The San Francisco Mail. — According to tho authorised time table, the San Francisco mail was due iv Auckland on the 17th inst. Philhabuonio Society' 3 Concebt. —We have been requested to state that the Philharmonic Society's first concert will be given in the Theatre Eoyal on Friday evening, instead of in tho Exchange Hall, as previously notified. Wakatip Flour. — It was stated in these columns a short time ago that there was a large accumulation of grain in the Wakatip district, for which it was difficult to find au outlet. We were shown yesterday, by Mr R. Buchanau, a sample of flour, a ton of which he has received from Queenstown, and as the article appeaw to be of excellent quality, fully equal, if not superior, to Oamaru flour, which, we are informed, enters largely into consumption here, we see no reason why it should not take the place of the latter in the Invereargill market. Db Cabb. — There was a moderately good attendance at the Exchange Hall on Monday evening, when Dr Carr gave an entertaining lecture,* followed by the usual phrenological and mesmeric seance. To-morrow night the entertainment is to be under the patronage of the Artillery Volunteers, and as this is announced as Dr Carr's last appearance, and a special benefit night, it i 3 to be expected that there vill be a good attendance. The subject of lecture will be " Local Celebrities," and tho entertainineat is to be held in the Theatre Royal. The New Zealand Handbook,— T\e contents of "The New Zaaland Handbook," of whioh the Premier is the editor, and which is to be published shortly in England, are thus described in the proof copies printed here, and placed on the tables of the Houses of Assembly : —"Introduction," by the editor; " Discovery and Early Settlement of the Colony ,' : by the Hon. W. Fox, M.H.R. ; "The Native Race," by the Hon. D. M'Lean, C.M.G., M.H.R., Nitive Minister ; " Present Form of Government," by the Hou. W. Gisborne, Commissioner of Annuities ; " Climate, and Mineral and Agricultural Resources," by Dr Hector, Colonial Geologist; "Animal and Vegetable Productions," by Mr Travers ; " Some of the Institute.,. -»r ♦ ».» ouiuuy, aiao, iToies, Statistical, Commercial, and Industrial," by Mr Woodward, Public Trustee ; " Latest Statistics," bj Mr Brown, Registrar- General ; Mr Batkin, Secretary to the Treasury ; Mr Seed, Secretary tc the Customs ; " Public Works Department," bj Mr Knowles, Under-Secretary for Public Wo-ks ; " Immigration Department," by Mr Haughton, Under-Secretary for Immigration ; " Official Directory," by Mr Cooper, the Undersecretary. The articles descriptive of the Provinces are stated to have been furnished by the Superintendents, and to have been prepared— in Otago, by Mr M'lndoe ; in Canterbury, by Mr W. M. Maskell ; in Westland, by Mr J. Driacoll; in Marlborough, by Mr A. Maskell; in Nelson, by Mr C. Elliott ; in Wellington, by Mr Henry Anderson — the Manchester Settlement, by Mr A. F. Halcombe ; in Hawke's Bay, by Mr N. W. Carlile ; in Taranaki, by Mr C. D. Whitcoinbe; in Auckland, by the Rev. R. Kidd, L.L.D., assisted by Mr T. W. Leys. Shephebds and theie DoGSi— The Superintendent of Canterbury having forwarded the following telegram to the Minister for Immigration, it will be observed that the suggestion was at once adopted by Mr Vogol : — " Christchurch, 4th June. 1874. Sir, — Sheep dogs are charged £5 each on board ship. Good shepherds and dogs are inseparable ; and the former cannot afford to pay for the latter. Could AgontGeneral make arrangements by which shepherds might bring dogs on giving part payment in cash and part in promissory notes ? W. Rol--IBSTON. Hon. Julius Yogel, Wellington."— " Immigration Office, Wellington, 4th June, 1874. Sir, — I have the honor to enclose copy of a telegram just received from the Superintendent of Canterbury, relative to arrangements being made in emigrant ships whereby shepherds will be enabled to bring their dogs with thorn without full payment in cash for their passages. 1 shall be glad if you can give effect to His Honor's wishes. — I have, &c, Julius Yogel. Tke Agent-General for N*w Zealand, Loudon." A Jam Company. — The half-yearly meeting of the South Australian Jam Company (Limited) was held recently, when the secretary read a statement of the season's operations, which was considered very satisfactory. They had made 240,5001bs jam, the greater part of which was disposed of, and showed a fair profit. The chairman explained to the shareholders that although there was a good profit on the season's operations, a very small part of the profit fell to the share of the Company, owing to their having ■to carry on the business with borrowed capital, Ihore only being about £500 subscribed to carry* on such a large business. The season's transactions amounted to nearly £6000, tho company