THE DEBATE.

Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 26, 30 July 1892, Page 2

THE DEBATE.

4 The Dobato is, it seems, to oxtend into another weok, but if tho speeches yet to bo made aro as good as some of those made last night there will be no cause for regrot. Mr. E. M. Smith, who may bo an authority on ironsasd, but certainly is not on finance or political scionoe, indulged tho House with, something closely approaching buffoonery, intermingled with a little vicious personality. Ho was succeeded by Mr. Bruce, who made what was undoubtedly the best speech of the Debate. It was a splendid oratorical display, and it struck a note in a key not previously reached by any speaker. It redeemed the tone of the whole Debate, and produced a marked effect on the Honse. Mr. Bruce disdained personality, and was argumentative, logical, philosophical, and almost academic in his tone. There wero no personalities introduced to detract from the importance of the subjects he was treating of. Tho attention givon him by the Honse was creditable and most noticeable. All listened to him with rapt attention, all faces turned towards him, all eyes bent upon him. As Mr. Bees subsequently expressed it, Mr. Bruce compelled attention to his views by the manner in which ho enforced them. His modest diffidence commanded universal respect, and membors paid this by their silenco. There were no interruptions, but the conclusion of Mr. Bruce's glowing and patriotic peroration was the signal for an outburst of the heartiest applause that has grcoted any speaker in tho House for a long time past All sides joined spontaneously and simultaneously in it. Mr. Kees, who followed, endeavoured to maintain the same tone, but did not reach the samo pitch. Nevertheless his speech was an excellent one, and far superior to tho average of the debate. It was, perhaps, but natural that, his mind being full of the subject-matter dealt with in his recently published and very excellent book on " The Lifo and Times of Sir George Grey," ho should have given in his speech a condensation of a good deal of the contents of that work. It was from the book that the political sketch of the history of the colony was condensed, but Mr. Bees was not happy in his attempted application to present affairs of what is very excellent reading and quite appropriate in the book. In fact, this portion of the speeoh was rather dragged in by the ears, and Sir George Grey's name introduced very prominently without any good or sufficient roason. Mr. Roes' attempt to identify the presont Opposition with those who in various times past have differed with Sir George Grey, and to hold tho present oppononts of tho Ministry responstble for all the evils which Mr. Bees honestly believos have befallen this colony, because Sir George Grey did not have Ins way in everything, justified the sarcastic comment of Mr. James Mills that he had fully expected to hear that his Party was responsible for original sin itself. The speech of Mr. Bees was an excellent one, despite all blemishes. Mr. James Mills, as a business man, made a businesslike speech, short, pithy, and to the point. His rebuke

to the Speaker for permitting undue laxity in personal reference in dobato was well deserved. Mr. Steward is lamentably weak in the chair, and his weakness has neceßparily a deteriorating effect on the House. Mr. Mills, if not fluent, was impressive, and Mr. Kelly ulho spoke well, being 1 moderate both in tone and statement, although according the Government a thoroughly earnest support. Our Parliamentary report, details of the objections of the Statutes Revision Committee to the Testamentary Trusts Eestriction Bill, a deputation to Ministers, hporting news, and a letter to the Editor, appear on the fourth page. The vital statistics for Wellington for the mpnth ending to-day are as follows :—: — Birth 3, 130 ; deaths, 44 ; marriages, 32. There have been six bankruptcies in Wellington district ttii3 month, ar.d 3t since the beginning of the year. The unusually large number of 120 p.upcngers arrived by the Waihora this morning from Southern aud Australian port->. Colonel Fox. Commandant of New Zealand Forces, has invited a. largo number of volunteer officers to an official dinner to bo held at the Wellington Club this evening, at which His Excellency the Governor will be present. The Terranora has resumed work on the broken single-core cable. Amongst the passengers by the Waihora, which arrived from South this morning, was tho Hon. W. Johnston, accompanied by Mrs. Johnston and family, returning from their visit to tho Old Country. Lodge St. Andrew, N.Z.C., has added its voice to the general Masonic chorus of lamentation