BEER DUTY RETURNS.

Evening Post, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 2 July 1887, Page 2

BEER DUTY RETURNS.

The returns on account of beer duty received during Juno for tho whole colony show the total receipts to have been .£3556 18a Bd, as against J63487 19s Id for the corresponding period of 1886. Tho contributions at the four chief ports of the colony for last month were :— Auckland, £811 12s Id ; AVellington, 11s lOd ; Christchurch, .£717 Bs 7dj Dunedin, .£7Ol 5a 4d. The collections for Juno, 1886, were :— Auckland, .£726 19s 8d; Wellington, £380 7s 9d; Christchurch, J8747 7s sd; and Dunedin, £718 2s 9d.

"Vigilant's" weekly budget of sporting notes and a notice of Mr. George Webb's coffee ronsting and tea mixing establishment will bo found on our fourth page to-day. Several lotters to the Editor are held over. In connection with the Customs changes which wo announced yesterday, consequent upon the retirement of Messrs. Seed and Hackworth, it may be interesting to state that the pensions of those gentlemen are as follows :— Mr. Seed, .£66<> 13s 4d ; and Mr. Hackworth, .£385 14s 3d per annum. It is_ understood that the Representation Commissioners are to receive between them a sum of 900 guineas. The official members of the Commission aro to teceivo 200 guineas each, and tho non-official members 100 guineas each. Mr. Guinness, the member for Greymouth, is a lawyer, and' may be supposed to bo familiar with the Corrupt Praoticos Prevention Act, but if his promise of prizes to the local volunteers if they successfully support him at the next election, does not bring him within the operation of the Act, then it is only a fresh instance, amongst many, of the ease with which a coach and four may be driven through most of our Acts of Parliament. To an ordinary lay mind the offer appears so near to what might fairly bo tormed'attompted bribery as to be scarooly distinguishable from it. Mr. John Mouat is appointed a cadet in in the Survey Department, and Mr. W. J. M'Cowie a cadet in the Land Office, Dunedin. The Borough of Masterton is proclaimed subject to tho provisions of the Public Bodies Leaseholds Act, 1886. Mr. J. H. Richardson, A.1. A., P.1.A.V., is gazetted Acting Actuary and Statist to the Government during the absonee on leave oE Mr. F. W. Frankland. At a meeting of the Thorndon School Committee last night, the resignation of Miss Devereux, the mistress of the infant school, was received. The Committee expressed regret at her intended retirement from the Thorndon School, where she has been engaged in teaching for eleven years. Miss Devereux has been altogether fourteen years a teacher under tho Wellington Education Board. An interesting case to volunteers, as showing tho responsibility which their enrolment entails upon them, came before Messrs. Lacbmann and Bethune, Justices, at the Magistrate's Court to-day. A youth named Allan Campbell, who is bugler to the C company, W.R. Battalion, and who had shipped on the articles of the barque Glenroso., which is awaiting an opportunity of sailing for Valparaiso, was arrested on board the ship late last night, on a warrant issued at the instanco of Captain Tatum. The charge against him is that of having ceased to be a member of the corps, by changing his residence, without having deliverod to the officer commanding the corps his rifle, sling, pouch, and other accoutrements, and aiso one full dress and one undress uniform. Captain' Tatum applied to the Court to-day for a remand until Wednesday next. Accused did not oppose the application, and in replying to the Bench ho admitted that ho had all the property at his home, and said bo would be willing to deliver them up. Tho remand was granted, and aoensod was admitted to bail in one surety of .