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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8082, 24 September 1887, Page 4

Our cable messages to-day state that a Nationalist meeting atMitchelstown has been prohibited by the authorities. The Pope is satisfied of the revolutionary character of the Nationalist movement in Ireland. The jury in the Doncaßter railway accident have returned a verdict of manslaughter against the driver and stoker. M. Tisz* is hopeful that the peace of Europe will net be broken. We print in another column a latter from Mr. Edwin Hesketh, showing the mischief dene to the colony by the determination of the Premier not to defend a Crown grant when it was attacked on account of a mistake made by a Judge of the Native Lands Court. When Mr. Hesketh returned from England some time ago, a statement wts made by him upon the subject which attracted a large amount of attention, as the facts were startling and beyond all dispute. The present letter follows that up,' aud shows what infinite mischief the Premier in his political zeal may be the cause of.

In the course of his address last nisht at St. George's Hall Mr. Tole announced that by his exertions tenders would be called in a few days for the erection of the new Cuetomshouse. The meaning of thisi is too ob--vious. But "surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

The ordinary meeting of the Board of education was held yesterday. The business was of a routine character.

The following is the rota of Justices se down for attendance at the Police Court from September 27 to Ootober 3 September 27 Messrs. P. A. Philips and G. P. Pierce • 28th, Messrs. F. L. Prime and G. Purohas ; 29th, Colonel de Quinoey and Mr. S. Roohfort; 30th, Messrs. J. H. Smith and R. Stevenson; Octobor 1, Messrs, W E Thomas and T. Thompson ; 3rd, Messrs. R. W. Waddel and H. G. Wade.

The poll for the water supply for th« Mount Eden special district will be taken on Monday, the 26 th inat. . As there are a number of ratepayers who may not be on the electoral roll, we would call their attention to the desirability of recording their V)tes on this important matter. Although the n» me , of ladies ore not on the electoral roll, there are over 60 on the local roll as ratepayers, The need of an abundant supply of go 0( j water in the summer time will no doubt cat« 4 tbem to record their votes in favour of the proposals of the Board to supply them with that artiole so essential to health, comfort, and safety.

The way the Commissioners of the Adelaide Exhibition used the few exhibits Bent' from Auckland has tended to create anything but * favourable impression in the minds of those who went to the trouble and expense of sending. This unfavourable inj. pression has, however, been removed in the case of one at least of the exhibitors. We allude to Mr. Charles Blomlield, who, it will be remembered, sent a fine pair of pictures illustrating the past and present of Rotomahana. These two pictures, according to the South Australian Register, have been considered worthy of a better position than it afforded amongst other New Zealand exhibits in the northern annexe, and have been hung in a splendid position in the Seychelles Court in the gallery of the main hall, where they have attracted a large amount of attention.

In our report in yesterday's issue of the squabble between Captain Sewell and Captain Evelyn A. Rich, which came before the Police Court on Thursday, the defendant (Captain Rich) was described in error, an being "of Patetere fame." We are requested to state that it is Mr. Francis D. Rich who resides at Patetere, and of course that gentleman had not the slightest connection with the matter, and we regret to have given an impression that he was the party mentioned.

Yesterday, at about midday, a young man named Greenaway, whilst endeavouring to save his hat, which had blown off, fell over the side-of the Queen-street Wharf into the harbour. The accident was noticed by two other young men, who at onoe went to the assistance of Mr. Greenaway, eventually safely landing him on the wharf again.

The phrase used by Mr. W. H. Sbakespeap at the meeting at the Lake on Thursday night, " that they did not want any tradesmen in the district," has been misunderstood by some people as a declaration of very haughty delusiveness. Mr. Shakeapear's meaning, as a full report of his remarks would have shown, was that they did not expect places of business in the distriot, but simply residences.

Mr. E. Waaher, who was so seriously injured by a fall from a horse on the Newton Road, and which necessitated the amputation of the foot, is now progressing favourably, and his friends are now hopeful that he will recover from the Bhock his system sustained. The papers and pamphlets of the Greycollection are now all classified, indexed, and arranged ready for binding. Mr. W. R. Cook, who undertook the work, has completed it well within his time. In the collection is a manuscript Gubtenberg Bible. As showing the value oi this exhibit alone, a printed copy of the Guttenberg Bible, date 1455, was sold at the Crawford sale in June last for £2650.

