LOCAL AND GENERAL JEWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9617, 15 September 1894, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL JEWS

Tbb New Zealand portion of the mß i from Canada by the R.M.s. Aravi reached Auckland yesterday by the U(on Com pany'e steamer Upolu, from Fiji A mono the passengers for Sydney by lie Araw was Dr. Smith, the Most Rev. tie Primate of Australia and Bishop of Syjney. The Bishop was accompanied by his ister, Miss Smith. News from Fiji by the Upol yesterday is of an uninteresting chariter. Hi, Excellency the Governor left Tuva on the Bih inst. in H. M.s. Ringdove Ik the Solomon Islands, on business connected with the High Commissioner's Once, and is expected to be absent about] six weeks, One of Fiji's old identities died; at Levuka recently in the person of Mr. George at the age of 78 years. He hid been in Fiji for nearly 50 years. Th&millof the Fiji Sugar Company, at Naval, had commenced crushing, and as there had been a large area put under cane by Jbe company and several of the planters in the vicinity the output is expected to be vjry large this year. In order to encourage sugar-grow-ing, the company are offering a bonus of 30s for every acre planted witn cane up to the 30th insb. |

The public interest in the trial of James Beard, on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the death of the boy Eric Hart McCullough, wag manifested yesterday, the courthouse being filled with spectators during the whole of the trial, while the ladies' gallery was thronged. The jury found the prisoner guilty, with a strati" recommendation to mercy, and Mr. Cooper, one of the prisoner's counsel, having intimated his intention of calling evidence as to character, sentence was deferred until ten o'clock on Monday morning. The case is reported in another part of this issue.

A sale of lands was held yesterday, at the Crown Lands Office, the results being as follow : —Town of Hamilton West (Museum endowment lands, near Hamilton Railway Station), sections 476 and 477, 1 acre each, upset price £30, first-named section sold to Hamilton Borough Council for £33, the other section to Mr. Joseph Frearat£3o; sections 478, 479, and 480, each containing 2 acres 28 perches, upset price £20 5?, were, purchased by Mr. Frear (2) and Dr. A. S, Brewis, each at the upset price. The following lands were leased : — Village of WaiuSu, south-east part of lot 70a (portion of landing reserve); area, 3 perches ; lease for a term of 14 years ; upset annual rent, £1. Lease offered subject to £50 for improvements (workshop), to Mr. A. S. Rossiter, at upset. Takahue Survey District (Mangonui County), section 6a, block XV.; area, 4 acres 1 rood 27 perches (recreation reserve); lease for a term of seven years j upset annual rent, £2, to Mr. J. B. YYrighb, at upset.

The latest phase of the movement for Kerei Kaihau's release is that a number of chiefs have, it is stated, offered to enter into bonds for his good conduct if he is re leased.

The funeral of the late Mr. J. W. Young, first mate of the American barque Mary Hasbrouck, took place yesterday afternoon. The body had been removed to Mr. C. Little's undertaking establishment, Hobsonstreet, and from there the cortege started at three o'clock. The coffin, which was enfolded in the Stars and Stripes, was covered with wreaths and other floral emblems, amongst thara being a beautiful anchor, a token from Captain and Mrs. Ludwigs, of the barque. From the house to the hearse, and again from the hearse to the grave, the coffin was carried by members of the crew. Amongst those present were Mr. John D. Connolly, United States Consul, Captain Ludwigs and bis officers and crew, and other friends, Messrs. Arnold, Cheney, and Co., the agents of the vessel, being represented by Mr. F. M. Hay. The deceased was buried at Waikomiti, in the Anglican Section, the burial service of the Church of England being conducted by Mr. Muldoon, of the Helping Hand Mission. Sincere sorrow was expressed by all who were acquainted with Mr. Young at his untimely end, and Captain Ludwigs and all on board feel that they have lost a valued friend.

