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Hawkes Bay Herald
1892 sept
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HBH 1892 Sept 1

Death Tuxford-At Petane on August 31st after a lingering illness, Albert Tuxford, aged 49 years. The funeral will leave his late residence for the Petane cemetery today (Thursday), at 3 p.m.

.Newspapers The supplement to the Taranaki Herald for August 27th,1892. Gives a history of the founding of that paper on the 4th of August 1852 and also of its subsequent progress. When the paper there were seven other journals in existence, of which only two survive.

The seven were: -

AUCKLAND: the New Zealander, published on Wednesday and Saturday, and the Southern Cross and New Zealand Guardian, published on Tuesday and Friday.

WELLINGTON: The Wellington Independent, published on Wednesday and Saturday, and the New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Straits Guardian, published on Wednesday and Saturday

NELSON: The Nelson Examiner, published on Wednesday and Saturday

CANTERBURY: The Lyttelton Times, published every Saturday

OTAGO: The Otago Witness, published every Saturday.

The HAWKE'S BAY HERALD is five years behind its TARANAKI namesake, having been started in September 1857.

Writ issued

A writ of £2000 damages for breach of contract and slander has been issued by Amory SULLIVAN, theatrical manager, against George COPPIN, M.L.C. who was formerly manager of the company carrying on business at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, of which Mr COPPIN was the managing director, and plaintiff's cause of action arises out the termination of his engagement as manager.

In the Native Land Court an application for partition of Whenuahou C is being considered. Mr Paratene NGATA appears for Hemera TIWHATA and others. Mr A.L.D. FRASER represent Matiu MEKE and others, and Mr J.M.FRASER represents the ROPHIHA family and others. The Maoris say it is a "big fight."
Advertisement No 811

CRAVEN, PALMERSTON NORTH
School for the higher education of girls
Principal: Miss FRASER

Next term will commence 20th September, a limited number of Boarders received.

Mr EAMES gave a dog poisoned with strychnine a dose of chloroform to allay its pain, or technically to control by relaxing its muscular contractions; he then gave it strong dose of chloral, and later, to put it out of its misery, a dose of prussic acid. But to his surprise and delight the dog gradually recovered. Chloral is, I believe the antidote for strychnine.

Artesian well
Waipawa

Mr GILBERD sends word that the flow of the artesian well at Mr HARDING'S station, Ruataniwha Plains, is steadily increasing, and has now reached 10 gallons per minute, or at the rate of 23,000 gallons per day. This is most encouraging news.

Hastings Choral and Orchestral
Aug 31 st 1892-Hastings

Mr HUNT and the members of the Choral and Orchestral Society are to be congratulated on the successful concert which they gave last night......more.....then Mr BENNETT'S flute and Mr GEORGE'S cornet had a very pleasing effect.

Miss Milly LEE'S violin solos were as usual a strong feature in the programme.

Piano and duet by Messrs SPACKMAN and HUNT was full of fine effects.

Mrs SPACKMAN'S singing, not a shade was lost in the judicious piano and violin accompaniment by Messrs HUNT and SPACKMAN.

Miss A.STEVENS gave good service as an accompanist and also sang

She like Miss COLLINGE contented herself with bowing in response to well deserved encores **NB Elaine (one of my family tree surnames)

REDFERN, ALEXANDER and Co's Suspension

The person, whose death and withdrawal of capital is alleged to have caused the suspension of the well known London firm of REDFERN, ALEXANDER and C o, was Mr Philip VANDERBYL. He was the principal partner in the firm, and was also concerned in several colonial institutions which are also connected commercially with the firm in question.

The late Mr VANDERBYL was formerly a London physician of great eminence, and the author of several medical books which are regarded as standard works on the subjects treated. He relinquished his profession to become a London merchant. He was very wealthy, and a very able man of business, and sat in Parliament for some years for a Somersetshire constituency.

Messrs REDFERN, ALEXANDER and Co were the LONDON house of some important NEW ZEALAND firms, as well as agents for individuals, and a good deal of anxiety is felt here until a further information is received.

Rangitikei Hunt Committee

RANGITIKEI Hunt Steeplechases
To be held on the Jockey Club Course MARTON on Thursday 1st September.

PRESIDENT: Mr J.G.WILSON M.H.R.
Vice-Presidents: Mr R. ALDWORTH and Mr W.HAMMOND
Master: Mr D.G.RIDDIFORD
Deputy Masters: Mr J.P.LETHERBRIDGE and Mr J.J. STEVENS
Judge: Mr R.ALDWORTH
Starter: Mr S.POWELL
Clerk of Scales: Mr T.T.WATT
Clerk of Course: Mr S.K.RICHARDS
Handicapper: Mr J.E.HENRY
Timekeeper: Mr W.L.LITTLE

Stewards: Drs SKERMAN, BENNETT
Messrs Spencer H.GOLLAN, J.T. DALRYMPLE, J.BARKER, R.H.ALDWORTH, W.A. KEILLER. J.GREEN, A.H. HILL, L.M.TAVERNER, J.N.WELFORD, T M'KENZIE, R.E.BECKETT, and P. WOTTON or WETTON.

Literary Club formation

A well attended meeting was held last night at the St. Patrick's schoolroom for the purpose of establishing a Literary Club. Father SMYTHE who was in the chair introduced the subject.

After some discussion it was resolved to call the club "Hastings Catholic Literary Club" and also resolved that a library should be attached to it.

Following officers were elected: -

President-Father SMYTHE
Vice President-Mr J. CULLEN
Treasurer- Mr ELWOOD
Hon secretary- Mr G. VICKERS and Mr P. M'CARTHY
Committee- Messrs ELWOOD, P. M'CARTHY, W.B. O'BRIEN.

St Peters Church
The annual general meeting was held last night and the Rev Mr ECCLES presided and the following were present: -

Messrs MACLEAN, S.JOHNSON, E.BIBBY, E.BIBBY Jun, KNOWLES, COLLETT, T.ENGLISH, PRATLEY, H.RATHBONE, E.EAMES.

The feeling for a division arose at Kaikora, and in consequence of what had transpired he had twice tendered his resignation, and the Bishop had accepted it. The proper course now was to elect officers for the ensuing year.

An adjournment was suggested by Mr COLLETT as the old vestry could not see their way to take office again. Mr ECCLES stated that an adjournment was not necessary as the Synod had dealt with the whole issue fairly.......more

HBH 1892 September 2

W.WRIGHT, the new stationmaster at Kaikora has arrived with his family. He comes from Dunback, Otago, where Mr VENN is going.

A general meeting of the Hawke's Bay Provincial District Hunt Club was held this afternoon. Mr G.HUNTER presided, and Messrs CARLYON, MORONEY, DILLON, GIBLIN, PRICE, H.JOHNSON, GODFRAY, WILLIAMS, DOVE, AHEARNE, and HOWARD (Secretary) were present.

Mr H.H.BRIDGE wrote resigning the office of president which was received with regret.

The Temperance paper, the Prohibitionist, in reference to some judgments recently delivered by Mr Justice DENNISTON, charges against him that he is alleged to be a shareholder in a spirit and beer importing company (NEILL and Co of Dunedin), to the extent of ?700, while his brother is aid to be interested to the extent of ?4000, and that this company was interested in the SYDENHAM licenses through its business. Mr KELLY M.H.R., has in his place in the House called the attention of the Minister of Justice to the statements.

Cathedral Association formation

.A fairly representative meeting was held in St. John's schoolroom last evening, with the object of forming a mutual improvement and recreational society in connection with the Cathedral. The Dean of WAIAPU occupied the chair.

It was unanimously decided to form such an association, to be called the Cathedral Association, and the following officer-bearers were elected: -

Patron-the bishop of Waiapu
President-the Dean of Waiapu
Vice-Presidents-Canon FOX, Rev. O.DEAN, and
Messrs: H.HILL, C.H.EDWARDS, F.LOGAN, A.J.COTTERILL

Committee:
Messrs A.LOCKE, J. BLEACKLEY, A.ASHCROFT, J.EDWARDS, C.LINDERGREEN, J.HERON, G.H.SPACKMAN, W.J.WILLCOCKS.

Secretary and Treasurer-A.H.HERON.

Magistrate Court

The ordinary sitting of the R M Court was held today before Mr WARDELL R.M.

B REEVES v A WORSNOP claim of ?4 which was defended. Plaintiff had a surplus sheep dog, and asked T.BLANK to find him a customer. WORSNOP wanted a dog and he took the one in question for a month's trial. He directed it to be sent via Takapau, which was done, and the Ashley-Clinton mailman took possession and delivered it to defendant, with a chain of the ordinary kind the dog was secured........more.... And it eventually disappeared never to be seen again. Court gave judgment for the defendant with ?1 solicitor's fee.

