NOTES OF THE WEEK.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 10531, 30 November 1895, Page 4

NOTES OF THE WEEK.

insight and the Stronger individuality enminer weather we might now count on] In addition to the land balloted for on Thnrsof Mr CHAMBEBLAIN°at the Colonial a magnificent season for grain, roots, and day last the following Crown landa were disnrr- ' grass. With the advent o£ such a season posed of at the local iffice during the week :— mif'i t -i • t 11 Btook is in dsmana and P" 003 tlae- TaU ' Sectionn 17 and 18, block VII, Upper Taieri, That Imperial interests are deeply } pu ts farmers in good heart and adds much to 136r 3r 13 to Charles Dyke , on kase ia concerned there cannot be the slightest S the cheerfulness of the people. It only adda ... f „.,:,.. i v . h ,» n t „>, qj . option doubt. The grand object of the pro- jto their real wealth if thero is a burplu. for ~f k *- vl jXp« iriert et o,' Sto .. , , fa. , , J t. f- , I export, as hi^b pnoes are against one ctae^ ". M< D!oeK v "> u PPBr IMen> D"» ur "Pi 1" jected scheme IS to have a cable which j wh t'j, e ie faT^, fa auothßr _ A good geasoUi I John Rsid, on lesse in perpcta.ty, «t a cup.tal should never leave the ocean except to j however, msans a Burolna for export, as value of 183 9d; oeotion 11, block XIV, Tarres, touch upon British territory, or upon heavy cropping has besn retorted to both 247 aOr 15p, to Donald Munro, on leaea in perislands in the Pacific which would be I nor* and south, and, thongh local conditions ( p s t«it,y, at a capitr.l valne of 15s. absolutely under British control. It j ~ g£^ LSwiH SXuS S I , needs no argument to prove that m the ; port this year> and mnst become an irn- i land 8 Woodhaugh Brewery, destroyed by fire event of war breaking out communi- , porter. It is not a nice thing to ' yesterday morning, were as follow:—Building, cation with tho great outposts of the 1 «ly npon our neighbours1 misfortunes, j £350; Etook and plant, £500 ; both in ths Empire would be much more easily and I** we ««». Do' bri^ *e^for-j AUi^nee office. »»^ l» m iint,m«^«,o n J.xrtl»lin«inf « tlmM~we only relieve them. The fact Mr H. Gourley, nominated a* councillor for certamly maintained than by the lines or. of the vlcin j t y of New z sa i an d w m be in Ma l elb ,, reh w a l d st Ktlda. by Messrs F the Eastern Extension Company, which the future a fact of growing importance to., Q ' * d T- H.Wie, w» 8 retarned wlthl travel through various foreign countries. Australia. Thongh there is no talk of popu- i J . That tlie destruction of the means of ! aCi°n out-growtajj.the means of subaUtenco i" 00*!1^ 011™1.;, .. . . ... ~ . . ~ i j i « ii m that vaat continent, it musi be admitted ■ Bishop Nevill dcs-.Ks us to give publication to communication would be one_ ot the . that lt ig a l3nd of flaotnat , ionßi and that tha j the following extract from a letter just received very first operations of a war in which . greater the population the more these will by him in reference to the extinction of tha England was engaged is quite certain. \ occasionally be felt. In tuia view our com- dsbt upoa st- p ou i> s Cathedral from a gentleThe operation would be simplicity it- i marcial relations with Anxtralia require tha i mpn who does not desire to havo h i 3 lUUBe disself while the line of communication i olo3Cst Btu&^ A ***** laaistenoa od : cloMd: _, lHesnwhil6 !w to eno io se a

