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HBH Feb 16 1888 Wednesday In Bankruptcy Waipawa Court William EBBETT-using threatening and abusive language
to Dr J REED. Civil Cases Geo CLARK v Alex MACKEY
After daylight parade of the Volunteers last evening Captain BLYTHE took the opportunity of getting Lieutenant-Colonel BUTTS to present the trophy given by Captain ADAMS, of the Cadets, to the highest scorer of the Napier Rifle’s team in the shooting match with the Naval Artillery last month. The successful competitor was Private MILLER.
Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr E LYNDON, J P., a strong looking woman who gave the name of Julia Mc GONAGLE, and who said she came from Palmerston, was charged with drunkenness. She was dismissed with a caution
Mr C.S. REEVES, of Dunedin, who has just returned from a visit to the old country, was made a statement about the quality of New Zealand butter of ”which he was ashamed.”
The North Otago Times states that the late Mc CAW, who
died at Oamaru in his eightieth year the other day, was in various ways
a notable man. He was born at Ardwell, near Girvan, Ayshire, and by the
death of his father he succeeded to the tenancy of a large farm at 17
years of age. In 1864 he took up a farm in Cumberland, the rent being
£1000 a year; and for some years carried on farming in England and
Scotland. For 20 years, besides carrying on farming, he acted as inspector
to the Government under the Lands Improvement Act. He was the first man
to introduce a reaping machine into Scotland. It was Mr Mc CAW, too, who
sent out from Scotland the first Ayshire bull that ever arrived in New
Zealand, the Rev Dr BURNS (of Dunedin) being the consignee. During the
latter years of his residence at Greysouthern in Cumberland, he lost from£5000
to £6000 through the ravages of pleuro pneumonia among hist stock;
and gathering up the remnants of his fortune he left for New Zealand,
arriving with his family-two of whom had preceded him-at Port Chalmers
in the ship Timaru in 1877. He shortly afterwards settled in Oamaru. Wednesday.
With reference to the complaints of Dr LINDSAY in respect to the frequency of accidents at the WHITNEY cartridge factory, Mr JOBSON, Inspector of Machinery, visited that establishment today, and declared that the machinery was not dangerous, and that no accident could possibly happen with ordinary care.
Bulls The annual ram and sheep fair yesterday was an unqualified success in every way. Mr F B LARKWORTHY’s averaged 3 guineas, Mr E KEAD’s 1 1/5th guineas. Romney Marsh and Merinos were discarded. Upwards of 1500 sheep were yarded, and though the quality was only moderate, every line was disposed of at exceedingly good prices-considerably above the ruling rates.
Wanganui Messrs Freeman R JACKSON and Co’s annual West Coast ram fair was very largely attended today. Prices ranged as high as 30 guineas. The sale lasted all day.
Gisborne A nine-roomed house at Makaraka, owned and occupied by Mr James DUNLOP, was burnt to the ground yesterday afternoon; £80 worth of furniture was saved. Insurances £350 on the house and £250 on the contents in the Colonial office, and £130 on the contents in the National office. The origin was sparks from a chimney.
Police Court Owen and Francis COHEN, stock-farmers, were committed for trial on charges of horse-stealing.
Two search parties have returned without having found any trace of the missing man GALBRAITH.
Blenheim
VERNON’s run was on fire yesterday/ The Hon W CLIFFORD assisted by several people who happened to be near the run worked hard, and assisted by nineteen or twenty men employed at the threshing machine on Mr CLIFFORD’s Ugebrook Station, put the fire completely out by 5 o’slock in the evening.
Greymouth
Mr PEROTTI’s sawmill on Sawyer’s Creek was burned down this morning. It was not insured.
Christchurch
Last Sunday the shop of William BARRETT, Victoria street, was broken into and money stolen. This morning Detective O’CONNER arrested two lands named Joseph SWINDELL and James Mc CREE, who admitted the offence.
Young RAIT, who disappeared over a week ago and subsequently re-appeared at Timaru when everyone thought he was drowned, appears to be suffering from brain-fever. He has now returned to his home and this escapade is likely to prove valuable to him, as the publication of his name has drawn the attention of a firm of solicitors to the fact that an enquiry was being made as to the whereabouts of his family, and from what it appears he is likely to drop into a legacy of some thousands of pounds left to him by a family in Scotland.
Wellington
The following is the result of the Senior Civil Service examination- C E ADAMS-Dunedin S A HULL-Auckland G C FACHE-Clyde E B GILFILLAN-Auckland J E HANSEN-Thames W S LATROBE-Auckland Isabella H LAURIE-Thames A F MORRISON-Christchurch Annie MURRAY-Thames A R ROBERTSON-Auckland R E RUDMAN-Napier E H SCHNACKENBERG-Auckland W J WERNHAM-Auckland A WITHY-Auckland W J STRINGER-of Christchurch has passed in shorthand.
The Government are sending 40 convicts to Fort HALSWELL. It is understood that the fortifications will be completed by prison labor.