Judgment given for plaintiff in J.DAVIES v J.FALLAHEE
W.F.SABIN V PINE PANE.

MURTON and WHITE

NOTICE-Dissolved Partnership

The firm of MURTON & WHITE hav8ng dissolved partnership, I intend carrying on the business of Sheep Dip Manufacturers on my own account at KAIKORA NORTH

William WHITE.
HBH 1892 September 3

At the R M Court yesterday before Mr F.SUTTON J.P. a man named E.WALSH fined 10s and costs for drunkenness.

DEATH
ANDERSON-At his residence, Enfield Road, on 1st September, after a long and painful illness. W.ANDERSON, aged 63.

The funeral will leave his late residence Enfield Road at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Sunday), the 4th instant. Friends please accept this intimation.

BIRTH

GORDON- on the 1st of September, at CLIFTON, the wife of F.L.GORDON, of a daughter.

Tenders are invited by Mr G.J.SCOTT, Deputy Assignee, Palmerston North, for the purchase of the stock-in-trade, in the estate of Samuel SMITH, storekeeper of MASTERTON.

Agricultural and Pastoral Society

Committee meeting was held at 11 a.m. yesterday.

Present: -Messrs A M'HARDY (Chair)
J.BENNETT, T.H.LOWRY, G.HUNTER, J.HESLOP, R.WELLWOOD, D. M'LEAN, J.H.WILLIAMS, T.CROSSE, W.A.COUPER, J. LYON, A. M'LEAN, F.D.LUCKIE, T.SIDEY, Cartwright BROWN, W.SHRIMPTON, J.H.WILLIAMS.

Following correspondence was read and dealt with:-
>From Captain RUSSELL M.H.R., enclosing communication from the Hon .W.P.REEVES re Factories Act.

>From Auckland and Wellington Associations who were of the opinion that the quarantine regulations via Australia were not sufficiently stringent.

Mr Arch. M'LEAN asking the committee to appoint a judge of wool presses in his stead-Mr HODGE, of TOMOANA, was appointed to act in that capacity.

Mr SABIN, of KAIKORA, appointed veterinary surgeon for the show on the same terms as last year

Judges appointed: -
Thoroughbreds-Mr S. POWELL
Produce-Mr F.D.LUCKIE
Steward for Merinos-Mr C.D.TANNER.

Vote of thanks to Waipawa Hunt Club for their special prizes for the best lady's and gentlemen's hunter that has followed Mr R.H. MASON'S hounds.

.Chamber of Commerce

A special meeting of the Napier Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday to consider the proposed Railways Act Amendment Bill

Present: -
Messrs N. KETTLE -Chair-

G.S.V.WENLEY, C.R.SMITH, R.PUFLETT, G.M.MORRIS, J.S.LARGE, T.WHITELAW, T.SIDEY, F.FULTON, W.J.WILLCOCKS.

Advertisements Summary

Mr Allan M'LEAN inserts particulars of the thoroughbred stallions Crawford Priory, General Thornton, Crusader, and Prince Charming, which will serve a limited number of mares this season.

Mr Thomas HUMPHRIES, Commissioner of Crown Lands, notifies that six sections of Crown Lands will be open for sale or selection on the 5th of October next.

Mr W.PARKER, secretary to the School Commissioners, notifies that certain sections in Danevirke advertised for lease have been withdrawn.

Mr F.SMALE, draper-Emerson Street.

James HARDY is sole Agent for LUKE'S celebrated cooking stoves for Hawke's Bay.

Football on the Recreation Ground this afternoon, HAWKE'S BAY V CANTERBURY.

The Harbor Board have decided to request Mr Napier BELL to report on the works which the Board prepared to undertake.

HBH 1892 September 5

A fire took place early yesterday morning, and resulted in the total destruction of a house on the Bungalow-hill in the occupation of Mr J.K. GOUDY. The house a seven-roomed building, the property of Mr B.A.FERARD, was an old one, and went like tinder when once fairly alight. The usual residents are Miss GOUDY, Messrs GOUDY and GRAVES, and the housekeeper, Mrs TROY. Miss GOUDY is away on a trip, however, and Mr GOUDY has gone on business to BLACKHEAD, so that at the time of the fire the only occupants were Mr GRAVES and Mrs TROY. Mr GRAVES was awakened shortly after 3 o'clock by a crackling noise and upon hastily rising found the front door on fire. Very shortly afterwards the flames broke through, and were seen by the night watchman, Mr ROBSON, who at once raised the alarm. Owing to the difficulty in arousing anyone at the 'Bus Company's stables, and consequently of getting horses, it was some time before the brigade (which mustered well) got any plant on the ground, and nothing could be saved. Mr GRAVES tried, as soon as he discovered the fire to save some of the furniture, but the spread of the flames were so rapid that practically everything was consumed, and the house had collapsed by the time the brigade reached it. The cause of the fire was caused by the chimney so remarkably unfit to act as a chimney that it is a wonder that the house was not destroyed years ago. The lower part was composed of a mixture of pumice, cobble stones, and bricks. At a place just above the top of the opening arch a hole as large as a man's fist existed. The fire when discovered was burning from this spot as a centre, and there appears no possible room for doubt as to the cause of the fire. We have not learned whether the furniture was insured.

Inquest SUICIDE
An inquest was held at the Albion Hotel on Saturday night, before Mr F. SUTTON J.P., acting coroner, and the following jury: - Messrs P. GLEN (foreman), Matthew SPRINGGS, Benjamin WATSON, Harry SHEFFIELD, Joseph WEBB, and J. LEIVESLEY.

An inquiry into the circumstances attending the death of George WATTS, a man apparently under 20 years of age, who was found on Saturday forenoon dead with his throat cut, in a room at the Albion Hotel.

Deposed:

Dr de LISLE.more

John NEILSON, jeweller and watchmaker, deposed that he had known the deceased for the last fifteen years. He had lately been living at Temuka, Canterbury, and arrived in Hawke's Bay by the evening train on Thursday, September 1st.

He came to Hawke's Bay to fill an appointment in connection with the co-operative store and he was to commence work on Friday morning, but excused himself from doing so on the ground that he wanted to get lodgings and look around the town. He was thoroughly sober on Friday night at 10 o'clock, but seemed very melancholy. Witness attributed this to the fact that his wife had died within the previous six months. Deceased was a member of the Anglican Church and took an active part in choir and other church matters in Temuka.

Cornelius O'DRISCOLL, licensee of the Albion Hotel.more.and he saw a letter on the table which read : -

"Dear Father and Mother, if it possible to forgive me do so, but life in me is robbed of all its pleasures." No signature was attached.

The evidence was concluded with the hearing of the witness and verdict was "that the deceased had committed suicide while in a state of insanity."

We have received from Messrs WHYTOCK and Co., Hastings a brochure entitled "Ayont the Seas; or Fourteen Months Abroad." It is a pleasantly written narrative, and describes the experiences of the author (who ingenuously states that he is a young man) during a trip to and fro about Great Britain.

List showing the sheep owners of Hawke's Bay with flocks over 30,000, with the number of their sheep and cattle as culled from the new stockowners' list: -
Sheep Cattle
Rev S WILLIAMS 71,324 3,000
J. STUDHOLME 65,700 -
R.D.D. M'LEAN 58,500 1,580
A. and W BIRCH 58,400 2,2,40
G. and P. HUNTER 54,800 2,240
J.D.ORMOND
(all properties) 52,505 -
NELSON Bros 44,612 380
J.N.WILLIAMS 43,046 1,853
G.P.DONNELLY
(exclusive of Airini, 22,000) 42,200 845
W.HASTIE 41,000 316
St. HILL and PRICE 39,453 950
RUSSELL Bros 39,220 592
S.H.GOLLAN 37,809 263
L.H. and P.A. M'HARDY 37,633 1,323
A.R.LYONS 35,894 752
R.H.RHODES' Trustees 40,534 160
H.R RUSSELL 33,717 673
W.DOUGLAS 33,657 390
T.TANNER 33,003 863
John WHITE 32,100 840
S.JOHNSTON 32,080 140
W.G.JERRAM 31,307 -
MOORE and another 30,018 500

local news

Libel case of SYMS against HAGGEN will be commenced at WELLINGTON tomorrow morning.

No R M Court business held Saturday

A photograph has been taken of the chimney which caused the fire at Mr GOUDY'S residence, and a copy will be sent to every insurance agency in the colony, to show how chimneys were built in the "good old days."

One moral to be drawn from the fire yesterday is that the Corporation might do worse than keep a couple of horses fit to drag the steam fire engine to a fire. The horses could be worked in drays generally, and would be available when wanted.

