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New Zealand Herald, Volume IV, Issue 941, 19 November 1866, Page 4

The Estimates.—lt was intimated in the Council on Friday that the Estimates of Provincial Bcvenue and Expenditure would be submitted to the House to-morrow. We understand that for some days past his Honor the Superintendent has been engaged in preparing them, being desirous that a statement of the financial position of the province should be beforo the Council and the public at as early a period of the session as possible. Jockby Club.—A meeting of the Auckland Jockey Club was held at the Koyal Hotel on Saturday, but as the meeting was a private one, we do not know what business was transacted.

Bobbery.—A man named Roderick Kobinson was robbed yesterday of a purse containing irlr S ' in ft house of ill repute in Elliott-street. The money consisted of a £lO note, a £5 note, three £1 notes, and 2s. 6d. in silver.

Death feom Scalding.—On Thursday last, a child eight months old, named Sutherland, whose parents reside in Albert-street, was so severely scalded that the poor little creature died in convulsions from the effect of the injuries it sustained on Saturday last. It appears that its mother, while engaged in some household witters, laid the child on the floor near the fire. Ihe toa kettle full of boiling water was on the lire at the time, and the child, it seems, caught •!° ir m P*P e pulled the kettle down upon itself. We would take this opportunity of impressing upon parents the advisability of having fare-screens in their kitchens, in order to prevent a recurrence of that kind of accident.

Obtaining Goods tjndee 2Talsb Pbetences". —A young man named Holly day, who has been fleecing our tradespeople, jewellers, and others to a pretty good tune lately by means of spurious cheques, is " wanted" by the police. He has been traced as far as Otaliuhu, and as Detectives Crick and O'fTara are on his heels, something soon will.no doubt, be heard of him.

, 0F a —On Saturday last a still, which had been captured by Constable Wallace, was brought from Coromandel in the Wanderer. There was also a quantity of stuff used in the manufacture of spirits seized at the same time, and brought to town in the «;• ,ie vessel. Both the still and material were at once conveyed to and deposited in the Uu-t mhouse.

Supposed BoaT Accident. — Intelligence reached town yesterday, from which it is to be feared that one of these sad catastrophes which, are so common in maritime towns has occurred. We trust it may turn out otherwise. The following is the narrative that has been given to us. It appears that a little yacht called the Dorset Pet belonged to Messrs. Dewhurst and Dell. On Friday last the first named gentleman proceeded in the boat up to fiivcrhcad to look over some property. Mr. Dewhurst said he would be back the same day. The day was squally, Mr. Dewhurst was accompanied by another man who used to sail the boat with him. We regret to say that nothing has been seen of the boat since Friday The last that was seen of her was at Kauri Point by Henry Dalton, a boatman who was sailing the cutter Spray. Dalton says, that on Friday he observed the boat which appeared to be carrying rather too much sail for her size, in such squally weather. She was, when lie saw her, some distance from shore. There was a squall, and he turned round to look at her, but she had disappeared. He says there was not time, in his opinion, for the boat to have got ashore or disappeared behind the Point. Confirmation of the above circumstances were yesterday given to the proper authorities who will, doubtless, institute a scarch for the missing boat and man. Dewhurst, we understand, has a wife and family oa the way out from England to join him.

Coroner's Inquest.—On Saturday afternoon an inquisition was taken before T. M. Philson. Esq., on the body of a man which was found dead in the busli near Lamb's Mill, on Thursday last. The body was in a very advanced state of decomposition, the skull being completely bare, llaving been found naked thero was no means of identifying the body; it was not, however, that of Lachlan Baffin (as presumed by our cotemporary on Saturday), as he is at present an inmate of the Provincial Hospital. A report of the inquest will be found in another column. The jury returned a verdict that deceased was found dead, but how or by what means he came by liis death there was no evidence to show.

Hoffmann's Assembly Booms.—Mr. and Mrs. Hoffmann will perform various operatic selections this evening, in the Assembly Booms, Sliortland-sfcreet.

Accident at the Fiee.—When the alarm of lire was raised in Drake-street on Sunday morning, the inmates of a dwelling, in which a feeble old woman named Conway resided, rusbed into her room to bring her out of all danger, as the flames were rapidly spreading in the direction of the house. The suddenness of the alarm caused the old woman to faint, and in the midst of the hurry in carrying her out, her head came in contact with a beam, and she sustained some injuries, which, however, are not serious.

