TOWN & COUNTRY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 858, 10 August 1888, Page 20

TOWN & COUNTRY.

It is stated that the number of persons who have signified their intention of joining the party which is being organised to proceed to the Mahakipawa goldfield has reached twenty-five. There is every probability that the party will leave shortly.

The Australian Mutual Provident Society’s yearly bonuses are now in excess of the yearly premiums on policies. We know of one policy that has been running 16 years, on which the total premiums amount to £146 13s 4d, and the bonuses to £ll3 4s. The bonuses have advanced by “ leaps and bounds” of late years. The Commissioner of Crown Lands stated at the meeting of the Land Board last week that the following • areas are being prepared for notification under the Land Act, 1887 : 16,000 acres, Tiraumeu-Makuri block ; 1100, West Mauriceville block, laid off to suit the adjacent settlers ; 7500, East Kopuaranga block, situate along Burton’s line, north of Perry’s Clearing ; 7000, Malrara block, adjaeent to Wrattan’s and Coleman Phillips’ runs; 1600, West Waitapu block, at l’e Rewa, fronting the Rangitikei River : 12,500, Momahaki block, inland of Waverley aud Richardson. The total area to bo gazetted is now 47,500 acres. In the report presented at the annual meeting of the Thorndon Rifles last week, the following were stated to be the prize winners during the year :—The captain's attendance prize of £5 was divided between Privates Stark and Ferris ; Private Hoskins' prize, the “Life of General Gordon,” was won by Sergeant Murphy, and Sergeant •Easton took off Lieutenant Tegner’s clock. The promotions during the year were stated to have been as follow :—Privates Haddon and Finucane, to be Lance - Corporals ; Private Daly, to -be Corporal ; Corporals Guertson, Easton, Beale, and Edmonds, to be Sergeants; and Sergeant Easton, to be Colour-Sergeant. The following five matches were fired and lost during the year : —With Te Aro Rifles (twice), second team City Rifles and Greytown Rifles (twice), while those with the Newtown Rifles and second Artillery team were won.

A meeting of persons desirous of going to the Mahakipawa goldfield was held at Fraser’s room, Manners-street, last week. There was a large attendance, about sixty men being present, and Mr Webb was in the chair. The Chairman explained that if a sufficient number made up their minds to go together, the Union Company would put on theKanieri or Waihi to convey them to The Grove, within three miles of the goldfield, at the rate of £1 each man. If a large number decided on going the fare might posibly be even cheaper. A Mr Suede, said to be an old resident of Picton, who stated that he knew the field well; would give the meeting the benefit of his experience. He represented that it would be no use any person going to Mahakipawa unless he had at least £5 in hia pocket. It was not, he said, a “ storekeepers’ " rush; he believed there was enough in it to pay a man, but he should be prepared to wait his time, and should bo provided with a couple of months’ “tucker.” As a practical measure, the Chairman asked persons desirous of making up a party to hold up their hands, and about a dozen persons responded. This concluded the business, and the meeting adjourned. The liabilities in the bankrupt estate pf Edward Martin Taylor, storekeeper, Kaiwhara, are set down at £842 13s 4d> apd assets at £562 6s lOd. The latter consists of stock-in-trade, £2Ol 3s 6d; book debts, £l6O, estimated to produce £110; cash in hand, £9 13a 4d ; furniture, £25 ; and eati. mated surplus from securities in the hands of secured creditors, £216 10s, The unsecured creditors are—Edward Pearce, £lB6 12s 4d ; George Thomas and Co., £lO5 8s Id; United Importers Co., £3l 5s 5d ; Evening Post proprietors, £26 ; Harcourt and Co., £22 Is lOd ; New Zealand Times, £lO 12s 2d ; Evening Press, £8 3s; Edward Barber, £2 7s sd; Chew's estate, £2 5s ; Collett Bros., £2 2s 6d ; R. Hannah and Co., £1 9s ; E. W. Mills and Co., £1 14s 4d; John Newton, £1 Is 6d; D. Wighton, 10s 9d ; Wood Bros., £3 Is Sd ; Zohrab and Co., £3 12s lid ; Aulsebrook' and Co., 5s 5d ; total, £4OB 13s 4d. The secured creditors are—Messrs Aitken and Wilson, £433 10s (for which they hold a mortgage over land at Kaiwhara, on which the shop and premises of the bankrupt are erected, together with two cottages' valued at £650.) The creditors will meet at the Official Assignee’s offioe at 11 a.m., on Monday. The Selection Committee appointed in connection with the Wellington Musical Festival to decide on the qualification of the candidates for enlistment in the Festival Choir met a number of thesa last night week at St John’s Schoolroom, and administered a simple test of voice and of sight-reading. The candidates were somewhat nervous at first, being uncertain as to the nature of the ordeal they would be called on to pass, but were speedily reassured by the very simple nature of the test, aDd by the encouraging treatment they received; The result was that the large majority came off with flying colours, and some 20 valuable voices were added to the choir, which is now very strong and [.should be exceedingly efficient. An absurd story has been set afloat that all the chief solos are” to bo allotted to outsiders. This, we understand, is an entire misconception, if not a wilful misrepresentation. We aro assured that an amply fair proportion of the solo work will be assigned to Wellington vocalists among those who aro taking part in the undertaking ; but it is considered that it would be ridiculous as well as unprecedented to afford the audience (who are eutitled to most consideration) no opportunity of hearing some new singers on such an occasion, as is the invariable practice elsewhere. A LOSING JOKE. 4. promising of Pittsburg said jpkingly’ pQ a las'y patient **rho was complaining of her ’ continued ‘ ill-health, and of nis inability to cure her, ‘Try I)t American Hop Bitters 1’ T{he lady took it in earnest, and used the Bitters, ijom which, she obtained permanent health. ' She noyr laughs at the doctor for his joke, but jie is not so well pleased with it, as it cost him a good patient, ‘Harrisburg Patriot,’