It is expected that the whole of the reductions to be made in the Civil service will be gazetted in about a week.
The Coroner’s enquiry into three fires which broke out simultaneously on the night of the 3rd instant was resumed today. A large number of witnesses were examined. John COLLINS, one of those suspected of raising the fires, and now in custody, handed in a long statement in which he confessed that Reuben HIND (also in custody) set fire to the three buildings and he was in company with him at the time. The jury after a few minutes’ deliberation returned a verdict that the fire was deliberately lit by the accused
Creditor’s in the estate of F J PRESTON, merchant have accepted a offer of 5s in the pound
Mr SPILLANE’s store and dwelling house at Eketahuna
has been burnt down. Cause not known.
Mrs Harriet Beecher STOWE-typed as written.
Sydney Morning Herald says:-
Letter from the late Rev Henry Ward BEECHER, that the representation by Miss SWAIN is worthy of support:-“Brooklyn, November 10, 1885. My dear Miss SWAIN, Your performance last night deeply
impressed me. I appreciate your dramatisation of my sister’s work
as one being so devoid of unnatural dramatic climaxes. You cannot be the
recipient of too much praise for presenting such a picture, surrounded
by a golden frame of the good old hymns which you sing so sweetly. It
can teach a lesson to every Christian that may witness it. May you continue
to meet with ever success is the wish of yours sincerely,- COUPER-At Kahuranaki, Havelock, on the 14th February,
the wife of W A COUPER, of a daughter. As the cost of the litigation in the matter of the Kaikorai school dispute will foot up about 130 the committee are making an appeal to the friends of education to give them material assistance. Wellington John HEALEY, an ex-policeman, has been committed for trial on a charge of alleged forgery at Eketahuna. A fatal accident occurred near Cambridge terrace this
afternoon by which a young man named David SULLIVAN, a carter, in the
employ of Mr DALEY, a contractor, lost his life. SULLIVAN was driving
a cart loaded with earth down a hill, and it is supposed that he stumbled
and a wheel of the cart passed over his head. Nelson Judge BROAD has now published a second edition of his "Digest of Supreme Court Cases." Christchurch Suspicions of foul play have arisen in reference to the death of Robert WALLACE. It is stated that he was thrown down in a scuffle at a hotel at Sheffield and was kicked when on the ground. An inquest was opened today, but was adjourned for a week to procure evidence. Mr J HOLLIS, one of the oldest officers in the telegraph department, died last night. He was at one time officer in charge at Timaru, and was very widely respected. He had been 17 years in the service. Dunedin Joseph MANNING was charged at the Police Court today with
being in possession of three gallons of whisky on which duty had not been
paid. The Collector of Customs had tried to induce MANNING to say where
the whisky came from but he refused. Messrs BOGLE and SIMMONDS have turned out a first-class bell for Waipawa Barley is selling in Melbourne and Adelaide at from 5s to 5s 6d per Bushel.. Several thousand bushels of best quality barley, grown in Hawke's Bay, were sold last week at 2s per bushel to go South. Some of the school committees in the district are under the impression that Mr Sydney JOHNSTONE is a candidate for a seat on the Education Board. The mistake probably occurred through there being an "S. JOHNSON" among the candidates. There was a crowded house last night at the Theatre Royal to witness the final presentation of the "Miner's Daughter." ***The next to be shown is a dramatised version of the well known and ever popular story of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," the well known story of Harriet Beecher STOWE. There is a letter concerned with this that will be printed as a separate item-Elaine. The Rovers and Napier Cricket Clubs will play their Senior
cup match on the Recreation Ground tomorrow. The following will represent
the Rovers:- Mr J STEPHENS has forward to the Superintendent of the Napier Fire Brigade his thanks for the prompt services rendered by the brigade on the occasion of the fire at the National Bank, and enclosing with the letter a cheque for brigade funds. Owing to the Secretary being away, Mr W HARLEY, the deputy-superintendent, did not receive the intimation till last night. Resident Magistrate's Court- George LEWIS, a small lad,
brought up on a charge of larceny, was ordered by Mr G A PREECE R.M.,
to be committed to the Burnham industrial school till 15 years of age-Henry
LAUNDY, for failing to comply with an order of the Court to support his
wife and children, was sentenced to 14 days' hard labor, and ordered to
find a surety in £30 to comply with the order, failing which to
undergo three months' imprisonment-Thomas E D FOX was brought up on a
charge of embezzlement-sentenced to three months' hard labor on each charge,
