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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5344, 14 May 1878, Page 2

A New Zealand Gazette extraordinary, issued yesterday, further prorogues Parliament until the 15 th of June. The plana of the harbor works which have been . prepared by the City Council were laid before Sir John Goode for his consideration yesterday. He was in consultation with the officers of the Marine Department and other Government officials during the greater part of the day. A: memorandum.;received from; the Telegraph Department yesterday states that the line to Singapore is working intermittently. The Tasmanian cable has also been interrupted since Saturday. Repairs will be made as soon as the weather moderates. We understand that as' soon as Ministers are all in Wellington very extensive reductions, in the Civil Service will be made. It is said that considerably over 100 officers . and clerks will receive notice that they are no longer required. Among the , departments in which important alterations ' wiir bo effected, the Treasury, Audit, Stamp, and, Native departments may be mentioned. ! Wo have been requested to state that the time for receiving applications for shares in the Colonial Insurance Company will expire on Monday next., Applications have enme in prettj freely, 1 and the favorable position in .public opiuion which the company has already attained augurs well for its future success. It is desirable that those who may wish to obtain shares should apply without delay. At the meeting of seatholders in St. Andrew’s Church, held last night; to decide as to accepting a site for a new church, there were about seventy present. Offers had been made of four sites in Boulcott-street, one in Sydneystreet, one in Hill-street, and one in Boltonstreet. . There was considerable discussion as to which piece of ground should be bought, and a strong effort was made to have the new SfrAhdrew’s Church built in_Te Arb; but this proposition was rejected, and it was resolved,to accept Mr. Rawsdn’s offer of a piece of land, 90 x 132 feet, with a house erected thereon, in Bolton-street, for £2500. : 'The Rev. ; Mr. Ogg and Mr. P. Laing were appointed a committee to examine the title and transact other business in connection with the purchase, phring the evening the Hon. Robert Hart delivered a .very eloquent speech, in which he referred to the'past history of St. Andrew’s congregations- As, this church is now out of debt, the committee will have the whole of the proceeds of the old site to the good, and no doubt a very handsome and commodious building will bo erected. ; It' appeared to be the general opinion of the meeting that it would be desirable that, the congregations of St. John’s and St.‘Andrew’s should unite in providing" a church in the Adelaide-road,, and it is probabable this will, be done. f , :■’ ;

The sensational drama “ Lost in London V constituted' the performance at the Theatre ißoyal last night, i The piece' on the whole was well mounted, and the mechanical, effects w-ere very good. Mr. Walton as Job Armroyd, a Lancashire miner, portrayed the character faithfully, and was frequently applauded by the 1 audience.' Miss Marion Willis and 'Miss Jennie Nye also came in for a fair share of applause. To-night tho same piece will be repeated.- ■ ' '

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday the license of the Caledonian Hotel was transferred from Mr. F. Richards to Mr. Robert Henry Elliott.

Mr. John B. Harmon, Deputy Grand Sire of the Grand Lodge of the United States Independent Order of Odd Fellows, arrived ■yesterday morning by the Hawea from Auckland.

An application for letters patent for an improvement in steam threshing machines was lodged yesterday by Mr. S. Carroll, of this city, as agent for Mr. Herbert O’Brine, engineer, Christchurch. The monthly company drill of the City Rifles was held in the Central Fire Brigade Station last night. There was a good muster of members, and the drill was gone through in a satisfactory manner.

New premises are about to bo erected for the Bank of Australasia at Masterton, Marton, Sanson, and Wanganui. Tenders will be received by Mr. Toxward, architect, until noon on the sth June next.

’ The recent rains have given a very welcome addition to the water supply. Before the wet weather the depth of water in the new reservoir was only 9 feet, and yesterday morning it was 21 feet 9 inches. During the day the water rose 1 foot i inches more. We hear that Mr. Gardiner, proprietor of the Evening Chronicle, has retained the, Attor-ney-General (Mr. Stout) to appear for the defence in the libel notion commenced against him by Messrs. Blundell Brothers, proprietors of the Evening Post. The Court of Appeal had a formal sitting yesterday morning. In the absence of Mr. Justice Richmond and Mr. Justice Gillies, who have boon detained by stress of weather, it was considered advisable to postpone all business. On Wednesday, Ormond v. Fateroko to Ririhokc, a Rapier case, will bo taken. Crown oases reserved have boon fixed for Friday. Messrs. J. H. Bothuno and Co. will hold an extensive ami important salo this day at two o’clock, at their rooms, corner of Fcathorntun and Brandon streets, of freehold town and country properties, including the valuable property oh Lambtou-quay formerly used as the Wellington Club ; also, rural, suburban, and town sections in Woodvllle, FeUdlng, Palmai’ston North, Doaeonslleld, llunuytiim'pe. and I’otoui; also, shaves In the Wellington Land ami Building Company, Wellington and iliiU Building Society, and Now inland Shipping Company. A mooting of Licensed Victuallers, was hold yesterday afternoon at the Star Hotel; Mr. Magiuity was in the chair. The Meeting was of a preliminary nature, and was called for the purpose of making arrangements for the annual dinner in connection with the Licensed Victuallers' Association. The following gentlemen wore appointed a committee for that purpose Messrs. Staples, Pascoe, Mace, Murphy, Marton, Walkley, Dawson, Ames, Coker, Williams, Brown,' Beattie, Gillespie, and Maginity. During the meeting the subject of insurance' cropped up, but the consideration of it ' was adjourned until a future meeting. , , .

