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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7339, 28 May 1885, Page 4

Our cable messages state that Lord Rosabery, during his stay at Berlin, had several interviews with Prince Bismarck. It does not appear, however, that His Lordship's visit to Berlin is of the nature of a "mission," We learn from our London files that before Easter he had promised Count Herbert Bis. marck to pay him a visit during the holidays but was prevented doing so. His present visit to Berlin seems, therefore, the mere fulfilment of a private promise made some months ago, and to be (directly) unconnected with politics. There is no news this morning of the Afghan Question, but the announcement that the Guards are not to proceed to India may be accepted as an indication that the situation has improved, and. that there is less likelihood of a conflict between England and Russia.

It will be seen by a Wellington telegram elsewhere that the New Zealand Government have requested Colonel Haultain to proceed to Sydney as the representative of the Go. vernment to welcome baok the New South Wales contingent from the Soudan campaign, and to tender the congratulations of New Zealand. Colonel Haultain has accepted the mission, and leaves for Sydney by the Manapouri next week. The selection of this officer is a very judicious one, as from his pre. vious career he represents at once the Imperial and colonial forces, and the Cabinet, having served in India as an officer in the Imperial ferces, been Defence Minister, and, by consoquence, a member of the Ministry.

His Worship the Mayor has issued invitations for a dinner at Canning's on the evening of, June 4, after laying the foundation stone of the Free Public Library and Art Gallery.

The election of a Mayor for the newlyformed borough of Newmarket is at present occupying a great deal of local attention. The friends of the three candidates are making a busy canvass to secure votes, and to-night one of candidates, Mr. W. J. Suiter, will address a meeting of burgesses on matters affecting the interests of the borough.

The " diamond prospector,"Mr. Courtney, has purchased Mr. Linabury's suburban residence, Ponsonby (now Courtney Place), with its fine vineries, and about four acres of land, for £3253. He threatens to make matters lively in the market gardening line for the " Heathen Chinee," and says that he has more cards up his sleeve (the ace of diamonds included) than Bill Nye, whom Bret Harte has immortalised, ever dreamt of.

Of the twenty-three candidates from all parts of the colony who went up for the Senior Civil Service Examination last month, thirteen failed and ten passed. Of the latter, four—namely H. T. Carter, G. M. Calvert, A. A. Hough, and C. H. Smith, named the Auckland College and Grammar School as their last school.' They were placed as follows :—Carter (who last year was placed Ist in the junior examination), 2nd ; Calvert, 4th ; Hough, 7th; Smith, 9th. For the junior examinations there were sixty candidates, of whom twenty-one were successful. The Ist place was taken by G. M. Calvert, the 2nd by A. A. Hough, the 3rd by F. J. Carter, the 6th by A. F. Burton, the 13th by P. F. Eattley, the 15th by E. E. Vaile, and the 19th by W. M. Jackson, all from the College and Grammar School. H. J. Carter, Calvert, Smith, and Burton are district scholars, and F. T. Carter is the holder of a certificate of pro. ficiency. Hough also, who left the school in 18S3, was a district scholar.

Tawhiao has returned to Whatiwhatihoe after his Upper Thames tour. Heaare Kaifeau, who is in town, states that the Kingites are all waiting there in a state of expectancy for communications from the English Government in reference to Major Te Wheoro's petition.

The nautical enquiry into the collision between the Northern Company's steamers Wellington and Macgregor was resumed and concluded yesterday by completing the evidence called by the Collector of Customs. The mate of the s.s. Wellington was examined at considerable length as to the bearings of the lights upon the steamers, and the relative positions of the vessels prior to the collision. After the luncheon adjournment, . counsel addressed ' the Bench at considerable length upon the evidence, when the Bench intimated that they would reserve judgment until to-morrow (Friday), when the enquiry into the collision between the steamers Herald and Gairloch in tbe Manukau harbour will be taken. In addressing the Court yesterday, Mr. H. Williamson, who appeared on behalf of the Collector of Custofcs, laid considerable stress upon the necessity of all coasting steamers being provided with the telegraph from the bridge to the engine-room, in view of the growing passenger and carrying trade on the coast. A report of the enquiry will be found in another column.

