ONSLOW AND THE TOLLGATES.

Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 61, 14 March 1890, Page 2

ONSLOW AND THE TOLLGATES.

The Borough of Onslow came into official existence yesterday, and if we read the law aright, this fact settles the pretensiena of tho Hutt County Counoil to collect tolls anywhere within a milo of the boundary of tho new borough. The collection of tolls at Kaiwarra must certainly at ouoe cease, for it is within tho limits of Onßlow. As to the now gates which the Council has attempted to set up along tho road further on, it oannot surely bo contended that they have been "established" prior to the proclamation of the borough. The Act requires 14 days' notice to bo given before any tolls can be colleoted at a new place, and a number of other conditions have aleo to be complied with. Neither tho giving notice nor tho more erection of a gato establishes a toll, and we are confident tbat tbo Council will not be able to sustain a right to collect tolls hereafter at either of the proposed new gatos. If thoy try, their right will be at once oonteatod.

A quantity of interesting reading matter will be found on the fourth page to-day, inoluding the Gazette proclamation of the Borough of Onslow, a report of yesterday's moating to consider the advisablencas of holding an autumn regatta, and several letters to the Editor. Our Saturday Supplement to-morrow will contain the following among other interesting itoms of reading matter :— "A Skate for Life," "An Employer's Opinion of Trades Unions," " Temperance," " Items for Ladios," "Tit Bitß." "The Murdere and Amours of a Lady of Rank," " Wine _>55 a Drop," "News in Brief," "Ladies in Male Attire," " Wit and Humour." The Bishop of Wellington left town yesterday to visit Hawera and other places in the western portion of tho diocese. Ho will probably be absent two or three weeks. The Gazette contains a notice calling 1 the attention of sportsmon and game dealers to the stringent provisions of "The Animals Protection Act Amendment Ant, 1889," as to the killing and disposal of native and imported came. Mr. C. C. KGttlo is appointed a Justice of tho Poaoe, Judge of tho District Courts of Taranaki and Wanganui, Registrar of tho Supreme Court at New Plymouth, a Coroner, and Sosidont Magistrate for Taranaki and Patoa, with jurisdiction to .£IOO. Messrs. William Blinkhorne, G. S. W. Dalrymple, William Everitt, G. Gundereen, and James Wrigley aro appointed a Lioensing Committee for Masterton. A Post Office has been opened at Mangatainoko, Wellington, and Mr. G. Walther appointed postmaster. Mr. W. Wise is appointed postmaster at Paraparanmu, also in Wellington. Monsieur Felix Jacques de Lostalofc do BaAhoue, hitherto acting Vice>Co_sill for Franco, has boen provisionally recognised as Vioe-<Sbnsul at Wellington. A notice that light gold coin, if undofacod, will be reoeived by the Bank of New Zealand at its full value up to 3rd April, in Nelson and Wostland, and up to 10th April at any other branch, appoars in the Gazette. Yesterday afternoon was wholly taken np in tho Snprome Court with the hearing of the < caso of Japk & Co. v. Stewart. Therplaintiff was still in tho witness box when the Court rose, and the case was adjourned until to-day. A bush fire of some magnitude occurred yesterday on the hills near Potono, spreading over a number of properties, including, we understand, those of Messrs. Wilson, Bannister, Brodoriok, Manson, Stevens, Davis, Jamoson, Harrington, and Bodley. The full extent of tbo damage is not yet known. Mr. Davis' house is said to have caught several times, and all the contents had to be removed to a place of safety. Mr. James Harrington has lost nearly everything, only saving his houso and a cowshed, containing hay, by devoting the attention of all hands to those buildings, and leaving all elso to their fiery fate. One ol the sufferers has, we are inI formed, stated his intention of taking a writ out against a resident of Tawa Flat in connection with the fire. The fourth week's striko pay was distributed last night to the men and women locked out from the Wellington Woollen Company's Mill. Contributions of £5 eaoh have been recoived this week from the Railway Einployds' and the Printers' Sooieties, and the Bookbinders' Society has paid its second weekly moiety. Voteß have also boon made by the head offices of the Seamen's Union, the Cooks and Stewards' Union, and tho Lumpers' Union, but the exact amounts have not come to hand as yet. Altogether, so much sympathy is -shown to the discharged hands by their fellow-workmen of different trades that they still consider their outlook a cheerful one. A general meeting of the Wellington Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association was held in the Exchange Buildings last evening, Mr. J. S. M. Thompson presiding. There were nbout twenty members pre« sent, and eight wore elected a managing committee to control the coming show. There was oonsiderable discussion with reference to rules and standing orderß for the association, wlrch will be further discussed at next meeting. All tho members present expressed a wish and ultimately deoided to liquidate the amount lent to the association by the secretary at laßt year's show, so that the association this year starts on a substantial footing, having an asset of nearly ;8100 in the wire pens and timber. Sir Harry Atkinson was again eleoted President of the Association, and the Mayor and Messrs. J. S. M. Thompson and J. Duthio wore eleoted Vice-Presidents. We understand the committee intend forwarding an order to the well-known firm in England, fepratt's Patent Agency Company, for 300 wire pens, whioh they expeot wilt arrivo in time for the coming show. Mr. J. S. M. Thompson announoed to the meeting that he would give a trophy this year, value .