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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 9138, 8 November 1890, Page 2

Id the Court of Appeal yesterday argument was concluded in the ease of Brown v. Bennett and another. Judgment was reserved, Tho cases of Kogina v. George (Crown case reserved) and In re the Land Transfer Act re Andreas Peterson, will be taken to-day. The political delegates met in the Exchange Buildings last night, but the business transacted was mostly of a private nature. Some discussion took place as to whether the proceedings of the delegates should be reported in the local press, but no definite understanding was arrived at.

Tho Government have received a com. municatiou asking whethei a bonus would be given for tho utilisation of Sax tow for the purpose of bagging and wool baling. The subject is now under consideration. The granting of a bonus would be in accordance with one of the recommendations of the Committee of the House, which investigated these Industries last session.

On Monday the 10th inst. (Prince of Wales’ Birthday) tho following hours will be observed at the Wellington Telegraph Office 9to 10 a.m., 7to 8 p.m. Telegrams for places beyond New Zealand will also be accepted for transmission daring the above hours. The Telephone Exchange will remain open cantiuiionsly. The midnight cable service will be carried out as usual.

At a meeting of the Military Tournament Committee last night it was decided to ask Captain Stopford, of H.M.S. Curagoa, to allow Captain Scott, of the marines, to act as judge in the tug of-war. It was also decided that the competitors in the attack practice should be allowed to use either Martini-Henry or Snider rifles. Upon disoussion it was resolved to ask Captain Mackintosh to act as sole judge in the bugling contest. The drawing of the Art Union in connection with the Eight Hours Demonstration took place at the Trades Hall last night, under the supervision of the members of the Committee and Messrs E. Nash, T. Nidd, and the New Zealand Times reporter. The winning numberr will be found in onr advertising columns. Frizes oan now be obtained from Messrs Kitto and Graham, tailors, Manners street. The Committee also announce that all prizes not claimed within seven days from to-day will be forfeited. The French Consul has received advice that the French cruiser Volta will leave Noumea ou Wednesday next for Dunedin, which port she is expected to reaoh on the 9th December. She will afterwards oall at Lyttelton, Wellington, and Auckland. She will arrive at the latter port about the end of December, about the same time as the Flagship Dubourdieu, which is now in Sydney. The Dubourdieu will shortly leave Sydney for Melbourne, Hobart, and Auckland, and after visiting the latter port, she will come to Wellington, arriving about January 10th. She will remain a little over a week and then leave for Valparaiso. A social gathering was held in St. Mark’s Schoolroom last night, for the purpose of helping to defray the expenses incurred in renovating the parsonage. The schoolroom was decorated with flags and flowers, which were tastefully arranged by several ladies and gentlemen of St. Mark’s parish. Amongst the amusements provided was table croquet, a bran tub, table bagatelle, &e. Vocal selections were contributed during the evening by Mesdames Weston, Moore, Carsten, Jofford, and Meek, and Misses Hewison and Newton, Miss E. Pilcher played a violin solo, and pianoforte solos were contributed by Messrs Newton and Hardwick. There were a very large nuuber of ladies and gentlemen present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent.