Peters v.: Joseph and another came before the Supreme Court in banco, yesterday, the Judges on the bench being their Honors the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Williams. During the day Mr. Barton, who appeared for the plaintiff, made many and strong accusations against the other side, using the words cheating, fraudulent, disreputable, discreditable, dishonorable, &c., to characterise the “conduct of the other side.” : The Chief Justice once called upon Mr. Barton to state whether he meant the solicitor or the parties when he referred:to the “other side,” but the answer given was not very definite and might be taken to mean both. A report of the proceeding appears elsewhere. The second of ; the series of Athenamm concerts was held ,in the Athenamm Hall last night. The attendance was very large, and the concert, like the preceding one, was most enjoyable. The overture, selections from ‘Norma,” was very nicely played, andwasone of the greatest treats in the programme. The trio “ Magic-wove scarf,” by two gentlemen and a lady, was very creditably rendered. The gentleman who sang “The Vagabond” was evidently suffering from a severe cold, and he was not heard to advantage. Several ladies assisted, and added considerably to the success of the performance. Madame Moeller presided in an able manner at the pianoforte. The proceeds amounted to about £ls. ■ A very interesting and valuable synchronological chart, compiled by Sebastian 0. Adams, ot Oregon, U.S., has been brought to our office. It measures twenty-two feet in length, and is to events what a map is to localities, representing sixty centuries of time, according to the chronology of Archbishop Usher. -The history of any nation can be traced from its earliest period. • The sovereigns of every country, including the line of Popes, are also given, together with historical events happening during their reigns. The chart is very elaborately illustrated, and for purposes of reference deserves a place in every library. Its plan is simple, and its.utility and value are obvious as a means of readily imparting knowledge. For public offices, seminaries of learning, and persons requiring a knowledge of history, it is invaluable. Subscribers desiring copies may leave orders addressed to the agent, Adams’ synchronolegical chart, National Hotel, Lambton Quay. A meeting of the Working Men's Club was held at the Manners-street Fire Brigade Station last evening, to arrange matters in connection with the proposed Art Union and Fine Arts Industrial Exhibition. The chairman informed the meeting that a license would have to be obtained for the new club house it the exhibition was held there, and until such license was granted it could not be decided whether to hold the exhibition or not. However, there would be very little difficulty in obtaining the necessary license, but if not, the art union would be held alone. A letter was read from Mr. W. Hutchison, regretting his inability to attend the meeting, and also stating that he should be, most happy at all times to co-operate with the club in forwarding its interests. Letters were read from Messrs.

Levin and Co., agents for the TJ.S.S. Co. ; W. Bishop, agent for McMeokan, Blackwood, and Co. ; and Charles Deacon, agent for the Anchor Line of Packets, stating that the several steam . companies which they represent are willing to carry all exhibits for the Industrial Exhibition free from the several ports in the colonies at which their boats touch. It was stated also that a . letter had been sent to the Hon. Mr. Maoaudrew, Minister for Public Works, asking permission that exhibits might be carried free on the railways of the colony ; but no answer had yet been received from him. After-a short discussion it was resolved that circulars should be forwarded to the several

leading citizens of the town, asking them if they would forward ' any works of _ art or curiosities that they might possess, for, the exhibition. It was also resolved that the entire

