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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 8537, 10 April 1891, Page 4

Additional news from Manipur confirms the worst fears regarding the European prisoners in the power of the rebels, lb is now regarded as certain that they have all been pub to death, Mr. Quinton, the British Commissioner, being beheaded. It has transpired that the cause of the outbreak and massacre 'was the disclosure of the Viceroy's opposition to the native usurper. The financial situation in the Argentine Republic is so critical that the Government have suspended payment of deposits in the national provisional banks. The result of this action has been to cause a heavy fall in Argentine stocks in the London market, It is not likely that the half-hearted attempts to establish reciprocity between Canada and America will result in anything. The negotiations so far have not been .successful, and the attitude of the* United States Government does not afford any ground for anticipating that any arrangement will be arrived at. President Harrisoi* is said to be greatly inoeneed at Sir J. Macdonald'a references to; the' United States contained in his election , speeches, . and according to the New York Herald his Cabinet do not desire the negotiations to be continued. In consequence of the action of I Russia in massing troops.on her western j frontier, the German • garrisons have been strengthened. Further particulars of the | Nihilist plot against the Czar show that His Majesty ran a narrow-escape of losing his life, His would-be assassin-was arrested. A ball was given at Government Housa last night by Bis Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Onslow. There was a very crowded attendance, about 570 guests, including Admiral Lord Charles Scott and Lady Charles Scott, and many naval officers from the warships now in' harbour. The following ladies and gentlemen opened the ball, dancing the top set of the Lancers The Earl of Onslow and Lady Charles Scott, Admiral Lord Charles Scott and the Countess of Onslow, Lieutenant Haus (H.I.A.M.S. Saida) and Miss Gardiner, Mr. J. H. Upton and Mrs. McMillan, Major Goring and' Mrs. Upton, Captain Barlow and Miss Whitaker,.- Captain Grenfell and Mrs. Lawry, Mr. Mitchelson and Mrs. J. M. Shera. The spacious ballroom, which is at the south-western side of the building, was effectively decorated with flags, ferns, nikau palms, etc., and looked very attractive. At one end of the' room was the Royalstandard, with the Austrian flag on one side, and St. George's ensign on the other. Mr. Henderson, the gardener at Governineni House, supervised the decorations, and was assisted by a number of sailors from the English and Austrian warships. Mr. Impey'sexcellent band played the dance music. The following was the programme Lancers, from the opera " Sorcerer"; valse, "Thine Alone" valse, " Fstudiantina" ; polka, "Who's That ,a-Calling?"•; the " Huia Waltz"; lancers, from the opera "Dorothy"; valse, "In Old Madrid"; barn dance ; extras, " Dream Faces" and " Ehren on the Rhine" polka, "The Woodcutter"} valse, " Thine . Alone"; lancers, from the opera "Olivette"; schottische; polka, "Mother Hubbard"; valse, "Gloire de Dijon"; valse, "Mia Cara"; val3e, "Blue Danube." The supper was served in perfect style.

His Excellency the Governor intends to leave [ for the Kaipara district on May Ist, to enjoy a few days' shooting. • The Native Minister (the Hon. A. J. Cadman) did not get away yesterday morning, as expected. He goes to-day by the s.s. Waihora via the East Coast, and Mr. Bates, his private secretary, by the Hinemoa. Mr. Cadman does not expect to ba back before the meeting of Parliament. The actual surplus on the year, it is stated, will be about £100,000. ' The expenditure returns will not be available till the end of the week, but sufficient is known to warrant the belief that the surplus will reach three figures. This is exclusive of the surplus in the land fund, which will just about balance the previous deficit. Mr. Justice Conolly, with Messrs. Claude and Vaile as assessors, sat as a Court of Compensation yesterday in regard to a claim made by Mr. Alexander Watson for certain land at the North Head taken for defence purposes. His Honor and the assessors visited the place in the forenoon, and during the afternoon evidence in support of th( claim was taken. The evidence for the de< fence will be taken to-day. " The Native Lands Commissionfirs, Messrs. W. L. Rees and JVJackay, who visit Qtorolianga on Monday, have had their mission made easier by the action taken by the Native Minister when in the district. After the work of the commission in the King Country is finished, the Commissioners will proceed to Taranaki, Wanganui, Nupiefi and Palmers ton, holding native meetings a« they go along. So far as the evidence taken is an indication, there is ft general consensus of opinion among natives ana Europeans that there should be a radical change in native lands legislation. I' l ® Native Minister endorses that opinion, and holds very strong views on the matter, H« states that if be is thoroughly supported in his*action, that radical change will come to pass, as in his opinion the country will never be opened jup for settlement under the present method of native lands admin* 3 * tration.