the sentences to run concurrently. The Native Land Court was opened this morning in FLINT's hall. The only business is the rehearing of the Nuhaka block. A large number of natives from Poverty Bay, Mahia, and elsewhere who are interested in the block were present. An adjournment was made for a day to enable the rival claimants to come to some agreement amongst themselves. The ways of the Native Land Court are most inscrutable. Notwithstanding the expense of bring a large staff here the Nuhaka case will be the only one heard this sitting, through a great number of subdivision and succession claims will be waiting a long time for adjudication It is to be hoped that the present Native Minister will stir up matter in this department. Auckland Wellington G V BATE of Hawera, is gazetted as Coroner within New
Zealand. Christchurch Dunedin- Own Correspondent Auckland A fire destroyed two houses in Grey street this morning. It originated in the residence of James HILL, which was destroyed, with W ADAMS' residence adjoining. VOLKNER's tinsmith's shop was considerably damaged. Steamers Eagle and Osprey, lately the property of the
collapsed Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company, have been purchased
by a syndicate, and will run again as the Devonport ferry service. The
newly formed syndicate includes Mr C G QUICK, who was Managing director
of the late company. Their plans are said to include the building of a
third steamer here for the service. At the District Court today the cases of DUNN and WALKER against the Westport Coal Company for damages for injuries sustained by the explosion some time ago at the Wallsend mine, were withdrawn. The Borough Council have resolved to submit to the ratepayers a scheme for borrowing £30,000 for a water supply, drainage, and other civic purposes. Christchurch James Gillies McILWRAITH was committed for trial today on a charge of forging the name of William RUTHERFORD to a cheque on the National Bank and uttering the same to W McWILLIAM, tobacconist. Good prices were realised from sale of goods saved from the cargo of the May Queen. A shilling entrance fee was charged, the proceeds to be divided between the Orphanage and the Sailors' Home. Oamaru A burglary was committed at the shop of Mr CATHCART, jeweller
on Thursday afternoon. Auckland
The following Napier candidates passed the junior Civil Service examination in order of merit:- W R JOURDAIN Reuben HIND and John COLLINS have been committed for trial on charges of breaking and entering STAPLE's boot factory. Christchurch A son of Mr CARTER, who is charge of the look out station
at the Heads, saw a boat drifting out to sea yesterday morning. Mr TOOMEY,
who is also stationed at the Heads, secured the boat, and this morning
reported to the Police at Lyttelton. It appears that a Maori called at
the residence of Mr Mark THOMAS, at Purau, on Wednesday night and said
he wanted a boat to go to Lyttelton to fetch a doctor. After a search
by the police it was found that the Maori had walked round to Taupaki
and gone to Kaiapoi. Why he abandoned the boat is not known. Prof. J A FLEMING, the English electrician, shows that
in 1882 an electric dynamo for 1200 lights weighted 44,820 pounds, the
armature weighted 9800 pounds, the space occupied was 320 cubic feet,
the horse power required was 155, and the commercial efficiency was 67
per cent. A given currency costs one-fourth as much as in 1882. The Wellingtonians are discussing whether it is sinful or not to water the streets on Sundays. And yet people say that life is too short. We hear that Messrs CROWTHER and Mc CAULEY are about to run two coaches per week on the Taupo route, instead of one per week as hitherto. The Rev J Holford PLANT, M.A., from the Melanesian Islands,
will preach in St John;s Church tomorrow morning and St Andrew's in the
evening. United Methodist Free Church services will be conducted tomorrow by the Rev John EDWARDS. A meeting of creditors in the bankrupt estate of Peter HANSEN, a labourer was to have been held at the Court House yesterday, but lapsed for lack of a quorum. Licensing Nomination today:- The farmers in the Rangitikei district (says theAdvocate) are threatened with a new pest. Mr Robert JOHNSTON had a most promising crop of wheat, but the pest was making such havoc with it that he turned his cattle onto it. Mr SICELY took samples of the found chrysalis and forwarded samples to Dr HECTOR. Hastings Borough Council Christchurch The schooner Alert, which left Napier on February 10th for Dunedin, put in to Lyttelton today with her mainmast gone. When 25 miles south of Cape Palliser last Wednesday, she met with a N.W.L gale, and lost her mainmast, galley, and dick cargo. Captain BAILEE received some severe bruises, but is doing well. Oamaru Town and Suburban R.C. Autumn Meeting Entries from:- Messrs J GRIFFITHS, J SCOTT, A ELLINGHAM, W WATERHOUSE, O'CONNOR, J MUNN, E CHITTENDEN, H CHASE, W BALLANTYNE, M KEANE, G SHUTE, C P LORD, E KIRK, T JEFFARES, J CHAMBERS, T TAYLOR, H TIOPERA, R J NEAGLE, A WOODS, H MONTEITH, G E G RICHARDSON, O EVERSON, J A EAKIN, D COUPER, J BROWNE, W H NIX, B DONNELLY, Aroha KAURIMU, J COCKER, K Mc KENZIE, J MUNN, R LANSDOWN, E BRENNAN, J SAWDON,KEANE, H SIMMOND, J BROWNE, REIHANA, W Mc NAMARA, G SMITH, G OAKENFAL, R GOOSEMAN, Ladies Purse Tenders invited by Messrs WILSON and COTTERILL for the purchase of two sections in Tennyson street and also Hershall street. The address of Mr J W TATTERSALL, who is authorised to collect accounts in connection with the night soil contract, is Tennyson street, immediately opposite to Mr TIFFEN's. Meeting of Creditors in the Matter of A H HOPKINSON and W G WARREN in the Court House Hastings.
