The Daily Telegraph. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1884.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 4127, 14 October 1884, Page 2

The Daily Telegraph. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1884.

In yesterday's issue avo published the Napier Harbour Board Empowering and Loan Act with the object of making our readers acquainted with the provisions of that most important measure. It will have been seen that before effect can be given to the Act the chairman of the Harbor Board is required to call meetings of tho ratepayers in tho borough and several ridings comprised Avithin the area liable to be rated. At those meetings the ratepayers are to bo informed as to the Avorks proposed to be undertaken, the amount of the loan to bo borroAved, and tho rate likely to be imposed to cover interest and sinking fund. A certain day is then to be appointed for taking tho poll. In connection with the poll, section 19 of the Act must be borne in mind. It runs as foiloAVS :—"lf the number of A'otes given for tho proposal within tho district exceeds the number given against it, and an absolute majority of the ratepayers on the roll entitled to vote have voted for the proposal, the resolution in faA r or of the proposal shall bo deemed to bo carried." Thus, in order to give effect to the Act and carry out tho harbor works, an absolute majority of the ratepayers on the roll must vote in favor of tho proposal. For instance, if there are, say, two thousand ratepayers on the rolls of the borough and county ridings within the harbor district 1001 must vote iv favor of the proposal. It is not sufficient that tho number of votes in favor of the proposal shall exceed the number against it, but an absolute majority of the total number entitled to vote must go to the poll and vote for the proposal. Therefore, those Avho arc dead, or %vho aro absentees, or those Avho Avill not take the trouble to go to the poll, virtually vote

against the proposal. We accordingly desire it to be distinctly remembered that if harbor Avorks are to be undertaken; if HaAvke's Bay, is to be put on a level with other parts" of tho colony, everybody entitled to vote must go to the poll. There is another point that must not be forgotten, Avhich is this, that Aye have within our midst very many selfish people Avho, having made their fortunes Avithout a harbor haA'ing been constructed, are opposed to any works which, howevermuch they may benefit those who have not made fortunes, may impose taxation on themselves. That is to say, they are not prepared to make any personal sacrifice that the Avhole district may thrive and prosper. Those, on the other hand, avlio want to make tho district prosperous, and to see it populous and wealthy, knowing that they will rise with the progress of the country, aro prepared to sacrifice if need be to the amount of a small tax to bring about a healthier state of things than' that which at present exists. Happily there are not many amongst us avlio are content to rest satisfied with things as they aro. The most of us want to "go ahead," and to see our neighbors go ahead, and avo may be pretty sure of this, that those who oppose the harbor scheme, aro they wiro, having climbed to the top of the tree, iioav Avant to kick away the ladder lest others should prosper.

The annual report of tho Lands Transfer and Deeds Registration Department for the year 1883-84 furnishes tho amounts privately borrowed on land security. The figures are interesting as shoAving tho amount of capital required for the improvement of land, and tho development of its resources. It appears that the total amount secured by mortgage during the year ending 31st March, 1884, Avas £4,072,325. Tho amount of mortgages paid off during tho same period wa5"£2,035,044, and tho amount remaining seemed by mortgage on the 31st March last was £24,412,343. The amount of money secured by the iioav mortgages in 1883-84 Avas only" about two-thirds tho amount in ISS2-83. The district of Cantorbury is far and aAvay at the head of.the other districts in the amount it oAves on mortgage, as will bo seen from the folloAving list: — Canterbury .. .. £9,003,926 Otago 4,990,453 Southland .. .. 3,223,3-15 Auckland .. .. 2,371,143 Wellington .. .. 2,325,203 Hawke's Bay . . .. 1,500,203 New Plymouth .. 396,771 Nelson .. .. 343, G6l Marlborough .. .. 177,800 Wcstland .. .. G9,774

There was no criminal business at the R.M. Court this morning.

The proposed iioav theatre which AA'as to have been erected at Palmcrston North has been abandoned, and the site is uoav to be devoted to the erection of business premises. An inquest was held yesterday at the Railway Hotel, Kaikora, on the body of Thomas Henry, Avho had died from exposure. A verdict to the abovo effect Avas returned. Mr F. W. Garner has shown us somoAvell grown oranges and lemons from trees in his garden, in proof of our statement yesterday that these and kindred fruits will thrive and ripen in Napier. In connection with the new township of Reignierville, it has been decided to name tbc tAvo roads running through the property " Francon " and " Bazil." Messrs Fran con and Bazil Avere respectively tho first and second managers of the Meanee Mission estate. A police station is to be shortly opened at Waipukurau, probably next week. Mr W. C. Smith has been wanting this done for some time past, and it is, perhaps, owing to the late murderous assault in that locality that the Government have at last recognised tho desirability of stationing a constable at Waipukurau.

The following deed has been submitted to the Trust Commissioner during the past week, to Avhich ho has decided to certify if not objected to within nine days after notice in the Wairoa Guardian:—Surrender of an easement, Orangitirohia block-, Hira Tamaitemate, TePaeaTamaitomate and Matiaro Tamaitemato to Frederick Francis Ormond, portion of Orangitirohia block, 4 acres.

