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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7863, 4 February 1887, Page 4

J permanent character. Our cable messages this morning state that a feeling prevails in Germany that unless the massing of French troops on the frontier ceases, Prince Bismarck will advise the Emperor to call out the army, and demand the disarmament of France. General Boulanger is regarded in Germany as a danger, and the Press has been attacking him, with the natural result of increasing his popularity in France. The French ambassador at Berlin has endeavoured to reassure Prince Bismarck regarding the intentions of the French War Minister. According to the Paris correspondent of the Times Russia and Austria have arrived at a complete agreement respecting the Bulgarian question, Further particulars of the Kapunda disaster are given in our cable messages. Daring yesterday forenoon Mr. A. Devoid Mayor of Auckland, waited on Sir J alius Vogel, Colonial Treasurer, at the Star Hotel, but the visit was not of a public character, or in the nature of a deputation. Sever*! others waited on the Colonial Treasurer on business of a private nature, Sir Julius Vogel, Lady Vogel, and their son left ;^ uc£ ' land for Onehunga at noon, and there joined the Government steamer Hinemoa, whicn was in waiting to convey them to Welling* ton. The usual meeting of the City Council was held last night, and a large amount ot ordinary business transacted. It was re* solved by a majority of 15 to 3 to hold future meetings of the Council fortnightly instead of weekly. In rec&rd to the case to be heard in 'he Lands Court at Cambridge, relative to the subdivision of the Pukekura block, we * re informed that application will be made tor adjournment of the hearing until the 23rd o this month, with the probability that further adjournment will be asked for un April, in order to allow the parties time come to some adjustment of their difference. A report of the movements of Mr. Ballanca in the .\ orth will be fouad on page six-

How the water supply may be cut off o erpectedly was curiously illustrated Wednesday night and yesterday. On _ nesday afternoon Mr. Robert Kay, of etitution Hill was quietly watering garden with a hose, when suddenly water stopped, and the whole house s u was cut off. Mr. Kay, of course, thou« at first that the water had been tnrDe for some repairs or connections ; but, nn that his next door neighbour was not larly affected, he yesterday went or Waterworks men to ascertain what wa . matter. An opening was made in the r way where bis supply-pipe was cob with the main, and it was found tna supply-pipe was plugged by a mmi which had evidently been pimped up the Western Springs, and through reservoir, until it was finally drawn B this narrow aperture. Ihe turncocK inform us that this ia by no means an frequent occurrence. . We understand that His Worship _, f Mayor has put a notice on the P»P^ ffeot next meeting of the Council, to the effect that the Mackelvie trustees be eq { to place the Mackelvie pictures in Gallery in the Weller-ley-street building ~, q| building is ereoted in terms of _ w biob Mr. Mackelvie, under any stipulation sa f» they may think neccssary for tneir CUStQ!?"

Mr. Justico Ward has manifestly far from recovered the illness which caused the adjournment of the civil sittings of the Supreme Court from Monday until Wednesday, and in his anxiety to overtake the work on hand he has overtaxed hi* strength. Hie Honor sat on Wednesday, and yesterday, hearing a prolonged case in regard to a disputed will, but he evidently felt far from well when he assumed his seat on the Bench yesterday, and he accordingly decided on postponing the three remaining cases on the list. In the case of Mr. J. Firth v. Fanapa Te Pea and others ho directed Mr. Hammond to inform the crowd of natives assembled round the Court that the case would bo adjourned nutil tho next civil sittings of the Court in March. Mr. Bell, of Wellington, who appeared for the natives, asked Ilia Honor to adjourn the case until some time in April. He would be engaged in March in a long case in Wellington. »< d would be engaged at the criminal sittings in tho first days of April, and he could not be in Auckland until towards the end of April. His Honor said it would not do to place the case too late in April, as the New Plymouth Court would be held on the '28th of that month, and the Court of Appeal would follow shortly after. Mr. Button said he had no desire to oppose Mr. Bell's application, but it would be desirable to fix as early a date as possible, end he suggested the 14th of April. After some further remarks as to the most suitable time, Mr. Bell suggested the 21st April, and this was accepted by the other side. The case was then called. Mr. Button, Mr. Theo. Cooper, and Mr. Hay appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Bell fur the defendants. The case was then formally adjourned nntil the 21st of April by consent, and this was announced to the natives by Mr. Hammond. The cases of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board v. the Waipa and Waikato County Councils were then called. Mr. Theo. Cooper appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. Bell for the defendants, and these Wire allowed to stand over until tho Maroh sittings, but subsequently it was arranged that they should stand over until after the 21st of April. His Honor was evidently considerably distressed during the day, and on one occasion, in the middle of the day, had to retire from the Bench for a time. Ihe case now going on is a very trying and exhaustive one, having already lasted two days, and the defeuce has only been opened. The Court will resume sitting at ten o'clock this morning.

