NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2642, 17 October 1895, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

General news and Mastorton items appear OR the ftwth page. By an advsrtisgufeijt; pn opr first page to-day it will be seen that opr weekly contemporary, the New Zealav!? contains an exceptionally interesting budget of news this week. Wo are requested to state that only a very small proportion of the Mail’s contents arc reproduced from the Times. This week’s issue of the Mail contains a large number of special stories and articles which have not appeared nor will appear in the daily paper. The rain which fell yesterday was very welcome to settlers in the Upper Hutt district, who say it will hare the effect of freshening up the feed, and generally do a great deal of goodA credit balance of 462Q9 i? shown by the Wellington Woollen Company in’ tfib annual balance-sheet. This sum includes 1£1824 brought forward from last year.' A jjjfiy ,pf £2969 has been placed to the reserye ferid, a similar amount written off the ' plant, to be padded carried forward. Jn View of the extensions of the business to bp carried but, .the directors have decided to recommend that id distribution pf profits' take plica year.'" " The Court of Appeal was again engaged yesterday in tearing arguments jm the appeal case of the Sanitas Company, Limited, v. W. Ogle. The case is pot concluded. The exhibition of the water-colour sketches of the late Mr John Gully, Mr G. D. Barrand and Mr J. C. Eiohmond was reopened in the Ait Gallery yesterday. The exhibition, .which is weji worth a Visit, will be open again to-day.

A remarkable case came before Mr Martin, S.M., and Messrs Brown and Davis at the Upper Hutt Magistrate’s Court yesterday. A man named George Southee charged Thomas and William Summox, John and Herbert Wyeth,' and Robert Clark, for whom Mr Wilfcrd appeared, with stabbing a cow. The facts, as deposed to by Southee, were that he had a cow which was heavy in calf, that it was down on the ground, and that he could not get it up. On September 22nd last, the defendants came to his place to assist him in' raising the animal, and while he was absent from them they set fire to the straw on which the cow was lying, and further maltreated it. The defence was a total denial of the allegations made by Southee, and further, that Southee had a grudge against some of (the defendants. The Bench said they had no doubt whatever that the defence was a true one, and dismissed the case. They also ordered the informant to pay the costs, or in default to go to gaol for seven days with hard labour. The Faust Family combination concluded their season at the Opera House last night. There was a good attendance, and the audience were delighted with the entertainment. This evening the Faust Family, Mr Martyn Hagan and Miss Lucy Fraser will appear at tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Petone, presenting the exceedingly attractive programme given by them on their firfit night here. They have been engaged for the “ sixpenny pop.” at tho Skating Rink on Friday evening, after which they will. enter upon their extensive country tour.

The many friends of Mr George Allen, who has been seriously indisposed for the last few days, will be pleased to hear that his condition is-' improving. Dr Anson is attending him. • The sixpenny concerts, which proved so eminently popular when given here last year, are to be renewed at the Skating Rink to-morrow svening. The management, in order to make a good start, have, we are informed, at considerable expense, succeeded in prevailing upon the Faust Family, who closed their season at the Opera House last night, to delay their departure from here in order to take part in the concert. In addition to these favourite entertainers, Mr Martyn Hagan and Miss Lucy Fraser have also been engaged, thus assuring a doubly strong attraction. The success which,’ on former occasions attended these “ pops.” should be a guarantee that the enterprise of the management will be fully rewarded. The capacity of the Skating Ring for large audiences should be fully tested to-morrow evening. The admission to the concert will be sixpence to all parts of the building, with the exception of a few reserved chairs at one shilling. At the usual fortnightly meeting of the Hope of Wellington Tent—Bro Steen, C.R., in the chair—several candidates were proposed and two initiated. The balancesheet was read. It showed that the sick fund amounted to £3924, and with other funds to the credit of the Tent, .£3980. The receipts for the meeting amounted to £26 Is Hd.

The sale of unclaimed dogs which was to have been held yesterday afternoon has been postponed until 3 p.m. on Saturday. There are some very good dogs to be offered at this sale.