Cricket-Napier v Rovers Players Napier Juniors v Union Second Ernest MANNING, a young man formerly residing at Taranaki, and latterly at Parnell, fell from the wharf at Dargaville last night and was drowned, the body never rising. The passengers quarantined on the arrival of the Mariposa were released today. The Chief Surveyor at Auckland wire that the fire is still raging in the northern portion of the Puhipuhi forest, and he fears it will not be extinguished unless there is a heavy fall of rain. Several members of the torpedo force have gone to Auckland
to take instruction re the working of the Whitehead torpedo from the torpedo
instructor of the Nelson. Wellington Cornish miners of experience have been operating on the alleged tin stone at Alford Forest, and have obtained globules of tin the size of peas. Dunedin A nine-roomed house at Kensington, owned and occupied by Mrs NEITON, was burned down at midnight. The house and furniture were insured, but owing to Mrs NEITON's illness no particulars are ascertainable.
The will and two codicils of the late Alderman Sir William M? ARTHUR, K.C.M.G, formerly M.P. for Lambeth, were (the City Press states) proved by Alexander McARTHUR M.P., and Mr John Percival McARTHUR, M.P., to come in and prove), on December 15. The personal estate in the United Kingdom amounted to £120, 927, 2s 5d. This sum does not, however, include any portion of the read and personal estate of the testator in the colonies of Australia and New Zealand, on which no probate duty is payable in England. Testator bequeathed his residence, 79. Holland Park...... *****More -A full column
James KENNEDY charged with forgetting the eighth commandment, and abstracting from the dwelling house of one Alex JACK, at the Gwavas station, a watch, chain, guard, cigarette-holder, shirt, and eighteen pence, the total of the value of 11 16s 6d. The Bench upon the recommendation of the Police remanded the suspected individual until Tuesday next. Mr George WHITE occupied the chair at a meeting of the
Hawke's Bay Cricketers' Association at the Empire Hotel on Saturday evening. Monday Wairoa The Nuhaka case was closed on Saturday, the Pohatunui stream being fixed as the waters boundary. Mita PUKA and his co-applicants failed to establish their claim to be recognized as owners of the block. The Court was to be adjourned to Wednesday next, when the case of the Herchercian No 2 block will be heard before Jude Major SCANNELL and Mr WALLACE, native assessor. Chief Judge MacDONALD left by the s.s. Wairoa en route
for Gisborne. H P BURT and J C WESTALL. Christchurch A boy named PARKER, two years old, was lost
and found at Brighton under peculiar circumstances. His parents, with
a person named Annie BURT, took a house at New Brighton for a few weeks
to last Thursday. Mr BURT told the boy's mother that she had dreamed the
child had been lost and found by the butcher. On Saturday she returned
to town, but before leaving pointed out a butcher named PATRICK as the
man she had dreamed had found the child. That afternoon the child was
missed. Over 100 people turned out to look for it. The search was continued
unsuccessfully till 2 o'clock the next morning..................more A married woman named Charlotte JOHNSTON was found dead
in her bed this morning on her husband returning after getting up to light
a fire. She was 66 years of age. Apoplexy is supposed to have been the
cause of death. Following members selected for gun drill competition on Easter Monday for prize presented by Mr R D D M?LEAN:- No 1Detachment
No 3 Detachment No 4 Detachment No 5 Detachment Local Mr Alf LEVI has presented to the Napier Lodge of "imps" a handsomely framed collection of over 150 portraits of American actresses and singers. Resident Magistrate' Court-before Mr G A PREECE, R.M. How the difference is to be explained we cannot tell, but here it is. Thomas TAYLOR let a horse stray in Munro street and Alexander ROBERTSON allowed a horse to wander in Bower street, which about a stone's throw from the other thorough fare. THOMAS had to pay 12s (5s and costs), while ALEXANDER was dismissed. The foreigners are evidently being beaten all round by the Scotchmen. The war cloud is becoming more threatening. Our cable news this morning is of a most disquieting nature, tending to show that the whole of Europe is in a state of alarm. The NASH relief fund will be closed on Saturday week,
and it is desired that all persons having lists, will send them in by
that date. They appear to know how to grow grapes at Clive Grange. Mr A RULE, of the Café, left at this office a sample of what can be grown under glass at the Grange. Mr E J WHIBLEY, Hastings, furnishes us with the following
hop report which he has received from a Melbourne merchant: His Excellency the Governor, with Admiral FAIRFAX, Sir G S WHITMORE, Major JERVOIS, Captain KUNE (of H.M.S. CALLIOPE) and &., inspected the Auckland harbor fortification on Saturday. Petitions were filed in Court today in the Resident Magistrate's Court by Mr T COTTER, solicitor, acting on behalf of the "moderate party" with the object of leaving the recent licensing objections in Auckland East, North and South, and in Ponsonby, upset. A complaint has been forwarded to Mr W J NAPIER regarding the unpleasantness among some members of the law library -namely Law Society in use of the library. A extensive fire occurred on Sunday morning at Davonport, devastating nearly the whole of Victoria street. It originated in the premises of Mr GEATH, tobacconist, and extended till it destroyed, the houses and shops occupied by Mr Amoa HOLMES Mrs McINNES-dressmaker All these were wooden buildings and were insured, most stocks destroyed and uninsured. Buildings were owned by Messrs James MAYS, John JERVIS, John PATTERSON, William BUCHANAN, and Mrs DAVIS. The want of a water supply was very much felt. The loss
