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New Zealand Times, Volume LIII, Issue 9631, 16 June 1892, Page 2

On our fourth page will bo found Supreme Court civil and criminal proceedings, and the report of an address by Mr Mills, M.H.R.' The Premier returned from Wanganui by last night’s train. The Hon W. P. Reeves was a .passenger by the Ohau which arrived from the South yester-, day morning.

A private letter received yesterday from the Hon Air Ward states that he expects to arrive in Wellington on Wednesday next.

We understand that Mr John Stevens is being warmly supported in his candidature for the Rangitikei seat, and that his friends are confident of his success. A grsat change has come over the farmers of. late with regard to the taxation policy of the Government, and they are perceiving at last how groundless are most of the objections raised against it by the Opposition. His Excellency the Governor received yesterday from the Hon Geo. Randell Johnson the formal resignation of hie seat in the Legislative Ccuncil. Mr Johnson has been absent from the Colony for the last two years. We learn from a member of the last administration tha£ Mr Johnson applied to them for leave of absence every other session, but they declined, merely giving him leave for one session, and If an extra session were called, leave for that also. Evidently ho is uncertain of his return to the Colony in time for the approaching session. A very successful-social meeting and concert was held in the St Andrew's Church schoolroom, Wellington terrace, yesterday evening. Thera wa* a large attendance, and songs, recitations, and instrumental selections were given in a pleading manner by the Misses Dean, Greig, P. Watson, Newton and Pirie, and Messrs Henry, Martin, Jack (2), Maitland, Baton and Newton, besides some very well rendered glees by the choir. Refreshments were handed round during the interval, and a very pleasant time was spent by all present. The usual monthly meeting of the Seatoun Road Board was held yesterday afternoon, at which the only members present were Dr Mackenzie (in the chair) and Mr Charles Plimmer. The valuation roll of the Seatoun Road District for the triennial period commencing April 1, 1892, showing a total value of L27*794, was forwarded by tho commissioner of Taxes, Accounts amounting to L 5 63 2d were passed for payment. On the motion of Mr Plimmer it was resolved that a rate of in the pound should be struck at, the next meeting, payable in one sum on August Ist. The annual balance-sheet was presented, showing a debit balance of L 39 7s 6d. The Board’s liabilities at the end of the financial year (March 31) amounted to L 47 15s 6d, and assets to 12s 4d,

A meeting of the committee appointed to make arrangements for the banquet to be given to Sir Patrick Buckley on the 23rd inat. was held last night, when the executive reported what steps had been taken in connection with the affair. The tenders of James Godber, Cuba street, for catering and that of J. Maginnity for the supply of wines, &c.« had been accepted, and Thomas’ Hall engaged for the banquet, Tickets were diatribuled among the committeemen present, and we are requested to state that tickets may be obtained from any member of the executive, or from - the secretary, Mr M. J, Hodgins. Another meeting of the committee will be held on Friday evening in the upstairs room of T, Kennedy Macdonald and Co/s building, when it is hoped there will be a full attendance. The International Tug-of-War at Wanganui came to a conclusion on Monday night,when the unbeaten New Zealand team defeated the halfcastes, after a stubborn fight for an hour, by alittle over two feet. This was the only pul], as the Maoris, who were unable to get their full team together, forfeited to the Irishmen. The final result, therefore, is as follows New Zealand, five wins, L2O; Ireland, four wins, L 10; Scotland, three wins, L 5. Then came the Half-castes, with two wins; Maoris, one win. The Australians failed' to-score. The Irish team have now challenged the New Zealanders to pu’l another contest for LSO or , more. One-third of the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the Charitable Aid Board, and the remainder to go to the winning team. The Chief Commissioner of Railways, while at Rotorua lately, inspected the arrangements made there for tourists’ accommodation, etc., with a view to making. railway arrangements for the next tomisc season. He expresses himself as well satisfied on that score. While in Waikato (says the Auckland Herald) be did not receive a single complaint from settlers on railway tariff or traffic matters, which speaks well as to the satisfaction of the settlers. Mr McKerrow has been out to Onehunga and inspected the new arrangements for shipping and unloading cattle. These were made at some cost, and have given satisfaction to the public and have proved remunerative to the Railway Dapaniaanfc. The angle of the wharf is to be filled up, as arranged some time ago, and the wharf extended so as to give another berthage for a steamer.

We learn that the Caledonian Society have arranged to entertain Hh Excellency the Governor and Lady Glasgow at a converanaione to be held in the Colonial Museum on Wednesday next.

