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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 8982, 13 September 1892, Page 4

Although the cholera epidemic still prevails in Hamburg with great virulence — 280 deaths occurred there on Sunday— it is beginning to decrease on the Continent generally, and no doubt with the approach of colder weather will gradually disappear. According to a report from Paris France and Russia have agreed to insist on the evacuation of Egypt by the British troops. The meaning of this is probably that they have consented to make a joint representation to the British Government, urging that the British troops should be withdrawn. To insist upon their withdrawal <lould mean that they were prepared to drive them out in the event of their demand being refused, which of course is absurd. Neither France nor Russia, singly or conjointly, is prepared to resort to such extreme measures, or to make the occupation of Egypt by the British an excuse for bringing about a diplomatic rupture with the Court of St. James's. A meeting between Lord Roberts and the Ameer of Afghanistan has been arranged to take place at Jellalabad, at which the situation on the western frontier and the Russian advance in the Pamirs will be discussed. The Russian newspaper the Novoe Vremya, is of opinion that the Central Asian question will be settled amicably, and without Russia being required to make any concessions. The situation at Broken Hill still remains very disquieting. Police reinforcements have been sent to the district, and public feeling is in a very excited condition. A cablegram from Vienna states that the Archduke Franz Ferdinand D'Este is about to start on a tour round the world in an Austrian warship in December, and will visit Australia and Now Zealand. The first Austrian warship to make a trip round the Australasian colonies was the Novara, Captain Wullerstooff, on a scientific and exploring expedition, in 1858. Among the scientists on board were Dr. Hochstetter and Dr. Scherzer. M. Selleny was the artist attached to the expedition. Some of her crew sleep their last sleep in the Catholic cemetery, Symond - street. The Novara, on the receipt of news Of the outbreak of the Franco - Austrian war of 1859, abandoned her mission, and sailed for Trieste, so as to take part in the 3trife. The French Government had decided to respect the Novara's peaceful mission, and not to interfere with her, but

fchs occasion never arose to show that good feeling and chivalry. While on the high seas the No vara fell in with a French man-of-war, but as both vessels were ignorant that the respective countries they represented were at war, they courteously saluted each other and passed on as friends ! The next Austrian warship to make atrip round the world and visit these colonies was the Saida, which was here a few year? ago. Her mission was a purely commercial one. , We are pleased to learn by this mail that Miss Duraufc, eldest daughter of L). Durant, late of Avondale, has taken the very highest musical honours. Her first examination took place only ten days after her arrival in England, and having passed with honours, she went in for a much higher and more difficult examination, with the result, after only three months' preparation, that she is now entitled to add the letters A.L.C. to her name, as well as holding a very high diploma. Her brother, Mr. John Durant, has also successfully passed his first examination as doctor, at the Manchester University. A letter has been received in Auckland by Mr. 0. M. Creagh, containing intelligence Of the death of Paora Kingi. one ol the great chiefs of the Urew«ra district. Kihgi was only about 35 years of age, and has died from consumption. He was the principal opponent to the opening of th« countiy, which is favoured by Kereru. It is expected that the Hon. Mr. Cadman will pay a visit to the Ureweiras immediately after the close of the session, and probably arrangements will then be completed for the opening of a large area of valuable country.

We learn that Mr. J. A. Laing, of Auckland, has passed his examination in Materia Medica in the University of Edinburgh.

At the Supreme Court yesterday morning an application of unusual interest to the citizens of Auckland was heard by His Honor Mr. Justice Conolly. Mr. Button, on behalf of the trustees under the will oi the late Mr. J. T. Mackelvie, prayed the Court to sanction a departure from the terms of the will which referred to the erection of a building, out of the funds coming from the bequest, for the accommodation of the Mackelvie collection. The application was made on the grounds that the shares and properties included in the bequest had so greatly depreciated in value since ISBS, the year in which the will was made, that if a suitable building had to be erected little or nothing would remain to purchase new works of art to augment the collection ; also that such a building was not now necessary inasmuch as the corporation, at its own expense, had already erected one for the purpose. Mr. Cotter, on behalf of the corporation and the Attorney - General, who were made the defendants in the action, agreed to the application. He stated that there could be little doubt that the proposed changes were quite in accordance with the intention of Mr. Mackelvie. The Court granted the application, it being agreed to go is to the details of the scheme in chambers on Friday next.

