BRIBING A CONSTITUENCY.

Evening Post, Volume XLIII, Issue 143, 18 June 1892, Page 2

BRIBING A CONSTITUENCY.

Although Ministers were too busy to send a representative to attend Mr. MaoarthuV's funeral, it must not be supposed that they at all overlooked the fact that his death had created a vacancy in the representation of Bangitikoi. On tho very day of the funeral Ahey caused tho following letter to be written to.an assumed supporter in the district : — Ministers' Office, Wellington, 26th May, 1892. DrtAE Sra — Mr. Seddon desires mo to thank' .you for your letter of the instant, and to .aay that in all probability, tho Mipisterof lends will be up some time before the sossion. lam to suggest that the receipt of a requisition from the residents might assist matters materially. Tho question of a bridge over the Rangitikei Elver above Hunterville will not bo lost sight of. With regards from Mr. Seddon.— Youra faithfully, T. H. Hamer, Private Secretary. E. K. Simpson, Esq., Marton. The reforence to tho bridge over the Eangifikei Itivor is delightfully suggestive, under the circumstances. Wo wondor what chance thero will bo of that bridge being provided for in tho next Public Works Estimates it Mr.. Bruce is returned for Kangitikei. This letter shows the manner in which Ministerial influence is used to affect elections. It would be difficult to find a more glaring example of an attempt to bribe a constituency by the promise of expenditure on a local work." Fortunately the Minister was mistaken as to tho " colour" of the gentleman it was addressed to, and hence the exposure. Tho letter wae presumably intended for another Mr. Simpson.

Letters to the Editor dealing with a variety of subjects — notably the licensing question — and sporting news, will be found on the fourth page. In the Boview of Eoviews Mr. Stoad has intimated his intention of publishing a third series of ghost stories, under the title of " Ghosts Up to Dato." We venture to submit that the work will not be complete unless it contains some account of the marvellous apparitions which have recently been recorded by the authority of Government in this colony. They have appeared like misfortunes, not ia singlo spies butin battalions, and have been of the most thoroughly unsubstantial and ghostlike character, even to the extent of being quite easily seen through. We should like very muoh to see the spiritual majority of Mr. M'Kenzie's 1741 Special Settlement settlers placed Bide by sido with Mr. Stead's other well authenticated ghosts, and to have the 167 visionary arrivals in this colony in May, with the " trifle " in addition, subjected to the analysis of the Psychological Society. Both the settlers and arrivals would no doubt be provod to be trifles light as air, but their appearanceintbodelusivedUguiseof substantial realities in Ministerial arguments would prove " confirmation strong a» proof from Soly Writ" of the unreliability of Ministerial facts, figures, and assertions. The Hon. Sir Patrick Bnokley has had tUe Libel BiUj introduced last session re-ca9t, to bring it on all-fours with the latest decisions of English law. It will be introduced aB one of the first of fl»e Government measures this session. The Hinemoa-wiUmofc bring down members of Parliament from ins North this sossion. She left Auckland for Resell this morning, and will proceed from tfaene round the North Cape, and down to the W«»t Coast lighthouses, arriving hero in a week or ten days. The Hon. Mr. Seddon addressed n, large meeting of settlers in tho Manakau Schoolfaouse laßt evening. He returned to town by the mid-day train to-day. ¦fttr. Lewis, of the New South Wales Local Government Department, will leave Wellington on his way South on Tuesday. The Board of Review for tho Sorowhenna County concluded its sittings yesterday. Tho redactions made were insignificant. Mr. Hales, Engineor-in-Chief , who accompanied tho Minister for Public Works on his Northern tour, returned to town last evening, having left Mr. Seddon at Manakau. During the tour, Mr. Hales and tho Minister inspected the Hikuraoffi railway extension at Whangarei, tho To A*oha-Paeroa 12-mile section, and the extension of the Main Trunk line beyond Mokau. At all of those works the co-operative contract system is in force, and was found to be resulting in satisfaction to both sides. Mr. Holes states that the work is being done in & most satfe--factory manner and at reasonable cost, while the men are satisfied with their remuneration. Lieut.