for the death of Sir Harry Atkinson, and at its regular monthly meeting, held this week, passed a resolution directing that a letter of condolence be addressed to Lady Atkinson and her family. The Council of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. The Council expressed its entiro concurrence with the letter recently addressed by the President (Mr. Gale) to the Minister for Public Works respecting the Chicago Exhibition. It wai also detormincd to draw tho attention of Government to tho inconvenionco arising from the want of propor arrangements for the transmission of mails. As a flagrant instance of this, tho case of tho English and Australian mails by the Waihora was cited. This vessel arrived at the Bluff last Sunday, but did not roach Wellington till to-day, and a largo portion of the community may not receive their letters till Monday. This inconveniences tho whole North Island. A letter from Lady Atkinson was read, acknowledging a letter of sympathy from the Council, and four new members were elected. Although organised parties of settlers in tho TJppor Hutt district have been busily engaged in dragging the Muugaroa River for tho bodios of the lads Burrell, drowned on Monday last, their efforts so far havo been unsuccessful. Sydney Stidolph, butcher, of Courtenayplaco, has been adjudicated a bankrupt. A meeting of creditors is convened for next Friday, at 11 a.m. Wo are informed that Mr. C. S. Maundroll, late of tho Union Steam Ship Company, has been appointed second officer of tho Australian and New Zealand Navigation Company's Warrimoo, launched at Newcastle-on-Tyne a few weeks ago. An offer is made by Mr. F. Mounticr, nurseryman, of Tasman-street, through our advertising colnmns, to supply a dozen maerocarpa, gratis, to any person desirous of planting them on Arbor Day. Mr. Justice Bichmond gavo judgment yesterday in tho Danevirko case of Allardice v. Allardice, which was heard in Wellington a few weeks ago. His Honour granted a decroo for judicial separation and the custody of tho children by the wife, tho respondent (tho husband) to pay costs, and also alimony at the rate of £2 3s 4d per month during the time sho is in possession of tho hotel ; and at the rato of .£BO per aunum, with £30 a-year for each child under 21 who may bo living with her, after tho termination of tho lease. Mr. Jellicoo acted for Mrs. Allardico, and Mr. Mori&on for Mr. Allardice. The second lecture of the scries on " First Aid" in connection with the Ambulance Society, was delivered by Dr. Martin, in tho Girls' Friendly Society's rooms, yestorday afternoon. Messrs. W. Tustin and C. E. Willeston, Justices, ocsupied tho bench at the Magistrate's Court this morning, aud discharged four first offenders who wero brought up for drunkenness. Thomas Williams pleaded Guilty to having boon drunk on tho Queen's Wharf yesterday aftornoon, and he also admitted having resisted and assaulted Constable Murphy and a civilian named Paul Floming, and likewise having damaged tho officer's uniform to tho extent of 41s. The prisoner only came out of gaol yestorday, having served a sentenco for larceny, and his conduct when being arrested was very violent. For the drunkenness he was fined ss, or 21 hours' imprisonment; for the assaults ho received 21 days' imprisonment ; and for tho damage to uniform ho was ordered to bo further imprisoned for seven days, in dofault of paying a fino of ss, the sentences to bo cumulative. A youth named Thomas Myers was charged by Constable Carroll with having destroyed three bottles of lemonade in a Chinaman's shop in liiddi-ford-street, Newtown, by stone - throwing. The boy pleaded Guilty, expressed contrition, and was fined ss, with 22s costs. Yesterday evening St. John's Church Schoolroom was tho scene of a pleasant reunion of Sunday-school toachers and frionds, when Mr. F. H. Frasor was presented with a very beautiful tea and coffee service and salvor, and an illuminated address, oxpressive of congratulation on tho attainment of his 25th year as superintendent of the school. Tho address was a very handsome work of art, exocuted by Mr. T. M. Grant, of this city : and tho tartan of tho clan Fruser, and the blue ribbon, symbolical of the Tomperanco cause, aro cleverly introduced into tho ornamentation. It will bo on view at Messrs. G. and T. Young's shop, Lambton-quay, (where the silver ware was procured), and is well worthy aii inspection. Mr. Fraser responded in happy and earnest terms, and othor speakers addressed tho mooting. About 200 pcoplo were prosont, and with parlour games, local selections, and a refreshment interval, a very happy evening was spent. A meeting of persons favourable to tho formation of