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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 9118, 15 October 1890, Page 2

At present there does not appear to bo any indication of a lively contest for the Mayoralty. It is understood that Mr C. J. Johnson will not offer himself for re-eleotion, but Mr A. W. Brown is a certain candidate, and Mr A. A. Stuart Menteath is also spoken of as likely to stand.

The prooeedinga against Mr Haggen, proprietor of the Woodville Examiner, for contempt In publishing portions of the evidence given before the Waste Lands Committee of the House of Representatives in oonnection with alleged dnmmyism, have been adjourned till next week, when they will come on in Banco. The services of the Government daily instructor, Mr Sawets, ate in such demand in various parts of,the Colony that it has been found necessary to appoint another instructor. The appointment will be made as soon as possible, In order that the dairy farmers in different districts may have the benefit of expert assistance.

A very interesting exhibition of paintings was opened yesterday at Baker Brothers' auction mart. The works shown are by Miss Harris, Miss Ellen and Francis Harris, and-Mr Edwin Harris, of Nelson. The majority of the subjects are careful studies, in oil, of some of the rarest and most beauti* ful foliage and flowers of this Colony, there being almost a complete collection of rare alpine plants and flowers, _ many of them painted direct from their natural growth. There are also several views of scenery, one specially noticeable being a grand yiepr of Mount Egmont from the north, taken some quarter of a century ago. Another is a capital illustration of troops being landed at New piymputfl jn the troublesome days. There are also BJnje excellent specimens of painting upon velvety satin, leather, and glass. The exhibition, taken as a whole, shows remarkable artistic talents, apd gives a splendid insight into the really handsome flora of New Zealand. The exhibition will be open to-dpy and tomorrow,

“The Sorcerer” season was concluded before a large audience at the Opera House last night. The last football match of the season will take place on Saturday next, when the final beat for the Junior Cup will be played between the Pitone and Pirate first fifteens. An interesting contest is expected. Andrew W. Williams, Walter Clark, Bertie Fames*, Victor and Charles Mangin, and James McDonald, aix boys, will appear at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, charged with stealing small quantities of zinc and lead.

