NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2517, 22 May 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A deputation from the Scenery Preservation Society will wait upon tho City Council at 7.30 this evening to present the petition in reference to the shelter sheds opposite tho Post Office.

A pared post mail arrived hero by the Rimutakn yesterday morning. Inspector Pender is expected back from Christchurch to-day. He returns on Saturday, and will take his departure for England in the s.s. Doric at the end of the month.

Further argument, was hoard iu tho Supremo Court yesterday in the case in which the Hastings Borough Council is appealing against the decision of Mr Turnbull, S.M., in awarding A. Masters, hop grower, £lO3 as damages for inf nry caused to his garden through water from a corporation drain flowing over it. Despite the inclemency of the weather if, large audience assembled at St. Joseph's Church, Bnclrie street, last night, when the' Rev' Father Goggan delivered hia second lecture on “The Life of Our Lord.” The penod described was from his triumphant entry ijfto Jerusalem till his ascension, and thg l.ecfurq was illustrated by’a number of very beautiful view? shpyn" on an 18ft screen. They included copies fpon? tho masters, the stations of the Cross, “The Crucifixion” (Gustave DoiA) and other pictures. Tho views, which were shown with remarkable clearness, were much admired. During tho evening tho following appropriate pieces were sung “ Rock of ages,” Miss B. Diederich ; “ God of Mercy,” Miss X. Gallagher ; “ Dolorosa,” Miss Boss; “ Ecco Panis Angelorum,” iiisp and M r Ross ; “ Palms,” 3Jr Platts, with violin qbb.ligato by Mr H. MoCardell; “Calvary,” 'Jfr %: JJwnpj "'Resignation,” Mr W. Ross, Miss M-'O'Driscoil played tho accompaniments, The Rimutakn, from London, brought 1300 tons of cargo, of which 900 tons ware for this port. The sixth International Geographical Congress, to bo hold in London, will bo opened by Ij.li.iL tho Duke of York on July 26th, audwill fit Jill August 3rd. Wo ave'glad to hear that it is the intention of our Government to appoint a delegate, as many important colonial questions will be discussed and ventilated thorn. The Government offered to nominate Sir Walter Bailor to represent this Colony at tho Congress, but that gentleman has written declining, with much regret, the proposed honour, on tho ground of his inability to reach England in time for the meeting of ■ 'that'body'. : The threatened appeal to tho Privy Council ’in'the Eqrqwhouna case, in which he is largely oo'ncerhod.Vill detain him hero soma iponths longer—probably, to til® end of the sessionOn Monday the passengers of jhc Bm?ntaka, which arrived from Loudon yesterday, presented Captain Greonstreot with a testimonial expressing tho highest appreciation of his efforts on their behalf daring the to the Colony. The Canard yaudovillo Company will during tildir season at-.jljp Exchange Hall heyo give some interesting selections on tho tnandqlrn, banjo and 'guitar;'on hjl of which instihmentp'ihe'y nre experts.' Skirt dancing will also ho a feature of their entertainmonl. whilst a novel feature u'ilj bo (,i V en by Mr Canard, which has never been seen in Wellington. It is called tho travelling trunk, and is at present a sensation la London, where the performer is betting Jki) a week for exhibiting this one feat in the ’ rafisjc Lull? and Crystal Piijrujo, Murray, tho third-class passenger of tho ' Eimutaka who committed suicide daring' tho voyage, was suffering from religious mania. On Sunday, sth inst.. ho jumped on (x> the rail forward and dropped over the side. Although lifebuoys were thrown to him ho made no effort to secure them. Shortly after the unfortunate man went .over a blinding snow squall swept over tho steamer. Theie was a heavy sea running,' but tho steamer was brought round as.sqonas possible, and steamed about tho locality for some time. As nothing could bo seen of Murray the steamer resumed her journey.

