TOWN AND COUNTRY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3005, 17 December 1896, Page 2

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

Mf Justice Edwards will ait in Chambers this morning.

Oar report of tho proieodinjs In the Takapuna enquiry yesterday appear* ou the fourth pa£e. On page 1 appears the report of the Divorce Court.

An effort is bain? made by the Lyoll peo ?le to form a fire brigade. A prohibition order was yesterday issued against a nua on hii own application. Tho ovJet riff-3 range, Polhill GilUv, is closed for rifla practice until farther orders.

Tho dog tax for tho hiolrd?C Rorodjh for the ensuing yo-lf U to be 5s p6r dd£. An English well As aff. came to haai by the Maaaponri from Sydney.

Dntrics for the Wellington Caledonian Society’s sports close on Saturday next, at 10 p.ch.

The offices of the Melrose Borough Council •Sdll be closed from Wednesday} Decontbor 23rd, till January stb. Mr Hales, k secretary of the Wellington Working Jtfeft’a Club, advertises the result of the Kubhen art unionThe sura of £5, received by tho Hospital authorities for the Christmas land, wfts from tho Hon C, J. Pharasyn. W© have received frbiA the Phoenix Insurance Company some tastefully-printed wall and pocket Calendars for 1897. The adjourned ca>?© Boskrage v. Ryan and Another will bo continued at the Magistrate’s Court at 10 o’clock this morning. Tho Melrose Borough Council baa decided to call for tenders for tho -removal of nightsoil from the borough, tho contractor t 6 provide a depot. Mr W. A. Banks, of Napier, who, Evw been acting as relieving officer at, the local Stipendiary Magistrate’s Court, left for Dunedin yesterdays It has been Arranged that the Tutanekai Will leave Wellington on tho 20bh inst., taking His Excellency tho Governor and Lady Glasgow for a trip. There were 75 saloon and 61 steerage passengers from Sydney by tho Manapouri yesterday, and of these 39 saloon and 42 steerage wore for Wellington. Tho Kinetoscopo ia still ou view In tho Clifton Studio, Willis street, and is being liberally patronised. It will bo on VieVr again to*day and this ovening, Mr Fred Duval arrived h\ Wellington yostordav to make arrangements for the season of the Bollard Opera Company, who appear off Boxing Day, playing “Rip Van Winkle/*

Messrs S&iffuCl Datiks And Son, ironmongers and gaiitbbrs, Brandon street, have been appointed sole agents for Wellington. for the Australasian Incandescent Go 3 Light Company, Limited. The members of the Now '/Caiand Cyclists’ Touring Club (ladies Included) are to attend At. the Telephone Exchange on Saturday, 19th iffstant, at 2.30 p.m., for a run to Island Bty, returning by Quoon’a Drive. 1 Tho following vestrymen have boon oloctod for tho parochial district of St. Thomas’; — Messrs M. M. McOane, E. Thornton, F. B. Hills, A. H. Krause, J. S. Howell, G. Clark and J. Wilson.

At tho Supremo Court yesterday'■Witness : “ I paid zB3 for a deed of separation to be drawn up.*’ Prominent Criminal laVfyor : “ I daresay* and little enough tdd.” Affdible smile all rohnd thff (Mffrt. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelly to Affimals .moots on Monday .next, 4 When a secretary will be appointed. We ffudocstand that Mr Odell, the, 'ilfesiont officer, still refuses to offer lUrAsolf for re-election. Tirt ffrat term of 1897 of the Wellington College ia to begin on Monday, Ist February. The head master will bo ready to receive parents and guardian s * at the College on Thursday and Friday, 23th and 29bh January. The difficulty regarding tho adiuatmont of ships’ compasses hts boon settled by the Marine Department deciding to Issue licenses to captaina.pt o6o.an*.goin'£ vessels permitting them to adjdat the ooiffpasSes 6f tffoir own vessels’:

The return of milk supplied to the creameries conffeOfod with the Farmers’ Dairy Unipff during tile month of November shows fh total f'C i the month of 260,295 gallons, and the amount of butter manufactured was 107,2201 b.

Tho success of St. Francis Xavier’s Academy is fully maintained this year, the result of the work for the past twelve mouths being exceedingly satisfactory, Tho annual prize-list of the school appears on the fourth pago.of to-day’s Tittas. Tho Cycling track on the Athletic Park Company's ground, Which should be oUe of the boat In tho Colony, Is to be finished in About a fortnight’s time. Tho track is to bo Used fOr the first time for the Cycling plonsblp Meeting; A Ittd named Sanluol jbnkiUs fell off a bidyclo iff Taranaki strOefc yesterday evening Awing to beirig struck 6n tho head by a Cricket MU. SOme juveniles Vrote flaying “street” cricket, aUd abidly aiiffod ball hit Jenkins, Who gOt Itetlier bndly Cut about the face.

