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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 4887, 20 November 1876, Page 2

The case of Coleman, who stands charged with the attempted murder of his wife, will como on for hearing at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning. We regret to learn that Mr. Le Patourel, A.D.O. to his Excellency, received a telegram from Sydney on Saturday evening, advising him of the sudden and dangerous illness of his brother, and urging his immediate presence in Sydney. In consequence of this Mr. Le Patourel left by the Arawata yesterday. It is officially notified that a free pardon will be granted to any person implicated in the supposed act of sotting fire to Calderwood’S City Foundry, at Christchurch, such person not being a principal offender, who shall give such information as will lead to the apprehension and conviction of any one or more of the offenders. ,

The name of the Rev. Mr. Treadwell appears in a General Government Gazette published on Thursday last, as officiating minister of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand at Wanganui.

A Money Order and. Savings Banks Office will be opened at the Kumara (chief office at •Hokitika) from the 22nd inst. : The Inspector of Forests, Captain CampbellWalker, is at present Engaged travelling through the Taranaki districts. Latest accounts with regard to Mrs. Cole.man, who was shot by her • husband, state that the unfortunate woman is much worse, and great fears are entertained for her life. The Wanganui Rowing Club propose holding a race meeting on December 2. The events will consist of heats, and the crews will be selected in due course.

A child of Hr. Lucas, formerly of Hokitika, left its home yesterday at 10 o’clock, and could not be found after searching. Information was conveyed to the police, but no trace of the child had been obtained at 1 o’clock this morning. The old cutter Rambler has been utilised to carry for a short time the tank and spare cable intended for use in repairing the old Cook Strait cable when necessary. The tank is to be. sunk in the sea at the corner behind the city weighbridge, and in it will be coiled the cable.

Byron’s celebrated drama, in three acts, entitled “ Blow for Blow,” will be produced at the Theatre Royal this evening, Mrs. Bates appearing in the double role of Mildred and Abes Oruddock, twins. This is an excellent piece, and will doubtless draw well. It will be observed by the advertisement that “ The Sea of Ice” is-in active preparation. The Spring Exhibition of the Wellington Horticultural Society will be held to-morrow in the Odd Fellows’ Hall. It will be noticed by the announcement in another column, that Mr, R. W. Kohler has kindly volunteered his services to perform during the afternoon. A band will be in attendance during the evening. Doors to be opened at 2 o’clock. This show promises to be a great success, Mr. Hand, who was recently appointed to the charge of the lighthouse at Cape Foulwind, died at the Westport Hospital on Sunday, the 12th inst. Deceased had been in charge of the Pencarrow lighthouse before he received the appointment to Cape Foulwind. He was a married man with a large family, but fortunately he had some time previous to his death taken the precaution to. insure his life in the Government insurance office for £SOO.

On the morning of September 22, Major Stokeley, of Philadelphia, received a letter containing a request from the professional thieves of the city, to have a day set apart when they could visit the Exposition without fear of being captured and imprisoned for ninety days. Were the request granted the suppliants would, ou the day specified, act in a perfect orderly and 'law-abiding manner. The Centennial Commissioners decided, on being referred to in the matter, that they could not grant the request of the suppliants. In the case of the man Aldridge, who was charged at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday with stealing certain articles belonging to Edwin Hoskins, a good deal of delay occurred in consequence of a little scene which arose out of Mr. .Barton’s cross-exami-nation of the prosecutor. He put a question which the witness professed that he did hot understand. Apparently Mr. Barton became annoyed at this, conceiving that the man was fencing with him, and demanded that the question ,he had put and the words in answer thereto should be taken down. The question was taken down by the clerk, but Mr. Buller, who appeared for the prosecutor, objected to the answer being recorded also, because it would place his client in an unfair position. He also stated that he could see nothing extraordinary in the witness failing to comprehend the question, inasmuch as he (Mr. Buller) was not at that moment perfectly sure of its exact meaning. Then the two learned gentlemen devoted their attention to improving the question, the consequence of which was that the sheet of paper ou which the clerk had been writing was considerably blotched. Then there was a contention as to whether the answer should be recorded, Mr. Buller contending that after such alterations the record would not be‘fair, and if the learned counsel on- the other side insisted on the answer being recorded, he should put the clerk in the box to swear (if he could) that the question he had written down was actually that which Mr. Barton had put. A good deal of talk ensued, and things certainly became involved. " The Bench (Messrs. G. Moore and Charles O’Neill) agreed with Mr. Buller that the question should be again put, and in a form which the witness could understand. This might naturally have been taken as a ruling, but Mr. Barton still insisted. The Bench, however, determined upon having the question repeated. Then said Mr. Barton “I shall ask for an adjournment of the case ,in order that I may apply to the Supreme Court for a mandamus.” Mr. Duller pointed out that such a course would cause unnecessary delay, but Mr. Barton looked upon this as a small matter, when considering what he termed (in respect to this case) the point of justice. Eventually the matter was adjusted by Mr. Barton giving in and consenting to put the question again, which he did, and received an answer.

