THE MAYORALTY.

Evening Post, Volume XVII, Issue 512, 17 May 1879, Page 2

THE MAYORALTY.

In another column will be foundJUr. (?eorge Hunter's address to the*Tatepayer9, announcing bis candidature for the Mayoralty. Mr. Hunter will address the ratepayers, in each ward during' next week, at times and places of which due notice will be given. Mr. Hunter reserve* until then the exposition of hie' views

on municipal politics, deeming it better to explain those views personally to the electors at public meeting*, than to iisne the bald printed manifesto dealing in mere va°rue generalities whi'-h some candidates so much affect, but which are in reality empty and meaningless. Mr. Hutchison also, we undorstand, purposes addressing the ratepayers.

The Supplement published with the present issue of the Evening Post contains: "Btck from a Living Death;" "A Zulu Deserter's Account or the Battle of Jsandula;" "History of a New Zealand Adventurer;" "The Terrible Year, J881;" "Death of a Well-known Desperado;" and a quantity of other selected matter. The Government have decided not to take any steps in reference to the false statement made by the Timaru Herald, that the Bank of New Zealand had dishonored several Government cheques, in consequence of having insufficient funds to meet them. Ministers, we believe, regard tho report as calculated to. affect rather the Bank than the Government, and the Bank does not deem the attack, coming from such a quarter, of sufficient consequence to call for legal proceedings against the author. It is worthy of note that the Government credit balance in the Bank at time referred to was £243,000 The statement made by a morning contemporary that the Government declines to alter the holiday for the Queen's Birthday' from Saturday, the 24th, to Monday, the 26 th instant, is scarcely a fair representation of the facts. The Government, we ;earn, wore not only willing, but very desirous that the date of the holiday should be altered, the 34th being mail day as well as Saturday, and therefore exceedingly inconvenient to everybody. Unfortunately, however, tha Bank Holidays Act provides that the 24th May in every year shall be a bank holiday, and the Government are advised that they have no power to make it not a holiday. All they could do would be to proclaim another holiday as well, which would not get over the difficulty, but rather would increase it. It is unfortunate in this instance that the change cannot be made, as it will practically deprive many people of their holiday altogether, and tl« Act ought to be altered next session, so as to provide for such cases. The Government have received a -telegram from the Hon. Mr. Sheehan to-day, to the effect that he has started for Kihikihi to cooduct some further negotiations with Rewi with the object of arranging for.throwingopen some additional country, aod setting it aside for railway purposes, also with the view of further cementing and Improving the alliance with' Rewi and bis tribe. ' ' When the counsel engaged in the case of Macdonald v. Beere, which was heard in the District Court yesterday/ consented to take the verdict of a majority ot the jury they were under the impression that they caiild- do so under the provisions of "The Juries Act, 1876." . It has transpired, however, that such la not the case, and that the jury must be unanimous. We understand that Mr. Ollivier, on behalf of the plaintiff, in tend* to .move that the verdict of the jury be declared null and ™m. * A telegram has been received by the- New Zealand Shipping Company, informing them that their ship Otaki arrived at London, from Wellington, prior to the 15th; also, .Waipa, from Port Chalmera. The Waimea' 'sailed tor Wellington on th© l4th inst. Truly the roof of the Athenaeum covers a multitude — if not of sins — of incongruities. Last night for example, a devotional meeting was going on in one room, a ball in another, a meeting respecting a choral hall, drill shed, and gymnasium in another, while in an adjoining apartment some experiments with the phonograph were being conducted. The solemnity of the prayer meeting was sadly disturbed by the gusts of profane melody which ever and avon p ipt into the room from the festive throng downstairs, while the gravity of the speakers at the public meeting was greatly upset by derisive cock-a-doodle-doos and infectious fits of laughter from the phonograph. How the occupants' of the readingroom managed to persue their studies in the midst of these distracting influences is better imagined than described. It is reported, however, that much -tearing of hair, and muttering of curses went on in that part of the institution. Mr. Sandilands, a well-known member of the Reform Football Club, left for Melbourne yesterday in the Albion.' So anxious-Vere the Geelong Football Club to get him back again that they paid his passage and obtained for htm a good situation in the colony. There was a night rehearsal of the fire scene in Mr. George DarreU's drama, "Back, from the Grave," at the Imperial Opera House yesterday in the presence of Su perintendent Whiteford and several members of the Wellington Hre Brigade. We are requested by the management to inform theatre-goers that there is not tha slightest danger attaching to the representation. The " red glare " that looks so realistic from the front