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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 58, 9 March 1889, Page 4

The Italian Consul at Melbourne has forwarded to the Hon. G, Fisher, Consular Agent for Italy at Wellington, the following communication: —"Melbourne, 24th February, 1889. Sir,—l am in receipt of a despatch from Signer Crispi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, under date 14th January, in which he requests me to infirm you that the action taken by you in the case of Gasparini has not only his entire approval, but should the same result in reclamation being made upon you by the French Government, he will not fail to properly represent the matter to that Government, and uphold the legality of the action taken.—o. A. Spencer, Consul." This morning at the Police Court Inspector Goldie made another attempt to stop cabs loitering in Queen-street, but as usual ] the case was dismissed. The other day he , tried to get a cab driver for plying for hire, I and failed. ThisJMme ho brought up asimilar case under the charge of loitering and causing obstruction. Although the facts were similar on this occasion, Dr. Giles — who did notdcal with the previous case — remarked that if a conviction could not be obtained on such evidence for plying lor hire, the bylaw should be amended. This will no doubt be done. Inspector Goldie would wish to have a clause similar to clause 31 of the [Sydney municipal byo-laVs, which reads as follows: —"No vehicle except a dray shall be drawn through any part of the city or public districts of Sydney at a walking' pace except as before provided, or on Sunday, when all shall be .so drawn when passing places of public worship during divine service, or whilst in a funeral procession, not at a pace faster than that of a trot, which shall not be at a less rate than six miles an hour, at which rate all carriages shall be drawn, except when otherwise ordered by the hirers." To the Editor : Sir,—The Star reports Sergeant I'ratt as saying, in tho case of Ironmonger yesterday, that "he had been unable to procure the necessary evidence. They 'had waited upon Mr Mcßrido several times, and ~he was not to be found." This is untrue. I was at my place of business every time_ Detective Herbert called, and several times conversed with him, and on the occasion he delivered the .summons to my bookkeeper, I held out my hand saying, " Haven't you one for me?" He said no, he only wanted Mr llamson. Verb. sap. — i am, etc., G. Mcßjudic. In the ca.se Clayton v. Goodall, claim £8 ]3.s 6d, for rent of shops in Newmarket, reheard by Dr. Giles, It.M., yesterday, His Worship, after hearing evidence and arguments, said that he saw no reason to alter his previous decision, and gave judgment for the defendant with costs. The friends of Mr G. M. Reed intend to present him with a testimonial and an address on Monday afternoon, and an announcement to that effect is made in our advertising columns to-day. The presentation will bo made at the Chamber of Commerce by Sir George Grey, K.C. 13., at halfpast one, and there will no doubt be a large gathering of subscribers. A bugjry wns smashed to bits last Satnr-. doy on Iho Swanson Road. Its occupants were three young men from North Shore, who were returning from the Waitakerei Falls. As the buggy was going down a hill near Swanson on the home trip apart of the harness gave way. This set the horse kicking and leaping, and the young men promptly left the horse and buggy to settle the matter. The horse worked vigorously, and by the time it had finished jumping and kicking the buggy was reduced to pieces and scattered" all about the road. A trap was sent to gather the remnants, which were found spread over about half a milo of the road. The horse was not much hurt, neither were the occupants of the buggy injured. The Opotiki settler named Mills, who was senteucetl to three months imprisonment for making an attack on public officers, was brought to Auckland by the s.s. Chelmsford to-day, in charge of Constable Kavanagh. At the annual meeting of the Nelson Chamber of Commerce, Mr J. H. Cock I delivered an able address. Referring to the improved prospects of the colony and the district, he considered the new tarriff had had the unexpected advantage of leading to increased thrift, and. that the economies now being practised in public and private, combined with the increased production of the colony, must soon restore its credit fully. He viewed with great satisfacton the largely increased exports of the colony, now two millions in excess of imports, and gave a number of interesting statistics. Mr Sclanders and others spoke of the bad odour in which the colony stands at Home in consequence of its indebtedness, and a resolution as follows was carrie dunanimously :—" That it be an instruction to the committee to use its best influence during the coming year to prevent an increase of the public debt of New Zealand." Some remarks disparaging1 to Now Zealand having been attributed to Principal Grant by some of the Canadian papers, he has authorised the Ottawa " Chronicle" to say editorially that "any references concerning that colony made by him since his visit have been of a wholly different character. There is no part of the world that ho would advise emigrants to betake themselves to rather than New Zealand, Canada alone oxcepted ; aud if Canadians wished ro emigrate he would advise them to go to New Zealand, or, at any rate, to inquire about its advantages. The colony is blessed with every variety oE healthful climate, with fertile soil, excellent timber, and mineral wealth. It grows good cattle, good sheep, and a fine class of men. It has good schools, churches, and other institutions. Both North and South Islands are gcod, and as they extend over 1,200 miles from north to south, they differ widely in climate and productions."