£lo los, for the best rooster in the followine classes, any age:— Light and dark Brahmas, cochins, buff, partridge, and white, tho trophy to be won twice in succession, or three times at intervals. He would also give another gold medal for the best light Brahma rooster in the show of 1890. The announcement was received with applause from everybody in the room, and a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman for his generous support of the aepooiation brought to a close a very enthusiastio meeting. An organ rocital of especial excellence was given last night by Mr. Frank Bradley, the pianist of Mr. Santley's company, on the fino organ of St. John's Presbyterian Church. The programme was well selected, to represent tho German, French, and Italian schools of musio, and Mr. Bradley showed thorough command of the resonrccs of tbe organ, at the same time displaying its qualities and powor to such an extent that one could only wonder that the church managers, possessing such a magnificent instrument, do not make more übo of it. The selections were : — Grand conoorto in F, "The Nightingale" (Handel) ; Fantasia in A flat (Guiraud) ; Fifth Organ Sonata (Mendelssohn) j Prayer (Guihnant); variations on "The Sicilian Manners' Hymn" (Lnx); Prelude and Fugue in A minor (Bach) ; Overture in F minor (Morandi). So excellent was the instrumentation in eaoh instance that it would be hard to decide which items were the most pleasing— whethor tbe effective bird imitations and staccato fugue of the Handel concerto, the fine solos of the Guiraud fantasia, the sweet simplicity of the Guilmant prayer, tho intricate teohnicalities of tho Mendelssohn sonata, the firm pedalling in the Baoh fugue, or the brilliant effects of the concluding overture. Variety was thrown in by the introduction of two bass eolos by Mr. John Prouse-"O God, have mercy," from Mendelssohn's "St. Paul," and the "Pro Peccatis" from Rossini's " Stabat Mater." Unfortunately, Mr. Prouso conld not be heard to advantage owing to the immoderate loudness of the organ accompanimont, which at times completely drowned his voioe— a fault on the part of the organist whioh was probably due to his unfamiliarity with the aconstic properties of the building. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be applied to the organ fund of the church. The usual weekly meeting of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Sooiety was held last evening, the attendance being fairly large. The business for the evening was gone through, the form of electing a member for Parliament. Mr. C. Benbow. who was in the ohair, aotod aB Returning Officer, the candi dates being Messrs. J. Godber, Renner, and J. H. Helliwell. After eaoh of the candidates had aired his eloquence, and at the hands of the " free and independent," a poll was taken resulting in the eleotion of Mr. James Godber. At next meeting the " Question Box " will be resorted to, (

The Bcsse of the assault on a cook, referred to in our yesterday's issue, wai by mistake referred to as the. Colonial Restaurant. It should have beta tha City Restattranti, An accident happened to William Marsh, a contractor, of Featherßton, last evening, which necessitated his removal to tbe Hospital. While in Victoria-stroet about halfpast 7 o'clock Marsh hod the misfortune to fall into the ditch which has been dug in the street by tho Corporation for the reception of the water mains. Tbe fall cansed several extensive scalp wounds, besides other injuries. Dr. Collins attended to the man before he waa sent to the Hospital, and we learn on enquiry at the institution to-day that he is making satisfactory progress. The proposal to hold a rowing regatta daring Kaater has been enthusiastically taken up, and although the day is not far distant there is every probability tbat the affair will prove a great success. The offers of support are very gratifying 1 , and a subscription li?t opened at the puMio meeting held in the Exchange Buildings last evening baa already been Bigned by a large nnmber of persona interested in aquatics. The promoters have decided to make application to tho committee which carried out tho Jubilco Kegatta for a contribution of XSO from tbe Burplus in hand. The Jubilee Committee hare already promised .£2O, but as the amount ia not large enough they are to be asked to increase it to .