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Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 102, 2 May 1890, Page 2

Tho Sweating Commissioners met again last oveninff, and abodt thHe hours w*ro spent in discussing the evidence taken in various parts of the colony. Another meet' ing will bo held thia evening, when a number of amendments in a draft report drawn up by the Chairman will be considered. Mr. William Littlejohn, Mayor of Ooblow, has been appointed a Jußtice of the Peace. The estimated grain yield of the colony for the present Reason is as follows ;— Wheat, 335,800 acres estimated produce, 8,418,596 bushels; oats, 425.581 acres, 13,657,092 bushels; barley, 42.404 aores, 1,342,873 bushels. Motuihi Island, Auckland Harbour, is to be made a quarantine station for imported stock, tho only others in the colony being Somes' Island, Wellington, and Quail Island, Lyttelton. On enquiry the Government found that as only an occasional beast is imported to Auckland ]U3t now, the accommodation already on the island can bo made to suit present purposes, trhile if any considerable influx of stock sets inj all the requisite arrangements can be made at a cost of .£157. Anticipating that the expense wonld have been much greater, they have heretofore declined to make a quarantine xtfttion in Auckland. In a letter to a gentleman in Wellington who takes a deep interest in the Single-tax movement. Sir George Grey thus refers to the fact that Mr. Henry George is unable to visit thiß colony :— " I conceive that his not having been able to carry out his original design of viaitiner New Zealand, and lecturing at its various centres of population, is an irreparable Idas to this country, and may dehy for a considerable period of time the poßßlng of measures upon which I believe the f nture welfare of its people for generations to come mainly depend. We must, however, submit to a misfortune which appears to be unavoidable. If you can cob any way by which we could got him to alter bis determination, I shall most gladly co-operate with you. aud his other friends. 1 feel a sincere, rogard and admiration for him as ft roal b»nef»ctor t* iMufritidi"' TBb Hder drawn up by thß Coroner's Jury which sat at th > inquest on tho boy George Gordon (killed by the fall of a staok of timber in Eva - street) condemning the practice of stacking timber or other materials in the Btreets, or in places open to public access, was received by the City Council from the Coroner last night. In the dieoussion that arose, it was sfcated that the complaint which tho lad's father Baid at the inquest he had made, Was Hot made to the present Inspector of Nuisances but to his predecessor. The ToWn Clerk eaid the Council had power to compel the removal of such obstructions, wlleretipori Councillor Eraser urged that steps should at once be taken, as he he had noticed that timber was still being stacked in Eva-street. The Mayor undertook that the matter Bhould receive tho attention of tho Corporation officers. It is proposed by the Finance Committee of the City Countiil to reduce tile speoial ratd for interest and sinking fund on loan from Gd to fid in the $. As. however, the consent of tilo Auditor-General is neoessary, and that officer has not yet replied to the request that it should be granted, it has been decidod to collect tho first instalment of rate (3d) in full, and make the reduction, if it should be approved, on levying the second instalment. A meeting of the Trades and Labour Council was held at Baker Bros.' Rooms last night. Mr. J. Graham (President) occupied tho chair, and there was fj. large attopdance of delegates. Messrs. Sutler an.d Murray were present as representatives of the newly-affiliated Saddlers' Union, and Mr. Copper as the second delegate of the Coaehbuildors' Society. Mr. E. C. Kirk was appointed honorary solicitor to the Council. It was decided to take advantage of the presence in Wellington of the members of tho Maritime Council next week by holding a mass meeting of Trades Unions on Wednesday next, at whioh several delegates of tho Maritime Council, and probably one or two of the Sweating Commissioners, will be asked to speak. It was also arranged to hold a speoial mooting of the Council noxt week to consider the early closing movement and devise means of furthering it. It is possible that Henry George, the famous Froetrade lecturer, may yet be able to arranage to visit New Zealand, bo an enquiry haß been made from the City Council by Mr. J. H. Shine, Secrotary of the Single Tnt Society, aB to whether the Mayor atld City Councillors would be proparod to accord him a public reception, as bas been done in the Australian cities. Mr. Shine points out that apart from any endorsement of Mr. George's theories, it is admitted on all fidos that he is devoting his lifo to the cause of humanity and tho solution of the most difficult problems of the age. Consideration of the request stands over until it is oertain whether or not Mr, George is coming to the colony. At the opening of the April term of the Supreme Court, Honolulu, the AttorneyGeneral announced the appointment of Mr.' Charles Creighton, Bon of Mr. Robert J. Creighton, journalist, to the position of Deputy Attorney-General. The many friends of this young gentleman in New Zoaland will be pleasod to hoar of his professional advancement. The storemen engaged in the oity are taking steps to form a Union, and a preliminary mooting for the purpose is called for to-morrow evening at Eraser's Booms, Manners-street. At yesterday's special meeting of the Harbour Board it was deoidod that a lease of the Queen's Bond site for 21 years from the 18th of January, 1892, be put up to auction at ail upset rental of .