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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9023, 31 October 1892, Page 4

A disastrous conflagration has occurred at Milwaukee in the United States. During a hurricane tire broko out in a liquor store, and a large portion of the city was devastated, and damage done to the extent of twenty millions. It is not a lictle singular to learn that the Gladstone Ministry, which came into existence for the special purpose of giving Home Rule to Ireland, is at present at loggerheads on the question of the government of Uganda. One section of the Ministry is in favour of abandoning the country, while the other, headed by Lord Kosebery, is insisting upon retaining it. Gambling at Monte Carlo is on the increase. The revenue derived from the gambling establishments there last year was £920,000, an increase of £47,000 over that of the previous year. It is stated that Queen Victoria will visit Florence in the spring, and that she will live in the Empress Eugenie's villa there. The edict against the Russian Stundist3 is being enforced by the authorities with ruthless severity. The announcement that Mr. Gladstone will only attend the House of Commons when important business is being discussed may be taken as an indication of the increasing infirmity of the aged Premier. Sir W. V. Harcourt, who is said to be threatened with blindness, will act in the absence of his chief. Another terrible shipwreck is reported. The Anchor liner, Roumania, a steamer of 2*207 tons, while on the voyage from Liverpool to Bombay, was wrecked on the Portuguese coast, and 113 persons drowned, including six British officers on their way to India with their wives. The trial of the leaders of the miners strike at Broken Hill, who were arrested some time ago on a charge of unlawful conspiracy, has terminated. Nearly all of them were found guilty, and sentences of imprisonment with hard labour for periods varying from two years to three months were passed. It is stated that at Broken Hill the acquittal of these men was confidently anticipated, and that the result has caused dismay. The Ruapehu arrived at Hobart yesterday morning, and resumes her voyage to New Zealand early to-day. She has 126 passengers for this colony. His Excellency the Governor received the various foreign consuls stationed in Auckland on Saturday. To-day Lord and Lady Glasgow and Miss Hallowes, with Captain Hunter-Blair and Mr. Clayton, are to leave for Christchurch by the steamer Takapuna. The vice-regal party will attend the Agricultural Show and races there, and return to Auckland about the 20th November. The Hon. W. P. Reeves, Minister for Education and Labour, addressed a public meeting at the City Hall, on Saturday night. He spoke of the calls to the Legislative Council, pointing out that the choice of four labour representatives was a declaration that the second Chamber in a self-governing colony was no longer to represent property only. He explained the provisions of the Labour Bills introduced by the Ballance Ministry, whom he defended from the charge of setting class against class, and town against country. A vote of confidence in the present Government was carried. Mr. Reeves and Mr. Waldegrave, his secretary, are to leave for New Plymouth to-day, by the Takapuna, and then proceed by »rain to Wellington, calling on the way at Wanganui, where Mr. Reeves will have an interview with the Premier. After about two weeks' stay in Wellington, Mr. Reeves will leave for the South. He expects to visit Auckland again during the recess. The Victoria Racing Club's Spring Meeting commenced at Flemington on Saturday last, when the 37th Derby was decidcd. The honour of supplying the winner of the "blue riband" rested with Mr. J. B. Clark, whose colt Camoola (a descendant of the Yattendon horse Chester) was made a great favourite, and he won by three parts of a length from Mr. J. Hersey's colt Meli. A full report of the racing will be found in another column. It is understood that Mr. W. L. Rees, M.H.R., will arrive in Auckland to-day, and that it is his intention to address a meeting of tho electors during the week. A requisition, asking Dr. Erson to consent to be nominated for the mayoralty of Onehunga for another term, is being extensively signed by the principal ratepayers of that town. Should the doctor accede to the request), it is not probable that there will be any other candidate for the office. A lady died in Auckland yesterday afternoon, whose life had been long and eventful. Her name was Catherine Gallagher, widow of the late George Gallagher, and mother of Messrs. Michael and John Gallagher, of the Oriental and British Hotels. The lady came to this part of the colony 43 years ago, and was very highly esteemed by a large number of friends, bub perhaps the most interesting facb connected with her career was her service as a nurse through the Crimean war. During the terrible trials and privations of that great conflict she passed scatheless, steadfastly performing the gentle duties of her position, and bravely bearing its innumerable hardships. For her service throughout that war she was in receipt of an Imperial pension, and up till & short time before her death she retained vivid recollections of her experiences, and described them with graphic power. Mrs. Gallagher was 64 years of age, and her demise, though deeply regretted, was not a surprise to her relatives. For some time past she was seriously ill, and when the end came it was nob unexpected. She died in her residence, in Symond street, and her body will be buried to-day. People are already beginning to inquire when salt water will be available in the Albert-street Baths, as the bathing season is now coming in, and there is a general desire for the luxury of a comfortable bath in sea water. At the meeting of the City Council on Thursday night, Mr. Luks, one of the members suggested that salt water should be used from the Ist of November, bub the suggestion was nob adopted, the opinion being that, owing to the extra cost of pumping salt water, the supply to tho Alborb-sbreeb Baths should be postponed till the lab of December. This is considered a mistake, for the extra cost would be trifling, and the wishes of those using tho baths—a very large section of the publicwould be met in a way which would be graceful on the part of the city fathers, and further tend to increase the popularity and usefulness of tho public baths of the city,

