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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 9317, 11 June 1891, Page 2

Football News, Letters to the Editor, Arbor Day at Greytown, '‘Up the Mannwatu,” from onr travelling correspondent, and other matter will be found on tbe fourth page. Leading and other matter is unavoidably held over. The ease of Jeffery v. Jeffery will be hoard by the Chief Jnatioe without a jury to-day, the divorce cases being taken by Mr Justice Richmond.

Archdeacon Fanoourt, who returned by the Tekapo bet night, has been on a visit to Sydney for the benefit of Lis health, and is much improved by the change. The Tekapo arrived from Sydney last night,- bringing 63 passengers for New Zealand ports. She also brought a large cargo, consisting principally of fruit, and 1700 tons of coal.

At the meeting of the Star Boating Club last night, tbe following resolution was carried unanimously :—That the scheme to reclaim Oriental Bay tor a recreation ground has the Star Boating Club’s warmest support and sympathy. The concert given by the Old Boys of Thorndon School at the Opera House recently, for the benefit of Mr G. Slmmonds, an ex-scholar, realised £l9, after deducting the expanses, which amounted to £27. Considering the state of the weather on the night of the performance, the amount is very satisfactory. The Wellington Debating Society met last night in the Exchange Buildings, and held their first debate of the present session. The debate was commenced by Mr Fletcher, who affirmed that the jury system should be abolished. Mr Barnett fallowed in the negative. Tbe debate lasted for nearly two hours, and on a division being taken the motion was negatived by 12 votes to 4.

Tbe case of Meek v. Attwood occupied the whole of yesterday at the Supreme Court. The nature of the action attracted a large number of the public, who appeared much interested in the evidence, and at times exhibited amusement at certain episodes of what may be called a curious courtship. The amusement in tbe proceedings was not confined to the public, for one of the jurymen, apparently forgetful of the decorum expected of him in tbe carrying out of his serious duties, appeared to fancy himself out on a holiday, and that he' was not to be expected to worry himself in paying any attention to the evidence.!*

The Hod. the Postmaster-General (MrJ. G. Ward) returned to Wellington yesterday afternoon by the b.b. Rotorua.

An adjourned sitting of the Magistrate’s Court at Otaki was held yesterday by Mr Robinson, Resident Magistrate. The funeral of the late Mr J. H. Wallace will leave the late residence of the deceased in Wooloombe street at 11 a.m. to-day, and the preliminary service will be held in St Peter’s Church. *

The Wanganui Herald understands that Mr E. G. Jellicoe baa been retained for the defence in the oase of The Queen v. Mrs Feyroan, the magisterial hearing of which is to come off on Saturday next. The inquest will be resumed this morning.

Yesterday, at the Supreme Court, Mr Gully, when addressing the jury in reply in the case of Meek v. Attwood, quoted the old proverb which says that matrimony is like a bag containing 93 snakes and one eel, and into which a man puts his hand —the chances being that bo gets hold of one of the 99 snakes.

Sergeant Major Ramsay applied to the Justices who occupied the Bench at the Resident Magistiate’a Court yesterday for a warrant to effect the arrest of Mrs Barnes, against whom a charge of assault has been pending for about a month. The Bench granted the request, and the warrant was at once issued.

The Porirua Licensing Bench met yesterday at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Porirua, and granted the following renewals Porirua Hotel, Mr Bennie ; White Horae Hotel, Mrs Barnes ; Ngahauranga Hotel, Mr Claphatn j Pahautanui Hotel, Mr Pinkerton ; Paikakariki Hotel, Mr Slight. The Licensing Commissioners were Messrs Death (chairman), Darby, Jillett, Jones and Gardner. A sitting of the Bankruptcy Court will be held to-morrow. The fallowing business *ill be transacted :—Applications for dis. charge—W. R. Waters, W. 11. Probyn, W. Mercer, W. G. Eraeny, O. T. Fox, T. G, Pasooe. Applications to close bankruptcies— W. Naylor, Lewis and Colo, W. T. Pomfrey, Hia Honor (he Chief Justice will probably preside.

