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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5439, 2 September 1878, Page 2

In accordance with our established practice, we publish, ou.vns, in our issue of to-day, for the information of our subscribers and readers, Government advertisements. 'The benefit of payment, at per inch, for these advertisements is withhold from us, because, “ other things being equal,” we are unable conscientiously to give unquestioning support to Ministers. The quarterly licensing meeting will take place to-morrow (Tuesday), when the following applications will be made:—National Hotel, Mr. W. H. Williams to Me. H. Sullivan; Queen’s Hotel, Mr. J. Brown to Mr. Robertson ; Royal Hotel, Mr. H. Bailey to Mr. Mnwat; Prince ot Wales Hotel, Mr. S. Comino to Mr. H. Fisher ; Central Hotel, Mr. H. Sullivan tn Mr. Charles Thomas ; Post Office Hotel, trustees of the late Joseph Harding to Mr. W. Overton ; Imperial Hotel, Mr. H. Fisher to Mr. Player; Bank Hotel, Mr Milner to Mr. Wakefield ; Melbourne Hotel, Mr. Mclntosh to Mr. Owen ; Duff’s Hotel, Mr. Duff to Mr. Urwin ; Tramway Hotel, Mr. Moody to Mr. Plimmer. During the football match on Saturday; we regret to hoar that a sad accident occurred to a lad about tea years old, a son of Mr. Bell, fruiterer, who was knocked down during a “ scrimmage,” and had one of his legs broken in two places. Surgical-assistance was procured ns soon !is possible, and wa are glad to hear that the sufferer is progressing favorably. The players ia the match regret tho unfortunate .occurrence, and intend, we ate informed, to meet all reasonable expenses resulting from the accident.

A few years ago a lady in this colony bequeathed her income to a brother who resided in London, but from whom she had not heard for seven years. Upon her death the executor took steps to find out the brother’s where* abouts, but letters were unanswered, advertisements elicited no information, and no satisfactory clue could bo obtained. About twelve months ago a young man, oao of the employees of this paper, left the colony on a visit to Scotland and the Paris Exhibition. Into bis bauds the executor put the matter, asking him to use every endeavor to find the missing devisee. By the San Francisco mail on Saturday the executor received the intelligence that the visitor to Europe succeeded in finding the object of his search in a London , workhouse. Tlie number of births registered during the month of August last in Wellington was 78; of marriage certificates 31, and of deaths 25. The police received information yesterday that the highway hoard buildings and the lookup at Marten were burnt down on Saturday.

A collision took place in Cuba-streot on Saturday between one of tho tramway engines and an express, tho latter driven by Mr. Thomas Richards, who was thrown out of the vehicle and somewhat hurt, but wo behove not seriously. The express was considerably damaged. The Arawata is now undergoing repairs in Melbourne, and Messrs. MoMeokau and Blackwood have asked and obtained permission to •send tho Bingarooma to Wellington direct next trip. She will leave Wellington with the outward Suez mail on Monday, the 23rd, instead of Sunday tho 22nd.

The return of patients in the Wellington Hospital duriog tho month of August is as follows:—Admitted, 20 males, 1 females ; discharged, 12 males, 3 ,females died, 0 males, ! female ; left in hospital, ii males,.ll females ; total, S 5. ' V

, Communication has been restored on the Port Darwin line.

The German residents’ banquet and ball will take place this evening at the Polytechnic Hall, and from what wo hear is likely to ho a very brilliant and successful gathering. The Wellington .Volunteer Artillery ball, to which we called attention in a recent issue, will take place this evening at the Provincial Hall.

The Tramway Company invites tenders for the right of advertising inside and outside their carriages aud on the back of the passengers tickets.

A special meeting of tho Provincial Grand Masonic Lodge for the North Island of Hew Zealand, S.C., will bo held at the Theatre Royal, at six o'clock this evening, for the purpose of - installing Brother A. Johnston as D.P.G.M. and other officers elect. The election to fill the late Mr. Hector McDonald’s seat in the Mauawatu County Council took place at Otald on Friday last. Only two candidates appeared, Dr. Heuron, of Otald, and Mr John Davies, Waildno. The result of the polling was Heuron, 14 ; Davies, 13.

To-night’s popular weekly concert at tho Athencoum promises to be as successful as any which have preceded it. An excellent programme has been prepared and the services of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Baker have been secured for the oeoasioa. A full house may confidently be anticipated to-night.

The services in connection with tho Young Men’s Christian Association wore again largely attended yesterday at the Athenseum ; indeed tho room was not large enough to hold the number desirous to obtain seats. After the Bethel and evening service, inquiry meetings were held, at which there was also a large number of persons present. The Evangelistic choir conducted tho service of song, which were rendered additionally effective by the Mason and Hamil organ recently purchased. The entertainment given on Saturday evening at the Theatre Royal for the benefit of a sick member of the Typographical Association was a great success. The ears of the Wellington public are ever open to the cry,of distress, and when the nature of the case was made known, the tickets for this concert sold quickly —for “claims like their’s none advocate in vain”—the result being a crowded theatre. It is not necessary to criticise closely the efforts of amateurs, suffice it to say, that the affair as a whole went off with spirit. A substantial sum was realised, and all concerned may be congratulated on the success attained. As previously announced, the Oheevers, Kennedy, and Bent Minstrels, under the able management of Martin Simonson, will open at the Theatre Royal to-morrow (Tuesday) evening. The troupe appears to be doing a capital business in Christchurch, and is highly spoken of by the Press. Some photographs of the performers ate being exhibited in town, and those of Messrs. Kennedy and Cheuvers, executed by Messrs. Beadley and Budolfson, of San Francisco, are excellent specimens ot the photographic art, and judging from t4em, the originals ot the pictures possess both good looks and talent, a combination which does not fall to the lot of all candidates for public favor. The Minstrels will doubtless meet with a good reception here. A football match was played on the Basin Rerserve on Saturday afternoon between the Athletic and Wellington Clubs. The following were the respective teams : —Wellington Club—H. Pollen (captain), 0. Pollen, Cowie, Galbraith, Thompson, McLaren, ICembel, Black, Grant, Baker, Davy, -Park, Bishop, and KreeftC Athletic Club—Welsh (captain), Barry, Campbell, Burn, Churtou, Oonnal, Leckie, Kane, Morrow, Blacklook, Dumbell, Wymond, Locket, and Wright. The game was well and evenly contested from tho kick off until time was called, and resulted in a draw.

The performance of “ Formosa” at the Imperial Opera House on Saturday night drew a crowded audience, Mr. Hoskins admirably sustaining the character of Major Jorum and Miss Colville that of “Jenny,” the subordinate ■parts bein ■ well sustained by the rest of the company. The piece will be repeated to night. To-morrow (Tuesday ), for the first and only time this season, will be presented Lord Lytton’s great play of “ Richelieu,” Mr. Hoskins taking the part of the Cardinal, undoubtedly one of the best of his impersonations!' Mr. J. H. Wallace will sell at two o’clock this afternoon, at his auction mart, Hunter-street, 115 shares in the B’Urvillo Island Copper Mine Company, and CO Union Insurance shares; also,S potatoes, &o. It will he seen by our advertising columns that slr. Tims. Wagg is retiring from the hotel business ftt the Mungaroa, Upper Hutfc, ami that to-morro v Mr. J. H. Wallace will sell the household furniture and effects at the Hotel ,