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Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 4325, 26 March 1884, Page 2

The preliminary debate on Mr Gladstone's Electoral Reform Bill has been started in the House of Commons, aud is expected to last till Mondoy noxt. The discussion is raised over an amondment moved by Lord John Manners, to the effect that any scheme of electoral reform is unsatisfactory which docs not provide for a redistribution of seats. This amendment will doubtless bo supported en bloc by tho Conservative party, but is pretty certain to bo defeated. The division will bo chiefly interesting as supplying a forocast of.the probable strength of the combined Tory and Home Rule vote on the measUro itself.

It was reported before tho steamer Penguin left Fiji, that a rich quartz roof had been discovered, and two of tho discoverors camo On to Auckland to obtain the necessary appliances for working use

Mr Macandrew, M.H.R., goes to Waiwera to-morrow. He also intends paying a visit to Sir Georgo Grey at tho Kawau before starting for the Hot Lakes.

Mr Lovegrovo, tho unsuccessful claimant to the Derwontwater estates, whoso career since ho left tho Waikato about eighteen months ago has been regularly placod boforo the Star readers by our London correspondent, is now on tho way out to this port, togother with Mrs Lovogrovo and family (10), in the ship Crusador, which loft London on February 6.

At tho earnest and pressing solicitation of a number of the burgesses and his other representatives for City North Mr Thomas Thompson allowed himself to be nominated at noon to - day for tho extraordinary vacancy, but only upbti tho clear understanding that he resigns in September next, when the first vacancy occurs by ellluxion of time. Ilis.nominators wero Benjamin Charles Roberts and l'oter Dignan, and as there Was no other candidate ho was declared duly elected.

Mr. T. T. Gamble, German Consul, paid an official visit to tlio Japanese corvette Tsukuba this morning. He was courteously received by Captain Ariji and tho officer, j and upon leaving tho vessel was honoured with the customary saluto.

Professor Cailliatt aud the Misses Cailliau left by the s.s. Ringarooma this afternooh for Sydney,

Mr George Stdiries has at last boon commanded to disgorge the money which ho has been holding in trust' during tho past 1-5 years for the aged and indigent legateos under the will of tho late John Hayward, otherwise known as Cheap John. Yesterday morning, in Chambers, Mr Justice Gillies made an order upon tho quondam People's Champion for the payment within throe months of the sums stated in tho Registrar's report, viz., £426 14s9d(trustmoney), dnd £511 9s 5d (interest at the rate of 8 per cent, from March, 1869, till March, 1884).

• It has come to light within the last few days that a well-known tenoi vocalist, whose voice has often raised itself for the amusemont of the patrons of local minstrel performances, has taken a very sudden departure for " fresh fields and pastures new." No intimation of his intention was given to his nuinorouß creditors, who are now repenting their credulity and misplaced confidence-, while the enterprising vocalist rejoicos with the happy minority on "that other shore."

The five stowaways found oh board the Ringarooma were brought bofore the Police Court this morning, when all pl_ad_tguilty. They urged in extenuation Of their offence that they Were unablo to obtain work at Sydney. Thoy were unablo to pay their passage money, £5 each-, and wore ordered to prison for ono month,

The examination of candidates for the preliminary or general knowledge examination of the legal course is at present proceeding in the Supremo Court, under Jthe direction of the Registrar (MrH. C. Brewer). Last week the examination o( candidates foiadmission to practice was hold.

During the progress of tt_6 inquest on the i-ecßnt lire in Jervois Road yestel-day afternoon, a witness named Maxwell caused some sensation by refusing to give evidence unless his cxponscs were paid. He had ooiiie words'with the Coroner, and was then given into the custody of the polico for contempt of Court. His evidenco was stated by Detective Twohey to be immaterial, and at the conclusion of the IntJUest he was again permitted his liberty.

Captain Ariji has kindly consented to throw tho Japanese corvette Tsufcu,ba bp-h to the publl. cv. r.y SUtiday _nd Thursday durinj. tfi_ Vessel's stay in port. The Secretary of the Devonport Ferry Company has consequently written to Captain Ariji, requesting permission to convey passengers between the corvette arid town _h these days, and It is 'expected that the ferry boats will commence running on Sunday next. During her previous visit to Auckland, the Tsukuba was visited by a largo number of persons, ahd no doubt there are many others who will avail themselves of another opportunity to inspect a Japanese warship, along with its interesting inhabitants,

A sitting of the Supreme Court, in Bane., was held before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies to-day, but the whole of the business set down was adjourned. The application to review and rescind order in ro Barclay's Trustees v. Humphries was adjourned until March 28th. In tho matter of the Land Transfer Act and the Waiteha Block, and petition of Jonathan Brown, an adjournment was granted till April 23rd. The matter of William Wilson (claimant) v. the Minister of Public Works (respondent) was adjourned until March 28th. In re Scott v. Northern Steamship Company, Mr Hesketh mentioned that it had been found that there was a discontinuance of tho action, and asked if they were not entitled to a judgment. His Honor said the rule Eermittecf a discontinuance at any time, ut they would be entitled to remuneration beyond the costs of tho argument.

