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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8002, 16 July 1887, Page 4

Oar cablegrams contain very lit tie news of the celebration of the Frenoh national fete beyond the fact that the Paris populace were streaming into the streets at an early hoar on Thursday morning, shouting "Vive Boulanger'' and Down with the Govern-

ment." The fact that no adaitionalgparticulare have reached us would seem to indicate that telegraphic communication had been, interrupted. A violent revolutionary spirit ia being displayed in France, and the London Times warns the English Government to take heed of the bitter animosity manifested toward England lest they should find themselves unexpectedly face to face with an aggressive war. The negotiations for a settlement of the Afghan boundary question are reported to be making favourable progress.

The Herald monthly summary, for transmission per R.M.S.B. Zealandia, will be published on Monday morning next. It will consist of a double sheet of sixteen pages, in which will be found a resume of all the principal events of the month. The newspaper mail will close at half-past one p.m. on Monday.

At the R.M. Court yesterday, among other case# decided was one of considerable interest, in which Hugh Mcllbone sued Moss Davis for £17 lis, for alleged services aa electioneering agent in the late licensing election. Judgment was given for the defendant with costs.

In our issue of Thursday last we stated that a shipment of gum had been sent from here for transhipment to one of. the direct liners plying from Sydn-y to London. In connection with the matter of freight, we are glad to learn that our local direct company— the New Zaaland Shipping Company—are alive to the position, and that they are determined,- in the matter of charges for freight, that they will not be very easily ousted from their position as carriers from New Zealand, for they are prepared to offer as liberal terms to shippers as any other company that may endeavour to step into the market, and it is to be hopoa that shippers will, in every way possible, give that necessary support to our local companies rather than seek for means of sending hence their goods by foreign vessels.

Statements having been made to the effect that the water-colour sketches presented by Mr. Mackelvie are being destroyed by mould, owing to the dampnes3 of the walls of the Museum, the collection has been carefully examined by several gentlemen, including some of the Mackelvie Trustees. The general opinion is that the statement* are greatly exaggerated, if not altogether without foundation. The pictures rest on a batten framework, and are not in contact with the wall. It is probable that they are in as safe a situation as they would be in any building in Auckland, unless provision were mode for artificially heating it during the winter months.

Some time ago we stated that the Council of the Auckland Institute had made arrangements for a number of popular lc-ctnres to alternate with the ordinary monthly meeting*. The firf,t of these will be given on Monday evening next, by Mr. A. E. Mackechnie, the title of the lecture bring "Pauperising the People." The lecture iB likely to prove interesting, as Mr. Mac* kechnie will probably touch upon some of the questions now occupying the public mind. From his well-known abilities as a lecturer, and acquaintance with the leading social questions of the day, we feel sure that there will be a large attendance of members and the public generally.

The charge of alleged forgery against Charles Aickin, formerly ledgerkeeper in the Bank of New Zealand, was heard yesterday at the Police Court, before Messrs, Prime and Gilmour, Justices, and resulted in the discharge of the prisonsr. The case broke down, because of a contention raised by Mr. O'Measjher, which was upheld by the Bench, that no forgery could be proved unless the cheque were produced, and that no secondary evidence of its contents could be adduced unless the cheque were traced directly to the possession of the prisoner. Mr. Brookfield. who appeared for the prosecution, intimated that a new action would be taken in the Ke*ident Magistrate's Court.

Yesterday the barque Lutterworth, with a full general cargo and several passengers, came into port from London, after a fair weather passage of 93 days. She has been berthed at the Queen-street Wharf, and will there land her cargo. One very fine game cock was brought by the barque from home, and it has reached here in very excellent order. The barque Routenbeck, from Glasgow, via Dunedin, arrived last evening, and dropped anchor at the powder grounds, having a quantity of explosives on board. She will come up harbonr, and be berthed either to-day or early on Monday morning. Particulars of the passages of the vessels will be found in our snipping columns. Lodge Ara "At Home - ' yesterday evening was in every respect a great success. There was a large and representative attendance of Masons and a numerous company of ladieß. The arrangements were admirably carried out, and the enjoyment of the evening was entered into with great heartiness by all present. The following Justices are set down to preside at the Police Court from July 19 to 25 : —l9, E. Isaacs, H. M. Jems ; 20, T. B. Kenderdine. J. P. King ; 21, C. La Roche, T. H. Lewis ; 22, D. H. Lusk, W. C. Lyon, 23, D. B. McDonald, D.G. MacDonnell; 25, J. Macfarlane, W. McCullough. A lad from Portobello named Laohlan P6£tßon was admitted to the Dnnedin Hospital' on Thursday suffering from a fracture of tire left leg, caused by another lad jumping on his back and. so throwing him down. The man William Lindsay, who attempted to commit Suicide and made his escape while being conveyed to Dnnedin prison from Oatram, has not yet been found. A horse attached to a buggy, whilst being driven along the New North Koad last night, bolted,and before fts career could bo stopped the shaft of the tfap was broken and other damage done to the vehicle. The driver, a young man named Punlvan, escaped with a few slight bruises.

