NEW AUSTRALIA.

Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 225, 20 September 1894, Page 4

NEW AUSTRALIA.

The present age is remarkable for tho development of Utopian schemes. Edward Bellamy and other writers who picture an ideal state of society find men and women jn this matter-of-fact world ready to try to reduce these air-drawn theories to practice. In their despair of succeeding by individual effort, men form themselves into socioties founded on a communistic basis, and thus fondly hope to overcome life's difficulties. In this country, for instance, where the land laws are Liberal enough in all conscience to give ample scope for individualism, there is a dietincb tendency to into groups. According to a Southern contemporary, an association has been formed in New Zealand to take up land on the "Looking Backward" principle. We have not seen any dotails of the. scheme, but the promoters have already selected a block of land for the experiment. It would, of course, be absurd to sneer at every new attempt to solve our social and economic problem, and to foster a spirit of brotherhood. The disciples of the "Looking Backward" movement are at any rate wise in making their land experiments in their own country. The history of New Australia ia a melancholy warning to colonists who, impatient of the conditions of life at home, are led without due consideration and correct information to seek their fortunes further afield. The settlement in Paraguay that was fondly hoped to prove a model colony, seems likely to end in disaster. Tbe original settlers have split up into several parties, and Lane and his following are said to be so disheartened with their present location that they are going to take refuge ia the Argentine.

The New Australia Association is finding itself beset with difficulties. The subscribers who went to Paraguay have no hope of getting their money refunded if they wish to leave the community, but it appears that some persons in Australia who paid down substantial sums, and then withdrew from the expedition, are more fortunate. A ease wa* recently tried in Sydney in which the promoters of the scheme were sued by a Mr J. H. Smales, who sought to recover the sum of £70, this being the amount of his subscription less £10. The Court has decided that in such a case, the amount paid to the Association, less the £10 deposit, must be refunded. As several persons paid in substantial sums, and on more mature consideration decided not to undertake the voyage, the Association is likely to be called upon to refund a considertfels amount of money,

