THE NEW ELECTORAL ROLLS.

Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 82, 5 October 1881, Page 2

THE NEW ELECTORAL ROLLS.

r* We hear that the Registration Officer is doing his utmost to complete the new elojtoral rolls within tho specified time, but as the 'city has been cut up into throe electorates, and the time is exceedingly limited, the task is no easy one. The date fixed by tho Representation Act for the completion of the roll is the 21th instant. . A doubt seoms to have arisen in the minds of many people as to whether, in the face of tho tact that the city has been snbdivided under the Act, it is necessary for thoso whose names appear on tho old rolls to reregister. We may state authoritatively that this is not necessary. Every elector who registered previously to the coming into operation of the Representation Aofc will have hia name inserted upon the "rolls now being prepared. The Act distinctly states that the electoral rolls in force on the day the Act comes into operation shall bo the rolls from which the new rolls shall be formed," and the Registration Officer takes the responsibility of seeing that the proper electoral districts are set opposite the names on the new rolls. This is a matter of some difficulty, however, as in the previous rolls only the names of the Btreeta in which the electors reside hava been given, and in those cases where a stroet— :such as Upper Willisstreet;, Tory-street, &c. — forms a boundary line, it will be necessary to ascertain on which side of tLa street tho elector resides, otherwise he might bo disfranchised. Mr. James informs us that he is taking every precaution to guard against error in this respect, but it would be just as well if electors having qualifications on such boundaries were to call npon or send a note to him giving all particulars regarding locality. This would assist him in his work and make "aaburance doubly sure." Now claims for registration are coming in every day, and it behoves everyone, in view of the approaching general election, to register without loss of time.

The " following persons yesterday filed declarations of insolvency : — John Sunnex, bushman, Carterton ; and Henry M'Oleland, publican, Wellington. Councillor Diver has given notice to move on Thursday next for a committee to ascertain if a more satisfactory arrangement can be arrived at than that which now exists between the Corporation and City Solicitor. This committee, he proposes, should, like Parliamentary select committees, have power to call for persons and paDers. The annual session of the Wellington Diocesan Synod was opened this morning with a celebration of the Holy Communion at St. Paul's Church. This afternoon the Bishop delivers his pastoral address to the members of Synod, at the Diocesan Library, Mulgrave-atreet. The death is announced of Colonel Glover, R.E., managing director of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. He will be remembered as having visited the colonies some time ago, when he successfully carried to a conclusion the negotiations for the duplication of the cable from Port Darwin to Singapore. On Thursday night Councillor M'Kenzie is to move in the City Council. — "That a select committee be appointed for the purpose of considering and defining the duties of the several officers of the Corporation, aud to bring up their report at as early a period as possible. The departments to include the following:— Clerk of Counoil, Engineer and Surveyor, Treasurer and Accountant, City Valuer, &c, Collector, &c, and Inspector of Nuisances." Mr. Edward Shaw, R.M., presided at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, when the only charges to be dealt with consisted of two cases of drunkenness. The offenders were James Mackey and George Guthrie, who, in consideration of their having suffered incarceration since their apprehension yesterday, were let off with a caution. His Worship then proceeded to the Lower Hutt to take the business of the local Court. There was only one charge on the sheet — an assault case. The weekly meeting of the committee of the Benevolent Society was held yesterday atternoon. Present — Messrs. J. G. Holdsworth (President), C. P. Powles (Treasurer), A. G. Johnson (Relieving Officer), J. E. Smith, and 13. Smith, Keys. J. Pateraon, W. Kirk, and H. Van Stavern. 'lhe usual number of applications for relief were received and granted. One woman, who has been a source of much trout lo to the con.mittee, made an application to bo forwarded ou to her husband at Sydney. She is at picaent staying vitb. her sister, but the siater wrote to the committee to inform them that if they did not pay the passage to Sydney, as requested, sho would bundle her sister and her three children into the street. This, of course, was a mLd hint that the committee might take their choice between sending the family away at tho public expense or keeping them on hand at a greater cost. The family iv question were m receipt of three daily rations and 4a weekly, and it was now agreed to increase tho amount to four rations and 5s weekly. The applicant and her sister were in the passage awaiting the result of the conference within, and when Mr. Johnson told them of the decision ot tho committee, they declined to accept it, and said nothing short of the passage money to Sydney would do. The committee then decided to take no further steps in the matter. It may be mentioned that a letter had been previously read from the applicant's husband, stating that his wife had twice left him of her own accord, buc that he was willing to take and support the children. She had on one occasion been sent to Sydney at the expense of the society, but had returned to Wellington, and has been living on the institution ever since. There are several cases of this kind, and it is rather a pity they are not weeded out. The relief such persons receive only tends to confirm them in their idle habits. A correspondent, referring to the pullingdown of the old Hospital, Pipitea-street, asks whether the foundation stone haß been uncovered yet, and if so, what has been done with it. As tt.e stone was laid upwards of SO years ago, he suggests some interesting documents might be discovered under it.

