THE PRESENTATION TO SIR GEORGE GREY.

Evening Post, Volume XLIV, Issue 46, 23 August 1892, Page 2

THE PRESENTATION TO SIR GEORGE GREY.

* Sir Georgo Groy has overy reason to bo proud of the demonstration which took placo last night. All sorts and conditions of men, laying aside every difforonco of opinion, met to do honour to one to whom honour is undoubtedly duo for his past services to tho Stato. With tho terms of tho address no ono could disagree, and the heartiness of the reception accorded to Sir George shows what a firm hold he has on tho affections and regard of the people for whoso wolfaro he has laboured so disinterestedly and so assiduously. As we took occasion on his birthday to tender him our hearty congratulations on that event, and to recall some features of his distinguished career, it is unnecessary that we should travel again over the same ground. It must have afforded every one ploasure to meet Sir George Grey face to face last night to tender him the congratulatory address, and tho satisfaction will not be lessened by his grateful acceptance of it and the graceful request ho made as to the futuro disposition of a record not only interesting in itself, its object, and occasion, but also valuable as a work of art. In the Public Library it will bo surrounded with pleasant associations. Thero was only one thing to mar the completo harmony and pleasure of last night's proceedings. Sir Georgo Grey unwisoly permitted himself to be carried into tho region of controversial politics, and took occasion to urge his peculiar views as to Elected Governors and a unicamoral Legislature. His views upon these points aro exceedingly distasteful to a very large number — wo hope and boliove by far the largest number — of those mot to do him honour last night, and it was much to be regretted that he so strongly advanced on such an occasion views from which so many of his hearers as strongly dissent. We sincerely hopo Sir George Grey may be spared to soo several additional birthdays, and to receive tho congratulations of the people as year is added to year of his honoured life, but we cannot wish him to prosper in the direction of tho futuro Constitutional changes which ho advocated iast night. Our report of tho proceedings at tho presentation of the birthday address to Sir George Grey, and letters to the Editor, appear on the fourth page. Mr. Herbert Coulston Gardner, who has become Minister of Agriculture in the Gladstone Ministry, represents North Essex, and is a country gentleman in that county. He has boen President of the Essex Chamber of Agriculture, and Chairman of tho Home Counties Division of the National Liberal Association. He is under 50 years of ago. Tho Manawatu Standard mentions a rumour that Mr. E. G. Jellicoe is to succoed the lato Mr. Lowthor Broad as District Judge. The address which was presented to Sir George Groy last night will be hung in the City Conncil Chamber until tho completion of tho Free Public Library Bnildinga. There will bo a sitting of tho Supremo Court in Banco to-morrow, when two native cases— Pohuka Hapuku and others v. Smith and others, and Paraotono v. Smith and others — will be argued. Tuesday next, the 30th August, is the date fixed for the nomination of candidates for the three vacancies in tho Melroso Borough Council. Mr. George Anderson, the retiring member of the City Conncil for Thorndon Ward, has been nominated for a furthor term by Messrs. H. D. Bell and M. Murdoch. Tho ketch Reliance, which left Napier for Dunodin about six weeks ago, has not arrived a,t her destination, and it is feared that, with her orow of five men, sho fonndered in the heavy gale whioh sprang up just after hor leaving thoro. Tho steamer Kahu left tho preceding day (Friday) for Wollington, and on the approach of the galo took shelter under Cape Kidnappers. On Sunday, while lying there, tho Reliance was seen approaching, and it was thought she would bring-to under the Cape, but instead, to tho astonishment of those on board tho steamer, she was seen to tack round and sail back towards Napier. As far as wo can learn (says tho Hawkos Bay Herald) that it is tho last that has been seen of her, and there is little hope that sho has escaped. William Spittal, the boy who was admitted to the Hospital last week suffering from an injury to one of his wrists, developed blood poisoning soon after his admission, and died on Sunday. It appears that about three weeks ago he snstained a slight scratch, and it is believed that it was then that his blood was poisoned. He was the second son of Mr. Robert Spittal, and was 13 years of age. An accident occurred during the progress of the football match between the two local Colleges yesterday, George Tripe, a son of Dr. Tripe, breaking his loft shoulder blade. The break is a bad ono. and Tripe will be unable to play again for the remainder of the season. Mr. Robinson, R.M., was occupied nearly the whole of yesterday afternoon in the Magistrate's Court in partly hearing a civil case in which J. Brookes, contractor, sued G. Bradley for JESO, damagos for alleged breach of contract. The plaintiff was the successful tenderer for a building contract let by tho defendant, which, however, the defendant subsequently gave to another builder, and hence tho present action. For the defence it was urged that as the plaintiff neglected to_ commence operations, the defendant was justified in re-letting the work. Mr. J. ODea, architect, having given evidence, the case was adjonrned, at the request of the plaintiff, to the 29th inst., on the plaintiff paying .