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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5447, 11 September 1878, Page 2

The Agent-General telegrapns under date London, 7ih September, the sailing of the Hennione with 93 immigrants for Taranaki and 216 for Wellington. A sitting of-, the Supremo Court in bankruptcy was held yesterday before the Registrar, Mr. Allan, in the unavoidable absence of Air. Justice Richmond, caused by indisposition. The only case before the Court was an unopposed application for the discharge of Abraham Scott, which was granted accordingly. The following cases are set down for hearing at the Supreme Court in banco to-day, but owing to the indisposition of his Honor Mr. Justice Richmond they will probably be adjourned to a future day :—For judgment ; Arrow v. Harding (of Hawkes Bay), and McDonald v. King and another. For argument: Tucker v. King (demurrer) and Nicholson v. McLean (demurrer). At the meeting of the ratepayers at Gillespie’s Hotel last night, Mr. Field handed in a request to the chairman that he might be allowed to correct several misstatements that had been made by the candidate. But inas-. much as Mr. Field’s name did not appear on the ratepayers’ roll his claim to make any statement was not allowed by the chairman. Mr. Maginity objected to Mr. Field being allowed to speak, as upon the previous evening Mr. Maginity had refrained from contradicting several misstatements, made by Dr. Newman. It might be thought that any person having inadvertently made any statement publicly that was believed to be incorrect would be glad to have his mistake pointed out to him. Mr, Field justified his interference in the discussion by assuring tho meeting that he was actually paying rates, although his name did nob appear on the roll. The Cheevers, Kennedy, and Bent Ministrela drew another good house to the Theatre Royal la-t evening, notwithstanding counter attractions elsewhere mid very unfavorable weather. The performance, as usual,.was warmly received by those present. To-night a complimentary benefit will be tendered to Mr. Horace Bent, which is a guarantee for a full house.

Despite of the raiu and wind the large hall of the Boulcott-atreet Catholic Schools was well filled last when a dramatic and musical entertainment was given by the Catholic Dramatic Class, assisted by several local amateurs, the fine baud of the Hibernian Society also giving their .services. Au excellent programme was gone through in a most ere Utable manner, and the several pieces were heartily received by the audience.

We observe that the Manawatu, Times has changed hands, and has now become the •property of Mr. John Boulger Dungan, the editor. Mr. Dungan is a well-known popular and able journalist, in wh;»se hands the journal may - be expected to continue a successful career.

This evening a meeting will •be held at Messrs. T. K. Macdonald & Co.’s office of cnyaers and occupiers -of land at Vogeltown, when business of importance is to be brought forward.

In spite of the weather Mr. Sidey had a large attendance of buyers at liis sale yesterday in the Adelaide-road, and everything was sold at fair rates. Horses and cows particularly fetched very good prices.

We are informed that Mr. Robert Parker, the organist of S, Michael’s Church, Christchurch, has accepted the position of conductor to the Wellington Choral Society offered him by the committee some time since, and it is expected that he will arrive in Wellington early next month to take up tho work. The post of organist to St. Paul’s Church having become vacant, and the churchwardens and vestry finding Mr, Parker free of any other engagement, communicated with him yesterday offering him the appointment, which, we believe, he has accepted. Mr. Manning, the pro?eub organist, has accepted a similar position iu connection with the Wesleyan Church, Manners-street, A tea aud public meeting in*connection with the Methodist Free Church, Courtenay-place, was held last evening; the Rev. Mr. Redstone in the chair. There was a numerous attendance, , notwithstanding the very unfavorable state of the weather. Amongst those present were the Revs. Paterson, Potter, Harrington, and others. The statement of accounts showed that the receipts in aid of the land and building fund were last year £338, and this year £340 6*. 7d., making a total of £ll7B 6j. /d. Tho estimated outlay (exclusive of that of land and buildings) was £3OOO. The meeting was addressed by the rev. gentlemen above mentioned and others, and several hymns, songs and recitations were given with very good effect, tho services of the choir contributing greatly to the success of the evening’s entertainment.

Owing to a laud slip at Ngahaurauga (not of a serious character, we understand) caused by the late heavy rain, the Foxton coach, which started as usual yesterday morning from town, had to come back ; but another start was effected iu tho afternoon, and the coach got through tho Gorge nil right and proceeded on the journey. In consequence of this delay the coach was not expected to reach Foxton last night, and would certainly not be in time for the evening train to Wanganui. Dr. Newman will to-night address the ratepayers of Thorndon Ward at the Karori Hotel, Tiuakori-road. Dr. Newman, wo hear, will not content himself with merely repeating what he said tho night before last, but will bring before tho electors fresh and important information with regard to certain interesting municipal matters. Ift this expectation, it is reasonable to suppose that the meeting will bo a large one. At a m acting of tho Wellington Literary Association held last evening a discussion took place on the question, “ Has the policy of the Karl of Deacousfield on the Eastern Question been more conducive to a permanent peace than that of Mr. Gladstone?” The majority of the members were of opinion that his Lordship’s policy was more conducive to peace than that of the right honorable member for Greenwich.

Respecting the late carouse of the Whakataue and Shortland natives the Thames Star saya : —“lt is roughly estimated that three hotels sold between 300 and -400 bottles of liquor. One house sold 70 bottles of rum alone, that liquor being in great demand, and was sold as fast as it could be bottled. At about four o’clock yesterday afternoon almost every adult, male aud female, of the colored race, had a bottle of waipiro, aud to celebrate the happy event the chiefs decided to have a grand \vnr-cUuco, which thereupon eventuated, the performers brandishing their bottles like meres. As might be supposed, a number of bottles were smashed ; but, as a rule, almost all the liquor went down the right road.” The waxworks show of historical figures, followed by a distribution of gifts, to which wo called attention in our issue of yesterday, will bo open at the Arcade on and after to-day, and is from what we hear well worthy of inspection. Professor Scott, who lias been doing a large business iu Auckland, has arrived in Wellington, and intends shortly to appear in his novel and unique musical entertainments. f*Mr, T, Osborne's tender of £633, for the erection of a goods shed at tho wharf, was accepted by the City Council last night. There were five tenderers, the highest one being £1250. Councillor J. A. Allan’s address to the ratepayers of Cook Ward will be found in our advertising columns. The quarterly licensing meeting for tho Hutt District will be held to-day at the Lower Hutt.

An adjourned meeting of tho Kaiwarra Harbor Board will be hold on Thursday evening next.

Councillor Maginity will address the Thorndon ratepayers at the Princess Hotel at eight o’clock this evening.

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