Condensed Cablegrams.

Manawatu Herald, 19 March 1889, Page 2

Condensed Cablegrams.

LONDON. Befoie The Times-Parnell Commission to-day, George Mulqueeny deposed that the knives to be used in the murders which took place in Phoenix Park were previously -xhibited at the offices of the League at Westminster. He confirmed the statement previously elicited that Mr Parnell paid Byrne £100. The case for the Times has been closed, and upon the application of Sir charles Russeil the Commission jidjournd to the 2nd i, pril. Sir Charles Russell anticipates calling 4' JO witnesses for the defence in i'he Times-Pa. neli case. Messrs William b'Brien and E Harrington, M,P. respectively for Cork N.E. and Kerry W., have been released from imprisonment, in order to prepare their defence on the charges brought against them before The Times-Parnell Commission. They were required to undertake that they would not take advantage of their release to renew the political agitation. Robert Dennis, proprietor of the Court Society Review, sued Mr J. Heuniker Heaton, M.P. for Canterbury, for £500. The claim was for writing speeches, articles in the National Review and letters to The Times and to thePostmaster-fJeneral from 1885 to 1888. for the defendant. Tho plaintiff also claimed for writing the statement made by Mr Heaton before the Oolonial Conference on postal matters. Theacuon has been sertled oufc of ■ onrt, the defendant paying £400, mid £200 costs. It is understood iv official circles that Prince Bistnark is agreeable to i'.ngl-nd b coming the mandatory power at Samoa. The Prince of Wales presided at the Imperial lus.ifcuto banquet, held last night, at which 800 were piesent The Times, iv referring to the Special Commission, declares it awaits with perfect confldenoe the result of an impartial and thorough ! inquiry into the connection of Par- ' nellism with crime. News has been received that / H.M.S. Sultan, which went ashore at Malta, has sunk in deep water. In the House of Lords the Earl of : I Carnarvon has introduced a Bill providing for the disqualification of peers guilty of certain offences. It is stated that Marshal Bazaiuf last spring was reduced to such an j extent that he would gladly have | accepted a shilling had it been of- | i fered to him, and that he would i have sold his ye y sword in his sore ! ÜBfld and poverty. ' |

THE CRAWFORD-HUNTER PARTY. . 4 .--"- The public hall has been occupied for two nights, (Saturday and Monday,) by the Crawford.Hunter company of Scottish Vocalists. By some mistake on the Manawatu Eailway, the posters for the entertainment only arrived here on Thursday afternoon, so the announcement of the concert in this paper, was unassisted in the usual manner, for the first nights performance. The attend' ance on Saturday was very good, but there was sitting room to spare, last night the hall was simply packed, a very large number having to stand all through the evening. The result must be very satisfactory to the party, and we are very pleased that it is so, as they give a very fair ex~ change for the money they take away. It speaks well for the actors powers when a large assemblage bursts out into a hearty laugh, unrestrainedly, and this is accomplished by Mr Crawford. There can be no doubt but that he and the little boy, are the main stays of the troupe, as the wonderful facial expression possesssd by Mr Crawfotd, would n ake a cat laugh, as the saying goes. Miss Hunter, (Mrs Crawford) possesses a grand soprano voice, and. her songs met with great applause, especially " Caller Herrin " which she gave last nignt in character. Miss Mao Greggor, possesses a deep alto voice, and though singing very sweetly, does not seem to put sufficient liie j into her actions. We venture to say this, as on •'Saturday night she appeared very listless, and last night for the first two songs she appeared the same, but afterwards the kind greetings she secured, seemed to have had a most satisfactory effect and she sang with capital voice, expression and power. Master Crawford is a hard working little laddie, as he plays all the accompaniments, dances a Highland fling, and sings two songs, while he is hardly over twelve years of age. The playing and dancing are very good, but we cannot say we much admired his singing. It is not the lad's fault, but his voice requires to be older and fuller to fill a building like the hall, to any advantage. The applause all through the performances was loud, and real, and we can honestly recommend any one who wants an evening's genuine and quiet entertainment to pay them a visit. We understand from Mr Crawford that they may call here on their return journey, and if they do they will secure large houses. As it is, the Crawford.Hunter party must have exchanged songs and fun for over £50 of hard cash. That tells more than anything.