Mr BRUCE, the Member for RANGITIKEI, is regarded as a tolerable judge of Parliamentary ability.
Waipawa

The Native Land Court has finished the evidence in the Whenuahou C partition case, but has held over judgment till after the case of Otawhao is heard.

The Piripiri case will be heard at Danevirke some time in the summer.

Mr J. HIGGS, formerly of Onga Onga, and later of Takapau passed through this morning en route for some place on the east coast south of Auckland, where he purposes combinging farming with hotel-keeping.

Again today there was no attendance at the meeting of W.J. GRAHAM'S creditors.

Hawke's By and Aus content
Ministerial jottings
WELLINGTON

The Naval and Military Settlers' Committee have not yet decided the question of extending the time for receiving applications

The clause of the Land Bill providing that married women should not have the right to take up land under special terms is considered to be unjust by several members. The Minister of Lands, however, claims that the clause is absolutely necessary, as also does Mr ROLLESTON

The ex-Minister for Lands (the Hon. G. F.RICHARDSON) stated in the House on Friday night that he was somewhat astonished at the audacity of the legislation that the House was drifting to. They had recently gone back about 5600 years and amended the creation by giving the franchise to women, and now the Minister for Lands was taking them 999 years ahead by his lease in perpetuity.

I understand that steps are being taken by some of the women in Wellington for getting up a largely signed petition to the Legislative Council, urging the council to pass the female franchise clause in the electoral Bill.

Amongst the passengers for Sydney by the steamer Hauroto are Mr and Mrs D.M.LUCKIE, who have received news by cable that their third son, Mr Frank LUCKIE is dangerously ill. He was attacked with hip disease some time ago, and went to Sydney for the benefit of his health, but instead of getting better he has been sickening gradually, and is now in a very critical state.

HBH 1892 September 6
Tuesday Page Two
Death

Mc'CREADY-On July 20th, at her residence, Woolwich, ENGLAND, Margaret M?Cready, relict of the Rev. John M?Cready of Kirby-Stephen, aged 91 years; beloved mother of T.A.CALDWELL, NAPIER.

R M COURT yesterday before Mr WARDELL R.M.

The ten youths charged at the R M Court yesterday with black-guardism at Clive on the 18th of August on evidence of person officiating Mr OSBORNE. His Worship stated that there was not sufficient evidence to convict more than those who had pleaded guilty, who were each fined 5s and costs.

He considered, however, that all of them were more or less implicated, and said that those not fined should assist in paying the fines of those who were. No one suggested that the decision sounded as if from Gilberd and Sullivan.

James M'EWAN-for connecting a private drain with the public drains without a formal authorisation to do so. Fined ?1 and costs.

T.GOULDING fined for allowing a horse to stray fined ?1 and costs.

J.HATWELL and J PEACOCK-each of whom allowed a cow wander at its own sweet will, each fined ?1 and costs.

J.JENSEN for allowing six cows to be on the roads fined 6s and costs

W.BLACK, two of whose cows were found on the Railway line, fined 6s and costs-Probably a very severe treatment meted out to him-2s 6d per head as opposed to 1s
Mr Arthur DESMOND, who is well-known in all parts of the colony where Maoris are to be found, appears to have definitely joined the ranks of those retrospective people who can tell nicely what Christ would do if he was on Earth now.

Entertainment

A very successful rehearsal on "Wedding March" by the Amateur Dramatic Club took place last evening.

Cast is as follows: -

Messrs:
C.D.KENNEDY
E.T.SAYERS
G.H.SWAN
W.DINWIDDIE
A.LEVI
E.F.POLLOCK
C.ROBERTS
J.G.HUGHES
Hugh JACK
H.SWAN
Hervine EARL

Mrs A.P.SHEATH

Misses:
MARRETT
Una HITCHINGS
GUY
Dolly FROST

HB County Cricket

Hastings correspondent writes under yesterday's date: -

A meeting of the Hawke's bay County Cricket Club was held on Saturday night at CAULTON's Hotel. Mr C.A. FitzROY in the chair.

The following resolutions were passed:-"That Mr FitzHILL receive the bat given by Mr E. H.WILLIAMS being the best average scorer, i.e., 25 runs for six innings."

"That the Heretaunga school boys be allowed the use of the club's ground once a week, but the club will not prepare the ground."

"That Mr GORE receive Mr E. TANNER's silver cup for having contributed most prominently of any member to the success of the club."

"That all County matches be played at FARNDON."
Mr E.H.WILLIAMS will give a bat this season for the most consistent scorer out of not less than ten innings.

Captain RUSSELL'S challenge cup has been awarded to this club by the association.

Following officers were elected: -

President-Hon. Captain RUSSELL M.H.R.

Vice Presidents
Messrs J.N.WILLIAMS, E.H.WILLIAMS, A. M'HARDY, T.H.LOWRY, and C.A. FitzROY.

Secretary-Mr vickerman

General Committee:
Messrs R.BRATHWAITE, C.A.LOUGHNAN, A.WILLIAMS, and T.CROSSE

Match Committee: LOUGHNAN and TAIAROA

Ground Committee:
Messrs C.A.LOUGHNAN, A.WILLIAMS, T.W. LEWIS, and J.DOVE.

Captain-Mr T.H.LOWRY
Delegates to the Association-Messrs E.H.WILLIAMS and GORE

Local News

We understand that the result of the examination by Mr A. LEVI of the sight powers of the pupils attending the district schools is that 60 per cent of them have defective sight.

A rehearsal of "Patience" by the Napier Amateur Operatic Society will take place this evening at 8 o'clock, in the old Provincial Council chambers.

The question of the value of Mr Purvis RUSSELL'S Woburn property will be settled on the 21st of September, on which date the Board of Reviewers of Assessments will sit at Waipawa to hear an appeal against the Government valuation of the estate.

A couple of our representatives in Wellington are anxious that the Government should take steps to keep the cholera out of New Zealand. Mr Jackson PALMER and Mr Scobie MACKENZIE have given notice of questions on the subject.
Advertisement No 893
In Bankruptcy
In the Superior Court of Bankruptcy at Napier

Notice is hereby given that John Thomas Renouf, of Napier, Flaxmiller, was this day adjudged bankrupt, and meeting of Creditors to be helden at the Court-house, Napier, on the 16th day of September, 1892, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon

J.F.JARDINE
Deputy Assignee
3rd Sept, 1892.

New Advertisements

Mr H.HILL, B.A. will deliver a lecture this evening at the Athenaeum.

The funeral of the late George WATTS will leave Mr NICHOLSON'S premises this afternoon at 2 o'clock

Tenders are invited by Messrs KENNEDY Bros for additions and repairs to the Papakura Dyke.

John Thomas RENOUF has been adjudged a bankrupt. A meeting of his creditors will be held at the Court-House on the 16th instant

Mr J. M'NEILL, Petane requires a man cook for a bush camp

Mr R. HARDING requires a gardener AT Mount Vernon.

HBH 1892 September7

At the Resident Magistrate Court yesterday before Mr WARDELL R.M.

Two men named Charles STUBBS and Henry SIMPKINS were each fined 5s and costs for drunkenness.

James MILLER charged with being unlawfully at night on premises on the Marine Parade Napier. Pleaded he was drunk and did not know what he was doing. He was sentenced to seven days' hard labor.

The Napier School Committee met last evening: -

Present:

Messrs: M.HEBDEN (chairman), N.HEATH, E.MAYSON, .T.SIDEY, T.EXETER, C.H.EDWARDS, T.W.BEAR.

The chairman explained that at the instance of Mr C.H.EDWARDS a number of trees were planted in the Hastings Street School ground on Arbor Day.

Headmaster reported that the children complained of by the police were now attending regularly. It was decided to write to the police thanking them for their prompt action and attention. The headmaster reported the average attendance at the main school to be 870. Miss GOULDING reported the average attendance at the Hastings Street School to be 182.

Mr G.W. TEMPERLEY wrote on behalf of the Knights of labor Society, complaining of the manner of administering corporal punishment in the school.

"It was decided to request the head-master to arrange that one teacher be in charge of the children in Clive-square, as well as in the play-ground, during lunch and playtime

Messrs EDWARDS and MAYSON were appointed visiting committee for next month.

While the s.s. Ahuriri was working at the Rotokino yesterday afternoon an accident occurred, a man named W. HARRIS, who was employed on board, being seriously injured. A sling of two bales of woolpacks was being lowered, and having bumped against the ship both bales fell out of the sling, one striking HARRIS.

The injured man was at once sent ashore in a boat and was taken in an express from the wharf to his home. He appeared to be badly shaken.

Subsequently a doctor was summoned examine the sufferer, and on arrival found him so seriously injured he ordered him off to hospital.

