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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 8065, 5 October 1887, Page 4

The movements of Signor Crispi, th» Italian Prime Minister, are being watched with considerable interest. Having had aa interview with Princo Bismarck, he is now proceeding to Vienna for the purpose, it is surmised, of having an interview with Count Kalnoky. Germany, apparently, is to be allowed a free baud in Samoa. ' The United States Government, following the example of England, in not to interfere " unless its interests are molested." A rumour is again current that the Ameer of Afghanistan is seriously ill. The sugar refiners in England are agitating for the imposition of counter" vailing duties.

Tho members of the House of Representatives for the provincial district of Auckland, are evidently determined to be on the spot early and together, for with the exception of Major Jackson, the. member for Waipa, and Mr. tCadman [(Coromaudel) they all left by steamer yesterday. One of the earliest of the arrivals at the railway station yesterday was Mr. Sydney Taiwhanga, who is,accompanied by several natives belonging to his district, who have grievances to . lay before the Government, and claims to make, and who, moreover, wish Ito see how Mr. Taiwhanga deals with the Government and the treaty of Waitangi. The other members who left were : Sir G, M. O'Rorke (Manukau), Mr. Hobbs {Bay of Islands), Mr. Thompson (Marsdeo), Mr. Moat (Rodney), Mr. Monk (Waitemata), Mr. Mitchelson (Eden), Mr. Withy (Newton), Mr. Peacock (Ponsonby), Mr. Thompson (Auckland North), Mr. Goldie (Auckland West), Mr. Moss (Parnell), Mr. Lawry (Franklin North), Mr. Hamlin (Franklin South), Colonel Fraser (Thames), Mr. Whyte (Waikato). Sir G. Grey (Auckland Central), has been for some time ; at Wellington. Sir F. Whitaker, Mr. Dignan, and Mr. Swanson, members of the Legislative Council, also left by the Hawea. Most of the members will leave the steamer at Taranaki and proceed to Wellington by rail. They wffl arrive on Wednesday night.

Lord Shaftesbury, who arrived in Auckland on Monday evening by the Rotomahana from Sydney, will remain here for a few days, and is at present residing at the Northern Club. He is a tall, fair, well-built youth, about 20 years of age, with a plea cant and easy address. He is travelling with a friend, and they have been about two months in the colonies, where they have silent their time very pleasantly. Their movements are not yet definitely settled, but they will probably visit the Hot Lakes, and do some coaching through different parts of the colony, after which they will go back to Europe.

His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies resumed duty at the Supreme Court yesterday after his twelve month's leave of absence, and wo were glad to notice that His Honor appeared to bo greatly improved in health and physical strength. He held a sitting in chambers, and disposed of several applications. After the termination of the case Rhodes V. Ken", now being tried before Mr. Justice Ward, Mr. Justice Gillies will proceed with the hearing of the cases set down for the October civil sittings, and Mr. Justice Ward's duties as Judge for the Northern Division will terminate.

The Auckland railway authorities have issued a new time-table for the atrival and departure of trains. There are a great many alterations as compared with the existing time-tables, and those using the railways should pay attention to the changes in order to save loss of time and disappointment. The new table comes into force on Monday nest, so there is ample time for all users of the railway to make themselves acquainted with the changes which will be made on and after Monday next.

The ordinary meeting of the City Schools Committee was held yesterday evening at the Wellesley-street School, when there were present : Mr. Gorrie (chairman), and Messrs. Crowther, Farrell, Mc.Nlaster, and Batty. The business was of a routine character, and was of no public interest. Mr. Batty gave notice of motion, " That a sub-committee be appointed to consider and report on the desirability of establishing technical evening classes in one of the city schools."

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Newton Borough Council was held last evening in the Borough offices, Great North Road. There were present : —The Mayor (Mr, R. T. Warnock), and Messrs. Riggs, Ambury, Boyd, Morrison, Faulder, Casey, and Garrett. After the minutes ot the last meeting were read aud confirmed, letters were received from Dr. Kenderdine, reporting a case of scarlatina in Surrey Ward from the Auditor; and Controller-General, appointing Mr. George Fraser to examine the Borough accounts; and from the City Council, stating that the terms for a supply of water for domestic and fire purposes would be ; Is 2d per thousand gallons. A request from Edwin Stockley, Tamaki, asking the Council to reconsider their resolution re tho removal of nightsoil was declined, and the resignation of R. S. Boyes, as pouudkeeper and ranger, was accepted, and the Town Clerk instructed to advertise for applications for the vacant post. The question of making temporary arrangements for the drainage of the gullies of the Surrey Hills Estate was introduced by Mr. Warnock, and after some discussion, it was agreed that Messrs. Faulder, Morrison, and Ambury, be a committee to inspect the places through which the drains would have to pass. A special meeting of the Council will be held at seven o'clock on Monday next, the 10th instant, for the purpose of passing a resolution by special order to provide a water supply for the Surrey and Sussex Wards of the borough.

