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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5279, 25 February 1878, Page 2

The following telegram was receired yesterday from Carterton by the Inspector of Police: —“ Mrs. Sarah Tibbitt killed on Friday evening by falling down a well head first. An inquest waa held the next day, when a verdict of accidental death was returned by the jury.” We regret we have to record the death of the wife of the Hon. John Johnston, M.D.O. The deceased lady was among the earliest arrivals in this colony. The Assessment Court for the Wellington Highway Board District will be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court on the 4th March at 11 o’clock. Dr. Somerville this evening, as announced in another column, will deliver an address in the Wesleyan Chapel, Manners-street, the subject chosen being that of “ The Bible for the World.” Upon a theme like this, and with such a talented speaker, a most brilliant exposition of Gospel truths may be expected, and an intellectual treat offered to the public which they have rarely had the chance of securing previously. As observed elsewhere,' the evangelistic meetings yesterday were largely attended by all classes of the community. , It will be seen by our advertising columns that Mr. J. H. Wallace will to-morrow sell the household furniture and effects of Mr. Nan-’ carrow, who has for many years been the inspector of the steam fleet of the colony, and who is now going Home on leave of absence. It is needless to add that Mr. Nancarrow will carry with him not only the respect of the Government who employ him, but the respect and best ’wishes of the large mercantile interest that he has had under supervision. We wish him a pleasant trip and a safe return to resume the important post he so ably occupies. " ■ ' Atthe Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, before J. C. Crawford,,Esq., R.M., William Clancey waa charged with a breach of the Municipal iby-laws, in driving round a street; corner at a pace faster than a walk. He pleaded ignorance of the law on the subject,! and was discharged with a caution.—John: Earle, a carpenter, was brought before J..H.: Wallace, Esq., J.P., on suspicion of lunacy, and remanded until Monday (this day).

( On Saturday Dr. Harding's late residence (to be removed within a fortnight) was sold at auction by Mr. Sidey. Mr. P. Barron waa the purchaser at £42. [Notice ia given that the Assessment Court for the Johnsonville Local Board District will be held at the Court House, Lower Hutt, at noon, on the 13th March, and for the KaroriMakara District at the same place on the 15th March. 'The panorama of "the Russo-Turkish war was exhibited, for the last time, prior to its departure for the Wairarapa, : at St. George’s Hall on Saturday night. Several good prizes were given away to the holders of the lucky numtiera, amongat which was a valuable silver watch. There was a very large attendance at the Theatre Royal- on Saturday evening, when “ Genevieve de Brabant” was repeated, with .marked success, the “ Gena d'Armes” duet coming in for rounds of applause. For tonight a great treat ia in store ; “ La Fills de Madame Angot" will be produced, with Miss Soldene as Clairette Angot. In the third Act Miss Florence Slater will introduce a pas sad of this lady’s dancing. Report speaks in high terras of encomiums.

