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New Zealand Times, Volume LV, Issue 9970, 3 August 1893, Page 2

Tlic impqVtaht Amending the Licensing Act Sit the direction of allowing the people to aeCid'b whether or not licenses should exist in any district, was before the House of Representatives last night, Sir Kobert Stout rnov» ing Us second reading. The public . interest felt in the question wae shewn galleries when Sir Rdiit.,StoUt,rose. -to address the Hou?8. . AUet-, ah .qUeres'tijng delp.ato, :ri thtt fioUr&e. or .which *lllO Premia Announced the attUdd'e -of the O-otcrnment in regard to ,|he Bilh Mr Fish began a stonewall At a quarter to 10 o’clock. He spoke exhaustively concerning the liquor traffic, and read copious extracts on the subject, the House presenting a dreary spectacle meanwhile. Mem* bera slept on their benches, while little 4 groUps of spectators* CotupHsihg represShtativeS o* the B6w J?l»r2onn concerned In the licensing Merest dmi others, watched Ihe .h\tb Ci* the Bill from the galleries or behind the Speaker’s chair. At 2 o’clock strangers were ordered to leave the galleries and the House. Mr Fish then continued hia speech with closed doors, and was followed at 25 minutes to 3 by Mr Swan. Very little business, and none of any importance, was transacted at the afternoon. sitting; The amendment of the PaVitienfc of Rterilbers Bill agreed tb ih the Lower House was passed In the Legislative Council.

On UUr foUr.th page will lie foUnd ah article entitled 1 Stories of Great Singers.’

The Customs returns collected last month to LI 33,39 5 13s 9J, as against L 121,743 lls id for the corresponding month of last year, and L 118.243 os 5J for the pneeding month (June) of this year. Bast month the principal ports contributed ns follows : Dunedin, L 37.835 18s 7«! ; Auckland, L 32.353 17s 5d ; Wellington, L35,4t>2 5s ; and Lyttelton and OhrLtchurch, L 21,115 9s sd. The amount collected during the four months of the financial ysar was L 521,918 15s 9J, which is LIS.OBI 4s 3J less than the four mouths’ proportion of the estimate.

The beer duty received last month amounted to L413319s Id as against L 3756 10s 8d for the conesponding month of last year, and L4ID6 17s Id for June of this year. The total amount received during the four months of the finan-' cial year was L 18,109 5j Id, which is LIB3O 14s Id less than the four months’ proportion of the estimate. The ' principal contributions last month were as follow:—Dunedin, L 1025 3s; Auckland. L 940 IGs 7d; Christchurch, LG76 Os 3d ; Wellington, L 494 9s 3d. Ths half-yearly meeting of the Operative Tailors’ Society Was held last evening in the Trades Hall; Mr Allan Ward in the chair. The half-yearly balance*«heet and report, which were con-idered very satisfactory, were adopted. The following officers were elected : —President, Mr Allan Ward (re-elected); vicepresident, Mr Roger; secretary, Mr Me 1 ton (re-elected); treasurer, Mr Jansen (re-elected); committee, Messrs Sherman, Ball, C. Smith. Keic and O’Dell; auditors, Messrs Willis and Water worth ; delegates to the Trades Council, Means Ward, Melton, Roger and Mackay. The annual meeting of St Peter’s choir was held last night in the schoolroom. There was a full attendance of members, and the Rev W. 0. Waters (incumbent) presided. The report and the balance-sheet were adopted. The balance - sheet showed a credit of LlB, Attendance prizes wore given to the following boys : Masters Petherick, R. Waters, Geary and Robins >n ; and good conduct prizes were awarded to Masters Bison, Twentyraan, W. Bock and another. A present of a silver pencil-ca<e was made to Mr H. Ballinger, in recognition of his services as -librarian. The following wore elected a committee for the ensuing year The Rev W. C. Waters and MrT. Tallis Trimnell, organist (exofficio), Mrs Ashbolt, Mrs Mackintosh, Messrs Clothier, Pickering, R. P. Johnson, H. Ballinger (treasurer', and W. R. Bock (secretary). The meeting concluded with hearty votes of thanks to the organist and the incumbent.