extends over so large an expanse of foreign territory. A cable across the Pacific would be a wholly different matter. The cable, of course, could be cut, but the operation is by no means an easy one, and the route is one which, in the event of war, would in any case, .cable or no cable, be necessarily commanded by English warships. In addition to this the field of the Pacific is steadily growing Thßre ia alwayg somothing intereßtlnK ta in importance, and the tendency or the accounts given of remote and desolato late years is for foreign interests to islands. Ths Lizard's rstnrn from the Anokgrow with it. It would never do to lßnd Islands throws no new light on the Slow such interests- to compete or ££*£ ***-£ **££?£* interfere, with our own. As the limes child. Rapeated surveys by that excellent put it in a series of articles written seaman show that there are danger* 8(111 after the recent Canadian conference, uncharted in that desolate region. Sonna- « th» nitirrn wlnVn Isitk thp first Pipi'fif "G* ha*e bsen made b7 tixe o&CSTS of the the nation wnicn lays tfte first l.acino UzMd bn( . thwe only be en translcable and puts the first good hne of torj .. It ia a reproach 7 that these steamships on the Pacific Ocean may islands and the waters abont. them are reasonably expect to hold a command- no* y«* sccurately charted. The colonial ing position on its waters; and in the a^rities have not the resources for J7 f i• i_ .-l o-^jii • snch a znrvey, as their one • steamer is efforts which the British colonies are pretty mli o^;^ with lighthouse work, making to secure this position tor Great Why, howevor, do not the Imperial vessels Britain they are simply obeying the complete this work I We do not suggest dictates of their own advantage. This • employing costly craisera in any risky is the form of self-interest upon which SS^^.M^ the principle or Imperial Unity is but vosiels like the> Lizard and the Goldbaaed." finch might wel! bs bo employed for a time. But although the Imperial idea is the lt 5* notoriously a class of work disliked by predominating one in a Pacific cable S? J^S^S scheme, the commercial advantages necsssary. both to Great .Britain and the colonies ■ — • • are not to be under-estimated—the We agrea in a general way with the rider more especially if the new line is kept, which the coroner's jary attached to their ]as is the present intention, purely under !««"£ *° the oase °£ .fch«. } ata boatV;6 ~ . . ■> . ?! t i i tatahtr. It may not be reasiole to provide Government control. All the schemes that * v boxtt % t for hire should have formulated stipulate for a tariff that sufficient buoyancy to keep afloat in shall not exceed 3s per word for j c«o of ailing. Sailing boat* to attain any ordinary telegrams, 2e for Government, JP 0^ bava to be heavily ballasted, and snch • j i flj * ~~, « 'nut i boats cannot bo expictei to float when they and Is 6d for press messages Phut, fiu To taght R wgntaHoil wou^ a substantial reduction of this sort greatly restrict the class of boa.ts that might will act as a stimulus, and a great one, .be hired. We think, however, that it is time to trade expansion, there can be very I the whole subject of boats for hire should be li>H«> rlnuKf- AH Hip omprimno iKa reSalatwl by an intellisitils sst of by-laws. I little doubt, AL the experience the w | believe that the City Corporation has I colonies have had ot cablo traihc goes BOOJB powero f making by-lawa respecting tbo ]to show that reduction of charges is ! conduct of watermen, bat what is wanted always followed by a large increase o£ i» that boats for hir« should be classified business. There are other crrcurn- £ nd > lie? M1 d ** the Hs to. Dr Bo? rd-. Eaf f " . . , , . , , boat should have a tin plate showing its stances, too, which combine to _ make daM ftmJ somet hing to gaid. hirers as to the work of cable laying much simpler its qualities, aad some sort of life-preserving and cheaper than was the case when apparatus should be insist/id on. Without the Pacific cable was first mooted in nnduly burdening those who have to make Ton- tp ii i_ • iii i a livlne by lotting: out oo«ts, a eood deal 188/. If the work is undertaken by oßght f 0 done. In tbi« caae the" boat ap. the combined Governments1 the money peats to have been a good one ; but a could, no doubt, be procured at 2-| i thorough licensing nyatem woold guard per cent.; the actual cost of laying j "gains* detects cablea is much less than formerly; while contrivances have been discovered and used successfully in Atlantic cable laying which largely dispense with the I necessity for a detailed survey of the route. Of course it would be the chief business of the proposed commission to go carefully into the question of cost and the prospects of successful working. But the action of the Canadian Conference in calling for tenders has at least given a basis upon which to work. In response •&> the request one firm offered to lay the cable along the shortest of the eight routes submitted for a sum (including three years' maintenance) ot ill ,068,000. The tender of the Met-srs Siemens, however, who have had much experience

reciprocity in food staffs onght to be the policy of the best spirits of both ootatries. The Adelaide treaty may not be an adequate or even a desirable measure, but as a first— a very first—step towards an adjnatment of the political and commercial relations between two Australasian oolonins, it deserves reapect. Ii may never come into force, and may never have any direct affect on the relations between this colony and South Australia, bat it certainly has had some efxeot on colonial politics.

