THE New Zealand Times. (PUBLISHED DAILY.) SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1896. CITY BREVITIES.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 2875, 18 July 1896, Page 2

THE New Zealand Times. (PUBLISHED DAILY.)

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1896. CITY BREVITIES.

With ichich are incorporated the Wellington fiuievemitsiU , established 1845, nnd the Hew Zealander .

The second reading of tho Noxious Woods Bill was carried yesterday in tho House, and the Bill was referred to the Stools Committee. In the Legislative Counoil the Hating on Unimproved Value Bill passed i t. final stages. A proposal by trir Geo. Wh,.more to strike out clause 5, “ Ratepayers may by vote adopt this Act,” was lost. Tho Gold Duties Act Amendment Bill was also put through its final stages. Mr Taiaroa’s Crown Suits Act Extension Bill was lost. A motion by Mr Jennings asking the Government to grant tho same railway privileges to females employed in tho service of the country as are now enjoyed by male workers was lost. An Imprest Supply Bill was passed by both Houses. Tho Council adjourned till Wednesday, 29tb inst.

Mr J. E. Page, Town Clerk, who has boon unwell for some time, successfully underwent an operation yesterday, and last night, we are pleased to learn, ho was slighly better. A stupid rumour was current in town last night to tho effect that the steamer Wainui bad been wrecked on tho West Coast yesterday, and all hands lost. There was not the slightest foundation for tho story, as the vessel arrived safely at Greymouth shortly before 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Tho heavy weather on the Coast no doubt caused her delay. Those who had friends on board the Wainui were naturally very much concerned about the supposed mishap, and the Times and Union .Steam Ship Company’s offices were besieged with enquiries. In one or two oases ladies fainted when they heard the rumour. The author of a senseless hoax of this kind deserves a sound thrashing. Among tho passengers hy the Eimutaka from London last night was Mr E. M. kmith, M.H.B. Tho Rirautaka will be berthed alongside tho Queen’s Wharf this morning. At the adjourned meeting of delegates to discuss tho question of trades federation last night, four unions announced their intention of joining the Trades Council. The meeting was farther adjourned until tho 2!)th instant to enable several of tho unions who were unable to send delegates last night to bo represented. The tenth annual bail of the Wellington Guards was hold last uight at Thomas’ Mall, and was an unqualified success. Tho hall, which was most effectively decorated, was crowded with dancers. At 9 o’clock a party from Government House arrived, including Ladies Alice, Helen anq Dorctny Boyle, aud Mr Pielden, A.D.C. Lady Augusta Boyle presented tho prices won during tho past year by tho members of the company, and by request of Captain Paterson pinpod on the breasts of Buglers Butler and Jenkins medals which be bad presented to them for their service to the company. Three oheers were given for Lady Augusta Boyje. The committee who had tho arrangements of the ball, and who are to be congratulated on its success, are Captain Paterson, Lieutenants Duthie and Harcourt, f-ergeants Lacey and Love, Corporal Homer, Privates Hall, Maoaskill and Ediuger. Private C. H. Aamodt was a capable secretary. An excellent aupper was provided by Mr Rowell, of Cuba street, and Miniflo’s string band played capital music.

At the Church of St, Mary of the Angola tor morrow evening Rossini's “ Stabat Mater” will bo given in aid of the church enlarge* ment fund. The usual weekly meeting of the Women's Democratic Union took place last night. The secretary was instructed to write to the secretary ot the Anti-Chinese League suggesting that a suitable place can now bo scoured for a market or depot for the sale of European produce, 'the members wore of opinion that the opportunity should bo taken advantage of while it is offering. The Bill forwarded by the National Council on the economic independence of women was read and discussed, A paper was road by Miss Harrison* ” Should woman have a voice in Parliament, n and an animated discussion followed, A boxing match between W. Campbell and Bat. Mahoney will take place at the Criterion Theatre on Wednesday next. The distribution of prizes and *' social ” at the Star Boating Club’s rooms last night was largely attended. The prizes were presented by Mrs Field. In the intervals an excellent programme was gone through, including aonga by Misses Mee, Newton, Pownall and Mr Webb-Bowen, a piano solo by Miss Stewart, a very amusing recitation by Mr Swift, and an equally amusing sketch by Mr Newton, while a portion of the l ’i£a i£a” Minstrels ronderea two gloea, which brought down the house. The successful tenderer for the Harbour Board’s contract for four wrought iron buoys is Mr Edward Seagar, -£309. The case in which Albert Weblpy and George Dunn sought for the revocation of a will made by their mother, Mary Duncan, in favour of Albert Brunette, was concluded yesterday, Mr Justice Edwards deciding on a nonsuit point raised by Mr Skorrett that undue influence had not beeivprovod. The plaintiffs were, therefore, nonsuited with costs on the middle scale. Further evidence in the ease of Heard v. Campbell was taken yesterday, and the Chief Justice reserved judgment. The services at the Terrace Congregational Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev J. Reed Glasson. Last evening at the Albert Hotel Mr “ Don ” Fuller, one of Wellington’s most popular cricketers, and captain of the Rivals, was presented by the members of his club with a handsome marble time-piece on the occasion of his approaching marriage. Mr A. Ramsay, one of the oldest members of the Club, made the presentation. The eight annual exhibition of the New Zealand Academy of * Pine Arts is to bo opened by Lord Glasgow at the Art Gallery, at 3 p.m. on Monday, 27th instant. The railway arrangements in connection with next week’s races are advertised. Mr A. P. Turner will preach at the Church of Christ to-morrow evening. The eighth organ recital’ by Mr Maughan Barnett is announced for Friday evening next, 24th inst., in St. John’s Church, when an attractive programme will be rendered. As on last occasion, there will bo no charge for admission. The subject of Mr W. W. Collins’ lecture at the Exchange Buildings to-morrow evening is “The Sins of Society.” At the fortnightly meeting of the New Zealand Workers’ Union last night, a resolution I was passed congratulating Mr J. Hutcheson on his appointment to a seat on the Harbour Board. Final arrangements were made for the benefit dance to bo hold in the Drillshed in aid of the widow of the late Cbas. Hook. It is the morning newspaper that reaches, and is read by, the substantial and intelligent people who have money to spend and know what they want. Hence its superiority as an advertising medium.