greatly exceeds the insurances. The R.M. Court was occupied all today hearing a charge against Joshua JONES, of Mokau, of assaulting Te Oro WATAHI and several other natives on the 7th instant at Mokau. The dispute, it appears, arose over the block of land leased by JONES from the natives, and which was the subject of investigation at a recent sitting of the Land Court when the title was in dispute by the natives. Mr STANDISH, solicitor for JONES raised today a point of jurisdiction of the Court on the ground that a question of title was involved. The Court overruled the objection, and after hearing all the evidence Jones was fined 7 pound. Wanganui The articles between LAING and SLAVIN were to have been signed today. Wellington Meeting of Philosophical Society Mr William M MASKELL,
F.R.M.S., read a paper on the Hessian fly from the Rangitikei district. The Kiwi, which arrived today from Napier. Brought down
a young fellow who was a passenger who had been suffering terribly from
fits the whole of the journey.....................more then-At 2 o'clock
yesterday morning the young fellow had his first fit and had to have two
of the crew beside the mate and steward to watch him all last night. On
arriving this morning Dr HENRY was sent for, who offered the man's removal
to the hospital. He had a portmanteau in his possession labelled "A
G BRANTON." Union Steam Shipping Office. The case is of some importance to commercial men. Feb 22 1888 Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr G A PREECE R.M., William RANKIN-same From Waipawa Court news the man KENNEDY, for the robbery at Gwavas station was brought up this morning before Messrs JOHNSON and INGLIS, J.P's., and committed for trial. Civil cases heard at local Resident Magistrate's Court, Mr G A PREECE presiding. ALEXANDER v WATKINS Thirteen members of the Defence Force in Wellington and four in Auckland were dispensed with today. As soon as the convicts have been sent to the fortification here the permanent militia will be brought into barracks and will undergo musketry training under Captain COLEMAN. Captain COLEMAN, who has recently been appointed cavalry inspector for New Zealand, intends to visit each cavalry company when they go to their annual encampment and will give them instructions in their duties. Christchurch A child named WHITTINGTON was drowned at the Wharf Hotel. Wooston, by falling into a tub of water. Verdict of found drowned was returned at the inquest. Dunedin The enquiry in to the condition of Seacliff's Asylum was continued today. Mr DAWSON the architect applied to be allowed counsel. Christchurch Despite the proceedings to have this licensing election
upset the following committees met today and elected chairmen as follows:- Some excitement has been caused by the publication of the details of a death of a lunatic named EDWARDS at the Asylum. It is stated that he was found dead in bed, and it is alleged that there was insufficient staff of attendants. Dr CRENONINI objected to a man acting on the jury who had recently been discharged from his position as an asylum warder. Mr W R WADDELL was today re-elected chairman of the Harbor Board E PLUMMER, who is now confined in the Wellington gaol under sentence for burglary and sending threatening letters to Dr PHILSON, of Auckland, has written to the last mentioned gentleman expressing fervent and heartfelt sorrow for the wrongs he committed. A dead body which has been found near Whangarei on the beach at high water, is believed to be the body of one of the crew of the Truant, which was capsized on Boxing Day. The natives have interred the body. The police authorities have received information that
a Belgian named Joseph SERINE, who was arrested in Sydney for house robbery,
was found to have in his possession some property stolen in the recent
Auckland burglaries. Awarded to next on the list. Georgina GIBSON-Napier Tenders of DINWIDDIE, WALKER and Co., Ltd for printing the Board's annual report was accepted. The following appointments were confirmed. Miss MACKIE to Matawhero Resignations of Mr WOLSTENHOLME, Norsewood and Mrs ALEXANDER, Wainui were accepted. The Woodville Committee recommended Laura HALL and George BALL as candidates; but the Board decided to recommend that a pupil-teacher be appointed instead.. The Wainui Committee were recommended to employ one of the BOARD'S TEACHERS SEEKING A SITUATION. Mrs McCLINTOCK AS ASSISTANT AT Patutahi, but attendance only warranted the appointment of a pupil teacher, the appointment was confirmed only on condition that Mrs McCLINTOCK accepted the salary attached to that position. Mr ORMOND reappointed to represent the Board on the Board
