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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4776, 27 November 1886, Page 2

"Donald's Plot," a new serial, will be commenced in our next week's Supplement.

"We are glad to learn that the Clive Square improvement committee have raado arrangements for the proper protection of the garden beds on the opening night. As tho torch-beaiers enter the g - arden they will file off round the path, inserting the poles of the torches in tho edge of tho beds at stated intervals, and standing , by thorn will keep sentry guard. Mr Burton, the gardener, states that tho grass lawn will be improved by being walked over, so it would appear that our fears lest damage would be done were groundless. A sttige is now being built for tho tableaux, and another erection is being put up in which Punch and Judy will be exhibited. As the guarantors, Messrs Swan and Blythe, are still out of pocket £75, it is to be hoped that tho opening ceremonies will be a financial success.

A meeting of the Clive-square Improvement Committee was held at tho Town Hall last evening, Mr H. P. Cohen occupying , the chair. The following order of procession for the opening night was agreed on, Lieutenants King and McCartney to act as marshalls : —Garrison Band ; Napier and Spit fire brigades; Mayor and Councillors; Napier, Rovers, and Union cricket clubs ; football clubs, with special banner painted for the Pirates; Railway Band; members of the improvement committee; and tho several athletic clubs, with special insignia and spectacular arrangements. Visitors will be entertained with a very varied programme which will include songs, dances, fireworks display, and a bagpipe player.

Our Wellington correspondent telegraph?:—"Judgment was given by Mr Wardell in the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, in the case brought by George Bedford against Levin and Co , claiming £30 damages, for loss arising from deluy in tho voyage to Napier by the Kiwi. His Worship said tho questions that presented themselves to him were—(l) Whether the plaintiff acquiesced in tho postponement of of the vessel's departure, and (2) whether the delay at Castlepoint was one for which the defendants were liable. The captain's evidence showed that the detention was due to stress of weather, and it was therefore one of the chances of the voyage, which the plaintiff ought to have anticipated. The Court held that Bedford had acquies3od in the delay at starting, and therefore gave judgment for defendants, with £3 costs. Mr Jollicoe appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Gully for defendants."

A Povorty Bay debt collector, met with tho following experience two days ago. Ho asked for money from a man who had owed it for a considerable time. The dunned man looked serious for a moment, and then replied, in all earnestness—" If I keep on paying money like this, I'll never get out of debt." The collector left.

At New Plymouth, recently, a wife was giving evidence against her husband, whom she feared was a lunatic, but the most she could make out was that ho swore at her. The R.M. said—Well, Mrs Jones, you must know that chronic illness makes people irritable, and even the beat of husbands swear when they get put out.

To-morrow morning the subject of Mr Paterson's sermon will be, " Coining to tho Prophet for Healing," and in the evening the subject of lecture will bo, " The Buzzing Hornet of Discontent. "

Our Hampden correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date:—"A sad accident occurred to a lad about fourteen or fifteen years of ago, by namo Colin Campbell, on Thursday, at the Melbourne station. From the news to hand, it appears that the lad was in the act of running in some horses, when hu horse stopped suddenly throwing him to the ground, breaking his arm. He was taken to Waipawa at once by Mr Hastie, the manager, to get it set, and was then brought to his home in Hampden. I am glad to hear that be is getting on as well as can be expected.—l wish to correct an error which appeared in my last regarding the insurance on Mr McMillin's house, which was destroyed by fire. He informs me that it was insured in the New Zealand Insurance company for £110, and tho furniture and effects for £20; not in the Union aa I stated."

It is hard to say what a boy -will not do in imitation of some one else. On the section next the Police Station quarrying has been going on for some time, and the men so engaged have been supplied with the orthodox ropes for the work. Last night an adventurous juvenile of some eight years, armed with his mother's clothes-line, essayed the task of descending the rock. Workmanlike, he fastened his line to the fence and entered on his task. Half way down the rope got exhausted and could stretch no further. To ascend by the line was apparently beyond the little fellow, so he came down a good way further by carefully picking his steps, and then "had to make a jump of some eight feet to where there was a heap of sand, and after that it was plain sailing , . We hope the feat will not bo repeated, or we may have to chronicle a fatal accident.

Among the likely caudidates for the western Maori electoral district aro Wahanui, Sydney Taiwhanga, Te Whooro, Nicholl, Hoani Taipara (Otaki), and Naita Pare (Waikato Heads).

