TOWN & COUNTRY.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 867, 12 October 1888, Page 20

TOWN & COUNTRY.

We have received from the Mount Cook Hermitage Company (Canterbury) a copy of a small pamphlet published hy them, giving particulars of the route and time-table to that picturesque spot. Petitions in favour of amalgamation of the licensing districts of the city were available for signature at tho various polling booths for the municipal elections last Friday, and were largely signed. The annual show of the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural society will be held at Carterton on the Ist November, and entries dose on the 20th October. The prize-list is a long one, and not only are theie a large number of special entries, but a number will probably be added before the date of the show.

A man named James Henry Bonnor, alias Caltliorpe, who was discharged from the Terrace Gaol on Saturday, after having served a sentence of two years for forgery at Hokitika, was arrested by Detective Campbell almost immediately after his release from prison ou three charges of forgery, alleged to have been committed at Hokitika. He was subsequently brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, and remanded until the next Friday. Yesterday night week the Wellington and Manawatu Company’s new consolidation engine, No. 9, took a train equal to 30 loaded trucks from Parematato Johnsonville, ascending the long gradients of 1 in 56 and 1 in 66 for five miles without assistance, and arriving strictly to time. The train weighed 240 tons without engine or tender, or 289 tons in all. This is equal to the duty of two of the ordinary locomotives, and is a capital specimen of the new engine's powers. The Inspector of Nuisances made an ap plication in the Resident Magistrate’s Court last Friday, before MrH.W. Robinson,R.M., for an order for the demolition of certain premises in Mulgrave-street, known'as Lockyear’s, on the ground that they are wholly unfit for habitation. Certificates by Drs Robertson and Cahill to this effect were produced, His Worship made an order that the buildings should be destroyed. It is probable that further action-will be taken by the Corporation with respect to several other uninhabitable houses in the city. Daring the Emperor William’s recent visit to Peterhof there was an exchange of views between Count Herbert Bismarck and M. de Giers upon the expediency of improving the antagonistic economical relations between Germany and [Russia, and it was agreed that the two Governments should depute some competent persons to confer together regarding the measures calculated to attain the conciliatory object in view. Contrary, however, to what has been Btated by some newspapers, this resolution is not intended to lead to a complete revision of the existing Russo-German Commercial Treaty. Councilors Richardson and Edwards, who occupied their seats in the Couneil Chamber for the last time at the meeting last week, took occasion to refer in feeling terms to the fact of their leaving their fellow Councillors with whom they had been so long connected. Both Councillors referred to the amiable relations whioh had always been maintained between them and their colleagues. Councillor Richardson, referring to the Conncil’s officers, whom he greatly eulogised, said that he was sure that Mr Martin had been the means of saving thousands of pounds to tho city, and he regietted to hear of that gentleman’s illness. Councillor Edwards followed iu a similar strain. Councilors Williams and A. Young also spoke, referring to the harmonious relations whioh had existed amongst the members of the Council, and both gentlemen expressed regret at the retirement of Councillors Richardson and Edwards. The Mayor said that he had experienced great pleasure in working with Councillors Richardson and Edwards, and he had found their business knowledge and sound common sense of great value in dealing with many questions. His Worship also referred in complimentary terms to Councillor Danks, the other retiring Councillor. Subsequently an adjournment was made to the Mayor’s room,where the health of Councillors Danks, Richardson, and Edwards waß proposed by his Worship and drunk with enthusiasm. Councillors Richardson and' Edwards suitably responded. aThe final meeting of the Wellington Harmonic Club was held last Friday night at the Tinakori-road Schoolroom to wind up the Club, and to start a new musical society. Mr W. H. Levin, President of the Club, occupied the chair, aud there was a numerous attendance. After considerable discussion it was resolved to establish a musical society, to be called “The Wellington Harmonic Society,to oonsist of not more than 80 performing members (vocal), the members ot the Har. monio Club to be members of the new society without requiring to be elected, and all new members to be elected by the Committee after satisfying the Committee of their musical fitness; the practices to be held every Friday evening at the Congregational schoolroom, Bowenstreet, beginning on the 19th instant. The following office-bearers were chosen for the first year:—President, Mr W. H. Levin; vice-presidents, Mr G. Beetham, M.H.R., and Mr J. H. Cock ; musical director, Mr Robert Parker ; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. T. Glasgow ; librarian, Mr Holdsworth ; committee, Messrs C. Hickson, C. Rous Marten, R. J. Todd, E. Reeves. J. E. Pago and R. C. Hamerton. Cordial votes of thanks were passed to the office-bearers of tho late Club, especially to Mr Parker, as its founder and mainstay. The Harmonic Club was then formally closed and the new Harmonic Society constituted. A vote of thanks to the President concluded the proceedings.

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Horace Walwhich Baron de Stern purchased ab.onjLhiue years ago, is to be sold at auction in a few weeks by the Baron’s executors;. .[[-

Dr Martin has -been appointed to the vacancy on the honorary medical staff of the Hospital, caused by the resignation of Dr Robertson. Two applications were received by the Hospital Trustees, for the position.

The usual monthly liquor return presented at the meeting of the Hospital Trustees on Tuesday showed that during last month 30 patients at the hospital consumed 198 pints of spirits, wine, and malt liquors, being an average of about 6A "pints per patient. For the same month, of last year 16 patients consumed 147 pints of spirits, wine, etc., an average of about 9 pints for each patient.