Invitations to address meetings of farmers on tho frozen meat industry continue to reach Mr D. J. Nathan in largo numbers. Tho Wanganui Agricultural and Pastoral Association have requested him to address them on Wednesday, the 29Ui last., and life has accepted •the'-ijsvita-tioa. Mr Nathan has also been askedvt,/ attend a meeting, of the National Dairy Association of New Zealand, to be held in Dunedin on June sth. An invitation has also been received to address the Hunterville settlers. Mr Nathan will address-a meeting at Woodville on the 30th inst. At a meeting of the Eketahuna settlors recently, the following resolution was carried ;—“That, seeing the development of the frozen meat trade is a question on which depends in a large measure tho prosperity of New Zealand, this meeting wishes to record its opinion that it is advisable the Government should appoint a special commission to enquire minutely into the questions of supply, freight, storage and distribution, with the intention of formulating a plan of campaign for placing this important branch of the Colony’s trade on a sounder commercial footing ; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to Mr Hogg, tho member for the district."

Amongst tho passengers by the Rimntaka from London yesterday was Mr D’Arcy Dawes, son of Sir Edwin Dawes, chairman of the New Zealand Shipping Company. Mr Dawes is now making a tour of the world. Mr Dawes is accompanied by Mr Saudeman, nephew of Mr A. G. Saudeman (Governor of the Bank of England). Mr H, do V. Gilbert, of the Union Steam Ship Company’s local staff,who has been on a visit to Australia, was also a passenger, having joined tho steamer at Hobart.

The man Sebright Ambler, who was arrested at Levin on a charge of wife desertion, was, yesterday, remanded until this morning, bail being allowed , in ono surety of .£lO. It has for some time been evident that, in addition to tho practical knowledge disseminated by Government instructors regarding the dairy industry, a better acquaintance with the moro technical and scientific details of the manufacture of butter and cheese, the treatment of the milk and the storage and transport of the produce was necessary. Mr J. B. McEwan, a Canadian dairy expert and instructor of high reputation, was accordingly engaged to visit this Colony and report upon the industry. His report was marked by a thorough knowledge of tho subject, and arrived at such conclusions that efforts, which have happily proved successful, were made to retain Mr Moil wan’s services, witli the view of entrusting to him the working out of the reforms and improvements which ho indicated. Tho schools of dairying are the initial atop,and it is intended in the first instance to receive as students only those immediately engaged in tho manufacture of butter and cheese, "’ho will form sufficiently large classes. 'The instruction is to be complete —from tho treatment of the cows and milk to tho packing and transport of the butter and cheese. Tho various processes will bo carefully carried out, implements and machinery and their application tested, and everything in the most approved and economical methods of dairying explained. Mr McEwan lias proved his aptitude as an instructor, and given attentive and intelligent students a further improvement in the quality of New Zealand butter and cheese will be apparent next year, and tho better articles will be produced at a cheaper rate. —Lyttelton Times. Miss Mowbray, teacher at tho Campbell street School, Palmerston North, who was injured recently by the fall of a blackboard, has been discharged from the Wellington Hospital cured.

At Messrs Harcourt and Co.’s sale of city property yesterday tho four-roomed house, on a SCft frontage to Holland street, was knocked down to Mr John MoHarrie at .£l7O. The bidding for the Taranaki street property—a shop and four-roomed dwelling and a three-roomed cottage—ran up to .£3BO, at which price the lot was passed in, The weekly meeting of the Trustees of the Benevolent Institution was held yester, day afternoon, Present —Messrs G. H, Baylis (in the chair), S. Lancaster, T. Vf. McKenzie, If. Bradey, B. Mother and-I, Collins. Father Goggau wrote with refer-, enoe to the case of a Catholic woman whose child, ho represented, was hoarded out with another woman who was roaring it as a non-Catholic. To this its mother objected. The'letter stated; “The mother asks youto pay the samo amount into tho Convent, Hill street, and she will go surety for any other charges. The cost will bo the same to tho State—tho child will be equally as well cared for, and the mother’s conscience will he pt ease.” Tho Chairman explained, that the case had baen before the Trustees on a previous occasion. Tho child’s fostermother wps tenderly attached to it, and had agreed to send it to the Church and Sunday School of St. Mary qf the Angels, and to do .her best to bring it upas a Catholic, To send it to the Convent would moan further expense. tinder tho circumstances 1 the Trustees decided to take no potion. Tho young woman who had been found sleeping out in the Botanical Gardens with, hor infant appeared before the Trustees. She said she loft Timaru, to escapa tho persecution of her child’s father, who some time n.-ro was given a month in gaol for refusing to contribute to its support. ;It was decided to giyo her another week in the Homo, and to try in the meantime to find her soipe work tq do, It was stated that sl)0 tyas ip 4 4 u I)i 0Kl h l0 condition When found' 11} tipi q ardins, and that her clqthus had had to Iw kerosened and tljon burnt, The aeerotary mentioned that soup cast-off clothing that would suit this woman would be very acceptable. It was decided by throo votes to two to request the police to apprehend as a vagrant a man who had broken out of tljo Homo, and who got drunk. He appeared vy-ith a battered yisago, and blandly explained he had been “a iitt'o convivial” tho previous nightlb was resolved tq treat in a similar way another applicant for relief who atm appeared disguised in liquor and vory much tho worse for wear, A number of other cases were dealt with. It was reported I hat there were 25 women and 39 men in* mutes of tho Homo.

