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New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 7269, 11 September 1884, Page 2

The B.s. Hawea brought up the Te Anau’s English and Australian mails from the South yesterday afternoon, Mr and Mrs Hart and daughter will appear to night, at the Petone Driilshed, in one of their enjoyable entertainments. We acknowledge receipt of Part 11. of the Statistical Register of Victoria for 1883, which deals witli the population of that colony. The child McDonald, who was rnn over by a spring cart at the top of Cuba*street on Tuesday, was still in a very precarious condition at a late boor last night. The auction sales by Messrs J, H. Bethune and Co. of freehold land on the Kiwitea Block, suburban sections at Feilding, and freehold farm on the Manchester Block, will take place on the 18th inst. It has been usual in past years to postpone the City Council meetings when they fell on election days. This course will not be taken this year. The council will therefore hold its usual meeting to-night, Mr Beetham will ask the Commissioner of Telegraphs, Whether he will cause the telegraph lino to be extended to Dreyerton, Mauriceville, Eketahuua, and Pahiatau, on the Masterton-Woodviile line ! The Oriental Bazaar was exceedingly wall patronised yesterday. The total amount received as made np yesterday morning was a little over £6OO, while the door money taken during afternoon and evening was £33. During the afternoon Lady Jervois visited the bazaar, and before leaving, Mias Buffer presented a magnificent bouquet of dowers to hsr ladyship.

Mr W. C. Buchanan will ask the Government to-day, Whether the department intends continuing to plant the railway embankments and slopes with gorae, broom, and other similar freely-seeding plants, to the enormous future injury of large areas of Government and private lands 1 Whether they will oause free passes to be granted to the children of railway employes whose residences are so situated as to prevent their children having any practicable access to scbool by road ? Dr Cole wishes us to state that, in his address on Tuesday night at the Rechabite Hail, he expressed no doubt as to the ownership of the foreshore, but in effect stated that seeing the citizens, as represented by the corporation, owned the foreshore, we had in reality the water frontage and not those occupying land behind. In respect to the water supply, it was admitted to be abundant, but be contended that filter beds should at once be constructed to intercept the large quantities of vegetable matter and infusorial Ufa that it now contains.

Mr Fyke was in great form at last evening's sitting of ■ the House, In replying to a statement by Mr Steward, to the effect that be (Mr Pyke) was "amusing, but not logical,” Mr Pyke retorted, that " no one had ever accused the member for Waimate of being either amusing or logical,” Immediately afterwards, replying to an argument in favor of the Polling Hours Bill, used by the Premier, to the effect that elections had been kept open for three days, Mr Pyke said, “What was that for? Was it not to buy votes ? The Premier knows that it was." “No,” said Mr Stout. “Then,” promptly replied the member for Dnuatan, “ X pity his ignorance.”

, The terrible details given in our cable news of the cholera in Naples are sufficient to almost curdle one’s blood. The people appear to be paralysed by fear, and are heedless of the consequences sure to follow their neglect to bury the dead. It can hardly be understood how the authorities can be so incompetent to deal with outbreaks of such a nature, as in their initial stages there is always ample time to prepare for contingencies. The facts certainly go to prove that despite our progress in medical science and sanitation, in times of tribulation we are as little able to cope with disease and allay panic as in the days of the Great Plague. It is gratifying to learn that King Humbert is setting a good example to his subjects by visiting the sick.