During the month of September 33 male and 26 female patients were admitted into tbe Hospital. At the beginning of the month there were 73 male and 22 female patients in the institution, making a total of 106 male and 58 female patients. During the month 27 males and 15 females were discharged as cured, 12 males and 12 females were relieved, while two males and two females died, which left 65 maleß and 29 female patientß under treatment in the institution at the end of the month. '

The new story by Rider Haggard, entitled “Mr Meeson’s Will,” now appearing in the Graphic, is a tale of a publishing firm. It is said in London that the firm in Mr Haggard’s mind is the well-known publishing house of Cassell and Co., and that the pictures by the Graphic artist of Mr Meeson are declared to resemble Mr Galpin of that firm, and that the extreme vindictiveness of the line of treatment is due to the fact that Mr Haggard got very little for “King Sola-, mon’s Mines’’out of that firm, which made enormous profits bythe venture. A libel, action is even talked of.

The annual general meeting of the Parliamentary Recess Lawn Term's Clnb was heii on Tuesday. The • following officers were elected :—President, Mr Hey wood; Secretary, MrPyke ; Committee, Messrs Douglas, Boddington, " Waldegrave, Cotterell; and Ridings. Important alterations were made in the rules,of the Club, and the opening., of. the season was fixedffor Saturday, the 20th October. . The President kindly offered to present a trophy for competition. During the past season the Club were very successful in their matches, meeting teams' from Palmerston North and Feilding. The police have been informed that a man named William Nicholls, who has been employed as kitchenman at the Empire Restaurant, Willis-atreet, has been missing sinco Wednesday. Nicholls, it appears, had been in a very -low-spirited state for some time, and on Wednesday evening he went out stating that he was going for a walk, and has not since returned. Last night a man named Gundlach called at the police station and stated that he had seen the missing man entering the cemetery by the Sydney-street gate about 5 o’clock. Subsequently a party was organised for the purpose of searching the cemetery for Nicholls. They returned soon after midnight, but could find no trace of him. ' - -[:

The necessity of. providing special accommodation at the Hospital for the treatment of cases of puerperal fever was brought under the notice of the Hospital'Trustees at their meeting on Tuesday by Dr King, resident surgeon at. the institution. He stated that it was a. matter of great importance,; and he explained that he had called an informal meeting of the honorary medical staff to oonsider the matter, with the result that it was decided to bring it 'before the Trust. He was of opinion that special accommodation should be provided for the complete isolation of three patients. l : The matter was considered in committee by the Trustees, who decided to refer it to the House Committee, who will present a re. port at next meeting. A man named William Withers, believed to be a resident of Shannon, was found to be in a prostrate condition in an enclosure near the Fire Brigade-Station at about half-past 9 last Friday morning. He had in one hand a pocketknife, and in the other an empty bottle, which appeared to have contained chlorodyne. - Constable Madden had the man conveyed to the station, where he was attended by Drs Collins and Gillen, and subsequently taken to the Hospital. He was brought before Mr Eb. Baker, J.F., on Saturday, and charged with having attempted; to commit suicide. Ser-geant-Major Morice stated that he did not propose to offer any evidence, as it hted been ascertained that the man had not attempted to take his life. ‘Mr Matthews, who appeared for Mr Withers, explained that his client had been a Butferer from aßthma, and he had been in/the habit of taking chlorodyne for relief. [He felt very ill on Friday, and had taken-an overdose of the drug. The charge was withdrawn, Mr Baker remarking that he had known Mr Withers for some time, and he had been very much surprised when he read of the occurrence. He was quite satisfied with the explanation.

An informal meeting of creditors in the estate of Robert Barlow, publican, was held on Tuesday; There were three creditors present, and the Official Assiguee presided. Mr Fitzherbert appeared for the bankrupt. The bankrupt’s statement set forth that ho bought the .Clyde-qnay Hotel in May last for £425, paying a deposit of £SO. Subsequently, however, he found that the stook in the bar, valued at £2OO, was not included, and he had to pay £37 for it. On the 16th May he paid a further £l5O, and gave bills for the remainder, which were renewed.from time to time. He had been in possession of the hotel for four .mouths, aud ascribed his failure to the fact that the takings wore not as good as they were represented to be. Iu the statement of assets and liabilities a deficiency of £25219s 4d waß shown, the assets being £lO5 193 lid; and the liabilities £3SS 19s-3d. The debtor, examined on oath, said his takings at the hotel were about £l4 a week, but were represented to be £2O; and the furniture was "only worth £l2B instead of £3OO. The Assignee remarked that he did not think anything could be done for the outside creditors, since the assets would all go to the secured-creditors and landlord. The meeting was adjourned till next day without Anything done.

Sir John Hall, accompanied by his son, Mr G. Hall, were passengers by the K.M.b. Kaikoura, which left -Wellington yesterday week for London. Sir John Hall expects to return before next..Beßßion of Parliament.-' -■ : ” . -i ..

On the recommendation - of the Foreshore Committee, the City Council-last night week appointed Mr James"Lookie to aot as assessor in the compensation cases which are being brought against the Corporation by Messrs T.. G. Macarthy an 1 J.-Ransom respectively. A serious accident happened at Otaki on Saturday to a Native 'boy jiamed William Habata. It appears- climbing np a tree and fell, breaking hi# arm In two places. The local doctor did all 1m could .for the sufferer. He was brought in by the laßt train on Saturday night, and was conveyed to the Hospital. '

We hear of a splendid stroke of business done in Melbourne by the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society. A year or two ago the Society purchased a couple of sections in Collms-street and held them until the other day when the “land boom” was at its height. Then the management, decided to sell, and purchasers being ready and willing, the Sooiety netted a clear profit- of £90,000 on the original price of the sections !• That was a “ haul ” and no mistake.

