The Evening Star MONDAY, JULY 6, 1874

Evening Star, Issue 3547, 6 July 1874, Page 2

The Evening Star MONDAY, JULY 6, 1874

Dr Carr concluded hia series of entertainments at the Masonic Hall on Saturday night. A coroner’s inquiry into the cause of the late tire will be held at two oclock tomorrow.

We notice that the Government launch has sunk in the bay, it is supposed during last nighPs gale. A report received says that the yield of the Shotover Company has improved from Eager’s old ground. The sum of Ll4O 12s 3d was collected in aid of the widows and orphans of the four men who were drowned in the harbor on the Queen’s Birthday. “The Fatal Brand, or Temptation” was given to a full house at the Princess on Saturday night. To-night “ Azael, the Prodigal,” and “ A.S.S.” will be produced.

The Carpenters’ Society paid Lls on Saturday evening to men on strike, and we understand that all who struck for 13s a day have got work at that rate. The number of members of the society is about sixty, and the cash in hand LSO.

The Hawke’s Bay ‘ Daily Telegraph ’ says that the idea that the Maori race is rapidly dying out is erroneous, as anyone can see by the large proportion of children to be found at those Native kaingas remotely situated from European settlements. The ‘ Nelson Colonist ’ perpetrates the following : —“lt is reported that Mr Curtis appointed Mr Rough, the late Collector of Customs, to the post, of Deputy-Superinten-dent, especially to please the new Responsible Kxecutive, as being both Bough and ready. and well acquainted with the Cuxtoms of the Natives.”

According to the Wanganui ‘Weekly Herald,’ at the leceut meeting at Obinemutu Karaitiana said “ The advance of the Pakeha is irresistible, and like unto a eanoe rushing onwards with the gale—the waves of Maori opposition being either ridden over or dashed through and spent in harmless spray against the bows.”

The Wellington ‘Tribune’ says;—“ Oar Highland corps of Volunteers, as is well known, proved an exception to the old adage that one cannot take ‘ breeks ’ off a Highlandman. They had breeks. They have

%ow, ho.wever, got the designation of their # company changed from ‘ The Wellington* Highland Hide Volunteers ’ to that of ‘The Wellington Scottish Volunteers’—a name more in keeping with their uniform and general nationality.” At the Port Chalmers Resident Magistrate’s Court to-day Daniel Kllis was fined 20s and costs for assaulting Ernest Herty.* The parties lived at the M aori Kaik, and the dispute arose concerning some pronerty leased by plaintiff from defendant. Defendant admitted committing the assault, saying he was provoked at the time.

The ‘ Lake M akatip Mail ’ says :—“ We learn from the ‘Southland Times’ that the quantity of wheat this distr ct has on hand is equal to five years’ consumption ! We were not aware of that fact before, and can ou'y believe our statement, made some months ago, as to there being not more than two years’stock available,”

Amongst the candidates who have passed the Civil Service examination, we observe the following local names :—Junior exaaii-, nation : Charles Howorth, educated at the South District School two years, and at the Dunedin High School two years. Senior examination: Arthur Robert William Fulton, High School, Dunedin, and private tuition. The Chief Postmaster, in reply to “A Subscriber,” requests us to say that the complaints are not sufficiently definite to enable him to reply specifically, but that if the complainant will communicate directly with the department, stating precisely the grounds of complaint, the causes of grievance will be investigated and if possible rectified.

. The severe dry weather experienced in the Mount Ida district throughout the winter broke up on Wednesday last, says the local paper, a steady rain setting in, followed up at night by a slight fall of snow It is to be hoped that we shall have a continuation of broken weather, otherwise the prospects for mining in the spring and summer cannot be considered at all promising. “The following,” says the ‘N. Z. Times,’ “is said to be a communication received lately in connection with the case of a lunatic who came under the notice of the authorities: —‘ My wife is on board the steamer. Just shove her in the as'dum, and oblige yours truly ’ The affectionate anxiety displayed by this considerate individual as to the welfare of his better-half is truly refreshing, and renders comment unnecessary.”

