THE PACIFIC CABLE.

Evening Post, Volume L, Issue 123, 21 November 1895, Page 2

THE PACIFIC CABLE.

When the Right Hon Joseph Chamberlain, the boloved of Birmingham, seceded from tb,e Liberal Party, hia moat ardent admirers could never have predirtod that the day would come whon, aa the Secretary of State for the Colonies in a Tory Government, be would bo possessed with the desire to devote his abilities and strong personality to the strengthening of the silken bonds of the Empire. Yet to-day he may bo said to have, at a single bound, done more to etimilate tho allegianco of the Australasian colonies than any Secretary of State of our time. For a Pacific cable subsidised by the British Government seems likely by hia statesmanlike action to Boon form yofc another tie 'twixt the outlying dependencies of the Crown and the Mother Country. The long-projeoted dopntation of the Agenta-General and delegateß from the colonies concerned in the Pacific Cable project to Mr. Chamberlain appears tj have waited npon that gentleman on Tuesday last, and the result, aa appearing in our cabled news of to-day, is of a kind that will bo the cause of much gratulation throughout tho country. We are told that the Secretary for State said that "the Government had decided to promote a cable across the Pacific, tho landing places being confined to British territory, and that a Commission of six would bo aot up and empowered to call witnesses to enquire as to tho route and the cost of tiurvey and the laying of a duplicate and single core oahlo, and report aa to tho whole qneation. Great Britain, Canada, nud tho Auatralasian colonies would each nominate two merabera to the Commission," Ho is further reported to have said that " ho regarded the deputition as a meeting of a Council of tho Empire. The presence of delegates from the Capo and Natal was evidence of solidarity and sympathy. He believed a Pacific cable held out a fair prospect of paying." Now, it is not, onr habit to givo blind credonco to tho financial eatiinatea of tho Hon. J. G. Ward ; but it ia only simple justice to that gentleman to remind our readers that, whon ho (Irst pro.jected the Pacific Cable at the Intercolonial Postal Conference hold at Brisbane in 1802, he insisted, against muoh adverae export criticism, that tho project must soon prove financially snncoasful. Wo congratulate him that ho now haa the Secretary of State upun his side; and since, an Poatmastar-Genor.il of New Zealand, Mr. Ward waa the author of thia great project, we trust ho may bo aelootod for the distinguished honour of representing Australasia aa one of the two Commissioners who, according to Mr. Chamberlain, will ropresont thoso colonies at tho proposed Conforonoo.

Wo recently strongly opposed any waeto of the ratepayers' money by additions to tho present City Council ofliooa,' urging that instead, when tbo time bad come, proper municipal I>uilding3 and a town hall aommonHurato with tho importance) of tho oily should 1)0 orectod on tho tite sot apart for tho purpose. Tho neod for a town hall has long? been urged by tho various musical Bociotießof Wellington and byothcrorgan'sations, but so faruo definito steps havo boen taken to Hccure one. Mr. Fisher, howover, informs us that a well-known Wellington lady has offered, should a town hall bo orertod, to prosont it with a snitablo grand organ. If this offer can be confirmed, it is certainly ot importance, and it bohovei tho societies which would bo directly benefited t? tako immediato nation with a view to give effect to tbo donor's doßire.