That trade is improving seems now to be an admitted fact, even by these who have a predisposition to take a gloomy view of things commercial. On all hands there are indications that trade is brisker, and that there is a better demand upon the resources of the distributing houses, though there are still complaints that money is difficult to obtain upon easy terms. That money is difficult to secure for ordinary commercial purposes is not to be taken as evidence that there is a scarcity of it in the place, for balances are rapidly accumulating, and so soon as confidence is fully re-established money will be found plentiful for all legitimate purposes. That tho worst of the long trade depression is now over may be accepted as a fact, and every week will help to advance the improvement of our commercial position.— N.Z. Herald.

Mr J B. Fieldor returned from Taupo yesterday evening, thoroughly renovated in health and strength. During his absence Mr Fielder has been staying at Mr J ohn Joshua's sanatorium, and he attributes hie recovery to the healing waters of the hot springs there. It vail be remembered that Mr Fielder left Napier scarcely able to move. To-day he is a 9 strong as ever on his less and in walking through the town he has been receiving the congratulations of everybody.

After six years' "continuous daily labor " Miss Nellie Stewart is about to temporarily retire from the stage.

The Church Herald which has been published for the month, contains a most interesting , account of the Bishop's journeyings in the Lake district.

To obviate tho inconvenience of small and crowded rooms for tho distribution of prizes, we understand that it is proposed to hold tho annual presentation of prizes to the successful pupils attending the Napier district school at the Theatre Eoyal. This we think will be a better arrangement than that of previous years when the large number of persons attending on these occasions have been crowded for want of space.

The Auckland delegates to the annual meeting of tho Congregational Ui.ion at Christchurch left by tho Manapouri on Thursday.

' The discharged warders at the Whau Lunatic Assylum have been replaced by fresh men. Matters are now going , on quietly aud satisfactorily.

It was distinctly stated by His Worship the Mayor ut tho last mooting of the Council, in reply to Cγ. Murgoliouth, that, at the opening of Clivc-squaro, there would bo no official procession of councillors. Nevertheless this procession has been included in tho programme of tho committee.

The next Wcsloyan Conforenco will be held at Auckland in January. Mr Baumber will represent Napier, and will be absent some threo weeks in the northern city, which ho has never yet seen.

At a meeting of representatives of the Auckland Hospital and Charitable Aid Board some extraordinary statements were made by several of the members present. Among other things it was stated that in one case a widow who was assessed for the purpose of rating at £650, was the recipient of relief. In another case, also that of a widow, the recipient is said to be the owner of a freehold of seven or eight acres near Auckland, a nice house, and several milch cows—in fact, quite a complete homestead, worth many hundred pounds. In a third case, again a widow, it was stated that she had a son and a daughter in fair positions in Auckland, and she herself has a nicely furnished home, and amongst her lares and penates there is a piano. In the relief of these cases which are of long standing, it is said that about £700 has been wrongfully oxpondod. It was also pointed out that if these cases had been reported by the relieving authorities to the local bodies for investigation large sums of money might have been saved to the country.

The following , are to-day's mercury readings:—Russell C 9, Auckland 67, Thames 65, Tauranga 01, Gisbome 01, Napier 66', New Plymouth 63, Wellington 62, Wanganui 63, Blenheim 61, Nelson 64, Christchurch 61, Oamaru 62, Dunedin 55, Invorcargill 65, and Bluff 61.

A case of sunstroke occurred a few days ago at Tauranga, but the sufferer (Miss Lucy Fielding) speedily rallied.

A Native Lands Court is to be held at Tauranga on December 12 to take into consideration a numerous batch of succession orders.

The Auckland Gardeners' Horticultural Society's spring , show was opened yesterday in the Agricultural Hall. The display of vegetables from the Chinese nearly crushed out the cottage gardeners. The exhibition generally is equal to last year's.

We learn that nearly two-thirds of the shares in the proposeed Tramway Company have heen applied for. The time for receiving applications has been oxtended to January.

The Rev. Oliver Dean, formerly stationed at Hastings, but latterly in charge at To Aroha, has retired from the ministry.

A scheme has been submitted to the Hon. Mr Tole for running a light railway into the Waitakerai ranges for timber traffic. It would feed the Kaipara railway. Mr Tole approved the scheme, and agreed to forward a communication to tht Minister for Public Works on the subject.

