The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News. SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1875.

Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1689, 17 July 1875, Page 2

The Evening Star: WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED The Evening News and the Morning News.

SATURDAY, JULY 17, 1875.

J« the cause that lacks assistant. For the wrong tliat needs r_ißtaxe„ ?«r ths __re In the distance, Ab4 tha _ »od that we ca_ ia.

It is not unusual to hear, in anticipation of the meetings of Parliament, thatjthe coming session is important beyond all its predecessors. Theremark, therefore, issomewhat trite, and loses force in consequence. But we reckon that, in the matter of momentous issues pending, the session of Assembly opening on Tuesday next will yield the place of eminence to none. At all events, it may be said with safety that, for many years past, the attention of the whole people of Auckland has not been _ earnestly directed to the proceedings of Assembly. The issues pending bear so directly on the personal and private, as well as the^ public interests of this province, that the very humblest cannot afford to be indifferent. The colony has been rushing along under a full head of steam, regardless of expense. The fuel is well nigh exhausted, and now the eyes of the political engineers are turning to our cabin furniture and fittings, as necessary to feed the furnace. Auckland has been the first to feel the effects of the recklessness of Government, and Auckland, more than any other province, has reason to scan, with the keenest eye, the indications of coming events. What those events may prove to be or what their bearing on the peculiar position and circumstances of this province, is all in darkness, and that darkness and uncertainty invests the events oi the next few months with all the deeper and more thrilling interest. The absence of the hand that has guided the Ministry and guided the Assembly makes the events of the session a chapter of accidents. Will it be partial abolition of the provinces, or will it be total j will there be a sudden pull up of reckless driving, or will an effort be made to still forge ahead ; will it be retrenchment or increased taxation ? All this will depend on the results of fusions and combinations, the affinities and repulsions of which, none can de fcermine. Eor Governmen bin the past has been personal Government, and the mdi. vidualw ho united those incongruous elements and gave unity of purpose to his followers is, away. Will this cause the falling to pieces of a.party held together by somnch specious promises and prospects, that mnst be shattered by the approaching dissolution? Will hunger make those followers fierce, and disappointment dissolve the spell? We do not know a more interesting study than to watch the effect of the new and altered circumstances on the party of Mr Vogel. The close of the borrowing era approaching dissolution, hopes Unfulfilled, and the charmer gone ! It is a heavy trial I for such a party, and the lessons of that tria

•pi?? * ~ honld be conned and laid to. heart. But Anckland has a deeper concern than mere dilletante interest. Whatever be the outcome of politics, whether for weal or woe, Auckland will be the first of the provinces to fee the effect. The province is in that delicate and critical state of health that any change must tell on it. Never before has it been so, to this extent; therefore never before had we such an interest in the turning of the politi cal wheel of fortune. It is satisfactory, however, to feel that never before had Auckland a leader in whom so general and, we believe, deserved confidence was placed ; and though we have little doubt that some of those who should sustain hi a aims, as representing the province, will prove traitors to our interests, still in the embroglio that is likely to result from the breaking up of Mr Vogel's party, it gives us a feeling of confidence in the future to know that in Sir George Grey, to whom many eyes will turn as a guide, we have one who, iv whatever circumstances he may be placed, will see that so far as in him lies, no wrong will be done to our interests, and that Auckland will not be sacrificed at the shrine of political expediency.

