NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2412, 18 January 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

We are requested to state that, in consequence of the indisposition of His Excellency the Governor, the reception at Government House, announced for tonight, will be indefinitely postponed. His Excellency the Governor leaves Wellington on Saturday week for the South, Ho will spend Sunday, the 27th inst., in Christchurch, and proceeds overland the following day to Dunedin, and after resting a night there will go on to Invercargill, and leave tho Bluff by the Hinemoa on the 30th Inst, to visit the islands lying to the south of New Zealand. The Premier left by yesterday’s oftOrnoon train for Palmerston NeviTi, ta route to Napier, where he is ,16 Speak to-night. The Colonial Secretary leaves for Napier this morning, And will probably accompany tho Premier back to Wellington to-morrow. Tho Hon Mr Carroll is also expected to be of the return party. Tho Colonial Treasurer did not leave yesterday for the South ns he had, proposed. He will take his departure to-day. Seventy-two tenders haVe been received for tho annual coal julppliOA for the Government railways-. Twenty of these tenders have Been accepted, but the particulars Will hot be disclosed until the contracts have been signed. The Wakatipu, which arrived from Sydney yesterday, brought 92 passengers, of whom 4(5 saloon and 17 steerage landed at this port. She brought seven Chinese. Tho steamer had on board 4140 casres fruit and 739 tons of general cargo for nil ports, tho Wellington portion cbnsistihg Of 3320 cases of fruit, and 274 teffa of general cargo.

Wo caUuot Understand why the Post should, have been so laborious about nothing. It is quite true that wo published two articles about Air Ward olid the Conference, one of theffi ihf: 'day after tho other. Tim first said that tho members of the Conference . altere’d their piafiS 10 Suit Mr, Ward’s vonmueb. The other Added that they had also consulted their Own. The second does not contradict tho first. It merely supplies ltd Omission. The main point in both articles was that Mr Ward had not asked tho Conference to alter its plans. There was no contradiction on that point, and wo still adherb, to ,ifc. One of a aeries of telegrams 'quoted,, bj- 'thO Post says that Mr Ward atked Kr the Conference to bb Jiffid At Hobart on an earlier date thAn first arranged. But we had Mr Ward's express statement that he had not Suggested such a change, and wo therefore ignored the cable message. A large English mail came to hand by the Wakatipu yesterday. The standing committee of tho Diocesan Synod arranged yesterday that the service at which the new Bishop of Wellington is to bo consecrated shall take place in the Pro-Cathedral at half-past 10 o'clock in tho morning and the installation ceremony at half-past 7in the evening. The Bishops of Salisbury, Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Nelson, Waiapu and Melanesia will be present at the Consecration, and the sermon will bo preached by tho Bishop of Salisbury. The now Bishop will preach in tile evening after his installation. The social gathering to welcome him to the See will bo held on Saturday evening, probably in the Drillahed. . Three drunkards, all first offenders, came before Mr Martin, S.M., at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday. One was discharged, and the two others were fined ss, with the usual alternative. An inquest Was held at tha Hospital yesterday afternoon before Mr J. Ashcroft, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr E, Morrish Was foreman, on the body of John Walsh, who died in the institution on Wednesday from the effects of injuries received whilst Working on tha Makara-Johnsonville road. Dr Ewart said that deceased had nearly all the muscles of the left leg torn away, tho hone from the ankle to the knee-joint being exposed, but not broken. There was a compound comminuted fracture of the thigh bone. His only chance was amputation at the hip joint, but ho could not have stood any operation. David McKolvie, James Walsh and Denis McGrath also gave evidence. A verdict of accidental death was returned. Mr J. St. Clair, advance manager for Messrs Williamson and Mnsgrove’s English Comedy Company, arrived yesterday to make arrangements for the season in Wellington. The . company play “The New Boy,” one of the greatest successes in comedy witnessed in the Colony. The Oriental Boating Club have disposed of two heat of the Senior Pairs, when W. Spencer (stroke), J. G. Stevens (bow), and E. Read' (cox) defeated A. Hill (stroke), A. MoAnaliy, (bow) and P. MoAnally (cox) by - throe lengths;; and T. Spencer (stroke), W. Duff (bow) andEi Bond (oox) beat J. Burke (stroke), D. McLennan (bow) and Pi McAnally (cox) by a length, and a half,' ■after,.a good race. The semifinal heat of the Junior. Sculls has also' been rowed, when T. Fraser Yeat G. Bush rather easily. The final heat of this ‘ event, between J. C. Freeth and T. Fraser, will be pulled onlthe first fine evening.

