HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE.

Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 148, 6 November 1886, Page 2

HONOUR TO WHOM HONOUR IS DUE.

+ It will be notioed that the inhabitants of Palmorston North intend to celebrate the completion of railway communication with Wellington by inviting the directors of the Wellington-Manawatu Railway Company to a banquet. This will be a fitting and graceful recognition of tho great services rendered to the district by the enterprise and energy of tho directors. Tho railway will no doubt . prove of immense benefit to Palmorston and the surrounding districts, and will prove of still greater benefit to tho city, and wo cer3 tainly think that tho city should not be behind i the country in recognising the services of I thoso to whose efforts the initiation and com- . plotion of the work aro due. Tho directors 1 entertained a large number of town and country visitors with splendid hospitality a fow days ago, whon for tho first time passongerladen trains from each end mot together. In a - week or two more regular through trains will be running, and the town and country will bo brought into close and constant communication. Surely the city should cele- ) bnto this event in a manner worthy of itself, of the prospects opened up, and of the great enterprise successfully carried out. There will no doubt be an excursion train from 3 Palmerston to town as soon as the line is j passed for traffic. The opportunity should bo r taken advantage of to arrange some public 3 demonstration in which the citizens of Wellington might welcome their country visitors . and do honour to the gentlemen who have done so much to unite the town and country.

"Vigilant's" anticipations on tho New Zealand Cup and Canterbury Derby will bo found on our fourth page to-day. Notice has boen sent to us by tho Tolograph Department that tho Port Darwin lino is restored. We understand that there has been a marked improvement in the business of the Government Insurance Offico since the direct control was resumed by Government. In a recent week upwards of 200 new proposals wero received. The s.s. Hinemoa took her departure for Lyttelton yesterday, conveying his Excellency the Governor and suite thither, en route for Christchurch. His Excellency the Governor will not take up his residenoe in Danedin until January. Wo aro glad to see that tho Railway Department have made the alteration suggested in our columns last evening as to delaying the departure of the 4 o'clock train for the Wairarapa on Monday afternoon. An official notification appears elsewhere that the train will not leave until 6.30 p.m., and will be due at intermediate stations correspondingly later than advertised. The hills around the city were ablaze last night with bonfires lighted by juveniles in commemoration of Gunpowder Plot, an episode in the history of England which probably not one in ten of the youngstors know anything about. ,Crackers and other fireworks were sot off^in all directions, to the danger of household property. A private letter just received in town from Mr. Newson, who went to Kimberley in the May, gives very bad accounts of Kimberley, and states that most of the men who sailed in the May are returning by the same vessel. Considerable improvements havo been in course of progress for the last few days in the avenue between Kent and Cambridge Terraces. Several of the trees which have been gradually dying for some time past have been dug up in order that they may be replaced by healthy pines. To ensure as far as possible these not Bharing the fate of their predecessors, each tree which is being planted has had its bed specially prepared by tho removal of a large quantity of the old soil and the substitution of a quantity of rich garden mould. Another good work being carried out is the relaying of the asphalt which forms the path up the middle of the avenue. This has been started from the northern end, and in addition to boing renovated the path is being considerably widened. Already the work has made considerable progress. The case bronght by Kwong Leo against the Wellington Corporation and Benjamin Curaings, claiming .