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Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 4416, 9 July 1884, Page 2

We have received several questions intended to bo put to Sir Goorgo Grey and other candidates through our columns. The proper course to adopt with such inquiries is to put thorn at tho meetings which are now boing held in city and suburbs, whon they will be duly reported with tho reply attached, and tlio desired pjblicity wilt bo thereby attained. ' Correspondents must soe that the large claims mado upon our space by election speeches compels us to condense extraneous eloction and local matter. Whon it comes to be a question between allowing the candidate to bo heard and allowing his friends to sponk for him, the preference must bo given to the man whoso views tho electors havo to cousidcr. It is, moreover, unreasonable to expect candidates who aro in the ftiick of an eloction light to answer through tho press questions which might bo disposed of in a minute nt their public nieotings.

Owing to pressure oh our space, tho report of Harbour Board meeting, though in typo, is held over till to-morrow.

The police authorities would do well to give a somewhat closer attention to the moro westerly portion of the Ponsonby district. Complaints aro being made by residents of Home Bay and vicinity of nocturnal visitations' from suspicious characters, while in several instances careful housewives havo had to deplore the di.appoarinco of all tho linen which had been left out on tho line overnight.

The omployes of Messrs Fisher and Hellaby were allowed their loyal holiday to-day, as they wore unable to enjoy it on the Saturday previously fixed, owing to pressure of business. Two wagonottos were engaged for tho purpose of conveying the men to tho cricket ground, to indulge in a gamo of football. Thoy started from Mesßrs Hollaby'e shortly after ono o'olock. Tho weather, unfortunately, has not favoured tho jolly knights of tho cleaver. It is hoped, however, that tho dinner tonight in the Cook-streot Hall will be thoroughly enjoyed by both sides.

The manager of the Success reports that in stoping for tho past week tho reef has carried prospects of loose gold. Tho reef on this level is steadily improving in appearance.

The case of Clark v. Vollbracht, decided to-day at the District Court, was ono of considerable interest to the shareholders in the Now Zoaland Tobacco Company. It was an action brought to recovor a sum of about £300 from Mr A. Vollbracht, managor of the above Company, in the name of damages for breach of contract and wages alleged to be due. Aftor hearing tho evidence, his Honor, without hearing counsel, dismissed the caso with costs against plaintiff.

The negotiations which havo been-pro-ceeding for the'purchase by the Harbour Board of a large steam dredge from Messrs Simons & Co., England, are now off. A cablegram received by the Bank of New Zealand states tbat the Company is willing to construct a dredge similar to that required for £20,000, but this tender has beon declined by the Board. Mr J. Darling has been empowered to accept a tender for and supervisetheconstructionof a dredge wbiab, when completed, will not. cost moro than £20,000, including outfit for voyage.

Among the cases which engaged attention at the Supreme Court to-day was one in which the litigants were a father and his two sons. One of the latter was the plaintiff, and his advocate, in opening the action, explained that while he was of rather weak intellect, yet that he had sufficient skill to have been the author of an invention in bricK and tilo manufactory, for which a patent had been, taken out. His Honor, evidently having in mind a well-known poetic affirmation, thereupon reminded the learned gentleman that the line was very narrow which divided madness from genius. The plaintiff smiled in approbation of the left-handed compliment.

To the Editor : Sir, —I notice a letter in your last evening's issue from an anonymous writer " Fair Play," referring to myself in the conduct of the chair at Mr Peacock's meeting, Ponsonby Hall. The statements therein aro contrary to fact, and it was only in order to accurateljt.ascortain the voting I desired the assistance of two scrutineers, whose views on present politics wero unknown to me. The rosult of the voting, as recorded by the three of ua, was as follows:—For tho amendment (thanks only), 05, 66, 70; against, 75, 86, 87. For the resolution (thanks and confidence), 80, 81, 85 ; against, 57,. 60, 63:; and I may add, in my opinion, that a number of thoso who voted for the amendment, and against the resolution, were not voters, in the Newton district.— Yours, &c., Thomas T. M_is_f_i2_d.

To the Editor : Sir,—A writer in your last evening's issue takes exception to the manner ia which tho votes were ceuntcd at Mr Peacock's meeting on Monday evening last. But, sir, I am afraid " Fair Play " is anything but a Liberal, for he evidently believes in a plurality of votes, for he makes no objection to the opponents of Mr Peacock holding up two hands instead of ono, but I detie " F.P." to point to a single instance in which the samo was done for the thanks and confidence motion.—Yours, &c., A Njswton Elector.