The funeral of the late Mr. Robert Graham will take place to-day, the cortege leaving his late residence, Emily Place, for St. Mark's Cemetery, Remuera, at two •p-m-No doubt a large number of citizens will take the opportunity of paying the last tribute of respect to his memory, by following his remains to their final resting place.

Quite a batch of cases for breaches of the city by-laws were disposed of at the Police Court yesterday. ; Convictions were secured, and fines imposed for. wandering horses ana cows, driving round street corners at other than a walking pace, and neglecting to light a hoarding. An information for driving sheep in Queen-street at ten a.m. on -April 29, contrary to the by-laws was adjourned for a. week, on the application of the police.

The Auckland Telegraph loses another good officer in Mr. A. J. Talbot, who j eaT ®, to-day for the South, having been transferr to Dunedin. This gentleman who has m * < : many friends during his stay here, deserved enjoys the very highest reputation as a sk " and painstaking telegraphist. ■ We grea 7 regret that we shall no longer deal WJtl familiar and welcome copy, «nd trust tn substantial promotion may • accrue to from his translation. : > ' " -

Mr. T. Thompson, M.H.R. for City North, notifies in our advertising columns, tna will address his constituents to-morrow I day) evening, at eight o'clock, at the A peraace Halt ' . ,

Tbe Government steamer Hinemoa (Captain Fairchild) leaves Onehunga for Wellington direct to-day, with the following passengers : —Bon. Mr. Larnach, Minister of Mines ; Sir G. S. Whitmore, officer commanding colonial forces; and Mr. Smyth, torpedo electrician.

The tug-boat Awhina, which was chartered by Mrs. Humphreys and proceeded to Oreti Point last: Friday, arrived in harbour early this morning. It will be remembered that Captain Smith, of tbe Omapere, reported that Mr. Humphreys was lying seriously ill at Oreti Point, and this report led to tbe chartering of the steamer and her proceeding to that place with Mrs. Humphreys and Dr. Walker. After the departure of the tug boat it was ascertained that Captain Smith had been misinformed, and that the gentleman lying ill was not Mr. Humphreys, but Mr. Hawkeswood. Dr. Walker on arrival rendered what aid he could to the patient, and strongly advised him to return to Auckland by the Awhina, but Mr. Bawkeawood refused to proceed by any other than a Union boat, notwithstanding that his condition was deemed serious by Dr. Walker. Very rough weather was experienced by the Awhina on her down and up passage but she proved herself to be an excellent sea-going boat.

As showing how it is possible to " save at the spigot and waste at the bung " in Defence matters, it is only necessary to mention tome of the arrangements at the North Head encampment. Recently some corrugated sheds were pnt up near the quarters of the A.C., up on the hill, as depots for tools, etc. By fixing spouting and getting a couple of "tanks water sufficient could have been stored to supply the whole encampment, but the first outlay was considered too much, and these steps were not taken. A load of water is required for the force about every three or four days, and this has to be carted up the bill at a cost of about 10s a trip. In a few weeks as much will have been paid for cartage of water as would have paid for spoutage and tankage twice over. Bai roads and weather militate greatly against church attendance. With good roads in the city, Mr. Spurgeon had 1200 worshippers at his Tabernacle on Sunday last, but at Lake Takapuna Church there were five worshippers in the morning. In the evening there was no service—the Rev. Mr. Bates not caring to venture through the sea os mud which exists on the road—thanks to the works now in progress by the Waitemata County Council. Nominations for the office of auditors for the borough of Onehunga ware received by the Returning Officer yesterday, and as there were only two—Messrs. W. Jackson and J. J. Sheldrick—they were duly elected for the ensuing year. We would again, remind our readers respecting the Rev. McKenzie Frazer's lecture en "Handel," at St. James's Hall, to-night. A strong choir will render selections from Handel's works. Several fine specimens of ancient Maori vings have just been received from Tanra'iga by Mr. Eric Craig, of Princes-street. They have formed part of an old pa at Miketu, aud are believed to be over a century old.

The fine block of brick buildings for Mr. 1). Fallon, corner of Cook and Hobson Streets, are being rapidly pushed on, the bricklayers being now engaged on the third storey. When completed, they will greatly improve the appearance of the locality. The Hobsoh-strect frontage is devoted to shops, and the Cook-street frontage to private residences.

Mr. D. J. McLeoa, in another column, announces himself as a candidate for one of the vacant se«ss on the directory of the Auckland Gas Company.

