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A chimney in the residence of T. Waldein:uin, of Matigaluinok.i, was blown don n by a gait- on Sunday night and fell through the kitchen roof, with the result that Miss Waldemann, aged 21, was buried in the debris. She is seriously injured internally, but to what extent is not known. A meeting of the Hospital Trustees was held this morning. Present — Messrs. ]<\ Jl. I'Vaser (in tho chair), J. Danks, C. 'L\ Browne, J. Collins, S. Lancaster, C. B. Willeston, C. W. Brown, and R. C. Kirk. It was decided to renew the lease of the Pipi tea-street, property to Mr. J. Connor for 12 months at £20. Permission was given Mr. (). 11. Tonking to transfer his lease to Mr. Fabian. The Hospital lodge was ordered to be insured in the National Office. In tho case, of an ex-inmate who was reported to be in a position to pay the expenses of attention received at the Hospital, it was decided to press for payment. Not very often does it happen that a man seeks the protection of the Court from the violence of his wife, but a novel case oL this description came before the Justices' yesterday, and occupied the greater part of the afternoon in heating. Thomas Meagher proceeded against his wife, Mary Meagher, for using insulting language towards him, and prayed that she be bound over to keep the peace. About half-a-dozen witnesses were called, including some of the children of the parties, but the Bench, considering the complainant's fears groundless, dismissed the cat-e with £2 15s costs. Mr. Travers appeared for the prosecutiou, and Mr. Cooper for the defence. A number of maintcnanco cases were dismissed by the Stipendiary Magistrate after they had been investigated. At a meeting of tho Wellington Operative Bootmakers' Society last night Messrs. W. Worth and G. Warren , were appointed to give evidence on behalf of the Union before the Labour Bills Committee. The ex-Olagan residents of Wellington held their fifth annual social reunion in Thomas's Hall last evening, " For the Days of Auld Lang Syne." The ball had been tastefully decorated, under Mr. A. Geary's direction, with flags and ferns, and on the large mirror at the head of the room were inscribed the reminiscent words already quoted. Till 9 o'clock short speeches appropriate to the occasion were delivered by the Hon. T. W. Hislop (Chairman), Mr. A. SliL?o, M.11.R.., the Hon. D. Pinkfrton, M.L.C., Hon. W. M. Bolt, M.L.C., and Sir Robert Stout, while later in the evening the Mayor of Dunedin (Mr. E. B. Cargill) addressed the gathering, Apologies were received for the absence of the Premier and the Hon. Messrs. J. M'Kenzie, W. Hall- Jones, and John Rigg. All the speakers referred to the success of the recent festivities in connection with Otago's jubilee, which were put forward as evidence, if any were required, that the early and present settlers of Otago were made of good stuff, and were men and women who remembered that " It is labour which conquers all." Feeling reference was also made to the deaths of Sir Francis D. Bell and others held in great respect by all, and Sir Robert Stout said he felt sure the sympathy of all present would go forth to the bereaved families. In the words of the Maori, " We have to mourn those who have passed away, whom we knew." Sir Robert Stout also alluded 1o the bright prospects before Otago at the present time. .Excellent dance music was supplied by Miuifie's band, and the ball was participated in by about 120 couples. The supper was another example of Mr. G. A. Mawson's w ell-known •}tyle of catering. Messrs. A. Simpspn, A. Laurenson, T. Inglis, and P. H. M iller were the M.C.'s, and the Executive Committee comprised the Hon. T. W. Hislop, Dr. Find'lay, Messrs. H. D. Bell, Sidney Hall, A. Simpson, T. Inglis, A. Laurenson, P. H. Miller, J. Dalziel, and A. H. Logan (Hon. Secretarj'.) " The Vendetta " was repeated by the Cowan Company at the Opera House last evening. The piece will be produced for the last time to-night. To-morrow evening the company will present the drama founded on Marcus Clark's well-known novel " For the Term of His Natural Life." The following subscriptions in aid of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are acknowledged : — A. Crossey, £1 Is; Phillips & Pike and T. King, 10s 6d each; Mesdames Rhodes and M. A. Williams, 10s each ; Rev. M. Porritt, 5s 9d ; H. Hurrell, Fildes, Mitchell & Co.,'and Mrs. Clemen b Watson, 5s each ; Mrs. Taylor, 2s 6d. The annual club championship of the Ladies' Wellington Golf Club was played at Miramar last week. It was decided by three rounds of medal pla3 r , and Wcis won by Mrs. G. Todd, with Mrs. W. Turnbull as runnerup. Miss Duncan gave the championship prize. Following are the best scores : — Mrs. Todd, 98, 102, 110— total, 310 ; Mrs. Turnbull, 112, 107, 108—327 ; Miss Duncan, 108, 112, 110—330; Miss Dransneld, 107, 116, 108—331 ; Mrs. Adams, 121, 121, 124— 3G6. Mr. Chas. Gore has won the Wellington Golf Club's July competition for the silver cleek. A meeting of the Banquet Committee of Court Sir George Grey, A.0.F., was held in St. George's Hall last evening, when arrangements were made in connection with the celebration of the 36th anniversary of the court, which takes place on Friday. Invitations have been sent to the Premier and the members for Wellington City and Suburbs. The grandstand now in course of erection at the Athletic Park Company's grounds is rapidly approaching completion, and in the course of a few days the contractor for the work (Mr. D. M'Leau) will be ready to hand it over to the company. A feature of the new building is the introduction of a preparation known as ruberoid for roofing purposes. It is claimed for this composition that it is light, absolute^ waterproof, prevents draughts, and will not rot. This is the first use of ruberoid in Wellington to such an extent. The Executive of the New Zealand Philanthropic Society acknowledges with thanks the following further donations in aid of the Girls' Institute Fund : — Per Mrs. Fletcher Buller — Mr. Martin Kennedy, £5 ss ; Hon. T. Kelly, 10s. Per Miss M. A. Tuely — W.H., ss; and small sums amounting to £1 18s. Per Miss Tucker — Messrs. Wilkins & Field, cutlery, lamp, &c, value £1 4s lid. The weekly meeting of the New Zealand Natives' Association is convened for Wednesday evening, in the room, Willis-street. A large increase of members is expected. A progressive euchre tournament will be the feature of this meeting. The usual Penny Readings Entertainment was held in the Forward Movement Hall last night, when a very acceptable programme was presented, consisting of pianoforte and violin solos, duets, songs, readings, and recitations, contributed by Messrs. Grainey, Moll wo, Petherick, Grady, and others. Mr. W. A. Evans occupied the chair, and announced that a lantern lecture will be given next Monday evening. Three new musical publications have reached vs — an easy unison setting of the "Magnificat" and " Nuno Dimittis," by Lewis Spademan ; and a setting of the "■ Venite," and a carol-cantata " The Babe of Bethlehem," by Frank Adlam. Both composers are well-known English organists, and their compositions are well within the scope of the capabilities of the average colonial choirs. Teeth accurately and scientifically fitted by atmospheric suction from £3 3s per set, at the London Dental Company, Mee's Buildings. Lambton-quay. — Advt.