Mr William John Garrard has been in great tribulation all day. On being asked the cause of his evident perturbation of spirit, this distinguished politician stated that the gentleman who had promised to act as chairman of his meeting to-night had forwarded him a letter stating that illness would preclude him from filling that honourable position, and enclosing a doctor's certificate. Mr Garrard was therefere hunting for a chairman. Dick Foltus, Bob tho tiddler, and Paddy Doran had each poKtoly declined the honour, and as Peter Finn was " up " for vagrancy, he could not think of another gentleman amongst his supporters who could preside over his meeting with befitting dignity. ___« illw lachrynue.

We understand that Mr J, P. Macdonald, who is now in Australia, has been ''commissioned by tho owner of tho Opora.Houso to attowd to tho wants of the play-going public of Auckland. The opera-boufle aitistio, Miss Emilio Melville, is expected here about Christmas, and Miss Cenevievo Ward's earliest date is February.

Mr J. H. Upton publishes a notice to the ratepayers of the l'onsouby Ward thanking them for the confidence reposed in him by electing him as their representative in the City Council by such a decided majority, and promising to do his best in the interests of the district.

An inquest was hold at the Lunatic Asylum yesterday boforo Dr. I'hilson, coroner, on tho body of George "Dunn, a patient who died on Monday lust. Tlio jury returned a verdict of " Death from natural causes."

Notwithstanding frequent and bitter complaints, tho main channel of communication between Ponsonby and tho city, over which thousands of people pass morning and night, continues in as disgraceful a state as ever. The thoroughfare along I'altc-im streot lies along the roadway for want of a footpath, mid is simply a morass of mud Hanked by a lagoon of muddy water. Pedestrians havo the happy choico cither of cooling their heels in the water or of struggling ankle deop through tho mud.

Tho lady promoters of tho Fallen Women's Homo havo decided to wait upon His Worship the Mayor and request him lo call a public meoting for tho purpose of further taking into consideration steps for establishing a Homo for friendless and Fallen Wotiion, also tho action which had been taken in certain quarters to obtain possession of a portion of the public trust funds now available for tho establishment of a public institution.

Besides their duties in amateur surgery, officers of ships tire expected to act ;u* amateur constables when called upon. For refusing to assist tho police in arresting some disorderly sailors on board the barque Hudson, at Wellington, the mate, Albert Kemp, was yesterday lined t'2o, or in default, one month's imprisonment.

A now feature was introduced into the mooting of the Baptist Mutual Improvement Socioty last evening, when a mimic parliament was started. Tho Ministry consisted of Mossi'B 1101 l (I'romior), Aldis (Homo Secretary), Ogilvic (Treasurer), C. 11. Brown (Minister of hands), and I". M. Hay (Speaker). The Ministry brought in a bill constituting I lie SI ate a Republic,, dvocal ing female suli'rau'o, compulsory marriago, v now scheme for prevention of pauperism, and the creation of an aristocracy of merit called " hifo Honourable*." Them was a lengthy discussion on the bill, and the second reading was canted on a division. This departing fron. tho ordinary stylo of business was a success, and similar meetings will lake place in tho future once a month.

After all that has been heard of " lambing down " by publicans, it is a now thing to lind that they aro themselves occasionally looked upon as lit subjects for " fleecing " operations. Thomas Fly nn was yesterday, at the Supreme Court, Dunedin, convicted of perjury, committed in the K.M. Court nt I'ulnierstoii South. He brought an action there to recover t-10 from Mrs Brown, a widow, who is an hotelkucper, and sworo that he gave her J-'JO in cash to keep for him, and that sho also detained a clieuuo of the value of .1.0. It was proved that Mrs Brown got no cash from him, and that sho gave him change for tlio elioqiio in full. Sontotico was deferred, pending the decision of the Court of Appeal on a point of law raisod.

A very successful service of son;.', entitled " A I'eep Behind the Scones," was given on Monday evoning at the Lako School room. in connection with tho Tukaiuma Kami of llopo. The proceeds of the enUrtaiiiinout are for tho purpose of buying a harmonium for the use of the Band of Ho[W and the public school. The Kcv. Murray McCaUum, President of the Band of Hope, presided. Tho narrative portion of tho entertainment was road by the Rev. Mr Fletcher Long, and tlio singing and music woru excellently conducted by tlio Misses Mackay, Annie Seaman, and Campbell. The Band numbers upwards of forty juveniles, and the largo attendances at their monthly gatherings for improvement and social amusement show a warm interest iui the part of the parents and other inhabitants of the district in their laudable objects.