There was a good attendance of the general public at the Boys’ Institute last night, when the members gave an assault at arms. Mr H. D. Bell, M.H.R., vicepresident of the Institute, was in the chair, and Mr A. S. Paterson in the vicechair. During ah interval Mr Bell gave a short resume of the life of the Institute, and spoke in high terms of praise of Messrs Aitken and Davis, through whom the Institute has been brought to its present flourishing condition. Their work had been a labour of love, and it was a pity, Mr Bell said, that there were not many of their kind in Wellington. Mr Paterson also gave a short address on the benefits of exercise, and congratulated Mr A. H. Wallace, the instructor of the boys, on the proficiency shown by them that evening. The boys went through various gymnastic exercises, including dumb-bell drill, exercises on the parallel and horizontal bars, Roman rings, Indian clubswinging, rope - climbing, boxing and nmbling. The running evolutions to music were very cleverly carried out, and excited much admiration among tho spectators. Jambs Mackie acted as clown, and caused much amusement. Tho Institute band also played two selections in a very creditable manner. Mr 0. B. Harton presided at the piano. The results of the first grade drawing examinations are to be laid before the Education Board n't its next meeting, Mr Myles Birkott Poster, the visiting examiner in music for Trinity Oollege, London, visited St; Patrick’s Oolloge yesterday morning, accompanied by Mr R, Parker, The string orchestra of the College and the brass band performed two selections admirably under their respective conductors. The Rector (Rev Dr Watters) having on behalf of the College thanked Mr Poster for hia visit, Mr Poster, in reply, complimented the boys on the satisfactory standard they had attained in instrumental music, and Mr R. Parker also congratulated the students and Messrs Trowell and Cimino, the conductors, At tho request of Mr Poster the Rector granted a half-holiday to the boys, who gave three hearty cheers for their visitor. At a meeting of the'Carriers’ Union last night it was unanimously decided to support the candidature of Mr George Fisher for the Mayoralty. The snb-committeo appointed by the Wellington Agricultural and Pastoral Association to make arrangements with the railway management as to train fares and service at the approaching annual exhibition at Petone waited yesterday on the General Manager of Railways (Mr Ronayne), and had a long interview with him relative to a hoped-for reduction in passenger fares. The deputation, which consisted of Messrs P. Bradey, D. Sladden and G. H, Scalps (secretary), pointed out that there was a feeling among the public that the cost of travelling fp the show was excessive and higher than in other parts of the Colony, and that this gave rise to the idea that were the show held at Island Bay, apd fihh tram Rue extended, the . public coqld travel cheaper, Jfr Ronayne pointed out that at present the fare was XsGd, which includes Is admission to the groiind, leaving Qd as the sum paid by the public for railway travelling. Nowhere in tiro Colony was the charge a lower one, although'in most, if not in all cases, the distance was less than in the present case.. 4® regarded the country districts, he sajd passengers would now under the new scale be able to travel at about one-half the former rates, being at the rate of Id per mile travelling first-class, and one-half that sum second-class, No redaction oonld of course be made in this direction, but as regarded a further concession in the local rating, where the special tariff would not apply, he would go into the matter and see if it were possible to meet the views of the doputatjop. The funeral of the lad Harry Smith, who was accidentally shot last Sunday, took place yesterday, and was vary largely attended. The deceased was a prominent member of the Te Are school team, and his old schoolmates , attended in large num. hers. A very large number of wreaths were sent by friends and relatives. The interment took place ip the Sydney street cemetery. ■ The monthly sitting of tho Upper Hutt 'Magistrate’s Court -was held yesterday, Mr 'Martin, S.M., and Messrs Brown and Davis, Justices, presiding. A man named R. Luff was charged with riding a horse while it was suffering from a sore wither on the 15th September last. The evidence showed that the man rode the horse from Belmont to the Upper Hutt, and put it in a paddock as soon as Constable McKinnon spoke to him about its condition. The Bench dismissed the case, as they were satisfied the injury was caused during the journey, pud that it was purely accidental. In tlje civil case of E. Wilkie y. Thomas Hassell, a claim for £i 10s Qd, judgment was given for plaintiff for that amopnt, with costs. In the judgment summons case of f. Q. Thomson v. A. McCurdy, defendant was .Ordered to pay £2 lls 3d fprthwitlj or tq go to gaol for qeyen days, the order, to be suspended if defendant paid 5s then, Qs 3d op November Ist pns the balance pt tho rate of Qs on tl;o Ist of pad) month following. Several other gases were confessed or settled opt of Court, fwepty head of Ayrshire cqttlo, for exhibition at the Bninjerston and Wellington shows, belonging to Mr J. Q. Gpff.of Cjanjarn, arrived here by the Oorimja yesterday, There were also a large number of vehicles and farming implements on board the steamer. The third annual " social" of the Addington Football Club was held last night in Thomas’ Hall. Thera were fully 220 people present. The hall was very prettily decorated with nikau palms and ferns, while festoons of the Club’s colours were hung across the ball- Photographs of past and present teams of the Club were also shown. The greater number of those ’present were in fancy dress, and during tlii} daricßs tjie • scene ' was a very'pretty arid’animated one. : Ifhe com'iriitteri who ‘had charge of 'the arrsugfiments were Messrs • A- Marshall, ’ D. Morrison, W. Fraser, C. K big and Campbell, with Mr E. Urwift is" secretary, and they are to be congratulated on the success ' which’ has attended their efforts. IJurjng the evening a beautiful banner was, pjfwritjaiosß Club‘by 3ps» Buyers. Splendid dance mdsio yag p.royj(fed by a band updar Mr E‘. X King, j an., while' the supper supplied by Mr J. Skinner was an excellent one. Messrs Coultbu and Urwin had charge of th e dancing. The Borough Ooppoil hag decided tq apply to tlje Fostmastar-Gjeperal tor a daily house to bongo delivery of letters within a radiuq of 039 PjRS? and a half from the Post Office. ;