a Shakosperian Reading and Dramatic Club in Wellington was held in Thomas' Rooms last evening, Mr. W. H. Young in the chair. On the motion of Mr. F. W. Haybittle, seconded by Mr. H. E. Nicholls, it was decided to form a club, and a Provisional Committee was appointed as follows: — Messrs. A. S. Paterson, W. H. Young, H. E. Nicholls, W. Simm, J. Platts, G. H. Bradley, F. W. Haybittle, W. Haybittle, Forrest, B. A. Davys (secretary), and Misses Sainuol, Black, Mowatt, and Watson. It was decided to ask Mr. H. D. 801 lto bocomo President, and Mossrs. J. H. Cock and .1. P. Firth to allow themselves to be elected Vice-Presidents. The subscription for gentlemen was fixed at 7s (id per quarter, with 2s Gd entranco fee ; ladies to pay a quarterly subscription of ss, entrance free. In all probability "Hamlet" and "As You Like It " will be studied next week. Tho sixth annual general meeting of tho Wellington Permanent Investment and Building Company was hold at the Chamber of Commerce last night. There wore 22 shareholders present, and Mr. J. B. Blair, Chairman of Diroctors, presided. The Chairman moved the adoption of tho annual report and balanco-sheot, a summary of which has alreadjr appeared in the Evening Post, and in doing so remarked that tho history of the Company during the past year had boon of an unovontful character. He thought ho might claim, on behalf of the directors, that they had dono their bost in the interests of the Company. Tho only item in the balanco-sheot which called for any special remark was an investment of .£3Oll 0s 6d which tho directors had thought it advisable to mako. They had lent .£9OO upon a security which had had .£ISOO spent upon it. They wero gotting the usual rato of interest, and bofore the property could be released and handed over to tho persons who borrowed tho money, thoy must pay tho Company .£595. They were not only doubly secured, but stood to_ make something like 15 per cent, out of tho investment. Mr. J. E. Smith seconded the Chairman's motion. The Chairman, in roply to Mr. G. Allport, said that tho item of £127 13s lid represented tho amount written off for depreciation of properties. The motion for the adoption of tho report and balancesheet was then put and carried. Mossrs. J. B. Blair and J. M. Richardson woro roolected as directors, there being no other candidates for the seats. Messrs. D. T. Stuart and Johh Scott were also reappointed auditors^ at the same remuneration as last year, viz.; £15 15s each. On the ChpJrman's motion, a dividend of 5 per cent, was declared, as recommended in the report, and it was announced that dividend •warrants could bo obtainod nest morning. Mr. J. E. Smith moved a voto of thanks to tho directors and officers, and in doing so referred to the care which the directors had given to tho affairs of the Society, and the courtesy and ability of tho officers. The Chairman returned thanks, and the meeting terminated. The Wellington members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union expect soon to bo favoured with a visit from two distinguished American members of the Union, who como accredited by Mrs. Willard, Mrs. Leavitt, Miss Ackerman, and other wellknown prominent ladies working in the canso. Tho visitors are Mrs. Elizabeth Andrew, M.A., and Dr. Kato Bushnoll, M.D., who havo been sent out as evangelists. These two ladies are now in Australia, and are reported as doing much good work in their mission. They are eloquent speakers, and thoroughly zealous and devoted reformers. Mrs. Plimmer, the President of tho Wellington Branch of tho Union, has received letters from them announcing that they will probably be here for a few days in September, when they will address several public meetings on temperance and other subjects of social reform. They are both recognised as eloquent advocates of the Union's objects, and will no doubt meet with a hearty reception in Wellington. The performance of " Tho Shadows of a Great City" at the Opera House last night was witnessed by tho Countess of Glasgow, who was accompanied by one of her sons and Mr. Gillington, A.D.C. The drama went well, and at its termination Lady Glasgow expressed to the management tho pleasure she had derived from her visit. To-night Mr. G rattan Biggs appears in " The Irish Detective," which ho has played several hnndred times in various parts of the world. In it Mr. Biggs impersonates seven differont characters. The attendance of skaters at the Columbia Rink last night was the largest this season. Monday night's carnival will no doubt attract a bnmper house, as it is said that the variety of coammos to be worn by those taking part will quite eclipse all previous affairs of tho kind.

