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New Zealand Herald, Volume VII, Issue 1841, 8 December 1869, Page 3

Government Hoi's;:.—Yesterday evening Sir George and Laily lioxvou entertained a select circle of friends at an '• at home," at Government House. Legal.—Mi' K. .Bennett, lately from Sydney, and a member of the Middle Temple, London, was yesterday admitted by liis Honor Sir George Arney as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Now Zealand, having undergone the necessary examinations. We understand that a house occupied by one of the telegraph employees, in the Waikato, was yesterday destroyed by fire. Unfortunately the poor fellow lost nearly .Cd-7 in bank notes, which were also burnt. At a meeting of the connnitteo of the Irish Patriotic Fund on Monday evening, a watch was presented to Mr. J. G. (Jtiin in recognition of his services as secretary of til e committee. I We are informed that a requisition very numerously signed is about to be presented to .Mr. William iiowe, to allow himself to be nominated as a candidate to represent the Thames district in the Provincial Council. In the Police Court yesterday morning the charges disposed of .vcre of the ordinary description, the only matters calling for particular notice being the number of deserters from the 2nd battalion 18th Royal Irish that arc gra lually being brought in. 'the charms of the digger's life, the routine of that of the barracks—■ its regularity of system, and its care for its profcrjvs—have, after all, more attractions to the man bred up to the trade of war, and war only, than the freedom that entails trials and dillieultics unknown to the soldier s lot. There was one other case of a most painful nature. Three young girls, charged with vagrancy, had to be committed to various terms of imprisonment, with hard labor. Here were subjects for the reformatory—hero was apparently room for reformation. The tears shed the poor lost creatures were not those of hypocrisy, but tears of shame for the position they then stood in—tears that argued a chance, a hope of better things —tears showing that they were not utterly lost. With regret wo hear that the admirable institution which aims at the rescue of the fallen docs not prosper, the lady patronesses not having sufficient control over their patients, for patients tlicy are, suifcring from far worse than bodily disease. We would suggest, in the interest of all concerned, that bis Honor the Superintendent,.under powers already vested in him, should proclaim Lady Martin's refuge a prisc/fi within the meaning of the .Act. Wedirmly believe that with this proviso the'Hediesda, in spite of all difficulties, will prosper, and be the cause of winning lost souls to grace. Earnestly ;io we trust that no discouragement may daunt the efforts of those ladies now engaged in the holy work of reclaiming these erring ones. Let them remember that " there is more jo 3" over one sinner that repenteth, ■than over ninety-and-nine just men who'tieed no repentance." Finding ok Human Remains. — A boatman, named James Brown, while walking along the beach about two miles this side of Tapu yesterday morning, found the arm and hand of a man, or rather the bones, for the flesh was gone from all but t/ie palm cf the hand. It is supposed to be a part of the remains of one of the men drowned by the capsizing of a fishing smack off Tararu Point some weeks ago, whose bodies were never recovered. The remains were deposited at the policcstation, Grahamstown, last night.— Times. The committee appointed at the late public meeting to consider and report on the cause of the present depression of the goklfield, met last evening at the Governor Hotel. There were present— Alcssrs. C. F. Mitchell (presiding) I). Grove, If. Donkin, J. Sutherland, W. S. Kees, C. Harris, J. Wriglcy, K. Matthews, arid J. CarJjdc. We understand that some progress was made in the preparation of a report, and the members of the committee arranged to meet again. The polico received information on Monday morn ing that a robbery had been committed at the Masonic Hotel,Grahamstown, on Sunday evening last. A purse, containing four £1 notes, 9s <l.d in silver, and a deposit receipt for £100 was taken from the pocket of a lady's dress left hanging in a bedroom. A man named George Gr-.?en, for soma time employed as cook at the hotel, has been arrested on suspicion of' being concerned in the robber}'. The works for extending the Tararu trains ay to the wharf are now going on very fast. The supports for the bridge neccssary across the crcek wore put in their places yesterday. A Soiree was held in the Wesleyan Cliapcl, Mount Albert, last evening. There was a very good attendance, notwithstanding tho rather unpropitious weather. The t>-ays were supplied and presided over by ladies of the congregation, and the meeting was subsequently addressed by ministers and other gentlemen. A very pleasant evening was spent. Wis are informed that on Wednesday evening, while Mr. Allen, of Mount Albert, was driving his wife and family froni town, he encountered an obstruction in tho road which resulted in a very serious accident. It appears that a travelling tinker had been tor some timo past in the habit oflighting his fire in a nailcan, on tho metalled road. Mr. Allen's horse, alarmed at the lire, swerved, and shying, upset the trap, throwing Mrs. Allen violently to the ground, and breaking her collar bone ; the children also were severely injured. Others, passing, who kindly rendered assistance, bore testimony to the nuisance this man created, and to the difficulty they experienced iu getting their horses to go past the fire. We earnestly trust that steps will bo taken to abate this intolerable nuisance. Inverness Gold Miking Company (I'egistered). — Shareholders in this company whose calls are unpaid are reminded that, unless paid within seven days, they will be handed to a solicitor for their recovery. We are also requested to state that shareholders in the .Junction claim who have not paid their calls are requested to do so immediate^. Auckland Cavalry Tnoor, K.C.V.— The members of the above corps are iequested to meet this evening, at 7.3C1 p.m., at the Auckland Hotel. .Business : The adoption of the uniform trousers.