In the House of Representatives last nighb tho Government Railways Bill WB ', . reported from the Committee, read a third time, and passed without debate. Tho Rating Bill was further considered in Committee., Clause 22 was amended so thab ten days instead of seven should be allowed in which to make objections to valuations. Clause 63, which provides that rates overdue for two years cannob ba recovered, caused considerable discussion. Several members defended the clause, whilst) others opposed it on the ground that local bodies should not be pub on a different footing from private persons, who could recovor debts duo for sir years. The clause parsed by 41 to 17. Theremaining 'claused passed unaltered, and the Bitl was reported without material amendment, reud a third time, and pasßsd without debate. Mj Ward moved the second reading of tihe New Zealand Consols Bill to afford facilities for " investment of savings by the creation of New Zealand inscribed stock. He said the Bill was necessary in Order to enable people to deposit larger suing of money than could be placed in the postal saving? banks, which did not pay Interest) on larger .sums than £500. 5 ,,p%8ta.i%^ i «|BeH '. moved as an amendment,. "That ib ie de-j sired by the New Zealand Consolß Bill to|' still further extend the policy of borrowing \ ■ in direct contravention of the will ofth« . people as declared at tho last general election." Mr George Hutchison seconded tha amendment, which was negatived on division by 38 to 16, and the 'Bill passed its second reading. In . the , Legislative Council, Mr McCullough moved, that the Bill, to amend the Municipal ' Corporations Act should include n clauaa enabling borough councils to acquira private gas or water works. The motion was lost by 23 to 9. The New.Zealand Company's Land Claimants Bill andtlia YVestland and Nelson Ooldfields Adminiatratibn Bill were read a second time. The Tramways Bill was further considered in , committee, and amended in the direction ' that existing lines "shall nob be interfered with. Progress was reported with leave to eit again. The Government Railways Bill was read a first time., ' . . .... ■.-:■' ■':,'.-■"; The civil action, ab the Supreme Courb Kamira Te Mabara and others v. George; Harnett, to have a certain deed of lease set* • aside as, invalid, occupied the ; attention of tho Court during the whole of yesterday. Mr Cooper then addressed the Court on, behalf of defendant, after which, by consent, the case .was adjourned for further,;; argument until Monday ppxt, after the bankruptcy sitting. Mr Vechb, of the Intermarine Supply Company, is ab presenb in Auckland lor the sake of disabusing the public mind in regard to tho nature of mild-cured bacon, and to establish a factory for export. His present impression ia th»b no sufficient supply will be forthcoming to warrant the Company having a factory herein the near future. Mr Veeht claims that) mild-cured bacon, as an article of diet, is superior, guarantee being given that tha article is^ manufactured in the most natural way, free from any chemicals*. This bacon" is the same as the- English public has relished for tho lost twenty years, and which epicures of this country are importing even at the present' time from England, bo Jbhe disadvantage of our local industry, which only wanted the right handling to provide as toothsome and healthy an article as any othar country can give- ne. . '~.;.'_. , .The, .evidence.-given at the inquesb upon Carl Branting, who died suddenly ab Wellington, showed he had obtained twenLyfivo tabloids of morphia from a chemist, and Had also askod for Soz of prutsic ucul on behalf of the Asylum..' ;Tho; letter; was refused,; bub as deceased was a doctor, and had been in tho habit of getting things «t the shop before, the morphia, was supplied. Dr. King said ho had regarded Branting as perfectly patio for some time before-no left tho Asylum. The post-mortem showed' the he'ar'b. and lung were diseased* ... ; <. A vor-jj^ didfi of death from hydrothorax waa re-t*-turned.' '..,,..,.' , . .. . . •■ At a meeting of the Auckland Shorthand Writers' Association held "last evening, Mr A. W. Kitson (who is. leaving for Welling-£ ton) wa3 presented with a handsomelyframed photographic group of 30 mombera of tho Association, as a token of the esteem in which he ia held by the members and of the appreciation of the services he has rendered to them aa their President. The presentation waa made by Mr A. G. Jarrott, who touched upon tho past servicee.of Mr Kitson as President, and the loss the Society would sustain by hia removal, and, on behalf of the Association, expressed the; sincerest) wishes for his future welfare. Mr Heath also made a few suitable remark's. Mr Kitson, in reply, referred to tho timo when he first joined the Association, arid I said that he fully reciprocated the kindly' I feelings and wishes of every member of the I institution. Messrs G. W. Binney, the local agents for the Sun Insurance Company, have received the annual report for last year,; which shows the premiums received less re-insurancee, amounted to £975,375 8b 6d, a decrease of-..£53,950 15s 6d as compared with the preceding year, due to the abandonment-of certain unprofitable bußi- ■ ness. Tho total sums insured and not reinsured, were £395,854,440, an increase of 1 £4,047,553, on last year's business. Tha losses paid and outstanding amounted | to £732,141 14s- lid, being at the: | altogether abnormal rate of : 75.06. | ' per cenb on " the premiums received, 1 while the expenses of manafjemeiiti amounted to £324,470 ' 13e 6d, boin^ ,ab the rate of 33"27 per pent. The income from investments during the year was ' £67,344 4s sd. After providing for the, usual leßorvo of 40 per cent, of the prey • miumß to cover liabilities under current , policies, a balance of £7,68710s 8d remains, which has been transferred to the credit of ' the profit and loss account. The balaiicfl ! ab the credit 'of profit and loss accouD» after payment of dividends, was £1Q^ 8 ; 1 13b 2d ; tbo capital paid-up was £120,000; j 1 general reserve, £1,125,000; roeerve for ' risks nob yeb expired, £390,150 3s Sdjanfl the investment surplus and sinking fund. [ £40,895 4s lOd. ~, ,■■■' A public exhibition of the (mow , Massey Hajrris and Coy^New Spring4°Pcll> 2 Cultivator fias been arranged to take pm | on Saturday afternoon next, at Mr Taw* t , son's farm, near the Otahuhu railff«y 1 , station. The machine will be shown mm; | : operation by Mr Armstrong, tbe Company» a I expert from America. All farnwre B• m . cordially invited to witness the trial, i" | . flexible steel cultivator has proved,«-i» | i eminently fitted for actual field work. . j.w ; ■ tenbimonials received from agnonlturti iw. | ! well qualified to judge epoak oi. ' ■ 1 machino in the highesb terms ot pnw | [ T. and S., ; Morrln and Co. (Ltd.) are l» | jj Auckland agents. ; . ■ -v B ) Lovers of music will be enabled to «og M a thorough treat to-morrow night bi fa r Opera House, as a really' fir^olwF | ■ gramme has been prepared tortta^r',--m . tion tendered to Miss Buckland, wbogL | f formerly one of our most popular smay^ fe b and who, after spending W'WS&i^m i Dresden under the bestraasters, b«reT {e i; J§ Ito Auckland. The Auckland; edS 1 i conducted by Mr Towsey, wdlimg"' , H , ft 1 items, and.the vocalists are Mew**, t a Gee, Lloyd Brett, John Fuller, G^j | . A. L. Edwards, Howard Chamb a g, |;- -3 Misa Warren. A pianoforte solecWD i abe played by Mrs Queree, and Mia^ |in , | » land is to perform as solos on .tn^fl^^ ; m , » Ballade et Polonaise "by i 3 "Mazourka" by Alex. Zarzyckt-*n [ p , will also aing "Softly Si K ha the voii p, 1 Evening " from Der Freiechjiltz. *^ fc| ,j fc • her previous residence here MWB M » made many friends, there,» S e d^; B that the concert will be well pattern^ |j