£250 per annum. Captain Rose and Messrs. E. Pearoe, J. Jack, and J. H, Cook were appointed a committee to arrange for the sale, and also for the eroction of a bond and offloos adjoining Jeryois-quay ; and it was agreed that an architect be appointed to act in conjunction with the Engineer for the new building. Messrß. James M'Menamen and P. Trotter have been returned unopposed as members of the Karori-Makara Road Board. Judgment was reserved yesterday by the Court of Appeal in the Christchuroh case of Morling v. Ward and Co. and others. Their Hpnonrs did not sit to-day. The cane of Threlkeld v. White will be taken to-morrow. Mr. Henry Varley chose a novel spot for his audience to assemble in during his mission at Auokland, when he gathered upwards of 5000 to hear him speak in the crater of Mount Eden. The gentlemen Who meet tonight to form a committee for tho conduct of his mission in this city have taken steps to cause Mrs. Baeyertz's mission to follow that held by Mr. Varley, in order that the two may not olash. A largo numbor of people attended St. Andrew's Church, Christchuroh, a.few days ago and witnessed the marriage of tho Rev. J. W. Hope, lately of Amberley and iiow of the Hutt, Wellington, to Miss May R. Parkinson, daughtor of the late Mr. T. H. Parkinson, of Park Hill, Gebbies' Valley. The Rev. Gordon Webster was the officiating minister, assisted by tho Rev. W. R. Campbell, of Waiau. The Rev. Bruce Todd, of Oaraaru, was groomsman, and the bridesmaids were two sisters of the bride. James Smith, an ex-publican, appeared on Bummonß at the Magistrate's Court this morning, to answer a charge of using insultiDg language towards Sydney George Parkea, licensee of the Oriental Hotel. Mr. Skerrott appeared for the informant, who asked for sureties of the peace, fearing that the behaviour might be repeated, and Mr. Jellicoe defended. The occurrence, it seemed from complainant's statement, originated through a case whioh was before the Court on Wodneaday, when Smith was discharged on a charge of larceny preferred asainst him by Parkea. The informant said that after the case was over the defendant followed him from the Court, and used the foroible and uncomplimentary language speoiQed in the information. After hearing another witness and Mr. Jellicoe. Mr. Graham, R.M., thought that the words were 'used while <he defendant was smarting from the effects of a presumed wrong, and wore not likoly to be repeated. Ho would dismisa the caae, without making any order for coßta. The smooth water in the harbour yesterday enabled the final heat of the Champion Sculls, Oriental Boating Club, to be rowed before dark. The raoe resulted in a viotory for R. C. Renner, who led all the way. Towards tho finish, howevor, Jones spurted splendidly, and reduoed tho distance between the two boats to a quarter of a length. The conrso was from Point Jorningham to the olubhouse. Mr. L B. Jordan waß starter, Mr. A. Glover acting bb judge. " Little Lord Fauntleroy " was played for the last time in Wellington yesterday evening. The part of Cedrio was taken in alternate) acts by Miaa Gracie Hopkins and Miss Olive Berkley, who impersonated the character exceedingly well. Both reoeived a number of bouquets from admirers in the"' audience. Mr. Jinkina, one of the moat courteous and popular theatrical managers who haR ever visited New Zealand, accompanies the combination South this afternoon. The creditora of the Rangitikei Fibre Company are to meot at the office of Messrs. Travers and Izard in Eeatheraton-Btreet next Thnrsday, at 3 o'clook, and not- at Messrs. 8011, Gully and Izard'a office, as was stated in last night's issue. Two great lamkinß, who gave their names as Daniel Martinior and Alfred Jonea, were brought up before Mr. C. C. Graham, R.M., in the Magistrate's Court this morning and charged with disorderly behaviour in Fraser's-iane. From the evidence of Constable Webb it appeared that the defendants were two of a gang of about a dozen who rambled about the Lane for about an hour after midnight, and refused to cease their noise when requested to do so by the officer. Constable Fnller also gave evidence. Thedefendants did not wish to give evidence themselves, but said they oould produce evidence which would show they did not oreate a disturbance. His Worship did not think any evidence the defendants might call would influence him. Ab the defendants did not "press for a remand his Worship fined them each 40s, with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment. A warrant was ordered to issue from the Magistrate's Court this morning, by Mr. C. C. Graham, R M., for the arrest of Joseph Llord, who failed to answer a summons for neglect to comply with an order made some time ago that he should support his illegitimate child, of which Emily Gingell is the mother. The annual meeting of the Congregational Social Institute took place in the Bowenstreet Schoolroom last evening, the Rev. E. Austin occupying the chair There was only a \nnall attendance. The report and baltnc.g.aheet for lost session wore read and adop'cad. The following were elacfced a c °r jm ittee for the ensuing session :— Preaidd r jat (acting), Rev. E. Austin; Vice-Preai-deats, Messrs. Grady and W. D. Haggett; Treasurer, Mr. Davies; Committee, Misses Clalwid, A. Curtis, Knowles, Orr, and Toms, M«s»rs. H. Haggett, Lankshear, Orr, and Silk. The eleotion of a Secretary was left OT3r tilj next meeting, Mr. Daviea conaentiny to act in th,e meantime. The committee w<re empowered to draft a new_ syllabus, wlich will oomo up for consideration at the next meeting of the society, to be held on tha 15;h May. "