Hawke's Bay Herald. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1886.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7546, 21 September 1886, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Herald. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1886.

<jn tde fowth pcs<3 will ho found an article entitled "Admiral PopofTs Gunboats." We" have received another letter from Mr Haggen, but we decline to grant him tho free use of our columns any longer. The Napier Chess Club have decided to commence their annual tournament next Saturday evening. The handicapping will be made to-morrow evening. The Town and Suburban Kacing Club havo secured for their meeting to-morrow the services of the Garrison Band. This fact in itself will tend to largely increase the attendance of the public, who like good music at their holiday outings. At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr G. A. Preece, E.M., Robert Hawthorn was lined .fl and costs, Edward Levan' 5s and costs, and Jolin Hotter 3s and costs for cattle trespass. — John M'Kay, for alightng from a train whilst in motion, was fined £2 and cosfs. The swag that was louml a few days ago near the month of the Ngarnroro, and that was supposed to indicate that some unfortunate man had lost his life by drowning, is now considered to be the property of a man who lost' his swag while crossing the Tula Tnki some time before. A social gathering is to bo held at the Spit this evening to celebrate the completion of the repairs to tlie Port Presbyterian Church. Several ladies and gentlemen have promised their services, and an enjoyable entertainment may be anticipated. The Rev. J. U. Paterson will occupy the chair, and admission will be free. A meeting of the Municipal Council waa held last evening, all tlie members being present with the exception of Councillors Wolsman and Cotton. The meeting was called to consider what stops it w.'ts advisable to take in connection with the borough bye-laws, the majority of which are invalid according to the decision recently given by Mr G. A. Preece, R.M., in connection with the processions bye-law. The Council resolved to discuss the matter in committee. At the last meeting of the Athcmeum committee it was resolved to send to England for a large parcel of rccentlypnblished books that had proved very popular with the reading public there. Mr Wood gave notice to move at the next meeting as follows:— "That any visitor to the fvee public reading-room may borrow for reading any book in the catalogue (if in the library at tho timo) by making reqnost for the book upon a printed form to be supplied for the purpose-such book to bo returned by tho borrower prior to lnaving the. reading-room." Mr Matthew Burnett, by arrangement, addressed yesterday the pupils of the threo upper standards at the district school on the subject of temperance. Mr Burnett, accompanied by the Rev. W. Haumbcr, arrived at 3.80 p.m., and bad the opportunity of hearing some remarkably good singing. The pupils then listened to a spirited address, at the close of which all

those present were invited to don the blue ribbon. A large number of the pupils came forward and received their cards, while the Misses Harding distributed the "l>it of blue." To-day Sir Burnett will address tho lower school.

Mr Thomas Knox, of the High School, appears to have reason for conljnaliih He has bee.il dismissed On grounds affecting his professional reputation, but received his first intimation that the Board of Governors were dissatisfied with him by reading in the Herald of tlie morning after the Board met a statement that he had been dismissed. It seems strange that Mr Knox did not receive before tlie meeting some intimation that charges of inefficiency wero to be lodged against him. Perhaps he conld have answered them satisfactorily had he been afforded the opportunity.

Mr Matthew Burnett addressed a wellattended meeting in the Gaiety Theatre last evening, Mr H. Hill, Inspector of Schools, in the chair. The subject of the lecture was " Illustrious Abstainers," including the Rev. Charles Garrett, Dr Outline, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Canon Wilberforce, Canon Farrar, Cardinal Manning, and Mr Spnigeon. The lecturer spoke for an hour with great vigor and earnestness, his subject being evidently a congenial one. At the close of tlie address a number of pledges were taken. Mr Burnett's work for to-day is set forth in our advertising columns.

There should be rather an animated discussion at the Parliamentary Union this evening. Mr P. S. M'Lean, the leader of the Opposition, will commence the debate, and wo understand that as it is the last meeting of tho sossion there ttlll be a trial of party strength, consequently a good muster of members on both sides of the House may be expected. The Union meets at half -past seven in the Athtnreuin hall. The strangers' gajlety is free to all who wish to hear the discussion, arid no doubt therd -will be ■ ptesent, as usual, a large number pf those who take an interest in the proceedings of the Union.