£25. The Thorndon School Committee last night passed votes of thanks to Mr. Koch, tho Chairman, Mr. Mowbray, the head teachor of the Thorndon School, and Mr. Saywell, assistant teacher, for their efforts in getting up the recent entertainments on behalf of the piano fund. Tho operetta "Red Riding Hood" was very successful notwithstanding the wet weather, and it has been decided to repeat the performance at an early date. The hall in which tho school entertainments are held has recently boen fitted up with an excellent stage, with proscenium, footlights, and scenery, and the auditorium is capable of comfortably seating 300 persons. The Committee hope to derive a substantial revenue from tne hall, the whole of which will be devoted to the prize and recreation fund, or suoh other purposes as the Committee think best in the interests of. the pupils. One of the most attractive specimens of the upholsterer's art which has ever been turned out of a Wellington establishment is now on exhibition in the shop of Messrs. North & Scoullar, opposite the Lambton Quay Police Station. We refer to a centre ottoman, with revolving chairs, which Messrs. North & Scoullar have just manufactured to the order of a well-known resident of Napier. The pieoe > of furniture in question is covered with orimson and olivo plush, and is exceedingly handsome. The firm are also supplying the same customer with a Spanish chair covered ¦with brocatelle and plush and a shell-baok chair done up in plush, both being elegantly made. Messrs. North & Scoullar have every reason to feel proud of their handiwork, and we have no doubt the purchaser will bo vory much pleased at the manner in which his order has been exeouted. Tho parishioners of St. Peter's are preparing to hold a village fair in the Volunteer Drillshed, on 30th November next and the succeeding days, the proceeds of which will be applied to the Schoolroom Debt Fund. The list of stall-holders will be found in our advertising columns. Tho Lynch Family of Bellringers are expected to arrive in Wellington at mid-day on Monday, coming overland from Napier. They will open at the Opera House on Monday night. About 50 couples were present at the Calico Ball held last night at the Drillshed, Petone, in aid of the funds of the new boatshod. The arrangements were perfect, and those present spent a very ploasant evening, but nothing has been gained for the object for which the ball was given, the proceeds boing only sufficient to cover expenses. The Medical Superintendent of the Asylum acknowledges with thanks the receipt of illustrated papers from Messrs. Edwards and M'Beath and Mrs. Dawn tor the nee of the inmates. Messrs. Rogon and Co., proprietors of the Karori Poultry Farm, have succeeded in gaining a large number of prizes at the Christohurch Poultry Show, which opened yesterday. The following are the classes in which awards were made in tLeir favour :— Black-breasted red game cock, first and third prizes ; brown-breasted or ginger-red game cook, first ; dnekwing game cock, first ; pile game cock, third ; brown-breasted or gingorred game hen, third ; any other variety of game cock under twelve months, undubbed, third ; silver-grey Dorking hens, first ; do under twelvo months, first ; Houdan oooks. first and second ; do hens, first and third ; dark Brahma cocks, first and third ; do hens, second and third ; light Brahma, cooks, first and second ; do hens, second and third ; Plymonth Rock oocks, first ; do bens, third ; Plymouth Rook oocks under twelve months, third ; do 'hens, second and third ; black Hambnrghs, first and second ; black-breasted red game bantams, first ; any other variety of bantams, first, second and third ; Pekin ducks, first and third ; pigeons (Jacobins), first, Becond and third ; canaries (light go'd- 1 finch mules), first. Total— l 6 first prizes, I 8 second, and 15 third. The Star of Wellington Lodge held its weekly session on Thursday evening 1 , at No. 9 room, Athenteum, nnSer the presidency of Bro. Guise, W.C.T. Two ladies made application for membership, and were initiated and added to the roll. The report of the 14th Anniversary of the Lodge was submitted by the Committee. It stated that notwithstanding the inclemenoy of the weather, the attendance was fairly good, and that after expenses were met there was a good balance to hand. A unanimous vote of thankß was accorded to the committee, and the report was adopted. Bro. Hall addressed the meeting on the good of the Order, and the Lodge-Doputy also made a few observations. The rest of the evening was devoting to singing- and reading. The Orangemen of Wellington intend celebrating the 12th of July by holding a tea and entertainment.

