TELEGRAMS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2032, 18 March 1907, Page 3

TELEGRAMS.

Press' Association. AUCKLAND, Saturday. Tho Hibernian Benefit Society, after twelve hours’ debate, by 36 votes to 18, rejected a proposal to remove tho district board oflico to Wellington. The office remains at Auckland. Tho Society placed on record its appreciation of tho labors of Messrs. Joseph Devlin and T. Donovan, Irish envoys, to dispol many, if not all, tho slanders against Iroland and its jreople. It was decided to ask the Roman Catholic Bishops of New Zealand to become chief chaplains. Mr. J. Corbett was elected vice-president. The next conference is to bo held at Wellington.

Replying to a deputation which urged tho Government to inaugurate a scheme of agricultural education in Auckland district, Mr. Fowlds said lie was in sympathy with any reasonable proposal to extend tho benefits of agricultural education. Mr. McNab liau also taken a keen interest in the subject. Whatever was done should bo dono by co-operation of tho two departments to prevent overlapping. He would confer with Mr. McNab and see what could be done. Tho Government were already spending a lot of money on education.

Tho ketch Isabella Dofraino was towed off Kaipara beach last night. The vessel is uninjured. Slio was 3S days out from Dunedin, and was short of both provisions and water. NE\) PLYMOUTH, Saturday.

Dr. Findlay, Attorney-General, who will bo in town most of next week in connection with the Supremo Court, is to bo asked to opon his land campaign here, probably on Thursday. Tho Harbor Board have resolved, in view of the greatly increased cost of inuntz metal for sheathing ironbark piles in connection with the wharf extension, to instruct tho consulting engineer, Mr. Merchant, to report on the suitability of using unsheathed Westralian jarrah. The breakwater is now proceeding with great expedition. The area of tho harbor basin having perfectly calm water is increasing monthly.

TAIHAPE, Saturday. At a mooting of clubs affiliated with the Axemen’s Association and Athletic Union a resolution was carried unanimously that this meeting of delegates representing clubs of the Rangitikei district affiliated with the New Zealand Axemen’s, Association, and holding running events under the rules of the New Zealand Athletic Union, has every confidence in the management of the New Zealand Axemen’s Association as at present constituted. This meeting considers the New Zealand Athletic Union did not act in the best interest of clubs holding wood-chopping contests by passing a resolution suggesting that the Union should assume control of axemen’s sports in Now Zealand; further, this meeting requests the executive of the New Zealand Athletic Union not to take further action in the matter until the question has been further considered at the- next annual conference of delegates to the Union.