further donation cf 20 guineao on my own account, for I cannot but sympathise with you very deeply in the hard aad anxiotM task that has fallen upon you ; and I will add this, that if you can get 20 donations of £50 each, I will make one of them. Sorely there we 20 men in Uunodin who would do this."

There was no business transacted at the Magistrate's Court yesterday.

Mr B. Sheppard has been re-elected ohairman of the Vincent County Council.

At the Port ChnlrawsJPolico Court yesterday, before Messrs A. Tkomaon and W. Reid, J.P.s, William G&lviu was fined 2s 6d for allowing one cow to wander close to the rsilway line at Mansford Town, and John Campbell (who did not appear), for a similar offence, was fined 10i without costs.

We do not think that there in any ground j for great uueasinc39 on account of the alleged drop in wooL Minor fluctuations must, of coarse, occur, bnt everything points to at least the maintenance of approximately the p reseat prices; and in the long run even farther advances may be expected! It is extremely probaole that the anticipated drop U owing; to the troubles in diplomatic circles attributable to the state of affairs m Torfcey. The aeriongnesß of this may be panged -bar the facs;that it produced a Stock Exchange panic at Vienna and a banking crisis at Constantinople The very circumstances, however, which caused a drop in wool daring tho dislocation of trade may lead to its revival at a later, stage. It is a well-known fact that the mobilisation of nrmies leads to a line in wool. The demand for army clothing is always large, but when a possible war U contemplated it has to ba immensely increased. Thi« ruas into certain classes of wool, bat others usually follow. When the great war broke out iv 1870 wool, which was just recovering, foil suddenly, but as the war went on it rose ooDtinnally, and then maintained high prices for years. Something of the sort has been observed on other occasions.

It is satisfactory to cote that the Mutual Agency Company has, notwithstanding adverse conditions, fared satisfactorily this

year. The company had a troubled period

Mr R. A. Chieholoi, who has been manager of the Bsnk of New Zealand at Timaro for 33 years, takes charge of the Inveicargill branch, the late Aanngsr of the Colonial Bank at InvercargiU euc.-ceding Mr Chisho'.m at Timaiu. Mr Keruahan, of the Colonial Bank at Timaru, joins the Bank of N«.w Zealand at Stratford.

in its oxintencs some years ago, since which care and attention to basinets have kept it out of that class of trouble which too often corner upon nich companies. Tbo bane oE baainezß concorDß in New Zealand with lending powers is that sooner or later they get encumbered with the ownership of properties which have fallen into their hands. This company has managed to steer clear of that kind of trouble, as'we note that the properties which it has boen obliged to take over are moving off: in such a way that it* books are being cleared of them. Another

The Wellingtou School Committees' Association dUoassed the eubjeet of msnual inntruction ia schools. There was considerable diversity of opinion as to tho benefit likely to be derived, some oi the epeakers holding that boys would have to unlearn all they were taught when they became apprenticed. It was ultimately decided to await developments by the board.

feature in t hie company's operations is worthy

Euderby Island, viiited by H.M.S Lizard, is (3»ys the New Zenland Times) overran with rabbits, mostly eilwr grey, which seem very wide awtke.-iilthoughthe birds—wingless dnck, penguin, routtou birds, torn, cormorants, pull, alb>tross, and a few common brown snipe—are remarkably l»me^ tuowing little fear of man. Sea-lions were spen in great numbers, 300 or 4CO being met wrti in one d«y. Although timid, they resented the intrusion of stringers amongst them. Some of the bulb must have weighed 3cwt or 4cwt. From the numbers seen there appears little ehsnea of the seais being extermiuated for years to come. Numerous traeka of wild pigs were observed in all the islands, but none of tiw animals were seen.

of note. Like tho Australasian banks, it safer* from a greatly diminished volume of advance business. We cannot bnt think that in its caae thi» is a satisfactory feat are. Such companies are, properly speaking, not constituted to make permanent advances, but to keep farmers going until crops and produce come in, so that they may earn commissions on the sale of them. A healthy

company of this kirrf is a public benefactor,

If it gets into a congested condition it can no longer perform Its propar functions.