On the Stock Exchange yesterday the spurt in Alburnia's, which started on Saturday, continued, and a good volume of business in shares was transacted, prices advancing to 8s 6d. Calliope and Orlando stock also claimed a good deal of attention. Kuaotunu stock was also in demand, some business being done in Try Flukes. The tendency is for all mining stocks to harden, while several investment stocks maintain their position. Auckland Gas still keep up, and holders do not feel inclined to sell unless at an advance. South British still continue firm in price.

A somewhat mysterious accident occurred in the Kyber Pass on Saturday night. Is appears that a lad named Taylor was riding a horse, said to be owned by Mr. Robert Garrett, down the road, when a horse and trap coming in the opposite direction came into collision with Taylor's horse. The shaft of the trap, it is said, went into the horse's forehead, inflicting a terrible wound. Subsequently the horse was taken by the lad to one of the stables in Durham-street, where it is stated to have died of its injuries. The police have been unable to interview the lad, whose whereabouts is unknown to them, and they are equally ignorant a.a to the name of the driver of the unknown trap. They are making inquiries after both individuals, in order to ascertain the particulars of the accident, and the circumstances under which it arose.

Mr. Oliver Mays, who with Messrs. P. H. Mason and R. Cameron, were elected on Thursday last, unopposed, took their seats last night at the Devonport Borough Council. It will be sleen by our report of the proceedings in another column, that Mr. Mays, who has returned to the Council after an absence of ten years from local politics, moved a most important resolution with reference to restoring to Devon port i piece of land well known as "The Triangle," which he desired to secure, solely for public purposes, to the Borough. A deputatio from the Council waits upon the Harbou Board this afternoon in furtherance of thi object.

The photographic studio at Parnell, which was burned down on Friday night, was so far as regards the camera and negatives, which belonged to Mr. Stewart, insured for £230 in the New Zealand Insurance Company, and the building, which -was owned by Mrs. Ann O'Neill, was insured in the North German for £50. The Board of Education will sib to-day to further consider the salary adjustment scheme, and there is likely to be a good discussion on the whole question. Some of the members of the Board have fortified themselves with a formidable array of statistics, and Mr. Worthington's letter to the City Schools Committee on the salary scheme will probably come up for review. It was reported at the police station yesterday that a Mrs. Erierly, from Onehunga, who had come in to town, had lost her little girl, a child of three and a-half years of age. It had been temporarily left at a friend's house while the lady' did some business, but unfortunately slipped away unnoticed. Last night the police had received no information as to whether the child had been recovered. The police authorities state that it would save a great deal of useless trouble to the men on their beats, and much anxiety to the parents, if persons finding a stray child would at once communicate by telephone or otherwisa with the police station, and if parents recovering the missing child would similarly notify the fact. As it is, some people keep a missing child for a whole day without informing the police, and the parents in other cases recover the child, and take no further trouble, the police searching for hours for a missing child which has been already restored to its parents !

The funeral of the late Mr. Leonard Morrison, of Ellerslie, who died suddenly of disease of the heart on Friday, took place on Sunday at the Presbyterian Cemetery, West Tamaki. There was a large attendance at the funeral of country settlers. The Rev. Mr. Steele, of Otara Presbyterian Church, conducted the burial service.

A new industry is being started, as will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, which is likely to be of great importance to the colony, and more especially to the dairy interest and milk producers of Auckland. It is the production of Pure Concentrated Milk, without the admixture of sugar or any other ingredients, and which will keep for a week or a month, according to the degree of concentration and the trade for which it is intended. A plant is being erected at Mangere, and will be in operation in a few days, of which the public will be duly apprised. The testimonials in our advertising columns, by Professor Thomas, Drs. A. G. Purchos and A. O. Knight, who have tested samples manufactured in their presence, are very satisfactory, as to the commercial and dietary nature of Mr. J. T. Johns's new process, while Mr. Wesley Spragg, of the New Zealand Dairy Association said, in examining a sample of the product, "If Mr. Johns can preserve milk like this, he will revolutionise the dairying industry." We trust that the process will realise all the expectations of its promoters, as it will develope a new industry, employ labour, and solve a difficulty which is occasionally occurring in the domestic circle, namely, the preservation of milk in a wholesome condition during the summer weather. The Pure centra ted Milk will be a great boon to tourists, picnicker, and boating parties, and as the summer will soon be upon us, its virtues will soon be practically tested. It is proposed to put the product up in tins of a class which will enable the milk to be drawn off without the necessity for using a tin-opener. ' ,-, .