NAPIER, Saturday Two attempts at burglary from private houses are reported to have been made on Thursday night, it is supposed by one of tho undesirable element attracted here by the races. Fortunately, however, in both instances the burglar’s entrance aroused tho occupants of the houses, and the culprit was discovered making a hurried exit through an open window. The funeral of the late Archdeacon 'Williams took place at Te Aute this afternoon. A special train left Napier and Hastings to convey sympathisers, the leading men of the district, the whole clergy, and a large number of natives being passengers. 1 Old natives ‘are in deep mourning owing to to the loss of their leader, who had great influence with the race. WELLINGTON, Saturday. A deputation from the Trades and Labor Council complained to the Minister of Labor last evening that letters to the Department referring tb breaches of awards had remained unanswered. They also objected to admitting Chinamen cooks, and urged that hotels should come under the Shops and Offices Act. Mr. Millar said this was the first time a definite charge had been made against the Department since ho became Minister; in fact he heard nothing but complimentary remarks concerning the tact shown by officers of the Department. He would make enquiries concerning the complaints regarding unanswered correspondence. In reference to the objection to admit Chinamen to the Union, lie could see no way for tho Union to reject them. In reply to the opinion that hotels were subject to the provisions of the Shops and Offices Act,Mr. Millar said the Crown Law officers were against this. Colonel Robin, Chief of the Defence Council, has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth volunteer manoeuvres during Easter week. The five-year-old daughter, of George Pcttett, of Petone, died last night as the result of injuries caused by her clothes catching.fire. REEFTON, Saturday. The editor of the Herald was fined £1 on a charge of publishing matter calculated to interfere with a dispute bofore the Arbitration Court. The Judge said the case was the first under the Act, and as defendant pleaded guilty, stating lie published the matter under the idea the case was concluded, inflicted only a nominal penalty. CHRISTCHURCH, Saturday. The projected beauty show at Wonderland at the Exhibition has been abandoned. Mr. H. G. Ell, M.H.R., telegraphed to Mr. Fowlds expressing astonishment that the authorities would sanction any such vulgar ancl demoralising exhibition as a beauty show, and asking: Is every wholesome sentiment which the peofle of the colony hold dear to be sacrificed to the craze of money-get-ting?” Mr. Fowlds replied. the proposed beauty show was promoted bv the proprietors of Wonderland. I am not aware the Exhibition authonties have sanctioned it in, an} 7, but am making enquiries. The Wool Fires Commission is hold ing an exhaustive inquiry into the recent fires at Belfast. Several witnesses were examined th,s ..T™ the None were able to account for the f iro Incendiarism is not suspect© . The spontaneous combustion theory is not favored, and all the electric current for the lights had been shut off early. The Commission is still sitting- rcA rgilL, Satllr d a y. It is understood that on Thursday afternoon the police, who are doing everything possible to detect breaches 'I tho licensing law, warned several residents that their movements were being closely watched. DUNEDIN, Saturday. Th c Chamber of Commerce has de- . ,“1 support the proposal for a SSJ I-™*-Ch r?t««tst».cl that th« I- Wat-, u lo 'of £30,000 has been underP°n ~ i u v £4OOO. The loan hears StlbSCr f at the -te of « per cent., interest at U tmler(Al gives an and the uremiuni of about £2 per average preinim £IOO. i meptin" of shareholders Tho annua » o e As3Urancc ComDr - M ' s ' pany was lit let i the company, Roberts, chair an j„ moving presided. ■; report and baltho adoption o ), a d been a ance-shcet, said . of business considerable cx P a " Sl ideuce d by. the during tho year, as eyiu

iucronse in tho premium incomo from £15,118 to £17,430, and ho was pleased to say that this substantial incroaso had been obtained at a minimum expenditure. Tho nvorago cost of obtaining an incroaso in premium incomo in England is ovor 300 por cent. This company, however, obtained last year’s incroaso of £2312 at a cst in salaries and now business expenses of £5231, or 220 por cent. Tho claims paid (including surrenders) show a very low ratio, and are actually some £7OO loss in amount) than those paid during tho provious year. All tho claims woro paid promptly, and the company received numerous most complimentary lottors in acknowledgement. Tho number of policies issued (7661) and tho amount assured (£210,208) constituted a record. Tho report and balance-sheet woro adopted. Tho retiring director, tho Hon. W. M. Bolt, was re-elected, and Mr. Geo. Blythe was re-olectocl auditor. Tho general manager, in acknowledging a vote of thanks to himself and staff, referred to tho growth of industrial life assurance throughout the world, and quoted some figures supplied by a well-known American statistician. On January Ist, 1905, there were no less than 45,214,860 policies in force, assuring the sum of £713,078,370.

A PITIFUL CASE. CHRISTCHURCH, last nig|it. / A rather pitiful caso was brought boforo Mr H. AV. Bishop, S.M., yesterday morning, when a young girl named Ivy AVarncr appeared to answer a charge of attempting to commit suicide. Tho girl stated that she was 19 years of age, and had tried to cut her throat on account of suffering from dental troubles* Tho Magistrate pointed out to tho girl the folly of her conduct, and convicted and discharged her.

AN EMBEZZLER. CHRISTCHURCH, last night, Olaf Ivavli, who had pleaded guilty in tho Magistrate’s Court at Timaru to a cliargo of embezzling, appeared for sentence before Mr Justice Cooper yesterday morning. Tho amount embezzled was £260, and the Judge said that as the misconduct had extended over a considerable poriod he could not grant probation. Prisoner was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment.