of High School Governors. From Mr LILLINGTON, master From Mr COTTERILL, solicitor to the Board, regarding claims made by creditors of HALL, late teacher at Kumeroa, on orders given by him on his salary. From the Principal of Christchurch normal school reporting favourably upon George HARVEY and Miss HATTON, Hawke's Bay pupils in attendance there. From Waipawa Committee stating that Miss ROSIE had been
unable to attend to her duties owing to an attack of scarlatina. The doctor
who attended her, thought Miss GRANT, who lives in same house, should
not attend school for some time. Mr WILLIAMSON was also not recovered
sufficiently to do much work at school. At the reaper and binder competition, under the auspices of the Southland A and P Association, today, the Hornsby implement took first place, with the maximum number of points. The HOWARD, the JOHNSTON, and REID and GRAY Christchurch Fire Brigade's Demonstration. About 5000 people attended at the old agricultural show grounds today. ***Abridged by Elaine
Ladder Rescue First prize, two silver medals (presented by G T WHITE and J GUNDERMAN) Mamual Engine (dry) Second prize (presented by B PETERSEN and Co) Firemen COWS-Christchurch GRIFFITHS v BROWN The Wairarapa Star says:- A young girl named Jane NICHOLLS died in Melbourne the
other day from camphor poisoning. It appears that she was in the habit
of chewing camphor, as someone told her it was good for colds. TRENWITH-At Port Ahuriri, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, on
the 21st February, 1888, Mary Maud TRENWITH, daughter of W H TRENWITH,
Esq., New York, U.S.A., and twin sister of Mrs B B CREAGH. Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday:- Mr P A HERMAN sell on his premises Milton road this morning, the whole of Mr John MACHON's household furniture and effects. Mr G LLOYD, Milton road, has a family residence at Richmond Park, Waipawa for sale. Mrs J LANG, baker and confectioner Emerson streets inserts a business advertisement. Mr Kenrick HILL, Clive Grange, has money to lend on freehold security. Mr H P COHEN will hold two sales today. One on the premises
of Mr CONNOR, Dickens street furniture and a small stock of groceries.
Messrs SWAN, COHEN, MILLER, and McDIARMID visited the
hospital to see what arrangements could be made for providing accommodation
for causes of contagious disease. Mr R HOLT was taken with the party as
an expert.
Wellington-The Government have engaged Mr SICELY, of the firm SICELY & Co, surveyors and commission agents, Marton to instruct the settlers in the Rangitikei in the matter of eradication of the Hessian fly pest .Lambton Ward licensing committee took place today. C E WILLESTON The Minister of Lands has received a telegram from the
Chief Surveyor at Auckland, stating that two men have been arrested on
suspicion of having set fire to the Puhipuhi forest, with the object of
getting at the gum more readily. Ranger GARSED, recognised the accused.
And Sewt of gum was found in their possession. A stack of hay, the property of Mr W ROSE, Taradale, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. It was insured for £50 The Napier Brigade had a useful practice drill last evening
with the manual engine. Fire Inspector MILLER supervising the operations.
One piece of suction hose was found defective, and was condemned Little River Messrs SCOTT Bros having completed their contract for locomotives a special excursion was run to Little River today. Dunedin-Friday Forty-four rifles and twenty-four carbines have entered from here for the Rifle Association meeting. The annual four-oared in-rig race between the Invercargill and Otago Rowing Clubs was won by Invercargill after a good race by less than a length. The course was two miles First Lord has been sold to Mr J DOOLEY of Waimate. At a Blood stock sale today Mokoia was sold to Mr GOODMAN The steerage passengers by the Mariposa who were lately released from quarantine complained of the treatment they were subjected to on the steamer Thames Captain WILDMAN, of the Naval Artillery Volunteers, died this morning after an illness extending over twelve months, and was accorded a military funeral. He was 60 years of age. New Plymouth Masterton Mr Nathaniel ISAACS, formerly auctioneer here, but lately proprietor of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, died this morning after a brief illness. He had been suffering from typhoid fever and pleurisy. Blenheim Yesterday a six roomed cottage belonging to John RENFREW
was burnt. Two rooms used as a dairy were nearly destroyed, furniture
was saved. Birth PRICE-At Whangaohu, on the 18th February, the wife of A H PRICE, of a son. Alexander CARLAW-otherwise John EDDIE. Charged by Sgt CULLEN. Mr A H PARKINSON is resigning his position as librarian. -Banner and Liddle will sell on his premises (Mr S. GRAHAM, Puketapu ), stock, sheep, horse, cattle, etc. Tenders invited from Mr W A DUGLEBY for the erection of a fever ward at the Napier Hospital Messrs MURRAY, ROBERTS and Co have for sale two Neufeld walnut pianos Exhibition of WOLSELEY's sheep shearing machine at the Spit. Waipawa by correspondent-wired- The case of alleged perjury brought against Mr A W GOULD,
solicitor, by Rudolph von MIRBACH was heard at the Court this afternoon. A nephew of Mr Justice RICHMOND is, I hear likely to settle in Waipawa, so our numbers of lawyers in the district could increase by one. A special meeting of the Hospital Board was held yesterday,
