TOWN & COUNTRY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 866, 5 October 1888, Page 20

TOWN & COUNTRY.

The flags of the shipping in harbour were at halfmast last Friday as a mark of respect to the memory of the men belonging to the steamer Kahu, who; were drowned at Cape Turnagain on Thuraday last. Some idea may be formed of the extent to which China tea was displaced by the prodace of India and Ceylon, when it is stated that since 18S0 81 the deliveries of China tea in London have decreased from 158,036,000'pouhds, to 234,236,000 pounds ; while the deliveries of Indian tea have increased from 48,275,000 pounds to 7&,425,000 pounds, and meanwhile a trade in Ceylon tea to the amount of 7,714,090 pounds has sprung np, and the exports of Java tea to London have increased from 1,779,000 poundß to 3,671,000 pounds.

The little girl Maggie Scrimshaw, a younger sister, of the girl who was assaulted, was called as a witness during the heariug of the rape oase on Wednesday. His Honour the Chief Justice was of opinion, however, that the child had not shown such knowledge as to justify placing her ou oath. At the same time he thought it a pity that there was not some Act to allow the testimony of such children being taken, leaving the Court to attaoh such weight to it as was thought fit. The girl who was assaulted gave her evidence very well, although she was occasionally .confused on matters of detail. The Exhibition; Commissioner are busy issuing circulars, &o.; relating to the special wool show to be held in Melbourne in January next. - As regards the grain show, the Commission has just received a letter from the Secretary in Melbourne, in which he says : —“ Mr Mathew Holmes and Mr William Evan's, of Timaru, two of the honorary Commissioners specially interested in the grain exhibits, consider that as the season in New Zealand for the new grain will be too late to admit of obtaining fresh exhibits; it will be advisable to make the most of what we have here, which has beeu pronounced to be the best show in the Exhibition.”

True bills were returned by the Grand Jury on Monday on the following charges : G. MoCombe,. forgery ; D. A. Crotty, larceny ; G. Hodgetts, rape; W. J. Simmons, larceny and burglary ; J. Simmons, larceny; A. J. Gibson, larceny ; S. Pugsley, larceny ; R. Cheesemau, forgery and uttering ; Frank Masters, indecent exposure ; and Robert Crowley. No bill was found against Joseph Applin, charged with making a false declaration; W. Delaney, larceny; W. Morris, larceny ; and Robert Taylor, robbery with violence* The Grand Jury having finished their labours were discharged early on Monday afternoon.

The excursion by tho steamer Kanieri to Picton and The Grove, which returned early on Monday morning, appears to have been a very enjoyable trip. The steamer arrived at Pioton at 6.15 h.m. on Sunday, after which she left for The Grove, arriving there at 7.30 a.roT After the party had visited the diggings the vessel leftThq Grove at 7.30 on Sunday evening, arriving as above. fRe w,eather during the trip was very favourable, and tjae excursionists seemed much pleased- The success of the excursion was due in no smalj degree to the courteous captain and officers of the Kaneiri, who paid every attention j# the wants of their passengers.

Early on Monday morning a Chinese gardener named Quon Lee, of tho Southroad, reported to. Constable Stewart, of Newtown, that one of his named Ah Chun, had been assaulted and robbed ou Sunday night. He informed the Constable that Ah Chun left'for town about 6.30 p.m. on Sunday for the purpose of getting some tobacco at a Chinese shop in Taranakistreet He (Chun Lee) remained at the shop until 10.30, at whieh time he started to return home. As ho left the shop he saw three men in Tapanaki-straet, and after going some distance he observed that they were following him. On reaohing Sussexsquare they attacked him from behind, pinning him Up against the fence of the Basin Reserve. One of his assailants gagged him, and then he was tied to the fence. After this they, rifled his pockets of their contents, which consisted of the sum of 12s in silver, a pocket-book, and half a pound of tobacco. After this they struck the Chinaman several times, and having released him from the fence they made their escape. Quon Lee further informed the officer that he had found Ah Chun lying in the gutter.near the Reserve about 3.30 a.m., and he at once had him taken to his home. Ah Chun states that his assailants were young men. The police are making inquiries into the matter,

Bishop’s Bradshaw and Monthly Timetble and Diary lor October is t&hahdi Mr H. W. Robinson, K:M., is iffiw the District Coroner, vice Dr Johnson resigned;

The man named James White who was shot in the wrist when 'arrested a few weeks ago by Constable Slight, was removed from the Hospital, where he had been confined for treatment of the wound, to the Terrace Gahljyesterday Week. ' The ballet was taken from his wrist oh the previous Wednesday}

The Telegraph Department have issued the following notice :—-“.The rates for the following stations on the overland line to Port Darwin are reduced by Is for the first ten words, and Id for every additional word, namely—Barrow’s Creek, Charlotte Waters, Strangwaya Spring, Tennent’s Creek , and for Alice Springs 6d per the first ten words, and Id for each additional word.”

