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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5465, 2 March 1889, Page 2

The Hon. the Premier arrived from Gisborno by tho steamer Mararoa this morning, and after breakfasting at tho Masonic Hotel, proceeded to ■ Wellington by tho 7.25 train.

A special coach left for Taupo this morning, conveying Colouel Perrins and Mr., Whitleytq Tho Spa and HotLa'koa district. ■

There is a coueiderablu fall in tho tern- , perature to-day, the readings being as follows ;—Auckland 73, Thames 73, Gisbornc tie, Napier (it!, Wellington l>s, Nelson 67, Lyttelton CO, Dunediu 58, Invercargill 04, and Bluff sq.

At Huetiuge late last night tho fire bell sounded the alarm. The Brigade promptly mustered. It watt discovered that Sir. J. N. Williams's plantation near Stortford Lodge was on fire, almost two ohnins of which was in a blaze. Tho night was very calm, and the firo was soon beaten out by the Brigade, with the help of a few buckets of water. This tire was caused by a swagger, as a man was seen decamping from the plantation o>< the arrival of the Brigade. H«u there been any wind, the wholo plantation would have been destroyed, as the grass and weeds among the tress are aa diy as Under,—Owu correspondent.

The following passengers arrived by Messrs Crowther and JfcCauiey's cqaoh from Taupo yesterday ;—Mr. aud Mrs Norsefiold, and Messrs. Neil, Moraut, Curric, and Edwards. (Criterion Hotel).

The subjeot of the -Rev. J. G. Patersou'a sermon to-morrow morning will bo "A Closed Door." The subject of the eveninglecture will bu " The Joy of Salvation."

The services in the Methodist Free Church to-morrow will be conducted by Mr. .Tames Saunders. His subject in the morning , will bo •• Christ's Personality Defined," and in tho ovening "A Rejected Guest." All seats are free.

Mr. A. Hamilton, veterinary surgeon at Invercargill, who was deputed by tho Government to investigate a mysterious cattle disease by which stock in the Winton district to the value of £'COO were known to have died, gives as his opinion that it is an undoubted case of poisoning by phosphorous tho appearances pointing to phosphorised grain as the agent.

The oasa of the old man William Johnstone was brought before the R.M. this morning. The R.M. said it was no use asking the mim to plead to the charge of vagrancy; He had been twice sentenced to imprisonment for similar charges, and he (the R.M.) was very sorry that he was not on the Bench at tho time. The Sergeant stated that the man came out of prison yesterday, having no place to go to, so he went to the chairman of the Charitable Aid B'.iard. askiug that Johnstone might be admitted into the Refuge. Mr. Swan was doubtful as to the man's sanity. The R.M. said Johnstone had been examined, and was not a lunatic; the man was simply old and infirm, and if this was not a case for the Charitable Aid Board he didn't know what was, and if the Board declined to admit him tlie sooner that institution-was done away with the better. Ho would discharge the man, as he was perfectly satisfied that it was a ease for the Refuge. The Sergeant said Dr. Menzies some time ago had given a certificate stating that Johnstone was capable of doing work. The E.M. said he always had been under the impression that the Refuge was a pl«oe for the aged and infirm. He could do nothing except dismiss the man. However, he would have him again examined; he certainly was not going to commit the man to gaol; he distinctly refused to do so. Being infirm was no crime. Dr. Preston was then sent for, and he examined the man. The doctor pronounced that Johnstone was incapable of working, and not being a lunatic, the proper place for him was the Refuge. The R.M said if the Charitable Aid Board did not admit Johnstone, then the Board would be responbible for him. The whole objection of the Board seemed to be because he could not work; the man should be allowed to end his days in peace in the Old Men's Home. The Sergeant was instructed to , conduct him to the Refugo.

We call attention to the sale of spirits, wines, tobaccos, etc.. to be held by Messrs. O. B. Hoadley and Co., at their rooms, on Monday next, at; 2 p.m This ia ' the most important bonajidc sale of the kind ever held in Napier. The various lots will be offered to suit both private.and trade requirements.

The Fisk Jubilee Singers gave a concert in the Hastings Town Hall last. night. There was an immense crowd present, the building being crowded in every part. The fame of the Jubilee Singers has become a household word in the colonies, and comment on this talented troupe is superfluous. Tho programme that was gone through last night was well selected, and if one may judgo by the number of encores that were demanded, the audience were well satisfied. " Good News, the Chariot's Coming," "They Led My Lord Away," " Turn Back Pharaoh's Army," "Jingle Bells" (by special request) by the company were magnificient productions, the voices of the singers blending in a charming manner. Mr. F. J. Loudin sang " The Sexton" ; his splendid basso was heard with fine effect. "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" concluded an entertainment which has only to be heard .to be appreciated.—Own correspondent. • . - '

It will bo seen from our advertising: columns that Mr. Sorrell purposes commencing a clasa for violin instruction.

A goneral meeting of the Napier Poultry and Canary Association -was held last night at the Empire Hotel. The show will "be held in July and the Colonial Secretary is to be requeued to allow of an art union in connection with it.

The rainfall at Christchnrch iv February was lees than in any month since 180-t, being •03 of an inoh. The average is I'6C6 iuoh.