to consider the building of a new ward on the hospital grounds for the
reception and treatment of contagious disease. Present were:- Writing to the Farmer's Co-operative Journal, urging the formation of a company to sell New Zealand Meat to consumers at Home, Mr C G TRIPP says-...................more A Taranaki paper states that the natives in the vicinity
of Parihaka have started a local industry on their own account in the
shape of manufacturing straw hats, or rather hats having the appearance
of straw. They are however made from the leaves of the Kaikei, and is
of a very fine texture which we have seen is equal, if not superior to
the Panama hat. It can be washed without any detriment, and will last
for years. The natives are making large numbers and it is to be hoped
that this industry continues. The prices range from 2s to 5s, according
to quality. It appears that the man named JEFFERIES who was killed by being run over by a train was walking along the line when he saw a train approaching. He stated before he died that the moment he stepped on to the adjoining line of rails he was conscious that he had got in front of an engine, but before he could get out of the way the engine was on him. He leaves a wife and a large family. A servant girl named Margaret PALL died very suddenly
today. She was in the employ of Mr EDGAR, the New Zealand Insurance Company's
manager. Apoplexy is said to be the cause. On being taken bad she was
removed to the hospital, where she was attended to SMITH v BROUGHTON and A LETTER from Mr W M BROUGHTON Omahu A correspondent of the New Zealand Herald describing a
trip though the Lake Country says of Mr Joshua's Sanatorium:- Deceased was known in Napier as James EAGAN, but just prior to his death he stated to the Doctor that his real name was Laurence M?DONALD. He was apparently between 40 and 50 years of age. There will be no inquest, the cause of the death being
certified as acute diarrhoea, brought on by excessive drinking. STEPHEN-In London on the 27th December, 1887. Mary, youngest daughter of the late Rear-Admiral Sir John
HINDMARSH, and wife of George Milner STEPHEN, barrister-at-law. Mr and Mrs BANNER and Mrs LIDDLE and children left by the Te Anau on Saturday, en route for England, on a holiday visit. The party expects to be absent from the colony for about seven months. Mr F W COLLINS has presented to the Napier Rifle Cadets a neat silver medal, the design being a circle upon a Maltese cross, to be shot for on Saturday next. The competition, which will be the first one since the company was formed, will be for a number of trophies. We have received from Mr S CARNELL an excellent photograph of the interior of the new Cathedral church. In the background are standing the Rev De Berdt HOVELL, Mr SPACKMAN, Mr T MORRISON, and the two workmen Porangahou-Saturday A meeting of the Rabbit Board was held today. Six tenders were received for clearing 1 1/2 miles. The lowest was that of SARGENT and SMITH and was accepted. CRIPPS whose contract for 4 miles expired on the 1st of December-Board resolved that his deposit should be forfeited, and he be informed that if the work is not completed within two weeks the Board will put men on it at his expense. The Board resolved to give notice of their intention to
strike a rate for the year ending 1889 on sheep 1/8d and cattle 5/8d At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, before Mr G A PREECE, R.M., William STOREY was fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. Alfred SCORGIE-charged with allowing his horse to wander,
discharged with a caution. Townsman Mr E HARWARD, is still lying in a dying condition. Wairarapa A boy named J R WHITEROD, aged 14 years, a son of an engine-driver, was drowned in a water-hole at Mormon, near Greytown North. Mr F H COCK, of the firm of W and G TURNBULL and Co has been elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year, and Mr E W MILLS, vice-president. Mr J W WALKER, well known on all the gold fields in New Zealand, has returned from England on the Rimutaka. Mr WALKER has just succeeded in floating a company in London to work the Waihi mine at Waihi, one of the Ohinemuri goldfields, Upper Thames. Machinery of the most improved description has been purchased for use in connection with the mine, and the first instalments will arrive by the s.s. Coptic a fortnight hence. Mr WALKER left for Auckland today. One of the oldest settlers in the Wairarapa Mr Angus M?MASTER, died at Greytown on Saturday aged 88. He has been in the district for 47 years. Mr E BROOKSMITH, the New Zealand representative of Ball's patent dredger, returned from London by the Rimutaka last night, bringing with him the plant ordered by the Okarita Goldmining Company some months ago. Mr GORDON-inspecting engineer of the Mines Department, left for Nelson en route for the West Coast and Otago goldfields this afternoon. Wanganui Admiral and Mrs FAIRFAX and party left for the Taupo district this morning. They stayed there a week. At the Police Court this morning a fish hawker named DAIMON, a native of Greece, was fined 10 pound and costs, or one month's imprisonment, for ill-treating a dog by kicking it and throwing it violently on the road. Mr BADDELEY, R.M., was the presiding Justice.