Messrs B, W. Mills and.J. C. McKerrow were the presiding Justices at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, but their attendance was only required for a short time. James Jeffreys was charged with assaulting his wife on the 6th inst., but as the informant did not appear the case was dismissed. A first offender for drunkenness was lined ss, with the asuai alternative, and the-Court adjourned.

A meeting of the committee of the Wellington Poultry and Canary Association was held at the Association room last evening, Mr F. Townsend in the eba’r. The business before the meeting was cf a routine character, The Canvassing Committee reported that several additional special prizes had been promised. Judging from the interest taken, and the entries promised from outside district?, the Committee have every reason to believe that the coming Show will be an unqualified success.

The ease of Pahora v. Richmond and Richmond came before Hie Honor the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court yeetrrday. This was an action to recover JCIOOO damages, or to got an account taken of the transactions between the parties. Mr E. G, Jellicoo, on behalf of the plaintiff, applied, by arrangement with the counsel (Mr Bell) for the defendants, that tho case should be rsferred to Sir Robert Stout for arbitration. His Honor assented to the application, and made an order accordingly. An informal meeting of creditors of Annie F. Dwyer, boardinghouse, keeper, was held yesterday forenoon. The bankrupt's statement was to the effect that she was formerly part proprietor of the Rainbow Hotel, but that the receipts were not sufficient to meet current accounts. In answer to Mr C. C. Graham, the Official Assignee, the bankrupt stated that she purchased the Rainbow Hotel, in partnership with Mr Lynch, each paying £IOO cash, an.i giving promissory notes for £4OO. When she left the hotel she went into business as a board-ingbouso-keeper, and this venture was also a failure. Tho meeting was then adjourned till this morning. An action was hoard before the Chief Justice yesterday in which Phillip John Murtagh, veterinary surgeon of the Lower Hutt, sought to recover possession of the entire horse Itopo, or its value (£250) from, James Dnnean, publican, of Otaki. Mr Travers appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Skerrett for the defendant. The plaintiff alleged that on the 12th September last Frederick Goodall, horsetrainer, who then owned the horse, gave a bill of sale to the plaintiff aj security for a debt of £SB 10s. Goodall made default of payment, and the money was still owing. On tho 17th February the plaintiff found tho horse in the possession of the defendant, who declined to deliver it np when requested. Tho defence consisted of a general denial of the allegations of,the plaintiff. After hearing evidence, his Honor ordered defendant to deliver up possession of the horse or pay £IOJ damages. One of tho jurymen trying the case of Meek v. Attwood being anxious to get home, applied to have the case adjourned at 5 p.m., ae he wished to get home to Johusonville that night, and if he lost the 5.30 train he would have to walk,it.. His Honor, Mr Justice Richmond, told the applicant that he was sorry he could not accede to his request, and if he lost the train he had better walk it. The juryman having expressed an objection to this, His Honor quietly remarked that young men in these days seemed very frail and unable to walk a short distance, even though it be along the main road. In the early days settlers, and be among them, thought nothing whatever of tramping across country—in fact they had to—but at tho present time young men appeared to be of different construction, and could not Jo a walk of four or five miles. An ordinary meeting of the Committee of the Caledonian Society was held last night. Present—Colonel Hnmc (in the chair), Messrs T. K. Macdonald, M.H.R., D. Pryde, James Russell, C. and J. Stewart, James Reid, J. Jack, G. J, Reich, Alexander Cameron, and D. Wighton, the secretary. A letter was read from the secretory of the Wellington Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club, asking tho co-operation of tho Society in forming a running track round the Basin Reserve. It was decided that Mr T. K. Macdonald and Colonel Hums be appointed delegates to confer with the promoters of the scheme. It was decided to grant the patronage of the Caledonian Society to the concert about to bo given for the bocefit of the Arbour Day fund. The statement of accounts in connection with'the last Caledonian gathering was submitted, and the finances were found to he in a very satisfactory condition. The Society decided to hold a concert next August, and Mr Jack was appointed to confer with the Musical Committee to make the necessary arrangements. The meeting then adjourned. Last evening a large congregation as. somblod in the Congregational Ohuroh to listen to Mr Whitehead, the popular song lecturer from Manchester, who has met with considerable favour since he came to this city. The subject of the lecture was "Music for the Church, the School, the Home—Orotorio Music, Organ Music,” all