The dilapidated tenements which have so long given a shadowy character to Elliottstreet ate gradually disappearing before the inevitable march of progress, and elegant houses and places of business are occupying their sites. The most recent addition, aro two well-finished, brick-built substantial houses and shops next to the conch manufactory of Messrs Cousins and Atkin. erected for the owner, Mr .lames Rne, pawnbroker, who will reside on the premises and carry on his business there. Tho buildings woro erected under tho direction of Mr E. Bartloy, architect, tho brickwork was executed by Mr ,1. -I. Holland, and tho carpentry by Mr Pollard. Tho shops aro double-fronted, 28 x (i frontage, with cemented fronts, and arched, ornamental [ledunont ovor tlio windows. The shops aro 28 x 10, kitchens 12 by 8, centre-rooms 12 x I.'l, upstairs sitting-rooms Hi x 13, with bed and other rooms, and below stairs a number of store-rooms, olliccs, otc , with gas, water, and all tho othor requirements of business and homo. Mr Rao's advertisomont.appcara olsowhorc.

When the period has arrived when "drunks" voluntarily placo themsolvcs in durance vile, ono may bo excused for thinking that the policeman's millennium has arrived. Such a circumstance happened this morning, to tho no small astonishment of the city watch-house keeper. While that functionary was seated in his office, two well-known characters—lock Steward and Charlio Bright—-ontered tho room, and after stating that they wero lunatics, asked to bo locked up and medically oxamincd. Both the men apjrcared somewhat "fresh," but they were by no means " foil," and tho constable provuiled upon them to "go home, liko good men." Out they went, ovidently much disappointed, but some timo later they returned to the lock-up in the custody of anothor " mimbcr ot tho foorco," who had been prevailed upon t. run them in. Jock and Charlie woro thereupon consigned to a cell, Jock's last request as tho bolt shot boing that a doctor should bo sent for at once, as he was desirous of being examined. No doubt by this time tho would-bo lunatics havo repented their funny littlo joke.

Tho second anniversary of the Unionstreet vVesloyan Band of Hope was celebrated by a tea (for members) and v public meeting on Monday night, in tho church, Union-street. There was a large number of members and friends present, the neat little church being filled to tho doors. Ample justice having been done to tho good things, the public meeting was opened with singing and prayer, after which the conductor (Mr Caradus) introduced tho Chairman (Mr S. Hemus), who complimented tho Band of Hope on having attained to its second birthday. An excellent programme, consisting of songs, recitations, dialogues, readings, &c, was gono through in a creditable manner Addresses were given by Messrs Press and Macdermott, songs by Messrs Marson, Cartor, Sheffield, and Misses S. Marson, Lowo, Korr, and li. Birch. Messrs G. Vearbury, T. Clark, mid Miss S. Froude contributed recitations in their usual style. Tho ilnnual report by the Secretary was of an encouraging nature, and stated tho Band of Hopo to bo making progross. The dialogues, " Band of Hopo Spectacles" and "The Motto of our Order," woro given in a very creditable manner by tho Misses A. Fisher, Arnold, and Froude, and the Misses A. Lowo, Boonstra, and Rodgers. Votes of thanks closed a very successful mooting.

Tho question of granting sub-lousing concessions to the Frozen Meat Company was again before tho Harbour Board yesterday afternoon. A deferred letter from tho Company offered to release the Board from tho obligation to erect an ocean steamers' wharf, provided that tho restrictions concerning sub-letting were removed. Tho Chairman (Mr Aickin) said they had looked into the question of obligation on tho part of the Board, and on going through the lease, found that thero was no legal obligation in the matter. It was provided that there should be such accommodation as tho lessors (meaning the Board)foundnecessary. Butnotwithstandingthafcthoyworonotbound legally, there had throughout been a moral obligation uhat they should erect a wharf on tho part marked B. So tar was it understood, in fact, that they had got up plans which were before the Board. Mr Aickin proceeded to explain what had been done at a former meeting, and moved that the concessions asked for bo granted. In doing so, he said it would only be right to give the Company leave to 'sub-let the clause D, because a fair rental had been paid for it. Mr Lamb seconded the motion. The Mayor thought they should bo very clear on the legality of the position, and on his motion tho letter was referred to the Legal Committee. It wil bo seen from our report elsewhere that Messrs Dacre and Harper, who were members of the Board when the leaso was granted, have written protoating against tho sub-leasing concessions being allowed.