There were in the lock-up last evening one man on a charge of drunkenness, and Richard Bsllason on a charge of false pretences, for that heon the 11th instant unlawfully and by a certain false pretence, to wit, by a cheque, signed by C. E. Madden, for £6 on the Union Bank of Australia, pay to Chas. Soar, stating that the cheque was right, obtained £5 12s 6d, and a pair of boots, value 7s 6d, with intent to cheat; and defraud.

The Industrial Exhibition will be formally closed this evening by the distribution of certificates at eight o'clock. It will be reopened as a sample room and exhibition of local industries, under the management of Mr. A, Bell.

Last evening Professor Thomas gave another of his Interesting " talks" at the Museum Building to a very fair audience. The subject was "Animal Humbugs," and the subject wan handled in that interesting manner which has made these "talks" so attractive.

The Auckland Dramatic Society gave their second performance of "She Stoops to Conquer" at Abbott's Opera House last evening, the proceeds of which, as on the previous evening, were in aid of the funds of the Kindergarten School. The comedy passed olf most successfully, all the characters being exceedingly well pourtray ed.

At the Yonng Men's Christian Association Rooms last evening the last of the musical And literary entertainments was given, there being present a very large assemblage to listen to the most attractive programme which had been provided. Mr. G. P. Pierce occupied the chair, and Mr. V. E. Kioe presided as conductor. The members of the St. Sepulchre's Glee Club gave several part songs, and they were warmly received. The members of the Auckland Leldertafel also contributed a couple of glees, and the manner in which they were rendered gave very great satisfaction. Solos, both pianoforte and vocal, were also contributed by Messrs. Weaver, C. Mackay, Binks, Mrs. Meiklethwait, and Messrs. W. Martin, T. Charters, A. L. Edwards, and Mr. G. darker, whilst Mr. L. P. Robin gave a recitation. Altogether the entertainment was a most successful one, and the various performers were all heartily applauded.

Recently Mr. J. D. Valentine, the wellknown photographer, made a tour of the islands in the steamer Richmond. It will be seen from our advertising columns that the photographic views are now ready for sale at Mr. G. Chapman's, bookseller, Queen-street. They comprise a series of some twentyrfive, embracing the islands of Tonga, Rarotonga, Samoa, and Tahiti. Among them is a view of .Nukualofa (Tonga), showing harbour and coral islands in the distance. In the foreground is a native village, and in the middle distance King George's Palace and private chapel. There are five views of Apia (Samoa), one from the sea, a second from Matafele, and a third from Motoutu. Among the landmarks in the latter are McArthur and Co.*B premises, the American Con* sulate, and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, with its lofty spire, built of coral. A fourth view gives a sketch of Samoau scenery, group of native women washing clotheß in native fashion by beating on a stone, and of native outrigger canoes. A view is given of Morea, an island off Tahiti, having a most fantastic outline, and which has been apparently the scene of great vol* canic activity. There are severaL capital views of Papeete, the capital of Tahiti. One is taken from the reef at the entrance of the harbour, showing the French warship Duqneine and other vessels of the French South Pacific squadron in port, as also numerous merchant vessels, and the town well nigh embowered in foliage, with its grand background, the Fataua ranges. A second view shows an extraordinary formation of hills, resembling those of Tarawera after the eruption, and giving the impression that they have been formed in a similar manner. The third view gives a'graphic picture of the boat harbour, where at early morn come boats from the various islands laden with produce for Papeete market, and in the distance is to be seen the Roman Catholic Cathedral, A fourth view is from the ranges, showing the township and pott from that point, the former scarcely visible, owing to the extensive use of shade trees on the thoroughfares. A sketoh of Fataua gives an excellent idea of the general appearance of the shade trees, forming grand avenues for miles in lengtt in the capital, and extending for 4C miles throughout the island. Another view illustrates the orange-growing industry— thi long ahods where they are packed in boxet and transported in double canoes to tin Richmond. There are seven views of Rarotonga, showing its tropical vegetation, the gem being an avenue of cocoanut palms. The object Mr. Valentine had in view in getting this photographic series was to illus* trate the scenery and industries of the islands. Tie was so enamoured with Tahiti and its beautiful scenery that he contemplates returning next season to oomplete his series, which limited time prevented his accomplishing on the present trip. The photographs are executed with the taste and artistic finish which characterises Mr Valentine's work. Those relating to Samoa and Tonga are especially interesting in view of recent events, while the whole series embrace ground unfamiliar to the Auckland public, and therefore possessing the charm of novelty and freshness.

