Telegraphic.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 998, 17 April 1891, Page 31

Telegraphic.

(per press association.) Auckland, April 9. His Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Onslow gave a ball at Government Houho to night. About 500 guests were present. The compensation ease A. R. Watson v. the Minister of Public Works, a claim in respect of half an acre of land at Devonport, taken for defence purposes, had not concluded when the Supreme Court rose, and it will be resumed to morrow. Auckland, April 10. In the case Watson v. Minister for Public Works, claim £3340, for land taken for defence purposes at Devonport, the Compensation Court awarded the claimant £ISOO, each party paying their own costs. An at Home was given on board H.M.S. Orlando to-day, and was attended by about 400 guests. An interim dividend of sixpence per share has been declared by the Union Oil, Soap and Candle Company. The Hon. £.A. J. Cadman left for Napier to.day. Mr Udy has been re-elected Chairman of the Board of Education for the ensuing year. In regaad to the New Zealand Herald’s education article, the Inspectors of the Auckland district report that they do not consider the criticisms in that article either accurate or just when applied to the large majority of the children in public schools. Auckland, April 11. The Hon P. Buckley arrived this morning from Wellington by the Hinemoa. Orders have been received at Whangaroa for the construction of several new ketches for the fishing trade in Torres Straits. Auckland, April 13, Daring his stay in Auckland the Hon P. Buckley received a deputation on the subject of dummyism, and promised to have the matter attended to. It is understood that Mr Buckley came to attend the meeting of the Executive. But as the Governor was absent in the Kaipara and Mr Cadman had left for the South, he returned again to Wellington. The price of bread has been raised from 3d to 3|d the 21b loaf. Auckland, April 14. Mr George S. Graham is announced as a candidate for the Te Aroha seat. A man named Reuben Smith was re* mended to-day to Wallsend, New South Wales, on a charge of perjury, committed there. Lady Ohas. Scott and her two children left for Sydney to-day by the steamer Tarawera. H.M.S. Orlando ia to leave for Sydney to* morrow. Christchurch, April 9. A decision of importance to local governing bodies was given by Mr Justice Dennis* ton to-day in the case of Ashby v. Kowai Road Board, in which it was sought to make the Road Board liable for the non-repair of a road which had never been formed or metalled, and was practically in a state of nature. His Honor held that the Board was not liable. Christchurch, April 10. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court three men were fined £5 each, and costs aggregating £5 6s, for shooting or having ducks in their possession on the evening of 31st March, the shooting season not commencing till the following day. To-day the Committee of the Chamber of Commerce cordially endorsed the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce’s protest re bills of lading, and agreed to authorise the Mel* bourne Chamber to sign it on behalf of the Canterbury Chamber. The Committee also considered the question of the scarcity of railway truoks, and resolved to impress on the Government the necessity for immediately furnishing the Commissioners-witt)

funds to provide additional trnoks for the conveyance of frozen meat, grain, coal, and other merchandise. Christchurch, April 13.

