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New Zealand Times, Volume LV, Issue 9969, 2 August 1893, Page 2

The Electoral Bill made a little further pro* gress in committee in the House of Uepresentatives yesterday. A lung debate tool: place concerning the abolition of the special Maori representation in Parliament, a proposal to that effect being at length defeated by a large majority. Sir Robert Stoat reminded members before the House adjourned that it would be necessary to make much faster progress with the BUI if women's franchise is to come into effect in time to enable women to vote at the coming general election. The Bill declaring the .Counties Act in force in the Cheviot county was passed by the X*t>W£r House, and the sill designed to protect

the cable in LyelJ’s Bay against sewage was read a second time, A. number of minor Bills, including K-»rne Native measures, were read a second time. The New Zealand Institute of Journalists Bill was parsed by the L(t'i*MSvc Council,' while the Magnate* Courts B’ll completed its committee stage.

Agricultural jottings will bo found on our fourth page.

His Honor the Chief Justice yesterday morning delivered judgment in the case or Kiddiford v. Cudby and others, which was an application to restrain defendants from removing gravel from the bed of the Hutt River adjoining the plaintiffs property. His Honor refused the injunction, on condition that, pending the hearing of an action which is being brought, no more gravel should be removed. Mr Gully appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Trav-rs for the defendants. Costs were made costs in the cause.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Eallance Memorial Committee was held last evening, Mr Allan Ward in the chair._ An apology was received from Mr D, P. Fisher, whom pres Hire of business prevented attending. After the transaction of routine business, it was decided to hold the next meeting on Tuesday, the 22nd inst. In consequence of a paragraph having appeared in one of the local papers, last evening, charging the committee wiih extravagant expenditure, the secretary submitted his books for inspection. They showed that the total expenditure to date had been, exclusive of the expenses incurred for the late public meeting, T,2Glls lOd This the committee thought Was highly satisfactory, as no extra expenditure would have been incurred if L2OOD had been subscribed, instead I.f the amount of 1,248, up to the present time.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday one first offender was fined for drunkenness ss, witli the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment. The case of the police against Amy Crisp, for selling liquor without a license, was adjourned on account of the illness of the accused. The case against Michael flayvs for neglecting to support in the Industrial School two children alleged to he iris, was adjourned until Friday, pending word from Dunedin.

* The Ticket of Leave Man’ was repeated at the Opera House last night. The piece went very smoothly, tire characters of May Edwards (Mi.-s Amy Vaughan), Mrs Willoughby (Mrs Foley), Sam Willoughby (Miss Fanny Wiseman), and Hawkshaw (Mr N. Griffiths), especially being well played. The drama will be repeated this evening. The usual meeting of the Advance Division Sons and Daughters of Temperance, was held last night, Bro Cooper, W.P., Jpresiding. One new member was initiated, and two others prnpo-.ed. The annual meeting of the Wellington Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club will be held this evening, at the Occidental Hotel, at 8 o'clock.

At the meeting of the Benevolent Society Trustees yesterday, the balance-sheet, in connection with the Home at Ohiro, for the halfyear ending July 31st, was presented. It allowed that the expenditure was L 897 3s 9d, and the assets LSSG la 7d. The chairman (the Uev Van Staveren) said that the cost o£ maintenance, and allowing 5 per cent for wear and tear on the used and unused goods, w*b Cs Id per head per week, which was highly satisfactory. This statement speaks very highly for the economical management ot the master of the Home (Mr McCleary).

