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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3752, 25 July 1883, Page 2

On our fourth page will he found an article on tho desirability of forming a colonial academy of music at Auckland, which is taken from the Neo Zelandais and translated from the French by one of M. Bourgeois' pupils.

We arc glad to sco that a meeting has been called at Taradale for tho purpose of forming a crickot club. With the excellent ground to be had in that district, and with steady practice, Meaneo-Taradale should be able to turn out the most formidable team in Hawke's Bar.

There was a blank charge-sheet presented in the R.M. Court tin's morning.

We notice that Mr B. Saeffer, Hastings street, lias on view in his shop window photographs of the victims of the late fearful tragedy in Dunedin, also of the scene of tho occurrence.

This evening a lecture will he delivered by Mr Wilson in the Working Men's Club hall on "Men and Manners." Tho chair will bo taken at 8 o'clock. Membe.s are at liberty to introduce their friends.

The Napier Musical Society will meet this evening for practice in the district school at 8 o'clock. All enrolled members are particularly requested to attend punctually, and to bring their music with them.

Mr Allan M'Donald, M.H.R. for tho East Coast (says a contemporary), appears to be an outspoken individual. In a debate the other evening he referred to one member as being fit only to associate with Chinamen.

In consequence of the inclemency of the weather the inspection of the local volunteer corps, that was to have taken place to-night, has been again postponed. Tho date for holding the inspection has not yet been fixed.

Professor Sample, the American horsetrainer, lias been obliged to relinquish his intention of lecturing in this district, in consequence of circumstances having transpired that demand his presence in the South Island.

The following weather forecast was received by Mr Wilkie from Captain Edwin at noon to-day:—lndications show you may expect within twelve hours the heaviest easterly gale and sea that has been experienced for the past eight years, accompanied with heavy rain and a high flood.

A strong north-east gale set in last night at about 8.30 o'clock, and has continued all j to-day, with a heavy sea rolling into the bay. Tho gale is general along the east coasts of both islands, and Captain Edwin reports the indications as showing thl.-t it will be the severest experienced during tu-c past eight years.

Our Woodville correspondent informs us fhat there is some talk in that township in reference to the establishment of a newspaper, a sure sign that a district is going ahead. A lawyer has settled there, and in the hope of litigation, and newspaper correspondence on tho burning topics of the day, our informant looks forward to stirring times.

A go.d demand has sprung up in Sydney for Now Zealand draught horses,_ and some recent shipments have resulted satisfactorily, between £40 and £50 a-head being obtainable. The horses are wanted for the supply of the Queensland market, where the waste is very great owing, it is said, to the water. A "horse is not worth much more than three years' purchase in Queensland. Wo understand that it is not the intention of the Napier District School Committee to interfere with the Musical Society in the use of the school-room for practice purposes, inasmuch as the society undertakes to teach music to those of the pupils whose abilities, inclinations, and ages render such a course desirable. There arc now, we believe, about twenty district schoolchildren enrolled in the society on those terms.

It is stated, on what wo believe to be "•ood authority, that towards the cud of the year both Mr Tanner and Mr WilVams intend to offer for sale a considerable area of their estates on the Horetaunga plains, in the neighborhood of Hastings. The land on tho plains is far too rich and valuable to be held in large blocks, and in the settlement of population in the place of sheep can we alone look for a permanent improvement of the times.

The next half-yearly law examinations will be held in August, a month earlier than usual. There are no less than 61 applicants for examination as solicitors, and two as barristers. There aro, in addition, three gentlemen previously admitted elsewhere, who desire to prove their qualifications for admission to the New Zealand bar, and one gentleman admitted elsewhere who wishes to gain admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of this Colony.

We remind sportsmen of the meeting to be held this evening at the Clarendon Hotel for the purpose of forming a Gun Club. The movement has met with a support that must be gratifying to the promoters, and should the weather ho propitious a good attendance from the country may be expected. We understand that Mr T. Tanner has signified his willingness to accept the office of President, which has been offered to him by the promoters of the club.

The eighteenth half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of the Colonial Bank Avas held to-day at Dunedin, when the directors presented a report showing the net profit of the half-year to have been £18,335. To this amount has to be added the balance of last half-A'car, making a total of £20,836. After deducting property and other taxes there remains available £19,028, Avhich the directors recommend to be applied as follows—To reserve fund £2000, Avhich avIII then stand at £40,000 ; a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent per annum, £14,000 ; balance carried forward, £3028.

The lubricating oil now used on all New Zealand railways is that Avhioh is expressed from pea-nuts. This nut is extcnsiAely groAvn'in tho islands and imported largely into New Zealand. The story goes that an enterprising firm at Auckland erected a mill for the manufacture of pea-nut oil, and then called upon the Government to support a colonial industry by employing the oil on the railways. In due course the Government invited tenders for this oil, and, as showing how the " best laid schemes of men and mice gang aft agley," a cute Dunedin Johnny Chinaman secured the contract!