We regret to learn that one of the poor fellow's thighs is broken, and that his condition is very serious.

Companies muster at Drill shed.

There was a good muster of all the companies at the drill shed last evening for inspection by Major WOOD. After inspection the Artillery, under the command of Captain M'CARTNEY, were exercised at their guns at the shed. The Navals and Rifles were marched to the marine Parade, headed by the band (who, by-the-way, are greatly improving in their playing.

The Navals were then put through some useful drill by Lieutenant GOOCH in command. The Rifles were under command of Lieutenant SWAN, who put them through some useful drill in skirmishing, manual exercise, &c.

The late visit of Captain FOX has undoubtedly impressed the officers and non-coms, with the necessity for improvements in all their movements, with a hope in the near future of their capitation being raised, of uniforms being imported duty free, and an encampment annually.

The Woodville Lebel Case
Wellington-Tuesday

The charge of criminal libel preferred against E.A. HAGGEN, proprietor and publisher of the Woodville Examiner,by William SYMS, CHEMIST OF Woodville, was heard at the Supreme Court today.

Mr W.B.EDWARDS for the prosecutor
Mr S.BAKER for accused.

Twenty-five men gave in their names as willing to go bush-felling to NAPIER. This was telegraphed to the head office at WELLINGTON, and a reply was received that only fifteen men could be taken, and that not for a few days. Free passages would be given to LYTTELTON.

At a meeting of unemployed a petition was signed in favour of the continuance of the co-operative system in public works.

Supreme Court
IN BANCO

(Before His Honor the Chief Justice and Mr Justice Richmond, at Wellington)

OIHUKA HAPUKA and others v SMITH and others

This was a case in which prohibition was sought to restrain the issue by the native Land Court of orders subdividing the blocks of Waimarama, Waipuka, and Okaihau, in Hawke's Bay. The action was brought by certain of the native owners of the blocks against the Chief Judge and Judge 0'Brien, of the native Land Court, Mrs DONNELLY and Te Taira TIAKITAI being joined as defendants. Mr W.L.REES and Mr H.B.LUSK appeared for the plaintiffs, and Sir Robert STOUT, with him Mr H.D.BELL, for the defendants, Mrs DONNELLY and Te TEIRA.......judgment......

Advertisements

Mr S.CHARLTON, proprietor of the Te Aute Hotel and railway refreshment rooms.

It is notified that the estate of the late Thomas HENDERSON, of PAPAKURA, has been placed under the administration of the Public Trustee. Persons indebted to the estate are requested to pay the amounts to the Public Trustee, to whom, or to his Napier agent, accounts against the estate are to be rendered by the 11th of October.

James HAWTHORNE OF Meanee, has been adjudged a bankrupt.

Tenders close with Mr G.J.SCOTT, Deputy Assignee, Palmerston North, for the stock-in-trade in the estate of Samuel SMITH, of MARTON, shopkeeper.

Lecture by Bro.T.W. GLOVER, Athenaeum, 8.

Waipawa

The man Edward DOWNES, who met with an accident on Monday, died at the hospital last night. An inquest will be held in the morning as witnesses reside at a distance, and the police are today making the requisite inquiries.

The principal facts, so far as I can learn, care these:

Deceased was out of work, and had been about town for a few days, having come from OTAGO in search of employment. He met with a man who had taken out a bush-felling contract somewhere beyond Hampden. His employer went on horseback, but whether at the same time it is not known.

A dray containing goods, including a large packing case, and driven by Richard STAUNTON, was going to Hampden, and deceased was allowed to travel by it, sitting on top of the big case. Somewhere on the road the dray went into a deep rut and jolted the man off, and he fell in front of the wheels, which passed over him, inflicting severe internal injuries, and he bled freely.

The driver conveyed him to the Hampden Hotel, and Dr. GODFRAY was sent for, and on seeing the state he was in ordered him to be taken to the hospital, which was done, but the poor man succumbed last night. It is a serious coincidence that the accident occurred on the same road as a recent similar case, when a bullock-driver of Mr. HASTIE'S fell off a dray and was fatally injured, and STAUNTON was present on that occasion and saw the accident from a short distance.

The following team has been chosen to represent the PAKI PAKI Football Club in their match against the Napier Football Club on Saturday next: -

KURUPO, NGAHORA, Te AWHI, CHADWICK, TUHI, POHE, NAEROA, AKONGA, TEARI, KARETU, HOERA, KEMARA, REMUERA, TIO (captain)
NIKORA.

Emergencies: - TIMI, HIRINI, WAIMARAMA

Messrs C.B.HOADLEY and Co. Report having sold to Mr John M'Kinnon the Moeangiangi estate, consisting of about 5000 acres of freehold and 5000 leasehold, together with 13,000 sheep, for the sum of ?15,000.

The delegates appointed by the several friendly societies for the purpose of holding combined sports as last year, met last night at the Empire Hotel.

Present: -

Messrs W.LYONS, S. M'GREEVY junr, P.COSGROVE, P.COSGROVE junr, FITZGERALD, ANNAND, A.NEWMAN, MOGRIDGE, MITCHELL, COLQUHOUN, H.SEBLEY, G.CORSKIE, MOONEY, SHANNAHAN, and KROUPA.

Mr W.LYON presided.

Union Rowing

The sixteenth annual meeting of the Union Rowing Club was held last evening in the Provincial Hotel, Mr C.H. EDWARDS in the chair.

Election of Officers resulted as follows: -

President-Mr C.H.EDWARDS
Vice Presidents:

Messrs S.E. COOPER, R.SWEETAPPLE, J.C. M'VAY, W.PLOWMAN, R.NORTHE, C O'DONOGHUE

Captain: Mr A.MALCON
Vice Captains: Messrs A.TALFORD, W. WARCUP
Secretary: Mr W.S.TAYLOR
Treasurer: Mr J.H.SWAN.

Management Committee:
Messrs:WATERWORTH, M'CORMICK, MAGILL. DAY, W.FULFORD, A.SIMMONDS, W. HANDS

Auditors: Messrs S.E.COOPER, T.B. BEAR
Selection Committee: Messrs A.MALCON, A.FULFORD, W.TAYLOR.

The large number of 46 new members were elected, consequent on the members having shifted their shed to Wellesley Road..

The Taradale Library committee met on Monday night.

Present: -

Rev. C.L.TUKE (in the chair).
Messrs BLACK, DRUMMOND,, GILBERD, HINKLEY, HARRIS, BRADLEY, HILL, and MARTIN.

The secretary gave in his resignation, to date from the end of this month, and it was accepted with regret.

It was resolved that as it was convenient for the town Board clerk to live on the library premises, the office being in the same building, to see if the same person could be appointed for both offices, and a committee was appointed to confer with the Town Board on the matter, and also to make them an offer of the library premises, books, and furniture, on condition that the place be kept open as a public library.

Applications are to be invited for Custodian.

Hastings Correspondent writes under yesterday's date: -

A great sanitary improvement has been made by the Borough council during the past few days. They have had the water pumped off the low-lying sections in Railway Road, and have accepted Mr G. HAYE'S tender of 6 1/2d per yard for filling them in.

.HBH 1892 Sept 16 Waipawa

Mr and Mrs MONTGOMERY are expected out in November next on a visit to Woburn. Mr SAINSBURY will not arrive probably before January.

Sitting of the Board of Reviewers to deal with Mr T.P.RUSSELL'S appeal against the Government valuation of the Woburn Estate will be postponed owing to other business being held in NAPIER, including an Admiralty case.

Marriage

JACKSON-HOWELL-At Puketapu on the 13th September, by the Rev. C.L.TUKE.
Ebanezer JACKSON to Georgina Elizabeth HOWELL, four daughter of J.HOWELL.

At the inquest held at the county hospital this morning before Mr S.JOHNSON, coroner, and a jury in which Mr E.GILBERTSON was foreman, on view of the body of Edward DOWNES. The only additional facts are that he was a native of DUNEDIN, and was 40 years of age and he had some brothers and sisters in the colony, but he did not know where.

F.SMALE, Cash Draper Emerson Street Napier-opposite PITT and Co, Grocers, Napier.

Bro. T.W.GLOVER will address a public meeting this evening in St Andrew's Hall, PORT AHURIRI

Selling at Mr G. TAYLOR'S farm, PAPAKURA nex Wednesday morning, horses, machinery, harness, farm tools, poultry & c.

Subdivision of Moeangiangi run is up for sale. Particulars from Mr John M'KINNON, Arapawanui, Hawke's Bay.

Rev George BROWN D.D. will preach next Sunday in Trinity Wesleyan Church

All amounts owing to Mr John GRIFFIN for removal of night soil must be paid by the 21st instant.

