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Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 78, 1 April 1892, Page 2

To-morrow being the date fixed for the printers' picnic, advertisers will oblige by sending in their announcements for to-mor-row evening's issuo as early as possible.

An inquest was proceeding as we went to press, beforo Dr. PhiLson, coroner, on the body of Gregory George Nicholas, carpenter, who met with the fatal accident yesterday ab Hellaby Bros.' slaughterhouse establishment, Cox's Creok. The inquest commenced at half-past two, and was being held ab the house of deceased, Russell-street, Ponsonby.

A peculiar complaint was made by letter at the ordinary mectinc of the City Council last evening. John Bell wrote complaining thab Cr. Swales had followed his littlo girl, 5 years of age, into her homo and accused hor of beating a tin. He also took exception to the language used by Cr. Swales, who, ho said, was insulting, and asked his wifo if she v/ont to church or road the Bible. He said he did not think she did, and that as a City Council man he was empowered to look .nfter those things. Mr Bell asked if Cr. Swnlps was" e.o authorised by tho Council. The reading of the letter was received with laughter and applause. Cr. Holland proposed to refer tho letter to Cr. Swales for explanation. Cr. Swales said ho would dcclino to give any explanation. The letter was falsohood from beginning to end. Cr. Giu-ratt moved. " That the letter bo received," and this was agreed to.

Tho chnmpionahip crickot matches commenced on March 12th will be continued to-morrow on the Domain. Tho senior contest? are Gordon v. United, and Parnell v. St. Mary's On.siow. In the former match, Gordon batted first, for 24, while United have lost four wickets for V. St. Mary's made 40 against Parnell, while the latter have lost three wickets for 60. Most intorest will, however, be centred in the Gordonderers contest, who are playing off the Wanjonior championship tie. Wanderers scored 78, and Gordon have lost 5 wickets for 56. The match will be finished out Belmonb v. Auckland ll.— Belmonb (15) : Morrieon (captain), Holland, Peacock (2), Cromwell, Dartiy, Wesley, McDonald, Kydd, McKillop, Cowan, Stubbs, Parker, Bishop, Walton. Emergency. Hales. Auckland : Beale, Brabazon, Cufi (2), Gaudin, Hamerton, Mulgan, O'Kesfe, Seccombo, Taylor, Smith. Emergencies, Mears, Wilson, Macrae. Onohunga Tradesmen's C,C. v. Victoria.—Victoria : Layer (2), Craig, Crabtroe, Smith, Holdsworth, Thomas, Evans, Proude, Molloy (2,) McKillop, Way, Cowan. A cricket match has been arranged for to-morrow afternoon between tho Auckland C.C. and a team representing Mr Walter Bentley's Company. The following will represent the Company: —Alderson, Bentley, Bradley, Crawford, Foster, Fralim,. Greville, Greenaway, Holloway, Hill, Money, and Stevens. Tho game will commence at 1.30 o'clock. Victoria C.C. v. Onehunga C.t. :—The following are the team chosen to play for Onehunga to morrow afternoon (Saturday) on the Onehunga Recreation ground :—Jeffrey (captain), Murdoch, Moslem, Lyell (2), Whyte, Hurst, Court (sen), Breman, Murphy, Caldow, and for emergency Peace and R. Fellows.

"David Garrick" was repeated at the Opera House last night by Mr Walter Bentley's company. As before, the various actors acquitted' themselves creditably, and applause was frequent, bouquets being freely fhrovrn to the leading characters The dry Scottish humour of " Cramond Brig" "was keenly appreciated by the audience last night, Mr Beiitloy making nn excellent "guidman." This evening the fine drama of "Richelieu" will be performed.

