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Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4009, 28 May 1884, Page 2

We learn from Wairoa that two men have been arrested for breaking into Mr C. Lloyd's store at Clyde last week and stealing goods. Two others are charged with receiving the goods. The prisoners, who came from Gisborne, have been remanded. Captain Cozens, of the brig Neptune, and a boy in a dingy, in going out to their vessel in the roadstead this morning, got blown a considerable way to leeward, owing to the heavy S.W. wind blowing, but they were luckily seen from the shore, and the Boojum went to their rescue and towed them up to their vessel. Sir George Grey leaves Auckland for Gisborne to-morrow. It is probable that he will remain there some days in order to forward Mr Bees' candidature for the representation of the East Coast. Should time allow, Sir George will come on to Napier and deliver an address, and proceed from here overland to the seat of government. Mr W. Harker announces that he has entered into business as auctioneer and commission agent in those premises adjoining Banner and Liddle's sale rooms. Mr Harker has had fifteen years business practice in London, and so brings a long and probably the best experience to bear on his undertaking. We cordially wish him every success. The Hastings Literary Association's next meeting will be held at Messrs Hoadley and Co.'s buildings, Hastings, on Thursday, the ?th June, at 8 p.m. The business wirf consist of consideration of rules for the association, and a discussion on the following subject:—"Would the nontaxation of intoxicating liquors be beneficial to the country."

Tenders for the Omaliu and Mangawhare roads were opened to-day by the chairman of the Hawke's Bay County. For No. 1 contract Thomas Quealy's tender was accepted of £1 10s per chain, and for No. 2 contract W. Dabbs' tender at £1 4s 6d per chain was accepted. The tenders _ ranged from £1 4s Gd to £1 19s per chain, bix tenders were received. An oldish man named James Craig, belonging to the steamer Weka, has been missing since Monday last, and although the police have been making diligent enGuiries and search for him no trace can be found. It is feared that he must have fallen into the tide in getting from the

breastwork on board his vessel, and has been swept out to sea. The ship Northumberland, it is expected, will be quite ready to sail punctually at the date up to which it was arranged she should—< lie here to load her cargo of frozen meat. The Northumberland's berth will be taken next month by the Shaw Savill and Albion Company's s.s. Bombay, and to follow her again the same company has chartered the White Star liner the s.s. Coptic. We are glad to hear that Mr A. McHardy, on behalf of Mr Charles Nairn, intends to forward an experimental shipment of frozen beef to the London market. Hitherto frozen beef has not been a success, but it is thought that if the carcasses, instead of being sent home whole,. are cut up into joints, that they will reach England in a perfectly sound because thoroughly frozen condition. A market for our surplus fat cattle is urgently needed, and it is to be hoped that Mr McHardy's shipment will give encouraging results.

The Southland Horticultural Society has issued a circular to all other kindred societies, in which their co-operation is requested for the purpose of securing , assistance from the Government in the form of landed endowment for the various horticultural institutions in the colony. It is recommended that the members of the House representing - their resx-ieetive districts should hold a conference during the coming session on the subject. It is thought that what would suit each locality would be one or two town sections upon which to build halls for shows, &c.

Our Wairoa correspondent telegraphs that the alleged defalcations of H. J. Williams, county clerk, and treasurer to the local Harbor Board, amount to £331, the Countjr Council losing £170, and the Harbor Boarcf £161. Special meetings of both bodies will be held on Saturday to investigate the accounts. The.money is supposed to have been obtained by forged cheques and vouchers. No clue has yet been obtained of Williams' whereabouts. He was last heard of at Wellington on April 24, and is supposed to have taken a passage for Sydney under the name of Willoughby. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The Napier School Committee met last evening. Present: Messrs Laws (in the chair), White, Sidey, Parker, and Scarfe. The head master forwarded a complete list of text books used in each standard. Mr Stewart, M.H.R., forwarded a copy of a bill to amend the Education Act as regards the election of committees by abolishing the cumulative vote. The committee decided to support the bill, and eigned a petition to the Assembly praying , that the measure be passed. The visiting committee reported the school was suffering in attendance, owing to sickness among the children. Messrs Garner and Parker were appointed visiting committee for next month.

Mr John "Buchanan, M.H.R. for Napier, arrived in town last night, and was seen of many to-day. Mr Gannon addresses the electors at Wairoa on Friday, and speaks at Frasertown on Saturday. The immigrants for Napier by the steamer Victory leave Wellington by the steamer Southern Cross to-night for this port. The last match of tho Australians seems to have been played on a dead wicket, hence the small scores, and Spofforfch's magnificent bowling average—thirteen wickets for 33 runs. Mr Dolbel was unable to be present at the Harbor Board meeting this morning, owing to the death of a nioce last night. Mr Sutton's death also accounted for tho absence of Mr Wardrop. The honorary treasurer for the Napier Hospital has received a telegram stating that tho half of the amount of the cost of furnishing the new waids has been passed for payment by the Colonial Secretary.