£IOO damages for the destruction of garden crops through the overflow of a culvert, was advanced another stage in the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon. Soveral witnesses were examined, but their evidenoe merely dealt in detail with technical points of engineering opinion as to the construction of the drain, and with estimates of the damage sustained by the plaintiff. The case was then adjourned until Friday next. Mr. Devino acted for the plaintiff, Mr. Martin, City Solicitor, for tho Corporation, and Mr. Skerrett for the defendant Cumings. At a meeting of the Thorndon School Committee yeßtorday evening, the Chairman reported that a number of special prizes had boen promised for distribution at the breaking up of the school for the Christmas holidays. There was, however, no money available for ordinary prizes, and something would have to be done to raise funds if prizes were to bo given as usual. He had no doubt that if parents were aware that no funds were available they would willingly contribute something towards a prize fund. A telegram received by Mr. Seymour, Secretary of the local branch of the Federated Seamen's Union, states that the Sydney Maritime Conference has come to a close without any alterations being made in tho rates of wages or any other inattors which have been debated. The delegates aro now engaged in revising tho rules of the sooiety. The long continued bad weather has sadly impedod shearing operations on the East Coast. Wo learn that in one shod, where last year it took only nine days to complete the shearing, it has this year taken over threo weeks to clip the same number of sheep. The s.f. Huia loft for the wreck of tho Tui this morning early, taking down Mr. Seagar, two divers with complete apparatus, and sjeveral workmen. During the day a plan of operations will be determined on for recovering the vessel and cargo. It is beHcved that as nmch as possible of the cargo will bo recovered before any attempt i 3 made to raise the vessel. The Huia returned to port at 1.30 o'clock without having been able to start salvage operations, owing to the strong wind blowing. She will go out again to-morrow, weather permitting. " Theatre-goer " writes, asking whether the repertoire of tho excellent orchestra who are at present performing at the Theatre Royal is limited to the half-dozen or so pieces that they are repeating night after night. He says the musio is enjoyed by all who attend the Theatre, but a little more variety would add to the attractions. H.M.S. Miranda, a composite screw sloop of 1130 tons, which has been on the Australian station for the last seven years, and is now en route for England, owing to the expiry of her commission, arrived in harbour from Sydney at about 5.30 p.m. yesterday. The Miranda left Sydney on 28th October, and her departure from that port was the occasion of an enthusiastic demonstration on the part of the citizens and the crews of the vessels then in harbour. The vessel has paid three previous visits to Wellington during her stay in Southern waters. The length of her ' present visit has not quite been determined, but she will probably sail some time next week for England, touching at the Falkland Islands, Rio do Janeiro, and St. Vincent. The Miranda is under Commander Rooko, and the other officers are as follow :— Lieutenants, W. B. Fisher, J. S. Clarke, L. G. Tufnell, A. Lucas; surgeon 1 , Dr. Barry ; paymaster, C. T. Edwards ; chief engineer, E. Tricker: gunner, T. Wade ; boatswains, T. Glading, T. Harris ; carpenter. W. Pound. Her armament consists of six 41-ton guns of 7^-inch calibre, and her engines are of 1020 horse-power. The troop ship Thalia, which recently brought relief crews from Home for the Raven and Opal, is also on her way Home. She sailed from Sydney on Wednesday last, and is expected to call at Wellington within the next fortnight. Mr. Otho FitzGerald, youngest son of the Controller-General, who is employed in the office of Messrs. Johnston & Co., Wanganai, occasioned a sensation last Sunday by paddling a Rob Roy canoe outside the Wanganni Heads, for "the purpose of meeting the steamer Huia as she came from Wellington. The water was somewhat rough, and as Mr. FitzGerald made his way cut to sea fears were entertained by a large number of spectators that his little craft would be npset. The canoe, however, behaved gallantly, and both it and the occupant returned to the shore safe and sound. The following day one of the local newspapers took Mr. FitzGerald severely to task for making what it termed a foolhardy journey. Our contemporary is evidently ignorant of the fact that the Rob Roy canoe which Mr. FitzGerald possesses was built for roughwater voyages, and that her owner is almost as safe on board it as he would be ifhe were on shore.