j It is notified elsewhere that vehicles 1 passing over the Kyber. Pass Railway 5 Bridge must not exceed a walking pace ' while repairs are being carried out. The vexed question of the recent tug-of-war prize-winners is about to be settled, as His Worship the Mayor has convened a meeting of the committee at the Mayor's Room, Municipal Buildings, for four o'clock this afternoon. The matter had been held over for the return of Messrs. J. M. Shera and T. Thompson, M.H.R.'s, who were members of committee. By the rules the decision of the committee was to be final, so that there is not likely to be any litigation among the several claimants. It will be seen from our obituary column that another old identity has passed away after a short illness, in the person of Mr. George Ashburner Brassey, who died at the residence of his son (Mr. G. N. Brassey, of Northcote), with whom he has resided for the past ten years. The deceased gentleman came to the colony in 1857. He held a commission in the Indian Army, and saw service in the Burmese war. Mrs. Brassey died some ten years ago. Deceased leaves three sons and one daughter, namely, Mr. G. Is. Brassey (solicitor, of this city), Mr. W. Brassey (solicitor, now of San Francisco), Mr. T. J. Brassey (the popular manager of the head office of the New Zealand Insurance Company), and Mrs. Tizard, who lives at the Thames. At the time of his death Mr. Brassey had attained the ripe age of 82, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Interment will be private. We understand that His Excellency the Governor has consented to become the patron of the Caledonian Society. A number of members of the City Guards assembled on Saturday afternoon at the Mount Eden Rifle Range. There was no special match to fire, but the men went in for practice, and some of them made very fair scores. The quarterly meeting of the representatives of the Lodges of the Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, belonging to the Auckland district, was held on Friday evening in the district chambers, Oddfellows' Hall, Cook street. The officers present were: Brother John Clark, District Grand Master (in the chair); Deputy Grand Master John D. Gow, vice-chairman; H. J. Smith, district secretary and John Harley, the district warden. The representatives of the Lodges present were : Brothers Syms, Leahy, Holland, Charles Rowe, Wright, Lewis, McLeod, Ruge, Alderton, Fowler, Leydon, Trust, White, Cyprian Rowe, Southgate. Returns to hand show the number of members to be 10G4 ; the interest received during the quarter from the investrrients amounted to £465 2s 6d there was paid during the quarter to sick members, £448 14s 6d, and £221 for medical attendance; the deaths were 3 males and 1 female, and the funeral donations paid came to £S7, being £25 to each widow of deceased members and £12 to a member on the decease of his wife. The total of the reserve fund amounted to £4.1,492 18s. The District Grand Master, Mr. John Clark, gave a lengthy address, reviewing the work done by the district officers during the past quarter. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address, and it was resolved to print the same in pamphlet form with the proceedings of the meeting. It was resolved on the motion of Brother McLeod to celebrate the inauguration of Oddfellowship in Auckland by a public demonstration and picnic early in February next year. The valuer's quinquennial report was referred to a committee to report on the recommendations suggested by the valuer. The subject of children's insurance, conference at Wellington during Easter, 1893, half-yearly instead of quarterly meetings, and the revision of the rules are to be considered at a special meeting to beheld on November 25. A resolution was carried against quinquennial valuations being made by a valuer attached to the Registrar's office. Friendly Societies' Hospital Sunday will be held early in November, and steps were taken to ensure a large gathering. An evening's entertainment of quite an exceptional character is promised to those who attend the Choral Hall this evening to bid farewell to the genial entertainer, Snazelle, and in addition to his own efforts as a vocalist, reciter, and raconteur, he will show a series of excellent views./ Herr Zimmerman will play, Miss Snazelle will sing, and a new Russian pianist will make his debut before the Auckland public. A good deal of building is going on now, or in prospect. Mr. J. J. Craig, of Fortstreet, public carrier, has just determined on erecting stabling accommodation for 40 horses on the Beach Road, Official Bay. Thirteen tenders have been sent in to Mr* Keals, architect for the work, ranging from £1096 to £897, that of Mr. Hudson being accepted for the latter amount. Two constables have arrived from Wellington to join the Auckland police force, namely, A. J. Manning and P. T. McMahon, who have been drafted from the Permanent Artillery, in which they were gunners. Constable Gordon has been transferred to Hastings. On Saturday evening a man named John McGarvey took an epileptic fit in Lornestreet. Constables Gordon and Windus took him in a cab to the Hospital for treatment. In the cab he became so violent, whi.'e in a fit, that in endeavouring to hold him, the window of the cab got smashed. Very general interest is being taken in the roll of old colonists, and Mr. J. J. Craig, hon. secretary of the Jubilee Demonstration, is receiving telegrams from as far South as Dunedin, from old Auckland residents, furnishing the requisite particulars, so as not to be omitted from the roll. There will not be far