Judgment was given at Ashburton yesterday" by Captain Wray, R.M., in the case, Caeseby V. Moore. Tho plaintiff,- the treasurer of the local Hunt Club, sued for the amount of a cheque given by the defendant in payment of a sum due to the Club by a former eecrotary.and dishonoured. His Worship said tho cheque was evidently given unrior the impression that it would ptay criminal proceeding pending. The plaintiff elected to be nonsuited, with costs. An animated discussion took place at the City Council meeting last evening on the subject of Williams' '* smoke stack," which has become well known in consequence of it* so frequently cropping up in connection with Council proceedings. Two letters were read, one from Wingate, Burns and Co., and another from Ehrenfried Brother.", complaining of the dangerous condition of the chimney in quostion, and in each instance it was asserted that fires had been caused by Mr Williams' chiir.ney being detective. Several Councillors were very vigorous in denouncing officers of the Council for not having taken proceedings moro promptly, and it was explained that tho matter had been allowed to go by default, in consequence of frequent improvements being made, and in consequence of an understanding that no further action was to be taken unles" V\ ingate and Burns expressed dissatisfaction. Ib was stated, further, that arrangements had been made to build tho chimnoy to the required height, and that, in tho meantime, no fire would be made thore. No further action was, therefore, deemed necessary.

The annual meeting of <he Northern River Steam Navigation Company was held yesterday at the office of Mr A. Buckhnd, Queen-streot. On inquiry there wo were informed that the directors did not wish to have tho.report disclosed. The report and balance-sheet was adopted, and the operations for the Lfteb year were satisfactory.

A question of some importance was discussed by tho City Council last evening in reference to an extraordinary growth of blackberry creeper upon a vacant allotment in Upper 'Nelson-streot. This creeper wao stated by Inspector Goldie to cover ground to the extent of 60ft x 30ft right alongside of Mr Tole's fence. Mr" Tele wrote complaining that his fence ivas being rotted by the growth, and asked the Council to take steps to compel the allotment to be cleared. The subject svas discussed at some length, some of the Councillors being of opinion that the request should be complied with, while the majority regarded it as no part of the Council's duty to interfere, the growth complained of not being dangerous so far as an outbreak of tire is concerned. It was eventually agreed that Mr Toes letter be received, and no action taken in the matter.

The compensation case, Borton v. the Minister of Public Work?, claim for £10,000, was continued at Dunedin yesterday, when Sir K. Stoub opened the case for the respondent. The defence is briefly that the condition of affairs which resulted in damage, had accrued prior to the date of the proclamation of the Marewhenua lliver as a channel for tailings, and that the mining which had taken place subsequently bad made no appreciable dilierence. It was also stated that the respondent would rely upon the prescriptive right acquired by over twenty years' use to discharge tailings, and upon the fact that the claimant's land, or a, portion of it, was divided from the stream by Crown land ; that the water rights claimed did not exist, and that the bulk of the damage complained of was not consequent upon mining operations, but was common to all rivers in the Wai take Valley.

Mr T. Wood, the examiner for the musical exhibitions, has reported to the Council of the University College the reeult of the recont examination for the last of tho Amateur Opera Club junior scholarships. Mr Eliot E. Davis is decidedly first; Miss Bridgewater and Miss Cochrano, who are ties, como second, nnd are closely followed by Miss ITonan and Miss Thomson, who are also ties. The papers were as a rule oxeellent, and the competition keen. Mr DavU is a pupil of Mr S. Jackson, tho well-known clarionet player, whose pupil, Miss M. Harding, won the first entrance exhibition last year. Mi?s Cochrane received her musical training at the Mount Eden Collegiate School, and Miss Bridgewafcer is a pupil of Miss Colegrove's. The scholarship won by Mr Davis is of the value of £15, and is tenable for one year.

During the hearing of the judgment eummone cases at the R.M. Court this morning, Dr. Laishley applied to Dr. Giles for an order against Annie McDonald, on behalf of Margaret Clark, for the payment of £7. The original amount of the claim waa £5, cash lent. Mr G. N. Brassey, on behalf of the judgment debtor, took exception to the order being made, and said it must fall through, the defendant being a married woman. Dr. Giles said in cases of this kind ho had always held that no alternative could be adjudged against, a married woman. Dr. Laishley rominded him of a decision of Justice Williams in which an ordor could bo made without tho alternative of imprisonment, which he was prepared to take. Dr. Giles ruled his practice had always been to make no order, and he declined to do so. The case was struck out.