Our Taheke correspondent writes :—An inquest was held at Taheke on the Ist insfc., on the body of an Italian named Andrea Orlando, who died on the previous Thursday. The acting-coroner was Mr. Clarke, and a jury of six (Messrs. Davidson, R. Knox, George Baker, F. Herbert, E, Clarke,and E.Howe)wasetnpannelled. Constable McGilp conducted the inquiry. After hearing the evidence of witnesses who had known deceased, and the circumstances under which he died, the jury returned a verdict of " death from natural causes." The deceased was a gamdigger who, together with another Italian, had been camped in a whare near Taheke for a few weeks. He was taken ill about a week ago, and although everything possible was done for him by his mate, and also by Mrs. Hudson and others at Taheke, he soon succumbed to his malady. lam told by his mate that he has for some tim« past appeared to be weak, and has been subject to violent fits of coughing. The body was buried on Mr. Procter's ground on September 2. A l&rgely-attended meeting of the Eight Hours Demonstration Committee was held last evening at the Forester*' Hall, Newton. Matters in connection with the coming event were discussed at length. The committee decided to hold an art union as in former years, every holder of a ticket of admission to the grounds having a chance of a prize.

The Auckland Union Parliament held its fortnightly meeting in the Y.M.C.A. Hall last evening. Mr. J. H. Upton acted as Speaker. A vote of sympathy with Mr. E. W. Burton (Premier) in his recent sad bereavement was moved by Mr. Parr and seconded by Mr. French, and carried. Votes of thanks to Mr.. Hough and Mr. Kitson, who are leaving Auckland, were given for their past services in the Houss. Mr. Kekwick (Acting-Premier) in this absence of the Premier, then moved the motion standing in the Premier's name, which provided for the reduction of the number of members of the Legislative Council and for the retirement of one of three members for each provincial distriot every three years, that the Council shall have power to amend Money Hills* and for the submission to a referendum. It also contained a proviso for the election of a Cabinet by the members of both Houses in joint session, and explained the various advantages of the reforms proposed. Mr. M. McGregor seconded the motion. Mr. Parr moved an amendment that the question be deferred for six months, Mr. Moody seconded the amendment. Messrs. Funaton and Tunks supported the motion, and Messrs. Rosser, McVeagh, and Nordon opposed the motion. The debate was adjourned till next meeting night after a motion that the mover be heard was losb by the casting vote of the Speaker. A meeting of the Auckland Institute will be held on Monday evening, when Professor Thomas will give a popular lecture entitled "Darwin." The lecture will give an account of Darwin's life and work, and US influence on modern thought. Only two views have ever been held as to the origin of the various forma of life which inhabit) the earth; these are the theory of the separate creation of each species, and trie theory of the evolution from previously existing and distinct kinds. The evidence for these two theories will be briefly described. The lecture will be lllastrated with limelight transparencies, and snouia attraeb a large audience.

The newly - formed Womer's Political Reform League will hold a pullic meeting in the Foresters' Hall on Tuescay evening, when the chair will be taken ly the President (Mrs. Kerr). Among tie speakers Till be Mr. J. P. Connolly, American Conml, Mr. Geo. Aldridge, -Mrs. Codings, and Hr's. Hendre, on special topics. J There was a good attendant ab the Columbia Skating Rink last evenhg, being ladies' invitation night. On Tuesday there wfd be a grand plain and fancy rjess carnival for "which there will be handsome prize*. There will be a number/>f skating novelties, a grand march, and dances on ikfttes. / The usual monthly meebing.of the executive of the Christian Endeprour Union was held in the Tabernacle Ist evening, when there were about 40 from the different societies present. The scrutineers appointed to adjudicate upon the voting papers for the electjin of officers for trie ensuing year reported the result of the poll as follows :—President, Rev. 0. B. Monro : vice - pres deals, Rev. Ja9. Blaikie, and Messrs. J. G.'aham and W. R. VVaterhouse ; treasurer, Mr. R. L. Stewart. Two more societies were admitted to the union. It was resolved that the Council of the Christian Endeavour Union enter its solenn protest against the agitation at presentoeing raised in favour of instituting a Suway tramway service in the city of Auckind. After a larger amount of routine fcisiness than usual had been transacted, tie chairman closed the meeting in the usud manner. This meeting was more than ordinarily interesting, is it was the last vhich will be held before he forthcoming Convention to be held n the Tabernacl on Tuesday next at ahich the newly elected officers will asnine their duties.

