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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 9142, 25 August 1888, Page 4

The Fisheries Treaty has been rejected by the American Senate by a majority of three. The result has not provoked much excitement either in America or Canada, as it is believed a modus vivendi will be found by which the matter in dispute will be satisfactorily settled. Dinizulu, who bad surrendered to the British authorities, has escaped, and is now being pursued by Boers. The interview between Signer Crispi and Prince Bismarck is exciting no little interest on the Continent. It 1S thought that Count Kalnoky will be present. The miners at Newcastle have resolved to strike. The struggle is likely to be a fierce and prolonged one.

Notice has been given by Mr. Holland that he will move at the next meeting of the City Council: —" That the engineer be instructed to prepare plans and specifications for draining, kerbing, and channelling both sides of J ermyn-street from Shortstreet to the new work just completed in Emily Place ; also kerb and channel south side of Eden Crescent, from Short-street to i Princes-street."

:' ■' The reductions assented to by the City Council at their special meeting on ThursI day, will not take effect until- January l» 1889, except in the dispensing with the services of a fireman at the Western Springs. We are informed that there is again trouble' at the Lunatic Asylum. _ An®Campbell, the matron, having given in ne resignation. This lady has been only a te* ' months at the Asylum, having been sent up from the South by Dr. Macgregor, the n spector. That gentleman is expected 1 Auckland in a few days. Apparently the Government have seen the impossibility of carrying oub the pro posal to found the next property-tax v' ations in the boroughs 011 the va . 10 _ made for local rating. The Commissi of the Property-tax Department is now ■ , vertising for valuers in the wards 0 borough of Auckland, and also tor boroughs adjacent. Mr. W. Thorne, solicitor w^es:- " Kindly contradict the absurd state® made at the City Council on Th™ evening, that I had applied for the a PP° Lent of Town Clerk. About eighteen year ago I made such an application, but drew it. -At no time since have naui j designs in that direction, and for od reasons." V <

"Treat satisfaction is expressed by the cottiers and ratepayers at the good ; work l-'u has been so far done by the unerased under the skilful. guidance of Mr. E.;jL the engineer to the Waitemata Sv Council? on the Waikomiti-Manu-tTii Heads road. The work formerly done hi the Koad Board was simply useless—no ttempt whatever was made to work to trade It was a climb over one hill to descend again into the valley below. ' The money which has been wasted on this road, if properly spent, would have made a good oad. But now the work will be done on an easy grade, and of a permanent nature. The easy grade round the first bad hill is simply astonishing. It yhows what can be done with care and skill. The present jrrunt is all expended, and if the work is not carried on, the present expenditure will be almost useless. It is to lie hoped that the Government will continue to utilise the labour of the unemployed in carrying on this necessary work of opening up one of the finest districts near Auckland.

The letter of "Grumbler" the other day upon his difficulty in getting a supply of j-ood butter, has put the dairymen upon their mettle. Yesterday we drew attention to the fact that Mr. H. Reynolds had left with us a sample of good butter to be given to "Grumbler" upon his calling for it. The manager of the London Dairy Company, Grey-street, has sent us several samples of the choice private dairies with which he supplies his customers, to show that good butter is still being made by Auckland dairymen, and can be obtained if desired. There is no doubt a great deal of bad butter is brought into Auckland, but the samples shown by the London Dairy Company are quite equal in quality to that produced by the factory system. There is, however, this difference, that each dairy has its own marks of individuality, while the produce of the factory is usually all of one uniform quality. By using really good butter from private dairies, the purchaser has the option of selecting that which is most in accord with his liking, and by keeping to the one make, any individual customer may have a uniformity of quality as if he purchased from a factory. We think "Grumbler" should take steps to prove the quality of the butter disposed of by those who have been so ready and willing to submit their goods to a practical and impartial test, and if he does so we think be will cease his grumbling, at least upon the score of butter.

A three-roomed wooden cottage at Maketu, owned and occupied by Thomas Brown, farmer, was burned at midnight 011 the 22nd instant. The cause of the tire i- unknown. There was no danger when the family retired, the only Are being that of some embers in the fireplace, and at midnight Mrs. Brown was awakened by the smoke, the kitchen of the house being in tiame?. There was not then time to save any ejects, and in a short- time the dwelling was totally destroyed. The house was insured for £80 and the furniture for £10 in the London office, but Mr. Brown estimates a loss of £30 over the sum of insurance.

A man named James Reynolds was arrested yesterday by Constable Hobson on a charge of stealing a jar of rum from the Wharf Hotel, Queen-street-.

One of the scholars of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday-school, Master John C. Mill, has obtained first prize in the Scriprare competition recently conducted by the Auckland Sunday-school Union.