Smart work was done at the Queen's Wharf this morning, by means of one of the hydraulic oranc3. There was a lift of 9i tons iron on the Oraapere's deck, and it was landed on the wharf within a quarter-of-an-hour from the time the vessel's lines were thrown ashore. Unless the by-law regarding the hours for driving stock through Petone is more rigorously enforced than at present, serious consequences will en-jue. Last evening a mob of cattle were beii.g driven along the Hutt-road, when one of them broke away and took full chargo of tho road, to the great danger of the people in the vicinity of the Railway Station. There was a large number of persons about, a train having jus>t arrived from town. It was only after considerable difficulty that tho animal was again got under control. The driving of stock in prohibited hours has been very prevalent of late, and steps should be taken without delay to have a stop put to it. We learn from a private letter that Mr. Malcolm Moorhouse, formerly captain of the Phoinix Cricket Club, aud a prominent member of the Poneke Football Club, who went to England over a year ago, has no intention at present of returning to the colony. Through the influence of some friends ho has succeeded in obtaining a lucrative position as traveller for a large flourmill in Surrey, and he is very well satiified with his prospects. His business takes him over a great part of England, and he frequently manages to play cricket when away from homo. In six matches ho made 238 runs, OS being scored in one innings. Mr. Moorhonpc is enjoying excellent health, and says that ho shall never forget his numerous friend-i in Wellington. The report which the directors of the Wellington Meat Export Company have prepared for the third annual meeting of shareholders on the 31st August, states that after providing for 10 per cent, of depreciation upon the Waterloo-quay buildings and plint, amounting to £2172 14s sd, and writing to reserves £2645 19s 3d, there remains to tho credit of profit and loss a sum of £tOBS 4s lOd. Tho directors recommend tho payment of a dividend at the rato of 8 por cent., which will absorb £3122 14s Bd, leaving £9G2 10a 2d to carry forward. Tho company's new works at Ngahauranga have been completed since tho last annual meeting. Thoy comprise slaughterhouses and cooling-rooms for 2000 sheep and 70 cattle per diem, at well as tallow and manure works capable of converting the whole of the fat and offal from that number of stock. They include also a plant for the manufacture of ioe, a chilling-room to hold 100 sides of beef, and freezing works capable of freezing 700 sheep per diem. The new works at Ngahauranga, together with the works at Waterloo - quay, bring tho company's freezing capacity up to 2000 sheep per diom. In addition to the buildings and appliances enumerated above, ample and commodious sheep and cattle yards havo been erected, and also a now bridge and approach from the Ngahanranga-road, while the railway accommodation has been also largely increased. In common with most, if not all tho freezing companies in New Zealand, the company has suffered loss from a falling-off in tho quantity of stook offered for freezing. The output for tho year just ended comprised 121,694 sheep, 5225 lambs, and 3560 cattle. In addition to this, the company also stored 421,7071b of butter, and 129,8261b of fish, meat, and sundries. Tho numbers of stock for the previous year wero 162,383 Bbeep, 14,047 lambs, and 6210 cattle, showing a difference against this year of 40,639 faheep, 8822 lambs, and 2650 cattle. In view, however, of the rapidly increasing flocks in this island, directors look forward with confidence to an increased output during tho coming year. Special provision is now made for the cold storage of dairy produce at low rates to meet the demand expected in tho