Since the prorogation of Parliament, Mr. W. P. James, Registrar of Ejectors, has daily received numerous applications for enrolment of electors. About 1000 names have already to be added to the rolls for the lity constituenciesi Letters received from Sir William Fitzherbert state that he intends to leave England on his return next month. He will travel by the Canadian line. The next sitting of the Bankruptcy Court will be held on the 18th instant. Wo understand the insnrance companies interested in the recent fire in Mannersstreet are about to offer a substantial reward to ascertain its origin. The inquest is to be held on Tuesday. In the Magistrate's Court yesterday, several hours were devoted by Mr. Wardell to the hearing of a case in which James Howlett, carpenter, claimed £65 6s Id from Mrs. M. AVilkes, of Mitchelltown, for work done in the erection of two cottages, timber supplied, and money advanced. Judgment was eventually given for £49 14s, in addition to £5 9s 2d paid into court, and £8 costs, tho amount to bo reduced by £45 4s on a promissory note for that amount, now in the possession of Messrs. Stewart and Co., being filed in Court. Execution was stayed for seven days. Mr. Menteath appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. J. Thompson (instructed by Mr. Skerrott) for the defence. Joshua Herd, who was remanded yesterday at his own request on a charge of drunkenness, again appeared at the Magistrate's Court this morning, when he owned the soft impeachment. Mr. Edwards, who appeared for the defence, urged that his client was well known as a respectable man, and Inspector Browne said that though he was not exactly a first offender, he had not been convicted since 1876. The presiding Justices (Messrs. J. Lachman and J. H. Bethune) imposed a penalty of 5s and costs. The drawing in connection with the Friendly Societies Jubilee Carnival Art Union will take place this evening in the Rechabite Hall, Manners-street, in tho presence of the public. Dr. Newman, M.H.R., has been asked to take the chair. The prizes won at the athletic sports and in the elocutionary and singing contests will be banded over at the same time and place, and trophies will bo presented to the members of the Star Gymnastic Troupe for their kindly assistance at the entertainments. The following is a summary of the results at Messrs. T. K. Maodonald and Co.'s land and property sale held yesterday at No 1, Manners-street :— Shop and six-roomed residence, Abel Smith-street, having a frontage of 32ft to Abel Smith-street by a depth of 75ft— sold to Mr. J. Anderson for £200; four-roomed cottage, having a frontage of 22ft Bin to Taranaki-street by a depth of 85ft along a right-of-way — sold to Mr. Johnson L. Wright for £300 ; cottage property erected on land near tramway Bheds, having a frontago of 38ft 4in to Adelaide-toad by a depth of 81ft 4in— sold to Mr. J. Anderson for £330 ; section 159, Alicotown, having a frontage of 50ft to Princess-street and 100 ft to Donald-street — sold to Mr. F. J. Halse for £25 •, freehold property, Queen-street, having a frontage of 112 ft to Queen-street by a dopth of 112 ft, on which is erected the family residenco of seven rooms, also bathroom and scullery — sold to Mr. William Speedy for £650 ; leasehold two-story residence, Bowen-street, orected on land having a frontage to Bowen-street by a depth of 115tt, held on lease for 21 years, from Ist July, 1877, at an annual rental of £20, with j a right of renewal for 21 years at an annual rental of £30— sold to Mr. J. Christie for £125. Properties in Clyde-quay, Russellterrace, and Woolcombo-street wore passed in, and, we understand, placed under offer to intending buyers. Constable Stewart, of Newtown, was called upon at 5 o'clock this morning to apprehend a man named Charles Boaumont, who had boon found with another man trespassing on tho promises of Mr. Anthony Rowbend, South-road. The men dofied tho owner when they were called upon to leave, but before tho polico could be informed one of them doeamped. Beaumont was sentenced this morning by Mr. Eb. Baker, J.P., to seven days' imprisonment. The first meeting of tho Now Zealand Friendly Societies' Mutual Fidelity Guarantee Association was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lambton-quay, last evening, Mr. John Smith, jun., in tho_ chair. The rules of tho Society, as registered under the Friendly Societies' Act, wero formally adopted. A large number of applications for guarantoe policies wero received and accepted from various lodges throughout the