The Huddart-Parker liner Tasmania, which left Sydney on Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock, with a full complement of passengers, is due here, via Auckland and Napier, on Thursday morning, and leaves for Lyttelton, Dunedin and tho Bluff at 3 o’clock. She brings for Wellington 150 tons of cargo and nine horses. Mr Martin, S.M., entered up judgments for plaintiffs in the following civil cases at the Magistrate’s , Court yesterday:—G. M. Yerex v. T. E’. Hewitson, £3 12s 9d, costs 14s; Cook and Parker v. W. Eves, £3 19s lOd, costs 14s j G. Gotten v. C. Maddock, £3 6s, costs lls j Empire Loan Company v. Mallei and Pedersen, £3, coats 9s; B. Colville v. A. Colville, £5,: costs 23s 6d; Murray, Eoberta and Co. v. Eopata to Ao, £ls 14s 2d, costs £2 5s 6d ; P. Sidey and Co. v. Loudon, £35 10s, costa £3 Is; National Mutual Life Association v. Earp, Simmons, Farmer and Seymour, £36 19s, costs £4 10a; same v. Earp, Parmer, Seymour and Nosworthy, £36 19s, costs £4 10s; F. W. Ferns v. H. H. Travers, £7 0s 7d, costs £2 7s Id; S. Scott, v. G. Bailey, £4 10s, costs 6s. Judgment summonses : —T. Briggs v. S. Alason, claim £3 9s 4d, defendant ordered to pay, forthwith or go to prison for ten days; Wellington Loan Company v. J. Oliver, £25 Is, judgment varied, and amount ordered to be paid at the rate of 5s per week; Empire Loan Company v. P. Marshall, claim £3 16s 4d, defendant ordered to pay balance of £1 15s, or to undergo four days’ imprisonment; W. H. Pascoo and Co. v. G. Milanii, £6 7s, defendant ordered to pay forthwith or to go to prison for 21 days, tha order to b'e suspended so long as 5s a week is paid. Murray and Casey y. T. Driscoll, £6 16s 6d, order by content for payment of 10s on January 19th and £1 every fortnight thereafter. Defended oases:—E. Hannah and Co. v. H. K.' Taiaroa, claim £3 17s lid, judgment for plaintiff for £3 12s lid. Mr

Skerrett for plaintiff, Mr Hislop for defendants John Lane v. Townsend and Paul, claim £l4 10s, for return of tho purchase-money of a bay mare, bought at auction by the plaintiff from the defendants. The case occupied the Court the whole of the afternoon. The plaintiff alleged that he bought tho mare on the express condition that if she did not suit he could return her and receive back his money. This the defendants denied. Six witnesses gave evidence in support of the plaintiff’s version, and a

like number for the defendants. The Magistrate- gave judgment in favour of the plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs. Mr J. P. Campbell appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Skerrett for the defendants.

In preparation for Mr Walter Bentley’s season, to begin at the Theatre Eoyal on Monday evening next, the Theatre is being thoroughly cleaned, and new and effective scenery is being painted by Mr H. C. Frahm and his assistants. The opening piece will be . the charming comedy “ Garrick,” in ; which Mr Bontley will sustain the leading role, to be followed by the farcical drama “ Cramond Brig.” The management have, decided to adopt popular prices—dress .'circle and reserved stalls, 2s. The plan is now on view at Holliday’s. An adjourned meeting of creditors in the estate of D. G. Whitaker, confectioner, was held in the Official Assignee’s office yesterday afternoon, Mr J. Ashcroft presiding. There wore seven creditors present. Mr Wilford appeared for the bankrupt. Mr 4 Ashcroft explained that the stock, Ao., which had been valued by the bankrupt at £sl, had been sold for £32. The debtor, in answer to questions, said his books were kept by hia niece. He bad never spent much money in horse-racing. He had a horse that was lent him for a period of seven months, which was once entered for the trotting races at Miramar. The Official Assignee said the bankrupt ought to have filed .long ago; it was very improper for him to have kept going on when he knew he was hopelessly insolvent. It was decided to adjourn the meeting until -Monday next, in order that the girl who "made up tho books Should be examined. The first race under the auspices of. the Wellington Amateur Swimming Club, for Mr L. G. Eeid’s trophy, for boys under 12, .took place last evening in Te Aro Baths, F. Flan being first, P. Eead second, and H. Callam third. The 50yds dash comes off on January 24th, and tho second event of the President’s Gup 26th.