-Col. Hume, who has been on a visit to .Nelson, returned by tho Penguin this moraoig. His Excellenoy the Governor bas consented to become President of tho Golf Club recently formed at the Hutt. It was after 5 o'olook yesterday before the oharges against Froderiok Goodall, which were being heard £» the Magistrate's Court when we went to prese., were disposed of. In defenoo of the indictable flhargo tho accused deposed, on oath, that th,e portmanteau he was accused of stealing was lent to him by tho prosecutor, Honiana Tp JPiwi. The saddle he had authority from its owner, John Gage, to dispose of, and he had sold it. Tho -spurs and colours were intended for use an riding, at the Otaki races, a racehorse in which he and Te Puni had a share. Mr. Bobinson, JB.M., did not think that_ a sufficient case had been made out against the accused, and tke #hargo was dismissed. As regards the secoatd charge against the ocoused of stealing a pair of trousers and a shirt belonging to Joseph Tipene, that altso was dismissed, the accußeds«r«»ring that the articles were given him by tike prosecutor. £$r. Cofttos defended in botb .ease*. T?te installation of the W.M. and injpMtituro of officers of the Wellington Lodge, N«.. ; 1521 E Y -C.. fcx>k place last night in the; Masonic Hall, Bouloott-street. There wm a large att-TOdanee of members of the lodge and visitors',- and the wholo proceedings passed off in A most successful and satisfactory manner. The installation ceremony was impressively performed by iJro. X. Larobin, the retiring. Master, B«i. A. Gray, PM acting as Director of Cewmomes, Bro. Brooke presiding" ftt tho piano mi Bro. Norberg at the organ. Bro. W. ¥. Bojrd. house was installed as W.M.. and the otto i officers were invested as follows «¦— J.P.M., Bro. Larchin; S.W., Bro. H. Brooku ; J. W., < Bro. W.i Jessup; Chaplain, Bro. C, i., Eobinßon; Treasurer. Bra. W. Cock; Secxetary, Bro. A. R. Meek; S.D., Bro. Q. AUport ; J.D.. Bro. A. D. Bi% ; 1.G., Bro. <r. G. Knight ; Tyler, Bro. E. Buok. During the ceremony an efficient choiruerformed a number of musical selections, Bro, Munt giving the solo "Be thou Faithfnl,,' and 'Bros. Munt, Brooke, and Gray the trio " lift Thine Eyes." After the lodge was closed the usual social enjoyment was entered on. His Honour the Chief Justice delivered judgment in the case of Silva v. Bosathis morning. This was an appeal from a decision of Mr. Kenny, E.M. Silva, in the lower Cour 1 , sought to recover from the executors of one Jiss a sum of £56, being the amount of an order upon a debtor who died before the order could be acted upon. The Boaident Magistrate gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff, Silva, whereupon the defendant, Rosa, appoaled. The Chief Justice dismissed the appeal, with £7 7s costs, holding that tho donor had done all he could do in the matter before his death. Messrs. Skcrrott & Bunny appeared for the appellant, and Mr. E. G. Jellicoe for respondent, the plaintiff in the Conrt bolow. Play at tho Wellington Cheßß Club this week has resulted as fallows, the winner in each case being named first : — Senior Tourney — Benbpw v. lilievre, Parker v. Kelling, Littlejohn v. Mackay, Byder v. Tame, Kelling v. Tame. Junior Tourney — Arden v. LocMe, S. Maokay v. Richardson, J. C. Edwards v. Lockie, JF. Turnbull v. Arden. The game E. Anderson v. Richardson was drawn. The seventh half-yearly mooting of the Wakamarina Golden Bar Mining Company was hold in the offioo of the legal manager (Mr. W. Hayes) last evening, Mr. T. B. Barrer in the chair. The directors presented a report' detailing the business of the year. A balance-sheet showing .£3O 5s lOd st the bank was* also read. On thg motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Tnrnbull (K*£warra), the* report and balance-shset were adopted. Mr. E. H. Beere moved that Messrs. TuTnbull and Halpin should be recommended to fill the vacancies on the directorate. The motion was seconded by Mr. G. M. Hiirdon, and agreed to. Messrs. W. Bishop ajad H. Kember were re-elected auditors. It was also resolrod to recommend the directors to make a call of 3d per share. To the list of nominations for the Ladies' Bracelet Handicap at the United Hunt Club Stcepleohivae, which appears on the fourth page, Miss Vennell's Sir Tattonfe&s to be added. Outpost (not Outfast as; printed) is the name of Mrs. D. Q. Biddi-< ford's second horyo in the same event, and it is Mr. Fred. Welford, of Bangitikei, who Ims entered Dangetroua for the Hunt Club Steeplechase.