It is ststid en good authority that Mr C. R. Chapmnn will be a candidate for parliamentary honours at the next general election.

From the annual report of the directors of convict prisons, it appears that the decrease in the number of sentences for serious crime in England and Wales, though not bo marked be iv the previous five yearn, continued daring the five years ended Decamb.-r 31 last, during which period 858 persons were no convicted, Egainet 945 in the period 1834-89. The number of persons in custody under penal servitude in Great BritaiD, Gibraltar, and Western Auntralia in July 1895, wa* 4345, whereas on December "31. 1870, it was 11,890. The greit muss of the convict* buhavo well, miecondnct being cunfined to a comparatively smaller number, and the percentage of ease* in which corporal punishment has been inflicted has fallen gradually, being laot year as low as

Port Chalmerf, in aid of the funds of St." Mary's Church. was- a crowded honse. The following were the performers :—Sulog by Misses K. Bianey, R. Dramm, K. Greerin, Mcsdamtui Woods, Sandy*, Messrs E. Eager, W. A. 'Woods. J. Woods, J.,Swaa, E. W. Dunno, and Master Jio Ward ; a dnet by "Miss E. BUney aud Mr linger; Mr Stuckey, two flute soles; and Mr M'Cormack, two stepdances. Miss Mury Dramm, besides playing a pianoforte solo, plsycd the aecomp \nimc-nte. A fate:, in which the characters were taken by Miss A. J. Cashmsm and Mesaro J C«shman aud S. Dale, brought the concert to a close. At the conclusion of the concert, tha Rev. Father Newport thanked not only the members of his flock, but o£ other congregations, - wbo had done so mush to make the concert ttrch a success. The rev. gentleman remarked that members of other congregations always came

The Hon. J. G. Ward receryad a number of at the Grand Hotel yesterday, including one from the council of the L&w Society, wbo brought under his notica tbo inadequacy of the accommodation at tho law courts, aad suggested that the Government ibould take iDto consideration the advisability j of acquiring the Colonial Bank building for court premises. The Minister paid that be would ccc that the representations of the deputation were placed before his colleagues, and no doubt the matter would receive the careful attention of tho Cabinet. A deputation from the Chamber of Corornerc* subsequently interviewed the Minister with regard to the withdrawal by the Telegraph department of the privile/je hitherto accorded tho public in respect to delayed telegrami, »nd after Mr Word had explained why the privilege had been withdrawn he stated that he had now under consideration a scheme by which ordinary messages, with perhaps a fewer number of words, would be sent for 6d, and urgent telejrrams charge! double, or even treble. Mr Ward intended leaving Dnncdin by tho afternoon train for Clinton,, bub delayed his departure till this morning.

to the front with goodwill, and gave their patronage to anything in connection with the church. The Key. Hsskett Smith, who retarns to Danediu to-day, will cooDmence his fareweU season of three nights in the City Hall on Monday evening cert, when his subjeot will be " The Land of tbo Pharaohs," An organ rec'xal is to be given in Koox Church on Wednesday evening by Mr A. J. Barth, assisted by Signor Squarise and the member* of the Knox Church choir. Mr J. A. Webb, the advance representative of Fredo and Bayly's Palace of Varieties and Specialty Company, arrived in town last evening from the north, and is making arrangements for a ehort seasou at the City Hall, commencing on Saturday evening next. This company have recently concluded a successful season in Noumea, and have come direct from Sydney. The company is oompoaed of 16 people, com-