£SO. Tho money for the regatta on Anniversary Day was subBcribed under the impression that several toniflß faces vrould be held, but as the whole of these events foil through owing f-o lack of entries, thereby, leaving a considerable amount nnexpendod, it is jdstly felt that the committee ought to assist the rowing regatta to the extent of more than £20. At a meeting of tbe committee appointed last evening some discussion took place as to whether the beautiful vase presented to the Star Boating Club by Mr. E. Pearce for the amateur championship of the colony should be placed on the programme of tho regatta, and it was decided to ascertain the feeling of the Star Club on the subject. An excellent programme was d.ari-n np, aiid if tHe weather is, feronrable there should be some fine contests. Mr. H. Hyams was eleoted secretary. Mr. J. B. Speed treasurer, -Mr. E. C. Batkin starter, Mr. A. Q. Johnßon umpire, and Messrs. G. Fisher, T. K. Macdonald, and E. W. Mills, were chosen judges. " Wirth's Circus ro-opsns to-morrow for the exceptionally short season of one aftornoon and evening. The company will utilise their canvas tent on this occasion, which will be pitched on the harbour reclamation running parallel with Viotoria street. The company will appear at their best, and when it is remembered that part of the takings are to be handed over as a donation to the Free Public Library, the publio will probably show their appreciation of Measra. Wirth's generosity by turning up in large numbers, A matinee performance is to be given in the afternoon, commencing at 3 o'clock. Mr. J. D. Hewitt, the mine- manager of tho Perseverance Gold Mining Company, Torawhiti, informs us that after nine months' work he cut the reef on the low level on Wodnesday last, at a distance of 500 feet from the mouth of the tunnel. The reef, Mr. Howitt says, varies in width from five to eighteen inches, and "specks" are easily discernable in the prospects. A sample of stone from the Perseverance claim was yesterday hand crashed in the Wairarapa — in which distriot the majority of shares in the company aro held — the Tesult being reported as highly satisfactory to those interested. 1 ho question of allocating the seats at the approaching ooncert of the Harmonic Socioty was the principal business which the Managing Committee of that body was called upon to disoußß at a meeting yesterday afternoon. It was resolved that the allotment should be by ballot for priority of ohoico, a sub.oommittee of three together with three subscribers to undertake the task. Tho Treasurer of tho Alexandra Homo acknowledges, with thanks, rocoipt of the following subscriptions :— l)r. Kemp, £5 ; Mr. C. B. Pharazyn, £5 ; Mr. U. H. Snow, £1 Is ; Mrs. Ferguson, £1 Is ; Lady Hector, £2 2s ; Lady Atkhwon, £1 Is ; Miss Hamilton, £1 Is ; Mrs. Isard, £5 ; Mrs. Eiohmoncl, £1 1b ; Mrs. Borraud, £l 1b ; Mrs. J. Moore, £1 Is ; Mrs. Knight. .£1 Is ; Mrs. R. Hart, £1 Is; Mrs. B. Smith, £1 Is; Mrs. J. Kebboll, .£2 2s; Miss Willcox, .£1; Mrs. C. Johnston, £2 ; Mrs. T. C. Williams, JB3 3b; Mr. A. Fitchett, 5a lOd; M.J.S.. .£1; Messrs. Baker Bros., 10a; Mr. E. Whitehead, ss. The ninth annual picnic of tbe omploy6s of the Government Printing Office is to bo held to-morrow. The party leave for Mr. Cotter's paddock at Silverstream by the 9 45 a.m. train, and start on their return journey ' at 6.35 p.m. A programme of sports has been arranged by a committee, consisting of Messrs. A. S. Drydon, W. Gibson. T. Hall, F. Keefo, W. M'Girr (hon. sec ), F. Pegden, and J. Phillips, and the usual games will also be held. Tho New Zealand Sooiety of Coaohmakers held their monthly general meeting in the Exchange Bnildings lost evening, Mr. Thos. Bryant, Vice-President, occupying the chair. It was unanimously agreed that membors should make a weekly voluntary oontribu- \ tion to a fund inaugurated for the purpose of assisting the Petone Woollen Mill operatives now looked out. The meeting approved the aotion of the committee in withdrawing their patronage from the proprietors of the Exchauge Buildings. The Secretary was instructed to"get the sooiety affiliated with the Federated Trades Council, and to arrange for registration. It was aleo decided to forward copies of- tho rules to correspondents in other oentres, who had expressed a strong desire for union among coach builders, and had intimated to do all in their powor to form branches.of this sooiety tlirouplioub tho entire colony, thereby raising the craft to a more stable condition. Mr ( Win. Callam was appointed delegate for tho ensuing aii months, to confer with the Federated Trades Council. Tho usual compliment to the ohair terminated a very successful meeting. The following new patents havo boen' applied for:— Clemens Baron yon Bochtolshoim, of Stookholm, civil enginoer, for improvements in centrifugal oreamers ; Ashley John Hunter, civil engineer, Henry Joseph . Carson, analytical chemist, and Oswald Robert Younghusband, shipbroker, all of Anokland, for an improved method of deoxidizing tho New Zealand iron.sand, to be called "The Hunter-Carson Process for Deoxidizing Ironsand;" Charlos Lanncolot Garland, of Sydnoy, general and mining agont, for improvements in and relating to electric drills ; Thomas Begg, of Dunedin, engineer, for a sap-extractor and timber,bleacber; Edmund Arundel, of Dunedin, painter, for an improved stove for heating irons, commonly oalled