A Very successful entertainment Was given in St Pater’s Schoolroom last week in aid of the Te Aro Infant School prize fund. There was a very large attendanoe, the room being crowded with an appreciative audience. An excellent programme was gone through, in which the following ladies and gentlemen took part;—Mrs Greenwood, .Misses Chatwin, Watson (2), Letham, Messrs Haybittle, Pormau, and the children attending the assisted by singing several chorusealY'The chair was oconpied by Mr J. R. Blair-{chairman of the Education Board). •• G-fe/-.".

The total amount' of',_Cnstoms revenue received at the port of-k Wellington for the month of 6d. The items in derail; are as follow : Spirits, £3537 9s 3d , cigarettes, and snuff, £687 18s lid; tobacco, £2704 16s ; wines, £295 18s lOd ; ale and beer, £324 19s 6d ;tea, £1235145; coffee,chicory, cocoa, &c., £ll7 13s 9d ; sugar, ; iholassea, £902 lGs Id ; opium, £l6; goods ;by weight," £1893 4s 3d ; goods ad valorem, £5185 8i 4d ; other duties not specified, £1325 9a 3d. Ths total amount received for the corresponding month of the previous year was £21,756 14s 7d./ A novel contest in the shape of a wheelbarrow race on skates took' place at the Columbia Skating Rink last night week... The diatanoe was half a. mile, and the following were the competitors : —.W. Price, C. Pearce,. J. Young, D; .Eberlett,. A. Rowden, M. Moore, E. Blundell, .and C. Rotheram. The event was run off in Keats, the competitors in the final heat being—C. Pearce, J. Young, and.F- Watty. Alter a capital contest C. Pearpe finished first, J. Young being second, , a few yards away. The time taken for the final heat was 2min 35sec. The prize for the. winner was a pair of silver-plated skates.' There were several “ spills ” daring the several heats, which afforded some amusement to the spectators. Mr Macarthur, M.H.R., at the meeting of the Land Board last week, gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the Board he would bring up a scheme which he had formulated for capitalising deferred payment thirds in special settlements. He proposes to form special settlements into road districts, as snoh districts wonld be enabled to borrow under the Loans to Local'Bodies Act £3333. The interest on this at 5 per cent (£166 per annum) could be paid out of the £333 per annum, received in thirds, and the balance of that amount (£167) would, invested at 4 per cent compound interest,' amount in 10 years to £1992, which would pay the interest for the remaining currency of the loan. It is claimed that the advantages of such a scheme would be very great to settlers and settlement, Binoe all necessary works could be done at once. ' .

The attraction at the Columbia Skating Rink on Monday evening was one which caused considerable amusement, consisting of a half-mile egg and spoon race, the prize for which was a pair of silver-plated skates. The entries were very numerous, and the race was exciting as well as novel. The competitors were—F. Watty, D. Eberlett, A. Stuart, J. Young, L. Dwau, C. Johnston, A. Sconlar, W. Dixon, P. Blundell, H. Moss, J. Baird, M. Moore, E. Rotheram and P. Playell. The event was run off in heats, the first being won -by F.' Watty with L. Dwan second. In the second heat W. Dixon was first and E. Rotheram second, and the final heat was won by L. Dwan (time, 2min 37sec). Messrs T.' H. Woottonand T. Dwan acted as starter and timekeeper respectively. On Thursday evening an interesting event in the shape of an obstacle race takes plaoe at the rink.

