FAIR RENT.

Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 25, 29 July 1895, Page 2

FAIR RENT.

The decision on the Periodical Bevalua. tion of Land Bill introduced by Mr. G. W. Bussell, must, i£ tho mombors of the Houso are logical, settle the Fair Bent Bill. Tho main reasons urged against the Bill by Messis. J. Bl'Konzio, Firani, Hall, Duncan, and others, were that it would destroy tho tenure called lease in perpetuity, and that it would mean a tax on the tenants holding under that system. The same arguments may bo used againat a Fair Bont Bill. If introduced, the measure must deal with tboso -who have taken up land undor the loaae in perpetuity system. The only difference between Mr. Bussell's Bill aud the Fair Bent Bill proposed is that Mr. Kussell's Bill dealt only with land to be leased. It was not retrospective. But this proposed measnre of Ministers will deal with land that has been leased. And in so doing it really destroys the contract made bettvoen tho settlers and tho Crown. Is this fairr Wo can understand the Crown saying to its tenants, "Your rents are too high, and we will reduce them, but the exact amount of reduction must be determined by some tribuual freed from the semblanoe oven of politioal partisanship." But that is not tho naturo of the Fair Bent measure that is proposed. It ia to provide for periodical revaluation of all land let, whether by the Govornmont or private individuals, and it must therefore affeot those who have taken »p land on the leaao in perpetuity system. It may make them pay higher rents. We believe it will be found unworkable if any attempt is made to apply it to all tenancies. We wait for the Bill, however, to see how the Ministor lor Lands proposes to deal with tho subject. But we must say that so one who voted against Mr. Kussell's Bill can conaiatontly support a Fair Bont Bill. Mr. Bussoll's Bill was a Fair Bent Bill, but it waa not retrospective.

A budget of football news, and particulars of the New Zealand Academy of Fino Arts' exhibition, will be found on the fourth page, with other matter. Tho Hon J. G. Ward has instruoted his solicitors to take proceedings for libel ia connection with a circular issued on the Bth iust. by a Southern settler respecting the frozen meat trade. Mr. Ward regards the statements of tho circular as directod against himself and as containing refleotion3 npon kirn. Of the unskilled labour markot in Wellington, the Journal of the L-vbour Department juat issued, eaya that although 91 men havo been stnt away daring the month to Government and privato works, there is still demand for employment, although the number of applicants ia much leas than at the same- period last year. The building trades are said to be fairly busy, but nnmbers of tradesmen idle; engineering trades, very dull ; boot and olothing trades, dull, many tradesmen idle ; and the retail trades, fairly busy. None of the up-country districts seem to offer any special demand for labour. Tho Eov. Dr. Joseph Cook, the? celebrated lecturer and preacher of Boston, occupied tho pnlpifc at St. John's Churoh last evening, the subject being " Certainties of Religion." There was a crowded congregation. The servioe was conducted by tho Rev. J. Pateruou. The presont is Dr. Cook's second visit to New Zealand, hie first having boon paid aliont 13 years ago. He intends to viait tbe chief oities of Australasia, in order to study the Labour and Socialistic legislation of the colonial Legislatures, and the sooial conditions existing in the colonies. On Wednesday evening he will leoture in St. John's Church on the question, " Does Death End All?" Mr. Maughan Barnett will be back from Nelson in tune to preside at the organ. It ia with sincere regret that we rooord the death of the eldest daughter of Mr. It. A. Marshall, manager of the Exohauge Hall. Miss Marshall had not been feeling well for some time, and on Wednesday last she went to Palmerston for a, ohango of air. She oanght a oold on the journey, and on arrival at Falmerston she was obliged to take to bed at the house of a friend. A telegram was sent to her parents on Saturday that sho was dangerously ill, and Mrs. Marshall left for Palmerston by the afternoon train, but before she could reach there her daughter had suooumbed to an attaok of internal inflammation. This is the third death which has ooourrod in the family during the past IS months, the daughter having been preceded by the eldest and seoond Bons. Misa Marshall's body ia to be buried at Palmetstcn, instead of in Wellington as was intended. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall and family will have the hoarty sympathy of a large section of the community. On Saturday night some clothes whioh had been plaosd to dry 'before a fire in the kitohen of a cottage in Cambridge-terrace, ocoupied by Mr. William Smith, tailor, beoamo ignited, and were soon destroyed, as were also two chairs on which they had beon hanging. The mantelpieoe -was aoorohed. Mrs. Smith was upstairs at the time engaged in putting tho children to bed, and Sir. Smith was abaent from home. The Fire Brigade was called out, but before it oould reach the house the flames had been extinguished by two neighbours (Mrs. Sattndors and Mr. W. Hulbert). The damage is estimated at about £5. The house is owned by Mrs. Bitson, ia insured in the Palatine Offioe for .£l5O, and there is a'pOlioy in the same offioe on the furniture for £50. Joseph H. Burfoofc, signwriter, a bankrupt, submitted to the Offioial Assignee this morning a written statement to the effeot that bis present position was owing to illness and business competition. Under examination by the Offioial Assignee he stated that his wife, who was a singer, had only received £2 2a this year. Soveral peoplo who had engaged her to sing had not paid her for her services. His furniture was not worth more than .£lO or JJI2. In oonsequenoo of pressure of a Southern oreditor he had been obliged to file. Constable Watty, of Pahiatua, on Saturday bronjjbt from Palmerston North a man named Alfred Peter Farrell, whom ho had arrested on a charge of disobeying a maintenance order made by the Magistrate's Court in Balolutha. He, together with Fred Ellis, arrested by Chief Detective Campbell on a oharge of laroeny v a bailee, will be passengers for ihe South by the a.s. Penguin to-day. Captain Savident, of the sohooner Aratapu, now in port, has in his possession a model of the ingenious oontrivanoe whioh he devised last year to steer to Wellington the sohooner Frank Gay, of whioh he was tbe ohief officer, after her rodder had been disabled in a Btorm. It has been the snbjeot of great interest to nautioal people. His Excellency the Governor will attend the conoert to be given in Thomas' Hajl to-night by pupils of St. Mary's Convent. Tho programmo is published ia another column, ami should attract bigpudienoo.

A bad oaso of thoughtless cruelty to animals was brought to light at Petone yesterday. A local tradesman, who ia at present an inmate of tho Hospital, loft his business and horse in obarge of other mombors of tho family. The business having changed hands dnriog tho week, the previous owners removed from the premises, and during this time the horse seems to have been forgotten. During Saturday bight it broke out of a shed, and early yesterday it was found in a wenk and emaciated condition lyiner on the ground in the yard, in full view of passersby. Assistance being procured, the horse was removed to a less publio place, and every effort made to alleviate Ub Bufferings. On food boing brought it ate ravenously for a short time, but Boon desisted, not having strength enough to keep its head up. As all chance of reoovery appeared to be hopeless, it seems strange that in the absance of the owners no one, including tho police, seemed to have the power to put the animal out of its misery. This morning it was Btill alive, having lain exposed to the weathor all night. The question as to who is to blame for the negleot — whioh has caused considerable looal comment— ■will bo solved indue coarse. Following up the remarks wo made some time sinoe about the New Zealand irost-fish, we may mention that a larger number have been taken on the Otaki and Manawatu beaches this winter than for soveral yearß past. Some of these were of largo size, measuring nearly 4ft from the point of their finely produced nozzle to the tip of the tail. A fow havo found their way into tho Wellington market, whore they have mot with a ready Balo at 2s a pound. But the Maoris, who willingly Bpend a bitterly cold night on the sands on the chance of picking up a frost-fish in the early dawn, before tho seabirds have feasted on it, appreciate the quality of thia delicate fish, and reserve it for homo consumption. A fow have been sent to England in the freezing chambers, and although losing somewhat of the delicate flavour in the process of refrigerating, it has been declared by epicures one of tho most delicious fish in the world. It has, we believo, more than once been a feature in the menu at Lord Onslow's