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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 290, 6 December 1889, Page 2

Our usual weekly produce market list of quotations will be found elsewhere in this issue. In kauri gum the market i 3 about the same, with no change to record, the market being still firm and active. The supplies of gum for the month of December to date are 109 tons. In farm and dairy produce butter lias risen one penny per lb for first and second qualities. There is a fall of 5s per tofltfi record in the price of flour.

Sir Andrew Clarke, an old New Zealand officer, and formerly a member of the New Zealand Legislative Council, has been interviewed at Hobart on the subjecb of federation and colonial defences. Generally speaking, he concurred with the view expressed by Major-General Edwards that tho landforces should be under a foderal authority. Until this was effected ho thought no defence force on a large scale could be efficient. The different, gauges On the colonial railway systems was a deplorable mistake, in view of the necessity arisinj. for fche moving of troops, though he regarded any invasion of Australian territory as absolutely mythical. The navy should be tho mainspring of any defence schemo, and Sir Andrew expressed his regret that that branch of the service had nob received primary attention in the colonies. A great deal of money, in his' opinion, had been wasted on the coastal defence of Victoria, whilst the real danger to commerce lay further seaward.

At the general annual meeting of the New Zealand Shipping Company, held at London yesterday, Mr Johnston moved an amendment to the" Mfdtion for the adoption of the report, vcensuring the Board for putting Mr Dawes into such a position as to leave tho Company at the mercy of the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company. Sir John Goret having replied, the report was adopted by a large majoriby. Mr Dawes, in explanation, said his assistance had stopped a breach and saved the Company. The discussion was animated. Messrs Danyltyi Westray, and Dawes were reelected directors.

The Governmenb of New Zealand have entered into an agreement with the New Zealand Shipping Company for the continuation of the direct English mail service for the ensuing year. The total sum payable to the Company for all services is nob to exceed £17,500. Tho service is to commence by the despatch of the Rimutaka on the 14th inst. The first clause recites the contract as follows :—" 1. The Company shall from time to' timo, and ab all times during a period of twelve calendar ibonths, to be computed from the 12th day of December, 1889 (unless this contract be previously terminated in pursuance of the provisions for that purpose forming part of this contract), convey all Her Majesty's mails, and ail other mails of whatever country or place which the Postmaster-Oeneral shall ab any time and from time to time require the Company to convey from arid to the pOrb cf Plymouth, irt England, and either of the ports of Auckland, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Port Chalmers or the Bluff, in New Zealand, and arij* port Or ports iri.tern-ediate bebweeri Plymouth and New Zealand at whioh the steam vessels engaged in the performance of this conbract may call within the times and in the manner provided in the original contract ana these presents."

President HarriSOri, in the course of his message to Congress* expresses a hope bhab bhe fisheries dispute will be amicably adjusbed. The message announces thab tho financial operations of the year show a surplus of 44,000,000d015, The Presidehb commends to Congress the necessity of considering tbe question of the revision of the tariff, which is essential to the best interests of the and announces thab an Extradition Treaty would be submitted for the consideration of bhe Senate. The message also recOriirdends that the control Of _dli_afcion Should be harided over to the Federal authorities.

Dr.MacGregor.ChieflnspeotorofAsylums, etc., baa informed the North Auokland Hospital and .Charitable Aid Board tfeat in the case of a Maori narried Phillip, at Hokianga, who had applied for relief to the Board without sdcee.., if he was riot at once afforded relief, he would order it to be given to him and deduct it from bhe subsidies which the Government usually pay to the Board, When this becomes generally known and understood the native people will riot be slow to make application for a part of the Board's funds, as there are a great many old indigent Maoris who want i tobacco and blankets, etc. ; and thoifgh they may hold shares in landed property, the 'Board cannot recover any thine from them, even though they may holdgraiits for large estates.. ■■•: v ... Ab the quarterly meeting of the City South Licensing Court held this morning in the R.M. Court roOms, Mr D. Goldie, M H R., in bhe chair, the only" busiheg. was W application of Mr Dignan for a transfer ol the license of the Robert Burns Hobel from Mrs E. Hacketfc bo Mr Chas. E. Stone. The transfer was granted.

