INTERPROVINCIAL.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4556, 4 June 1889, Page 2

INTERPROVINCIAL.

« (By Telegraph. ) AUCKLAND, JtTNB 3. Another meeting of White's crcditore was held today, when the bankrupt again failed to appear, but sent a letter. The Official Assignee was, instructed to proceed against White for contempt of Court. The Auckland North liceneintr commissioners met to-day, when the consideration of several applications for renewal of liconsea wore adjourned for a week, the Bench intimating that tbej intoudod to close the hotel* affected as not being necessary in the locality. NAPIER, June 8. The Hivo.-slea estate at Eastings, late the property of Mr Tanner, M.H.R., 2910 acres, was to-day aold at auction for £85,000. NKW PLTMOFTff, Juke 3. James Coad, manager of tho brewery owned by James MoLaughlin, of Waitara, was charged with breachea of the Beer Duly Act, in liaring two bales of hops and certain beer on tho premises in excess of what was entered in the book. Mr Hughes, instructed by Mr Stamliib, Crown Prosecutor, appeared for tho Crown, ttnd Mr Samuel for tho dofence. Later. The hearing of tho oharges against Coad for breaches of tho Beer Duty Act was concluded to-day. Coad, who is a brewer at Waitara, was convicted in two oases, one of noglecting to enter hops and beer in proper books required by law, and the other for romoTing the statutory books from tho brewery. In the former case he was fined £20, and in the latter ss. Two other charges of fraudulent neglect wero dismissed, MASTERTON, Junb 3. An elderly man named Harry Crocker swallowed a large quantity of carbolic acid, and died in the hospital on Sunday afternoon. Ho was an old identity in the district. At the inquest a verdict was found of suicide whilo temporarily insane. WANGANUI, June 3. A man named Patrick Dillon, who was arrested lata on Saturday night, was charged at tho Resident Magistrate's Court this atternoou with carnally inowjng two girls of