I We regret to learn that Mrs P. A. Philips met with an accident yesterday afternoon j which was vory nearly having a fatal tut - I rainatton. She was paying a visit in Par-. tiarnenl.ft.rcel iv her _e'd-ii chair, and Iho driver left her for v, few moments ia order to deliver a visiting Oard. The chair was thought to be safe, but it moved, and eventually ran down the incline, throwing Mrs Philips out into tho gutter, and seriously bruising her face and other parts of her body. She was taken in to Mrs Lonergan's, and shortly afterwards to her home. It is believed and hoped that she will have recovered from the effect of tho accident in a few days.

The Auckland Hospital librarian acknowledges with many thanks the receipt of thirty-eight numbers of "The Pictorial World," through C. G. Akin, Esq., Queenstreet, from a friend.

We learn that Mr Burgess, express proprietor, will bring an action for damages against Mr Garrett, butcher, for the loss of a valuable horse through the unskilfulness or carelessness of one of Mr Garrett's meatcarrying boys. The accident happened at the top of Kyber Pass Road. The boy was recklessly driving, and tho shaft penetrated the chest of the horse, resulting in tho loss of the animal.

The Loyal Ponsonby Lodge of Oddfellows have presented Dr. Knight, on the occasion of his marriage, with a handsome silver epergne.

A rather singular scene was witnessed on the wharf yesterday afternoon. A man intent Upon hiring a boat entered into conversation with several watermen, and unfortunately made a remark which a man named Holder accepted as a direct insult. Tho offender and the olf'ended camo to blows, and then proceeded to wrestle, when both fell to tho ground. Holder somehow got his nose in rather close proximity to the mouth of his antagonist. Tho latter hesitated not, and severely bit the projecting nasal organ. Several watermen laid hold of the strmigßl. while othors went for tho police, but tho representative of the law not being closa a. hand, the stronger was allowed to escape.

A horse bolted from the yard of the Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga, with a buggy yesterday afternoon, and galloped off at full speed in the direction of Auckland. Tho vehicle got considerably damaged. It came in contact with Mr Wyto's verandah, which was carried away. The iioi-o and vehicle had been in chargo of Mr A. Cosgrave.

A re-election of the Committee' for tho Flat Bush District School took place in the school-room last ovening. Through the cautiousness df two of the former^ Committee, the previous election was invalidated by the Board, hence a new election: About 70 householders assembled, and discussion was pretty warm, which ended with the following results :—Mr Woodward felt it convenient to retire from the field, objecting to be nominated with the prospect, Mr Hunter was called to the chair, and tho voting again placed the formor leaders in the ascendant. Votes : Messrs Smalos, 51; Hunter, 49; A. Harris, 44; Cowsell, 41 ; Whitton, 40 ; Murphy, 38 ; Adamson, 32.

A meoting of the membors of the Auckland Instituto will bo held to-morrow evening, at half-past seven o'clook, when Mr G. B. Fedorli will give an address on the "Establishment of Silkworm Culture in the Auckland Provincial District."

It has trnn.pirod that the Onohunga Licensing Committee will not grunt an extension of a publican's liconso at tho forthcoming races in Onehunga. Sporting men under the circumstances will consequently havo to do without their ordinary stimulants on such occasions, but one of Onehungn's grandest springs, known as the "Captain's," is close by the course, which inny bo utilised. The horses .Will not in any way bo a(!e_ted hy the decision of tho Committee, and good races arc expected.

The second meeting of householders Was hold in thp school at Flat Bush on March 24th, at 7.30 p.m. _>l_- Hunter was voted to tho chair; Nino candidates wero proposed nnd seconded. Tho following wore returned :—Messrs Smalles, 51 ; Hunter, 49 ; Harris, 4-1; Cowsol, 41 ; VVhitton, 40; Murphy, 38; Adamson, 32. Tho Committee held their first meeting after the election, and appointed Mr Alfrod Harris Chairman. A voto of thanks to tho Chairman concluded a vory ordorly meeting.