Mr. H. W. Potter, the Secretary of the S. D. Parnell Memorial Committee, has received the following letter, enclosing a P.O. Order for £7 10s :— " Auckland, 11th June, 1892. Mr. H. W. Potter, Secretary Parnell Memorial Fund, Wellington. — Dear Sir — Owing to changes of officers and other reabons incidental to the working of our meetings here, and to the want of knowledge re the proper authorities in Wellington to send a donation towards the fund yon are the Hon. Secretary for, I have had in my possession for some time the enclosed amount — receipts from the Auckland Eight Hourß Demonstration, 1891. But seeing an item concerning the matter in the daily papers, that meetings were being held to deal with the subscriptions raised, I turned up a file of the Wellington Post, and ascertained you were tbe Secretary, and now wish to forward you the sum of £7 10s, for which will you forward receipt at earliest convenience i? Hoping the amount raised will be sufficient to erect a tribute to the memory of Mr. S. D. Parnell worthy to be called a donation from those who have received the benefits of his labours in our just cause, and with success to tho movement and to yourself — I remain, dear Sir, Yours respectfully, G. B. Blackwood, Lincoln - street, Ponsonby, Auckland," The only other contribution received from outside Wellington has been a sum of £2 6s from the Auckland Branch of the Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners. The committee chosen to make arrangements in connection with the banquet to Sir Patrick Buckley met again in T. K. Macdonald and Co.'s auction mart last evening, Mr. Martin Kennedy in the chair. The tender of Mr. E. J. King for the supply of music was accepted. It waß decided to have a meeting of the general committee on Monday at 8, and a meeting of the executive half an hour earlier. The Mayor intimated, through a member of the committee, that he would be unable, owing to his family bereavement, to take the chair, and it was resolved that another gentleman should be selected on Monday. Tho lead-headed nail case, Stokes vDavenport, concluded in tho Supremo Court yosterday so far as the examination of witnesses was concerned, and was adjourned sine die to afford counsel opportunity of discussing the legal aspects of the Stokos patent. The only alteration in the officers' staff of the Duke of Buckingham since the vessel -was here last is that Messrs. Gange and Loe now fill the positions of second and third officers respectively, formerly occupied by Messrs. Bagsbaw and Brading. The position of medical officer has also been filled by Mr. Davis. At to-morrow evening's service in Wesley Church, tho Boy. J. J. Lewis intends to refer to tho action of the Government in giving facilities for the establishment of a publichouse in the King Country, and the congregation will be asked to express its opinion upon the subject. Messrs. A. A. Barnett and J. Bourke, Justices, undertook tho business at the Magistrate's Court this morning. Two male first offenders were punished for drunkenness, each being fined ss, or in default to undergo 24 hours' imprisonment. William M'lndoe, a cabman, appeared on a charge of having deserted his wife at Auckland on tho 14th January last. SergeantMajor Ramsay applied to havo the caso remanded until the arrival of the warrant, which, he said, had been telegraphed for. The Bench accordingly remanded the accused until next Friday, accepting bail for his appearance, in his own recognizance of .£SO and a Burety in a similar amount. Nellie Hamilton appeared on a summons charging her with having assaulted Mary Parman on tho 11th instant. Complainant Bald that the defendant dragged her out of her house by the hair between 1 and 2 o'clock in the morning, and threw her into a pool of water. Constable Quirke conld prove it. The defendant denied the charge, and complained that Mrs. Parman had pulled her out of a. cab. She also had a witness to support her statement. The Bench adjourned tho caso until next Tuesday, to allow the necessary witnesses to bo produced. This was all the business of the sitting. William James Mitchell, coachbuilder, who lately became a bankrupt, in his statement to the Official Assignee, sots down his unsecured liabilities as amounting to .