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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5204, 26 November 1877, Page 2

We find the following paragraph iu the New Zealand Herald of tho 19th instant Councillor Goldie has given notice of the following questions, which will be put to the Mayor at the next meeting of the Council ; “ Ist. Whether the amount of £SO, agreed to be paid by the Finance Committee to Mr. H. H. Lusk, for services rendered at Wellington, was paid to him personally ? 2nd. Did he object to receive the £SO ‘ in full payment ’ of his account, and did he not writs the words, ‘ on account,’ and ‘ initial them ?’ ” The discovery of auriferous quartz at Golden Point, near Picton, seems likely to turn out well, if reliance can be placed on recent reports from that quarter. Two miners from the Thames, who have been prospecting there for some time, have shown some rich specimens, which they state came from the reef where they have been at work, aud they are endeavoring to secure a lease of the land, and if successful, machinery to the value of about £3OOO is, we hear, to be immediately taken to the spot, and the working of the reef commenced in earnest. The Duration of the House of Representatives Bill, introduced by Sir George Grey, came on for its second reading on Saturday, but Sir George was not in his place, aud Mr. J. G. Brown, the Ministerial whip, moved that the Bill be discharged from the Order Paper. This was rather a summary way of disposing of a measure which proposed to make such an important change in the Constitution as providing for triennial'Parliaments, and Mr. Stevens objected to its withdrawal without some explanation being given, as the Bill had been introduced by the gentleman at the head of. the Government. Mr. Swanson suggested that a vote should be taken on the principle of i the Bill, aud then it could be withdrawn ; but this was not agreed to, and the Bill wai discharged on a division by 31 to 21, several gentlemen stating that they consented to its discharge on the distinct understanding that a similar measure would be introduced early next session. In the House on Saturday, in discussing the Gisborne Harbor Bill, it was stated that the exports and imports of Gisborne exceeded those of Taianaki, and that it would iu all probability be twenty or thirty years before Gioborue was connected,with any other place by railway. Hence, the justice of asking for a harbor endowment. Mr. Sheehan .had a curious objection to urge, against the Bill. He said the lands proposed to be set apart were not sufficiently valuable for. the purpose, but he was informed that he could easily overcome that objection by moving, at a future time that the endowment should be increased. After a general.expression that it was desirable to provide 1 facilities for commerce at Gisborne, the passage of the Bill was agreed to. The Crown Redress Extension Bill is a measure dealing with-certain native claims in the South Island.; The matter has been frequently before, Parliament,’billowing to the exorbitant .demands of the natives it was a difficult one to settle. In 1372 a committee whs appointed to inquire into these claims, and Mr. Taiafo»,‘the member for the Southern Maori district, stated that in giving evidence before that committee He was asked what amount ho claimed. He replied £2,000,000. “On hearing that the committee dispersed,” was the < brief way in which he described the shelving of tho matter then. Mr. Taiaroa accepts the Bill now before Parliament, and in doing so has reduced his claim immensely, for it was stated that under it ho would not get £SOO at the outside.’

