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that a petition is being very numerou«ly signed praying the Government to continue Mr. King at Featherston, where, as formerly at the Upper Hutt, his valuable services are widely and cordially appreciated. It Is to ba hoped that the Government will accede to this reasonable request and retain Mr. King in a position which he fill? so ably and to such general satisfaction. Two lunatics — John O'Connor, whose vagaries in the Manawatu Gorge caused some little excitement in the locality, and another lunatic named John Peter Mikkelsen — arrived by the Manawatu this morning, having been committed to the Mount View Asylum by the Resident Magistrate at Palmers ton. Frequent enquiries are made daily as to when the new 20-minute timp-table i 3 to come into operation on tho tramway. Many people are tindbr the erroneous impression that having been publicly announced as decided upon, it is now in actual use, and this misapprehension has caused much grumbling at imaginary unpuncluality. It is desirable that the directors should make some definite announcement on this head at once. There arc many complaints too that the morning cars frequently start from Sussex Square and Panama Hotel considerably — often fully five minutes — before the time announced in the time-table. Again several persons were awaiting the departure of the 9.55 p.m. car from Government Buildings last evening from 0.45 to 10 o'clock, but none left, and the one which started at 10 o'clock only went so far as the Theatre Royal, where it remained until the close of the performance therein, or nearly an hour. These irregularities ought not to occur. Yesterday afternoon Mr. Johnson, the luspectorof Kei\ spne, tested some cases recently arrived by the Rotorus, Albion, and Olustee. A sample of 23 cases, ex Rotorua, consigned to Messrs. Turnbull and Co., was found to be over the prescribed standard. A similar shipment of Devoe's, ex Albion, consigned to G. Thomas, was found to flash at 100 deg. — 10 deg. under to a standard. A consignment to Messrs Johnston ami Co. of Deroe's, ex Olustee, flashed a t from 90 deg. to 99 deg. The Wanganui Chronicle congratulates the Empire city on the result of the Mayoral election. The Chief Justice sat in Bankruptcy this morning, wheu a certificate of discharge was granted to A. Tait, on the application of Mr. Izard. His Honor delivered judgment iv re Beck and Tonks, to the effect that the debtors mu«t be adjudicated bankrupts, but leave was given to Mr. Ollivier to appt-al. Mr Fitzherbert npp'ied on behalf of Lawrence Salmon for a certificate of discharge. Mr. Ollivier opposed on behalf of tho tfustoe, but Mr. Fitzherbert objected that there wrts no provision in the Aft empowering the trustee to oppose, and tho objection was uphold. Tho application was however, adjourned for a fortnight. An order for the complete execution of a deed in H. Truemau's estate was granted on the motion of Mr. Traver3. Frederick Webb applied in person for his discharge, but iv consequence of some informality tho application was postponed. If any of our readers would like to see the working of the Patent Slip, they will have an opportunity of doing so to-morrow, as Captain Tod informs us that the St. Leonards is to be launched at 4 p.m. A notification will be found in our advertising columns to the effect that the subscription list for the Glasgow Art Union of 1879 will close on Friday next, the 6th instant, in time for transmission by Saturday's outgoing mail. The prizes will consist of some very fine works of art, in addition to which each subscriber, whether a prize-winner or not, will receive a handsome volume of four carbon photographs, taken from paintings by Mr. Herdman, R.S.A., illustrative of Thomas Campbell's poems. Importers will be pleaded to learn that tho concession made by the Customs in respect to wire fencing has baen extended to the following articles : — Carriages, farts, drays, holloware, hardware, iron lead, ironmongery, matches, powder, percussion caps and timber. A meeting of the Kaiwarra School Committee was held last night. Present — Messrs. Thompson (chairman), Holdsworth, Holmes, and Taylor. The Chairman suggested that steps should be taken to obtain a number of prizes for distribution among the children at the coming vacation, and tho Committee unanimously fell in with the suggestion. A letter was received from the Johnsonville Committee, relative to the further alteration of the boundaries of the two districts, but the Kaiwara Committee resolved not to entertain the proposal, as they had already given up several sections to the Johnsonvillo district. Tenders were opened for cleaning the school, but none was accepted, the matter being deferred until the election of the new Committee in January. The committee of the Athletic Club request us to call the attention of all intending cor..petitor3 lor the Twenty-mile Walking Race, to be held on the Basin Reserve, on Saturday, the 14th instant, that tho entries must be made this evening. The committee will be in attendance at the Star Hotol