There have been on view for the last few nays, at- the shop of Messrs. Phillipps and Sons, Queen-street, two fine paintings of houses, equal in distinctness of lines to photographs. One of the pictures is a front view of Mr. J. M. Alexander's residence, Mount Albert; the other is a view of Mr. Henderson's house in Ponsonby. They are the work of Mr. W. A. Bollard, a youne man under 20 years of age, son of Mr. J. Bollard, of Avondale, who, in addition to serving his apprenticeship with Mr. Henderson, the well-known painter and decorator, has had the advantage of a course of study under Mr. Watkins, artist, and he certainly seems to have profited by the instruction he has received.

Mrs. Mary Davis, who is at present in custody at the Thames for murderously assaulting her husband, is a West of Ireland woman, was married to her husband in Auckland in 1885, and is only half his age.

Mr. McCallum, the gentleman appointed tv the Government as dairy inspector, arrived by the Wanaka from New Plymouth on Thursday morning, but so far as we can learn none of those to whom he was accredited received any notice of his arrival, or of his intention to visit the Auckland district. He proceeded to Otahuhu yesterday afternoon, and will proceed to Pukekohe, and thence through the Waikato districts on Monday and the following days, returning to Auckland ; and then he will proceed north to Whangarei and other districts. We have not had an opportunity of interviewing Mr. McCallum, but from what we learn from those with whom he has been in conversation, Mr. McCallpm considers that his mission is to visit districts in which dairy factories are in operation, to examine their processes, and give advice. He has letters of introduction from Mr. F. Lawry, and other members of the House, to people whom he might visit and consult. Dairymen and farmers whom we questioned yesterday are not at all highly impressed with the utility of this appointment. In fact, most of them looked upon it as a costly joke, hut Mr. McCallum is a hardheaded Scotchman, who may after all be able to give some of our dairy farmers wrinkles.

On the evening of Thursday a vocal and instrumental concert was given , at St. John's College, Tamaki, in aid of the Melanesian Mission. The concert was under the patronage of the Archdeacon of Auckland, who was present. There was a large audience, and after a few remarks by the Rev. T. F. King the programme was commenced with a gavotte", " Olde and New," by the school orchestra, conducted by Herr Tutschka, the members of which acquitted themselves very creditably. The second item, a song, "The Yeoman bedding," was sung by Mr. Morey in a r ery spirited and cultivated style, and was warmly applauded. Following this came uninteresting item, Mozart's Sonata in F lor violin and pianoforte, which received a refined and careful interpretation at the hands of Master Harold King and Miss Tilly. The delicate yet free bowing and pure intonation of Master King on ; the violin was remarkable, considering he is <®ly nine years of age. This somewhat '°ng item was listened to throughout with great attention, and Was loudly and deservedly applauded. Next the Misses C. "nd A. Taylor sang the duet "List to the Convent Bells" very tastefully, after which Mr. H. Maunsell gave a flute solo, which gained great favour with the audience. Mrs. A - Coates then sang "Fiddle and I," with violin obligato by HeiT Tutschka, which was SSgem, both song and obligato being charmingly rendered. This item received a most determined encore. The last item the first part was an operatic part song from " Martha," well rendered by the school choir. After an interval of ten mutes the second part of the programme *as opened by a pianoforte solo, " The Last most gracefully rendered by Miss Til lv. This was succeeded by a charming Bong, " Close to the Threshold," by Mrs. J-oates, with a 'cello obligato by Herr iatschka, which was greatly appreciated b ? the audience. Herr Tutschka next payed a very pleasing 'cello solo, the second part his own composition, being a sweetly modulated theme, which brought some of the most mellow tones of this pautiful instrument. Mr. Ivon Wans- , rou ?h then did ample justice to the well- ; n ° Wn song, " The King's Highway." The Quet, "The Land of .the Swallows," was rendered by Mrs. Coates and Mr. ' ore y, their cultivated voices blending in aa artistic manner, eliciting ■ a prolonged The sixth item, a chorus from . was then sung by the choir, ? the programme was brought to an end y the orchestra, which was warmly apP auded for their performance of the tutschka" polka. At the end of the , etiln the Rev. T. F. King thanked all ? had taken part in the concert for their totff* 1106 ' and made a few remarks relative ..? e Melanesian Mission and its connection oat e . College, saying that he hoped to A. , e . this concert an annual institution. n - deacon Dudley, in a short but approf\ ate speech, thanked Mr. King for the he had always taken in this re!!? 6 ort^ern Luminary records that a to A en ,V n fc bat locality has left on a trip 'or » ' aR d, nob having visited that city w twenty.three years ■ r \ » ' •

"" The children of St. Sepulchre's Sundayschool held their annual winter entertainment ; yesterday evening,- at the schoolhouse, Symonds-street. Tea was served at half-past six, abundant materials having been contributed by friends inthe parish. The first part of the programme after tea consisted of a short concert, including songs by the Misses Hay,? Nelly Blades,? two songs i by choristers, duet by Messrs. Charter and Martin, "Excelsior;" duet by Masters Bolton and Hay, "ABC song- by Mr. Chambers, '' Anchored." An excellent reading was given by Mr. G. P. Pierce, entitled Edith and the Burglar." The second part of the entertainment; consisted of limelight views exhibited by the Rev. J. S. Hill, who for many years past has conferred this kindness on the children. Some 400 children were present, and a large number of teachers, parents, and friends.

