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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 10093, 6 September 1895, Page 2

} -easonable expectations 0/ many years of I ife, 88 a l.esson to all to ba prepared iv i meet their Moker whenever the call I might corM. I The lecal cydft Mr Mnblioson, who, I la spite of difficulties and accidents, I managed to make a record jowifey from I Brisbane to Sydney, returned to Napier 5 yesterdsy by tbe Manap'onrl. He deI acrlbes the roada. In Australia as very I rough, quite differeut 9o Shose of New I Zealand, *nd though he beat fill previous I records he was not satisfied with his per' I formance. He intends next, to travel I from the north of Auckland to the Bluff. I Tbe fact that be has travelled over 3200 1 miles of conntry on nls bicycle is a teatlI mooy to the good workmanship of its I maker, Mr Oates, of "Zealandla" fame. I A general meeting of members of the I Junior Club wes held last evening, Mr I H. Hill occupying the chair. The chaitI man announced that In response to an I appeal for donation* towards procuring a I piano for the club the following amounte I had been kindly contributed j-Mt B. D. I D M'Lean £5, Mr J. Harding £8. ArohI deacon Samuel Williams £3, Cjptaln I Russell £2, Mr E. H. Williams £1 Is, and I Mr S. Carnell, M.H.8., 21. In order 1 that an inatraraent can be placed in the I clnb rooms witbont delay, and free of I debt, further contributions will be thankI fully received by the secretary or officers I of the club, I During a dUcußsiofi at ttte Borough I Council Ibsd night Cr. M'Yay said the I charga for water in Nipier was lower I than in any other borough in the colony I except Wellington and Auckland, when I chaiged by meter, Wellington had b I gravitation scheme, it was Is per 1000 I gallons as against Napier's Is 3d. In I Auckland it was Is, but if the CorporaI tlon provided the mains It was 1b 6d. Far I water not supplied by meter Hapier was I rated lower than any other borough. He I read out the rates In the other boroughs I to prove this. The rate at Napier la only I half that charged at Wellington, about a I third that at Inreroargill, and lower than I Auckland or Dunedio. I The Hawke's Bay representative foobI ball team picked to play the Wellington I representatives on Saturday, left for I South by. the Manapourl yesterday afterI noon. The team la complete with the I exception of M'Donnell, who was unable Ito obtain the necessary leave. It cotnI prises J— Full-back, J. Cogblan ; threeI quarters, M. Macfarlane, F. Laws, A. Uftldwell; five-eighths, J. Donnelly ; I half, W. O'Cnnnell; wingp, S. Jago and Tuhltare; forward?, A Malcon, W. Biel, P. Kelly, A. Cheer, W. Ueordlne, J. Toohey, and Cooper. The following team will represent Wellington against Hawko's Bay : — Fall- back, 1) wideon } three quarters. J. Robertß, Roach, and Galloway; five-' eighth, H. Kelly j half, Padney ; winge, J. kelly and W* M'Kenzle j forwards, A. Campbell, M'Atoaly, F. Young, Johnson* Hardcastle, M'Lean, and Foland. Mr A. W*Jd, the owner of Allan Dale, had that sire on exhibition at Palmet'» stables yesterday, and for a time be was driven in a sulky round the streets of ; Hapier. During the day large numbers paid a visit td tbe stables and expressed themselves in highly favorable term? Allan Dale is a dark bay, atandlng 16 hands, and is beautifully proportioned, scarcely a fanlt being noticeable. Ho has wonderful quarters, strong, mascular limbs, and good barrel, while he is closely ribbed up. In writing from America Mr P. B. Lopea!, under date July lObh, 1895, (,Md :—" We hare purchased James Madison, sire of A Han Dale, who in 12 years old. He is one of tbe finest horses I have ever seen, and for whom £5000 (25,OO0dols) was refused I? months ago. He ia considered the finest big horee in the States. Allan Dale is like his sire in head and quarters." Mr Wool