LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Evening Post, Volume LV, Issue 124, 27 May 1898, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

His Excellency Admiral Pearson, FlagLieutenaut Stewart, and Mr. Ferguson (Secretary) terminated their stay at Government House to-day, and returned to H.M.S. Royal Arthur. The Admiral will be ashore this afternoon attending the Countess of Kaufurly's " At Home." The Governoi' and Lady Ranfurly, who will be accompanied by Capt. Alexander, private secretary, are to dine on board the flagship to-night. The Premier left this morning for Birmingham, where he will deliver an address to-night. He is to speak at Rangiwahia to-morrow night, and at Feilding on Monday evening. Mr. P. J. O'Regan, M.H.R., was married at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nelson, last Saturday, to Miss Clara Haycock, daughter of a well-known settler at Ngatimoti. The wedding gifts included presents from the Premier and his colleagues, and the members and officers of the Westport Harbour Board. Mr. O'Regan's constituents also intend making him a presentation. Mr. F. S. Hodson, of Murray, Roberts, and Co., has been appointed to judge agricultural seeds at the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association's Winter Show, which is to be held in Dunedin on the Ist June. Mr. Hodson's experience in this class of farm produce eminently qualifies him for the position. Three distinot sittings of the Magistrate's Court were held in "Wellington yesterday and to-day, one being presided over by Mr. Kenny, S.M., the second in the Chamberroom by Mr. W. R. Haselden, S.M., and the third in the jury-room by two Justices of the Peace. The Melrose Borough has decided to request the Municipal Association to urge an amendment of the law so as to enable the Borougli to deal with its own licensing business. The Melrose Borough receives £80 a year from hotel licenses. A building for the accommodation of about 60 bicycles belonging to Civil Servants is about to be erected in the grounds attached to the Government Buildings. Interesting and encouraging accounts concerning the resoue.work of the Salvation Army were given at the Vivian-street Barracks last evening by the officers engaged in the work here. Ensign Waldie, the officer in charge, informed the meeting that during the past year about 137 women had been received in the Rescue Home here, and of this number 88 were new cases ; 54 had been sent to situations, 25 to their friends, and 17 to maternity and other homes. Of the total number 16 had turned out unsatisfactorily, and 21 were in the Home at the present time. It must not be considered that when those who were received at the Home were passed on to situations the officers of the Home had nothing more to do with them. Duriug the past year she herself had written 170 letters to girls so sent out, and at the present time the officers of the Home were in touch with 84 girls whom they either wrote to or visited. Lieut. Lockhead and Capt. Scholes also gave accounts of their experiences as rescue work officers. Not a seat was vaoant at the Opera House last night when Mr. Durward Lely gave his farewell concert. The immense audience gave the Scottish vocalist an enthusiastic reception, and his singing of some of the very best items in his repertoire was greeted with thunders of applause. was particularly noticeable in "The Holy City," " The I)eath of Nelson," " The Macgregors' Gathering," aud the American patriotic air " The Star-Spangled Banner," encores being imperatively iusisted upon in each case. Miss Fuclis gave another exhibition of her wonderful ability as a violinist, and, with Mrs. Lely, who played a choice selection of popular airs on the piano, was spirited^ applauded at the close of the performance. Mr. aud Airs. Lely and Miss Fuchs left by the Rotoiti for Auckland. Mr. Edward Moon, of Hunterville, has been appointed an officer under the Fisheries Conservation Act for the Wellington distriot.