On the fourth pigo we print further pai'ionlnrs of yp'to: flip's ra^es at the Hutt. a l'lter to tin Kdror, I 'loßramd from , va'-ious parts of the colony, and reports of ad Ires- s by Mayoralty caiuiidate3. Mr X T Gillon left! ir Sjdney last i i'^'ht by the Tekapo, on a trip for the benefit of his health. The Italian man-of-war Cris f oforo Colombo loaves for Auckand at 1 o'clock this afternoon Commander Bertolini an 1 hia officers apeak in tho hiehe-'t terms of tho hoipitah'y shown them during their short stay at tins poit. The Minister for "Mines was at Featherslon to-divy, but is expected back to night. Tho Minister for Lands and the Premier are also expected to day. There were 61 applicanta for an asiistantclerkabip to the Napier Harbour Boaid, at jfc'SO per annum From tho Ist proximo the practice of only posting delayed telegrams on the ovening of receipt and delivering thorn n»xt morning is to be roverted to. For aome yeara past delayed telegrams have been posted aa received, and therefore usually reached the recipients on the day of despatch. For a subscription of five guineas annually or a foe of sixpence per message telephone aubBcribers arc to havo the privilege of having telcgrama sent them by telephone, and of telephoning messages to the telegraph office for transmission. The cargo in the main hold of the Pleione bao turiW out in excellent condition up to the present, and it is believed that little damage has been done in the after hold. Messr3 Paull and Koberts and W. Cable and Co made a start this morning to repair the wood and ironwork respectively. Only temporary repairs will bo done to the cabin, and the work of restoring it to its original state will bo delayed until the veaßel returns to London. Mossrs. Littlejohn and Son have been entrusted with the repair of the chronometers, sextants, Ac. At the monthly meeting of tho Nowtown Pchool Committee held on Tuesday ovening, the resignations of Measrs. J. W. Davis and C. F. Williams (the latter of whom haa left the district) wore accepted. Mossrs. J. Mann and G. J. Broad were appointed to. fill the vacancies. It was decided to inform tho Education Board that it waa impossible to admit any more children to the infant school owing to its overcrowded state. The death ia announced of Mra. Selina Tinney, who arrived in Wellington in the ship Rakaia in 1877. The deceased, who waa 82 years of age, had never known a day 'a illness until the last few weeks, and her death was due to syncope from old age. She passed away in the presence of her daughters, Mrß. Bethel and •'Mrs. Mark Maxton, and her son, Mr. John Tinney, at the reaidence of the first-named. Poplar-" grove. Deceased was a Bister of Mr. John Reynolds, of Mayfield, Clareville, Wairarapa. Two of Wellington's leading cyclistsMessrs. Muir and Jeffrey— met with an accident on the Basin Reserve last evening, bnt will, it is hoped, be able to take part in tho Amateur Athletic Club's sports on Saturday. As they wore riding round the track about half-past 7 at full speed, a pedestrian crossed their path, and waa knocked down so violently that he waa rendored insensible for aome minutes. Mr. Muir's new racing bicycle was smashed, and Mr. Jeffrey's machine was also damaged. Two men named Frederick Arnold and Goo. Bausor (a seaman belonging to H M.S. Ringarooma, only recently discharged from the Hospital) appeared before the Stipendiary Magistrate this morning on a j charge of having assaulted and robbed an Italian street musician named Francesco Paolo Deoillo. Decillo stated that, while drinking with tho accused in tho Royal Tiger Hotel, he undid his belt, in which he kept his money, and two sovereigns fell out Thereupon Arnold struok him on the eye, and the two accused picked up the money and made off. Inspector Ponder applied for a remand to enable him to procure further evidonoe,' and his Worship remanded the accused till Monday, bail being allowed for each of them in two sureties of .