Mrs CHAPPEL, Marine Parade, advertises for someone to adopt an infant girl.

Mr Andrew M'RAE has been appointed pound-keeper at Tuharu, WAIROA.

Particulars are inserted for thoroughbred stallions which stand this season at Te MAHANGA.

Waipawa Town Board
RABBIT REPORT

The following is the list of properties visited in Inspector SPEEDY'S district during the year.

S.H.GOLLAN
J.WHITE
W.BUSBY
G.P.DONNELLY
H.GAISFORD
A.GRANT
BEETHAM Bros
T.CROSSE
S.JOHNSTON
PRICE and St HILL
G.HUNTER
A M'HARDY
L. MACKERSEY
J.D.ORMOND
Tipene MATUA
W.RATHBONE
T.MOORE
G.SAXBY
R.JOHNSTON
J M'KENZIE
H.HOOPER
J.BUCHANAN
D. GOLLAN
D.FLEMING
T.P.RUSSELL
W.JOHNSTON
J.HARDING
J.N.WILLIAMS
J.CHAMBERS
W.COUPER
D.RAMSDEN
F.TIFFEN
A.LOGAN
J.B.RHODES
W.NELSON (Whenuahou)
NELSON and BROWN (Titoki)

WAIPAWA R.M. Court today before Mr A. TURNBULL R.M., the following civil cases were heard: -

J.TOWERS v K.MORTENSEN and wife-claim ?60 13s 11d-judgment for amount with cost ?2 15s, solicitor ?3 3s

Same v Same-claim ?51-judgment against MORTENSEN alone with costs ?2 5s, solicitor ?3 3s-Mr CRESSWELL gave notice of Appeal.

J.G.PALMER v Patu TUHUA-?7 12s 6d, with costs ?1 16s, solicitor 10s 6d.
Same v Hemiora TUPAEA-?6 12s 6d, costs ?1 3s, witness 2s 6d, solicitor 10s 6d.
Same v Hohepa te TINGNOHU-?6 12s 6d, costs 18s, witness 2s 6d, solicitor 10s 6d. Mr LEE for plaintiff in the last four cases.

HBH 1892 September 17

Mr P.H.DICKSON (some time a settler at PAPAKURA, and son-in-law to Captain CAMPBELL of the s.s. Kiwi) with his wife are travelling for health, and have lately arrived in SOUTH AFRICA, where they intend staying a few months.

Captain CAMPBELL has just received a letter from his daughter, in which she records her astonishment at the fact that on landing at NATAL, the first person to meet her was Mr James SIDEY, of NAPIER. It made her feel nearer home, and think that the world was not so very big after all. She says that Mr SIDEY was visiting NATAL on a tour of inspection, his head-quarters being at Cape Town.

ARMIT Thomas
Inquest

The inquest on the body of a man supposed to be Thomas ARMIT, late chief of the Vacuna, was held at the Shakespeare Hotel last evening before Mr F.SUTTON, J.P., and the following jury: -

Messrs COGSWELL (foreman), FABLING, WILLIAMS, MUIR, STACK, and DOYLE.

Claude COLHOUN, a small lad 10 years old, residing at the Spit, deposed yesterday that "he saw a dead man lying on a flat piece of concrete on the south side of the breakwater. The body had no head on and was nearly naked. He met another boy named John FRANKLIN, and told him what he had seen, and then showed him the body. He and FRANKLIN then told a man named TAYLOR who was working at the breakwater, and TAYLOR sent word to the police."

Thomas TAYLOR a labourer, stated that after being shown the body by the two boys he told Mr MILLER, who communicated with the Sergeant of Police.

Constable HARVEY deposed to finding the body, which was heedless, had both arms broken, and was otherwise much cut about. He knew Thomas ARMIT, late chief mate of the Vacuna, who had shown him certain tattoo marks on his arms, and he felt no doubt that the body found was that of ARMIT.

It was believed that ARMIT had deserted from the Vacuna. ARMIT had told witness that the "captain was a very hard man top get on with." The body seemed to have been in the water about two or three weeks and did not know of any rows having taken place.

Michael WIIG, sail maker, residing at NAPIER,, testified that he knew a man named Thomas ARMIT, and he and ARMIT had sailed together in the Pendle Hill for three or four months and "he knew that ARMIT had a tattoo mark on the inside of his right arm. The mark was the English navy flag, with a red cross, and the stars and stripes. ARMIT was a man of about 5 feet 8 inches in height, and as far as witness knew a temperate man. When he was working with ARMIT on the Pendle Hill the latter had a go ashore suit dark in color and similar to the remains of trousers found on the body. ARMIT also wore elastic-side boots when going ashore." He had seen the body found that day, and "to the best of his belief it was that of Thomas ARMIT."

Hrry MASON, seaman, late of the Vacuna, also gave evidence identifying the body from the marks upon it and from the remains of the clothes found upon it as Thomas ARMIT. MASON "last saw ARMIT alive on the Vacuna on Sunday morning, August 28th, at about 8 o'clock."

Mary MILLER, who had washed clothes for Thomas ARMIT, said that the "socks and trousers produced were similar to those she had washed."

Harry BROWN, seaman, residing at the Spit, also testified and stated that ARMIT was quite sober when he last saw him and he could not identify the body found.

The jury returned a verdict that "they believed the body to be that of Thomas ARMIT, and that he had met his death by drowning, but whether accidental or otherwise, or when death occurred, there was no evidence to show, and the jury could not determine."

Thomas ARMIT, whose body was found yesterday, was a man about 38 or 40 years of age, and is believed to have some relatives in Wellington. It appears strange that on his sudden disappearance no effort was made to find out what had happened to him.

His letters, discharges, and photographs were left behind in his bunk on the Vacuna (late Flying Scud), and this seemed evidence to many at the port that he could not have run away from the ship, for no matter how much of a hurry an officer may be in he generally takes with him his papers, as they are necessary to his getting another ship.

Takapau Caledonian

Eighteen new members were proposed and elected.

A letter was read from Mr W.C.SMITH, M.H.R., congratulating the society on the highly satisfactory progress it had made. Mr H.H.BRIDGE also wrote regretting not being able to attend the meeting.

Letter received from Mr F.WHITE, president and treasurer of the Takapau Racing Club

The decision was made to hold the games on the 17th of February.

Election of Officers resulted as follows:-
President- Mr A.H.PRICE
Vice-Presidents-Messrs A.POTTS, J.WORRALL, J.M.P. LOCHHEAD
Treasurer-Mr T. PRESCOTT
Secretary-Mr J POWRIE
Directors-Messrs W.C.SMITH, C.GIBSON, A.GILMOUR, D.GRANT, J. MAUDSLEY, J.SCOTT,, W.CROSS, J.T.WILSON, J.WINDLE, S.G.CHAMBERS, H.H.BRIDGE, M. M'KAY, C.HOBSON, P O'GRADY, B. DENNEHEY, R.STOREY.

WATERWORTH

Mr WATERWORTH is making arrangements for improving the method of laying down tar pavements in the town. A large boiler is being erected in the Corporation yards, so that all the tar used can be not only well boiled, but also deprived of substances which, while valuable in themselves, yet prevent the tar drying quickly.

These products are eliminated by distillation, which gives a compound of naphthalene, ammonia, and crude carbolic acid. These being taken from the tar leaves the latter better than before as a footpath-forming material, and Mr WATERWORTH hopes to still further utilise the compound by separating the carbolic acid, with which to manufacture a cheap disinfecting

Hastings Court

R M Court today under yesterday's date-before Mr A.TURNBULL R.M., judgment for the plaintiff was given in each of the following cases: -

GREENE v Taiti KUPA
Same v Tangataka HAPUKA

Case of E.MASTERS v COOPER(claim for keeping and training of a retriever dog) occupied the Court for a considerable time.

Prohibition order issued against John ROBERTSON, to take effect for twelve months in the Hastings, Napier, Heretaunga, Havelock, and Clive licensing districts.

HBH 1892 September 19 4 Athletics

The following entries have been received for the Amateur athletic sports to be held next Saturday week: -
ARMITAGE
F ARMITAGE
P ASHCROFT
C BENNETT
E CHAPMAN
COWAN
E COWAN
C CUNNINGHAM
G ELLIOT
M FENWICKE
J G HUGHES
J JAGO
JARMAN
A KENNEDY
W KIELY
LUDBROOK
F R LUDBROOK
MACDONELL
MACFARLANE
MILLER
J MILLER
G MORLEY
NEAGLE
R.J. NEAGLE
G G PEACOCK
I PEACOCK
A S PIRANI
E G RATHBONE
H M RATHBONE
RICHARDSON
T RICHARDSON
ROBINSON
E.W. ROBINSON
E RUDMAN
W RUDMAN
SAXBY
L G SAXBY
SPEEDY
J SPENCE
H SWAN
F WILLIAMS

HBH 1892 Sep 21 2.Court

At the R M Court yesterday, before Mr TURNBULL R.M.

