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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4855, 3 March 1887, Page 2

The conclusion of our serial "Sweet Nelly Grey," sporting news, and other matter will bo found on the fourth pago today.

It is scarcely necessary to remind our readers of tho opening of the Nava}s' drillhall to-night. Tho ball promises to be one of the most successful ever held in Hawke's Bay, and that is saying n great deal. Everything is in perfect readines.x, and the Mayor will declare the hall open at 8.30 p.m., after which dancing will be proceeded with. An excellently-arranged programme of. twenty-four items has been selected, and when avc say that the music will be supplied by tho Garrison- Band, it is a sufficient guarantee that everything will go as " merry as a marriage-bell." There was no business at tho R.M. Court this morning,

At the District Charitable Aid Board yesterday after we went to press Mr Cohen drew attention to the fact that all the work was done, well done he would say, by the chairman, but that was not a proper position for a Board to take who had the spending of some £3500 per annum. AVhen the Borough Council dispensed charitable aid on behalf of the Government the expenditure was only one-fifth of what it was at present. There was nothing liko direct taxation to make people take an interest in the expenditure of public money. The demand for £400 for Waipawa County elicited from Mr Maokersey the statement that the vote last year had only been expended in Waipawa County, not a penny having been distributed inPataugata. This statement caused considerable sensation, as several members of the Board expressed their ignorance of that state of affairs. Later, on Mr Maokersey. being informed that the £400 voted last year had. been for the two counties, said that Patangata had not participated in the money, nor had they been consulted in any way in reference to its expenditure. It was decided that the grant for the ensuing year should be divided between the two counties, nnd the further consideration of the estimates was adjourned to Monday next.

The following are to-day's mercury readings : —Russell 74, Auckland 75, Thames 73, Gisbomo 72, Napier 73, Now Plymouth 71, AVanganui 71, AVellington 68, Blenheim 68, Nelson 68, Hokitika 63, Christchurch 64, Timaru 67, Dunedin 61, Invcrcargill 67, and Bluff 62. It is raining at all stations between Russell and Taupo, and at Castlepoint, New Plymouth, Blenheim, AVestport, Farewell Spit, Oamaru, Dunedin, and Invercargill.

The Wellington Evening Post and the Press Association received yesterday letters from Messrs Bell, Gully, and Izard,- representing Messrs Macmahon and Leitch, demanding an apology and reasonable recompense foa alleged inconvenience and loss sustained by them through the publication of a statement last month regarding circumstances connected with their departure to Fiji.

Some of the papers are still teeming with Caffrcy-Penn " incidents." One journal says that Caffrey " read his Bible from childhood." AYe may fairly expect to be enlightened now ns to whether the two culprits were ever Sunday school teachers or uttonded raco meetings.

In reply to a correspondent the Sydney Bulletin is rather hard on the Governor. Lord Carringtoii, it says is a "good pay," and adds that it's a pity his wit is not as ready as his money.

Cr. Cornford threw eight stolid Councillors and an equally unimpressionable Town Clerk into a state of nervous excitement last night by enquiring as to tho state of the borough overdraft. As the reporters and office boy were present there was for once unanimity between the representatives of tho North AYard and tho other Councillors, and the question was not answered. Ratepayers behind in their contributions should take the hint.

"This 'ere eddioation aint what it's cracked up to bo," said the oldest inhabitant thoughtfully. " I never knew . a man in this district as had got any schooling at all ever to bo a J.P, or a borough councillor, let alone a member of Parliament."

Tho notorious James O'Dowd was tho cause of a discussion at the. Council meeting last night. A majority of the cabmen presented a petition asking for tho cancelling of his license, but ho found a defender in Cr. Cornford, who said they had nothing to do with the moral character of a licensed cabman, so long as his cab was in good ordor. Not long ago two cabmen were cautioned and threatened with the loss of their licenses when the offences were very minor ones as compared with what has been proved against O'Dowd, and for which he was imprisoned. Cr. Cornford put a suppositious case when they might interfere, as. the case put was exactly what was given in evidence against O'Dowd, surely the Council ought to take action, and support the cabmen in objecting to associating with such a character as James O'Dowd has been proved to be at our R.M. Court.

More ignorance about the colonies and colonial affairs ! The Trade Review, published in London, says that Sir Julius Vogel, in his last financial statement, showed New South Wales to have a surplus of £37,000; No doubt New South AVales wish they had.

Mr H. Hill, Inspector of Schools, pro ceeded from Taupo to Auckland.