£1 Is expenses. The local Operatic Society held a highly successful rehearsal of " Rip Van Winkle " last evening. There was a full attendance, and the conductor and stage manager expressed themselves well satisfied with the work done. Tho Eight Houib Demonstration Committee held another meeting last night at the Trades Hall, when thore were twelve Unions represented. Mr. F. C. Millar presided. On the meotine proceeding to elect officers for the ensuing year, Mr. Millar expressed his thanks to the Committee for having elected him as Chairman for the past two years, and regretted that he was unable to accept a furthor term of office on account of having left his trade to follow another avocation. Mr. T. Hogg (Bakers' Union) was accordingly olected Chairman for tho current year, and Mr. W. J. Johnston (Tailoresses' Union) Secretary. On the motion of the Chairman-elect, Messrs. Millar and D. P. Fisher, the retiring Chairman and Secretary, were elected life members of the Committee. Mr. A. Ward was appointed Treasurer, and Messrs. Hurlston, Moran and M'Girr Trustees. A resolution was passed authorising the Trustees to hand over the balance remaining from hist year, amounting to abont .£33, for the purposes of this year's Demonstration. The remaining business transacted was of a routine character.

The next sitting of t'lo Divorce Qourt has been fixed for the 13th September. In Chambers this morning, beforo his Honour the Chief Justice, Mr. Bolton moved for directions as to tbo trial of tho divorce case of Snasdcll v. Snasdell and another, and an order was made that it Hhould be heard before a Judge alone at the approaching sitting of the Court.

The Trustees of the Hospital met thi-j morning, there beinf jirasmt Messrs. F. H. Frasar (Chairman), J. 'fa- lor. C- E. Wllles» ton, G. M. Kebbelli G. Allen, J. Collins, stad Rfey. H. Van Shlterbti,, ThS Hotfse Committee reported that the tender of Bnr : goyne, Burbidges and Co. for ihe supply of drugs had been accepted. The Medical Superintendent drew attention to the great want of invalid chairs. The Chairman mentioned that there never had been enough chairs for invalid*, and that it had been suggested that the collections at the various places of worship on a certain Sunday should bo sot apart for the purchase of additional chair-*. Mr. Kebbell disapproved of the idea of having a Hospital Sunday, and fciig-gestcd that the Trustees hhould purchase the clnirs required. Aftor further discussion, it was resolved that the House Committee should brinsf up a report as to che cost, Ac. The House Committee recommended that the Aiedical Superintendent Ehoiild be instructed to charge extra in cases of venereal diseases. Mr. Willeston disapproved of the proposal, and Mr. Van Staveren also expressed himself to the same effect. Tho Chairman said he did not think for a moment that the doctor would turn away a bad case because the patient did not happen to ha^e a shilling. After some discussion, it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the Medical Superintendent, with instructions to use his discretion. In Chambers tliis morning His Honour tho Chief Justice made an order fixing the hearing of a suit for damages by ono Blake against Lysaght & Co., in which the plaintiff claims .£2OO damages for wrongful dismissal, for the Bth September, before a jury of four. Mr. Edwards appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Chapman for the defendants. An order was also made for the trial before a special jury of 12, of the case of Arcus v. the Shaw, Savill and Albion Company, in which the plaintiff Claims .£SOO damages on account of injuries received in falling down the 1 hold of tho ss. Arawa. Tho fixing of the date of the trial was deferred. Mr. Treadwoll appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. Young (of 8011, Gully & Izard) for tho defendant company. Tho New Zealand Shipping Co.'s s.s. Otoramaleft Townsville on Sunday morning for Wellington, and may therefore bo expected to arrivo hero about Sunday next. Informations under section 16 1 of the Licensing Act, 1881, wero this afternoon sworn against six licensed victuallers for alleged breaches of tho Act in serving liquor in their licensed houses behind more than ono bar. The licensees in question are : — Mrs. R. Tabor, Masonic Hotel, Cubastreet; Hamilton Gilmer, Empire Hotel, Willis - street ; Asher Cohen, Commercial Hotel, Willis-street ; H. B. Price, Central Hotel, Lambton-quay ; and E. Wilson, Post