The unwillingness of Mr A. McDougall to be examined by Mr Jsllicoe (as representing the Deputy Official Assignee) at the meeting of Brown and Rodgers’ creditors last week, caused a little amusement. Mr McDougall contended that the Deputy-Assignee should conduct the examination, and as Mr Jellicoo insisted upon his right, questioning of this sort went on for about five minutes. Mr Jellicoe: What are you ? Mr McDougall would give no answer, Mr Jellicoe: Do you refuse to be examined ?, Mr McDougall: No. Mr Jellicoe: , -Then what aro you ? Presently Mr Jelliooe made pointed reference to possible warrants for arrest and subsequent pains and penalties, all of whioh Mr McDougall said might be “told to the gulls.” Mr Jellicoe retorted that Mr McDougall might find out who the “ gull ” was, and after a little more harmless sparring Mr McDougall accepted the advice of the Official Assignee and allowed himself to be examined.

In answer to a uuestion by Mr McArthur as to when the Horowhenua would be put into the market at fcho meeting of the Land Board yestefddy iWet; thtt Commissioner said that the land wbiild be tfffefed dftSr h sufvey had been made.

During the meeting of creditors in th* estate of Brown and Rodgers yesterdaj week Mr Jelliooe intimated, on behalf ol Wellington creditors ho represented, that oharges would be formulated against the bankrupts to be dealt with when the bankruptcy wall bofflrfi th£ Goiirfc; We are pleased to hear that Mr It. J. Seddon, M.H.R. for Kumara, is rapidly recovering from the effects of his late serious accident. In a telegram received on Monday by Mr R. H. J. Reeves, M. H.R., Mr Seddon says it has been a case of “touch and go " with him, but he is able to leave his bed, and hopes to mend rapidly. The authorities of the Wellington Museum have oourteously forwarded fdr oiir Inspection a photograph of the New Zealand mineral exhibits at the Melbourne Exhibition sent by Sir James Hector. So far as we are able to judge the exhibits present a respectable appearance, but it is impossible to form any acourate judgment without a comparison with the exhibits of the other colonies. An aot of a particularly cowardly nature was perpetrated on Friday night. Some person or persons, who are so far unknown, threw a number of eggs at one of the tram Oars in Willis-street, with the result that one or two ladies, who were then standing on the platform, narrowly escaped serious injury to their dresses. The police are on the track of the offender, who will we hope, be caught and made an example of. An accident happened to one of Messrs Cobb and Co.’s omnibuses in Adelaide-road on Sunday afternoon. The ’bus was being driven toward town, and in trying to pass one of the Tramway Company’s ’buses, the driver brought the vehicle into collision with a telegraph poll, with the result that the swing-bar was broken and one of the horses injured its leg.