The many friends qf Sfr Rowatqr, master of the Campbelltown school, who is at present in the Wellington Hospital suffering from an affection of the throat, will be pleased .to hear that ho is progressing favourably, A case was heard in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday in which William Blake sued tho Wellington and Manawqtu Railway Company for, £8 3s, wages in lieu of notice. ■ Plaintiff was employed hy thoCompany as carriage builder at 9s a day, payable monthly. Ho was discharged witli a week’s notice, and Mr Tripp, on his behalf, contended that tho fact of his being paid monthly necessitated his receiving a month’s notice. Mr Travers, for the Company, argued that plaintiff was in reality a day labourer, as his wages were reckoned by tho day. although they were paid monthly 11 iqatfccr of convenience, and .that be could have been discharged at any time with only a day’s notice. The. Company, however, wished to treat bin? a<3 fairly as possible, and therefore thoy gave him a week’s notice. His Worship reserved his decision until Thursday. * The no v police buildings in Wanganui will consist of lock-up. Police Station and residence for police sergeant. The quantities aro being taken out, and the work is to bo put in hand shortly. We have received a sample of the South Australian brandy, of tho famous “ Tahunda •” brand. It is palatable, of very fine flayour, mild and sound : everything that 3. good brandy 'ought to be. Tho South Australian Inspector of Ijis.tillerios, we observe, certifies that this brandy is “made from the pure fermented jnico of the grapes only.” The flavour and general character certainly are _ what plight be expected .where such a certificate is'giyen. Tfie young man Robert Parsons appeared hol'oro Mr Martin, S.M., in tho Magistrate's’ Goqrt yesterday qua charge of having obtained £8 b’y means' qf the confidence trick from Joseph Mclvor under circumstances already reported, and on tho application of Mr Wilford accused was remanded to Thursday, bail being fixed at two sureties of .£ls each. Later in the day another man named Michael Knight was arrested by Chief Detective Campbell and Retentive Kelli on a charge of being concerned id tho same affair. He also was remanded to Thursday, bail being fixed at two sureties qf £27 each. Mr Wilford appoarqd for tfia ficcqsoJ. Aqqlsfr allqge'd confidence trickster was also tefqrq'the Court in tho person of James Eastwood, who is at present an inmate of the Terrace Goal on a charge of defrauding Mr J. Shand of £lO. Eastwood, who was defended by Mr Wilford, was now charged with obtaining £3 by false pretences from William Gilmore, a farmer residing at Ci reenpark, Canterbury, in; the 19th March, the sanfe day'On' which it is alleged lie defrauded 'M* Shan J.' Tim means by which complainant wqs ir f JitCo'd (o'leii’d £5 to accused were the same as in the other case, and accused was, at the request qt M r Wilford, remanded until Saturday. The local branch of the Australasian Inititnte of Marino Engineers has nominated Mr I). If. nisitor the Board of Conciliation. ' ' ■' ' ’ The ensuing session qf the §t. AydropA Mutual Improvement Society was ’ inaugurated last evening by an enjoyable social gathering in tho schoolroom of St. Andrew’s Church. Musical selections were contributed by Mrs Corlett and Miss Campbell, and songs by' Mrs Boyd and Mias Smith, while Mr A. S. Paterson gave a. humorous Scotch 'rpcitatlen, which was much appreciated, - The -gathering wnt brought to a close by all present joining in singing “ Auld Hang Syne,” ;