Satubday Hat,f-Holiday Movement.—An English journal of July last says :—A considerable number of ladies and some twenty or thirty noblemen and gentlemen who take an interest in this movement, assembled on Monday afternoon in Stafford House, at the invitation of the Duchess of Sutherland, with a view to promote its further development. Among the company present were the Duchess of Manchester, the Marchioness of Kildnre, the Countess of Ducie, the Countess of Shaftesbury, Lady Constance Grosvenor, Lady Jilcho, Lady Frederick Cavendish, Lady Caroline Stirling, Lady Howard, Lady Charlotte Denison, Lady Manningham Buller, Baroness "Weld, Mrs. Thomson Hankey, Mrs. and Miss M'Murdo, Mrs. J. Macgregor, Mrs. Charles Gilpin, Mrs. W. G. Humphry, Mrs. James Hamilton, Mrs. Benjamin Shaw, Miss Marsh, Mrs. Peter Cator, Mrs. Thomas Binney, Mrs. Thomas Chambers, Mrs. M. Matthews, Mrs. Baldwin Brown, Miss Kyle, Mrs. Michael Gibbs, Mrs. Batsman, Mrs. S. Scott Alison, Mrs. Erichsen, Mrs. liisdon Bennett, Mrs. Lusk, Mrs. Mackenzie, Mr. Eichard Burgess, Mrs. Leo Schuster, Mrs.D.Biddle.Mrs. William Burdett, Mrs. W. Capper, Mrs. Daniel, Mrs William Debenham, Miss Jay, Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Nichols, .Mrs. F. Swayne Pearce, and Mrs. Snelgrove. An arrangement for closing business establishments at two o'clock on Saturdays for the next three months has just been entered into by thirty-four of the leading drapery I houses of the West-End, the City, and other parts of London, and the immediate result has been the admission of several thousands of persons of both sexes, for the time specified, to ail the advantages to which this break in their weekly round of toil is calculated to confer. It is, however, very widely felt that the future success of the movement will mainly depend upon the co-operation of the ladies of the metropolis, who have it in their power greatly to aid it by refraining from shopping after the appointed hour ou Saturdays, and to secure this cooperation as far as possible was the chief object of the meeting. Earl Grosvenor, Earl Shaftesbury, Lord Elcho, and Dr. Camming addressed the meeting.

The Bowling G-bben in the Domain, near the Franklyn Jioad, is now opened for the season, and we hope our citizens will take advantage of this healthful and exhilarating recreation. There is more science in the game of bowl than what appears to an ordinary spectator, hence it imparts a healthy stimulus to the system. It would be invidious to say who are the best bowlers, for, on Saturday last, the sport was entered into very keenly by all the gentlemen present. Throwing balls have attracted the scientific world more ways than ono these some years back, hence we have Colt's revolvers, Armstrong guns, and needle guns; but the bowling balls are not played for any destructive purpose, but for binding together in a social and friendly way, as well as to give healthful recreation to those who may be often engaged at close liarrassing business ; we have now a good cricket ground and bowling-green, so that when the weather is fine, there need be no lack of good recreation.

Ma no a r E i Skidge Company.—There has been a very general demand for shares since the last meeting of the Company and appointment of officers, and on Saturday last gentlemen interested in the undertaking when in town booked the names of a large number of new shareholders. If the inclination to push this project ahead continues as at present, for a short time longer, we may expect to hear of tenders being called for the erection of the bridge before the summer has fairly set in. There will be, wo believe, a meeting of the Directory on Tuesday next.

Mount Eden Gaol.—We learn upon good authority that Walter Greenshields, convicted at the last September Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court for embezzlement, attempted to make his escape on last Friday afternoon, but was discovered soon enough to enable the authorities to bring liim back and place irons upon him, which he is at the present time "enjoying."

Ayr American Cheese Factort.—A correspondent of the Cultivator and Country Gentleman, writing from Springville, Erie county, New 1 ork, gives the following account of a cheese factory at that place:—"The factory is owned and conducted by Smith and Gardiner, who built it last year at an expense of 10,000 dollars, since which they have added improvements amounting to about 5000 dollars more, and now making, I believe, the most perfect factory in the State. The building is 45 by 90, and 4 stories high. A water-power is connected with the factory, and all the labour, so far as can be, is done by machinery. They have the milk of 1500 cows, and are making thirty-four cheeses per day (weighing 100 lbs. each.) Beat it, where can they ?" Wesleyan Statistics.—A variety of interesting facts, says the Sydney Hlorning Herald of a late date, have been presented to the Wesleyan Conference, showing the present position and progres- of the denomination. In educational efforts remarkable advance has been made, 27 new day-schools having been established last year, with an addition of 4669 scholars. The total number of day-schools connected with the Connection is 606, and of scholars 93,194. There has been an increase of 71 Sunday-schools during the past year, and of 5756 scholars. Ajvery large outlay has been made in chapel building. The committee intrusted with this department has authorised an estimated expenditure since the last Conference of £195,358, the total outlay ot the year having beeu £266,855, and during the last eleven years £500,000 of chapel debts have been paid oft'. Exhumation of Bodies in the old Gaol Yabd.—Yesterday morning the bodies of the criminals hung in the old Auckland gaol were exhumed and re-interred in the cemetery, Symonds-street. It appears that the question of their removal had been submitted to the Sheriff, for it was thought that, as the temporary market will almost immediately be holden in the old gaol yard, respect for public decency should prompt the removal of the graves and the disturbance of the remains which they enclosed. The Sheriff was of opinion that they ought to bo removed. Accordingly, several men under the orders of Mr. Anderson, Foreman of Works to the City Board, proceeded to the gaol between twelve and one of yesterday morning and exhumed the bodies. There were five altogether who had been hanged, and the bodies buried within the precincts of the gaol, namely, Matatu, Marsden, Burns, Tinker White, and a man named Kelly, the last person who was executed within the boundaries of the city. Four of the bodies had been reduced to perfect skeletons ; that of Kelly, although entirely decomposed, could not be disturbed. The bones were placed in fresh coffins and conveyed to Symonds-street. The collin in which Kelly's remains were was placed inside another. These relics of the old gaol of Auckland were deposited —possibly in their last resting place—in a remote and unused spot in Symonds-street cemetery.