from 7 to 8 o'clock. The advertisement, giving full particulars, appears elsewhere. We understand it has been proposed that the Rev. W. J. Habens", Inspector-General of Schools, shall commence a weekly Bible Class, specially for Sunday-school teachers. Mr. Habens had a very large class at Christchurch, nnd his departure from thence was a source of deep regret to those interested in Sundayschool work. A meeting of Superintendents of Sunday-schools, and all those interested in the formation of a class such as that proposed, will be held at the AtheDaeum, on Thursday evening next. A duel with pocket-knives is reported by the Wanganui Chronicle to have taken place between two schoolboys at Wanganui One of the lads was slightly wounded, but tho results aro not likely to be serious. The nuraorous admirers of Miss Amy Sherwin, " The Tasmanian Nightingale," will rejoico to learn that they will have other opportunities to enjoy the exceptional musical treat of listening to that gifted young lady's exquisite voice. Miss Sherwin purposns giving six ' Illustrated Operatic Concerts " at the Theatre Royal, on her return from the South. At a special meeting of the City Council held yesterday to appoint a night-watchman for the Boulcott-stroet tower, I). Murphy was selected from the twenty-seven applicants for the post. The grazing on the Hutt racecourse has been let to Messrs Birber at £60 per annum. The tender of Maik Bird, for the erection of 50 chains of fencing at £2 7s per chain, has been accepted. "The Flying S'ud" was repeated at the Imperial Opera House last night to a good audience, and gave every satisfaction. The play is somewhat out of the ordinary stage groove, and possesses exceptional attractions. The Bites Company last night presented " Across the Continent " at the Theatro Royal. The play is one of a highly sensational character, and it has been a great success ia America where it was recently introduced. As presented at the Royal, it is worthy of a visit from those who like pieces of this character, for it is well acted throughout. Messrs Bates, Simmons, and Wilkinson, and Mrs. Bates, took the leading parts, and each aud all entered thoroughly iuto the spirit of the play. Miss Lizzie Morgan's song " Little Sweethearts," and Mrs Bates's ballad " I'il be true to thee," were received with loud applause, a repetition being demanded from each lady. Tho Misses Alice and Amy Johns were also excellent in the double song and dance " Blush and Bloom " Considerable attention was attracted and much amusement caused to-day, by the apparition of an entirely new description of "watch-dog" in the doorway of Mr. G. T. Smith's, fishmonger's shop, Willis-street, in the shape of a real live turtle, which squatted there and gazed straight before it with an air of intense calmness and imperturbability, occasionally opening and shutting its eyes and mouth with an expression of unspeakable disgust at the passers-by. Now and then a dog would run up to this novel sentinel, and minutely inspect it, but would shrink back in horror at the first' contact with its horny '•beak," and flee precipately, leaving the turtle undisputed master of the situation. The turtle is a new arrival from Fiji, and is predestined to form the staple of that famous soup, which is the proyerbial delight of all civic dignitaries. Last night an interesting lecture in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association was delivered at the Athenaeum, by Dr. J. W. Habens, Inspector of Schools, on the subject of " Three-fold writing on the Cross." Mr. T. Kirk, F.L S., occupied the chair, and there was a large attendance. The Itcturer dealt with the subject in an exceedingly able and interesting manner, nnd a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to him at the close. The Chairman intimated that though the series of lectures originally arranged had been closed, it was probable that one or two more would be announced if possible. The Wanganul papers aro getting up an "agony column," which so far has bee 3 success'ul. A Miss Thorburn is the heroine, and was first requested by advertisement to be kind enough to call at the "Chronicle" office. Then follow the appended threat and reply :— " If Fanny Thorburn does not explain her mysterious disappearance on Sunday ni?ht. and fulfil her agreement, she will be prosecuted.— T. H. Nicholson." "Mis3Thorburn feels quite justified inleaviog Mr. T. H. Nicholson. Shj has done nothing to be ashamed of. It they had acted uorightly and fair with her, so she would have done by thorn." Wo wi?h some one would tell us all about the war, and what they slate each other for. It is very s<d. Birds iv their little nests agree, not so these. F.ower-stealing appears to have become a recognised branch of local industry, and residents oa the Terrace are special sufferers. Night is the time usually chosen for the depredations of the " floricultural investigators," but they have recently become more during, as-) take advantage of daylight to choose the best flowers. Yesterday a resident on tha Terrace saw several girls busily at work