Serious bush fires are raging at Akaroa, in Canterbury. H. Aylmer's run has been swept; he lost many sheep. Knox's farm was also swept; the house was just saved, although scorched. The fire is rapidly spreading towards Taswell's and Hay's ruii3. Afc Little River (Watkins) the bush is burning. A north-west gale is spreading the fires in every direction. Unless rain falls the outlook will become serious, as the country is so dry.

Nineteen years ago (says the " Lyttelton Times ") a young man purchased two sections of land in a central part of Rangiora, and afterwards left for another part of the colony. On Tuesday he returned to the town, and amongst other changes found that one of his sections had grown a desirable dwelling house, built of more substantial material than wood, and therefore immovable, and the other had developed into a nicely laid out garden. He has since planed his title deeds into a solicitor s hands with instructions to go to work. There ia a surprise awaiting someone.

To the Editor i—Sir, I think if the City Council were to adopt the same plan as they havo with the Queen-street Wharf, that is, use the wood blocks for Constitution Hill, it would be agroat boon to pedestrians, and a saving to the taxpayor.—l am, etc., fRO BONO PUBLICO.

The produce trade between this colony and New South Wales having developed largely of late, the Union Company have found it>necessary to secure more wharfage accommodation at Sydney. The Company has obtained a lease of a fine property fronting Druitt, just above Pyrmont, Bridge^ and are aboub to erect extensive wharfage accommodation, which is expected to be available this gram season. The site is in the immediate neighbourhood of all the produce places of business. lhe present wharf and premises will also be maintained. Mr Gresham held the inquest on the body of the deceased George (Sheriff, who died suddenly at Waitete. Dr. Pairman, of Te Awamutu, accompanied the coroner to Waitete, which is 45 miles distant from Te Awainutu. The jury of six eleced Mr John Dewar (overseer of works) the fore man of the jury. A verdict of death from natural causes resulted. The deceased was exceedingly corpulent, and the medtcal evidence showed that the immediate cause of death was <' fabty heart." The relatives interred the body at Te Awamutu on Thursday morning. An archidiaconical conference was held at Te Aroha on Thursday, Yen. Archdeacon Willis presiding, when a discussion took place on the existing marriage laws, and the evils arising therefrom. The Chairman dwelt upon the subject at some length, and moved that more public notice should be given of intended marriages than _the present law provides, and that this Conference suggests that the marriage law should be altered, so that the names of per sons intending marriage should be published in tho newspaper of the district where they reside. The motion was carried ■mm. con. It was also resolved that the Chairman be requested to bring the matter before the Diocesan Synod at its next meeting. The new Roman Catholic Church of the Assumption, at Onehunga, will be solemnly consecrated by His Lordship Bishop Luck, the service commencing at 11 o'clock. The sermon will be preached by the Very Rev. Father Alphonsus O'Neill, Superior in Sydney of the Passionist Order, and Mozart's " Twelfth Mass" will be sung by the choir. The new church is a handsome brick building situated opposite the old church. It is built in Gothic style, and contains a nave, transepts, chancel, oratory, sacristy, tower and porches. The total length of the building •is 96 feet ; width of nave and transepts, 30 feet ; height of walls, 20 feet; height to apex of roof, 46 feet. The floor is of concrete, finished with Portland cement, the aisles being laid with tiles, and the roof is an open-timbered one covered with galvanised iron. There is a three-lighc traccried and six lancel windows, and a five - light window, also traceried, in each of the transepts. In the chancel, above the altar ? is a three-light traceried window, filled with stained glass, with a representation of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin. There is a choir gallery at the southerly end of the church, and the sacristy is immediately at the rear ot the building. The tower when completed will beg 117 ft high" and the outer walla will be finished with"Portland cement. The church will be 1 lighted with gas there being four sunlights and a number of brackets, everything being • executed in neat design. The architects were Messrs E. MahoneyandSons, Mr Kemp was the contractor, Mr J. Henderson did • the glazier work, and Mr Kendall the gasfittings.

