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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXII, Issue 7341, 30 May 1885, Page 4

JJcti bIUUXcftJT UfttttJ. , Oar cable messages announce that the New Zealand loan of one and a-half millions has been placed on the market. Its prospects of success appear to be excellent. Consols hare ntill further increased, and are now three* eighths above par. The new railway time-table, which comes into force on Monday next, will be found in another column. The R.M. s.B. Australia, which left San Francisco one day behind time, may be expected to put in an appearance during this evening or early to-morrow. Her dates are: —From London, April 23; from San Francisco, May 10. Mr. T. Thompson, addressed the electors of City North at the Temperance Hall last evening. He gave a clear and straightforward narrative of the events of last session. At the conclusion of his address he was accorded a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence. , A requisition is, we understand, in course of signature, requesting Mr. Thos. Peacock, member for Newton, to address his con* stituents before going down to Wellington. - An inquest was held at Ot&huhu on Thursday, on the body of an old man, named Charles Hoy, who had dropped down dead the previous afternoon in the yard of the Criterion Hotel. A verdict of Died torn heart disease " was returned by the jar J i but the deceased, it transpired, had bet!) drinking for a long time past. The practice of throwing orange peel aiM banana skin, etc., on the pavement is becorC' ing so common a practice, and so promotiv of serious accidents, .that the municipal authorities notify in our advertising column; the penalty under Clause 1 of By law No. C forthrowing or sweeping of orange peel, glass, filth, dirt, rubbish, or other matter of a similar nature into any street or public place entails a fine of any sura not exceeding £5. The hotelkeepers are deeply agitated ovei the manifold' rumours ■ abroad - as to sundry hotels being about to be abolished- in the various districts. In City North the licensees of half-a-dozen hotels have received intimation tnat the renewal of their licenses will be! objected to on the grounds of Sunday trading, insufficient accommodation, or that they are not required in the neighbourhood. In the cats of the Shamrock Hotel a memorial, it appears, will be presented opposing the renewal on the ground of its proximity to the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms and Salvation Army B» rracks. : In other city licensing districts seve al other hotels have been proscribed. The annual meeting of the Licensing Committee of Auckland City North on Monday next will therefore be looked forward to with much interest., ■ Yesterday forenoon, as one of the Poat Office mail carts was passing along by 'slm Ponsonby reservoir, the axle broke, and the vehicle came to grief. The driver, Mr, F. Howard, proceeded to the' first yard and seized a trap, with which he sped on with the mails. This step considerably astonished the owner, who was only mollified when ha was subsequently informed that Her Majesty the Queen had need of his cae-borse arrangement, and that that was the reason why it had been impressed into the Government service. I /-■ The Tramway Company expect to complete the second line of rail up Wellesleystreet to-day. As soon as the traffic by train ceases at 11 o'clock to-night, a gang of men will commence patting in the siding and connecting the points, so that the doable line may be available for traffic on Monday morning. A party of men have been engaged for the last two days in lengthening the loop at Wellington-street, and -the Connection at that point will also be completed on Saturday night if possible. These improvements-— which are only one Instalment of those to be effected—will, it is anticipated, shorten the down trip from Ponsonby ;to town : by ten minutes, and the up trip from" town, by five minutes. : The steam roller was employed yesterday in going over the newly constructed section of tramway," and the manner in which it consolidated the track was *7 that could be desired.