having paid for sugar £2000, and tins £1500. The position of the company afc the present time was moat prosperous, they having secured for their jams a name both in England and the Colonies, as the medal and certificate of merit laid on the table by the secretary would show ; but, in the faco of the above, the Directors had come to tho decision to proceed no further unless the company's capital was considerably iucreased during the next two months. It was then moved that the capital should be raised to at least £2000 by the issuing of r.ew shares. A Zebea Tamed. — It had hitherto been thought impossible to domesticate the zebra, and train it to render any service as a beast of draught or burden. For some time past tho Paris Jardiu d' Acclimatisation has had a carriage drawn by those animals — one of them, we believe, from South Africa — and, although their action in harness was somewhat unsteady, they showed exemplary docilicy. A further progress has now been made, and one may be seen carrying children on its back round the gardens. The victory over a nature believed to be indomitable was, however, only obtained after the most patient efforts, and two years' instruction was necessary to arrive at the desired result.
Waste Lands Boakd.— At the meeting of the Waste Lands Board on Monday, the 20rh inst., there were present the Chief Commissioner and Messrs Dunda3 and M' Arthur. Mr John Mur- h 3och applied to have hi 3 application in Waikiwi ri Bush extended, so that the area might correspond ir with his steam engine of 20 horse power. Tiie (i application was ordei'ed to lie over till the 6th of T August. Mr M'Pherson appeared before the a Board stating that Mr G. M. Bell objected to pay the survey fees of his recently granted tl sawmill application in Croydon Bush, Hokanui, a on the ground that the application h-id been c granted prior to the passing of the Board's re3O- n lution to the effect that applicants should pay y the whole of the survey fees. Mr Bell would ii not pay the whole of the foes unless compelled, ■ s and then he would do so under protest. The I Board was of opinion that the resolution h.id been passed before the application wa3 granted, i but the question could at |any rate be helrl over p till a future meeting. A letter from Messrs a Shand, Swale, and King, asking the Board to c defer further action in the meantime with regard f to Mr Brown's application for a sawmill license \ in Woody Knoll Bush, was read. The letter i stated that a petition was being got up against i the application being granted, and that the bush was the only one from which settlers for a great distance could get fencing timber, that the trees were not going to decay, and that the bush was perfectly accessible to settlers. It wa3 resolved that a sale list of sections in t^e township of Q-ore should be prepared for His Honor's signature at once, and that the said sections should be declared open for sale on the 22 ad August at Invereargill. A communication from Mr J. Petehell, complaining of imposition in the matter of survey fees, was referred for consideration to the Inspector of Surveys. Mr P. W. Wade, solicitor to Messrs S pence Bros., wrote, stating that his clients felt aggrieved at the decision given by the Southland Waste Lands Board on the 12th June, concerning an application with reference to a block of land in the Taringatura district,and informing the Board of an intention to appeal to the Supreme Court for its judgment on the matter. It was resolved that the letter should be handed over to such person as the Government might appoint to act for the Provincial Solicitor. UP-COUNTRY MUNICIPALITIHS. — In the last issue of the Provincial Government Gazette (says the Lawrence paper) we observe the town of Roxburgh has been proclaimed a Municipality. We hardly know whether to congratulate or to sympathise with our Roxburgh friends in this matter. The " pomp and circumstance" connected with these paltry up-country Munici- | palities would form subject for amusement were I it not that they entail a heavy expenditure, which comes out of the pockets of the ratepayers. When we consider the large amount of money that has been frittered away by these one-hor3e incorporated towns, we question whether a subsidise'! Road Board would not have accomplished as much good for the people >fc a far less extravagant price. We hope our Roxburgh friends will study economy in the managoment of their town, and that after their Municipality has existed eight years they will be in a like position with the incorporated town of Milton — free from debt — and not like Lawrence, with a millstone of debt round its neck,and but little to showfor it. False Phetencbs. — The Timaru Herald says : — A charming instance of beautiful simplicity and of exposure of false pretence