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Tho Maori members of the House of Representatives, as a rule, are shrewd r fellows, but they occasionally get hold of 3 some curious ideas and have an amusing way of expressing themselves. The other J evening, for example, Mr Pratt, the c newest Maori member m the House, 1 gave the European representatives a solemn lecture on deportment. Ho ex- • pressed himself as inconceivably shocked " because some of them had referred to other European members a3 "rats." ' No Maori member, he piously observed, had ever made use of " such an opprobrious term," and he did not think il 3 was a proper term to apply to honorable t members. Then he proceeded, more m sorrow than m anger, to reprove othei > Europeans who had spoken slightingly ol the Maori race. He expressed hi* ! pleasure that their remarks would appeal m Hansard, and continued — I think Her Majesty tho Queon will soo the speeches umdo by those honorable members. Sho will sco tlmt they have spoken slightinfflj of tho Maori pcoplo, who aro a law-abiding pooplo, and aro living loyally under her laws, Thin habit of speaking slightingly of the natives is not right ; it will not lead to the unity of the races which sorao honorable mombera aro fond of talking about. Bravo Mr Pratt ! The justice of this rebuke, we fear must be admitted, while the dignity and moderation with which it was administered could hardly bo surpassed. Tho hon. gentleman, however, wont a little deeper into tho question, and here it is not quite so "easy to follow him. He referred especially to Dp Nowman as having spoken slightingly of the Maoris, and ho added — Ho (Dr Newman) should remember tlmt formorly tho whito pooplo woro just as bad as tho Maoris, and at Homo, m England, Ireland and Scotland, thoro aro many Europeans whe uro living m a more barbarous and ignorant atato than tho Maoris. lalludo to Scotchmen. Thoso pooplo livo on tho mountain tops : thej aro forced to livo thero through tho actions ol others. What this mysterious allusion mean! wo aro at a loss to imngine. Dr Newmar is not one of the " barbarians " reforrec to having been born m New Zealand, sc that it can hardly bo intended as a per sonal remark at hia expense Where Mi Pratt got the idea that all Scotchmei dwoll on hill-tops, and that to live insucl a position is equivalent to being barbarou: and ignorant is a subject on which i would be interesting to have moro infor mation. In regard to tho second point Mr Pratt may have hoard some of hii European friends speak with grave disap proval of lorao poraon as having got " i little elevated." If it bo wrong to attaii a alight altitude, this simple child o nature may argue, what must it bo to livi permanently on a mountain top ! Sir Arthur Sullivan whilo m Sai Francisco wn3, of course, "interviewed. 1 The reporter describes him as " a ahor thick-sot man, with a dark comploxion aud dark piercing eyes, which constitute! his most noticeable features. His liai was dark, just sprinkled with grey, fad cl.isoly shaven with tho exception of i dark moustacho and short whiskers oi eacli side. Ho woro a checkered blacl and whito silk travelling shirt, and i loose coat and pants, which showed tha ho came from a warm climate." In thi courso of his cross-examination, he booi elicited tho fact that Sir Arthur's fathe was an Irishman, his mother's peopl woro Italian, and that ho was born ii London. As to who did tho famil; washing, tho narrative, strange to say, i entirely silent, though full enough lii many other domestic details. Si Arthur* sorious works, we loam, " gay him tho most satisfaction," bu " Patience" brought him m the moa monoy. Wo can imagine how puzilin thi i distinction with a difference mufi

have been to the American mind. "Pinafore" took tho best, hut did not ,i< prove the most profitable, because the '' writeis made nothing out of the American representation of it — which is Sir Arthur's delicate way of saying that it was pirated. It is interesting to learn that it was n pure accident which led Sir Arthur Su!- T livan and Mr Gilbert into writing ilu- i, comic operas which have proved such an „ imint-ns-j success. A theatrical friend, whose enterprise was on its hist hfia, n came to them and asked them to write S him an opera. They had never worked r, together before though they were old ci friends. They talked it over, however, and finally consented, knowing, ns Sir » Arthur quiintly observes, that they •' " couldn't, hasten the end much." Tiny ' wrote "Trial by Jury," which, as everyb:idy knows, took the town by storm. It was fallowed by " TlieSorc-rcr," " H.M.S. j" Pinr.fore," and the others, and the author and composer at once found themselves on o the high road or fame and fortune. „