:., Last night the splendid new cargo steamer 1 Maori, of the Shaw-Savill and Albion Co.'a . line, arrived in port from London, via Melbourne. She brings a large quantity of cargo for this and other New Zealand ports, and will tranship the Southern portion into the B.s. Waihora to-day. After discharge she wiU load up a portion of her home freight of frozen mutton, and fruit and dairy produce hero, and after proceed to either Napier or Waitara to complete. The unfavourable condition of the

weather on Wednesday, though very disappointing to Mesdames Nathan and the party of picnickers, who anticipated spending a pleasant day at. Whitford Park, has been an unlooked-for source of pleasure to many who have not the opportunity of .engaging in a picnic. The food supplies which had been prepared for Wednesday's festivities have been generously placed at the disposal of the inmates of the Hospital and other public institutions in the city, by whom they were thoroughly enjoyed. In yesterday's issue a cablegram from London stated that New Zealand apples had been sold in the Covent Garden market for prices ranging up to 24s per case or bushel, i As the steamer which had this fruit on board Bailed from Wellington, it was not at first thought that any Auckland growers had fruit on board, but yesterday we learned that Messrs. Blythe and Son, of Greenhythe, had 100 cases on board. This will be very satisfactory - information to the growers, and if many more such results are obtained, we doubt not that much more interest will be taken in feeding the London market with choico fruit than has hitherto been the case. This season, however, is an exceptional one, so far as the fruit trade is concerned, inasmuch as the apple crop in she Eastern States of America, and in most parts of Europe, has been very short indeed. But there can be no doubt that in the average of seasons a satisfactory price will be obtained in the London market for well (elected and carefully packed fruit, that irrives there in good condition during ceriain months in the year. Thomas Fry, or Floyd, charged with the vilful murder of William Yeitch, at fVairoa South, was committed for trial yesterday. A considerable amount of lyidence was taken, and the hearing was lot concluded until alter four o'clock in the itemoo During the progress of the case dr. H. Shortland, counsel for the defence, caused a slight sensation by calling the at«ntion of the Bench (Messrs. Collins and ..odder) to the fact that there was a person n Court endeavouring to make a sketch of ■he prisoner. This, he contended, was a serious contempt of Court, in fact, to ippear in Court without a grave demeanour .ras to be guilty of contempt. Mr. H. Williamson, the Crown Prosecutor, wanted a know how Mr. Shortland knew that the nan was not sketching the counsel for the lefence, or anyone else. The matter was lowever allowed to drop, and the sketcher proceeded with his sketches and the Court vith the case. .

The following sections of land have been ©served for the purposes stated: — the Auckland provincial district, section 81, üburbs of Tuakau, containing 5a or 12p, or a quarry; Hawke's Bay, lot 18, townhip of Hastings, containing lr, for a courtouse site : lot 13, Block VI., Kumeroa vilige, Tahoraite survey district, containing r, for a public library and reading room ; Veiling ton, section 23, township cf Bulinbe, containing; 4a, as a school site ; lots 01 and 103, in the township of Bailance, :ontaining 2a, for a school site; lots 141 rod 143, in the township of Bailance, conating 2a, for public buildings.

The Northern S.S. Co.'s steamer Gairloch bad a very rough time on her last passage op from New Plymouth. She left for Onehunga on Tuesday last at half-past ten p.m., occupying twenty-one hours on the passage. ' The difficulties of sailing were increased by the presence of a large nurabe? of cattle on board, necessitating the baiches being kept open. However, Captail McArthur and those under him be bared splendidly, and did everything possible for the comfort and safety of the passengers, a number of whom presented hin with a testimonial letter in acknowledgment of his skill in the management of hfe craft, and his kindness and attention to tlose on board. The estates of the following deceased persons have been placed under the charge of the Public Trustee Patrick Brady, j Otahuhu, estimated value of personal estate, under £100; M. A. J. Dixon, Auckland, value of pergonal estate, under £2 John Flash, Featherston, under £100; William Fry, Grey town, under £100 ; YV. Lackman, Cambridge, under £100; J. H. McFarland, Auckland, under £10 ; and W. ! H. Reynolds, Pukekohe, under £100. The Trust Commissioner, Dr. Giles, will ! hold a sitting of the Trust Commissioner's Court, at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Auckland, on the 10th instant, at two p.m.. j for the purpose of making the necessary statutory enquiries regarding the deeds specified in the schedule, namely, certain allotments in the parish of Takapuna, in which' Erua Nehua and Tamati YVaka Nehua are interested. ''