Investigation has thrown no light) as to the origin of the fire at Onehunga, reported in yesterday's issue, by which a ten-roomed house belonging to Mrs. Symonda was destroyed. It appears that since Mr. Symonds' death the nurse and a servant girl had remained in the house, but) both left on Saturday afternoon, nobody entering it from that time. .Mrs. Symonds, who is in poor health, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. Dr. Scott, during tho past fortnight. The insurances were £450 on the building, and £150 on the furniture, both risks being held by the South British Company. Mr. W. Morton, who was early on the scene of the conflagration, is of opinion that the tiro broke out in the upper storey of the building. A small portion of tho furniture had been removed to Mrs. Scott's residence since Mr. Symoud's death.

A serios of daring petty thefts have within the last week or two been perpetrated at the promise.- of one of the Queenstreet booksellers, there is reason to believe by street lads. In about a fortnight a pound's worth of " yellow-back" literature was abstracted from the end of a book-shelf which ran out to near the entrance. In order to protect himself from these raids he had a mirror so placed in the shop that while engaged behind tho counter he could see in the mirror anyone coming into the entrance and tampering with the books on the end of the shelf. The ingenious devicecutboth ways, for the juvenile larceuists were able to see by watching tho mirror when the bookseller was engaged behind the counter, or whether he was at the back of the shop. The other night they came in at the entrance and appropriated out of the corner of the window a volume of the illustrated periodical, " Every Week."' The bookseller has now tried another remedial measure, namely, fixing up inner doers (leaved), and it remains to be seeu whether the youngsters will retire from the contest baffled, or find a method of circumventing the tradesman.

Notices of various industries coming under the operation of the Factories Act, IS9I (to the number of 219). have been lodged at die Town Clerk's office in conformity with the provisions of the Act.

A monster deputation, comprising the headsjof religious denominations and others, recently waited on the Hon. Mr. Shiels, Premier of Victoria to protest against the legalisation of gambling through the totalieator, and to urge the passing of an opium restriction bill. Mr. Gordon, M.L.A., stated that in New Zealand even young girls now gambled on the totalisator. Air. Shiels, in reply, said the Totalisator Bill had been supported in Parliament by representatives of the churches, who were batter judges of temporal affairs than the clergy. The Bill, in his opinion, would havo the effect of destroying the two worst elements of gambling on horseracing, namely, credit betting and welching.

The Otago Daily Time? has the following respecting the University capping ceremonial at Dunedin :—"The attendance at the capping ceremony, which took place at the Garrison Hall last night, was, as on former occasions, very large, the building being densely crowded at an early hour in the evening. The proceedings, on the whole, were very orderly. The students, is is customary, contributed a number of songs, besides displaying three or four cartoons, which evoked a great deal of merriment from the audience. One of the features of the proceedings was a burlesque Df the capping ceremony in Auckland. The characters in the burlesque were sustained by the students/ one of whom addressed his companions in a rich brogue and attempted to keep order during the ceremony by Striking over the head with a missile any who showed a disposition to be unruly. It i? almost needless to say that the behaviour of the students was the cause of much laughter. The diplomas to the Otajjo graduates of the New Zealand University were presented by Mr. W. 1). Milne, one of their number. Mr. D. R. White (another graduate), Dr. Stuart, and Bishop Nevill delivered addresses, and were accorded a fairly patient hearing, notwithstanding the fact that some of the speeches were of considerable length."