Mr. J. A. Salmon writes as follows regarding our report of the Cricket Association’s meeting :—“ Sir,—Allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to contradict the statement which appeared in your issue of Saturday last concerning the meeting of the Wellington Cricket Association, held at the Pier Hotel on the previous evening. The report states, “it was resolved that each club which has paid its subscription to the Association should choose one of its delegates as a member of the Association match. Some opposition was offered to this by Mr. J. A. Salmon, but his objection was overruled, and the motion carried.” This portion of the report is entirely unfounded, and how your representative could make such an unfair statement, I am at a loss to understand. In the first place no resolution was carried while I was present, and in the second place I myself proposed that the member to be chosen by each club to be on the match committee should be chosen from one of its delegates, which motion, and not the objection, was overruled. Several who were present at, the meeting endorse my opionion, and agree with me in stating that the latter part of the report is erroneous,”

A General Government Gazette was issued on Thursday. It contains:—Proclamation of the appointment of trustees under the Taranaki Botanic Gardens Act, 1876; first meeting of the Central Board of Health to take place on the 20th inst., at 11 o’clook, in the office of the Colonial Secretary ; additional regulations under the Electric Telegraph Act, 1875; notification that the Circuit Court will be held at Blenheim in December next; alteration of boundaries of Otago Boad Boards; delegation of Governor’s powers under the Constabulary Force Ordinance Amendment Act, 1868; delegation of certain of the Governor’s powers under the Goldfields Act, 1866, and the Lunatics Act, 1868; a number of appointments; letters of naturalization issued; notices of intention to grant gold-mining leases, and a number of notices under the Land Transfer Act. ■

Amongst the passengers by the s.s. Ladybird from Picton yesterday we were glad to welcome Baohelder's American Paniascope Company, comprising Messrs. B. G. Bachelder, A. J. Logan, John M. Lord, C. S. Chase, and W. Giffett, who have just returned from a tour round the world, South Africa and the Mauritius being the last countries the above company travelled through. They are now en route tor China and India. As there is no hall available in this city for this popular exhi- r bition, the proprietor is obliged to proceed South tp-day. On Friday last a presentation was made to Mr. A. MoTavish, the managing clerk to Messrs. Krull and Co., upon the occasion of his marriage, by the employes of the firm. The testimonial consisted of a very handsome marble timepiece, with a suitable inscription, accompanied by a letter signed by the subscribers, in which they expressed their esteem and respect, and thanked him tor the uniform courtesy and kindness displayed by him to themselves in their respective positions as employes of Messrs. Krull and Co.