On Tuesday, 9th in6tant, the Prince of Wales' Birthday, the Telegraph Office will be open for the transmission of telegrams from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Telephone Exchange will remain opon as usual, and the midnight cable service as nsual. The nautical enquiry into the circumstances of the loss of the s.s. Tui will beheld by the Resident Magistrate on Wednesday afternoon. Commander Home and Captain Norie will act as Nautical Assessors. We hear that the steamer Arawa, which left Plymouth on the 9th October, has on board over COO passengers, a number of whom are for Australia. The leather hose placed by the Harbour Board on the Queen's wharf has been tampered with during tho present week, it having been stabbed with a knife in several placeß. Fortunately the damage was discovered in time to enable it to be repaired before the hose was required for use, but it is to be hoped that the offenders will be caught and punished, if only as an example to others of the danger of meddling with public or private property. A wedding which, from the position in society occupied by the contracting parties, excited considerable interest took place at St. Panl'a Church this morning, when Mr. Harry Adams, the youngest son of the late Mr. Robert Adams, of St. Enoch's, Beaufort, Victoria, led to the altar Jessie, eldest daughterof thelateMr. William Sefton Moorhonsa. Theßev. J. Still tied the marriage knot. The bride wore a cream-coloured striped moire satin, trimmed with white plush and Limerick lace, with pearl ornaments, the gift of the bridegroom. The three bridesmaids, Misses Alice, Mary, and Hilda Moorhouse, sisters of the bride, wore cream-coloured Indian muslin, made with zouave jackets, trimmed with cream plush, with deep crimson bows and cream bonnets trimmed with deep crimson, with creamcoloured aigretteß. They wore gold bangles and carried bouquets of roses, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride and bridegroom leave for Masterton this afternoon for their honeymoon. We regret to see it stated by tho local paper that Mr. W. Nation, sen., of Greytown, is so seriously ill that his recovery is despaired of. Messrs. J. E. Smith and C. J. Toxward, Justices, presided at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court this morning. Margaret Smith pleaded Guilty to the charge of having boon drunk and disorderly in Taranaki-street late last night. Constable M'Anering proved the ciroumstanoes, and tho Bonch, taking a lenient view of the caso, inflicted a fine of ss, or in default 21 hours' imprisonment. Charles W. Nicholson, who was charged with vagrancy, pleadod Not Guilty. Detective Chrystal, who made the arrest, swore that accused was living on the prostitution of tho woman with whom he was cohabiting, and that he did no work onhis own account, except just sufficient to evade the Police Offences Act. He was always to be found in brothels. Mary Theresa Murray, with whom accused has lived, described him as an honest, hard-working man, and said that he was maintaining her. Nicholson said that he had been employed by a man namod Penny, and named several other porsons who could spoak as to his character. He had lately been ill and unable to work. Inspostor Brown produced a list showing 1 six previous convictions, one of them for a serious offence, and he asked for a remand in order to obtain further evidence. The Bench, however, dismissed tho case. Mr. J. J. Edredge has been appointed to tho charge of the Tavern School, at a salary of .£l7O per annum. Mr. J. J. Mahood is to be the new master of the Taita School, the salary attaching to which position is .£230 a year. Both gentlemen are at present residing in Canterbury. Mr. Edredge, who was for eight years Inspector of Schools in North Canterbury, is to go up to Taueru at once, but Mr. Mahood will be unable to proceed to the Taita for about a month. Both appointments were made at the last meeting of the Board of Education, but tho Committees wero consulted before the namos of the successful applicants were mado public. Each Committee has signified its approval of tho choice mado by tho Board. Three notorious women named Margaret Caroy, Nelly Neilson, and Mary Johnston wero arrested this morning for vagrancy. It appears that they were found carousing with a bottle and glass on tho Wellington Terrace, within full view of tho residents, one of whom mado a comDlaint at the police station as to their behaviour. They were brought into tho Magistrate's Court at noon, and charged before Mr. Eb. Baker, J.P., with having no visible lawful means of support, to which they with one accord pleaded Not Guilty. Constables M'Anerin and Eeddell having given evidence as to the character of the accused, the Bench held that the charge had been proved, and sentenced each of the women to one month's imprisonment with hard labour. As Neilson marched out of Court she exclaimed, "All right, your Worship, we can do that on our heads. Mr. Baker thereupon directed that the woman should bo brought back, and she re-entered tho dock looking very crestfallen and with expressions of humility on her countenance. His Worship lectured her severely for her impertinence, and said that he was very muqh inclined to imprison her for three months instead of one ; tie, however, tho woman implored his mercy ho allowed her to follow her fellow unfortunates, after administering a caution. The number of students undor instruction at tho School of Design is 237, made up as follows :— Teachers, 44 ; pupil teachers, 74 ; students in training, 18—136. School of Design classes—Day students, 42 ; evening