The man William Greenfield, who was knocked down by a tramcar in Willis-street on Saturday evening, and who was taken to the .Hospital in an insensible condition, was sufficiently recovered to be able to return td Ilia home at Kilbirnio oil Monday morn* ing* '

At last Friday*B meeting of “Old Soys 1 ’ of the Dunedin High School, Mr Justice Williams made the following humorous re* ferenoa to Now Zealand finance 1 -Thoy all knew of a veiy eminent financier, now deceased, who enunciated the profound maxim that it was the duty of everybody to live within his income, even if he had to borrow money to do it. (Laughter.) That was a precept which, notwithstanding all the criticisms of English newspapers, Now Zealand financiers had nobly carried out. (Roars of laughter.) A serious accident happened to a man named William Greenfield, a plasterer, who lives at Kilbirnie, in Willis-street on Saturday evening, about 6.20. He was crossing the road when he was knocked down by a horse attached to a tramcar, which had just turned the corner from Manners-street. The injured man, who was in an insensible condition; was taken to Dr Gillon’a surgery. 3?he ddctor advised tiiS reihoval ttJ the Hospital, whither he wa3 at odce takeh. He recovered Consciousness some tittle after, but it is thought that his injuries are rather of a serious nature. It seems that the driver of the tramcar, on turning the corner, observed an omnibus approaching, and in order to avoid a collision he drew his horses aside, and Greenfield, who was crossing the road at the time, was knocked down.

