CHURCH NEWS, LECTURES, &c.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 45, 28 November 1871, Page 3

CHURCH NEWS, LECTURES, &c.

The Rev -T. Duller delivered a very interesting lecture on the Ist inst, at the Wesleyan Church, on the important subject of “ Marriage.” There was a large audience, who listened to the rev. gentleman’s lecture very attentively. The subject was very lucidly, and cleverly dealt with. At St. George’s Church, on Sunday, the sth instant, the Rev V. Lush preached a most impressive and affecting sermon on the late Bishop Patteson, whose untimely end, whilst in the service of his Master amongst the savages of the South Sea Islands, occurred so lately, and has caused such universal grief. The Volunteers of the district attended Divine service at the Church on the same date. The anniversary services of the V esleyan Sunday School was held on the sth instant. In the morning the Rev. J. J. Lewis, of Auckland, preached an excellent sermon from the text “ I eed my Lambs.’ The Rev. B. C. Rutland in the afternoon gave a very admirable address on the “ Life of Our Saviour.” In the evening Mr Lewis again preached on the parable of the Prodigal Son. There was yery large congregations at the three services, [ and the handsome sum of £2l was the rej suit of the collection. The anuiversi ry j soiree was held on the Till instant in St. George’s Hall, the Rev. J. Bailer in the chair. There was a large attendance. Mr Miller, the secretary, read the report, which was very satisfactory, and showed a balance in favor of the school of £45. Several addresses were given by ! ministers and frijnds, and hymns were I sung by the choir and children. The usual meetings of the Temperance Society have been held during the month. Addresses, lectures, recitations, and songs have been given for the amusement of the audiences. We are glad to see that this cause is so well supported on the field,and that thir meetiugs "are so numerously attended. It speaks well for the future of the district.

On the Bth inst., the Rev. J. Buller delivered an excellent sermon on the melancholy death of Bishop Patteson and his two co-workers. He spoke with great svmpathy and feeling of the death of the Bishop, which he regarded as a public calamity to all churches. The Band of Hope have held two verysuccessful meetings during . the past month. This society is also in a very prosperous condition. The Rev. W. J. Williams, of Coromandel, delivered a lecture on “ Martin Luther, the Hero of the Reformation,” in the Wesleyan Church, on the 15th inst. He reviewed the life of the great reformer, and made several statements which called forth a large amount of discussion, and lias had a tendency to create an ill feeling with our Catholic community. Subjects of this class should be avoided in our midst. The rehearsal of the Oratorio of tlic “Messiah” took place in St. James’ Church on the 17th, under the leadership of Mr Joseph Brown, of Auckland. Several of the choruses were capitallygiven, and at the conclusion the leader paid a very high compliment to the performers. This Oratorio is to be. performed on the occasion of the opening of the new Church of England at Christmas. There are a large number of the Auckland Choral Society who have promised their services on the occasion, and we have no doubt but what it will be a great success. The second anniversary of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society was held at St. George’s Hall on the 22nd inst. There was a large attendance. After tea, Mr. Lloyd took the chair. Mr. Miller read the annual report, which was very satisfactory-, and showed that £127 17s 9d had been expended in the relief of the distressed, and a few pounds spent in ordinary expenses The balance of the Society amounted 10 £l3O 4s 9d. We have to congratulate the ladies connected with the Society foi the large amount of good they- have done to their suffering and indigent sisters in the hour of need. The Rev. Y. Lush announced at St. George’s Church on Sunday, that after the opening service of the new church, the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie will hold a Confirmation. All persons desirous of being confirmed are requested to attend at the church on Friday evenings to meet Mr Lush. Next Sunday there will be an afternoon service for the Volunteers. The offetory next Sunday will be devoted to the building fund.