Yesterday afternoon an excursion was made to Ellerslio by the chairman and members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, in order to fix the site of new refuges, to be erected there, Among those present were Messrs. W. R. Waddel (chairman), Mackechnie, Crowther, Kidd, Suiter, aad Mays, members of the Board ; 11. is* Garland (secretary), William Anderson (City Engineer), and H. G. Wade, architect. The site selected by the architect was a level spot in » 17 acre paddock 011 the eastern Bide of the railway line, and foratint: part of the Hospital endowments of 57 acres, •which runs up from the Kllerslie station to the Harp of Erin. Through some bungling of the provincial authorit.es in the oiden days, the whole of the frontage of the block to the Paumure Road has gone into the hands of private parties. .After an examination of the site as to facilities, quarter, and drainage, the site selected by the architect was approved of. The Refuge* will have a frontage of '2GO feet, with a northern aspect. Ihe drainage will be provided for with a dumb well, and tho water supply pumped up through a series of tanks by means of a windmill. The underground channel between Lake St. John and the Onehuoga springs passes through the ground, BO that water will be easily procurable.

The weather yesterday was somewhat cooler than for some days past. A brisk breeze blew in the forenoon, and in the afternoon the air was reduced in temperature by a smart shower.

The loss, under peculiar circumstances, of a horse belonging to Mr. J. Davis, furniture and toy dealer. Alpha Coad, Parnell, occurred yesterday. Mr. Davis has the stable for his horse on a small allotment on the Grammar School trust property, at the corner of Alpha Road and Bedford-street, and between eleven and twelve o'clock yesterday the horse, which was a remarkably quiet one, was loose in the yard. He attempted to get out by jumping over the gate, which is of picket fence pattern, and about 3$ feet high, but the unfortunate animal fell midway on the pointed palings, which penetrated into it< stomach. The gale had to be cut away to extricate the animal, but it was in a horrible state, the towels protruding, and to put it out of misery its throat had to be cut. The loss is a serious one to Mr. Davis, who has not been long in business.

One hundred summonses for rates were prepared and issued from the City Council Offices yesterday. Those who have not paid should do so at once, and so save legal expenses.

In reference to a paragraph which appeared in our issue yesterday, in regard to certain names being removed from the contributory list of the Juat-in-Time, we understand it was in error in stating that the names of Messrs. Coates and Saunders were retained. It was decided by the Judge that these names be taken off the list.

A special general meeting of the Auckland Rugby Union was held in the clabroom. Imperial Hotel, last night. There was a full attendance of delegates, and Mr. Cotter presided. The business was to receive the treasurer's statement of accounts, which was read, and ordered to be printed and circulated among members before the annual meeting. It was shown that several accounts were still outitand<ng, and it was agreed to adjourn tne meeting for a week, to enable the accounts, as between the Union and the ball cominittse, to be ad justed. The hon. treasurer was appointed hon. secretary pro tern.

An accident occurred on the railway line at the Frozen Meat Company's siding, near Otahnbu, last night, by which the guard of the eight p.m. train, Mr. Joseph Beamish, I was considerably crushed by getting jammed ] between a truck and a wall when engaged in shunting work. Beamish was immediately extricated from his painful position and removed into one of the carriages. He complained a great deal about injuries to bis legs, and it was considered advisable to remove him to the Hospital. On arrival there it was found that his injuries were much less serious than was expected, and amounted to a rather severe crushing of the chest and shoulders. Every attention was given to him, and it is expected that he will ae able to leave the Hospital in the course of about a week.