:-"~7in P.O. to'dfty« Capbain- sdwin5 dwin AY «Samf» indications aa wired yea*ir!?J"Gla«B farther rise," tflfW' rriva i o f the Mararoa from the Ont Mnndav last, tha condition of one K hoDier^ y p^en ge r S , a Mr J. S. «f **. BXhad come up with the steamer 'SWfftlngton,i and intended going on to ■f»»^?".g found to bo so serious that) the frdney.** nc9 reported to tho local :*##**/ tbe Union Company. Dr. VWffJL called In to attend to Wa Rafter examining Mr Stewart, who biOl,Seto apeak and appeared ffW.■ " a romi-unconscious state, he tO, Jhis removal to the Hospital, where, ftSt'lia died yesterday. A post mortem h* mSiloh upon tbo body was made BXB 3 »: by JDr. Mackellar, who found yf !S had resulted from inflammation f^ler of tho Union Company, mado ' Srvin Wellington by telegram con--1"S the deceased, and ascertained that TC? af ha«a brother a schoolmaster at tS No inquest will b 8 held. . niaetineohlia Knights of Labour was i. Mln tbe Cook-stroet Hall last evening, r which tho following resolutions were 8t J*i._(l) That the Secretary write to fiTcity Council earnoskiy opposing tha Z'miTay Company panning tho trams on S- (2) thab Bro. W. H. Uixon bo oSed us Chairman of Rev. L. M. Isitb's future on "Labour and Liquor," to bo .1100 Tuesday, 6th November next. Tho Sriotrl!andi1. Secretary. Bro. J. T. B. ninea notified the assembly thab ho had received a letter from J. G. Carr, Secretary of Mr Isitt'a Committee, re the apviointing a Chairman from the Knights of Labour, also a letter from the Hon.Cadman, tf itb memo, from the Premier, stating thab ho cannot see his way clear to strike out the frord "Palmistry" in tbe Indictnbleß Offtncas Act.