A novol modo of administering justice has boon introduced in tho City Court of Louisville, Kentucky, by Judge Thompson. Whon a parent appears before him with a refractory son, and makes charges which cannot bo ignored, tho Judge, in caso ho percoivos indications of latent goodnos, in the boy's face, invites tho patent to escort tho offspring to the yard adjoining tho court-room, and there apply tho rod, tho sparing of which at homo lias gone far toward spoiling him. In several instances encouraging results have followed this semijudicial castigation, and it is .mdorstood that Judge Thompson is delighted with his invention, if a similar modo of punishment were to bo reported to in Auckland, larrikinisin would douhtloss bo less rampant than it is. The sparing of the rod at home is unquestionably tho cause of most of the juvenile delinquencies that aro constantly perpetrated in tho city.

The ordinary meeting of tho Onehunga Borough Council was held on Monday ovoning, Dr. Scott (Mayor) in the chair. All tho Councillors were present, The following iB a summary of tho business :—Two applications respecting the state of Lower Symonds-Btrect were referred to th. Stre _ts Committee, it was agreed to elect an auditor at tho annual mcoting to bo held in June. Mr Stevenson's application to lay off a street 40 feet wide having beon referred to a committee, which reported in favour of tho permission, subject to a covenant protecting the Council from any future claim in respoct of levols under tho 196 th clauao ot tho Municipal Corporations Act, and tho perusal of each conveyance by the Council's solicitor previous to affixing tho seal, Mr Fleming movod an dmendmont, " That the first conveyance tendered be perused, and the Town Clerk should take care that a similar covenant should bo inserted in similar ones." Aftor some discussion the amendment was carried. It was resolved to omploy a raugbr undor the by-law for impounding cattle

His Honour Mr Justice Gillies sat in Chambers yesterday morning, when probate was granted in roJcs.ie Rhynas {deceased), and letters of administration were ordered, to issuo in re Margaret Elizabeth tngl-am, Maria Hill, and Maria Edmlstrn (deceased), the sureties in th_ last case being dispensed with, while orders tb register copies of will Wore, mode In ro William John Warren and George Toscan deceased _. Iti ie Davis and Others v. Staines, Mr Brookfield moved for cattsq to, be shown why the dbfcticlati. olioiillt hot pity. £_(j0 and interest thereon into Court. His Hotioi' ordered that the defendant should pay into Court within threo months from date tho amounts specified in the Registrar's report, viz., £426 lis 9d (trust money), and £511 Os 5d (interest) ; meanwhile giving within seven days security for payment to tho Registrar's satisfaction ( the defendant also to pay costs taxable according to tho second scale, In i-o Campbell v. Tho New Zealand Timber Company, (Limited), Wherein the plaintiff sue. Wr £1,700., damages foi- broach of agreement, His Honor, on the application of Mr Theo. Cooper, directed that the claim and counter-claim should bo tried jointly by special jury on the 17th of April next. In the matter of the Trustees Reliof Act, 1882, and __ .He petition of John Parsons, and r. the Will of John Button Powdrell, John Parsons was appointed fuardian eld litem of thb Infant beneficiaries, 'he divorce case of Addißon v. Addison was fixed for.hearing at New Plymouth before a jury during the next Civil Sittings.

The inquest into the recent lire in Jervois RoaH Was continued after w. went to press yesterday. W. G. Allen, ill the Sdnclusion of his evidence, said the builder's risk on his shop expired on the day before the fire, and he then made proposals for permanent risks amounting to £000. The policies of insurance .Wefce not, in. his favour, but Were held by the New Zealand Land and Mortgage Cohipany. Tlie riiortgage on the whole property was £1,400. Witness paid £1,000 fot- the cottages and ground. The cottage to which the new buildings were added cost him originally, three years ago, £300. Ho was not pressed for money, and had no billH whatever. ,On Ist March did not owe flO out-ldo the mortgage. Egbert. Griffiths, _ telegraphist, deposed that while returning From duty on the night of tho llth instant ho heard a noise as of a man snoring in Mr Allen's shop. Charles Olive, contractor for the erection of Mr Allen's shop, deposed that there were no shavings in the building or. close to it. The entrances to the buildings were closely boarded to a height of six feet on the night before the fire, but it was still possible for any" determined person to get in. The amount of his contract with extras was £380. He estimated his personal loss in material, tools, balance of contract, kc, at £200. Evidence was also given by P. Hazard, Hyauiason, Thomas Gifford, Mrs Gill, and Smith. Mr Hyauiason said the value of llis placo was about £500, not including land. Had offered the place, a fortnight before the fire, at £600. His stock consisted of ironmongery ; which, on taking stock a month previously, was valued at £170, leaving out certain heavy articles he intended to ccII at I lie town store. Total value of stock would be about £'250, tintl of the household fundttiro mill offoct-, at over i'.-!00. Wan insum! iv the Royal for £370. Of that amount, i'2Bs was in the joint names of Mr Masefield and himself, the former holding a mortgage. Mrs Gill, housekeeper to Mr Bishop, deposed that when she gave the alarm of fire to Mr Bishop, he said it was nonsense, as he had been looking from his back yard at Allen's premises ten minutes before, and there was no sign of fire. Tho verdict was to tho effect that there was no evidence to show how the fire originated.