Our readers are reminded of the organ recital to be given by Mr T. Tallis Trimnell, Mus. Bac. Oxon., at St. Mark’s Church this evening, commencing at 8 o’clock. A first-class programme has been prepared, and the soloists will be Mesdames Greenwood and Webb and Mr J. E. Page. The fact of this being Mr TrimnelTs first recital at the church, and that on a new organ, should prove a sufficient attraction for the music-loving people. We understand also that this will be Mrs Greenwood’s last appearance in public, as she is removing to the Taranaki district shortly, A collection will be taken for the organ fund.

Some of tho Levin people are anxious to see some prospectors out on the ranges, and it is probable that a party will go out before the close of the year. The country is full of quartz, and some colours have been obtained, but it wants practical miners to hunt the country.— Farmer. Mr T. Kirk, F.L.S., president of the Wellington Philosophical Society, exhibited at a meeting of the Society last night some specimens of the mako-mako, better known as the wineberry. He thought these might become a profitable source of income. They could, ho suggested, be exported to France, where largo quantities of a similar plant, called the Aristotelia macquoi, were imported from Chili, and used in colouring wines. The mako-mako, ho believed, was even better suited for this purpose than the Chilian plant, and as there would be no difficulty in collecting tons.of it in New Zealand, settlers might add to their incomes by exporting it. A man named George King was convicted at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr Martin, S.M., of damaging drain pipes belonging to Mr P. Hutson, and was ordered to pay 20s damages. Charles Evans, alias “ Piccolo Charlie,” was sent to gaol for 12 months as a rogue and vagabond.