A light charge sheet was again presented at the Police Court yesterday to Messrs. H. F. Anderson and C. 1). Whiccomba, who occupied the Bench. Hugh Matheson, James Roberts, Joseph Reiliy, and Luoas Martin were each fined in the usual manner for being drunk, and Sarah Home, for being drunk and smashing a window in the house of James Calvert, was ordered to pay '20s and costs, aud the amount of the broken glass, or, in default, to go to gaol for 14 days.

Information has been received by the police authorities from Constable Foreman that an old man named Conway died suddenly on Monday at the Kiverhcad Hotel. Mr. Bonar, the Coroner for the district, and Sergeant Clarke, of the water police, left town to hold an inquest into thb causes of Conway's death.

At about half-past' ten yesterday morning a horse attached to a cart, belonging to a man named John Gibson, of Kiugslatd, bolted in Queen-street, near the corner of Wellesleystreet. The owner had alighted and just fastened the chain upon the wheel of the cart when the horse got startled! and rushed down the street, colliding with Messrs. A. Clark and Son's spring cart, under the charge of Johu Cullen, which was standing opposite Smith and Caughey's shop at the time. The litter vehicle was somewhat injured, but Gibson's runaway was stopped before doing any imther damage. A private letter from Melbourne informs us that Major Dane, who lately lectured with much acceptance in Auckland, had an excellent reception from the press in Sydney, He spent about a fortnight in Brisbaue, where he has also been well received. Ha intends to spend October in Victoria, and November probibly between AdeU'du and llobart, returning to Auckland early in December if possible.

| The cue Rhodes v. Kerr was continued yesterday. The whole of the forenoon* was occupied in fixing the issues to be placed before the jury, and Mr. Theo. Cooper closed the plaintiff s case at two o'clock by patting jn the agreement. Mr. Hesketh then opened the case for the defence at some length, and then' called Mr. Howarth, a solicitor and patent agent, residing in Wellington. The evidence of this witness, which is tho principal evidence for the defence, is likely to prove very lengthy. The volcanic deposit of mud and sand which overwhelmed the village of Te Wairoa by the eruption of Tarawera in June last year, proves to be of not nearly so sterile a nature „ was at first supposed, for a resident of tho district now in town states that he observed » very rank growth of oats in the debris, tho stems of which were much over the average lize attained by the cereal under ordinary circumstances.

A grand national concert came off in tho Mount Hobson Hall, Remuera, last evening. The concert was in aid of the repair fund of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, and was given by the members of the Auckland Burns Club. There was a good attendancethe hall being packed. An excellent programme of songs and.recitations was gone through— nearly all the items on tho programme being encored. Mr. Robertson gained muoh applause by his recitation, "Margaret and the Minister," and "Jeems Kayo on tho Organ Question," and, in response to an encore, gave "Burns' Address to the Haggis." The following was the programme :—Upon* log chorus, " Scots Wha Hao," company; pianoforte seleatious, Scotch airs, Mis. Laws; song, "Flora McDonald's Lament," Miss 'McMillan; song, "Old Scotland, I love Thee," Mr. Carter ; harmonised soDg, Wae's Me for Prince Charlie," company; song, " When the Highland Tartan Waves," Mr. Smith ; reoitation, " Margaret and the Minister/' Mr. Robertson; harmonised song, "He's o'er the Hills," company; pianoforte seleotious, Misses < Laws; harmonised song, "Bonnie Woods of Craigielee," company; duet, "Crookit Bawbee," Miss Leslie and Mr. Carter; song, "There Grows a Bonnie Briar Bush,'' Miss Millar; bagpipe selection, Mr. Monro; harmonised Boog, "Braw, Braw Lads," company ; song, " Pibroch of Doniel Dhu," Mr. Laukhain ; bagpipe selection. Mr. Monro; song, "Get Up aud Bar the Door ;' r song, "Farewell to Loohaber," Miss McMillan ; recitation, "Jeems Kaye on tho Organ Question," Mr. Robertson. Mr. Lankham conducted, and Mr. Martin McDermott very ably played the accompaniments. The concert was brought to* close with the sfnging of " Auld Lang Syne." - A, ! The first of a course of lectures to be held in St. James* Hall, in aid ot the Church lands, will be delivered this evening by the Rev. R. Sommerville. The subject will be " Cant," as observed in social and religious life. At intervals during the lecture musical selections will be given by the members of St? James' choir, under the direction of Mr. W. Baxter.