Ti\e report of Sigaor BBAOATO on the capabilities of Now Zealand as a winegrowing, country is extremely interesting. The case of Central Otago we can understand. Itn distance from railway communication kills its fruit trade: only men who are "heroic" will undertake anything there. If, however, the Wnirarapa and Hawked Bay are capable of becoming winegrowing districts it is really wonderful that bo little has been done in those districts. Good wine has boen grown in South Australia for 35' years at least, and her markets have always been expanding. On both sides oC the Murray vast wealth has acci-ned to settlers on most unpromising soil. Throughout all history viaes have been a source of wealth to the possessors of a winegrowing country. It the prospects of New Zealand are snob as this it becomes cartons to consider how we are to shape at the subject ot wine-growing and wine - making. It may be cencedsd at onoe that the growing of 'table grapes may bo pat aside. Outdoor grapes cannot compete with glassgrown grapes. Of this latter quantities are now produced at moderate prices, besides which a fow acres of glass will prodoc9 a vast quantity. Vines, to be profitable, must! ba made to produca wine. Wins, to be profitable, must be sold and a " traffic " created. If whisky is to b« displaced by competition, wice mast be largely relied upon to displace it; but, as we are coming faoe to face with snob, topics as "total prohibition" and " national prohibition," it will ba well to consider how far these are compatible with viticulture. It seems pretty plain that wellmeaning people are apt to make themselves ridiculous on this subject.

A concert was held in the Foresters' Hall,

The civil case Mary Ann M'Kay v. Jane Fnlton and WUIUm H'Banih, & suit for the administration of the estates of John Crsnley and Rote Cranley, was mentioned at the Supreme Court at the. do?* of the Chamber sitting jostetday. It was then intimated that tbo parties were trying to oomo to a settlement, and in order that this might be accomplished' the case was further adjourned until 11 a.m. on Monday, the 9th of December. The same counael appeared as formerly—viz., Mr Sim for plaintiff, Mr B. C. Haggitfc for Jane Fulton, and Mr 0. M. Mouat for William M'Beath.

The criminal session* of tbe Supreme Court will commence, at 10 o'elook on Monday next, before bis Honor Sir Justice Williams. A sitting in Chambers was held yeaterd&y, but tbe business transacted was more or less of a formal character.

prising aerial performers, tr&ptzs artiste, nkirt

dancing, giraros, songs, ballads, dances, &c. To-morrow Eftcraoon the Engineers' Baud will play a specially-selected programme of music at the Wavertey camp, which will be open to visitors.

TO-MORROW'S CHURCH SERVICES. St. Paul's Cathedral.—Holy communion 8 a,m., matins 10 a in., clmral ceieliration and sermon 11 a.m. (preacher, tho Bishop), evensong 6.3U (preacher, R«v. Oanon Robinson). Trinity Wesleyan Church.—Key. J. J. Lewis, mornrng and evening. [Subjects, "The Great Ooromaudiuent" and "The Victory of the Vanquished." North Duncdin Pnrehyterian Church. —Rev. I. K. M'lutyre, lnuruiiiK and evening. ht. Andrew's Church.—Rev. Rutherford Waddell, morning and eVL-ning. Ciirgill Road Weslcyau Church.—Morning, Mr B. Short.(ot Sydney. N.S.W.); evening. Rev. It. Tuylor. Evening subject, " Divine Provision for a Sad Contingency." Mosgiel Church—Mr G. P. Howcll.

.Disciples of Christ. —Mr Mazengarb, morning and evening. Subjects: "Victorious FaitU" and " A Questionable "esiie." St. Matthew'B CUurch.-Rev. E. P. Hood, morning and evening.

All Saints' Church.—Services, 8 and U a.m. and 8.30 p.m. Preacher, the Dean.' l •

First Church.—lServicfcß, inornins and evening. Bible Christuu Church, Garrison Hall.—Rev. W. Ready, morning und evening. Subjects: " Motherly Comforts " and " Sermons in .Stones." King Street.. Congregational Church.'—Mr B. Short, who was tho founder of the church, will delivera special address to yonnc people at 3 p.m., aad preach in the evening at 6.30.

Messrs James Samson and Co. will sell house' bold furniture, &o. to-day.

Messrs Wreig, Park, and 00. will sell fruit, Ac Tbe Kait-ingftta Athletic Club hold their sports on 26ib. pros Particulars appear elsewhere. Messrs Wright, Stophcnson, and Co. hold a sale of Mgh^clas) horses on Monday. Nominations for a councillor for Middle Ward, Poi-t Chalmers, close on the 10th prox, and the poll, if necessecy, takes place on the 24th.