Mr VV. McKeever, butcher, Onehunga, writes with reference to the property tax. He states his conviction that "if the Government went to the country to-morrow on the property tax question, they would be ousted, and I further state that; a property tax candidate will never get a seat in the Parliament of New Zealand. If it were nob for our property tax, our bonds would be as good as any of the Australian colonies1.. Some will say, where is the money to come from to replace tho property tax ? The natural progress of the country will do it, with one or two additions to present Customs and further economy in our public service. Double the tax on colonial beer, and also the imported article ; the public would still only pay the same retail, and the publican would have to do with less profit, the same as the butcher, baker, etc. Abolish the bankruptcy laws and imprisonment for debt, reduce the defence force to half, pub a tax of £10 a year on all the churches and chapels in New Zealand, for they are overgrowing the requirements of the people ; abolish the Government audit; of local bodies' accounts, which I notice is gradually increasing as a new tax on the people —plenty of education outside the Government buildings of Wellington to do this work. Reduce the police to half its present numbers, and, above all, abolish the Upper House of Parliament, where all useful measures are blocked by the very men who have been thrown one side as useless by their old constituents. Subsidise a dozen handy steamers to carry New Zealand produce to Australia at a fixed rate, and to bring the New Zealanders back free from Australia, so as to quickly double our population. If this were done, within three years the accounts would balance without the assistance of either a property tax, land tax, or yet an income tax, and our next loan could be placed on the market at 3 per cent."

The following are the "partial passes" for Auckland district in the recent examination of teachers :—Class D. : Alfred Benge, Rosanna Bowen, Francis Hamilton Brown, Eva Lillian Colebrook, William Collins, Alec Carson Dunning, Edward Thurlow Field, William Green, Annie Elizabeth Jane Hall, Luther Hames, Geo. McGibbon, Annie Christina Morrison, Sarah Jane Wallis, Joseph William Webber. Class E. i Lncie Elizabeth Anderson, Grace Elizabeth Boono, Eliza Isabella Braithwaite, Jessie Amelia Burns, Mary Jane Carley, Isabella Clark, Mary Selina Clymo, Florence May Coiebrook, James Thomas Gostic Cox, Caroline G. Daniels, Charlotte Kate Calver Davis, Eveleen Sherlock Dillon, Elizabeth Mary Gibb, John Turner Giffney, Florence Maud Greatbatch, Thomas William George Howard Hammond, Frances Sarah Harding, Elizabeth Frances Hawkins, Margaret Henry, Lavinia Mary Hobson, Sara Kennedy, Maria Kilfoyle, Mabel Evanson Riesling, Annie Isabella Lamb, Helen McGee, Janet McGee, Norman Roderick McKenzie, Marion Maxwell, Agnes Mary Mulvany, John Napier Murray, Mary Louise Phillips, George Walter Rapson, Richard Percy Johnson Ray, Flora Ellen Rhodes, Elizabeth Ann Russell, Margaret Jemima Smith, Martha Stilwell, John Martin Warn, Sara Watson, Ella Wills. The following Auckland candidates received " special mention" in the classes named : — Class D. : Arithmetic—Arthur Edwards, Alfred Taylor. Geography — William Henry Victor Hall, Alfred Taylor, Sarah Jane Wallis, Joseph W. Webber. Elementary experimental science — Jane Donaldson Grant, Luther Hamee, Annie Christina Morrison. Labin — Annie Christina Morrison. French—Eva Lillian Colebrook, Annie Christina Morrison. Algebra — Effie Sophia Bull, Jane DonaldsonGrant, George McGibbon, George Howard Plummer. Mechanics — Jane Donaldson Grant. Chemistry — Alfred Taylor. Biology—Luther Hames.

