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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7757, 1 October 1886, Page 5

The decision of the Resident Magistrate at Wellington, in regard to game sold out of season, seems to U3 a very absurd one, and if he was compelled by the wording of the Act to come to that conclusion, then, Burely, the law should be altered. The Gear Meat Preserving and Refrigerating Company had procured some native game in the season, and desiring to give their patrons a treat when the birds could not lawfully be shot, and no doubt (having an eye to the increased price which would then be attained, they *ept some birds in a refrigerating chamber, and produced them after the shoot>ng season had closed. But the Magistrate finds that he must impose a penalty i°r selling during the clone season ; the fcrgumtmt being that if selling were permitted, one of the most efficient checks against unlawful shooting would be gone. f*ut, surely, we aro not going to fly ln the face of science in this Wa J- Shooting out of season must ba checked in some other way. The most useful discoveries of late years have been In the art of preserving, which enables all w aetß to be obviated when an article is B uperabundant, and men and women to en Joy it at a time when otherwise it could n °t be had. If ihe principle laid down w ~'e acted on throughout, the police would be kept busy. For instance, we l >nport from America preserved oysters, B "ich are gold in Auckland all the year r °und. Certain parts of the coast are °?en for oyster taking, when other parts "e closed. If pheasanis were again to oecomevery plentiful, would it not be oetter that some of those should be kept lQ a freezing chamber till the season was over, than that there should be a glut at one Deriod and absolute want at pother ? The decision of the Wellington "Wgietriite should be reverted in some ™*y ; if it cauuot be touched in any other tnen try the omnipotence of Parlia-

Our cable messages this morning state that General Kaulbars ie urging the people of Bulgaria to place their confidence in the Czar, and has denounced the Regency, lhe Times considers that the action of the Frenon in the New Hebrides is not in consonance with M. do Freycinet'e speech. In fans that portion of the speech in which reference is made to the necessity of France retaining those colonial possessions which she already has secured is generally construed as relating to Madagascar, and not to the JNew Hebrides. The meeting of the City Council was held last night, the business being of an ordinary character. The Council resolved to alter their time of meeting from six oolook to half-past six. In our commercial and shipping columns wilt be found Customs returns of duties ana shipping at this port for the quarter ending yesterday, September 30. From these it will be seen that the Customs duties collected for the quarter named amounted to £57,456 Os 9d. Daring the quarter 53 vessels entered inwards of an aggregate of £44,&y----tons, and 4S vessels cleared outwards of an aggregate of 29,609 tons.

Mr. Justice Gillies presided at the Supreme Court sitting (in bankruptcy jurisdiction) for the last time, yesterday, prior to his leave of absence for twolve months, daring which his place is to be taken by Judge Ward, who has been appointod to fill the vacancy. Mr. Justice Gillies has for some time past suffered from bad health, and we hope that his present vacation will have the effect of restoring him to sound health. His duties of late have been very arduous, and weri rendered more so by the very great care which he bestowed on the cases which were brought before him, for he not only takes a judicial interest in the cases as they come before him, but by studying the papers connected with each, he has been in the habit of making himself thoroughly conversant with the facts of each. We understand Mr. Justice Gillies intends to take a trip home during his vacation. The regular meeting of the Newmarket Borough Council was held last night, but the business was mostly of a detail character, except as regarded the laying of the watermains in the borough. Ths plau» and specifications for the work were sj-bmitted by the borough engineer, Mr. Knox, and it was decided to hold a special meeting next Thursday to consider them. At the Police Conrt yesterday two prosecutions for adulterating milk were called on and adjourned. Both informations are laid against vendors of milk residing at Mount Eden and Mount Albert respectively. It is alleged that the defendants sold milk adulterated with water contrary to the Adulteration Prevention Act, ISBO. Mr. T. Cotter appeared yesterday for the City Council, at whose instigation the cases have been laid, and Mr. J. O'Meagher for one of the defendants. The latter stated the defence admitted the facts of the sale, but he had arranged with counsel for the prosecution to argue points of law on Thursday noxt, October 7, to which date the case was adjourned. A telegram was received yesterday by Superintendent Thomson from Constable Rist, of Coromandel, acquainting him that that afternoon a daughter of Mr. Fury, publican, aged eight years, had fallen from a tree and hurt her head. Since the occurrence she had remained in a state of unconsciousness. The hearing of the charge of perjury preferred against A. D. Bennett, which was commenced in the Police Court on Wednesday, will be resumed before the Resident Magistrate at the usual hour this morning. In order that the ordinary cases may be proceeded with in the Police Court this case will be heard in the B.M. Court-room. Just as the s.s. Tarawera, bound for Southern porta, was moving off from the Qaeonstreet Wharf yesterday, a defaulting debtor was arrested by one of the bailiffs of the Court, and taken in charge. The man was at the time cf the arrest in the act of proceeding on board the steamer.