Plaintiffs secured judgment in the following civil cases heard in the Magistrate's Court yesterday afternoon, before Messrs E. Jones and E. Arnold, Justices:—-Com-mercial Trust and Loan Company v. Wm, M' Alpine, £15 3s ; Picot Bros. v. James Itochlort, £1 2s ; Aulsebrook & Co. v. J. L. Entfel, £8 Os ]0d ; H. P. Littlewood v. W. Crutchloy, £3 9s ; Commercial Agency v. J. P. Engel, £4 4s 3d ; Mercantile Association v. W. H. P. Long, £10 13s ; C. A. Graham v. John Colville, £2 13s; C. A. Graham v. Lock Bros., 18s 6d; Dresden Piano Company v. William Iggulden, £7 9s 9d ; Commercial Agency v. G. Johnston, £14 17s; same v. T. J. Schoßeld, £1 5s b'd ; same v. E. Spencer, £1 9s 6d ; same v. E. Randall, £2 : same v. W. Manning, £2 3s 6d. Judgment summonses — Bouse aud Hurrell v. John O'Halloran, £1 19s, debtor ordered to pay 8s per month, in default, 48 hours' imprisonment; same v. , Peter Carney, £10, debtor to pay 30s per month, in default ten days' hard labour; same v. Charles Dunbar. £7 8s 6d, debtor to pay 20s per month, or seven days' imprisonment; Mary Munn v. Arthur Sutton, £1 18s, if not paid within one month debtor to undergo 48 hours' imprisonment. Among the defended cases plaintiff was nonsuited with costs in the action H. R. Atkinson v. P. E. Baldwin, claim £7 7s. The case 11. Martin v. Fabian & Co., claim £2 Os lOd, was dismissed without costs. A well-attended meeting of St. Mark's Parish Club was held in the new schoolroom last evening. The Rev. R. Coffey took the chair, supported by Yen. Archdeacon Stock and the Rev! D l . L. Monckton. The Secretary read the annuar report, which mentioned, among other things, that the two social gatherings given by the club had realised a profit of about £15, half of which had been given to Mr. Coffey towards the parish building fund, the other half going towards the general fund of the club. The balance remaining in hand was £3 15s, which would be supplemented by the annual subscriptions now due. The Treasurer and the Librarian also read their respective statements. All the reports were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:— President, Rev. R.-Coffey {ex-officio) ; Vice Presidents, Yen. Archdeacon Stock (reelected), Messrs. R. 0. Hamerton and H. J. H. Blow; Secretary, Mr. W. R. Blow (re-elected)'; Treasurer, Mr. H. J. Francis (re-elected) ; Librarian, Mr. G. T. Bell (re-elected) ; Committee, Misses Christie, Gaudin, and Stevens, Rev. D. L. Monckton aud Messrs. J. D. Avery, W. Gaudin, A. L. Haylock, G. W. Morgan, and E. Zohrab. It was arranged that the proposed syllabus for the session should be discussed next Thursday evening. Votes of thanks were passed to last year's officers. Twenty-six new members were proposed and duly elected, bringing the membership up to about 100. " What and who aro the Rescue Hornet for?" said Ensign Waldie at the Army Barracks last evening, "is a question frequently asked by the public." The Ensign, answering the question, said the Homes were for any woman or girl in trouble who honestly desired to be right before God and man. As to the management of the Homes, the inmates were not allowed to go out just as they pleased, and they never went out unless someone went with them. This might sound severe, but it was necessary. Some people had the idea that the inmates of the Homes simply idled away their time. No one who knew anything about it would say that they were idle. They left bed at 6 o'clock every morning, and always did something before breakfast, at 7.30. They then, worked until 12, and after dinner and a short rest they worked again for the rest of the afternoon, and had the evening to themselves. As " to the assistance giveu by the public, it was not onty money that helped them but food, washing to do, and sewing work. One thing was just as helpful as another. ■ Those of . the inmates who were strong enough did laundry work, while the more delicate went into the sewing-room. There was an impression abroad that it was only a rough class of people who went into the Homes. This was not so. Though dragged down by sin, the}' became, when freed from their etil temptations, quite new creatures, and, many of them having had good homes and having been well brought up until their fall, it was quite pleasant to see them return to their old selves. Miss Waldie gave many instances of individual cases assisted, and urged the necessity of establishing a maternity home here. At present maternity cases had to be sent on to Christchurch. At the sitting of the Magistrate's Court this morning, presided over by Mr. H. Eyre Kenny, S.M., one first offender was convicted and discharged for drunkenness. Lena Doreen was fined 10s, or 48 hours' imprisonment, on a similar charge. An Assyrian named Ford was remanded for medical treatment. Nellie Phelan, charged with using obscene language while drunk, was remanded for a month, the Salvation Army officials offering to take care of her in the meantime. William Doyle, who had heen convicted of vagrahc}', was ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. Thomas Walker, alleged to be implicated in the assault and robbery in Taranaki-street on Wednesday night, was remanded till Monday, being allowed bail in his own recognisances of £10. The annual meeting of contributors to the Wellington Sailors'' Rest was held yesterday afternoon. Mr. W. Kennedy presided. The report and balance-sheet were adopted as already published, and Captain Babot and Messrs. J. G. W. Aitkeu, W. Kenned}', J. C. Martiu, and T. C. Williams, who had been nominated as the Committee for the ensuing 3 r ear, were elected. It was explained that the acknowledgment in ,the report of a donation of books should have been as from Mr. A. H. Turnbull. St. Thomas's Schoolroom, Newtown, was crowded last night at the entertainment given in aid of St. Thomas's Church Fund. Mr. Fitzgerald occupied the chair. The feature of the programme was the tableaux vivauts " Faith Peace, and Glory," " Littla Jim," and " Wreathing,*' whioh were arranged by Miss Harriet Harnier, assisted by Misses Jeffry, Jacobs, Thornton, and Harnier (3). Items were also contributed by Mrs. Reid, Misses Almond and Dunsford (two little girls singing and acting prettily " I don't want to Play in your Yard "), Messrs. Flux and Tasker. An illustrated reading was given by Mr. Flux, entitled " Mike, a Waif." Mr. Barltrop provided the tableaux and views. The local Stipendiary Magistrate spoke eulogistioally in Court yesterday on the behaviour of bluejackets when "ashore. It had been said, remarked Mr. Kenny, that the general belief was that when the men oauie ashore they simply proceeded forthwith to get drunk and often disorderly. How that belief could have originated — aud the speaker doubted if it existed at all — the Magistrate could not understand, and he spoke of the faultless behaviour of the men-o'-warsmen in Auckland. "As regards the general conduct of seamen of the Royal Navy," concluded Mr. Kenny, " my experience tells me that it is always the case that when ashore they behave in a most exemplary manner — nien>of any rank in the service." A country settler who came into "Wanganui on Tuesday night is reported to have been robbed of something like £50 in notes and cheques. Payment of the latter has been stopped at the bank. A gentleman representing a wealthy syndicate has, we are informed, arrived in New Plymouth for the express purpose of satisfying himself that there is enough ironsand in Taranaki to make it worth while for a company to start operations in earnest Our informant states that the representative' is quite satisfied with the quality of the ironsaud, of which he had reoeived plenty of samples.

In reference to the confusion made by tlit cable service this week as to the death of Sir John Thqnias Gilbert, a correspondent points out that Sir John Gilbert, 8.A., who was erroneously named in the first despatch, died on 6th October, 1897. •* Judgment was given by the Chief Justice this morning upon the application of Mr. Jellieoo, in respect of the Brunner -Mine eases, for costs of the abortive trial at Hokitika, in which the jury disagreed. Ilis Honour disallowed the application, and also another motion by Mr. Jellicoe, for an illowance to his clients of half the cost of the shorthand writer's notes. In the case brought by the relatives of the deceased ■uiuei's against the company and the daben-ture-holders on the question of priority of fieu, judgment was entered for the defendaut in pursuance of the recent decision of the CJourt of Appeal. Mr. Ritchie, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, is to leave for Duuedin on Monday in order to atteud the Otngo Ayricutural and Pastoral Association's "Winter Show. The officers of the Salvation Army engaged in the rescue work here last evening gave testimony to the assistance given them by Inspector Pender. Ensign Waldie stated that Inspector Pender was always very kind and helped them as much as he could. Mr. T. W. Kirk, of the Agricultural Department, who was niked to act as judge, has awarded a prize given by the Welliugton Woollen Co. to the Normanby (Taranaki) Horticultural Society for the best esfay on "Tree Planting for Shelter" to Mr. H. M. Stowell, of Hawera. The circumstances under which ten applications were lodged by Mr. W. B. Smith, of Hunterville, for land in the Awarua 131ook are to be enquired into by the Land "Board at Hunterville on the 7th prox. An enquiry will also bo held by the Board at Ohingaiti on the following day regarding the lodging of 12 applications by Mr. R. Hammond for section 4, block" 13, Hautapu. In Chambers this morning the Chief Justice, on the application of Mr, Wilford, acliug for the plaintiff, made an order for the appointraeut of a guardian ad lilem to tlie infant child of the late Mr. O'Meara, who died from injuries received while employed on the Corporation Drainage Works, in connection with an action which th« widow and child are bringing against the Corporation claiming £500 as damages under the Employers Liability