At a meeting of the Oamaru Harbor Board yesterday the subject of a lender that appeared in the Otaero Daily Times with reference to the harbor was discussed, and a letter from tho Board's solicitor wan read, in which the statements in the leader were characterised as libelloiiH, inasmuch as they were untruo and calculated to do the Board harm. It was, however, after some discussion, decided to give tho Times an opportunity of rectifying its misstatcments before proceeding further in the matter.

The Napier district school committee have decided that the Midsummer vacation shall begin on December 17, and terminate on January 22nd.

There was no business at the R.M. Couri this morning.

The subject of the Eev. W. Baumber's sermon m Trinity Church to-morrow morning will be " The Boastful Christian, " and that in the evoning " The Changeless Christ. "

The Gisborue mayoralty election resulted in the return of Major Porter with 155 votes, against Mr H. E. Kenny with SG. An Auckland Presbyterian Church is taking a poll as follows:—Thfl voting papers, which are to be returned on Sunday next, and the Sunday following, give the option of voting for one of the three courses : Ist, That the present position regarding sittings be continued ; 2nd, that the seatholders pay for their sittings as at present, but Ihrow them open to the public at evening service—this practice, if adopted, to commence on the first Sabbath of ISB7 ; 3rd, that pew rents be abolished after 3Oth June, 1357.

An amusing incident occurred on Monday afternoon at the enquiry into the burning of the Onehunga Mill belonging to Mr Gibbons. Mr Barstow called in the witnesses to notify them to be in attendance next morning. One of them who had to come from Auckland claimed his expenses. Upon being informed that the Government did

not make any such allowance, the wituess immediately said, "Then I shall not attend." Mr Barstow very quietly asked if the witness meant what he had said. The witness, with an air of determination, said that he did. Mr Barstow said that ho was sorry to be compelled to take such action, but as the witness had signified his intention of not attending, it would bo necessary, much as he disliked to do it, to instruct Sergeant Grrene to keep him under arrest until his evidence had been given. The witness seemed considerably astonished, and signified his willingness to again attend in preference to being kept in durance vile until the inquest had concluded. Under

these circumstances Mr Barstow consented to allow the witness to return to his home in Auckland.—Star.

This is how the proceedings of the Gisborne Harbor Board are referred to in» local paper : —" The Harbor Board meeting last uight lasted only a short time. The

business was of a very unimportant nature, the only_ thing creating any discussion being the receipt of a writ against the members of the Board. During the payments Mr Matthewson made an objection to an account, and the Chahman said 'If this injunction is to frighten the wits out of you liko this, tha sooner you retire from the meeting the better.' Mr Matthewson took the hint and left, but it is feared he will return again at next meeting." On the Murewai-road, Cook County, thistles are eight feet high on either side, and it is impossible for a horseman to pass a dray.

A lamentable case of drowning whilst bathing occurred at Makaraka on Sunday morning , . It would appear from the police report that a young fellow named "William Oakley Mooney, together with Mr M. B. Ford, baker, in whose employ lie was, went tci bathe in the Taruheru River about 11

a.m., and after the latter had left fhe water ho noticed the lad swimming up the river. Shortly afterwards, whilst dressing, he lost sight of him and raised an alarm. A boat

was obtained, and with the assistance of Messrs George Bumand, E. Espie, G-. Bowin, and G. F. Henderson, the body

was recovered about G. 30 p.m.—P.B. In dependent.

The school children in thia district are no doubt looking forward to their usual Christmas prizes. Before purchasing elsewhere, School Committees and Teachers should inspect Mr John Crerar's very large stock of Books, and they will be well satisfied with the choico selection they can make. Mr Crerar's stock of Christmas and New Year Cards is one of the iargest in the Colony, and cannot fail to please the most fastidious. All the designs are now and most unique.—[advt.] New Designs Fresh Stock of Samples for Measure-made Suits, from £2 10s; also Boys' Ready-made Suits (extra good value from 7s 6d. The Kaiapoi Clothing Depot David Palmer and Co., Hastings-street.-[advt.]