The Mayors of Christchurch, Sydenham, and the representative of St. Albans Borough waited on the Hon W. P. Beeves to-day, requesting that the Government would introduce a measure to enable local bodies in the Christchurch drainage district to combine for procuring a more efficient inspection of dairies and slaughterhouses. Th* Minister promised to consult the Colonial Secretary, and said if the members for Christchurch brought in a Bill on the Bubject the Government, if convinced of its necessity, would possibly be able to facilitate its passage. Charles James, the four-year-old son of Mr James, of Lyttelton, who was kicked by a horse on the bridle path five week ago, died on Sunday night from his injuries. Dunedin. April 9. Mr Justice Williams has delivered judgment dismissing the suit brought by Mr Wilkinson, solicitor, against the Kaikorai School Committee, on the ground that the committee is not a corporated body, and therefore not justified in applying the school funds in payment of costs of litigation. A German named John Bogin died . at Waikari after a few hours' illness. Inquiries have failed to discover any friends or relatives. A telegram has ba6n received from the AT in iater of Public Works stating that the unemployed cannot be put on to the Otago Central heyond Middlemarch, but work will be given to batches of men on the Catlin’s line at schedule prices. A free public reading room, making the second in the city, was opened in Walker street this evening. The room was built at the back of the Mission Hall, and suitably furnished by a lady who desires to be anonymous. What is apparently a crnel and senseless hoax has been committed by someone in connection with the Kakanui. A bottle has been picked up on the Peninsula which, on bemg opened, was found . to contain a cigarette card with the following inscription:— “3—1—91. Rakanui seen off the Chatham Islands, disabled. The crew supposed to be on the island. Send assistance at once. Dunedin, April 10. A meeting of the unemployed this morning was attended by over 100, when the Minister for Public Works’ telegram was considered. It was generally thought that the gangs were too large, but the rate of wages was approved. The men expressed their willingness to go to work on Wednesday. Mr Henry Houghton, German Consul, is dead. The Temperance party, in a manifesto, announce that if they are elected the licensees will be given 12 months' notice before prohibition is brought into operation. Dunedin, April 14. United Hercules washed up 129 ounces of gold for eight days’ work. Mr H. S. Fish, M.H.R., and the Mayor will represent the City Council at the Municipal Conference. Joseph Brennan, formerly cook in the Union Company’s service, died suddenly yesterday from jaundice. Waipawa, April 9. The Native Land Court opened here yesterday, and decided to adjourn to Hastings to hear the Waikopiro rehearing case. The claimants are dissatisfied, and threaten to abandon their claim unless the Court is held here. Waipawa is thirty miles nearer than Hastings to the Waikopiro block. The claimants are telegraphing to the Chief Judge and the Native Minister on the subject. Later. The Native Land Court will resume hearing of the Waikopiro oase to-morrow here, instead of at Hastings, as previously decided, Timaru, April 10. Devine and Watson, fireman and greaser on the s.s. Bayley, were committed for trial for “going through" the portmanteau of a young man who shipped here as trimmer. The bottom of the portmanteau was slit and a watch, £2 in money, a bank draft for £3O, and clothing stolen in a very barefaced way. Greymouth, April 12. Work has been getting slack at Brunnerton lately, and it is expected that still more men will be dispensed with. Greymouth, April 13. Some fifty-three unemployed, who sent a deputation to wait upon Mr Seddon when hare last, with the object of getting work, have now been informed that a section of the Grey-Hokitika Bailway at Teremakau will be set apart for them. The unemployed have sent three delegates to make arrangements for the men getting set to work immediately. Greymouth, April 14. An exciting election for the Licensing Beach is expected next week. Nine nomi* nations were received to-day, three at least, representing the prohibitionist party, while two other candidates’ predilections are not known. All the old members are up for re-election. Westport, April 11. The coal shipped this week was 3452 tons. The total collections at the Customs for the past week were £366 4s 3d. Feilding, April 11. Last night two drunken men created a dis. turbance in the absence of the constable, who was census taking. The civilians locked them np. The town was left entirely unprotected by police. „ Napier, April 11. The committee of the Chamber of Commerce have approved the action of the Melbourne Chamber re bills of lading, and have resolved to send a proxy. Blenheim, April 13. Mr Wm. Nelson, of Nelson Bros., addressed the sheep farmers here on Saturday. There was a large attendance at the meeting, which was enthusiastic. At the close of his address guarantees amounting to 33,000 sheep for three years were handed in. It jb considered certain Nelson Bros, will now establish workß here. Yesterday morning Mr C. Bedwood’s malt house was destroyed by fire, caused by g spark from the chimney lodging in the

shingle roof. The building was insured for £SOO in the National, and reinsured for half that sum in the London and Lancashire office. Oamaru, April 13. A man named Crisp was charged at the Beaident Magistrate’s Court to-day with working a pocket totalisator at the North Otago J.C. Meeting. He pleaded guility, was convicted, and fined £lO, with £1 7s costs, and in default of payment was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment, with hard labour in Dnnedin Gaol. Oamaru, April 14. At the inquest on the boy Henry Byder, the adopted infant son of John Byder, of Waimate, the jury returned a verdict of death'from convulsions due to congestion of the brain. Wanganui, April 14. The case against Harry Laing, the well known fighting man, and William Noble, ior alleged robbery from the person, occupied the Besident Magistrate’s Court all day. The oase has been adjourned till Thursday week, for further evidence to be obtained. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Masterton, April 11. At a meeting of the Masterton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Sooiety last night it was decided that the next show will extend over two days, the second day to be devoted to exhibiting dogs. Johan Jacob Junger was arrested at Eketahuna yesterday, and charged with sheep stealing. Accused appeared before Colonel Boberta, 8.M., this morning, and was remanded till Thursday next. Bishop Hadfield conducts services at St. Matthew’s, Masterton, to-morrow. Masterton, April 14. Sergeant Price, who has for a number of years been in charge of the local police, has received notice to remove to Dunedin. It is unlikely the order will be enforced, as the sergeant is suffering from chronic laryngitis, and Dr Beard has certified that the climate of Dunedin would be extremely prejudicial to him.