The Auckland Star of Monday says':—*JWe are glad to learn that Sir George Grey’s health continues to improve. He was yesterday able to he out on the verandah, and to receive some friends who called on him.* •

The annual general mooting of the Wellington Athletic and Cycling Club was held at the Occidental Hotel last night, There was a large attendance, and Mr H. D. Bell occupied the chair. Tim report and balance-sheet was read and adopted. Some discussion took place with reference to the action of the committee in cancelling tlie autumn meeting on the score of bad weather. Mr J. M. King made a satisfactory explanation. On the motion of Mr J. M. King it was decided to abandon the cycling branch, and to conduct all meetings of the club under the rules of the New Zealand Athletic Association, The election of officers resulted as follows President, Mr H. D. Bell (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs C. A. Knapp, J. W. Davis, C. W. Benbow and A. de B, Brandon.; honorary secretary, Mr H. McCardell; honorary treasurer, Mr C. W. Tringham ; auditors, Messrs F. Fabrenbach and J. R. Gibbous; committee, Messrs Kreeft, Tripp, King, Harley, Herapton, C. J. Cooper, R. Gore and Marchbanks. It was decided that a suggestion with reference to the altering of the mode of collecting dues should be referred to the new committee. The meeting also decided to subscribe LlO 10s to the fund for sending a team to Australia, and that the committee should forward to the association the names of Wellington candidates for inclusion in the team. The president’s Challenge Cup was presented to Messrs Murray and Nathan, who tied, and who will be recorded as holders for the year. Two club standards were re-ichcd -Mr Hempton, lOOydSj 10 1-5 sec, and Mr C. Gore, high jump, sft sin. The badges were awarded. A large amount of business was transacted, and the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

At Petone, on Wednesday evening next, Mr 0. Wilson will give his lecture 1 People We Meet Inja Newspaper Office/ The lecture was to have been given a few weeks ago, but was postponed on account of the severity of the weather. The proceeds are to ba devoted to the funds of the Petone Institute.

The arrangements for Arbour Day, as far as can belearned, are that theStateschoolchildren will plant trees in the following reserves Te Aro and Mount Cook Boys' School*, in the reserve at the t r *p of Nairn street; Newtown School, in Newtown Park ; Clyde quay school, in the reserve at the top of Austin street; Teraace School, in a portion of the Botanical Gardens; Thorndon School, in the Grant road reserve. A mar will be told off for the purpose of showing the children where to plant the trees, which the schools themselves are endeavouring to provide. The Wellington Improvement Society intended to make a feature of Arbrmr Day, bat unfortunately owing to the tardiness of the City Corporation in replying, havo been unable to make proper arrangements. The society, through their secretary, wrote to the Corporation asking permis sion to plant trees in various parts of the city. After considerate delay the application was granted, but it was received too late for Arbour Day. The tree planting will not be abandoned, however, as the society is in earnest in its endeavours to beautify the city, and active measures will be taken within the nest three weeks to carry oat their plans.

The usual popular concert took place last evening at the okaling Rink in the presence of a very large audience, all the seating accommodation being fully utilised. A number of seats In the front had been reserved for those who were disposed to pay a little extra for thetrt, and this concession was taken full advantage of, every chair being taken. Jupp’a band opened the concert with a rioraber of Scotch selections, which were well-rendered, albeit a little too long; Mr W. B. Cadspw was in good Voice, and received ah encore for the song 'Scotland Vet,* and a simiUr compliment was paid him for ‘ McGregor’s Gathering* 1 Mrs H. J. Miller met with an excellent reception, and her contributions, . * Annie Laurie ‘ and ‘ Within ft Mile of EdlnborO 5 Town/ were, sung SwMly told . with expression. Bdth Were encored. Mr A; Paterson recited ' Tam o’ Shanter/ In his very, best style, and .in resp-nse x to prolonged applause recited ‘ Bairni-M Ctidule Doom.’ The fast leem , wtos fch£ sung -‘ the Battle of Stirling,’suug by Mr \V. Haybittle with. Orchestral accompaniment This was en.bored, and he gave ‘ Westward Ho' with splendid effect, in fact we have never. heArff this gentleman sing better* The bagpipe solo,by Mr D. OimpDeU Was not given. The second part of the programme consisted of a comic rer citation contest, at which. Mr F. W. Haybittle acted as judge. The. maximum number, qf points, was* C 5, and ■,the contest resulted aa follow I— l, Mr H* Slieridnn, * How Bill Wcffi the Battle of Waterloo/ 40 points ; tlie second prize was divided between Mr W. Stone, who recited ‘The One-Legged Gooaa/ and Mr J. De Laurencno ‘ The Barber qf Gottingen. ’■ with 44 pb|nts each • 3 1: Mr 0* Fgden, ‘.The spirit ofi Contradiction/ .42 points. decisidp waa undoubtedly ! pbrfectly correbL The winner should have made a good deal more out of bis piece. Miss Alice Little played the accompaniments to the various songs in faultless atj’le. Next week another competition of an interesting character will be held, details of which will he duly ad s verified.