An important question came before Mr Martin, S.M., in the Magistrate's Court yesterday in a case in which Henry Silk, W. C. Reid and John Brooks sued T. Orr and A. Christenson for sums amounting in the aggregate to £47 10s 9d. The defendant Orr was the contractor for the erection of the new Baptist Church in Vivian street, .and Christenson was the sub-contractor for tho pews. The plaintiffs were workmen under Christenson, and served claims on both defendants under the Contractors’ and Workmen’s Lien Act, for the payment of wages due to them, which the defendants neither satisfied nor made satisfactory arrangements for paying. Tho claims were served before the completion of tho work. The sub-contractor had obtained timber from Messrs Stewart and Co. for the payment of winch Orr, the contractor, had given a guarantee, and after the receipt of one of the claims, Orr paid Stewart and Co. the sura of .£45. Mr Izard appeared for the plaintiff's, and Mr Williams for the defendants, and the questions raised were: —“ Was Orr liable to account to tho workmen for the amount he paid to Stewart and Co. after the receipt of the claim i J and (2) could the workmen enforce their claims iu the Magistrate’s Court before the- expiration of 31 days after the completion of tho work ? His Worship reserved his decision.

The Huddart-Parker steamer Tasmania, which arrived yesterday, had her saloon and state-rooms, steerage quarters, and forecastle cleaned, re - decorated and replanked while at Sydney. The machinery was also overhauled. She brought a largo gangway, which is to be used when the vessel is in port here.

As Friday (Queen’s Birthday) will be a general holiday, tho usual half-holiday will not be observed to-day. The Coroner (Mr J. Ashcroft) held an enquiry at the Hospital yesterday afternoon into the death of Margaret Bambridge, a former inmate of Mount View Asylum, who died in the institution the previous day. Deceased was admitted to the Asylum on February 26 last from New Plymouth. Tho medical evidence was that death was due to valvular disease of the heart, and the jury, of which Mr Fraser Jones was foreman, returned a verdict accordingly.

Mr Martin, S.M.,entorod up judgments for plaintiffs in tire following civil cases at the Magistrate’s Court yesterdayT. and W. Young v. A. McCartney, £49 0s 3d, costs £3 14s 6d ; Butler Bros. v. D. D. Nichclls, £l7 13s sd, costs £1 10s; Commercial Agency Company (Limited) v. A. P. Sheath, £ll 10s, costs £1 15s Gd; W. C. FitzGerald v. J. Golds, £1 15s, costs ,8s; C. Pierotti v. H. Cook, £l4 10s 6d, costs- £1 15s Od; Dresden Piano Company v. 11. McDonald, £23 7s Od, costs £3 13s; same v. C. P. Howard, £l3 2s 3d. costs £1 13s Gd; Wellington City Corporation v. M. Compton, £7 4s oil, costs 10s; J. J. 1C Powell v, J. J. O’Brien, £l. costs 7s ; ifaincrlon and Andrew v. A. Mudgo, £1 Hs Od, costa 7s; C. Henderson v. W. G. Bassett, £3 13s 3d, costs 11a. Judgment summonses—W. Clarke v. 11. Haughton, defendant ordered to pay £lO 13s Gd forthwith, or to go to prison for ono month ; J. 11. Shine v. A. Mitchell, defendant ordered to pay £0 Is 5d within one month, or to undergo 18 days’ imprisonment; J. C. Cooper v. W. N. Ward, defendant ordered to pay £3 8s forthwith, or to go to prison for 12 days; T. K. Ellison v. T. Henry, defendant ordered to pay £6 10s 3d forthwith, or to go to prison for 18 days; J. Bertie v. G. Louis, defendant ordered to pay £3 9s forthwith, or to go to prison for uino days, order to be suspended so long as 3s a week is paid; Wm. Bates v. F. Webbe,' defendant ordered to pay £34 5s by monthly instalments of £2. Defended cases—R. Woodman v. W. Amos, claim £3 for rent. His Worship entered up a- nonsuit, with £1 Is costs, holding that defendant was not liable. Mr Young appeared for plaintiff and Mr Izard for tho defendant.