Judge Ward, who has been appointed to take the place of Mr. Justice Gillies during his twelve months' leave of absence, assumes the duties of Judge of the Supreme Court for the Northern Circuit to-day. Mr. Justice Ward has a uomewhat formidable criminal calendar to commence with on Monday next, for there are already 43 cases set down for hearing, and several of them are of rather a serious character. It is probable that Mr. Justice Ward will sit in chambers to-day. A pleasing little ceremony was performed juet before the departure of the s.s. Tarawera for the South yesterday, being the presentation of a handsome gold locket by the Grafton Football Club to Mr. G. Cooper, he having been a prominent member of that club for several seasons past. The locket bore a suitable inscription, and was a fitting mark of the esteem in which the recipient; was held by hie football comrades. Mr. Cooper has been associate for some time past to Mr. Justice Gillies, and returns to Wellington during His Honor's leave of absence from the colony.

A series of convictions for allowing privies to become offensive, were recorded in the Police Court yesterday morning, and exemplary fines of 40s and costs in each case imposed. The Bench, in imposing the penalties, expressed very forcibly the necessity for inflicting such fines aa would act as a deterrent to occupiers and landlords of premises neglecting to have them cleansed regularly. In the coarse of the cases a poin'; was raised by the Bench as to whether the conditions of the city contractor did not provide for the emptying of all premises within the city boundaries. The Sanitary Inspector, who conducted the prosecutions for the City Council, explained that the conditions contained a clause providing for an order being given to the contractor by the city authorities, in the event of premises being offensive. It would seem that the eases heard yesterday should act as a warning to all defaulters to the city contractor. The Royal Commission re land claims of soldiers, sailors, and volunteers sat yesterday, and a large number of claims were investigated. The next sitting will not be for nine or ten dayst

" Only Dust" was repeated for the last tima at the Opera House yesterday evening, the management having decided, in compliance with numerous requests, to reproduce "Diplomacy." As this will be the last time Auckland playgoers will have an opportunity of witnessing this powerful play, there is likely to be a crowded house. On Saturday evening "Dark Days" will be produced. Major Lundon is forming a cadet corpu at Onehunga. A meeting to promote the same will be held on Saturday evening. Another of the Orchestral Society's concerts will be given in the Choral Hall this evening. In view of the opening of the cricketing season the Auckland C.C. will have a practice on the Domain Ground to-morrow (Saturday) should the weather continue fine. The wickets will be pitched at 2 p.m., when all members who can are requested to pnt in an appearance. At a church meeting of the members of the Bereeford-street Congregational Churcb, on Wednesday evening, the Rev, Joseph Robertson, M.A., pastor, announced that he had received a call from the Congregational Church of Princetown, N.S. W. During hie stay of some ten years in this city Mr. Robertson has maintained his reputation an an excellent preacher, and has identified himself with most of the leading religious and social movements of the city. His departure will be regretted by his numerous friends. He will probably leave in about three weeks for his new sphere of duty. A special meeting of tbe church will be held on Monday night to consider the situation.

Considerable curiosity is manifested over the horsewhipping case on Sunday night, which comes on for investigation before the Police Court this morning. The saddler who cent in a facetious account to the victim of the assault, for payment of a returned damaged whip, hae been subpoenaed, with a view of eliciting how he came to sell the whip, and to whom; also, how it came to be damaged. The Rev. J. Habena, Inspector-General of Schools, who arrived here on Monday last frc.4i the South, intends inspecting the Auokland Grammar School, the Girls' Hisfh School, and the various charitable institutions and orphanages, during his stay. Be will also proceed to the Thames, and inspect the Thames High School. When the Mayor of Wellington was leaving for Sydney to attend the municipal festivitiea, Councillor MoKenzie oauead a laugh by hoping that the Mayor "would come back with some new ideas." *

The body of the unfortunate man Stewart Jainieson, who was drowned in the Manukau harbour about September 11, was discovered on the beaoh at Ihumata, about eight miles from Mangere, on Wednesday afternoon, and information was given to the police at One* hanga, who had the body conveyed to the Manukau Hotel for the inquest, which was held yesterday afternoon before Dr. Philson, ooroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. Charles Jeffs was chosen foreman. The remains were greatly decomposed owing to the length of time they had been in the water, and they were hardly recognisable. Frederick Dempsey, mariner, identified the body and said he last saw the deceased alive on September 10. Edward Murdoch, lumper, saw the deceased set out in hie boat to fish in the harbour about half-past eight p.m. on September 10. Sergeant Greene gave evidence in regard to removing the body from Ihumata to Onehunga. The jury returned a verdict of " Found drowned, without marks of violence." The deceased leaves a widow and five young children, who are totally unprovided for, on aocount of their mother having to be admitted to the Hospital through illness caused by the loss of her husband.