The obstacle race at the Skating Rmk last week attracted a.large audience and was a most amusing contest. The.’cOmpeti tors (six in number) had to jump oyer hurdles, run along ladders, crawl through hoops and barrels, and had generally an adventurous time. Watty led for the first quarter of a mile and then dropped-back. Dixon took the lead and kept it to the finish, winning pretty easily, with Rotherham second and Watty third. .

We learn that when those persons who had taken part in the funeral of the late Mr \Y* Mitchell a few days ago had returned to the homestead at Morrison’s Bush, they fonnd it in imminent danger of being destroyed by fire, originating in the chimney. Mainly, however, through the energy and promptitude of Mr Webb, an old member of the Wellington Municipal Eire Brigade, who happened to be present, the/ danger was averted and the flames subdued. His Honour the Chief Justice commented severely yesterday week upon-the credulity of tradesmen who allowed .themselves to be victimised, as several had by the prisoner McCombe. Here was a man, said his Honour, who had just come out of gaol, and proceeded to pass several forged cheques, and no one appeared to - have asked any questions or demurred to accepting _ the cheques. He could notunderstand .it at all—it was simply giving an' incentive to men in commit crime.

A meeting of the Wellington District Road Board was held at the Hutt /on Oc-obor ?• Present —Messrs D. Speedy, (in the chair), Darby, Death, Perkinß, Russell, and Wakeham. A letter was received from the Pitone Navals. asking permission to be allowed to shoot over the line of road leading through the Hutt racecourse; and permission was granted on their satisfying the Chairman and the warden of the district that the road referred to is under the control of the' Board. A letter was written from J. D. R. Hewett complaining of the way in which his £25 subscription was spent by the Board in making a road leading to his property, and the matter- was left in the.hands of. the warden of the district. Mr J. Phelps having broken up a culvert on the Gollans Yalley-road, it was decided to give him 14 . days’ notice to repair it ; and, in case of., his.refusal, the Chairman and warijen apjL-Mri-Wnkeham were authorised to take'legal proceedings against him. Accounts were passed amounting to £l3B Os sd, and the Board then went into committee to consider the question of a road-line being formed leading through Mr A. Tyer’s property to Mr Hawkings’land, and after full consideration a committee was appointed consisting of tho Chairman, Mr Death, and Mr Darby to inspect a line of road offered by Mr Tyer in lieu of the ono originally laid off. Three tenders have been received by the City Council for the erection of the Rubbish Destructor. On the matter coming up for consideration at the meeting of the Council last week Councillor Allen moved that the opening of the tenders be postponed until next Council meeting. This was seconded by Councillor J. Young, who thought it was not right for them to open tenders for such an important matter on the .eve of an election, especially as a number of the Councillors might not be present at the next meeting of the Council. The motion met with considerable opposition, and eventually it was decided, on a division of 7 to 4, that the tenders should be opened at once. The tenders were then opened, and it was decided that they should be considered ir> committee. Some time was spent in considering the tenders in committee, and on resuming it was recommended that that of Mr James Trevor (for four cells) should be accepted. Councillor A. Young moved, and Councillor Richardson seconded, that this tender should be accepted. Councillor Allen moved an amendment, which was seconded by Councillor J. Young, that the acceptance of a tender be put off until the, first meeting of the new Council. This was lost on a division by 7 to 4, and the recommendation was adopted. The terms the accepted tender provide .for the erection- of the Destructor in the Corporation yard at the site asked for by the deputation of Clyae-quayreaident?, with brick foundations.

The Happiness cf Millions.—On what does the happiness of populations or indi. viduals depend i' . On that inestimable blessing—health. Ought it not then, to be the study of every Colonist to ascertain for himself the best means by which this priceless boon, once attained, can be ever preserved? The answer'must be in the affirmative. A large; number of Colonists m New Zealand are aware that there 1b a medicine wbioh not only wards off disease, but rapidly cures all maladies that occur there, and actually prolongs life. This invaluable medicine is Freeman’s Original and genuine Chlorodyne, >vhich cures and arrests, in their very earliest stages, all the. diseases noticeable in New Zealand. Insist upon having • Freeman’s ’ only. Trade mark, an Elephant. Sold everywhere. Obtainable from all chemists and storekeepers,

The business of revising tlie rules of the Wellington Working Men's Club was concluded at a meeting of members last night week. There was a large attendance, and the President occupied the ohair. At the weekly meeting of the Catholic Institute, held last night week, an essay on “Capital Punishment ’ was read, the writer stronply condemning tho practice. An interasting sketch on the “Kev J* B, letifcjean ” was also given. The first paper excited considerable discussion, and a great deal of interest was manifested in the subject.

The English team of footballers took their departure for England by the R.M.S. Kaikoura yesterday week. The only members of the team who have remained behind are Speakman and Stewart. As the Mana, which took the team off to the Kaikoura, moved away from the Queen’s Wharf cheers were given for the Englishmen and their captain, Mr Stoddart.