ACCIDENTS AND OFFENCES. Joseph Booth died in the hospital very suddenly on the 31st ult., through the breaking of a blood-vessel. Mary Bonar, a little girl, was burnt to death on the Ist instant at the Bombay Settlement, her dress having accidentallycaught fire. The now notorious case Mold v Craig after appearing in the Supreme Court several times resulted in a free fight on the 30tli ult. between Harris’ and Craig’s men. One man was severely injured, and little hopes were entertained of his surviving the wound. On the 3rd instant a painful accident occurred at Messrs Untliank’s tailing machine to a man named Henry Newport, when engaged in cdeaningtlic machine his hand was caught by* the cog-wheel, crushing bis fingers to such ail extent that it was found necessary to amputate the two middle ones. A sudden death from apoplexy occurred on the sth instant at Wailieke ; a man named Charles Gunning was found lying dead outside his wliare shortly after partaking of his dinner. The unfortunate man was one of the owners of the cutter ‘ Julia.’ On the evening of the Bth instant a miner named William Carroll was ascending a shaft in the Tookey- company’s mine, by the rope, when his foot slipped, and lie fell to the bottom, a distance of about 40 feet. He was taken to the hospital where he lies seriouslyinjured. Another mining accident occurred on the 9th instant, at the Inverness tribute, by- which a man named Richard Schofield was severely injured. He was engaged at work in one of the stopes when a large quantity- of earth fell and completely buried him. He was quickly extracted by bis mates, the sufferer having sustained a fracture of the collar-bone and other injuries. lie is now in the hospital. On the same day a very- melancholy and fatal accident occurred by drowning - in the Kauwaeranga Creek. A boy named James Quinn was bathing and to all appearances had an attack of cramp ; lie was noticed by- sonic on the bank who raised a cry for lielp, on hearing which a man named Batyruslied to the spot and plunged into the creek to save the drowning lad, when lie called to one of his fellow workmen, (O’Leary) that lie was “ going.” He called for a rope which his mate ran to fetch. In the meantime a youth named William Read jumped into the creek, and endeavoring to save Quinn was caught hold of by Baty, and was nearly dragged under the water. Mr Carver, surveyor, at this time came up, and boldly- dived in to the rescue. He succeeded in recovering Baty and then Quinn, but not until life was extinct. Every- means were used to restore animation but without avail. Baty was a married man, and leaves a wife and six children, all under 13 years of age. A subscription lias been got up, aud some £4OO collected for their benefit in the district, as well a large sum in Auckland. The cutter ‘ Asp’ was totally wrecked near Mahurangi on the 12th inst. On the 21st instant what might have resulted in a serious accident occurred at the United Pumping Association Works a workman named Cahill, who fell from the over balancing of a plank (which was insecurely placed) into the excavation, and but for the presence of mind of a workman who was at the bottom and pushed his head upwards as lie fell, breaking the fall, there is little doubt but wliat he would have been killed. He was severely bruised, and was conveyed to the hospital. On the 22nd instant Mr J. McCosh Clark sustained a fracture of his leg j through the falling of his horse ; he is | progressing favorably'. | On the 23rd instant an old man named j Samuel Berridge died very suddenly. He was formerly a schoolmaster in Parnell. J It was stated at the inquest that for some : time he had been very- poor and friendless. I A serious accident occurred on the 25th I instant to a youth named James May, on the Una G.M.Co’s ground, by the falling of a log of timber upon him as he was passing the hill side. He was very much injured, and quite unconscious when taken j to'the hospital, and now lies in a very I precarious state. j A man named Samuel Atkinson attempted to commit suicide in Onehunga on the j 24th instant by shooting himself with a ; gun. The poor fellow was laboring from ! the effects of drink. He is not mortally I wounded.

Owing to the pressure on our space, we are compelled to hold over several lscal items, including the report of the Kauwacrauga Highway Board meeting, and several letters.

We would call the attention of our readers to the “ Trices Current.” which we publish in another column, and trust it may be a guide to shippers to this market. It is our intention to spare no pains in obtaining the most correct and reliable quotations.

There are seven cases set down for hearing in the Warden’s Court this morning, Two are adjourned cases from the last Court day. It is expected that his Worship will give judgment to-day in the Evening Star case. Baclielder's diorama was again fairly attended last night, and the distribution of gifts, which, as "usual, concluded the entertainment, added greatly, as they always do, to the attractiveness of the evening s performance.

Wc have been informed that a Court of the Ancient Order of Foresters will be opened at the School-house. Driver’s Creek, Coromandel, on Saturday next, December 2. Several of the officers and brethren of this district will take part in the ceremony. Wc regret to observe the notice of death in our column of Mr. Joseph Dodgers, which took place on the lGtli instant, his residence. Belmont, a few miles from Tokatoka. He was formerly editor and part proprietor of Grantham Journal, in England, and was employed as a printer in the Auckland offices for some time, until within the last few years. He was deservedly esteemed and respected, and his death is much to be deplored, as lie leaves a widow and ten children, many of whom arc in tender years.

Wc are authorised to state that it is the intention of Mr C. F. Mitchell to withdraw or postpone his resolution asking for an address of the Provincial Council to his Honor the Superintendent to place upon the Estimates for the current year, a sum of ten thousand pounds (£10,000) to compensate the owners of native lands in Ohincmuri, Waitekauri, and To Arolia, should they open their lauds for goldlields purposes. A sufficient sum will be placed upon the Estimates, and should even more be required, it will be forthcoming, as, aside from any fund available to the province, the General Government have placed ample powers in the hands of proper officers to carry out all the measures necessary. Probably a little of that united pressure which can be put on by the publicly expressed opinion of the diggers themselves might now be useful. The choir at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, was enriched on Sunday morning by the presence of some of the ladies and gentlemen belonging to the opera company. Portions of the services were very beautifully rendered by the fine voices, and there were a large number or worshippers in the body of the Cathedral. — Cross. Two mining companies at Castlemainc are known by the names respectively of North Dead Cat and Central Dead Cat. More than 1,000 of the are working at the Government stroke at North Carlton, Melbourne, and their number is daily increasing. We have to acknowledge the receipt from Mr Samuels, of the Varieties, of late files of Australian papers, including Town and Countr;/ Journal , Illustrated Sydney Xcws , Australasian , and Leader, also a life-like engraving of the late Bishop Patteson, executed by Messrs Gibbs, Shallard and Co,, of Pitt-street, Sydney.

Clothing for the Million, at Warmoll’s Cash Palaces. Just received, per ‘ Countess of Ivintore,’ £5.000 worth of Clothing, Bools, Shoes. &c., comprising the best and cheapest assortment of goods yet imported into the Auckland Province. In order to make room for further shipments the Goods will be offered at such prices that cannot fail to cllect a speedy clearance. AVarmoll’s Cash Palaces, Grahamstown, Thames. —Advt.