An amusing , periodical got up by the boys of Uppinghnm School gives a capital skit on the style of examination-papers frequently presented for the torture of pupils. Here are a few examples. "Supposing tlio rivor Ganges to be three cubits in breadth — which it isn't — what is the average h sight of the Alps, stocks being at nineteen uml a-halff" •'lf in autumn apples cost fourpenco a pound in London, and potatoes a shilling a score in spring, when will greengages be sold in Paris at three-haifpence each, Spanish oranges being at a discount of five per cent. ?" "If two men can kill two bnice of parhidgew in going up the right sido of a rectangular turnip field, how many would be killed by live men and a terrier pup in going down the other side ?" "If a milkmaid four feet ten inches in height, while sitting on a threelogged stool, took four pints of milk out of every fifteen cows, what was the size of the field in which the animals grazed, and what was the girl'.s name, age, end the occupation of her grandfather?" "If thirty thousand million of human beings hare lived since the beginning of the world, how many may we safely say will din before the end of it ? N.B.—This example to be worksd out by simple subtraction, algebra, and the rule of three. Compuro results."

The Rev. M. Grunt, of Port Chalmers, has been appointed chairman of the Congregational Union for the ensuing year. The next fresion is to bo held at Duncdin

The Customs revenue collected throughout the colony during tho month of February amounts to .€127,21*2. The total for tho eleven months of the financial year now completed is £1,y;i1,020, as against an estimate of £1,382,51*0, the deficiency being , .£17,571. Tho amount collected for February, J 888, was £105,973. The beer duty for the month is £4380. Tho total for the eleven months is ..£46,171, a deficiency of £578 upon the estimate.

At the annual meeting of tbe Christ - churuh Acclimatisation Society last night the Hon. J. T. Peacock was elected presiJWt j.~J Mi.- o. o. iratT- -was— re-TJTocCST secretary for the twenty-second time. Over £70 was collected towards payiiig off an overdraft of £114. It is expected that £100 will bo subscribed. It was decided to recommend the Government to curtail the Khootiug season for native gamo and imported ganio to three mouths, and to ask kindred societies in Canterbury and Otago to co-op«rato.

In connection with the quarantining of animals, a good story is now in circulatian. Tho incident oocurred in a New Zealand port. We need not be more specific ' A couple of pigs of high pedigree were imported from England, but were not p<*rmitted to land. To have kept them in quarantine for the prescribed period would have been very expensive and risky. The owner was in despair, and took counsel with an experienced friend. The result was that a boat went alongside the hulk, and behold there were four pigs instead, of, two on board. This was clearly two, too many. The law insisted on two pigs, and two only, being detained. The men on board were not judges of pig's breeding, and it is no wonder if in catching the couple which could be legally taken ashore, they did not discriminate very closely botiysam pu,re Berkshire and defendants of stock originally landed by Captain Cook. But the law was satisfied, and two pigs were duly ciuarantini?d—in fact, if they are. alive, possibly they are still in ijuarauthie. All who saw them declared they did not think much of the breed, and that they closely resembled animals to bo found in tho neighborhood of many a Maori pah.'—Post. The committee of the Canterbury Agrioultu-al and Pastoral Association have decided not to alter the date of the metropolitan show.

After a careful inspection of the remaining bankrupt stock now being arranged fpr sale by Messrs. Hannah and. Co., the Great Boot Providprs of Hastings'street, ye cannot bu,t congratulate both that enterprising firm and the public, tho former for the shrewdness and enterprise which have enabled them to bring forward such an immense display of boots, shoes, and slippers of all shapes, styles, and sizes, nt prices mo amazingly cheap; and the public upon being afforded such a rare opportunity for supplying their wants to the fullest extent at h trifling outluy. " Its an ill wind that blows nobody good," and surely tho hurricane of bankruptcy which has recently swept over the colony bus the commercial sfraqd, with such' bargains for the public as no o«e could hardly realise till they are seen aa we have seen them at Messrs. Hannah's, Our fcupplement to-day is derated to a description of the special inducements this enterprising firm otter for the three last days of their great sale, whioh we arc certain will bo hot ones for Messrs. j Hannah's staff,—[auvt."| i

Those who have not pai4 Searle and Co. a visit during their Junction Sale should do so without delay. We understand they are giving tho utmost stitisfaction to Ladie*, both in Quality and Price, and are selling more favorable to tho Cash Buyer than any other hoijse iii the district—[advt.]

We have just lauded Doric the yb»>i»peßlj assortuieut of Lamps ever seen Jn Nt-w Zealand. Tho shipment consists of 24 dozen Stand Lamps, with Opal Shades, at qs 04 each ; 12 dozen ditto, with Gold Lines, at 5s lid each ; 12 dozen Hand at Is each. Samples are to be seen in our wint dows. We have already sold a great nu,m,ber of thesj lamps, and would therefore ask .our onstoraers to send, their orders early, Webber and Wilson, Ironmonger, $nievsoa Streot, Napier.—■ [adyi , .!

Cheap saadlery.—John MnVay is selling foreash Colomal-made sadcues, with kasepads aud furniture complete, 30e each, Hastings-street, Napiej.

SWing your readers might wrongly construe your remarks about tho Koromiko Cordial, I beg to draw their attention to the fact that the cordial made by Mr Owen is prepared at his pharmacy from the fresh shrub, and was so made and sold by him before tho American substitute came into the market.—j.advt. j