A telegram from Timaru states that the negotiations between Lloyd's agenb thoro and the London office, re the stranded steamer Elginshire, were completed yesterday. Tenders wero called for to be in by March 24th, for oither floating tho vessel or dismantling her, and several wore received, only one of which was considered available—that of Messrs Scotb Brothers, of Christchurch, for £19,000, for doliverv of the eteamer in the Lyttelton " Dry Dock. This offer was cabled Homo to Lloyds', and was refused. Instructions wero also received to the effect that no offer was to be taken, except on the principle of proportion of valyo saved. On being informed of this, Messrs Scott Brothers offered to dock tho vessel on the understanding that it was to be ''no cure no pay," they to receive onethird of the vessel's value if they succeeded in their attempt. This oflbr was then cabled Home, and yesterday a reply was received accepting it, and' Messrs Scotb Brothers proceed with the work at once. A rough estimate places the value of the vessel at £50,000.

The annual meeting of the All Saints' Amateur Athletic Club was held last nighb in All Saints' schoolroom, Ponsonby. Thore was a good attendance of members, and Mr T. Peacock presided. The report of the past season's work and the annual balance-sheet, showing a credit balance of £19 l'Ja 5d were read and adopted. The election of officers for the ensuipg season resulted in' the following appointments : — Patron, His Worship the Mayor ; president, Mr T. T. Masefield ; vice-presidents, Messrs Furby, Peacock, VV. Taylor, und Dr. Knight; hon. secretary, Mr J. H. Gitbos ; hon. treasurer, Mr F. Wilson ; committee, Messrs Miller, Schmitt, Graham, McCullough, and Wholan ; auditors, Messrs C. J. Parr and J. Peacock.

At the inquest heM at Gloeson's Hotel yesterday afternoon on the body of Jane Dtummond, found drowned on Cheltenham Beach on Wednesday morning, evidence was criven by Catherine Lindsay, Jesseo of the Flagetatf Hotel, who identified the body, by William Jonea, mariner, of Hobson-street, A. R. Burgess and Constable Co'.lis. The jury returned a verdict of " Found drowned," and added that there was no evidence to show how deceased got into the water.

Mr Horace Copeland, formerly of the Hicks-Suwyers Company, will make his first appearance at the City Hail to-morrow night in connection with the Hugo's popular entertainments. There will be a complete change of programme, and as the prices are low, the attendance should be good.

Last evening an excellent variety entertainment was given in the Devonport Public Hall by members of H.M.s. Ringarooma's "Variety and English Combination Company, in aid of a fund to assists two widows, Mesriamce Cowley and Gillard, who have been left destitute with largo families. The hall was prettily decorated for tho occasion and there was a good attendance. Mr Dale acted as stage manager, Mr Graham, R.N., as Chairman, and Mr A. Hartley as pianist. The first pa»-t of the programme included contributions by Messrs Siggery and Brodie. Irish comedians and clog "dancers ; Mr Will Dale, vocalist and comedian ; Mr t'rettijohn, reciter and elocutionist. A laughable sketch, entitled "That Boy Pete," concluded the first part, the actors being Messrs Hall, Davenport, Dale, Siggery, Rogers, Brodie, Barr, Mohigan. In the second part ot the performance, Messrs E. Reid and E. C. Brown cave some comic sketches, and the entertainment concluded with a farcical sketch, in one act, entitled " Rum'ns From Home, or Ai»x and Hercules," the characters being impersonated by Messrs Hall, W. Dale, Rogers, Davenport, Siggery, J. Barr. The firesses and properties were made and designed by the Company. Tho performance ia to bo repeated in the Devonport Hall this evening.

A private letter has been received in Melbourne from Mrs Brown Potter, who has boon playinpr a theatrical engagement at Capetown. The letter states that; Mrs Brown Potter was burnt out and lost all her jewels, wardrobe, etc., valued at £10,000. Mr Kyrle Bellow lost everything. The manager (Mr Twinning) haSalso lost all his valuable papers, books, etc. The company bas ieft for England.