A soiree and conversazione of the supportsreof the temperance candidates ab the recent election,'took place at Birkenhead on Wednesday evening, at the Wesleyan schoolroom. In response to invitations by card, about one hundred of the inhabitants of the districts of Birkenhead and Northcoto sat down to a moat excellent tea, the building being twice filled. The company then met in the new and beautiful Wealoyan Church, which was kindly placed at their disposal. Mr. Rendell occupied the cbair, and congratulated those present on their success at the late election, which was largely owing to the decided action and sympathy of the people of the district. Short and interesting addressee were given by Mr. D. Goldie, Rev. A. M. McCallum, and others, bearing on the local option vote, and the interests of these growing and important districts in connection with temperance. Mr. McCallum suggested that a temperance hotel, on joint stock principles, should be provided at the Lake and Birkenhead, instead of any increase of licensed houses such as some of their publican friends were seeking to promote in these localities. During the evening the Messrs. Bartley, of Devonport, gave several of their excellent performances on the violin, and various musical pieces were given by the choir of the Wesleyan Church. A very pleasant gathering was brought to a close by the singing of a hymn and benediction. The programme of the winter course of lectures in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association - has just been published, and is of an unusually interesting and varied oharacter. The lecturera, who have readily consented to give their servioo3, are gentlemen of known ability, and well qualified to deal with the subjects they have chosen. The first lecture of the series will be delivered next Friday evening, by the Eight Bev. W. G. Cowie, Bishop of Auokland, on the subject of "The present difficulties of Great Britain in Afghanistan and India." The course includes the following: —Entertainment, June 26; "The Dark Continent," by Rev. C. Worboys, July 10 ; "Relics of Unwritten History," by Mr. Josiah Martin, F.G.S., July 24: "Self Culture," by Rev. R. Bavin, 7; "The Times and Writings of the Patriarch Job,' , by Mr. F. D. Fenton, August 21; " The Roman Empire, its Rise and Fall," by Professor T. G. Tucker, B. A., September 4 ; " Some of the less known Ballad Music of Scotland," by Rev. T. M. Fraser, September IS; entertainment, conducted by Herr Carl Schmitt, September 25 ; " The LiviDg Beings of the Air," by Professor A. P. W. Thomas, M.A..F.L.5., October 16. Those Who are desirous of enjoyiDg these intellectual treats, may obtain, at the booksellers or Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, tickets for the course of lectures, at the reasonable rate of 5s double, and 3s 61 single. Rectmtly we drew attention to the discovery made by Captain Smith of the suitability of the bark of one of our native trees, for the preparation of writing ink of a superior quality. At the time we had not seen the ink, although writings made with it were shown. Since first noticing the discovery, the ink has been shown to us, and upon trial it certainly flowed clear and freely from the pen. The ink, immediately it is used, has a darker colour than Stephen's blue-black ink, and in the conrse of a< short time assumes quite a jet black colour. The permanency of the colour has been tested with acids eo strong that the paper was quite destroyed, but the writing remained undischarged ; it has been subjected for a lengthened period to the action of chlorine, but the jet black colour was only changed to a blue, which the application of an alkali restored to its original colour. If the fading action of time, and strong sun light is resisted as well as the other tests which have been applied, it should prove an ink of great value to solicitors, bankers, and literary workers. Captain Smith intends soon to place it in the market. Steadily the use of New Zealand mutton is extending in England. From many parts of the country cornea the intelligence that the frozen mutton is still obtaining a wider circle of customers. A private letter received by a gentleman in town the other day contains the following :—" Weston is feeding itself on New Zealand tiuttOn, to the intense disgust of our English butchers, who, like the men of old, begin to fear that ' the hope of their gains ia gone.' It is certainly very good, but not; quite so fat as our English meat; and it is very convenient to small consumers like myself to be able to get a tiny piece, and at a moderate price. It makes a difference, we hear, in the nu.rkets generally; so I suppose the colonies are finding the importation profitable." The excessiyely muddy state of the crossrage between the Thames and Waitemata Hotels, at the corner of Queen and Customs Streets, and the equally bad state of the crossing between the Waitemata Hotel and Palmerston Buildings has given rise to a great deal of annoyance during the last few days. Considering the Urge number of passengers, including females and children, who have daily to use these crossings to the wharf coming from the North Shore and other places, the present condition of these crossings is disgraceful. But bad as this nnieance is—and that it is bad is beyond question—there is a still more intolerable nuhanee which should be put a stop to at once, and with & strong hand. Ladies may have to pat np with muddy streets, but it is not necessary that their ears should be assailed by hearing filthy language and brutal oaths, such as they are now subject to when passing Palmenton'e Buildings on their way to and from the wharf. Around this corner, in the vicinity of the Union S.S. Co.'a office, there is constantly congregated a lot of fellows who, seated on the window sills, expectorate over the pathways or indulge in horse-play to such an extent as 1» very often prove extremely embarrassing to females and others, and in addition they interlard their conversation with disgusting oaths, which are certainly most offensive to those who are compelled to overhear them. Strong complaints have been made to us on the subject. That the nuisance exists is indisputable, and it %b equally clear taut it should be some person's duty to see that it is abated. The Rev. S. Macfarlane writes a letter on the "Rev. A. Reid and 'Auspex.'" We think it better not to admit a third party into the controversy.

At Waikoukou, on the 28th instant, Mr. Seaman, as Returning Officer, received the nominations of Mesisrs. Thomas W. Deacon and Reuben Martin, to fill a vacancy in the Road Board for the Ararimu subdivision of the Ararimu district. A poll will be taken at the residence of Mr. Wilkine, Waikoukou, en June 11.