The Auckland Photographic Sooiety have opened a club room in Shortland-street, over Messrs. Broomhall and Co.'s premises, where experimental meetings, etc., will be held. The leading photographic journals are supplied. The club room is open to members during the day.

1 The Onehunga School Committee and the school teachers appointed to that school do not appear to be so harmonious in their relations to each other, as many other school committees and teachers are. A series of charges have been brought against Mr. Stewart, the teacher, and the following are the results of the investigation held by the committee:—Re oaning girl 15 years ot age : That the charge was not substantiated. It was also agreed to, " That the committee are of opinion that no male teacher should inflict corporal punishment on females." Re other four charges of punishing children, the following resolution was passed: "The committee are of opinion that, while there is evidence of the punishment inflicted in some of the cases produced being severe, still there has been no evidence ot undue severity ; further, they would recommend that in future teachers should exercise the greatest discretion in all administrations of corporal punishment. Re various oharges of looking out: " That the committee are of opinion that, for the discipline of the school, the action of the head teacher in locking the door at the commencement of school hours is quite justifiable, but they would further add that this should not be done on .wet days, and in no case for longer than half-an-taour. He keeping children in after hours : 61 The committee would recommend the head teacher to avoid detaining children after the regular school hours, unless in exceptional cases, and would also desire that the home lessons should be made as light as possible." R3 the expulsion of one girl, it was resolved, " That the committee reqoest Mr. Stewart not to expel the girl from the school."

Last evening about nine o'clock a man named Doherty was arrested by Constable Hinton, near the Market, for being drunk, He proceeded quietly enough with the constable on his way to the lock-up until near Victoria-street, when he became very violent, and struggled fiercely to get away. The policeman succeeded in pulling him down, and was about to handcuff him when Doherty pleaded not to have the bracelets put on him, . promising to walk quietly the rest of the way. The constable acceded to his request, and assisted his prisoner to his feet, when Doherty suddenly strnck him severely in the face, and broke away. He was at ones pursued, and was captured, and with the assistance of Constable Finnerty safely lodged in the lock-up. During the tussle Constable Hinton sustained some injury to his uniform, and also received a black eye.

Mi". Mackechnie will read a paper on " Pauperising the People," at the meeting of the Auckland Institute, on Monday evening. Captain Edwin issued the follow in# weather warning yesterday :—«« Every indication of hard north to west and Bouth-weat gale, and further fall of glass."

Last night Major DanedeUveredhiTiTT" on "The Great Naval Battles of the ii!L Qfs Republic," at Abbott's Opera House S 51 * was a very large and fashionable '»J; ' present, and it was evident from th. « DC * that the talented lecturer had hi. *nS- ' with him. Major Dane described th* It" 04 tation that the rebel ironclad the \le Vi ®' had made with the fleet of the 'on"'® 80 Hampton Roads, and in humorous J° in gave the history of the building of??' Monitor, and her voyage under the ch a r« . "that old whaler" round from New \Vi? the roads named, "just on a trial t He gave a vivid description of the ni!'?.'" little Monitor'® battle with h Pr ,1 7 sary, and the final defeat of the -Ti ironclad, which, the lecturer coasidt 4 revolutionised the navies of the world TV lecturer dealt at great length with Atnerio ' greatest admiral — Admiral Farragut-J! his history was traced up to when iT age he was called out of retirement from V home on the banks of the Hudson tot t charge of the fleet, and to proceed to the fc of the war— Mississippi, and take po« sion there, and afterwards to gain ace™. ;' t! " Mobile Bay. In flowing language n° lecturer placed before his audience the t victories of this old warrior, He Admiral Farragut'a name one that should h entwined with that of Nelson and o th naval heroes. His description of J. a. Ga? field's appeal to the Senate to reconsider ami pass the Bill for the raising of anota 68,000 men for the war was an excellent piece of declamation, and the lecturer, at it conclusion, was greeted with loud appl &us ' The lecture concluded with a description of the defeat of the rebel ironclad in Mobil' Bay by a number of the Union's wooden fleet, and the death of its gallant commander Warm applause greeted Major Dane at th' conclusion of his interesting lecture. On Monday Major Dane is to lecture on "Xh, Heroic in Womanhood." 1

It appears that the account of the boat ac. cident at Kiwerua, published by us a fen days back, was in some particulars incorrect We therefore give the following additional information respecting the occurrence--. While coming ashore from the steamer Wal labi, with four men and steersman, an itn. mense blind roller rose suddenly, and im ma ! diately swamped the boat. After getting to the top of the water, it was found that two were 00 the bottom of the boat, and other two had got hold of oars, and the fifth, Alf. Jarvis never rose. He, with his brother, W. ft' Jarvie, who was bleeding from a wound in the head, must have been struck by some object. The boat was driven ashore and smashed into atoms, the two men on the top setting into the channel, and landed safely. Wyatt'j boat came out, and picked up one mau, but the other, W. N. Jarvie, was drawn into an eddy, and whirled about dreadfully. H» tried to divest himself of his clothing, and ia doing so lost the oar, then tried to swim for the channel, when another big roller cams and took him light across it on to the rocks, to which he clung, being too weak to get out of the reach of the waves. He was much knocked about, having one rib broken, besides being terribly bruised. He was found by the Maoris clinging to the rocks, bleeding from ears, nose, and mouth, and insensible. We are glad to be able to say that W. N. Jarvie is recover, ing, and will noon be all right again. The other three are little the worse for their involuntary bath.