The Dovonporfc Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites held their quarterly meeting last night. Several brethren of the Hope of Auckland Tent were present. At the invitation of the tent Brother Jeune occupied the past chief's chair, and Brother R. French, the chief ruler's. The district secretary, Brother J. G. Carr, gave the tent information in several matters asked for. One candidate was initiated, and one proposed. It was decided to inaugurate the opening of their new place of meeting, the Congregational Schoolroom, by a social, of which full particulars will be announced. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the visiting brethren, which wae suitably acknowledged. The Catholics of Ponsonby are moving in the direction of erecting a church on the piece of ground they have secured, corner of O'Neill-street and Poneonby Road. Tenders are now invited for the work, and they close on Saturday fortnight. A much-needed requirement at the Auckland Lnnatio Asylum for the amusement and recreation of the patients of the Auxiliary Asylum, has juet been received by the Medical Superintendent, Dr. Young, through the benevolence of Mr. Leighton, namely, a superior large.size bagatelle table, with ones, balls, &c. Mr. Leigh ton's kindness in procuring this excellent means of indoor recreation for the inmates of the auxiliary is very highly appreciated there, and will doubtless be productive of good results. The City Engineer, Mr. Anderson, sent ont a scouting party yesterday to see what had become of i<o. 1 party, contractors for No. 1 unemployed relief works in Unionstreet. They have not been on the work for over a week, and have cleared out, it is understood, to other employment, without having had the oourtssy to acquaint the City Engineer with their movements. The work will now be offered to the next lowest tender. There has been more trouble over the unemployed contracts, and those conneoted with them, than over the whole of the regular contractors for the past 12 months. It docs not even appear that anything has been gained in the way of economy, while work lies unfinished which should have been completed.

Every preparation is being made by the Tramway Company to meet the increased passenger traffic, which past experience shows eets in with the advent of summer. Half a dozen cars, ordered from New York, by have arrived in port, and will be fitted up the company's carriage superintendent, Mr. Freeman, at the fitting shops at the company's depot* A third summer car is also being bnilt, the seats being arranged on a new principle. An additional car shed is just about to be erected under the superintendence of Mr. Langi'ord, inspector of the permanent ways.

A shocking story (eaye the Wanganui Chronicle) is in circulation of criminal neglect, prior to her admission into the hospital, of a poor young creature who died at. that institution on Sunday. Betrayed in Auckland, she ia said to have followed the author of her shame to this district, where, in the supreme crisis of her existence, she was allowed to suffer nntondod and uncared for. If there has been such neglect as has been stated, the case ia surely one for a coroner's inquiry. The Bullionist states that it is able to put its fingers on syndicates that would be "happy to purchase the entire Australian railway system at the sum which it now represents in the national debt." The question of public morality, and how it is to be maintained, was the subject of discourse by the Primate of New South Wales at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, on a recent Sunday afternoon. The remarks of the Bishop had special reference to the Waterloo Estate outrage. He pointed out the necessity for discipline in early life, and dwelt upon the mutual reliance of members in a community for the preservation of law and order and the purity of social life, and urged that, in cases of extremity, the administrators of the law should not shrink from inflicting stern punishment for the protection of society and maintenance of order and morality. The Waterloo Estate outrage also formed the theme of an eloquent sermon preached by the Rev. W. G. Taylor at the Weeleyan Church. The preaoher deplored the existence of a vast amount of immorality in the city, and attributed it in some degree to the want of proper parental control over children, to the educational system, to climatic influences, to the unhealthy tone of some of the cheap literature, and to the indecent productions at the theatres, The remedy for the vice was the Christianity of the Lord Jesus Christ, pure and undefil'ed. A sermon upon "The Pl»gue of Profanity " was delivered in St. Peter's Church, W ooloomooloo, by the Rev. T. B. Tress. The preacher chose for his text part of the seventh verse of the tenth Psalm—"His mouth is full of cursing." He referred at considerable length to the frequency with which profane language is used, and characterised the practice as; a stupid, nseless, and degrading habit. An especial word of warning was offered to parents, the necessity of the habit being checked so soon as detected in their children being particularly emphasised.