SF A new firm of sharebrokers and general agents have commenced business in Wellington under the title of R. C. Shearman and Co. Their offices are on Lambton-quay, opposite the Union Bank. Mr it. C. Shearman, the head of the firm, held for many, years the position of Commissioner of Police in this city. His long connection with Wellington and the esteem in whioh he ia held by the citizens is a good recommendation for his new line of business. We wish the new firm success in their underbaking. The iron clipper ship Waitnea, 871 tons, belonging to the New Zealand Shipping Company, has loaded in London a quantity of railway material for the New Zealand Midland Railway, and she sails for Greymonth direct to disoharge that cargo. It is satisfactory to learn (says the Christchurch Press) that the harbour works at Greymouth have so far been so successful as to enable such a vessel to enter. The fact that the Midland Company are shipping material for the West Coast is evidence that the work of construction is to bo proceeded with without delay. The following tenders have been reoeived by the Public Works Department for the Pohangina Bridge contract, Napier-Palmer-stoa Railway : —Accepted, W. G. Bassett, Wanganui, £12,417. Declined—Scott Bros., Christchurch, £13,074; R. S. Sparrow and Co., Dunedin, £13,182; Cossens and Black, Dunedin, £13,643 ; R. McKenzie and Co., Greymouth, £14,388 ; J. and A, Anderson, Christchurch, £14,611 ; Thomas Denby, Wanganui, £14,867 ; J. McLean and Son, Anekland, £15,421 ; Beale, Simmons and Co., Napier, £15,620; Andrew MoFarlane, Wanganui, £15,794; Peter Dey, Mosgiel, £16,435 ; Alexander Wilkie, Wanganui, £16,743; Glendinning and Co, Napier, £17,189 ; Weer, Sellar and Co., Napier, £17,190; Joshua Goodfellow, Wellington, £17,192; Thomas M. Downes, Dunedin, £17,795. On Tuesday the Diocesan Synod adopted, ia Committee of the Whole, the following schedule for the current year. Estimated receipts (1) Parochical Assessments : —St Paul’s, £550; St Mark’s, £300; Christ Church, Wanganui, £300; Lower Hutfc, £250 : Masterton, £250; Greytown, £BO ; Featherston, £6O ; Martinborougb, £2O; Carterton, £175 ; Karori, £100; Johnson* ville, &c., £lso’; Upper Hutt, £6O, Pauatahanui, £4O ; Feilding, etc., £225 ; Palmerston, £225; Marton, etc., £2OO ; Bulls/£6O; Sandon, £4O ; Greatford, £25 ; Foxfcon, £SO ; Wanganui Parochial district, £2OO ; Hawera, £225; Patea, £150; Waverley, £SO. (2) Miscellaneous Special offertories, £BS; subscriptions, Wellington, £SOO ; subscriptions, Otaki, £2O; special offertory at opening of Synod, £6; interest, £4O; extra special offertories in all churches in the Diocese to pay off loan, £75. Total, £4511. Estimated expenditure : —(1) Balance from last year being deficit, £24 15s 4d. (2) Stipends—St Paul’s, £550 ; St Mark’s, £3OO ; Christ Church, Wanganui, £300; Lower Hutt, £250; Masterton, £2OO ; Greytown, &c., £2OO ; Carterton, £225 ; Karori, £l5O ; Johnsonville, &c., £150; Upper Hutt and Pauatabanui, £l5O ; Feilding, &c., £250 ; Palmerston, £225 ; Marton, &c., £200; Bullb, &c. (including house rent), £225 ; Wanganui Parochial District, £200; Hawera £225 ; Patea and Waverley, £2OO. (3) Miscellaneous expenditure—Printing, £35 ; stationery and advertising £ls; travelling expenses, £2O ; refund of loan, £IOO ; interest on loan, £ls; secretary’s salary and house rent, £220; estimated surplus, £3O 4s Bd. Total, £4511.

Monsieur Taine on the Beauty of EngLISH Ladies. —The point whioh seems particularly to have impressed itself upon the mind of this brilliant French writer, with respect to ‘English beauties,’ is the ‘dazzling purity of their complexions.’ Doubtless, nature has richly endowed our countrywomen in this respect, but art has done no less, in supplying such an exquisite preparation as Rowlands’ Kalydor, which so far aids nature as to remove freckles, tan, sunburn, prickly heat, redness and roughness of the skin, produces a pure and delicate complexion, and has a most soothing and purifying effect on the skin during the heat and dust of summer or cold and damp of winter. Ask chemists for Rowlands’ Kalydor,

After their next meeting the Land Boarsi will revert to the old custom of holding their meetings at 10 a.m. instead of 2.30 p.m., as at present. This was decided on at the meeting of the Board yesterday week. Mt Wul; McLean,- one of the candidates for Ldmbtah Wutd,’ has decided to retire from the Contest; &nd oil Tuesday lie gave She Returning Officer notion to’ yvitbdraW bis name from the list of candidate^;

We have received from the loeat agent si copy of “The Progress 1 and Reform of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, its standing and its comparisou with all other Life Assurance compaiiies.^ Miss Mary Hume visited the Hospital yesterday week and afforded the', pafiehtd a musical treat. She played and safifg for about an hour for tbeir benefit, and the performance was much enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of hearing her. Wo learn that Mr T. K. Macdonald has received official notification of his appointment aS valuer for the city of Wellington for the purposes of the Property Assessment Act, to date from the Ist October; Wts understand the appointment will be gazetted this week.

It ia understood that the teuder of Messrs E. W. Mills and Co. has been accepted for 45 miles of "rabbit s fencing material for the South Island, for which .tenders were recently invited by the Government. There were five tenderers, and there was very little difference between the three lowest.

With reference to the death of Mr W. Mitohell, upon whose body the inquest was held on Saturday, it is Only right to state that during the time he was in the police station he was treated with every attention. All that could be done for the unfortunate man was provided.

