LATEST TELEGRAMS

Waipawa Mail, Volume I, Issue 14, 30 October 1878, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS

[Per Press Agency.] Auckland, October 26. A meeting of the Katikati settlers, No. 2, passed a unanimous vote of confidence in Vesey Stewart, and expressed themselves well satisfied with their new home. Graiiamstown, October 26. The acceptance of compensation by Mr Broomhall will be a boon to those settlers here wanting land, as the block will no doubt be available for occupation by Thames residents. Nelson, October 26. John Dayman, a volunteer in the Naval Brigade, was shot through the knee this morning when marking at the butts. It is feared that amputation will be necessary. Wellington, October 26. In the Supreme Court the case of J. J. Tye v. Mr S. Bell, an action to recover £365 for one per cent, commission on the sale of the Tautane estate, Hawke’s Bay, was heard. The Attorney-General and Mr Chapman appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Travers for the defendant. Defendant denied his liability. The case was simply a dispute as to whether or not defendant promised Mr Tye a commission on the sale, and if so, whether he was entitled to the amount claimed. The case was heard before His Honor Chief Justice Prendergast. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff for £365, the full amount claimed. Auckland, October 29. A fire occurred at six o’clock this morning at the offices of Hughes and George, solicitors, a brick building in Shortland street. The inside of the building was almost wholly destroyed. Baker, an architect, who occupied offices under the same roof, lost all his plans, &c. Hughes and George were uninsured. The building was insured for £IOOO in the New Zealand office, and for £IOOO in the Royal, and was owneil by the widow of the late Mr Rattray, draper. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wellington, October 29. An attempt was made to put the Wellington Reclaimed Land Sales Bill through Committee, but it met with a good deal of opposition, and was finally shelved by 34 to 32. The Native Land Act Amendment Bill was read a second time, After a long and very animated debate that the House go into Committee on the Native Lawsuits Bill, it was thrown out, on the motion of Captain Russell, by 47 to 21. The Native Lands Act Amendment Bill went through Committee, amended, and passed. The Financial arrangements Bill was read a second time, and put through Committee, when the House went into Committee of Supply, and passed a few items. Mr Macandrew gave notice of motion for the establishment of a monthly steam service between England and New Zealand, vessels entering the principal ports of the colony, the Government guaranteeing a thousand immigrants each trip for five years. Mr Sheehan announced the Waiapu difficulty ended ; the natives have abandoned the pahs. Mr Macandrew, in reply to Mr McLean, said the Government would grant concessions to an Auckland Waggon Company similar to those granted in Otago. In reply to*Mr Beetham, Mr Macandrew said the Government had ordered eight hundred immigrants for Wellington, but would not be justified in ordering more. The House went into Committee on the Municipal Corporations Bill. Tole’s new clause exempting hotelkeepers from keeping a light burning in in front of their houses has been rejected on division by 38 to 14. The Bill passed with amendments. On a motion for going into Committee of Supply, Mr Shrimski moved that the next session be held in Christchurch. Ayes 29, noes 28. The House will probably be prorogued on Thursday next. The consideration of report of managers of both Houses on amendments by the Council in the Electoral Bill was placed at the bottom of the order paper. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wellington, October 29. In the Council to-day, Mr Waterhouse complained of the incorrect report of the proceedings of the Conference on Saturday in the Lyttelton Times. Colonel Whitmore denied the language in the report attributed to his colleagues. Sir D. Bell moved that the subject of educational reserves should be considered by Parliament, and report presented next session.—Agreed to. The following Bills were passed : Otago and Southland Education Reserves, Thames High School Reserves. The Dunedin Waterworks Bill passed. The Railways Construction Bill was read a second time by 17 to 15. On second reading of the Public Works Amendment Bill, Mr Waterhouse moved that the Bill be read a second time that day six months, but after discussion withdraw it\ The Bill read a second time.

THE LATE AMATEUR CONCERT u (to the editor of the waipawa mail.) " Sir, —Before referring to the produc- J tion which appeared in Saturday’s Mail, it f is my unhappy task to inform you that “Tommy’s dead.” On Saturday last, he . was heartlessly assassinated by an “ Old 11 Volunteer.” I was with him to the end, X which was peaceful, and his last words were—“ Uncle,” after lam gone, do jus- t tice to my memory, and give my murderer ' “ fits.” Poor fellow, peace be with him. J I may inform you that I intend to memorialise Government, in the interests of 1 mankind, to disarm all “ Old Volunteers.” 1 It is monstrous to think that life and property should be imperilled by allowing a < number of irresponsible “ antiquities ” to 1 go raging about the country armed with j “ steel pens,” seeking whom they may destroy. And now for the murderer! ‘ Where is lie? Let me at him. He commences his attack by presuming “Tommy” to have been “a gentleman.” Perfectly correct: he was a real old Irish gentleman; bat like many of that class, his education has been neglected in his youth, which will account for his errors and peculiarity of style. “ I meant no disrespect to none of ’em, particular the ladies, which was good and did well ; and if any of ’em is offended at Tommy, give my apology, I can’t say more ”he said to me, and I believed him. He was peculiar, but his heart was in the right place. “ The elderly party ” then goes on to say, “He has rushed madly into print, &c.” Ha ! have I got you ? What lawyer’s office did you sweep out? He does not rush, but gracefully descends from his pedestal, and meanders with a gentle, undulating, and scarcely perceptible movement into literature. I regret being unable to notice the marked difference and would recommend him to “ improve, those failings in himself which lie cou--1 demns so in his neighbor.” He next implies a threat of no lady taking part in any future concert. I very much doubt that any lady would confide in this antiquated son of Mars, and I cannot but think it a libel upon the 5 ladies of Waipawa, who have always : responded heartily and willingly to the call of any good cause. He accuses “ Tommy ” of making a “little pet” of Harry Baker, but con- * sidering Mr Baker’s weight and size, I should have thought the opposite ad--5 jective would have been more expressive; > and then in a most “ gentlemanly ” manl ner (not “ coarsely,” which term is ap- > plied to “ Tommy ”) insinuates “ deep ' sinkers on the cheap.” Language and i custom must have undergone a great t change if tap-room phraseology is to be 1 considered either choice or elegant. The French have a motto which it might be 5 well for him to study, “ Honi soit qui - maly pense.” t His next paragraph, however, will act count for “Old Volunteer’s” appearance in print. He wished to notify to the public his reappearance in the musi- ■ cal world. Therefore he comes out , ostensibly as the amateur’s champion. 1 Waipukurau is promised a treat on the Bth 3 November. After many years retirement, ■ he has, at the earnest solicitations of e numerous friends, consented to gratify s and delight them with a display of his ? vocal abilities. I promise him to be there, I and will give him a faithful and “gentlemanly ” report. May I suggest a song r for him—“ I’m a simple Mule let here.” He must, however, guard against being too demonstrative with his heels, and suppress his natural dulcet “ hee-haw,” or he will not be likely to receive another " invitation. II The “ warm weather” and the “lunatic I asylum ” are very closely connected ; it 1 may be a very fortunate thing for “ Old Volunteer,” that Waipawa is not furnished * with—what he considers—such a desideratum. Doubtless he has attained a green, e a very green old age, and would be much e better employed in amusing the children, a relating his wonderful adventures during * his years of active service. “To shoulder his crutch, and show how fields were 1 won,” than in wasting ink and spoiling 1 paper.” I am, &c., ® BEN-MA-CHREE (TOMMY’S UNCLE). P.S.—“ Tommy’s dead,” otherwise his . Uncle would not now trouble you.