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Evening Post, Volume XXVI, Issue 152, 28 December 1883, Page 2

The credit balance of the Harbour Board amounts at present to .£2340. The members of the Harbour Board who attended the fortnightly meeting yesterday were — Messrs. Pearce (cha : rman), Fisher, Nathan, Krull, Duthie, Wheeler, and Captains Eose and Williams. For drunkenness a first offender was fined ss, with tho usual alternative, at the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day. There were no other cases to be dealt with. Messrs. Eb. Bakor and F. Brady (of Pahautanui) occupied the Bench. The four bells in connection with the new Post Office clock having at length been got into position, the large iron dials will be next hoisted up to tho tower with as little delay us possible. The hands will also be fixed up, and for some weeks it will be undesirable to regulate one's watch by tha indications of the hands, which, until the completion of the clock-works, will remain as immovable as the vane at the top of the tower. Good progress is being made with the internal works at Messrs. Littlejohn & Co.'s establishment, Lambton Quay, where this work alone finds constant employment for a number of handa, and it is expected that the clock will be finished within two '.\onths. Neither of the bodies of the victims of the Ngahauranga accident have been recovered, although search has been made for them by the friends of the deceased. Tho criminal sittings of the Supremo Court commence on Monday, the 7th prox. Following is the calendar so far as made up at present : — Peter Jansen, larceny ; Edward Mullen, arson ; Edward O'Malley, manslaughter ; Elizabeth Trenery, larceny ; George Godge, larceny as a bailee; and Joseph Lyons, false pretences. The female patients of the Wellington Asylum have, through the kindness of j Mr. W. H. Levin, been each presented With a suitable Christmas gift. That deserving body of men, the Municipal Fire Brigade, will hold their annual soiree on New Year'B Day at St. George's Hall, the proceeds being devoted to the accident fund. When the nutter was discussed the soiree was decided upon in preference to a picnic at the Lower Hujtt, so as not to leave the town unprotected in case of fire. The admission is low, and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. At the breaking up of tho Karori School the prizes were distributed by the Chairman of the School Committee, Mr. C. C. Graham, in the presence of a large number of parents and friends of the children and the members of tho School Committee. Tho principal prizes were given in tho order of merit in which tho pupils had passed tho six standards, and in addition there was a writing prize for the best writing in oach standard, decided by competition, two of tho committeo acting as judges. There were also special prizes for the boy and girl who had attended most regularly during tho session, a vory handsome edition of Shakespearo for the beat descriptive essay on Karori and its neighbourhood, and prizes givon by the teacher for the bost recitation, which _ wero decided by a committee of ladies chosen from the company present. After the distribution of the prizes the Chairman, in tho name of the children, presented Mr. and Miss Dyer and Miss A. Lockett with very handsome presents as an expression of the good feeling existing between teachers and taught. These Mr. Dyer acknowledged in a few hearty sentences, and after several rounds of cheering the children sat down to a substantial repast, to whioh full justice was dono, after which the proceedings terminated. The following is tho list of prizetakors :— Standard Vl.— Douglas Graham, Lawronco Porter ; writing, Doncrlas Graham. Standard V. — Goorgo Burrowes, Thomas Graham and Zoe Drydon (equal) ; writing, Douglas Graham. Standaid IV. — E. Standen, Edith Isaac ; writing, Etty Lancaster. Standard III.— F. Allington, E. Hendlo; writing, Emma Lewer. Standard II. — E. Isaac, Amy Standen ; writing, F. Haddon. Standard I.— P. Thorby, F. Cole ; writing, P. Thorby. Regular attendance, Harry Graham, M. Conroy ; best essay, L. Porter. Elizabeth Trenery, a prisoner who stands committed for trial at the ensuing sittings of tho Supreme Court, on a charge of larceny, and who was released on bail, was lodged in gaol last night to await her trial, at the request of her sureties, who desired to be relieved of the bond into which they had entered. An entertainment, consisting of dissolving views and an exhibition of Punoh and Judy, will take place this evening, in Wesley Church Schoolroom, Taranaki-street. The funds are to be devoted to defraying the expenses of the annual picnic to the children attending the Sunday school, and it is expected the attendance will be large. The lady superintendent of the Hospital acknowledges with thanks the following kind