We understand that the day fixed by the luspector of Schools for his annnal examination of the Napier infant school is one which the Holiday Association lias made a holiday for the wliole day. We trust the Inspector -will be able to see his way to al&r the day, which is a Friday, either to tho Thursday before or tho Monday following. Many parents will be out holiday-making on the date at present fixed for tho examination, and doubtless will take their little ones with them. If the examination is carried out on such a r&tte it is very doubtful if a really satisfactory account of the Napier infant school will lie obtained— a most desirable thing when we know that over 400 children are attending. We trust Mr Hill will reconsider the matter.

Mr Smith made a grand point at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday. He stated that in the House he mado'an application for a section of the railway line to be fenced. The Minister promised that the small section should be fenced, but had ho not used the term "small" the attention of members from Southern constituencies, who had better claims than this district, would have been aroused, and "very embarrassing" applications would havo been made. Does this mean that the Minister conspired with Mr Smith to hoodwink and "chouse" other districts ? It rather means, we should think, that Mr Smith lost sight of tlio beauty of justice in a weak attempt to glorify himself at the expense of the .Minister's character for probity.

All who wish to witness an entertainment at once novel, pleasing, and instructive will do well ,to visit Professor Woodroffe's glass-blowing exhibition at Waterworks hall. The striking results of the combination of art and skill to be seen are worthy of the most careful inspection, and wo question whether even the most sanguine or the most captious could call up a feeling of disappointment. There is something to interest all classes, and although to watch the deftness of tho lady workers may give more unqualified pleasure to young people than older ones are capable of experiencing, tlio latter will iind genuine entertainment that is almost certain to induce n, second visit. To add to tho attractions, all visitors get a ticket entitling them to participation in a ballot drawing for artistic works in glass.

The Hospital District Board met at tho old Provincial Council Chamber yesterday. Present— Messrs J. D. Ormoml (chairman), C. L. Margolioulh, and F. Sutton. The Chairman explained that some time ago the Wairoa County Council applied for £120 in aid of the local hospital building fund, and £150 for the maintenance fund. • The money- was, voted, but the County Council afterwards found that tlie amount applied for in connection with tlie building fund was not nearly sufficient. They' therefore decided to apply for the rescindment of the vote of £150 for the maintenance fund, and to ask for £200 additional for the building fund. It practically meant that the Wairoa County Council desired an additional £50, The terms of the npplication were embodied in a motion, and tho requisite sum was voted. The Board then adjourned.

At tne meeting of tlie ' Hospital Hoard yesterday, the Mayor stated that the following amounts had been received from the various churches and from the Garrison Band : — St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, £57 16s 8d ; St. John's Anglican Church, £34 2s ; Garrison Band concert, £30 Is; Trinity Wesleyan Church, £11; St. Luke's, I forelock, £7 3s 6d ; St. Augustine's, Napier, £5 13s Id ; Catholic Church, Meanee, £4 10s ; St. Andrew's, Port Ahuriri. £3 14s 8d ; Salvation Army, £3 3s ; Taradale, Church of England, £2 10s 9d; W.M.F. Church, £2756 d; Pnkotapu, Church of England, £2 3s 3d; Meancc,-Church of England, £1 6s. This amount, with the £10 given by the Victoria Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, lu-ings up the total to £175 lls sd. No collection was made at St. Mary's Catholic Church, but it is understood that the omission will be rectified at a future date.