The preliminary work in connection with the proposed Te Aro Reclamation is being actively prosecuted. The City Serveyor and his assistants were engaged yesterday afternoon in surveying that portion of the bay which it is intended to reclaim. Connected with this subject, the Te Aro Reclamation Committee ot the City Council will submit the following report at tomorrow night's meeting of that body:— (l.) The Committee have to report that owing to the plans of the proposed reclamation not being sufficiently advanced, they are unable to report definitely the best mode of giving practical effect to the wishes of the Council in the direction of the reclamation works. (2.) The Committee recommend that pending the actual commencement of practical operations, an effort be made to arrange the question of compensation with the foreshore proprietors of the portion now proposed to be' reclaimed, and that the latter bo invited to meet the Committee at an early date with a view to some mutual satiafactory arrangement. (3.) They report that the sum of .£25,000 paid by the Harbour Board onuocaunt of the Queen's Wharf has been paid to the credit of the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund of the .£IOO,OOO City Improvement Loan in terms of the Wharf Sales Act, and recommend that this money be borrowed by the Corporation at 6 per cent, for the purpose of the reclamation on security of a mortgage of the freehold of the Te Aro foreshore, to be placed to the credit of a special fund to be termed the Te Aro Reclamation Fund. (4) They recommend that the Finance Committee be authorised under the above proposal to deposit the £25,000 for a period of twelve months at least, and make arrangements for drawing such moneys as may be required for making payments on account of the reclamation at a small increased rate of interest above the rate received for the sum so deposited. We are 1 informed that a requisition was presented to Mr. J. Gordon Allan to-day, asking him fco stand for Te Aro in the coming election, and that Mr. Allan has consented to do so. In another column will be seen an announcement to the effect that Mr Dwan has fully determined to offer himself as a candidate to represent Thorndon Ward in the House of Representatives. It will be seen by our Supreme Court report in another column Mr. D. plimio, C.E , obtained to-day a verdict against the Wellington City Corporation on acconnt of wrongful dismissal, and that the jury awarded Mr. Climie .£IOOO compensation. This, of course, also carries costs. The costs we understand to be very heavy. At the meeting of the Benevolent Society Committee yesterday, Mr. Holdsworth expressed a hope that Parliament upon meeting again would take steps to deal with husbands who deserted their wives and families. That hope has frequently been expressed of late, but it is not so easy to give effect to it. The matter was discussed at the Sydney Conference, and has been referred to upon several occasions in the House of Representatives in the late session ; but the Colonial Governments have no power to deal with extradition except by Act of the Imperial Parliament. The final practice for the grand choral service to be held at St. Paul's Church this evening, in connection with the opening of the Diocesan Synod, took place last evening, and was so satisfactory as to promise an exceptionally impressive service to-ni?ht. Thpre will be full cathedral service, preceded by a procession of the surpliced choirs from the Diocesan library to the church and up the nave to the chancel, sinking a beautiful processional hymn, by Arthur Sullivan. The Canticles will be sung to Dr. Stainer's arrangement of the Parisian Tones, and Sir John Goss's magnificont anthem, " Praise the Lord, O my soul," (comprising two choruses, a quartet, a choral recitative, and a final fugue) will be sung.' There will be a powerful body of voices, including the St. Paul's choir and a selected number of the most efficient members of the St. Peter's, St. Mark's, and Tinakori-road ohoirs. The service begins at 8 p.m. j A large congregation attended at the Wellington Baptist Church, Vivian-street, last evening, when the church choir, with the assistance of other vocalists, gavo s elections from the writings of Miss Frances Eidley Havergal, the well-known hymnodi&t. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. Kitchen, who gave a biographical sketch of Miss Havergal, while Mr. R. W. Brown delivered a selection of readings from her works. Mr. C. Godber conducted the clioir, and Mr. George Crichton presided at the harmoniumi The entertainment passed off with the greatest success, and was of a highly enjoyable character. Noteworthy among the hymns chosen were " Singing for Jesus," " Our King," " The Sovereignty of God," " Wait patiently for Him," and " The Ministry of Song," each of which was warmly applauded. The proceeds of the entertainment amounted to abont £10. An instance of extreme domestic economy or ignorance came under the notice of the Benevolent Society yesterday. A lady residing up country required a domestic who could do everything 1 , from peeling potatoes to acting as confidential companion, and wrote to ask if the society had such a useful household appendasre upon their books. An ordinary person would by no means suit her. She required a tolerably good-looking female, whose years exceeded 21, who could cook well, was quiet, lady-like, domesticated, and could, as occasion required, be a friend and ci mpanion. Providing she were suitable, she would hava a comfortable permanent home. Wages were apparently " no object," as they were not mentioned. The applicant requested the committee to send her such a woman, if they had one handy, or to place her letter before the Ladies' Committee, or to tell her where she could find so desirable a helpmate. The faces of the committee presented a picture of merriment as the letter was read, and they ordered it to bo sent for the -" pleasure " of the Lad e3' Benevolent Committee. One member remarked that a shilliug advertisement in the Post would have bepn more effectual. It is clear the applicant was either strictly and systematically economical, or she had mistaken the committee for a set of gratuitous registry offico keepers or advertising agents. There was again a large audience at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the second representation of "Les Cloches do Corneville" by Cary's Opera Company. Among those present were Lady Gordon and suite. The merit of the performance was again considerably detracted from on account of the wearisome length to which it was made to spin out, it being about 20 minutes to 12 o'clock before the audience separated. Musically, the opera ran as successfully as could have been desired. The various popular numbers, notably "The Legend of the L'ells," apd the " Housemaids' Chorus," were again enthusiastically received, the latter indeed securing a triple encore as before. The leading a)tistes were in capital voice, and both Mdlle. Murielle and AJiss Leaf received floral offerings. Better fortune attended the Maypole dance than on the preceding night, though its success was not complete, as a break-down occurred just at the conclusion. A step-danca, quite foreign to the opera, was once more introduced, and Beemed to please a cprtain section of the audience, at whose vociferous demand ifc was twice repeated. We must, however, again protest against interpolations of this kind. The opera is sufficiently long in itself without these additions, whioh evince a questionable taste and cannot fail to weary the audience. As previously mentioned, the opera is capitally'mounted, the scenery being new and pretty, the dresses appropriate and elegant, and the stage accessories complete and effective. Another performance will be given to-night. Recently another new industry has grown up in the city, with every promise of success. The Wellington Tinware Manufacturing Company came into existence about three weeks ago without much flourish of trumpets, and ha? now more work on hand than can well be got through. The establishment is situated at the corner of Waring Taylor a~d Featherston streets, and contains two large work-rooms. One, on the ground floor, is fitted up with machinery of the latest and most improved type for the manufacture of all descriptions of tin and galvanised iron work. There are ei*ht men at work here, and we are informed several others could be permanently employed if they were obtainable. One would scarcely think that, at a time when all classes of labour are crying out for employment in almost every part of the colony, it would be difficult to secure a few journeymen tinsmiths and zinc-workers ; yet the manager, Mr. R. H Cameron, assures us that he has been advertising in vafiou* par's of the colony for workmen, without success. The class of work carried on comprises jam, spice, and coffee tins, copper and tin boilers, billies, galvanised iron baths and buckets, kettles, oil and varnish tins, colanders, cowls, lanterns, Dutch-ovens, bread tins, tubs, 'and a large variety of other articles. The company are at present executing several large orders for Wellington and distant parts of the colony for jam tins, the duty on jam having, ifc would appear, brought the manufacture of jams to the front. The upper flooris at present used solely for japanning operations, which are condnoted by the manager himself. Ihe proper apparatus for this is not yet to hand, and consequently the work is done under difficulties, but it is done in admirable style notwithstanding. In fact, all the goods at present on hand are apparently qui'e equal in make and finish to the best articles of a similar description imported into the colony, aud as the prices, shown in the published list, are very reasonable, the company will doubtless meet with snpport sufficient to warrant the proposed extension of their business, and to make the undertaking a profitable one.