Inspector Thomson received a telegram from Maaterton yesterday to the effect that Wilton’s store and a five-roomed cottage at Kurupnnl was destroyed by fire at 10 o’clock yesterday morning. The origin of the fire is as yet unknown. Mr Davis, a Pitone resident, asserted at Dr Newman’s meeting last night that the truck system prevails in the vicinity -of Pitone, and that one employer who lived leas than a hundred miles from the township never paid his men except in goods. Major L. W, Loveday has convened a meeting to be held at the Occidental Hotel, to-morrow evening, at 8.30, to take steps for the formation of a town contingent of the Heretaunga Mounted Infantry. Gentlemen living in the town or district who are desirous of joining are invited to attend. The Gospel mission begun on Sunday last at the Vivian street Baptist Church by the Kev Thomas Spurgeon, was continued last night, when a numerous audience assembled. The evangelist spoke from S 6 Mark, i. 18 Repent ye and believe the Gospel.” Ho handled bis theme with much homeliness of illustration and much eloquent earnestness. The rapt attention of his bearers was enlisted at the outset and uined andiminished to the close -udreas. Mr Spurgeon is endowed «■ voice of great compass and sweetness, and baa much of bia father’s aptitude for popular oratory. The mission will be continued this evening and until Sunday next. We advice our readers to hear the gifted and youthful preacher. During the meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees yesterday, Mr Van Staveren stated that he had lately visited an acre of land vested in the Trustees, situated near Stanley street, at Berhampore, which he considered would be a good site on which to erect the proposed Old Men’s Home, He said the Trustees had £ISOO in hand. £IOOO for the building and £SOO for furnishing it, and suggested that tenders should be called for competitive designs. As there seemed to be a little doubt in the minds of some of the Trustees as to whether the section ooald be legally used for such a purpose, the further discussion on the matter was adjourned till next meeting, the Chairman promising in the meantime to get the beat legal advice on the subject. A man who said he was a cook by trade made application to the Benevolent Society Trustees yesterday for assistance, stating that he was Buffering from rheumatic gout in his feet, and was unable to work. In answer to Mr Van Staveren the applicant said he had lately come from Napier. M Then, ’' said Mr staveren, “you will have to get an order from the Napier Board, and when you obtain that we will grant you rations.” In answer to Mr Monaghan the man said he had been in constant employment for ten yt-ars at Napier, and had been only out of employment a few weeks. He wanted to know what he was to do during the time it would take to receive an order from Napier. The Chairman was very firm, and said the Board could not do anything until they heard from Napier. “ Well,” said the man, *' I’ll go and break a window, and be sent to gaol.” The ordinary weekly meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees was held yesterday. Present —Rev Van Staveren (chairman), and Messrs J. E. Smith, Kebbell, J. Collins. Willeaton, Fowles, and Monaghan. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Benjamin Smith for a week. Mr Chapman, of the firm of Barr and Co., waited on the Trustees for an advance in the price of his tender for the supply of rations. Mr Chapman said that owing to. the strike be had lost £8 through the rise in flour. After a short discussion the Trustees decided that the contractor was not entitled to the refund asked for. A letter was received from the Auckland Charitable Aid Board, stating that they intended sending a delegate to the coming Australian Conference, as they con* sidered it a matter of great importance. The Christchurch Board wrote, stating that they did not see their way to send a dele* gate, but suggested the advisableneas of holding a conference in New Zealand. Mr Solomon, of Dunedin, who intends representing that city at Melbourne during the Conference, was appointed a delegate to represent Wellington also. John William Bryant, a resident of Oharlu, was charged at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday with assaulting Alfred Best. It appeared from the evidence that Mr Bryaut, being annoyed at some reflection which he believed Mr Best had made upon bis evidence in the case Hegarfcy v. Hume, heard at the Supreme Court recently, struck him over the shoulder with a whip. His Worship did not consider the circumstances justified the assault, and inflicted a fine of £4 (half to go to the plaintiff) with £1 12s costs. Mr ’Haselden was for the plaintiff and Mr Stafford for the defendant. Henry x Thomas Keely, charged order, was ordered to find two sureties in £lO or one in £2O, that he will keep up bis payments till the end of the year. William Hoverd was ordered to pay 4s per week for the support of his widowed mother. A case in which William Brown was called upon to support his wife, Johanna Mary Brown, occupied some hours in hearing, and was then adjourned for a week. Mr Devine was for the plaintiff, and Mr McAlister for the defendant. Several other maintenance oases were adjourned. Charles Frederick Hobbs, Henry Bolton, John Felling, Edward England, William R. J. Rouse, and Walter Maidment, young men residing at the Hutt, were charged, before Mr Robinson, R.M., yesterday with having on the 29th September, at the Lower Hufct, unlawfully thrown stones at the residence of Sam Coy, to the danger of persons residing there. They pleaded not guilty. Inspector Thomson applied fpr a remand for a week on the ground that Bam Coy, the principal witness, who was now. in the hospital, was not well enough to allow of his being removed, having had a relapse. Mr Treadwell, who appeared for England, objected to the remand unless the accused were liberated on their own recognizances. Inspector Thomson agreed to that. Mr Skerrett, who was for the accused, also protested, and suggested that the case should be proceeded with as far as possible. His Worship, however, accepted Inspector Thomson’s assurance that he ooald nob well do that, and adjourned the case till Tuesday next. Bail was not required of the accused. Mr Skerrett suggested that the case might be heard at the Halt, bat his Worship did not feel justified in.asking the police to take a sick witness there and back. Wirth Brothers’ Wild West Show and Circus a) rived by special'train yesterday from Hawera, and have pitched their big tent at the rear of the Salvation Army Barracks. This morning, at 11.30, the entire company will parade the principal streets of the city, and open their show this evening. To-morrow afternoon they will give an exhibition of the Wild West in all probability in Newtown Park, the admission to which will be one shilling. Exi tended particulars of this performance will be found on oar front page. In addition to the circus proper and Wild West exhibition, the firm have brought with them from America a strong variety company, who will give an entertainment at the conclusion of the ordinary show. This company includes the Ryans, Ferry, and Lula, well known in Australia during a. late tour, and tha Akarmans —Billy and Pearl—who bring a good record with them from the United States. As some misapprehension exists as to the prices to be charged for the Circus and Wild West Show, it will be seen by the advertisement that the popular prices of 4s and 2s will be the rates. The Wirth Brothers gave a capital show on their previous visit to this oily, and no doubt they will do their best to please their patrons on this occasion. The firm are still advertising for wild or unmanageable horses and bullocks for the'purpose of displaying to full advantage the shill of the cowboys in the use of the lasso. The Public Works Committee will recommend at the meeting of the City Council to-morrow evening :—That consent be given to the right-of-way at Town Acres 24-5, off St John street, as applied for by the Public Trustee, on condition that no buildings be erected on either side within 20ft of the centre of the right-of-way, and that the land be brought under the provisions of the Land Transfer Act, if the City Solicitor considers it necessary, for the purpose of giving effect to the above condition. That the telephone be laid on to the residence of the City Surveyor. That a sump bo put in at the head of Epani street drain. That a temporary water main be laid in Shannon street. That a drain be laid in Wesley toad. That the necessary consents be obtained from persons owning property on the line of the proposed road through Mount Cook Prison Reserve, in order that the work of constructing same by prison labour may be proceeded with. That the City Reserves Committee be - requested to undertake the consideration of all matters connected with the cemetery. That Councillor Anderson be discharged from the City Reserves Committee and Councillor Parsons appointed in his stead. That the recommendation of the Scavenging Fines Committee that one-half the amount of the fines deducted from Mr C. Lamberg’s contract of last year be remitted, be not agreed to. That in future no application for remission of fines on contracts be considered antil termination of such contracts. That immediate proceedings be taken against Mr C. J. Johnson for infringement of the building by-laws. That the New Zealand Loan and Mepcantle Agency Company be called upon to comply at once with the notice served upon them respoct to the building at their prembea Feafchereton street. That a junior clerk be appointed in the Town Clerk’s office at a salary of £75 per annum. That accounts amounting to £lB6 Us Gd be passed for payment.