. I'hqrhaA .ilarshfill, driver of a coal cart, was ’charged in the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday morning wich having driven his cart without lights d.uriqg the njghfc Jime. : He pleaded: in moonlight night- His Wcrchip explained that he-had* .nevertheless, -.infringed the by-law, mid would be - fined 5s with 7a.costs. Yee Chong, charged with sending, gunpowder to Carterton on the 7th, June, without haying the cases:marke ( d dangerous, fined L?, wjbh CQstsJcr two wltcegflcb, S*. costa ot Opart 15 s, fee tor e* jiieiisinan bs (half a day’s pay).

We.remind our musical readers of the conceit of chamber music to begiven this evening at the Academy of Fine Arts.,. The room is admirable for, the purpose, its acoustic properties being cxcpllentj hnd live fine programme phould. iVilb such able executants, be heard to the best advantage. A notice with regard to prices of admission will be found in our advertising columns. -*

Sitting in Bankruptcy yesterday Mfp Justice Richmond had before, him an appeal by John William CtabtrtO against th'a rejection, by the Official AaelgnSe-, bt a srp'6f of .-'debt tendered by Gl-abtrCs in the .estate of.. Henry , J. Thompson, a bankrupt,, ia which L 39. was piairae 1 as a preferential claim for wages,’; tho balance being for rfioney lent, and for. the hire pf horses and .vehicle'. Mr ; ffellt-0e appeared for Crabtree*.aiid _Mr the .Official Acsigneb. An affidavit by Crabtree was put ip., detailing the circumstances supporting the claim i and his cross-examination thSreon by Mr Haselden occupied the entire day. His Honor decided that the Official Assignee was right in rejecting the proof of debt, that the affidavit was contradicted in cross-examination, and that, on review of tlie whole circumstances* he could only decide that the relation of master and servant had not beeV established, afid that the evidence as to the jdatis ( wal eo ,un} Satisfactory that, the clnlffi qould not be slip*poHfcd, .He Died ihe edits.ot the Asugnee’s Solicitor in tlie motion at L 7 7s.

,\Ve understand that Messrs and Glaacodine have withdrawn their p.ropl of debt in p-oode's estate, and a dividend of its in the pound will at once Bo declared by the Official Assign's^,

Our Havelock correspondent writes i~- With respect to the postal arrangements here we have little cause of complaint, but an important advantage would be secured to the public if our local Post Office had a Separate compartment where could be Hans : noted. As it only entrance, with its i X 8 cqurttgr, id scarcely adequate for the s:dihacy letter delivery, and bank depositors and have in consequence either to submit to vexatious delay or run the risk of having their business overlooked by an inquisitive multitude. It is . to. bo hoped the postal authorities tVill enquire mtq the matter as sdoH as possible, na this- is no requirement; but a real and urgent ono. (| <t . . , a According to tile Walrarapa Standard, lambing is ja-o'eeding rapidly in the South \Vairarapa, but it is feared that the present continuous wet weather will run up a terrible bill of mortality amongst the lambs. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court yester day morning the case of Fdward Patterson, charged with using obscene .language in ,a public pUcfc, camjb dn for before Mt J; 0. Martin., Sir Skerrett appeared for the accused; William McGirr, the first witness, deposed that he recollected seeing accused in the Albert Hotel early on the 22nd July. There was some little quarrel in the hotel, lasting for about half an hour, when the entire party were ordered out, They stood for awhile at the junction of Willis and Manners streets, and there was some rough language used. Witness could not remember wliat language was Used dufcslde the Hotel, hor could he sweat who Used it. When laying- the first infdrmatioH he was oo excited that he riiade a mistake. Ha had since learned that the bad language was Used ih the bar, and not in the street. George Howe, recollected beingat the corner of Willis etid Manneta streets oh the morning of July 22nd. He might have seen accused there, but was not sure. He did not hear him use any bad language. Robert Prince recollected the morning of the 22nd. He saw a alight disturbance at the corner of Willis and Manners streets, but heard no bad language. Henry Evans was passing the corner about 4 o’clock in the morning on his way home. He did not see the defendant, nor di.i he notice any disturbance or hear any bad language. The oase was dismissed.