Many people will see with pleasure that their old friends are again coming forward to vnuse and instruct iu the ensuing winter course of entertainments at St, Matthew's. The items already announced comprise a grand concert of patriotic music, which will be rendered by some of our favourite amateurs; a most interesting and valuable lecture on the origin and formation of volcanos, illustrated by photographs taken by Mr. Joaiah Martin, exhibited by limelight; and a dramatic evening of comedy and farce by the old and well-known company. Other items are to be announced as the season advances.

There were two accident cases brought to Dr. Tennent's surgery yesterday. The first W4s that of » boy named Andrew Parkinson, employed at Garlick and Cranwell's furniture manufactory, who had hie thumb crushed by bsing jammed between some pieces of furniture. The second was that of an at the circus, named Smith, who had been severely bitten in the hand by a monkey belonging to the circus. The animal appears to be a vicious brute, as it is said to have bitten several persons previously, one man suffering blood poisoning from the bite he received.

It was intimated yesterday at the close of the enquiry into the collision between the steamers Gairloch and Herald that the Court would deliver judgment in th 9 MacgregorWellington collision on Monday next, at half.paat ten a.m.

Captain Wing, harbourmaster at the «»nukau, stated, in the course of hie evidence at the GairlochJlerald enquiry yesterday, that he was the discoverer of the Manumu and Kaipara Harbours.

The winter session cf the Auckland Institute begins on Monday. The principal busi\fn will be the address of the President, M r. J. A. Pond. The Auckland Garrison Artillery will hold *. compulsory parade in the Drill-shed ton, ght, when the corps will make their first *Ppearan«e in uniform, which consists of bine eerge tunic and trousers, with red 'Wings and regulation etripe down trousers, *Dn a forage cap with red band will be worn. ** w a similar uniform to the undress of the f of Artillery, except that there is J?*, braiding traced on the eleeves of the

The laying of the foundation stone of the Free Public Library and Art Gallery has now been definitely fixed for three oiclock on Thursday afternoon. In addition to the presence of the Masonic fraternity and the Friendly Societies, Mia Worship the Mayor desires the presence of the volunteers. It will be seen from an advertisement elsewhere that he has requested the officer commanding the district to furnish a gnard of honour on the occasion. Colonel Lyon has accordingly taken steps to meet His Worship's wishes, by inviting the officers, noncommissioned officers, and members of each company who may be desirous of taking part in the ceremony, to assemble, with the Garrison Band, at the brill-shed at two p.m. on the above date, in full dress .uniform, with arms and accoutrements. If the weather should prove favourable, there is every probability of the ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone being an imosing one, and the assemblage a very large ne.

The Grafton-road School Committee have forwarded their resignations to the Board of Education. The reason given, is that the Board supported the Drill Instructor in chastising one of the boys of the school. The committee thought the ohastisement cruel and unjust. It, was agreed by the Board to inform the committee that the Board has no power to accept their resignation, or relieve them of their responsibilities, and that the committee be reminded that the regulations are being revised.

The nautical enquiry into the cause of the collision between the steamers Gairloch and Heraid in the Manukau harbour, on the 3rd inst., opened yesterday, when part of the evidence on the side of the Gairlooh was taken. Captain Me Arthur, Mr. Robertson, chief officer, and Captain Wing, harbourmaster, being the principal witnesses examined. There was a variation in the evidence as to the position of the steamers when the collision took place, one witness fixing the Gairloch alongside the buoy, and another placing both steamers inside the line of buoys and out of the marked channel. The enquiry was adjourned at a quarter past four p.m. to Monday at half-past ten a.m. There are still a number of witnesses to call, and His Worship the R.M. intimated yesterday that if necessary would sit on Tuesday, s.nd postpone his vr,.c to the Thames in connection with the District Court.

At the inquiry yesterday into the HeraldGairloch collision it was stated that for some years past the channel in the Manukau harbour has been deepening, owing to the steam traffic stirring up the mud and causing it to be carried away by the tide. A gentleman well-known in Auckland, who was a passenger for London by the last trip of thejy.Z. Shipping Company's steamship Kaikoura, thus writes to a friend here, under date London, April 9, 1885 : —"I think she (the steamship mimed) is an admirable vessel. I have travelled by Cunard, Inman, P. & 0., Orient, Pacific Mail, E. & A. line, and the local New Zealand and Australian boats, and think the service being done by the Now Zealand Shipping Company bears favourable comparison with any of them. The ventilation is goo'l, the cabins are roomy and comfortable, and the cuisine really excellent. I do not think I could honestly find a single fault with it. The attendance was good, too,. I am surprised at the reports that were spread about in Auckland to the detriment of the to service. We bad gentlemen on board used the comforts of club life, who were well satisfied with the arrangements of the Kaikoura." SuperintendenfcThomson returned yesterday from tb 2 Thames. During his visit he went as far i.v Ohinemuri, where he made some investigations in connection with the Police Department.