At the meeting of the Palmerston North Borough Council on Wednesday week, Messrs Coates and Co. applied for an extension of time to complete the gasworks contract. The Trevelyan, by which vessel the mains were being brought out, having been given np as long overdue, the applicants stated that they had duplicated the order to London by cable, and hoped to have the work completed in four or five months. Application granted. Two months’ leave of absence was granted to the Town Clerk (Mr T. F. Martin), by the City Council last night week, on account of that gentleman’s illness. The Mayor explained that a letter, accompanied by a medical certificate, bad been received from Mr Martin asking for a month’s leave, buthe considered that he should have an extra month. His Worship said that Mr Martin’s health had broken down through sheer overwork. While the compensation case of Stewart and Co. was on, Mr Martin often worked until after 12 o’clock at night, and then started again at 5 o’clock in the morning, and he did not think that the Corporation should be niggardly with an officer who had broken down in its service. He said they would suffer ho inconvenience through Mr Martin’s absence, as Mr Brandon had promised to give the offioers of the any legal information they might require.

In connection with the proceedings which are being taken against Mr A. P. Stuart by the Inspector of Nuisances, for neglecting to obey an order of the City Conncil calling upon him to abate a nuisance on his land fronting Cuba-street extension, that gentleman has written to the Council, stating that his attention had been drawn to the fact that a drain was about to be laid opposite his property, and as this would give him an opportunity of draining his land, and consequently of abating the nuisance, he asked that proceedings should be stayed until he had time to remedy it. The letter was considered at the meeting of the Council last night week, and it was decided that proceedings should be postponed, in consideration of Mr Stnart paying the costs. Our readers will doubtless remember that a few years ago Inspector Meiklejohn, of the London deteotive staff, one of the smartest men in the Metropolitan Police force, was connected with some racing affairs which led to his retirement from the service. He has devoted his time since then to writing an autobiography of his life, giving his startling experiences in trackipg and arresting some of the most noted criminals of the present day. The proprietors of the New Zealand Mail have secured the right to publish hia strange experiences, and in this issue appears the first chapter of what will be one of the most exciting careers of modern days. This famous detective went through some of the strangest adventures in tracking suspected persons that ever fell to the lot of any man, and no doubt the thrilling history of his life will be read with considerable interest.

Our Grey town correspondent writes: — “On Wednesday afternoon at Papawai, a Native named Titua was rolling some ploughed land, sitting upon the machine (a huge wooden affair), and driving two young horses. Somehow the headgear gob loose, the winkers fell off, and the horses bolted. The driver was jerked off the seat ond foil into a hollow, the roller passing over him without doing him any material injury. A Maori girl, who was iu the paddock,-observ-ing the accident, ran to the spot to render assistance, when the horses swerved aside, knocking the girl down. The heavy roller went over her, its crushing weight causing frightful injuries. Medical and other assist, ance was promptly procured, but all efforts were unavailing. The poor sufferer succumbed to the injuries, and death supervened during tho night. A coroner’s inquiry was hold next afternoon. This makes three Maori deaths within a week in the Wairarapa.” The annual general meeting of the Wellington Bowling Club was held last week, Mr G. S. Cooper, the President, in the chair. There was a large attendance of members. The report stated that during the past year 41 new members wore elected, and the Club has now a roll of 113 members. For the ensuing year Mrßairaud presents a painting for competition, and Mr Flyger has given a pair of silver mounted saltcellars. The balance-sheet shows a favourable financial condition. The following officers were duly elected President, Mr W. Sconllar ; vicePresident, Mr C. D. Barraud; Committee, Dr Macgregor, Messrs Campbell, McKerrow, Lindsay, Dnthie, Gale, Blair, Grady, Gray. Mr T, Kennedy Macdonald moved that the inooming Committee make the necessary arrangements for the incorporation of the Club. This was carried. Mr Barraud mentioned that the matter would cost about £l2, beside other necessary expenses. A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing committee.

Butterballs.—The proof of a medicine is in the result, though it may also have admirable qualities in the taking, and we feel bound to testify to the wonderful effects of Jensen’s Cod Liver Oil, a bott’e of which a friend purchased for his ailing children. Much, to his astonishment the children took to the cod liver oil as a cat takes to milk, and from a puny consumptive appearance they are rapidly developing the characteristics and consistency of bntter balls.— The Temperance World. Each bottle of Jensen’s Cod Liver Oil bears on the wrapper the trademark, an ‘lceberg.’ Wholesale Agents ; Sharland & Co,, Auckland,

Bradshaw’s Guido for October is to hand as usual, full of general information to the travelling public, 1 At a special meeting of the City Council last week, the resolutions passed at the last meeting of that body, that they should take over certain private streets in the city, was confirmed. . "li

We omitted to'mention in our report of the repairs to the ship Pleione that Messrs Hazlewood and Williams were doing the sailmaking, which is being carried out in a very satisfactory manner.

