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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9031, 18 April 1888, Page 4

The condition of the German Emperor is becoming grave indeed. In addition to the cancerous disease from which he is suffering, he has been attacked by bronchitis and inflammation of the lungs. The growth in his throat is also said to be increasing, and threatening to suffocate him. So alarming is his state that all the members of the Royal Family have been summoned to the Palace, and Prince William has for the second time been appointed to transact official duties in place of the Kaiser. The activity—military and otherwise—of Russia in South Eastern Europe indicates that before long events of grave moment will be transpiring in that quarter of the world. The victory of General Boulanger is giving rise to fears in France of impending trouble. A serious revolt, said to be agrarian in its nature, is reported from Roumania. A storm in Tonquin has caused the loss of one hundred lives. The death is announced to-day of Dr. Matthew Arnold. He was the eldest son of the famous Dr. Arnold of Rugby, and was born in 1822. In 1851 he received an appointment as one of the lay inspectors of schools under the Committee of Council of Education, and throughout his life showed a deep interest in all educational work. He a number of volumes of prose and poetry, and was known as the poet of sweetness and light, from the tender grace and delicacy of his verses. His services to the cause of education were manifold, and his reports on that subject are of great value.

We publish to-day additional particulars of the strange eventful history of "Mrs. Gordon Bailhe." The incidents in the career of this audacious and persevering impostor are of a very remarkable character.

We regret to learn that Mr. Waddel is still very unwell. He arrived from Waiwera on Monday, and had to take to his bed. He was unable to attend the Harbour Board meeting yesterday, and sent an apology for his absence.

The English mail via Suez and Australia with dates from London to the 9th March* arrived in Auckland by the Rotomahana on Monday night. The direct steamer with advices to the same date is not due until the 24th instant. The s.s. Mariposa with the English mail, 24th March, lefjj San Francisco on Bth April, three days late. The s.s. Zealandia, with the colonial mails of 26th March, arrived at 'Frisco on 14th April, one day early.

During the whole of yesterday the Hon G. Fisher (Minister of Education) was busy inspecting educational institutions or local industries. In the morning he visited the Kindergarten and creche connected there. with. He was shown over the institution by Mrs. Lilly, the secretary, and Miss Gordon superintendent. He expressed himself as pleased with the discipline of the schools and the gratifying results achieved by such an institution, carried on merely by volun. tary subscriptions. Mrs. Lilly brought under the Minister's notice the desirability of raising the school age to seven, as the younger children would be better attended to under the Kindergarten system, both physically and morally. Mr. Fisher promised to consider the . matter, though doubtful as to its practicability. This morning, at half-past ten, he will receive a deputation from the Political Reform Association on sundry matters on which they want enlightenment. The regular meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday, and a number of important questions were brought to an issue. The recommendation of the committee to dispense with the services of all the officials in the engineer's department except the assistant engineer, was overruled, and it was decided that Mr. Laßoehe as well as the others should receive notice of the termination of their engagements. Amongst other correspondence, there wasii good deal with regard to a dispute between the engineer and contractor for the Calliope Dock, but there did not eeem to be much to deal with, and the matter was deferred pending the arbiter's report. Several applications for the position of dredge-niustei were received, and referred to a committee. Out of six applicants sent up by the com'. mittee for the position of fireman and caretaker of the Calliope Dock Mr. Eagleton was appointed. A detailed report of the proceedings is published in this issue.

A conference between the Legal Com. mittee of the City Council and a number of medical gentlemen, took place in the City Council Chambers last night, in regard to the sanitary state of the city, but mure especially in regard to the outbreak of typhoid fever in the Ponsonby Ward. Dra, Stockwell, Lewis, Dawson, and Knight] were in attendance, and they gave their opinions, the general effect of which was that the outbreak of fever was mainly due to the insanitary state of the truinwav stables, and the effluvia from drains anil offensive manufactures. After a sitting which extended over nearly two hours, tlta conference was adjourned until half-past) seven o'clock this evening, when the honorary medical staff of the Hospital will be in attendance.