At the meeting of the Education Board this morning, the only business transacted was the appointment of the following gentlemen, as recommended by the Provincial Executive, to constitute the Board of Advice re the High School:—Professors M‘Gregor and Shand, Messrs E.B Cargdl, James Kulton, R. Stout, M.P.C., and, ex officio, the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor of the Otago University, The sacrament of confirmation was ad ministered by Dr Moran to four adults and about thirty lads at .>t. Joseph's Church yes terday morning. The church was crowded to excess, and the ceremony was most impressive. His Lordship first addressed the candidates on the great importance of and the many benefits derivable from the sacrament. After tjta administration of confirmation, Dr Moran tljp Recipients to live during the rest of their lives a? practical Catholics ought to, A telegram received this morning by the directors of the Arrow River United Gold Company, from the working manager at the claim, has been placjd at our disposal. It is to the effect that the main reef has been struck at the bottom of a small prospecting shaft, 2lft deep, xriph auriferous wash-dirt 2ft thick. The two pennyweights to the dish, and the peel is still dipping.

Mr James Ingram, manager for Messrs Ingles (says the ‘ Marlborough Express’), recently made the ascent of Mount Kaitarau, the highest of the seaward Kaikouras, set down as S 790 ft on the map, but believed to be much higher. Mr •ijgram is believed to be the first human being who has performed the feat, one of no ordinary character, as the ascent is exceedingly difficult, and usually considered impossible, the sides being so rugged.

The management of the Nelson Asylum for the insane may be very good, so far as the circumstances permit, but the following incident, related by the 1 Ross Guardian,’ would seem to imply a want of attention to not unimportant details ;—“ We regrot to state that Mr Thomas Green, late of Ross, died in the Nelson Lunatic Asylum on the first of December last. He was admitted to the institution on the first of July, suffering from general paralysis and softening of the brain. Most singular to relate, Mrs Green only received the tidings of her liusband’s death on Tuesday last. The deceased’s family is left totally unprovided for,” A person, under the signature q£ ‘ Fox and the Grapes,” wrote to the Hou. Mr Pox, ear favor of the Aueklaud * Evening tar,’ as follows r—‘‘Sir, —You are repor ed to h*ve stated in a recent speech that the present Conservative major ty in * ireat Britain came m on the shoulders of publicans. If so, how do you account for the fact that with a disposable surplus of nearly six millions Sir Stafford Nortbcote, in his budget, positively refused, although petitioned by the brewers to aboiish the bop duty ?” The Wellington Tribune replus— ** .Nothing is easier to account for. It amounts to this—that what the Conservatives said when out of office is not what they mean to do when in office, or m other words, that the brewers and publicans are sold-‘hoist by their own pe'ard.’ ”

The first meeting of the Harbor Board was held this morning ; present—His Honor the Superintendent (iu the chair), Messrs H Tewsley, H. Reid, Mercer,' H. M‘Neil, J. Davie, C. S. Reeves, A, Thomson, and K Ramsay. The chairman stated that be bad received a telegram from the Governor, eons ntmg to the Ordinance, and acknowledging the receipt of the names of the gentlemen elected to the Board, which would be laid upon the table of the House. Mr Stout was appointed solicitor to the Board. A subcommittee, consisting of Messrs Tewsley, Reid, and the Board’s solicitor, was appointed to draw up bye-laws for the guidance of the Board, and submit them to the next meeting, on Saturday next. A letter was read from Mr Barr, offering his services as engineer to tho Board, and the meeting th**n adjourned. 6