Freezing l Operations have been resumed at the Longburn works, and the jirSt sliipnient Of frozen meat for the season, 28()0 carcases, for export tO England* will be brought to by the Manawatu Company’s Oars to*taorrow, to bo sent by the RhUUtaka to London. The ordinary nieetihg of- the Wellington Art Club was held in the Board of JBddoatiOn offices last flight, when there was a rather Small attendance. Mr Young, a Sydney artist, was among those present. One now member was elected, and the evening was passed drawing from a life model. The young girl Isabella whose scalp was torn olf by an accident id O’Biion’s bpot factory, Christchurch, iii July last, sued M. O’Brien, proprietor of the factory, in the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court on Monday for .£2OO damages. After evidence was Beard, the case was adjourned for argument On legal points.

Clip correspondent wires;—The’ of tho late Mr William Cave, were interred in the local cemetery this afternoon* The funeral cortege was very lengthy, including many leading settlers of the district and ; a number of Natives. The coffin was dov red with wreaths, some coming from as far As Wellington. (3ver 300 people went across to Day's Bay in the Mana yesterday afternoon and spent a most enjoyable time. The moonlight excursion of the Duco last night was also well patronised, but tbe sudden and somewhat unexpected downpour of rain marred the pleasure of the excursionists, though Captain Jcnes did all he oould to make his pitai&ngdr£ comfortable-. t police business at Court yesterday ohly occupied a few minutes. Frederick Kent and Mary Murray were each fine d 5s and coats for drunkenness. An information, laid under tho borough by-laws, against Joseph Angus for driving a vehicle without a license was dismissed, Mr Greenfield being satisfied that the defendant had not been plying for hire. By the Manapouri, which arrived from Sydn’oy yesterday, an unusually largo quantity of fruit of various kinds was brought to Now Zealand. There were over 3000 cases for Wellington alone, and this lot comprised oranges, peaches, plums, apricots, passions, &o. Another large shipment is expected to come from Sydney in the Wakatipu next week. A sailor named George Hill foil dewn a dis-.

tauoo of 20ft into the hold of tho Manapouri last night while unloading tho mails. He was attended to by Dr Maokin, and afterwards taken to the Hospital by Constable Murphy, Hia spine Was rather seriously injured and several of his riba wore broken j but tho case is not considered dangerous. Mr J. Grace, Government Land Purchase Officer, is at present in tbe Danevirke district (says the Advocate), and has secured 50,000 out of the 5(3,000 aorcs in tho Ngapaeraru Block, the southern boundary of which comes within a short distance of the Dane-virke-Weber road. Some of the Natives will receive large. sums for their shares in the block, and Wi Matua, a Porangahau Native, has -J32000 to come to him.

Wo have to acknowledge receipt from Raphael Tuok and Sons of the usual parcel of beautiful Christmas greeting cards. This ( firm occupies a Very high place in the estimation of who'esale houses and the public, and deservedly so, judging by the very beautiful designs which aro included in their productions in the shape ot books, booklets, cards, calendars, toy-books,' Ac. Oar advice to purchasers is, “Keep a lookout for the goods of Raphael Tuck and c-ons."

On Tuesday, as the Hinemoa bad finished working at Cape Palliser, Captain Fairchild decided to visit the wreck of the-barquentino Delmira. An anchor aand derrick were saved therefrom, and were brought on to Wellington. Captain Fairchild is of opinion that there is very little prospect of obtaining any further salvage, and estimates tbe value of the anchor and derrick at about <£s. The wreck does not yet show any signs of breaking up, but should a fairly strong southerly wind set in, the vessel would very quickly go to pieces. Tho position of the Delmira is said to be .very similar to that of the barque Coromandel, the only difference being that the sea washes higher up’tho sloping deck of tho vessel on the rocks.

