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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8591, 8 February 1890, Page 2

On the fourth page will ho found o. letter on " Fruit Farming " by "Fruutus," anil a report of tho proceedings at tlie meeting of the Wuipawa Couuty Council yesterday. At the Resident, Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr G. A. Pieece, U.M., Catherine Brown was lined 5a and costs for drunkenness. We have received £1 from Mrs Nowman, 10.s from Mr 11. P. Cohen, ami 10s from Messrs Hidey and Haiti, ou behalf of the liartlett fund. Tho prizes awarded to the children attending tlie Chinch of England ISible classes in the Napier district schools wore presented yesterday afternoon by Dean Hovell. Lovers of music and others arc reminded that Messrs Hodman and .Sons' stock of musical instruments will bo brought under the hammer today by Messrs Baker and Tabuteau, as Messrs Hottinan are giving up their Napier business. The subject of the Rev. J, G. Pat«rson's sermon to-morrow morning will be "Doing all thiußs to God's Glory," Tho subject of the evening lecture will bo " liave Infants, Idiots, and the Heathen probation after Death ?" All interested in this subject are cordially invited to attend. We have been requested to state that a meeting of the Napier branch of the newly-formed Railway Employes' Society will be held on Monday evening next at 7 30 o'clock iv tho Mcthodibt schoolroom, Uarly'.o street, for the purpose of enrolling members and discussing the proposed Railway Employe's Insurance Bill. Ciesansm is on its last legs in Europe, tor its mightiest representative, accordaii; to our cable news, is interfering in labor I disputes. This will uo doubt deceive [ abor for a time, and it will continue to etCi-wusm tithe its bread nnd butler a little louger, but iv the end it will turn mid rend all such shams, and sweep them I from tho earth. Hicks' Colored Miuatrels will anive by ! (ho Ie Anau to-day, and will ;-ive their , optruD b f^tigtcjaijcs in the TiatatreKoyaJ

this evening, when the merits of the performers and the popular prices chaTged should ensure a full house. The band will parade at 3 o'clock this afternoon, when they will be accompanied by the colored Zouaves. A difficulty frequently arises in the offices of local bodies as to who are the sunders of rates, and what property the rates are sent on account of, as some people send their money in an envelope without any name or demand note enclosed. As an instance we may state that two letters are now in possession of a local body's clerk, one containing a postoffice order and the other a note, and no one knows who the money is from. Mr It. W. Marshall, local agent of the Equitable .Life Assurance Society of the United States, has had forwarded to him from Wellington the copy of a cablo message from New York giving the results of the society's business for 1889. The nssuranooi in force now amount to £125,000,000 in value, an increase of £11,000,000 over the previous year. The new business for the year ro"- 1 ' £35,000,000. Tli" - .^ uu eu pc)i n«» - assets amount to — M wu,Uoo, and the surplus to £4,500,000. The Woodville District Jockey Club have drawn up a splendid programme for their next race meeting, to be held on Tuesday, April Ist. There tue eight events to be competed for, of a total value of £245, which we think is the largest amount given at one meeting for hack racing by any club in the North Island. With the number of first-class hacks in training in this province and in the Wairarapa and Rangitikei districts the Woodvillo club should have a most successful meeting. According to a statement submitted to the Cham her of Commerce yesterday the oxpoits from Napier for the September quarter were £61,000, and for the December quarter £374,951, showing a satisfactory increase on the corresponding quarters last year. Mr M. R. Miller estimated that there would be an increase in the wool returns of at least £SO,OOO, and probably £120,000. Mr Ormond stated that he calculated the clip this year would be seven or eight per cent greater than last year. " Rowlock " contributes the following in reference to the rowing upon the inner harbor this afternoon : — " For the junior pairs, Jago and Kiely row White ami M'Vay ; Newton and Hume row a bye. The winners of the heat then row Newton and Hume for the finish. The sculling races will then take place, when tho following are expected to compete :— Smith, Pr.nis, 11. Crowley, Hushes, Guy, and Elicit. The draw will take place at tho course. I expect to see Newton and ll nine win the pairs, and the sculls should rest between Guy and Hughes." A lengthy letter from Dean Jacobs appeals in the Christchurch Press of February 3rd, in which the arguments adduced by Dean Hovell