colony. The following permanont officers wore appointed for the present year:— Chairman, Mr. W. Higginbottom ; Treasurer, Mr. J. Edwards; Secrotary, Mr. A. G. Wiggins ; Trustees, Messrs. F. H. Fraser, A. W. Brown, and j. Smith, jun. ; Committee, Messrs. H. Chappol, J. Edwards, W. K. Bishop, J. Smith, jun., W. Higginbottom ; Auditors, Messrs. J. Pettio and Irving. It was decided to open an account at the Bank of Australasia in the names of tho Trustees, and to meet on the first Friday in each month. Mr. Fredorio Bond, a member of the Hansard staff, announces that ho is prepared to receive or attend shorthand pupils. Applicants should apply at Fallowfiold, Rox-burgh-street. A meeting of the members of tho New Zealand Industrial Protection Association was held last evening at the Reohabite Hall. Mr. David Robertson was voted to the chair. Tho draft rules of the Association were considered and adopted, and lists of names of intending membors were handed in. After discussing the subject of protection, and transacting some routine businoss, tho meeting adjourned . It is with regret that we have to chronicle tho death of another of tho pionoors of the Wellington Provincial District, in the person of Mr. William Welch, who died at Taita, Lower Hutt District, on Wednesday last, at the residence of his daughter-in-law, at the ripeage of 82. Mr. Welch arrived in Port Nicholson in the ship Oriental in January, 1840, and opened at onoe a small store on Potono beach. He afterwards added to his store an accommodation hotel. In 1845 he removed to the Hutt, where ho started a hotel, known as tho Rose of the Valley. Here he saw exciting times during the Maori war. Deceased was one of the promoters of tho Rose of the Valley Lodge, 1.0.0. F., opened at the Lower Hutt in 1849. In the year 1850, Mr. William Welch removed to the Taita, and started farming operations, which proved very successful. In addition to his farm he commenced the business of carrier, which he continued to conduct till about seven years ago. when he lest his wife. He then went to reside with hiß daughter-in-law (Mrs. William Welch). Mr. Welch, personally, was of a retiring disposition, but would, whon called upon, express his opinion freely. He was an honost, straightforward man, and greatly respected by all who knew him. Tho deceased leaves behind him 106 ohildren, grandchildron, and great grandchildren. The remains of deceased wore buried at Christ Church churchyard, Taita, yesterday. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. J. Jones, the Incumbent of the Parish. The funeral arrangements were conducted by Mr. Josoph Hall, of tho Lower Hntt. There was a large attendance at the pro* menade conoert and dance hold in the Volunteer Drillshed last evening under the auspioos of the Wellington Rifles, about 300 persons being present. The music was supplied by Mr. King's string band, and Colour-Sergt. Carver and Corporal M'Kenzie acted as masters of ceremonies. The following were the committee : — Sergt. Mnrray, Corporals Barr (secretary), Card, M'Konzie, and Foster, Privates Bevan, Nicholson, and Howo. Several songs, recitations, and mnsical selections were given during the evening. The usual weekly meeting of St. John's Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was held last evening in the Good Templar Hall, Manners-street, Bro. Waters, W.C.T. , in the chair. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. Two candidates were initiated into the order. After the rontino business had been gono through the lodge wont into harmony, and a very pleasant evening was spent. A ourious story is told by the man Samuel Cumpboll, who disappeared mysteriously from Martinborough in February last and roturnod to that township a few days ago. He states that he has not the slightest recollection of what occurred for about two months after his departure from Martinborough, and cannot say by what means he left or how he travelled to Akite. When ho recovered from his lapse of memory he found himself at the Tenui Hotel. It appears that on his arrival at Akite he had a severe illness, which lasted for about two months. As soon aB he had sufficiently recovered hiR strength he hastened baok to Martinborough to olaim his wages and the property whioh he had left behind. Those who have seen Campbell stato that he is in a very low physical condition, and his appearance bears testimony to the severity of the attack. Campbell left for Masterton on Wednesday in quest of employment. Attention is directed to the notice in our advertising