The shooting season in the Auckland provincial district this season is fixed by the Government Gazette of the 2nd April to be from the Ist May to the 31st July, except in the counties of Cook, Waiapu, Tauranga, Rotor Whakatane, East Taupo, and Wairoa, and the district around Lake Takapuna, and the license fee is fixed at £1, and the fee to sell game at £5. At the meeting of the committee of the Charitable Aid Board yesterday about 20 applications were attended to. One of them was a man of 75 afflicted with deafness. In default of the usual ear-trumpet the old man had improvised one out of a bullock's horn, and after" various futile attempts to arrange matters through that medium the applicant and Mr. Strathern parted company, the Relieving Officer considering that a man who "exalted his horn" was not a suitable subject for rations. The detectives have not yet been able to trace out the party or parties who abandoned and exposed the infant in Lower Kelson-street on Saturday night last. It is just possible that a clue may be obtained, and the offence sheeted home, as the crime is one which should be severely repressed. The Wellington Post, commenting on the decision in the Te Aroha election petition says :—" We wonder how many of the present members of the House of Representatives will, on reading the decision of the Court in the Te Aroha case, thank their lucky stars that they were not petitioned against on similar grounds ? We feel pretty sure that there were very few candidates in -he larger constituencies. where contests :ook place who did nob employ and pay, directly or indirectly, one or more electors for clerical or committee work." The Te Kapo, Jubilae, and Hauroto, which sailed yesterday afternoon from Wellington to Sydney direct, took 82 saloon and 92 steerage passengers from Welling-

_ At Dunedin yesterday Mr. Justice Williams delivered judgment, dismissing the suit brought by Wilkinson, solicitor, against the Kaikorai School Committee, on the grounds that the committee is not a corporated body, and therefore not justified in applying funds in the payment of costs of litigation, Last evening a very successful concert and dramatic performance was given in the Devonport Hall, at which there was a large attendance. After an excellent piano solo by Mr. A. Bartley, Mr. F. J. Whitaker sang with taste the well-known song "Queen of the Earth." Miss Buckland contributed a violin solo in her accustomed finished style, and Mr. G. Knight sang the tenor song, "What am I Without Thee" with a fair measure of success, G. R. Sims' pathetic ballad, " The Signal Box," was recited with due effect by Mr. Russell, and Miss Knight rendered the solo "It was a Dream" in pleasing style. Mr. A. L. Ed Wards rendered a pretty " Arabian Serenade" in excellent manner, and in reply to an encore gave "The Garden of oieep." Mr. C. E. White was very comical in his parody on " Queen of My Heart,'' and had to respond to a recall, ■The second portion of the programme was a sparkling little comedietta, entitled "Chisellng," in which the characters were taken by Messrs. Theo. Quer<se, J. Quinn, jKussell, C. White, and Miss Buckland. A he piece was mounted in last-century style and throughout. the performers kept "P the spirit of the situations, which were ery amusing, with the result that the th " 00 accorded them loud applause at

