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Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1711, 12 August 1875, Page 2

Mr Veith, of Ngaruawahia, is at present in town for the purpose of purchasing cattle and sheep to supply the Waikato district with meat. The fact is somewhat extraordinary inasmuch as a large proportion of the very cattle which will most probably pass into Mr Veith's hands, come originally from the district they are to retnrn to. The reason of the anomaly is said to be that the settlers in the Waikato have an idea that whatever price is offered them in their own district for their animals they will get a better price by sending them to town, they accordingly refuse to accept even good prices, and prefer to undergo the trouble and risk of the journey. They ought to have found out their mistake by this time but Mr Veith's presence among us shows that they have not yet been set right on the point. It is not uncommon we Jearn for sheep fetching 143 per head in Waikato to be sent to town and bring only 13s. Ihe piece of butter is said to be still on the increase in this district.

The second anniversary of the Star of Newton Lodge will be held this evening in the Congregational school-room at half-pa3t six.

Mr Hammond will give the first of a course of lectures on architecture this evening in All Saints school-room, in connection wiih the Ponsonby Literary Society. The lecture of this evening will relate to the Greek and Roman periods. The lecture will be illustrated with diagrams, prepared especially for the lecture by Mr Frank Hammond.

The Auckland Society of Artist 3 have determined to hold their next art exhibition in November, at the Choral Hall, Symondsstreet.

A lecture on Good Templary will be given to-morrow (Friday) evening In the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, by Mr. Spei»ht, Grand Worthy Chief Templar. The subject is entitled "The Objects of GoodTemplary, and the Means of its Attainment." Mr. Speight is an eloquent speaker, and the subject, being of special interest, will no doubt command a good audience.

The next lecture of the winter series in connection with the Youog Men's Christian Ass ociation will be delivered to-morrow evening by Rev. P. H. Cornford, pastor of the Wellesley-street Baptist Church. The subject *' Sweet home," being the refrain of Howard Paynes thoroughly English song of the same title, will, no doubt, be pleas ant]y and usefully handled by Mr Cornford as the subject seems in harmony with Mr Cornford's tenor of thought. "Sweet Home" has nothing sensational or spasmodic about it, but is one of those themes which take hold of the human heart with the sunsbiae of heaven upon it. ".Sweet Home" is suggestive of domestic happiness by the happy fireside, apart from those demoralising vices which destroy the poetic prefix.

A number of local milkman have been summoned to appear at the Police Court tomorrow, on the grave charge of mixing water with their milk, so that Friday will be the great white day at the court.

Thero was a full attendance lash evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, on the occasion of the ninth entertainment of Dr. Silvester, the well known Fakir of Oolu. The representations were mainly the same as on the previous evening, but although the same in leading features, the Dr. has the happy knack of giving a newness of life to the Bcenes, by anecdotal and witty observations. The legend of the Harts Mountains, the entranced lady, in her variety of costumes and representative figures, the manyhued fountain of sparkling water, were received as on previous occasions, with unbounded applause.

The company and band of the Auckland Engineers will meet this evening at the Drill-shed for monthly inspection, with' arms and accoutrements, and any member not having a new rifle may obtain one by calling on Mr Walter Dawson, corner of Wellesleyand Elliott-street. No. 3 Company of Auckland Rifle Volunteers will meet at the same place, by order of Captain Morrow, this evening. The Auckland Scottish, under Captain Mowbray, will also meet this evening for parade.

We hear that a well known citizen, Mr S. Full, is about to leave by the Macgregor for the sister colony. Mr Full is well known in sporting circles and carries with him the best wishes of a large circle of friends. Perhaps to some of our readers the departing citizen will be better known under the familiar pet title of " Blowse."

The monthly meeting of the Prince of Wales Lodge will be held this evening, at the Masonic Hotel, at the usual hour.

We intimate to our readers that Baker's Hibernicon entertainment will take place this evening in the City Hall, and as this will be the last opportunity the public will have of witnessing this really excellent attraction, we advise those who have not enjoyed it to embrace this, the last chance. The Messrs Baker deserve well of those for whose benefit they have exerted themselves in a praiseworthy manner. In order to swell the interest of the programme, several talented ladies and gentlemen have tendered their gratuitous services, viz., Mrs. Searle, Messrs. Collier and Kingsley, and Master Hill, the Auckland tenor singer. The prize silver cup, value five guineas, will also be awarded to the amateur vocalist who shall sing the best comic or sentimental song. We have no hesitation therefore, in saying that the Hibernicon treat of to-night will possess extraordinary attractions for lovers of ballad lore and chaste melody.

T he goods for sale by Messrs H. S. Meyers & Co. to-morrow, have all been landed in fine condition.

The action in the District Court yesterday, Kelly v. Gibbons (Mr Rees for plaintiff, and Hesketh for defendant), in which plaintiff sought to recover the sum of £90 for services rendered, but which was disputed by defendant, was adjourned. To-day the court was occupied with an action between Wilkins v. Taylor, in which plaintiff claimed for firewood, loss of a bull, 1090 feet of kauri boards, and damages to the amount of £32 17s. The defence was the defendant knew nothing of the circumstances. The case is proceeding as we go to press.

It appears that the standpipe in Wyndhamstreet did not burst yesterday, but was being flushed to clean it out, an' ample supply of water being now available at the reservoir for the purpose.

The Hobson Band Minstrels will givethei variety entertainment this evening at th Whau Public Hall. The programme promise^ a capital evening's treat. A 'bus will star from Darby's Thistle Hotel at six o'clock.

The monthly inspection of No. 3 Company, A.R.V., will take place this evening at halfpast seven. All arms and accoutrements are to be returned at once to the armoury.

The only business at the Police Court this morning consisted in the punishment of three drunkards, named respectively Robert Thompson, Mary Dunbar, and John George. The fist named, as an old offender, was visited with a sentence..of 7 days' imprisonment : the others had fines of 10/ and costs inflicted.

The members of the City of Auckland Loyal Orange Lodge will meet this eveniug at half past seven o'clock in the lodge-room, Wellesley-street.

A full rehearsal will take place tomorrow (Friday evening) in the Newton Excelsior Hall, all those who are going to take a part in the entertainment at the City Hall on Monday will be expected to attend tomorrow's rehearsal.