NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2548, 28 June 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

His Honor the Chief Justice has returned from Napier, and this morning he will hear the case of Loudon v. Morrison, a claim for possession of land. The local office of the New Zealand Shipping Company has been informed that the Tongariro, which left Plymouth on Ist June, and put hack on the 6th owing to an accident to her machinery, will leave again on Tuesday next, and will bring on her own passengers and cargo. The appointment is gazetted of Mr A. C. Pringle as a member of the Canterbury Land Board.

The second edition of M Revels ” was given at the Opera House last night by tho Gourlay-Sfcokes Coalpany before a numerous and highly appreciative audiencev New songs and. dances vrei'6 Introduced, and they were well received, encores being demanded In CVery instance. In the first; act iir G-ourlay sang “ The Shopwalker ” with great success, and Miss Amy Gourlay was equally successful with her new song “I Like It.” All the items in the " specialty scene,” with tha Skoeption of the Goumy* 5 burlesque on two thusic hall were new. Mr coster Rongs Were nti'd cleverly sung, and Miss GoUrlay mao.c a hit .with “Marguerite ” and her imitation of the society skirt dancer. To-night “Revels ” will be played by the company for the last time, as the season terminates Whiri an entire change of programme will be given, consisting a gtW’ld Vriple bill. Hetr C&d the well-known condUcior of the Auckland Choral Society, has completed a concert overture for full orchestra, which was composed for aud is by permission dedicated to Her Majesty tho Queen. His Excellency the Governor has forwarded the work on to its destination.

The in connection with the Sotith. Kensington Science and Art Department have now been handed over to the Education Department of the Colony. The examinations will commence early npxt month, and will be held in ‘VVwlHllgtop. at tho Technical School* the other AVclliilfton centres of examination beiiig DiostOrtou; PahiatUa-, MArtOfi And The examinations Will coihnlciicQ .on July 3rd With tho third grade, the siibjocta taken in Which ate hs folldw ‘-rSeieyice.i Machine find building coiiatrfietiOn; hjlany, geometry, lieat (elemenhiky), chemistry (elementary); chemistry; physiology, mathematics (stages 1, i and 3), physiography, theoretical, mechanics (sdlids). Art i. painting from still life; drawing from the life, drawing Horn the antique, drawing from a group of models in light aud shade; drawing from the cast in light and shade, drawing in outline from the. cast, painting ornament in monochrome from the chat dr sketch.