Mr. James Clarke, proprietor and editor of the Christian World, which has a weekly circulation of 100,000, died on Friday, February 24. The Rev. Mr. Robjohns sends the following respecting the deceased :— For the last hve years he has been suffering from overwork, and from 30 years of untiring labour, unbroken by vacation. Hβ has only too surely shown signs of fulness of blood towards the brain. He had been fairly well during the latter part of the summer of 1887, but in the early portion of February, 1888, owing to the fearful weather in London, he became worse. During his last days, and till the end, he was quite unconscious, and passed away apparently quite free from pain. A private letter says, "At the end he literally fell asleep." He is well known throughout the colonies by the many more publications than theons named above, which have issued from the office of James Clarke and Co., Fleet-street, London.

In the Onehunga Public Hall last night, the members of the Gordon Tent of Rechabites celebrated their third anniversary by a social gathering. About 180 friends assembled at S o'clock, when a lengthy and varied programme was commenced with a duet by Mrs. J. M. Barr and Miss Bavin. Mr. F. E. Harrison by request, his imitation of an amateur concert, which put the audience in a good humour. Miss fting, who is an accomplished vocalist, sang " The Bride's Bells," followed by a duet by Misses Strahan and Pegler. Miss King effectively recited " Curfew Must Not Ring To-night." A song by Mr. Besell followed, after which Mr. J. M. Barr, secretary, gave a short statement of the financial position of the Tent. The membership at the beginning of the year was 24. During the year seven were initiated and one left—removed from the dis trict. The sickness experienced, on an average of 26 members for the year, was 2 days hours per member, at a cost of 7s Hid per member. The accumulated funds amount to £59 in the sick fund, and £10 in the contingent fund. Mr. C. B. King gave a song, followed by a humorous and iustructive address on Rechabitism, by Brother Jenkins. Mrs. Lyell and Mr. Haining; pleased the audience with their duet. Miss Amie Stevenson, who played a violin solo, had to submit to an encore ; as had also Miss and Mr. King, for their rendering of the ABC duet. Mr. Hipkins fave a song, Mrs. Howe a recitation, and a umorous speech by Mr. Harrison brought the programme to a close.

The local option vote, under the authority of the Licensing Act of 1881, will be taken in the Mount Albert district to-day. This being the first trial of strength in the immediate neighbourhood of Auckland for this triennial vote, a more than ordinary interest is felt as to the result. The Mount Albert Local Option Association, within whose ranks are enrolled the leading residents of the district, both abstainers and nonabstainers, have issued their manifesto, and the opposite party representing the publicans' interest are also actively engaged. The poll will be taken at -the Christians' Meeting House, New North Road, to-day, between nine a.m. and six p.m. Mr. S. Brooking is the Returning Ofhcer.

In another column will be found advertised the prospectus of the Te Aroha Silver and Gold Mining Company, Limited. The capital is £200,000, in 200,000 shares of £1 each ; 100,000 shares, issued as paid «l> t0 15s each, are to go to the present proprietors, and 100,000 shares are offered to the public. The provisional directors are Messrs W. P. Macgregor, W. Jamieson, C. W. Chapman, and W. R. Wilson, of Melbourne, and Mr. J. McCosh Clark, of Auckland. The Auckland agent is Mr, H. Gil* fillan, jun., 75, Queen-street. The amount at credit of the company is stated to be nearly £20,000, which will enable the directors to adopt "a vigorous policy of development." The prospectus includes 3 long report by Mr. H. H. Adams.' A note at the end of the prospectus states : " The above is printed for public information only, as all the shares are allotted."

The following is a summary of the Money Order and Savings Bank transactions in t ne Thames postal district for the quarter ending 31st March. During that period \W money orders were issued, aggregating £3328 17s 9d, and 647 paid, amounting to £2522 18s lfld. In the Savings Bank 162 new accounts were opened, the number• ot deposits made was 950, and amount deposited £8767 Ss Id ; while 115 accounts had been closed, 565 withdrawals had taken place, the total amount so withdrawn being £6848 2s 10d. This shows the gratifying increase of £1919 5s 3d of amount deposited over the withdrawals during tne past three months.