informs as that Allan's list) la neatly fall. The Greenwood Dramatio Company, tmder the management of Mrs Marie Greenwood* have engaged the Theatre Royal for a season In November. Their repertoire will Include " Leah/ the Forsaken," "Romeo and Juliet," "The Hunchback," "Two Orphans," "My Sweetheart," and a concert) followed by the burlesque of " Aladdin " for the last night's bill. Miss Maribel Greenwood will be the stat in " Lean," " Borneo and Juliet," "The Hnndhbaek." and "Two Orphans," Miss Agitha Ure«nwood playing Helen in "'ihe Hunchback " and , Louise in " Two Orphans." In "My Sweetheart" and "Aladdin" Miss Agatha will be the star, playing Jina and Aladdin, supported by her slaters, Mlsseß Miia and Ruby and the Greenwood Dramatic Company, which includes some of tbe best actors in Australia. Miss Maribel Greenwood is described by tbe Sydney Times as "simply supremely beautiful," as well an an actress of extraordinary power. The scenery for all the plays has been painted by Mr Harry Grist, of Melbourne, and the wardrobe (all of which is new for the New Zealand ttiur), has been supplied by Messrs Buckley and Ncln, of Melbourne. Tbe dresses are said to be snperb, Tbe acnual general meeting Of the Walapu Cricket Clnb was held at) the Masonic Hotel last night, when there was a good attendance of members, tbe president, Mr G. E. Salasbury, being in the chair. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, the latter showing the club to be in a sound financial position. The following new members were elected : —Messrs R. TJ. Burke, Claude Cato, W. P. Finch, and A. H. Gore. Officebaarerß were elected as follows i—President, Mr G. K. Salnsbnry (re-elected) ; vice-presidents, Messrs A. J. Cotterill, G. T. Fannln, N. Kettle.. F. Logan, G. S. V. Wenley, F. W. Williams, and Dr. Jarvls (re-elected) ; captain, Mr A. C. Bennett; vice-captain, Mr A. M. Beale ; hon. secretary, Mr J. Parker ; hon. treasurer, Mr H. A. Fannin ;' committee, Messrs Claude Cato, A- H. Gore, and W. P. Pinch ; delegates to tbe Hawke's Bay Cricket Association, Messrs Bealc and Bennett. The trophies presented by the President, for best batting and bowling averages in Cnp matcbeß last year were won by Messrs E. A, P. S&lqrbury and A. M. Beile, respectively- Mi Sniusbury again offered a bat for the best batting average in Cup matches tor the coming seison, and Dr, Jarvia a bit for the best bowling average. It was decided that the club should open the season with a practice on Satmiday, 21st instant. The thanks of the club were accorded to the j ladies who so kindly supplied afternoon tea during tbe past season. A hearty vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. Onr Waipawa correspondent writing yesterday says : —Tbe usual sitting of the Magistrate's Conrb was held to-day before Mr A. Turnbull, S.M. There were 20 oases on the canse-lla6 ; of these twelve were paid, withdrawn, or adjourned for settlement, and one not served. In all the others judgment was given for the plaintiff:— M. E. Groome v. W. Robinson, £9 7a 6d, by default, with costs £1, solicitor (Mr Longbnnn) 15s ; Mail Company v. Hughes, £15 ss, with £1 Ss costs (Mr Loughoan); Palmer v. GUlanders, £8 15s, with 13s costs (Mr Lee) ; Hall v. Stuart, £26 9a 3d, with costs £2 Ss, expenses £2, solicitor (Mr Lee) £1 Us; Coe v. Gavin. £29 153, with costs £1 18s, solicitor (Mr Loughnan) £1 lla ; Bardic v. Kopiha, £53 15s 6d, with costs £1, interpreter 3s, solicitor (Mr Lee) £1 ; Mail Company v. G. Beattie, judgment summons, £6 3s, no appearance, ordered to be paid forthwith or seven days in Napier gaol.