TniA3!U HARISOU Boakd. — A special meeting of this Board will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd, at 11 a.m. to consider the further prosecution of the harbor works and the question of raising a loan. District Cockt.— The usual monthly sitting of the District Court will be held this morning before His Honor Judge Ward. The hearing of the civil case M. Hansen v. J. Sanderson is to be resumed aud concluded, and a good deal of bankruptcy business is set down fur hearing. A Timaeu Patent. — It appears that Mr F. J. Noble's patent is for " the manufacture of news paper, white and colored printing paper, and compressed paper goods from native grasses, straw or wood, together with tho process m connection therewith." Mr Noble states that paper of tho classes named (exclusive of compressed paper goods) is imported into the colony to the value of £100,000 annually. District Court, Wai.mate. — A sitting of this Court was held on the 14th instant, before His Honor Judge Ward. The only business . was tho Public Examination m Bankruptcy of Stephen Wheeler. Mr Clement appeared for tho assignee, and Mr Knnbley for the debtor. On behalf of the creditors Mr Clement examined the debtor as to cropping speculations m which ho was engaged m 1883 and 1884. The examination was ordered to bo closed. Intercolonial Weather Exchanok. — New Zealand : Generally fine with northeast and westerly winds, slight depression m the south, overcast and threatening over thi; centre. Australia : High pressure over the East and South Coasts, wind S.E. at Sydney and westerly at other places with fine weather. Barometers: In New Zealand— At Russell, 30.4; Wellington, 30.1; Bluff, 29.7. In Australia— At Hobart, 30,2 ; Portland, 30.4 ; Sydney, 30.5. Shaky English. — The following curious specimen of English occurs m a letter addressed by the Dunediu Corporation gas engineer to the City Council asking for an increase of salary : — " lam one of the very few men m the gas profession who ana a draughtsman, and who has received a practical engineering training, besides a fairly good practical education, both at the Madras College, St. Andrew's, and at Glasgow University, and, as is well-known m my profession, as large a practice m London aud other gasworks as it falls to the lot of most men to obtain." Blue Ribeonists at Variance.— There is considerable excitement among the Blue Ribbonists at Oamaru. The members of the Army elected Mr C. G. Moore as President, but the Committee, for some reason not specified, called on that gentleman to resign. A crowded meeting of the Army was then held, at which the action of tho Committee was alternately canvassed and defended. Eventually a Committee of Investigation was appointed' to examine the charges brought, by the General Committee against Mr Moore. The meeting opened with singing and prayer and closed with the benediction, but was followed by a disturbance iv which rotten eggs wero thrown at persons who had taken part m the discusfion. Thh Small Bibds Nuisance.—Determined to reduce tho sparrow pest within reasonable limits, if possible, the Levels Road Board have resolved to supply poisoned grain free of charge to farmers m the district. This should soon have an appreciable effect m reducing the number of the small birds. The destruction will not be confined to sparrows, although these, of course, are the principal objects of attack. One gentleman who spread poisoned grain about his property recently found a large number of pukekos, previously seen m the neighborhood, had all disappeared, and on looking about discovered the dead bodies of ten of them. Pukekos are said to be injurious to potato fields and growing crops, but of course are not nearly so mischievous as tho sparrows. Inquest. — An inquest was held on the body of Mr Thomas Tindall, on Monday afternoon, before H. Clinton S. Baddeley, Esq., Coroner for the district. The jury, of which Mr H. T. Carter was foreman, proceeded to view the body, after which tho following evidence was taken : — Mrs Tindall, wife of deceased, stated that on Saturday afternoon deceased, feeling unwell, got into tho trap with a view of going to consult his doctor. Whilst m tho trap he fell back dead. Dr Fish stated that on Saturday afternoon ho received a message to come and see Mr Tindall. He went immediately, aud upon arrival found Mr Tindall quite dead. He (the doctor) had mado a post mortem examination, and found extensive disease of the heart, which ho had no doubt caused the death of the deceased. Tho jury returned a verdict m accordance with tho medical testimony. Accident. — Our Geraldino