To the Editor : Sir,— Knowing that your valuable paper is ever ready to aid the weak against the strong or many, i should be glad if you would give me room for my grievance. My orchard is being daily robbed. So sure as I catch them I shall do my utmost to prosecute. Having told them now. I shall perform, though it would be against my nature so to do,—l am, etc., A.

The Royal Humane Society of Australasia have awarded George Bullen, son of Constable Bullen, a bronze medal, for his exertions in saving the life of a lad named. Gordon Lamb in January last.

Afc the Y.M.O.A. Rooms last evening Miss Ackermann, the world's missionary of .the National American W.C.T.A., lectured on " Alaska—the manners and customs of its people." There was a large attendance, and Mr J. T. Garlick occupied the chair. The lecture proved a most interesting one. Alaska is comparatively little known, and as Miss Ackermann had spent some considerable time there engaged on mission work, she was able to give a large amount of interesting information. Some amusement was caused by a reference she made to the custom the native women have of a plurality of husbands. One young woman with three had come to her and asked to be shown a text in the Bible where it wae stated that a woman could only have one husband. To her chagrin she was not able to do this, but she impressed upon her inquirer the spirit of the Christian religion, and she afterwards learnt that the woman had given up two ot her husbands. The lecturess gave some details of the missionary work in Alaska and some of her experiences there, the anecdotes being related in an interesting style that kept the attention of the audience. On resuming her seat, Miss Ackermann was greeted with hearty applause, and then, on the motion of Sir Wm. Fox, a hearty vote of thanks was tendered her by acclamation. Miss Ackermann's next lecture is to be on " San Francisco by Gaslight." It will be given in the V.M.C.A. Rooms on Monday evening, and as Miss Ackermann has done a large amount of missionary work in the Californian metropolis, her experiences should be worth hearing.

Considerable interesb has been aroused by the paragraph which appeared in our columns a few days ago referring to a new patent process for ridding land of trees, stumps and roots. One settler, who has just put 200 days' labour on sixteen acres of bush land to make it fib for the plough,' would be particularly glad to know more about the new method, and doubtless there are many others in the same position. The paragraph in question was copied from the Wellington "Post," and presumably information could be obtained in VVellington as to whether there is a likelihood of the patent composition for destroying trees and stumps being placed on the market in this colony.

To the Editor : Sir, —The thanks of the North Shore residents are certainly due to the Waitemata ■ Naval Artillery for the smart manner in which they turned out and suppressed the iire which occurred the other morning. Had. it not been for their promptitude serious loss to property would certainly have resulted, and in writing this I feel sure I am but expressing the sentiments of the North Shore residents, who feel pleased at the assistance rendered.— Yours, etc., A Resident.

"A Ratepayer" writes re Point Chevalier Highway Eoard : " I wish to explain with reference to Jno. Mcßedmond's letter to the Board. The reason the gorse is not destroyed is that the property is changing hands and it is difficult to find the owners. The price paid for filling, carting, spreading,, and blinding metal, is 2s per cubic yard, promised payment of £30 of the ratepayers' money without the Board's consent or entered in the minute book."