of which afforded ample room for discoaßß, Ho enlarged upon the subject of music in its touching tenderesfc sympathies. Ha insisted upon its growing importance in religions worship. A singing church fa a sop. oessful church, and congregational singing promotes sympathy. In America ho had been struck with the prominence given to music in Sunday schools. Mr Whitehead afterwards referred to higher class music, and selected Handel as the greatest exponent of oratorio music. After some hnmourons remarks concerning the first performance of Handel’s ‘‘Messiah,” he referred to a number of beautiful airs in Handel’s earliest productions. Selections were sung from "Aldas,” “ Rodolinda,” and "Sosarme” by Miss Fletober and Mias Bragg, who were greatly applauded for their successful reu. daring of Handel’s airo. Mr Whitshead sangV‘Honour and Arms ” from “Samson,” which was received with enthusiasm.' Mr Whitehead also produce! a profound impression by his playing of the “Hoad March ” and the “Hallelujah Chora-.” The whole entertainment was a great success, and was highly commnndstl by the Chairman, Rev G. J. Allen. To-night Mr Whitehead gives his famous “Henry Russell” songlecture in St John’s school. This is regarded as being his most popular musical evening, and it will be his last in Wellington. The weekly parade of the Wellington Naval Artillery was held at the Drillshed last night. Thsre were present CD of the rank and file, together with the captain, Lieutenants Campbell and Bell, and Dr Gillon (the surgeon of the corps). After electing Mr Kenneth Hume sub lieutenant, the shooting prizes for the past season wore presented by Mrs Duncan to the successful competitors, the list being as follows :—A Class.—Potty Officer Williams (Mr J. S. M. Thompson's cap). Potty Officer Williams (Captain Dimoan’a marble clock), Petty Officer Babe (M. ,de Mey’s inkstand). 8 Class.—-Seaman C. Martin (Bing, Harris, and Co.’e writing desk). 0 Class.—Seaman Bulford (Mrs Isaac’s dressing case). D Class—Seaman Muir (Captain Duncan's marble clock). Aggregate olass cash prizes, presented by Captain Duncan.—A ClassPetty Officer Rabe, £ I 10s ; Petty Officer Harris, £1: Petty Officer Baloombe, 12s (id. B Class-Seaman C. Martin, £1 ; Seaman Campbell, 12s Gd; Seaman Kitohing, 7s 6d. C Class—Seaman Ross, £1 ; Seaman Bnlford, 15s ; Seaman Armstrong, lOi ; Seaman G. Mantle, 5-. D Class—Seaman Mnir, £1; Seaman Gel], 12s 6d; Seaman Griffiths, 12s 6d j Seaman J. Martin, ss. Mr F. Cohen’s prizs for C and D Classes was won by Seaman Ross, of C Class. The Company's Challenge Belt and gold medal was won by Petty-officer Williams. Seaman Firth’s crew, winners of the cutter race, were presented with silver badges, and CaptainDnncan stated that a Hag, the handiwork of Mrs Duncan, would also be presented to the crew by that lady. It is the intention of the Company to hold a halfyearly cutter race. The photographs of the Senior and Junior Rifle Championship Teams of the District were presented to Captain Danasn by the respective teams. Captain Duncan acknowledged the compliment. Three ohcers were given for Mrs Dnnoan, and the ceremony then terminated. A "social” was then held, apd several boars were spent very enjoyably. Mr Q. W. Platt presided at the piano.

The barometer is failing in all parts of the Colony, and Captain Edwin predicts more unsettled weather, commencing about the 13th or 14th inst.

Members and supporters of the United Hunt are requested to attend a meeting at the Royal Oak Hotel to-morrow (Friday) evening, when some important business Is to be transacted.

The second lecture of the Home Reading Association will be delivered in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Taranaki street, this evening. Mr Tregear is the lecturer; the subject, Dicken’a “Tale of Two Cities.”

A public meeting in connection with the proposed Boys’ Institute is convened for Monday next in the Exchange Hall, when His Worship the Mayor will take the ohair, and the city members aud others will deliver addresses.