is caused by tho burning of chemicals on non-inflammable substances'. The hearing of the case of T. K. Macdonald v. Beere was coucluded in the District Court after we went to press yesterday. Mr. G. A. Beere, tho defendant, gave evidence that whilst the form of tender was being discussed, he had mentioned to 9b plaintiff the want of the retaining wall, whereupon Mr. Macdonald told him to hurry on with the work, and he would see about the wall afterwards. After au hour's deliberation the jury came into Court at 6 30, and stated that three had agreed to a verdict. Counsel agreed to accept this, and a verdict was thereupon given for the defendant. Mr. Ollivior obtained leave to move for a new trial. There is no doubt that Mr. Mansford is overworked, and that the sooner a second magistrate 'is appointed the better. There were eight cases set down at the District Court, yesterday, but the case of Macdonald v. Beere? occupied the whole of the day, and the rest had to be adjourned till ttie 30th instant. Mr. Ollivier, remarked that ono day a fortnight would never be sufficient to get through the business of the Court. His Honor agreed, and said he hoped there would soou be a change. Subsequently he stated that although he would- r hear tne present case out, in future he, would adjourn at 4 o'clock. The Judges of the Supremo Court, it was true, «at sometimes till late at night, but then they had long vacations He had no vacation, and therefore, he would uot sit after 4 p.m., because his health would not stand it. In addition to the usual distribution of gifts at the exhibition of the Diorama at the Theatre Royal last night, prizes were given ior conundrums, the winner being Mr. T. Danks. The case of Proudfoot v. the Dunedin Harbor Board was continued in the Oourt ot' Appeal to-day, but was not concluded. It was adjourned until Tuesday next. The Divorce Court will be opened on Monday next. A long description of a Maori tangi at the Waipopoa pa, Gladstone, appears in the Wairarapa Daily. The "call" from the residerit natives was responded to by some 300jof their friends and relatives from all parts of the province, some coming from Manawatu, others from Castle Point, Flat Point, Lower Valley, Greytown, and Masterton. The object of the assemblage was to mourn over the loss the Gladstone tribe and the valley had sustained through the decease of a highly-esteßmed old warrior named Rangitata, who recently died at the age of 81. The meeting was to servo two purposes, advantage being; taken' of assemblage to discuss the question as to who thould be their representative in Parliament in place of Karaitiana, who died in Hawke's Bay some short time ago. From inquiries made of one of the entertainers, it appears that Rangitata held an exalted station amongst them. He was one of the first to embrace Christianity, and always w&9 an advocate of law and order, fighting', when necessary, on the European side. The, provA sions for the party, consisted of 5 tons of flour, 5 chests of tea, 1 ton of sugar, 100 fat wethers, 48 pigs 7 tons of potatoes, and other vegetables. Commendable precautions aro taken against drunkenness and gambling. The meeting house is a long low building, Q2i't long by 94ft wide, supported by four large uprights; T around which wire candlesticks aro placed for the purpose of lighting, tha building, In this building the meetings are held, and at night it serves ssa fluge sleeping room, matting and blankets being placed on etch side/ Regulations which ara posted at the entrance, state — That any person taking liquor ia bottles inside the building will be fined 30s, 1 and ,any drunken man 10s in addition.' ;Oards are' tdso prohibited, a fine of 53 per pack Being enforced against anyone so offending; in short, any gibe of chance, or any departure fronr sobriety is provided against, the fines .being exacted by the Maori Court or Commi^ee. The .Daily adds that the meeting. is presided over by Te Kawana Ti Tau, he .being the senior chief. The, candidate for Parliamentary honors-who will, receive the support of tho Wairarapais H snare Matua, of P^prangaffau, a man' who evidently enjoys the confidence of his Wairarapa 'brethren, w From advertisements in another column it will .be*seen that Mr. Vines will continue his series of addresses to-night at the Athenseum, and on Sunday, Monday, and Thursday evening at the Princess Theatre, Tory-street. We understand that he will learn Wellington on Friday next. - *-*'"• The Opera House was largely attended last^ night, »wbfin Mr. Creswick took a benefit. His % ceDency the Governor, the Hon. Lady Robinsun, and suite were present The piece* performed* onfcthe occasion were "William Toll ' and '• Katherlno^ind Petmcbio " Mr. Creswick, -of course, sustained the leading character in -each pieced and Tit Is- Msarcely. necessary to say that he sustained them with great akili|y. Some*praise is due to Miss Mayor for the in which she played Albert (Toll's son), and^he same may be said regarding Miss Navarro (Toll's wife). The other characters in " William Tell" were ad,?* mlrably plajedi " Katherme and PetruchioV} atefewas a great BUccess,-lfiß«.jLsht>n nuking, an excellent. Catherine. Tbft eiening^ 1 The Stranger" and " The Lady of Lyons" will be produced, the.company being strengthened bf the addition of Mr. and Mrs. DirrelU-* ~ f \ •'Mi