Alleged Suicide.—Yesterday morning the body of a man, lying on his face, the throat being cut from ear to ear, was found by a carter named Dunn in the Mount Eden road. These appearances, connected with circumstances that the unfortunate man grasped an open razor stained with blood in his right hand, leave little doubt that he committed suicide. The name of the deceased man is Kichard Wood, a painter by trade, and residing up to the period of his death with his wife in Edwardes-street. His wife says that on Friday she observed him to be rather low spirited. His conduct was singular, and she desired him to wash and shave himself before having his tea. After tea he said he would go for a walk. Nothing very unusual was noticed in his manner, for he had recently been subject to these attacks of depression. The unfortunate man went out but did not return, and nothing was heard of him until yesterday morning, when his body was found in the manner described. The inquest will be held to-day at two o'clock, at the Eden Yine Tavern, Mount Eden lioad, where the body now lies.

Auckland Naval Volunteebs.—A special general meeting of this company is announced to be held to-morrow evening at half-past seven o'clock, in Mr. Coehrane's auction mart, Fortstreet.

Auckland Rifle Volunteers.—The members of No. 3 Company will meet this morning at the range, at 11 a.m., for ball practice.

Wesleyan Foreign Missions. — Special services were held yesterday in all the Wesleyan churches, in aid of the funds for the missionary enterprises in connection with the Wesleyan body. The Rev. W. J. Watkins, of Wellington, preached in High-street church in the morning, and the lie v. A. Seid, of Taranaki in the evening. In the new church, Pittstreet, the Rev. A. Keid preached in the morning, and the Rev. A. R. Fitchett, of Wanganui ia the evening. The Rev. W. Gittos preached in aid of the same object in the new church Grafton Road in the morning, and at Parnell m the evening. There was a collection after each service, which wo believe realised a handsome addition to the missionary fund. The annual missionary meeting wiil be held this evening at seven o'clock, in the church, High-street, Dr. Bennett in the chair.

Sabbath Evening Lectuees.—The first of a series of lectures to tlie young was given last evening in the Wellesley-street Baptist Chapel by the Hev. P. H. Cornford. The subject chosen was the history of Joseph as illustrating " youthful piety." There was a numerous and attentive audience, and the discourse itself was an eloquent commentary on this most delightful episode of biblical history. Bankruptcy,—Persons desirous of availing themselves of the provisions of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1862, and the Amendment Acts of 1865 and 186'G, are informed that petitions, affidavits, and schedules, will in future only be received by the Kegistrar of the Supreme Court, on printed forms, to be obtained at the office of of the Inspector of Bankruptcy, ii. I?. Porter, Shortlaud-street.

New Zealajjd Ageictjltubai Society.— A special general meeting will be held to-morrow at 3 p.m., to consider the " Highway, Fencing und Weeds and "Watercourses Acts," also the " Impounding" and " Cattle Branding Acts." Pabnell Hail.—Public worship was held in this Hall yesterday, and two very impressive discourses were delivered. The imbject of the morning was " All the counsel of God;" that in the evening, " Pentecost—lts fire and its love "

Masonic (Lodge Waitemata) .—The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge will he held this evening, at seven o'clock, in the Lodge Boom Masonic Hotel. ' Masonic (Lodge St. John, Otahchxt).—The regular monthly meeting of this Lodge will be held to-morrow evening, at seven o'clock, in the Lodge Eoom, Criterion Hotel. Auckland Savings Bank.—A meetino 0 f the trustees will be held this afternoon, at four o'clock. Proposed Steam Monopoly. — A public meeting is announced to be held to-morrow-evening, at half-past six o'clock, at the Masonic Hotel, cvortli Shore, to petition the Provincial Council against the proposed steam monopoly. Saddlery.—The stock of saddlery in the estate of John Bathbone, is for sale at belowcost price, during the present week. Messbs. _ Titjibell and Tones will sell today, at their mart, three tons of flax. Mr. D. J. O'Keeffe will hold to-day, at the Exchange Hotel (Cox's), the continuation sale of wines, spirits (in bulk and bottled), glass ware and miscellaneous furniture. ' Me. Henby Eidings will sell to-dav on the premises, corner of Wellesley andHobsonstreets (under a writ offi fa) the stock-in-trade and furniture of the Albion Inn. Mb. David Nathan will sell to-day, on account of whom it may concern, 350 bundles nf R.T.W.S. hoop iron. Messes. Hunter and Co. will sell to-day, 50 head of fat cattle, 50 ditto store cattle, 20 dairy cows, 250 fat sheep and lambs, fat and store pigs, 500 prime merino wethers.