Skinny Men.—" Wells' Health Eonewer" restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Kempthorne, Prosser & Co. ; Agts., "Wellington. Webber and Wilstn, Ironmongers, have a nice assortment of seasonable goods, including . Tinware, Moulds, etc., new patterns, and marked very low. See samples in window. Also Farming Implements, Hayforks, Eakes, Scythes, etc., etc. Emersonstreet, Napier.—[Advt.]

<< Well, Mrs Smith, I shall certainly take your advice in this matter, for I know you are a good and careful housekeeper; but do you know I have always got my groceries from tho same shop since we came to Napier, and somehow I am not much of a one for changing. But sinco you tell me the prices you ace paying at Mayo's, I shall certainly change at once." And so would hundreds more if they studied their own interests and .go straight to the Peoples' Grocer, J. Mayo, Emerson-street. N.B.— Goods are delivered to all parts of the town daily. J.M.—[advjl , , 1

Gladstone Bags and Portmanteaus in Great Variety, at John McVay's, the Cheapest and Best Establishment for Saddlery and Harness.—[Advt.J

Read this. _ For cheapness and quality combined, with straightforward and honest dealings in General Groceries, Glass, Brushware, &c, people who have tried other houses say thero is none to beat the Beehive Stores, Whito-road, where everything is sold at a small profit, and not at cost price and under for those who do so require' watching. All goods bought for the Beehive are of the best quality that can bagot, and anything bought there not giving satisfaction will be made good, as all such goods are sent back to- the warehouse, and those who are not particular what they sell are welcome to them, as I do intend to keep only what is good and wholesome, like J. Adamson's Puro Extracted Honey, which lam now protecting for the people and selling at 6d per lb in their own jars. I have also received a number of books with many receipts, showing how to use pure honey as food and medicine, which every one ought to have that studies their own health or their families. Price, only 6d each. G. Gillies, Napier. Established 1876.—[advt.]

Since N. Jacobs has taken over the City Hairdressing Saloon (late Cottrell's), he has added to the Stock—Welcome Nugget, Josephine, Derby, Imperial Ruby, Victory Repose, and Flower of all Nations Tobac coes; also Genuino Henry Clay and St Jago Cigars. Hairdrsssing, Shaving, and Hairwork in all its Branches, as usual.—N. Jacobs, Tobacconist and Hairdressing Saloon, next Criterion Hotel, Napier.

Dressmaking.—Mrs Carter guarantees to please. We are continually expressions of gratification and satisfaction from Customers who try us in this Department. We turn out a nicely made, nicely finished, and perfect fitting dress at 40 per . cent, less than any other shop in the City. ; Other houses, who are constantly changing i and usually have only second-rate manag ere, yet charge the most exorbitant prices, anjl that accounts for the satisfaction we give our Customers, who get the nicest and prettiest dresses in Napier at little more than one-hulf the price other people pay for an ill-fitting and inferior article. We have been rushed with work uver since we opened here, and have been busier than ever all

this season, so ladies who are thinking of new dresses for the holidays would be wise to leave their orders early, so as to prevent tho possibility of disappointment. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction to everyone. Carter & Co., Ready Money Drapers.— [Advt."l

It is gratifying to know that, despite the dull times, business at the Premier Hairdressing Saloon is steadily increasing. This speaks well for the quality of the goods kept in stock. You can get them the best brands in Tobaccos, Cigars, and Cigarettes ; also a large assortment of Pipes in Meerschaum, Briar, Myall, Cherry, and Olive-wood; Cigar and Cigarette Holders at all prices; Tobacco Pouches, Purses, Playing Cards Musical Instruments, Razors and Strops, Pocket Knives, Blushes and Combs, Per-

fumery, and every requisite for the Toilot. Razors Set, Pipes Repaired, and Hairwork of every description done at cheap rates. N.B.—The Hairdressing Room is still under the management of Mr Pirie ; private entrance to Ladies' Room. W. H. Badley Hairdresser and Tobacconist, Emersonstreet, Napier ; opposite Blythe's.—[Advt.]

At the change of the seasons a little alterative medicine is almost a necessity for everyone. Lister's Long Life Salt, for Bowerman and Owen are the solo agents, - combines all tho essential properties of a spring , medicine in an agreeable form. Price, 3s.—[Advt.]

Kidney complaint, one of the most common and yet most neglected diseases of this country, can be readily cured by the use of Hop Bitters. Bβ sure and get American Co.'s make. See.