Mr. P. E. Reynolds's collection of pictures on Lambton Quay, opposite St. George's fall, attracted numerous visitors yesterday afternoon, and the many beauti f ul paintings, watercolors, engravings, chromos, pbotograph*, k.c , elicited genuine admiration on all sides. The greatest &rti«ts tbe world has ever seen are represented hy photographic or engraved copies of their famous masterpieces. It Is impossible within our limited space today to give any adequate idea of the merit and charm of this admirable collection of art treasures. Nothing at all comoarable with it has ever yet been seen here, and thoso who desire to possess any of these "things of beauty" should lose no time in paying a visit x>f inspection. The show-room has been crowded all to-day, and no doubt will be during its stay in Wellington. It may be well to remind those who visit it that the exhibits are for sale, and not merely for sbow. Already, we understand, Mr. Reynolds has found a brisk demand, notwithstanding the " hard times," and, indeed, it is not easy after once entering the room to leave without securing one or more of its beautiful and artistic contents. ■ At the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day tho o-ily caso heard was that of John Cowan, who is charged with bigamy. On the application of the police he was remanded for eight days pending his removal to Adelaide. Mr. Walter Bod man has been appointed Chief Clerk in the Land Tax Office, Auckland. ' Another detachment of tbe Armed Constabulary is to be forwarded to Patea per first steamer. Lately, up North, a young clergyman, who is very particular about the getting up of his linen, wrote a note to his laundress, and at the same time sent one to the lady of his affections. Unfortunately he put the wrong address on the envelopes snd ported them. , The woman was puzzled, but not in the least offended ; but when tbe young lady read, " If you rumple up my shirt bosoms' and drag the button off the collar any more, as you did last time, I shall have to go somewhere else," she cried all the evening, and declared she would never speak to him again. The Marquis of Normanby (says the Cbristchurch Globe) has been rather astonishing the natives over the water by the severe simplicity of his style of living. Accustomed to the somewhat pompous manner of a worthy knight, they are hardly able to realise -that a live marquis can be so homely. The following illustrative story comes trom an Australian paper:— His Excellency, who drives in a buggy as an ordinary farmer, and not In appearance very unlike one, bad occasion to drive into town one day last week, and left his orderly, who had not bad time enough for his toilet, behind him. This might nave escaped notice, had not Ms orderly been observed coming exasperated, and persplridjt, on a high stepping horse, at a great speed, after his Excellency, as he came along asking, " Didgttu. see the Governor." The question was pufQ^ one of the police on Prince's Bridge, and the answer was—" No, by gorar, but I seed an old man dhrivln' by,' who has just come from Government House." " That's him," said the orderly, and increased his speed. Seventeen ladies on the Picton Electoral Roll are objected' to because -they are not males— as if, adds a contemporary, they were not ever so much better than males. An occasional contributor of items in the way of unconsidered trifles, sends tbe following incident to the Hangitikei Advocate :— " Some swells from the Empire City, came recently in tbe steamer Huia, to spend a week on^apiti. On arrival, they were met by a canoe containing a number of Maoris. Among the visitors wbs an excessively affected Civil servant, of the genus ' eyeglass,' who peered with scant politeness at a young Maori lady seated in the canoe. Standing up, putting one hand partly round her ocular, and the other to hor hip, she assumed his attitude and tone, and with the sarcasm so characteristic of her people, oxclafmed,«Oh, law ! ' " Let us hope the dandy felt the rebuke, and profited thereby. A servant girl in the Tokomairiro district (says the Otago Daily Times) hud been carefully saving the cheques with which her employer had been paying her monthly for the past year. Shortly before her wedding, whicn was to have taken place the other day, ■ she[ presented the cheques in/ question to the Bank, and they were all dishonored. ' The miserable stuff hawked about by itinerant peddlers, and vended in the cheap shops under the name of Schnapps, ia pothing but the villainous compounds of bod gin. This article is often fetid and acrid, and taken into the stomach, not only burns the intestines, but acts with such drastic power on tne bladder and lddneys as often to produce chronic inflammation.' It is a certain, poison. ;,The only true, reliable and healthy precaution, is UDOi/pfio Wolfe's Schiedam Abomatto Schnapps. — [Advt.J