In the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, before Mr J. 0. Martin, two first offenders were fined the usual 5i for drunkenness, with the alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment. One of them, a woman about 60 years of age, insisted on explaining the full particulars of the mishap, and was led off vociferating at the top of her voice. His Honor the Chief Justice had before him yesterday the licensing case of Panunene One One and Mohi te Atanitekoia v. the Havelock Licensing Committee and Win. Moroney, publican, in which the plaintiffs sought to prohibit the committee from granting a renewal of the license of the Pakipaki Hotel to Motoney, chit fly on the ground that proper notice of intention to apply for a renewal had not been given. The committee at, first adjourned the application, and at the subsequent hearing granted the license on the strength of an Order-in-Council rectifying the omission with regard to notice. Sir Robert Stout supported the application, and Mr C. B. Morison, opposed. His Honor quashed the certificate granting the license, holding that the provisions of the Licensing Act with regard to notices by applicants are imperative, and that the OrderJn-Council purporting to validate the applicant’s notice was ultra vires the Statute, section 227, which only applies to actions of officials. Costa would be according to scale.

Messrs W. and G. Turnbull and Co, inform ns that the Arawa arrived at Plymouth on Monday last, with her frozen meat in good condition.

The licensing case of Low v. Hutchison was heard before His Honor the Chief Justice yeaterdoy morning. Ib appears that J. O Eastwood, ex-licensee of the Star Hotel, Masterlon, had been convicted of an offence under the Licensing Act, and the Resident Magistrate (Mr Hutchison) cvlled for the license, which had in the meantime been temporarily transferred to Klizibsth Low, to endorse the conviction upon it, An order was obtained prohibiting the Magistrate from endorsing the license, and Mr Bell now moved for an order to dissolve the order of prohibition. His Honor reserved his decision. Mr Edwards appeared in opposition to the motion. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning, six youths, named Pickering, Sevan, Fitzgerald, Whiterod, Holmes and Peters, were charged with insulting behaviour on the road from Kaiwarra to Wellington. The complaint was that the lads had followed a Mrs Cavannagh and her daughter, and without provocation had thrown water, atones and mud at them, Mrs Cavannagh, who caused considerable amusement, deposed that she had received an apology from the boys, and was willing to withdraw the charge if they pleaded guilty. His Worship stated that they had plaaded not guilty, whereupon witness cried out, * Don’t ye plead guilty, thin V Continuing, she stated that Peters was not present, and on His Worship discharging him, called out ‘ Yez can go, Peters/ His Worship gave the Bids a good talking to, and told them that their action was cowardly, and they deserved a good thrashing, which they would have received had they man. They were each fined ss, to be paid during the week. Cabled advices have been received that the s.s. Aorangi left Rio de Janeiro for London on Tuesday, with her frozen meat in good condition.

The case of the police v. Jeremiah O'Neil, licensee of the White Swan Hotel, for selling liquor during prohibited hours, came on in the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning. Mr Boynton appeared for the de* fendant. Ssrgeant-Major Ramsay deposed that at about ten minutes to 12 o’clock on the night of June 11 he, in company with Constable Cameron, went into the White Swan Hotel by the public entrance, and found the bar open, and Mrs 0 Neil, wife of the licensee, standing behind it. William Hurcorabe, a fruiterer, reaidirg near, was in front of the bar drinking a glass of stout. Constable Cameron gave corroborative evidence. William Hurcombe deposed that he was in the habit of selling oysters to the hotel, and usually came in late at night to ask if there were any plates to take back. The oysters were always paid for on delivery. Witness had no account at the hotel, and always paid cash f>v hi* dunks. On the night in question he was talking to Mrs O’Neil about hia illness, and told her he expected to go to the hospital the next day. She asked him to have a drink, and he took a glass of stout. He paid nothing fur it. The case was dismissed. The c*«e of Mary Davis' v. John Stratford and Emilv Ids wife, came before Mr J, C. Marlin, R.M., yesterday afternoon. Mary a pe»mstress, claimed L2O damages from defendant for entering her house and carrying away certain furniture. Mr Grey appeared for the plaintiff, Mr Wilford for the defendant John Stratford, and Mr Hislop for Emily Stratford. After a mass of evidence had been taken, the Magistrate reserved judgment until Monday. Iu the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr J. C. Martin, Carrie Johnson, a mere baby, was brought up as being a neglected child. The Magistrate sent the child to the Industrial School.

Mr Gunter had the honour of playing before Lord and Lady Glasgow at Government House at a musical afternoon reception on Monday last, on which occasion he played a classical composition of his own, besides other item?.