The Auckland branch of the order of Reobabitea, in .the person of tho district secretary, Mr. • Rotherham, has lately received, through Sir W. F. Jervois, an acknowledgment from the Queen of the congratulatory address forwarded to her in connection with the Jubilee. :

It was at first proposed to' endeavour to upset Mr. Carroll's election for the Eastern Maori district, but it was found th&t the other candidates were pretty much in the aatne position, and so the project was dropped. • -

' - The libel action instituted by Mr. Julian Thomas against the Wesley an Spectator came before Mr. Justice Kerferd in Banco on the 20th ultimo, on the question of costs. Having heard the ; arguments of Mr. M'lntyre and Dr. Madden, who' appeared for the plaintiff and defendant respectively, Bis Honor said the foot that the plainti/f had only been Awarded a farthing damages was good cause .why; he should use his ■ discretion upon the facts of the case to deprive him of costs. He thought thorn had been a good deal of provocation on the part of the plaintiff, both in his lectures and in his writings, with regard to the conduct and action of the missionaries. [- His observations were Very much in the nature of a sneer at these persons, who. were engaged in what they conceived to be a very important work. The plaintiff's position would have been different if he had gone into the" box and shown that he had been | injured without provocation. His Honor quite agreed with the verdict of the jury, The comment in the Spectator was excessive, and the . jury wore bound to give a verdict for tho plaintiff. Judgment Was then entered up in his favour, but without cost;.

The Insurance and Banking Record, in noticing the dinner given to Mr. H. J. Smith, late of the London and Lancashire Insurance Company, Melbourne, by a number of bia insurance friends on the occasion of J]is earing the service of that company for the appointment of inspector of branches for the South British Company of New Zealand, jays:—" The chairman (Mr. A. W. Vivian, if the Northern Assurance Company), iu propoting the, toast of the evening, alluded to the fact of Mr. Smith having just religned his present position which he had held for ton or eleven years, and entering npon an arduous task as inspector of branches for the South British Company of New Zealand. lie congratulated Mr. Smith on obtaining the-, appointment, and was sure all •would join in wishing him success in his now jtreer. Many in the room no doubt would remember Mr. Smith as a boy in tho Hew Zealand Insurance Company, ".and it was greatly to his credit that be had worked his «ray up to the present appointment." * On Saturday evening R. Bargrove, of the Christchurch Pioneer Bicycle Club, finished a 24 hoars' ride, doing 210$ miles, and beating the record by 23 miles, The course was between r Leeston and Chrißtohnrch. Bargrove now heads all the Cyclists' alliance records—viz., 50 miles in 3 honrß 35 min* utes, 100 miles in 11 hoars 9 minutes, and in 24 hours 210£ miles.

At the Catholic Institute, * Wellingtonstreet, last night, an entertainment in. aid of the St. Vinoent' de Paul 5 Society (for the relief of " the poor) was given by Mr. J. D. Foley and Mrs. Foley. The performance was under the patronage of His Lordship the Bishop, and was very largely attended, especially by children, who were immensely delighted with the fun provided for them. The programme consisted of " Tho Festivities," in which Mr. and Mrs. Foley appeared sometime ago at the Opera House. The first part consisted of a slight sketch, in which the part of an Italian, the modern servant girl, Grandfather Snowy Top, a bride, and other characters were assumed. The second part of the entertainment consisted of a collection of "Oddities," a clever ventriloquial performance being one of the best items. The Chinaman who played tunes on eight bottles and eight jam tins was also good.

At St. . Peter's Church, Surrey Bills, yesterday evening the Rev. S. J. Neill (of the Thames) delivered a lecture on the subject, "John Raskin." The Rev. R. Sommerville presided. The meeting having been opened with prayer, offered by the Rev. C. Worboys, the lecturer plunged at once into his subject, and dealt at great length with the life of Raskin, speaking of the works of the famous author, and quoting aoveral extracts from them. A vote of thanks to Mr. Neill and the chairman terminated the proceedings.