In the course of his recent speech ab Manchester, Mr Gladstone congratulated the city upon returning Home Rulers for Parliamenb. A long-sought excuse had been afforded to the wealthy to deserb Liberalism. The Earl of Aberdeen presided at Mr Gladstone's meeting, at which there was an immense audience. Mrs Gladstone delivered an address to the women of the city.

The following cases were dealt wibh ab the R.M. Courb yesberday afternoon by Dr. Giles, subsequent to our going to press :— E. Ellison v. W. Alison ; claim, £11 10s for board and lodging. Mr Cotter appeared foi plaintiff, and Mr O'Meagher for the defence. After hearing the evidence His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for the amounb claimed, wibh costs. In bhe case of Rabcliffe v. J. Kelly, judgment was given for plaintiff for 8s 6d. The claim was for £1 2s, for carpenter's work done. Mr John Alexander appeared for plaintiff. Another claim for board and lodging was preferred by Mrs E. Onyon againsb T. H. Giles, the amount being £5. A set-off, £8 Bs, was also put in. Mr E. W. Burton appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Theo. Cooper for defendant. The plaintiff was non-Suited, on the grounds that the evidence did nob supporb the claim.

The Attorney - General of New South Wales, after hearing the Magistrate's explanabion, has declined to take any furbher acbion in bhe Case of Thomas, the defaulting teller of the Bank of New Zealand, who was sentenced to six months' imprisonment on Tuesday.

The Minister of Lands has received a communication from the Premier of Vic-' toria, with "reference to the importation of New Zealand sheep into that colony. Mr Gillies sfca.es that owing to tho acbion of the other Australian colonies in prohibiting tho introduction of New Zealand sheep within their confines, in accordance with the resolutions passed at the Stock Conference, in 1886, he has been obliged to follow their example, and from the lsfc inst, to prohibit the importation of Now Zealand sheep into Victoria. This is on account of the existence of scab in New Zealand.

A suggestion has been made to transfer the New Zealand exhibits to London on the close of the Dunedin Exhibition, and the Colonial Secretary has been approached on bho subjecb, bub as yeb no definite arrangement has beon mado. Captain Russell returns from tbe South on Sunday night, when moro will be ascertained aboub the Bubject.

At the inquest On the body of Richd. Hill, miner, killed on Wednesday afternoon on Fern Spur self-acting grade county tram- I way, before Mr Ilott, J.P., several Witnesses gave evidence. It was clearly shown that the sad occurrence was quite accidental, and ifc was proved thab ifc is quite contrary to the regulations for anyone to ride up or down those solf-acting grades on the trucks. Deceased's son, who was in charge at the time over that portion of tbe line, stated that he did nob like to order his father not to ride down. The manager in charge of the tramway stated that he had examined the plant on the afternoon previous, arid everything appeared all right. A verdicb of " Accidental death, through deceased riding on a truck going down this grade, contrary to known regulations,' was returned. Deceased was 51 years of ago, and leaves a wife and nine children.

At the opening Wool sales of the season held at Napier yesterday, 1,500 bales were submitted, and nearly all were sold at prices averaging three half-pence per lb over those of last year. Greasy Shropshire sold up to lUd ; half-bred, up to Hid ; Southdown, 10J; Lincoln, lOd; and Merino fleece, lOd.

The installation of officers of Lodge Wairoa, 709, S.C., took place on Wednesday evening, ab the ball, Wairoa Soubh. In consequence of the unfavourable aspect of the weather the abtendance of visiting brethren was not large. Bro. H. Rees Georgo officiated as installing masber, Bro. James Walker acting as presenting officer. The following were invested for the ensuing year:—Brobber W. C. Walker, R.W.M. : Brother T. P. Fraser, S.W. ; Brother D. Crawford, J.W. ; Brother A. Noble, secretary and treasurer; Brother H. Hugh Poynter, S.D. ; Brother H. Henderson, J.D. ; Brother R. Water ton, I.G. Refreshments were provided in the anberoom, and a pleasanb evening was passed by bhe brethren of the craft.