If the writer of the letter signed “ Education” will favor us with his name we shall be happy to insert his ceramunication. The next of the series of united prayer meetings will be held in Woodward-street Congregational Church this evening. The City Rifles and City Cadets will parade this evening at the Central Eire Brigade office, and the City Artillery and Cadets on the following evening at the same time and place. The Canterbury Press of Saturday last says : —*' One of the first wool sales of the season was held at Rangiora bn Friday by Mr. Buss, when the highest price realised was and the average was a halfpenny lower.” At the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, George Arnold charged with being drunk was fined 10s., with the alternative of forty-eight hours’ hard labor in case of nonpayment. On the civil side judgment was given for plaintiff in the case of Brady v. Rore, a claim for £42 for rent. A cricket match was played on the Basin Reserve on Saturday, 24th iust,, between the Rising Star and United Cricket Clubs, which resulted in an easy victory for the latter by one innings and three runs. The batting of Messrs. Iggulden and Doyle for the United, and Robinson for the Rising Star, was very good. Mr. Duncan sold on Thursday last about half an acre of land with seveu-room;d cottage thereon, formerly belonging to Mr. Manly, at the Hutt, adjoining Mr. Henry Bunny’s property, for £575; and afterwards sold the whole of the household furniture at fair rates. The Volunteer Artillery made a start on Saturday to move the time-gun to its final place of destination on Mount Victoria. The gun was got as far as the top of Majori-bank-street; but the hardest part of the road is yet before the gallant artillery ere they accomplish their self-imposed task. We wish them success in their undertaking. Christchurch playgoers (says the Press of the 24th inst.) will be glad to learn that Mr. Hoskins has concluded arrangements for the appearance of Miss Ward at the Theatre Royal. This talented lady will open there on Boxing Night in the character of Rosalind, and will play a round of her most successful characters during the engagement. The Alleen Combination Troupe appear tonight at Bt. George’s Hall for the first time. The troupe arrived in town last evening from the North, and as their engagement is for one week only they will no doubt draw big houses. Mr. Cary’s present burlesque company will support them, of which full particulars are announced in our advertising columns. Seats can be reserved at Jackson’s Stationers’ Hall. The opening of the boating season took place on Saturday afternoon, when the scratch matches got up by the Star Boating Club were pulled, on a course from the Te Aro baths to the wharf. The weather was very fine, and suitable for rowing. Five crews competed in three heats, the winners of which were Hearn’s, McGrath’s, and Webb’s crews respectively, the final heat resulting in McGrath’s crew pulling off the prize. The crew was a remarkably good one, and consisted of Messrs. Shepherd, Lynch, McGrath, and Smith. The beautiful and historic play of “ Marie Antoinette” was repeated at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening to a fair house, and was again most enthusiastically received. Tonight “ Camille” will be performed, Signora Majeroni playing the part of the Lady of the Camellias, and Signor Majeroni that of Armand Duval. The rendition of these characters by the Signor and Signora has been most highly spoken of by the Press, and there can be no doubt that in their hands full justice will be done to them, and it is only justice to the stock company to say that during the present season they have ably supported the stars. We expect to see another crowded and appreciative audience at the Theatre Royal to-night. The third of six monthly competitions for the City Rifles challenge medal and money prizes took place at the Polhill Gully range on Saturday afternoon. The shooting at the 200 and 400 yards was excellent, but owing to the ohaugeableness of the light the scores at the 500 and 600 yards were not so good as is usual with this company. The top score was made by Private Mclntosh, which entitles him to hold the medal for one month. The five highest scorers were as under; —

On Saturday afternoon a man named Hugh Maguire, who was employed by Mr. Dixon, baker, Cuba street, whilst carrying a tray of cakes to the shop fell down, and died a few hours afterwards. As soon as the accident occurred Dr. France was sent for, and every attention was paid to the sufferer. The deceased was a single man, and is said to have no relatives in the colony. He was a native of the north of Ireland, where he has a mother living. An inquest will be held to-day, when further particulars as to the cause of death will be elicited. The deceased was known on the Thames goldfield in 1869, when he was working there as a baker, aud was subsequently cook and steward on board the schooner Elizabeth, a vessel employed in the Kaipara timber trade. . Mr. A. Brunton, of Dunedin, was announced during the week to deliver a Gospel address at the Theatre Royal on Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Before that time, however, a considerable number of persons had taken their seats, and soon after the time appointed there could not have been less than ten or twelve hundred people in the theatre. Moody and Sankey’s hymns were announced to be used, and a large number of the congregation had provided themselves with books. That commencing with “ Free from the law, 0 happy condition,” was first read out by Mr. Brunton, and then sung by a large number of those present, after which a rev. gentleman who was present on the stage asked a blessing on those who were assembled. Mr. Brunton took for his text the 3rd chapter of the Gospel according to St. John, 14th and 15th verso “ Aud as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up : that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.” For over half an hour Mr. Brunton delivered a very effective address on the enormity of sin, and earnestly exhorted his heavers not to depart before coming to the conclusion that they would fight against sin aud overcome it. He frequently drew parallels between the words of his text and those found in Numbers, 21st chapter, Bth verse—“ And the Lord said' unto Moses, Make thee a fiery serpent, and put it upon a pole : and it shall come to pass that everyone that is bitten, when he looketh upon it, shall live.” The parallel which he wished them all to bear in mind was that between the poll and the Cross of Qalvary. Mr. Brunton is apparently about fifty years of age, possessed of a very powerful but rather harsh voice, which the listener is only too apt to forget as he warms to his subject. He was never at a loss for one moment during the delivery of his discourse; and as he announced that services would be held during the week at the Polytechnic Hall and the Congregational Church, doubtless large numbers will flock to hear him. We are given to understand that Mr. Brunton has a numerous, congregation in: Dunedin, who are, we believe, attached to that sect of Christians called the ■ Plymouth Brethren. - _ - . Wo have to direct the attention of the trade and of all persona requiring furniture to Mr. Duncan’s sale, which takes place this morning at half-past eleven o'clock at the Panama-street salerooms. Everything advertised is to be sold without reserve. The whole is quite now and of a superior description, well 'worthy the attention of buyers. Before the new goods are" sold there are several articles, brought over from Lowry Bay, formerly belonging to the Governor's late residence, which will be disposed of first at 11.30 sharp. Mr. 11. Driver, of Dunedin, has received instructions from the proprietors of the Otago J>aity Times and Witness newspapers to sell by auction on the 15th December, those substantial and promises known as the Times Buildings.

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