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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5132, 4 September 1877, Page 2

As the comic singer says, the Opposition “ are not happy.” This is supposed to have resulted from the outcome of the caucus to establish “a great middle party” held yesterday. Amongst other consequences of the caucus is the rumored removal by Sir George Grey of himself to Auckland, and subsequently to the Kawau. Sir George, and his pluck is to be admired, will bend the knee at no man’s bidding; and if. he is to be deposed from his leadership of his Opposition will give up everything, his seat in Parliament, the honor of succoring humanity, and all his efforts for the amelioration of his species, and will retire to the Kawau. “So mote it be.” We understand that Mr. Justice Richmond will hold a Supreme Court sitting at the Resident Magistrate’s Court room at eleven o’clock this morning, the Supreme Court room being still occupied with the trial of the Waka Maori libel case.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday the libel case against Mr. George Jones, : printer and publisher of the Oamaru Evening Mail, was set down for hearing, and the Court was filled with spectators anxious to hear the case. They were however disappointed, as upon the case being called on Mr. Izard, who appeared for the Crown, applied for an adjournment, on the ground that the evidence for the prosecution was not ready. Mr. Bees and Mr. Hislop, who appeared for the defendant, offered no objection to the remand, Mr. Rees remarking that it was no use to object, as the application for adjournment must be granted, and therefore Mr. Jones did not offer any objections, as he could not help himself in the matter, but personally it was very inconvenient for him to remain here away from his business. The case was then adjourned by consent of both parties until Thursday next, when it will be proceeded with. On the 20th instant 1000 acres of land at Masterton, the pioperty of Mr. Gilligan, will be offered for sale by Mr. Duncan at his salerooms, Panama-street. The Wairarapa News, speaking of this valuable block, says:—“ On the Mongihenu portion of it, comprising some 509 acres, a flock of 2500 sheep and a mob of 100 horses have been depastured throughout the whole of last winter, and both the sheep and horses are in excellent condition, a fact which proves beyond doubt that severely as the capabilities, of the land have been taxed, no stint of feed has been experienced. Laud capable! of sustaining such a heavy demand as this ’on its growth must be of very superior quality. An offer has been made privately for the whole of the block, but the vendor has determined to carry out his original intention and submit it to public competition.” At a meeting of the Kaiwarra Local Board, held at the toll-gate house, Kaiwarra, yesterday, the following commissioners were present; —Messrs.' Donald, Guilford, Phillips, and Wyatt (chairman). The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.—A letter was read from Messrs. Woods, Crosbie, and Co., requesting to be allowed to place a few boards over the water-course leading from their slaughter-house. The applicants were requested to apply to the County Council for their permission.—Mr. W. Edwards waited on the Board representing the desirability of making a footpath from the bridge to the toll-gate. Resolved, that the footway be made.—Tenders were opened for making school-road pathway, and forming and making Winchester-street. There were ten tenders, two of which were informal. The tender of Mr. J. Dooly was accepted by the Board.; —The secretary was requested to write to the Minister for Public Works, requesting that the Local Board be allowed permission to cross the railway line at the crossing for the purpose of getting gravel for their footpaths.—On the representation of the County Council engineer, the Board agreed to pay half the cost of the culvert across the main road.—The Board then adjourned. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before J. Moore, J. P. E. Wright, and J. Martin, Esqvs., justices, Robert Macnamara and James Halliday were charged with being drunk and creating a disturbance on Saturday. Mr. Hatch, the landlord of the Karori Hotel on the Tinakori-road, stated that the men came to his place and called for half-a-pint of shandygaff each, which -was supplied to them. They then commenced quarreling and fighting, and witness proceeded to turn them out, when they assaulted him. The Inspector said Macnamara was an old offender, and had been before the Court frequently for fighting and being drunk. The Court fined him 205., with the alternative of seven days’ hard labor in case of non-payment. The other (Halliday) was fined 55., or forty-eight hours’ imprisonment.—Ferdinand Dauooa pleaded guilty to the .charge of stealing a pair of trousers from Messrs. Waters’ establishment, in Willis-street, on Saturday, and was remanded until Thursday next, on the application of the Inspector, for the production of the necessary evidence. —Mary Diver, a girl about twelve years old, was charged with stealing on the 26th August a gold chain, ring, and brooch, the property of Edward Cook. The Inspector said the property had been recovered by the owner, who did not wish to press the charge. Under those circumstances the girl, who admitted taking the ring, was discharged.—Thomas Hunter was charged with being drunk and fighting in the street on Sunday morning last. Constable Grey stated that there were two other men, not in custody, engaged in the affair, and that they had got Hunter down. As he could not capture all three, he took Hunter as the most convenient. The Bench thought it probable that Hunter was the least guilty of the three, and discharged him with a caution. The reports from the sheep stations in the Wairarapa District appear to be very satisfactory. The News of Saturday last says the rains of the last few weeks have caused an abundance of feed, and that the average percentage of lambs will be maintained this season should the present favorable weather continue. About the middle of the month lambing will be general throughout the district. On the Abbotsford run, and towards Tauerau, additions to the flocks have been made, and the young animals are said to be strong and healthy-looking. The second of the present series of Assembly balls took place at the Provincial Hall last night. About 200 persons were present. His Excellency the Governor honored the ball with his presence, and the affair passed off most successfully. The refreshments were supplied by Mr. P. Laing in his usual excellent style.