George JONES for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged.

Civil case-MITCHELL v J.FRANKLIN ?3 8s 4d-Judgment for plaintiff with 6s costs.

HBH 1892 September 21 4 DIOCESAN SYNOD

DIOCESAN SYNOD

The second session of the diocese of Waiapu was opened at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, in St. John's schoolroom.

Present: -

Clergy: The Bishop of Waiapu, President; Dean HOVELL
Archdeacons W.L.WILLIAMS and Samuel WILLIAMS
Canons: FOX, H.W. St. HILL, A.S. WEBB

Revs:
F.H. SPENCER, C.L. TUKE, E. ROBERTSHAWE, T.J. WILLS, J.D. KNIPE, F.E.T. SIMCOX, A.F. GARDINER, O. DEAN, J.C. ECCLES, J. HOBBS, Nerai RUNGA, Hori PIWAKA

Laity:
Messrs A.J. COTTERILL, J.B. FIELDER, H.J. TWIGG, R.P. WILLIAMS, C.H. EDWARDS, F.E. SAUNDERS, W. ELLISON, A.W. JONES, T.K. NEWTON, A. St. HILL, A.J. NEWBOULD, E. WEBB.

The Bishop called over the names of members and declared the Synod duly constituted, and read apologies from several members who were unable to attend.

LITTLEJOHN

Advertisement No 1067-In Bankruptcy

In the District Court of Wanganui-HOLDEN at Palmerston North-Being a local Court of Bankruptcy

Notice is given that F.H.LITTLEJOHN of Palmerston N, Storekeeper, was adjudged bankrupt on the 15th September 1892. A creditors' meeting to be held 29th September 1892 at 2.30 o'clock in the afternoon.
J.SCOTT
Deputy Assignee
Advertisement No 1058
In Bankruptcy

John Arthur KAKINS of Napier- but now of Hastings, Chemist a bankrupt.

Notice given that on 12th day of September, 1892, and order was made out by this Honourable Court closing the bankruptcy of the above-named

Dated this 15th Day of September, 1892.
J.F.JARDINE
Deputy Official Assignee.

COMMERCIAL
Herald Office-Tuesday evening

Messrs C.B.HOADLEY and Co report having sold to Mr NELSON the Bank of New Zealand Estates Company's property known as Chesterhope situated at Papakura, consisting of 1547 acres of freehold, with 5000 crossbred sheep, for the
Page Two-Wednesday

Birth
AMNER-At Napier, on September 19th, the wife of W.A. AMNER, of a son/

HBH 1892 September 22

The Waste Lands Board met yesterday, when there were present the Chief Commissioner (Chair), and Messrs T.HYDE, C.HALL, R.HARDING, T.HALLETT.

It was agreed to reserve section 5, Danevirke township, as a site for the school.

Messrs BAKER and TABUTEAU wrote on behalf of a client, Mr H.A.DUFF, applying to purchase portion of a ravine that bounded his run-Referred to Ranger for report.
Advertisements

Mr J.C. PHAIR, Port, Napier, has for sale white and brown Leghorns' eggs for setting.

HBH 1892 September 22 2 JUDGE

Mr W.H. JUDGE, the great organist, is likely to be in NAPIER soon

R.M.Court yesterday before Mr TURNBULL R.M.

John HART for too frequent drunkenness fined and costs.

Eugene KNEEBON, a professional weight-lifter was yesterday charged on two information's with assaulting John DONOVAN and James ROWLEY.

The evidence showed that on last Saturday night the parties, who were employed at Wirth's Circus quarrelled and struck each other. Who was most to blame was the subject of the inquiry. Both information's were dismissed

HBH 1892 September 22

Course was from the front of Mr BIBBY'S, up Kenilworth Street, by Waverley Street West, and back to start by Ruantiwha Street.

The first race one mile was won by:

A.NEWMAN 1 (25yds)
J.PELLOW 2 (scratch
W.PETERS 3 (140yds)

Court R M

R.M.Court yesterday before Mr TURNBULL R.M.

John HART for too frequent drunkenness fined and costs.

Eugene KNEEBON, a professional weight-lifter was yesterday charged on two information's with assaulting John DONOVAN and James ROWLEY.

No 1007

Bankruptcy Notice-HOLDEN at NAPIER

William MAYO, Hotel keeper, a bankrupt

Order Dated 12th day of September instant, the above bankruptcy was closed.

Dated this 20th day of September 1892

J.F.JARDINE
Deputy Official Assignee.

HBH 1892 September 23

WOMAN FRANCHISE

A most absurd fiasco has occurred in the legislative Council in connection with woman franchise. After all the tremendous fire and fury which certain Councillors have fulminated over this question they actually allowed the obnoxious provision to pass twice over without noticing it or voting on it.

The interpretation clause which enacts that "person" includes woman slipped through this evening without its scope being observed by the hostile Councillors, some of whom (notably Sir George WHITMORE) were away, but who came back rampant with indignation when they discovered what had happened, and threatened all sorts of reprisals, but then they found to their horror that they had actually enacted female franchise previously without being aware of the fact, by passing clause 6, which defines the qualifications of male or female voters, specifying every person having of "his or her" own right a freehold, &c,; "and every person who has resided for one year in the electoral district for which "he or she" claims to vote.

A regular row ensued on this discovery, Sir George WHITMORE threatening to stonewall the bill line by line to vote on the question, and sir Patrick BUCKLEY implied that he would take similar action as to the electoral right amendment. In the end it was agreed to take the question as to woman franchise again tomorrow.

FRIDAY-DEATH

WHITE-On September 22nd, Eva Jane, the youngest daughter of William and Thursa WHITE, aged 2 years and 1 month.

The funeral leaves Mr White's house at 3 p.m. today.

BIRTH

HOWSE-On September 21st at Bower Street, Napier, the wife of Francis Howse a son.

No 1004
Supreme Court of New Zealand-Wellington District

Saturday the tenth day September 1892.

Upon reading the affidavits of James Kemmis WARBURTON and Thomas BAKER respectively, filed in this Court, IT IS ORDERED that the Public Trustee shall be
administrator of all the real and personal estate of Thomas HENDERSON, late of PAPAKURA, in the Provincial District of Hawke's Bay, Farmer, deceased.

By the Court
(signed) R.G. THOMAS
Deputy Registrar.

PORT DISTRICT SCHOOL

The report of the Inspector on the examination of the Port School was forwarded to the committee yesterday. The following abstract will doubtless be gratifying both to the teachers and to the parents of the children: -
Number on roll 165 boys, and 141 girls;
Number examined in standards 103 boys, 88 girls, total 191.
Number passed 96 boys, 77 girls, total 173 being 55.9 per cent of the number on the roll, and 90.5 per cent of those presented in standards.

Last year the percentage of passes on the whole school was 53.7 and 83.1 per cent of those presented in standards. This shows a substantial improvement for the year's work.

The following are the Inspector's remarks on the examination: -"The infant department under the charge of Miss MURRAY, the mistress, and the Misses PRENTICE and LINDSAY, pupil teachers. The work is much more advanced than at the date of my examination last year, and the department as a whole is in better working order. The teaching is in earnest, and the style of work shows careful supervision and guidance. The progress in each class is satisfactory."

"Standard I.-Teacher in charge, Miss REDWARD, number examined 41, passed 40. The pass work has been well prepared, and much of the work is of high order of merit, arithmetic, spelling, and writing being particularly good. The class and additional subjects were well prepared, and the style of the work in the exercise and copy books gave evidence of careful supervision."

"Standard II.- Teacher in charge Miss GODDRD, number examined 45, passed 45. In all the pass subjects the work is of a high order of merit, the reading, writing, and spelling mostly excellent."

"Standard III.-Teacher in charge Miss SPILLER, number examined 38, excepts 2, failed 1, passed 35. The results in this standard are highly satisfactory, and good progress has been made in a wide syllabus of instructions."

"Standard IV.-Teacher in charge, Mr J.H.TRIMMER. Number examined 33, passed 27. Very commendable progress has been made by this standard, and the results are on the whole satisfactory. This standard is always a very difficult one to prepare, and the progress made shows that good work has been done. The style of the work throughout is good and the improvement in reading is marked."

"Standard V.-Number examined 23, excepted 1, passed 18. Standard VI.-Number examined 11, passed 8. These standards are under the immediate training of the head-master Mr WOLSTENHOLME. They have done exceedingly well, and in some cases the work is of a high order of merit. In arithmetic every pupil, excluding one except, gained pass marks, and a similar remark applies to reading, spelling, and dictation. In the class and additional subjects the work is very good, especially history, in which the class obtained full marks."