A concert in aid of St. Patrick's Cathedral fund was held yesterday evening at the Catholic institute. There was a large attendance, amongst those present being his Lordship Bishop Luck, and the Rev. Fathers Costello, Egan, O'Gara, and O'Reilly. A very attractive programme had been prepared; but the audience had to sustain a disappointment almost at the outset, through the absence of Miss Staunton'. The trio, "Bohemian Girl," and the ever popular "Sainted Mother" (from Marltana), in each of which that lady had been set to appear, having in consequence to be abandoned. As an overture, Miss Cannell and Herr Goldenstedt, contributed a piano duet, " Egmont," which was excellently performed, though its selection as an opening number might hardly be termed a happy one. The piano duet, "Pas de Charge," charmingly rendered by Misses A. Mcllhoue and Lynch, left nothing to be desired in this respect, the music being very lively, though losing nothing in melody. Mies Knight sang Wallace's "Alas, those Chimes" with good effect, whilst Mr. Bornham, whose appearance was greeted with loud applause, contributed "The Angel at the Window," and "When Night is Darkest," the latter song being given to fill a gap in the programme, caused through the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Father Kehoe. Mr. Hiscocks played, as a violin solo, No. 6 of De Beriot's '• Airs Vari<s," with piano accompaniment by Miss A. Mcllhone, this number being well received. Miss Corcoran, whose debut in the concert-room it was, rendered the pretty song " Yesterday " in pleasing style, though her voice evidently needs cultivation. Misses Lorrigan appeared in the duets "Mira, 0 Norma" and "Flow on thou Shining River," a repetition being demanded of the former, the ladies, however, merely bowing their acknowledgments ; while Mies A. Lorrigan sang with excellent effect, " Let Me Listen," responding to an encore with the hackneyed " Killarney." Mrs. Hisoocks contributed "0, Wert Thou in the Cauld Blast" {with piano and violin accompaniment), and "The Mill Wheel," Miss Dunn singing "Come Back to Erin" with, however, but poor success. Miss Mcllhone, Herr 'Joldecstedt, and Mr. F. G. Bennett, played khe accompaniments, the concert terminafc- . wg with the National Anthem,

About nine o'clock last night the Parnell firebell rang out an alarm, but on inquiring by telephone at the Parnell Bureau at & Inter hour, wo were informed that it was only a case of alarm, and, so far as could bo ascertained, no fire had taken place.

In our advertising columns will be found an influential requisition to Mr. C. B. Stone, requesting him to allow himself to be nominated as one of the members for the Board in the forthcoming election. Mr. Stone was a member of the Board for some six years, and was twice chairman of that body. From his knowledge of shipping matters, and the commercial nquiremeuts of the port, as well as beiutf closely and largely identified with its shipping; interests, his presence again on the Board would be a decided acquisition. Mr. Stone has accepted the requisition presented to him, and as he is a good business man, earnestly desirous of doing his best to benefit tho port, it would be difficult for the ratepayers to find a more fitting representative.

Yesterday afternoon, whilo a carter named John Brain wac on his cart delivering soma cut maize at a place on the Paumure Koad, hi 3 horse took fright and bolted. He was unable to get hold of the reins to control it, and the animal shortly afterwards turned a corner sharply, leading to Brain's house, breaking one of the shafts, pitching Brain out head first on to the road, and capsizing the cart. As Brain was pinned by one of the shafts when the cart upset, the neighbours first of all turned their attention to getting him extricated, and then to releasing the horse. Brain was found to have received some contusions about tho face, but otherwise was not badly hurt. As he had had a little boy a few minutes previously in tho cart, a search was made among the load of greenstuff thrown out on the roadway for the child. Fortunately the child had left the cart without the knowledge of Brain a few moments before the horse bolted, and thus escaped sharing with Brain tho hazard of the accident.

It is anticipated that the working plans of new St. Benedict's Church will be completed within a week, When the architects (Messrs. Mahoney and Sons) will forthwith call for tenders. 'I he ladies of the congregation are busy devising ways and means for raising the funds required to erect the now edifice.

Yesterday a deputation of the Auckland Regatta Committee waited upon Captain Cromarty, master of the steamship Arawata, and Mr. George Cozens, who acted as spokesman, presented him .with a valuable gold locket (upon which was engraved "A.R.C., Jany. Ist, IS^7"). as a slight recognition of his kindness and courtesy on regatta day .whilst his vessel was acting as flagship. A similar present was made ta Mr. Stewart, the chief officer. Mr. Cozens also paid a high tribute to the care and attention of Mr. Waddel, the chief steward, whose management, he said, of his department left nothing to ba desired on regatta day.

In regard to the actions instituted by the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board against the Waipa and Waikato County Councils for contributions, which are now pending in the supreme Court, we are informed that they will probably stand over until after the Slat of April, the date set down for hearing the Matamata land case—Mr. Firth v. Panapea aud others—and that it is not improbable that in the meantime some settlement will be arrived at.