for the validity of the action of the Waiapu Standing Committee, in connection wtth the appointment of Archdeacon Julius to tha .Sec of Christchurch, are endorsed and confirmed. It appears that the Standing Committee of the diocese of Christchurch met under the presidency of the Bishop's Commissary, as did our local body, and the views enunciated by Dean Hovell as to the legality of that course of action are reiterated by the Dean of Cliristchurch, as against the opinion of the Bishop of Wellington that such meetings were held in contravention of the canon law. Ah a striking evidonce of the utter lack of inltuencc exerted by scurrilous and personal journals, one has only got to r> tlect upon the fact th.it the clever but vicious Bulletin has for years tried to drive Sir Henry Parkes from politics, and that he is at this moment the most influential and popular politician in Australia. Had a respestable paper so persistently dwelt upon the failings of that gentleman (and he has plenty to dwell upon), he would baVe been long since relegated to private life. This has been uoticed iii Australia, and we have seen it suggested that Sir Henry Parkes pays the Bulletin to attack him as the surert way oi keeping "sweet" with all voters who have characters to lose, and who are consequently the enemies of that paper. A special meeting of tho lVit Ahsriri school committee was held on Thursday night, and lasted till between 12 o'clock and 1 o'clock yesterday morning. The meeting was called to consider applications for the positions of head-master and second master, and there were in all 20 applications. This accounts for the length of the meeting, the committee taking trreat pnina in going over the testimonials of applicants. Those present were Messrs Galloway (in the chair), M'Carthy, Puflett, Burton, Plesfed, Fulton, and, Spiller. After careful consideration the committee unanimously decided to rf commend the Hoard to appoint as head-master Mr John Wolstenholme, late of Norsewood school, but now acting-master at the Spit, and t» appoint as second master Mr John Williamson, who acted as assistant master at Hastings during Mr Smith's absence in England. The visiting Gisborne and Poverty Bay rowing representatives were tendered a complimentary ball at the Theatre Royal last evening. Notwithstanding that tho warmth of the season is against dancing, it proved an exceedingly pleasant and enjoyable gathering. The theatre was nicely arranged and comfortably filled, and a programme of twenty-two dances and two extras was gone through. Tho music was supplied by Mr Newbould's hand, and tho extras were excelleutly played by the Misses Koy and Bell. On Mr J. Gethin Hughes, who acted as secretary, the bulk of the preparations fell, but he received valuable assistance from a ladies' committee consisting of Mesdamcs Hamlin, Reid, Joshua, Miller, R. Smith, Fanlknor, and Heath, and the Misses Kate Hitchings aud Jago. To the efforts of these ladies was due the very sumptuous supper ivhicli was provided. The M.C.'s were Messrs, R. J. Hogg, S. R. Kennedy, \V. F. J. Anderson, and G. \V. Harden, aud the Gisborne guests were made to feel thoroughly at home, everything being done that could minister to their enjoyment. In addition to tho rowing crews, a number ot Gisboruo ladies and gentlemen were present. Tho quarterly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce should have been held yesterday, but bp-eel for want ol a ' quorum. There was no important business for transrVmn, and the correspondence reo-ivrit was laid before the j members present. A letter from the Secretary tn the Postollice intimated that to iiiiMo llic overland mails to bo sorted in the traiu, as suggested by the Chamber, would entuil the use of a specially-constructed van, but that as | soon as railway communication was completed, between Woodville ami Palmerston, in about nine mouths' time, tin mails would be sorted in the trains. In reply to the request of the Chamber that the telephone exchange should be kept open until 10 p.m., the department wrote that no exchange with less than 200 subscribers was kept open until the hour named. Mr Fred. Fulton wrote covering correspondence between him and the Postal Depaitment. He had posted statements of account in open envelopes with penny stamps, and they had been surcharged twopence on delivery. The department replied that such statements were property tieated as letters, but chat the regulations were about to he revised and Mr Fulton'? representations would be borne in mind. Mr Howlett, Makarotu, drew attention to tho fact that wholesale houses in Napier sold to country settlers such lines as rock salt, fencing wire, &c, at wholesale rates, and couutiy .storekeepers purchasing such goods found they could not sell them at; a