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Evening Post, Volume XVI, Issue 255, 26 October 1878, Page 2

The usual Saturday's supplement is published with the present issue of the Evbking Post. In the House yesterday, replying to questions by Mr. Beetham and Mr. Hunter, Sir George Grey stated tbat tbe Government were j making inquiries as to tbe best places for lights to be placed in Cook Strait, the lighthouse on Mana still remained, but the light had been removed. The opinion of nautical men appeared to be in favor of lights on Stephens' Island and Cape Farewell. Mr. Barton. In the House yesterday afternoon, asked whether tbe Government intended to run morning and evening trains for working men on the Hntt railway; and whether the Petone station would be removed to a more convenient site, as prayed for in petitions presented to the House. Mr. Macanarew Said he had bad the question of working-men's trains under consideration for some time, but had postponed it in the hope that some of the sharp curves on the line might be taken out. However, the Government would run trains as desired for six months, to see how it answered. The answer to the question about the Petone railway station was in the affirmative. Mr. Bunny, as appears from our advertising columns, has accepted an influentially signed requisition to allow himself to be nominated for the Epuhi Biding and the Hutt County Council. There is little doubt that Mr. Bunny will be elected, and we think as little that he will be appointed Chairman of the County. His energy and administrative ability, as shown when he had chief charge of the province in past times, will best witness to the value which such experience as he possesses would prove to the Hutt County Council. Captain Bendall has returned to town with Captain Rolls, of the City of Auckland. He reports the ship to have been knocking about a good deal yesterday in the surf, it being impracticable to boird her, but there were no signs of her breaking up. Her stern-foot was not gone, as telegraphed, although there was a leak near the ship's stern. Captain Bendall believes tbat the cargo will be saved, but doubts the possibility of getting the ship off, as although a good sound vessel, she is composite built. Captain Rolls' statement substantially confirms those already published in this paper, with the correction noted above. An official enquiry will be held in Wellington next week. A grand concert is advertised to take place in aid of the funds of the Athenaeum on Monday night. The following transfers were granted at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, on the application of Mr. FitzGerald : — Tho Newtown Hotel, Walter H. Haynes to Horace Ames; Foresters' Arms, John Valentine to William Robert Overton. The Hinemoa left last evening for Napier with the immigrants from the City of Auckland. Coaches also were sent out last night to bring in the 20 immigrants who unavoidably were left behind by the Hinemoa. Captain Johnson and Mr. Eliottwill come in at the same time. A little boy named Owen, three years of age, son of Mr. Owen, of the Melbourne Hotel, was knocked down by a cab yesterday in Willis-street, as he was stooping to pick up a stone. Fortunately, he escaped without any serious injury. We believe that the Bijou Minstrel Company intend shortly to give a performance in aid of their funds. The members of this company, both individually and collectively, have ever been ready to render their assistance to any laudable object, and we hope therefore to see a crowded house. The following is the number of letters and papers received by the San Francisco mail yesterday :— From London : 4212 letters, 806 book packets, 10,130 newspapers. From San Francisco : 297 letters, 1*26 book packets, 715 newspapers. The members of the Southern Cross Lodge, 1.0.0. F., celebrated their first anniversary last night by a dinner at the Temperance Hotel. Mr. Henry Chappell presided, and Mr. R. A. Page occupied the vice-chair. It appeared from a report which was given of the position of the lodge, that 62 members had been made, and there were 16 candidates for initiation. The cash in hand was £90, and value of goods £70, making a total of £160. The liabilities of the lodge amounted to £20. thus leaving the satisfactory credit balance of £140. A number of appropriate toasts were given and duly responded to, and a very pleasant evening was spent. Last night a baptismal service took place in connection with the Featherston-street Baptist Church, at the Bethel, Herbert-street, kindly lent for the occasion. The Rev. T. Harrington, previous to the baptism, preached a sermon from the words, "And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them; and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it be was much displeased, and said unto them, suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not ; for of such is the kingdom of God." — Mark x 13-14. In the course of his sermon, Mr. Harrington criticised an article on tbe same text by the Rev. R. Cofley, which appeared in a late issue of " The Church Chronicle." The discourse was listened to with marked attention by the audience. After the sermon, five candidates — two males and three females — were baptised by the Rev. Mr. Harrington. The regular monthly meeting of the Education Board will be held on Wednesday next, the 30th inst , at 11.15 a.m. We learn that the beautiful property of Sir William Fitzherbert at Wainui-o-mata, about 3000 acres, is to be sub-divided into 30 small farms of 100 acres each. Sir William for years has devoted his time, talent, and taste, to bring this property into a high state of cultivation. The flat land has been scientifically drained, and the whole 'estate divided into blocks, with fences, and good roads have been made through it. Orchard and gardens teem with fruit and vegetables in such profusion and abundance as proves the entire success of his labors, and the capabilities of the Wai-nui-o-mata Valley. Tbe work of planning, surveying, and sub-dividing, has been placed in the hands of Mr. D. P Davis, C.E., Wellington, and is to be proceeded with at once. The following is the official "Earthquake report" for July, 1878 :— " Earthquakes occurred on the sth at Wellington, at 10.18 p.m., slight; at Foxton, 10.20 p.m., sharp, with loud noise ; at Grey town, 10 17 p.m., smart, with noise; on 20th at Wellington, 11 39 p.m., very slight ; and at Wanganui, at midnight, smart, and on 21st, a lighter shock at 3 a.m." There was a large attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when