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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 9327, 10 October 1893, Page 4

The foreign representatives abKio de Janeiro have intimated to the Ppsidenb that he must either make an arragemeub with the rebels or quit the capita The Arabs at Melilla have proclairnedbn their own authority a holy war agabst the Spaniards. The situation is jvidently serious, as the Spanish pouring in reinforcements. The Pri3 press believes tLat Italy is preparing for war against France. Sir H. Loch hi received instructions from the Home authorities to take whatever steps he deems n«6ssary to cope with Matabele raid. It i reported that Lord Hersehell has aoipted the Indian vice-royalty, but the ruiour lacks confirmation. Whilst in Auckland the En lisb cargo steamer Indramayo took 13 tons of Ngunguru coal for use on th« voyage to Wellington. The Company has received a letter from the chief engineer p say that the ftgunguru coal proved to bja splendid steaming coal, and that on the next trip he hoped to take a large quantit . Captain Callaghan, of the Fiji Govejfjinenb s.b. Clyde, has also written to the icapany in praise of the steaming properties of their coal. Over 50 vessels nave been lespatched from the mines, and the workinis are now well opened out and a large bay ot coal, so that tenders have been called nr winning the coal by contract. The ner steamer building at the Morth Shore w Holmes will be ready for launching ealy in December, she is to be called the ijgunguru, and will be placed in the coal trie. At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Dovonporb Borough Council lafc evening the report of the committee appointed to select a tender for contract lido for the waterworks scheme was read, ' 'lhe lowest tender was nob considered satisfactory, and that of Mr. James Malcolm was iccepted ; bub he applied to withdraw and|have his deposit returned. Though he Could not be compelled to accept, the Council (fcuicied to forfeit the deposit money. 'I he fender of Messrs. Cole and Moody was then accepted, and last night the various articles a agreement were signed and the seal of ch< Council attached, lb will not, therefore; be long before work will be started on th£ scheme giving the district this very Necessary supply of water. There were thirty-four applicants for the position pf clerk ot works for the proposed waterworks; After reading the various testimonials this number was reduced to fourteen, and the meeting adjourned until this evening when a final selection will be made. ( Among the passengers who arrived from the South yesterday by the Union S.S. Company's steamer Waihora were the Hon. W. Swanson, Mr. James McGowan,'M.H.R., Major George, and the Rev. Mr. Habens, chief of the Education Department;

Lasb week the tug boat Vivid took Captain Burgess, the chief harbourmaster, down to search for the rock in the Hieh Channel reported by Captain Fry, of the brigantine Zeno, to the Marine Department. An examination was made, but nothing was found on the bearings supplied by Captain Fry as the location of the danger. As the weather was somewhat rough on the first trip tha tug boat went out again yesterday with the chief harbourmaster and the secretary of the Board, when it was discovered that about the place where the accident is said to have taken place the depth ot water was 21 feet in place of 48 feet. A report on the matter will be given at the meeting of the Harbour Board to-day. On Saturday afternoon, Messrs. Theo. Cooper, Deputy Inspector, and F. G. Ewington, Official Visitor, accompanied by Mr. John . Lawson, Official Assignee, inspected the Lunatic Asylum, and the latter expressed himself highly pleased with what he saw, excepting the want of classification. To classify the patients would involve more expense than is available at present, as it would entail an enlargement of the buildings and an increase of the permanent staff. Dr. Macgregor is trying to get a special grant of £3000 for the purpose of extending the wing of the building on the male side, and providing 23 single rooms and other conveniences. ' He has also made fresh arrangement's for more special registration of : all particulars relating to cases of mechanical restraint, and he hopes to complete arrangements for a more general and systematic study of the pathology of insanity. On Saturday things were in their normal state. Wo patients were under mechanical restraint, none were in seclusion, and only four were confined to bed. The male patients were very tranquil, but many of the females were excited and restless. ■ Tbo usual inquiries were made respecting food, clothing, exercise, medical care, visits of friends, ; maintenance money, etc., V and things were found to ibe going on satisfactorily. The new tennis lawn is finished, and the patients v;ll be better off than ever before for recreation. " • • • -