Mr William Wakefield, of Kentucky, a well-known writer on short-horns, makes tho folloAving remarks in reference to tho red-polled cattle : —" The red-polls, and thoy only, of all milk breeds are prime feeders and butchers' beasts also ; thoy, and only they, of all beef breeds, aro prime dairy cattle. Tho excellencies of all present no tendency to unite, except in the red-polled.

In reference to what avo stated yesterday concerning a telegram that Avas received on Saturday afternoon and not delivered till Sunday morning, we havo been informed that tho office to which tho message was addressed Avas closed on the Saturday afternoon, and, therefore, the telegram could not have been delivered. In justice to the Department we are glad to publish this explanation.

On Thursday next it is announced that a special performance will be given by Mr and Mrs Hart at the Theatre for the benefit of the Clh'c Square improvement fund. The above talented artists will be assisted in a portion of the programme by tho Napier and Spit Fire Brigades. The performance Avill be heralded by a torchlight procession, which will be accompanied by the Garrison Band.

A large number of defaulting ratepayers were proceeded against at the local Court this morning, and will, of course, have the satisfaction of paying their rates in addition to contributing considerably to the general revenue of the colony. Mr Logan appeared for the Borough Council. At first His Worship said ho would not allow solicitor's fee, but afterwards changed his mind, and the fees were given.

A bazaar for the purpose of liquidating the debt on St. Andrew's Hall, Port Ahuriri, will be held on tho 10th, 11th, and 12th of November. The church committee invito subscriptions, which may bo sent to the Bishop of Waiapu or tho Rev. W. Welsh. Useful and fancy articles for the bazaar may bo forwarded to Miss Stuart, Bishop's Court, Mrs Patten, Napier Terrace, and Mrs Welsh, Goldsmith road.

One of the defendants sued for rates today by the Borough Council is now a resident of the "interior of South Africa," consequently personal service of the usual summons Avas dispensed with, and iv lieu thereof it was fixed on a "conspicuous" part of the ground belonging to defendant. In this case the plaintiff was nonsuited, through the fact of the summons beingserved not being advertised iv the newspapers.

A neat point was taken in the R.M. Court to-day by Mr Cornford, who appeared for the defence in a claim for a valuation made by Mr Cohen. Mr Cornford contended that under the Stamp Act of ISS2 tho valuation must bo on stamped paper, which had not been done. Counsel admitted that tho point had never previously been raised, but the Act was imperative, as it said valuations of all property must be on stamped paper. Plaintiff was accordingly nonsuited.

Friday' s Wanganui Herald says:—"ln our correspondenc columns appears a letter from ' Half-caste,' with regard to the adjourning of the Native Lands Court. From wliat wo can learn of the facts there are a number of natives in town who have been Avaiting here since April last, and thoy are anxious that their cases should be settled before going away. Tho delays in the present mode of working tho Court are vexatious enough without further delaying business by adjourning altogether for a feAV months."

A smart piece of work Avas recently accomplished by a native. Immediately after a number of summonses hud been issued against him, he Avent round to several of the tradespeople who had issued tho " blue pills " against him and squared the amounts, Avithout, boAvever, satisfying the costs incurred. To-day His Worship, Avhon appealed to, said if people took money inssuvae v a cases Avithout receiving their costs he Av ou __ not allow the latter lator on. More.,., nom . accept moneys after issuing o. summons except through your solicitor.

A number of summonses had been issued against Henaro Tomoana, the cases ta come oil to-day, but all of them Avero postponed for a Aveek. Defendant made a rambling statement that these cases were brought into court so as to force him to sell land His Worship said if that Avero the case he Avould use the poAver entrusted to the Resident Magistrate's Court to stop execution—the result being that defendant's barber, jeweller, ironmonger, bootmaker butcher, publican aud tailor, all of whom had issued summonses, will have to wait Borne time longer for their money.