It will be seen from our obituary columt that another old identity has passed away is the person of Mrs. Denis Donovan, at the advanced age of 77, 41 of which were spent in the Auckland district. She was well known and respected, and leaves ft son and daughter to moara their loss. 1• ' ••

. At the Police Court yesterday, Charles and Charles Smith were charged with a breaoh of the Public Works Act, by being drunk upon the Kaipara Railway, nt Kumeu, on the 10th September. The defendants did not put in an appearance. It appeared from the statements of counsel for the firoiecution, Mr. Theo. Cocper, that the men ay down with their heads close to the line, to the danger of their own lives, and chance of running the train off the rail* ; as it was the engine-driver saw them and stopped the train in time. The Bench decided to issue a warrant for Smith's arrest, and a new summons was ordered to be served on Adamson, as no evidence was adduced that he had been notified to appear. Smith, who btated his real name was Robert Vanstone, afterwards came into Court, pleaded guilty, and was fined £2 and costs, or one month's imprisonment. A somewhat sudden death took place at Greenhill, Onehunga, on Thursday last. A man named Michael Brennan went to his work as usual on the railway line at Mount smart, when close on noon he complained to bis mates that he felt bad in his chest. They advised him to return home and lie Sown. He did so, calling on Dr. Scott on »he way, who gave him some medicine. tVhen ho got home he lay down in his slothes, not thinking himself dangerously ill. About noon he get much worse, and ihortly expired. Dr. Scott gave a certificate that death arose from spasms of the heart, and no inquest is likely to be held. Brennan was an industrious man, and leaves a widow end six children. : The musical play of " Guy Mannering " will be produced at the Opera House on Monday and Tuesday next for the benefit of of Mrs. Laohlan McGowan. No trouble or expense has been spared to make the staging ■flis perfect as possible. The dresses are '{bright and characteristic, the music lively \»nd taking, and the performers are, we •tnnderstand, well up in their parts. The Soldiers who appear in the play will, by kind .'permission of Coionel Lyon and Major Anderson bo represented by a detachment of the Engineer Volunteers. When it is underStood that over 50 ladies and gentlemen are taking part in tho performance it will be Been that much time must have been expended on the production, and it id to be hoped that the efforts of the management in such a deserving cause will be rewarded by bumper houses. The results of the elections will be announced from the stage on Monday evening.

Captain Edwin advised at half-past twelve p.m. yesterday -Every indication of a north to west and south-west gale, with more rain «*nd further fall of the glass.

v The following tenders have been received by 'Mr. John Mitchell, architect, for the erection of Mr. Johnstone's new store and post office in Otnhuhu Hirst una Co., £663 (accepted); Moor and Co., £653: Wooller, £G9d ; .Scurrah »ud Co., £704 ; Johnson and Holmsin, £707 ; Soups and O'Connor. £736; Bihhy and Co., £742; Colebrook, £772 ; Hutchinson and Sou, £778; Shackelton »ml Johnston. £791 ; Cleghorn and Koasor, £800; .Mali, £814; Hansen, £368.

Competitions in vocal and instrumental music, etc., in connection with the Northcote Band cf Hope tnke place on Wednesday next.

I Mr. Scharrer's problematical competition closes on Wednesday next. Mr. F. Short, hairdresser, has opened another ahop at the foot of Lower Queen-street, next to the Thames Hotel.

, We have reoaived on from C. W. H., for the Clark family, who were burned out at Sw.inson.

On "Wednesday next at noon, Mr. F. M. »?nok«on will sell the choicest little orchard on Mount Albert. Trees full of bloom; fully ;'fcnoed. Also, two well-situated allotments, one well-planted with bearing fruit trees.