There was a god attendance last evening at the Ponsonby 'At Home," in the Pon- • :'y Hall, there being about 50 couples j>;ei. it. Adaras'astring band supplied the dance music. Tin ladies' committee supervised the catering A programme of 18 dances, comprising the polka, waltz, schobti?che, and "ban dance," was gone through, the pary breaking up at midnight, after a pleaant reunion.

The Pitt-street Literary Society held their meeting on Thursday evening. Mr. A. Rosser presiding The programme consisting of ten minues' speeches. "Cheap Fares and Travelling" was Mr. Ormiston's subject, and Mr. J. Boyce spoke on " Education," and iVr. H. S. Wilding on " Single Tax." A rattling speech was given by Mr. H. Scctt on "Speakers and Speaking," while Mi H. Bellhouse spoke on "One-sided Criicism," and Mr. C. Feeler on "Tobacco" The meeting was one of the freshest, aid most successful yet held this session.

After about twel'6 months' fighting in the American Pateit Office, Mr. Greenshields' agents inform him that his appeal tor a patent for his hygienic 6houlderettes, bas at last been successful, No. of patent, 454.037. The London Mission Society's barque John William?, which arrived ac Apia last month had been avay for 78 days, during which time she visited the Ellice, Tokelau, and Gilbert Groups, and Scone Bay, at which latter place Mrs. Nevvelland children were landed. In the Gilbert Islands rain had fallen, the first for more than two years. The ship brought to Apia 54 native passengers, many of whom were children. Miss Moore, and the Rev. J. E. Newell, who had been engaged on the usual deputation work to the different islands in connection with the mission, were also passengers.

The concert to be given by Bessie Doyle on her arrival from the South next week, promises to be a great musical treat. In addition to he» own company, which now includes Miss Randell, the popular soprano singer from Wellington, a great many local artists have kindly volunteered their assistance to lend eclat to the occasion. The programme and the prices of admission will be of a popular character.

Mrs. Annie Besant is expected in Auckland next month.

At the Police Conrt yesterday morning Messrs. Ehrenfreid and Ewington presided. The only offender to be dealt with was Mary Hamilton, who was charged with being drunk in Upper Queen-street the previous evening. The Bench fined her 5s and costs, or in default 48 hours' imprisonment.

We have been shown a sample of the J\ r Man's orange, grown by Mr. Henry Wttkolin, of Kamo. The appearance of these oranges should refute the statements which have been made from time to time that New Zealand cannot produce a highclass orange.

In the window of Messrs. Upton and Co. is exhibited a handsome illuminated address presented by the residents of A%ondale to Mr. John L. Scott, late headmaster of the Avondale District School, on his appointment to the headmastersbip of the Parnell School. The illumination was done by Messrs. Bollard and Froude.

The annual dog show in connection with the Auckland Kennel Club, will be held in the Agricultural Hall, City Market, on the 28th and 29th instant. Yesterday evening the receipt of entries commenced, the officials sitting at the British Hotel. Entries for a number of good Southern dogs were received, as well as many local entries, and already the show bids fair to be one of the best ever held here. Entries will also be received this evening at the hotel named. The services of Mr. J. A. Coupe have been secured as judge for the show.

There is at present on view at the establishment of Mr. J. T. Garlick, Queen-street, the prizes offered in connection with Mrs. W. G. Connolly's art union and grand drawing of prizes. The latter are all very raluable, and comprise handsome woolworked chairs, hand-painted mirrors, in oils, Poonah painted chairs and mantel drapes, painted table tops, and many other beautifully worked articles which are well worth inspection. Mrs. Connolly has devoted herself entirely to the work for the past few years, and has expended a great deal of time and patient labour in the making of the articles. The finishing of all the articles denotes considerable artistic taste, and the materials used are of the richest class. In all there are seventy-five prizes. Permission has been obtained from the Colonial for the art union, which is expected to be got off early in October. By advertisement in another column Mrs. Connolly an nounces that tickets can be obtained at Tokay's, stationer.

Exhibitors at the Children's Flower Show who have not yet taken away their exhibits are requested to call at the University College for them. The secretary will be there this morning. The committee will have to dispose of all the pot plants, baskets, etc., not inquired for or claimed by Wednesday, the 19th iiisb.