The precipitous gully which once existed in Rutland-street East, Parnell, and which was known as "Stranger's Folly," has been changed into a wide and handsomo street. The houses of Mr Johnson, Mr Herbert, and Dr Smith, which were left elevated high above the road, have been adorned with substantial walks, pillars, steps, kc, giving the front of the properties _an elegant appearance, and though entailing a heavy expense on the owners, has certainly added greatly to their value, as well as giving a stylish aspect to this portion of the district, which is perhaps the most agreeable part of Parnell for residence.

His Honour Mr Justice Gillies held a sitting of the Supreme Court in Bankruptcy to-day, The only matter set down for hearing was the examination of John Phelnn. Mr Cave appeared for the Official Assigneo, and Mr Wood for the dobtor who was not present. Nothing could be done in the absence of the bankrupt, and his examination was adjourned sin die, '

A party, of about thirty gentlemen went for a fishing excursion in the forty steamer Victoria to-day. Amongst those on board were Messrs Fonton, Stark, Motion, Allison, W. Cruickshank, Brassey, sen., Brassey, jun., Winter, and Captain Anderson. The trip was arranged by Mr Winter. It was intended to call for Mr Reed, of Motutapu, and then proceed to ono of the numerous islands outside the harbour whore fishing could be indulged in.

Thero was a good attendance of members and visitors at St. Sepulchre's School;house on Monday evening, H. Q. Seth Smith, Esq., in the chair. At the closo of the preliminary business and the introduction of new members, a very interesting paper on "The Philosophy of Proverbs ' was read by Mr Blackman, followed by Inetructive remarks by soveral members of tho St. Sepulchre's Essay and Dobatlng Society,

The first funeral service held in accordance with the ritual adopted by the Auckland Rationalistic Association took place oh Monday last, in the Presbyterian Cemetety, at the interment of a child of Mr M. S. Leers. The solemn ceremonial was very simple. Mr W. Cooper, as President of the Association, read the burial service drawn up for tho British Secular Union, and the coffin was then lowered into tho grave.

In the Choral Hall to-morrow evening an entertainment will bo given in aid of the funds of tho Drum and Fife Band of tho Band of Hope Union, and promises to bo of a musical and elocutionary character; The Union choir iB announced to perform tlio Temperance cantata, "Tho Resoue of Harry Gray." which was performed in October last, and as a dramatic sOlnicantota was very successfully rendered. Sovoral improvements have since been made, and this boing tho fourth performance, successful resulis aro anticipated. Ry tho help of friends tho orchostra will bo strengthened, and Mr Cranwell is doing his best to moko the production ns comploto as possible. Mr T. Spurgoon, who is woll known ns an elocutionist, has kindly consontod to read tho connecting portions of the humorous and pathetic story. The band will perform selections at 7.30.

The local captain of tho Salvation Army Huts describes his troubles with the Auckland larrikins In a recent issuo of tho " War Cry :" "On Wednesday evening, I visited Newton, leaving Mrs Graham in charge cf liead-.|uartcrs, where a number of Auck! land drawing-room larrikins posted thcinHolves. Tlioy mustering about one hundred strong, with tho purpose of disobeying the order of ono solitary man, and finding a woman in chargo, cilectcd their purpose tlio inoro easily. This is tho kind of heroism that gonerally characterises the servants of the devil, and from which we daily pray they may be delivered. On Thursday evening we opened firo on Ponsonby. During tho march the enemy bogan tiring stones into our ranks. One sister got severely hit on tho hoad, and had it not been for sonic part of hor hair or bonnet, the consequences might have been very sorlous. An onormouß crowd of larrikins gathered up from various quarters, but our soldiers stood their ground well, ond Wo had a grand opening in cotisfcquonco."

Tho sale of Well Park allotments, near Surrey Hills, takes placo to-morrow (Thursday); —K. U. Greenwood, auctioneer.

Mr A, P. Williams announces by advertisement that he has opened business at tho junction of Pitt and Grey-streets as a photographer. Ihsttintaneous photographs taken in all sorts of weathet.

Tho many friends of .L Crombie will be glad to learn that ho Is cohvdlb_-cnt, ahd hbpo. to be about again, as per usual, in a few days, and by tlio kind help of his fi lends bo will bo ahlo to open in the new premises on Saturday next O',.

Perambulators and carpete, reversible blcyolo wheel and other kinds of perambulators iust opened from fit to £1. Now dosignß in Irusseil and tapestry carpets. Furnish your houso throughout fronl Oarllok and ©ranwoll a City Hall Furnishing Warehouse, Qncon-etroot. - [Advt.l