£lO each or one of £20. The boy Henry M'Cormaok, who had been remanded on two charges of theft, was convicted and discharged, after having received a warning from hia Worship that his behaviour must bo satisfactory in the future. One first offender was fined 5s for drunkenness. A resident of Wellington has received a letter from the Roy. S. B. Fellows, a Wesleyan missionary in New Guinea, who visited this city last Tear, giving aome particulars of hia work since his return. Mr. Fellows says that owing to the influence of the traders the natives received Mra. Fellowa and himself very ooldly, and all through the year tho mission work has been much hindered by that bad influence. The missionaries have taught the natives to rest on Sundays, whereas the traders want them to work at pearl-getting A neat, looking miss:on.hou3e haa been erected, and is an evidence to the natives that the missionaries have come to stay. The services have been regularly established, and the people have become more orderly and attentive. The language has been reduced to writing, and five Christian hymns, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments written in it. The sowing classes taught by Mrs Fellows number over 90 giris from tho village olose to tho mission-house, and the pupils are making capital progress. Tho erection of a church ia now in progress. There are thousands of natives inland, and the missionaries want the assistance of teachers from Fiji and Samoa Tha Karori Borough Council held its monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr. R, C. Bulkley), Councillors Daaont, Dryden, Lancaster, Lewer, Pla f t, and Spiers. Correspondence was read from tho Postmaster-General declining at present to authorise a daily housetorhouse delivery of letters. An application for a license to slaughter was received from Mr. W. Norman. Tao Council has no power to grant a license. Mr. W. H. Young wrote asking that the entrance to Campbell-street should be widenod. The mittcr was left in the hands of the Public Works Committee, to report at the next meeting. Mr. F. H. Fraser waa elected to represent the Council on the District Hospital Board, and Councillor Lancaster to represent the Council on the Charitable Aid Board. On the motion of Councillor Platt, seconded by Councillor Dryden, the Town Cierk'B salary was increased by £15 per annum. A long discussion waa held in regard to the want of culverts on Mikara Hill. It waa resolved that the whole Council oxamino the road. Accounts amounting to £19 2s Id were paaaed for payment. The boxing oonteat between the two coloured boxera— C. Richardson, of Wellington, and " Starlight," of Sydney— took place at tho Criterion Theatre laat night. Eight-ounco gloves wore used. Messrs W. Proffitt and H. M. Cansdell acted as judges, and Mr. Morton Driver was tho referee Richardson's weight was given aa 12at 101b, and " Starlight's " as Hat 4lb, " Starlight" did moat of the fighting, Richardson oontenting himself with good defensive work. The hitter's ducking and dodging wore very olover, and although at times some heavy work was indulged in noithor man waa aeriously hit. At tho end of tho eight rounds presoribad the referee announced that Mr. Cansdell put •'Starlight" first wilh-aix points to tho good, while Mr. • Proffltt made Rio.hiird.3on the winner with four points to the good. As the conditions prohibited another round being fought he would declare the oonteat a draw Both men expressed thoir willingness to meet again. The Wellington Cycling Club got off yesterday afternoon a road race from the Lower Hutt to the Telephone Exchange, a diatauce of eight miles. Tho competitors wore H. Creasb (I05ioc), M. Horbert (QOaoo), F. Fabian, G Jeffrey, and H Smith (30see), and F. B- Muir (scratch). Mr W. F. Cbri«tio started the men on their journey, and Smith overtook tho leading man before reaching Ngalianranga, and kept the first position nntil a short distance from Kaiwarri, whore he mot a mob of cattle, and had to dismount. This practically loat him tbo race, aa it cleared tho way for Jeffrey, who was oloaq behind, enabling the latter to raaoh the winning poßfc one second ahead. Muir arrived a minute and a half later having alao been stopped by the citlle. The winner rode a Kover machine weighing 2»ib, and tho runner-np a 301b Raglan. The tirao was 25min 28 2 sth sec, which is a record for the distance on the Hutt-road. Mr. F. Tydeman waa timekeeper, and Mr. C. H. Izard acted as judge. The bonefit concert and dance tendered to tho widow and family of the lato Mr. James Moran, who waa Soorotary of tbo Wellington Boilermakers' Union, held in Thomas' Hall laat night, was entirely successful. Vooal selections were given by Mrs. G. Webb, Misses J. and R Stirling and Raudell (enooted), Measra. W. Parsons, G. Parsons, R." Hall (encored), S. Dyer (encored), and G. Vonablos. Messrs, Bastin and Hall wore