Wo have received some enquiries concerning the intentions of the Poultry Association, in reply to which we hare ascertained that tho old committee propose to call amongst themselves of 25s to meet the outstanding liabilities. "We hardly think it fair that the losses should be wholly borne by the committee. Rule 5 provides that an annual general meeting of the members of the association shall be held in the month of May in each year. The annual meeting has not yet been called. We think that if this omission were rectified the members of the association would willingly contribute the comparatively small sum required, and generally agree to what is necessary to keep the institution afloat. At the H.M. Court this morning, before Mr Pattern, J.P., Earnest Passfield, charged with drunkenness at Hastings yesterday, failed to appear, and his bail was estreated. —Kate Wyatt, a prepossessing young girl, who has figured several times before the Court charged with lunacy, was again brought upon the same charge. Sergeant Burtenshaw said her father paid her passage to England, thinking that she might recover there, as she would be cared for by an aunt. When she reached Dunedin she behaved so strangely thafc the Union Company declined to take her on to Victoria, as that would subject them to a penalty, and so she was sent back again to Napier. The

Orient Company had refunded the ticket money, and since then she had been wandering about. She was remanded for medical examination till Saturday. ""*

The final football match for Mr John Sheehan's enp will be played between the Napier and Union Clubs on the Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon next, not at

Pctane on the 7th June as stated in last evening's issue. This contest is looked forward to with great interest, not only by footballers, but by the pubHc, who will have a good opportunity of witnessing the game now that it is to be played in town. Both teams have been in active training for some time, so that a very even match may be anticipated. The Napier team will be selected from the following:—Anderson, Begg, Black J. W., Cato J., Cato W. G., Edwards, Finch, Gibbons, Graves, Hunter R. J., Hunter A., Kennedy F., Kennedy A., LeQuesne, Newton A. D., Newton &., Oudaille, Parker, Turner, Walker, and White.

Mr Edmund Sutton, after a long and painful illness, died at 7 o'clock last night from prostration. About eighteen months ago he had a severe attack of erysipelas, which proved to be the forerunner of a complication of disorders under which his system completely broke up. At the last moment Dr. Diver, of Wellington, was sent for, and on his arrival last Saturday he pronounced the case to be hopeless. AH that medical skill could do had been done; the sufferer gradually sunk, and finally passed away, his last moments being brightened by perfect consciousness and freedom from pain. The deceased gentleman arrived in this colony early in 1863, when a young man of twenty years of age, and, joining Sir George (then Major) Whitmore's station at Bissington, intended to enter into pastoral pursuits. Two years afterwards, however, he changed his mind and entered the office of Messrs Watt, Kennedy and Watt, merchants, at the Spit. On Mr Kennedy retiring from the firm Mr Sutton took a higher position; and, with Mr D. Balharry, for many years managed Messrs Watt Bros, extensive business, eventually, in conjunction with Mr A. Wardrop, purchasing it. Mr Sutton was twice married, and leaves a family to deplore his loss.

The double bill at the Theatre Royal last evening met with the strong approval of the audience. " The Wrong Man " served to give Mr Wilkinson a capital opportunity in the character of Tittums, to which he did not fail to do full justice, and as he was well supported, especially by Mr Alexande**, the fun was fast and furious. The burlesque o2 "Black-eyed Susan " followed, and was provocative of fresh mirth. Miss Johns as. William was a great favorite with the audience, her graceful dancing and good singing of the latest music being warmly applauded. Misses Lawrence and Wyatt filled their respective roles creditably. Mr Wilkinson as Captain Crosstree was the life of the piece, his acting all through being good, but especially in the drunken scene. The other characters had suitable representatives. To-night "Delicate Ground" and "Pygmalion and Galatea" will be produced. The latter work, by Gilbeift made him famous, though he himself has but a poor opinion of it. Miss Johns has consented to sing "Ehren on the Rhine." So we may expect to be deafened for the next few works by the whistlers of the streets giving us their version of this taking air. / The Druids' procession at Hastings last night was a brilliant affair. The night was well adapted for such a display, and the streets were literally thronged with spec? tators. Two Druids on horseback led the procession, followed by the Garrison, Band under the leadership of Mr Tankard; then followed the Druids in their Druidical costume carrying torches and burning different colored fires, which lent a fine effect to tho procession. There were several wagons decorated with evergreens, which were occupied by Druids representing different characters, also a war chariot with a man in complete armor in it. After marching through the town they drew up at tho Town Hall, where afterwards a concert took place, which was well attended. When the curtain rose the Druids were all _ on the stage in their several costumes, which had a fine effect. The Garrison Band then played an overture, after which songs were sung- by some local amateurs and others. When all did so well it would be invidious to particularise, sufficient to say that the audience seemed well pleased with the rendering of tho programme. A dinner was afterwards held at Host Caulton's, when about seventy or eighty sat down, and did justice to the good things provided, after which the usual toasts were drank. A dance also took place at thoTown Hall, which was also a successful affair, dancing being kept up till the Bmall hours. The Druids are to be congratulated.

upon the success of their last night s entertainment. The Hastings Lodge, which has only been started about eight months, now contains about forty members. A great deal of the success of last night's display, was due to the energy of Mr J. Young and Mr O'Brien, who spared no trouble in promoting its success. It is impossible to remain long sick or out of health where Hop Bitters are used. See another. , The feeblest system may be fortified against the effects of unwholesome air and rapid changes of temperature, by the occasional use of that celebrated tonic and invigorating cordial, Wolfe's Schnapps.— [Advt.]