Sitting in Banco yesterday, Mr Justice Richmond had before him the case of Spelman v. the Foxton Licensing Committee. Plaintiff had been refused a license on the ground that another hotel was not required in the neighbourhood, and he now claimed {—(1) That he was entitled to have a license, or else a rieplaiv ation that there had been no determination on his application, and (2) a mandamus to compel the defendants to issue a license, or hear and determine his application ; or, as a further alternative, a writ of certiorari to bring up and quash the defendants’ certificate (if any), refusing plaintiff a license, and a writ of prohibition to restrain defendants from exercising the powers of a licensing committee for the licensing district of Foxton, on the grounds of bias and abuse of their authority. Mr Jellfcoe appeared to support the Hr E. B. Brown opposed, tlia Honor decided to take time to consider his decision. • The times were never harder, and it is absolutely impossible for strong, able-bodied men to get employment of any sort.’ That was the statement made by the Chairman of the Benevolent Society Trustees at the meeting of that body yesterday. In the case of the police against John Skinner for inflicting serious bodily harm on Elijah Maslern, the Resident Magistrate yesterday stated that, as there was no evidence to prove that the two men were wrestling in anger, he must conclude that the injury was accidental, and would dismiss the cose. Elizabeth Column, one of the witnesses in the case of the police v. Caroline McGovern in the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, was so agitated that, after the first or second question put to her, she showed syraptons of fainting, and the Court was obliged to wait for some little time before she recovered.

At the meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of G. W. Goode, yesterday, one of the creditors wanted to know why it was that it was so often necessary to tax a solicitor’s bill, explaining that when he made out an account sale, if it was reduced it was either on account of a clerical error or a swindle. The Official Assignee's explanation was more eloquent than definite. The Trtlune with English and Australian mails arrived at the Bluff yesterday morning. Her mails should reach here on Friday by the Takapana. It has been decided to invite the Chambers of Commerce at Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin to send delegates to Wellington to the conference with the special committed appointed to deal with the question of the formation of an Institute of Accountants, which is to be held on the 16th instant.

The Benevolent Trustees met yesterday afternoon. Present The Rev H. Van Staveren (chairman), and Messrs Willeston, Kebbell, Heaton, McKenzie and Beetham. Reference was made to the case of the old man Cannon, upon whose body an inquest was held at ihr hospital yesterday, the chairman stating that there had been fearful neglect. The man’s condition was simply horrible. It was decided to take no action in the matter pending the result of enquiries by the police. A man, aged 75 years, who was in indigent circumstances, was sent to thejllome. A resident tl Ma&terton wrote stating that he was willing to take a young girl of about 10 or 12 years into his family. It was decided that the chairman should, on his visit to Masterton next week, make enquiries as to the applicant. The secretary stated that a girl, who had come fr'ot# had asked the Trustees to take charge of her baby, the father having been sent to gaol for three years. The secretary stated tint the woman had promised to attend. As she did not appear, however, no action was taken. Archdeacon Stock wrote asking the Trustees to allow an old man to leave the Home and grant him a week. so that he could live with his wife. The chairman said the man had expressed a desire to remain in the Rome. The woman, it was stated, would not obey the Trustees, ‘ she would see them darned first. 1 Mr Heaton said the old fellow was very m u °h happier when he was away from his wire. The Trustees decided that the man should remain in th.e Home. Accounts amounting to LlB9 5s fid were passed for payment. On the motion of Mr Heaton, it was decided that the finance committee should meet on the first and third Tuesdiys In each month only, and that agcoimtg should be paid on these days only. The Wanganui case of Kellick v. Adams, which Mr Justice Richmond decided on appeal the other day, was decided in the Resident Magistrate’s Court by Mr Brabant. A meeting of creditors In the bankrupt estate of G. W. Goode was held in the office of the Official Assignee yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Piesent —Mr Haselden and the following creditors :—Messrs N. Wilton, E. B, Nation, R. J. Barnes, John Lett, J. P, Campbell, R. H. Abbott, Towmend, Thomas and Evans. It was moved by Mr Townsend, and seconded by Mr Nation, * if Mr Jellicoe will consent to an order to tax his bill of costs, the Assignee should concur, but, failing this, should reject h?a proof in order to obtain a decision of the Court.* This was carried. It y/aa moved by Mr Evans, and seconded by Mr’Abbott apd caryied, ‘TJhut the Assignee bo authorised to resist any claim horses, vehicles, &c., covered by John s'mith-’s bijl of sale on behalf of Mr Crabtree.* Just a? the last resolution was passed, Mr Jellicoe entered the room, and, on being informed of the creditor* decision with reference to hia Mil, said that he was perfectly satisfied with the rejection of his proof, and would lay the matter before the Court. The creditors positively refused to entertain the idea of advancing any T£osey to Goode, The meeting then adjourned.'"' Mr Coleman Phillips fcoj forwarded the secretary of the Wellington' Agricultural and Pastoral Association the following' notice of motion for the next meeting'of the general ( committee/ —'That in view of the very favourable‘ jreqeptiqn New Zealand rams repelled in fh e Australian markets, it is adviable’ for oqr chfet .breeders tq' sen<£ trial shipments of stud sheep to tlie South American and English markets.* Q. McMenamen has this year given q, second donation of R 3 3s to the funds of the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association, making six guineas subscribed by him since last March. It is hoped such a good example will be followed by others. Mr Geo. Denton has given a handsome trophy as a prize for the best pair of trussed fowls at the coming show of the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The secretary of the Ballance Memorial Qonimitfcee desires to acknowledge the following additional' subscriptions :-~Karori State School children, Ss 2d ; Elcetdhun'a *3tate School children. 9d ; secretary 1 Wellington Typographical Society (second instalment), L2 3s ; subscribed by Permanent Artillery (Wellington). per Major Messenger, L£ I2s £d ; Ballast Gang, Manawatu Railway. LI Ifs 6d ; J. JVI, and T. Green, 2s fid each ; J, James, Is ; already acknowledged, L 239 6s 9d; total, L 248 0s §J.