Anglers for trout in the Kuriwoa have been rewarded by catching fish weighing 41b. each. A sum of £27 10s. has been subscribed by the workmen on Mr. McKirdy’s contract for a fellow workman named John Smart, who about three months ago had his leg badly broken by a land slip whilst employed on the contract. We have been requested to thank these men for their generosity and good feeling. The “ Corsican Brothers” was put upon the stage of the Theatre Royal on Saturday night, there being a very fair house. The attendance in the pit and stalls was good. The piece was very successfully represented, Mr. Metcalf playing the double role of Fabian and Louis de Franchi,Miss Lizzie Morgan Madame de L’Esperre, Miss Stoneham Estella. The drama of “ Aurora Floyd” followed. The Resident Magistrate’s Court business on Saturday was as follows :—A man named John Burns was dealt with in the usual way for drunkenness. In a case, Ellen Maher v. John Maher, threatening language, neither party appeared, and it was therefore struck out. Charles Bloom, charged on suspicion of lunacy, was remanded on the application of Inspector Atcheson. Henry Aldridge was brought up on remand, charged with the larceny of certain articles, the property of Edwin Hoskins ; Dr. Buller for the prosecution, Mr. Barton for the defence. The articles stolen were a sewing machine, a family Bible, and two pillows. It appeared from the evidence of the prosecutor that the goods had been taken by the defendant, and that his wife had been unfaithful to him with defendant. The evidence for the prosecution having been heard the case was adjourned until Thursday next, defendant being admitted to bail on his own recognizance of £25, and one surety of £25. At a meeting of the. Johnsonville Local Board held on the 16th instant—present the chairman and Commissioners Yaldwyn, Gilbert, and Taylor—it was proposed by Mr. Gilbert, and seconded by Mr. Taylor, that Mr. N. Bell be invited to attend a meeting on Monday, the 27th inst., to inform the Board what his charge will be to assess the district.” Carried. It was proposed by Mr. Yaldwyn, and seconded by Mr. Gilbert, —That the collector be instructed to collect the next rate to 31st March, 1877 ; and that he inform the ratepayers that the six months’ rate concludes the financial year under the Local Board Act. Carried unanimously. At a meeting of the Hutt Agricultural, Horticultural, and Pastoral Society, held on Friday evening, the following resolutions were carried :—“ That the Governor be respectfully requested to become the Patron of the society;” and “ That the Hon. W. Fitzherbert be elected President of the society.” The following officebearers were elected, viz. ;—“Vice-Presidents — Messrs. Oruickshank, Upper Hutt ; P. A. Buckley, Lower Hutt; James Knight, Lower Hutt; Win. Beetham, Taita; D. Sinclair, Wzinuiomata ; N. Valentine, Lower Hutt ; A. Braithwaite, Lower Hutt : William Buick, Petoni ; O. F. Worth, Taita ; J. H. Corbett, Taita ; J. Grace, sen., Wainuiomata ; G. Buck, sen., Taita ; J. G. F. Wilford, Hutt ; W. A. Fitzherbert, Hutt ; and J. Walker, Stokes’s Valley. Committee—Messrs. John White, D. Buick, Job Mabey, G. Hill, P. Bruce, R. T. Mellow, W. Russell, H. Russell, D. Knight, T. CaverhiU, A. Pringle, D. Speedy, W. Browne, E. Hollard, and S. Mason. Treasurer —P. A. Buckley, Esq. ; secretary—J. H. Corbett, Esq. ; auditor—W. S. Milne, Esq. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Messrs. Kohler and Bent gave their opening performance in Palmer’s store, Johuston-street, on Saturday. There was a large attendance, the room being almost crowded out. Careful attention had evidently been given to the appointments and arranging of the room, the accommodation being first-class. The entertainment was opened with a pianoforte solo by Mr. Ohas. Wand, who is a master of the instrument, and rendered most efficient assistance all through the evening. Mr. Horace Bent then appeared as a Ereuch conductor of a Military Band, Old Mr. Evergreen, Miss Tabitha Tiptongue, and Miss Betty All these representations were very clever, Mr. Bent appearing at the first in evening costume, and then without the aid of a screen, and in full view of the audience, assuming the various costumes required with truly wonderful rapidity. Mr. Kohler’s comet solo, which came i next, was really the gem of the evening, and received, as it richly merited, the enthusiastic and long-continued applause of the audience. Mr. Bent’s Dutch specialities were immense, and with Mr. Kohler’s and Mr. Waud’s musical novelties with the tumbleronicon and silver bell harmonicon, which were capitally received, brought the first part of the performance to a close. The second part was opened with a performance of the overture “ Semiramide ” as a duet, or rather quartette, Mr. Kohler doing wonders with the comet, flageolet, and bass drum, and Mr. Waud presiding at the piano, which, not only as a specimen of acrobatism with the instruments, but also as a musical treat, deserves every credit. Mr. Horace Bent followed in his Irish character sketches, and really looked and talked as if he was a recent arrival from remote parts in Tipperary. Mr. Kohler, in the Nightingale Polka, proved himself as efficient with the flageolet as with the cornet, in which undoubtedly he cannot be excelled. In the >ocal grammatical effusions, moods, and tenses, which followed, Mr. Bent was very amusing, and the Scotch air on the English concertina by Mr. Kohler, and solo violincello, by Mr. Waud, with guitar accompaniments by Mr. Kohler, were quite a treat. Mr. Bent created another sensation in his zentonic eccentricities, and the playing the small drum with one hand by Mr. Kohler, in the finale, was a really wonderful performance. The entertainment was finished a few minutes after ten, and we can only recommend those who wish to spend a pleasant evening to pay Palmer’s Store a visit during the week.