flat irons, and to be known as the " The Little Jersey ;" Thomas Buchanan Campbell Robison, of Melbourne, jneohanical engineer, for improvements in pumping appliances, principally applicable to .dredgers; Stephen Alley, of Renfrew, Scotland, engineer, for improvements in apparatus for treating metallic ores or oompounds with chemicals ; John damage, of Balclntba, tinsmith, for straining milk; to be known as " Ramage's Patent Milktstrainor ;" Alfred Harrall Floranoe, of Bathurst, modical praotitioner and chemist, for extracting gold from pyrites, and known as " Florance's Process ;" Llewellyn Charles Rusßell Jones, solioitor, assignee of Francis Joseph Spenoe, both of Sydney, for an improved process or mode of manufacturing certain alasses of explosive compounds ; Alfred Ambler, of York, spinrler, for improvements in the aloansing or washing of wool and like animal fibres, and in apparatus employed therein ; Robort Halket Punshon, of London, chemist, for improvements in explosive compounds, and in oartridge oaae3 for containing the same. The Star of Wellington Lodge, 1.0. G.T., held its weekly session last evening at the Foresters' Hall, Lambton-quay. After the minutoß had been read and confirmed, it was stated that in all probability the lodge would vacate the room at the expiration of tbe present month, and then oooupy tho same room where the meetings were held for so many years in tho Exobange Buildings. The greater portion of the business was of a routine nature, and was quickly disposed of. The business was carried on by the sisters who oooupied the officers' seats, Sister Craig being tho C.T., who, with her fellowassistants, reoeived a hearty vote of thanks. The latter portion of tho session was devoted to readings, songs, and short addresses. Tha brethren signified their appreciation oP tho attendance of tho viaitors by acclamation. A meeting of saddler* and harness-makers will be hold on Monday evening at the Spiritual Hall, Ingestre-street. The residents of the Hutt and Petone diatriot are invited by advertisement to a meeting to be held to-morrow night at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lower Hutt, to discuss the tollgate question and the action of the distriot representatives. "We remind those interested that tho meeting of memberß of tbe Amalgamated Sooiety of Engineers takes place this evening at the Commercial Hotol. A special meeting of the Federatod Trades Uniou Council is called for this evening at Baker Bros ' auotion mart, Lambton Quay, to ducusß the Petone Woollen Mill difficulty, with a view to arriving at some settlement. Liltte & Co.. family grocers, Conrt«nay-p]»ce, h&ve an advertisement in another column giving a list of their cash prices. M. Rigurlsford has entered new premises in Molesworth-street, where he will in future carry on his butchering business. Mr. Theodore Jacobsen was the architect of the new establishment. Noble Campbell & Co. will sell to-morrow, it the iron store. Featherston-street. lately occupied by Messrs. W. Dawson & Co.. galnaiied corrugated iron. They will also hold their usual horse sale. George Thomis & Co. will sell to-morrow, on tbe premises ot Mr. AuW. grocer, Courtcnayplace, stock-in-trade, book debts, ic. Francis Side; & Co. will sell to-morrow, furniture, &c. Townsend & Paul will sell to-morrow, fruit, &c. Shortt & Reid will sell to-morrow, sundries. Our first shipment, per steamer Buapehn, of autumn novelties and fashions in every department is dow ready for inspection at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House. We are more than ordinarily satisfied with the superb selection our special Homo buyer has been enabled to secure for us, and we are confident of being well able to do our customers the most ample justice and win their universal appreciation at Te Aro House. In dress fabrics for the autumn anason we are prepared to show greater variety and more abundant choice than ever. Our selootion of different textures is admirable and charming, and we havo a full supply of all the most favoured, fashionable shades, at To Aro House. In dress trimmings we have all those most in demand, and can match to a nicety any dress material that may be selected. This is generally a difficult matter in this city, bnt owing to tbe explicit instructions given to our buyer, and which have been faithfully carried ont, wo cm guarantee a perfect match to almost every shade at Te Aro House. Ladies wonld, therefore, aot wisely to avail themselves of all these advantages,

geleot their dresses as early ai posiible, and give their orders to our dreumaking department, so that unnecessary and unpleaaing dela^ m»y be avoided, nt Te Aro House.— AD7t. The proprietor of the jfcapai Laundry, Mount Albert, found that for many months a prolonged attack of rheumatism iv bis rignt arm and shoulder considerably interfered with his work, bat he says, " Two applications of Renshaw's Monarch of Pain oared me, and, thongh geven months ago, I have not been troubled ainoe." — Advt. NO MORE PUMP JUICE. "No more cows' milk for me," Baid Mra. 8., " there's too much bad water aud typhoid, in it. I take the Gold Medal Condensed Milk— pure and convenient."— Advt.