"It will thus be seen that the School has passed a highly satisfactory examination, and I have to commend the master and his staff upon the fine tone existing in the school and the excellent progress made during the past year."

HBH 1892 Sept 24 2 Operatic Company singers

The musical portion of the usual half past 10 o'clock mass tomorrow at Saint Mary's Catholic Church will be augmented by the valuable services of the members of the operatic company now in town.

Signora CUTTICA has signified her intention of sing Mercandante's beautiful "Salve Maria."

Signor TRAVAGLINI will sing the magnificent bass solo "Qui Tollis" in HAYDN'S Third Mass.

Signor CUTTICA will probably give a selection.

HBH 1892 September 29 2
BIRTH

SHAW-At WAIROA on the 24th September, the wife of W.F.SHAW of a son

PITT-On September 27th at her residence Emerson Street, Napier the wife of R.C. PITT of a daughter.

DEATH

SLEIGH-On the 23rd September (on board the s.s. Te Anau) Ernest Alfred SLEIGH aged 27, late of NAPIER

HBH 1892 Sept 30

The ordinary meeting of the Union Debating Society took place last evening in the old Provincial Council chamber, when there was a good attendance of members. Feeling reference was made by the chairman to the death of the late Mr SLEIGH, who was one of the founders of the Society and regret of the society was expressed and sympathy was extended to the members of his family.

A motion by Mr DINWIDDIE was adjourned.

Mr R.PRICE opened the debate in the affirmative, and Mr H. HILL replied. After an interesting debate the opponents of manhood suffrage won the day by nine votes against six. Mr STOCK gave notice to move, "That an extra meeting of the Society be held, at which the subject of 'Cremation v Internment' be discussed."

A meeting of the Hawke's Bay Sports Protection society was held at the Criterion Hotel last evening.

Mr W.S.TAYLOR in the chair.

Election of Officers resulted as follows

Committee: -
Messrs W.S.TAYLOR, H.B.LUSK, A.C.NORRIS, T.MORRISON, E.COWAN.
Hon Secretary and Treasurer-Mr R.C.TYLEE (re-elected)
BIRTH

PIERCE-At Gladstone Road, NAPIER, on 28th September, the wife of G.N.PIERCE, of a son.
Advertisement No 1140 or 1170

Supreme Court of New Zealand
Northern Judicial District

In the matter of the Trustees Act 1883, and of the Estate of William Row BRIDGMAN late of the city of Auckland, in New Zealand, draper, deceased.

By an order made by His Honor Mr Justice CONOLLY, dated Tuesday, 20th day of September 1892, all claims against the above estate to be sent to William COLE, Ironmonger, and Alexander THORNE, Solicitor's Clerk, both of the said City of Auckland, the Executors, to whom Probate of the Will has been granted, within one calendar month from the day on what this advertisement appears.

WILLIAM THORNE
Queen Street and Vulcan Lane
AUCKLAND
Friday
DEATH

PRINCE-At their residence, Carlyle-street, on September 28th, William Henry, aged 1 year and 3 months, the only child of Henry and Amelia PRINCE.

At the R M Court yesterday before Messrs H.O.COHEN and F. SUTTON. J.P'S

John MARTIN, who pleaded guilty to drunkenness-discharged with a caution.

HBH 1892 Oct 1
Mr William BAIN, formerly of the firm of SIDEY and BAIN, has arrived in Napier as agent for Messrs REID and GRAY, and will be present on the Hastings show ground in charge of the firm's exhibits.

Waipawa combined Friendly Societies
NOTICE

Sports and Ball
Wednesday November 9m 1892

Handicappers: -
Messrs W.WISEMAN, W.BENNETT, J.S. ANNAND
Starter: Mr S. M'GREEVY Jun.,
Judges of Racing: Messrs M.FITZGERALD, P.COSGROVE jun.
Judges of Hammer-throwing, Stone putting, Jumping and Wrestling: Messrs A.CORSKIE, BRIGGS, J.S. ANNAND
HBH 1892 Oct 3 3 BANKS James Family
Advertisement No 275

SUBSCRIPTION LIST

List of Subscriptions received on behalf of the Widow and children of the late James BANKS:-

John M'Vay, H.B.Caledonian Society, Working Men's Entertainment, Maraekakaho Station, Knights of Labor (per G.W.TEMPERLEY), James MILLS and S.CHARLTON, HOLT'S Employees, J. Vigor BROWN and WILLIAMS and KETTLE Ltd, St.Andrew's Caledonian Society, FAULKNOR'S employees, P.S. M'LEAN, SAINSBURY and LOGAN, BAKER and TABATEAU, J.GRAY, MURRAY, ROBERTS and Co, J.D.ORMOND, NEAL and CLOSE, J.S.LARGE, A.P.SHEATH, Rev. J.G. PATERSON, G.H.SWAN, H.S.TIFFEN, F.WILSON & Co, T.J.WHITELAW, E.COLLINGE, C.PALMER, C.W.EDWARDS ,E.L., H.C.A.WUNDRAM, C. KENNEDY, Mrs J.S.CARO, S.CROSSMAN, W.A.AMNER, G.FAULKNOR, A.B.C., P.DINWIDDIE, H.W., H.NESBITT, J.M. LOCHEAD, H.J.HOLDER, P.. P.G., J.JOHNSTONE, J.S.G., W.BENNETT, J.PAGET, D.ROSS, Joseph ROULSTON, James ROULSTON, W.PLOWMAN, P.GORMAN, D.M.C., H, THAYER, Mrs B., DUNSTEAD, A FRIEND, Rev. D.SIDEY, Geo. WHITE, RINGLAND, PROVIS, J.PALMER, W.L.YATES, G. THOMSON, C.W. FITZGERALD, WISHART, CAMPBELL, FRIEND, CLAREBURT, STEVENSON, FRAME, CARVERL, J.B., R.P.P.,!
JENSEN, J.SKEWS, McD, J.HALL, J.W.GRUNDY, G. M'V., Mrs PALMER, M'DONALD, C.B., CHRISTCHURCH List,
(,Per W. BROADHHURST.) , A.BRYSON,

Expenditure-H.J.STARKEY'S account

Amount handed over to Mrs BANKS $119.11s 6d.
WELLINGTON-Saturday

The Wellington telephone exchange now heads the list with 740 subscribers, Dunedin having 736, Auckland 636, and Christchurch 600. The two latter stations were opened in October 1881, Dunedin in April 1882, and Wellington in March 1883.
Government

Mr CADMAN this afternoon introduced a bill which provides for the appointment of a deputy chief judge for the native lands court. The reason for the appointment is that the chief judge (Mr Seth Smith) has obtained six month's leave of absence owing to failing eye-sight, and is believed that he intends proceeding to ENGLAND for medical advice.

A Chinese Petition

A petition has been presented to the House by Ah Sam, Lu Sung, and twenty-four other Chinese fruiterers and market gardeners carrying on business in and about Wellington, praying the House not to pass the Hawkers' and Pedlars' Bill

HBH 1892 Oct 5
Our Waipawa correspondent writes as follows under yesterday's date: - I learn that Mr TUELY, clerk to the County Council, is so ill he will be unable to attend the meeting tomorrow.

HBH 1892 Oct 6

MARRIAGE MUNRO-MACDONALD

On the 4th of October, at the residence of the bride, Kuripapanga, by the Rev. J.G.PATERSON, Alexander, second son of Elizabeth Jane (Jeanie), third eldest daughter of Alexander MACDONALD of Kuripapanga, Hawke's Bay.

local news

Members of the Wanderers' Bicycle Club will meet at the post-office tomorrow morning, at 9.30 o'clock, to proceed to the Agricultural and Pastoral Society's show grounds at Hastings.

The billiard tournament at the Working Men's club has been completed. Mr CLEAVE won a handsome billiard cue presented by Messrs ROBJOHNS, HINDMARSH and Co., as agents for ALCOCK and Co. Mr T. MORRISON won a scarf pin.

BIRTH
ADAMS-at Napier on 3rd October, the wife of D.N. ADAMS of a son.
DEATH
WILSON -On October 5th, at his parent's residence, Western Spit, Alexander Henry WILSON, aged 1 year and 10 months.The funeral will leave the residence of Mr Wilson for the cemetery tomorrow (Friday) the 7th instant at 2.30 p.m.