Mr. James Green, M.P.C. for Blueskin, met bis constituents on Friday evening at the Waitati Hotel. There was a very good attendance, and Mr Quayle occupied the chair. Mr Green was very attentively listened to during the delivery of his address, and heartily applauded at its conclusion. A. few questions were asked and satisfactorily answered about the situation, quality, and extent of the deferred payment blocks. Mr M *La,ren moved, “ That this meeting thanks Mr Green for the capital address he has delivered, and assures him that he continues to retain their confidence as the representative of this district.” Mr Sector had much pleasure in seconding the motion, and considered the district could not be better represented than it had been by Mr Green The motion being put, was carried nem con. Mr Green acknowledged the vote, and thanked the meeting for their unqualified approbation of his conduct; he then moved, and Mr Martin seconded a vote of thanks to the chairman, which was carried with acclamation, and the meeting closed,

Volunteering seems to be dying out in every part of New Zealand The Thames ‘ Evening Star ’of the 26 r h ult. says : The Thames * Evening Star ’ of the 26th “ The Thames Engineers have been disbanded the officers deprived of their rank. In the early days the Thames Volunteer Engineers formed one of the best and strongest corps on the Thames. Deserted by some of its best members, the corps lost its prestige, and for a long time was a mere skeleton. This was followed by a resuscitation of a kind most unparalleled. Fresh officers were elected, and the corps was to be instructed in surveying, fortificaion, and many other things ; a gorgeous uniform was procured, and a fair start was made, recruits offering freely ; but the start was like that of a comet, and the end like that of a rushlight—scarcely requiring an extinguisher in the shape of a Defence notice.”

The ‘Mount Ida Chronicle’ learns from Maerewhenua that on the 25th Howe and party received a communication through their folicitors from Messrs Borton and M‘Master, making an overture to come to terms—offering, if the miners at Mae'rewhenua will cease work for from three to five weeks, they will employ what meg they may require at current rates, andjremarks : —“ We do not see much in that : necessarily, in the busy season, they must employ what men they require at current rates. Messrs Borton and M ‘ Vl aster are evidently afraid of the bogie they have raised, and would now readily, if they could, get out of the difficulty. 3t would certainly appear to us that they would acted mo»e candidly in at once accepting the overtures made by the Government to send the case - which is not an exceptional one—to the Appeal Court. We do not know whether Messrs Howe and party intend to accept the overture made them.”

An extraordinary instance of vitality is thus related by a correspondent of the ‘Press’:—“As Messrs P. Houghton, of Pigeon Bay, and Wm. Masefield, of Gough’s Bay, were on a shooting excursion at Lake Forsyth on Tuesday, April 14th ult., their attention was attracted by a tine green lizard, which was secured by Mr Houghton and placed in a common match-box, wi'h the intention of preserving it in spirits On his anival at home the box was temporarily laid •'side, and afterwards forgotten until I hursday last, the 11th instant, when on being opened, instead of a shrivelled skin being found, not only was the original animal alive and well but also two young ones ' hick it had produced during its two months’ imprisonment, all of which appear at present as strong and healthy as though they had never been in confinement. It is Mr Houghton’s intention to forward both animals and box to Dr Haast by first opportunity.” It will be remembered that at the meeting of the Otago Regatta Committee a protest was entered by the crew of the gig Rob Roy against that of the Port Chalmers gig Pioneer, and that, after hearing evidence on both sides, the committee decided that the race should be pul'e i over again on Saturday afternoon. Accordingly, the crew of the four-oared gig Rob Roy'were on the spot at the appointed time, and there being no appearance of the Port Chalmers boat, started and pulled round the course, and claimed the money. The committee met and decided to hand the money over to them, but the crew pnjy took sufficient from the pr.ze to pay their expenses, an'd handed the remainder over for the benefit of the bailors? Home Before leaving the Port the crew of the Rob Roy sent a challenge to the Port Chalmers crew, stating they were willing to row them round the same course for any sum they might mention. The Port Chalmers crew, believing they won the race fairly, have sumnaopod the Regatta Committee for the ampunt hi tfae prizu, which will be heard tomorrow. The Melbourne f Age’ of the pit. says t “Mr G. P. Smith appears to those who watch legal proceedings to be a modern Portia. A few days ago Peter Wills, of Caulfield, sued William Warren Bagshaw, a neighbor, to .recover LlO damage--, for the destruction of an Angora goat, and the loss of its milk and*future progeny, Wills’s goat had b“en in the habit of ’straying qd po Bagshaw’s land, and Wills, when complained to on the matter, had pointed out that the defendant had the legal right to shoot them Accordingly, early in May last, Bagshaw fired at an Angora trespassing on hia land, and wounded it in its shoulder. The goat lingered for nine days, and then died from effects pf tffc wound ; hence the action. The de'ence \y as the powSr to kill given under th i Impounding Set' • bpt to tlxis Mr 6, P. smith, like the astute Portia, replied, } take then thy bond, take thou thy pound of flesh,’ but kill right out, and do not wound so that the auimal lingers for nine days. His Honor Judge Cope took time to consider this ingenious defence of the second Daniel, and yesterd iy gave his decision, holding teat the gpat ghould have been killed right out, and not wounded, The plaintiff was awarded nO, the aipounjb claimed. The full Court will in ajl probability be appealed to on the point.” " : v ‘