The miniature viot on Saturday night saw its proper sequel at the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, when tlie persons whose arrest brought about the disturbances were brought liefore Mr G. A. Preece, R.ISL John iM'Leod, tlie man who was first arrested, wiw charged with insulting a lady in Hastings-street, with resisting a cmsfnMc in the execution of his fluty, and with damaging ft constable's uniform to the extent of £1 Is. Accused admitted the charges, and pleaded that his behavior was due to intoxication. On the lirst charge he was lined £2 and costs, or in default seven days' hard labor ; on the second he was sentenced to 14 days' hard labor, without tlie option of a line ; and on the third he was fined £1 and costs, ordered to pay for the damage done, or to suffer seven days' hard labor. Thomas Dormer, charged with riotous beheavior whilst drunk, resisting the police, and damaging a policeman's shako to tlie extent of (is, pleaded guilty to each of the charges. On the first charge he was fined £2 and costs, with seven days hard labor as an alternative ; on the second he was sentenced to 14 days' hard labor without the option of a fine j and on the third was fined £1 and costs, ordered to pay for tlie damage dene,' or in default seven days' hard labor.

Tlie Petane Racinjj Club have been compelled to materially alter their race programme issued for their meeting on. tho 9th of November. By the new racing rules all programmes for club meetings have to bo aubmHled to the metropolitan club (in Hawke's Bay the Jockey Club), and when in accordance with these rules the Petane Club's programme was so submitted, it was pointed out that several alterations were necessary. The programme was more particularly affected by rule 22, which reads as follows : — " The oh trances and acceptance fees for any race meeting shall under no circumstances exceed 5 percent, of the amount of the added money." As the club had mode somewhat dilHuent arrangements, an indent. special meeting of the stewards was hold at the Caledonian Hotel yesterday, Mr G. H. Swan in tho chair. The following alterations were then agreed to. For the Maiden Plato of 25 soys the entrance was reduced from £'2 to £1 ; the stake for the Prince of Wales' Handicap was raised from 50 soys to 60 soys ; tho General .Scramble .Stakes was raised from 10 soys to 20 soys ; and tho acceptance fee for the Napier Breakwater Handicap was reduced from £2 to £1. It was also resolved, in accordance with rule 122, to reduce the amount to be lodged in case of a prototst being entered^ from £5 to £2. Amended programmes will be issued today. The attention of racing men is specially called to tlie alterations, as in each case the amendments are in favor of owners.

Thu District UharitaUc Aid Hoard mot yesterday at the old Provincial Council Chamber. Present— Messrs C. L. Margolioutli (chairman), "W. C. Smith, V. Sutton, and J. D. Onnonil. Tlie Chairman stated that the application from thu Uisborno Hospital Hoard read at the last mcetiiij,', asking for 1 refund of .€2(5 on account of a patient nameil William Fiuklcn, liad lieen rttpoatml. I'loltlen had made an atlidavit that he had resided in Hawke's Bay for seven years prior (o November lust. Tlioro was also a similar npplication from Wellington on account of a patient named Wliitelimcli. The Hoard's .solicitor had been consultwl in veference to tlie elainis, and was of opinion that the Board was not lial)le, as if the claims were wellfounded they should lie addressed to the Hospital Uo'aid. It was decided In ro)>ly to both anplicationH in accordance with tho Hoard's solicitor's opinion, and also to point out that if the course adopted by Wi;llin"toii and CJiuborno bad been followed by Hawke's Bay, .several claims would have been made upon Wellington and Ui.sbmne, as well as otlior districts. Tho Hoard's solicitor advised tliftt the Hoard was liable for the cost of niain(enaiico of children sent from the district lo the Uuniluiui ivud Nehou industrial

schools, nnd that in the event of there not being suliicient funds in hand it would bo necessary to ninke a fresh levy upon the several local bodies. It was stated that tho present average sums required for the cost of children at the industrial schools Were, Bui'nhanl £S\<\t and Nelson £238 |>dl ; atiiluril. In addition, it coat £300 yearly for children supported in Napier at the convont schools ami boarded out at other places. The quarterly payments for Ijimiham and Nelson were passed. A letter from the Wairoa County Council was read, in which alcttei" previously sent by the Board was stigmatised as " a series of nn'sstatements." Asa comment it was stated that ten children from Wairoa were maintained in industrial schools at a cost of £200 pet- year, passages to other parts had been paid for four destitute men from Wairoa, there were three men from Wairoa in the Napier refuge, and a family from Wairoa named Dnche had been supported.