Another social entertainment nnder the auspices of the Wellington Freethougbt Association was given last evening at the Lyceum Hall, which was comfortably filled by the members and visitors, including a large number of ladies. The programme was a decided improvement on the last affair, and reflected the greatest credit on the ladies and gentlemen who took part in the performance. Not the least enjoyable portion of the entertainment was the singing of the Lyceum Glee Choir, nnder the conductorship of Mr' David Francis, the accompaniments being rendered in a highly creditable manner by Master Walter Lovell. The comic element was represented by Mr Stevens, who gave an excruciatingly funny recitation, and Messrs John Smith and Jos, Donovan, who were highly successful in a negroio song and step dance scene. Mr H. Innisa may be congratulated upon the rendition of the ballad, “ Good-bye, sweetheart, good-bye.” During the evening the Lyceum Band, under the direction of Mr Walter Mitchell, played a number of selections, which contributed in no small degree to the enjoyment of the visitors. A farce entitled “ Bamboozled,” the parts in which were taken by Mrs Hiqaley, Misses Guthrie and Brett, and Messrs Jacobson, Brooker, and Cole, brought an enjoyable evening to a conclusion, A meeting of gentlemen interested in tront fishing, including members of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society, was beld at the Colonial Mnsenm last evening. From twenty to thirty were present, and Dr Hector was voted to the chair. After some discussion, in which Messrs Beetham and W. T, L. Travers made some interesting remarks on the subject of trout hatching and acclimatisation in general, Mr Travers moved, “That the Wel'ington Acclimatisation Society bo reconstructed under the name of the Wellington and Wairarapa District Acclimatisation Society, with a view to extending its efficiency ; that the members’ subscription be 10s. and that the following gentlemen be appointed a committee to prepare a scheme for the organisation of the society, and to report at an adjourned meeting to be held on the 24th instant, namely :—Messrs Denton, Beetham, Rutherford. Reid, Higginson, Humphries, A. Brandon, and John Holmes.” Mr Travers pointed ont the necessity for adopting some measures to put a stop to the indiscriminate pot-shooting of birds, indulged in principally by larrikins and Germans, and also stated that he had done his best to prevent nets being stretched across the mouth of the Halt River, wHcb prevented fish coming down to the saltwater previous to spawning. ” After the adoption of a nufpbpr of regulations _ relative to fishing licenses, Ac., to be submitted to the Colonial Secretary, the meeting adjourned with the usual pompUrcent to (shechairj

The through road to Woodville U again open fop light traffic, and Cobb and Co, have resumed running their coaches.

A number of petitions were presented in the House yesterday from Romm Catholics, praying for consideration in the matter of education.

An inquest will be held at the hospital at 10 o'clock to-day as to the cause of the death of Jo.bua Beard, who met with injuries at Ngahauranga on Saturday last, aurl which resulted fatally yesterday morning. The man found in the Otepopo Tunnel turns out to be Mr David Aifcken, belonging to the Te Anau, and not William Randall, as stated in the Press Association's telegram yesterday morning, Aitken was proceeding to Oarnaru to see his sister.

The following addition has been made to the list of subscribers to the Telephone Exchange :—Under letter U, No. 46, United Importers’ Company, Pauama-streot. Messrs Zohrab, Nevm.sa and Co,, No. 4G, have withdrawn from the Exchange. There was no business transacted at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, there being no appearance on the part of the persons summoned in the few cases on the list. The Bench was occupied by Messrs E. Pearce, J. S, M. Thompson, and J. Wallace, J.P’s.