Yesterday afternoon the funeral cf th° late Hon. Henry Chamberlin, M.L.C., took place at St. Thomas's Cemetery, near St. John's College, the cortege leaving ■tl' 6 establishment of Messrs. Winks and Ha u > Shortland-street, who had charge of t' ie funeral arrangements. The chief mourners were Mr. Heard (brother-in-law of a e " ceased), Mr. E. A. Mackechnie (the family solicitor), Sir Frederick Whitaker, was also in the same carriage; the second carriage contained Miss Chamberlin (deceaseds niece, Miss Bartley, and Rev. Mr. Walpow; the third, Messrs. F. J. Moss and \V ./• Moat, M.RR.'s, and Mr. Theophilus W»' ling; some private vehicles followed, amon o those present being Messrs. A. K. Tayi<£« of Mount Albert, and D. G. and"- »• Lyell. The burial service was conduct* by the Rev. Mr. Walpole, of St. Mar? B .' Parnell. It was intended to have buriw* deceased at St. Stephen's cemetery, d"" the cemetery authorities have closed i > save in cases where the near relatives o the deceased are already interred tliera

Yesterday evening Mr. B. C. Molloy, H.P., left for Sydney by the s.a. Manapouri.

A circular which we , have received from the New Zealand Commission of the Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, says that all packages containing exhibits for the Exhibition must be forwarded (unless otherwise arranged) by the p.s. Mnnapouri, which will leave Auckland on the 3rd May.

Last evening the Rev. E. A. Telfer retlelivercd (by request) his popular lecture on •' Droll Men and their Merry Ways," in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. There was a fair audience considering the counterattraction? in the vicinity. Mr. R. Arthur presided, and apologised for the absence of the Rev. E. Beet. The reverend lecturer kept the attention of his audience throughout with his inimitable recital of the quaint illustrations of his theme. He gave a rovised version of " Jonah and tho Whale," on the authority of Mr. Peter McKenzie, which would scarcely have found acceptance with tho Bible Translation Company of James I.'s time, or their modern successors. Peter's version went to phow that when the whale had Jonah down, he could not keep him down. Every story carried with it a good moral, and the whole tenor of the lecture was to show that in this world of care and trouble "a merry bcart doeth good like a medicine." A vote of thanks was carried by acclamation. Tonight Mr. Telfer will deliver, in tho Franklin Road church, his patriotic lecture on " The Boys of Deny." The Grand Master of the Loyal Orange Institution in New Zealand will preside, and the brethren will appear in regalia.

In reference to the dismissal of Mr. Geo. White as manager of the Civil Service Rupply Association, wo learn that yesterday a requisition was signed by a number of the shareholders, asking the directors to convene a meeting of the company for the purpose of discussing the subject. The requisition was presented to the directors yesterday.

The statement made in the report of the University Council meeting , , that " the committee had no report to make" as to \he Chair of Music, scarcely conveys an Idea of the exact situation. The reason

why no report was made is that the committee aro still in communication with Melbourne and Adelaide, with a view of Dbt-aining certain requisite information.

The third anniversary of the Mount Eden Congregational Church was celebrated by a soiree and entertainment last evening. About 200 sat down to tea, the tables being presided over by various ladies of the congregation. After tea, addresses were delivered by the following gentlemen : —Revs. T. Hamer, H. J. Lewis, B. L. Thomas, and Captain Daldy. The secretary (Mr. James) read the yearly report, which showed a debit balance of £25 10s 7d. The average attendance at the church has been very fair, more especially so since the Rev. B. L. Thomas was appointed to the charge. During the evening the choir rendered several anthems, which were greatly appreciated by those present.