The adjourned meeting of shopkeepers to consider tho compulsory clauses of the Shop Ftours Bill was held last night in Messrs Townsehd and Paul’s upstairs room. Mr R. Ayres was voted to the chair. Most of the gentlemen who had canvassed for signatures to petitions against the Bill repotted favourably as to the success of their efforts, and it was stated that about 300 signatures had already beeri obtained. The secretary (Mr W. Higglobothato) si\id a many people were under the impression that because they were opposed to. the compulsory clauses of the Bill they objected to the holiday altogether. No one present at the.meet.ing bn Mohdajr night took that atahd; They Were quite prepared to let the Act continue in force as at present, bfit objected-to the compulsory closing clause proposed to be inserted. It. was. dfxided, on the motion 0* the. the Chairman and Messrs 1> Whitaker, W. C. Fitz Gerald, Gorher and Fielder, with purser tn add to their number, and .accompanied by Mr J*. Uutnie, M.H.R., should wait .on. the Hjimster for Labour toiirge. thejr viewc. It v.asalsodethat the Hon Dr Grace should be asked, to present tho petition in the Legislative Council, Mr .J. Duthie .should be asked to perform, a, similar service in the Hou«e of Representatives.j Petitions m’ist be cent In to the Se-rdUry this evening.

The Trust Commissioners’ Court, which was held yesterday afternoon, was adjourned for a fortnight urttil August 16. Tho following have been elected synodaraan to represent St Peters parish on the Diocesan Synod W. Glib B. P. Johnson and J; A. Tripe.

Tlie second of a series of weekly concerts was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lower Hutt, last night, and proved a great success. Miss Curtice sang * Tne Song that reached My Heart/ and 'The Kerry Dance/ Air Griffin Hang 1 Maid of Athens' and * Good Company/ Mf Dodd oatig. ‘The Herd* and ‘FtnicUli/ Mr Artllßr Glyn carig .* Shakeipcares Seven Ages * and * The Girl was Young and Pretty/ and Mr - W. Dudley sang ‘Sarah.’ and * Just in time/ Por the former sopg Air Dudley., received no less than five encores, his clevst: by-pldy being much appre* elated, in addition to the songs, Professor Lazsrn gave a conjuring entertainment, which evoked much applau-e. Air H. 13. Gunter presided at the piano,* and -the toonoert was under the direction of Me T; Al. XVlUora,

I'he Maiuwatu S;andard of , Wednesday has the.following :—‘ Yesterday a popular Palmer* st'*n resident registered . the birtli of his twenty.*third child. .This record will go a long way before it is beaten/,

Qn tfridjtf night fckb Wellington Heed Band will present a musical bill of fare that is sufficient to entice any lover of music to go and hear them. The band deserves suppoit as it is not formed with a desire to make money, but to enjoy good reed music, a thing altogether wanting in Wellington, Where we have nothing but tfiS banal bfasS batta* to hear. Lord afid tiftdy Glasgow naVe their patrrthAgh to the coming concert; With the talent which .the been fortunate ehoiigh.to get to , assist thetp,. the concert pro* tnises to a, brilliant , success. The of tickets, is • increasing daily, .and the . Opera House no doubt vnll be taxed to the,.utmost to aeai everybody on that night. The stage will.be decorated with evergreens m honour Jr Arbour Day,

‘The Ticket-or-Leave Man* was repeated at the Opera House last evening. The drama will be repeated to-night, A change of programme will be given on Saturday. We have received the first number of * The Canterbury Stock, Property and AericUHUral Journal,’ which is issued by Messrs H. Matson and Co,, associated with,Ahe National Mortgage and Agency Company.of New Zealand. The journal is issued for.; the special information of farmers, and contains reliable quotations regarding cattle,, sheep, wool,. butter and farm produpe of .all kinds. Included ip the contents is a stirring ( appeal to\,Canterbury men to be loyal to theCailae of the Midland Railway. The Wellington Poultry, Pigeon and Canary Association’s annual show will be opened at 2.30 this afternoon by His Excellency the Governor. Lady Glasgow will also be pro* sent.

To-morrow, Arbour Day, the offices of the solicitors in the city will be closed;, .. TliU meriting Messrs Laery and Co. will sell 60 cases of oranges, &c. Another xnatinde performance of * Uncle Tom’s Cabin ’ will bo given on Saturday next at the Opera House. The time for receiving for, water mains, has been extended by the City Council tlU.fhis day fortnight.. . The pi: Miss Lhigdale, teacher of .ipusic, appears oh another page. Mr H. Beaumont advertises that he has for sale a small brewei'y. The hounds will meet at Mr Earp’a, Tawa Flat, at 2.45 pm on Saturday. Lane’s brake will leave town at 1.30 p.m.