An exhibition of bargain remnants appears, to possess irresistible attractions, judging by the crowd round the window of To Aro House last night, where'suoh a display was on view. The remnants are the result of the Great Patnorship Sale now. being held, and attention is called to tho price lists in another column. Tho arrangements on the Wellington section of the Government Eailways for. Anniversary Day are advertised.,

An innovation in connection With telegraphy, as far as the North Island is concerned, has been introduced by Mr Logan, the Superintendent of Telegraphs, who has fitted a Morse “ key ” and rounder ’’ at the Wellington Railway Station. The corresponding instruments ( Wiil be placed at the railway platform at the raeetolirse, and they will be used iff Connection with trains running for the races during next week, The idea is to use the ordinary telephone wire, and by a simple contrivance in the shape of a switch, either Morse cr telephone instruments, may bo ttged. It has already been decided to adopt this CUouis of communication between Masterton and Eketahuna, as more expedition and greater accuracy are obtained from tho Morse system, as compared with the telephone.

The Controller and reports that he has examined and found correct the Wellington City , CdunoiTa balance-sheet for the uix nVOntfis ending September '3O th last. •

It ia , intended to have telephone instruments placed in the guards’ vans working Off the Eimutaka incline, so that in the event of an engine failing, a landslip occurring, or any other accident to stop the train, immediate Communication may be obtained with either the Summit or Cross Gfeek by simply connecting with the telephone wire alongside the railway line. This will enable the train men to obtain any assistance required without loss of time.

The,Marine.Department further tested Mr FoffTU Siriiu yesterday afternoon. Captain Allman arranged by telephone for rctords to.bo taken all round the bay at the various stations when tho instrument was emitting its weird melody, and the result ia looked forward to With .much interest. Mr E, T. Lilkn, Or.ibe Melbourne Leader, was "Oh boAtdj and varied the, pro-' ceedings in proving the capabilities of the siren as a musical instrument. Ho had no

difficulty in .nfarfiplilating. the lever and faithfully Interpretating several popular airs, which were" plainly heard for miles. This innovation opens new possibilities as to the value of tho siren as a “ steam flute.” The lighthouse keeper of the future will be in a position to serenade passing vessels, and steamers would probably soon form “steam glee clubs.” Iff course of time, HO doubt?, wte viould hear of the “ Wellington Steam Orchestra,” which could provide dance music for miles around, and on Sundays the Salvation Army would only noed to beat the drum, arranging with the Wellington Steam Orchestra to do tho rest. The entries for tho Earn and Ewe Pair to be held next week number 1200. The South Island is well represented, and there are also a large number of entries of stock from tho East and West Coasts Of tho North Island-.

Entries for life Anniversary Day Eegatta close at the Empire Hotel to-morrow night at JO o’clock. The full programme appears elsewhere. The Crack yacht Mascotte has arrived from Lyttelton In Charge of Mr J. Sinclair, and the other Lyttelton represen-tative,-the Eastime, is expected here today. In our advertiament columns the public are notified that the fine steamer WainUi has been specially engaged to follow the. yacht races. The number of tickets is Very limited, and therefore early application ia necessary, Tn the fifteenth progress report on the drainage works, which was submitted 4o the City Council last night, Mr Mostayer reported that the contract for the culvert in Davis street had been completed, and

the contractors, Messrs Carmichael and Son, had carried-it out in a satisfactory manner. The greater portion of the pipe sewers in tho gravitation area had been - laid, and upwards of 700 • houses had been connected with the new sewers. Several complaints have been made of the stench arising from the Davis street culvert, due entirely to decomposed buttermilk. The buctermilk, he suggested, should be sent by the company into the harboUr b y a sbort.drain, and if discharged at lowwater level it would be so diluted and dispersed as not te occasion any nuisance. The report was referred to the Sanitation Committee. . . Lieutenant T. H. James has resigned his commission, in the Manawatu Mounted Eifle Corps. ... At tho DJ.C. stores, a general reduction sale in all departments is to be commenced to-morrow, and will last, for' fourteen-days only. . During this sale, as IS announced by advertisement-in' another column, unparalleled reductions will be offered in all departments. Eeliable goods imported by tho company and the beat colonial goods are to be offered, not odd stock purchased for sale purposes. This unique opportunity of obtaining excellent bargains will doubtless attract many purchasers. ‘7 ' Mr P. Piraui’s term as a member of the Land Board expired yesterday. Wo understand that Tie-will be re-appointed. The reappointment of Mr W. A. Pitzhorbert is gazetted..The following laud sales are notified in the Gazette : —On tho 6th March, at Invercargill, 3 sections containing 17 acres, situated six miles from Invercargill, to bo disposed of on the optional system; on the 13th March, at Auckland (on the "optional system), 1731 acres of second-class laud in the Counties of Coromandel, Hokianga, Otamat'ea, Eodney, Waitemata and Bay of