Richard Lovegrovo, milkman, having become bankrupt, the creditors met yesterday morning to discuss the position and survey critically what was left from the smash. The Assignee, who presided, put some questions to the bankrupt, with the result that he declared him to be apparently a most unbusinesslike young fellow. At length it was resolved that tbe horse and cart and harness belonging to the estate be offered for sale by Messrs Taino and Co., that the Assignee collect the book debts, and that Lovegrove receive 30s a week for two weeks. There was much discussion concerning a foal, said to be by Puriri. and at least two of the creditors declared that they wouldn’t mind making au offer for it, but it was resolved at last that it also be offered for sale by auction. A party of fifty assembled at Tamar Villa, Hawker street, yesterday, to witness tbe marriage of Mr J. J. Parkes, of Petone (brother to Dr Parkes), and Miss Florence B. Calvert, of Christchurch. The bride wore a pretty cream figured oiahmere, with the usual veil and wreath of orange blossoms, and was given away by Mr VP. K. Bedstone. The bridesmaids—Miss Clara Bedstone and Miss Adie ildersley—-were arrayed in cream lustre, and. like the bride carried lovelv j bonqn'ets of rosea aq ! maide hair fern. 1 also wore very pretty gold brooch** set with rabies and pearls, the gift of the bridegroom *Mr James Smith, jan.. a ited as best man, and tbe service was conducted by the t?ov fl. j B. and Mr VST. J. Harlaud pJaro-1 the “ Wedding March/’ There were many costly gifts. The happy couple left by the --afternoon train for Hasting* for thoir honey- , moon,

Tho tender et Mr S. Smith for chimney sweeping at the several Government Buildings in Wellington for 1597 has been accepted by the Public Vforks Department. . Mr Smith the contractor for the same work at the present time. Tho Executive Committee of tho Wellington Volunteer Rifle Association have drawn up a programme for their meeting to be held on tho Ist January, 1897, and are now only waiting for a reply from the Government as to what assistance they will grant the Association to enable them to coiApleto all arrangements for that date, Cotinoilidr iWiAe la to move at to-night’a of the City Council, “That section 00 of the .budding by-law bo amended, so that the dear space of 10ft required to exist between any building and the nearest boundary she'll in all exist to Ui> roar of tho building, and njt, as at present, ba optional to tho rear or tho Bide.”

The following handicaps bat'd bscil, do* dared for the first of tlid Wellington Swimming Club’s President's Cup (200yds), which; tatfia place in the To Arc baths on Sdbucday afternoon : —A. iJ. Pringle, scratch ; W. Horne and C. Kelly, lOseo; G. S. Hill, 25300; P. C. Crabb, 3*303; P. Sadd, J. S. Butler, E. H. Dodd, J. CU.mVe, /S*. L. Morgan, G. # A, Wilkes .diM E. J. Fleming, •iOsooj R. vYighton and J, Gunn,-iSsec.

Yesterday a large number of excursionists availed themselves of the opportunity afforded for picnicking in one of the most beautiful pieces of natural bush in tho district, by taking tho Manawatu Company’s special train to Otaki, arranged for by tho auctioneers of Te Manuao estate. Tho sale itself was a very successful one, many of tho sections selling well. The sale was largely attended, and the bidding good.

Some of the principal features id this week’s issue of the Npw. Zbalan d Mail arc set forth.itt Cur advertising columns to-day. Tho spacUl Christmas and Exhibition number of tile Mail is selling remarkably well, and those wishing to secure copies of this interesting and valuable production—Bo p vgoa and 150 illustrations, price fid—should make early; application to the newsagents or at tho publishing offices. The Christchurch City Council has passed a resolution, “ That, with a view to tho more cleanly maintenance of tho river Avon, this Council is of opinion that that portion of the river comprised within tho boundaries of the city should bo vested in and bo under the control of tho City Council of Christchurch.“ Councillor Gray, who proposed the motiort, pointed, out that year by year tlip river was getting into a worse condition, and the mudbanks were unsightly, and would probably become injurious to healtfc.

Tho Festival Choral Society's third subscription concert is to take place, in, tho Exhibition Concert Hall,to-night, when Sir Arthfir Sullivan’s groat work* “ The Golden Legend,” will bo, performed,by Miss Joanne ■Ramsay. Mrs Burbot, Mr John W. Hill, Mr p, y. Watery and the Society's chorus of 200 voices ind full orchestra, Mr Robert Parker Conducting. The performance is to bo one of the musical events of tho year. It is notified that subscribers may book seats at the Dresden. Performers may secure passes on application to the hon secretary, Mr Thos. Pringle. The Observer (Carterton) atatesThat several bathers underwent a very unpleasant experience whilst bathing at tho Waiohiao river on Sunday. They borrowed a canoe, fcom the rightful owner as they thought* stripped and began to row, leaving their garments oil the bank. Presently a Mjlori Woman came albng, aud seeing thoffi irt the cande, kicked up a “Jiub-hiib” and filially took thoir clothes. .The lads went in pursuit, Arid some managed to get their togs,” whilst others had to bo satisfied , with pieces, the Maori using her teotli to tho best advantage to rend the garments. The matter has been placed in the hands of Constable Smart.