The Secretary of the Post Office Informs u« that the s.s. Australia, with the London August mails on board, left San Francisco for Auckland on the 30tb ultimo, her time table date. The s.s. Zaalandia, with the August colonial mails, from Auckland, arrived at Saa Francisco oa the 7tb instant, three days in advance of the time table date. The election of a candidate to serve the ratepayers of Te Aro Ward in the City Council, will take place to-day between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The polling booth will be iu the Fire Brigade Station, Manners.street, and the candidates are Mr Thomas McKenzie, the late councillor for the ward, and Dr. Cole, who is a new aspirant for municipal honors! > Out Tawa Flat correspondent writes ; Another enjoyable entertainment was given at Tawa Flat on Friday evening, when M. Yaudier appeared in bis vocal and ventriloqnial sketches entitled “ Happy Moments.” He was assisted by several local amateurs, including Misses E. Bannister and M. Kuigge, and Mr S. Greer, whoso efforts were warmly applauded. The proceeds were in aid of a pianoforte, for use in the district. A daqce brought the meeting to a close, Mr Glover held a very successful meeting (for females only) yesterday afternoon in Wesley Church. The building, with the exception of the gallery, was crowded with ladies of all classes of society. The speaker, who is evidently an enthusiast iu the cause of temperance, related a number of anecdotes showing what women niff do to satisfy the craving for drink, and strongly urged all present who took but few intoxicants to sign the pledge and don the bit of blue, A great number availed themselves of the opportunity. Rather a startling suggestion was made yesterday iu the Legislative Council by an hen. member. During a debate which arose through a motion brought forward by Hon, Mr Hart on the subject of race consultations, the hon. gentleman referred to said that instead of suppressing lotteries, it would perhaps be better if the State took charge of these consultations and worked them much in the same manner as the English Government in the good old days worked State lotteries, and as indeed some Continental States conducted such affairs at the present day. According to our Woodville correspondent, Professor Hugo has met with a funny rebuff iu his antagonism to spiritualistia manifestations. Affirming publicly that physical phenomena were all “ moan trickery,” he was challenged to try and hold a table that was controlled by a powerful physical medium. The latter placed one hand on the table— Professor Hugo sat on it, and in a trice was unseated and deposited on the floor. He, and a sceptical friend, were then invited to bold the table, and both seized it by the rim, but only to be overpowered by the movements. The Professor now admits the existence of an unaccountable force, and terms it “ Spirit!. cism.”

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wellington branch of the Federated Seamen's Union of Australasia, or, as it was previously called, the New Zealand Seamen's Union, was held at the Post Office Hotel on Tuesday evening. Mr James Smith, the vice-presi-dent, was in the chair. Mr George Fisher’s resignation as president was accepted, and the new rules were read and adopted... It was resolved to subscribe £3 for the survivors of the Lastingham. £lB 19s 6d was received, and £G 10s passed for payment. After the transaction of some routine business the meeting adjourned. The Wellington branch now numbers 146 financial members, and new members are being continually enrolled. The wreck of the Lastingham was said by public action by Messrs J. H. Wallace and Co., at their auction rooms in Hunter-street, at 2 p.m, yesterday, the room being crowded to its utmost extent. The wreck was put up in two lots, the first one being the bull, masts, yards and all appurtenances of the vessel itself. The bidding on this started at £lO, and rose in separate bids of £5 to £55, for which sum it was bought by Messrs Hssell and Co,, fruit and produce merchants. The cargo was sold separately, and fetched £320. The first offer was £SO, which was increased by £lO bids up to the price mentioned, Messrs Hasell and Co. being again the successful bidders. The opinion prevailed that the speculation was an exceedingly risky one, os the wreck is exposed to heavy nor’-westers, and may break up com--pletely before any attempt can be made to obtain portion of her cargo. His Honor Mr Justice Richmond yesterday delivered three judgments. In the case of the Island Bay Park Company v. Oleland, which was beard in nisi ptins last week, his Honor said that neither side was entitled to a verdict. Ho should, however, enter up judgment for the defendant without costs to either side. The next was the appeal case of Jacob Joseph v. the Official Assignee in the private estate of Phillip Moeller, The case was one in which the Official Assignee disallowed the claim of the appellant in Mr Moeller's separate estate. Costs were allowed, both to the appellant and to the Official Assignee, the costs to bo paid out of the - estate. The third matter was as to whether the plaintiff in the case of Guthrie v. Howden should be allowed coat) on a lower scale than was usual, on the plea that the suit might have been heard in the District Court. His Honor said that ha would not give any oertificata as to costs.