Mr Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland, was banqueted at Glasgow on Wednesday evening. There were 2,700 persons present on the occasion. The Earl of Fife presided. The guest of bhe evening, responding to the toasb of his health, said that Home Rule was the half-Way house to separation. He characterised the agitation in favour of Scotch autonomy as a crazy crotchet.

The Rowing Association's regatba, bo be held bo-morrow, promises bo be a greab success provided bhe weabhOr is fine. All arrangemenbS have been made for the convenience of the public. Tho fine steamer p.s. Eagle will leave tho Queen - street Wharf ab 2.15 p.m. to follow the races, and will call ab bhe Railway Wharf ab intervals during the afternoon. Tho Artillery Band has been engaged to play on board. The races are expected to be good and well contested, seven or eight crews competing in some of the events. The champion gig race, which will start ab 3.30 p.m., will be the race of the day. Each of the crews competing are in good form, and confident of winning.

Mr Joseph Knott, the temperance lecturer, visited Waiuku on Monday evening last, and, notwithstanding very unfavourable weabher, abbracbed a good audience, Major Hamlin, M.H.R., occupying bhe chair. Mr Knobb delivered one of Gough's greab temperance orations, ah'd was successful in interesting his audience almost to enthusiasm. Mr Knobt was requested to remain in Waiuku to give another address, but, being unable to d 6 so, he declined with regret. On the motion of the Rev. Mr Comrie.seconded by Mr G. Bennett, the lecturer was accorded a vote of thanks. Votes of thanks were also passed to the Wesleyan and Presbyterian choirs for their assistance.

The members of bhe Beresford-street Perepabebio Society, accompanied by a number of lady friends, proceeded in a drag last evening bo Onehunga in order bo visit the Iron Works. The party were received by Mr" Miller, who courteously showed them over the premises.

A highly successful entertainment was given by the Otahuhu Band of Hope lasb evening, and amongsb the features of the evening's entertainment was the singing of glees by a choir of children, who have been ably tutored by Miss Burns of Otahuhu. A number of the Pohsonby Band of Hope and the PonsOnby Band of Hope Drum arid Fife Band, under Mr J. Wilkiris, rendered soirienice selections during theevening. The following programme was eorie bhrough: — " Bride of Obahuhu " (Wilkins), Drum and Fife Band; dueb (pianoforte), bwo little girls; glee, " Here in the Dawn" (conductor: J. McAlpine), children : dueb (flute), Messrs Crawford and Tatbersall ; solo (selecbed), Miss Shepherd ; recitation, Master W. Barry ; solo (piano), an Auckland amateur; glee, " Joe Perkins," children ; recitation, "Drunk, Not Dead," a member; solo, "The Wind and the Harp," Miss McAlpine ; Chairman's remarks; anthem, " Adesbe Fidelis," tho Band ; dialogue, "Electric Light," Messrs Frewen and Andrews ; brio, "Red Cross Knight," Miss and Messrs McAlpine; duet (piano), "Silvery Echoes,lsn_ember_ ; solo (piano), " Dance of the Fairies," Miss F. Wilkins; glee* " Sigh* Brother," children ; recitation (selecbed)j a member ; quintette, members of Band; anthem, "God be Wibh You," the Band. Accompanisb, Miss Burns.

Ab the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday the jury, in a case of rape, brought in a verdict of " Not guilty " on that count, but considered the prisoner wa3 guilty of indecent assault for having kissed the girl. The Judge explained thab kissing a girl, even againsb her will, was nob an indecent assault, and by his direction they returned a verdict of common assault.