AVOOL FIRES COMMISSION. CHRISTCHURCH, last night. The AA’ool Fire Commission —Dr. McArthur (Chairman), Mr. AA r . G. Foster, and Captain Blackburn —- sat in Christchurch yesterday and took evidence with reference to the recent fire in the wool department at the Belfast Freezing AA’orks. Mr. AV. Murray, manager of tho Christchurch Meat Company; Mr. F. AA r aymouth, managing director of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company; Mr. G. A. Ellis, fellmonger at tho Belfast freezing works, and Mr. H. E. Morgan, foreman of the dry wool department, were examined. Nono of the witnesses could offer any definite suggestion as to the cause of the outbreak of the fire, except that a spark from the chimney might have been blown into the upper storey through the corrugated iron roof.

Charles. Stewart Edward gave evidence in reference to a fire that had occurred in some dressed flax atKaiapoi about thirty-two years ago. He said that after the flax had lain in a heap for some time it was seen to collajrse, and steam was observed to rise from it. The heap was broken out, and he observed a distinct red glow in the centre, whereas the outside was untouched. Other evidence was heard and the sitting closed at 3.30 p.rn.

FIRE AT AUCKLAND. AUCKLAND, last night. A destructive fire occurred in business premises in Karangahape road just before midnight on Saturday. It started in the upper storey of the furniture warehouse of AV. T. Pettybride, and spread to the adjoining premises of Charles Cox, draper. The upper portions of the buildings and the stock therein were destroyed in both places, and considerable damage to stocks on the ground floors was done by water. The damage is estimated at well upwards of £IOOO. Petty bride’s stock was insured for £IBOO, in the United and Victoria offices, and Cox’s furniture and stock was insured for £SOO in an office the name of which is not available. The buildings were owned by Mrs. M. Stewart, and insured for an amount not available.

GRAPES FROM AUSTRALIA. CHRISTCHURCH, last night Tho second half of the consignment of South Australian grapes was placed on view under tho dome at the Exhibition yesterday, and the grapes again excited the keenest admiration, and when they were offered for sale in the evening in one pound lots they were eagerly bought up. Tho whole of the consignment has now been disposed of. Speaking to a Press reporter on Saturday afternoon, Mr. H. A. Scott, the South Australian Commissioner, under whoso auspices the consignment was sent out, stated that he could have easily disposed of fifty tons of the grapes instead of the two tons received. He added that he thought that next season Australian grapes would be admitted to New Zealand without any restriction whatsoever. Negotiations were proceeding-at‘the prosent time between the Federal Premier and tho Premier of New Zealand on the subject, and he had little doubt but that the result of those negotiations would be satisfactory to both parties. When the present "restrictions were removed Australian grapes would be exported to New Zealand in fairly large quantities and a substantial trade built

A POLITICAL TOUR. WELLINGTON, last night. The Atorney-General (Hon, Dr. Findlay) will leave for New Plymouth on Monday. He will deliver a political address there on Thursday night. He will also speak in various other parts of the colony before the end of the month. EGG-LAYING. BLENHEIM, last night. The following arc the results of the 42nd week of the egg-laying competition, 1403; grand total, 90,56/. Highest pens for week: Sowman, silver Wyandottes, 35 ; Brooks, white Leghorns, 32; Murphy, silver Wyandottes, 30; Freeth, silver Wyandottes , 29; Aliddleton, white Leghorns, 29. The leading pens to date are: Brooks 1277, A-and P. Association 1185, A. R. Thompson 1162; Lissington 1123, Servcjian 1123 (all white Leghorns).

TOURNAMENT. NAPIER, last night

The annual tournament of the New Zealand Polo Association was commenced at Hastings on Saturday. In consequence of Archdeacon Williams’ funeral there was no play in the morning. Wellington A easily defeated Wanganui in the afternoon by 9 goals to 2.

APOLLO’S FATE. STATUE SMASHED TO ATOMS. Press Association. CHRISTCHURCH, last night For some time past disputes have arisen between the Exhibition authorities and the proprietress of the cherry rooms concerning the light of tho latter to have an advertising placard on a statue of Apollo placed in tho main corridor just.outside /! .the door of one of the rooms. One

of tho Exhibition officials wont to remove the placard last night and tho proprietress interfered. A struggle ensued, in tho course of which Apollo was thrown from his pedestal, and was dashed to pieces on the floor. The statue formed part of the collection secured by • <s, r Joseph AA’urd in Italy.