.The Postal and Telegraph Guide for April is to hand. The following alterations have been made since the January issue of the Guide Post-offices opened : • Auckland—Maunganui Bluff, Opitonui. Post-' offices closed : Auckland—Omaha, .Woodhill. Telephone offices opened : Ararimu South, Lake Takapu na, St. Heliers Bay. Telephone Bureaux opened: Lake Takapuna, St. Heliers Buy. Money order and savings bank offices opened: Kuaotunu, Wellsford. Mail services established : Auckland — Opanga and Mangakivhia, weekly; Opunake and Maunganui Bluff, weekly. Wholly unpaid or insufficiently prepaid letters for Capetown, Natal, Dela- j goa Bay, Orange Free State, Transvaal ape i now forwarded to destination and charged double deficient postage. The report 'of Lieut.-Colonel Carr6, of Auckland, on tho late Oamaru Volunteer encampment will be looked forward to with much curiosity and interest after the statements made in the Southern press. Tho special reporter, of the Otago Daily Times gives the following account of what the country gets for its money The conI duct of the men in camp is well spoken of by the officers in charge, their behaviour being said to be remarkably good. On the other band a volunteer officer of some experience, who is not connected with the volunteer force of New Zealand, informs me that the conduct of the men in camp on Friday night was of a nature that would not be tolerated outside the colony. The canteen was freely patronised with marked results.-' But it is hardly fair to cast too much blame upon the men when one of tho officers sets such a bad example as that which is reported to have been set last night by an officer of high degree. This gentleman, so report goes, was to be seen reeling to his tent with j the assistance of two of the rank and file, ! one of whom supported him on either side. ! Large numbers of volunteers were on leave ' last night, and many who had not passes I took French leave of the camp. They all came into Oamaru, and, in fact, - took possession of the town for hours. The streets wore crowded by bodies of volunteers, and it was well on in Sunday morning before anything approaching quiet prevailed. Many volunteers stayed for the night in town, rather than risk arrest for absence without leave or being out of camp after hours; but the more venturesome spirits, banding themselves together, performed the operation known as "rushing the guard." In the camp itself there was a good deal of noisy conduct,disturbing therepose of those who, tired with the day's exertions, retired early to rest. It would be far from the truth to say that the discipline in camp is good ; indeed it is admitted by the officers to be deplorably bad. There is a feeling with some that disorderly conduct and intoxication at night is excusable on the part of volunteers who have had a hard jay's work, and, moreover, are spending their holidays, especially as the men themselves suffer for their indiscretions on the following day, when they have to perform .severe duties in camp. But this feeling is only'held by a few. Although there is an unfortunate laxity of discipline in camp, there are many companies in which the conduct of the men, as a whole, has been admirable. We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the catalogue issued by Messrs. D. Hay and Son, for the present season. It is got up in a very tasteful manner, and the contents are well arranged for the convenience of those who may use it. At the beginning of the catalogue is a special list of new arid rare plants and fruit trees of various kinds which deserve special attention. Those who have been taking an interest in the culture of that magnificent flowering plant, the chrysanthemum, will find a long list- of the newest varieties obtainable. In the fruit line, Messrs. Hay and Son make a very fine display in new fruit plants from Japan. There are ten or eleven varieties of Japanese plums, many . of which have been fruited in Auckland during the season just drawing to a close. There is also the Japanese mammoth chestnut, about which a great deal of interest has already been 'created. Japan walnuts, the true tomato, the Lucretia dewberry, new figs, and the new variety of pear known as Fertility. This has been fruited this season in Auckland, and is likely to prove I an acquisition to all lovers of this delicious fruit. There are some new quinces, and also new large strawberries, such as the Yokohama and the Sharpless, which cannot fail to be of great interest to the many growers of this delightful fruit. We also notice that he has catalogued the myrica rubra, a new Japanese fruit, produced upon an evergreen tree, indigenous to Japan, which will no doubt prove popular. The fruit somewhat resembles the blackberry, and the tree attains a height of from forty to fifty feet. The long list of apples, peaches, &c., which usually till up such a large space in nurserymen's catalogues, has been considerably curtailed in the present issue, the names of a select list beiug preserved. This no doubt will be an advantage to the average rural settlers, as they will not likely be so liable to become confused in making a selection as is the case when a long list is before them to select from. The catalogue should be in the hands of all improving orchardists, and copies may be obtained on application to Messrs. Arthur Yates and Co., seedsmen, Auckland. It has been very neatly printed upon good paper, and the work of the printer is a credit to the Herald establishment, where it was produced.

