The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1891.

Evening Star, Issue 8610, 2 September 1891, Page 2

The Evening Star. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1891.

The Bruce County Council have protested emphatically against the "one-man-one-vote " clause of the amending Counties Act, c,re opposed to the proposed increase of the houorarium, and also to the new taxation, especially to the graduated land tax, At the monthly meeting of the Union street School Committee last night the headmaster reported that last month's attendance was 307 boys and 277 girls, and that the numbers were gradually increasing. Messrs Swan and Israel were appointed a visiting committee for the current quarter. The popularity of the Hugo Minßtrels shows no signs of abating. Laßt evening the audience were as enthusiastic ever with the einging, and the humorous side of tho programme created endless amusement. Encores were frequent, and were in nearly all, if not all, instances freely responded to. Another ohange of programme is announced for tonight. Mr Bryce's resignation was discussed by tha Bruce County Council yesterday, and they directed their cletk to telegraph to Mr J, \V. Thomson, member for the district, asking him to convey to the late member for Waikato "the Council's deep oympathy with him in consequenco of the unfair treatment meted out to him by the Speaker and a majority on the Government side of the House of Representatives, and the Council's regret that the colouy should lo3e his »err yices at a time when men of his stamp oan be ill spared." Albany street appears to have been tho soene of an emphatio disagreement between two members of the medical profession an evening or two ago. The aggressor was on the one side of the street, when he orossed over to where his brother medico was walking, and is said to have struck him in the face and on the body. The assailed, who is not of particularly robust constitution, contented himself with characterising his aesailant'a conduct in no measured terms. The cause ffl the fracas arose out of the proceedings at thtf Jast meeting of the Medical Association at which one of the parties referred to the action of the other in termß not usually employed among gentleman: and, if rumor speaks truly, more will probably be beard of the matter. J Professor Pond at the Auckland capping j said that whilst talking with Dr Reid (one of the greatest living Latin scholars) prior to his departure from the colony, the latter stated to him that tka University of New Zealand had been right from the first in setting high standards for their degrees, beoanse when the standard was high it was always possible to work up to it, whereas if it was once set low they could never get beyond it. He had also said that considering the drawbacks that must exist in a country like this, most of the papers he bad got were good, and some of them admirable, adding: "They must have some fellows there who know how to teach, aye, and some fellows as well who know how to learn." The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Caversham Presbyterian Churoh was held last night in the Caversbam Hall, when about 300 sat down to tea. The tables, whiah were presided over by the ladies of the churoh, were decorated with flowers and evergreens, and presented a very pretty appearance, After the had been disposed of a public meeting was held, and wae attended by about 350 persons, the hall being crowded. The meeting was presided oyer by the Rev. Mr Dutton (minister of the congregation), who delivered a short introductory address. In a brief sketch of the aosition of the churoh, Mr T. K. Sidey said that during the last nine years the debt had been reduced irosi L 1.500 to L7OO, and the amount raised at the anniversary services this year had been L2G, that being an increase on last year of L 7. Addresses Were delivered by the Revs. M , Kflrrow,(MosgieJ), A. P. Davidson (Knox Church), Spence iCargill road, Wesleyan), and Hmtonj and during the evening songs were rendered l>y Misses Sligo, Barron, and Totnent, and Mr James Rennje, while an efficient choir under Mr Duke (who also acted M accompanist) sang two anthems.

The Christohuroh College lads left by this morning's express. A number of members of the High School Football Club escorted them to the train and gave three hearty oheers as the train moved off.

According to the parliamentary correspondent of the 'Taieri Advocate' the Petitions Committee have deoided to recommend the House to grant a compassionate allowance of LSQO to the widow of Mr J. 0. Brown.

A man named John Mills, residing at South Dunedin, was admitted to the hospital to-day suffering from a fracture of the riba sustained through his falling off a scaffolding about four feet high at the new Salvation Fortress, now in the course of erection. Dr Copland attended him.

It appears that it waa the reading of Mr J. T. Donaldson's (of Hampden) letter in the House by Mr Valentine that led to the row between the Minister of Lands and Mr Richardson, and ultimately to the resignation of Mr Bryce. Mr Valentine read the letter from the ' Daily Times' to show that Mr M'Renzie's supporters were not satisfied with his conduct as a Minister, and from this the tumult began. Thus the «Tuapeka Times' .-—"The Bryce incident shown to what a queer pass politics have now come, and how little there is of chivalry or fine feeling, or even selfrespect, among the men who now dominate the affairs of the country. But under any circumstances the punishment of voluntary expulsion which Mr Bryce has thought fit to inflict on himself is altogether unwarranted by the circumstances, and is certain to seriously embarrass the party of which he is the leader."

In regard to the action of the Legislative Council on the Factories Bill, Miss Morrison (secretary of tho Federated Tailoresßes' Union) to-day telegraphed to the Colonial Seoretary : ~ " New Zeahnd Federated Tailoreeses' Council, composed of nearly 2,000 working women, exclusive of apprentices, strongly protest Against action of Council in raiding the number to constitute a work room to six. Very earnestly request that the number be reduced to one, as passed by Lower Chamber, as it opens the door to sweating in all its phases. Vital issues at stake. Letter following, with full explanation."