celebrated Parliamentary dinners. The frequency of its occurrence this season is no doubt due to the exceptional ooldnoeß we have had this winter. The Seoretary of the Hutt and Petone Syndicato has received a letter from the prospectors, dated Ist mat., which states that a considerable amount of work has been done on tho Duke or Wellington lease since last letter, but no further developments were oxpoctod for some ten days, when tho rosultwill be cabled. On tho 17th inst. a cablo message was received, which mentioned the taLiug up of a lease which eboivs fair gold, and for which the prospectors could not get exemption Tho last clauso is now oxpla'ned. it appears that when a lease of 21 acres {3 taken up the ground must bo manned by a party of six. This means that threo more mon must be put on Wageß are Btated to be £3 10s per week, but Mr. Williams says thero will be no oaueo to fear the expenditure, as ho believes the property to be very valuable. Thero was an unusually largo attendance at the opening of the Fine Arts Exhibition at the Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon, and the room was also orowded again in the evening. To-night a musical programme will bo given by the Misses Newton and Mr. A. Newton. A man named Frank Philpott, alias W. H. Smith, alias H. Woods, was arrested by Chief Detective- Campbell and Detective Neil on Saturday, and appeared this morning in the Magistrate's Court on oharges of having forged and uttered cheques, amounting altogether to the value of £16, to 0. Ludwig & Son, Lambton-quay, Fdith Pritohard, Adelaide-road, and Sun Leo, Lambton quay. Ho was romanded till Wednesday for polico evidence, bail being allowed in two sureties of £15 on each charge. James Smith was fined 20d, with tbo option of fonr days' imprisonment, for the theft of some blankets from Curtios' boarding-house, whore he had been receiving board free. Ho is a seaman, and hiß previous character was excellent. Wm. M'Kay, for failinsr to support his fathor, was sentenced to one month's imprisonment, tho warrant not to be oxeorited if ho pays £i ss, the amount due In the oase against P. Halloran, for failing to sunport the illegitimate child of Margaret Gibson, a warrant was issued for his arrest, as it is understood that tho man is in hiding. Mr. M. C. Hickey, who waß severoly injured on the tram-line a few weeks ago, has been able to leave tho Hospital. It will, however, be some time before he is fit to resume duty in tho City Drainage Enginoor'o office Messrs. Cnilen and Ormiston, oliiof onginoora of tho Janet Niooll and Orowaiti. are to oxobango positions, and a similar arrangement will be carried out in the ease of Measra, Fergußon and DavidaoD, of the Brunnev and Kotokino. A presentation to Mr. A. S. Pitovson, whose retirement from the captaincy of the Wellington Bowing Club is greatly regretted by the members, is in course of preparation, and will bo mado at tho club's danco on the 14" h proximo. The gift will be an artis-tioally-framed collection of photographs, tho oliiof one being a group specially taken by Mr. W. Kinsoy of past and present mombera of the club. Around this picture will bo gronped photographs of the old and present shed, tho first holdors of tho proaidency and secretaryship, and the present holders of those offices, and tho club's old invincible erew — fll'Kay, Sullivan, Rose, aud Bridsou : as well na sketohes of the principal rowing courses of tho colony and various marine scenes. Tho wholo will form a pleasant ai.d valuable* memento of Mr. Paterson's fivo years' torm of office as captain. A sorioua atone-throwing affair took place in Ingestro-streot late on Saturday night, with, the result that a man named Thomas M'Clusky is now in tho Hospital suffering from sovero injuries to the face and head. Anothor man, Henry Bigg, was arrested, and appeared this morning at the Magistrate's Court on a charge of having assaulted M'Clusky aud inflicted grievous bodily harm upon him. Aa M'Cluaky was Btill in a serious condition, Mr Martin, S M., adjourno'l the c.130 till tho sth prox., bail being allowod in two sureties of £20 each. The facts appear to bo that v street row took place iv farauaki-streot earlier in the evening between M'Clusky, who was in tho company of a woman named Annie Johnston, and tho aeoused, Henry Bigg. They were ultimately separated, but when near the Panama Hotel, in Ingestro- street, Bigg began to throw stonos at the other man, and one of the atone-i struck M'Clusky on the head, causing him to fall insensible. It