NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2409, 15 January 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Premier arrived from Westport yesterday morning. He will probably deliver his promised address at Napjer on Friday evening next. Ministers w.ere engaged in Cabinet, all day yesterday upon departmental matters. Mr S, Percy Smith, Surveyor-General, leaves by this' morning’s express train to join the Hon Mr Cadman at Auckland and to accompany hiiu on his trip to the Uriwera country. Samuel Cook, licensed interpreter, Otaki, who was adjudged bankrupt on Friday last upon his own petition, furnished the .Ollicial Assignee' yesterday with a statement of his assets and liabilities. His debts (all unsecured) amount to A lit it )3s •Id, divided among 17 creditors, the largest claims befog fbp following;—Wellington Loan Company, J>3i 2a 4d; King, storekeeper, Otaki, .£2O J Jone.s, butcher, Waikanao, .£l3; Walkley, storekeeper, Otaki, £ll 10s; H. Bright, butcher, Otaki, ill. There are no available assets.

Cyril Tyler, the boy soprano, has gone bank to Sydney along with his mother, whose professional name is Mdlle Parcfe. Their intention was to take passage by the next steamer fop San Francisco, M.rs E. W. Oldham and Mr R. Kitsehke belong to Adelaide, and are returning there. Herr Qerard yoliinar (the talented ’cellistj was professor of music at the Adelaide University. Wo understand that he intends joining Mr Marshall Hall, who is starting a Conservatoire of Music at Melbourne.

The Survey Department are now engaged fo preparing plans for the land sales bn the .Awariia and in the Forty-mile Bush ’wbfoh w,e .agmjJJfofoh l asfc yeek. In Maugaweka township (Awaivja Block) 58 township sections, averaging a qqayter of an nor?, are to be offered, iwd 29'svibnrbai) sections, ranging from one to four ’ acres in area! In addition 2fi village homestead sections, containin’" lOfi acres in all, are to be disposed of o,n lease in perpetuity. The snlo’is to fake place' on the 13th March at .Qhiugaiti, where also applications will be received for (foe village homesteads.the balloting for them te false place the following day. Maijgft’Feka (hfoKerto as Three-Log is mtnnted on the Nortlj Islmpl trunk railway line and. is 12 miles distant frpm Marigaoheko, fbe present terminus. It is also fit the junction’ of the road now being constructed to Pemberton. At Ohingaiti on the same date 39 Taihape township Iseotiphs (Avvariia Block), ayeragjug a quarter of an acre, will be offered for gal o'; 'algo a number of suburban sections. This township Js situated near the Hautapn river crossing, and the proposed route for the railway passes jti ’Af Ekethhiina on the sth March tbs following feetjon?. all situated in thriving settled district?, will bo offered for sale: —Three sections containing 46 acres at Kopnaraaga, at the junction of the Dreyer’s Rock and Barton roads ; glso one section of, 158 acres to the eastward j)f the Mauriceville railway station. Four sections, upgiit three roods each, at Hastwell, on' the' main SQgph road from Mastorton to Eketahuna, and 21 mlfos distant from Masterton- Three sections of one acre each at Mhngamahoe Tillage Settlement, near the ifopparanga railway Station, Forty-mile Bush,

The quarterly meeting of the associates of the Girls’ Friendly Society is te he held to-day. The newly-formed Wellington Musical Union will hold the next trial of voices fop admittance into the Society in St. Mark’s Schoolroom at S o’clock to-night. Mr lolfo Duthie, M-M-R., is to address his cpnstituieuts' Ip Thomas’ Hall on Friday, JStiy inst., at 8 p.nj.

4 ‘La Fillo du 'i’amLoiu 1 Major” conlinuos lv iiwtracl; fiudieneo.s at the* Opera House, and last myht an excellent performance T7as given. Tho choruses wore exceptionally ’well sung, and repeatedly redemanded. On Wednesday night tho company play “ Olivette/* and on Friday the serio-comic opera “ The Princess of Trehizcnde” will be performed.

The annual picnic given to the patients at Mount View Asylum was held yesterday afternoon at Miramar by the kind permission of Mr A. D. Crawford. Soon after 10 over one hundred patients of both sexes were assembled in a paddock admirably adapted for picnicking purposes, some been driven over in brakes and waggonettes, whilst others walked round tho head of the bay. The clerk of the weather was good enough to turn off his water supply and provide exactly the right sort of day. Cricket, rounders, races. Aunt Sally, music and dancing made the hours pass merrily, and all due attention had been paid to the catering department. The Medical Superintendent, Dr King, and his staff were unsparing in efforts to amuse, and the guests were willing to bo amused. As a result the picnic was an undoubted success. The thanks of all are due to those friends who have so generously contributed to the Asylum Recreation Fund.