A sensational drama, " The Female Dateotive," is to be played at the Opera House on Saturday next by a company organised for the purpose of producing a number of new and attractive plays. Miss Georgia Kmithaon, who doses her Maccabean entertainment tonight at the Opera House, is the directress of the company. The management purpose playing at the reduced scale of admission : Two shillings dress circle, one shilling stalls, and sixpence pit. These prices should meet frith the favour of the public.

Mr. D. Mcpherson, storekeeper, Panmurc, desires us to state that he is not the MoPheraon who has connection with tiio working of tho draw-bridge over the Tamaki river. He states that a3 he is well known in Panmure many people fancy that he is the one who is causing the obstruction to the traffic on the bridge.

The only occupants of the police cells last evening were a man arrested lor being drunk, and another named Wilkinson for damaging the fanlight of Dr. Hooper's residence iu Hobson-atreet, and breaking a pane of glass in Mr. Gleeson'e Albion Hotel. These offences were committed on Saturday night last, and some boys yesterday evening.saw Wilkinson near Dr. Hooper's house in the act of picking up a stone and raising his arm #8 if to throw. They gave the alarm, howfiver, before he could accomplish his purpose, and Constable Finnerty took him iu charge .Or the previous offences.

A meeting was held at the Albert Hotel last evening, for the purpose of forming a cricket club to represent the suburban districts of Auckland. A fairly good support was promised to the club, about 25 players having sent in their names as being desirous of joining. Messrs. W. P. Buckland, H. E. Cotton, K. M. Fripp, 11. H. Greenway, and J. J. Roche, were appointed a provisional committee to arrange details for starting the club, and a further meeting will shortly be held to elect the officars for the coining season. Any persons desirous of joining the club should send in their names to Mr, H. E. Cotton, secretary pro tem.

The following intimations are from Lloyd's Newspaper:—Elizabeth Wilson (maiden name Pinnock) and Charles Wilson, her husband, bricklayer, left Glasgow about 14 years ago, in the ship City of Glasgow, bound for New Zealand, but afterwards went to Newtown, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Their poor old widowed mother has not heard ot them since. Alfred May Smith went out to Adelaide five year.4 ago, but was last heard of in 18S5 in Svdney, when ho thought of leaving for New Zealand. His daughter Minnie is most anxious for news of him. James Jones, printer, of Aldersgate-stroet, London, left about 21 years ago for Auckland, New Zealand. The list letter received from him was 16 years ago ; his address than being Nelsonstreet, Post office, Auckland. His relatives are anxious to hear of him. George Ambler sailed from the East India docks, in the Sir William Wallace, for Auckland, .New. Zsaland, in February. 1572. Supposed to have [gone to Melbourne since that period. His .aged, mother prays for news. Robert Denis Balfour, sailed from London for Port Chalmers, New Zealand, in 1873. and nothing has been heard of him since 1575. His father is dead, and his brothers and sisters have tried in vain to find him. Edward Chitler, of Uxbridge, was last hoard of at Auckland, Now Zealand, in December, 1884. He wrote that he intended to visit America, and then visit England, returning to settle at Auckland. His aged father and relatives are anxious for news. His sister at the same time writes an inquiry for an uncle, James Gray, who Ms Oxbridge at IS years of age, in 1852 or 1553, for Castlebar Barracks, Ireland (he being in the 42nd or 46th Foot regiment), afterwards going to America, and there leaving the army for tho Californian gold diggings. Henry Gills left Woolwich in November, ISG9, for Wellington, Now Zealand. His mother, aged 84, has not hoard of him since, and would be glad of any tidings. Jane Jones left England 13 years ago for Aucklaud, New Zealand. For the first two years she wrote often, but since that time her sister Fanny has lost all trace of her. William Hopewell Parry has not been heard of sinco ISS3, when he was in Now Zealand. A pareut writes.

In tho Taamanian Assembly the Bill to regulate and restrict Chinese immigration ha? been read a second time and passed through committee. The Bill provides for the imposition of a poll tax on every male Chinese arriving in Tasmania who has not been naturalised. The tax is to be paid by the masters of vessels bringing the Chinese, under penalty of £20, and in addition tho vessel is to be seized and forfeited in the same manner as for a breach of Customs law. Another provision prescribes a penalty of £10 for every Chinese passenger in excess of one to every 60 tons burthen. In addition to that every Chinese is required to be vaccinated before being allowed to land.