Mr. S. Vaile writes to say that no census paper has been left either at his residence or at his office. He hopes that any others omitted will follow his example and make the fact known. At the Police Court yesterday morning, before Messrs. S. V. Collins and W. Lodder, J.P.'e, one first offender for drunkenness was fined 5s and costs, or in default 2-1 hours' hard labour. Daniel Joy was charged with having failed to register the birth of his child as required by the Act. On the application of Inspector Broham the case was adjourned until to-day. Mr. Jackson Palmer appeared for the defendant. A correspondent, writing from Matata on April 7th, says:—"lf one can judge from the expressed feelings of the Whakatane, Ruatoki, and Galatea natives, Judge Gudgeon, who presided at the Native Land Court held at Whakatane last month, must have proved himself a very able and satisfactory judge, for both the winners and losers seem to be quite ratisfied with his decisions. I have scarcely heard one of the natives speak about applying for a rehearing for any of the blocks adjudicated on. This is almost an unknown thing, for no sooner is judgment given on a block than a shower of applications for a rehearing are forwarded to the Chief Judge. Judge Gudgeon, I believe, is now holding a court at Tauranga, and if the Chief Judge could see his way clear to keep him in this district till all native titles were pub right, it would confer a great benefit on the district generally. The long-outstanding disputed titles at Maketu badly want attending to. If this were done the district then would soon go ahead."

The chrysanthemum show will be held next week, and the committee desire it to be known by the ladies of Auckland that exhibitors of bridal, table, and hand bouquets are not necessarily members of the Society. There is no entrance fee, and the flowers may be obtained from anywhere. The en. tries close at*five p.m. on Friday, at Messrs. Wildman and Lyell's. The following appears in Lloyd's Weekly News of February 15 :— "So few cooks can really do justice to potatoes that we copy the following hints from the other Bide of the world. The Auckland Weekly News says : ' Old potatoes can be rendered less watery by a very simple process. When about to dish them, take one at a time in a coarse towel, and squeeze it as hard as possible. Then lay it carefully in the dish. New potatoes should always be boiled in hot water, and with the skins on. These may be removed at the moment of- dishing; sprinkle on salt as you lay them in the dish. Some persons scrape the skins off before boiling, but on no account should they bo peeled.'" The Hawke's Bay Herald is responsible for the following "A rumour is gaining currency to the effect that the article on education which was recently published by our Auckland namesake, and was ordered by the Minister of Education to be sent to every Board in the colony for study and comment, had its origin not many thousand miles from the location of that gentleman himself. What a world it is?" An "at home" is to bo given by the I'arneU Lawn Tennis Club on Saturday afternoon at their ground* at I'ttrnell, and promises to be vory successful, ,

To-morrow (Saturday) afternoon at halfpast two University meet Parnell Lawn Tennis Club to play off inter-club doubles arranged by Auckland Lawn Tennis Association. The representatives playing for University are .-—Combined : Ist. Mrs. C. R. "Chapman and Mr. Goldie; 2nd. Miss Gorrie and Mr, Rich. Ladies : Ist. Misses Rigby and Nicholson ; 2nd. Misses Atkinson and Scherff. Gents: Ist. Messrs. Chew and Wooller; 2nd. Messrs. Gould and Humphries. Parnell representatives are? Combined: Ist. Miss Hitchings and Mr. Denniston; 2nd. Miss Mowbray and Mr. Dawson. Ladies ; Ist. Misses Roberton and Murray ; 2nd. Misses Goodall and Ivempthorne. Gents: Ist. Messrs. Goodhue and Tonks ; 2nd. Messrs. Osmond and Dawson. Thesocond ladies, first combined and second gents matches will be played at University Lawns, Grafton Road, the others at Parnell.

A very enjoyable entertainment was given in St. George's Hall last night by the Orangemen of the fleet, as a return for an entertainment given on their behalf by the Orangemen of Auckland on Wednesday evening last. Mr Chub, of the Marine Artillery, presided. The programme, which was a varied one, consisted of songs," instrumental music, and recitations, a pleasing effect being produced in several of the items by the hearty manner in which the sailors in the hall took up the choruses. One of the features of the evening was a Highland fling, excellently performed by Miss Garrett, who was heartily applauded. " The Battle of the Boyne," recited by Miss Gardiner, was of course received with enthusiasm. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with banners, lowers, and evergreens.