A man named Michael Francis O’Drisooll, who was arrested on Friday on suspicion of lunacy, was examined on Saturday by Henry and Johnson, and, as they deolinod to give a certificate of lumoy, ho was discharged. Owing to the inclement weather the Beagles’ Champion Five-mile Race did not take place at the Wellington Football Club's sports on Saturday, as intended. The race was run at Newtown Park on Tuesday, as reported elsewhere. The Wellington-Manawatu Railway Com pany resumed their Sunday trains toPlimmerton on Sunday. Two trains ran—one in the morning and another in the afternoon - and were well patronised, a good number of people availing themselves of the day s outing. An informal meeting of the newly-elected members of the City Council, convened by the Mayor, was held iu the Mayor's room in the Corporation Buildings last night, for the purpose of enabling the members to make the usual declarations. His Worship called the meeting as he was about to leave WeilingtoD, and it was necessary that the new Councillors should make their declarations before him, as the only member of the Couuoil, before they could take their seats. Soon after 8 p.m. Monday night a horse attached to a cart, belonging to Mr Osborne, the dairyman, of Taranaki-street, was startled by some noise at the Thorndon end of the town, and dashed along Larr.btonquay at great speed. Detective Chrystal, who was leaving the Police Station at the time, rushed into the street, and with some effort seizeci ’ Lold of the headgear of the horse, and succeeded, at considerable risk to himself, in stopping- the animal near the New Zealand Times office. He took the horse and cart back to the Police Station, when shortly afterward the driver, who was breathless with running, came up and drove the horse quietly away. A women named Harriett Reeves died at the Hospital on Saturday morning. She was admitted into the institution ou the 27th July suffering from dementia and fatty degeneration of the heart. She lingered on till Saturday morning, when she expired at 8 30. The deceased was a married woman, her husband residing in Buokle-street. She also has a married daughter residing in this city An inquest was held a 4: the Hospital on Sunday before Mr H. W. Robinson (district coroner). A verdict of death from natural causes yras returned by the jury. The inqueßt was held in accordance with the provisions of the Coroner’s Act Amendment Act of last session, and is, we believe, the first occasion in the Colony on which an inquest has been held on a Sunday. At a meeting of the Teachers’ Association, held at the Athenaeum on Saturday, the following resolutions were passed for submission to the Conference which is to be hold in this city'in January next:—* That this branch of the'* Institute oppose Mr Aitken’s pupil-teachers’ syllabus, and that we approve of the Government syllabus, or some slight modification of it.” “That we disagree with Mr Powles’ reoommendation at the Council meeting for classing re pass subjects, on the ground that all passes in the schools of the Colony should be the same. “That the session open to all persons engaged in teaching be held on the second day of the Conference, for the discussion of questions of professional interest.” That all teachers in the service of any Board holding a D certificate shall have permission to sit for the University honours when holding any connection with an affiliated college.” An accident, which might have been attended with very serious results, happened to & man named Frank Mountain, in Cubastreet, on Monday afternoon, shortly after 5 o’-clock. Mountain, it appears, had just got oa the top of one of Messrs Cobb and Co. s omnibuses, and was about to sit down when he fell backward over the railing, which runs round the top of the ’bus, ou to the ground. He was picked up in an insensible condition, and carried into Mr Mandel’s tobacconist shop. Dr Fell was telephoned for, and on arrival he ordered the injured man to bo removed to the Hospital, whither he was at once taken in a cab. Mr Mountain received a severe shaking by the fall and a wound on the head, but otherwise, we learn, his injuries are not of a very serious nature. Mr Mountain was formerly proprietor of the New Zealander Hotel, and is well-known in the city.

At the civil sittings of the Supreme Court on Monday, before Mr Justice Richmond, three undefended actions were heard, the defendant in each oase being Thomas Major Clark. The first action was brought by August Ferdinand Frederick Dittner, who claimed the sum of £45 2s 7d, for felling 23 acres of bush at Maharahara, near Woodville. The plaintiff having given evidence, his Honour up judgment for the amount claimed and costs. In the next case the plaintiff was Andrew Brown, who claimed the sum of £52 10s, as wages due. Judgment was given for the amount claimed and costs. The third action was brought by John James Murphy, for the recovery of the sum of £4O 2s fid, for erecting; 35 chains of fencing and clearing a line at Maharahara. Evidenoe was given by the plaintiff, after which his Honour gave judgment for the amount claimed and costs. In each case the plaintiff was represented by Mr Hutcben. The defendant did not appear, nor was he represented in any of he actions.

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Mr A. L. Ctinard, advance agent for Clark’s All-star Company, arrived iu town on Tuesday from the South. The company will open at the Theatre Royal this evening^

The City of Yokohama, in Japan, will shortly be lighted by the Giilcher system of electricity. It is the same system that will be used in Wellington.

The weather on Monday was of a very changeable nature. The morning opened bright, sunny, and mild, and at noon was a thoroughly good specimen of a genial epringday. Toward 3 o’clock rain began to fall, and from thence until 11 pm. rain fell steadily, and a very cold piercing wind prevailed. Nearer midnight the rain cleared away and the temperature rose. The Grey Star says The various claims at Ford’s Creek are turning out satisfactorily. About 150 men are now on the ground, and five claims have found good gold, the tunnels being in distances from /oft to 300 ft. Several parties have set in to work on tha opposite side of the terrace, and if they should succeed in striking the lead the discovery will be an important and valuable one, and will find lucrative employment for a large number of men for a considerable time to come.

