TOWN AND COUNTRY.

New Zealand Times, Volume LVIX, Issue 3009, 22 December 1896, Page 2

TOWN AND COUNTRY.

attention of and subscribers 5a specially called to .the notice from the management of tho N E 'V Zealand I’ime i that there will be no issue of tho paper on either Friday or Saturday next, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, 25th and 26fch inst. On Monday next tho Supplement usually issued on Saturday will be published, and the Times will contain a complete record of tho holiday doings; The special bank holidays for Christmas and New Year are advertised. The Stock and Sharebrokers’ Association’s offices will be closed from Thursday evening foil Tuesday, sth January. It is said that Wanganui is to have a unique cricket matoh-“ll ladies against 11 parsons. A local paper backs tho ladies. At Court yesterday morning a prohibition order was taken out against a resident of Petono, to apply to Wellington and the suburb’s for 12 months. A telephone office and bureau is now open at Plimmertoh. Tho hours of attendance are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed on Sundays and holidays.

Miss Freeman will be at homo at Melmerby House, Brougham street, this morning, to see parents and others desiring information respecting her private school for girls. Tho funeral of tho l«to wife of Bro. F, Burnley, of ih'i Court Epuni, A.0.F., Will leave bis residence, Lower Hutt, at 2.30 p.m. t>day. Members of the lodge are requested to attend.

The Chief Inspector of Stock publishes a notice in another Column warning people against landing on SOmes* Island without first obtaining written authority. Picnickers should take note of this.

Miss Medley has composed a tasteful ballad “Coo-ee,” which is dedicated to Madame D’Abbans, and the song will probably be heard during the Exhibition contests. The words arc by Mr W. F. Elkington. “ You have no money, and no possible means of getting it except,-by begging it, and you simply can’t run a lot of officers on no money at all.”—Mr Hoaton’o torse description of the condition of the Animals’ Protection Society.

At tho battalion parade last night, the Wellington Guards., of which the brother of tho late Miss Dathie is lieutenant, a resolution was carried expressing the deepest sympathy with him and the rest of the family in their sad bereavement.

A lady giving evidence in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday regarding the conduct of her hfisband astonished tho Court by stating that ho tried to btoak her neck Once oVer a chairbatlk, but that was nothing—he often did wo;se things than that.

Tho Supreme Court “ long vacation ” began yesterday, and will end on the 31st of January. Judgments will bo given this morning, however, in tho case of Roakruffe v. Rany and Watty, and a sitting in Chambers to deal with probate matters will be held.

It will bo remembered that during the match between the Otago and Canterbury football representatives last year a dispute arose as to a try trained by the Canterbury men. Tho Otago Union has appealed to the English Union on tho point. Tho Hospital authorities acknowledge with thanks the following further donations to the patients’ Christmas fund : Mrs Trollop, J6t 5 G.M.K., ss; A, £1; I. Jackson, 5s ; Halley and Ewing, 10s ; E- Lambert, ,£1 Is ; R, H. GoVeltj .£1 Is ; Rod Bros., £2 3s 5 Matet, 10s ; Staples and Co., .£5 ss, and four copies of the Christmas number of the New Zealand Mail.

In presenting the prizes at the Wanganui Collegiate School, Lord Glasgow said he had never been to a public school in hi? life, having gone to sea at the early age of Vi years. The only school ho had attended was a day school, the Edinburgh Academy, to which he used to go at 830 o’clock in the morning .with a x ,cmi y in his pocket for lunch.

A sitting of tho Assessment Court was held before Mr Greenfield yesterdav afternoon. Mr Martin appeared on behalf of the City Council, Only two reductions wore made out. of between 50 and GO objections, the rest of the valuations being upheld. Tho reductions-made by consent were: Mrs Watt, Oxford road, reduoodfrom .£'3o to £ls ; Mr Edwards, HiJwell street, reduced from £55 to £SO, both being in To Aro Ward.