The WaipaAva County Racing Club has i decided that the cost of the grand stand to i be erected should not exceed £300. Tho porter at the Hospital gate slipped ' tho other day and injured himself. Pie ap- ' pi: I to-day for superannuation in consequence, as it is feared ho Avill not recover ; from the effects of the fall, being a very old man cf 75, avlio had just taken a Avife. A neAV departure Avas taken at the Hospital Committee meeting to-day. The whole of tho correspondence was read before any discussion took place on any item, Avhich had then to be called up if wanted. It may be a very easy way of working but how to report under such circumstances is a question to which there cannot be any satisfactory reply. The Clive Square Improvement Committee met last evening, Mr C. Faulknor occupying the chair, when arrangements were made in reference to the entertainment to bo given on Thursday evening. The membcra of the Spit Fire Brigade wilHeave their station at a quarter past seven in the evening, meeting the town brigade at the top of tho Shakespeare road, where the torchlight procession will bo formed. It was also resolved that the " English Fanin aid of the improvement funds should be held on the 12th and 13th December, on Dr Spencer's site in Tennyson street, opposite the Telegraph offices, Dr Spencer having placed it at the committee's clispo.; .1. /4l.he Salvation Army seiwice last night attracted a crowded congregation, induced to attend, apparently, for the most part rather from curiosity than from religious feelings. Some of those Avho Avere present overlooked the fact that the " Army " had engaged the hall for themselves, and not for the display of larrikinism on the part of the audience. During the service one individual Avas very properly ejected; he had been making himself particularly conspicuous throughout the evening, when at length " Captain " Wilkinson asked, " What's that man's name?" The person indicated replied, "My name's Mahon." Then said tho "Captain," "Turn that man out," And it was so. -^\ The turf statistics of tho Australasian colonies, Avhich have ju«t been published for the past year, slioav- St. Albans to have been the most successful sire of tbc season, tho Avinnings of his stock exceeding £S, 000, duo in a great measure to the victories achieved by Tasman in this colony and Malua in Australia. The second place is occupied by Maribyrnong, his stock, as usual, lurving " mopped up " the two-year old Aveight for age races. Tho third place is occupied by Musket, more than a moiety of tho winnings being tho result of Martini-

Henri's Melbourne Derby and Cup victories. Epigram, avlio is next on tho list, has to thank Lc Grand for his position. It is worthy of notice of tho sires occupying the highest positions that one never ran, while another only sported silk on two or three occasions. St. Albans and Epigram are both imported sons of Blair Athol. At the R.M. Court this morning, before Captain Preece, R.M., verdicts for plaintiffs were given in the folloAving cases:—W. Parker v. J. Hester, £1, costs 10s; same v. M. Stevens, £1, costs 13s, solicitor's fee 10s Gd; same v. J. H. Stewart, £5, costs 10s, solicitor's fee £1 Is; same v. J. T. Steel, £6 12s, costs 10s, solicitor's fee £1 Is ; same v. W. Krause, £12 9s, costs £1, solicitor's foe £1 Is ; same v. E. J. Coates, claim £13 10s, plaintiff was nonsuited in this case; same v. J. Dransficld, £18 13s Bd, costs £1 Is, solicitor's fee £1 Is; Cohen v. Limbrick (Mr Lasccllcs for plaintiff, Mr Cornford for defendant), plaintiff claimed £14 14s as a A'aluator, but Avas nonsuited, Avith costs 15s, solicitor's fee £1 Is, witness' expenses £1 10s ; Evans v. Mcihana Takihi (Mr Moore for plaintiff, Mr Lee for defence), claim £59, judgment for plaintiff for £11, with costs £2 10s, Avitnesscs expenses £3 10s, solictor's fee £1 Is.

Australia is apparently jealous of tho manner in which tho frozen meat industry is being pushed forward by this colony. Tho last Australasian to hand says : —"Noav Zealand seems to be doing its best to glut the frozen meat market in England. During last July nearly 48,OOOcwt. of mutton was imported in the United Kingdom, and of that no less thon 3G,34lcwt. came from New Zealand. During the corresponding month iv last year only S-llGcwt. of mutton was received from that colony. Of the total quantity of mutton, 44,701cwt. Avas imported in London, 1464cwt. into Liverpool, and 120-lcwt into Harwich," Surely our con-

temporary does not,seriously mean to say that the above consignments, among a population of thirty millions, could possibly cause a glut 'r Oi course the increase is heavy compared with former years, but then wo hope the trado will grow larger as the prejudice against it is overcome, and Avhen once it makes its way into all the loading cities of Homo we may anticipate a still greater export. The Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute hold tho last monthly meeting of tho season last evening, Dr Spencer in the chair. There was a good attendance of members and visitors. Tho first business Avas the reading of a short paper by Mr Hamilton, the secretary, on the influence of scientific societies on national character. The points raised in the paper were discussed at some length. A beautiful collection of tropical shells was exhibited by the secretary, including some magnificent specimens as r 0 _ gardsform, size, and color. A sponge f' _ onl Castle Point, cut from a specimen ovp /L . t wo feet iv diameter, and forwarded by T _,£ r -yy_ A. Harding, attracted a good deal - 0 f attention. The secretary stated that it was a good example of the quality as carriage sgonges, and said that he had no doubt that tho culture of the finer kinds would bo a profitable industry, the sponges attaining a remarkable size in. about four years. A valuablo addition to tho library has been received since last meeting, in the shape of a largo parcel of books from England, including several of a more popular kind than the generality of works in the library of tho Institute. Some of these Avorks were laid on the table for inspection. Suggestions Avere made regarding the improvement of tho museum. Tho secretary said that the museum included a very good representative collection of geological specimens, Avhich he hoped Avould be properly arranged and labelled before next meeting. It Avas his aim to make the museum as complete a collection of natural history specimens of all kinds as possible, Avhich was a more practicable and really useful object than the formation of a universal collection. It was also suggested that during the recess a series of expeditions into the neighboring country should be arranged, with the object of enriching our local collection, and providing material for readable papers. The usual votes of thanks concluded the proceedings.