Mr. La Monte, who has just returned from the Thames, after an inspection of the minesatTe Aroha, Karangahake, and Thames, was engaged all day yesterday assaying the specimens which he had procured.

The charge of breaking and entering against John Ayres, jeweller, was remanded at the Police Court yesterday to Saturday by arrangement between Mr. H. - Williamson, who appears for the prosecution, and Mr. T. Cotter, who has been retained for the defence, owiug to both these gentlemen being engaged in the nautical enquiry into the collision between the steamers Macgregor and Wellington. A request for the enlargement of the accused's bail was granted.

The Shortland sawmill has now been •topped for three months.

A conference of Sunday-school teachers will be held this evening, at Onehunga, and a number of teachers in the city Sundayschools proceed thither to take part in it.

The Stanley-street drain contract, is being ■vigorously pushed on, and the work will soon be completed. It should greatly improve the sanitary condition of Mechanics' Bay and adjacent district.

A meeting in connection with the Wesleyan Foreign Mission was held at the Pitt-street Wesleyan Ch- ch last evening. There was a moderate a\ udance. Mr. John Gittos occupied the ,aair. The Revs. H. Ball, A. Smith, and R. Bavin addressed the meeting. The following resolution was unanimously adopted :—"This meeting rejoices to learn of the extensive diffusion of Scriptural truth and of the large increase in the number of converts to Christianity, especially during the present century, in various parts ot the world ; and, recognising it to be the imperative duty of the Church not only to carry the Gospel to the unevanaelised 'regions beyond,' but, by the exercise of fervent prayer and Christian liberality, to sustain the missions already in operation, hereby pledges itself to fulfil its obligation in these respects." A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman, the speakers, the choir and organist, and to Mr. G. A. Buttle (Secretary). A collection was made in aid of the mission, and it amounted to £16 lis 10d. The collection on Sunday for the same object was £10.

No licenses are now granted in the Norsewood district in Hawke's Bay, yet the Napier Telegraph states that all accounts agree that more liquor is consumed now in the Norsewood licensing district than when licenses were granted to public-houses.

The holding capacity of the Wellington Museum is now taxed to the utmost, and the manager will soon not be able to find room for exhibits.

The Wellington Post asks why, if tobacoo ;an be grown in that province, the farmers ibould be dependent on Auckland for a narket It suggests that a manufactory •hould be established there.

There seems to be again a lull in building operations—the principal work being small jobs, and little of public interest.

There seems to be a decline in fever cases during the past fortnight. This is probably owing to the open drains and watercourses being kept well scoured through the recent heavy rains.

" The Crushed Tragedian, "having achieved an unqualified success, was again repeated at the Opera House last night by Mr. Wybert Reeve's Company. It is now finally withdrawn, and to-night the new comedy, " Extremes," will be produced. It is said that in this comedy Mr. .Reeve sustains one of bis most interesting character parts, and as the play is full of interest, we have no doubt it will add further to the sucesses of the present season.

The present is the season for nurserymen's catalogues. Two of these useful publications we have to acknowledge the receipt of. The largest and most important one is the Descriptive Priced Tree and Plant Catalogue, 1885, of Messrs. P. L. C. Shepherd and Son, Sydney; and the other is the general catalogue of forest and ornamental ' trees, foses, fruit trees, shrubs, &c., of Mr. James Laird, Nurseryman and ■ Seedsman, Wanganui.

" Hurrah for the colonies!" Thus writes *n Auckland boy studying at Oxford University, England. His enthusiasm is awakened thus by the facts mentioned in his letter by the Tongariro, viz., that Murray, a young Australian, has gained the Hertford Ireland scholarship, one of the most valuable and honourable in the Universities, while a Canadian won the Septuagint prize a t Oxford this year. The growing feeling of respect for and pride in the colonies is touch increasing in Great Britain, and the oners of military help to the mother country have had a fine moral effect.

Mr. W. P. Moat, M.H.R., addressed the Rectors of Rodney in the Aratapu' Public "all on Monday night, and reviewed the work of the late session. He received a vote of thanks and confidence at the close; The Member for Rodney will meet his constituents M Wark worth to-night. v Mr. J. c. Fraser has invented a washing machine which is said to have been very suec*more successful than any hitherto •nown, which have all been rather clumsy. ere is to be an exhibition to-day at the ictoria Hotel.