£l4B 11s 7d, divided amongst 28 creditors, of whom the following are the chief : — Stewart & Co., ML 13s lOd ; J. Blanford, £33 4s 6d ; D. Hutohon, £7 5s 2d ; H. Pritohard, £13 17s 9d ; Veitch & Allan, £7 7s Bd. Debtor's assets amount to £hi 3s, as follows :—Stock-in-trade, .£29 3s; book-debts, estimated io produce .£25 _; furniture, i>ls. The estate shows a deficiency of £94 8s 7d. The Taranaki Eugby Union have decided not to send a team to the South Island this year. At the quarterly meeting of the John Knox Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia, the valuator's report for 1891 was received, in which it was shown that a deficiency of .£370 existed against the Lodge. The previoul valuation showed the deficiency to be £600. Tho decrease is aocountod for by the small amount of sickness experienced, and the very judicious investment of the funds. A Lodgo of the Order is to be opened at Palmerston North, and Past Blaster Bro. Auld was appointed to proceed thane as initiating officer, and at the same time to present Bro. Banks there with a member's certificate on behalf of the Lodge. The receipts of the evening amounted to £77 11s. A cable message from London, dated the Ist June, says that members of the National Sporting Club, including the committee. Sir John D. Astley, and the other officials, concur in the opinion that the match between F. P. Slavin and Peter Jackson was the most scientific) display of pugilism that ever took in London. In a letter to the Graphio, Mr. If. Fnrniss, tho famous caricaturist, refers to jfche manly way in which the contest was carried through, and points to the effect it exerts in raising the standard of the pastime in England. Th.c London Sportsman publishes remarks from leading circles showing that they are unanimously of opinion that Jaokson showed superior science all through the contest. After the fight Slayin expiessed himself desirous of again fighting Jackson. He, however, now declares that he had underrated Jackson's ability, and that the latter is tbe hotter and the cleverer man of the two. He adds that tbe fight was porfoutly square. The first annual ball in connection with the Petono Martini.Henry Rifle Club was hold last evoning. and was iv every way a decided success. There was a large attendance, amongst tboao present being Sir James and Lady Hector. Dr. and Mrs. Newman, and tho Mayor of Potono. Considerable pains had been taken to make tbe ballroom attractive, and it presented a very pleasing appearance, tho hall being profusely deoorated with flags and evergreens. A pro- • gramme of 24 dances was gone through, the music 'being sqpplied by Platt's Band, and »il appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselves. Supper was laid ?n ttwj lodgoroom upstairs, tbe catering bejng carried out in an excellent manner by Mr. *}. MajyßCjn, #f Cuba-street. During the evening the prp^es «r.on were presented by Mm. Bfojwpan, who at the cpnclusion of the oetemony reoeive^l mree hearty cheers. Mr. Prioo filled tbe office of M.C.and the whole arrangement w.ere carried out by a committee, constating of Messrs. Bennett, Sladden, Wood, Pringlo, Carver, Wilkie, Prioo, Gilmour, Simm, with Mr. H. A. Raven as hon. secretary. The prize-list is as follows:— Mr. C. Hollard, Mr. V. Burridge's prize ; Mr. A, Ballinger, Mr. V. Burridge's prizo and tho Chronicle /trophy; Mr. S. Curtis, Mr. A. Lindsay's <ppze< Mr. A. Moore, Messrs. Brooks' and Kirlr'n prj&es ; Mr. W. Edlin, Messrs. J. Atkinson and Haven's prizeß; Mr. J. Gilmour, Mr. J. W. "Powell's prize ; Mr. H. A. Raven, Ballingor 'Bros,' prizo ; Mr. A. J. Sladden, Mr. C. Treyetbiek's and Dr. Whitehead's prizes % Mr. Q. Tfeyp^Uvpk, Messrs. J. Turner and T. Porter's prizes,; Mr. R. C. Kirk, Messrs. Raven and WilkVe prizes j Mr. S. V. Burridgo, Union Clotting Com-, pony's and Mr. Wilkie's prizes ; Mr. W. H. Ballingcr, Mr. Diamond's trophy; Mr. J. Woods, Mr. M. Cargill's prize ; Mr. R. King, Mj. King's prize. Another performance was given last evening by Davys' Bright Lights Company, when several n»w ieai;p,rets were presented. The company are to appear again this evening. At the nsual meetiflg of Ss. John's Lodge, 1.0. G.T., a committee was appointed te act in conjunction with the other JLqqlgea in arranging for a temperance mission in Wei- j lington. One candidate ww initiated, and ; epveral others wore proposed. Tho Hntt! ,jm<J Petone Lodges pay a fraternal visit on the'24t&inst. A visit is also to be paid to the Star of