“ Anglo-Auatralian,” writing in the * European Mail,’ says—'* Some interesting details are told of a certain emigrant ship, bound for New Zealand, which was detained the other day by bad weather at the Tail of the Bank. 1 here were over. 6110 on board, and notwithstanding the regulations which exist with regard to the division of tho sexes, it appears that though Love may be blind, he found a way to elude the vigilance of the constituted authorities on board, and shot his shafts wholesale. Cupid is by no means a bad marksman, and I have it on the best authority that such good use did he make of his time that the Sheriff iu Greenock was called upon to marry several couples who were permitted td come ashore for that purpose. Nor is this all, for the services of some professional people were required from the shore during the detention of the v.esgel, {jnd when they returned it was found that the complement of passengers had been increased by the addition of several souls that were not enumerated jn the passenger list. All this was very pleasant and helped to while away the time, but congratulations and merriment were changed when some dozen or so of deserted wives and forsaken maidens, with dishevelled hair streaming in the wind, came rushing for’ard in search of cruel husbands and faithless swains. The had hoped to have escaped scot free,’ but the war of elements was against them, and in several instances arrangements had to be come to before the faithless ones were allowed to proceed. Everything being settled to the satisfaction of all concerned, good humor again jreigned triumphant, and the weatlier moderating, the sh p-a splendid specimen of naval archittctura—proceeded on her voyage with every prospect of making a rapid and satisfactory run.”

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly on the 18th alt,, during the debate on the proposed release of Gardiner, 'the bushranger, after some lively scenes had taken place, Mr .Robertson, referring to the Colonial Secretary, Mr Parkes, used the following language, to which no particular objection seemed to be made:—“ There was one statement of the hon. gentleman’s in which he thought both sides of the House concurred. He said he wss ppt afraid to go to the country, and was willing to do s q. He (Mr Robertson) thought he might, on behalf of bon. members on bis side of the House, ehal-

tenge the hon, m mber lo go to the country. (Opposition cheers.) They challenged this boasting kind of impostor to go to the country ((J beers.) After the manner in which the hon. gentleman bad addressed the House to-night they might think it necessary to compel him to go to the country. They were ready to go to the country, and let them go, for that was the proper remedy for their present trouble. (Hear, hear.) It was no use talking like a lot of fisbfags at each other across the table. The hon. gentleman went out of his way to blackguard the hon. member *or Camden, whose boots he wa-< net lit to clean. The hon member had n >t the courage to remain in the House (Mr Parkes having left the House) while he was speaking, hut was forced to run away. (Hear, hear ) The hon. and cowardly, sneaking, snivelling, cringing aound could not stand fire, but slunk out of the chamber ! He listened to the hon. hound s abuse, but the hon. hound now sneaked away. [Attention was called to the dtate of the House, and a quorum was formed.] The hon. member the Premier, who had delivered himself of the grossest falsehood that had ever fallen from the lips of any snivelling, whining fellow, now ran away. [Attention called to the state of the House, and a quorum formed ] If there were any truth in this boaa'ing impostor he would go to the country. (Opposition cheen ) ’