The Wellington Amateur Temperance Minstrels gave an entertainment last evening in aid of a family in distressed circumstances. There was a fair attendance, and the programme, which comprised l a concert and the laughable farce of “The Automaton,” was heartily received by the audience.

A general meeting of the Wellington Temperance Society will be held this evening at 8 p.m. in the sideroom of the Odd Fellows’ Hall, A full attendance is requested, as business of importance will be brought forward.

The adjourned meeting of the Board of Education did not come [off yesterday, there not being a sufficient number of members present to form a quorum. , Members of the Choral Society will meet for practice as follows ;—Band on Tuesday (this day) at 8 p.m., and vocalists on Thursday at the same hour.

The adjourned meeting of the Board of Education did not come [off yesterday, there not being a sufficient number of members present to form a quorum. , Members of the Choral Society will meet for, practice as follows ;—Band on Tuesday (this lay) at 8 p.m., and vocalists on Thursday at the same hour. “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” by the Theatre Royal Company, and the performances of the Maude-, ville Troupe drew a good house to the Theatre Royal last evening. The Wellington Temperance Society are getting up a petition praying the Licensing Commissioners not to grant any new licenses for public-houses. The magistrates whose names are on the roster for attendance at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning are J. H. Wallace and J. Martin, Esquires. The manager of the Gas Company gives notice that gas accounts can now be paid every day at Mr. J. H. Heaton’s office, Panama-street. We have been informed that a meeting of the directors of the Wellington Public Hall Company has been called for 12 noon this day by the secretary, Mr. Charles Hillsden. ■ Messrs. G. Allen, E. T. Gillon, and J. Maginity will meet the electors of Thorndon ward at the Princess Hotel, Molesworth-street, on Wednesday evening at half-past seven o’clock.

“ Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” by the Theatre Royal Company, and the performances of the Yaude-. ville Troupe drew a good house to the Theatre Royal last evening. The Wellington Temperance Society are getting up a petition praying the Licensing Commissioners not to grant any new licenses for public-houses.

The magistrates whose names are on the roster for attendance at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning are J. H. Wallace and J. Martin, Esquires.

The manager of the Gas Company gives notice that gas accounts can now be paid every day at Mr. J. H. Heaton’s office, Panama-street.

The Pine Arts Exhibition at St. George’s Hall appears to lose none of its attractions. Last night there was a numerous attendance, and those present appeared highly pleased with the entertainment. On and after to-day the price of admission will be one shilling only.

The lad Mortensen, who was severely injured some time ago by the bursting of a gun, is progressing favorably, but is still an invalid. A sum of £lO has been collected for him, and we learn from the A'tics that the subscription list is still open at Messrs. Caselberg and Co.’s store, Masterton. The movement to start a Working Men’s Club at Masterton appears to be progressing favorably. A committee has been appointed to bring up a report on the subject, which is to be laid before a mec'iug to be held tomorrow (Wednesday), when it is expected that definite arrangements will be made for the formation of the club.

The Supreme Court yesterday was again occupied with the famous WaJca Maori case, the examination of Mr. Bussell occupying the whole day. We understand that there is a probability of the evidence being concluded to-day ; but the addresses of counsel will of course occupy a considerable time, so that the week will probably be well advanced before the case is concluded.