A young man named Joseph McNnmara was sweated by Detective Grace this mornbe on a cfaargo of having stolen a horse, saddle and bridle from Hsnry Lewis, hotelkeeper, of To Awamutu. Tha police wore informed yesterdny that a young man hired ahorse from' Mr Lewi3 on Saturday last, rode it into Hamilton, and cold it to a resident thero named Ferguson. He then left) by train for Auckland, find arrived here yesterday afternoon, intending, ib wa3 believed, to take tho n'rsb boat to Coolgardie, bub was too lato for the Sydney steamers. The accused answered to tho description given of the person referred to in tho telegram, and he was accordingly arrested thie morning.

' Tbe Devon port Torpedo Corps, to the somber of eighty, paraded, ab the Drillfbed last evening, under Captain Porker. The new arms and equipments tor the company, which had arrived from Wellington, trero isauad. After the arms had been iwiied the company 'was pub through drill by Adjutant Grant. The recruits of tho PohaonbyWavals were also given recruit drill by some of the PermaneaD instrnctors.

It is now eleven days sinco Miss Bessie Boyle and party left New Plymouth, and no tews has sinco been heard of them. Considerable anxiety is nnturally bsin;; felt for the safety of the fair artiste, whose progress must have been considerably impeded by tho recent inclement weather.,

Bit by bit the Magistrate's Court is being put into better order. For somo time the upper court room presented a rather dilapidated appearance, bub fresh paint has altered that. Koiv one of the old pewa bas been removed and replaced with a seat, while last, bub nob least, tho wholes of the floor Jiaa been covered with, linoleum. A gang of prisoners was engaged to-day trimming up tho grass and generally a6t.en4iog.to v the, grounds surrounding the ■Court buildings.

. Ad interbainmenfc was given in the Mount Eden^Congregational Sunday-school last evening to the pupils. After an excellent tea the following programme of musical items, recitations, etc., was gone through, .the Rev. Thomas presiding :—Piano duet, Messrs J. P. and Arthur Jlooton ; pianoforte solos, by Misses Ella Atkin, D. Anderson, L. Burns, and \V. Ball; "The MidBhipmito," Mr A. Potter; "The Boab Song," choir; Bong, Mr Edmonds ; recitations by Master C. Andrew, Misses May Heighway and B. Burn?. Dialogues : MiBB Fisher's class,' Messrs H. A. and V. Potter, Mrs Wood'a class, Mrs Cole's class, and tho Bible class.

Tho firab of tha new series of lantern addresses on " Where the Thunderbolts of God Have Struck," was delivered last evening in<{the Foresters' Hall to n large Rudience. The lecture, given by Mr Aldridge, was a very interesting one, dealing with the cities of Palestine—depicting them in the zenith of their grandeur, and as they are now, in the condition to which ib was prophesied they should coma. Each point ;of the address wc.B illustrated by beautiful pictures thrown on the screen by Mr Aldridge'B lantern. Miss Falkner performed tbo duties of organist.

La»b .'evening at tho V.M.C.A. tho re; examination of the male classes of tho Sb. John Ambulance Association, Auckland , Centra, was conducted by Drs. Dawson, Challinor Purchas, Sharaan, and Walker, when the following passed the final examination, and are eligible to receive (she Association's medallion •to bo used whan necessary ac a certificate of competency to tender tab aid to the injured :—C. H. Barber, F. E. Blakey, S. H. Daweon, W. T. R, Eady, S. G. Frith, J. H. HufcchiEon, H. T.Maclean, A. VV. Totter, J. J. Roach, Joseph Spraggon, U. J. Tunks. The following passed the second examination, and will be eligible to go up for the Medallion afc the expiration of a joar :—\V. T. J, Bell, Jas. Cowpor, J. F. Dsrrick, Jas. Macgregor, H. A. Newtek, John Patterson, A. G.Pijkingfcon. Nearly all the abovo are members of the Auckland Corps of tho Sb. "soho Ambulance Brigade After the examination last evening, it was decided'to get up an entertainment of & unique character, the object being to provide funds for • the complete equipment of the corps. It ia confidently anticipated tbab, for such an object, this projecb will recaive general support, an everybody liable to accident (and who ia nob ?) ia interested. The ladies' elasse? are to be re-examined early in October, on dates to be announced shortly. Dr. Erson commences his lectures to females on first aid at Otara Public School on Saturday next.