The captain of the immigrant ship Loch Awe, which recently arrived at Auckland, having treated i he local newspapers’ shipping reporters very cavalierly, the ‘New Zealand Herald ’ comes down on. him as follows : “The first column of the second page of a mining newspaper is generally devoted to shipping intelligence. It is so with our own journal: but very few indeed know with bow much labor, and at what a large annnal cost this news is compiled. In the first place there is a shipping Reporter, whose duty it is to note the arrival and departure of every vessel—from the tiny craft bouud with a few packages of merchandise for some small port in the Province, to the two or three thousand-tons A 1 clipper-built ship sailing for Liverpool or London The life of a shipping reporter is no sinecure. At any hour of the day or night —in hail, rain, storm, or sunshine, should a vessel be signalled, he has to take boat and board her ; has to obtain full particulars of her passage, copy the manifest, obtain late newspapers from the ports she has left, giving copies of the local journals in exchange. The annual expense of maintaining a shipping reporter, with cost of boat hire, and other incidental charges connected with our local shipping, cannot be estimated at less than six to seven hundred pounds, and this, be it understood, for the benefit only of a small section of the community, aod for the captains and owners of vessels arriving in our waters. It is therefore no more than a shipping reporter has a right to expect when he boards a vessel coming from beyond seas, that the captain or officer in charge shall furnish him with such information respecting the voyage, the nature of her cargo, and such other general intelligence as will interest those engaged in our mercantile marine. As a general rule we have very little to complain of. Captains and chief officers invariaby shew an anxious desire to furnish shipping reporters with full information, throwing no unnecessary obstacles in the way of the prompt and full discharge of their duties. There ar occasional exceptions, and one of the most notable is that of the immigrant ship Loch Awe, which arrived here on Monday last. The shipping reporters, after a long pull on a bleak afternoon, were unable to obtain a copy of the manifest, the report of tin voyage, or the classification of ‘ the passengers, The language used by the captain in reply to the request from one of the reporters for information is stated to have been very coarse ; but we do not care at present to go further into the subject. Our readers have already been apprised why they did not in our yesterday’s issue find the information they had a right to expect, and which, unless in such an exceptional case as that under notice, • tfrey always receive. From the captain of the Log!* Awe, thp mprning journals wid look for an ample apology being made to their shipping reporters, with an explanation why they received the treatmenu they complain of with so much reason.”

Mr Small’sJ entertainment -will take place at the Northj The Artillery Band will practise in the Drillshed to-morrow evening at eight o’clock. Dr. Carr may be consulted in the Masonic Hall between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mr Walter’s committee meets in Mr Sydney James’s office at eight o’clock this evening.

A public meeting of the Caversham inhabitants will be held on Tuesday evening, in the Drill-shed,' at eight o’clock. We observe that another train has been added to the Green Island Bailway tinae-table, starting from Dunedin at 1.30 p.m., and from Green Island at 3 p.m.

The ‘ New Zealand Church News ’ for July contains a report of the proceedings of the General Synod, which will be read with interest by all members of. the Anglo-Colonial Church, especially in connection with the editorial article, which treats of the relative ‘‘position of thp Church in New Zealand” with that of Greajb Britain. ‘*Tbe Banner of tqe Crpss”is, as" usual’ Yfery well intentioned and very denominational. ' '"" ' .

Th* f Tpmoeranpe Advocate and New Zealand Good Templar' is tQ hand. It contains much matter for reflection, njnph instruction and much to ponder over. Many may not agree with all that is said in it, but everyone must concede that the intention is good, and whatever is questionable in it is the result of amiable zeal, or arises from the doubtful nature of the questions discussed. At any. rate its advocacy is on the side of safety.