/ Considerable consternation was caused at the Nautical Enquiry sitting in the JK.M, Court-room yesterday afternoon, by hearing a painful shriek from tbe staircase. On some of those present running out it vm found that: Mrs. A. Watson, of Wellesley-street, had caught , her heel on the first step, and had been precipitated down about a dozen steps, landing heavily on the turn of the staircase. With the assistance of Mr. Powell (Court messenger) and Mr. J. 8. Duke, Mrs. Watson was in a few minutes able to be sent home in a cab, having escaped with a severe shaking.

The children's tea meeting in connection with the Tabernacle Sunday-school was held last evening in the fine large school-room of the Tabernacle. About 500 were present, and abundance of viands were provided for the children. Mr. F. Battley, Superintendent of the school, presided at the after meeting, and gave an address. The Rev. T. Spurgeon gave a brief address, in which he recited story of " Ice Peter," and concluded with giving a poem, the moral of which was that it was not healthy to live on "Grumble Corner," but that everybody should try to get a building allotment in "Thanksgiving-street." Excellent recitations or readings were given by some of the scholars and teachers. Among them a "A Real Boy," by Mr. Bountree; "The Cricket Match," Mr. Findlay Bay; " The Lost Child," Mr. A. Shalders; and " The First Smoke." by Mr. Charles Brown. During the evening the children sang in a pleasing'manner a number of choice selections in the singing of* which they had been carefully trained by Mr. R. Tudehope.

■ We understand that the Ven. Archdeacon Dudley, incumbent of St. Sepulchre's Church, leaves for Sydney next week on a two months' holiday tour. The Rev. Mr. Taylor, it is said, will take over a portion of Archdeacon Dudley's duties in his absence.

Detective Jones had a narrow escape yesterday of receiving serious if not fatal injury. He was at the time coming off a cutter with a swag which he desired to overhaul. As the tide was out, the vessel was about fifteen feet below the level of the.wharf. On reaching the top of the ladder, hampered with the swag, he put out his hand to catch the breastwork of the wharf, but being unaware of its breadth, he missed his grip and fell to the deck, where he struck a barrow, which .broke his fall, and thence tumbled into the hold. Fortunately he escaped without any serious injury, further than receiving a good shaking.

The flagstone pavement on the western side of Lower Queen-street is being taken up, owing to its defective condition, and being replaced by asphalt, so as to make the pavement uniform throughout.

Owing to the defective state of the law, there is great difficulty in compelling criminal and negligent parents to contribute to the support of their offspring in the various industrial institutions of the oountry. The matter has engaged the attention of the Hon. the Premier, who is Minister for Education, and it is understood that one of the measures to be brought before the Assembly will be to remedy these defects, and to effectively deal with this very important question. As matters stand at present, dissolute parents in the great majority of cases spend their earnings in drink, and saddl* the sober and thrifty taxpayers with the burden of maintaining their offspring. If Mr. Stout succeeds in solving this problem satisfactorily, he will have accomplished a much needed work.