The result of the recent band contest at Timaru was anticipated by Mr M. J. Brookes, manager of the Dresden Piano Company, a few weeks before the contest, as that gentleman announced in our local columns that the Boosey Challenge Cup would be on view in the Dresden Company’s window after the contest. The Garrison Band having taken the honours, returned with the handsome cup, which will be on view to-day at the Dresden rooms, and from to-morrow the cup will be placed in Cimino’s Music Warehouse, Willis street. The result of the art union drawing in connection with the Eight Hours Demonstration is published in our advertisement columns. The following areas of land are open for selection in the Wellington Land District: —Surveyed, 29,466 acres 3 roods 39 perches : unsurveyed, 57,825 acres : total, 87,291 acres 3 roods 39 perches. The following areas are being prepared for selection :—ln Makohine Valley, 12,000 acres ; between Hautapu and Rangitikei Rivers, 10.000 acres ; north of Kawatau River, 20.000 acres; near Moawhango, 8000 acres; between Waimarino Plains and Retaruki Block, 40,000 acres; Retaruki Block, 20,000 acres ; North-east Puketoi Block, 4000 acres ; adjoining Rising Sun Block, 6700 acres; pastoral land near Palliser Bay, 10,000 acres; Dry River, Makara Block, 10,000 acres : total, 140,000 acres.

The Hospital authorities ask us to thank on their behalf the following donors : For old linen —Mrs Bell, Mrs Bod, eon., Mrs Percy Smith, Mr Stock and H. 8.; illustrated papers —Mrs J. Rod, sen., Mrs Nanstad, Mrs E. Pearce, Mrs Hermann, Mrs Jelliooo, Mrs A. N. Walcot, Mrs Wm. Johnston, Mr Stone, and Dead Letter Office ; jolly—Mrs H. D. Bell; child’s wheeled chair, Mrs Ferguson ; dolls, “ A Gentleman.”

It is reported that a syndicate intends building a light tramway from the Otaki Railway Station through the township to Rangiuru. —Otaki Mail. A nether full rehearsal for soloists, chorus and orchestra of Mr Maughan Barnett’s Musical Society takes place this evening in the Opera House. The chorus meet at 7.45 and the soloists and orchestra at 8 o’clock. The honorary secretaries will be present after 7 o’clock to meet those wishing to see them on the Society’s business. The public are reminded that seats in the dress circle and orchestral stalls for the concert on Tuesday next can bo reserved at the Dresden Booms without additional charge. A farewell benefit is announced to be given at the Criterion Theatre on Monday, 31st inst., to Mr Percy Shannon and Misses May C alien and B lancho Leslie. A number of well-known variety performers will contribute an attractive programme, and there will no doubt be a large attendance. A special meeting of the Wellington Harbour Board is to be held on Thursday, 24th inst., at 2.30 p.m., fir the adoption of by-laws. Lord Glasgow is to open the Napier breakwater on the 22nd inst.

The Town Clerk, Mr Page, notifies that turf must not be removed from the Town Belt, that no person may play cricket or football there, and that horses grazing there must not be interfered with.

Louis H. Pox, of Pox and Rigg, Mercer street, announces that bo is prepared to undertake auction sales of houses, laud, furniture, merchandise, &c., on moderate commission. He solicits the favour of tho public. This afternoon, at 2.30 o’clock, T. Kennedy Macdonald and Co., Limited, sell by order of the mortgagee, a shop property in Biddiford street and residence in Tonks’ grove. Particulars of the properties are published in our advertisement columns. Townsend and Paul sell fruit, vegetables, etc., this morning. Attention is drawn to an advertisement in another column announcing tho sale by tender of the right to supply luncheon, &0., and the right of side shows at the Agricultural Show next month. George Thomas and Co. hold an unreserved sale of household furniture and effects 'at Upper Hankey street to-morrow at 1.30 p.m, At tljeir weekly furniture sale to-morrow, A. G. Taino and Cq. sell the contents of a well-furnished six-roomed house. The Goar Moat Preserving and Freezing 00. wil} deliver, about Christmas, to any town in Great Britain, single frozen carcases at the following rates; —Lambs, 2ls; sheep, 255, net cash, the carcases delivered free at any town ii) Groat Britain. The first list closes on Tuesday, 29th October. Abraham and Williams hold their Palmerston stock sale to-day, 1 p.m, Matthew Henry’s Palmerston stook sale is to he held to-day at 12 o'clock, A qnarter-aore earner soation in the rising township of Leyin is advertised (or sale.