NOT IN THE PAPERS.

Observer, Volume 4, Issue 81, 1 April 1882, Page 36

NOT IN THE PAPERS.

Who contributes the long interesting accounts of the French Club to the Evening Star ? There will be a new special correspondent for the Herald at Wellington during Parliament. — Mr Sheehan is expected to come to Auckland to defend the native charged with manslaughter. —Sir George Grey is expected in Auckland about the middle of April. — A garden party at Mrs Whitaker's Lake residence is amongst theniost welcome items of local news to hand. Won't " Waiternata" be represented ? — Mr Hurst will move for a return shewing the various public expenditures on Eoyal Commissions during the recess when he takes lm place in Parliament. — Mr W. J. Hurst has invited the Colonial Treasurer to dinner. The menu will include every dish of the season, save pork. —The Ministry contemplate creating a real live lord for life from the Waikato district. The name is only whispered non-officially yet. It is somewhat singular that no reasons are given for the unexpected retirement- of Captain Symonds from the jndgeship of the Native Lands Court. ■ — Should the Honourable Mrs and the Misses Whitakev go to the scat of Government during the Parliamentary season, there will be a great blank felt in Auckland society. — I believe Mr Quick is about purchasing properties on the north side of Albert-street, to erect handsome livery and bait stables upon. Be quick, Frank. * —It is a great pity that honest John Bryce did not give Mr C. O. Davis a good steamer to go and interview the Maori King, instead of sending the other hangers-on, and paid officials of the Native Department to arrange for a conference. — My old friend, Billy Bobinson, of cricket fame, is about commencing his duties as business manager for Mr H. N. Abbott, of the United Service Hotel. As the dailie3 say, I congratulate our worthy f ellow-to wnsman . — I believe the Hon. James Macandrew is now on his way to Auckland, and will be in our midst before this intelligence is published. I should not be a bit surprised if Eons Martin knew the exact business which brings him thither. I shnll wait and see. — The Hon. John Hall told me, when in Auck* land that after the memorable night in which Mr Wm. John Hurst got into the chair of the Chairman of Committees, it is impossible to think of his being considered as an acceptiblo candidate. — Who was that leading auctioneer who travelled first-class to a suburban district with a second class ticket during a whole season, and what steps, if any, were taken by the General Manager of the department? — Mr Eolleston has promised further expenditure in Eaglan after meeting one of tbe Waikato members. What influence the followers of the present Cabinet must have. As the lawyers say, I pity the other side. — We are promised that Parliament will assemble on the twenty-third of May, but I much doubt it. If Ministers remain much longer on the "rampage," as in Dickens' " Greair Expectations," it must be fully next year before the business is even drafted. — The following query has been transmitted through our private box— who is the Vincent-street young lady who is perpetually seen from her balcony waving a white pocket-handkerchief in the direction of Groy-street ? — Who is that nice young gentleman attached to one of our banking institutions who is frequently seen of an evening in the neighbourhood of Bishop's Court reading a book. I hope it is not Caroline Lamb's novel, entitled, " The fatal passion." — Can your members, G-overnment, or some public body tell me when the proper authorities intend closing the Auckland places of burial ? It is about time the initiative were taken, and I say the sooner it is carried out the better it will be both for the city and its inhabitants. Lend your aid in this deserving cause. — Major Atkinson goes for a few days to the Kawau on public business. If so, he will endeavour to purchase Sir George Grey's island home. lam afraid if this comes about, that the Colonial Treasurer will be charged with treating with the acknowledged leader of the Opposition and then what reply can the Major give ? — By the last steamer for Sydney a disconsolate husband found that his better-half had quietly cleared out for New South Wales, and he mournfully tells me that she did not even leavo his favourite parrot behind. The rule is beginning to be reversed. Instead of husbands bolting away, it is now the other way. — I should not be surprised to hear very shortly that a beautiful young lady in one of our leading mercantile establishments, was led to the altar by her devoted lover. The young gentleman belongs to a lucrative profession. However, at present, the subject must be gently handled. — I shotild like to be in the position of the Cambridge hotelkeeper who had twenty pounds allowed him in his bill of costs for political services connected with an election. I shall endeavour to get my solicitors to go into the Parliamentary line, and take a wrinkle from my Waikato friend. — It -was evident from the stir and bustle witnessed in the National and New Zealand Banks today that something was up. On enquiry I find it is the half-yearly balance day for the respective clients of both, great monetary institutions. The clerks will have the " enjoyment " of late hour 3 to-night. — Mr William Eyre, of Enriiskillen House, tells me the meanest men he tnows are those who neglect or decline to put money in the church plates. I should have thought with the hunt after three-penny pieces, which unusually takes plaoo on Saturday nights, . that such, accusations were things of the past in regard to all our churches. . •■-•■■- ,. - — The increase in the goods traffic between Mercer and Auckland. during the month just ended has been very considerable owing, partieularlyi to Ithe grain and other products, which have arrived.consigned to our millers^ merchants, auctioneers, and business men generally;' etir distriot ; is Itealthy, 'arid going ahead. ■ '.• .-•: • ,■■ A. .•_,: .., ,-;■■'<;.■.;;■ \ ; ; .•:•'.■