Townsman Mr E HARWARD, is still lying in a dying condition. Wairarapa A boy named J R WHITEROD, aged 14 years, a son of an engine-driver, was drowned in a water-hole at Mormon, near Greytown North. Mr F H COCK, of the firm of W and G TURNBULL and Co has been elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for the ensuing year, and Mr E W MILLS, vice-president. Mr J W WALKER, well known on all the gold fields in New Zealand, has returned from England on the Rimutaka. Mr WALKER has just succeeded in floating a company in London to work the Waihi mine at Waihi, one of the Ohinemuri goldfields, Upper Thames. Machinery of the most improved description has been purchased for use in connection with the mine, and the first instalments will arrive by the s.s. Coptic a fortnight hence. Mr WALKER left for Auckland today. One of the oldest settlers in the Wairarapa Mr Angus M?MASTER, died at Greytown on Saturday aged 88. He has been in the district for 47 years. Mr E BROOKSMITH, the New Zealand representative of Ball's patent dredger, returned from London by the Rimutaka last night, bringing with him the plant ordered by the Okarita Goldmining Company some months ago. Mr GORDON-inspecting engineer of the Mines Department, left for Nelson en route for the West Coast and Otago goldfields this afternoon. Wanganui Hokitika Dunedin The Seacliffe inquiry was concluded today, when Mr GORE (Contractor), Mr BLAIR (of the Public Works Department), Mr LAWSON (Architect), and Mr BRINDLEY (clerk of works), made speeches reviewing with evidence. Meeting held to confer with Sir James HECTOR Committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club have donated 21 pounds to the family of the platelayer JEFFREY who was killed on the railway on Saturday. The stake money in connection with The Dunedin Jockey's Club Meeting was paid over tonight to:- Mr STEAD, Mr GOODMAN, Mr O'BRIEN, Middle Park Company, Mr G SMITH, Mr J SEPHENSON, Mr W C WEBB, Hon G McLEAN, Mr R RUTHERFORD. Invercargill A boy named BURGESS was killed in the Hillend bush this evening by the fall of a tree. The Invercargill Garrison Band have accepted the tender of the New Zealand Clothing Factory Company for uniforms.
At the Resident Magistrate Court yesterday-Before Mr G A PREECE, R.M., William THOMPSON fined 10s and costs for drunkenness. Civil cases held-Judgment for Plaintiff was given in each
of the following cases.
Match Committee at the Hawke's Bay Cricketers' Association
have selected the following teams to play on Saturday at the Recreation
ground. Second Team:-
Messrs VAILE and DOUGLAS, land agents, report having sold
Sir George GREY's island of Kawau to a Victorian capitalist, the price
being £12,000. The talk is that he is going home to England. Gathering held relating to Exhibition-Held at St Paul's
schoolroom. Between 50 and 60 teachers sat down to an excellent tea provided
by Mrs LANG, and after tea the following programme was got through:- Mr J S WELSMAN, occupied the chair. References during the evening to the promoters of the exhibition by Messrs SPACKMAN, and STURROCK, Garrison Band and Railway Band, Rec C L TUKE, Mr HOFFMAN, managers of St Paul's Church, the vestry of St John's, and others. A silver plate engraved by F W COLLINS:-"Presented to J T TEUNET, in recognition of his services as secretary to the first H.B.S.S.I. exhibition, 28th of February, 1888." The remainder of the evening was occupied with parlor games. The Revs De Berdt HOVELL, J G PATTERSON, P H CORNFORD, and W BAUMBER were present at the gathering. The Napier District school committee met last evening. Received:- H.B. Gun Club's Autumn Meeting. New Plymouth A charge brought by Joshua JONES (Mokau) against three natives for destroying the post and rails enclosing a paddock alleged to be owned by the said JONES, has occupied the Police Court yesterday and today. The case was dismissed on the ground that the fence was being erected on native land, as the lease JONES held was invalid. Costs were entered against Jones for £15 It is reported here that the Bellinger, from Manukaua on her way to Wairara, ram on the Waiongonga reef, outside the heads, on entering the Waitara river this morning, and had to be towed off. She has six feet of water in her hold. Christchurch At the adjourned inquest on the body of Robert WALLACE, who died on the 14th of February from injuries received on the 19th of January in a scuffle at a hotel after the Kowai races, the jury found that death had resulted from blood poisoning. Timaru At the Annual meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board Mr E ACTON was re-elected chairman. Oamaru Mr George SUMPTER was re-elected chairman of the Harbor Board today. Dunedin A successful Crown lands sale was held today. Sections in the township of Kelso, the upset of which was £4, went up to prices varying from £9 to £21 pounds. At the annual meeting of the Westport Coal Company the directors' report, recommended the dividend of 2 1/2% per cent, was adopted. The Hon H J MILLER and Mr P C NEILL were re-elected directors. At a public meeting tonight it was decided to record a public reception to Miss Amy SHERWIN. |
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