The following intimations are from Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper of March 4 and March 11 :—From Athlone, Ireland, comes an inquiry after James Crisp, who left the London lXx-ks on July 19, 1577, for New Zealand, and has not been heard of since. His brother is anxious for news. Charles James Dunn went out with his wife to his uncle, "Jimmy Dunn, the butcher," at New Zealand, about twelve years ago, and his mother anxiously appeals to us for news. Charles was a sailor, and the mother is afraid an erroneous report may have reached him of her death. John Thomas Steel, who was last heard of in 1576", when living in Shakespere Road, Napier, New Zealand, is sought by his parents. William F. Wright, who sailed in the ship Sussex on April 14, 1874, for Otago, New Zealand, is now sought by an anxious parent. He waseight years in the parcel office of the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway, Blackfriars, before he went away. John Barnett, alias William Henderson, left the East India dock in April, 1567, for Auckland, New Zealand. His aged father and mother desire news of him. John Robert English, when last heard of on Christmas Day, ISS3, was at Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. His widowed mother is trying to trace him. David Rogers, a sailor, formerly of the 40th Foot, who went through the New Zealand campaign, and received a bullet wound in the right thigh, being last heard of in the Port Elizabeth police force, Africa, in 1873, is inquired for by his brother. Henry Rowland Sinimonds, aged 46, left England for New Zealand in 1863, and was last heard of at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, in February, 1879. Having been in the merchant service, may have gone on board some vessel. His father appeals to us.

The anniversary of the Auckland Baptist Sunday-school was celebrated yesterday evening at the Tabernacle, Upper Queenstreet, by a soiree and public meeting'. At the soiree Mesdames Battley and Baker, and Misses Kilpatrick, Pearson (2), Gaze (2), Mclndoe* Young, Davies, Longniore, Dewar ("2), Stevens, Holloway, Robinson, and Stewart, dispensed the refreshments. Mr. F. Battley presided at the public meeting, which was held in the church, there being a fair attendance. The secretary (Mr. W. Baker) read the annual report, which recorded a prosperous year, and the teachers having been very zealous. The School roll numbered 610, the morning average attendance of scholars being 109, and that for the afternoon 398, this being twenty more than during last year. The number ©f teachers and office-bearers was 60 as compared with 54 last year. A total of £20 13s 6d had been yielded by the collecting boxes during the year. Mr. F. M. Hay, treasurer, presented the balance-sheet i'or the year, which showed a balance in hand of £45 16s, the total receipts being £230 13s 9d, whilst the expenditure was £184 17s 9d. Interesting addresses were given by the Revs. T. Spurgeon and R. S. West, and Messrs. Enoch Wood and S. Rountree, and during Ihe evening several hymns were sung.

A pleasant evening was spent on Saturday Lust at the Eden Hall, on the occasion of Mr. E. R. Atkin, of Cousins and Atkin, arriving at the age of 21. At his invitation the factory employes and a few intimate friends sat down to a cold collation. Tables were set for 50, the head of the firm, Mr. Charles Atkin, occupying the chair, the oddest employe, Mr. C. Pearson, in the vice-chair. After doing the good things justice, the following programme was gone ihrough -.—Toasts : " The Queen and Royal Family," by the chairman ; " The Firm," by Mr. W. Smith, responded to by Mr. C. Atkin; " Mr. E. R. Atkin," by Mr. C. Pearson. At this stage two handsome presents were given, viz., a gold locket and cane, both from the employes. Mr. E. R. Atkin suitably responded. " Invited Guests," by Mr. A. Aitkin, responded to by the Rev. Mr. Bray, Messrs. Gooseman and Aldis ; " The Ladies," by Mr. Tremain, responded to by Mr. Preston. The rest of the evening was devoted to games, bagatelle, and the following programme:— Overture, Mr. Phil pot ; song, Mr. Tiemain ; song, Mr. Mendoza ; recitation, Mr. Clark; song, Mr. W. Smith; quintette (piano); Miss Collins, (flutes) Messrs. E. R. Atkin, Philpot, and Collins, (violin) Mr. W. Atkin; reading, Mr. Stillwell; song (comic), Mr. Adler. Interval for refreshments. Song, Mr. Head; flute solo, Mr. E. R. Atkin; song, Mr. Townsend ; recitation, Mr. Speight; song, Mr. Healy ; reading (comic), Mr. A. Atkin ; " God Save the Queen." Mr. Philpot kindly acted as accompanist, and the company separated at eleven p.m., after giving hearty cheers for the splendid manner in which they had been entertained.

At the Columbia Skating Rink last night there was as usual a large attendance, and tho&e present seemed to enjoy themselves heartily.