A concert in aid of the Roman Catholic Church took place last Friday in the Town Hall, Helensville, and was repeated, with a few exceptions, on the following evening in aid of the Public Library, and waa well patronised and appreciated on both evenings. The glees were especially well rendered by the company, which consisted of the Missel Lorrigaa, Miss Swan, Miss McLeod, Rev. Father Kehoe (director), Messrs. George, Cheriton, Ludlow, and Walker. The follow, ing was the programme Glee, "The Lurley," by the company ; song, " Hearts of Oak," Mr. Roderick piano solo, "Placed," Miss YVilkins; glee, "The Lament," the company ; song, " The Blind Girl to Her Harp," Miss Swan; sestetto, "Lucia di Lammermoor," the company. The latter called for special notice, and was sung twice on tbe second evening by request. The second part of the programme was as follows: Song, "Tell Me My Heart," Mies Lorrigan ; glee, " Farewell," the company : piano solo by Miss Lynch ; trio, "Ti Prego," the Misses Lorrigan ana Mr. George ; song, " Eileen AlannaJi," Miss Swan ; glee, "The Miller's Song," the company ; song, "Waiting," Miss Wilkins; duet, "Sainted Mother," the Misses Lorrigan; glee, "Good Night, Farewell." The National Anthem concluded the concert, which was followed by a most enjoyable dance.

A correspondent writes :— " Many yean ago, when we had elections for members of the Provincial Council, Mr. Ben. Turner used to question candidates thnsly : 'If elected, will yeu promise to do all in your power to do away with that most notorious City Board?' Now, to candidates for representative honours at the present time, the first question asked should bo: 'If elected, will you promise to do all that lies in your power to do away with that most; notorious Stout-Vogel Ministry ?'"

A most enjoyable evening was experienced at the Rink last evening, when the second social gathering was held. A large number of skaters assembled, and disported themselves to their evident satisfaction. Tonight a special inducement is promised is the shape of a particularly attractive entertainment in conjunction with the skating. An array of talent has bean engaged, and * very enjoyable evening may be looked for. A.mong the occupants of the policc cells last night were a man and woman arrested for being drunk, and a Maori youth named : Paul Taiwhanga, who had been arrested by Detective Hughes on a charge of stealing 12 camellias from the garden of Sir Frederick Whitaker, in Symonds-street. The Government have awarded the widow of the late Constable Porter (who met bis death by drowning at Port Chalmers recently) the sum of £164 ss, being one year's salary. To-night an entertainment, entitled "Tff# 'oors wi' Scotland's Chiels," will be given in Abbott's Opera House by Mr. Munro, tie champion piper, and Mr, McKay, the modern Neil Gow, assisted by Mr. D. B. McLennan, the celebrated Highland Fling and reel dancer, and Mr. Gordon Leslie, a ballad singer. An attractive programme has been arranged, and no doubt a Targe and enthusiastic audience will fill the Opera House to witness the performance. We call the attention of our readers, especially those interested in fruit growing, to the show of camellias, pot plants, cut flowers, and winter fruits, to be held under the auspices of the Royal Horticultural Society of Auckland, on Saturday, the 23rd July, in the Agricultural Hall, City Market. This Sooiety has made it a special feature in adding winter fruits, especially those of the citrous family, to their annual camellia show, and we sincerely hope that country fruit growers and all others interested will take advantage of this new departure by supporting the Society in their endeavour to foster the love of fruit and flower culture by largely exhibiting in the different classes, and letting the public generally see what the climate of the northern por« tion of Auckland, and the skill of the settlers can produce, and also giving intending growers valuable information of what kinds to grow for keeping, and therefore obtaining better prices than the midsummer crop realises. The society to encourage exhibitors, and to encourage everyone to show, have made the classes as open as possible, and have fixed no limit to number of each variety to be exhibited. This show will be the first of the kind held in Auckland, and the committee are not prepared to give large prizes, but will give certificates of merit in all cases where deserving. We notice that pot plants and out flowers are also included in the schedule. The entries will be received by the secretary, Mr. S. E. Hughes, up to four o'clock p.m. on Friday, the 22nd inst., at the Agricultural Hall, City Market, or by post at his office, Vulcan Lane. The advertisement appears in another column. Mr. Phil Stuart, who was here with Dr. Lynn, has joined Dan Barry's Dramatic Company, at present in Bendigo. Waterworks plumbors' licenses expiring on the 31«6 instant require to be renewed on oi before that date.