elementary design, architecture (elementary}. lii science and art; second grade, hbometrical drawing will be taken on the sth ; freehand drawing, model drawing and drawing in light and .shade from the cast will be taken on the 6th, and perspective drawing on. the Btli. Tho case dealing with the disposition of the will of the late Mrs Mulligan had not concluded when the Supremo Court rose yesterday. It will be resumed at 10 o'clock this morning. Some of tho settlers in the Forty-Mile Bush have had a severe experience since tho Easter floods. One nlan> who has his wife and family iii Mastorfcoii; was able to naVigHto liis way thvdugh the slips about a week ago. Ho bad been living chiefly on pigeons, but his ammunition running short he had to make an effort to reach the outside world. He states that there are several settlers in a worse position, and suggests that a relief expedition should be formed. Tho annual balance-sheet of the Corporation was adopted at a special meeting of the City Council last night; The accounts wete passed by the Auditor-General with the exception Of an item “ workmen's assurance fund, £37 10s.” The Auditor stated that there was no authority at law for this, therefore he disallowed it. It was suggested that the matter should be considered in connection with the Mayor’s salary, and it was decided to ask the City Solicitor for an opinion on the matter. Tho quarterly meeting of tho Chamber of Commerce is to be held this afternoon at 3.30. By invitation of the committee, Mr Duthie, MiH.Ei, is to address the meeting in reference to various mercantile matters. At the weekly meeting of the Women's Social and Political League, at No. 0, Exchange Buildings, Mrs Player (president) in tho chair, the committee reported thatthe late concert had left a largo balance in hand. A vote of thanks was passed to the committee and to the ladies and gentlemen who generously assisted,aud a special vote of thanks was given to Mrs Kennedy Macdonald for her able assistance in connection with the League, the success of tho concert having been due mainly to her energetic ! efforts. A paper is to be read next week by Miss Lee in support of the Undesirable Immigrants Bill. An inquest will be held by the Coroner this morning on the body of a child named Dawes, which died suddenly yesterday morning during its parents’ absence in Auckland. Tli© committee meeting of tho Society for tho Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was hold yesterday afternoon in Cook and Gray's offices. Present—Mr J. G. W. Aitken (in the chaii). Revs H. Van Staveron and J. K. Elliott, Mrs Tarn, Messrs A. R. Atkinson, J. Ilott, A. K. Kemjj (hon treasurer) and J, S. Jameson (hon secretary). The inspector in his report stated that ho had enquired into the following cases: —Pour of working horses with sores, two of withholding food from horses, ono of flogging a horse. The treasurer reported the following subscriptions .—Mount Cook Boys’ Band of Mercy, 6s; H.C.S., 2a Gd. Tho man William Stewart, who was injured on the s.s. Ruapehu on Wednesday afternoon, is in a serious condition, though the Hospital authorities expect that he will ultimately recover. Tho English classic for the scholarship examination in connection with the schools under the Wellington Education Board for 1596 will be Shakespeare’s Henry V., acts 1 and 2, to the cud of scene 1; act 3, page 33, of the edition published by Blackie. The play will bo read to tho end of act 3, scon© 1, and the passages to bo learnt by heart will bo ;—Chorus to act 1; Canterbury's speech, lines 183 to 220, act 1, scene 2, pages 15, 16; King Henry's speech, beginning line 79, act 2, scene 2, page 24 ; Henry's address to his troops, act 3, scene I, pages : 32 and 33. For ordinary class work only, Canterbury's speech and Henry's address to his troops will bo sufficient. The following non-permanent appointments in the Post and Telegraph Department arc gazetted;—Postmasters—A. M. Attewell, Rongomai, Wellington; E. Han- , sen, Tane, Wellington; Philip G. Saul, Springlands, Blenheim; C. Sinclair, Pohokura, Taranaki. Postmasters and telephonists— H. J. Baker (railway officer), Greatford; H. Richardson, Buunythorpo; J. T. MoHarg, Clairville. Yesterday afternoon an interesting ceremony took place at the warehouse of Messrs Ross and Glondining, when Mr George Leggett, tho head storeman, was the recipient of two silver-mounted pipes, one of a very fancy design, from the employees, as a token of esteem and regard, and also congratulations on his having attained his fifty-eighth birthday. The presentation was made by Mr Ross in a few apppropriate words, and Mr Leggett, who was considerably ‘ affected, suitably responded, thanking one and all for their kindly wishes aud tokens.

Judgments for the plaintiffs wore entered up by Mr Martin, S.M. in the following civil cases at the Magistrate's Court yesterday;—Josiah Whiteman v. Edward J. Standen, XI, costs 8s; R. J. Kells v. P. Mumford, o£4 lOs, costs 11s; Union Clothing Company v. W, H. Tobin, 11s 9d, costs 6s; Commercial Agency Company v. W. H. Speakman, .£44 Is Bd, costs d£3 4s; T. M. Wilford v. Allan Cameron, i>2l, costs X2 Us ; J. Staples and Co. v. S. J. Cole, .£24 11s 6d, costs .£3 Is. Judgment summonses— W. Wiggins v. H. T. Mahupuku, defendant ordered to pay .£l6 4s 4d within seven days, or to go to gaol for one month; Grace Clarke and Co. v. Charles Avery, defendant ordered to pay -£lO 11s forthwith, or to go to gaol for ono month. Defended cases — Richard Bond, of Johnsonville v. Catherine Seward, of Picton, claim .£69, damages for breach of contract. Plaintiff had contracted to put up a building on Scarborough terrace for the defendant, who, it was alleged, refused to allow the work to be finished. The defence was that a clause in the contract—that no part should be sublet —was broken. Mr Wilford appeared for the plaintiff aud Mr Jellicoe for the defendant. His Worship gave judgment for the defendant, with j£3 9s 6d costs.

The Southern Cross Lodge, 1.0.0. F., A.C., has elected the following officers for the ensuing half-year;—N.G., Bro. H. Chappell; V.G., Bro. T. Green; Recording Secretary, Bro. H. M. Evans; Permanent Secretary, Bro. F. J. Evans; Treasurer, Bro. W. F. Ambler.