is further asserted that while tho man was lying unconscious Bigg aontinucd to strike him with stones. Constable Cox had appeared by this times, and immediately arrested Bigg, and, aided by two bystanders, J. Uridge and Richird Greeks, toak tho injured man to Dr. Martin's surgery. Dr. Parkes was i-l.i called in, and, M'Clusky'a condition looking Berions, ha was tiken to the Hospital. Th« woman Johnston was also arrested, aud appeared this morning on a charge of having usod obsaeno language. From the evidence it appeared that after the rotv sho began oalling the bystanders filthy names, and the larrikins commenced annoying nor. She was undor the influence of liquor at tho time, bat not drunk. His Worship sentenced her to seven days' imprisonment, with hard labour. The warehonso which the New Zealand Drug Company haa deoided to oroot on the vacant allotment at the corner of Victoria and Willeston streets, faoing Masßra. Boss and Glendining's promises and the Colonial Mutual Assurance Society's Buildings, will be one of the finest business structures in the city. It is to be four stories high, and will bo built in accordance with plans and specifications propared by Mr. James Hislop, architect, of Dunedin. The company expects to be in possession in Maroli. Messrs. D. Benjamin & Co. also intend to oreota large warehouse ia Yictoria-Btreet. The Treasurer of the Boys' Institute acknowledges receipt of the following subscriptions :— Miaa Dunoan, £1 Is ; his Worship the Mayor (Mr. C. M. Luke), £1 Is. Shilling list — National Mutual Life Insnranoe employes, 8a ; Johnston and Co. 'a employed, lla ; Gas Co.'s employe's, 10s ; Sargood, Son and Ewen's employes, additional, 4s. The Hunt Club met on Saturday afternoon at tho Hatt Bridge, when there was a large field The drag was laid by Mr. Maurice Weloh, on foot, from Mr. Hooper's place at tho Taita to Mr. Buck's residence. A second run waa laid by Mr. Mellow, jun., from Mr. Milne's to Mr. Mellow'a. The going was good, though rather heavy. During the first rnn Mr. G. Qathorne-Hardy, on Hailstorm, came to grief at a wire fenoe, and was rather severely out about. The hounds were in tho charge of Mr. George M'Donald on Judas. Among the field were Lady Alice Boyle on Fly, Mr. Arthur Cooper (depnty - master) on Halicore, Mr. G. Gathorne - Hardy on Hailstorm, Captain Campbell-Preston on Snuff, Mesars J. C. Hanna on Freshßeld, D. B. Turner on The Liar, Mallow, jun., on a roan, B. Skerrett on How's That, C. Bridson on Bangatira, and J. F. Mills on Toprail. Thero waa a large attendance at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night, when the Australian .Merrymakers presented a ohange of programme. The performers were wall received, and enoores were very numerous. Tho songs of Misses Montgomerie and Levy, and Messrs. Shannon and Bell, were singled out for special, favour. The propranime, which is one of the best yet given by the company, will be ropoated this evening. Thn Union Steam Ship Company has fitted the Omapere with a set of Captain Cameron's boat • lowering apparatus, similar to that plaoed on the Ts Anau some months ago. The apparatus is simple and effective, and is highly spoken of by experts. ■ The seoond annual oonoert and dramatio entertainment in connection with the Taita Tennis Club took plaoe at Petone on Friday evoning. Musical items -were given by Misses Bishop and Sampson, Mettdames Mackintosh and Kioharda, Messrs. Barlow, Lows, Feohards, and Biohards. A farce, "Who ia Who?" was performed by looal amateurs. The proceedings terminated with a dance. The committee of the Petoae Naval Artillery has received six tenders for the building of two boats for tho oompany, and haa accepted that of Mr. J. Hodden. Mr. W. Kinsey. of Lambton Quay, ha* presented the Wellington Bowing Club with a large photo of the Governor, who is patron of _ tho Club. The photo is enclosed in a massive gold frame. ' The publio meeting wider the auipioes of the Anti-Chinese League will be held in the Skating Rink on Saturday night next,' and not on Monday of next week, aa originally arranged. The Bakers' Union has appointed three of its members to attend the next meeting of the League. The Forward Movement' Penny Readings entertainment to-night takes the form of a lantern leoture, " Ten Nights ina Bar-room." The advertisement in Saturday's isane said "adults 3d and children Id," but it should iave been " adults Id and children 3d." As the leotnre ia oapeoUlly intended for adults, him plan of obarginj>, waa adopted to kcop room for them.