Last week about forty residents in the East Tatnaki district assembled at the residence M Mi. Joseph Cargo for the purpose of making a presentation to Mr. W. D. and Mrs. Laxon, on the occasion of their leaving the district, in which they have spent so many years. The presentation consisted of a silver teapot, cruet, and spoons, and was made by the Rev. G. Smales in a few appropriate remarks. Messrs. A. R. Harris. J. Fisher, J. Cargo, Crooks, and others followed, each expressing regret at losing such excellent neighbours, and wishing them prosperity and health to enjoy it. Mr. Laxon briefly acknowledged the gift, which he and his wife would value as representing the kind wishes of their fellow-settlers. Vocal and instrumental selections were contributed by the company, after which an adjournment was made, at the invitation of the host and hostess (Mr. and Mrs. Cargo), to a welllaid out supper. After a vote of thanks to their kind entertainers, the party broke up at an early hour.

A daring attempt at robbery was made at Frankfort-on-Main, Germany, on the Ist July. Two men of gentlemanly appearance attacked a young bank clerk just as he was leaving a bank with property to the value of £11. and, knocking him down, snatched the property from him. The alarm created by the clerk attracted attention, and the man who had snatched the property was arrested after a struggle, in which he presented a revolver at the police officer who appeared on the scene, but hi? companion made his escape. The man arrested gave his name as William Ward, and stated he had been born in Sydney, New South Wales, on June 20, 1865. The German Government are very anxious to capture his companion, but as nothing has been heard of him by latest advices, it is believed he has made his way out of German territory.

A horrible occurrence was reported recently from Holland Park, an eastern suburb of Brisbane. A Mrs. Moody left her house to proceed some distance for milk, her husband having previously gone to work. She left her baby in bed and two other children dressed on the floor. In her absence the house caught fire and was burned down. Two of the children, a boy aged six months and a girl aged two years, were burned to cinders.

In Melbourne the other day the Victorian Premier was waited upon by a deputation representing unemployed women, who urged upon him the necessity of taking some steps to relieve the distress among them. It was stated that a great many drer-smakers, sempstresses, factory hands, laundresses, and domestic servants were out of employment at the present time, some half of whom, owing to their poverty, had been turned out of their lodgings and been compelled to seek shelter and food wherever they could find them. The deputation asked the Government to establish a labour bureau or registry office for women and girls, as many of those seeking work could not put their names on the books of the registry offices of private individuals in consequence of being unable to pay the registration fee. Mr. Shiels promised to bring these representations under the notice of his colleagues.

The adjourned meeting of the Mount Albert Road Board was held on Saturday, in the Mount Albert Hall, Mr. J. 11. Walters in the chair. Present: Messrs. T. J. Harbutt, J. XV. James, W. H. Martin, and J. Walker. Seventeen applications were received for the office of secretary and collector, which were reduced by ballot to six, and. by a second ballot to two, the third resulting in Mr. Charles Groavenor being appointed by a majority of one, Mr. William Rattray being second. Mr. Martin called attention to the stones in the footpath, the state of the water channel in Kingeland East, and a telegraph post that was in the middle of the footpath at Kingsland, all of which, with Judge Rogan's letter relating to the water-table and the holes in the road near the Onslow Road, were left to be examined by Mr. Walters end reported upon to the Board. The secretary was directed to write Mr. McKerrow, Chief Commissioner of Railways, to remove the gates at the Onslow Road crossing, and erect cattle stops, in terms of the letter to Mr. Sinclair, secretary to the deputation. Mr. Dean applied for a poplar tree in the middle of Onslow Road, which was granted, provided it was cut close to the surface, as the road was likely to be one of great traffic, and they could not allow stumps to obstruct it. The meeting then adjourned.