To tho Editor : Sir,— Hoferring to an article under the .heading Random Shots in your is-suo of Saturday last, lam surprised that your contributor, "Zamiel," should attempt to insinuato that the Jewish community havo acted in anything but v fair and straightforward manner in tho matter of their arrangement with the City Council ro tho cemotory wall at tho corner of Symonds-streetand Karangahape Road. Ho lins evidently not made himself acquainted with the real facts of the case. Tho wall when completed will cost £250. Tlio City Council have paid £75, for which consideration they have received not only what they required, viz., an angle of 25ft. to both streets, but an additional 10ft. to each street when ;t was found not equn! to thoir expectations, and wo would willingly have givon moro if they hud required it. Probably when the present kerbs at this angle aro raised and relaid in their proper position, the improvement will bo bolter appreciated. If " Zamiel" will consult any land agent ho will find out tho value of "the few squaro yards" at this corner.— Yours faithfully, Aktiiur It. Nathan, I'rosidont AucMund Hebrew Congregation.

A general meeting of drapers and all those interested in the shortening of the hours of labour on Saturdays takes placo this evoning at half-past seven in tlio Young Men's Rooms, Wellesloy-streot. Thore seems to be some probability of the drapers closing at an earlier hour on Saturdays than hitherto. Mr \V. Rattray is tho first to come 'forward, and wo hear that several of the others are about to follow his good example. A livrgo attondanpo is requested at the meeting to-night, as important matters are to bo brought forward.

Tho iiTOprossiblo William George Garrard ovidontly anticipates a lively timo of it with the electors of Newton to-night. He was anxiously engaged soliciting polico protection to-day, and it. is reported that he promised one constable speedy and rapid promotion if he would undertake to keep the larrikin clement under control. Such a chance of advancement in tlio force does not occur frequently nowadays, and consequently it should bo availed of.

To Dotcctivo Walker some credit is duo for tlio arrest of the man Alexander Angus, who is supposed to be identilicd with n man of tlio name naino "wanted " nt Wellington on n cliargo of horsestealing. Tho dotcctivo was in Court whilo Angus was answering to n cliargo ol assault, and tho nanio struck him ns being familiar. Hunting up tho " I'olico Cii/ollo," lie found that v wurruiil mis out for v man named Alexander Angus, anil, moreover, that his description tallied with tho appearance of tho defendant in I lie assault case. Angus was formally charged with horse-stealing at. the I'olico Court this morning, and remanded for a fow days, pending I lie arrival of tlio warrant from Wellington.

The wooden building at the corner of Albert and Wellcslcy sfrcols, known as the Shamrock Holul, is being dismantled, and all traces of.it will have disappeared before the end of the present week. It is intended to replace tho structure in question by a three-story brick hotel.

The Wellington Trust mid Loan Company have declared il dividend of 8 per cent.

The amount contributed lo the Suslon t.itiou Fund of tho Presbyterian Church ol Gtago for tliu past half-year is £..,(__.,., which allows of a dividend of £10S Wa.

A numerously signed petition from tlio residents of the district of Brookby praying for tho establishment of a post-office there, with a bi-weekly mail to and from lirookby and Matiiuewa Railway Station in connection with tlio Auckland Post office, has just been presented to (lie Chiof Co. ttnastor, Mr Hiss. The memorial also bears tho signatures of (he proprietors of tlio " HeruM "' anil Kr.iit, who specially support the prayer thereof on public ground.-',

and I'M- tlio accommodation of their subscribers in the district where tie l'ost-ollice Is required. On the same grounds, Mr J. M. Dnrgnville, Mr Seymour (leorge, and Sir <.urn-go llroy, M.II.K.'s, havo adhibited their names to Iho document. Major Harris, M.H.H., in whoso electorate (Franklin North) Brook by is situated, has already pointed out to the postal authorities the necessity of establishing a postolliito in that locality, and tho desideratum will, no doubt, bo promptly supplied.