A boy fell off the wharf into the harbour yesterday afternoon, but managed to get hold of a stringer and pull himself up, none the worse for the ducking. Two first offending drunkards were fined the usual amount by the Stipendiary Magistrate yesterday, and George W. Jackson, previously convicted, was fined 10s, with the option of 48 hours in gaol. James W. Wilson was charged with using indecent language towards his wife, who also requested that he bo bound over to keep the peace. The case was dismissed, as the informant did not appear. One first offending drunkard was punished at the Mount Cook Police Station. A boy named James Hannen, charged with stealing a pair of boots, was convicted and discharged with a warning that if he was brought up again he would either bo sent to gaol or to an industrial school. A young man named Alexander Wilson whilst engaged yesterday afternoon in painting a yacht at the Patent Slip, fell and broke his arm. He was taken to the Hospital, where his Injuries were attended to by Dr Ewart.

Mr L. M. Fox, late of the locomotive department of the railways, Wellington section, was entertained lasfc night by a few of his friends, prior to his departure for England, when opportunity was taken to present him with a set of views descriptive of New Zealand scenery. Mr Barrer, in a happy speech, referred to the sterling qualities of the recipient, and wished him a successful and prosperous career. Mr Fox feelingly ,responded, and said ho would always look back with pleasure to the time spent in New Zealand, where ho had been always treated with characteristic hospitality and kindness. The half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Working Men’s Club was held last night, but the proceedings were not made public.

Among the civil cases at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday was one in which B Larkin, hotelkeeper, Petone, sued W. B Thomson for <£6 3s. Plaintiff did not attend and his solicitor (Mr Wilford) asked for an adjournment for half an hour, which was granted. At tho expiration of that time ho had not appeared, and Mr Wilford elected to go on without him. He called three witnesses, whose evidence, together with that of the defendant, which had been taken on commission, showed that at the beginning of June last Thomson was drinking heavily and for several days was in a more or less intoxicated state, during which time he ran up the bill which was now sued for. Defendant paid 27s into Court, and Mr Martin, S.M., gave judgment for plaintiff for that amount, but ordered plaintiff to pay the costs, amounting to £2 18s. He also directed that his notes of the evidence taken Should be sent to the Inspector of Police. The handicaps for the United Friendly Societies’ races in the Basin Reserve on Tuesday, 22nd inst., including those for the bicycle events, are published in our advertisement columns. There should be some first-class sport. Tho bicycle races are likely to prove very interesting, as most of the leading Wellington bicyclists have been nominated. The Public Works Committee will recommend at the meeting of the City Council’on Thursday : —That no further action be taken at present with respect to the complaint of Mr Jas. Dunn, re the proposed erection of a brick kiln in Taranaki street; that the request of the Trustees of the Convalescent Homo for repairs to Shannon street be referred to the Shannon street Committee for consideration and report; that tho repairs asked for by Mrs Law to the low level of Bid will street-be carried out; that a reply be sent to Mr J. Harris, to the effect that there is no by-law to authorise the work he wishes to carry out at a building at Evelyn place; that the City Solicitor be requested to give his opinion as to the proposed lowering of Hanson street j that the shooting galleries be required to close at 10 o’clock p.m. ; . that Councillors Fraser and Penfcy be appointed to confer with the City Surveyor and tho Drainage Engineer upon the particulars furnished by Messrs W. Bannatyno and Co. with respect to the Livet. Destructor, and to present a report to the Council thereon ; that tho Council approve of • “ Emmett street ” as the name of. tho right-of-way recently formed through tho Town Belt, 777, off Riddiford street; that immediate proceedings be taken to compel the removal of the various encroachments at Rolleston street; that accounts amounting to .£2090 12s 2d be passed lor payment.

The first inspection parade of the year of tho City Rifles and Guards were held last night by Lieutenant-Colonel Newall. The corps mustered in large numbers, under .Captain Collins and Captain Paterson respectively, and after the inspection were handed oyer to their officers, who put them through a variety of mbyempnts in preparation for the inspection by Colonel Fox on jthe 31st instant. The ‘ Garrison Band, .under Bandmaster Herd, was also present.’ '