students, 5D— lOl. The attendances throughout the past month have been very satisfactory, and fair work has been produced. In connection with the evening technical classes, it Jias been decided that Mr. A. D. Riley should act as diroctor to all classes held in the School of Design, and that persons appointed to take charge of special classes bo called instructors, and be under the general direotion of Mr. Eiley. Mr. A. Herzog, C.E., has been appointed instructor to the mechanical engineering and drawing section, the class to commence on Monday evening next. Mr. Herzog is a medallist of the Basil Sohool, and has had considerable experience as a practical engineer. The halfyearly examination for a quarter's grade drawing certificate for teachers, training studonts, and pupil teachers, will be held on Saturday, tho 4th December. Candidates who sit for this examination and are sucful need not sit for this subject at the Government examination, hold in December. The examinations in connection with tho School of Design classes will commanco on Monday, the 13th December. Certificates in all higher branches will bo awarded strictly in accordance with tho South Kensington Syllabus. It was decided to estabhsh an art class teacher's certificate, in accordance with tho South Kensington requirements. The Board of Education hopo shortly to be in a position to build suitablo offices, with School of Design combined, upon tho reclaimed land, near tho Supreme Court. Should this be satisfactorily arranged, classes in architecture and modelling will bo established at an early date. One ot the features of the series of performances of Planquette's opera, "Les Cloches do Corneville," to bo given by tho Wellington Amateur Operatic Sooiety at St. Peter's Schoolroom dnring next week, will be the excellent scenery which has been especially prepared for the occasion by local amateurs. The scenic artist is Mr. F. W. Bryant, one of the members of tho Society, who deserves to be complimented upon the perfectness of his handiwork, which would reflect credit upon painters of established reputation. Three scones aro required in the courso of the opera, and two of these Mr. Bryant has evolved from his inner conscionsnoss, following as closely as possible* tho characteristics of the country where the events represented in tho piece are supposed to havo occurred. One view discloses the chateau of Corneville, situated on a height overlooking a spacious harbour, with vessels riding at anchor in the background; tho other represents a country road, bsrdered by rows of trees. The effect is vory artistic in both cases, and Mr. Bryant's productions are sure to meet with goneral commendation. The third scene is a " set " one, showing the interior of the chateau, with a corridor in tho background, containing a group of mailed flgnres. Tho scenery comprises not less than 2200 square feet of canvas painting, all of which has been executed by Mr. Bryant in spare moments, while valuable assistance in connection with the mounting- of the scenos has been rendered by Mr. A. P. Mason, the Society's volunteer " stage carpenter." The preparations for the presentation of the opera are most perfect, tho chorus having been well trained by Mr. Hantrie West, while the principal characters are sustained by wellknown vocalists. The final rehearsal will take place to-night, and the opening performance will bo givon on Monday evening. The Primitive Methodist Bazaar at tho Arcade was largely attended yesterday afternoon and evening. Over .£5O was taken during the day. Tho Bazaar was opon this afternoon, and will be open again this evening. "Diplomacy" was presented for the last time by the Wybert Reeve Dramatic Company, at the Theatre Royal, last night. To-night Comyns Carr's dramatisation of Hugh Conway's thrilling story entitled " Dark Days" will be produced. At the Athenajum Hall last night Mr. Poley, the character impersonator, repeated his programme of the previous night. It will be noticed that by advertisement in another column Messrs. M'Mahon & Leitch announce the opening of the new Te Aro Theatre and Opera House with a revival of "The Silver King," on Wednesday, 17th instant, and that the box office will be open at Holliday's at noon on Monday. The Wellington Hotel, which wo announced a few days ago had been taken over by Mr. P. Casey, late manager of the Pier Hotel for Mr. Downes, is now boing conducted under its new proprietor, who has an advertisement in another column. Mr. Casey issues an invitation to his friends and the public generally to give him a coll, and promises them good treatment in his house. A collection of oranges, lemons, loqnats, &0., from Whangarei is now to be Been in the window of Mr. G. Jackson, seedsman (opposite the Bank of New Zealand), Man-ners-street. . The fruit is of good quality, and interesting as showing what may be grown in the north. A rare chance is offered in our columns to young yachtsmen to become the owners, at a small outlay, of the weli-known yacht " Red Jacket." This yacht is in good condition, well fonnd, and the yachting season is just about to open. Mr. Jos. King-, the well-known jeweller of Cuba-street, calls special attention to the price-list in his ac i^rtisement elsewhere, and wishes to inform the public that up to tho prcesent his monster sale has fully realised expectations. Anyone wanting a first-olasa and cheap article of jewellery should visit Mr. King's establishment and have their ohoice of the large stock. A meeting of ratepayers will be held on Monday evening- at the Princess Hotel, to consider the recreation ground question.