lately found illustration at Temuka in the person of a newlyarrived immigrant, designated in official records as a " farm laborer." Somebody or other wishing for a servant of this description, but, perhaps, doubling the look of the man, tested the matter by asking him to bridle his horse standing in an adjoining Btable. The fellow t be it remarked, had previously given the would-be employer to understand that he was a farm servant, and that he knew "something" of horses. However, the test of putting on a bridle was overpowering, but Hodge was wise enough not to attempt what probably he never had attempted in his life, for, spying a bystander, he asked him to put on the bridle while he would considerately hold the lauthorn. A Sea Cow.— A sea cow is being exhibited at Auckland. The New Zsalaud Herald of June 27 states t — A large number of people paid a visit of inspection to it yesterday, and were highly gratified with the view of the living curiosity. It give 3 proof of possessing great powers of instinct, and its owner is contemplating teaching it a portion of the English language. At present it occasionally bellows like a cow. It would certainly add to the attraction to be enabled to describe it as a " talking fish." It devoured yesterday a bucketful of oatmeal, three schappers, half a loaf, and a poached egg. As yet it is unacquainted with the flavor of Blood's stout. This amphibious animal bears traces of having received ill-treatment at the teeth of a shark. It measures nice feet in length, and weighs about 4cwt. It has a beautiful " dappled" fur skin. Mr George Brewer, who captured it, has brought it to Auckland by the Southern Cross, from Tauranga, and intends exhibiting it, having refused an offer of £60 for the skin of the animal. Accommodation pob Immigrants. — The Provincial authorities of Canterbury seem to be rather pressed to find house accommodation for the immigrants arriving in that province. The following account of the difficulty, given by " A New Chum" in one of the papers, is not without humor : — On last Saturday fortnight, I obtained a job of work, to which I was to go on the Monday. Consequently I was told to clear out of Addington, and go to live at Armagh Btreet, as the Government would not allow me to stop at the Depot after obtaining work. I arrived at the Barracks about five or six o'clock on a Saturday night, and was very much surprised at beiDg ushered into a prison cell, the only alteration being that the old iron-barred door was taken off and laid up outside and a more civilised one put on ; with this exception, the cell was iv the same condition as when used for prisone-s, the authorities not. even having taken the trouble to erase the choice compositions, both in prose and verse, with which the cell had been adorned by previous compulsory occupants. As my wife cannot read, and is, like most of Eve's daughters, a little curious, she wanted to know what all the writing was about, so I had the pleasant task of pretending to read them to her, converting Ihem into what Scriptural texts I could remember, upon which she remarked, " Dear me, I wonder what they locked the poor fellowa up for ; they must all have been religious." This is the accommodation I have at present, and for it I have to pay the Government six shillings per week. Direct Immigbation to the Bluff. — Tho Minister for Immigration writes as follows to tho Agent- General : — " Immigration Office, Wellington, 7th May, 1874. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of jour letter No. 1013, of 19th February, 187J, upon the subject of the despatch of emigrants direct to tho Bluff, in which you inform mo that the three Shipping Companies between whom you divide your business, docline to provide you with more than two ships to cull at the Bluff during the six months ensuing from the date of your letter. The remarks which I address to you by this mail upon this subject of direct ships for New Plymouth, apply equally iv the present case. If the Albion Company, Shaw, Savill, and Co., and the New Zealand Shipping Company ai*e unwiiliug to carry out your requirements, you should find some other firm which will do so. My instructions to divide your business between the companies mentioned, did uot in any way contemplate their refusal to do the work required ; and I am surprised that you do not appeal' to have recognised tho plain duty, under such circumstances as detailed in your letter, to at once make arrangements outside these companies, in order that the wishes of the Government relative to sending emigrants direct to the Bluff might be carried out.— l have, &c, Julius VoGEii." „____________
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Southland Times, Issue 1951, 22 July 1874, Page 2
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