The following particulars, which have been supplied to a Southern paper by a gentleman recently returned from Melbourne, will show that Melbourne is bound to experience a serious check sooner or later. Our informant tells us that for a small box of a place, used as a tea and ooffee house, the tenant paid a rent of £3OO per annum, During the twenty minutes he spent in the place there was only one other customer. Here the visitor could get four bam sandwiches and a cup of tea for fid. Iu answer to a question, the keeppr of the house said the rent was killing her, and she would have to give it up. For a shop used as a lolly shop the tenant paid £IOOO a year rent ; and, in reply to a similar question to that put to the coffee-house keeper, the answer was the same; but, said the tenant, as high as the rent is, the owner cannot: take less, as this barely pays him 3 per cent, on his outlay. Mr Kstt, who is well known by many Oamaru people, has an hotel in Melbourne, which, our informant states, may be classed as a third or fourth-rate one there, and for this he pays £IOOO a year. A capital dinner of three courses, with a glass of beer, is supplied for a shilling, and all drinks are sold at threepence each. Many of tho business places have been erected and the grouud bought with borrowed capital, bearing intorest at from five to six per cent; but, notwithstanding the high rents, many of the ventures are not returning three per cent on the outlay, on account of the abnormal sums paid for the ground. Mr J. T. Matson, of Christchurch, one of tha Melbourne Exhibition Commissioners, has returned home and has given some of his views regarding Victoria and the Exhibition to the local papers. He says, speaking of the New Zealand exhibits: - “The ex. hibits of grain fairly astonish visitors from South Australia, and make a grand advertisement for New Zealand. The Mosgiel woollen goods and the preserved meats from Wellington are standing advertisements for the Colony. With regard to the mineral display we have no doubt samples fairly representative of our mineral wealth, but in comparison with the other courts we are overshadowed by their massive exhibits Although the name of New Zealand is known, there are very few people interested in commercial and financial circles who have more than the faintest idea of the marvellous powers of production and the many advantages pertaining to our Colony. I must admit at once, that if we had iu New Zealand people of the same calibre as they have in Victoria, New Zealand would hold the premier position as a colony to live in. I look upon Melbourne as the London and Paris of the Pacific, its geographical position, its immense wealth, and connection by rail, whilst the vast territory of Australia insures for it an ever-increasing population. While Victoria, however, owns only 10,000,000 sheep, and New Zealand 16,000,000 aheep,the former exports 87,000 more bales of wool than we do. You ask how can this be? Let me show you. It is through her monetary influence, because she is the head centre of the Australasian group in matters of finance; and the wool from outside Victoria is dragged across the border. The Melbourne wool market now ha 3 become a favoured resort for European manufacturers. Now let me say that, never mind how much New Zealand may be appreciated iu the eyes of the Victorians, these are too busy making money iu the great whirl of finance in Melbourne, at the present moment, to he distracted’ from their daily pursuit toward investments in New Zealand, lhink for one moment that from the first to the thirty-seventh week of this year no less than thirteen and a half millions worth of properties have changed hands through the auctioneers and agents, to say nothing of many sales that have not been recorded. 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By the steamer Austral, which left Plymouth on September Ist, the■ Rev J, Morrissey was a passenger for Wellington. The coal importers of Melbourne have reduced the price of coal from Wollongong, Kiama, and Bulli from 35s to 32s fid large quantities, from £2 2s fid to £2 for small. The Karori-Makara Road Board met cm Saturday. Some formal business was acted and the meeting, on the motion of the Chairman, was adjourned until Saturday, the 13th inst. It is estimated that the cost of completing the Parliamentary Buildings at Melboa*ne in accordance with the accepted design will be £374,022, bringing the total expenditure upon them up to £1,081,500. Mr G. Dixon, M.P. for Edgbaston, Birmingham, who is at present in Napiej% was announced to deliver a lscture m the working Men’s Club in that town on the subject of “Some aspects of leading questions at Home.”

Constable Reddell had a bad quarter of an hour with a man named Collingwood, whom he arrested for indecency on Lambton-quay on Monday. The prisoner made a desperate resistance, throwing the constable down ana bruising him severely. Eventually, however, the man was secured with the aid of several civilians.

Aa Australian paper says :—ln the midst of all her troubles New Zealand can point with pride to the fact that relatively to population she is the largest exporter of all th e group of Australian colonies. The de velopment of her export trade in meat and dairy produce may be said to be but just commencing, England offering an almost boundless field.

In a discussion on the date of the extinction of the moa (says a Timaru paper), Mr W. Colenso, a first-rate authority on the grounds argued from, said he had and critically examined Maori pedigrees,*" which run back to the time of the Norman Conquest, and there is nothing in Maori proverbs or stories to show that they knew anything of the moa. This is in accord with the opinion of the late Dr von Haast, we believe, and other students of this subject. This makes the old Kopa Maori on Dashing Rocks over 700 years old, unless it is snpposed that the old moa bones found there had been picked up and used-as fuel. The following intimations are from Lloyd’s Weekly of August 19 George Cullen Taplin was last heard of at Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1875. He left England in June, 1874. His only daughter now seeks him. James Kenning, who went to New Zealand in the Hydaspes, in July, 1870, has not been heard of since November of that year. His sister Lizzie would much like to hear from him. John Gardner left Stockwell, London, 19 years ago. His brother James, two years after, went to find him, he being then supposed to live near Canterbury, New Zealand. Neither has been heard of since, and their mother is much concerned as to their welfare. ■ Doubtless many people who have travelled over the Rimutaka and observed the peculiar climate of that windy region congratulate themselves that they were not compelled to cross the range during the gale yesterday week and Friday. It will be a surprise to most people to learn, however, that on Friday, although a tremendous north-wester blew here, there was hardly any wind on the Rimutaka, only an occasional gust at Featherston, aud none, at all at Pigeon Bush, where the train has twice been blown over. Such is the experience of the railway authorities, who kept themselves well posted on the subject. Henceforth, therefore, it must not be believed, as it always has been, that when it blows gentle zephyrs anywhere within a radius of 50 miles of the ranges, it is a howling gale on the Rimutaka. The civil sittings of the Supreme Court were opened on Monday morning, Mr Justice Richmond presiding. The only cases gone into were throe undefended actions, which are mentioned elsewhere. The special jury cases of Martin v. Gillon and Martin v. Blundell, were fixed for Monday, the 22nd. The case of Clere v. Segrief was set down for hearing on the loth. It was stated by Mr Jellicoa that the case of Williams v. Granville had been settled, and it was accordingly struck out. Pederson v. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society was arranged for Monday, 29th. Harcourt v, YVhittem was fixed for Tuesday, 30th. Arnold v. Brazier was allowed to stand over until the criminal sessions are concluded. No date was fixed for tbe case Aroua te Houa v. Wellington-Manawatu Company. Carkeek v. Rodgers was adjourned until next session.