Messrs A. Thomson and J. R. Monson J.P.'s, presided at the Port Chalmers Police Court yesterday afternoon, when John Shaw, Thom»B Collins, William M'Kinnon, and John Williams, seamen belonging to the steamer Eldcrslie, were charged on the information of Captain Olsen with continued wilful disobedience of lawful commands. The whole oi the accused pleaded guilty. Mr Platts, who appeared for Captain Olsen, stated that the accused were before the Court on Monday for disobedience of orders, and were ordered to forfeit two days' pay and pay the costs. They went on board on Monday aftercoon, but refused to do any work, although asked by Captain Olsen several times both on Monday and Tuesday forenoon. Mr Thomson said the Banoh were unwilling to send the men to gaol, and before taking any evidence they would give accused the opportunity of returning and doing their duty on board ; but if they still persisted in refusing to return on board they would be dealt with much more severely than they were on Monday, as the punishment for continued wilful disobedieuce was twelve weeks' imprisonment with hard labor. Having asked the accused whether they were willing to return on board, they said they would rather go to gaol than have any of their wages deducted for the proceedings taken against them on Monday. After hearing the evidence of Captain Olsen, the Bench sentenced each of tho accused to twelve weeks' imprisonment with hard labor, and to pay the costs of the proceedings out of the wages due to them.

Mr Oolledge, the leptu<er on phrenology, has returned to town,

Mr Braithwaite has sent us the 'Young Ladies' Journal' for September. Annual soiree of Eaikorai Bat d of Hope in Saikorai Hall on Friday evening.

The sale at Braithwaite'a Book Arcade is thoroughly genuine, because everything is reduced. Sa'.e prico in red figures.- [ ALVT.J

To the Ladies.—Brown, Ewin?, atd 0 •'*. first grand show of ep ing and lummer nove ti?s tomorow (Thursday) and following d»y<, A visit of iu9peotion cordially invited.- f Advt ]

The House Oommittee of the Duuedin Hospital acknowledge the following donation : —Kai orai Presbyterian fcuuday ichool, J 5 10<lOd; Shag Point and Allandale Concert and Ball Commute'', L 8; Alhndalo Goal Company, four tous of coa'.

On Tuesday Mr K. Hoy, who has been connected with Simon Bros, for the last twelve years, was the recipient of a maible clock from the fiim, and a silver mounted walking stiok from his Wiaw-emp'ojo', as a token of the good tVcliog esutirg between them; all wishing him every succks ou his depirtute to Chiistchurch.

' The Mind, and How to Make the Moat of It, 1 is a suVjjct of a lecture to be delivered by Kev. W. U. Oliver to morrow evening ia the hall of Tiiui y Churoh, Stunt street. Mr Oliver's abilities as a lecturer are highly spoken of, and it ha? been arranged that there stnll be no charge for admission. The management of the ' Prcsj' Lave done the State some service In reproducing In pamphlet foim, at a price which brings them within the reach of all, the series of articles dealing with tho Ministerial taxation proposals that appeared in the columns of that paper in the latter part of July and early part of August. The articles are powei fully written by one who has made politico-economic question) his special study. A game of football will be played to-morrow afternoon, at Montecillo, between trams from the City Tran.w .y and ' Globe' employe'. The t ams are: -Tramway: Louden, Webb, Km x, Afidersop, Aitker, Patton, Mitchell, Murdoch, Turner, VyMkinaoh. Marshall, Dupuois, tludson, M'Clu»key, at d Thomson, emergencies—Aitken and Nicho 1 . ' Globe': J. Cunliffe, H. CunlijfVe, Golc'snvdr, M'Millan. O'Neil, Roger', Pierce, Borthwjck, Bruce, Keay, Batema?, Smith, Campbell, Clarke, Davis.

The art union in connection with the Dunedin School of Art ' lub's exhibition, whioh will be drawn on Thursday evening next, will be cairied out in the following manner:—The whole of the money taken for tickets sold will be divided into pr'iiis ranging in value from 20s to L 5; and any persona holding winning tiokets will be allowed to choose whatever work or work* th«y like up to the value of ths prize held by tlum, or they oan pay the difference between the amount of their prize and the picture or piotures they may seleor. On the evening of the drawing thoso present will be asked to appoint a committee to supervise the drawing. They will check the number of tickets, Pi )2 as of different values will then be allotted, and the driwirg will take place at once. Fiom the number of tickets alrealy disposed of the Committee of the Olnb will be enabled to allot a large number of prizes. She popular comedian, Mr Bland Holt/with his dramatic company, arrived by the s.s. Talane yesterday morcing. The ceason here will tee the production ok several novelties, suoh as * Master and Man' (the opening piece), •Golden Ladder,' 'London Day by Day,'and •Bells of H»»lemere.' The whole of the Melbourne and Sydney plants of scenery have been brought over, and will be utilised in every possible detail, fo that Mr Hilt's reputation for exceptional scenic effects is likely to be thoroughly sustained. Begarding the company, Mr Holt considers it the strongest he has yet brought to New Zealand. In addition to Mrs Holt and Miss Edith Blande (no relation t j the genial manager, by the way), therp a>'a Messrs Walter Howe, Albert Norman, Augustus Glover, Harry Nor mar, H. E, Roberts, £. B. Knjsell, H. Plimmer, and W. F. Baker (the taro latter gentlemen beicg new to this part of Australia); while among the ladies there are Miss Flora Anstead. Biles Virginia Yivlenne, Miss May Buckley, and Mies M»bel Resell. Mr W. H. S a agcave is the business manage?, »ad Mr Harry Norman the assistant stage manager,