The leaving of a horse unattended and with no chain on the wheel very nearly caused an accident in Willis street yesterday evening. . The unattended horse started oil, and one of the wheels of tho vehicle to which it was attached came into collision with another cart, which was standing in tho road wav.. A bolt at the time—for the street was full of predestrians—would have been a very awkward matter. A delightful trip up the Wanganui river, so often described by travellers as “ the Rhine of New Zealand,” can be hid by those who wish to spend their Christmas holidays in looking upon some of the loveliest scenery in the whole'of our Colony. Messrs Hatriok and Co’a river steamer will, leave Wanganui town on Christmas morning, taking passengers who arrive by the Christmas Eve train, and returning on Saturday. At the half-yearly meeting of Court Sir George Bowen, A.0.F., last evening tho chief ranger, Bro. Chote, presided, and the principal business was tho election of the officers, the result being as follows ; Chief ranger, Bro. Ford; sub-chief ranger, Bro. W. A. Worthv senior woodward, Bro. Ferguson; junior woodward, Bro. Bryant, junr.; senior beadle, Bro. Rose j junior boaclle, Bro. .Hutchinson ; treasurer, Bro. Birch; assistant-secretary, Bro. Griffiths. Two members-were elected, and threo proposed for initiation.

During the summer months, says tho Hawke’s Uiy Herald,tbebay isawarmingwith sharks and when there is no break to speak of on the beach, they venture very close, because the water is deep to within a few feet of the shore.. On Tuesday last when the To Anan was at the breakwater wharf a shark, judged to be from 12 to 15 feet in length diaporreditaelf along.the pier close to the boat steps, where a' humb*r of people have bean in tho habit of taking a dip, and the Harbour Board diver also relates some thrilling experiences of tho>e monsters white attending to the bating of the Auckland rock. Tho capta ; n oftbe fi.hin* trawler Toroa states tact in all his experience ho never saw such a sight as he witn* saed daring lost week when hauling in the net. Hundreds of sharks were round tho vessel, and he expected a rush from them. The fish would have been disastrous to him, but by feeding them with spare fish he had on board' he saved his nets and his haul of , fiah. •

A subscription of 5s from Messrs Edwards and Aubrey was reports 1 at yesterday’s meeting of tho Animals’ Protection Society. The telegraph offi jss which are usually open till midnight for press purposes will oloso at 9 p.rjL, on the 2F.h inst. an! at 10 p.m. on the 31st last. It is never too late to vote. Amongst the Maoris Who votod at Wanganui oa < Saturday Was a wornin whose age was variously Csti* mated at from 100 to 120 years. In the case of, tho old mau Jatfles Maugin, found de\d in YTobb Street, a medical certificate Was givdii as to the c»u?e of death ffaildrc of the heart’s action) aui no inqUest lA therefore necessary. The Dresden Piano Company has been quite busy this rnohHi eXplaiuing the particulars of the organ to be given Hlsinoss has been vvm*/ brisk, il)Ub!y in H>hm, Kuhsc an 1 BrOalwool ani Sou’s pianos. Easy way of witness at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday morning in describing a street row in which he had been engaged *' I struck out, and felt something stop my hand, t suppose it, was him” ftlio fellow). Mesa E-9 Mfirray, Roberts and Co,, the WclliilgtCti Agents for the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, yesterday issued their usual neat and tastily-dealgned office calendar. Wo acknowledge tho receipt of copies of same. The boy who was shot ut on Sunday week at Fairfield by ft man Whom he had been annoying admitted iri the Witness boi that ho had been in the prattled of going round calling BlaUghtonrien ill the locality names and swearidg at them “ to arfluae himself.” At their meeting last flight Iho Wellington Operative Bootniakeri’ UtUOH passed a resolution GoflgfAtiilatlUgtbe Liberal Government on another renewal of confidence, and also congratulating Mr Hutcheson on his victory at tho recent elections. Inspector Smith, of the Animals’ Protection Society, has enquired, into is that sheep injured in transit to Wellington .wore allowed to remain a considerable time in the tracks before they wetU killed ; but he finds no evidence Of sUcli a practice, tho rule being that tEC sheep shall bo killed at once. The Kinetosoope was again an undoubted attraction yesterday at tho Clifton galleries. Tho pictures, which cannot be surpassed for their clearness and delioaoy, wore the admiration of all who saw them. Tho Kiuetoscopo should be one of tho most successful of tho holiday attractions. It Will bo on exhibition again to-day. Chrisliflas bridge, to fls greetings and expressiofls of .goodwill from Messrs Kempthornq, Prosser and CO, in tho shape of a neat card ‘Cdfltaimng a calendar for 1897 ; from tho officers of the General Post-Office, on a nicoly-priutod card, with the statistics of the Post and Telegraph Department printed on the back ; and from Laakshoar’s by moans of a useful calendar containing a postal and telegraphic guide foe Now Zealand.