encored for a comic duet in costume, and recitations wero given by M<-~=-3. M. F. Marks and W. Bastin. Mr Fischar played the accompaniments, and also performed a pianoforte overture. At the conclusion of the concert tho hall was ole&red and danuing indulged in. Mr. Fiaehar's string baud supplied the music. Mr. Skinnor was tho oaterer ; and Mosars Allan Ward and A, ,1. Bishop aoted as efficient M.C.'s. Mr. A. Ward wab Chairman, and Mr. W. P. M'Girr Sooretary, of tho committee of the Trades Council which so successfully carried out the arrangements. The thanks of the committee are returned to all those who rondercd assistance, and more especially to tho vocalists, whoso services wero given at very short notice. The aoirt 1 ) in connection with Ih6 Trinity Wesloyan Church anniversary was hold in the Schoolroom last evening. Immediately after tea, a conoort and publia meeting wore held in tho Cliuroh adjoining, Jlr. Norbury in the chair. Addresses wero given by the Rev. Moa3rs. Baumber, LuifonJ, l)riko,Shiror,and Ward, and Mr. Moxham Tho choir and orchestra performed several anthoma, and solos wore sung by Misa K. Hutohitiga aud Mr. Cartor. The Secretary (Mr. Swinoy) read the report on tho year's work, which shorcod an innmaao of membors, and Mr D-inks' (Treasurer) report also spoko hopefully Mr. C. D. Mackintosh Irul chargo of tho choir and orchestra, while Mr. Short accompanied Tuo " Economic" drapery waiohouso of Moasrs. George a. Koaraley, Lambton-quay, has just undergone alteration and improvement, with tho obioot of bringing tho whole of tho departments, hitherto stocked In separate buildings, under ouo roof. Tho rear wall has boen tukon out and extended back for a ooncidcrablo distanco, splendid ofl'eot being produced by a skilful arrangement of mirrora At the end of the apartment the back portion of an adjoining building ban also boen absorbed, and convorted into a Manchester and house-furnishing departmont, tho total area now in uao bointf nearly doublo tho original floor-space Other improvements havo been mado on tho iirst floor, tlio whole of which is now devoted to tho millinery aud ladies' outfitluiir dopartmouts. iho firm makes a fine display of seasonable goods iv all departments, a largo shipment ut now materials having just boon opened ap, and during to-dny l°io promisba woro visited by a grea 1 ; number of cus. tomors.

Mr. M'Rwen, the Chief Government Dairy Fxnort. <rvs Fontli to-day. Tii l-'-t uoci 1 - i^u upon whioii an Ttalmn v. ar.-lup visited Z a alaml «ao some 2' yeart' njro, nhen the Majrenta vi-itcd Anckjii.d. 'I lie chief Paul Tuhiero \i--'lrj tlio ship, and the uaptain aiid (irst lionteuai t ¦visited the Thames with Sir lionald M Lean, Mr. Davis (of the Nat ye Office), and Paul Tuhaere. Tho Italian captain dpsiied much to onvcrse with the na'i\e chief, and tho conversation was accomplished by tho captain tpeaking in Italian to his lieutenant, who passed the remark in French ta Colonel St John, who traaa'atd it into English, when Mr. Davis further translated it into Maori for Paul. Paul told ihe captain that he admired hia ship, but, he thought tho young men of his crew would require looking after if they were allowed aahore— a fact the captain of tho Criatoforo Colombo ovidently discovered in Syduey. Mr. H. H Travers writes asking whother any of our readers can inform him aa to the best and eahi<st mears of getting to the Paumotn or Low Archipelago, and the islands of Opara and Rapa ; and what ia known of their natural history. Mr. A. Milne, who served an apprenticeship at Cable & Co 'a establishment, haa paßsed an examination for a second ensineor's certificate, and ia to join the New Zealand Shipping Company's s.s. Waikato as second refrigerating engineer. Mr. W. Bennett, who learned his business with tho sime firm, and is now engineer of the Waitapn, passed an examination this week for a first-class engineer's certificate. Freezing operations are under way again by the Gear Meat Company, and tbe worka are in f nil swing for the season The first shipment of frozen mutton will be despatched by the Knapehn nest week. Tho extensions made at the freozing works at Petone will more than double their former capacity, aud tho new machinery imported for the various branches of industry carried on by tho company is giving every satisfaction. The improvements were planned and carried out by tho company's officials, and the new plant was