Sergeant Frank Logan, winner of bhe Queen's Prize ab the Victorian Rifle Association's competition at Melbourne on November 23, is well known in New Zealand. He was connected with the Wanganui Rifles for three years, and won bhe Wanganui Cup ab a match in 1881. Logan's total score was 232 out of a possible 275, or twelve points above an average of centres. The ranges were from 500 up to 900 yards. Logan also fired for the Irish Team in the International Match, andmade top score. The match was won by the English Team.

The examinations of Auckland candidates for matriculation, junior scholarships, and medical preliminary, in connection with the University of New Zealand, will commence on Monday nexfc, in the Lornefstreet Hall. The Rev. D. W. Runciman, M.A., is the supervisor.

At the Dunedin Police Courb yesterday James Mac Donald, ex-M.H.R., was charged by D. D. Mac Donald, solicitor, wifch assaulbing him and using obscene language. On the first charge defendanb was bound over to keep the peace for six months in his recognisances of £20 and two siwebios, and ordered| bo pay £2 17s 6d costs. On the second charge he waa bound in his own recognisance of £5 to come up when called upon, and to pay 17s _d costs.

The Departmental Committee established to inquire and report on the advisablenes3 of trustees being allowed to invest in colonial securities, have modified their proposals in respect to bhe condition enabling defaulters to be Eued in English Courts. The Committee will re-assemble in a fortnight, when their final report will be made.

The Caledonian Society's forbnightly social was held lasb nighb, in the Foresters' Hall, when there was a good attendance of members and friends. Mr A. Anderson occupied the chair, and introduced an excellent programme, the first item on which was an instrumental quintette, on cornet, flute, two violins, and violoncello, by Mr Lee and company. The other items were as follows : — Pianoforte selection, Miss Fortzer ; song, " The Bonnie Lassies," Mr D. Simpson ; " Thy Face," Mrs Cann ; " Robin Adair," Mrs Wright, with encore sons, " Mary of Argyll ;" The Wreck of the Schiller," Mrs Anderson ; song, " The Arab to His Steed," Mr Davis; "John Hielan'man," Miss Kelly ; " No, Sir," Miss Dormer; instrumental quintette, Mr Lee and party ; song, "Cricket on the Hearth," Miss Crocker; song, "Twas Within a Mile o' Edinburgh Toon," Mrs Leers ; "There is a Flower thab Bloomebh," Mrs Wrighb; " Scenes thab are Brighbesfc," Miss Kelly. After a vote of thanks had been passed to the various performers, the room was cleared for dancing, and a pleasant halfhour was spenb in Terpsichorean exercise. "Auld Lang Syne," as usual, closed bhe gathering. Miss Forlzer played bhe various accompaniments wibh her usual ability.

Mr J. Mahon, steward at the Napier Hospital, died yesterday under circumstances which will necessitate an inquest. He was found senseless in bed, and died without recovering consciousness. He had been much worried of late, and suffered from sleeplessness, and it is supposed thab he took an overdose of morphia by accident.

The "St. James's Gazette " comments on fche payments of £12,000 by the Strike Executive to the Dockers' Union, and points out that there is a discrepancy in the statement and balance-sheet as compared with the statements of the Australian press as to the amount subscribed to the strike fund by the colonies.

Notwithstanding tbe nasty weather, the Bairnsfather Family of Scotch professional vocalists had a fine house at their varied en_ tertainment in the Newmarket Hall last evening. Tho performance, yclept " A Nicht in Auld Scotia," Was a most meritorious and enjoyable one, and hardly an item was allowed to pass without an undeniable encore. Miss Etta's pretty Scotch songs and Jacobite airs quite captivated the audience by their feeliug and sympathetic in terpretation.andeach number was enthusiastically received. Miss Maggie excelled herself in her culburecl pianoforte selections, and she and her brother were vociferously encored for their well-danced Highland Fling. Mr Bairnsfather was, as usual, extremely good in his Scotch songs and humorous yarns. Tbe Bairnsfathers appear in the Onehunga Hall on Monday night.