A cricket match will be played on the Basin Reserve this afternoon between an eleven from St. Patrick’s College and a nondescript eleven. An organ recital will be given in St. Mary’s Cathedral this evening by the Rev Father Patterson, assisted by the Cathedral choir. The proceeds are to be devoted to the aid of the fnnds of the Marist Brothers’ Schools. The programme of the recital appears in another column. Messrs Hume and Son, the well-known grocers of Willis street, make a special feature of their trade in Ceylon and Indian teas, of which they hold large and carefully-selected stocks. As they are direct importers, they claim to be able to give their customers special advantages.

Our arrangements lor the present Spring Season in two of the most important departments in our warehouse are how complete in al their details at Te Aro House,

The departments alluded to are Dresses and Dressmaking. With regard to the former, we may say that we are now in possession of a very full supply of the mwgAßtfiionabie fabrics for spring wear, and withTffilT going into particulars it will be sufficient to say that our Home buyer has displayed excellent taste and judgment, both in fabrics and colourings. We invite nn early visit of inspection of our beautiful Spring Dress Materials at Te Aro House.

The Dressmaking departments have always been the most successful in the city, and our arrangements for the present season are such as will keep up the prestige already attained in these rooms at Te Aro House. Miss Valentine, with a large staff of dressmakers, still occupies the commodious suite of rooms facing Dixon street, and will be happy to see all her lady patrons as early during the season as possible. It would save disappointment if ladies would make their selection as soon as convenient, and place them in her bands, at Te Aro House.

Miss Dumont (recently arrived from the studio of Madame Beattie, George street, Sydney) may be interviewed In the suite of rooms fronting Cuba street. In both rooms we are prepared to do the fullest justice to all requirements, so as to ensure the utmost satisfaction with our dressmaking skill, at Te Aro House.