Wellington Lodge on Thursday eyoning next. "hit. J. D. Bojrcjj £eeretary of tbe Opera House Company, iiis reived a letter from Mr. Joe Bt. Clair. manager for Miss Myra Kemble, enquiring 1 for Wellington dates toward the end of tbe year for $iot l«4y, or for " novelties" he intend* bringing fcbroagh in the event of Miss Kemble electing no* to rg'Tieit Now Zealand this yoar. Mr St. Claji | gpeoka of his late New Zealand dramatic tour as bvring been on tbe whole a succegttfol one, tbe hesf paying town during the trip boing\Auekl»ns. Tho Jubilee Singers have booked the Opteiftßxwße for three nights late in October, and 2Jjr. Alf r<sd Dampier, of the Alexandra Theatre, MeJtwffirne, iB anxious to secure dates at Chrf ste*e tfma. He purposes playing " Robbery TTnAer Aim*-" Einking is evidontly going to fo«oeni« s>, popular pastime this season. The Columbia , Rink was crowded last night both wftfa skaters and spectators, it being what is termed " ladies' free imritation night." The management have put the floor into splendid order, and contemplate arranging a special night shortly for a seleot party of skaters. On Saturday last His Exoellency the Earl of Glasgow favoured Messrs. Wrigglesworth and Binns with a visit to their Btudio extending over an hour, during which no less than 15 negatives were taken. Of these ten have bow been developed and printed from. \ They are of different sizes, ranging from cabinet to 20in by lGin, and the pose in each is different. All are striking likenesses and admirable pictures. His Excellency, who has seen them, is highly pleased witb tbe artistic ability they display, and has declared that one of tho large pictures is undoubtedly the best photograph ever taken of him. Two of the 20in by 16in plates, one 10& by 12in, and two of cabinet size ore executed in the matt-opal stylo, tbe others beipg enamelled. Mr. Wrigglesworth himself is . of opinion that the two Urge pictures are, from an artistic point of view, the best examples of work ever executed in the studio, and Messrs. Wriggleeiirortk * Binns bare more than an Australasian reputation as photographers. His Excellency wore »n ordinary walking-suit of checked Weed when taken. Lady Glasgow has signified to the firm her intention of sitting to them for a series of portrait* at an early* date. The following further subscriptions to the Boys' Institute haw to }w acknowledged:— Mrs J. Bnrne, £5; " Sandy," £2 2s (additional); Gen. Sohaw, £.1 jls ((additional); Dr. Anson, JEI Is, Shilling snbgcrjipJKon lists have been received by the Treasurer as fellows :— W. &. G- Tarnhnll & Co., jB3 Ui Evening Post, 17s ; C. Hill & Sons, Jfc; W. i M' Arthur & Co., Ss ; N.Z.&& .Company 8s; ¦ Andit Office, 7b. '

Captain Edwin informs us that there are now strong evidences of unsettled weather, with high westerly winds, between midnight to-night and the 23rd inst. The Manawatn Times states that the Danes resident in that district have just testified to their esteem for the Sovpreign of their native land in a manner which should prove pleasiner. On the 26th Hay ; the date of the golden wedding of King Christian IX. and Queen Louise, they cabled a congratutory address, and they have followed this up by sending a handsomely-bound book containing an illuminated address signed by all the Danes in the district, whose names occupy a number of pages. On each page, also, New Zealand ferns are tastefully placed, all the specimens being named. On the outside of the volume, in letters of gold, appears the King's motto, " Mcd Gud for Mre og Eet " (" With God for Honour and Eight "). Mr. L. G. West is forwarding the volume Home. The adjourned annual meeting of the Mtmgaroa Licensing Committee was held yesterday, there being present Messrs. H. E. iiawson (in the chair), J. Thompson), and J. Benge. The licenses of the Provincial and Eailway Hotels, held by Edward Till and Edward Felling respectively, were renewed, thero being no opposition on the part of the police. This comprised the business. There is a brisk demand for thoroughly competent bushmen, to which the supply is not equal. The Industrial Bureau have now a contract for 350 acres to let, but the men must be experienced bushmen. The concert and dance at Kilbirnie last evening, in aid of the track repairing fHnd, passed off very pleasantly. Several wellknown gentlemen from town contributed very largely to the enjoyment