The anniversary services of the Otahubu Wegleyan Church, took place last night in we Public Rail. There was a good attendance, and a very pleasant soiree and concert as naval eventuated. Rev. Mr Bull took the chair and the following programme was well K i ven ._« p ra i SQ Ye the Name of the Lord," choir; "Light of Life," choir; «plo, "The Beautiful Land," Herbert Wills; ( |ThB Kingdom Over Yonder," choir; solo, 'He Wipos the Tear," Miss Crow ; duet, ( "Charity," Miss Whitburn and Mr H. Wills; ! Lo !I am With You, choir." Addresses •were delivered by the Roys. Bull, Prior, / Blakie, Steele and Bowie. The Chairman I reported that a considerable reduction had • been made off the church debt, the balance •wing now only £40. Tbo laßb performance in Auckland by "oihrd'a Lilipatian Opera Company was Riven in the Opera Houao lasn evening, Mr Harrison's chai'ming comic opera Bulbo " was again produced before a fair audience. The various characters were all *«I 1 by the juveniles, and the performance was, artistically, a great success. The ComDany leave.for the South to-day.

The Colombia Rink was well attended tV, ? V9r"ng ' lt! being fchQ second nighb of |ne benefit carnival. The management in- ?. Riving another carnival next week "own will finish a very successful Beason, to-night tjeing the last club night.

The Mayor has given notice to move at> the next meeting of the City Council that), "The vacancies on the various Committees be filled.

As notified elsewhere, persons going round selling numbers for houses are doing co entirely without, the authority of the City Council, and no one is compelled to take such numbers.

Tho Auckland Lawn Tennis Club held their annual dance in the Choral Hall last evening, when fully 120 couples were present. The event proved to bo one of the moat successful of the kind thab has taken place this season, and it was evident no efforts had been spared by the Committee to ensure an evening's enjoymenb. Adams' string band was in attendance, and supplied tha music during the evening with every success. Tho supper provided fay the lady members of the Committee, left little to be de3irod, and showed how earnestly tho preparations for tho event had been carried out. The Committee was composed of the following ladies and gentlemen, to whom tho success of the dance waa principally due :—Mesdames 3. J. Holland, John Reid, I. Alexander, Gorrie, Moss Davis, Ledingham, Edmiston, Oliphanb, and Messrs Cunningham, Ledingham, Cozsns, Baker, Biss, jun., and E. W. Marrinor.

A very successful concerb, under the management of Mr Walter Impetb, was given in St. Luke's Hall, Remuora, last evening, to a good audience. The Rev. G. B. Monro occupied the chair. Five orchestral pieces were contributed in good style during the evening. These included tho brilliant overtures, "La Souveraine " and "Le Diademo," "Bohemian Girl" .selections (encored), serenade, "A Droam on The Rhine," and the "Reneo ValaeS." Tho orchestral pieces were much appreciated. Mrs Cooper saDg in her usual pleasing manner, " Scarlet Poppies " and " I Couldn't, Could 1," and gave as encores " The Zuyder Zeo " and " Comin' Thro' the Rye." Miss Tufnell favoured the audience with "Tho River of Years," and Mr F. A. Clarke sang "Plymouth Sound." Mr T. Rowe created ft good impression by his rendering of "Trusty as Steel," and was recalled. A:i enjoyable item was the recitation "Father Phil'a Collection," from " Handy Andy," by Mr L. St. J. Kekirick. As an encore piece he contributed "Thfj Enchanted Shirb." Mr Yv. JH. Bartlett also recited " Nob Understood," a poeja'oy Thos. Bracken. The accompaniments were well played by Miss Hould, Miss Blanche Am bury, aud Mr Impotb. A heaefcy vote of thanks waa proposed by the Chairman at the close, and carried by acclamation. V)