A general meeting . ofthe - Wellington Amateur Opeiatic Society was held at St. Peter’s Schoolroom on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr J. D. Wrigglesworth presided. The, Chairman congratulated the Society on the success which attended their inaugural performance. An interim balance-sheet was presented, and adopted on the motion of Mr Levi, seconded by Mr Widdop. In it the precise amount accruing to the Sooiety as proceeds from the “ lolanthe ” season was not stated, as certain accounts have yet to be settled. It was stated, however, that the amount would slightly exceed £2(X). It was decided to give a ball, to be called the “lolanthe” ball, on the 21sb instant, to the members and their friends in St. Peter’s Schoolroom, if it is available.. A Ball Committee was elected as follows :—Mrs Carte and Misses C. Leatham and Staples, and Messrs Rutnsey, Farmer, and Levi. Mr E. Davy was elected secretary to the Ball Committee. A feature in connection with the ball will be the fact that those who appeared in the opera recently will appear in the costumes worn by them. We understand that the banquet to be held in theDrillshed on Saturday (to-morrow evening), is likely to prove of a highly interesting character. The whole of the industrial associations throughout the Colony are combining together to make it a snocess, and have forwarded alike for exhibition and consumption at the banquet a’ large variety of New Zealand food products and manu. factures. Some misconception appears to have been orected as to the objectjof the banquet, and we are authorised to state that it is not intended in any sense as a Protection demonstration. The Industrial Associations who are promoting the banquet as a compliment to the Ministry and the Parliament a 3 a whole, number amongst their members both Protectionists and Freetraders. As such they feel that as the battle of the tariff is over all sections of the community should bo prepared to loyally assist the development of the industries of the Colony and to join together at the festive board to bury the irritations arising out of the recent discussions on Customs Duties Bill. The Committee in charge of the arrangements have therefore been instructed • to specially invite the leading members of the Freetrade and Protection parties. We believe that everything in the shape of food and drink to be supplied at the banquet will be of New Zealand production or manufacture. The polo match between the Blenheim and Wellington representatives came off at the Columbia Skating Rink on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, and great interest was taken in the contest. The match was eventually won by the local team by three goals to two, after a very even game. The teams were the same as those already published, with the exception that Warren played in place of Buckman for the visitors, and W. Young for F. Leekie in the Wellington team, the latter having sustained an injury to his leg. Gillespie captained the visitors, who appeared in red and black costumes, and Wagge acted in a similar capacity for the Wellington men, who played in black costumes with red-striped knickerbookers. Wellington drew first blood, J. Hume scoring a goal after a few minutes’ play. The second goal for Wellington was secured after a capital rush in which Rotheram, Wagge and W. Dixon were conspicuous. It was difficult to tell who scored, bat it appeared to be Rotheram. The Blenheim men made great efforts to score after this, and eventually succeeded, Dodson sending the ball smartly between the posts. The visitors’ second goal was scored by Gillespie after a good rash. The scores being equal both sides played hard, but for a time neither was able to score. Almost On the call of time Wagge scored a goal, which gave the victory to Wellington. The visitors played very well. They manipulated the ball much better, as a rule, than the Wellington players, and they made some capital shots at goal. The Wellington men proved themselves faster than their opponents. Rotheram, W. Dixon,Wagge, and F. Dixon (for Wellington), and Gillespie, Dodson, and Ewart (for Blenheim) were the best players. Messrs Percy, Corliss, Luckie, and Buckman officiated as umpires ; Mr F. Young as referee, and Mr Simmons as timekeeper.

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The London and Brighton Railway Company have now 15 trains iighted by electricity, two running between London and Brighton, and the 13 others being looal ones.

We have received from the President of the Hawkos Bay Philosophical Institute (Mr W. Oolonso) a copy of his anniversary address delivered to the members of the society at the opening meeting of the session, 1888-9. the tallest couple ever married in New Zealand (says the Kumafa Times) went to the hymeneal altar at St Patrick’s Church recently-when Mr Michael MoKeefry, who stands Oft 3in, took unto himself Miss Mary MoAlery, who is sft Hitt. Mr MoKeefry is a prominent member of the police force stationed at Greymouth. Quite a large crowd of people visited the Railway Wharf last Friday, the object of interest being the ship Pleione, whioh was towed round from the Slip by the Mana last Friday morning. The vessel was tdkeu up on the Slip early in the morning, dfild it was found ou a survey being made of her bottom that she had received little or no damage. A further surrey of the vessel will be made before she is again taken on the Slip. The poultry show, which closed last Friday night, was one of the most successful ever held in this city,both from an exhibition and financial poifit of view- Thd public warmly supported the show, not Only with their large attendance, but with substantial financial help. The exhibits generally Wore as good as could be seen in any part of the world. The arrangements for the comfort of the visitors were admirable, and the Committee of Management are to be congratulated upon the highly successful outcome of their efforts.

The death is announced in tho Nelson papers of a well-known citizen, Me W. Phillips,(proprietor of the Nelson soap works. Mr Phillips, who was an early settler in Nelson, was a man of high sterling worth, and devoted a life of energy to the improvement and fostering of a successful local industry. He took but little part in local politics, but was ever ready with a helping hand in all works advancing the prosperity of the town. He was one of the principal shareholders and a Director of the Goldmining Company operating at the Owen Reefs. He leaves a widow and one son, who are well provided for. Mr Fergus, M.H.R., met with an awkward accident on Saturday afternoon. He was in the bathroom at Bellamy’s at about 4 o’clock when, happening to throw his right hand up, he sharply struck the gaß globe, and tho glass inflicted a deep cut on the back of his hand near the wrist. Fortunately Dr Pollen was in the buildings at tho time, and, being at once summoned, he .applied a tourniquet, which stopped the bleeding. Subsequently Mr Fergus was attended by Dr Grace. Except that he had lost a good deal of blood, and will be unable to use his hand for some time, Mr Fergus did not sustain any serious injury.