The University Senate of Wellington have decided to.offer eight junior and six senior scholarships this year, and not to agree to tho recommendation as to the abolition of the ceremonial of presenting diplomas. The value of tho" Tinline scholarship was fixed at £50. Th* Senate also decided to admit Mr AY. AY. Carlilc, M.A., of the Edinburgh University, to the degree of M.A. in the New Zealand Univorsity, and Mi- W. C. Sproulc, B.A. of the Oxford University, to the degree of B.A. in the New Zealand University.

At the Auckland R.M. Court before H, G. Seth Smith. Esq., R.M., it was decided that a tenant renting a house from week to week did not need to givo his landlord notice when ho was leaving, provided he did so before the end of a week.

The quarterly meeting of the Licensing Committee for tho borough of Napior will bb held to-morrow at noon at tho Court House.

Last night in the Municipal Council, Cr. Margoliouth was very severe on a motion that a certain by-law should bo explained to a complainant by a deputation from the Council. Ho thought such a course lowered the dignity of the Council. Notwithstanding, the motion was earned. Later on in the evening a letter wus road complaining of the way tho night-soil contractors were performing their work. Then camo Cr. Margoliouth's turn. In withering tones he proposed that a deputation from the Council wait on the contractors to explain the nature of their contract. : This created tho first hearty burst of laughter that has heen heard jj, Council for a long while.

Mr and Mrs AVelsman and daughter and Mr Caughley, left the Criterion.Hotel this morning by ono of Griffiths' special coaches for Taupo.

In future contractors to the . Council will havo to carry out their contracts punctually, as for tho last time the penalties wero remitted last night.

The Government aro to bo written to in reference to having tho powder magazine in closo proximity to tho Refuge and Hospital.

In future the Council will deal with no applications for varying the building regulations, but on the contrary will prosecute any one transgressing.against the by-law.

A portion of Hurstmerc (Auckland), the property of the late Mr AY. J. Hursf, M.H.R., realised £162 per acre. The whole proceeds amounted to £8202.

Four hundred appeals were made against the Auckland city valuations, and in moat cases a reduction was made.

At Gisborne the four native prisoners have been committed for trial for the murder of Nuku and Ms wife. •

Our Hampden correspondent writes :-r " AYe are at last getting the long wanted rain, very heavy thunder showers falling on Sunday, yesterday, and to-day. It is to be hoped it will clear the air, wash away some of tho sickness, and restore us to our usual healthiness.—A few sheep have changed hands hero this week, but at low prices, six shillings, I believe, being the highest, given for the pick."

The agent of a New Mexico rancheman, paid his semi-annual visit to a distant grazing ground, only to find tho sheep herder dead and the sheop feeding in a fertile canon near by, jealously guarded by his dog. In the rear of the corral, into which the sheop wero driven every night, lay the bleaching skeletons of a dozen or more sheop. Astonished at the sagacity of the dog, the rancheman secreted himself and waited until night. • As tho sun began to sink, the sheep camo trooping in, the dog in the rear. They crowded into the corral through the narrow opening, and as the last one pushed forward the dog seized and killed him, and then dragged the lifeles* body to the corral, where he made a comfortablo "supper off the carcass, leaving the balance for further meals. He had been doing this ever since the death of his master, and would probably have continued his guardianship over the flock until he died.

"Rough on Catarrh" corrects offensive odors at once.' Complete cure of worst chronic cases; also unequalled as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, foul breath.

• Just to hand, ex Tainui, a fine assortment of Raco Saddles direct fjroni Boyoe and Rodgers, the celebrated race saddle-makers, Newmarket, England. John McA r ay, Hastings-street, Napier.—[Advt.]

Counterfeit half-crowns being in circulation, the public are informed that Webber and Wilson, Ironmongers, Emerson-street, are supplying for two shillings goods valued at above amount. Just landing—2 oases carpenters' tools, inclnding double-hooped chisels, planes, &c.—[advt!]

It is gratifying to know that, despite the dull times, business at tho Premier'Hairdressing Saloon is steadily increasing. This speaks well for the quality of the goods kept in stock. You can get there the best brand in Tobaccos, Cigars, and Cigarettes ; alao 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, Pocket Knives, Brushes and Combs, Perfumery, and every requisite for the Toilet. 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.]

.Something Worth Knowing—That the finest selection of Fancy China and Glasswaro is to ba had at tho Novelty Depot, Hastings-street (next Carter's). Dinner, Tea, and Toilet Sets Newest Designs, direct from Home, at ihe lowest possible Prices for Cash. Inspection Invited.

Bowerman and Owen's original Koromiko Cordial, for dysentery, diarrhoea, and summer complaint. Price 2s 6d.—[Advt.]

Weakness and sickness changed to health and strength with Hop Bitters always if those made by American Co. See.

For all kinds of saddlery go to James Mills Emerson-street. [A_vt.]