Offioo Hotel, Grey-street. The summonses aro made returnable for Friday noxt, at the Magistrate's Court. Tho wording of the charge is as follows : — That you, being tho holder of a publican's license, did opes a certain bar on tho said premises boyond tho numbor stated in your license without tho consent of the Licensing Committee. Mr. H. W. Robinson, R.M., presided at tho Magistrate's Court to-day. A Maori was charged with having been drunk yestorday. It was his first offence, and he explained that bo had been to a funeral, and on returning had been overcome. He was discharged, as also woro two other first offenders. Another first offender, who had boon liberated on bail, did not surrender, and in his absence ho was fined ss, with the alternative of 24 hours' imprisonment. Jas. C. Bagnell pleaded Guilty to the larceny of an overcoat, tho property of J. W. Copithorne, from the Opora House on tho night of tho 15th inst. He olected to bo dealt with in a nummary manner, and was sent to gaol for six months. Martha Carter, dressmaker, was summoned under the provisions of the Factories Act for having employed Edith Flowerday and Margaret Bonnor at 7.30 p.m. on the sth instant. Mrs. Carter not being present, her husband, Henry Carter, appeared on hor behalf. He admitted the facts as stated in the informations, and explained that he had promised his wifo that ho would obtain permission from the Factory Inspector for tho girls in hor workroom to work overtirao, but his memory being bad ho had neglected to soo Mr. Mackay on the subject. Mr. Izard, who appeared for tho Factory Inspector, did not press for a heavy penalty. His Worship inflicted only a nominal fine of 5s in each instance, together with professional costs, amonnting to £1 Is. The following aro tho nominations in connection with tho annual election of officebearers of tho Star Boating Club to-morrow evening : — President— Mr. Edward Pearco (unopposed) ; Captain — Mr. W. H. Field (unopposed) ; Deputy-Captain — Messrs. E. Jackson and P. P. Webb ; Secretary — Mr. G. H. Bethuno (unopposed) ; Treasurer — Mr. C. Pearco (unopposed); General Committee (six required) — Messrs. C. A. Knanp, J. P. Maxwell, A. S. Biss, M. C. Barnett, W, R. Symons, L. O. H. Tripp, F. Pownall, A. K. Kennedy, N. Galbi-aith, and B. H. Mitchell ; Match Comniitteo (two required) — Messrs. J. E. Hume. A. W. Newton, W. E. Bondall, P. P. Webb, and F. Pownall; Auditors — Messrs. J. Gordon and A. E. Dean (unopposed). Aboutß o'clock last eveninga Miss Stanley, lately from Greymouth, while coming down Plimmer's Steps, slipped and fell, fracturing the small bone of her loft leg near tho anklo. She was attended by Dr. Chappie, who put the injured limb in splints, after which sho was removod to tho residence of a friend with whom she is staying, in Dixon-street. " Selim and Zuleika " was repeated by M'Lean's Young Australians at the Opora House lastnight. The various songs, dances, local liifca, and political allusions wero successfully given, and were woll received. Tho extravaganza will bo played again this evening. An eleotion of three Councillors to servo in tho Lower Hutt Borough Council will be held on Thursday, Bth September. Nominations mnst be inado before noon on Friday, 2nd September. Amongst tho business to bo discussed at tho noxt meeting of the New Zealand Yachting Association will bo a proposal from tho Auckland Yacht Club, that the maximum tonnage for yachts competing in the secondclass championship should bo five instead of seven tons. If the proposition is agreed to, tho Isca and Thetis, both of Wellington, will bo obliged to sail in the first-class race, as each is over five tons. The large silver medal presented to Briclson, formorly of Wellington, who won the Victorian Amateur Rowing Association's sculling race on 9th Novombor last, is now on view in the window of Messrs. Wise and Speed, Willis-streot. Last evening about 40 membors of the Wollington Juvenile Forosters paid a fraternal visit to their juvenilo brethren in Petone. The gathering took tho form of a social reunion, and a capital programme of songs, recitations, and pianoforte solos waß contributed by the youngsters. At the conclusion tho Wellington officers thanked their Petone brethren for tho very enjoyable ontortainment, and on leaving for town three hearty choers were given for Petone, a salute which was heartily responded to. The second meeting in connection with Mr. E. Tennyson Smith's Gospel Temperance Mission in Wellington was held in tho Theatre Royal la?t evening, and was well attended. A large and efficient choir was stationed on tho stage, and for half an hour boforo the meeting began the singing of hymns was engaged in. At 8 o'clock a prayer was offered up by the Rev. J. J. Lewis, after which Mr. J. W. Copithorne, Financial Secretary of the Mission, made sevoral announcements. One was that Mr. Smith's private secretary was seriously ill, and another was that in consequence of an oversight a pianoforte had not been brought into the Theatre, and