An interesting letter from our London correspondent appears on page 31.

We have received from Edwards and Co., publishers, of Brandon-street, a very neatly arranged and capitally got-up copy of the Tariff and Customs Duties.

After the inspection parade of the D Battery New Zealand Artillery on Tuesday a general meeting was held for the purpose of electing a captain, which position had been rendered vacant by the promotion of Captain McCredie to Major of the North Island Brigade. Lieutenant Moorhouse was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy. During the evening Sergt-Major Bock, on behalf of the non-commissioned officers of the Battery, congratulated Major McCredie on his promotion. r

About half-past 1 on Tuesday an express, driven by a man named Malcolm _ Eraser, collided with a tramcar in Willis-street. The Bhock was a violent one, and the driver and another man named Carroll, who was also in the express, were both thrown out on to the road. Fortunately they were not seriously injured, although both of them were cut about the face and head. The horse was startled by the collision, and he immediately bolted. Constable Doyle, who was a passenger on the car, immediately got off on observing the state of affairs, and putting on a great spurt, he succeeded in stopping the runaway before it had gone very far. The express also collided with a Chinaman’s cart, knocking the cap of the ■wheel off the latter. Had it not been for the promptitude of the constable in stopping the runaway, a more serious accident would probably have happened. The Benevolent Society Trnstees held their Chambers on Tuesday afternoon. There were usual weekly meeting in the Council present—Messrs Danks (in the chair), Allen, Smith, Lancaster and Wilson. Rations were granted' to a woman with four children, her husband being ill and unable to work. A woman whose husband died recently, leaving her with a family of seven, was granted rations. A man who was recently helped, and who had now obtained work, although at a very small salary, offered to pay for the rations he and his wife received. The Trnstees decided not to accept the offer. A woman whose husband had been recently sentenced to six months imprisonment, leaving her with four children, was - granted rations and rent allowance. In connection with the case of a man who had left his infant child with some people without making any arrangement for its support, and against whom the Secretary was instructed to take {proceedings, it was stated that the man had seen the case mentioned in the newspapers, and he had at once set matters right by paying the people for the maintenance of the child, and making suitable arrangements for its future care. Several other cases having been dealt with, an account amounting to £24 19s 6d was passed’for payment, and the Trustees adjourned. An orchestral concert under the conductorship of’' Herr Ludwig Moscb, was given in the Exchange (late Athenseum) Hall Tuesday evening on the occasion of the formal opening of the Hall (a full description of which has already appeared in our columns). The attendance was not in accordance with the excellence of the performance, which from a musical point of view was most successful. A very efficient orchestra, numbering about twenty-six performers, played the various instrumental items in the programme in a most satisfactory manner, to the evident ' gratification of the audience, who accorded unstinted applause. The programme was as follows: —Overture, “ Light Cavalry,” (F. von Suppe), orchestra ; song, “Tbe Storm Fiend" (Koekel), Mr Prouse (encored) ; concerto for flute, oboe, clarinet and pianoforte (Antonio Canti), Messrs C. Hill, Spreat, Sewell and Herr Mosch; violin solo, “Legende” (Wiemawski), Mr MoDuff Boyd ; orchestral selections, : (a) intermezzo, “ Alwina ” (C. Zoller), j (b) march, “Rakoczy” (Hungarian. National); overture, “Festival” (A. Leutner) ; song, “Tell me, skylark” (Hargitt), Mrs Parsons (encored) ; trio (flute, oboe and clarinet, with orchestra), “ Dreigesprach ” (F. V. Hamm) ; song, “Dear heart” (Mattei) Mias Randeli (encored) ; fantasia, “ A night in Berlin (F. Hartman). Mr McDutf Boyd acted as solo violin and leader of the orchestra. Mention must not be omitted of the acoustic properties of the Exchange Hall. Th® concert may be taken as a test, and the result has shown that the hall is very suitable for concert purposes. The concert held at the Theatre Royal on Tuesday night pasted offsuccessfuliy, there being a very large audience present. The various songs, selections, and recitations which formed, the programme were all of a national character, though the selection was hardly as wide as it might with advautage have beeD. The ladies and gentlemen who took part in the concert were —Misses Ross, Randeli, McCarthy, Taylor, O’Driseoll, and McDonald, Messrs . Henderson, W. D. Lyon, J. P. and E. Dunne, Roas, Prouse, and Jenkins, avd Miaster S. Cimino. Encores were not allowed, on account of the length of the programme, but Mr Lyon’s “Klllaloe” elicited an irresistible recall. An orchestra under the leadership of Mr T. L. Trowell, supplied the accompaniments and several selections. During the evening the handsome banner recently made by the Roman Catholic ladies of the.city was presented to the first fifteen of the St Patrick's College Club, winners of the Junior Cup. The presentation was made by Mr T. W. O’Sullivan, who in a brief but eloquent Bpeech expressed the pride with which the donors of the banner had observed the success of the College, and the hope that the Collegians would in after life make use of the- lessons of forbearance and self-control which were learned in football. Mr i.. O’Shea, captain of the Club, made a very effective Bpeech in reply, thanking the ladies for their gift. Dr Cahill (on behalf of the Rugby Union) presented the Cup to the winning team, and Dr Watters (principal) returned thanks for tbe sympathy which St Patrick’s College had always received, to the ladies for the banner, and to the Cricket Association and Rugby Union for the invariable courtesy which had been shown to the College. At the conclusion of his speech three hearty cheers were given or the team by the audience.