profit. Ho would not complain of the practice if the lines which were so .sold were defined so thai' storekeepers should know what goods to buy. He suggested that the Chamber should express an opinion on the subject. The Union Jiank wiote culling up the overdraft of £32 6s Id, but as there was no quorum no action could be tukeu. For the sume reason no accounts could bo passed for payment. Our Walpawa correspondent wiites as follows under yesterday's date : — The school committee met last evening. Prosent — Messrs Aunnnd (in tho chair), Arrow, Oilmour, Kccles, and Benning. The head-master reported that the .school reopened with IS7 scholars, and that a number of new scholars had been unrolled. The visiting committee reported having visited the school, and that they* had noted several needed improvements, but on account of lack of funds it w.is advisable to postpone the works. The suciotary was instructed to write to the Town Board, pointing out the unsatisfactory nature of the drain in front of the school, and Mr Gilmour was empowered to employ a man for one day to work in the playground. It was agreed that the better way in future for working the visiting committee would be for each to servo (wo months, retiring oacli alternate month. As Mr Arrow had served with Mr Gilmour for tho last month it ivas resolved that Mr Benning should take the place of Mr Gilmour and that the visiting committee would therefore ue Messrs Arrow and Benning. Some discusrion took place re the school fees. Some parents paid and others retuscd. If tho amouuts were paid up the finances would bo in a sound condition. The chairman thought they would have a greater likelihood of collecting the fees if they were made equal to the exact cost of the stationery. As it was, the charge was 2a per head, while tue actual cost was slightly over als per head. On the other hand the overplus was necessary to carry on the school business, such as living, cleaning, &c. Id was also staled that many held the opinion that the fees wero an imposition, and that the committee were not justified in imposing them while education was supposed to be free. H was resolved to let the matter stand orer until after tUe election of th& new

comnntteo.-To.day, before Messrs Johnson and Harding, J.p.s, the police obtained a renewal of the prohibition order against Florence Kelly. While waiting for a quorum of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday Mr M. It. Miller brought under Mr Ormoud's notice the states of the road to Taupo. He said that the trade of Taupo had been lost to Napier through the heavy cost of carriage, and that tourists were frightened from going by the Napier route to the Lakes by the accounts they heard of the dangers of the road. He suggested that Mr Ormond should make some representations on the subject to the Government. Mr Ormond replied that even if H>? road were in the best condi'>«u the trade of Taupo must in future go to Auckland l>ecau»o >» the superior facilities of transport. He had interviewed Ministers on the question, and had used the tourist argument, when he was met with the reply that the road for its greater part passed through a deserf -- n " foretell vi-"*- ---, ouu lt> K ave _^ . . —«™rs a very bad impression of the capabilities ot the North Island. He was aware that recent visitors had expressed opinions which led to that argument being used. Mr Miller urged that if the Waipuna route were opened up the road would be better and pass through good country. Only £3000 was wanted for that. Mr Ormond said the amount was £5000, and he had endeavored to get a grant-in-aid from the Government, but without success. Mr Miller pointed out that a large sum was being spent on shortening the road from Auckland to Rotorua. Mr Ormond said that was so. It was not a special grant by the House, but wfts taken from the vote for opening up Crown lauds for sale. The Government owned Kotorua township and other lands in the neighborhood, and it was thought that greater value would be given to that property if improved means of access were improved. Unfortunately the Waipuna road would not open up any valuable Crown lands. Mr Miller and Mr Lyndon pointed out that there were good blocks of level and well watered country on the top of the Mangahararu range. Mr Lyndon estimated the area of such country at 20,000 acres. Mr Ormond said there was some good country, but it was all leased, and the Crown could not now get any advantage from opening up a road to iD. Any grant would have to be specially voted by the House, and even if Ministers consented to put a vote on the estimates it was very unlikely the House would pass it, as the road was wiibin the Jlawke's Bay County, and such roads were regarded as works which the local bodies should undertake.