Aot. Councillor Brunskill, speaking at the meeting of the Melrose Borough Council last night, asserted that the assessment under the Bating on Unimproved Values Act, ■which has been adopted by the borough, would be -fouud to pivss more heavily upon the small landowner than upon the capitalist. The adoption of the system would, he said, compel the erection of so many buildings that in time there would be more houses than were required for occupation. Councillor Wishart dissented from Councillor Brunskill's view, and argued that as the population was rapidly increasing there would alwa3 r s be a demand for houses. A motion by Councillor Baylis that the Municipal Conference should be asked to consider the desirableness of amending the Act was not seconded, and consequently lapsed. Last night Constable J. Johnston left by the Waikare for Hobart, to bring back to Wellington the man Bobert Stuart, who was arrested a few days, ago on a charge of deserting his wife and family here. The Trades Council has resolved to support the movement in the direction of obtaining Mount Cook as a site for Victoria College, and will petition Parliament to give effect to it. Messrs. W. J. B. Trevvin, of Feilding, and J. D. M'Beth, of Waueanni, have been admitted to practice as solicitors of the Supreme Court. "With reference to the proposed opening in the New Plymouth breakwater, which it is hoped will overcome the sand difficulty, Mr. Hall-Jones, Minister for Public W r orks, has been interviewed by Mr. Levi Sarten, a member of the Npw Plymouth Harbour Board,, who originally brought the matter before the Board and has ever since fought with grim determination to get his suggestion carried into effeot, with the result that his efforts have at last to a certain extent been successful. Mr. Sarten had a long interview with the Minister, and impressed upon him that unless something were done and that very soon it would mean virtually the shutting-up of the harbour. The Minister is said to have expressed himself highly in favour of the proposed opening in the breakAiater, and said that as he had watched the tiling carefully and would like to see the experiment tried, he would further the project by sending up two engineers to report to him as soon as the plans and specifications were received from Mr. Marchant, Advising Engineer to the Board. The receipts from the Corporation Baths in Wanganui last season amounted to £120. The Wellington Bowling Club will bring the season to a close to-morrow afternoon should the weather continue flue. The Wesleyan Literary and Debating Society held its weekly meeting in the Taranaki-street classroom last evening, the Bey. W. Baumber in the chair. Mr. J. H. Helliwell read an able paper on Macanlay's prose works, and also furnished selections illustrative of Macaulay's style of composition. During the evening Mr. E. L. Burgess moved, " That the members of this society desire to place on record their sense of deep regret at the los» sustained by the British Empire through the death of the late Bight Hon. W. E. Gladstone." This was carried in silence, the members standing. Next Thursday evening short essays will be read by members. Mr. Bland Holt (the Sydney Morning Herald states) was the subject of a sensational accident, happily unattended with serious injury.at the Theatre Boyal, Sydney, last week. During the battle scene the actor-manager, in his capacity as Captain Danby in "A Life of Pleasure," is calledupon to ride with despatches to the summit of a mimic cliff, and thence away out of sight. For Home reason or other Captain Danby's bay charger became nervous, and after one fiil« attempt at its task reared, lost its footing, and fell down backwards on to the stage. The excitement in the theatro was painfully intense for a few moments, but when Mr. Bland Holt was seen to leap aside and scramble almost from under the horse unhurt, a burst of enthusiasm expressed the general relief. In no way daunted, Mr. Holt again rode his horse" at the cliff, and safely negotiated the final leap amidst thunders of applause. Bevides a few bruises the plucky rider escaped without injury. Babbits brought 8d per pair atJJMataura last week, the highest price ever given for quantities. The Secretary of St. Thomas's Bazaar requests the Amusement Committee to meet to-nighfc. The Wellington Painters' Union will hold a meeting at the Truro Hall, Taranakistreet, this evening. Mr. Joh. E. Linberg, the oheap draper, Cuba-street, announces a large number of very choap lines for to-morrow. Slaughtering-prices are promised at Poarco'H Boot Arcade, Cuba-street, for to-morrow, in good boots and shoes — not domagod or job lots. Mr. Pearoo has made all-round reductions in order to koop his workmen in full ■work all the winter. Messrs. Warnook & Adkin's London agents have purchased a largo stock of pure silks in colours and black, for overling wear, Ac. These silks are now displayed in the firm's large centre window, and are offered at remarkably oheap prioes.