Judgment foy plaintiffs was giyen by Mp [Qjar.tin, S.M.; in the following ciyijl cases at the Magistrate’s Court yesterdayHar r court and Co. v. T. Eyton, »85 §s, costs 10s j W. Brown y. H. Clements, .£l3 Gd, costs 15s j W, G. Rees v. Cameron, 7s, costs 16s; J. L. young v. J, Noon, £3 Os lid, costs 6s; J. H. Pollock v. J. Bull, £5, costs 6s ; E. Stevens v. W. Brown, £1 8s Od, costs 6s; J. Campbell v. N. Linzini, its, costs Cs; G. Hancock v. P. O’Halloran, £1 Ss, costs 13s, and order rcade fbr possession of tenement to be given by Tuesday; Midgley v. H. Anson, claim £3, value of clothes detained bj defendant, order made for clothes to be given to plaintiff. Defended cases—W. Mansfield v; R. Single.-, ton, claim £2 17s, plaintiff nonsuited with £1 15s costs. Mr Wilford for plaintiff and Mr Gray for defendant. Win. Bramley, gardener, y. John Hall, Tlnakori. road, claim £3O, £ls balance of money lent to A. Hall, deceased, whose executor plaintiff was, and £ls wages due. Plaintiff was nonsuited on the first -Item, and on the second recovered judgment for £7 10s, no order being made as to costs. HJr Wilford for plaintiff and Mr Skerrett for defendant. G. Russell v. T. Beadnall, claim oi* return of a picture. His Worship gave judgment for plaintiff for the amount of the costs, £2. Mr. Wilford appeared for the plaintiff.

About six o’clock yesterday evening as Mrs Gurr, of Petone, and her two daughters wore driving down Adelaide road in a trap the vehicle collided with a coal cart and was capsized. Mrs Gurr had one of her arms the other occupants of the trap escaped injury. The harness was slightly damaged. Constable McCormack, who was on duty in the vicinity, rendered such assistance as lay in his power, aud the lady’s injuries having been attended to by Dy Parkes, she was driven home.

Notice of the following motions has been given for Thursday's meeting of the Council j —Councillor Tanner to move, " That the police he requested to take under their, notice breaches of Sunday trading by tobacconists.” Councillor Devine to move, “That with a view of ascertaining the utility and economy of wood paying as a substitute for the present system pf sfreet formation a sum: be placed on the estimates for the next financial year for the purpose of paving with blocks of wood one or more of the principal business streets." ' Councillor Barber to move, “ That the City Surveyor be instructed to make provision in next year’s estimates for widening Adelaide Eoad south.” Councillor Barber to move, “ That the City Surveyor be instructed to make provision in next year’s estimates for jyfdening Are street, the necessary land (faying been acquired for the purpose.” (Jounflijlffl: Anderson to move, ‘‘.That Tinakori road be widened J}y fhe width of land purchased by the City Council ffoip Mr L. Stowe and the road repaired." Greek George, the wrestler, having failed to get a match on for £250, has agreed to wrestle Sam Mathews for the gate-money, the winner to take 75 per cent., and the loser 6q pep cent. The styles are to he Graco-Eoman and catch-H*catch-can, the winner cf the fall in the quickest time to have the choice of stylo for tho final fall, The match is to take place within three weeks, and to be under the management of the Wellington Amo? tour Gymnastic Club and gentlemen appointed by Greek George, Dither party failing to put iu an appearance forfeits JS3. Articles were drawn up last and signed by Mathews and George in the presence of Messrs J. Doyle, N. Fernandos mid 5. Jj. Seager (New Zealand Times), f i •

Mr Geo, W. Uarltrop, chief clerk in tho Government Insurance Office, has been appointed to the position of accountant, left vacant by the death of Mr Todd, while Mr R. C- Niven succeeds to the post of chief clerk. Mr Barltrop entered the office as a cadet through the Civil Service examinations. Mr Niven was first appointed to the Dunedin office in 1876, and was at onetime resident agent at Invercargill and Dunedin respectively.

We understand that the Midland Railway Company’s notice of arbitration was served upon the Premier yesterday personally by the lawyer who represents the company, Mr Harris, of Christchurch.

Taine and Co. sell the confectioner’s stock of D. G. Whitaker, Cuba street, at 2 o’clock to-day.

The City Council reminds ratepayers that tho second instalment of rates in now overdue.

Taine and Co. are to hold a clearing sale of furniture at their rooms on Friday, 18th inst., at 2 o’clock.

Tenders are culled for bricklaying and plastering. Owners of land within the city are i cquired to remove forthwith anygorse that is growing upon their properties. The Australian Mutual Provident Societj’ announce a unique form of investment. It consists of a return to proponents of a sum equal to bank rates on their deposits or premiums, and life assurance for nothing. Taine and Co, are to sell on Saturday six well-bred hacks and harness horses from Taranaki.

Ihe Wellington Town Clerk notifies that the dog tax for the year is overdue. R. W. Kirkby, Featherston street, advertises that he has money to lend.

Abraham and Williams advertise their Pahiatua sale, to beheld on the 22nd inst. Abraham and Williams’ horse sale is to be held on Saturday, at the Borough Emporium, Palmerston North,