At the quarterly meeting of the local branch of the Hibernian Society the following were nominated for office:—President, Bros. P. Carmody, E. Carrigan, J. Hyland and E. Dealy; Vice-Presidents, Bros. J.McMillan, G. Hoskins, H. G. Houldsworth and M. Gleeson; Secretary, Bro. W. J. Grant; Treasurer, Bro. M. Bohan ; Warden, Bros. J. Byrne, W. Brady, jun., and E. Flynn; Guardians, Bros. B. Finucane, H. G. Houldsworth, M. Hickey, E. Flynn and W. Yore j Sick Visitors, Bros. E. Flynn, D. Byan, 0. MoManaway, Smith, H. G. Houldsworth and B. Doherty. Further informations have been laid against William Fisher and Henry Plaacke and the officials connected with the recent boxing contest in Cloke’s Hall, charging them with having engaged in a prize fight. The informations are laid under section 97 of the Criminal Code, which says:— “Everyone is liable to one year’s imprisonment with hard labour who fights in a prize fight, or subscribes to or otherwise promotes a prize fight.” At the Magistrate’s Court yesterday a boy named Alfred Bliss, aged 141 years, was committed to an industrial school, as his mother is unable to support him. A first-offending drunkard was fined os. Mr J. B. McEwan’s appointment as Chief Dairy Expert is gazetted.

Mr Edwin Thomas, who was formerly a seaman on the Southern Cross arid Kiwi, has patented a new davit. An exhibition of this coutrivahce took place yesterday afternoon, when several captains of vessels in port, including Captain Findlay, of tho Ruapehu, and Mr Ferguson, secretary of the Harbour Board, inspected tho model, and expressed themselves as being very pleased With what they s..w. The patentee claims for his invcittidh thrfco £eati\rea—(l) The wqtkrhg of the boilt living. trorh the ■davits shei'de and outside by means .of a screw j (2) falling chocks, by a bolt worked by a screw; (3) having the bpat lowered by falls worked by a winch, and rotating, so that when tho boat; is relieved it falls into the water, , The bos t r l 'sb?, th it skid 2ft I’iii from Uio deck of tile vessel, so that when tlio bolt holding the chocks is removed they fall. towards tho deck, thus leaving the bolt f ree. The davits are then allowed to fall over the side of tho vessel, when, by means of a brake, the winch is set in motion and the boat falls into tbo water, lit Thomas claims that two men can lower the boat into the water in 40 seconds, which does not seem at all inotodlble When the model lids been inspected. Tho cost of placing one of these davits on a vessel is estimated at between £4O and £SO. Tbo danger of tho boat swamping is also considered to bo considerably loss than in the case of the ordinary davits. We wish Mr Thomas every success With his invention, which is ft very ifigCillolis Oiid.

Owifig to tiid ildfi-arrivai last fiigtit Of the Rotokinoj which left Napier at 3.15 on Wednesday iilofiiiilg, hdr dejiaftdrO for Sydiicy dlfCCt has been postponed until ll o’clock this morning; She embarks 400 sheeji at this port, from Wanganui, shipped oh account of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantlo Company;