An interesting lawsuit, by which it will bo sought to determine tho right of a club to expel any porson from a racecourse, is to bo heard in the Supremo Court at Wellington shortly, A well-kaoWn resident Of this City has entered an’action Against the stewards Of tho Fojldlng Jockdy Clil.bj claiming £SO atid the.statement df cldini Sots, dut that tlio plaintiff, Mid a backer of Horses, and attdhds taco iripbtinga and Hots with the totalisrit6r,went lollie Feilding races on the 2nd December and, for the purpose of backing Horses and transacting business with tho totaliaators, purchased an admission ticket to the course for la, but was afterwards forcibly expelled from the racecourse, and for this ho claims £SO damages.

Me A. W. Kitson lectured before the Wellington Shorthand Writers’ Association last night, his subject being, “ A Chat About Phonography.” Tho uses and abuses of shorthand wore dwelt upon by tho lecturer, who pointed out that no extent of phonographic ability was of service without a thoroughly good general education, Tho relation to phonography of tho more raoncy* maker who takes lip shorthand simply as a breadwinrior and the phonographic enthusiast were eloquently discussed. With an on 4 douraging -Word td all .Who Wore Willing to study the attj Mr Kitson Closed, a -very interesting lecture. A hearty vote of thanks fdr this And all the other instructive lectures delivered by the president during tho past ydar closdd the proceedings and tub uloetihgs 5f tho Association for thd prbscht year; The , Fir© Brigade received two calls ydstorday .morning; Iri the first base their services were not required} the 'Alarm having been given in cons?-' of a tAr-pbt boiling oVot at Mr Nicliolls’, Courtenay pldce Tfie aooortd call took place at 10.50 a.ni., about 20 minutes After tho first alarm, an outbreak haying occurred at a house in' Little Taranaki street. Occupied by Mt , Crdfidwell; and Owned by, ( MfS Schultz, Of Banka tbrrace.. THo fire whs Quickly got Under, very little daniAga Homs done. Tho house was insured in the Manchester office for £l5O, tho contents boirig uninsured. It is stated that the fire Was caused by tho nifie; year-old daughter 6f the occupants Setting fire to tlib bedclothes .df the room iri which her mdther Had locked Her up for misbehaving herself. The monthly Meeting of the Melrose Borough Council was hold last night. Pfcacrit —The Mayor (Mr C. T. Browne), Councillors Tait, Frost,, Key, Brrinskill,, Wistiart and .Baylis. . A letter was received from trio. Upland. Estate Company offering to ooritributo tl\e sum of £lo' toward the erection of a breastwork at Norway street, Taitville. It* was decided that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee, rind that a letter Ho written td the syndicate stating that the Council cannot grant the proposed 40ft right-of-way unless the erection of the concrete wall and the formation of Norway street are included. An offer of a site at Vogeltown for the purpose of a nightsoil depot was referred to the Works Committee. The report of the Public Works Committee, as already published, was agreed to. ( Accounts amounting to £BD 3s 5d were passed for payment. A, case .which has heed alreridy pairtirilly heard on four occasions was coricludod at the. Upper Hutt yesterday _ before Messrs ,J. Bang and P. Ohvis, Justices. The case Was orie in which Thomas Mulligarilaid auiuformation against John Sumuox for having stolen a quantity of scaffolding timber from, section 272 at the Upper Hutfc. A large number of witnesses were examined on oi.ther side, Mr T. M. Wilford appearing for the prosecution and Mr Williams for the defence. At the beginning of the case Mr Wilford made application for the amendment of tho claim by reducing the value of the wood alleged to have been stolen in order that it might come unde? the Justices of the Peace- Statutes so that the case might be disposed of summarily. This was agreed to, and after hearing the evidence tho Justices stated that they had no option but to convict tho accused. Mr Wilford asked that a small penalty be indicted,las cases of tho kind must be discountenanced. The Bench inflicted a fine of £l,tbo defendant also to pay £1 l 7 a 6d, tho value of the wood taken, and £3 14s 6d costa ; or in default seven days’ imprisonment.