The properties offered last Friday byMessfrs T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co. attracted a good attendance. The following were the lota sold :—Corner allotment, 105, fronting Bowen and Vogel-streets, and corner allotment 158, containing one acre, and fronting Munro and Fergusson-streets, sold to Mr C. T. Richardson ; ten and a quarter acres, part of section 57, Porirna district, well known as having been occupied by the late Mr James Brown. The improvements inelude a four-roomed house, cheesehonse, washhouse, stockyards, with cowsheds, &0.. situate about one mile from the railway station. This lot, after considerable competition, was knocked down to Mr Mitchell, the prioe being £2BO.

With reference to our remarks on State school morality the Marlborough Express of Wednesday last says:—“ln justice to our contemporary, we may point ont that only a short while ago a howl of indignation was got up against Bishop Nevill, of Dunedin, because he dared to say there was immorality in public schools. Of course he had to run tho gauntlet of open-throated ignorance, and pigheadedness, and wilful blindness, but every sensible man, who knows anything at all on the subject, knows that he spoke tho truth. Let the New Zealand Times fight the matter out; we do not wish to interfere, but we will not sit by and see him or any other journal discharging a public duty maligned and misrepresented. The Board's ridiculous bungling treatment of the case is not more marked than the set-off it puts forward in the shape of letters from committees and teachers, testifying to their utter surprise at such suggestions as were made by the paper, and generally agreeing that every school lu the Wellington district is a sort of ‘little heaven here below.’ This ignorant chorus and its remarkable unison sounds rather suspicious. Do not thoso who make the most noise know th 6 least ? Committees certainly will not • foul their own nests,’ and teachers should hardly be expected to give evidence in such a matter. When they volunteer it, thdy are worse than fools. If this is the Board's rebGtting evidence, it i 3 simply rubbish. Our contemporary reprints our leading article on the subject. We can assure him that it was based on very considerable knowledge of the economy of schools, and with a very grave sense of the importance of the subject. We hope to hear that the Minister and the Board and the smaller educational fry will come to their senses, and stop that ohildish chorus of indignation and all forms of cant, and face the subject like men of brains.”

Colonial Maladies. —The Colonists of New Zealand are to be congratulated on two gronnds : First, that they inhabit a land where disease as a rule prevails in' a mild and curable form, and, secondly, because the majority have ready to hand a remedy that does away with the doctor and the medicine chest. This important medicine was discovered by Mr Richard Freeman, in 1844, a»i named by him Chlorodyne, which medicine continues to maintain its supremacy all over the World, and as a special curative remedy for the treatment and cure of Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholerine, Malaise, Hysteria, Pain of every kind, Nervous Affections, Gout, Asthma, Consumption, Coughs, Colds, and Fevers. Insist upon having ‘Freeman’s’ only. Trade mark, an Elephant.—Sold everywhere. Obtainable from all chemists and storekeepers.

TJue Blonu'efm pdla team left for Blenheim by the steamer KauiOfi On Monday morning. The question of a site for th'e' Destructor was discussed at some length at the Effecting of tho Public Works Committee of the City Council on Monday night, butnothing definite was decided on. It was eventually agreed that the Councillors should have a look round on Saturday next with a view of selecting a site.

The Wellington Working Men’s Club held one of their periodical social reunions in the social hall of the Clubon Monday night. There was a largo attendance and a most enjoyable evening was spent. A large number of items (songs, recitations, instrumental selections, &c.) were on the programme, and it is needless to say that all were much enjoyed-

fhO Secretary of the General POst Office has received advices of tho departure of the steamer Zealandia, from San Francisco, for Auckland, with English mails of the l4th ultimo, on 2Sth ultimo, time-table date ; alafl, that the steamer Alameda, with the colonial mails Of tho 16th ultimo, arrived at San Francisco, from Auckland, on the 4th instant, one day earlyThere was considerable attraction .to passars-by last week as the shop of Mr Vv. Smith, fishmonger. Willis-street, where he exhibited the head, backbone and tail of a monster shark lately caught by some fishermen in Ohariu Bay. The shark was 16ft 6in long. .‘lts massive jaw 3 contain some formidable-looking teeth, some of which are fully 2in in length- It is said to be the largest shark ever caught on this coast-

As a means of commemorating the installation of the oleotrio lighting of the cityy his Worship the Mayor proposes that a 500 candle-power lamp should be erected in a central part of the town. This light is to be arranged for outside the contract with the Giiloher Company. The Mayor will provide the lamp-post, which will probably be orected near Martin’s fountain, Lambtonquay.

