AUCKLAND.

Thames Star, Volume XVII, Issue 5183, 27 August 1885, Page 2

AUCKLAND.

This day. Diplomas will be presented this after noon by Professor Brown to Messrs Arthur Giffbrd and W. C. McDowell, of the Herald. . N The '-Sijlration Army leaders here are stirring in the direction of repressing vice, and promise startling exposures. The bazaar in connection with the Jewish Synagogue resulted in obtaining £150 for the two days. Mr Edwards, of the Thames Paint Co., is stirring up the local bodies to have an exhibition here in lieu of sending the exhibits intended for the Indian and Colonial Exhibition in London. Professor Tucker lectures to-night to artisans on " Geology and Mining." A Herald reporter, in an interview with Marshal Booth, learned that 180 prisoners had passed, through the Army home in nine months, of which 60 per cent, were believed to be permanently reformed. It was admitted by the authorities that there is a dimunition of female prisoners through the action of the Prison Gate Brigade. The police give every assistance to the officers of the Army, and notify When prisoners »re about being released,

whereupon Captain Little waits for them, and by kindness and consideration gains their good will, and secures them quarters at the home. Marshal Booth's visit is infusing now life in Army operations in the city. The Sharemarkot Business is doing in Moanatairis at 10s ; Crowns (Karangahake), 6s; Cambrias, 26s 6d to 25s 6d; New Prince Imperial, 7s 6d to 8s ; Hand of Friendship, Is 7d; Devon, 2s 9d; Success, 3s; Martha Extended, Is lOd ; Deep Level Cross, Is.