The s s. Wakatipu, on arrival at 4 o'clock this morning, from Sydney, was placed in quarantine by Captain Holliday, who had been waiting up a'l night for her. At 7 o'clock, l)r. Johnston inspected the pasSPtgers and crew, when all who had been recently vaccinated were released. Three steerage passengers, after having the operation performed had to remain on. Somes Island to await results. Among the saloon passengers were a gentleman, his wife and two children, bound for Dunedin. As one of the children, aged 8 months, showed no satisfactory marks, although the mother stated the operation had been performed, the whole family, much againßt their will, found it necessary to go is to quarantine. Mr J. G. Wilson, of Eangitikei, announces himself as a candidate for the Foxton constituoncv. His address appears in another column. The building regulations will again be the subject of a report to be presented at tomorrow's meeting of the City Council. The report is to the following effect : — The Building Eegulations Committee recommend (1 ) That No. 1 Building District be altered so as to exclude town sections 199-201, and also that part of section 203 lying to the westward of Herbert-street, and the whole of that portion of the district lying to the eastward of Cuba-street to the Market Hall reserve, Buch excluded portion to become part of No. 2 District. (2 ) That within No. 1 District buildings may be erected of which the external wall shall be iron of the character and dimensions described in a certain sebednle (not yet completed). (3.) That clause 3 be amended so as to do away with the necessity of leaving plans and specifications in the hands of some professional architect. (4.) That this new clause be added :— lf. in the opinion of the Council, a full compliance with the regulations in respect of any proposed repairs or additions to existing bnildings would needlessly affect or injure the course and operations of business, or be attended with great loss and inconvenience without a corresponding- benpfit to the community, the Council may relax the strict observance of any regulation, provided (a) that such other terms as they may impose be compliad with by the applicant, and (b) that in the case of any proposed departure from existing regulations, notice of the samo shall be advertised by the applicant for at least seven days, before the application shall be considered by the Couucil. Messrs. James Barnicoat and W. G. Thistle, of the Wellington College, recently visited Parihaka. The natives would not say where Te Whiti was. Mr. Barnicoat, in his account of the trip which appears in the Patea Mail, says :—": — " EaTly in the morning, before visiting Parihaka, there was a great noise outside Pungarehu, and 80 to 100 boys were seen marching past to fence. They made rhythmical gestures, and uttered lond crie3, in which we recognised the word "tuki." This means the "smasher," and waa a joke at Major Tuke's expense. The men in Pungarehu are in tent 3 and whares. The highest part ef the camp, about half an acre, is protected by earthworks, and inside are tents. Outside are raupo wharos, stables and billiard-room. About 200 men are in camp, and as I saw them, dressed in rather untidy dark blno serge, they did not seem very military in appearance," Some time ago theJTeilding Borough Council passed a resolu f ion, after a very hot discussion, making 1 the Mayor chairman of all the Council Committees. Subsequently Councillor Thompson tabled a motion rescinding the previous one. This was rejected on the casting vote of the Mayor, though he was himself the^hief person interested. However (says -fcJyoEangitikei Advocate), the supporters ofNjtnb resolution were not to be baulked, and they appear to have determined to " freeze out his Worship." On three separate occasions meetings of the Finance Committee were convened, and though the chairman attended on each occasion, they all lapsed for want of a quorum. His Worship appears to have oome to the conclusion that the members deliberately absented themselves — a very natural conclusion under the circumstances— and at the la3t meeting of the Council he tendered his resignation as chairman of the various committees.' Need