The Magisterial enquiry into the stranding of the Mawhera takes place at Greymouth early nest week. We understand that Captaiu Grant, of Wellington, will act as Nautical Assesgor, and leaves for Greymouth by the Maori to-night. The harbour authorities have very properly placed a wreck buoy over the spot where the Tui lies sunk at the entrance to the harbour. We have received from Mr. Geo. Smart £1 Is towards tho relief of the crew of the s.s. Tui. A meeting of the Wellington Educational Institute was held at the Atheniuuin this morning, when a paper was retvl by Mr. Mowbray, of Thorndon School, on "Some defects in the present syllabus for primary schools." The paper, which pointed out many weak points in the present Bystem of education and also suggested remedies for these defects, will be published. At the close of the reading of this paper there was a short discussion on a paper on " Drawing," read at a previous meeting by Mr. Riley, of the School of Design. The gross receipts at tho Doll Show on Thursday amounted to .£6l, and .£2O was taken at the door yesterday in addition to other receipts. The show and the pookery lessons will be open to the public this afternoon, and this evening until 10 o'clock. Mr. Thomas' lessons in cookery have been very much appreciated. Mrs. Beetham will again give her services in this department this evening. As there havo been some enquiries as to the nationality of the Bellamy chef, we may state that Mr. Thomas is a native of Strasburgr, and studied his profession in Paris. The plants and flowers used in the decorations have been contributed by Mrs. Travers, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Levin, and other kind friends. A little boy named Harris, whose parente are employed at tho woollen mills at Petone, was Bcalded over almost the whole extent of his body this morning, by a kettle of boiling water being upset over it. Dr. Whitehead, who was speedily in attendance, statos that the scalds, though extensive, aro not serious. An interesting trial of speed took place in_ Newtown Park yesterday, when Mr. J. King, the well-known sprinter, ran a quarter of a milo against time, in order to decide a wager that ho would not cover tho distance under COsecs. Tho 440 yds were run in 54sccb. The second of the series of open air concerts which the Garrison Band havo deoided to give during the summer months is to come off in tho Botanical Gardens to-morrow week. The concerts are to take place alternately in the Botanical Gardens and the Basin Reserve. A social gathering in connection with St. Andrew's Church, Wellington-terrace, was held last evening, and passed off most successfully. Members of the congregation and their friends sat down to tea in the schoolroom at 7 o'olock, and an adjournment was subsequently made to tho ohurch, where addresses wore delivered and some vooal music was contributed. Tho Rev. C. S. Ogg presided, and addresses wero given by him and the Revs. J. K. Elliott, J. Paterson, D. Fulton, and Mr. John Jack, ono of the managers. Tho choir, under the direction of Mr. C. H. Pierard, rendered several anthems, while Mrs. Greenwood contributed a solo, " Angels Ever Bright and Fair," and a trio, " I will Sing of His Mercy," was sung by Mrs. Greenwood and Misses Letham and Newton. At intervals tho audienco adjourned to tho schoolroom and partook of re reshments. On tho motion of Air. James Burns, a vote of thanks was passed to all who had assisted to make the evening pass so pleasantly. A correspondent writes to us : —The Kaitoko Amateur Christy Minstrels crave their first performance in the Schoolhouse on last Fiiday evening to a rather large assembly. Distance did not deter many from enjoying an evening together It is owing to the indefatigable and patient tuition of Mr. Jas. Martin, sen., that