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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5267, 10 July 1888, Page 2

At tho Resident Magistrate's Court this morning tho Rate Receiver summoned a number of defaulters who were in arrears in their rates. Tho defendants in theso cases were for the most part those in poor circumstances, and one and all explained that they could not pay ; they wero unable to meet tho demands for rates, as they had littlo or no support. It is no doubt extremely hard upon these unfortunate people, but still the borough rates must bo paid, unless tho Council is ready to make exceptions in cases whero actual inability to pay is shown. It will bo remembered tho Counoil discussed this matter at a meeting some time ago, and after careful consideration the councillors came to tho conclusion that although sympathising with them, thoy could not agreo to forfeit the rates duo on tho properties under consideration. Tho R.M. this morning had no alternative but to give judgment for tho amounte sued for by the Rate Receiver, but he expressed the opinion that although ho would make no order for time in which to pay the claims, tho Borough Council might perhaps consent to do that.

Mr J. Crerar has forwarded us a copy of Mr Gilbert Rock's '' Colonists," which, we note, has now reached a circulation of five thousand.

Auckland is supporting , seven skating rinks, each one in full swing, and yot trado is depressed in that city.

The construction of St. John's procathedral is now proceeding apace. Tho windows in tho south transept have been finished, oa well as those in the west navo, the effect of which is very fine. Tho jotsis for. the flooring are now being laid on brick foundations; and considerable progress has been made with tho elating of tho roof. Tho entertainment given last evening in St. Augustine's schoolroom, which formed tho third concert of this winter's series in connection with that church, was very well attended. Tho Rev. J. Parkinson occupied tho chair. The programmo was an excellent one, while the audience were enthusiastic, and many of tho performers wero recalled. Among the items most enjoyed may bo mentioned Mr Chamberlin's song, ''Big Ben," and in rcponso to a.*.opi:oro ho rendered "The Uhlan's Farow«l! r ." In the second portion of tho concert he was recalled for his rendition of " 'Tis I," and sang " Lenviug But loving." Mrs Southwell pleased those present very much in her selection, "Luna," and for an encoro responded with " Caller Herrin,'." Miss Buehoran was heard to advantago in " The Old Harpsichord." Miss E. Williams was warmly applauded fer her song " Tho Ferry Maiden. Mesdames Davidson, Preston, and Owens, in their respective pieces, woro well received, and theSr contributions seemed to bo much appreciated. Mr Wilcocks sang " Simon the Cellarer," and later on in the evening took part in a vocal duet with Mr Finch, " Tho Moon has Raised hor Lamp Above." Miss Stevens gave a violin solo, and Miss Fulton was fairly successful in her song " The Danube River." Tho Misses Chegwidden also assisted, playing an overture " MayDance," on the pianoforte, whilo Miss Roy and Mr S. R. Kennedy contributed an instrumental duet. Mr Arnold wing " Will o , the Wisp," and Mr J. G. Swan amueed tho audience considerably by a reading, " Father Phil's Subscription List." Mr Spackmaii played tho accompauimonts during tho evening, and at the conclusion Mr Parkinson thanked all those who had so kindly taken part in the entertainment.

Tho following are to-day's mercury readings :—Rufsell 56, Auckland 58, Thames 00, Cambridge 52, Taupo 48, Giabomo 49, Napier 54, Now Plymouth 47, Wan. ganui 54, Wellington 58, Blenheim 50, Nelson 67, Westport 52, Greyraouth 50, Hokitika 47, Bealy 40, Lyttelton 42, Timaru 47, Oamaru 50, Dunedin 42, Clyde 37, Queenstown 40, B.tlolutha 40, Invcrcarjfill 40, and BluiE 36.

A Christqhurch telegram under yosterday's date says:—"Miss Edith Mary Rhodes, second daughter of tho late R. H. Rhodes, was married at Merivalo Church to-day to Mr Alwter Clark, of Victoria. The Rev. T. Flavcl performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a crowded and fashionable congregation."