Tho favourite excursion stoamer Duchess will mako trips to Day's Bay on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Mr. Harry Baker, who is omployed at (ho woll-l:nown firm of Berry & Orr, Cuba-street, pnblishcs a testimonial m another column with reterenco to tho herbal romccly Vitadatio. The Sydney Boot Co. announces tho opening: of its now promises, 4*2, Cuba-street, witha spocial display of now goods, comprising somo 25,000 pairs of boots, shoos, and slippers. For the cold weathor the New Znalamd Clothing: Factory, Lambton-quay, advertises through our columns that covert and Chester field coats, also waterproof coats, are in demaud, and the out and workmanship is* guaranteed. Tho company manufactures all its own. By special request, Mr. A. Lindsay will oontinue his great sale of boots and shoes to-morrow, when tho last chanco will bo given to boot-buyers to purchase boots at such low prices. Bnyors are asked to shop as early as possible, to avoid the rush at night. Mr. J. Varcoe, of Exchange Buildings, Lambton-quay, advertisos a price list of Lhe balance of his stock of boots and shoes, which must be sold to close up the late partnership accounts. The United Farmors' Co-operative Association advertises for sale one of Hawkeye's grub and stump machines complete. Mr. George Windor, ironmonger, Cubastreet, draws attention by advertisement to a large variety of lamps, fenders, and bedsteads, which he has just opened, and in which he promises to give remarkably good value Messrs. Macdonald, Wilson and Co., auctioneers, Lambton-quay, aro again to the fore in the sale of bicycles. In our oolumns will be found an advertisement of considerable interest to the cycling world. This firm will sell at its rooms ,oji. Wednesday, Ist June, 23 bicyclos of various makers. The sale is being held on account of tho liquidation of the Collier Two-speed Bicycle Manufacturing Company, by order of the Holiia Cycle Company, Avho aro the present agents, and as the company has to be speedily wound np the sale will be without leserve. The Colliers are just landed, and aro described as splendid specimens, with all the latest improvements. They will be on exhibition at the rooms of the auctioneers on Tuebday evening from 7 till 9 o'clock. Messrs. A. G. Tamo <t Co. will sell tomorrow, at 2 o'clock, at their horse bazaar, a first-class dogcart ; also, an extra good six-year-old draught marc, harness horses, hacks, sets of harness, horse covers, saddles and bridles, and various traps. Mr. W. F. Shortt will sell to-morrow, at his mart, Willis-street, at 2 o'clock, special lines as advertised. Messrs. Abraham & Williams hold a sale of dairy and fattening farms to-morrow. Blanket Bay is a very comfortable place whon one of our south-casters is blowing, and as south-casters may be looked for frequently at this timo, it bohoves us to si>e that Blankot Bay is properly equipped. This can be done at tho least possible cost by going to the proper place — that is, the place where the (largest and most widely -assorted Btock of blankets is to bo found. Experienced shoppers will tell you in a moment that the best place to buy blankets of all kinds ~ English or oolonirfl, white or coloured, single or double bed size -is that establishment of famons values, To Aro House. And not only blankets, but bedsteads, bedding, and bed furnishings of all kinds may be purchased there with all-round advantage to the customer. A now shipment of iron bedsteads in handsoino designs has just been oponed, and is now being shown at wonderfully low prices. All the bedding sold is made on the premises by the most experienced workmen, and tli3 wire mattresses, which are shown in all sizes and styles, are similarly made under the roof of To Aro House. These various Roods havo all earned the reputation of being thoroughly reliable,,and tb,e prices in all lines are at tho bottom of Wellington quotations. And thin can bo said in every department at tho family drapery warehouse, Te Aro House. — Advt.'