this little troupe is in its present efficient and perfect order. The company comprises nine members, all of whom went through their different parts in the most creditablo and punotual order. Mr. Ernest Harrison's impersonation of fomalo character was all that could be expected, as ho kept the audience continually laughing at his eccentricities. The songs of Messrs. Kelly, Paul, and Fred. Wright were given with good effeot, as was also the sympathetic ballad, " Nellie Gray," by Master Cooper. Tho usual solos and jokes having been got through without mishap, the evening's entertainment was brought to a close by the laughable farce entitled "The Photograher," in which Mr. J. W. Martin took the loading part, being ably assisted by Messrs. Harrison. Those who witnessed this trios porformance universally praise the display of tho ability nature has so kindly endowed them with. I may mention that the proceeds of the entertainment are to be used in buying prizes for the juvenile fraternity. The usual weekly meeting of St. John's Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening in the Good Templars' Hall, Manners-street. There was a large attendance of visitors and members. In the absence of the W.C.T., Bro. Perry took the chair. The Anniversary Tea and Entertainment Com. mittee presented their report, which showed that a great deal of interest was being taken in tho matter, somo of the best local amateurs having promised their kind assistance for tho occasion. The annivorsary will bo held in the Rechabite Hall on 16th November. Tho L.D., Bro. W. H. Eyre, installed tho following officers for the ensuing quarter: —W.C.T., Bro. A. B. Johnson; W.Y.T., Sister M'Dermott; W.S., Bro. Scott; W.F.S.. Bro. Marsh; W.T., Bro. Hare; W.C., Sister Conway; W.M., Bro. Everton; W.D.M., Sister L. Perry; W.1.G., Bro. Inkpen : W.0.G., Bro. Tattle; W.R.H.S., Sißter Trimmer; W.L.H.S., Sister Winter; P.W.C.T., Bro. Eyre. Bro. Johnson then returned thanks for his election of W.C.T. A brother from H.M.S. Miranda was present, and gave an interesting aocount of the order in Sydney. Tho lodge closed at 10 o'olock. The Hospital Steward acknowledges with thanks the receipt of 28 pictures, very nicely framed, from Mrs. E. P. Batkin, Hawkstonestreot, old linen from Mrs. Craig, Tinakoriroad, also from Mrs. Cohen, and papers from Mrs. Oliver, Caledonian Hotel. " Gilded Patriots " ib notified elsewhere as the subject of Mr. Sawkins' leoture at tho Lyceum to-morrow. The Rev. J. Cowie will, to-morrow, con. duct sorvico at St. James* Presbj fcerian Church, Adelaide-road. The services to-morrow at tho Congregational Church, Woodward-street, will be conducted by the pastor, tho Rev. W. H. West. Tho Roy. W. S. Potter preaches at WobbBtreet to-morrow evening on the " True Medium of Approach to God." Orangemen and others are invited. Mr. D. Hall, City Missionary, invites all the seamen and strangers in port to attend the Bothol in connection with the Seamen's Mission to-morrow morning at 11 o'clock, when the subject of address will bo "The Christian's hope." Tho servioe of song will take place as usual this ovening, at 7.30 sharp, as the Temperance Fete Committee will meet at the close. The annual picnio of the Wellington Orangemen will be held on Tuesday at M'Nab's Gardens, Lower Hutt. A procession will start from tho Hall, York-street, for the Railway Station, at 9 a.m., headed by the band, and on returning from the Hutt in the ovening, the members of the order will march to the United Free Methodist Church, whero a tea meeting and entertainment will be held. Tho picnic to Soames' Island on the Prince of Wales' Birthday is so arranged that persons may go and return at almost any hour of the day, and promises to bo one > of the chief attractions of the approaching holiday.