Christmas gifts for the use of the patients : A oheque for £3 33 from Mr. Levin, whioh was expended in various presents for each patient on Christmas morning ; a dozen of Australian wine from Mr. Barraud; a box of assorted cigars from Mr. Willeston; a quantity of large ferns for decoration from Mr. Ryan ; a vase for No. 11. Ward from a former nurse; several bunchos of flowers from various friends. Tho "Pillow Mission" which, through tho kind thoughtfulness of Mr. Halliwell, sends a Christmas letter and card to each patient, gave very great pleasure in eaoh ward. The choristers of St. Paul's, Thorndon, will give a Christmas entertainment this evening in the ohurchroom, Tinakori-road, under the direction of Mr. R. Parker. Tho performance will oonsist chiefly of Christmas carols and the Toy Symphonies by Haydn and Eomberg. Pearsall's ballad-dialogue " Who killed cook robin " will also be given by the boys. The entertainment will be further enriched by an overture, a flute solo by Major Ecoles, a reading by Mr. C. C. Howard, and come songs by gentlemen of the choir. On roferonce to our advertising colnmns it will be seen that the cabinetmakers and upholsterors of Wellington aro closing their places of business on Monday and Tuesday next. The s.s. Takapuna is announced to run an excursion to Picton on New Year's Day. This will give an excellent opportunity to tho publio of witnessing the capabilities of the new steamer, as well as of visiting Picton and Blenheim. An interesting and instructive lecture on "The Acid Curo" was delivered at the Athenasum last night by Mr. J. Coutts, at present on a tour through New Zealand. The chair was occupied by Mr. J. G. W. Aiken, and thero was a fair attendance. Mr. Coutts' remarks wore listened to with the utmost attention, and at the close of the lecture he was awarded a hearty vote of thanks. The second performance of the amusing Christmas pantomime, "Mother Goose," attracted another very large audience at the Theatre Soyal last evening. The representation was attended with far greater smoothness than on the opening night, and elicited considerable applause, many of the songs, duets, and choruses being vociferously encored. As before, the transformation scene brought Mr. Briggs, the scenic artist, to the footlights to bow his acknowledgments. To-morrow afternoon there will be a special performance for the convenience of children and country visitors. Mr. G. Beetham, M.H.E., who is at present in the United States, writes to the Wairarapa Daily an account of his experiences, in the courso of which he says : — " The everlasting American rings, with their bosses or loaders, seom to permeate every grade of society and every election — whether for a senator, representative of the lower branch, or a bank or railway director — the Vanderbilts, Villiards, Mahone, or some other capitalist works his point. The election of judges, secretaries, justices of the peace, treasurers, Ac , give rise very often to combinations that in many instances succeed in placing personal friends in tho various offices, instead of men more fittod to fill the positions. The same rule applies even to the election of the highest oxecutive officer, tho President himself —the rings are evident everywhere. However, perhaps I am judging too hastily, and a further acquaintance with this political people may provo mo to be wrong in some instances. I hope I may be, because I wish to admire the Americans and their institutions if I can." At yesterday's meeting of the Harbour Board a letter was read from Mr. Frederick Franco tendering his resignation of the position of signalman at Mount Victoria, owing to ill health. The writer mentioned that he had been 25 years in the harbour service, and asked that, as he was now incapacitated trom following his occupation, the Board shonld grant him some assistance. Captain Holliday wrote that during tho time Mr. France had been under his control he had found him very attentive to his duties. In reply to a question, the Secretary said that Mr. France was suffering from heart disease, induced, it was stated, by exposure to the weathor. The Harbourmaster suggested that the vacancy should bo filled by Mr. Luman, chief signalman at Beacon Hill, and that the latter appointment should be conferred upon Mr. Smith, tho assistant. The Board decided to adopt Captain Holliday's recommendations, and to defer the consideration of Mr. France's application until next meeting. A vory successful ball was given in the Makara Schoolroom on Boxing night under the auspices of the local cricket club, in aid iof their funds. The room was crowded, and singing and dancing wont on with great spirit till morning did appear. The catering and general arrangements refit- cted much credit on the committee, under whose superintendence it was carried out, and the music was excellent.