A rumour is circulated in town that the Pacific Steamship Company intend starting the San Francisco-Australian service some time before the contract ia formally entered upon. Whether the intention is to fry how the proposed arrangements will work is not clear, but we shall not be surprised to fiud some truth in the rumour, in which case we shall enjoy the advantages of a druble service. It is also reported that the Granada, a vessel of about 1700 tons register, will be the pioneer of the service. She has hitherto been employed ou the route between San Francisco and Panama. She is a fast, powerful, and well-fitted boat, with saloon accomodation for about 80 persons. Of course such a boat as this would not meet the requirements of the permanent contract. Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane have been appointed the Auckland agents of the line. We confess to a reluctance to the publication of " Public Safety's" letter as it appears in another column, but we feel that after what has appeared as reported of the sayings and proceedings at the recent Orange soiree, fairplay demands that the opportunity should be given for showing the other side. Our reluctance and regret arise not from anything in the letter itself, but from dislike of this controversy. Nobody can lay to our charge that we shrink from a row. We revel in a whirlwind, and uproar is the very fiddle of our heart. But this is one class of contention that wc think, in the circumstances of these colonies, has neither pleasure not profit : for it lacerates the most tender sacred feelings, and most cherished associations, and advances no cause save that of ill will among men Here Catholics and Protestants are on a level platform, and know one another as good citizens and the best of friends ; and the man, whether he be Orangeman or Fenian, that throws in tho apple of discord is a bad man. We can 1 afford to let the angry memories of the p_st lie buried in the dustof old battlefields, and it seems nconsistent with modern ideas to perpetuate this politico-religious vendetta. The flame of enthusiasm that makes men hate one another with auch a deep and heartfelt hatred is not celestial, and if supernatural at all in its! origin, we believe it is lighted from the fires of hell It will not be fanned to a blaze in our columns. Some of our public employees unquestionably are very badly paid for their labour A man who has held for some years the position of messenger in one of our public Courts, was yesterday summoned at the instance of a storekeeper for a debt under two pounds, when it turned out that the poor fellow's salary, with a wife and family to keep, was only £5 per month, or 955. a week. No wonder he got in debt with his tea-dealer 1 Colonel Harington, one of the earliest settlers at Tauranga, announces his intention to become a candidate for the representation of the East Coast electoral district, at the general elections, which must follow the ensuing session of Parliament. We are glad to sse this early indication of interest in the great electoral contest. Colonel Harington's services are no where better kaown than in the Bay of Plenty, and he is thorougly acquainted with the district and its requirements. A rumour has been circulated to the effect that the object of Colonel Harington's candidate is to again obtain a Government appointment. We are authorised to state that this is quite untrue. Mr. Francis Featon, who has long occupied the central store in the new market, has taken the spacious stores at the market corner, where he opens to-day with a full stock of groceries and provisions, as will be seen in our advertisement page. Only eight days ago, a settler, recently from England, was seen loitering in Highstreet, and enquiring for the registrary office, where ladies called in want of husbands. He was at once directed to the spot, and made his request known to the proprietor, who was suitably ensconsed in a white vest. The applicant was desired to call again in the course of two days, at a certain hour. He did so, and was introduced to a lady. They were struck with each other - r the willing adventurer proposed, and the agreeable lady acquiesced. The office-keeper's preliminary fee was paid, and the fond couple sallied forth, arm-inarm, to buy the wedding-dress, which was duly purchased at Messrs Vaile's establishment, according to the lady's choice, for the sum of twelve guineas. The ring and license were speedily procured, the carriage ordered, and, on Thursday, at St. Matthew's Church, the pair were made one flesh, by the Rev. B. S. Has sard (the incumbent)—the jolly procurer acting as "father," in white kids ; and his lady, in the gentler capacity of bridesmaid. 5, Divine service to-morrow (Sunday) at Newton Kirk, by Rev. Dr. Wallis. Morning : "Christ's yoke easy and his burthen light;" evening : " The two apocalyptic witnesses."—Lome - street Hall, by Rev. Samuel Edger, B.A. Morning: '«Christ's treatment of the poor and suffering; evening : " Counsels of life."—Wellesley -street Baptist Church, Rev. P. H. Cornford. Morning :" On prayer for a revival;" evenlag : "The feast for the soul."-United Methodist Free Church: Sermons morning and evening by Rev. H. R. Wilkinson, of London. For remainder of Sunday services see advertisements. ? The new di ill-shed occupies a healthy position at the meeting of several streets overlooking Lome-street, and is likely to form an addition to the many recent improvements in various parts of our growing city. We were struck this morning by its roomy and commodious appearance, possessing. ample space for all purposes connected with our promising volunteers. The central drill department is 60 by 120 feet. The building is substantial, and likely to last intact for at least half a century. Around the central space'are offices of every description, such as" » committee room, band room, private room 'or the chief officer, and three rooms for the ' nessenger who will reside on the premises. ' Che drill-compartment is about to be j isphalted by Morrison, on his approved plan. 1 rhe contractors for the carpentering and < •rick-layiDg parts of the work are Messrs < larker, Gill/ and Tudehope, who, from >reßent aspects, are likely to finish their work c 1 the most satisfactory manner. * Mr Samuel Worms has been gazetted agent >r the Industrial Insurance under tho overnment Insurance and Annuities Act, c ?74, for the Victoria Lod,je 1.0. G.T., New- J n arket. -,:

Last night at eight o'clock the Choral Hall was crowded with an audience composed of the inhabitants of Onehunga, who met to join in the presentation of a testimonial and purse of 137 sovereigns to the Rev. Dr. Purchas, formerly clergyman of the dissriefc. At the request of the committee, the Hon. G. Maurice O'Rorke occupied the chair. After a brief introductory speech, the chairman requested those present who wished to make any remarks on the subject of the rev. gentleman's departure to do so.—Mr. McIntyre in an excellent speech referred to the regret which was felt by all the people. He thought that the feeling of sympathy was well evinced on this occasion by the large gathering of ladies and gentlemen. He had great pleasure in moving that the testimonial and gift be presented to Dr Purchas. —Dr. Purchas in referring to his long residence in Onebnnga, did so with feelings of deep regrej; that the long intercourse he had been favored to enjoy with them had to be disturbed. He would liked to have visited each member of the community separately, and say good-bye to them. He had not time to do this, but would take the present opportunity of thanking them for their sympathies during the past, and would especially thank them for their kind testimonial and gift, which were very acceptable to him, and although he had removed his place further from Onehunga, the people would always be in his thoughs. —Mr. O'Rorke put it to the meeting, and they unanimously agree to present Dr. Purchas with the testimonial as a token of general respect, and also of regret, at his departure.—Dr. Purchas replied.—Mr. Jackson proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, who complimented the meeting on its unanimity, and attributed it to the presence of so large a proportion of the fair sex.— With this eulogium the meeting dispersed, highly pleased with the proceedings.

To the Editor : Sir, —Will you kindly allow me space for a short reply to the letter of a resident in last night's issue ; I again affirm that the footways in Collingwood Street were not destroyed by our cattle, and challenge him to prove I ran a race along the same on Monday last or any otner day.— Yours, J. A. Campbell. [This correspondence is not unto edification, and must be closed, unless continued through our advertising columns. Ed. E. S.]

An afternoon service at 3 o'clock will take the place of the usual evening service at North Shore Presbyterian Church to-morrow. The Rev. David Bruce will preach on the occasion.

The. Good Templars willhold an open meetng this evening at the Christian Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street, to which the public are invited free of expense. The entertainment will consist of speeches, music, songs, and recitations by the members and friends. We may repeat that these Saturday evening's gatherings are instituted by a few well-meaning persons entirely for the public good, with the laudable view of affording sober and intelligent amusement for those persons who might othervise be induced to haunt the public house* and spend their money for that which saitisfieth not. The efforts put forth and supported by these Good Templars are commendable and praiseworthy, and should secuie the countenance especially of those for whoße immediate benefit these evenings amusements have been provided. We learn that an excellent programme has been carefully sketched for to-night.

The Rev. Dr. Purchas has, we learn, bought the late residency of Mr. G. Holdship in Newton and intends to practice his profession as a medical mat? in that suburb. As is well known Dr. Pirchas has graduated both under the alopatlic and homeopathic systems.

A capital combinatkh Company hss been formed between sonje members of the "Star" Company and! the sisters Duvalli, who will give a short ffiason in the Prince of Wales Theatre, commencing on Monday evening next. The jfece de resistance on that occasion will be ' _|_.c Flying Dutchman." The Theatre was cravded last night by interested persons desirjus of witnersing the performance of the n)w version of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," and of baying a tribute of respect to the lessee, Sir. De Lias, in whose favour the entertainment was especially given. The immedifte interest of " Uncle Tom's Cabin" has lori passed away, its work having been accomplilhed in the abofishmeut of slavery in the Soutaern States of America. There is no doubt jut that some of the characters exhibitedin Mrs. Store's book were extreme characters, not to say caricatures, for every intelligent reader was conscious that Evaand one or two others were overdrawn and sensational, but which, of course, (increased the sale of "Uncle Tom," anq drew attention to the near object of the inaginative writer. The leading personages vere well represented by Mr Deerine, Mr Cojier, and others. Eva, a prominent figure infthe dramatised version, was an able perfornance for one so young : her size and appelrance answered to the ideal Eva, and wis accordingly presented with a certain amo nt of satisfaction. Miss Clara Stephenson vas eminently successful as the dauntless Elza, and Miss Patty Holt did the irrepressibi and ignorant Topsy to the life, and brougit out her witty sayings in a laughter-prov&ing manner. The highlycoloured comedy If "Barney, the Baron," formed a happy clmax to the dramatic proceedings, which wll be repeated this evening.