tender years, four and seven respectively. Prisoner was remanded on tho application of the police, for eight days. Dillon was sentenced to two yenrs and 40 strokes from the cat for a similar offence some 12 years ago. It is eaid ho has been in the habit of treating children to lollies, with the eup. posed object of alluring them. The gas matter between tho Borough Council and the Gas Company is the burning question of the day, and on •Saturday it appears that the secretary of the oompany had a conference with the mayor. The results were to be submitted in writing to the council at a special meeting to-morrow night. What the offer of the gas company is has not been made known, but it is supposed lobe satisfactory, and the Mayor thinks it should be acceptable to the council. From what has leaked out it is presumed thatthe company is prepared to make the present price to the council a filed one, and the question of refund of moneys said to be overpaid to be left to arbitration. The general opinion ii that the differences will not be satisfactorily settled. At the harbour board meeting to-day the harbourmaster reported that the contractor for the Deads fascine work had made good progress, and that owing to the fascines being placed in position a bank was forming no desired on the western aide, and the results looked more permanent than hitherto. If Iheie results continue Mr Thatcher's scheme will probably be thoroughly successful. It was decided to place beacons at the South Spit, to show mariners how far the sand bank has extended. WELLINGTON, Juke 3. The circular issued to Crown tenants in arrears, threatening to sue, has had a good effect. Many are paying up, especially inths) Wellington district." In tho Divorce Court this afternoon, the following . cases were decided : — Stephen Smith y. Mnry Ann Smith, petition fcr divorce on the ground of adultery ; a decree nisi was granted. Catherine Brodie t. Oswald Spottienood Brodie, wife's petition on the ground of adultery, continual cruelty, and desertion ; a decree nisi was granted. Be Charles Ernest Beeeroft v. Alice Beecroft, husband's petition on the ground of adultery; in this case it was shown that adultery on respondent's part had taken place in England, but in order to tare scandal the petitioner brought his wife to New Zealand, where they lived under tho same roof, but never cohabited. Petitioner had charge of the Wesleyan district at Hastingi, Hawke's Bay, but after leaving there on his way south, and when in Wellington, hit wife left him and ran away to Sydney with a young man engaged as a clerk here in the property tax department ; a decree nisi was granted. The steamer Australia, which was in charge of Captain Johnston thiß voyage, from Auckland, owing to Captain Kemp having remained behind to attend an enquiry ,touched on a rock coming down. When leaving Awanui roadstead on Friday morning, a slight shock waa folt, and on her arrival here she wa* placed on the slip to ascertain if any damage had been done. On examination one of the plates on the port aide, under the after hold, was found dented for the length of 20 inches and Hi inches deep, besides a few rivets started. The repairs were completed this morning, and ehe will be launched to-morrow. NELSON, JnjJE 3. Mr Hastings, secretary to the exhibition, addressed a public meeting on Saturday night. He received numerous offers of exhibits. The Bishop of Nelson will send pictures it desired. BLENHEIM, Jtob 3. The hearing of the charge of anon againsst the young man AngUßtus Lucas was resumed, at the Besident Magistrates' Court to-day. Twenty-one witnesses were examined for the prosecution, and their evidence went to show that on the night of the fire accused was the only occupant of the house. Tho first outbreak occurred about lam, when Lucas jumped out of bed and found the diningroom on fire. A few buckets of water quenched the flames, and then, instead of returning to bed, Lucas paced up and down outside the building stating, in answer to enquiries, that he was afraid to go inside. A cupboard in tho dining-room was found to contain burnt paper. A neighbour remained with Lucas, but on smelling fire about three hours afterwards he went to the police station, a short distance off, to invoke the aid of a constable. On his return he noticed the back part of the house in flames, and found Lucas lyiog on the road near by, in. a fit. The neighbour was Absent only a few minutes. Lncas, who is a lawyer's clerk, effected a £50 insurance on his books and personal effects ten days before the fire. Hit brother, who occupied the the house, had £200 on his furniture, which was valuod at nearly £500. Mr Bogers appeared for tbe accused, aod delivered a telling speech of one hour and a half duration. He showed that accused had no motive whatever in firing the building, and censured the police for having taken proceedings against the 'young man without first having held a preliminary examination. The Bestdent Magistrate committed accused for trial, remarking that there were several circumstances connected with the case which required explanation, and he thought it would be bettor for both the police and tbe accused that a higher tribunal should say -whether or not accused was guilty, 'i'he case excited unusual interest, as the young man is well known. CHBIBTCHTJBOH, Junb 3. A syndicate has been formed to mako a theatre of the Tuam Street Hall, which hu been a white elephant to its possessors evor since it was built. The present interior is to be entirely demolished, and family and dress circles, eUlls, and pit aubslituted. SJThe following report on tbe present sanitary condition of the East Chriitohurch school has been presented by one of the city inspectors : — " I visited East Christohurch Main -School, and ascertained (hat the tanks aro dry, and have been nearly so for the last week. The result is that the cloaeti had become so offensive that on Friday last the headmaster deemed it advisable to get some of the boys attending the school to carry water from the baths in buckets, to flush out the closets. The deep well whioh is being sunk is down about 150 feet, and providing all goes well, they think to complete it in three weeks. Xn tho meantime some other means must be provided for a water supply, otherwise I should not be surprised if tbe same epidemic which has caused so much trouble reappears. Drinking water is obtained from an artesian well with a pump attached, whioh is rery much out of repair." An elderly man Darned William Mcllwraith, who lived by himself in a hut, was found dead in a water race near Bollcston yesterday. This afternoon Sir Somers Tine addressed a well attended meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, on the Imperial Institute, and wan accorded a hearty vote of thanks and a promise of cooperation. A lumper named Edward Bicbard Warrington, who was struck on the head by & bale of gunny bags on beard tho Waihora at Lyttelton on May 23rd, died last night from the effects of tbe injuries. DUNEDIN, Jd.vb 3. Kate Gallagher, aged seven years, icas killed at Ophir through a bale of cornsacke falling on nor. Crosiin's Hotel at Bald Bill Flat has been burned down. It was insured in the Now Zealand for £500. The Union defeated Dunodin by 11 to 8 i Montecillo dofeaUd the Pirates by 9 to nil ; Alhambra beat the University by 10 to nil. Two nccidenU occurred on tho football field on Saturday. In one, young T aiaroa had an arm broken. Mr Alexander Bennie. a well-known old settler, and ox-speaker of tho Provincial Council, died this morning. The report of the Perpetual Trustees Estate and Agency Company states that.after paying expenses, including the balance of Auckland rent, there is a balance to net profit of £1141 IGa lid, making with tho balance carriod forwnrd, £1630 12« lOd. It is proposed to pay a 5 per cent dividend, and carry forward £170" 16s 3d. Messrs Samuel Orrand Co. report the salo of 10,000 bushels of oats, ex store, at 3e per bushel.

The musio committee of the Exhibition intend to put forward a most elaborate programme. The choir already numbers 400 Toices, and meets twice weekly. Fourteen choral concerts will be given, and among oratorios and cantatas will be the " Messiah," " Creation," " Elijah," " Camolo," " Lord of the I»le»," "Joan of Arc," and Cowan's ■ " Song of Thanksgiving." Tbe orchestra will consist of thirty professional musicians, drawn from all parts of this and otber oolonies, and will play twice daily, while there will be military band concerts. Saturday evening concern will bo a feature, and somo of the best colonial linger* are expected to take part, aa it is intended to bring from Australia professional fingers for tbe great choral concerts, and the choir will assist in singing part songs, giving demonstrations of the effect of old national melodies by 400 voices. Classical musio is not to be neglected, and there will bo piano recitals and quartettes. Members of the orchestra will give occasional exhibitions of this olass of music.