of those present. Messrs. J. E. Page, J. W. Newton, C. B. Gaby, F. Billman, and V. Claridge gave songs. Several encores were demanded, and as kindly responded to. Mr. J. Rershaw, jun., recited " Mary Queen of Scots," and Mr. H. A. Huggins read " In the Signal Box" with good effect. Several of the school children, under Miss Page, rendered an action song, and also a quartette, in a most pleasing manner, and at the conclusion of the concert the Chairman (Mr. P. J. W. Fear) moved a hearty vote of thanks to the performers for their services. At 10 p.m. the floor was cleared for danoing, which was kept up till 1 a.m., with Mr. G. Barlow as pianist and Mr. Marlow as master of ceremonies. The fifth gamo in the chess match between Mr. Brown and Mr. Cross was finished last night, Mr. Brown, after a hard struggle, scoring his third win. He therefore wins the match. The final score was— Mr. Brown, 3 wins ; Mr. Cross, 2 wins. The Napier Borough Counoil has decided to borrow another .£35,000 in the colony. This will increase the indebtedness of the borough to .£105,000. The cause of the alarm which was rung opt on the pity firebolls lust night was a singular accident which happened at the office of the Weekly Herald, Willis-street. In putting out the gas just prior to locking up the premises for the night, it was noticed by Mr. T. Dwan and Mr. Bowen, manager, that the meter refused to act, and the gas in the publishing office could not be turned off. Mr. Dwan procured a candle, intending to examine the apparatus, when suddenly the part to which the spanner for turning on or turning off the supply of gas is attached blew out. The result was that a large jet of gas belched forth, and, becoming ignited by the flame of the candle, flared up furiously, enveloping Mr. Dwan, singeing his moustache and eyebrows, and burning his face and hands, though not severely. Some wot sacks which were thrown ovor the jet failed to put it out, but it was eventually extinguished by plugging the hole upwith mud taken from the street. In doing this Foreman Woolcott and Branchman Payne, of the Fire Brigade, were slightly burned. The woodwork of the window and some of the fittings in the office were charred by the burning jet, but the fire was easily kept from spreading. The damage is therefore small, the most serious loss being two of the office windows, which were craoked by the heat. The building which is the property of the Meat Export Co., is insured with the North British and Mercantile Company for .£IOO, and with the Commercial Union for .£SO. Tho stock is insured for .£6OO, divided equally between the Commercial Union and the National Companies. The occurrence exemplifies tho necessity for having some apparatus whereby tho gas supply to a particular building can be cut off without having to extinguish the lights of the whole town, as wo understand would have to have been done if the burning jot could not have been extinguished with the means at hand. It will be remembered that William George Morris, then engaged as an extra clerk in the Property Tax Department, was arrested in Wellington some months ago for alleged indecent assault, claimed to have been committed in Tasmania many years previously. Accused was remanded from time to time until a dotective arrived from Hobart with a warrant, and took him back with him. Morris protested against being taken over, stating that the charge was a trumped up ono, and its ancient date and the circumstances surrounding the arrest attracted public notice Yesterday, Morris returned from Tasmania by the Te Anau. He was tried in Hobart, before Mr. Jnstice Dobson and a jury, which was finally discharged, after being sent baok on failing to agree. Eleven jurjrmen were for acquittal, and ono for conviction. The Crown Prosecutor at this stage refused to goon with the case, and the accused was discharged. Morris conducted his own defence, employing no counsel, and on his discharge was absolutely penniless. The authorities would not pay his passage baqk to New Zealand, and as he was not a convicted criminal the Prisoners' Aid Society could not consider his case. As there was no employment to be had in Hobart, he finally succeeded in securing a passage back to this colony, and landed in Wellington yesterday as above. Detective Campbell to-day apprehended an elderly man named William Smith, who is suspected