It is eeldom that such a combination of talent collectively appear upon the same platform as that which is billed to take part in the reception to be accorded to Miss Buckland in the Opera House on Friday next. The Auckland Liedertafel under Mr. Arthur Towsey contribute two items, and Professor Carl Schmitb will conduct the Choral Society's orchestra in a suite of stringed instruments only. The popular young beneficiare appears in two violin -oii and one vocal selection, and oiUr ;<i»oico morceaux in the form of songs, <iuo~, tic, are promised from Miss Warren, Mrs. E. if. Queree, Messrs. John Fuller, A. H. (jee, A. L. Edward*, Lloyd Brett, G. M. Keid, and Howard Chambers. Mrs. dee, Messrs. Arthur Towsey, and Alf. Ban ley will act as accompanists. There are in all over sixty performers. The box plan already indicates that Miss Buckland is •ore of a hearty welcome.

morrow evening the Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company will give a grand sacred concert in the Opera Houae, to which there 18 free admission, but the management reserve the right of refusal of admission to anyone. A silver collection will be made at the door to help to defray the expenses. The programme will be found elsewhere.

There was only one prisoner in the lock-up last night, a man named Green on a charge °f larceny of ducks.

Tenders are invited by the Public Works Department for the supply of sundry materials for the Ohinemuri railway bridge. There will be a celebration of Holy Communion on the anniversary of the martyrdom M Bishop Fatteson (Thursday, 20th), in St. Mary's Cathedral at 10.15 a.m. Members of the H.A.C.B. Society are requested elsewhere to attend the funeral of their late Brother Richard Lenihau to-day. Mr. W. J. Courtney returns thanks in our advertising columns to the ratepayers of "onsonby for his election to the City Council. Boomerang" Brand Australian Brandy, Purest obtainable. Try it.

ARRIVAL OF LADY GLASGOW.

Yksterday Lady Glasgow arrived by the Upolu, from Fiji, accompanied by Miss Thurston, eldesb daughter of Sir J. B. Thurston, Governor of Fiji (who will be the j guesb of Lord and Lady Glasgow at Government House, Wellington, for a month), and Captain Preston, 42nd Regiment {" Black Watch"), who comes to the colony to take the place of Captain Hunter- Blair as D.C. to His Excellency the Governor. On arrival at Fiji in the a.e. Arawa, from Vancouver, Lady Glasgow, finding that the s.s. Upolu would sail in a day or two for Auckland, decided to break her journey instead of going on to Sydney, and- thence by steamer bo Wellington. During her stay in Fiji her ladyship was the guest of Sir John and Lady Thurston. Lady Glasgow spent two months in Scotland, attending to various matters which were the object of her visit to the old country. Her ladyship was delighted with her trip by the Vancouver route, and the Canadian-Pacific Company placed a special railway carriage at her disposal for the whole trip from Montreal to Vancouver.

On arrival in Auckland Lady Glasgow pub up at the Grand Hotel, .where the Town Clerk, in the absence of His Worship the Mayor, called upon her and paid his respects, and welcomed her ladyship back to Auckland. It was a ma,tter of regret to Lady Glasgow thab she had arrived too late to open the Children's Flower Show.

It was the intention of Lord Glasgow, accompanied by his youngest son, bo have come up to Auckland to meet Lady Glasgow, bub as the result of communications with the Government, lb was ascertained thab bhe s.s. Hinemoa, which was lying in bhe Manukau could be made available to take Lady Glasgow and party down to Wellington. Last evening Lady Glasgow telegraphed to Hie Excellency nob bo come as she was leaving by the Hinemoa that night for Wellington. It was understood thab Lord Glasgow received thab telegram in time to alter bis movements.

Last night Lady Glasgow, Miss Thurston, and Captain Preston left by the 8.45 train for Onehunga, the vice-regal carriage being attached to the train, and were to leave for Wellington on arrival at Onehunga. Lady Glasgow, we are glad to state, returns to New Zealand in excellent health, her only anxiety being to get speedily to Wellington to rejoin her fauiilv. According to a Wellington Press Association telegram Hi? Excellency (Lord Glasgow) and his eon had left by the s.s. Takapuna last night, for Onehunga. Probably the Hinemoa will call at ISew Plymouth, and meet the Takapuna.