A special tariff of excursion fares on the Government line between Masterton and Wellington on Saturday next, arranged for the benefit of country people wishing to come to town on that day to hear Madame Patey, will be found in another column. Ad elderly man named Hugh Rainor, who was engaged in excavating work in Hopper street yesterday afternoon was knocked down by a dray and rather seriously injured. One of the wheels passed over his head and face, and be also sustained internal injuries. The injured man was taken to the Hospital, and last night we learned that be was doing fairly well.

In a paragraph published lately by several journals in New Zealand, credit is given to the Victorian railways for dealing with 6.000. bushels of grain In four months. The Victorian railways have a length of 2469 miles. The Hurunui Bluff section, New Zealand railways, which has a length of only 1069 miles, last year dealt with over 10.000. bushels in four months. A special general meeting of the Star Boating Club was held at the Club house last evening. There wore about 20 members present, and the Captain (Mr W, H. Field) occupied the chair. In connection with the annual distribution of prizes, Mr M. C. Barnett moved that a dance be held at the Club house. Mr A. S, Biss strongly opposed the suggestion, on the ground that the accommodation at the Club-house was quite inadequate and unsuitable, the building not now being empty, as was the case when the first Club ball was held there. He had hoped that the members would support him in holding a ball on a large scale, to bo given entirely by the members of the Club, in the Drillsbed, and he was confident euoh a step would meet with success. Mr C. Richardson supported the motion. Mr Galbraith moved as an amendment that a smoke concert be held, and Mr Eliott suggested a social evening at the Clubhouse. After some discussion, Mr Barnett’s motion was carried by a small majority, and the following committee was appointed to carry out the arrangements : Messrs W. H. Field, M. C. Barnett. C. Pearce, D. G. A. Cooper, O. Richardson, G. H. Bethuno, E. Jackson, H. Eliott, A. W, Nowton, W, P. James, J. D. Tripe, R. H. Govett, G. H. St Hill. H. B. Vogel, L. O. N. Tripp, aud F. Pownall, subject to these gentlemen consenting to act. Referring to the purchase of new plant, the Captain pointed out that the General Committee still had the question under consideration, but one boat which they were unanimous in purchasing was a four-oared racing outrigger. The meeting resolved to authorise the Committee to expend a sum not exceeding £llO in the purchase of new plant, leaving the question of the boats to be bought entirely to them. The Chairman reported that the design f.ir the panels to be erected in the Hall at the Club House had been decided upon, and the work of erection would bo gone on with in a fow days. Referring to next year’s regatta, the Chairman reminded the members present that the subscription lists now being sent round the town were for the sailing regatta only; lists for the rowing regatta would be sent round later on, after the Committee had consulted with the Wellington Rowing Club on the matter. A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought the meotingfco a close. J. Collins, the new proprietor of the Te Aro Cash Store, calls attention to his list of prices, which he publishes in our advertising columns.

•Harcourt and Co. and Truebridge and Reich, sharebrokers, advertise lists of shares they are commissioned to buy and sell. Shippers of goods by the barque Bonny Doon, about to sail for London, will find an intimation addressed to them incur advertising columns.

In the ladies’ underclothing department there are some specialities which are well deserving of notioe, now that cold, _ wintry weather seems to have_ set in. We invite a special visit of inspection from the ladies of the city and suburbs atTe Aro House We have some very nice ribbed spun silk under vests, in such colours as_ cream, sky, pink, and also white. In addition we have out some ribbed, silk undervests, beautifully trimmed with lace, very suitable for evening wear, in flesh colour, sky, pink, and white, at Te Aro House.

The newest thing our London buyer has sent in undervests this season are soma very pretty wool bodies in shaded colours, such as cardinal shaded crimson, electric blue shaded pink, pink shaded crimson, fawn shaded brown, etc.; and these very attractive bodices are at the extremely moderate price, of 3s fid each, at Te Aro House. In natural wool underclothing our assortrasnt is very select, and comprises combinations, drawers, vests, and nightdresses. We have a splendid lot of ladies' wool skirts, flannel skirts, and our flannelette skirts are not only warm and durable, tut are exceedingly cheap, ranging from 2s fid to 7s GJ each, at To Are House.

Then there is a small but very select assortment of ladies' flannel dressing jackets, wool embroidered, in cream, pink, cardinal, sky, blue, crimson, at Te Aro House.