The Returning Officer (Mr James Ames) yesterday received tho following nominations for the seat- on the Harbour Board rendered vacant by the death of Councillor Petheriok -.—Harold Beauchamp, nominated by N. Reid and J. Barnard; James Moliellau, by D.. Robertson and C. Stewart; and Cyril W, Tanner, by E, Level and T. Arthur. A poll will bo taken at the Exchange Buildings on the 3th June, The splendid display of evening novelties in tho brilliantly illuminated windows of Kirkcaldie and Stains’ last night attracted a great many admirers. The show is certainly ono of tho most effective seen here. No. 1 window contains a splendid display of evening wraps, cloaks and boas. No. 2 a rare and exceptional collection of materials specially imported from London and Paris for the season’s trade, including silks in bengaline, Ibroehe, surah, &c.; also a now collection of gauzes and chiffons. In No. 3 window is shown a bov-ilderingly pretty assortment of flowers, fans, ribbons, gloves and rare patterns in imitation of Point Brussels, Point D’Alenoon and other laces. Tho windows will bo again lighted this evening from 7-30 to 9.30, Mr Barren is now fourth officer of the Bimutaka, vice Mr Harden, who has left the company’s service. Mr Swan, who was third engineer of tho steamer on her last voyage, has joined the Tekoa as second engineer, . At tho Magistrate’s Court yesterday, boforfl Mr Martin, S.M., a first offending drunkard was fined ss* and an old offender named Alice O’Donnell was ordered to pay 40s, or to go to prison for seven days. Charles Barnes was ordered to pay 13s a week towards his wife’s support. Patrick Carrig, charged on- remand with the theft of jewellery from M r I]- Tregoar’s residence, was admitted to probation for.six. mouths, and ordered'to find one surety-of 425,' -llart-y Clarkson was charged with .assaulting , James Downey the previous night, Sir Wilford appeared for tho prosecutor, and Mr Bunny for the defendant. It is alleged that tho parties oamo to blows, and Clarkson hit Downey on the head with an iron bar which is usod as a pokor. Tho case was adjourned until this morning,.

Active preparations are being made for the Fire Brigade benefit ball in aid of the widow and family of the late Branchman Parsonage, The ball is to take place at the Drillghod on Friday evening next (Queen’s Birthday). Platt’s String Band lias been engaged, and as the committee are working oucrgotioally, the complete success of the ball is assuror!. It lias been arranged that (or the convenience of Newtown resident? a 'bus will leave the Drillshed for Newtown at 32.80 a.m.' and at the termination of the ball, - The auction sale of Mr J. M. Nairu’s 00lIsctioa of picture? ip oil qnd water colours takes place to-day at Thomas’ Hall at 3 o’clock. A large numborof people paid a visit to tho collection yesterday, among whom, were His Excellency tho Governor, Lady Alice Boyle and Major Elliot. It has been snggostqd that some one or number of art collectors should purchase “Changing Pastures” for the Art Academy’s permanent collection. ■ We understand that a satisfactory offer was received yesterday by Mr Nairn from a prominent Christchurch citizen for his picture “ Tess and Cloud,” from “Tess of the D’Drbevilles.” Tho. arrangements on tho WellingtonManaWatu Railway Company’s line for Queen’s Birthday are published elsewhere.

Candidates who intend entering fop the coming examination in instrumental and vocal musio'ara reminded in another column that Thursday will be the latest date for entering thoir names. Mr Myles Birkefc Foster, the well-known organist and composer, has been appointed examiner by Trinity College for this year, and will arrive in New Zealand for that purpose in October.

George Thomas and Co. and Laory and Co. sell fruit to-day. Neurol, a cure for headache, neuralgia, colds, Sc., may bo had from all chemists and storekeepers, or from 11, c Neurol Company, Auckland, A bookselling, stationery and fancy goods business is advertised for sale, A largo sale of furniture is advertised by F. Sidoy and Co. to take place at Hosleyside House, Majoribanks street. Balsamic Amykos Asoptin may be obtained from all chemists, perfumers and grocer?. The New Zealand Candle (Company advertise thoir excellent Premier, Years, and French sperm brands. Freeman R. Jaoksoa and Co.. hold their Jolin-ouvillo sale ta-day at 11.30 a.m.