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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3853, 22 November 1883, Page 2

There was again a blank sheet at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning.

The Government are about to issue a, fr__i and greatly-improved edition of the " Now Zealand Handbook."

Is the following fact a sign of the times '< There have been more summonses issued from tho R.M. Court, Napier, during this present month of November than have ever before been taken out. in the corresponding month of previous years

A bolt of a butcher's horse in a cart took place on Fitzroy road this morning, but, although breaking down some gale-posts, fences," and doing other minor damages, strange to say only one of the shafts of the cart was broken. The horse had been left in c.h;i.r"o of a boy while the owner was delivering meat.

AYe have to acknowledge receipt of the first number of the New Zealand Volunteer and Armed Constabulary Service Gazette, published at Christchurch. The new publication is most creditably got up, and contains a large amount of information of interest to volunteers. The Gazette is to be published monthly.

Mr Harry Goodall, a Yorkshire gentleman of considerable wealth, and who was in Napier about nine months ago, is now in London, and is endeavoring to float a scheme entitled the Auckland and Hawke's Bay Land Company. Mr Goodall, as the chairman of tho Yorkshire Farmers' Association, was selected to visit New Zealand, and while here was highly pleased with this part of the colony.

The Artillery and Rifle A'oluu leers had a daylight parade in front of the Athcnteum last evening. There were good musters of both companies. Major Routledgc inspected, and the men tvere afterwards exercised in company movements by Lieut. King, acting

adjutant, for about two hours, when they were dismissed. The Garrison Band present, and played several selections iv capital style during the parade. This is the season for roses, most of tho gardens being smothered by these beautiful flowers. The season has not been a good ono for the production of the finest specimens from a horticultural point of view, but for size mid quantity the roses tire remarkable. The other d;iy Mr 11. Lascelles left with us a monster of scent and beauty, and to-day Mr A. Kennedy gave us a gigantic Paul Neron measuring over six inches iv diameter.

The Post, referring to tho appointment of the new Under-Secretary for Public AVorks, says: —"Mr O'Connor is recognised ns an able engineer.and a very efficient officer, while it is believed that the largo and special personal knowledge of all matters connected with the public works of the colony in both islands will render his permanent presence tit head-quarters very useful. Mr O'Connor will enter on his new duties very shortly."

To-night tho Dramatic Club repeat Byron's burlesque "The Maid and the Magpie," preceded by an amusing farce entitled " AVho Speaks First." The performance will be over by 10.30, and thus the only drawback to tho hist entertainment will be removed. Having had the opportunity of witnessing the stage rehearsal last evening, wo can confidently recommend those who were not at the hist representation not to lose, the chance on this occasion, and those who were there will find the burlesque abounding with new songs and local hits. " A

It would almost seem that iv these colonies newspapers will soon have to exclude the most of its news for tho sake of inserting racing intelligence. In yesterday's issue we were called upon to publish, by reason of the stuff having been telegraphed, the names of no less than 279 horses, being the nominations, Sec, for six different race meetings. AYe will venture to say that out of the 270 names not more than twenty arc known to the general public, and that iv their performances the public take no interest in more than half-a-dozen. The colonies seem to have gone mad on horse racing, nor, we think, for the sake of the sport, but because it offers an opportunity for gambling.

The Rev. D. Sidcy acknowledges with sincere thanks the receipt of the following subscriptions in aid of the Rev. Mr Shiriffs family relief fund:—A Friend, £2 2s ; Mr Neill' AValker, £1 Is. Through the Rev. AY. Nichol—Mr Allan McLean, £5 ; Mr Malcolm AValker, £1 ; Mrs AValker, £1. Through Mr George Crosse—Mr Win. Speedy, £3 3s : Miss Hilda Speedy, £1 Is ; Mr John Speedy, 10s ; Mr Sidney A. Pull, .CI Is: Mrs AY. Mitchell, £1 1; Mr P. Moron, 10s; Mr Dan McDonald, ss: Mr AVm. Hugho, 10s; Mr Joseph MoDurmott, 10s; Mr Wm. Pike, ss; Mr A. McLcod, 5s ; Mr AA 7 m. Herbert, 5s ;Mr E. dim', 12s; Mr Charles Hoalcs, 5s ; Miss Diana Speedy, £2 ; Mr George Crosse, 7s. Further subscriptions will be duly acknowledged.

The Municipal Council, at its meeting last night, acknowledged the Mayor's services during the past eighteen months by voting him an honorarium of £100. During his tenure of office Dr. Spencer has been most liberal in his donations to every causo in whose behalf an appeal has been made, and the honorarium has been more than fully earned. AA r e object very strongly, however, to the manner in which tho matter was brought up in the Council. It is most unusual for a money vote for any purposo to bo made without a recommendation from the Public AVorks Committee, or without a notice of motion. In this case, wo presume, all the councillors had come to a private agreement on the subject. But why tho secrecy ? AVcrc they .afraid of outside criticism, or were they ashamed of what they wore going to do r 1 A meeting of the creditors of Adolf Breuer, of AVairoa, was held at tho Supremo Court House yesterday afternoon. Sixteen creditors were present. Mr A. C. Dewes attended as solicitor for the debtor. More than ordinary interest was taken in this estate, as there were bills of sale and other securities which had caused comment previous to the meeting. MrE. W. Knowles was elected chairman, and numerous questions were asked the debtor as to the way and the hour at which the securities were given. A. resolution was passed that Mr F. AY. Garner be elected trustee, and another that the trustee bo instructed to consult a solicitor as to contesting the securities given by the debtor. A motion was carried that the creditors present agree to pay the costs of expenses bicuiTocL by tho trustee in. currying out the wishes of the mooting. A handicap rifle match under the auspices of the Hawke's Bay Rifle Association will take place at Petane on Saturday next. These matches were instituted by tho committee with the intention of inducing members to practice more frequently, .and Mr Villcvs lias kindly furthered their endeavors by running special coaches at a nominal faro for the convenience of competitors. Their efforts, however, do not seem to have been appreciated, judging from the small number of entries, and the committee have resolved that unless a decided improvement takes place next Saturday to discontinue them. Entries can be made on the ground previous to firing. AA r e may mention that the rango has beeif altered very much for the better, and in view of the approaching annual prize meeting it would bo well for members to take every opportunity of practice, as it will shortly bo closed until the meeting commences. The following letter has been received by Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. from the Shaw SaviH and Albion Co. (limited): — "Steam. —AYe have now gone fully into this branch of tho trade, and pending the delivery of our own new steamers, whicW we expect to be, tho first in July next year and the second a couple of months later, avo are chartering steamers for the trade. The first of these, the Triumph, left Plymouth on 20th ultimo a full ship in every respect ; She will be followed by the Aletory this month, the Bombay in November, and another steamer early in January. AYe may mention that our new boats will be about 500 tons larger than those of tho Shipping Company now built, and will have engines capable of driving them at least half a knot faster, and as they arc being built by Denny that will bo sufiicient guarantee of the class of vessels they will be. All new steamers, chartered and otherwise, will be fitted with chambers for frozen meat, and besides these we have nine sailing ships fitted and fitting for this trade, so that the quantity of meat this will enable us to bring from the colony will be very large."

Keep regular hours, seek the air where it is purest, avoid unnecessary exposure, work without excess, and interlard all with draughts of that celebrated stimulant, AVOLEE'S SCJINAI'I'S.—[A.DVT.]