Tn the annual report of MrG. T. Wilkinson, Native Officer, Auckland, lie describes tho condition of the Waikato natives as being at a very low ebb. He says they are poor in pocket, poor in possessions, .*md, worse than all, they are poor in health. The diseases from which the elderly people suffer aro principally asthma, lumbago, and inflammation of the lungs. Tho children afflicted with all the sickness that childhood is heir to, and which, on account of poor food and scanty clothing to protect them from the cold, 'frequently carries them off, when under more favourable circumstances they might have been saved. A great many in middle life are not_ by any moans strong, as shown by tho hacking cough with which they arc afflicted.

A. gracious act in connection with tho officers of tho Salvation Army in Dunedin has been brought under our notice (says the Saturday Advertiser). It will be remembered that young Riordan and three other larrikins were recently fined for creating a disturbance in connection with the Army on a Sunday night, aud failing payment they had to undergo various terms of imprisonment. The friends of all tho prisoners except Riordan paid their fines, but Riordan commenced to serve his of three months' imprisonment with hard labor. On Monday last " Captain " Burford, of the Salvation Army, paid Riordan's fine (£10), and so released him from the custody of the Governor of tho Dunedin Gaol. Riordan's friends have undertaken to re-pay the amount.

A couple of " Indian eye doctors " arc at present sojourning in Dunedin, and were .(says tho Star) the subjects of a large amount of curiosity in the Resident Magistrate's Court there the other day. _ The "doctors " are Mahommcdans by religion, and somo time was spent in discussion as to hoAV they Avcre to be sworn. Ultimately a copy of tho Koran Avas obtained from the Athenamm, and the oath Avas administered by the Avitncssos placing their right hands and their left upon their foreheads, and afterwards bringing the top of their foreheads down to the liook aud touching it. One oi them (G'oolab Shah) made a profound salaam on approaching the Bench, and took off his slippers before going into the Avitncss-box. Neither understood English, and their evidence Avas interpreted by Mr A. F. A. Hervey, who happened to be in Court.

A meeting of the noAvly-formod WaipaAva Amateur Dramatic Club was held at the Empire Hotel, Waipawa, on Monday evening there being a good attendance. The business was principally to appoint officers, as follows:—President, D. Guy, Esq.; VicePresident, C. A. Ewen, Esq. • Stage Manager, MrL. D. Bickerton; Property Man, Mr J. Harker; General Manager, Mr W. Goldsmith ; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr 11. Michaelson. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Ewen and 0. Harding the former for a donation of books of farces, &c, and the latter for offering his services gratuitously as pianist. Several other

gentlemen have offered to combine and form an orchestra. The secretary was instructed to write to a number of young ladies in tho district, requesting them to assist the club by giving their services. It was agreed to meet on Thursday evening next to arrange on what date the "club would make its first appearance before the public.

Of the colonial industries which are coming prominently before the public (says the Otago Witness) may be mentioned tho one promoted by the Southern Cross Petroleum Company, Poverty Bay. In the locality referred to petroleum is said to be found in large quantities, and only recently Lthe company have engaged an experienced miner to conduct operations for extracting the oil. So far the company have succeeded in producing some good kerosene, gasoline, and bcnzoline; and samples of these, as also of petroleum, mineral paraffin, and mineral turpentine, arc fit presont to be seen in the dow of Messrs Bardsley and Sons—Mr Robert Seward being the exhibitor. The quantity of kerosene which is consumed by householders is so great that there ought to be every prospect of tho company's wares finding a ready market, and at the same time the oil being locally refined, and possessing somo excellent illuminating qualities, it should recommend itself.

lii the minds of some of the councillors a difficulty has arisen with respect to the operation of the municipal building regulations. Last November section 7 of thoso regulations, which imposed fees for examination of plans for new buildings, alterations or additions, was abolished. Tho municipal engineer, who at that time was in receipt of a salary of £300 a year, examined such plans in the ordinary course of his duty. Now that Mr Lamb is only consulting engineer it is contended that tho fees should be re-imposed to remunerate him for time occupied in examination. On the other hand the opinion is held, with which we entirely coincide, that as there is already an inspector of buildings the ex- ■ \vmination of architect's plans is absolutely iiL ( t4ios3. It is not ; as though it was compuhory to erect a certain class of building W njhin the borough, as in some other towns. AH wo have to do hero is to conform to well-known regulations as to chimneys, and exterior Avails and roofs, with which the inspector is well acquainted.