It will be seen by reference to our advertising columns that a grand prize drawing on the art union principle is being got up by Messrs. W. Jamieson & Co., of the Civil Service Co-operative Store, Willis-street. A leading feature of the affair is this that there are no blanks in the lottery. 200 prizes of the aggregate value of about £l5O will be distributed. Every purchaser of a pound of tea at 3s. will be presented with a ticket gratis. Due notice will b* given of the day on which the drawing is to take place. The Princess Theatre, Tory-street, will be reopened this evening, as the extensive stage alterations have been completed. The management have secured the services of Mr. Borthwick Reid, “The Champion Swordsman.” Judging from the criticisms which have appeared in the American and Australian papers, his performances must be something marvellous. Amongst other feats which he will perform, the following may be mentioned:— He will cut in halves an apple or lemon placed upon Miss Kate Vernon’s neck ; also an apple from under her feet, and will slice an egg placed upou her head, and will exhibit other striking marks of skill and dexterity with the sword. These attractions will be added to the reappearance of the Princess Theatre Company, who will produce, for the first time in Wellington, the sensational drama entitled “The Shallow of Sin.” During the past week the company have been performing in Blenheim to full houses. An excellent entertainment may be expected by all who patronise it. We take opportunity of reminding our readers that Mr. Mundy’s descriptive lecture, illustrated with charming views of New Zealand scenery, to which we have called attention in previous issues, will be given for the first time this evening at the Athenaeum. These views were exhibited at the Royal Polytechnic Institution in London for a considerable time, and were most highly spoken of by the metropolitan Press. The exhibition of them at Home has : sent numbers seeking health or pleasure to the far-famed Hot Lake regions of Tanpo and Rotomahana. This portion of the exhibition is described by a Home writer as “a splendid photographic work, got up in the substantial English style, representing, in sixteen landscape views, one of the most wonderful regions of the earth.” They are, beyond question, the most successful we have . ever seen of landscape photography. As faithful representations of the charming scenery ■ of this favored colony these views are pronounced by competent judges to be unequalled. We expect to’ree a large and appreciative audience at Mr. Mundy’s exhibition to-night. • Members of Parliament in Queensland, Victoria, and New South Wales are having a hard time of it by reason of keen criticism from the pulpit. The “ Vagabond,” who is writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, says he had not thought anything “ could be worse than the Legislative Assembly of Victoria.” He declares Sydney to be far worse than Melbourne. In, Melbourne the Rev. Mr. Potter, in a sermon, referred to the political crisis, and spoke in strong terms of the “ indifference that had hitherto been shown to the characters of members of Parliament so long as they professed to uphold the opinion of the electors. He did not refer to the present Parliament alone, but it was perfectly notorious that during the last ten or twelve years men had been elected who were drunkards, and guilty of fraudulent dealings,—men whom no sane man would think of employing to transact any private business of his own.” That's Melbourne ; Sydney is worse ; and if so, what must Queensland be ? The Deau of Sydney Cathedral the other (Sunday, preaching there, speaking of . the New South Wales Parliament, says :—“Members of Parliament ia every way seemed to . show - their utter contempt of Almighty God ; but in their case the saying of holy writ is carried out—‘He that dospiseth Me shall be lightly esteemed.’” “I can, however (remarks the “ Vagabond”), say this'much for the credit of New South Wales, that its Parliament is far ahead of that of Queensland.” We agree with the Rev. Mr. Potter, who exhorted his hearers “in future to vote only for men of honor, virtue, and integrity, and said that if this waa the outcome of the crisis, though much suffering would have to be endured, great good would follow.” The Wanganqi ’Herald of Tuesday last says: —“Some bad, fish were disposed of about the town this moruing, and the effects among the consumers thereof are really alarming. The most painful symptoms have ensued in almost all quarters where the fish has been partaken of, aud people in all parts of the town are savagely indignant, aud will for some time be suspicious of every member of the finny tribe which may be offered for sale. lu most cases where the fish has been eaten violent headache aud a rush of blood to the face have followed, and there are two or three instances which have been brought under our notice where the sufferers are seriously ill. This should be a caution to people to be more careful of what they buy! as it is stated, with what truth we do not know, that the vendors of the unwholesome article must have been aware of the unsaleable nature of their stock.”

Au inquest was held at Bishop’s Stortford on the body of Caroline Hardie, of Harthamroad, 0 imdeu-road, London. The deceased girl's father, an accountant, said that she was 22 years of age, and was to have married Alexander Wallace, a dentist, on Wednesday. On Tuesday morning Wallace sent her a telegram, saying—“ God help us !it cannot ever b« now. My people in dreadful way. Have gone to Newmarket. Will come direct to you as soon as I return. The deceased was so excited on receiving the telegram that she was determined to follow her lover, and did so, her father accompanying her. Wallace admitted that the message was rash, and said he only meant to break the engagement oft for a time, meaning to fulfil it ultimately. The deceased pressed him to fulfil the engagement on the following morning, but he declined. Pie raid he only promised her marriage because she had threatened on the previous Monday to destroy herself. ■ On returning from Newmarket she made a bold attempt to leap from the train before reaching Cambridge, having opened the carriage door, and was only restrained by force. At Cambridge she ran out into the darkness across some fields, and; was found, after some difficulty, in the middle of a field, almost unconscious. Afterwards she became pacified and seemed reconciled, but when the train passed Bishop’s Stortford she watched her opportunity, and, while her lover left her side to speak to her father, she opened the dobr and was out before .either could prevent her. They; tried to,pull,the communication cord, but could not alarm the guard, Wallace saying that the cord; was rotten, and snapped in his hand. The railway officials asserted-that it was in proper order., A verdict of temporary insanity was returned - Attention is called to au advertisement of the American Novelty Company, who intend staying here one week longer. They have a large and varied assortment of useful household articles, and as they leave here positively at the end of the week, those who have not already inspected the stock should take advantage of the opportunity.- The purchaser of a shilling packet of stationery will be entitled to a chance of winning a gold watch and chain.