Two highly-successful coneorts wero given at Hamilton about a week ago by Mr Ralph Hood, assisted by Misses Stephensou and Misson, Mrs Kilgour, Mr Edniistmi, unit Mr Keosing. Our Waikato contemporary publishes a most favourable criticism of Mr Hood's brilliant execution ou the pianoforte, in the course of which it says :—" Mr Hood, a* an interpreter of the pianoforte, far transcends any player to whom wo liavO had the pleasure of listening tor many years, and certainly it is a vory long time since the music-loving public of Waikato havo hud an opportunity of hearing such a brilliant and masterful exponent -of tlio instrument. Without attempting anything liko a criticism, we may remark Unit the execution in every instance was faultless, while the ex pre. ..on was perfect. in every case Mr liood received .1 rapturous encore, to which ho kindly responded with selections of an equally high order." Tho Concerts wuro thoroughly successful, people coming from all parts of tho district in order to be present.

A cliargo of conveying nino pigs in acrato only largo enough for four of the animals, brought against Captain Crawford, of the s.s. Waitaki, was heard boforo Judge Smith yesterday, at tho I'olico Court. Mrßrassey prosecuted, on tho part of tho Society for I'roventing Cruelty to Animals, and Mr Earl dofended. Mr Brtisscy fought hard for a conviction. Mr Earl showed that defendant was ontiroly ignorant of tho contents of tho box, until ho fancied ho heard a stilled grunt from,an oppressed pig somewhere. Counsel drew a graphic picture of tho probable, consoquoncos which might follow the opening of a erato of pigs on board ship. Tho grunters, on sniffing tho air of liberty, would naturally rush helterskelter ovor tho vossol, and knock tho ladies over; and possibly somo of Ihom, liko tho swino in Scripture, would rush into tho sea, and the captain would bo liable for the loss of hams and bacon. Fancy, too, a pig-hunt on deck, tho disorder and confusion that would provail. It would bo ns absurd as impractical to attempt to give liberty to pigs on board a vessel. The captain might be legally, but ho was not morally, responsible. The case was dismissed on certain points of law. Mr Brussey, however, promised to lay a fresh information, and stop tho loopholes of escape on the next occasion.1

The periodical meeting of tho Institute 'of Architects waa held in the Museum on Monday nijdit, Mr \V, F. Hammond presiding. Mr White waseler.teduracmbor. It was resolved on the motion of Mr Watt to express dissatisfaction at tho result of tho lato competition for the New Zoaland Company's new buildings at the corner of Queen and Shortlond-stroets. In moving the resolution, Mr Watt referred to the various breaches of tho conditions by tho author of the successful design. Messrs W. F. Hammond and F. VV. Gray wore empowered to communicate with the Royal Institute of British Architects ro tho affiliation of the Institute; find it was agreed to request the local manufacturers lo exhibit local products in connection with the building trado at tho annual meenitg. It was further resolved that a letter be sont to tho Grammer School Board of Governors, tho Board of Education, ami tho University Board, recommending the formation of technical classes, and that this Institute is willing to assist in as far as it lies in its power. The following notices of motion wero tabled :

—1. That tho successful competitor be askod whothor or not his design for the Jewish Synagogue competition was sent in after the date advertised for tho reception of the designs. 2. That considering tho vory unsatisfactory mannor in which tho public competitions for designs for buildings havo boon conducted in tho past, and in viow of other competitions boing advertised, that this Society appoint a tspocial committee to inquire into the matter, and to draw up a series of rules undor which members' of this institute shall pledge themselves to compote, the committee to report on the following regular motion.

Tho monthly entertainment of tho Grafton Band of Hopo will be hold in the schoolroom to-morrow ovening. An address will bo delivered by Mr J. Knott, and recitations, songs, and music by members. An excellent programme will be submitted to tho audience.

We havo received communications from residents in East streot, Nowton, [and Anglcsca-slreet, Ponsonby, calling attention to tho impassablo state of the footpath in these thoroughfares. In both cases mentioned a fow loads of scoria is all that is required.

We are informed by the City Sanitary Inspector that the city is at present in a very healthy condition, not a single case of infectious disease having been reported to him for many weeks.

flowai'c of packages of In.yiriousstufl'purporting lo make genuine Hop 'Bisters; also preparation!! anil fluids sal. 10 contain all the properties of Hop Bitters. They spring up on account of the groat popularity of the genuine, which is only put upin large square-panel ambur-coloured bottles, with the names of Dr. Sonic" and "Hop Bitters" blown in Ibe glass, and is the best family medicine ever made. Bead.