The Visiting Committee of the Girls' High School report that since January, 1885, the number of pupils at the school has decrtased from 220 to IS7, causing a probable decrease of £300 in the ifnnual income from fees. The committee recommended that application be made to Government for a Parliamentary grant of £1250, untii an adequate endowment is provided for the school. It waa resolved to make the application.

St. Matthew's Literary and Debating Society is ar-iat to commence its winter session, whwfc. promises to be as successful and profileVj!; as I%a predecessor. The first meeting of tin session will take place on Monday uext in the schoolroom, at which the opening address will be delivered by Dr. Dawson, Vice-President.

The committee of the Gospel Temperance Mission have decided to hold quarterly meetings for conference, etc., at various places. The first will take place at the Beresford-street Congregational Schoolroom on Monday next, when the Rev. C. Worboye will preside, and addresses will be given by the Kev. H. Bull and Mr. 13. C. Carr.

With reference to the paragraph in yesterday's issue, relating to Mr. Valentine, the photographer (of Valentine and Son, Dundee), we are informed that he is settling here solely on account of his health, and that the photographic gallery being erected is only an attachment to his new residence, and will be used principally for his personal and private amusement.

A meeting of the committee appointed at the conference with Mr. LaMonte regarding his gold-saviDg process to consider the question of forming a company to purchase his patent rights, &c, was held yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. LaMonte was present. He modified the terms offered on the previous day, agreeing to take, instead of SOOO paid-up shares in the proposed company 4000 contributing ah ares, aid 4000 paid-up shares. The proposal as it at present stands is this :—The immediate capital required is £1000, which is to be paid to Mr LaMonte on receipt of furnace and appliances. The payment of the balance—£9ooo—to extend over a period of eight months. Mr. LaMonte is to keep the plant going successfully for 60 days, and pay all charges for 30 days, the expenses of the second 30 days to be borne by the company. He made some other concessions, and stated that he had already a contract for a furnace for this colony, whioh could be taken by the new company, or in the event of no company being formed he would complete and erect it himself. A subcommittee, consisting of Messrs. A. Saunders, G. Alexander, and R. K. Davis, were appointed to take the necessary steps for floating the company. The gentlemen present expressed their readiness to take shares in the new company.

The annual public meeting in connection with the Young Men's Christian Association was held last evening. The President, the Rev. J. S. Hill, was in the chair, and delivered a brief inaugural address, in which he referred to the requirements for s. new building, and to the fact that out of 20 plans submitted "Stet," by Mr. Barrows, had been selected. Tt was estimated thai the coßt would be £6000. Addressee were delivered by the Rev. C. Worboys, the Rev. R. Bavin, and Professor Aldis, and a number of suitable hymns were sung by a choir under the leadership of Mr. Douglae. A raport of the proceedings will bo found in another column.

There were only two prisoners in the lock-up last evening, namely a man and a woman for drunkenness.

.Notwithstanding the vret and broken weather which has taken place during the week, the contractor for the cutting down of Emily-place is making excellent progress, from 1500 to 2000 yards a-day being gob out. All the old familiar outlines of the locality are now blotted out, and country visitors especially, on looking at the works, are surprised at the extensive changes which have been effected.

Mr. Charles Bright, the well known lecturer, who arrived on Tuesday from Sydney by the mail steamer City of Sydney, will deliver bis first lecture in Auckland at the Opera House to-morrow evening, on "Vanity Fair." This may be regarded as an Orientalism, so to speak, on Mr. Bright's part. For the past six months he has abandoned the platform for his old field of journalism, being attached to the staff of the Sydney Daily Telegraph. Mr. Bright has taken a run down to New Zealana on two months' leave of absence, but has no intention of lecturing in the South, as he is not enamoured of the Southern winter.

Messrs. Vaile and Bradley will sell this moruing, at ten o'clock, at the Wellesley-street promisci of Messrs. Milne and Choyce, the balance of goods not told at the cheap sale, also glass case, shop fltt!ngß,%a The large and valuable stock of jewellery which was to have come to hand (or sale by Mr. K. Arthur, on Tuesday last, but did not, has now arrived, and will be submitted to public Auction to-day, at eleven o'clock, and on Tuesday next. It is a splendid assortment of the most fashionable jewellery, and includes ladles' and gentlemen's gold and silver lever watcnei. gold and silt er alberts, gold lookcta, brooches, earrings, studs, pins, pendai- Ls, and braclets. Everything is in first-class condition, and as the g odi are for absolute sale, the public have the privilege of filing their own prices.— [Advt. J