Miss Jervois returned from Sydney on Tuesday by tho Hauvoto after a prolonged visit to Australia. The list of civil business at the Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday was so heavy that a number of oases had to be postponed till I next day. A boat accident occurred at Somes Island on Monday night about 9 o’clock. The night was very dark, rain was falling, and a heavy sea was running. A French fisherman, who had been toward tho Heads in a small open boat, was trying to make for the leeward of tho island, but owing to the darkness lost his bearings and got off the Pinnacles. The heavy sea clashed his boat broadside on to the rooks and stove in iier side. lhe man managed to got ashore in safety, but failed to find either the quarantine station or the lighthouse. He stayed on the beach all night, and at daybreak next morning managed to get to the quarantine station. The Wellington Beagles’ Five - Mile Handicap, postponed from last Saturday, was run off at Newtown Park cn Tuesday in the presence of about 100 spectators. The event was won by G. James (3tnin) after a good race ; J. Davis (Gmin 30seo), being second; and H. Lawlor (3min)) third. W. J. Baker (scratch) ; J. Costail (25sec) ; G. N. Liddcil (hnin) ; H. Palmer (1 min2osec) ; G. B. Nicholls (2min 20seo); J. C. Nicholls and J. Campbell (2min SOsee) ; G. Warcup (3min) ; F. Baker (3min 30sec) ; R. Young (4min 30aec), also started. The winner’s time was 29min, which is very good considering the rough course- Tbe Boratch man, Baker, ran splendidly, but he \yas too heavily handicapped to gaiu a place. Mr L. W. Ludwig acted as timekeeper and starter, and Mr T. Barker as judge. A special meeting of the Harbour Board was held on Tuesday afternoon in the Board’s office, there being prosent Messrs Duthie (chairman), Pearce, Petherick, Speedy, Drausfield, Wheeler, Heaton, Captain Rose and the Mayor. The Chairman explained that the meeting had been called to consider the advisableness of reducing the rental of the Board’s endowment near the Lion Foundry. They would no doubt re- j member that some time ago the land j was offered at auction in small sec- j tions, the reserve price being £250, but • there were no bids. He mentioned that two applications had been made for the land, one by a gentlemen from Timaru, who wished to erect a flourmill, but both applicants objected to tho rental. Tho Board went into committee to consider the matter, and on resaming the Committee recommended that the endowment be put up to auction in one block at an upset rental of £l5O per annum, the lease to be for 21 years. This was agreed to. The Board then adjourned. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hutt County Council was held at the Council’s office, Lambton-quay, on Tuesday morning. Present —Mr D. Speedy (ohairman), Councillors P. Monaghan, J. Wakeham, J. Taylor, F. Darby, F. Death, C. W. Brown, and S. Lancaster. The Inspector’s monthly report stated that since last meeting a new culvert 4ft x 3ft had been put down near Benge’s, at Muugaroa, and a bridge at the Upper Hutt, near Cruickshank's old mill, had had new stringers and new deckiug put on. All extra men bad been discharged with a view to reducing expenditure. The roads and bridges generally were stated to be in good repair. The Chairman stated that with reference to the laying of the gas mains to Kaiwhara noactiou had been taken by the Gas Company, and therefore nothing had been done by the Committee. Subsequently a letter was read from Mr G. R. George, manager of the Wellington Gas Company, stating that the Company agreed to the terms dictated by the Council,- and would have an agreement drawn up as soon as possible, embodying the views of the Council in the matter. Authority was given to the Chairman to sign an agreement for the exchange of tho Moonshine-road, in the Upper Hutt district,’for a more convenient one owned by Mr John Bartow. The meeting confirmed the special order changing the name of the Kilbirnie Road Board to that of the Seatown Road Board. The general account, amounting to £215 5s od, and the charitable aid account, £SO 11s 3d, were both passed for payment. This concluded the business, and the meeting adjourned. The Hospital Trustees held their usual fortnightly meeting at the Council Chambers on Tuesday at noon, there being present— Messrs Fraser (chairman), VVilleston, Taylor, Kebbell, Danks, and Allen. The Secretary stated that he had written to the Government asking for advice with regard to the admission of persons coming from Grey town to the Hospital, and he had received a reply from the Colonial Secretary’s Office recommending that the Board should place themselves in communication with the Wairarapa Hospital Board oil the matter. It was agreed to do this. The Trustees decided to accept half the amount of £l2 12s which was due by a woman for nurse's attendance, as she stated she was unable to pay more. It was understood, however, that a reduction would not bo made in any future case. A letter having been received from Mr C. Fownall asking for the renewal of the lease of some property in Molesworth-streefc belonging to the Trust, the Secretary was instructed to inform Mr Fownall that the Trustees could do,, nothing in tho matter until the lease had expired. The question of a debt for rent due by a tenant of the Trust was referred to the Board’s solicitor. Mr S. 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