. It is hard for a woman in the decline of life to have to learn high Dutch. I again tender my apologies, and am very sincerely—Yours, obliged, Edith F. G. Grainger, Ponsonby Road." The friends of St. Sepulchre's Church gave an entertainment last evening in the Newton Hall in aid of the Epiphany Church. There was a full attendance, and the singers and readers acquitted themselves with commendable merit. The choir of St. Sepulchre's gave their musical and vocal assistance and sang several glees. Mr. Glover sang " Alas those chimes " in a correct and pleasing manner, and Miss Bleagard sang a ditty which was much applauded. Mr. Harker gave a song. Beadiuga were given by Mrs. Batger, Key. Mr. Hassard, and Mr. T. L. White, who gave a humourous reading from Mark Twain's " Innocents Abroad" with much spirit Mr. Dudley referred in eulogistic terms to Mr. Eice whose labours in connection with the church had been of such essential service. The entertainment which was of an harmonious character, closed with the national anthem. The Wailcato Times in the hands of its new proprietors seems to be rapidly growing in public estimation. At the annual meeting of the Mangapiko Highway Board, Mr. Germann called attention to the fact that the editor of the Wailcato Times had ridden all the way from Hamilton to report the meeting, and said that under the new regime the Times had vastly improved, in fact, it/ seemed to breathe a different spirit altogether. Mr. Sage proposed a vote of thanks to the Times and its representative. Mr. Laing seconded the mqtion, which was carried unanimously. A number of settlers then came forward and entered their names as subscribers to the Times.

A petition bearing about five hundred signatures praying fur the division of the city into wards was yesterday presented to his Honor the Superintendent. Tne required number under thu -rtct is one-fourth of the ratepayers, and that has been exceeded.

The notorious Australian bushranger Frank Gardiner is now keeping a saloon in San Francisco, and is described as "doing well, and keeping on the square." An Australian who vibited the saloon writes that Gardiner inquired after the welfare of several persons in New South Wales, amongst them one who was a fellow-conh'nee of his in Darlin^hurst gaol. Paine, at one time residing at Forbes, and who many years since was convicted and sentenced for being in possession of some stolen notes, was an innocent sufferer, aa he did not know tn;it the notes were stolen.

The French in Australia has published a telegram fiom Versailles, soliciting subscriptions from French residents for the relief of the sufferers by the terrible inundations in the south of France, described in cablegrams which appeared in the Star last night.

The Rev. G. H. Turner will deliver his lecture on " Making your Mark," this evening, at the Young Men's rooms, Wellesleystreet. The choir will give appropriate selections cf music at intervals. We notify to our readers that the lecture will be commenced precisely at half-past seven o'clock. The musical portion of the entertainment will be under the direction of Mr. Lambert.

A match between the Grafton and Ponsonby Football Clubs will be played in the Domain to-morrow afternoon. Kick-off at, 230 sharp. The following teams have been selected, and a good came is anticipated. Grafton :— Snodgrass, Whewel), Beale, G. Ridings, R. and W. Mason, Ro9e, Ewen, JWeara, Earl, Moss, Castelli, Bodle, Orchard and White. Ponsonby :—J. and T. Macky, Herries, Wilson, Dunnett, Townshend, Lewis, ('wen, Gleeson O'Sullivan, Dignan, Sutton, Ibbetson, Forder, and F. Jones.

The Rev. James McKee, formerly of Auckland, who has filled the charge of Wairarapa Presbyterian Church for the past five months, has received a unanimous call from the congregation. It is most probable the rev. gentleman will accept the call, in which case the district is to be congratulated upon the acquisition of a young and energetic clergyman, who will apply both talents and zeal to his work.— Wellington Times.