we add that it was accepted ? Mr. W. C. Buchanan, Chairman of the Masterton Highway Board, commenting on the scarcity of labour at present, recently stated, according to the Wairarapa Star, that although tendera had been invited for the clearing of 700 acres of bush at Brancepeth, nearly the whole of the work had to be deferred till next session as no tenders were received. He (Mr. Buchanan) had two dams to be made, but it was only with great difficulty he could get a second gang of men, and the contractors for the first work had been offering 7s per day, but he could not find labour at 'that price. There are at present 72 patients in the Wellington Hospital, viz., .65 males and 17 females. During the week ended yesterday 8 patients were discharged and 14 were admitted. The oat-door patients for the same period nnmbered'l24. Owners of' property who have streams running through their land, and desire to stock them with trout, will be glad to learn that a ptock of the young fish can be procured from Mr. G. Denton on moderate terms. An advertisement on tho subject will be found in another column. It is probable that Cary's Opera Company, owing to a change in the steamer arrangements, will stay in Wellington a portion of next week. Ihe " Sorcerer "is in course of preparation. From the meteorologicalreport for September, it appears that at Auckland the mean temperature of the air in shade was 54 8, tho same as the average of previous years ; the highest reading in shade was 68 3 and the lowest 38"2. The total rainfall was 216 inches on 13 days, the average of former years being 3*601 on 17 days. At Wellington the mean temperature was 52 2, 1 degree above the previous average ; the highest temperature in shade was 68"0 and the lowest 37 9. The total rain was 3'BB inches on 10 days, the average being 4*724 on 15 days. At Dunedin the mean temperature was 502 or 2'B above the average, 474; the highest reading was 700, the lowest 330. The total rain was 0 74 of an inch on 10 days, the average being 2502 on 12 days. While in the act of descending a set of stairs, at the tailoring establishment of Mr. J. Coogan, Manners - street, on Monday afternoon, the machinist — Miss Dalton — accidentally stumbled, and fell headlong to the bottom, sustaining a fracture of the arm Medical assistance was at once obtained, and the patient is now progressing rapidly towards recovery. A competition in cutlass drill takes place to-night at the Drill Shed between members of the Naval Brigade for two silver badges, presented by Assistant- Paymaster Rey worth. Inspector Coleman, of the A.C. Force, has kindly consentpd to act as judge. A fine display of swordmanship is anticipated. The compntition will commence at 8 o'clock, when the pubLo will be admitted. Mr. S A. Deacon, a Cape Town ostrich farmer, proposes to settle in Hawke's Bay, with the object of establishing ostrich farming in that province. Some of the Australian papers have got into a fog over Charters, the Building Society defaulter from christchurch, and North, the consultation defaulter from Wellington, and hava " mixed those persons up " in a very amusing way. For instance, the Melbourne Weekly Times calls him a " hairdresser named Charters, who held about .£4OOO in a 'consultation sweep ' on certain horse races, and who levanted by tho San Francisco mail, taking with him » lso the proceeds of a forgery, and sundry embezzlements." The paper adds : — " When arrested, Charters had the sum of in his possession, so that if found guilty of the charges imputed to him, the societies alleged to be defrauded will not suffer by his defalcations, the only sufferers being those who patronised his consultation.' Mr. J. H. Wallace will sell to-morrow, wines. Messrs Francis Sidey & Co. will sell tomorrow, on tho premises, Willis-street, crockery, glassware, &c. Mr. George Thomas will Bell to-morrow, at the Hutt, at 11 o'clock, the Btock-in-trade of Mr Mason, storekeeper. Messrs. Croskery, Hasell & Co. will sell to-morrow, fruit, ex Wakatipu, at 10 ; produce and canoe, at Cato's store, VVilliastreet, at 11, and cattle, pigs, and horses, at Johnsonville, at 2 o'clock. Messrs. Dwan & Co. will sell to-morrow, merchandise, &c.