Pastor Thos. Spurgeon re-delivered ' his lecture on the Rev. A. Judson, the Apostle of Burmah (previously delivered at the Tabernacle), at the Grafton Road Wesleyan Church last night. The Rev. J. A. Taylor presided, and the lecture, which was illustrated by a portrait of the veteran missionary and a map, was listened to with great interest.

To-night the Auckland Amateur Opera Club repeat the comic opera, "Pirates of Penzance." Last Wednesday their, performance had to be withdrawn, owing to the illness of one of the principals, who has now entirely recovered, and the committee have decided to give their final performance this evening, in response to numerous requests.

"Hans"will launch his boat on Auckland waters on Monday night, and the entree of the good old boat and her gallant crew at the Opera House will no doubt be witnessed by an interested and admiring crowd. The drama of "Hans the Boatman " has now a world-wide reputation, and Mr. Arnold's name is associated with that of "Hans," of which he is as much the creator as Sothern was of "Lord Dundreary," or as Jennie Lee was of "Jo." Wherever this play has been produced it has been an unqualified success, and in Australia and New Zealand it seems to have created a furore of enthusiasm. A plot of the play has already been published, but the details and incidents are indescribable, and must be seen to be appreciated.

The half-yearly treat in connection with St. Andrew's Band of Hope was given yesterday evening in the schoolroom, Lower Symonds-street. There was a large attendance of children, with their parents and friends.. Tea having been partaken of,, an excellent programme of songs, recitations, instrumental selections, etc., was submitted. . Sir William Fox delivered ail address.

The ordinary meeting of the Parihakaßoad Board was held on the lath. Present: Messrs. G.W. Gane, J. Stevenson, N. Syme, and Chits. McHardy. In the absence of the chairman, Mr. Syme was voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence read from Mr. G. W. Gane asking for a culvert to be put in leading to his land. Granted, the cost not to exceed '255. Mr. Mcßeynolds at this stage arrived, and Mr. Syme vacated the chair, Mr. Mcßeynolds taking it. Mr. Miller wrote re erecting a wire fence on the Warea Road. Granted, subject to three months' notice to remove it. Petition from Messrs. Huston (2), B. Grey, and Rolo re the state of Murarapa Road. Mr. Syme explained the circumstances, and it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Syme seconded by Mr. Gane, " That the overseer be authorised to call for tenders for the work as mentioned in the overseer's report, the cost not to exceed £5, the chairman and Mr. Fleming to open anil accept the same." The clerk said Mr. Morgan had informed him that he proposed attending the Board to try to get steps taken to have the Parihaka Block brought under the operation of the dog tax. After a long discussion the matter dropped, but I see that steps are unnecessary, as it is already done by notice in the Gazette. The banking account showed £24 13s 6d to credit. _ Mr. Stevenson brought up the state of the Kahui Road, but no steps were taken. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Gane, seconded by Mr. McHardy, "That the Board call the attention of the Auditor-General to the fact that the books of the Board have not been audited for the year ISST-S,and that great inconvenience had arisen in consequence of the delay which has taken place in having the Board's accounts audited." Mr. Syme proposed, and Mr. Stevenson seconded, "That the chairman purchase poisoned grain to the amount of £3." Accounts passed : Billings, 20s ; Newman, 16s 6d ; Wallace, 6s ; Hemingway, £4 3s 4d.— [Own Correspondent.]

The remarkable success that has attended the sale of Messrs. A. Woollams and Co. 's stock proves conclusively that the public are well able to distinguish between a genuine cash sale and the spasmodic efforts adopted by some firms to force trade. The crowds that visit. their establishment daily, either buving tweeds or getting their measures booked, gives Grev-street. quite a busy appearance. We have "been shown some excellent black diagonal coating which this firm are selling at 70s the suit. It is doubtful if the sale will last more than ten days longer as they expect to be almost cleared out by that time.

The exors. of Thomas Short notify elsewhere that extensive preparations are being made for their big sale shortly to take place, of which due notification will be given in a few days.

We would draw attention to Mr. Oswald's advertisement in another column of his private Shakspcrian Literary and Musical Class, which holds its first meeting to-night in ParnelL

In directing the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Mr. Worthington's lecture on Monday evening next, we would point out that now Government aid to school libraries is discontinued, some such steps as Mr. Worthington lias taken is necessary, if pupils in our schools are to be supplied with good, sound, pure literature. We hope the public will see this, and show their appreciation of the effort made on behalf of the moral and intellectual welfare of their children, by filling the City Hall on Monday evening.

An entertainment, consisting of a number of prettily mounted tableaux vivants,is to be given at All Saints' Sunday-school, Ponsonby, on Thursday next.

It is notified that all claims against the estate of Joseph Warren, of Newton, grocer, must be rendered to the trustees, care of Mr. H. B. Morton, Custom-street, by noon on the 2Sth instant.