An English parcel poßt mail catno to hand by the Tainui this morning. As we intimated was probable, the case of Uussoll v. Waters, a claim of .£2OO for money alleged to have been lent, haa been settled out of Court. Mr. Jellioon aoted for the plaintiff, and Mr. Skerrett for defendant. Shortly after the Tainui left Tenoriffe the carpenter of tbo steamer, named Sprague, died of inflammation of the lungs. He was very ill when tho steamer left Plymouth. Ho leave 3 a widow and family in Fngland. A subscription on board in aid of the widow and family realised over £50. The Garrigon Band'B performance* on the Esplanade yesterday realised a sum of £2 4s Gd. Mr. Jugtioe Richmond is prostrated with a severe attack of influenza. An inqueat will bo hold this afternoon at the residence of Mr. Grant, Mulgravestreefc, upon the body of his twin son, Josepb, who died in bod yesterday morning between 1 and 8 o'clook. Tho child was only 3 weeks old, and had been ill with a oold for only a few days before its death. Dr. Chnpplo who had attended the mother at the birth of the child rofused to give a certificate. As the first meeting of the new mnsioal society will probably be held soon after Mr. Burnett's return from Nelson on Wednesday morning, the honorary secretaries call on those who pnrpose becoming annual subscribers to augment tho list of names already received by forwarding thoir promises of snpport promptly. Contributions of various materials re. quired for the Soup Kitchen have been mado by Mesdameß C. M. Luke, A. M'Donald, N. Reid, and Mnuiz, and Mesßrs Bod, Rhodes, and Pritcbard. Tho ladies in charge during tho past few days havo been Mesdamcs T. W. Hislop, W. Brown, Lane, Campbell, B. 13. Bannister, W. B. Woods, Hancox, and Miss Pinny. More bread ia urgently requirod. Parishioner!) of St. Panl'a aro reminded that tbe annnal meeting takes plaoo to-night. A petition in favour of tho übo of tho Irish Soriptnre text-book in schools will be at. the meeting for signature. Owing to tho exhibition of piotnres being hold at the Art Gallery the Liedertafel will hold its weekly practice in the Eiobango Buildings, No. 7 room. A leoturo on " Comparative Rnligions, or a Study of tho Religions of tho World," was dolivered in the Criterion Theatre lag evening by Mr. W. W. Collins, M.H.B. There was a large audienoe In conscqnenoo of tbo wet weather, the meeting of the Citizens' Institute which was to have been held this evening has been postponed. In Saturday's Canterbury Tunes tbe agricultural pnges contain many interesting articles nnd reports ; whilst musical readers will be spatially interested iv tlie Musical Kuoirledge Examination papers (Trinity College, London) aud answers. There is alflo a full supply of general uewa. bosidea illustrations, &c. Francis Sidey and Co. will Bell to-morrow, furniture, &c. Laery nnd Co. (Limited) will »ell to-morrow, furniture, &c. To-rrntend and Fnul will sell to-morrow, flowering plants, shrubs, &c. A. G. Taiuo and Co. will sell to-morrow, nt Ohiro-rond, furniture, 4c. W. P. Shortt will aoll to-morrow, furniture aud sundries. Ucorgo Thomas and Co. will Bell to-morrow, fruit.

It is always a pleasing duty to make an announcement which the public aro certain to receive with gratification. Such a pleasure now falls to our lot, for we have to convoy to our roaders an item of information which wo fool suro will causo a thrill of happiness in many a home. Our news is that on Thursday, Ist August, the great winter sale begins at To Aro House. This is an event for which thousands have boon anxiously waiting, and for which great preparations are boing made at tho famous Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse Tho entire stock perhaps the largest and bost assorted in New Zealand, is being remarked at pricos whioh must have the effect of making a huge success of tbo great winter sale at Te Aro House. Tub reputation which Te Aro House holds for nndoubtodly genuine sales will be more than maintained. It is safe to promise that aome of tho bargains to be shown will prove astonishing even to the oldest ouatomers of the house. Price-lists will be distributed throughout the oity during the next day or two, and the wonderfully reduced goods will be offered to the publio on Thnrsday, Ist August, at tho great winter sale, To Aro Houso. — Advt. In responßO to numerouß enquiries from thoir customers, Messrs. Wilkins & Field, the well-known ironmongers, have just compiled a catalogue of their various goods. It is exceedingly well got up, and most of the linos are illustrated and priced. Besides being an epitome of their business, it contains many valuable recipes, and much interesting data, making it well worth proserving as a reference. While desiring that a copy shall reach the hands of everyone to whom it will be useful, the firm consider it too valuable to be wasted. They therefore request that everyone requiring a oopy will either call or forward them their address, and one will bo at once sent. — Adtt. Euoaltpts t. Influenza. — Now that the dread enemy has again appeared among us, bringing with it death and disaster, it behoves us to look around us for the best remedy to counteract its ravago3. So many certain cure 3 have been put before tho public, hut none of them have stood the teat like Coloman's Euoalypto Extract. It immediately alleviates tho moat distressing symptoms, it cloars and heats the bronchial tubas, braces up and fortifies the lungs, and acts like a tonic on the nervous system, and effeots a rapid care. This Extract carried off the highest award at tho Chicago Exposition, 1893, beating nine competitors. Ask for Coleman's, and take no other. Sold everywhere. Wholesale agents — Sfaarland and Co., Kempthorne, Prossor & Co., and P. Hayman 4 Co.— Advt.