columns announcing an entertainment to take place in St. Mark's Churoh Schoolroom on Friday, the Bth inst, the proceeds being devoted to the Sundaysohool fund. An attractive programme, whioh will appear in this paper next week, is now in full rehearsal. A grand ball will be held in the Lyceum Hall on Monday evening next, in honour of the 4th of July, tho anniversary of American independence. The occasion will bo under the auspices of the Pacific Lodgo of Druids, and tho net proceeds are to be devoted to the benevolent funds of the lodge. The price of double tickets is fixed at the reasonable sum of 2s 6d and single tickets Is fid. Messrs. Minifio and Foden's band has been engaged. Tho pulpit of the Vivian-street Baptist Church will be occupied to-morrow morning by the Rev. L. M. Isitt, and in the evening by Rev. H. H. Driver. The Rev. W. S. Potter will preach in Webb-street Church to-morrow. The even- j ing subject is, " The choice of a profession." Young people are specially invited. Mr. D. Henderson is announced in our advertising columns to preach to-morrow evening in the Christians' Chapel, Dixonstreet. At the Free Methodist Church, Courtenayplace, to-morrow, the Rev. C. Penny -n ill preach in the morning on "Judging measured by the Christian rule," and at night on "The extraordinary faith of the woman of Canaan." The services in connection with the Congregational Church will be held in the Athenrcum Hall to-morrow morning aud evening, as usual, by tho Roy. W. H. Wc-.«t. The subject for the evening sermon is, " The new Gospel of Disbelief compared and contrasted with the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Mr. D. Hall, city missionary, invites all the sailors and strangers on board the different vessels in port, and also at Iho various houses of accommodation to attend tho Bethol _ scrvioo in connection with the seamcn'B mi3=ion nt No. 9 room, Atheneenm, to-morrow morning, at 11 o'clock. Tho service of song will be held as usual this evening.

The Congregational Ladies' Working Society advertise that their winter sale of work will be held iv rft. Andrew's Schoolroom, Wellington Terrace, on Thursday next. In addition to needlework, dolls, pot ferns, &c, novelties mude from designs and material recently procured in London will be offered for sale. The proceeds of these sales are to go to tho building fund of the Congregational Church in course of erection opposite the entrance to Government Houso in Bowen-street. Jubilee balls, carnivals, pastimes, gaieties, and celebrations have now nearly run their course, and tho public have by this time been almost, if not quite, satiated with the subject. It is becoming tame, wearisome, flat, stale, and unprofitable, gave and except only as it applies to tho marvellous Jubilee gifts at Te Aro House. Here you gain everything and lose nothing. Call the gifts what you like, thoy aro gifts for all that. It is pleasant when buying dresses, mantles, and millinery to know that yon get them of the best quality, from the largest selection in town, and at the lowest possible prices, with a suitable and artistic present thrown in at Te Aro House. It is pleasant when you are buying carpets, blankets, sheetings, and other household requisites to know that you are " killing two birds with one stone," getting the full value for the money you spend, and adding gratuitously to your household adornments from the Jubilee gifts at To Aro House. This is a free country. We do not volunteer unnecessary advice as to the spending of money, nor do wo tako all the credit for the present low prices of drapery goods, but we do say wo offer advantages not obtainable elsewhere. We have already distributed some thousands of our Jubileo gifts, and up to the end of the month hopq to give away as many more. This is putting into practice the advice so often heard of late, " Let us Jubilate, let ns be merry, let us be wise," in securing our share of them at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House. — Advt. Baxter's Lung Preserver. — " In casos of asthtr.a it quickly cuts' short the paroxysm. In chronic bronchitis or winter cough it ia useful ; the dischargo of mucus is groatly assisted, and the wheezing and difficulty of breathing are greatly relieved by it. In acute bronchitis it is also beneficial, and whilst it tends to check inflammation, it promotes expectoration, and thus relieves the laborious and difficult breathing so general in these attacks. As a cough viedu cine, foe persons of all ages, it is excellent." Book for overy home. — Advt.