A six-days' faith-healing mission was opened yesterday, by the Rev. J. A. and Mrs. Dowie, at the old Baptist Church, VVellesley-etreet; and in the evening a large congregation assembled, when Mr. Dowie preached upon the subject "Healing of the Lame Man at the Beautiful Gate," taking his text from the third chapter of Acte. An address was also given by Mrs. Dowie.

The new Ponsonby reservoir has been run empty, in order to eee how it has stood the recent tests when charged. As far as it can be judged at present the result is satisfactory.

There was in the police guard-room last eight a, lad of some seven years of age, a social waif, who had lost his way about town, and was unable to furnish such information to the police as would enable thuin to return lum to his home. Ho was a poor sample of the colonial youngster in point of

There was a fair attendance at the Art Exhibition "yesterday, but it was closed in the evening, owing to the Choral Society's practice. It will re-open again to-day from noon till five, and from half-past seven to teu p.m. Miss Stuarfc exhibits this year five photographic portraits, showing nor skill as a photographic colourist. Two of these are of Mary Anderson, one of Koko, the Lord High Executioner, and two of Maori chieftainesses. They are executed with all the nicety of detail, harmony of colours, and artistic finish for which this lady is noted. Mrs. S. Jackson, jun., also furnishes some good specimens of this branch of art, as well as paintings of two female figures in opal, and sketches on plaques, which show considerable taste. Mr. Thomas Spurgeon exhibits specimens of sepia plashwork—an oval border is composed of ferns, seaweed, and leaves, inside which is a view of Mitre Peak. The whole design has a chaste and effective appearance. A group of native flowers, painted by Miss Matthews, of Arapohue, is remarkably well done for a first attempt. This young lady has evidently talent in this direction, which deserves cultivation. Miss Theodora Cohen's exhibits in waxwork are highly creditable, two are medallions, while tho third, " Pandora," has received a prize. The first picture yet sold at the exhibition was negotiated for yesterday, namely, Mr. T. L. Drummond's " A Grey Sunrise." Tho art union will be drawn on Friday evening, and those desirous of procuring tickets should lose no time in doing so.

Yesterday afternoon, at the Presbyterian Church, Onehunga, the ceremony of inducting the Rev. Thomas Adams to the joint charge of tho Onohunga and Mawgere Presbyterian congregations was performed. Prior to the induction a meeting of the Presbytery was held ; after which came the induction sermon, which was preached in a very impressive manner by the Rev. Mr. West, of St. David's. The Rev. Mr.

Macnicol performed the imposing induction ceremony in the presence of the Revs. Macky, Monro, West, and others; at the conclusion of which tho Rev. Mr. Monro pre.iched the sermon to the congregation, which vas listened to with groat attention. At half-past six p.m. a public tea meeting in connection with the services was held in the 1.0. G.T. Hall. The tables, numbering 15, were presided over by Mesdames Robb, Grant, Whyte, Daniels, Hughes, Dean, Mathieson, Brown, Adams (Onehunga), and Massie, McCrae, and Scott (Mangere). There were seated at tho tables over three hundred and fifty persons. At the conclusion of the tea meeting an adjournment was ninde to the church, where fully 400 people, including a large number from Mangere, were seated. The church was gaily decorated with flowers and evergreens in honour of the occasion, while immediately over the pulpit was the motto. " God Bless Our Pastor." Addresses were delivered by the Revs. Adams, John Macky, Bray, and Mulgan, Mr. Hunter, and Mr. Bavin. The Revs. Miller and Duncan Wright also addressed the meeting, attor which a hymn was sung, and votes of thanks were passed to those who had assisted in making the meeting a success. During the evening a number of selections were rendered by the choir.