To the Editor : Sir, —I can vouch for the truth of your correspondent's ("Censor'a"} letter re the human stinkpots who are dairf to be found playing draughts in th^ " lower refuse," Auckland Free Library. Sir, the stench from those men'a bodies is sickening to the last degree. It is all very well to say it is high time for the librarian to expel them. How can he do so with one hand ? for I defy him or anybody else to approach some of those dirty wretches without tightly pressing his nostrils with finger and thumb. I verily believe 1 could poinb out a dozen any day who never wash their bodies trom year's end to year's end, and many of them if stripped of their outer clothing could not show a shirt beneath. It is a thousand pities these nasty fellows cannot be pitched into Casey's carts (of course before 8 a.m.), driven to and shofa out at the Poudrette Works, Sam White could get £20 per ton for them.—l am, etc. T. B. Hannaford. The matron of the Women's Home begs to thank Mr G. C. Small, of St. John's College, Parnell, for the present of fruit and vegetables from harvest festival, Helensy^ille. In the Franklin Road Church on Thursday evening, an interesting social gathering was held. There was a good attendance, many having to wait for a second sitting. After tea, Mr T. Booth, as circuit steward, gave a statement of the quarter's accounts, which showed a total income of . £87 0s 6£d. Total outgoings, £92 17s 6d— a balance on the wrong side of £5 17s 3£d, which was=, however, raised at the tea and. meeting, with a further sum of £2 10s Od, which was handed over to Miss Chambers, the Treasurer of the Ladies' Sewing Meeting. Mr Thomas Maynard, in a short, appropriate address, presented Mrs C. E. Ward with a beautiful album (containing the photographs of seven of the friends), a memo of the very kindly regard of the Franklin Road ladies, on her departure for Wellington. The ladies are also preparing a presentation to their pastor, the Rev. C. E. Ward, which would not be given for a day or two. Mr J. H. Jones, in a capital address—short and to the pomt — presented Rev. C. E. Ward with a pair of gold spectacles, as a small token of the kind regards and appreciation held of him by the kichmond Road friends. Mr Ward, in a short address, thanked the donors very heartily for the very kind words spoken and gifts given to Mrs Ward (who was " unspeakable thankful") and himself. They had spent three very pleasant years in Auckland, and would ever remember the many kind friends they were leaving behind' them in this beautiful city of the North. Mr Ward will preach for the last time tomorrow (Sunday) before leaving for his new sphere of labour in Wellington — morning and evening at Franklin Road Church, afternoon at Richmond Road. He will leave for South on Thursday by steamer.

The American barquentine AVilliam Phillips, Captain J. If. Potter, having completed her loading for New York, was towed out into the stream this afternoon, in readiness to sail on Monday morning. She takes a valuable cargo of 4,008 cases kauri gum, and a small quantity of general merchan-, disc.

The annual harvest festival for the Was. leyan Churches of the Manukau circuit is to be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall on Tuesday next. Tea will be provided from 6to 7. A capital musical programme foe the public meeting has been provided, including choice vocal and instrumental items. Among the latter will be a clarionet solo by Mr Batchelor, the conductor of the brass band. This band will perform selections outside the hall. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs. T. Spurgeon, J. S. Hill, and H. Dewsbury, the Rev. R. Bavin presiding. The soiree is to take the character of a circuit farewell to the Rev. Mr Bavin. No doubt there will be a big attendance, as Mr Bavin has been deservedly popular throughout the entire circuit, and. his removal will create a blank not easily filled up.

There will be a special meeting held in the Alexandra-street Primitive Methodise Church to-morrow evening, when Mr Smith will preach on " Trophies of Mercy/Rafter, which recent converts will relate their cx> i perience. Mr G. T. Sullivan, the converted athlete, will take part. Sankeya hymns will bo sung, accompanied by ty, large string band,

m u o c! Pna teof the New Zealand Univeroity, has been holding its annual session ffl • ifcyduriuff fchepasfc fortnight, coniDt J bl^ its business this morning, and clud P fl until next February. Several a^ 0Ufflnt statutes have been . passed and inoporrai cons iderable importance niaoy■o» « n . an ced. Sir James Hector t0 s^Sllor) a ßnd Sir Robb. Stout left 'th6 fi South yesterday, and the balance W:i foj^bheir homes either on Monday or Tuesday- , . . m Tbe annual school picnic at Tuakau (~nf-fld on Thursday last, when, thanks e« leather and liberal treatment, everyto- oassed off with the usual success. At T lDW e ly attended concert the caterers /nubile entertainment are to be congratu,la fnr much enjoyment; received. Mr m 00-hue's " Roxy-o'-More" obtained a 0 n was repeated/and that old favourite, ■Se Last Rose of Summer," rendered ~*;., on The humorous readings of Mr Si a»d the recitations by Mr J Poland H Mr E. Osborne, were each well given. ?.?•« Owen merits kudos for the good Hme displayed in the children's vocal k .fcg Mrs Evans s instrumental pieces re an undoubted treat. The solo chosen w Miss Eevell, though undeniably pleasing, h rdiv did credit to her clear and powerful Ye If any c^°^ce °^ P reicl' eilce is to ffmade it must be given to Miss Owen's pet rendition of the historical chamonelle, « The Four Maries," for which she received .deserved recall, and to Mr Basire for his t,vo well-executed and finished solos, not Letting the fair accompanist. _ The wifcional Arithom concluded the musical reunion, when the schoolroom was cleared for

dancing. In to-day's issue Mr T. B. Hill, chemist, i],. forAtenders for the lease of the preniSe= that be has occupied himself since he erected them. To those seeking a business Lnd for any kind of business, its central nosition. eraher present or prospective, cannot be well surpassed. The tenant can also have a purchasing clause if required.