A number of citizens waited yesterday on Councillor Kidd, asking him to stand for the Mayoralty of the city, and promising him their support. Mr. Kidd thanked them for their kindness, but said that as he had so many other duties to perform as a member of the City Council, a member of the Parnell Council, and a member of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, he would have to decline the honor offered him, as he could not devote the necessary time to the duties if he was elected Mayor of the city. Mr. W. Greenahields writes finding fault with the " table lega" which form finiale of the new Free Library building. They ought, he thinks, to be united by a balustrade, but as at present left are ugly and inartistic.

The statutes framed during the last session are not by any means the largest batch ever produced. In 1882 they filled, with index, 085 pages. This year, with index, they fill 699 pages. The longest of them are consolidation Acts, and the amount of new matter added to the law of New Zealand is not bulky. In 1876 the Acts were printed in a different form, but probably contained more matter and certainly more new matter. As a matter of faot our Parliament has in the lsst ten years dealt so fully with every subject, or almost every subject, involving the necessity for large consolidation Acts, that if these had been really well drawn very little legislation would now be required.

A respectably .dressed woman, named Mrs. Greening, went yesterday into the pharmacy of Mr. J. P. King to purchase laudanum, and as she showed there a bottle of laudanum in her possession, with which she made threats to commit suicide, Mr. King deemed it prudent to send for the police. She was arrested by Detective Herbert, and appeared to be" under the influence of liquor. It is said domestic matters have been troubling her. At a later hoar she was released on bail. Apropos of colonial woollen factories, it is stated thaa the recently established Woollen Factory at Oatnaru is such a success that four new looms have been ordered, and the hands are working double shifts in the attempt to supply orders. The buildings are being enlarged, and the electric light will probably be introduced. The members of St. Leon'e Circus troupe were passengers by the s.s. Tarawera for Hobart yesterday. As the steamer left the wharf the cirous band struck up a number of lively tunee, which were continued daring the paeuge of the steamer down the harbour.

if or years past Mrs. Robertson, of Ohinomutu, has been engaged in litigation over property which she had obtained under native title. Lately she contemplated removing from her present premises, Ohinemntn, to the new Rotorua township. On Friday last, however, it appears, according to her statement the natives ejected her from her store, and that during the squabble she was assaulted both by Maori men and women, the police remaining aeutral,, She is at present in town raid hae written to the Hon. J, Ballacce, Native Minister, reciting her grievances. Mrs. Robertson is a woman well advanced in years, but of remarkable determination of character, and must have spent in litigation during the past five years several thousand pounds.

Another of Mr. Duncan Wright's evangelistic meetings was held last evening, in St. Peter's Presbyterian Churoh, Surrey Hills. The church was crowded. Mr. Wright, in speaking from Nehemiah, chapter Bth, referred to the beneficent results of street preaching in Dunedin. He introduced Mr. Dimant, who gave an extremely touching account of hie conversion from the Jewish to the Christian faith. Hie account of hie experience was not only interesting, bnt highly instructive. After Mr. Dimant had conoluded, Mr. Wright called on those who were Christians to testify, when nearly all in the audience stood up. He sang the solo of "Are you coming home, ye wanderers?" with great sweetness. It was announced that, in accordance with instructions from the central committee, a collection would be taken to-night to defray expenses.