Burton's Circus Company again went through their excellent performance. The artistes were greeted with loud and repeated plaudits. A well-attended temperance meeting was held last evening, at Mr. Redstone's Schoolroom, Courtenay Place. Mr. Jonas Woodward occupied the chair, and delivered an introductory address. The Hon. W. Fox followed with a history of the Licensing Bill introduced this session but withdrawn, and stated his intention of travelling about New Zealand during the recess, and consulting with the various leaders in the temperance movement as to the shape which a bill should take which he purposed introducing next session. Mr. Saunders, M.H.R, who spoke next, advised his hearers not to waste their strength in striving after impossibilities, but to be content with a Local Option Bill, recognising the compensation principle. Mr. J. G. Holdsworth urged his hearers to depend less upon legislation and more upon personally influencing their neighbors in promoting sobriety. A short speech from tbe Rev. Mr. Redstone concluded the proceedings. The time-table of a new and extended service of trains in connection with the tramway, to commence on Monday next, appears in our advertising columns. Besides very frequent through trains, there will be an intermediate service of two trains running during the day from Panama Hotel to Government Buildings, and vice versa, every quarter of an hour, from 9.30 to 4.30. The destination of the cars will be marked on them, and passengers are requested to note the same bo fere entering. The new arrangement appears in every way to meet the convenience of the public. A handsome new shop was opened in Cubastreet to-day, by Mr. Carl Peters, cabinetmaker and upholsterer, with a full and varied stock. Mr. Peters has just finished building a large workshop, replete with all appliances for carrying on an extensive business. Mr. Peters expects a very heavy shipment of first-class furniture, in all the newest styles, by the ship Corinne, imported by him from Germany direct. At about six o'clock yesterday afternoon, Sergeant Price arrested a man named Stennett, in tbe employ of Messrs. J. and H. Barber, on a charge of smuggling tobacco from the Ringarooma. Over 100 pounds of tobacco was found in the cart, which the accused had with him on tho wharf at the time he was apprehended. He was brought before Mr. Mansford this I morning, and remanded till Monday. William Delaney is announced to run fifty miles in eight hours at the Victorian Recreation Ground, Abel Smith-street, on the Prince of Wales' Birthway. Other sports will take place while this feat is being performed. We are requested to call the attention of all intending competitors to the programme of the Amateur Athletic Club's sports, to be held on the Prince of Wales' Birthday, the 9th of November. As will ba seen, the entries close to the honorary secretary on Saturday, the 2nd November ; and, as the committee nave made a most careful selection of valuable prizes, which are now on view at Messrs. Kohn aad Co. 'g, Lsmbton-tiuiy, it is to be hoped that s

great many will avail themselves of taking part ia the whole of the open events, for the very small sum of ten shillings. For two of the boys' races the club offers two silver watches, which ought to be an inducement for any youngster. The two tugs of war should also have a great number of competitors. Mr. Taiaroa asked, in the House yesterday afternoon, what steps the Government intend to take to recognise the assistance rendered by the European and native settlers of Otaki to the shipwrecked immigrants and crew of the City of Auckland. Sir George Grey said he would give a definite reply to-day. The Case of Tfe V. Bell, in the Supreme Court, terminated after we went to pressyesterday, with a verdict for the plaintiff for £365, the full amount claimed, and costs. At the Opera House last evening " Ingoniar" was produced, Mr. Chaplin taking the title role, which he played with his usual skill and taste. He was well supported by Mr. Steele and Mrs. Hill. This evening " Othello" will be repeated, and on Monday "The Merchant of Venice," in which Mr. Chaplin will take his benefit. The Gazette contains a proclamation by his Excellency tbe Governor declaring railway drains to be Government drains within the meaning of the Public Works Act. During the four weeks ended 21st September, 1878, 10,336 passengers travelled on the Wellington and Kaitoke railway and the receipts were £1516, as compared with £963 in the corresponding period of 1877. On the Wanganui and Foxton line 5717 persons travelled, and the receipts were £2149, as against £881 in the satna period of 1877. J. Smart, formerly a resident in this city, had bis leg amputated at the Hospital, a little below the knee, yesterday. The operation was very successfully performed by Esmarch's method. The patient, who was suffering from caries of the bones of the leg and foot, was brought from the Grewtown Hospital for the purpose of the operation being performed. A. slight accident occurred on the wharf this forenoon. A horse, dragging a heavy-loaded timber dray, fell in very close proximity to the edge, and had it not been for the timely assistance of some of the relay hands, would eertaiuly have gone overboard. Luckily, the animal escaped without any injury. It is to be hoped the Corporation will have the new sheathing, now being laid down, roughed, as it is almost impossible for horses to keep their footing on a wet day. The schooner Young Dick came off the Patent Slip this morning at eight o'clock, after having undergone a thorough overhaul. Captain Armit (the owner) with a few friends had a cruise in her this afternoon round Somes' Island. Mr. John Chew announces his intention of offering himself as a candidate for election to the Hutt County Council, Porirua Riding. A supplementary Gazette issued this afternoon contains the text of a new contract entered into with Messrs. M'Meckan, Blackwood, and Co., for the conveyance of the Suez mails between Melbourne and New Zealand. The subsidy is £384 12s. 4d. for each monthly double service. The term of the contract is for eighteen double service. Mr. Brittain announces by advertisement that he has on sale a quantity of Professor Scott's " King of Pain." This morning's Wairarapa Free Press says : — " Mr. Bock, the energetic secretary of the Working Men's Club, Greytown, is about to resign his appointment We hear that, in cobjunction with his brother, he is about to take over Mr. Hughes' well-known printing and lithographing business at Wellington."