The drapers and clothiers of Auckland have nrreed to hold their picnic on Thursday next, Mr Buck land having kindly given his consent for the use of his splendid grounds at Tamaki. The sports an d amusements are under the supervision of an able Committee, and there is every prospect of a splendid picnic. Hunter's band has been engaged. The Columbia Rink is 'free to ladies toniffht and a polo match is to bo played between the '"' Keps " and a team of allcomers. Friday evening at the Zealandia Rink brought, as usual, a crowded attendance. There could not have been less than 1,700 to 1,800 people present last night.

The anniversary services in connection with the Grafton Road Wealeyan Sundayschool will be held to-morrow. Special sermons will be preached on this occasion by Revs. A. Reid and B. Bavin, and an address will be given in the afternoon by Rev. C. H. Gar'and. On Monday evening, the new missionary cantata, "The Kingdom of Christ," will be rendered by the choir of Grafton and sister churches, and the orchestra under the conductorsbip of Mr Gatland.

Mtssct Arthur and Buddie are to sell a rare lob cf ho'iaeholi furniture on Monday next, at the residence of Mrs Scott, Oakley, City Bead. The convenient situation of the residence, no less than the high quality of the goods, ought to ensure a large attendance of buyers.

The novel and attractive programme to be presented at the City Hall to-night is sure to attract a large house. An entirely new first part has been prepared and in the second a medal will be presented by Miss Georgie Smithson to the best amateur heavy-weight lifter, Professor M. Moss being the judge for the contest. The display°of the weights and dumbells in the dress circle is attracting considerable attention.

Mr Herbert 11. Smith, of the Auckland Iron Works, Victoria street, has constructed a wrought iron range to the order of Mr T. G. L. Nicholas, farmer, of Hawera. It has a large oven and copper boiler (tinned inside), and an extra large fireplace for burning wood, so that logs can be burnt without chopping. Ifc can be used as an open or closed fire, and being complete in itself it does not require setting. It is 4ft 6in long and 2ft deep, the fireplace being 18 x 10. Ie is made of. wrought iron, with all the latest improvements. It v/ill be on view for a few days before being shipped to its destination. In our advertising columns will be foun" particulars of a grand concert and ball t° beheld in the Public Hall, Onehunga, on Tuesday night (12th) in aid of the funds for the shooting representatives of the Onehunga Rifle Company. The programme is to be one of the best ever put before the Onehunga public, and, as a consequence, the tickets are being rapidly bought up. We are informed that those wishing good Beats will have to be early, as a crush is anticipated. A ball will follow the concert, a tine string band being in attendance.

"A grand old English word in the Revised Version" will be Pastor J. D. Gilmore'3 subject at Ponsonby Baptist Church to-morrow evening.

Miss Ackermann will conduct the morning service at the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church to-morrow, and will give an address at the Baptist Tabernacle in the evening.

The first meeting of Mr Pooley's elementary vopal class at the Christian Mission Hall will take place on Monday evening next, and it is desirable that all intending members should be present.

The Rev. Thomas Spurgeon will give an evangelistic address at the Sunday evening service in the City Hall at 3 o'clock.

The Devonport Ferry Company notify that steamers will run to-morrow afternoon to Lake Takapuna, St. Helier's Bay, and also to H.M.s. Opal and Rapid. On Monday evening the Osprey, illuminated with electric light, will run a moonlight excursion to St. Helier's, returning at 10.30 P-m. sharp. The Artillery Band, under tfantfmaster Hunter, will be on board.

Attention is directed to Messrs Wilson and Clayton's advertisement in another column announcing their sale of furniture, etc, on the premises of Mr 11. S. Taylor, Vermont - street. The goods are of a superior character, and have been onlj recently purchased new.