of having received the gold watoh and chain belonging to Joshua Herd, which Jeremiah Drisooll, now awaiting trial at the Supreme Court, is charged wjtk stealing. The detective also arrested a man named John Stanford, on a charge of larceny as a bailee of throe pairs of shears, the property of G. Bjllman, at Wellington, on the 18th May. The industrial exhibition at the Tinakoriroad Sunday School, hold under the auspices of tho Wellington Church Sunday School Association, attracted a very large number of visitors yesterday afternoon and evening. During the evening a competition among tho ohildren in recitation, singing, and playing was hold, and was thoroughly enjoyed by tho audience. Refreshments were then handed round to the visitors. The exhibition will be open again this afternoon and evening, and at its conclusion the successful competitors and exhibitors will probably be made known. The box plan for Frank King's farewell concert is showing a most satisfactory absenco of vacant spots, and Mr. King has been advised that a party from Government House will bo present. Everything therefore points to a brilliant conoert. Barely has a programme been so well chosen. All that Wellington boasts in musical talent has .choorfully gome forward to give the departing musician ,ty),e jright good send-off that he deaejyep. Court Bflbin Hood and Conrt Sir William Jorvois, 1.0.P.. will hold their respective half-yearly meetings on Monday evening for the election of officers and the transaction ; of other business. Per a. lato shipment, V. J. Pinny, musical instru. raent importer, of Manners-street. has receired a lnrgp number of pianos, including a. splendid upright grand piano, manufactured by Bomsberger, of Stuttgart. In our Wanted column, H. Hannah & Co. announce the arrival of those beautiful wool-lined morocco carriage boots, so much enquired for by the ladies. This shipment has just arrived by the Bji.fidlia Pine- Those requiring these celebrated gooOjl' (Vre requested to make their purchases Wly, *s tbe is great. At the poultry and smue qhop, in Willis-street, there waf en exceptionally gpoa display of frame, sucking pigs, tea., yesterday. It ip'tipe 1 jessing of these eilaibiU, whloii mikes them pn.rtijy.lul7 noticeable, Griffiths k Co, being evidently arUoB) in tbeir particular line, and the shop consequently has attracted much attention from passers-by. In connection with the great sale of the artistic household furniture, marble statuary, silverware, oil and water eolonr paintings, which takes place at Invprlopby House, Upper Abel Smith-street, we mo re«ivie T te4 to state that the furniture will be <jn .view on Monday next from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car,ds io riew/jsiiioh i*wjl be necessary to obtain, can be had "from Alie tuotivneors, or from KflwrE, T. Kennedy MaWobfOd * Go., grafted, fAWHMtiikTset. ' " ' Chas". HMI U Sop*, bat aud cap manufacturers, hosiers and glororfi, aqnauiue over the leader ft shipment of goods »pesi»My suitable for the approaching citizens' bal!, manufaotuitfd by Messrs. Welch, Marnetson k Co., and Dtot, Alfcf oft; $ Qo. Messrs. C. Hill & Sons allow their usual liberal discount off these goods. In our advertising column* J. H. Bethune and Co. announce that they will hold their first sale thii oeason of splendid flowering plants from Sir. Jouies Jfitcjiinson's celebrated Caledonian Nursery, flew Pl*month, on Thursday next, at 1.30 o'clock, at tyeif 3$ r /i#s, Featherston-street. Th 4 order of services g^et, Peter's Church for to-moirow 18 adverted. At the Weriejan Churches Aodnorrow, |fche services will be conducted vt follow; Wesjey Cin*e&, Taxanaki-street, 11a.m. md6.so p.m., Eat. f-h, Lewis. Molesworth-street, U «,n)., Bey. J. G.