correspondent writes : — An accident occurred at or near tho Arowhenua station on Saturday last. Two gontlemen from Geraldino were on their way m to Timaru, having started very early m the morning, and on getting nenr the place referred to, tho horse, a. young one, became very restive nnd ultimately began to kick, thereby causing much uneasiness to the occupants 'm the trap, especially when they saw splinters living about. One of them as soon as a favorable opportunity presented itself sprang out of tho trap, and being near to a fenco, jumped right over, leaving thu driver to manago tho best way ho could. The horse eventually broko the shafts and tho party had to go into Timaru by train. Meanwhile a new pair of shafts woro obtained aud the horse yoked up again. I am informed that the owner of the express came to grief again boforo he arrived at Geraldinc. Major Atkinson and tiie Premier.— During tho recent debate on the Public Works Estimates, Major AUinson charged tho Premior with having a few nights ago told tho Committee Hint if they carried Captain RussoU's resolution ha should leave tho Benches. Tho Premier : I said nothing of the sort. It is absolutely incorrect, Major Atkinson repeating his charge and accusing tho Premier of breaking his word, Mr O'Conor roso to a point of order, saying that it was a most unseemly thing for tho Member for Egmont to give the lie direct to the Premier. The Chairman of Committees said that tho lion. Member for Egmont having been contradicted must obey tho rules of the Hoiiße. Major Atkinson said that according to the rules of the House ho withdrow tho statement, but he could not withdraw v fact ho had heard. He accepted the denial m a party sense. (Laughter.) Waimatb Cemetery Board. — The regular meeting, adjourned from tho Bth inst., was held yesterday. Messrs J. Manchester (Chairman), Cameron, O'Connor and Graham ware present. After the confirmation of the minutes of last meeting Mr Cameron and Mr O'Connor informed the meeting that damage had been done to several monuments m the cemetery since tho last meeting was held. It was resolved that a roward of five pounds be offered for such information as would lead to the conviction of persons guilty of injuring monuments m tho cemetery, and that notice to that effect be placed near tho entranco gate. Tho Chairman was instructed to use his discretion as to remission of burial fees m cases of inability of friends of deceased to pay. In reply to a member the Chnirman said the work "of forming paths between the denominational sections as directed by last mooting was completed. Accounts amounting to £16 10s wero passed for payment, The noxt mooting of tho Board was fixed foi ' Friday, November 6th.

G-EiiAi.DlNi: County Council. — An aclHirnen meeting of tliis Council is to be held .iis niomiiisT al 11 o'clock. Football.— The football match between le Xiinaru and Fairlie Creek Clubs will not Dincon" this season, as .1 team cannot begot >play. Irk Cr.vn Hotel. — lo suit the eonenience of the public, from to-day the ]s ineheons at the above Hotel will be* from 12 0011 sharp to 2.30 p.m. — [Auvr.] Caledonian Society.— The annual general leetiiiL' of the South Canterbury Caledonian ocii-ly was held last evening. An abridged eport of the meeting appeals m another olumn. I KMi'HiiAXCi: Mission.— ill- Matthew Burett delivered his second address m Timiiru lot evening, taking for his subject. " Ihe ilistriuus Father Matthew, Dr Guthrie, Jliarles Garrett , Cnnon Wilberforce, ami Mr purgeou." In the Presbyterian Church, m rliicli the address was given, there was a irgc and thoroughly enthusinstic audience. Ye regret that want of space will not permit of ur reporting the lecture at length, but w elmve 10 hesitation m stating that it was one which ppealod to the feelings' of one and all present, nd struck home to the hearts of not a few vho hud hitherto looked upon the lempermco inovcmant as little else than a " cry." ?orf y-niuc pledges have been taken altogether. Lliis evening ilr Burnett will deliver his meresling address on " Pictures from Real Life m Australia, Tasmania, and New Zeaand," including some very notable characters, md how they were won and led to embrace, :he total abstinence principle. All interested n temperance should make an effort to listen :o ll r Burnett during his ehoit stay m I'imaru. The lecture will again be in' the Presbyterian Church, but m order to meet the masses whom this mission is intended to benefit, steps have been taken to liold subsequen meetings m the Theatre. on to-morrow and Friday nights at 8 o'clock. A mass meeting will be held m the open space on the Main Etrcet, opposite Messrs Priest and Holdgnle's warehouse at 7.30 tomorrow, when one of the bands is expected to contribute selections of music. To-morrow afternoon a special meeting of mother?, wives and daughters will be held m the Presbyterian Church at 3 o'clock. Resident Magistrate's Court, Glhaldink.