Thirty-five estates of deceased persons were placed under the charge of the Public Trustee during the month of July, The fallowing worn among the largest which appeared on the Iwt ;-John Angele, L 700; date of order, July 17 ; data of death, April IS, 1593. David Kramer, L 2500; date of order, July 8; date of death, June 14, 1893. John Hill, L^SOO; date of order, July 8, 1893 ; date of death, May 2Q, 1893. Sophia Lawes, 1.900 j date of order. July 8, 1893 ; date of death, June 19, 1893, Emma Tarnbpll, L 600; date of order, July 8, 1893; date of death, February 14, 1893. Henry Whitford, L 250; date of order, July 18, 1893; date of aeatfa, April 21, 1593. In our advertising columns will fca found the programme for the Sixpenny Popular Concert to-night. The management have decided, in view of the great rush for tickets this week, to charge one shilling admission for a few front chairs. All day tickets may be had as usual at Mr Oimino’a and H. Grant's. The programme this week is exceedingly attractive and is sure to attract a large audience. The comic reciting contest is confined to eight, selected from a large numbe; of entries, all of which will be found interesting and amusing. Jupp's Private Band has been engaged, and Mr David Campbell, the well-known piper will play a march and strathspey and reel on the bagpipes, so dear (o all Scotch people,

Afc the «f»tT>l fortnightly meeting nf the Wellington Phrenological Association, h«W last evening in the Exchange HMI, Mr E. Bret, a member of the society, read a very interesting and instructive paper on anthropology, and was listened to by those present with great attention. At the conclusion ha was. unanimously accorded a very hearty vote of thanks.