Provincial Council Election (Parnell). —The nomination of candidates to represent this district in the Provincial Council took place yesterday in the Parnell Hull. There ai*e four candidates —Dr. Stratford, Mr. ' .'oskruge, Mr. H. Lusk, and Mr. K. S. Wood. The show of hands was declared to be in favor of Mr. Lusk and Mr. Koskrnge. A. poll was demanded, which will be taken today. A condensed report of the proceedings will be found in another column. ( Tenders for building two landing j waiters' boxes will bo received at the ! Custom House until Friday, the 10th instant. Madame Winter's Concert.—Madame Win'.er's Vocal and Instrumental Concert will take place to-morrow evening, in the Music Hall, Symond.-; street. The pro« gramme is an excellent one, and the en tertainment takes place under the patronage of Colonel hlliott aud the officers of the 18th ''egiment. Annual Missionary Tea Meeting.— The annual Missionary tea-meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Mission will take place this evening, at half-past six p m., in the High-street Chapel, when several ministers and other friends will deliver addresses on the occasion. K iif hrking to the series of " good hnds " lately, the Advertiser says : — " Good luck, like misfortune, never comes alone, aud wo are much pleased to see that the axiom holds good as regards tho mining interests of the Thames. Within the last week we have hail the pleasure of recording a number of new and rich finds in different parts of the goldfield, and we now find that these are followed up by others of an equally brilliant character. The superstitious might be led to oelieve that the Shotover—the pioneer claim of the Thames—exercises an influence for good or evil on all the rest, tor no sooner has a change taken I place in the fortunes of that mine, for good or ill, thrin others seem to follow suit. Last week the finds came in more briskly than usual. That of the Eureka was followed up by the Otago and Sons of Freedom, all of which may be designated as new finds, while numbers of those that have formerly been well known for I their richness have come on it 'heavy.' | This week lias commenced auspiciously | for the Waiotalii aud Golden Crown spur." Although mining is the occupation of a great number on this field, we were agreeably surprised on our visit to i araru yesterday to find that haymaking was also carried on, although on a very small scale. The first tiling that drew our attention to the fact was the finding the air imprrgnated with that sweet and well-known perfume that arises from that process. As we were passing up the road to Tararu, by the enclosure of Mr. liobert Graham, at the Tararu Mound, a number of men were busily engaged tossing and throwing the cut grass about in the usual manner, well known by most persons as a very pleasant employ-ment.—-Times. The lion. D. M'Lean, accompanied by C. O'Neill, Lsq., Mr. .Robert Graham, Mr. Warden Davy, Mr. Warden Fraser, Mesrs. O'Keefe, Hamilton, Simpson, and Clark, paid a visit to tho Moanatairi tramwaj' on Monday. The Engineer-in-Chief explained the manner by which the speed of the truck was regulated, and the visitors expressed themselves highly pleased with what they saw. Tim justices sat yesterday and granted certain transfers of licenses. Two applications, owing to the objection held by the bench to any one person holding more than one license, were adjourned for arrangement. ..One bush license was transferred, and one granted by the late Superintendent, under the powers in him vested to that end, was confirmed. Art Exhibition.—We have before us a circular of the Art Exhibition which is appointed to take place in Christchureh in January next. His Kxcellcncy Sir G. Bowen, patron. Mr. Kolleston, (Superintendent of Canterbury), president. The Hight J<ev. the Primate of New Zealand, Mr. Justice Gresson, and Mr. Tnncred, arc the vice-presideuts, and the committee includes some of the best names in the Province. Of course objects of art are solicited from all parts of the colony, and Mr. licckham, Major Hcapliy, and Capt. H utton in Auckland, have been requested to act for the general committee. This is undoubtedly a movement that deserves encouragement. Wo