entirely fitted up by the employes. Mr. John Staphenson, foreman boilermaker of Cable and Co.'s foundry, who had a fragment of a redhqr rivet driven into his neck at the Patent Slip some few days ago, is progressing satisfactorily at the Horpital. It will, however, be some little time.before he is able to resume active duty. Three large contracts for bridge and formation works on the Greymonth - Point Elizabeth Railway are abont to be let. Particulars are given in an advertisement. Captain Babot has received private information that Captain Kvana, of the Tainui, and Captain Stuart, of the Arawa, have exohanged steamers. Judgment for the following plaintiffs by default wis entered up by Mr Martin, S.M., this morning : - Wellington City Corporation v. H. White, £1 17 a4d ; same v. John Stratford, £i 8s 7d j same v. H. J. Rodgers, £U 53 4d ; same v William Stewart, £1 13s 6d ; same v. Lauritz Larsen, £2 53 3d ; Commercial Agency (Limited) v. Bowlker and Rutledge, £r> 10s ; Thomas Young v. George Percy, £12 18s 4d. Judgment snmnions—J. Lush & Co. v. R. Allen; defendant ordered to pay £2 18s 6d forthwith, in default to undergo seven days' imprisonment. Defended oase - Commercial Agency (Limited) v. G. W. Smart, judgment for plaintiffs (for whom Mr. Haselden appeared) for £1 ss, amount of claim, and 18s costs. A party headed by Captain Fry, late of the Zeno, has purchased the barque William Manson, now at Brisbane, for tho intercolonial trade. Some of the ore w of the Cristoforo Colombo havo been in irons since the departure of the ship from Sydney, owing to the failure of their attempt to desert. The men did not appoar to tho vi-itors who saw them on board yesterday to bo much concerned over their plight. They wore leg irons. Mr. B. S. Clouston, on leaving the eervioe of Messrs. J, If. Cock & Co., ivclson, after 21 years' service, to join the staff of Messrs. W. H. Levin & Co., Wellington, was presented by his fellow employes with a marble clook, suitably inscribed. The two daya' Show of tho Wellington Horticultural and b'lorists' Sooiuty was brought to a close last night. The attendance throughout was very good. The Secretary, in our advertising oolumns, thanks those who assisted to make the Show a suocess. The takings at the doors amounted to £19 11s 6d, to which has to bo added the amount received by the ladies at the teastall, whioh they so admirably earned out ; also entrance fees, and the sum roceived for the sale of tickets, undertaken by various friends. It is to be hoped that many more members may be induced to join the Society, otherwise the committee will not be able to hold a Snmmer Show. There was a koliOay audienoe at the Opera House last evening at the third production of "The Prodigal Daughter." The audience was again enthusiastic over the various j elaborate scenes and the care whioh has beon lavished on every detail. The performance ot what is a melodrama much above tho average was highly'appreoiated One notable foature iv connection with this production ia the high state of training of the horses employed. They perform their parts like experienced actors. " The Prodigal Daughter " is to hold the stago for the next three nighta, bub on Monday will give place to " A Life of Pleasure." The first annual meeting of tho Wellington Provincial Gun Club waa held laat night at tho Club Hotel. After providing for all expenses for the past year (inoluding coat of plant for inanimate-bird shooting, &c ) the accounts presented showed a small credit balance. The report of tho Committee was adopted, and special votes of thanks were passed to the Hon. Sec. Hon. Treasurer, and the membors of the outgoing Committee for tjieir services during the year. After discussion it was decided to secure a shooting ground at Kilbirnie. The club's op on shooting handicap was fixed for Januvry next. For the current year Mr. W. H. Tisdall was elected Hon. Treasurer and Mr. W. A. Aldred Hon. Sea. The new Committee consists of Messrs. S. Brown, W. S Broderick, H. D. firawfc-M, J. H. Kingdon, W. L. Me3k, C. M. Mullina, H. D. O'Callaghan, S. SSoott, C. G. White, and T. M. Wilford A movement ia on foot to establish club rooms for athletes in Wellington. Mr. A. M. Henderson, of tho Football Association, has the matter in hand The time for receiving tendors for the supply of coal to the New Zealand railways has been extended till 14th December next. A meeting for the opening of a new