The Amateur Athletic Olub’a sports* which wore held on the Rasnl Reserve ontho Sth iuat,, resulted in a deficit. The. committee has decided to the winners of the bicycle events in fflll, but the question of paying tho members of the Club was deferred until after the March meeting, which, it is hoped, will recoup the Club. In regard to the disqualification of a runner at tho meeting, it was decided to endorse the referee’s action, but after hearing tho explanation of the member in question it wai decided to take no further action.

The box plan for tho forthcoming season of Pollard’s Opera Company was opened yesterday morning at Holiday's - , dAd ..over one hundred scats WqrC Rooked curing tho first half hour. ( This points to a record house on Saturday next. Wo are asked to state, in answer to a letter that appeared m yesterday’s issue re the prices, that-it is compulsory for Mr Pollard to charge five shillings for orchestral stalls, as tho holders of tho copyright will not allow tho operas to bo played under this as the leading price. This applies to the four large cities, and to amateurs as well as professional companies. • A horse which has a fashion of walking lame one day and appearing perfectly sound the nolt fatliCr puzzled ft. Wellington lady who saw it 6ft 6f Its lam 9 days drawing a heavy lead .of timber.. She remonstrated with the driver for his cruelty, but he drove off angrily, and . her next step was obviously to draw the attention of tho Animals’ Protection Society authorities to tho case. The inspector and other exports examined tho horse critically, and decided at last that rheumatism is tho trouble. Therefore the horse will go on working as usual. Sitting in civil jurisdiction yesterday afternoon Mr Greenfield heard an aotion over a deceased woman’s will, when Margaret Young, represented by Mr Ollivior, and acting as executrix in the will of Mary Thompson, sued John Thompson, a saddler at the Upper Hutfc, for tho • stock-in-trade, tools pad material in connection with tho business of a saddler lately carried on in the shop at the Upper Hutt, now occupied by the defendant, the value of the same being ,£llO Mr Gray appeared for the defendant' Tho case was eventually adjourned. Joseph Rowe pleaded guilty at tho MagU* trate’s Court yesterday tn having fished with* out permission on the Queen’s Wharf. He was fined ss. G. A. Seymxk was fined ,5s for having trespassed on tho Silverstroam Railway Bridge, on to which tho public are not allowed. Walter Walsh was fined 5s and Us costs, on tho information of Inspector Doyle, for having damaged a turnstile on_the Thorndon Esplanade. Five first offenders wore fined for drunkenness, and Alexander Donaldson, Who had “been there before,“ was fined 10s, with the option of taking it out by doing 48 hours’ imprisonment. Mark Twain would not have been in it at the Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, so free was the flow of wit from humorous witnesses. One remarked, while speaking as no doubt a dutiful daughter should, that her father thrashed them all regularly, but wont to ohureh every Sunday and took them all With him. He swore all tho way there and cursed all tho Way home, arid ilbtreated them when they were at home ; but ho hover failed to conduct them to Church. Ho did not swear in church usually. Counsel for the defence asked if she CvOr heard him swearing during his sloop. Tho witness replied that she was hot by him then, but ho swore on tho ohiitoh doorstep! At St. Mark’s Church yesterday morning, Mr F. S. Soamon, of tho National Bank, was married to Mias F. Rodward, fourth daughter of Mr J. B. Llodward, Immigration Officer. The bride was attired in a pretty dress of olectrio blue silk, trimmed with white silk, and wore a bonnet with orange blossoms. She was attended by Misses A. and E. Kedward, who wore dresses of blue and white fay muslin and white hats. The bride also wore an antique pendant, tho gift of the bridegroom’s mother, and an amethyst brooch, tho gift of the bridegroom. Tho bridegroom’s gifts to the bridesmaids Were gold brooches, Mr B. Y. Redward acted as best man, and Mr Watkins presided at the organ. Tho presents wero numerous and valuable, especially those which came from England. During, the UriusUally prolonged stay of the ship Zealaridift in pOrt, Captain Bate and His officers have, by their nover-failing courtesy and in many other wvys, made themselves exceedingly popular. Last night being the eve of tho departure of tho ship for London, a very large number of friends (including many of the members of the Wellington NAVale*, df which corps Captain Bate is an honorary officer) paid a visit to the vessel, and gave the officers a very hearty send-off. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was spent, and the party broke up about midnight with hearty and prolonged chocra for the ship’s officers. All the speeches bore fluttering testimony to Captain Bates’ good qualities, and he was not allowed to depart without more than one token of the high esteem in which he is held by hia Wellington friends. The presentations to Captain Bates took the shape of a lock?t from oUe section of tho Navals and a sniokeFs couipanion from the remainder. A very quiet and pretty wedding took plaoe at Taranaki street Wesley . Church, yesterday afternoon. When the Rev Mr Baumber linitad in tho holy bonds of matrimony Mi* William Hunter Jackson and Miss Rhoda Hate Morley. The bride, who was