We understand that in the two contracts which Messrs E. W. Mills and Co. have made with the Government for the rabbit fence the whole of the wire netting (the value of whioh is over 50 per cent of the whole) has been manufactured by John Lysaght, Limited. The steamer Kanieri, whioh left at midnight on Saturday for Picton and the Grove, was crowded with excursionists for the M aikakaho and Mahakipawa goldfields. She took 83 passengers in all. The Waitapu, which also left on Saturday night for Havelock, took 20 excursionists. The final address of the series on the “French Revolution” was given at the Catholic Institute last night week, Mr J. J. Devine, President, being in the chair. The address was followed by criticism, after whioh a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer. MrM. ,Brennan was elected secretary vice Mr M. "Duffy resigned. It was announced that at the next meeting a debate would take plaoe on the question “ Is capital punishment justifiable ?” In concluding an article upon the recent speech of the Chairman of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce; the Melbourne Argus says :—“NewZealand is to be congratulated on her improved prospects, and her increasing industry, and the revival of enterprise which the requirements of the outside market are creating. It is to be hoped that, after the experience of brilliant financing, she will not fatigue her energies and waste her resources by pursuing another unsuit, able policy too far.” The result of the annual school inspection by Mr Lee at Kaiwhara is as follows : Total number presented, 156 (50 under age!, 68 passed : Standard 1., 31 presented (1 excepted), 26 passed ; Standard 11,, 18 presented (2 excepted), II passed ; Standard 111., 19 presented 1 (2 excepted), 13 passed ; Standard IV., 23 presented (3 excepted), 8 passed ; Standard V., 12 presented (3 excepted), 9 passed p Standard VI., 2 pre seated (l absent), 1 failed; Standard VII., 1 presented, 1 passed. Messrs E. W. Hope, D. S. Gray, and Edward Reeves did not answer to their names when called as Grand Jurors on Monday. As there was some -doubt whether Messrs Gray and Reeves were in Wellington when the summonses were served, no fine was inflicted in their case. Mr Hope was fined £5, which was, however, remitted upon an explanation being given later in the day. A number of persons were relieved from attendance on the common jury for various reasons*.

jpjOne of our well-known tradesmen, after 25 years’ business in this city, has decided to retire. We refer to Mr C. E. Willeston, the tobacconist, of Lambton-quay, who has disposed of his business to Mr E. C. BatkiD, who will in future conduct it. Mr Willeston for the past quarter of a oentury has earned the esteem of all who have the pleasure of knowing him. His straightforward business dealings, his energy and enterprise, have secured for him a well-earned competency, which we trust he will long enjoy, His successor, Mr E. C. Batkin, is also well known in this city. His connection with local aquatic matters, and hiß natural geniality, has earned for himself hosts of friends, who will wish him every success in his new undertaking.

One of the most enjoyable entertainments of the season, consisting of songs, recitations and instrumental selections, took plaoe at the Working,Men’s Club Tuesday night. The occasion was one of the Club’s social reunions, and the attendance was very large. The items on the programme, all of whioh were enthusiastically reoeived, were contributed as follows Solos by Messrs W. Bott, W. Hare, ■ Duncan, C. Ellisßon, F. Fricker, J. Henderson and Fitzgerald ; recitations by Messrs C. Hale and Peyman ; and instrumental selections by Gray’s Band. The band gave selections,, which were much enjoyed, from “Boccaeio,” “ The Bohemian Girl,” and “ Maritana ” in capital style. Mr Colpas also gave a sarrusophone solo in a manner that was greatly appreciated. Mr G. Barlow presided at the piano during the evening.

‘Keatings IV.viler,’ destroys Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, while quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles tho success of tnis powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application. See, the article you purchase is ‘ Keating’s,’ as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in tins, 6d, Is and 2s fid ach, by all chp isfs

It has been ftrt-a^ ed «« . Rev A - O-Wiriio-rffs. Shall address the children of Sb. Peter's San’dtfy School Sunday aifcernoon.

In the action whioh is' btotfgkt- Pj the Benevolent Society against Sji'e United District Charitable Aid Board, the former' body will he represented by Mr C. P. Skerrett, At the meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees on Tuesday authority was gfveh to that gentleman to serve the writ on thd Bgr&tYl' next morning.

What might ha'V's teelf a Very serious fire was fortunately extinguished before much damage was done, on Tuesday ovecfiUg, at the Corner House, Cuba and Manners-street, lately Graves and Fleming’s, but now occupied by F. D. Woodroffe. It appears that some calico whioh is suspended at the rear of the WhrdoW facing Cuba-street came in contact with' a &6per Used for lighting the gas, and before the accident was observed the calino was a mass of flame. By the energy of Mr Woodroffe with a blanket all danger was soon obviated.