lodgo of Druids "is to be held at the Newtown State School on Friday evoning. Mr. Axel Newton and Herr Christian Overbye, R.C.M.C., two promising young Wellington ransioians, advertise a concert in tho Alhambra Hall for Friday week. They are to be assisted by leading Wellington talent. A concert is to be hold at the Kilbirnie Hall to-morrow evening, in aid of the fnnda of the Kilbirnie Church-room. The programme, a very promising one, appears in another column. Ou our first paije Wardell Bros, and Co. draw attention to the fact that at tbe recent Welling ton Agricultural Show they parried off H prizes for hams aud bacon out of IS awnrded. As was remarked by tlio judge, " Better hams and bacou could not he produced anywhere." Alfred Nicol, watchmaker and joweller, ¦Willisstreet, has just opened up a beautiful lot of sold brooches, bauglOß, gem rines, Ac.iv new designs ; also silrcraud electro-plated goods. George and Kersloy announce that, in conseqneuce of tho rain to-day, they have postponed their anniversary bonus day till to-inorrow,Priday, tuo 22nd, whon the bonus of 10 por ceut will bo allowed to all customers during the day. A. O. Tame and Co. advertiso two new bicycles of the latest design to be sold by them at 2.30 tomorrow, without reserve, as they arc being sold at tbe risk of former purchasers. At the same time they will offer* four niauos— two of them uurcsen ed ; ulso a lot of useful ko.Ußeh.old furniture. W. i?. Shortt nil'Uolo a general sqle to-morrow. " A darned nuisanck " would be a vory natural exclamation in the month of the tired housewife who survoya tho pile of stocking 3 with gaping' holoa in the toea and heels, nes33sitating nm-li weary work with needle and worsted To tho*o harassed toilers a atockingthat wi.i.M ijrjver woar out would indeed bo a blessing, aud it will be joyful news to them to know that somothtng very nearly of that nature is to be found at the Wholesale Faiuily Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House. r f This stocking particularly roforrod to is known as the " Dreadnought." It is manufactured specially for boys' wear of heavy black worsted, the legs being 1-fold throughout, and tha heels and feet 6-fold. These hose haye earned a wonderful reputation for durability, and our experionoo teaohes us that it ia well deserved Tho pricea range from Is lOd per pair, and they are to be obtained in all sizea at the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, To Aro House. Ths stock of girls' and ladies' hosiery is also most complete. It comprises all the latest noveltios in fancy ribs and lao fronts, both in tan and bltok, in eashimre, cotton, Lisle throw], and silk. In addition to being thoroughly woll assorted, tho prices are such that undoubtedly the ohoapest place in the oity to obtain hosiery of all kinds is the Wholesale Family Drapery Warehouse, Te Aro House.— Advt. Ladies, we wish to call your special attention to our larffo and variod assortment of perambulators and go-oarts Being manufactured ou tho promises, wo can guarantee tho matorial and workmanship in every oaso. We haye a very nico, light, strong, and easy running pram, \yiolfor body, revorsible hood, donble-aeated, brass joints, bpst rubber tyrpd wheel?, upholstered in Atnorio'ui olotU, which i»e aro soiling for 37s (id, exceptional value. Prams repaired, re-upholstored,and repainted. Fittings of all kinda in stock. Another special lino whioh we aro soiling very frooly just now, ia a child's oot, blaok and gold, with mattress complete, for 17s Od. Wilkins and Field, Manners-street.— Advt. Anbnt th b Kclipsb.— Looal Induatrios.— The groat rovival of intoreafc in thia important question marks a new era in the ¦.ity of Wellington, and Mossrs. Luko & Co. (Limitod) aro taking tho tide at the flood, having groatly roduood th(,ir prices for their Ranges. They have also greatly inqreaaod and improved thoir plant for finishing their goods, and challenge competition. Inspeotion invited. Show-rooms, Manners-streot, Wellington.— Advt. Pleasant ns syrup — nothing equals it as a worm medicino; the namo is Mother Gravos' Worm Ritorminator. The greatest worm dohtroyor of tho ajro. — Apyr. Pork sausages, fld por lb, made from gram-fod pork ; order early. Wardoll Broß. and Co., 51 Willis-atroot.— AnvT. Doctor your soody and stained garments or hats with M'Keuzio's Safo Cloth Cleanor. Fow dropß only in boiling wator— a dose Sold everywhere— Advt.