Dr. Posnett, we understand, is in roceipt of information from the London publishers of hie recent work, "Comparative Literature," stating that the first edition of tho book has met with a ready sale. The edition consisted of 1500 copies. A correspqucent writes :— " Dr. , Carr, whose elevation to the Archbishopric of Melbourne is just announced, was for sometime president of Maynooth College (if I recolleofc right), and has the reputation of being one of the most scholarly and gifted mcmber» of the Irish Episcopate. The appointment of such prelates &b Dr. Carr cannot fail to add materially to the prestige of the Roman Catholio Church in the Australasian colonies." The Jewish New Year A.M. 5647 began on Wednesday evening. Servioe was held at the Synagogue, by JRabbi Goldstein who delivered an impressive dis-oourse. Yesterday forenoon and last evening services were also held. The Day of Atonement, the most solemn feast of the year, falls this year on Saturday week, October 9. The City Council authorities have removed the tablet concerning the Look Hospital department from the list of departments posted up in the portico of the City Council Chambers* It seems that the last patient has been discharged, and the institution is now formally closed. The building is still occupied, tho matron being entitled to free quarters till the termination of the three months' notice given to her by the Council. Mr. J. A. Pond was a passenger to Wel« lington on his way to Melbourne, by the s.s. Tarawera whioh left yesterday at midday. At the conversazione in St. James' Hall last evening considerable annoyance was felt by some of those present at the bad taste and bad breeding manifested by a section of the audience in persisting in promenading and giggling and chattering during the concert and elocutionary portion of the entertainment. Mr. Oswald's recitation through this cause was not heard by a dozen people in the hall. The soloists fared little better, their items being given pretty well in dumb show. Herr Sohmitt has read the Auckland public two or three sharp lessons on such conduct at Choral Society concerts. When ladies and gentlemen give their time and services gratuitously for a good cause, like that of last night, the least they are entitled to is respectful and courteous treatment. One of the gems of the evening was the plaintive song sung by Miss Moginie, yet its running accompaniment was the small talk of the experimenters at the weighing machine, while at irregular intervals could be heard, not the baton of the conductor, but the mallet of the amateur printer as he looked np his " forme." It is to bo hoped that at to-night's entertainment matters will be much better managed, for those acting in the manner above referred to not only deprive themselves of much enjoyment, but defraud their neighbours, who pay to hear the concert portion of the entertainment, and are entitled to get value for their money. The tiam cars at the North Shore aro being very liberally patronised at the present time, the fine weather adding greatly to the attractiveness of a trip across the water in the ferry steamers. It is said the subscription list dodge is being worked with very beneficial results to the party engaged in collecting, but that the objects of his charity are not likely to be much benefited by his exertions. As a rule, the exhibition visitor who gets into the hands of Spiorg and Pond has to pay dearly for it. There were no prisoners in the lock-up last evening. The Auckland Weekly News occupies the position of the premier weekly journal of New Zealand. Its popularity in the town and country districts of the North Island is attested by the large circulation whioh it enjoys, while in other parts of the colony, in Australia and the islands, and in America and England, it is widely known and read. Aβ an advertising medium it thus possesses advantages which no similar newspaper in the oolony can lay claim to. Its country news, supplied eaoh week by a numerous staff of reliable correspondent!), is complete and impartial. Considerable space is devoted to the praotical work of the farm, and to all subjects relating to agriculture. This department of the News ie under the charge of a gentleman of great experience and knowledge of all matters connected with the cultivation of the soil, and to render the information given as useful as possible, the subjects treated on are illustrated by skilfully-executed engravings. The sports of the field and turf are fully chronicled, and attention is devoted to the pleasant and interesting games of chess and draughts. As a family journal and general newspaper the News ranks equally high, and the greatest care U exercised to maintain the wholesome tone and character of ite reading matter—nothing that is offensive to good taste or cherished convictions being admitted to its columns. It contains a weekly history of the news of the world, and special contributions on a wide range of subjects, from the facile pens of accomplished writers. Its serial tales are of absorbing interest, and are contributed by some of the foremost novelists of the day. A sermon by an eminent divine, and some well selected Sunday reading, is also published each week. To-night the Auckland Band of Hope Union choir will visit the Mount Eden Band of Hope, and perform the beautiful Temperance service of eong, " The Little Captain." The connecting narrative will be read by Mr. Wi O. McDowell, 8.A.., and the couduotor ia Mr. K. Tudehope. This is Mr. Tudehope , * last appearance as conductor of the choir. With a host of talent on the platform, this meeting ought to be well patronised, aooing the objectA sale of property will be held to-day by D F. Evans at the mart, Queen-street, as follows; —No. 1, property in Kingsland, at the corner of Kingeland Avenue and Fourth Auenue, with two cottages of three rooms eaoh erected thereon ; No. 2, an allotment in Parnell, having a frontage of 30 feet to Ayr-street by a depth of 200 feet. The third lot is an allotment at Sunnyaide, North Shore, having a frontage of 110 feet to Calliope Koad.

The distributions by the Scripture Gift Aβsooiation during September have been as follow :—Miranda School, 15; Kauknpikapa, 21 • Hamilton, 22; Mercury Bay, 32; Viotoria Valley, 21; Puni, 21; Tryphena, 12; Maungatawhiri, 15; various schools, 45; iohool libraries, 152 ; work lads, 36; cabin paaiengnr eteamere and hospitals, 47; boarding homos. etc., 16 : total, 455.