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Auckland Star, Volume VI, Issue 1712, 13 August 1875, Page 2

We hay% received a statement with reference to the alleged case of brutality to a child, denying it in toto and producing a doctor's certificate, but it is too late for publication in to-day's issue.

Folks were astonished this morning at seeing the harbour and city wake up in a blaze of bunting. Every vessel in the port was decorated with signal flags, some of them being literally smothered with gay pennants, burgees, jacks, and every species of flag, Down Queen-street banners were gaily waving from our principal storehouses, and altogether the scene was exceedingly animated. The display which has lasted throughout the day has been in honor of the marriage of Mr William Oruickshank and Miss Amy Graham, which takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The ceremony was to be performed by the Rev. David Bruce at the residence of Mr Robert Graham, the father of the bride, at Ellerslie. We heartily wish the wedded pair every kind of human happiness. Mr William Cruickshank may be instanced as one of those fortunate men who can contradict tho proverb that no man ever made a friend who never made an enemy, for though his friends may be counted by hundreds it would be difficult to find his foe. His real good nature and kindliness of heart have never been altogether hidden under a bluff exterior. We congratulafc liim on having secured as his helpmeet through life a partner so well calculated to lighten his burdens and enhance his joys.

Under the heading "Cave In," a correspondent writes : " Some writer in one of this morning papers under the norn de plume of • Native,' shows a very narrow-minded and selfish spirit for a football player, so much so that I think he must be some poor penny-a-liner, put into some club to furnish reports of the various matches. The sentiment I refer to is expressed in the words ' Cave in banks, cave in warehouses.' If this is what 'Native' usually does, I hope the membeis of the above clubs will refuse to do the same on Saturday as it will afford but poor sport to the on-lookers. Tbe occupation in which ' Native' is engaged prevents him from joining either the one or the other, ergo he will not allow such clubs to exist. If ' Native is present behind the Government House on Saturday, I hope he will see no caving in, at all events by the warehouses. I myself have the honor to be one from the warehouses who says, Never Cave Ist."

The Football Match between the banks and warehouses is to come off to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock, and a right royal game the players intend to make it. The match is to be played in the paddock adjoining Government House. The Bank kickists will be Messrs. Bodle, Champion, Ewen, Burgess, Hargreaves, Robertshaw, Yon Tempsky, Hedley, Coates, Beale, Tonks, Ridings, Fossett, Mowbray, Sudgeon, CaverhiU. The Warehouse team : Messrs. Cotton, H. Whitaker, T. Macky, D. Tonks, Western, Forder, R. Mason, J. Macky, Caldwell, Coleman, Swan, A. Mears, Nolan, Joneß, and King.

To the Editor : Sir,—The abolition proposition.pats me in mind of a method adopted in the old country of catching a horse. A person goes out with a little corn and a good deal of chaff visible, and a halter behind his hack concealed, and while the horse is attracted by the food and eating a little, he throws the halter over his neck and secures his game. This being visibly the case, I advise the people to keep their eyes on the halter.—Yours, 6Vc, A Countryman.

The lecture on the poet Cowper was not given last evening, according to advertisement, in St. Matthew's school-room, owing to counter attractions, the paucity of -suitors, and the unexplained absence of Mr Webb and his Sunday-school choir of singers, whose musical assistance was expected.

A meeting of the ratepayers of Ponsonby is announced for'this evening in the Ponsonby Hall for the purpose of considering a lighting rate for that district.

The Hibernicon complimentary entertainment to the Messrs Baker last evening at the City Hall was largely patronised, and shewed beyond a doubt, that the efforts of these gentlemen to amuse and edify have been thoroughly appreciated. Apart from the pleasant scenes of Ireland's inland and river scenery, the songs introduced were pleasing and appropriate. Mrs Searle and Mr Collier varied the, amusement by the introduction of a scene from the comedy of the " Widow's Victim," which was cleverly managed. The silver cup, value £5. was awarded by the unanimous consent of the audience to Master Hill of this city, whose rendering of " Molly Darling" is almost perfect. Without describing the particulars of the programme, we may shortly say that everything passed off remarkably well, and gave much satisfaction to the audience. The B?,ker Company will leave for Sydney by the Macgregor, where their Hibernicon entertainment will be gratefully accepted and enjoyed.

Rev. P. H. Cornford will deliver his lecture on "Sweet Home "this evening, at the large room of the Young Men's Chrisoian Association, at half-past seven o'clock. Selections of music will be given.

Mr. Speight will deliver his promised lecture on Good Templary this evening, in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street.