The Peeblesshire Advertiser of July 23rd contains the following notice of a presentation made to the local museum by our fellow-citizen, Mr. A. R. Watson:—We have much pleasure In WGOltifng that a considerable addition ha* just beet! made to the list of interesting articles to be seen in the museum of the Chamber* Institution. The addition has been presented by Mr. Alexander R. Watson, Of the Kauri Timber Company, Auckland. New Zealand, a native of Peebles, and Consist* of the following curios:—A Dative shield, a native ciub, native boomerang, seed pod of " Moreton Bay oheitnufc," timber of " Moreton Bay chestnut,,'' seed of Madagascar palm (from first palm tree grown in Queensland), silicified wood, remnant of three-inch plank showing the destructive character of the white ant, and a native axe, all from Queensland. There are also, Leichhardt beans, which were grown on a vine which runs about 200 feet on the large trees. Some of the pods are 3 feet long and contain 12 or 14 beans. These are from Northern Queensland. From New Zealand there are four sea eggs, kauri gum flowing down kauri tree, two pieces kauri gum, tooth of a whale caught at Russell, pumice stone, gold quatz ore from the Thames goldfield, sulphur from White Island, coal with kauri gum, iron sand, and crystallised quartz from Wbangaporagold- j fields. From New Guinea there is a specimen of fungi polyporus, and from the South Sea Islands a skeleton of a gourd, and sandalwood from Tahiti. From Samoa there are vegetable ivory nuts, as taken from the ivory palm. There is lead ore from Australia, and white sand from Botany Bay beach, and birch bark, exterior ring, from Botany Bay, New South Wales. These numerous articles were sent by Mr. Watson in the steamer Pakeha, along with cases of kauri timber which ho has presented to the West United I'resbyterian congregation for the seating of their now church. It is very gratifying to note the substantial and practical interest Mr. Watson has taken in

his native town, and wo are sure that his handsome and valuable gifts will be highly appreciated by the congregation and by the trustees of the Chambers Institution.

! A girl named Agnes Moverly, residing in the Karangahape Road, has been admitted to the Hospital for treatment, having broken her leg through slipping on the doorstep. She is progressing favourably. With reference to the statements made as to the street lamps not being lighted on Thursday evening, it is explained that a few nights before and after the full of the moon the lamps are not lighted, being infrequently needed. If an exceptionally dark evening occurs there is, it is said, no telephonic communication with the Gas Company's gas works so as to give instructions to light the lamps and remedy matters.

The annual literary competition in connection with the Auckland Literary Societies' Union will be held on Friday evening. 23rd instant, at tho Young Men's Christian Association Hall. Judging from the lively interest being shown among the members of tho various city and suburban literary societies, the gathering should prove a great success. The entries in most of the departments are more numerous than last year, though there is a disappointing and unaccountable falling off in tho number of competitive manuscript magazines. The literary work, which is at present in the hands of the judges, includes seven novelettes, eight poems, four essays on "How Best to Develop the Resources of New Zealand," and two manuscript magazines. There are over forty entries for the impromptu essay, which is to be written in the hall during the singing competition, on the evening of the 23rd, on a subject to be announced by the chairman. At the preliminary competition, to be held this evening, nine elocutionists, nine extempore speakers, and six solo singers, will face the judges, who will select the best three iD each class to appear at the final competition. There are two entries for part singing. The following is a list of the judges :—Essays, novelettes, and poems: Dr. Giles, and Messrs. C. E. Button, and W. T. Leys. Manuscript magazines and impromptu essays: Rev. \Y. Morloy, and Messrs. William Berry and C. F. Bourne. Elocution : Messrs. J. M. Barry, E. T. Hart, and J. F. Montague. Extempore speeches: Canon McMurray, Dr. Davy, Messrs. Theo. Cooper and W.J. Speight. Singing: Mr. Vincent Rice, in conjunction with two others. In an advertisement elsewhere competitors who are to appear to-night are tequested to be in attendance- at half-past -even p.m. punctually.

The regular meeting of the Mutual Improvement Societv in connection with St. Luke's Church, Remuera, was held last evening. The programme consisted of impromptu speeches by the members, each speaker drawing his subject from a hat and being allowed five minutes for consideration. Eleven members spoke upon various topics, and a very profitable and enjoyable evening was spent.

A meeting of shareholders in the Royal Oak Gold Mining Company will be held In the New Zealand Insurance Buildings, on Tuesday, 20th September, at half-past two p.m.

In our advertising columns Mr. James Galbraith, M.A., LL.fi., barrister, intimates that he has started a special personal "co ich - ' for late candidates for the coming examinations.

A half-yearly dividend, at the rate of 12J per cent, per annum, has been declared by the directors of the Bank of Australasia, payable on the 7th proximo. The colonial share register will be closed from the 23rd instant to the 7th proximo.