The Public Works Committee will bring np Us usual report to-night at the council me*tlog. The report states (inter alia) ; —The committee recommend that legal proceedings bo taken iu the matter of the nuisance arising from brick kilns in Haneon-strett; that the council do not contribute rewards keeping in repair the Evans Bay read past the city boundary ; that the council undertake the maintenance of the road by Botanical Gardens, forming the boundary between the city and the Earori-Makara Road Board district, conditionally on the board paying an annual sum of £2O ; that the petitions for drainage in Hankey-street, and kerbing and channelling in Moir-streot, be not acceded to ; that the drainage from Brougham-street to Keut-ter-raoe, reported upon by. the Inspector of Nuisances, be not done that the claim of £lO made by Messrs Balia for damage sustained by overflow from drain in Adelaideread be not recognised ; that the by-law that provides that where water is required, both for domestic and business purposes, the whole should be supplied through a meter, be strictly enforced by the officers ! that accounts amounting to £365 ,3s 8d be passed for payment.

A meeting of the Petone Town Board was beld Tuesday night. Present—Messrs Brown, Buick, Collet, Haynes, Kirk, Manning, and Udy (chairman). The clerk informed the board that Dr. Wiiford would draw up a report for their benefit re unhealthy condition of the swamp adjoieing the brewery. It was resolved that the clerk writs to Mosrs Lenoury and King, stating that nnless the map showing levels be returned within seven days legal proceedings would be taken to recover it, as the latter had sold it to Lenonry for three guineas without the board’s authority. Mr Carter waited upon the board, complaining that he was on the roll as a defaulting ratepayer, which be denied, as the section was not bis. As a mistake bad been made, he was informed that the matter would be set right. The balance-sheet for the year ending March 31, 1884, was read, showing the receipts to be £469 16s 10d, and the expenditure £450 13s, leaving a balance of £l9 3a lOd. The principal receipts were :— Slaughtering fees, £234 13s 9d ; general rates, £133 Ils 6d; betel license, £4O. Expenditure : —New roads, £62 ; repairs and improvements, £240 19s 3d ; purchase of tools, &c., £46 7s 5d ; sundries, £24 13s lOd. In reply to a question, the clerk said the balance-sheet was posted on the wall of the building, bat as the weather was eo stormy be removed it and advertised It in the’ New Zealand Times. He was instructed to insert two notices in the Times re nomination of candidates for the coming election of the Town Board. !

The hospital authorities gone seven months ago kindly lent a bath-chair to an invalid. As the article U now required, it is requested that it be returned without delay. Mr Fielder, of the “Little Cast Pan/ 1 Manners-street, wishes ns t«i direct attention to his superior shipment of china, received ex Florida ; also his drawing-room suites and furniture of all descriptions.

As a consequence of the discussion which took place in the House yesterday in respect to the Civil Service Commission, Mr J. G. Brown will move to-day. That there be laid before this House (1) the reports of Messrs Seed and Batkin on the Civil Service ; (2) the report and notes of Major Atkinson, Messrs Seed, Batkin, Cooper, and Gavin on the Civil Service ; (3) also a copy of the draft Bill prepared on the above-mentioned reports. Mr M. J. S. McKenzie would not appear to be particularly impressed with the direct benefits to be derived from the aid of members of the legal profession. Speaking on Sir George Grey’s Bill last evening, Mr McKenzie said that it had been, a matter of sincere regret to him that Butler (whose trial will doubtless be frash in the memories of the public) did not employ a solicitor to defend him. “ For,” said the hon. gentleman, “ had he employed a lawyer, I believe he would have beeu hanged,” This is one vray of putting a good word in for the Bar.

Mr Glover addressed another large audience at the Arcade last evening, the Rev Mr Smith presiding. Mr Glover said it was gratifying that the Press of the city was in sympathy with the movement, and referred to the question of compensating where prohibition was in force. Qe argued that as licenses were granted for only one year, no claim was well founded if at the end of that period renewal was refused. He avowed his belief that the vexed question would be soon settled by the publicans being glad to go out for nothing. He then alluded to the wages phase of the question, and pointed out the impetus that would be given to all industries were the drink traffic abolished. At the close 310 ribbons were taken. There will be a grand demonstration farewell to-night, and to-morrow night the meeting will be held at the Barracks, Tarauaki-street, owing to the Arcade being too small to admit all who desire to attend. The larrikins outside the building were particularly annoying last night, and it would be well if a policeman were stationed outside to preserve order on future occasions.

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