At the Opera House yesterday evening Miss Georgia Smithson and Mr. Dunbar gave another of their interesting performances. Miss Smithson was entirely successful iu her rapid changes of character. The audience, although not large, was highly appreciative. To-night's performance will terminate Miss Smithson's season in Auckland, and those who have not yet seen her should not miss the opportunity of witnessing a really clever artiste's appearance in that line whicn has been made famous by Maocabe.

The Greenwood family are announced to give a farewell concert in the Opera House tomorrow evening. The programme, which will be found in our advertisement columns, is specially attractive, and comprises no fewer than eighteen items. "" The selections are of the most diversified character, and afford excellent scope for the display of tho versatile talents of the young and highly trained artistes. Since the last appearance of this gifted family in Auckland they have baen performing with brilliant success at the Thames and Coromanael, where they gained %he applause of crowded and enthusiastio audiences. As this is the only opportunity the public of Auckland will have of witnessing the performance of the Greenwood family for a considerable timethey proceed on an Australian tour shortly—there will doubtless be a very large attendance at the Opera House to morrow evening.

A correspondent, " F.A.," writes : — "Nothing has yet been done to the fence around the Supremo Court, or the sharp angles rounded as stated some weeks since. Are they only election promises, like the Custom , House, Government House, and fencing ? Anything will do for that abominable, ungrateful Auckland now, at least for a time. " -

The Auckland Weekly News occupies the position of the premier weekly journal of Now Zealand. Its popularity iu tho town and country districts of the North Island is attested by the * large circulation which it enjoys, while in other parts of the colony, in Australia, and the inlands, and in America and England, it 13 widely known and read. 'As an advertising medium it thus possesnes advantages which no similar newspaper in the colony can lay claim to. Its country news, supplied each week by a numerous staff of reliable correspondents, is complete and impartial. Considerable space is devoted to the practical work of the farm, and to all subjects relating to agriculture. This department of the News is under the charge of a gentleman of great experience and knowledge of all matters connected with the cultivation of tho 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 is exercised to maintain the wholesome ton.? and character of its reading matternothing 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 aro contributed by some of the foremost novelists of the day. A sermon by an eminentdivine, and some well-selected Sunday reading, is also published each week. . ,

The honorary treasurer of Oar Boys' Rest begs to acknowledge the receipt of £6 8» as voluntary donations towards the work which ii being carried on in he building at the corner of Albert and West Queen street by Christians of" several denominations to benefit spiritually ami physically the young people who rovo the streets. The treasurer has also received a silver watch, gold ring, and scarf pin from some anonymom donor for the rest" work, with these lines euolosnd ; " Take my silver and ray gold, not a mite would I withhold," For public information, we may say the expenses are about £6 per week for rent, gaß, and manager, and up to the present voluntary subscriptions have been received sufficient to carry on the work, except ft debt of £26 odd now remaining. We may also add that the committee will be very happy to accept of the services of more Christians who can give time to this work. Further information can be obtainod of Mr, Murray, the hon. secretary.

Mr. Oliver, the manager for the American Clock Repairing Company, near the .Market entrance, has just received from Sydney by the s.s. Kotomahana a novelty in the way of clocks, ono of tho Now York standard tima clocks. It consist® of a transparent plate-glass dial about two foot in diaaioter, the works, which are in the centre of the dial,'boing only about six inches in diameter. It is an eight-, day clock, numbered in tho new style for 24 hoars of the day in plain gold figures, which can bo read from either side of tho dial, and it has a very attractive appearance. The clock is not for sale, but will be hung in the Watch Repairing Company's shop, Karangahape Road. A considerable number of experts and others yesterday examined this novelty, and wero highly pleased with it. Messrs. Arthur and Buddie will offer for sale to-day, a wall selected lot of household furniture, superior piano, first-class gun, bo., «t tho residence of Mr. James Scutt, Ballwood, Mount lioakill. Omnibuses run frequently past the place.

An organ recital and concert of sacred music will be given in All Saints' Church to-morrow evening.

Tho Auckland Clothing Company are announcing Onohunga tweeds for sale. They are the only tailors who have a supply of these goods, having secured all tho Onehunga tweed iu the market.