— At the football : match at Walpnknraa between Danevlrke and Waipukurau the visiting team won by 29 to 6. — The Kaikora Town Board met yester*day. Present— Messrs C. Clark (chairman), G. Clark, Mundell, and Peoeraen. The credit balance in bank was £68 13s 6d. The Local Government Bill was laid on the table. It was decided that the drain in Mr Collins paddock be gone on witb at once. A discussion took place as to arrears of rates still due, and the clerk was Instructed to write to the parties. The pay-sheet, £13 7s, was passed for payment. — Tbe same gentlemen sat as ohe Cemetery Board, and it was resolved that a properly prepared plan of the new cemetery be obtained, and Messrs C. Clark, Taylor, and Sutherland were appointed to lay out the ground.— Tbe Patangata Road Board also met yesterday. Present— Mecsrs T. Howard (cbalrman), W. White, C. Clark, J. Collins, and E. Watte, The credit balance was stated at £101 17s. Mr jfougere to be informed that the royalty dne for metal was 116 yards at 3d. The appointment of ranger was held over. A rate of |d in £1 was levied, payable on Ist October, A new ledger, to replace one that has been lost, to he procured. The pay-sheet, £16 0j 2d, »uj passed for payment.— lt v hardly necessary to tell yon that the eclipse of the moon at the tirufl set: down in the Hawke's Bay Almnnac (5.34 p.m.) was strictly accurate and very notice- ■ nblo. I A severe rheumatic pnin in the left ; shoulder had troubled Mr J. H. Loper, a ■ well-known druggist 01 Des Molnes, lowa, for over six months. At times sbe piiln ' was so severe that he could not lift anything. With all he could do be could not 1 get rid of it until he applied Cliambjrlaln's Pain Bt)m. "louly made three application* of it," he says, "and have since been free from all pain. He now rrrommends 't to persons similarly ' nflltcted. It is for sale by A. Ecclbs, ,1 Wholesale and Retail Chemist, Napier ( and Hastings. 943 i Gowlng's Llnctus or Balsam of Liquorico I hat old-fashioned remedy for Cougns and 1 Colds, la now In \ory gieat demand. It is Bold in bottles. Is Gd and 2s Gd, nt Mr Owen's i Pharmacy Hnstlngs-streot "ire Rev. W Colcnso F.U &. writes :— " I consider it to bo II valuable and safe modiclno, of great Borvico ] in coughs, colds, bronchial aftecUons, and irritations and drynoss of the throat. I E nlwßys carry a bottle of it with mo when I n visi tho Bußh diatriot."— f AdvtJ 150 J CHILBLAINS 1 — EcoLES' CHILBLAIN , PAINT for b oken or unbroken chilblains, euros and allays all irritation after a low 11 applications. Is per bottle. Bcolbb, Chemist, . Napier and Hastings,— [Advt,] SJ? t

Oa the fourth pige will be found a telegraphed Bummary of She proceeding* at the Frozen Meat Conference at WeiHDgtoD, and reports of the meetings yesterday of the Free Association of Employers and Workmen of H&wke's Bay, and of the Napier md Hastings Borongh Connolla. The business announcements of Messrs C. B. Hoadley and Co, and Mr U. 8. Knddock are inserted to-day on oat foarth page. Mr C. H. Oranby has been appointed local agent for the Canadian-Australian Steamship Company and also for the Canadian-Pacifies railway. A civil case, Juiia'Mortensen v. Thomas Tanner, claim £1000 damages, has been set down for trial at the coming sittings of the Supreme Court. There 1b also a counter claim, Tanner v, Mortenaen, £650. Shareholders of the Napier Recreation Ground Company are reminded that the annual general meeting will be held in the large room of the Masonic Hotel, fronting the Esplanade this evening at 8 o'clock.* The aa. Anglian ban been detained down South by stress of weather, and will consequently nob arrive here until Snnday. She will leave for Northern' ports the Bame day, the last launch going at 5 o'clock. The City Band will play in the Marineparade band rotnnda this evening. As the concert announced for Wednesday evening was unavoidably postponed, the programme announced for that occasion will be played. We have to remind our Hastings readers that) Robaon's panorama of the Japanese-Chinese war will be exhibited at the Princess Theatre to-night. The merit ot the entertainment Is snre to draw a good attendance. The Timarn