Miss Black announces in our advertising columns that her theatricals will take place in St. Peter’s Schoolroom this evening. During the last two months over thirty young ladies have been rehearsing most assiduously Iteineoke’s fairy opera, “ Goodluck and Badlnok,” a beautiful little work of ;tho celebrated German composer which has never been heard before in Wellington. Judging from the dress rehearsal which took place on Thursday evening, the performance should prove a most successful one, the acting and singing being excellent, while the dresses are mast effective. The second part of the programme will consist of Sir Arthur Sullivan’s operetta, “ Cox and Box,” in which some of our best-known amateurs will appear. A large number of tickets have been taken, and a most enjoyable evening is expected. Persons interested in the dairy industry in the Louth have communicated with the Government, suggesting that a supercargo shall bo appointed who would supervise all exported produce, with a view to endeavoring to ascertain the cause of the deterioration which frequently takes place in it between the factory and the Home market. The Government have replied that this appears to be a matter which would beat be dealt with by the association of those interested in the business, who would be better able to select a suitable man and exercise direct supervision over him. If the probable cost is notified to it, the Government will endeavour to assist in arranging the matter. The applicants inform the Government that a free passage Heme in the Direct steamer would be granted to the person appointed. During his speech at the farewell banquet given him in Sydney, Lord Carrington said : —“ It is not generally known that Port Darwin is, to all intents and purposes, a Chinese settlement, and this settlement migh' be a positive danger to Australia, If this country is to become the great nation, which we believe it will, we must at all hazards keep our characteristics and our race intact. It is, of course, a question yet to be solved whether the English race will be able to withstand the fierce heat of Northern Queensland; bat, as far as the settled districts are concerned, the British race seems to expand and to flourish most vigorously. In some parts of New South Wales, and notably in Newcastle and on the Clarence River, I have seen some splendid specimens of manhood, worthy to stand shoulder to sboalder with what are probably the finest set of men in the whole world—the Life and Horse Guards of Her Majesty the Queen." The Resident Magistrate’s Court was crowded yesterday morning, principally by Unionists, who were anxious no doubt to see or hear how the man Thomas McDer mott, who assaulted a free labourer on Wednesday night, would gat on. The facts of the case appeared in the New Zealand Times on the morning after the assault was committed. Yesterday McDermott was charged with assaulting not only Donald Munro and Henry Salmon, but another man named Thomas E. Gale, The accused admitted having assaulted Munro, but denied having struck or molested either Gale or Salmon. After hearing the evidence, Mr Robinson, R.M. (and Mr J. Littlejohn, J.P.. who also occupied a seat on the Bench) found the offence proved, and said they considered it was an organised attempt, and being so, deemed it their duty to put down such attacks. The sentence would be two months’ imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to be cumulative. Mr Coates, who appeared for the accused, gave notice of appeal with regard to the two charges to which McDermott pleaded not guilty.

The annual conversazione in connection with the Wellington Football Cinb was held at the Masonic Hall, Boulcott street, last night. There was a large attendance of members and their friends. The prises won at the dab’s annual sports were presented by Mrs W; E. Collins, the prize-list being as followe Maiden Race, 100yds Club handicap—A. D. Thomson. 100yds Club handicap—H. W. Pownall. High Jump—J. E. Hama and C. Richardson, tie, 100yds (open handicap)—N. L. Gurr, I; H. W. Pownall, 2. 150yda Championship—N. L. Gurr, 1; F. Banting 2. One mile Bicycle Race—P. G. Heywood, 1; C. Pearce, 2. Half-mile Club Handicap—E. B. Izard, 1; F. Pownall, 2. Half-mile Bicycle Race—A. L. Pratt, 1 ; P. G. Heywood, 2. Ladies’ Bracelet —A. D. Thomson, I; H. W. Pownall, 2.2 Mile Bicycle Race— P. G. Heywood, I; C. Pearce, 2. 220yda Club Handicap —H. W. Pownall, X; C. E, Richardson, 2. 120yds Hurdles—H. W. Batger. 1 Mile Clnb Handicap—F. 6. Kimbell, 1 ; 6. B. Nieholls, 2. Aggregate Cup for most points—H. W. Pownall. The prizes consisted of gold and silver medals, which bad been specially manufactured by Messrs Hislop and Co., and were exceedingly fine specimens of workmanship. After the prizes had been presented, a vote of thanks was awarded to Mrs Collin), and three hearty oheers were also given for her. Dancing then began, and was kept up lor several hoars.

The Woodville Police Station, which has hitherto been under control of the Inspector at Napier, has now been added to the Wellington district. The Kwei Yang, which leaves this morning for Hong Kong, takes 8G Chinese. Of these, 61 are from Wellington, the remainder being from Dunedin and the West Coast. She also takes a cargo of (nngus, flax, Ac. John Bertie, licensee of the Pier Hotel, was fined £5 at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday for Sunday trading. The case was proved by Sergeant Kelly and Constable Johnston, and the conviction was ordered to be endorsed upon the defendant's license.