Islands; on the 13th March, at Invercargill (for cash), 11 sections of 1, rood each in the town of Eivorton, and one section of 8 acres in tbs Wallacetown extension; on the Sth March, at Eketahuna (for : cash), 27 sections averaging 1 rood each, in : the township of Pongaroa, on the Main Alfrsdton-Weher road, and 30: miles from Pahiatua; on the 11th March, at Hunterviile (for cash), a number of village settlement sections, and (for lease) 2 sections in Hunterviile and 1 section in the town of Marshall; on the 6th March (for leaso in perpetuity), 7 village'homestead’sections in the Cheviot Estate; on the 30th March, at Now Plymouth, the leases of 5 education reserves (8) perches each) in the town of New Plymouth; on the 30(h. March, at Dunedin, the lease of 2 islands at the mouth of the Clutha Eiver; on the 30th March, at Blenheim (for cash), 2 sections containing 645 acres in tho Onomalutu Survey District.

Shortly after 12 last night a fire alarm was rung out •at the Brandon street Station. The Brigade set out, but there was but slight need for their services. A case of matches stored in Thomas’ auction mart had Jjeoome : ignited, and tho danger was fortunately detected and the fire quenched before auj damage was done.

The decision4of the Laud Boardin the re-hearing of the case of Mrs Sharman, whose interest in a section in the Makuri district was forfeited, will be given on the 31st instant.

The return of receipts and expenditure of the City Council 'for the three months ending 31st December show the receipts to have been £9396 6s lid and the expenditure £26,543 lls.Bd. Tho rates outstanding on December 31st amounted to £23,497 3s 9d, and the rents to £333 Is lOd. Tho Wellington Eeed Band have been grante_d permission to play on-the Basin Eoserve on Sunday next, in aid of the widow and eight children of the late Lawrence Gosling.

At Mr' C. Cathie’s tailoring establishment, Manners street, yesterday afternoon, Mr H. A. Shepherd, who has occupied the position of cutter there for several .years past, was presented with an address and a handsome gold locket, as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he is held by the employees. The address spoke of (he regret felt by the employees at Mr Shepherd’s approaching departure for the Old Country,: and wished ton voyage to Mrs Shepherd and himself. The locket bore on one side the.initials of the recipient, and on tho other the inscription, “To H. A. Shepherd, from the employees. 17/1/95.” The presentation was made on behalf of the employees by Mr C. Cathie, and Mr Shepherd briefly returned thanks. Mr Shepherd, who leaves for England by the s.s. Eimutaka, has made many friends during his stay in Wellington, aU of whom will wish him continued prosperity in the Old Country. ': The appointment of Mr S. Durham as honorary veterinary surgeon of the Hawera Mounted Eifle Volunteers is gazetted. The Eailway Department intend running special trains at a cheap rate—probably Is 6d first and Is second class, and children half-price, for the return journey—from' Te Arp and Wellington to the beach at Petone on Wednesday afternoons. Passengers will be put down and picked up at a point near the Petone swimming baths. The first of these cheap special trains wiU most likely run on the 30th inst. They will go to.and from Petone beach without stopping at any of the intermediate stations. , ’

• Mr H. D. Johnson is gazetted Eegistrar at Wellington for the Native Land Validation of Titles Act.

A man named Joseph Edge has been killed at Wbangarei by a falling tree. He leaves a widow and large family.

A clearing sals of furniture is to be held by Taine ana Co., at their rooms to-day, at 2 o’clock. • ,

Laory and Co. are to sell to-day at tho premises of the Don Tailoring Company, Exchange Hall, the whole of tho tailoring stock, ship fittings, furniture, Ac. The solo begins at II o’clock. ' ' f Wardell Brothers and Co., Willis street, ad.vertise'Mauritius sugar for jam makiug, 2)d perlb. -The . firm have special lines in hams and baborf, and guarantee all their bacon and - hams to. bo grain, fed, and of . the best quality.■ F. Sidey and Co. aanounoea sale of valuable freehold".properties.in' Wellington, Master-, ton, and Palmerston North, also* shares in insurance and gas companies, as set out by -advertisement.elßewhere, ' The sals ia to be hold on Friday, Ist February. ~ A lost sheep dog is advertised for.

Tenders are 4 called, for alterations and additions to a residence off the Wellington terrace.