| Chapman ; 6.30 p.m., Mr. B. Beajrfaitote. -$few.town, 11 a.m. and 6.30 p m., Bey. W. H. Biok, At the Wesleyan Church, to-morrow evening, tie Bar. J. J. Lewis will lecture on " The Power offche fress." At tfoe primitive Methodist Churches to-mor-row tb* ceratef will be conducted as follow :— Sydney-itwet, W£ntae, Mr. Charles M. Luke ; evening. Bar. W. C, RTpod, Webb-street, morning, Bey. W. C. Wood t wenjntr. Bey. C. E. Ward. Newtown, morning;, Bex. V. », WsT^f •»«"**. Mr. Wm. Base. At the Terrace Congregational Church U^morrow, the services will be conducted by the Ber. G. J. Allen. The Bey. W. Powell will conduct the services at the Conrtenay-place Church. At the P.S.A., to-morrow, the Bey. W. Powell will give an address. Snbject : " Hope. ' At the Wellington Baptist Church, Vivianstreet, to-morrow, the services will be conducted by the Bey. C. DaUoston. The subject for the morniug sermon will De " The First Besnrrection. The wniversary services in connection with St. David's Presbyterian Church, Petone, will be held to-morrow, the Bey. W. Shirer prea=hing in the morning and afternoon, and the Bey. J. Faterson in the evening. The annual BOcial gathering is to take place on Tuesday evening. Service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Upper Hutt, to-morrow evening-. The question, " Who Killed J ohn Dalton ? " the lives of Billy Bray and George Mnller. &c will be noticed by the Bey. J. Crewes in a discourse on " The Prodigal Son/ at the Bible Christian Hall, Manners-street, ip-morrow pvening. Morning service is also advertised. At the United Methodist Churoh, ©qyrtfnayplace, to-morrow, the services will be cond^ct^d bytjie S»y. A. Peters. Bethel serried jrfll be conducted at 11 o'clock to-morrow by Vf. V.. Hall, missionary, in the Chamber of ConuneKe, ' jailors and strangers ire cordially invited. At the Te Aro Hall, DixoßrSixeet, to-morrow, at 7 p.m., Mr. Hinman will give a Gospef aijdjess. At th 4 Christiana' Chapel, Dixon-streat, tor morrow evening, Mr. A. F. Turner will preach an usual. At the meeting of tfc* Freethought Association to-morrow night, there jrjJJ b« a discussion on " Women's Franchise,"

We invite the ladies of Wellington to a special inspection of our now materials for evening dresßes and ball costumes, and which we are now displaying in our dress department at Te Aro House. These materials are exceedingly elegant and effective, and comprise, tinselled fabrics, gaze do chamberg, crepe de chene, plain embroidered chiffons, plain and figured tulles, white and coloured Brussels nets, pongee, liberty, surah, merveilleaus, faille, bengaline, and broche silks, &c, at Te Aro House. And then we have a perfect galaxy of colours in these evening and ball dress fabrics, creme, azure, coral, cardinal, eau de nil, lemon coral, Tuscan, heliotrope, rose, pink, &c, &c, at T« Aro House. Our head dressmaker is an accomplished modiste, specially as regards ball and evening dresses, and can be depended on for style, finish, and elegance equal to anything obtainable from the West End of London or the most fashionable Parisian studios. Ladies, before deciding, should first see our choice display of fabrics and requisites at Te Aro House. — Advt. We ore requested to direct attention to the stock of fenders and fireirons, marble, iron, and brass kerbs, fire brasses, and coal scuttles now opened up by Messrs. Wilkins and Field, of Manners-street. They have an immense stock of all the above lines, and the prices they are marked at will bear comparison with any house in town. Their new samples of lamps are now temptingly displayed in the window, and aro being shown lighted every ovening. They are marked in plain figures, and at prices that should command a ready sale.— Advt. Pianos. — We have just landed, ex steamer Duke of Westminster, one of the largest shipments of pianos we have yet received, including Lipp & Sohn, Ibach & Sohn, Collard & Collard, and other well-known makers. These instruments are really superior to the usual shipments of pianos to this market, and need no trumpeting to sound their praiso^ as their exquisite tone and touoh will recommend them anywhere. The 75 guinea piano we are giving away gratis to purchasers of pianos at pur establishment on 21st August, 1892, is now on view in our window, and we solicit buyers to inspect our stook at once.— Scoullar and Chisholm.— Advt. The greatest honour that can be conferred en an English merchant is to be appointed purveyor to the House of Commons, and only those obtain this distinction whose goods are found to be superior to those of other firms. The proprietors of Buchanan's famed " House of Commons Whisky" gained for their brand thiß high honour— a fact which New Zealanders would do well to ponder over, and, instead of carelessly and indisoriminatingly drinking any fluid that may be placed beforo them, call for Buchanan's " House of Commons Whisky " on all ocoosions. — Advt. Ladies, for afternoon tea use Aulsebrook's Oswego Bisouits; a perfect delicacy. — Advt.