A report having been circulated that the Pieturesquo Atlas Company did not intend to supply subscribers with index and titlo page for binding unless they were thoniselyes employed as tho binders, Mr D. T. Stuart wrote to tho Company in Sydney, and has, in roply, received a courteous letter, stating that the index and title page, as woll as a preface, ode, and other matter, will, on completionof tho work, bo for warded to all subscribers. Tho.so, however, who employ the Company as binders will receivo an extra elaborate pictorial title page.— Post.

Judgment for plaintiffs wore given this morning in the following , civil cases : — Win. Hodgson, Rato Receiver, v. Elizabeth Broadfield, £2 7s Od, Mr Logan for pkintili', coats (is. Defendant stilted she was tumble to meet the demand, as she had no support. Tho R.M. said the Council would perhaps give her time to pay. Hodgson v. R. (J. Brown, £1 Is, costs (is; same v. Alarm Duncan, £3 3s Gd, costs Os; sanio v. Enrigbt, XI, costs 6s ; same v. EU<m Gill, £1 10s, costs (is; same v. Emily Neale, £1 •Iβ, costs (is; »aine v. Samuel Reau, £2 4s, costs Os ; aaiuo v. David liannon, £2 Ss, costs Gs, solicitor's feu 10s 6d; JHamiora Iluoni v. John Robertson, £0, conts 10s, pliiintili's expenses .CI 15s ; James Gray v. Harry Williams, hawker, £2 Ss, cost's Cs ; Wml Black v. Ilori To Tauri, £7 lus (judgment summons). Mr Crosewoll for plaintiff; ii had been paid. Tlie balance to bo paid forthwith with costs, in default 11 days' imprisonment. Garnham v. 11. B. Reid, Mr Dick for plaintiff, jGoO, on dishonored promissory note. The caoo was ndjuurncd till two o'clock this afternoon. An interesting fact was elicited in tho coureo of the interview which a representative of the Evening Post had with Dr. Robertson, consulting engineer to tho syndicate which have just purchased tho Ngakawau mines at Westport. That gentleman stated that it was a peculiar fact that at the present time, Scotch and English manufactured coke was running , Australian coal very closely in tho local market. These commodities -were sold at prices rather lower than tho Australian coal, and consequently found a good market. Large quantities wero being , imported to* South Australia for smelting purposes, for which coke is required. fcStrniigo as.it t;ceiii, it wits now proposed by an Australian syndicate to erect a coke factory and manufacture tho article out of English coal, instead of using ooloniul.—Post.

The Grey Argus, referring , to the Nelson creek section of the Midland .Railway, says: —The contract may bo considered to have been virtually completed somo time since. Only somo ballasting remains to be done, but it cannot bo dealt with advantageously until somo of the bridge work is out oi' hand. Elsowhero tho mimo journal says:—lt is understood at Wellington that the points hitherto at issue between the Government and the Directors of the Midland Railway Company have been completely .smoothed over to tho entire satisfaction of tho leal adviser of the Company, and that work°on the lino .will be resumed with increased vigor at no distant date. It is also anticipated that by Christmas next not fewer than 1000 men will bo employed on tho Compaiiy'e workg.

Attheß.M. Court this morning befoie G. A. Proece Esq., R.M , John Kelly, aud Martin Headbjun, charged wilh having been found drunk, were fined os each and ooets; James Macfarlane, for a similar offence, on bail, failed to appear, and his bail was estreated.

The members of the Rifle Compaq will meet at the Clarendon Hotel on Thursday evening next for the pnrposo of making a presentation to Major Blythe.

There wns a good attondanco last night at the usual weekly meeting , of tho Wcaleyan Literary and Debating Society. Tho magazine -n-as read, articles having boon contributed by members on " Education," "Is tho World GrowingßettororWorse?" " Fomale Suffrage," "Ohristianity in Business," " Church and Class Matters." The papers evoked censiderable discussion nniongst the members, tho ladies also expressing , their opinions. Next Monday evening the Bilile in Schools question will be discußsod.