Mr. W. T. L. Travers, solicitor, Wellington, was married in that city yesterday to Miss Theodosia L. Barclay, daughter of Captain Barclay. As will be seen by our advertisement column " Our Jacks" are going to hold the boards at the Opera House this evening, to amuse an Auckland audience, in a grand naval concert, on behalf of the widow of one of their late comrades, J. Bull. The concert will bo under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Onslow, His Excellency the Naval Com-mander-in-Chief and Lady Charles , Scott, the Mayor and Mayoress, and the captains and officers of Her Majesty's ships. Taking into consideration that the programme, which is extensive and selected from the ablest talent of the fleet, who are wellknown in this • port, assisted by Professor Carrollo and his pupils, whose excellence in gymnastics have drawn crowded audiences, also that the cause is one of urgent need, there will be no cause to doubt that the efforts of our gallant defenders will meet with a hearty response from the public of Auckland, and their charitable endeavours will be crowned with great success.

The first parish evening of this year takes place at the schoolliouse f St. Sepulchre's, this evening, at half-past seven. There will be vocal and instrumental music, readings, etc. . On Sunday Mr. W. W. Collins will lecture in the Opera House at half-past seven on Charles Bradlaugh," and in the afternoon at three o'clock a free lecture on " Capital and Labour, or the Coming Revolution." ' The Messrs. Ralph Bros, have suspended operations at the Taupiri coal mines till further notice. The secretary of the Hur.tly Disaster Fund desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a further remittance of 10s from His Worship the Mayor of Auckland ; also, £9 15s (surplus of the Defence Fund) from the Huntly Miners' Union. The matron of the Parnell Orphan Home desires to thank Mesdames L. D. Nathan and Alfred Nathan for a supply of cakes and pastry kindly sent to the Home.

The house steward of the Auckland Hospital desires through our columns to thank Messrs. L. D. and Alfred Nathan for their present of three cases of fruit and a quantity of jellies for use of patients. At noon to-day Messrs. G. W. Binney and Sons will offer lor sale a steam launch by Yeoman, which is in splendid order and possesses a speed of about eight knots per hour. Mr. T. McEwin in another column announces the removal of the City Buffet Dining Rooms to five doors higher up Queenstreet, next to the Union Bank aud Cochraue's auction mart, where he hopes to see all his old friends. 1 Mr. McEwin's success as a caterer is too well known, and in his new premises, to which he has added a ladies' dining-room upstairs, he ought to be well patronised. A sale of more than usual interest to investors and speculators in real estate will take place at Messrs. Samuel Vaile and Sons' land auction rooms, 85, Queen-street, to-day. at two p.m. The lots to be offered are all first-class properties, and comprise two shops in the best part of Queen-street, a block of four shops in Karangahape Road, a freehold warehouse in Fort-street, and very superior residences in Kyber Pass, Mount Roskill Road, and Ewingtou'e Avenue. We shall be much disappointed if there is not some spirited bidding to secure such high class property. ,

CHILDREN'S PARTY ON 11. M.S. ORLANDO.

Yesterday afternoon a most enjoyable party was held on board If. M.s. Orlando, where, at the invitation of the several officers, fully .300 children assembled. These, with a goodly sprinkling of parents and other relatives, were conveyed to the big flagship from tho wharf by the steam launches of the fleet, and uy three p.m. all were safely on board. The officers had taken great trouble in providing for the entertainment of their juvenile guests, and the Orlando was carefully canvassed in and gaily decked with bunting for the occasion. No formal programme was gone through, bub the young folks were allowed to select their pleasure at will. On tho after-deck dancing was indulged in by many to the splendid music provided by the ship's band, and while the young middies were in their element, it was no uncommon sight to see grave bearded officers tripping gaily with little elves of about ten summers. A fruitful source of amusement was the electrical appliances, with the "shocking" battery, and galvanised pennies, while the various guns and other deadly apparatus of the cruiser were eagerly inspected, with all the curiosity of youth. A "Punch and Judy" show, presided over by Mr. R. Beattie, was also very popular. A thronged circle was to the fore during the performance of the puppets. The boys, however, were most charmed by tho explosion of a couple of small submarine mines, which was done for their gratification, and the loud report with its accompanying fountain of water mixed with a few dead fish, was hailed with hearty cheers. Light refreshments were provided on the main desk, and every attention paid by the officers, young and old, to their guests, so that the little folk of Auckland who had tho good fortune to be present will remember for a long time the "real good time " they had on board the Orlando. At about five p.m. the festivities ceased, and half-an-hour later all were safely landed and on their way home.