The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1884.

Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4938, 6 November 1884, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1884.

The resolution passed by the Council ol the Auckland Museum to open their institute on Sundays is deserving of praise. It would appear that the members have deemed it necessary to semiapologetically give reasons for doing so, and it may be with a view to pacifying ultra-Sabbatarians in their community that they seek an excuse for doing a good deed behind the fact that similar action has been taken in regard to kindred establishments in other parts of the colony. The opening of public institutions—having educational and edifying tendencies—to the public on the day of rest should require little apology, and we hail with satisfaction this dawn of intelligence on the Auckland Museum Council. We have previously advocated the granting of a somewhat similar boon to those resident within our own district, and in previous issues endeavored to point out the many advantages derivable from the opening of our only public literary possession—the library, and perhaps in this case too the argument that in many other towns in the colony similar institutions are thrown open to the public with beneficial effects, should in itself prove sufficiently strong to induce those here who are in authority to at least try the experiment. Any observer of the habits of our population, and those who keenly study the character of it (they are not few), will speedily ascertain that many who now waste idle moments, would, were an opportunity given them, profitably spend their time on Sunday afternoons in a perusal of such literature as is placed at their disposal by the local library. We can conceive no reason why this institution should not be accessible for at least two hours every Sunday afternoon, and a number of arguments in favor of it being so, are at hand. It is far better that the education of the people should be advanced; it is undesirable that such literary lore as is locally available shculd

be locked up from them at times when they might advantageously utilize it ; it is infinitely more improving to them— young and old—to devote their time to reading, than to street corner gossip, or the various /methods now resorted to, to "fill in Sunday afternoon." In the case of those inclined to make use of the Library at the time suggested, it seems a hardship that their only means of feeding their intellectual natures should be stopped. We feel sure that were such inducements offered to the people, no great amount of ungodliness would arise, and any persons taking advantage of the opportunity offered to them, would not become one whit the worse as members of the community. The more educational institutions thrown open, the better the people. We hope the Borough Council, at its meeting this evening, will take a step in the direction we propose.

A li-ectube on •' Pilgrim's Progress," illustrated by limelight views, was given in the Academy of Music last night, in aid of St. George's Sunday School. There was a large attendance, the front seats and gallery being filled, with a number in the pit. The Eev. Blr Hill attended to the lanterns, which were very powerful, and the Rev. F. Gh Evans read the lecture. A number of general views were first shown, then the lecture was illustrated, and finally other European views were exhibited. At the close of the entertainment, Mr Evans feelingly expressed his gratiludefor Mr Hill's viait to the Thames. He had himself been greatly blessed through, attending the mission services, and he felt sure many others present felt as he did. He hoped, and he knew many present echoed the same sentiment, that Mr Hill would shortly re-visit the Thames (applause). Mr Hill briefly returned thanks, and the meeting was brought to a close, A feature of the evening's programme was the exhibition on the sheet of two hymns, the words and music being so plain that those present could sing from them.

As announced elsewhere, "Boaz's" sixth grand Hamburg drawing ia now open. The five previous ones were filled, and this one, which is for £4,000, in 320 prizes from £5 to £300, will closo at the end of December. A perusal of the advertisement will Bhow the advantages offered by " Boaz."

The Thames is to be represented at next Auckland regatta by two whaleboats, manned by first and second crews. The second craft is now in hand at Mr Savage's feoat-shed, and will be built on the same lines as the first, which is rapidly approaching completion.

A numerously signed requisition is to be presented to Mr W. JTraser, M.H.R., asking him to consent to be nominated for the position of Mayor for the ensuing year.

The interesting ceremony of marriage between members of two families long resident in our district took place at the residence of the bride's parents, this afternoon. The occasion was the alliance of Mr Eobert Hudson and Miss Steedman, third daughter of Mr J. B. Steedtnan, of Tararu. We wish the couple every happiness.

were" SaFWStf %^&MS!J, Z^ia^^2 J a°™ affairs of the company, with a view "to amalgamation with the Auckland Tobacco Co.

The Geelong waterworks, near Melbourne on whioh £350,000 have been epent, have .turned out a complete failure ewing to incapable engineering.

At a meeting of the Auckland unemployed, convened by the Mayor to test the statement as to the number of unemployed, 29 married and 33 single men signed the list. The Mayor said the Council would do anything reasonable for the unemployed, but could only let work by contract.

On Saturday, October 25, the directors of the Welcome Company, Reefton, declared a dividend of two shillings per 15,000 th scrip equal to £1500.

The topsail schooner Endeavour, Captain Ruxton, arrived in ballast from Auckland last night and proceeded up to Bagnall's mill to load timber for a Southern post. The brigantine Lizzie Guy, having received her complement, cmc down the river th s morning, and will sail for Lyttelton without delay. The barque Bella Mary entered outward at the Customs this morning. She goes to Kaipara, to load timber for an Australian port, and will sail in a day or two.

In the Police Court this morning the case of the missing tickets preriously referred to, came up, for hearing, when a lad fourteen years of age was subjected to a very severe lecture from Mr Kenrick and ordered to detention for four hours. From the evidence given it appeared that the boy had taken 20 tickets for a soiree from the shop of a Pollen street tradesman and had disposed of three of them to other youths. On the ticketß being missed the matter was reported to the police and Detective Doolan succeeded in tracing the offender.

Another local industry hus jut been started by Messrs Newman (tinimith) and Butcher (of Kopu), who have commenced the canning of fish. The tins, holding lib each, are made by Mr Newman, and the fish caught by Mr Butcher, at whose establishment ihe process of preserving is carried out. The operations bo far have proved very successful, but it will necessarily be some little tim 3 before the work-is in full swing. Several varieties of fish have been canned us samples, but attention will no doubbin future be turned chiefly w tho?e finding the readiest market. It is satisfactory to see that the abundant resource of the firth in this direction ere receiving the attention they deserve, and we wish the new venture success.

Mr B. Comer has retired from the Totara Riding election, and elsewhere r.-turns thankß for the support which was promised him.

> Beaoh has been the recipient of a £400 testimonial from the Sydney 'people. The cornstalksjcertainlj support their local champions liberally.

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