A large Native meeting is to be held at Pntiki in a few days, says the Wangmni Herald. Natives from the Bay of lalands, Uokianga, and Taupo have arrived, besides many from Rangitikei. It is expected that the Native Minister will attend the meeting, when the whole of those invited to come have arrived. The business to be discussed is in connection with the Land Bills,

A discussion as to the largest parish church in England has been provisionally settled in favour of St. Nicholas, Yarmouth. The smallest is either the old church at Bern, bridge, in the Isle of Wight, or a ohurch in one cf theDorsetshireparishes, St. Michael’s, Coventry, which is 2Soft long, including the tower, which has recently been opened to the church by the formation of an arch, includes in all 22,864 superficial feet. But St. Nicholas’, Great Yarmouth, claims to have 23,255 supeificial feet, and therefore to be the largest of the strictly parish churches in England. The London correspondent of the Auckland Herald says:—The Jerseys have determined to avoid a mistake into which the Carringtons and Hopetouns fell. They have been advised that it would create a good impression if they purchased the horses, wines, and other stores that they will require in the colonies instead of taking them out with them. They realised the soundness of this view, and, with the exception of three or four carriages, will purchase almost everything they require for Government House in Sydney. There has been some talk of the New South Welshmen in London entertaining the Governor, bat there are too few over here to make the movement a success, especially in view of the banquet to be given to the Earl by the St George's Club. Sir Saul Samuel, the Agent General, gave Lord Carrington a banquet before be sailedj and would have done the same on this occasion if the Club had not intervened. Now ho will content himself by offering private hospitality to Lord and Lady Jersey. Leary and Go. have an hotel for sale. A cycling handicap road race will be held on the 23rd instant. Truebridge and Reich have money to lend. The services at St. Peter’s Ohurch to-morrow are advertised in t nother column. Mr G. W. Smart sells unredeemed pledges this day, at 2 o’clock. Maigner’s Filter Bapide is sold wholesale by W. M. Bannatyne and Co. The Garrison band and Wellington Rifles parade at Mount Cook to-morrow at 2 p.ra. to attend a funeral. It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that Mr G. W, Smart will hold two days’ sale of unredeemed pledges on Friday and Saturday next. The U.S.S. Company announce their .regret that they are compelled to abandon the excursion to Fioton on Monday, as previously advertised. The charitable public are requested to assist the widow and fatherless in the Basin Reserve to-morrow. An experienced salesman for tweeds and woollens required in Christchurch. Messrs F. Sidey and Co. sell to-day, at 2.30 p.m., a number of forfeited shares in the Federation Goldmining Company of Wakamarina. Mr F. J. Preston, of the Kiibirnie Hotel, has purchased the booths for the Porirua races on Monday. Mr W. Freeman will provide the lunch. A special train will leave town on Tuesday, at 9.15 am, for the St Patrick’s College annual excursion and sports at the Hutt Racecourse. One of the attractions of the sports will be an old boys’ race in which all old boys are invited to take part. Mr W. W. Collins lectures in the Exchange Hall to morrow (Sunday) evening, when he takes for his subject Can man by searching find out God! Or, why Xam an Agnostic.” This lecture is to be an exposition of the teachings of Huxley and Spencer, By the mail steamer Aorangi we have added largely to our importations of summer dress fabrics, comprising among others a very-ex-cellent choice of summer Cheviots, summer tweeds and summer Beiges, in the new shades of fawns and greys, at Te Aro House, We have also received considerable additions to our stock of French Cashmeres, which have been selected to onr special order, and are of unmistakable and exceptional value. The variety of fashionable colours is also very complete, and include all the new shades of Greys, Fawns, Reseda, Vieux Rose, Electric, Heliotrope, Saphir, Vestal, Aloes, and all tho useful tints of Blues, Browns, &0., at Te Aro Souse. Experience has demonstrated tho satisfactory qualities of good all-wool French Cashmeres, and just now they are more in favour than ever. The trimmings mostly in favour are Brochd, Surah, either to match or in harmony of tint. Velvets are also much used for this purpose, chiefly on the sleeves and collar. Ladies should look at what we are now showing of these at Te Aro House. In the silk department we are displaying the new summer colours in Faille Francais, Merveilleaux, Surah, Pongees, &0., and also some very choice qualities in pure white and cream silks, most suitable for bridal dresses, at Te Aro House. Further particulars relative to other new and special dress fabrics for the present season, and also just to hand by the last Direct steamer, will be found in our announcement on the fourth page, immediately under the block of Te Aro House.