We learn, from one who was there, that the Hobson Band Minstrels entertainment, last evening, at the Whau public hall, was a great success; the hall being completely filled. The minstrels performed very satisfactorily an overture and several selections of music. Songs were sung by Messrs T. and W. Seton, McComish, Bertie, Hull and Rice. Messrs Seton and Bertie were very successful with their double song and dance; Mr. G. McComish gave a cornet solo, and Mr. Graydon danced a hornpipe in admirable style. Two negro farces were also performed in a highly creditable manner, "Who Died First," and the "Dramatic Agency." The whole wound up with a quadrille party, which the young people thoroughly enjoyed.

We have to acknowledge receipt of £1 from Dr. Kenderdine in aid of the widow of the man lost from the cutter Bertha.

The second annual meeting of the Star of Newton Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening in the Newton Congregational school-room, and was largely attended. A plentiful tea was provided in tasteful order, by Mr F. G. Brown, whose cakes were much approved while in sight. Mr. McGregor, P. W.C.T. occupied the chair, and spoke encouragingly of the progress of the lodge. Mr. S. Worms, the present W.C.T, actiog as secretary for the occasion, followed with the annual report which was of good charac/ ler and well received. The* choir aided the entertainment considerably, under the direction of Mr Baxter, with "Away, the Morn ia Freshly Breaking," which was well given. Mr. Speight G. W.C.T, made an eloquent and admirable speech on th* advantages of the cause. Several readings, recitations and ballads by members, and the NationAnthem brought a very pleasing entertainment to a happy close.

The Treasurer of tho Orphan Home acknowledges, with thanks, a donation of £2 10s from His Worship the Mayor, per the Evfnino Star. \

We have pleasure in acknowledging £5 14s, as a a ubscription from the crew of s s. Phoebe on behalf of the widow and family of the ate Captain Doble.

The Prince of Wales Theatre was again thronged by visitors desirous of witnessing the really wonderful illusionary feats of the renowned Fakir of Oolu. We have continued to call attention to this entertainment, because of its newness of feature, and inoffensive character ; there being neither utterance nor act but what the most refined person could accept with pleasure. The programme of the evening was much the Fame as on the previous night, and was faithfully carried out. The sparkles of wit and funny sayings of the now famous Fakir of Oolu, gave rise to cheers and laughter; the entranced lady, in her classical figure and representative attributes attracted the wrapt attention of the large audience ; while the silver, manyhued fountain, excited wonder and delight. On Saturday afternoon, the children of schools and families will have the opportunity of witnessing the secret of the Fakir's temple.

To the Editor. Sir,—l perceive by advertisement that the Fakir of Oolu intends giving a matinee on Saturday next, at which doubtless a very large attendance of cl _dren will occur. I would venture to suggest that that portion of the performance entitled •' Anoetos " be omitted, it being much calculated to frighten children and young people generally. lam not alone in my opinion, which I trust Dr. Sylvester will accept as given in good part. — Yours &c. Paterfamilias.

Relative to the dust cart, a correspondent writes : Sir, —would you be kind enough to iuform me whether the City Council have appointed any particular time for the dust carts to collect the sweepings from the shops, as the one that comes down the west side of Queen-street has commenced the practice of coming round before eight-o'clock, when of course but very few shops are open, consequently they have to allow their rubbish to accumulate in their back premises.—-I am, &c, Eight o'Clock.

In the course of one of the conversational digressions between His Honor and counsel yesterday, in the case of Kelly v. Gibbons, the witness in the box fell into a pleasant slumber with his head daDgling over the side. The witness' position was unnoticed by the Court until its serenity was disturbed by a sonorous snore. The wearied man apologized and received a courtly smile in reply.

We call the attention of the public to Mr Greenwood's very large sale of fruit and ornamental trees, plants, and shrubs, to be held in the market house to-morrow afternoon at two o'clock. The collection includes a great variety of almost every kind, and they are well worthy the ipspection of gentlemen who may require them. We understand that the Auckland College and the Grammar School Football Clubs are to have a friendly match in the Domain tomorrow afternoon; the following are the teams, Auckland College.—Herries (captain) Wilson, Barton, Fairburn, Martelli, Mason, Taylor, F. Jones, Thomas Hanna, Dufaur, Joseph Hanna, Mc'Millan, A. Hanna, Halsted, Peter. Grammar School.—F. Dignam, (captain), Ring, Burgess, Blanchet, Anderson, Tonks, Purchas, Reid, Webster, W. Dignan, O'Sullivan, Burt, Murray, Ridings, and Jackson.

The case of Wilkias v. Taylor, heard yesterday in the District Court before F. D. Fenton, Esq., which was a claim for £32 17s. for firewood, and losses in various ways, resulted in a verdict for plaintiff for £1017s.

The Auckland Dog and Poultry Show is fixed to come off on the 10th and 11th proximo. A very influential committee has been formed so that we have little doubt the affair will prove a sucoess.