The earth tremors in tho Canterbury district do not appear to have finished yet. On Friday last in the Culverton locality, says thti Christchurch Telegraph, at 10.30 a.m. a smart dho'Ck with a preceding acute explosive noise was felt; and about an hour atferward a much heavier shock Without any pre ceding noise occurred. Several slight shocks were felt during the afternoon and evening. On Friday night the most alarming noises were heard by residents on different parts of the plains, and at 11.30 p.m. the heaviest shook experienced since September 1 took plaoe. This shock was followed by a large number of smaller shocks, and the booming noises were very frequent. Over 25 laud booms Were counted within one hour of the 11.30 p.m. shock. Several shocks were felt during Saturday, and some damage has been done to builo’iDg3 on the outskirts of the Hanmer Plains.

The report of the Public Works Committee submitted at the meeting of tho City Council last evening, is as follows: The Committee beg to recommend—l. That Mr D. Bowie be allowed to shift his boatshed to the eastern side of the mole at Cuba-street extension, subject to the same conditions with respect to removal, &c., as at present, the City Surveyor to fix upon a convenient site. 2. That clause sof the proposed Fire Prevention By-law be struok out. 3. That in tho matter of encroachments at Nairnstreet (Messrs Blair, Blundell, aud DeCastro), Hay-street (Stevens), Ingestre-street (Wellington Meat Company), and Rox'burghstreet (Mrs Harris), the parties be allowed to give an acknowledgement of the Corporation’s title and an undertaking to remove the encroachments on demand. 4. That petitions from the citizens be obtained and sent in to the Government, asking that one Licensing Committee may be appointed in lieu of the four committees now existing. 5. That two months’ leave of absence be granted to the Town Clerk on account of illness 1 . 6. That accounts amounting to £596 14s Id be passed for payment.

Another glaring instance of red-tapeism in connection with the management of our railways has just come under our notice, says the Manawatu Times, and serves to still further strengthen the deeply-rooted conviction that our railways should be committed to tho supervision of a competent Boar-i of Commissioners. The through train from Wanganui was some few minutes late in its arrival at Feilding tho other evening. A gentleman wishing to journey to Palmerston went, on the arrival of the train, to the ticket office to procure a ticket, and to his surprise found it closed. He inquired the reason of this from one of the officials, and was informed that no tickets were issued after the due time of departure of a train. Thus, if a train be, say, 15 or 20 minutes late in arrival at a station, and a persou is on the Btation 10 minutes before the train comes in he is unable to book his passage and the result is he boards the train without a ticket and is compelled to pay the usual fine for so doing. That such a regulation is out of all reason, and will work great incon. veniences—inconveniences, too, which could easily be remedied—needs hardly to bo poiuted out. The sooner the proposed Board of Railway Commissioners is appointed the better, for then and then only can we expect to see our railways conducted for the convenience and to the general satisfaction of the public.

The Benevolent Society Trustees held their usual weekly meeting at the Council Chambers on Tuesday afternoon, there being present the Rev H. Van Staveren (chair man), Messrs Allen, Danks, Young, Wilson and Ivebbell. The Secretary was instructed to proceed against a man who had gone to Wanganui and left his infant child to be taken care of by some people who were in needy circumstances and unable to do s.o. A letter was read irom the Ladies' Association asking if the Society would grant 10s a week for the Bupport of an illegitimate child, whose parents had deserted it. The Trustees decided to ask the ladies to find a home for the child. It was decided to give 10s a week for the support of an illegitimate child until the mother, who was ill at present, was able to work. A woman in indigent circumstances, whose husband died the other day, was granted rations. It was decided to send an Italian fisherman, who was seriously ill, to the Hospital, the members of the Hospital Trustees present signing a certificate for his admission to the institution. The Secretary was instructed to take proceedings against two men who had gone to Mahakipawa, leaving their wives and families in want. Rations and 3s a week were granted to an old woman, who was stated to be one of the oldest settlers in the district. A number of other cases were relieved. One or two cases were struck off the books. Accounts amounting to £94 Is Ilf d were passed for payment, and the Trustees adj rurned.

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