A very successful soiree and concert was given in connection with the Church o? England at Ho wick, in the hall, on Monday, May 25, in aid of the new parsonage, which is now in course of erection. The hall was crowded, a number being unable to gain admittance, and the audience was most appreciative The chair was taken by the Rev. Thomas Farley. There were also on the platform the Rev. Mr. Steel, and the Rev. Mr. English. The entertainment was well patronised by ?11 the denominations. The programme consisted of twenty-five items, perhaps just a little too long, yet it speaks well for the local musical ability. The concert was opened with an instrumental duet, given by Miss Ada and Mrs. Irvine, and very nicely played. This was followed by a song, "The British Lion," by Mr. Slinn. " Jesßie's Dream " was then aung by Mrs. A. J. Litten, and much applauded. "I'm Not a Marrying Man," "The Lost Chord," " The Brook," and "The Midshipmite," were given by Mr. Reynolds, Mr; Rouse, Mrs. Irvine, and Mr. . Cockerton, respectively. A song, "Gentle Voices," was well sung by Mrs. Fortune. "That's Where You Make the Mistake," was then given by Mr. Dovett, and was well received. Song, "The Arab's Farewell," by Miss Arnaboli, and a duet by Mrs. Irvine and Mr. Reynolds, "Pulaski's Banner," were ; much taken with. Part second was opened with a piano solo, " Der Freischiitz," by Mrs. A. J. Litten, and followed by a comic song, ' Far Away," by Mr. Slinn. This song being a sort of history of Howick and its people, fairly convulsed the audience, and he was compelled to repeat it. This was followed by an instrumental sonata, "The Battle of Prague," by Mrs. Irvine. A song, "The Speaker's Eye," was well rendered by Mr. Rouse. Duet, " Juanita," by Mrs, Fortune and Miss Arnaboldi. , Song,: " The Friar of Orders Grey," by Mr. Reynolds. Song, oomic, " The Frenchman," by Mr. haseldine, was very taking. The recitations given by Mr. G. Fitzpatrick, "Billy Murphy Among the Spirits," and "Tim Flanagan's Dream," were all that could be desired. '' God Save the Queen " brought the programme to a close. As over 250 tickets were disposed of, the building fund will be substantially iacreaaed. Thanks are due to Mrs. Wagskaff, Mrs. Crewal, and the Misses White, for their untiring energy in making the entertainment so great a success. An exhibition of dissolving views opened in the Lorne-street Hall last night, under the supervision of Mr. E. J. Cross. The pictures, which are admirably displayed by means of the oxy-hydrogen light, comprised Lord Wolseley, Colonel Burnaby, General Gordon, and many of the striking incidents and battles in connection with the war in Egypt. Excellent views of the principal public buildings in London, and a very cleverly manipulated scene representing a ship on the voyage to the colonies, were also shown. The exhibition will open again to-night.

An inquest was held at the Lunatic Asylum yesterday, by Dr. Philson, coroner, on the body of Alexander James Brown, a patient, who. died on the previous day. After hearing the evidence adduced, the jury returned a verdict of "Death from natural causes." . There were no prisoners in the look-up last night.' The Auckland Weekly News has been established twenty-tiro year and is one of the oldest and best .known weekly newspapers in the colony. It circulates not only in New Zealand, but throughout a great portion of Australia, Tasmania, and Fiji. 'As a aioily and agricultural journal it is without an equalin the colony- Among all classes of the comma it possesses a high reputation and enjoys great popularity. Ho pains have been spared to render It useful to farmers and others engaged in the cultivation of the soil, or in the different rural pursuits. Competent writers each week supply instructive articles dealing with' agriculture and kindred subjects, and this important department of the News is a full and interesting repository of information on all matters appertaining to country occupations, special attention being paid to the cultivation of sub-tropical produce The information supplied is illustrated by admirably-executed woodcut!!, which convey a clear and correct idea of the articles described, whether relating to the firm, the orchard, the apiary, or the dairy, ' To the settler the News is an indispensable vade meeum. An a general newspaper it also takes high rank, it contains a full and carefully-prepared collection of news of the week, English, foreign, colonial and lccal, entertaining letters from its correspondents abroad, and specially written articles on social subjects by experienced, and able writers It also publishes serial tales by some of the best known and most popular authors of the day, and each week there appears in its columns a sermon bj some distinguished preacher. Its family reading matter is of the most interesting and diyeriifled character, and is suited to all tastes. Tie News is in addition profusely Illustrated, the Illustrations being skilfully and artistically executed. A portrait of the late Mr. j Robert Graham is amongst the illustrations this week.

To-day (Thursday), at noon, Mr. R. C. Greenwood sells at his Mart, Vu'can Lane, by order of the mortgagee, the Iron paddle steamer City of Cork. 'This boat is well suited for passenger and storage accommodation, and Is in thorough good order, having just ' been painted, and engines aid boiler* thoroughly overhauled. At the tame time will be sold, the iron bull of the Customs launch, together with the carvel-built 22.feet boat lying, alongside. All ot the above are now lying in Freeman's Bay.

" Why don't yon call in a physician 2" is the common interrogatory propounded to almost every patient labouring under some trivial affection. The result is. the physician is summoned, medicines are administered, and often more real hurt is done than would elsewise accrue from the ailment itself. Now, if tha patie t would only consult his reason, and accept from experience such a prescription :as Pdolpbo Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, much suffering would be saved, and expensive bills avoided, a