—Gold was struck during the. week !in two -; claims which are being worked at Te Aroha. Go. ahead,' . young goldfield, and may the number and finds daily . increase until a real rush follows. . ; ' — Since that short paragraph of mine appeared re "Wade poll, taking in the Waitemata election, Mr Hurst has had several lengthy interviews with the At- - torney-General over the matter. . Mr Whitaker believes there is no danger of the honourable gentleman being unseated, but Mr Hurst should recollect that lawyera as well as doctors differ. / s ' ■". "'•'"" ; —It is broadly stated that Majoij Te Wheoro will be charged with a breach of the Corrupt Practices Act, it being alleged that in writing to some, of; his. . kaingas he asked his supporters to assemble at the poll- '. ing booths and aid in his return. Thef shots may be ready, but I believe the owners of the weapons will bestow in pulling the political trigger. J . . . — The various contracts under way .in thecity seem rather slowly approaching completion. Ifc would, in my opinion, be a wise provisioii in future conditions, to make it imperative that a fixed number of men should be engaged from the commencement' to the e»d of each undertaking. I trust the Borough Counci, will take the matter into thoir immediate consideration. — His Excellency's present advisers, it is hinted, made up their minds that the Brogden dinner given after the Grey Government was ousted, would be heard of in the future. Whether it is so or not I cannot say, but Mr Brogden, I hear, left New Zealand not very "favourably" impressed with the equity treatment which his firm received over some disputed contract with our Government. What a " glowing" character he will give the Premier and his colleagues when he reaches London and is detailing his Colonial experiences. '.. — Would any of your readers be able to tell me when the lease of the Hospital reserve on which the Union Sash and Door Factory is erected, expired ? and how the renewal was granted ? Some strange rumours are afloat respecting the subject, and perhaps a little publicity may do good. As the question is of some importance, I hope the real facts connected with the leasing will be got at and made known. — The Colonial Treasurer has come to Auckland to make a new banking agreement. The papers do not state what staff he brings with him to. our capital, but I presume it includes two private secretaries, three clerks, two body servants, the paymaster-general, tho receiver-general, and commissioner' of audit. Probable expenses of the trip to the tax-payers one thousand. — I paid an. official visit to the chambers of Mr, Thomas Macffarlane, the agent of the public trustee, and commissioner of insolvents, last week, and was struck with the varied lines on hand (nearly everything in fact in the trade). It would not be miscalling the office to term it a marino store. No wonder the worthy public functionary lately removed into more suitable and commodious premises. Ahem ! —The G-overnment whips have secured the services of two very estimable ladies — wives of two expectant Ministers— to shepherd a few new members during the coming session. Both the ladies have been highly recommended by Mr Geo. McLean and the embryo Chairman of Committees. The third lady whip has not been decided on, but it may fall to the Waipa or Waikato electorates. — There is a young lady of my acquaintance who has a strong amorous liking for a very promising young bankex*, and has asked me to make it convenient to introduce the gentleman to her, but as I have not myself had the honour of the gentleman's acquaintance, I have suggested that this handsome girl should join Miss Donovan's select dancing class, which opens on Monday evening where, in all likelihood, both^dear creatures may meet. ■ ; Native Minister must have a warm attachment for my friendly miller, Josiah Firth, Esq., as he has issued an edict that the Waihou river must be cleared of siiags. The Premier, Minister of Lands, and the head of the Native Department, have stated that there is no money in the Treasury for Public WorKs ; am I, therefore, right in assuming that Mr Bryce will pay the expenses of improving the great miller's highway out of his own salary and travelling allowance. — Mr Gt. V. Stewart has undertaken, on behalf of the New Zealand Corporation, to lay down a tramway between Tauranga