There was a numerous attendance at the usual weekly meeting of the Catholic Institute, held at; the Athenaeum last night week. Mr J. J. Devine presided. Some interesting papers were contributed, one of them, entitled “Gaming and Lotteries,'j being especially interesting. Another interesting paper submitted was “The objects and advantages of Catholic Literary Societies.” Both papers were discussed at some length Inspector Thomson received further information on Monday in connection with the death of the man Richard Smalley at Pahiatua on Friday last. The deceased, who was a bricklayer, was on his way from his home to his shop, a distance of about a mile and a half, after haviDg been home for his dinner, and had almost completed the distance when he suddenly dropped down dead. As a certificate was given that the cause of death was heart disease, no inquest was considered necessary.

'J*ho inaugural rehearsal for the Wellington Musical Festival took place ou Monday night at the Bowen-street sohoolroom, when 170 picked voices were present, forming by far the finest chorus ever yet got together in this city. An excellent practice was held of several choruses in Mendelssohn’s “ Elijah,” the result affording most satisfactory promise of the exceptional musical treat to be enjoyed when the public performance takes place. Mr Parker, who conducted with liis usual ability and tact, expressed in a brief speech his pleasure at so auspicious a beginning having been made. Several fresh candidates were tested beforo the rohearsal, the majority passing satisfactorily. .One more opportunity will be afforded to applicants next Monday evening, half-an-hour before the rehearsal, but the list will then be finally closed, as already the number enlisted exceeds the total provided for by the Committee. A meeting of creditors in the estate of E M. Taylor, storekeeper, of Kaiwhara, wa. held in the Official Assignee’s office on Monday morning. There were three creditor, present, and Mr O. C. Graham (Offieia. Assignee) presided. Mr Quick appeared fo the debtor. The debtor submitted a state ment to tho effect that for the past tw« years business had been gradually falliug off in consequence of several Wellington grocer.i competing against him in Kaiwhara and cutting prices down to such a narrrow margin as to hardly leave a profit on sales. He had had several bad debts, one of which was of considerable size, and which he had doponded upon, but which he did not think worth much now. His estate was now a fairly good one, and as times were not improving he .thought it only right to his creditors to stop in time, before matters got in such a position as to show a deficiency instead of, as at present, a surplus. The bankrupt stated that he had received goods to the extent of £346 10s 6Jd from Mr Levy. The debtor had made arrangements that the goods should be sent to Richard Jones at Masterton, who was in partnership with debtor in a store at Masterton. Some of the goods which had been received from Mr Levy had been paid for in 1881. The partnership was wound up in 1881, when Jones gave up the shop, and no money had been paid to him since then. No account had been rendered by Mr Lovy since then, but he had asked for money on account several times, and he said that he would not proas him, so as not to ruin hia business. He had not put Mr Levy’s account in his statement, beoausehe had been informed that the debt was too old.' He admitted that he owed the money. On the motion of Mr Haybittle, seconded by Mr Pearce, it was decided that Mr Cook’s offer cf £625 for the freehold and leasehold property at Kaiwhara should be accepted. It was also decided that the accounts of the newspapers for papers supplied while the estate had been under supervision should be treated as pre. ferential debts. The meeting then adjourned

Wo acknowledge receipt 6t iiSw Canterbury Jockey Club programme for t&s j season 1888-89. *