The box plan in connection with the production of " The Colleen Bawn " at the Princess Theatre on Wednesday next is now open at the Dresden Warehouse.

Mr \V. Quin will Bell at Tapanui, on December 5, two thoroughbred fillies, in the bankrupt estate of John Arthur Mason.

The s s. Perthshire will leave' Port Chalmers for London on or about I ecember £7. Entries for the Dunedin Amateur Athletic Club s sports will be received up to Monday, 2nd December.

Fibs weather has arrived at last, after a month of almost continuous wet We admit that there is considerable temerity in making such a statement, aa it may not remain tiae until it reaches the hands of readers. Even so, however, the fine weather has come, and a few days' -warmth will count for a good deal. With reasonably fine

Mr Paulin's forecast at 9 o'clock last evening was as follows :—f Strong to moderate S.W. to N.W, and N. winds and flee for about 16 hoars; barometer ureteadi."

Nominations (or election of councillor f orMiddla Ward, Borongh of Caveraham, will he received until noon on Tuesday, December 10. The sistera of the Anglican Church propoße to open a high clasß school lor girls in Dunedin after the CbristmaK holidays. The fui. ITifeshrre will sail from Port Chalmers to London on or about December 21. Messrs Pork, Rcyuolda, and Co. will ccII household farnitnio at Hich street. Roslm. on AlOttuajTa

A sale of work by the Ladies' Gn3d of St. Michael's Cbureb, Anderson's Bay, will bo heSiin tUe Presbyterian Sonday School Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, in aid of the church building fund. An entertainment will be provided each Mr li' Short will address the policy holders of tbe A.M.P. Society en Monday evening. A t;m>d concert is to be given in aid of the Dunedin Free Kindergarten in the Choral Hallon Dc-ember 17.

The Rev. W. Ready will preach in the City Hall tomorrow morning and evening, as tho Garrison Uall cannot be used for religious services. •'

An exhibition and hobby show in connection with St. John's, Roslyn, will be held on December 12 and 13. It h&d been previoasly announced that th 3 exhibition would open on December 11. but owing to the flower show being held on that d&y 'he opening has- been fixed far the following day (the 12th). The various dates on which entries c1«33 are given in our advertising cokunnx. Tbe Otago edition of the "Triad" for November is to hand. There is given away with it a musical supplement containing the music and words of the' songs "The Good Rosin AVine " and

"Truth in Abrence." The Dune^m edition of the ladies' paper the " Southern Qoecn" gives portraits and notices of Miss Sirah and Mr K. Parier.

Mr Tho».Trcloar. Hereford stieet, Christahnreb, says he finds Loasbt's " Wahoo™ better for digestion thau anything he ever tried; & 6d; chemiits and (frooers.—[Advt.] John Hisu>i\ Watchmaker and Jeweller, 74 Princes street. The oldest established house in towc. Repairs of all kinds, tiood assortment Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Spectacles to suit all eights.~{ADTT.] Spucial Job Purchases.—Garter msd Co. have been snapping up bargains for thoir customers, purchased from leading Melbourne houses. S;e the special lot) now oh offer. Garter and Go.— Advt.. -.-:■....-.

Great rash at HoNXUJOE&r; bargains being snaoned np right and left. Greatmlo of Harris and Son's ealvace stock now on.—f Adwt.]

See (i. and T. Young's window to-day. Splendid dismay of gold jewellery ami ynttchoa. This ia the place to purchase. You con always rely upon .getting vojue for yonr money; tho newest goods, and nniplo choice. Watchbs and jewellery carefully cleaned and repaired. Lowest prices for good work.—{Advt.] A Gentle Rera'nder. —When-in town do not fail to visit Moixisois ani» Co.'s deanery establishment. Special bargains show week.—Advt. Me >reA.audJ. M"F\ami«K beg to oall attention to their advertisement over tfea leader. Any orders entrusted to them will receive the best attention.^fa.nvT.] MeE»r3 Kipo and Co., surgical ami mechanical dentists, notify tb At theyhavecommencad business opposite Cargill's Monument, Princes St.—[Advt.lJ