A meeting of the Liberal and LabrnrElectoral Convention was held Usb evening in the Exchange Buildings. Mr Gapes was voted to the chair, A large number of delegates were present, several of them attending for the first time, A letter was received from Mr W. McLean. M.H K., pointing out that some steps should he taken to repair the breach exi-ting between certain sections of the Liberal Party. The writer suggested that the matter in dispute should be referred to the Premier and Sir R. Stout, or that some other steps should be taken in order that the Liberal Party in Wellington might be united. Mr Hildreth proposed, and Mr Bedford seconded, ‘That as there is no dispute between this Convention and the Trades and Labour Council no action be taken in the matter,* This was carried, and it was then further proposed by Mr Hildreth, and seconded by Mr Butler, and carried, ‘That Mr McLean’s letter be replied to by the secretary, explaining the reason for the previous resolution, and this Convention recommends the letter the favourable consideration of the Liberal Asao. ciation and Trades and Labour Council,* The election of permanent officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr P, R. Rusiell ; eecrptary, MrR. Wright; treasurer, Mr A. A. Barnett. A committee was ap-p-dnted to draw up standing orders. A motion to reconsider the basis of representation was allowed to stand over. It was resolved that Messrs Jennings and Bolt, M.’aL.C. and Pinkerton, Earnshaw and Tanner, M.’sIT.R., should be avked to attend the next meeting, and explain the modus opsrandi of carrying on electoral campaigns in the South. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr W, Hildreth for his services In connection wiih the Convention. This was all the business.

There are now fifty-three inmates in the Benevolent House at Ohiro,

The Orchestral Society’s first concert of the fourth season will be given in Urn Opera House on Tuesday next. The chief items of the programme will be Beethoven’s symphony No. 8, the overtures * In Spring’ and ‘Semiramide,’ the suite ‘ L'Arl&ienne,' and a bassoon solo. The vocdist will be Mr E. J. Hill, whose two solos will have full orchestral accompaniment. The committee has decided that in future no money will lie tak-m at the doors, so that those who wish to hear good music should subscribe to the society at once. The Murton Mercury says Mr Joseph Ivees, we can state on good authority, has definitely decided to contest the Rangitlkfd seat. Mr Iveaa is to deliver a lecture in Martou shortly, when no doubt his views and intentions will be publicly announced. And still they come !

To-day, at 2 o’clock, Messrs J. H. Bathune and Co. will sell by public auction, at their rooms, Featherston street, absolutely without reserve, ex Duon, from London, a shipment of choice china and earthenware, direct from Messrs George Jones and Sons, Trent lotteries, Staffordshire, comprising chaste tea sets, plates, cups and saucers, cream and milk jugs, &c. Messrs Belhune and Co. will afterwards sell, in the estate of the late Mr James Andrew, of Khandallah, a choice assortment of household effects, also rosewood piano by J. Shepherd, picnic boxes and fittings, handsome wall lights, and sundries,

Arbour Day being proclaimed a general holiday this week, the premises of G Smith, the cash draper, will be opan on Wednesday afternoon and closed on Friday afternoon.

Passengers by the Rimutaka are requested to hayo their luggage alongside by 10 a.m. tomorrow.

The United Farmers’ Alliance, whose advertisement appears in another column, have for sale several very desirable farms, and farmers' requisites of all kinds, from seeds to reapers and binders.

The annual general meeting of tho shareholders in the Wellington Meat Export Company will be held on August 30. Proxies must be lodged not later than forty-eight hours before the time of the meeting. An extraordinary general meeting will be held the same afternoon.

Mr H. Beaumont advertises for sale the perpetual lease, with purchasing clause, of 329 acres in the Makuri.

The Wellington City Council invite tenders for the supply of cast iron mains and fittings, The half-yearly dividend, at 8 per cent per annum, of the Union Bank of Australia, is now payable to the colonial shareholders. Next Saturday Messrs Abraham and Williams will sell by auction, at the Borough Horse Emporium, a number of Clydesdales, a I’remier raave, a first-class hack and a boy’s pony. Messrs Hawkeswood, of Auckland, advertise for sale an engineering establishment, large foundry and stock, as a going concern. Messrs Kirkcaldie and Stains announce a ‘bonus fortnight,’ during which their customers will receive bonuses ranging from 10 to 50 per cent on purchases of goods. The fortnight begins to-morrow.