Mr H. W. Robinson, R.M., granted an application for the issue of a pawnbroker’s liceittfC' to John Griffiths, of Courtenayplaoe, in the' Resident Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning, A man named Thomas Redding, who has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment at Masterton, for larceny, was brought down by the mid-day train from the Wairarapa on Tuesday, in charge of Constable Cooper. On Tuesday afternoon Mr George Fisher, Minister of Education, paid his second visit to the girls’ class at Mr de Moy’a gymnasium, in Sydney-stveet, and expressed himself highly pleased at tho progress made by Mr do Mey’s pupils, Mr Frank Allen, manager of tho Colonial Insurance Company, has been elected as a Director of the Mokihinui Coalmining Company, |in place of Mr G. R. Johnson, who has resigned, ns he is about to pay a visit to England. At the mooting of the Industrial Protection Association on Tuesday considerable dismission took place with regard to tho arrangements for the Protection banquet to be hold in the Drillshed on Saturday night. Several sub-committees were appointed to arrange tho details in connection with the gathering. In the bankrupt estate of Johu A. Petherick, the liabilities are eefc ( down at £490 19s 9d. and tho assets at £65. The principal creditors .are—E. W. Mills, £lB2 19s 3d ; T. Ballinger, £7l 11s 2d ; Halley and Ewen, £57 la 5d ; Ballinger Bros., £lB Is 7d i Waddell and Co., £ls 16a ; P. Hutson and Co-, £l4 9s ; Bell Bros., £l4 ; James Petherick, £l2 ; F. Hill, £l2 10s ; Andrew Compton, £ll 9s 7d ; R. Martin, £l3 7s lOd ; Prouse Pro's.y £8 12s-lOd; George Norbury, £5 lid; Georg® Foote, £5 15s; Duncan Pollock,’ £5 103 j George Chalmers, £7 ; R. Wakefield, £4 17s; Bertram Price, £2 15s ; of J. A. Petherick, jun., £22 10s. A meeting of the Feathers ton Town Board was held on Monday. Preaent-G. Reynolds (chairman), opines Donald, Oakly, W. Cundy and A. Donald. The Treasurer s statement showed a balance Ot ~ “ a Accounts to the amount of £65 6s i>. , passed for payment.' Collectors repon*.. rates collected to date, £2B 2s Bd. Poundkeeper’s, Dog Registrar’s .pnd Rangers’ reports were received. The Rangers were instructed to- impound all cattle found at large after the 10th instant. Resolved that applications be called for the office of inspector of nuhaneesand ranger by 6 o’clock on Saturday next. Moved by A. Donald and seconded by James Donald, that a sum of £ls be given as a donation to the Featherston School, the School Committee being considerably in debtj and out of funds. A warm' discussion ensued on the subject, when an amendment, proposed by W.‘ Cundy, seconded by G. Reynolds and supported by J. D. Oakly, that a sum of £lO be given, was carried. The Works Committee’s report was read and adopted. A notice of motion was given by J. D. Oakly—“That at the next meeting of the Featherston Town Board I shall move that, in the opinion of this Board, it is desirable that the township of Featherston should have and be connected by a direct water service, and that a vote of the ratepayers bo taken as early as possible to raiso the sum ot money to be specially appropriated for the purposo on the scheme submitted.” The meeting then adjourned. The Public Works Committee’s report, presented to the City Council last evening, was as follows : “Tho Committee beg to reoommend—l. That a sum not exceeding £5 be expended in laying branch drains in Epuni-street. 2. That some necessary repairs be effected in Port and Staffordstreets, at a coat of £ls. 2. That the foot path at the property of Messrs McTavish, Tatum, and Co., Hall-street, be cut down to its proper level. 4, With reference to the application for formation of the northern end of Owen, Coromandel, and Daniel-streets, that the applicants he informed that the amount to credit of these streets is insufficient for tho purpose, but that the Council would be willing to expend the amount in hand, in part execution of the work, if the owners of the land would undertake to complete the same to the satisfaction of the City Surveyor. 5. That a 3in water-main be laid in Frankville.terrace. 6. That the request for formation of Macfar-lane-street be not complied with at present. 7. That the request of Mr A. P. Stuart for the drain to be laid at his property, Cubastreet extension, before he fills up his laud to the proper level, be not complied with. 8. That consent bo given to the establishment of the following rights-of-way (1) Off Adelaide-rosd, at Town Acre 937, applied for by Mr J. J.= Boyd, width 15ft; (2) Off Hawker-street, at Town Acre 406, applied for by Mr J. J. Devine on behalf of Messrs Thompson arid Shannon, width 14ft ; (3) Off Mulgrave-street, at Town Acre 535, applied -for by Messrs Chapman and FitzGerald on behalf of Mrs A. A. Levy, width 4ft ; (4) off Coromandel-street, at Town Acre 856, applied for by Mr F. Bull, width 40fb. This to be subject to tho usual conditions as to formation, &o.» and a boud to he given for completion of the work within 12 months. 9. That consent bo not given to the establishment of a right-of-way, 18ft wide, off Auafciu-street, at Town Aore 359, applied for by Mr C. P. Skerrett on behalf of Mr J. Hyde. 10. That accounts amounting to £1390 2a lOd be passed for payment. Keating b Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. 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The New Zealand Shipinv.g Company’s; K. M.S. Ruapehu left Plymouth on JuneoOthiShe is duo in Wellington on Sunday next. ' In consequeneo of heavy freight the train; from Palmerston North ofi Tuesday nigh* was three-quarters of a hour late in arrivings in; town.