given away by her father, Mr T. P. Morley, wore a handsome dress of cream cashmere trimmed with laco and Merveilleux silk, with the usual wreath and orange blossoms, and was attended by Misses Mary Becker and Daisy Barber as bridesmaids. Those two young ladies wore cream serge dresses trimmed with laco and buttercups and wove hats to match. Mr H. McComish performed the duties of best man. After the wedding ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents in Caroline street. The honeymoon is to bo spent at fnglowool, and Mr and Mrs Jackson leave for tint place this morning. A large number of valuable aud useful presents were received.

It is with the deepest regret that we have to chronicle the death yesterday morning, at the age of 18 years, of Florence, thirl daughter of Mr John Duthie, after an illness of only ten days. It is scarcely more than a fortnight ago that she returned from Christchurch —whore she had been attending the Girls’ College—apparently in good health, and with a record of work accomplished which promised a brilliant future. Soon after arrival home, however, the deceased young lady was attacked by an illness which soon proved fatal. Touching reference was made to her condition on Sunday by the Rev J, Paterson, for even then the medical' attendants, Drs Collins and Fell, had pronounced the case hopeless. We know that there has gone out to the bereaved family the deepest and most sincere sympathy because of this groat affliction, and we desire to add our own to the expressions of sorrow by the many friends of Mr and Mrs Duthie. Coming as it does so soon after the death of another daughter (the late Mrs Miller), this loss of one who was justnpon the verge of a bright and happy womanhood is sad indeed. The funeral will leave Mr Duthie’s residence at half-past two this afternoon for the Karori Cemetery. The Animals’ Protection Society spent a good deal of valuable time and much thought yesterday in filling tho position of secretary, left vacant by the retirement of Mr Odell. Though there were only two applications, tho Society discussed them exhaustively, varying the tone of debate now and then in lamenting the financial position of the Society, for funds just now appear to bo at a low ebb. Eventually Mr C. Lewis was appointed collector and hon secretary. Mr Lewis, who has excellent testimonials, begi DS his duties at once. Mr Odell, the retiring secretary, was appointed vice • president. The Society tiled went into committee to consider a letter from Mr Lingard, and, on resuming, the fallowing resolutions were unanimously carried on the motion of Mr Jameson, seconded by Mr Griffon;—l. That Mr Lingard’s letter of the 11th instant, in reply to on* son f him bv tion of th» nev committee, desiring him to formulate in wririn? any changes egainat the Kte hon * secretarv that be or Mrs Lingard might Inve. in order that the same might be | investigated, be received ; 2. That no definite charges having been formulated by Mr or Mrs j Lingard ag..instthe late secretary within tho j time specified (viz , 21st instant), no further action be taken in respect to the matter* [

