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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3139, 20 July 1881, Page 2

At Messrs. Banner and Liddle's fruit sale to-day apples brought from 2|d to 3d per lb, oranges from lis 6d to 12s"*6d per case, and lemons 15s per case. We have received a small parcel of tea from Messrs Dye Bros, now season's arrivals. The tea is of good quality, and possesses a fine and refreshing flavor. The following telegraph operators, who bave been stationed for some time at Napier, are to exchange to other stations:—Messrs E. J. Harrington, D. Keys, S. Connolly, and D. Fox. The following gentlemen have been elected wardens for the Wanstead Highway District:—Messrs D. S. Fleming, H. Hartree, W. L. Newman, W. C. Smith, and T. Daulton. Some little excitement was created this morning shortly after ton o'clook by the ringing of tbe fire-bell. It was soon ascertained that the cause of alarm was only a chimney on fire at the residenco of Mr J. P. Hamlin, which in a few minutes burnt itself out.

**mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmtmm Our cablegram announces the death of Dean Stanley, the most liberal of Englieh. divines, and the friend to the Queen. This distinguished clergyman and Bcholar was born in 1815, and was appointed Dean of Westminster in 18G3. At the annual meeting of the ratepayers of tho Waipukurau Highway District the following' wore Hected wardens for tho ensuing year -.—The Hon. H. R. Russell, -J Messrs W. L. Newman, P. Gow, W. C. ' Smith, and H. Wilding. We beg to acknowledge the receipt cf a letter from the Circuit Stewards of the Trinity Wesleyan Church, Napier, conveying a vote of thanks to the Daily Telugbaph passed at the quarterly meeting of the trustees and office-bearers. The nominations for the spring meeting of the Hawke's Bay Jockey Club, the report of the Woodville ratepayers' annual meeting, and an acoount of the anniversary dinner of the Woodville Lodge of Oddfellows, will be found in our fourth page. The Convent bazaar at the Theatre Royal closed last night. The attendance was large, and those engaged in the work appear to have been most sucessful in ore-tin i? an interest in the cause they had at heart. We understand that the goodly ■■nm of £250 has been realised by the four days sale. We learn tbat the committee of management of the Juvenile Foresters have succeeded in inducing Mr Corbett to give a magic lantern entertainment in Fanlknor's Hall _ to-morrow night at 7.30 o'clock. Admission will be free to the juvenile members, who are at liberty to take two other boys. News reached town this morning that Mr Kitto's residence at Meanee was totally destroyed by fire at 1 a.m. to-day. The cause of the fire is unknown. Nothing was saved, and the inmates had much difficulty in escaping from the burning building. We believe there were no insurances on either house or furniture. We think more discretion should be shown in ringing the fire-bell than was exhibited this morning. It was easy , enough to perceive that the cause of alarm was only a chimney on fire, and from whioh no danger could be apprehended. The bell ringing brought numbers of people into Hastings street, and probably caused the members of the Fire Brigade to leave their several avocations needlessly. At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, before Captain Preeoe, R.M. Hapuka (a native) was charged with being drunk at Hastings, and fined 5s and costs, or 48 hours imprisonment with hard labor. Thomas Tait was charged with the same offence. He was also charged with travelling on the Napier line of railway without a ticket. Fned 5a and costs or 48 hours for the first offenoe, and 10s and costs or 48 hours for the second. The Gaiety Dramatic Club held their usual meeting last evening, and had a first rehearsal of the sensational drama " Lancashire Lass," after whioh a meeting of the committee took place, and the balance-sheet of the entertainment for the benefit of the Sutherland family was adopted, showing expenses to the amount of £12 18s, and receipts £49 18s 6d. On the motion of Mr Kemsley, seconded by Mr Hodg>on, a cheque for £37 0s 6d was ordered to be sent to Mrs Tuke as late treasurer of the Benevolent Society for disposal to the object for whioh the entertainment was eiven. Much credit is due to the secretary, Mr R. T. Johnson, for the time and trouble given to the object. As showing how utterly contemptible have been tbe exertions of the Hawke's Bay Rabbit Trustees, the balance-sheet of that body may be quoted. In tbe accounts for the year ended December 31st, 1880, the amounts received from rates is put down at £437 0s lid. There is a sum of £414 lis 2d lying idle in the Bank of New Zealand, and there are no less than £430 Is 3Jd of uncollected rates due. They have spent £5 2s 6din advertising, six guineas as returning officer's fees, ten guineas for the compilation of a rate book; they have paid 9s 8d for bank interest, and 2s 6d for a cheque book, while £46 6s are owing for odds and ends, but not one penny piece has been spent for the abatement of tho rabbit nuisance. The monthly meeting of the Harbor Board was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Messrs J. H. Vautier (in the ohair), Miller, Kinross, Wardrop, Lambert, Lyndon, Tanner, and Smith. At the request of Mr McCormick it was agreed that exemption certificates issued to the Union Company's captains for a specified steamer should be available when a captain is transferred to another of the company's vessels. A lengthy discussion took place upon the manner in which passengers were landed from the large steamers at night, and Mr J. A. Smith moved, " That the Harbor-master or a deputy be instructed that on every occasion when any steam launch is either going outside or coming in with passengers to or from vessels in the roadstead he be in attendance to see that proper accommodation is afforded to such passengers by day or night—with lights when required—and also that no vessel is in the fairway at the time to prevent the probability of collision." The motion was seconded by Mr Miller and carried. Mr Kinross moved, "That the Harbor-master be instructed to see that every steamer leaving the cattle wharf should use a spring." The motion was seconded by Mr Wardrop and carried, Messrs Smith and Lambert dissenting. The Board then adjourned.

A promenade dance in the Protestant Hf.ll to-night at 8. The sittings of the District Court appointed to be held to-morrow are adjourned till the 28th instant. Mr A. Manoy has commenced business as commission and loan agent. Messrs Knight Bros., of Hastings, have building material at the lowest prices for cash. Messrs Kennedy and Grillman insert particulars of the important tweed and hosiery sale which they hold at noon on Friday next. A cheque on the Union Bank of Australia is lost, and payment has been stopped. John Lewis, of Mount Alexander, announces his inability to meet his engagements with his creditors. A number of new advertisements will be found in our " Wanted " column.