are not aware of any progress that has been made in the cultivation of pictorial or fictile art- ) he list of contributions that will be gladly received include paintings, enamels, porcelain, sculpture, carving, copies of works of recognised masters, models, tapestries, coins, designs, &c., Slc. We have been informed upon good authority that several parties started yesterday to tramp overland to Ohinemuri, fully accoutred for a prospecting expedition". As the distance is thirty-eight miles, it will not be a very pleasant trip, with heavy swags on and the necessary tools. —Times. The Times of yesterday says: —The well-known He Lacy, of JJurgess, Kelly, and Levi notoriety, is again an inmate of a jail, although it is only a few days since ] lie left Mount Eden. On Saturday he wis given in charge of Mr. O'Dowcd for stealing some jewellery from the Prince Arthur Hotel, Graham's Town. At the monthly inspection of the Thames 'Volunteers, on Saturday, the Dcfencc Minister addressed the corps in the most flattering terms, and complimented Major Cooper on the state of efficiency the force had attained in such a short time. Three cheers were given to the Hon. f'efence Minister, and three more for Major Coop or. Mr. McLean acknowledged the compliment and called for three checrs for the Volunteers, which was joined in heartily by the spectators. On Saturday afternoon, a man of colour, named Alexander llasmicc, fired a rifle close to Mr. Gazer's store, Mackay-street, the ball passing throughthe store, close to Mrs. Nazer. ifasmice was at oncc taken into custody.—Adrertixer. Devon cort H all. —A meeting of shareholders interested in the aflairs of this fine building was convened for Monday last, to take place after the nomination of candidates for the Northern Division. Owing to the length of proceedings, little more than a quorum ot shareholders attended. It was therefore moved by Mr. Shea, seconded by Mr. Mcllhone, aud carried —" Iliat this meeting stand adjourned until Saturday, the 11th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Tiie adjourned extra meeting ot the shareholders in the Waitakerei Prospecting Gold Mining Company was held at the Company's office, High-street, yesterday, at 7 o'clock p.m. —A. W. Kast, Chairman. The minutes of former meetin,r were read and confirmed, after which the adjourned general meeting took place, and the appointment of the new directors was confirmed. The expressed wish of tho shareholders present was that the work should be pushed forward without delay.

An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders of the Teutonic Gold Mining Company was held yesterday, at Mr. Tay-" lor s Office, Queen-street, and adjourned to the 14tli itist. A. deputation was appointed to wait upon the directors of the Kuroka Company to offer terms for the use of the Teutonic shaft and drive into their ground at a level of 220 feet, being IOS feet-lower than is the present level of that Company. The deputation to report at the adjourned meeting of the shareholders. Franklin.—We perceive from an advertisement elsewhere, that Mr. William Kelly, of Opotiki, is a candidate for the representation of the Franklin district in the Provincial Council. Me. Bbight a Sceiptuhe Reader.—A Rochdale correspondent sends the following to the Leeds Mercury and Teetotaler : —"At a meeting held ill Elliot-street School Room, Rochdale, the Kev. Mr. Lewis said that a circumstance had come under his observation recently affording him nnacli pleasure and encouragement in his work. In the course of his visiting the sick, he had a conversation with an invalid girl, who informed him that Mr. Bright, when at his Rochdale home, often ' came to read to her from the Bible, and 1 show her what the Saviour so beautifully terms ' the way of life ' and,' added the woman,' he does it as well as a minister. ' Why,' jocularly retorted the rev. gentleman, ' isn't he a minister—the greatest minister in England ?' " The Temperance Times for October contains the reprint of an article written many years ago by Mr. Bright, IVLP. It is entitled " A Word with Serious Persons," and strongly urges the practice of total abstinence, on the grounds of Christian benevolence and duty.