Harbor Board recently led a tender for the removal of shingle, at a rather low figure. The secretary wrote Informing the tenderer of the fact, but by return mail received the notice of acceptaoce back bearing the brief endorsement " Chucked It." We have to acknowledge the book programme of the Auckland Racing Club for the season 1895-96, with nominations nt present! received for 1595, 1896, and 1897. The total of added money to be dispersed is act down at £10,405, which is considerably above that ot previous years. The attention of local owners of greyhounds 1b called to the opportunity afforded by the Hawke's Bay Plnmpton ConrslDg Club's Supplementary Stake for them to get) the measure of Ibelr doga capabilities. They will materially assist the club by nominating early to-day rather than waiting to the closing hour at 8 p.m. Mr Tlffen recently applied to the Koyal Humane Society of Australasia for an acknowledgement) of the bravery oi Mr Walter Johnson, of the Deeds Office, who at great personal risk rescued a child from the breakers on the Spit beach on June Bth. Yesterday he received an intimation that the society's medal had been awarded. Dr. Hoskjng, of the Free Methodist Church, Christchurch, will lecture at the Trinity Wesleyan Church this evening an "Science and the Bible." The lectnrer comes with a deservedly high reputation as a popular speaker, and that, in addition to the fact that he is leotnriag in aid of the Home Mission fund, should ensure a good attendance. At Erewhon, Inland Patea, the rainfall tor August was 3'SS iuches. There were 15 wet days. Oa the 9th there was a moderate fall of snow, followed by heavy Bnow on the two following days, registering '75 and '70 points respectively. There was also snow on the 14th, showing *32 points, and on the 21st, when '23 points were registered. There was heavy rain, equalling °66 points, on theZoOh, and on the 30th -27 iuoh fell. The fortnightly meeting of the Union Debating Society was beld last uight, Dr. Milne-Thomson occupying the chair. The subject for debate, " Is civilisation a success ? " was Introduced in the affirmative by Air Peake and in the negative by Mr J. R. Williams. After some discussion the question was put to the vote and decided in tbe negative by a large majority. It was decided to discontinue the meetings of the society until next winter. Great preparations have been made at Maraekakaho for the ball to be held there this evening. The large woolahed haa been cleared for the occasion, and the members of the Hawke's Bay Highland (Society, who purpose attending, will find that everything that caa contribute to their comfort bus been attended to. The 'buses to convey the Napier nnd Spit visitors will leave the Masonic Hotel thlß afternoon at 3 30 o'clock, the Spit 'bus with Its contingent joining the Napier 'bus at the rendezvous at that time. An omploy6 at Gammon and Co.'s sawmill at Orinpi met with an accident of a frightful nature last week. He was ] assUtlng another hand at the breaking- ' down bench, and not noticing he was ' gebtlng dangeronaly near the twin breaking- down saws, he came in contact 1 with [ them. His iluht arm was laid open just ! below the shoulder joiut, the wound being ' ii terrible one. One nf his feet was also ' struck by tbe flaw, inflicting a deep cut. He sprang back when bo felt) the blow of ' oho saw, and It is a tnnrvel that his arm was not severed from his body. I There was a very large attendance, in- I eluding the Mayor and members of the J Uorough Couucll and Hospital Board, ad ( !he funeral of the lnte Mr Clmlea Knb j' johna yesterday. The Rev. G. D, Cox j jonducted the ceremony, and in a brief i 1 address he referred to the bigb character A <md estimable qualities of Mr Kobjohnt , who was n favorite with nil who knew I him. Mr Cox nleo dwelt upon the cutting- c I off oi one In the very prime of life, with jj