management of the art union and exhibition should lie left to: Mr. B. W. Cary, who had considerable experience in such matters, assisted by tho committee ; and after some discussion as to minor details the meeting separated. The natives (says the Napier TelegraphJ have funny ideas respecting the services of professional men. The Maoris at Wairia believe'that Sir John Goode is a great medicine man, and that ho has been asked, to that settlement for the purpose of “ charming” the river ; that he will oast a spell on the waters, and that there will bo no more bar. What a pity it is that harbor improvements cannot be thus easily accomplished. ; . From the annual sheep report of the province of Hawke’s Bay we learn ; that there are 1,376,157 sheep in that provincial districtbeing 713,600 ewes, 648,246 wethers, and 14,311 rams. ; The increase;oyer the, number of the previous year is 102,489. The .Inspector of Sheep for the district expected that during the month of May the number would have increased to a million and a-half, Regarding the, attempted stabbing at Mercury Bay, Mr. T. Carina, who was the person assaulted, writes as follows to the New Zealand Herald :—■“ The facts are : The man had been drinking a few days previously, but was, to all appearance, as sober as a judge, when he went through my house, searching every room 1 to find me, he having a gum-spear in his hand all the time, and uttering threats that he intended to kill me, and also told my wife she would be ‘ a widow in no time.’ As it fortunately happened, I was away from homo, looking after the road which is in course of construction from Mercury Bay to Coromandel,, and had Mr. Luka ,as my companion. ■ Upon my arrival at home, Mr. Luks and myself, while sitting on horseback, had a glass of beer, and, while returning the glasses to the barmaid, the man now committed for the attempted murder made an onslaught on me, with the determination of carrying out his threat to my wife, viz., ‘ that she would be a widow.’, Happily, however, I was riding a spirited horse, and he swerved back, so that,the gum-spear only entered my clothes and glanced along my ribs, inflicting a serious wound.”

The sub-committee from the Melbourne Hospital appointed to inquire into the circumstances connected with the death of a boy, who lay unattended for five hours after his admis-’ sion into the hospital, have submitted their report. They recommend that in future, in similar circumstances, the assistant medical officers should perform the necessary operations themselves.

Major Martin, of the 20th Hussars, has been engaged on behalf of the Government at Manchester in the purchase of horses suitable for military purposes. A number of horses were submitted to his inspection, and he selected a large number of horses suitable for cavalry and draught horses, for which he gave from £4O to £55 each. Major Martin has been commissioned by the Government to go through the three counties of Lancashire, Cheshire, and Shropshire, and to visit the principal towns in each county, for the purpose of purchasing horses.

Mr. Gladstone’s announcement of his intention to retire from the constituency of Greenwich (says the Home Neios of March 28th) has brought forward several Liberal candidates for the seat. Among the number are Sir William Oodrington and Sir Charles Bright, both of whom have represented Greenwich in Parliament ; Sir David Salomons, heir of the late Alderman, Sir David Salomons, who represented the borough in tho House of Commons for a lengthened period; Sir George Broderick, and Mr. Bowen, barrister. Tho borough will be contested in the Conservative interest by Mr. Boord, tho present member, and Mr. Liardot, tho representative of tho extensive Evelyn estates at Deptford. Both Liberals and Conservatives will at next election run two candidates.

A recently issued English Parliamentary paper contains a statement of tho probable amounts that will ho repaid by tho several colonies, and paid into the Exchequer, as colonial contributions in aid of military expenditure. The probable sums to ho repaid during tho ensuing year are Oape, £IO,OOO ; Natal, £OSOO ; Mauritius, £27,000; Hongkong, £20,000 ; Ceylon, £121,000 ; Htralts HotUmuonts, £50,180; Malta, £SOOO ; total colonial contributions to bo paid Into tho Exchequer, £200,060, Tim amount Included hi the army estimates for 1877-7 M for military purposes In the colonies Is £1,700,067- Tho sum, It Is explained, Is exclusive of tho cost of arms, auooutremeuts, barrack, hospital, and other stores, the greater portion of which Is supplied from this country, and the value of which cannot now he stated ; It Is also exclusive of any proportion of recruiting expenses, head-quarter administrative expensed, and non-effective charges, . , ~ A painful case (says tho Home News of the 28th March) has just been tried before Lord Justice Bramwoli at Leicester. A Mr. William Bradshaw, charged with the manslaughter of Herbert Dockerty at a football match, has been acquitted, though only after some little conflict of evidence and with a recommendation from the jury that the rules of football should be altered. In the opinion of the side on which he was playing, Mr. Bradshaw did not transgress the letter of the association rules, and was a most good-natured and humane person. His opponents seem to have taken a different view of the matter, but there is no doubt that Mr Bradshaw did nothing that he was not strictly entitled to do, and that therefore he was in no way legally responsible for the death of Dockerty, who knew well what the rules of .football, as played by the association, are. Lord Justice Bramwell did not see his way to recommending the change in the game ■'desiderated by the jury, but mildly added, “ I think it would be as well for young men to try to make these accidents as little likely to occur as possible”