from 600 names, and the dates go back to 1816, at which the record is likely to remain unbroken. The roll absolutely closes this evening, so that to-day is the last opportunity r.tforded to those who have been dilatory. It may also be stated that Mr. Hanna, photographer, also closes this evening the key to the historic photographic group of old colonists of 50 years' standing and over, and those who do not to-day call at his premises and furnish the necessary information will have no further opportunity of doing so. As it is highly desirable that both the old colonists' roll and the key to the group should be as complete and accurate as possible, this final warning should prove sufficient. Mr. James Jones, who is at present in Auckland, claims to have made a number of extraordinary inventions, many of them in the way of perfecting machinery of war. He has had two interviews with Admiral Lord Charles Scott, and he has also seen his Excellency the Governor, Sir George Grey, Colonel Goring, Commandant Fox. Some of these gentlemen have recommended Mr. Jones to proceed to England, where alone he can get his inventions tested. In regard to the meeting of residents of the Northcote district for the purpose of forming a borough, we are informed that it was not a representative or influential gathering. . It was more of a private conclave, held at the residence of Mr. Barber, and notwithstanding invitation had been given or issued to a number of householder*, only four or five persons were present. iThere will be a conference of ministers and elders of the Presbyterian Church held this evening in the vestry of St. James' Church, to consider the relation of the church to present-day amusements. The subject is to be opened by the Rev. R. Sommerville, and in view of a recent controversy elsewhere should secure for the topic to be disCussed a good attendance ana a profitable debate. Though the conference is one of ministers and elders, members and adherents of the Presbyterian Church are invited to be present. During the past week Mr. Charles Hemus, the well-known photographer, was favoured with sittings from several members of Lord and Lady Glasgow's family. Mr. Hemus has also executed an interesting souvenir of the vice-regal visit in the form of a very clear and beautiful photographic re-produc-tion of the address, with its artistic border, presented to His Excellency by the citizens of Auckland. The' fortnightly meeting of the Orpheus Club took place on Saturday evening, at the Masonic Hall. Besides the excellent numbers rendered by the Orpheus orchestra, some items were set down againsb the names of Messrs. Snazelle, Zimmermann, and Truegold. Mr. G. A. Snazelle gave one of his choicest selections. Herr Zimmerman, violinist, executed one of his own compositions, and Ivan Truegold, the Russian pianist, blindfolded, played a fantasia of his own composition. Mr. Horace Stebbing also contributed two songs. •' : ; r ' - '

On Saturday afternoon a large audience children as well as adults, assembled at the City Hall, to listen . to Mr. Jude'a prize essay service for, young people. The ofFer of a prize of one guinea and a presentation volume for the best essay on the afternoon'* proceedings was no doubt an additional incentive to the children to give their close attention to what was being said, and theix interested and quieb demeanour was most apparent. Mr. Jude explained in a clear, concise, and entertaining manner the value of an early education in music, the art of careful and correct singing, and the necessity of cultivating the habit of advancing step by step in education, moving slowly along, and becoming perfect in each standard before another was attempted. The three cadences in music were each ex'« plained, together with their derivation and meaning, and a number of useful hints were given to the children which should prove invaluable to them. Three hymns were sung, and Mr. . Jude, himself, gave a charming rendering of " Children's Voices " (Claribel), "Grannie's Story" (W. H. Jude), "Little Trots" (W. H. Juds)] also an organ solo on Scotch airs. Mr.' J. W. Knight has already obtained the signature of a number of prominent citizens to the following address to Mr. W. H. Jude —" We, the undersigned citizens of Auckland, in consideration of your talent as a musician, and the many gratuitous ways you have assisted the churches and the charitable institutions of this city, more especially that grand Institution for the Blind, beg to tender you a complimentary benefit previous to yonr departure from Auckland, as a mark of our esteem ; the place and date to be decided by yourself." The secretary of the Tabernacle Literary Society writes a3 follows : —" Sir, —The Tabernacle Literary Society disclaims any connection whatever with the article appearing in your issue of Saturday, headed ' The Tabernacle Scbism. The Basis of Reconciliation.' There are several serious inaccuracies in the report, for instance :— (1) 'That all the members of the society should be members of the Tabernacle.' No such demand was made by the Tabernacle authorities. Fully two-thirds of the members of the society are members or adherents of the Tabernacle church. I may also add that it is some two years since the name of the society was altered to that of the Tabernacle Literary Society, the old name, Mutual Improvement Society, being dropped." On Thursday evening Mr. George Kelly, lecturer and elocutionist, will commence a season of three nights afc the City Hall, with Edison's latest new loud-speaking phonograph, with double and single diaphragms, and the new funnel. Mr. Kelly has not made his appearance here before. On the following Monday Professor Douglas Archibald, M.A., Oxford, who first exhibited the phonograph in this city, will re-visit Auckland for a brief stay, and will introduce the latest form of Edison's talking machine by bis celebrated lecture, illustrated with the new Etheroge light. He has new records from all parts of the world, giving reproductions of voices and music.