Tho anniversary of the Bond of Unify Lodge, 1.0. G.T., was celebrated last evening by a soiree and concert given in tho school-room of Trinity Weslcyan Church. Nothing-daunted by the unpropitious state of the weather there was a good attendance of members and friends, including not a few of tho gentler sex. A substantial tea was provided by MrD. B. Watt, of Napier, including pastry of every description, as well as more solid fare for those who desired it. After tea a concert was held, tho Rev. De Berdt Hovell presiding. *Tho chairman having delivered a brief opening address, a programme of songs, readings and instrumental music was gone through, the following amongst others taking part:—Mrs Watkins, Mrs Troy, and Messrs Gilpin, Chisscll, Robinson, Simpson, Dence, Lindsay, Lee, and Murphy. Mr George presided at the piano. The Rev. J. J. Lewis delivered a very sensible address, and urged the necessity for providing- rational evening amusements for young men, so as to counteract t>c attractions of the hotels, &c. Mr ll.' Hill also gave an address, in the course of which he jjointed out the injury that was caused to tho human system by using alcoholic liquors. He agreed with Mr Lewis that efforts should be put forth to provide legitimate recreation for young men, and for young ladies too, and hoped before long to see a billiard table at the Athciiicum, where a pleasant evening could he spent without any attendant temptation. Votes of thanks having been passed all round, a very pleasant evening was brought to a close.

The regular fortnightly meeting of the Napier District School Committee was held last evening. Present: —Messrs T. Laws (chairman), S. Carnell, F. W. Garner, J. T. Largo, and M. D. Spriggs. A letter was received from Miss A. L. Teychenni resigning her position as pupil teacher. Tho" resignation was accepted, and it was decided to recommend to the Board the appointment of Miss Mary Grubb and Master John Williamson as pupil teachers. An application for appointment by Master Robert 11. Ryder, a third year pupil teacher at Havelock, was declined. Tho application of the Napier Musical "

Society for the use of the school one cA r ening in each week for practices Avas agreed to, the society to remunerate the caretaker for cleaning the room and to pay for the gas used. A letter was read from tho secretary pro tern of the Napier Freethought* Association asking for tho use of a room wherein the members of the Association might meet one evening in each week for the study of natural sciences, and for debates on social and religious subjects. No definite action was taken in the matter, but in connection thercAvith the following notice of motion Avas given:—"That in view of the number of applications for the use of the school for various purposes the prhdlcgo be withdraAvn altogether, and that the secretary be instructed to Avrite to all parties at present making uso of tho school, Avhcthor for imparting religious instruction or otherwise, informing them of the decision of the committee, and notifying that tho privilego hitherto granted them has been revoked." Some routine business having been disposed of, the committee adjourned.

George Timothy Stephenson, who has become notorious in connection with tiro Dunedin tragedy, was (says the New Zealand Times) well known in Wellington, having passed his early years here, and there are hundreds of his old schoolmates who regret tho sad termination of his career. His father, Timothy Stexfficnson, was in business in Wellington. Thomas Divan and Co. now occupy the promises formerly Stephenson's store. Mr Stephenson, sen., Avas for many years a commercial traveller in the Colony, but has now settled >

in Sydney, where ho went some time last year with his family.

Comtc do Bartholdi's gigantic statue of Liberty, destined as a lighthouse for New York harbor, represents 200 tons of iron and copper, and will bo higher than the column of Vendomc. Tho Bavaria of Munich is only 50ft high, and that of Sir Charles Borromeo 68ft; the Colossus of Rhodes would only be a pigmy alongside Liberty. In the calf of the hitter's right leg twenty-five persons could dine; the lady's index fingers are oach 80 inches long; and sixty persons are employed riviting the joints of that gigantic female.

Mr W. 11. Bell, deputy coroner for Rochester, held an inquest at the South Aylesford Union Workhouse, on 22nd May, upon the body of Miss Mary Ann Waghorn, sister to the late Lieutenant Waghorn, R.E., tho originator of the overland route to India. The deceased died in tho workhouse the previous Friday under very distressing circumstances. She was 76 years of age, and all she had to live upon was a pension of £25, granted by the Queen in recognition of the great services rendered to the country by her late brother, and a small sum of money allowed her by somo friends in India. She lived by herself in a j house at Strood, and had latterly been of peculiar habits. As she was not seen for two days the house was broken into on Wednesday, when she was found lying on the floor in an unconscious state, with a bruise upon her forehead. As she was in a very dirty state, with no ona to look after 1 her, she was removed to the workhouse infirmary, where she died on Friday. Evidence was given that the deceased frequently fell down in fits, and as Dr R. R. Brown, who attended her, stated that death was caused by an extravasation of blood on the brain, the result of the bruise, and that such bruise might have been caused by a fall, tho jury returned a verdict -'That death was tho result of natural causes, accelerated by a fall." The deceased frill be buried beside her brother in Snodlaud Churchyard, near Rochester.

An elixir like the celebrated Wo_r_'_ SciixAPi'S may be used with impunity ; its ingredients have been tested by eminent medical authorities throughout the colonies. —[Am-T.]