The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4594, 26 September 1883, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1883.

The Auckland Education Board are being brought to a sense of their, duties, and have apparently been made to evince some recognition of the fitness of things. Several times during the past few months we have been reluctantly compelled to refer, somewhat unfavorably, to the peculiar doings of the Board, and it is witli pleasurable feelings that we now chronicle the return to the paths;,\of: rectitude of that body; It would appeal that a small minority of those, entrusted with the responsibility of the control of educational matters in the district, have j been pushing their views into effect, or have been trying very hard to do so. A small section of the Board have not only shewn themselves to be zealots, as far as secularism goes, but have even gone farther than those antagonistic to the existing system of national educacation. The creed of a teacher first of all i seemed to be a study with them; whether that study was with a view to the repetition of certain performances in connection with an Auckland district school or not, we are not desirous of entering into; but the fact that the proposal arose from a quarter not at all renowned for its tolerance, is almost sufficient to at once stamp it as in direct opposition to the spirit of the educatibrr'laws existent in this country. Doubtless the severe criticism which this apparently inexperienced Board has caused to be given to it, has shown it.the folly of its ways, and induced it to retrace steps it should never have taken. Other less im« portant retractions of its movements have been made, and we will live in the hope that a greater modicum of discretion will pervade its future actions fcban'has Gharac- : teristd its behaviour in the past. Tho j duties of the Board should be very clearly understood by men competent to hold Beats at it, and the animadversions of the Press which it has brought down upon itself should not bo necessary to cause those* duties to bo efficiently carried <

out. We trust, therefore, that adverse criticism will be in the future a thing unknown to the Auckland Board of Education, as such a lody should be composed of men well qualified to act in< the important position each member is placed in.

The sitting of the Police Court -was only v short one this morning. A first offender was fined 5s or imprisonment until the rising of the Court, and John Rosb, who had been previously before the Court, was ordered to pay 5s or be detained for 24 hours. A charge of Bteuling a saw was preferred against the last named defendant, but the police applied for a remand until to-morrow, which was granted, to enable the necessary evidence to be obtained.

The Hon. F. A. Whitaker and Major Atkirison have been selected to represent this Colony at the Annexation Conference to be held in Sydney in November.

Mb M. Lusb, solicitor, has arrived at the Thames, and" intends commencing the practice of his profession lure.

Mb C. J. Stone offers to contribute £80 towards the repair of the County road at the booms, damaged .by the kauri logs floating down the Kauaeranga River. An estimate of the cost of effectually making the road good is £375. ■'. ■'. ■. . .■-. :

The second of those musical entertainments in aid of the funds of the impending Catholic Bazaar came off last Right in the Hibernian Hall, Shortland, and was well patronised. An attractive programme was veiy successfully gone through, and evoked such hearty response from the audience that most of the votfalißts had to submit t) encores. The musical accompaniments were rendered by Mrs Bruce (conductress of St. Francis' choir) in a very efficient manner. After invoking divine protection on behalf of her Gracious Majesty, the " light fantastic" business claimed attention, and was kept up with spirit till the " weo.sma' hours.

The following telegram was posted at the Corner to-day :—" Broken down branch leader, gold seen freely; no picked stone.— C. Waite, Mariner."

Aeeakg-embntj ara being made here for the meetings to be held at which the Mer.rs Eedmonda aad Walsh will explain the objects of the Irish National L.nd L.cigue. The question of the land laws in the colony ia now exciting the public mind^ and tho3e talcing an intest in the subject; might derive some information by attending the meetings.

The name of the steward drowned at the wreck of the Eangatira mi James Walker, a son. of Mr A. Walker, of Auckland.

The boy Bushby/run over by a spring cart in Auckland on Monday lie 3in a critical condition. The police are investigating the affair with a view to arresting the driver if negligence is proved. Thb New Zealand Shipping Company are advised by cable that their chartered steamer, the lonic, left Plymouth on the 22nd instsnfc for Wellington and Lyttelton with a large number of passengers and full cargo.

Thebb are twenty-four prisoners for trial at the next criminal session in Auckland. Among them there are no serious cases.

The steamer Fonstenton will complete her loading to-day at Dunedin. She takes 5971 frozen sheep home. The British Queen, which aii'ives early in October, is expected to take 90C3. ..

A/WANGfAWci telegram says Mete Kin gi's funeral is postponed till Monday afternoon, to give time for the natives from Auckland, Wellington, Napier, Taranaki, and elsewhera to attend. King Tawhiao has expressed his wißh to be present. Natives from all parts of the coast are pouring in to Putiki, where a tangi is going on daily.

A souxhbsn west coast paper says:—" A small diversion in these dull times is being made to-day. It has always been considered that the river and banks of the laangal.ua were likely to contain some alluvial gold, but wlile all attention was being paid to quurtz mining, this branch has been left in aboyance. Within this last day or two, Mr H. J". Haukin again mooted the matter, and with the assistance of Mr Palmer, who has gained a great deal of experience in the Otago river workings, has succeeded in forming a prospecting association to try the ground. A number of business people in town have promised support.

The natives in the Southern portion of the Island complain bitterly this year of the deßtruotiveness of the small birds—many acres of wheat sown this season by the natives having been almost, entirely destroyed. One native, who spoke feelingly on.,the subject, exclaimed: " D—— the Government} they fine us for keeping dogs, but we shall fine the Government for bringing the birds hero to eat up our crops."

A SoTJTHBBif paper is responsible for the following :—An amusing horße-whipping case occurred last Monday week. Mr Greorge W. Eliott, the well-known insurance agent and proporty owner in Dunedin, whilst having a 1 drink at the Royal Exchange Hotel or* the ■;previous day, offered what the barmaid considered an insult to her, and on Monday she waited upon him at his office and administered a sound whipping, his face coming in for some nasty strokes. It is said that he beat an ignominious retreat, and the indignant barmnid was left mistress of the situation. The affair has caused a good deal of amusement.

"Otte WhaEgarei contemporary ■writes:— "We are glad to see Captain Hauttaiu about again, and looking as fresh as a pink. Ifc is worthy of note that he is a total abstainer— not a Blue Ribbon man—but simply a " selfdenier," and that when he was rescued from his wonderful swim, though' more dead than alive, he. refused 10 take any alcohol even under those circumsbaucea, Such strength of will is only surpassed by his plucky struggle for life. He«sgys that when he reached the beach he had no feeling ia his legs, and, of course, could not stand, it was a horrible sensation. All Ire could do wa3 to clutch the beach with his fingers. When thrown into the water he had on besides overcoat aud top iboots, two shirts, two under Blurts, drawers, aud two pi ir of trousers, and one pair was tucked in his socks. To get his boots, etc., off he had to go under the water ma ay times. Altogether his feat is moat remarkably phenomenal."

Tub natives who were unsuccessful some time ago in gaining admission to Parihaka have determined to make a Dther attempt, and a considerable number of ihera were in, town this morning on their way to Ta Whiti's settle inent. Their determination appears to be strong, and, in the event of their being stopped from entering Parihaka by the ordinary road, they will enter the bush and get into Pavihaka from the rear under cover of the night.

■How to G-kx Sick.—Expose yourself day and nightf, aih too much without exercise, work too bard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want to Unow How TO Qrku WErs—Which ia answered in throe words—lake Hop Bitters! Bead.