forthcoming season. Tho retiring directors aro Mossrs. D. Fraser and H. Barber, who aro eligible, and offor themselves for reelection. Davys' Bright Lights Company gavo another successful entertainment at tho Exchange Hall laßt evening. To-night they will repeat their presont programme for the last time. At tho Hutt Wosloyan Church last evening, the Rev. J. J. Lowis gave his lecture on '• Pariß." Tho Boy. T. N. Griffin occupiod tho chair, and the musical portion of the programmo was carried out by tho Petone Wesleyan Church choir, under Mr. Gamble's leadership. Tho Rev. T. H. Lyon concludod his mission services lost evoning in the Webbstreet Primitive Methodist Church. Tho box plan for the tableau performance arranged by Miss M'Clean opens at Holliday's on Monday. Miss M'Clean has tho musical portion under her own care, and many of our best -known amateurs are assisting. The prices have been wisely fixed within tho rpach of all. Full particulars aro to be found in our advertising columns. The Harmonic Society had a good practice mooting last evoning, whon " St. John's Eve," a new and charming cantata by Cowen, and "' Blest Pair of Sirens," by Dr. Hubert Parry, wore studied under Mr. Parker's direction, in preparation for tho Society's next concort. Those hailing from tho Land o' Cakes will noto with ploasnre the announcement in another column of tho annual Caledonian concert, which will be held in the Opera House on the Bth August, under tho patronage and in the presence of His Excellency the Governor and suite. The programmo arranged has been issued, and is an unusually attractive one, comprising solos by Mrs. Florence Nightingale Lucas, Mrs. Moore, and other well-known singers, part songs, orchostral selections of popular Scottish airs, Highland dances with bagpipe accompaniments, &c. Seats may be reserved at Holliday's on Monday, and as thero is likely to bo a full houso thoso who desire to secuio soats should book them early. The concert, as usual, is under tho ablo management of Mr. John Jack. The second of a series of monthly meetings of the Wellington Liberal Association will bo held on Monday evening, at tho Newtown Stato School, for the purpose of onrolling membors and discussing goneral matters of interest to Liberals. Arrangements aro being made by the Wellington branch of the Public Service Association to hold a social gathering on a large scale at an early date. We are requested to call special nttor.tion to the luinoimeemei.fc in our Supplement of the final sale for tho season at Te Aro House, commencing on Blonday next. We aro further naked to mention that this will afford a fine opportunity for picking sorao really extraordinary bargains. This week's New Zealand Graphic contains a scries of Parliamentary silhouettes, portraits of the Hon. Mr. Miller (the new Speaker of the Lemslativo Council) and Mrs. Miller, the Scotch tu?-of-wur team (winners at the Opera House), a political cartoon, and other features. The illustrations in the enrrent week's New Zealaud Observer aud Freo Lance include a fullp.ige political cartoon, " Tho Latest Conservative Dodge," portraits of Captain Edwin and Mr. 11. Wynyard, the well-known footballer. The Welliu^ton edition contains tho usual amount of social gossip. lutending inrestors m Kcswict are reminded that (he sections will bo open for selection at 10 o'clock on Monaay morning, at the offices of Messrs. Truobridfre, Miller & Reich, where lithographic plans may be obtained. A ball will be giTOU on Arbor Day, in Thomas' Hall, under the auspices of Jupp's Private Baud. A notice of interest to Scandinavians appears elsewhere. Attention is directed by advertisement to the fact tnat H. Stone, Cuba-street, is sclliug a large stock of e»oods slightly damaged by water through leakage in a large warehouse m tho city. Cameron k Christie, ironmongers, Lambtouquay, advertise