Our Pokeno correspondent writes, re the death of Mrs John Dean, of the Queen's Redoubt, I'okeno:-Quite a gloom has been casb over the setolemenC during the past week, consequent on the death of Mre Dean, on Sabbath evening, March 20th, at the comparatively early age of SG. All that medical skill could do did not arrest the malady from which she was suffering for the past rive months, and hor patience and loving interest, not only in all the members of her large family, but her many friends, by whom she was beloved, was manifested right up to the last, when she entered into rest and perfect peace. The funeral took place on Tuesday, at 2 o'clock, and was vory numerously attended, many coming long distances to show the last token of respect to one well known as a good wife, a kind, sympathetic and loving mother, and a good neighbour and friend. The Rev. T. G. Carr, Wesleyan minister of the circuit, conducted the services, which were of a very solemn and impressive character. Ab tho house, prior to leaving for the church-yard, the friends eang that hymn, " Poaco, perfect peace," and ai; the grave "Home a"t last." Great sympathy is expressed for Mr John Dean and the family.

At the Thames Warden's Court yesterday, the following plaints for forfeiture for non-working were dealt with, ad the instance of the Mining Inspector :— Silver Queen, Maritoto, forfeited with costs, £1 18s ; Thos. McDonough, Empire, at Maritoto, forfeiture costs 10s ; Chas. Me Williams, Kenilworth holding, Shellback, forfeited, costs 245; Success G.M. Co., forfeited, costs 103 ; John Wilson, Puru holding at Puru, forfeited, costs 10s; John Phillips and J. Brown, Specimen Hill at hake, forfeited, costs 15s ; Ed. McWilliams, Nammon, Karaka Creek, forfeited, costs 10s: Maritoto G.M. Co., two years' rent, amounting to £45, judgment for amount claimed, with costs £2 4s.

The Eastern *nd Australian Company's steamer Catterthun, which - arrived ab Sydney lasb week from Japan and China, brought news that large numbers ot omigrants continue to leave the ports of Japan for Honolulu, to work on the sugar plantations there. A party numbering 1,300 was to have left on the 20th ultimo for Hawaii, bub a smallpox epidemic has broken out in Yokohama, and the departure of the emigrants was postponed. News from Wenchqw, dated tho 18th ultimo, is to the effect that the persecution of Christians continues. At one of the missions, while service was proceeding, tho congregation was brutally attacked, and the lamps, furniture, and book* either smashed or set fire to. The dwellings of Christians were broken into and looted. This uprising against the missionaries appears to bo preconcerted and upon an extensive scale. Four village? were simultaneously raided upon, and the inhabitants suspected of being converts to the now faith were savagely treated and their property destroyed. At Hankow the foreign residents have forwarded to Lord Salisbury a vigorous protest against the practice in vofcue of issuing broadcast threatening and violent denunciations of the European population, poisoning the minds of the Chinese against them. Oae cf the methods used by the Mandarine is to circulate pamphlets and pictures accusing the foroijrners of kidnapping and mutilating children, and of practising nameless horrors upon women. Altogether the prospect at Hankow of further riots and bloodshed is one of grave concern to the foreign residents.

At the Thames Warden's Court yesterday afternoon, the case Alfred G.M. Co. was hoard. Complainants were D. Conroy, John Baker, and others; and Johu Young, of Auckland, liquidator of the Alfred G.M. Co., defendant. The summons set forth that complainants purchased ab public auction on the Bth of December last,, in Auckland, from defendants, the licensed holdings known as the Alfred and Seymour, in the Moanataiari Creok, and also rails, offices, and appliances on the ground, the pricj being £150. This amount has hetui duly paid, bub defendanb had refused to deliver up possession of certain iron rails in a tunnel in the Alfred grounds ab the Alburnia low level tunnel, and also truck and the office. Complainants, therefore, claimed a total sum of £13 10s, or delivery of goods. In giving his decision, the Warden ordered that the office sued for bo given to plaintiffs. With reference to the defendant, he did nob dispute Conway's title to them, but the truck was proved to be owned by the Colliboa Company. Costs £5 10s were given to plaintiffs.