Mr. C. D. Mackintosh would therefore not be able to fulfil the promise to play soveral selections on his reed instruments. Dr. Newman, M.H.R., who was in the chair, said that ho was glad to preside, because ho knew that ho was on the right side. (Applause.) It was indeed a pleasure to him to take part in wliat was probably the greatest social movement at this end of the century. There was a feeling throughout the colony that the wretchedness caused by drink must bo stamped out, and he did not consider it right that a man should fold his hands and do nothing under such circumstances. It was, ho maintained, the duty of every man who had the truest interests of the country at heart, to assist in improving the condition of the masses. General Booth, Mr. Tennyson Smith, and others, were doing a great work, and ought to bo assisted in every way by those persons who had both time and money at their disposal. (Applause.) Mr. Smith, who explained that the object of his mission was to aim a blow at tho drink traffic in Wellington, and create a little more enthusiasm amongst the Temperance and religious people in this city, occupied over an hour in reciting the late John B. Gough's grand oration, " Safe and Right," a graphic description of the latter's degredation and rescue. Mr. Smith, who possesses great elocutionary powers, did full justice to the narrative, and maintained the interest of his hearers throughout. Tho Rev. C. E. Ward proposed a vote of thanks to the lecturer, and the resolution, which was seconded by the Roy. A. Peters, was carried by acclamation. A similar compliment was paid to Dr. Newman, who, in acknowledging it, quoted from tho Registrar-General's statistics to show that deaths from drunkenness were few amongst New Zealand-born persons. After a number of pledges had been taken the meeting was brought to a close with praise and prayer. Mr. Smith will this evening recite " Man and his Masters," the most realistic of all Gough's efforts. Scandinavians are reminded by advertisement of the meeting to bo held at the Foresters' Hall, Tory-street, this evening, to confirm rules, &c. The Hibernian Society will celebrate its eighteenth anniversary about 6th October. Full details of the sale of high-classl English furnitnre to be held by T. Kennedy Hacdomld and Co., Limited, st their rooms, Panama-street, will be found in our advertising columns. It will be seen from the advertisement that the firm have postponed the sale until Friday, in consequence of Thursday having been proclaimed a half-holiday. The poods will be on view to-morrow and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. Mr. Solomons will hold his firat sale to-morrow of furniture, clothing, boots, &c. George Thomas & Co. will sell to-morrow, frtut. 4c. Francis Sidej & Co. will sell ;to-morroir, furniture, &c. Remnants of all descriptions loft over from our big sale will be in full force this weok._ The variety in lengths, material, and quantity will afford an ample range of choice. The prices will be such as to command a ready sale. We mean to clear them out during the present week, and would specially invite the public and all those who can

appreciate indi\b*i£able baffjstfns to vist the remnant sale at Te Aro Hou'fao, Rem nants there are in every department.' hut we would ask more than usual notice of those in our dress and Manchester departments, as being suitable for all seasons, and honestly worth investment by the public of all the Bpare cash they may have. The remnants are of various lengths, running from liyds to 9yds, and are really cheap. Half-price is bo marao for them, at the Te Aro House remnant Bale. KfcMnAtfTg of Crimean Bbirtings, reinnant3 of flannelettes, remnants of flannels, remnants of sheetings, remnant)! of galatea 3, remnants oi dress tweeds, serges, cheviots, foule homes pun, cashmeres, merinos, veilings, siliirf, gfitinsjvelvets, Velveteens, plushes, &c, are all irresistible bargains at the remnant sale, Te Ar6 Hohhso. Eemnants to be had for the asking* by visitors, and specially for those who come early to the remnant sale at Te Aro House. — Advt. A new style of Boxing Glovo is now being shown in the Manners-street window of Mebsrs. Wilkins & Field's establishment. It is called the " Pelican," after the celebrated Club of that name, and should be a great improvement on the old style. The whole hand i 3 thrust into the glove, and there is a flexible bar to grasp. This does away with the division between the thumb and fingers, and the attendant liability to scratch. It is well made, evonly padded, covered with soft tanned leather, and weli finished. We commend them to the notice of all interested in" the "NdMeArt."— ADvt. Ladies, for afternoon tea use Anlsobrook's Oswego Biscuits; a perfect delicacy. — Advt. It may interest some people to watch 'he movements of a man who goes about studying bacilli or trying to catch microbes, but all persons are interested in knowing how to live well, and hitchen's blood restorer will fill the bill.— Advt. 1