Constable Nelson yesterday brought a man named Nilson down from Featheston, whertf he had been senien -ed to a month’s imprisonment in the Terrace Gaol, Wellington, for larceny from a ciwellinghouse. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the current number df the New Zealand Trade Review and Wellington Prices Current, which as usual contains a lot of information of interest to merchants and commercial men, A female first offending drunkard, who was fined os or 24 hours i-i gaol as an alternative, : was the only case at the Magistrate’s Court i yesterday morning. G. .S Cooper, C. T. Browne and ii. Beauchamp occupied the Bench,

There was again a very good attendance at Davya' Bright Lights entertainment at the Exchange Hall last night, who thoroughly appreciated the very excellent programme gone through. The Bright Lights shine forth again this evening. The following additions have been made to the Telephone Exchange:-C. P. Pynsenb, private residence, Hobson street ; Miss Kmma Eves, private residence, Percy street; W. Jameson and Co., Williastreet; A. B. Campbell, private residence, Tinakori road. The Wellington Navals held their usual weekly parade at the Drillshed last nu*ht. There was a good muster present, under liieutenant-Commanding Duncan, with whom was Lieutenant Campbell, by whom the c >rps was exercised in a variety of movements, gun drill, &c.

The man Giveen, who was recently remanded to Pahiatua on the charge of uttering and obtaining money by means of worthless cheques at Pahiatua and Palmerston North, was at Pahiatua yesterday sentenced to three months* imprisonment fur each offence, the sentences to be concurrent. He was brought down to the Terrace Gaol last night by Constable Cameron.

The steam gauge belonging to the donkey engine used by Messrs J. Carmichael and Son at the alterations to the Government Insurance Buildings has been stolen, and anyone having bought the same is requested to communicate with the police. The Harbour Board employes have discovered that two sets of boat falls have cub and, besides minor cases, a fishing net belonging to a man named Hammond hvs been partly destroyed. The concert at the Theatre Royal to-night by the present and ex-pupils of Thorndon School promises to be a pronounced success. The programme is excellent, the performers most efficient, and- the occasion one which should ensure the cordial support of the former pupils and friends of the school. Mr Alfred F. Hill's recently composed humorous trio ‘Three Blind Mice* will, by special request, be given, and the composer will also give a violin solo.

Among the passengers by the U.S.S. Go’s a.B. Grafton, which was obliged to run into Ohau Bay yesterday for shelter, was the Dean of Waiapn, who had been on a visit to Nelson in connection with the Jubilee services of the Nelson Cathedral, The Dean was particularly anxious to reach Napier by this evening, and he therefore asked to be landed, and with six others, walked across to Makara. A milk cart was then engaged to bring the party into Wellington. As may be imagined the tramp across the hills in yesterday’s weather was far from pleasant, and the party were glad enough to reach town.