The organ rCcital at St; Rotor's Church ■ ih aid of the choir fund last night was greatly appreciated. The programme consisted entirely of Spohr’s compositions, tho first part being selections from (‘‘The Last Judgment,” and the second included his magnificent march (from the Notturno for wind instruments) and the Overture from “Jessonda” Mr T. Tallis Trimnell presided at the organ, and the various solos and recitatives wore taken by Mrs Richards, Messrs Hugh "Wright, H; L., Castle, E; F. Pollock, A. Clothier and P. J. Richards. Tho next recital will be “ Selections from French and Belgian Composers/’ Mir T, W. McKenzie delivered an address On “Early Reminiscences of Wellington ” to tho pupils at the Terrace School yesterday. Mr McKenzie’s address was full of Interesting and exciting stories of the early days. Miss Gwen Davies’ Sketch Company produced an entirely new programme at Thomas’ Hall last night, which was greatly appreciated by the large audience present. Miss Gwen Davies gave a musical sketch entitled “ Bimbo’s First Pantomime,” which deals with the sayings and doings of a youngster known as Bimbo on tho occasion of his first visit to that delight of childhood, a pantomime. The manner in which Bimbo behaved and tho funny things he said as the pantomime progressed wore narrated by Mias Davios in a manner that called forth frequent peals of laughter and well-merited applause, while her description of the various kinds of people who were present at the pantomime was greatly relished. During the sketch Miss Davies sang “ The Old Trombone ” and a very taking little song entitled “ The Boy in Pantomime,” the latter of which was loudly redemanded. The trombone solos : of Herr R. Ruhl were played with great skill, and two of them—“ The Deserter’s Doom” and “ The Death of Kelson ” —met with so much favour that they were promptly encored. Herr G. Handke was also encored for one of his charming viola solos, “Supplication,” which he repeated, greatly to the satisfaction of the audience. Miss Gwen Davies sang a very pretty French ballad, “La Charmauto Marguerite,” and “ Swinging,” tbo latter of which was encored, and in response she sang in a most tasteful manner Trotere’s “ Asthore.” Miss Davies also recited with great effect “ Barbara Frietohie ” and "Shadows.” Mr M. Marcus, who was in good voice, was encored for both his songs, “ I Think of All Thou Art to Me ” and “ When Love is Nigh,” his encore numbers being Somerset’s “ Across the Far Blue Sea” and “ Sweet Marie.” Mrs Spaokraan played the accompaniments with great skill. This evening the company will again appear at Thomas’ Hall, when by special request last night’s programme will be repeated. A meeting of ladies was held in the Wellington Cycling Club’s room last evening, and it was resolved to form a ladies’ cycling club to be called the Wellington Lddies’ Cycling Club, and a committee was appointed to draft rules and report to a subsequent meeting. Mr S. E. Wright, at the Club’s room, will be glad to give information to intending members. A case was commenced before Mr Martin, S.M., in tbo Magistrate's Court yesterday, in which Mrs Jane Russell sued Charles Waters, oyster-saloon keeper, for .£2OO damages. This was tho outcome of the charge of bigamy recently preferred against the defendant on which Mr Martin declined to adjudicate, on the ground that he had no jurisdiction as the alleged offence was committed outside tho Colony. Mrs Russell now alleged that she had been induced to marry Waters by means of fraudulent representations, viz., that at the time he married her he was a widower, whereas his wife was living at tho time, and she, therefore, claimed the damages above-mentioned. Mr Jellicoe appeared for tho plaintiff, and Mr Young for the defendant. After hearing the plaintiff’s evidence. His Worship adjourned the case until Tuesday afternoon. The Wellington Guards had a capital muster at their weekly parade last night, under Captain Paterson and Lieutenant Haroourt. The evening was spent in exorcises under tho junior non-commis-sioned officers. After parade the captain intimated that all final arrangements had been made for the annual ball and presentation of prizes by Lady Alice Boyle on Tuesday evening next. At Messrs T. K. Macdonald and Co.’s land sale yesterday, the nowly-ereotod residence and ground in Upper Abel Smith street, held on lease having 40 years to run, was sold to Mr George Fraser, as agent, for .£OSO. The various other properties were passed in, tho reserves not being reached, and they are now open for private sale. Yesterday evening five men named Hugh Granger, James Parthy, James McGuire, George Stanton and William Aldridge were arrested by Detectives Campbell, Neill, Bishop and Gantley on a charge of stealing a quantity of clothing from the shop of Messrs Davis and Clater, Lambton quay, on the 21st inst.

A man named Googre Ellis, who is at present serving a term of imprisonment at Napier, is being brought to Wellington by tho s.s. Kotomahana to answer of having obtained £4 6s in cash, and board and lodging to the value of 14s from James H. Jackson, Petone, d£3 from Benjamin Oxner, and £2 from Alexander Paterson, by false pretences. The Tivoli Specialty Company, who coma from the South after protracted seasons, with high encomiums from tho press, are to commence a short season at the Exchange Hall to-morrow night. Each artiste in the Tivoli Company is reported to be a “star in his or her own particular specialty. The items to be included in Saturday night’s programme are said to be entirely new to Wellington audiences.

A number of motions for returns refer' ring to particular applications made under the Advances to Settlers Act appear on the Order Paper of the House of Bepresentatives. The Premier yesterday informed members that in order to keep as clear of politics as possible in connection with the advances to settlers, these returns would be opposed. The Government were willing to give the total number of applications, the total amount advanced, and particulars of that kind, but they thought it better not to go into the details of any particular applications. Members generally concurred in this opinion. Later on in the day, when speaking on the same subject, Mr Seddon said he wished it to be distinctly understood that the reason for delay in advances being made to settlers was not want of money.

In the Cohen-Whittington libel case at Napier, a veidict was given for plaintiff for .£SO, with costs on tie middle scale. Mr W. B. Colbeck, solicitor, was married to Miss Julia Thorne George, grand-niece of Sir George Grey, at St. Mary’s Church, Parnell, Auckland, yesterday. Mrs George presented her daughter with a residence and grounds in St. Stephen’s Avenue, aud Sir George Grey sent a cheque. At a meeting of the members of the Opposition Party yesterday, Captain Bussell was appointed Leader. He was afterwards congratulated In the House by the Premier.