A peculiar point arose in a civil action this morning, in which a plaintiff sought to recover £50 on a dishonored promissory note, tho defendant not appearing., The Bank of New South Wales had possession of tho P.N. They agreed to produop the document in Court, but refused to let it go out of their hands. ■' The X..M. said it was necessity that tho note should be put in. The Bank, however, could put in an application for the withdrawal of the P.N. upon stating the purpose it was taken out for. A consultation followed between Mr Dick, who appeared for tho plaintiff, and the E.M., and it was decided to adjourn tho caso till this afternoon to see if a settlement could bo arrived at in the meantime.

On September 16, 1887, ft young man named Charlos Coplestone was firing with a oadet rifle in a yard adjoining a house in Hyde-titreet, Footecray. Ho had fired three shots at a herring-tin, which ho had placed on a fence. None of the shots hit the tin, but tho last shot struck a woman named Mrs Maria IFraser, who lived in an adjoining house, and who had gono to the back door to ascertain what was tho cause of the firing. The bullet struck Mrs Praser in the right breast. Coplestone was prosecuted on a charge of unlawfully wounding, but the justices dismissed the case. ; Ho was, howover, fined lOa for illegally discharging firearms in the municipality. Mrs JFraser and her husband, Charles Fraser, a line repairer on the Victorian railways,, brought an aotion against Ooplostone for the injuries done to Mrs .Praser. The action came before His Honor Mr Justice Williams and a jury of six in the Supremo Court. Mr Woolf appeared forSfoe plaintiff; there was no appearance for the defendant. Evidenco was given in proof of tho injury sustained by Mrs Prascrj and that tho bullot had not yet been extracted from her body. Mrs Fraser was a monthly nurse, about forty-six years of ago. The jury assessed the damages for Mr Prasor, for the loss of tho services of his wife and the oxpensen he had incurred, at £15 Ids, and for Mrs Fraser at £308.

The North Otago Times suggests that the direct steamers might profitably-bo filled with potatoes. Oainaru potatoes are better than any grown at Home, and si landed neither heated nor chilled, might bo expeoted to fetch £5 a ton, -which would pay a good freight and a good profit.

The members of tho combination known as " Hans the Boatman " Company opened their New Zealand season in Invercargill last evening. The audience was numerous, and their welcome unmistakably enthusiastic, as evidenced by the fact that tho representatives of tho principal characters were called before tho curtain at the close of tho first act. Although just off a sea trip, tho Company claimed no grace on that score, but played throughout with a spirit mid finish that more than satisfied all requirements. The stage accessories, too, were in keeping, and nothing necessary to the success of the performance was wanting. Messrs Cunard and Lohr (the touring and acting managers respectively) are no strangers to Invercargill, and have always been associated with first-class companies. Tho public therefore looked for something good in their latest venture, and last night they had an opportunity of returning a verdict of good, bad, or indifferent. As already indicated, their finding was favorable. Tho play is of simple construction, but the author, to whom the world is indebted for "Struck Oil," has cleverly inintroduced several strong situations that heighten tho interest anil give to the piece a distinctive flavor. "

"Rough on Itch."—"Rough on Itch" cures skin humors, oruptions, ring worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber's itch.

" Rough on Corns."—Ask for Wells " Rough on Corns" Quick reliof, complete, permanent euro. Corns, warts, bunionp. At chomista nud druggists. :

We are requested by Messrs Searlo and Co . to state that, for tho convenience of their evening customer!), they will keep their Drapory Establishment open till nine o'oloolv every night.—[advt.J

Cheap saddlery.—John MoVuy is soiling for cosh Golonjal-mado saddles, with lmeepada iv.id f urnituro complete, from 30s each. Haatinga-stroet, Napier.

IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS and carpenters.—Webber and Wilson h.tvo just landed, ex Aorimgi, 12 cases enrpenters' tools, including Bucks, Hand, and Rip Saws; Dovetail 8««m-1 2MJitlKuu>n's Planes; Ward's Chisels, &c.; also 3 cases Stand Mangles, and 1 cane Kerosene Cooking Stoves. Webber and Wilson, Ironmongers, Emerson-street.—[_advt.]

Fearing your readers might wrongly construo your remarks about the Koromiko Cordial, I beg to draw their attention to tho fact that the cordial made by Mr Owen ie prepared at his pharmacy from the fresh shrub, and was bo made and sold by him before tho American substitute come iuto tho market.—[advt.J