Ab the meeting of the Auckland Institute last night, the Bight Rev. W. G. Cowie, D.D., Bishop of Auckland, gave a most interesting as well as instructive lecture upon "The British Empire in India : The Educational and Social Progress of the People, and the Difficulties to be Surmounted by the Imperial Government." Mr. J. H. Upton presided. His Lordship, who is thoroughly well acquainted with India and its peoples, having been in that country from 1857 to 1866, and being still in communication with men of very high positions there, dealt with his subject in a masterly and attractive manuer. He referred to the wonderful material and intellectual progress in that country during the last thirty-five years, which he attributed in a great measure to the pax Briiannica— the power of England to maintain peace. He also dealt with the educational institutions of the country, the influence of Christian missions and of individual Christians, and the political and social outlook. Ho said he had been asked at different times whether New Zealand boys should choose an Indian career. He would advise no one to go there, unless to some definite appointment. However, boys of sound bodily health need not be deterred by the climate. Before the meeting separated, a very hearty vote of thanks was given to His Lordship, for his able and interesting lecture.

A meeting of the New Zealand Political Reform Association was held in their rooms, Wyndhamstreeb, last nierhb. Mr. H. Waits presided, and Mr. H. R. Jury officiated as secretary, and there were about '25 present. It was resolved, in order to suit a large number of members, that the meetings be, held on Wednesday evenings as well as Monday evenings until further notice. It wks further resolved that hon. members be admitted on payment of a fee of one guinea, and that ladies be admitted as members of tho Association. The secretary was instructed to wire to the Minister of Lands asking his definite reply whether it was the intention of the Government to submit the Tairua Land Bill for confirmation by His Excellency the Governor.

In regard to the fire in Jermyn-street,' which occurred on Saturday, we have nothing to add to the facts stated in yesterday's issue, beyond giving the insurances on the buildings, which could not then be obtained. The Langham-house, owned by Colonel Shepherd, was insured in the North German Company for £700, and, as already stated, -Mrs. Hickson's furniture was insured for £250 in the same office. The house occupied by Mr. R. 0. Young, which was injured in the fire, is owned by Mr. C. A. Harris, and is also insured, we understand, for £600 in the same office, but the damage is estimated to be not more than £100. Mr. Young's furniture was insured for £450 in the Palatine office, but it was all saved, and the only loss is such damages as it may have have sustained in removal.

The effort to supply the lonely gumdigger with religious services and wholesome literature is not a spasmodic one. Mr. G. A. Field, the agent employed by the Primitive Methodist Churches of Auckland, will leave for the Helensville, Kaipara, and Wairoa districts on November 1. The work of the missionary, especially in rainy weather, exposes him to many discomforts, and the authorities of the Primitire Methodist Churches were very thankful for the kindness shown to Mr. Field by some of the settlers, storekeepers, and diggers in these districts. No doubt similar consideration will be shown to Mr. Field while prosecuting his work during the next two months.

A man named Henry Tilby alias W. J. Foster was arrested recently by Constable Moore, of Kano, at Hikurangi, on charges of larceny. He was sentenced by the "iVhangarei Bench to 21 days'imprisonment with hard labour on each charge, and is being up in the s.s. Wellington en route for Mount Eden Gaol. A Maori lunatic (a female) is also being brought up in the same vessel by her friends, having been committed to the Avondale Asylum.

Yesterday Cbief Detective Grace and Detective Chrystal arrested James Ferguson Morrison, on a charge of false pretences, and issuing a valueless cheque.

The resident of Onehunga, Francis Lawrence, who a couple of weeks ago was sent to the District Hospital for "treatment, owing to his having accidentally fallen from the trap he was driving, and one of the wheels going over his hand, and crushing it, died yesterday morning, symptoms of tetanus having set it. I >r. Philson, coroner, has decided that an inquest is unnecessary. The deceased was an elderly man, and leaves a wife and family. He was in the employ of Messrs. Grey and Song, and was engaged delivering cordials when he met with the injur}'. Drs. JtJrson and Girdler attended to the injuries, but postponed amputation, thinking that he would pull through. The deceased was held in high esteem.

Messrs. Paterson and Co. have purchased Davies Brothers interests, stables and plant, at Devonport, and intend running an improved service of 'buses to the Lake. They have taken into partnership Mr. Jos. Carrie, formerly in their service and that of Mr. Martin, Parnell, and he will represent the firm at Devonport. The plant at the North Shore will be very largely increased, and new 'buses, brakes, buggies, and riding horses will be added, and the convenience of the residents and visitors be the first consideration of Messrs. Paterson and Co.