The Destruotor plant arrived here by the; steamer Coptic on Tuesday morning. Until asite has been fixed on, the plant will be* stowed in the Corporation yards, Clydoquay.

Tho action for libel brought by J. Martin, late licensee of the City Hotel, against EL T. Gillon and Messrs Blundell Bros, sespec*tively, will probably be heard at the- next; civil sittings of the. Supreme Court. In the* first case £IOOO is claimed, and in the latter£soo, as damages in respect of two alleged! libellous articles which appeared in the Evening Post on the Bth and 10th November last. Both cases will be tried before special juries. Mr Morison is representing the plaintiff.

The usual weekly meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees was held in theCouncil Chambers on Tuesday, there* boiDg present —Rev H. Van Staveren (chairman), Messrs Kebbell, Danlcs, Allen, Wilson, and Smith. The Relieving Officer madea report with regard to a cave which was relieved last week, and it was decided to continue aid. Rations were granted to a man and his family on condition that he worked the cost oat. Rations wore also granted to a man with a wife and six children on the same condition. Father Kerrigan made an application for rations for six people in tho Catholic Home, which was granted. Several other oases were also relieved. An anonymous donation of £1 Ss for the Society was received. Two cases were declared off the books. Accounts amounting to £l2O 14s 2d were passed fox payment, and tho Trustees adjourned. A public trial of the electric lighting system was made in The Broadway, Reefton, ou Saturday night. A large are lamp was suspended in the street. At 7 p.m,,. the machinery was set in motion, and the power-' ful light diffused itself all over the town, illuminating the hills and giving a most wierd aspect to the whole scene. The light; was somewhat unsteady at first, bub after an hour or so a more even current was. maintained. Inside the Oddfellows’ Hall Tn> -venty or thirty 16-candle power lamps, with var * ous shaped and colored shades, were brilliantly’ ?° d made "P a moa & dasJzling scene. Tif* h « htwaß admired, and was perfectly steau/- Tt > e fc «al is considered eminently successful, - nd °? Monday next; the work of connecting with tne mains will be started. Tno -installation was carried out by Mr Walter _ Prince, of Dunedin. The motive power sa supplied by a turbine, fed by a water-race giving 24ft fall, and capable of exerting 120 horsepower ; 60 horse-power, however, will provide the lighting system. Tho machinery ran verv smoothly, and the whole? w ork appears to have been carried ouf in a thoroughly efficient manner. Mr Priuco was warmly complimented upon the success of the enterprise. & A meeting of the Festival General Committee was held on Tuesdayevening, Mr R. CHamerton in the chair. The acting Secretary, Mr Glasgow, intimated his inability to act any longer in that capacity. Mr W. Widdop was accordingly appointed, and a cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Glasgow, who consented to retain the position 0 of honorary treasurer. It was deoidod to issue forms of guarantee to be signed by the promised guarantors, and Messrs Hamerton, Cock, and Glasgow wera appointed a sub committee to carry this out. The Working Committee made their reporis of what had been done, which was approved and ratified. It was decided to engorge Miss Spensley, of Christchurch, for the sopranor6le of Elsie in Sullivan’s “ Golden Legend,”' and for part of the solo soprano music in Mendelssohn’s “ Elijah j” also for a song; with full orchestra on the miscellaneousnight. The allocation of the contraltomusic in the “ Golden Legend ” and part of that in “Elijah” to Mrs Townend. of Christchurch, and the r6le of Prince Henry (“Golden Legend”) to Mr W. Izard, of the same city, was approved. No steps were taken toward filling up the other solo parts in the “ Golden Legend,” “ Elijah,” and miscellaneous concerts, nor were any appointments made for the solo parts in “Israel in Egypt” and “ Rienzi,” but the Working Committee were requested to settle these matters a 3 soon as possible. It is understood that most of those parts will be allotted to local singers. Messrs Putnam and Mosch were added to the General Committee. The was then adjourned.