The Marton Advocate furnishes particulars of the suicide of George Coleman, an unmarried man, a farmer, which was announced in our Tuesday’s issue. It appears that the deceased had been suffering from a drinking bout, and that for some days past bis a friends had kept him company during the evening, but ' Monday night being very inclement, no one had called at the whare. After getting up and lighting the fire be appears to have stuck himself in the throat with a carving knife, and when h© realised what he had done, ran out of the whare with the knife in his throat, and fell down near the whare, where he expired. A swagger, calling at the whare to get something to eat, was the first to discover the dead body, and be at one* informed the friends of the deceased of the wretched occurrence. The usual fortnightly sitting of the Lower Halt Resident Magistrate’s Court was held yesterday before Messrs O. W. Brown and J. Oudby, Justices. C. T. Price was charged under the Police Offence? Act with riding on the footpath to the danger of pedestrians. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined os and ordered to pay 16s costs. Similar informations werelaid against John Pringle and F. Compton. Mr Wilford appeared for both defendants, and in each case tho information was dismissed, A judgment summons case under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act was brought by Robert C lei and against H. P. Hanahan. claim of L2 9s 3d. An order was made against defendant, who was not represented by counsel, for payment of the amount claimed by instalments, in default three days’ imprisonment. Another judgment summons was brought Robert Cieland against Edward Hoare, claim of L 3 la, Mr Wilford appeared for defendant, against whom no order was made. In the civil case of R. Miller v. R. Dunn, brought to recover the sum of Ll 3 Is 3d, Mr Wilford, who appeared for the defendant, explained that the summons had not been served, and the case was therefore enlarged to the 13th July. The first meeting of creditors in the estate of Frances Townsend, licensee of the Britannia Hotel, Willis street, to have been held yesterday morning, lapsed for want of a quorum, and was adjourned until this morning. The bankrupt estimates her liabilities at L79S 18s and her assets at L 293 Is 6d (consisting of lease of the hotel, L 240, book debts, L4O, stock In trade, LlO, and cash, L 3 Is 6d), the deficiency thus being L 503 16s 6d. The principal creditors are—H, J, Hume, L 278 ;T. G. Macarthy. L4O; City Council, L 25 ; Dr Gillon, L 22 10s; W. T. L. Travers. L2l; Stone, 1»24 ; Miss Lewis, L2O ; M. Warner (Nelson), Ll 3; West (Nelson), L 35; J. Hamilton (Nelson), L3O ; A, Hamilton, L9O ; J. Rodd (Johnsonville), L2O; Public Trustee, L 24 ; Allan and Hartmann, L 29 ; Lewis and Co., L2O ; T. and W. Young; Ll 6 ; Empire Loan Company, L 10; B. Cohen, L 24. The only secured creditor is "Mr T. G. Macarthy, who holds a mortgage over the furniture and lease of the hotel for a debt of L4OO. The bankrupt, in a written abatement to the Official Assignee, says that she gave L7OO for the goodwill of the hotel. She had paid L3OO off this amount. Since the strike there had been a great falling off in the trade at the hotel. In dune last she was taken ill and had seldom been able to leave her bed since. She had been served with a summons and notice that execution would follow. As she had not enough money to pay for her license, and as several of the creditors wore pressing her, she was obliged to file. Dr Gillon advertises that he has removed

from his late consulting rooms at the corner of Willis street and Boulcott street into the premises known as 103, Upper Willis street. The building which he now occupies has just been enlarged by Mr Rose, builder, by the addition of three large rooms in brick on plans prepared by Mr Crichton, arcliitect. Ur Gillon’s new quarters are more commodious than the old, and are replete with every convenience required In a medical man's establishment.

As announced, the sale of the valuable library by Messrs T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co. (Limited), at their rooms, Panama street, will take place this commencing at 7 o’clock. The catalogue, which has been issued, is a lengthy one and comprises many rare and illustrated works, biography, poetry and elocution, philosophy, theology, travel and standard works of fiction. This being the first sale of the kind hell in the there should be a large attendance of the public. Messrs Lattey, Livermore 4 and Co. t well knojyn in the Indian tea-growing districts of Assam as tea planters and exporters of Indian teas, have opened a branch establishment at 37, Featherston street. The firm’s advertisement appears in another column. We remind investors and others of Meisrs J. H. Bethune and Co.’s auction sale of valuable freehold city properties, which takes place at their rooms, Featherston street, to-day, at 2 o’clock, when they will sell by order of the executors of the late Mr Edward Dixon, that splendid property, having 50ft frontage to Cuba street, on which is erected the commodious dwellinghouse known as Carlton House, formerly occupied by the late Mr Edward Dixon, alter which that valuable corner allotment having frontages to Dixon street and Taranaki place, with large and substantially built building thereon, very suitable for public entertainments, and known as -* The'Te Aro Hall,’ and a very desirable freehold, fronting Thorndon quay, opposite the Manawatu Railway Station, together with the family residence thereon known as * Pitcairn House,’ sold on account of Mrs Stevenson. Full particulars of the various lots will be found in our advertising columns, and_ the sale will doubtless excite keen competition. Wrigglesworfch and Binns, photographers, have a lengthy advertisement in another column, in which they set forth the special features of their business.

Harcourt and 00., sharebrokers, publish a share list in our advertising columns. John Henry Pollock gives notice that he intends to apply for an order discharging him from bankruptcy at the sitting of the Coart on the Ist July.

Francis Sidey and Co. will sell to-day, at 1 p.m., on the premises, near Black Bridge, Hutfc, the whole or the furniture and effects In the estate of John Maunders, deceased. There will be no reserve. J. H. Bethune and Co. advertise a sale of household furniture and the balance of the late Mr H. E. Liardet’s s f ock of Island curios for to-morrow (Friday), at 2 p.m. Mr J, W, Bridge, the well known dentist, gives notice that having recovered from his recent illness, he has resumed practice at his rooms, next to the Working Men’s Club.