Mr Beetham, R.M. ab Christchurch, referred to a needed judicial reform yesterday when sentencing a man named Gray to three months' imprisonment for wife desertion. He said that the more he saw of these cases, the more he was convinced of the necessity for more power being given to tho inferior courts of the colony to enable them to rid women of men like the prisoner. After referring to existing law in England, he said, "What is really wanted is a cheap and summary method of giving a woman and her children relief from bhe horrible and sustained torments they endure from drunken husbands and fathers, and laying an embargo on the increase of family which under these circumstances has to be supported by the State. This can only be done by. empowering inferior courts to grant judicial separabion on grounds of habitual drunkenness, aggravated by failure to provide for the natural requirements of his family, such provision being within th 6 means of the husbandj"

Mr R. W. Moody was the presiding justice at the Police Court this morning, There was not much business. One firstoffending inebriate was fined ss, or 24 hours' hard labour in default. Jbhn Murphy, for a similar offence, Was fined 10s, or 48 hours in default Bridgeb Weston pleaded guilby to having used obscene language. Sergeant-Major Prabt said the offence occurred about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Wellesleystreet. The language was filthy, and was used in the hearing of females. The woman was ultimately arrested by Constable Clark. The Bench sentenced Mrs Weston to-three months' hard labour.

In the New South Wales Assembly yesterday afbernoon Mr Dibbs, leader of the Opposition, gave notice of his intention to move en Tuesday next, " That this Assembly is of opinion thab bhe Governmenb have failed bo carry oub their pledges with regard to financial policy, and thab an immediate revision of tariff is necessary, with a view to the imposition of duties of a protective character." The Premier intimated thab bhe Governmenb accepted the motion as one of want-of-confidonce, and the Assembly immediately adjourned.

A man was brought from Parua Bay to the Whangarei township lasb week on a charge of insanity. Th& evidence given before the Bench of Magistrates, of which Mr Bell was Chairman and Dr. Halt medical expert, was to the effect thab he had a sort of delusion in connection with religion, and that ho had two vessels of water prepared ready waiting for the arrival of a Bishop to perform some ceremony which was to have a tremendous effect; otherwise he was perfectly sane and intelligent. Mr Bell said that the day was gone by to consider peculiarities of belief of tabnt sort a sign of lunacy, br there would nob be room for blie people requiring treatment, and so he was returned to Parua Bay. Abandon all anxiety relation to how and where your bread is lriade by sending your Orders "to, arid personally inspecting, the Auckland Bread Cos. Machine-made Bread Factory, upper Symonds-street,

At noon to-day Detective Hughes arrested a Chinaman named Wong Chong. He b charged with having, on or about the 4th insbanb, stolen a piece of machinery, valued at £4, the property of Messrs Garrett Brothers.

The Gospel Temperance Meeting last evening in the Temperance Hall was presided over by Mr J. T. Garlickj who referred to it as being the last of the socials, and pointed oub bhe good which had been accomplished. The following programme was gone bhrough: — ■ Recitation, Mr Hulberb; song, Miss Sbokes ; recitation, Miss Alsop ; song, Miss Nodder; address, Mr Hallam ; recitation, R. Cook ; address, Mr H. J. Ross. The attendance was very fair, and the interest good.

The " Atalanta Journal " States that it is probable thab fifteen or twenty thousand of fche negroes contemplate removing from North and South Carolina this year to Kansas. It adds, " The negroes have a righb bo expect, if nob demand, a hOspibable reception, and good treabmenb from the people of a State who are so persistingly insisting thafc they are wronged arid cannob get their rights in the South." -

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Do nob be "a penny wise and a pound foolish," bub ask for and buy Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s genuine pepper. Ibis cleaner and cheaper than the adulterabed stuff sold as pepper. To make sure of getting our manufacture, ask fOr tins, Every tin bears our guarantee. —Brown, Barrett, and Co., Coffee and Spice Manufacturers.— Advt.)