Burns Club gave the first concert of the peason lasb nipht in tho Masonic Hall, Karangabape Road. Mr Home presided. Mr Fotheringham contributed a bacpipo solo, which was greatly appreciated. Miss Jeesie Moncur rendered "Ye Bunks and Braes " with effect, and Mr A. Tait gained applause for his singing of " Mary of Argylo" and "Afton Waber." Miss Bentley and Miss Wool ley contributed songs, each being well sung. A reading, " The Lay of the Brave Cameron," by Mr Robertson, and <i reading, " The Lasb Minstrel," by Mr Home, were bobh appreciated, and bo were Mr Lyle's songs. Miss A. Belcher and Mr J. Moncur also contributed to the programme. A pleasant evening concluded with the singing of " Auld Lang Syne,"

The report and balance-sheet of the recent tailors' strike, which lusted from November'ind to February 13th last, has been adopted by the Sydney Journeymen Tailors' Association. As a reason for declaring the etrike off unconditionally, itisstated thattho committee deemed that the best course on account of tho abundance of Jewifth sweaters and the shortness of fundp, which was in some cases inducing men to leave the union. The balance-sheet shows that the income amounted.to £2.938 Us Gd, of which over £2,000 was contributed through the Trades Council, and the rest by levies and donations. The sum of £2,797 13s was distributed as strike pay, incidental expensos amounting to £118, and a credit balance of £22 7s remained.

The weather ia aeain very hot during the day, but very cold at night. Rain will coon be badly wanted ngain to bring on turnips. Great interest is tnken in the cricket match, Hamilton v. Taupiri, tomorrow, which practically decides which is the champion club for the season.—(Waikato Correspondent.)

With regard to the cutting of trees in proximity to footpaths, we loam from the City Engineer that it is an instruction of the Council that the Waid Foremen see that all trees, etc., overhanging the footways are at once cot, sufficiently high so as nob to obstruct the light of gas-lamps or interfere with pedestrians or umbrellas.-

The " welcome homo " concert and SGcial tondoved by the "A" Battery of Artillery to Sergeank H. Doughty, the champion riflo shot of New Zealand, on his return from the South, is.to take-place this ovening in the Lorriß street Hall. An excellent programme of 'musical selections has been arranged, including contributions by several of Auckland's most popular singers, and the gathering is expected to be a very successful affair.

A conference of the Seventh Day Adventists takes place at Napier next week. The Auckland delegate?, who loft to-day, were : —Messrs E. Hare, Rev. McCoy, and others. Tho Kaeo Church send Elders Hare, Joseph Have, jun., and Miss Hare as delegates. The party numbers ten in all.

The ordinary meeting of the Waitemata County Council was not held to day,in consequence of the first Friday in tho month falling so near the end of the financial year. The Council'%ill meet instead on this clay week.

It is stated that there aro fears C* ereafc hardship during tho coming winter in v.Melbourne. The report of the Charity Organisation Society submitted afe tho quarterly meeting last week, showed that the number of cases relieved during the past three months was 347, or a weekly average or 267, as against 126 for the similar period of last year, and 162 for the preceding quarter. The secretary read a paper in which he reviewed the unemployed agitation of last year and of tho present summer, expressing fear thab the real trouble had yet to come during the onsuing winter, and it would probably be the worst experienced for a generation.

Although the race between the Aucklandborn sculler, Thomas Sullivan, and Stanbury as to who will wear the title of champion sculler of the world is not set down for decision till May 2nd, a largo amount of interest is being taken in the event in Sydney. A late paper says that in Sullivan, Stanbury will find a doughty opponent, judo-ing" from the style in which he propelled his craft on the river, and a marked improvement in his style of rowing since he vanquished Dutch and Stephenson. Stanbury is said to be on the big sido.

It is satisfactory to note the steady expansion of our Island trade, which continues to absorb many of Auckland's smart small craft. The latest addition to the already numerous fleet of Island traders is the well-known ketch Nellie, which is now loading for Rarotonga, under charter to Messrs Goodwin and Delisle, of Wellington, who have established a successful and remunerative business with headquarters in Wellington, and branches throughout the Cook Group, I'enrhyn Island, Manahiki and elsewhere. The brigantine Linda Weber, recently purchased by this firm, ie now loading in Wellington for Rarotonga, having just come olf the slip after recoppering and general overhaul. A cargo of Island produce awaits her in Rarotonga, and tho firm have fotyid it necessary to charter the Nellie to act as collecting vessel in the islands to the north of Rarotonga, in order to leave the Linda Weber at liberty to carry tho goods and produce between Auckland or Wellington, and the head station at Avarua (Rarotonga). Capt. McDonald, well-known in the Island trade, takes command of the Nellie.