The uncertainty of that lottery, marriage, in which aometlnus a blank id drawn and often “a tartar," Was exemplified at the Lower Court yesterday afternoon, when an old gentleman, through his solicitor, dragged from an amiable spouse the particulars of Oortgen : al tiffs at 1 greater or .less magnitude; After listening patiently to a flood of evidence, in which a quantity of dirty linen was washed on both sides, the Magistrate decided that the wife, although badly used, had failed to prove that she was destitute—or that she would not be supported if- she returned to her husband, and dismissed the case. Mr Robinson, who appeared for the plaintiff, gave notice of appeal. Mr Campbell appeared for the defendant.

A meeting of directors of the New Zealand Farmers’ Dairy Union was held at the rooms of Messrs I3adha.ni and Biss on Friday, when it was decide! to continue advancing for milk supp icd during the mouth of Jam! vry, after Which it is hoped the London market will warrant a higher figure being given. It was also decided td increase* the cddl .storage accommodation at the Wellington Factory, A Irirge number of farmers having expressed a desire to supply milk, who at the same time do not desire to become members of the Union, it was decided to purchase their milk outright at a price to bo id under tho amount advanced to members. It was also decided to purchase cream from any farmer who prefers to do bis own separating. The secretary reported tint a largo number of now members had joined the IfnioU since the beginning of the season. ,On Christmas Night; at the Opera House, Mr John Friller appears with his Now Myricrrirria Coihpany. Tho musical portion of tile programme will consist entice'y of sacred items, carols, quartettes, solo?, &c., the eminent tenor being down for no less than four items, namely, the resit, and air "Peeperand Deeper Still" and " Waft Her, Angels, through tho Skies,” " X’he Holy City ” and " Ora Pro Nobis.” The " Kleo- . trinoptioon,” besides illustrating several of the songs, Will take the audience rduiid Windsor Castle Itnd ,tli(J rridst interesting abbeys, and ruined castles of England, 1 Misses T. A. Hargrave, Lydia Walters, Uettio Warden, Messrs Leslie Buchanan, Walter Fuller, John Flora and Bon Fuller will contribute to the programme. The oorapany go to the Exchange Hall on Boxing Night. A five-barrelled ease occupied the whole morning at the Magistrate's Court yesterday. James Donaldson charged Lawrence McGovern with having assaulted him, and applied for sureties of the peace. The same complainant also charged Leonard Coogan and Thomas McGovern with having unlawfully assaulted and beaten him. Caroline * Donaldson, wife of tho prosecutor, also charged Lawrence McGovern with having assaulted her, and prayed for sureties of the peace. On tho other hand, Lawrence Mu* Govern charged James and Caroline Donaldson with assaulting him, while Thomas McGovern charged tho same pair with assaulting him .alsd. Mr Jollicoo appeared for the Ddhaldsdns; And Mr Hadfield for Codgan arid tlie McGoverns. Numerous witnesses were called, who gave particulars of tho fray, something of which has been already described in tho New Zba.la.nd Times under the title of " a lively street scene.” Mr F. Marshall, a reporter on tho staff .of this paper, was called as a witness, and described tho battle, which was evidently a very mixed one, all parties being more or leas at fault. Mr Greenfield eventually dismissed all tho informations, and male no order ns to costs,