A correspondent, " Medicus," suggests ibat ths Tramway Company should provide a seat for passengers in tranfer from the western circuit to the eastern circuit, at the corner of Karangahape Road and Syraonds-street, whileawaiting thearrival of a tramcar. He states that a lady patient of his was made seriously ill, a few days ago, by having to wait standing about, pending arrival of the tramcar for Kyber Pass.

On Friday evening, the next item on the list of the Voung Men's Christian Association's winter course is a concert tendered by Herr Tut?chka. An attractive and excellent programme has been prepared, which will appear in to-morrow's issue.

A correspondent ("Decency ") thanks us for publishing Mr. Williams's sermon, and that gentleman for preaching it. He says that some who are candidates have "blasted reputations."

An amateur performance held in connection with the Auckland Polo Club was given at the Opera House last evening. There was a large and fashionable attendance, the house being well filled in every part. The pieces selected were Brough ton's beautiful play, " Written in Sand," and the amusing Irish comedy " O'Callaghan." In the former piece the characters were taken by Mrs. Cooper, Miss Elsmore, and Messrs. Mackie, J. A. Cooper, and Montague. All performed their respective parts in the most satisfactory manner, the audience testifying their appreciation by frequent applause and numerous bouquets. While the stage was being put in order for the second piece thefedience were treated to two musical items. Mr. McLean gave a violin solo, which was so admirably rendered that he was obliged to respond to an encore. He was also the recipient of several very handsome bouquets. A part song (double quartette), under the leadership of Mr. Towsey, was much appreciated by the audience, an encore being demanded. After a pleasant overture by the orchestra, the comedy, " O'Callaghan," was produced. The character of that notable person was taken by Mr. Muntague, who gave throughout a most faithful impersonation. Throughout the evening he kept the audience in roars of laughter. Mr. L. fit. J. Kek wick's impersonation of Charles Kivers was very clever. He appeared quite at home in the part and played with spirit. The characters of Julia and Betty were taken by the Misses Kerr-Taylor. Both young ladies made the most of their parts. Miss Griffiths in the character of Mrs. Montaigne was well received, and received a fair share of the honours of the evening. Mr. M. A. Philips, us Dr. Banks, was a. great success, and the same may be said of Mr. J. Alexander Walker, as Mr. Rivers. The minor characters were ably sustained by Messrs. W.. T. Cunningham and F. E. N. Crombie. The greatest enthusiasm was manifested throughout by the audience, and at the conclusion of each act, the principals were called before the curtain. At an interval, Dr. Purchas tendered the thanks of the club to tha audience for their kind patronage, and expressed a hope that they would be present the following evening. The scenery was most picturesque, and the general staging of the pieces was excellent. The furniture used in the drawing-room scene was lent by the D- S. Company. The performance will be repeated this evening, when no doubt there . will be a crowded house.

With regard to the men, Hugh Pulton and John Sincock, injured in the blasting accident at Kaukapakapa, on inquiring at the Hospital last night they were stated to be doing as well as could be expected. Fulton has had his left eye destroyed, and Dr. Turchas has removed it, while Sincock'a right arm has had to be amputated, the operation being performed by Dr. Mackellor.

A rehearsal of the opera, "Madam Favarb," by the members of the Auckland Amateur Opera Club, took place at the Masonic Hall, Princes-street, last night. There was a good attendance of members, and most satisfactory progress was made with the opera, which promises to be one of the mosb successful productions of the club.

A grand ventriloquial, variety, acrobatic, and burlesque entertainment will be given by the Good Samaritan Company this evening in the City Hall.

The annual athletic carnival and concert of Professor Carrollo will be given in Abbott's Opera House on Monday next. He will give his celebrated performances on the three bars assisted by his principal pupils. Miss Warren, Air. Stobbing, and Herr Zimmerman will contribute vocal and instrumental selections.

In another column appears an advertisement relating to the Equitable Building Society of Queensland, which is stated to be under the authority of the Crown law officers, and its committee of management men of high standing in Brisbane. The share list closes on the Ist day of November.

The public are reminded that the next People's Popular Concert will be given in the Opera House, to-morrow evening, and will commence at a quarter to eight, instead of eight, and finish at a quarter to ten, to enable people to catch steamboats, etc. Mr. Percy Dnfaur makes his first appearance under Mr. Fuller's management.