A meeting was held on the evening of Tuesday Inst, in the Papakura Public Hall, for the purpose of hearing an address by the Rev. B. Walker, the travelling agent of the Now Zealand Alliance for the Suppression of the Liquor Traffic. The attendance was not large, bub enthusiastic, and the lecturer was listened to with close attention and deep interest, while he gave a most encouraging accounb of the progress of the prohibition cause, especially in the southern districts of the colony. Tho Rev. T. Nome presided, and opened the meetinsr with prayer, and a few suitable remarks. Several musical selection? were well rendered. On the motion of Mr E. D. McLennan, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Walker.

A somewhat; important caee was before the Thames Warden's Courb yesterday, when J. W. Walker applifld for the . right to construct two waterraces, and take water for tho same above the present head of the county race. To this the County Council objected, contending that the whole of the Kauaeranga stream, its tributaries and all intervening streams of water had been vested in them by proclamation. Mr Purchas appeared for the supplicant, and Mr Miller "for the objectors. The Warden reserved his decision till the 22nd inst. There was great interest in the case.

The Beresfordstreeb Mutual Improvement Society opened the forthcoming: season last nighb with a concert: There was a larpe and appreciative audience, and the programme was well gone through. Mrs Bartlebb was heard to advantage in the song " Ruby," and Miss Marson deserved the applause she gained for her singing of the number "'The Blind Girl to her Harp." The voices of Mrs Bartlettand Miss Davis blended nicely in the duet, " 0, Werb Thou in the Cauld Blast?" Mr J. Howe's comic song, " I'll Place It in the Hands of My Solicitor," was encored, and Miss Webley and Miss Allsopp gave recitations in finished style, Messrs Musker and Cousins and Miss Davies also contributed *onjrs and received applause from the audience. The second part of the programme was given by some of the younger members of the Society, assisted by their friends, and took the form of an amusing sketch of the complications arising from the customs pertaining to an old-fashioned wedding in a country village. In this all the .assumed characters were well sustained, while several performed wibli more than usual ability, eliciting frequent rounds of applause.

A poll of ratepayers of the borough of Devon port will be taken on Thursday, April 7th, at the office of the Devonport Borough Council, upon the proposal made by the Borough Council to borrow £15,000 to provide and couscruct waterworks, to lay mains, and to defray all expenditure incurred in connection with the project. The security proposed to be pledged is the waterworks" plant, the profits arising from supplying water, a special rate of ninepence in the £, and a sinking fund of onehalf per cent, on the amount of Joan. By this arrangement the loan would be repaid in fifty years.

The Auckland dredger No. 121 is doing a great amount of work at Geelong, and is likely to be employed by the Victorian Government for another three years. The master of tlio dredger, in a lengthy report laid before the Harbour Board, states that lie is earning , £27 per month, including , overtime, and that the dredger is worked with twice the number of hands sho had in Auckland. Judging by the tone of the report, ono would almost conclude that there was nothing but dredgers and dredging at Geelong, and the Auckland dredger appears to be putting everything elsn in that line completely into the shade.

Mr John Christie yesterday retired from the proprietorship of the Thames " Advertiser," in consequence of lack of sufficient public support since he took charee of the paper, about 15 months ago.

A lady wished a seat. A portly gtmtleman brought her one. "Oh, you are a jewel, 1, said she. "Oh, no," said he, "I am a jeweller, and have just set the jewel."

D. Macpherson and Co., Newton,' are making a bier bid fora large share of autumn and winter trade by offering a good article at a moderate price. They have a magnicont show of handsome dress materials, robes, etc., tastefully arranged in two large windows, which will be brilliantly illuminated each evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.— (Advt. )

If two shillings or halt-a-crown

Provides one pound, hue best in town, And money cannot bettor buy, Then Arthuk Nathan's Tea I'll try.

(Advt.)

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