and the Hot Lakes, upon the understanding that the Government grant his company reasonable concessions in the matter of land, but there are some Native " difficulties " in the way ; one of the partners— a Minister of the Crown— haa leases of " small" holdings in the East Coast Districts. As the natives say, " hoeiano." —The Volunteer Commission, following in the wake of Ministers, have found out that their presence will be required at the Waiwera (Hot Springs) for some days, but it is not yet known whether the visit is to be undertaken in the public interests or as a short respite from arduous official labours. I should recommend Miss Graham to put Mr Bunny and his colleagues in a a large room for inspection by visitors and the residents after arrival. There can be no doubt, but the chairman would, after their holiday, willingly certify the voucher for travelling expenses and contigencies. — It is calculated that at least ten thousand pounds will be the amount for unnecessary Government telegrams, which will be forwarded to. Government Buildings, detailing how the different accounts stand in all public offices in the Colony on the expiry of the financial year. If this be so, it is high time that some break was put on the devoted head of Government servants having the powers to frank and receive free G.T. wires. I suppose daylight this morning will see the end of the section of the work finished. I really pity the Auckland wire fellows. — I am often grieved at the ease with which some malcontents get their communications inserted id the papers in connection with the District Hospital under Dr Philson and his staff. I have some knowledge of the establishment and can fearlessly assert that all such alleged complaints should be consigned to the editor's waste paper baskets or not inserted until after enquiry. The only fault which tho most fastidious can lay at the doors of ' the institution is in the matter of food, and if only brown bread, coffee, and corned meat and vegetables were occasionally given to the patients it would complete everything which the inmates either wanted or expected. . ' — The editor of one of your contemporaries must be a green-horn. In a recent leader he tells us that, Major Atkinson has arrived to meet his colleagues in Cabinet over the Waikato-Taranaki Eailway.;. What trash ! It is well known that, amongst other weighty reasons for the Treasurer coming up to Auckland the principal one is to enable Ministers to decide on various requests made by Auckland members, notably the requisitions of one of them. The Attorney-General is obdurate and will not go outside his legal duties, hence, the Major's arrival. There was a quorum without Atkinson. Minister's private secretaries have this time put your contemporary off the political scent, and I should wish him to get them to peruse the cypher code and get the correct tip. So your contemporary says Bryce will be present at the King's meeting. The news about the measures and movements of Ministers, is purely bunkum.

Mr Both, the furniture dealer, lias noV on hand a large stock of new and second-hand furniture, and no reasonable offer will be refused. Persona in • want of furniture Bhould pay Mr Iloth a visit., It is notified by advertisement in this issue that all shares the calls for which are not paid in the New North Devon Goldmining Company will be sold; • This day (Friday) Mr Gabriel Lewis^Tvill sell a i large quantity of household furniture at the residence ' of Mr Albers, corner of Symonds-street and City-road, '.i There's a couple (a he and she couple of course), who reside somewhere near Auckland, at a place called ,by a namo that ends with either i, c, v, or a— it don't 'much matter,, as it is the old story of long lingering love. To return to our muttons— the couple aforesaid' —they had.been courting more than sixteen years, but" he had never nut the important, question. . On this par* ticular evening ho asked her to favour him' witlif' a tender and touching melody, and she gavehinf/ iii' a" voice that would have frightened- twenty crowa but'oj a< Iten-acre patch, " Oh, darling, I am .growing/old." ;He' itookth'e hint, arid no'w*Messrs Munrp and Milligan, the 'well-known' tailors, of Hobsoji-streeti arelbusily ' jgaged making wedding garments from some of the new :stook of cloth' just received. , ; . „:• -^ ■„; '^ il /..