—At this Court on Monday, before 11. Clinton S. Baddeley. Ksq , R.M., and MrSlnek, Captain Temple, and Dr Fish, J.P.s, Thos. Corkery was charged with allowing one horse to wander on the main road. He was h'ned 5s and costs 7s, it being the first offence. W. S. Maslin for allowing one cow to wander on a public street, was fined 5s and costs 7s. The police charged G. \V. Westropp with having six head of cattle wandering on a public place. The case was dismissed. Andrew Keid, for allowing ten head of cattle to wander on a public place, was fined £1 and costs 7s. Civil cases were heard as follows :— B. Bayley v. Wm. Guilford, claim £11 Is for destruction of 18 sbeep while driving them out of defendant's paddock. There was at the same time hear'J a cross action Win. Guilford v. B. Bayley, claim £12 10s for trespass of 250 sheep at 3d per day, four days. Dr Foßter appeared for Bayley, and Mr Hamersley for Guilford. From the evidence given it was shown Bayloy's sheep had been m Guilford'3 paddock on several occasions, but on the particular occasion for which the claim was made Guilford saw the Bheep m his paddock, and instructed his boys, one of 15 and the second 12 years of age, to drive, the sheep out, it being about 7 p.m. and a very bright moonlight night (he having other business to attend to). The boys tried to get the sheep over the best fords or crossings m the gully, but having no dogs the sheep ran up the hill to Bayley's fence, but not being able to cross the gully there, m coming down the hill 18 of them w : ere smothered, the rest getting across the gully to Bayley's paddock m safety. Bayley alleged that sufficient care was not exercised m driving the sheep ; boys being sent to do the work, and it being done at night. Guilford showed that the sheep had often trespassed upon the land beyond the times for which he charged. This was not contradicted by the opposite side, and his charge being m accordance with the First Schedule of the Impounding Act, 1881, Mr G-uilford's solicitor considered he had a good case for trespass. With regard to the sheep smothered Mr Hamersley contended that due care had been exercised m driving the sheep out of the paddock, and that a charge of gross negligence could not possibly be substantiated. The Resident Magistrate reserved his decision until he had heard Dr Foster's address for Bayley. Mr Slack and Captain Temple then "finished the business as follows : — Geo. Stoker v. Geo. Kruze, claim £1 6s ; judgment by default for full amount, and costs 6s. This was all the business and the Court rose. New Colobs. — A few of the new colors are : — Gabier, a grey tinge of sky blue j barberine, blue violet ; eglantine, pale rose pink ; genet the yellow of the bloom blossom ; Tomkin, brown chaudron ; nebulea, the grey of a cloudy sky ; Carmelite, mid-brown ; anemome, a red purple ; pepite, orange gold ; Labrador, grey blue ; mousse d'eau, like scum on a stagnant pond. Agriculture m Australasia. — The total land under cultivation m Australasia at the end of 1884 was 8,014,329 acres, of which 3,659,005 acres were under wheat, 600,000 under oats, 136,657 under barley, 93,156 under potatoes, and 1,025,566 under hay. Victoria had 1,096,354 acres under wheat, 187,710 under oats, and 62,273 under barley. New South Wales had only 276,250 under wheat, 19,472 under oata, and 7036 under barley. Under wheat South Australia, of course, heads tho list with 1,942,453. Of the gross produce of oats Victoria m 18S4 grew -1,392,695 bushels, while New South Wales only produced 425,920, and New Zealand 12,360,449 bushels. The wheat yield of Victoria was 10,433,146 bushels; of New South Wales, 4,203,394; South Austia'ia, 14,621,755 ; and New Zealand, 6,«66,777. The total wheat yield for Australasia was 37,357,837 bushels j and of the quantity of potatoes grown Victoria shows the highest record with 161,119 tons; New Zealand second with 123,504 ; Tasmania next, 39,503 ; and New South Wales, 31,335 tons. The live-stock returns show that Victoria has 203,846 horses, 1,287.945 cattle, 10,637,412 sheep, and 281,347 pigs. The total live-stock m Australasia at the close of 1884 showed tho number of sheep to be 74,315,954; horses, 1,272,020; cattle 8,178,745 ; and pigs, 939,031. Iv Consumption^ " Baxter's Lung Proarvor " hns been aurnally snccossfnl. Sore Throat quiokly yields to " Baxter's Lung Preserver." 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