The inventor of the " Hannaford Beacon Light" has been treated somewhat cavalierly by the Government of New South Wales in his correspondence with it. Recently he wrote a voluminous letter to the Premier of that colony praying that one of his beacons might be erected on Eddistone Point, the scene of the late disastrous shipwreck of one of ou v ocean-going steamers, and enclosed a photograph of his model. Some official in the Treasury Department thus replies to him, under date Sydney, 4th April : —" Referring to your letter, addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and by him transmitted to this department, I have by direction of the Colonial Treasurer, to state that your communication was referred to the Marine Board, a copy of whose report I am to append. This is the first proposal to generate electricity by wind power that has under the notice of the Marine Board. The coast of New

South Wales is singularly free from fogs, and thick weather, consequently there is no necessity for such an arrangement as that proposed by Mr. Hannaford. The Board would, however, be glad to be placed in possession of tho result, both as regards expense and efficiency of any practical experiments Mr. Hannaford may be enabled to make in this matter." Mr. Hanuaford's indignant comment on this is :—" The plain English of the communication means, get one of your towers, with electric arrangements complete, made and erected at your own expense [i.e., at an outlay of personal moneys to the tune of £3000) in New Zealand, and the Marine Board will be glad to hear how you have succeeded. Not one ray of hope held out that in the event of success ' The Hannaford Light' would be utilised on the other side of the Southern Pacific."

The thirty-ninth annual meeting of the members of the Australian Mutual Provident Society will be held in Sydney on the 16th May, for the purpose of receiving the annual report and the election of directors.

A fair attendance was present at St. Benedict's pattern yesterday evening, Archbishop Redwood, Bishop Luck, and Dr. Egan being amongst the audience. The tableaux which were produced on Saturday evening were a ? a ' n staged, and were much "The Relief of Lucknow" having to*be twice shown. On Friday evening; the oratorio, " Elijah," will be sung by a strong choir, under the direction of Mr. James Knox, and with a full orchestral

;companiment.

Baroness Burdett-Coutts, who is president of the British Beekeepers' Association, took the chair at the annual meeting of the association, recently held. At the close of the business, she spoke of the great progress that was being made in beekeeping, especially by ladies. She remarked that where persons were not much disposed for activity in brain or body they could go and examine the bees and their curious habits, their character, and the wonderful system of government which they inherited by nature and instinct. Her ladyship suggested that beekeeping might go wellwitn Mr. Jesse Collings' Bill; and she remarked that apiculture was prospering in Ireland. The committee recom* mended the teaching of beekeeping in elementary schools, the introduction of statistics relating to beekeeping in the annual agricultural returns, and the carriage of bee goods to shows at cheaper rates.

Letters have been received since Mr. Molloy's Home Rule address from Mr. Frank Lawry, M.H.R., and Mr. R. Thompson, M.H.R., Whangarei, expressing regret for their inability to attend. Mr. Molloy's committee wish to express their thanks to the St. Benedict's authorities, who practically closed their pattern by sending Sheaban's band to play at the lecture. The committee also thank the ladies who worked so zealously to make the meeting a success.

The Auckland friends of the highly-talented child pianiste, Miss Clarice Brabazon, will be pleased to hear of her engagement as performer at the first-class concerts now being held at the Centennial Exhibition, Prince Alfred Park, Sydney.

The Rev. George Muller and Mrs. Muller may be expected to arrive by the Wanaka from New Plymouth to-morrow. Arrangements have been made for various services. Mr. Muller will preach on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at the Tabernacle, and Lithe evening in the City Hall, at 8 p.m. Other meetings will be duly announced. The water consumers in Symonds-strect, from Newton Road to Avon-street, are notified that the supply will be cut off from seven a.m. until four p.m. to-day, to admit of making connections with the new mains.

Messrs. C. W. Cave and A. W. Bromfield have entered into partnership as barristers and solicitors.

A lecture on " Man's Nature and Destiny " will be delivered this evening, in the Gladstone Hall, by Mr. T. L. Wilcock. „ The popular . sacred cantata, entitled "Estner, will be given this evening in the Devonport Hall, by the combined choirs of the Pitt-street and Devonport Wesleyan Churches, assisted by several members of tho Anglican Church ehorr. The proceeds will be given in aid of the Devonport Wesleyan parsonage.

A special meeting of the Association for the Teaching of Divine Healing will be held this evening in the social hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, at seven o'clock

The Links Football Club held a meeting last evening. Mr. E. J. Harvey was elected captain, and Mr. Jones secretary.

The number of meetings held during the year by the Gospel Temperance Mission was 11)6, and not 19, as stilted, through a typographical error in yesterday's issue.