that they ore doing all in their power to mitieate the severities of a wet and weary winter by supplying seasonable goods at lowest rates. In our Wanted column, K. Hannah & Co., boot manufacturers, advertise special hues of their popular G Boots, suitable for this season, at low prices j also, ladies' satin aud evening shoes, remarkably cheap. Tho second Catholic social gathering will be held at the Skating Hiuk on 11th August. The Salvationist officers announce by advertisement a Great Flag-hoisting Demonstration, a Five Days' War Concert, a Hallclujnh Wedding, aud an Exhibition and sale of gifts. In another column will be found the adveitiseruent of Miss Trehair-Osborne's sixth annual concert, which takes place in tho Opera House on the 18th August. The order of service? at St. Peter's Church for to-morrow is advertised. The offertories throughout the day will be in aid of the sufferers by the recent fire at St. Johns, Newfoundland. At thd Weslejan Churches to-morrow, the services will be conducted as follow : Wesley Church, Taranaki-street, 11 «.m., Bey. T. N. Griffin ; 6.80 p.m., Kot. J. J. Lewis. Molesworth-street, 11 a.m. Rot. J. J. Lewitj 6.30 p.m., Her. T. N. Griffin. Newtown, 11 a.m. and 8.30 p.m., Ear. W. H. Beck. The Rev J. J, Lewis will deliver his monthly lecture to young men, to-morrow evening, in the Taranaki-street Wesleyan Church. At the Primitive Methodist Churches to-mor-row the services will be conducted as follow : — Sydney-street, morning, Rot. C. E. Ward j evening, Rev. W. C. Wood. Webb-street, morning, Rot. W. C. Wood ; evening, Mr. J. Word. Newtown, morning, Mr. C. Luke ; evening, Rev. C. E. Ward. At the Primitive Methodist Church, Sydneystreet, to-morrow evening, the Rev. W. C. Wood will preach a memorial sermon on the death of the late Mrs. Garrett. At tho Terrace Congregational Chnrch to-mor-row, the sorvices will be conducted by the Rev. G. J. Allen. The Roy. W. Powell will conduct the services at tho Courtonay-place Church. Mr. Harkuess, M.H.R., tho Misses Tonks, and Mr. A. S. Patorson are advertised to take part in tho P.S.A. meeting, at Courtenay-plnce, tomorrow. At the Wellington Baptist Church, Vivianstreet, to-morrow, the services will be conducted by the Rot. C. Dallaston. Evening subject: " Seeking for Jesus." Bethel service will be conducted at 11 o'clock to-morrow by Mr. T>. Hall, missionary, in the Chamber of Commerce. Sailors are especially invited. At tho Te Aro Hall, Dixon-stroet, to-morrow, at 7 p.m., a Gospel address will be given. There will also be a prayer meeting at 7.30 a.m. At the meeting of the Freethought Association, to-morrow night, the President will lecture on " Oxygen." All membors requested to attend. Vert recently we have received from our London house some very cheap lots, which, had they arrived in timo, would have been included in tho bargains offered at our big sale, but will now be open for purchase at our final sale, commencing on Monday next, at To Aro House. To these we have added some specially largo lots bought in the overstocked colonial markets at heavy discounts from the original prices, and these will be offered at marvellously low rates during the continuance of the final sale at Te Aro House. At this final sale it is our intention to sell tho balance left over from our Lite successful big sale, at greatly reduced prices, and the public will find in every department the most complete evidence of this assertion. As the various lots are, in some instances, limited in quantity, an early visit to the Te Aro_ Honse final sale wonld be in every way desirable. We would call special attention to the various cheap lots in the dress, millinery, mantle, and fancy departments, and would also remind intending purchasers that there are a few really astonishing bargains in flannels, calicoes, flannelettes and