The twenty-second anniversary “social” of the Star of Wellington Lodge, 1.0.G.T., was held iu the Primitive Methodist Schoolroom, Courtenay place, last night, Bro. Goodey, one of the naval brothers, presiding, in the absence of Bro. F. H. Fraser. Songs were given by Mrs Bell, Misses Griffin aud Watt, and Messrs Savieri, Pllmmer and E. Hall; a duet was sum* by Miss Griffin and Mr Evans; and Miss Thompson. Bro. Petheriok and Messrs Bastin and H. Hall gave recitations. Mr Kersley played two instrumental pieces. During the evening presentations were made to Bros. S. P. Smith aud H. Hall.

The promoters of the performances to be given next week in the Opera House by the Dramatic Students in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Institutionf.state that it is the people engaged in front of the curtain who have voluntarily given their services for one night in aid of tho charity. Tho United Stmt Club hounds are to meet at the Kilbirnie Hotel to-mor.ow afternoon.

Although the wind had considerably moderated yesterday there was still a very heavy sea running in the Strait. The Grafton, which arrived in the morning from Nelson, had a very rough passage. The officers on hoard report sighting two steamers sheltering under Guard’s Bank, one of Which, however, left, steering South/ The Brunner, which left yesterday morning for Westport) was being roughly treated by the sea when thu Graftort pissed lidr; The Kauieri, which arrived from Onehiiilga yesterday morning, had a very rough trip'. The .steamer had to run to )./uard’s Bank on Monday night for shelter, arid did not leave there until midnight oil VTednesday. i barcliientido was also there oil Monday, but, iVUeil, thd tCstnieti left flicfe n : cfd up sirf-ns of lier. The lYaitepu, which left for yesterday evening, had to put back, the sea not having then gone down. The other vessels which left in the afternoon, however, got out safely. It was quite calm at midnight. Tho weekly moetingof the Trades Council was held last night, Mr A. Ward (president) in tho chain It was decided that the Parliamentary Committee should wait on the Labour members of the House to enlist their support for tho four Pills recommended by the recent Trades Council Conference, viz., Master and Apprentice, Fair Tenders, Servants’ Registry and Wages Attachment Abolition*

Mr W. M. Motfatt. Chief Inspector of Machinery, notifies that under tho Inspection of Machinery Amendment Act, 1894, all drivers of traction engines and locomotives require ceitificates after tho 30th instant. ThG necessary forms of application, which contain all particulars,- may be had at tho office of any inspector of machinery. Wo have to acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Wellington Kugby iootball Unidn s Annual from the publishers, Messrs Brown, Thomson and Go. Tho Annual this year is the largest and tho most interesting yet published in Wellington. Altogether there are KSS pages in tho little book, which includes several now and interesting features. The’ personnel and records of the New Zealand teams that have visited Australia, tho Now South Wales teams that have Visited this Colony, the English team which toured this Colony in ISSS, and tho Native team are given. There is also a loviow of tho past season’s football in AV ollington, a short history of tho Now Zealand Union,- summarised accounts of all tho representative matches played by Wellington teams last season, championships and intercolonial matches, and two humorous descriptions of matches playod here last season. “ L.M. supplies a very readable account of tho Northern trip of the representatives. The latest English case law and tho decisions by the Appeal Committee of the New Zealand Union are given, and there are also “ Notes for tho Guidance of Referees, ’ and numerous other articles. Altogether, it is brimful of information, and it should bo eagerly sought for by footballers and those interested in the game.

At the meeting of the Citizens’ Institute last night a resolution was passed authorising the committee to take preliminary steps, in conjunction with other bodies, towards the erection of a hall for lectures, concerts, and public mootings, and of club rooms and other rooms for the accommodation of the Institute and of other bodies which might join in the proposals. The hours which Mr J. Doyle_ acted as judge at the club-swinging oxhibition|wOre from 6 to 10 p.m., and not from noon to 3 p.m., as we wore informed by Mr Mathews.

Haroourt and Co. will submit at auction today, at 2.30 p.m., two properties at Danovirke, ono a dairy farm of 75 acres of rich laud, with cottages and brioiyard, which yield a regular income, the other a town section with largo boardinghouse and cottages thereon, now lot to good tenants at a total rental of 40s per week.

A. G. Taino and Co. sell furniture to-day, at 2 o’clock, at their rooms. A collection of books is to be sold at 1.30 o’clock. Abraham and Williams hold thoir Lcvm sale to-day. Laery and Co., Goorgo Thomas and Co., and Townsend and Paul soil fruit to-day, A good block of land about seven miles from the Shannon railway station is advertised for sale. A. T. Bate, stock and share broker, 24, Lambton quay, informs his clients and other investors in mining stocks that ho has just received valuable and special information regarding certain Auckland mines, on which it ss advisable to act with promptitude.