Court
A man who gave the name of James LARSEN was arrested yesterday of a charge of stealing coal from a dwelling house in Wellesley Road.
Judgment for plaintiff was given in the R M Court yesterday in each of the following civil cases.-Mr TURBULL R.M. presiding: -
JOHNSTONE v ROSS
Same v SIMPKINS
Same v ENGELBRETSEN
GUY v EBBETT
JOHNSTONE v GOOD
SMITH v KETT
GUY v EBBETT

Tramps and others appear to have a great weakness for sleeping in PAGET'S Stables at the rear of the Albion Hotel, judging by the continued cases which come before the Court. Yesterday another lodger of this description-a man named JACKSON, well known to the police-charged with being unlawfully by night on the premises named-sentenced to seven days' hard labor.

HBH 1892 Oct 7
Police Court Hastings

James BLAKE a spieler, brought before Dr. LINNEY and Mr HUGHES, J.P'S-charged with vagrancy. He pleaded "not guilty," From the evidence it appeared that he was on the trotting course yesterday fleecing Maoris by betting with them and not paying them when they had won, asserting that they had backed the wrong number. The Bench found the charge proved, and as there was a previous conviction against the prisoner for disorderly conduct and obscene language, he was sentenced to a month's imprisonment with hard labor.

Harbor Loan Poll
Advertisement No 334
HARBOR LOAN POLL-Napier Committee

A meeting of the Committee to make final arrangements in connection with Polling will be held at the Municipal council Chamber on Saturday Evening at 8 0'clock.

The following Gentlemen have been constituted a Committee: -
W.R.BLYTHE
G.FENWICK
J.C. M'VAY
J.SMITH
R.GRAHAM
R.PUFLETT
F.TOWNSHEND
T.T. M'CARTHY
S.CARNELL
J.SULLIVAN
J.RINGLAND
W.LUCAS
H.OWEN
W.HARTLEY
W.NEWMAN
P M'CORMACK
T.SIDEY
P.GILLESPIE
W.GRINLINGTON
F.CASSIN
J.FRIFFIN
C.DONOGHUE
W.AMNER
G.H.SWAN
W.PLOWMAN
A M'CARTHY
C.H.EDWARDS
G.FAULKNOR
J.CRAIG
G.CROSS
D.GLENDINNING
W.GRUNDY
T.BEAR
F.SUTTON
G.LLOYD
T.CASS
W.MILLER
W.DONALDSON
P.DINWIDDIE
E.PASCOE
D.GUY
J.ROULSTON
E.W.KNOWLES
R.D.SWEETAPPLE
H.P.COHEN
J.HOLT
J.MAGILL
J.TAYLORK.BEECHAM
J.BELL
J.GILBERD
M.HEBDEN
J.HIGGINS
W.M.MITCHELL
J.CLOSE
H.A.BANNER
J.V.BROWN
R.LAMB
W.BARRETT
C.B.HOADLEY
C.PALMER
H.BAKER
G.TAIT
W.TABUTEAU
C.MILLS
W.L.WHITE
W.DENHOLM
R.DOBSON
F.G.SMITH
J.BURDEN
C.DOLBEL
T.PEDDIE
P.BARRY
S.J.DRYDEN
C.CRANBY
W.AMNER
J.PREBBLE
J.W.NEAL
W.PREBBLE.
HBH 1892 Oct 8
WELLINGTON-Friday

Paora PARAU, aged 82, a chief of the Ngatingahungunu, East Coast, died yesterday at his residence, Waiwetu, Butt. He belonged to Turanga, Gisborne, and when trouble arose between Te Kooti and the Government he took an active part in connection therewith, and headed a company of volunteers and friendly natives in order to secure the capture of Te Kooti. He was rewarded for these services with a pension.

BIRTH WINTER-at Greenmeadows, on October 6th, the wife of Isaac Winter of a son. ***NOTE by Elaine there is a overtype and date could also be the 5th.

HBH 1892 Oct 10

HASTINGS

I regret that in the hurry of sending off my report of the meeting of the Hawke's Bay Sheepdog Trial Club I omitted the list of the officers.

Secretary-Mr J.ABSOLOM
Committee: Messrs J.ABSOLOM, J.COMMON, H.HECKLAR, W.MILLER, H. M'DONALD, D. M'KENNON, T.GROOME, R.GUNN, *W.DOBBS, and T.HALLETT.

*My aunt Phyllis Joan Collins was married to a John DOBBS
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Court notices and Tenders

In the estate of J.G.KINROSS
No 345
A third dividend at the rate of 6d in the ?1 is payable at my office on and after today, the 10th day of October 1892.-J.F.JARDINE, Deputy Assignee, Napier 8th October, 1892.

No 347-Tenders for carpenters for retaining wall in Timber at the Napier Hospital.

No 304-Tenders to remove, replace to another site, and repair three small buildings at the Spit.-Thomas R.COOPER, Architect.

No 345 JUDGE HOLDEN at NAPIER-In Bankruptcy
Matter of Arapata MEHA, of NAPIER, a Bankrupt.

Notice is given that this Honorable Court has this day ordered that the above named Bankruptcy be closed.
Dated this 6th day of October, 1892.
Sainsbury & Logan-Solicitors for the above named bankrupt.

DEATH ASHTON-At her residence Emerson Street, Napier, on the 8th of October Catherine ASHTON, widow of the late James ASHTON of Napier, aged 64? yea

Saturday
GISBORNE
The New Zealand Standard announces that after this morning's issue it ceases publication. Its first issue was on May 16th.

NEW PLYMOUTH
At the Supreme Court the case of Thomas Henry BLACKWELL, charged with setting fire to a dwelling-house at Normanby, occupied the Court till midnight, when the jury bought in a verdict of "not guilty," and accused was discharged.

WELLINGTON-Sunday
An accident which was fortunately not attended with serious results occurred on the Hutt railway line yesterday afternoon to three platelayers named MULHOLLAND, SUMMERS, and MILLAN. The men did not perceive the danger and were struck by the timber and thrown to the ground All three men are doing well though shaken, and are expected to resume work in a few days.

H.PERRY at the Hunt Club at Newtown Park said to be the best half back in the province, had an ankle broken by a horse stepping on him while dismounting. H.PAETERS, the well-known jockey was thrown by his horse falling with him in the hurdle jumping competition, and sustained concussion of the brain. Both sufferers are progressing satisfactorily.

The s.s. MOMERA left PLYMOUTH for AUCKLAND and WELLINGTON on the 27th ult.

BLENHEIM
John COMMANDER, aged 23, manager of Messrs NELSON Bros' slaughtering works, was thrown from his horse on returning from the Hunt club races at Spring Creek yesterday. He never recovered consciousness, and died in two hours. His skull was fractured, and his neck partially dislocated. Before Dr ALEXANDER arrived from BLENHEIM life was extinct. Deceased will receive a Masonic funeral on Tuesday. He was a member of Lodge Killarney, Irish Constitution.

Mr Alexander MOUAT, sheep farmer of Altimarloch was seriously injured in a buggy accident and was brought into town this afternoon. Dr ALEXANDER is in attendance, but the accident is of a most serious nature, the intestines protruding.

CHRISTCHURCH
A human leg bone, two boots, and a coat have been found on New Brighton beach. The coat has been identified as that of John COCKLE, who was on the boat Waratah which was lost off Sumner three weeks ago. One of the boots has been identified as belonging to NUTTALL, another of the crew of that boat.

The Yeomanry cavalry celebrated the close of their annual training by military sports at the Addington show grounds. Colonel FOX was present and acted as one of the judges.

Court notices and Tenders

In the estate of J.G.KINROSS
No 345
A third dividend at the rate of 6d in the £1 is payable at my office on and after today, the 10th day of October 1892.-J.F.JARDINE, Deputy Assignee, Napier 8th October, 1892.

No 347-Tenders for carpenters for retaining wall in Timber at the Napier Hospital.

No 304-Tenders to remove, replace to another site, and repair three small buildings at the Spit.-Thomas R.COOPER, Architect.

No 345 JUDGE JOLDEN at NAPIER-In Bankruptcy
Matter of Arapata MEHA, of NAPIER, a Bankrupt.

A lad named DENHOLM (son of Mr DENHOLM, PORT AHURIRI), met with a somewhat serious accident yesterday evening. He was riding a horse at the Spit, when the animal bolted with him in the direction of the town. The lad held on till HANNAH'S corner was reached, when the horse, in suddenly slewing to void collision with the posts threw him violently on to the pavement. Mr HOOPER, the well known theatrical agent, picked the boy up and carried him into Mr OWEN'S shop where he was examined. It was found that he was suffering from shock, but that no bones ere broken. He was subsequently placed in a cab and sent home. The horse was no stopped, and has probably found its way towards the Shamrock.

HBH 1892 Oct 11
Waipawa James COLLINS, of Patangata A fire occurred on Thursday last in a slaughterhouse belonging to Mr James COLLINS of Patangata. It was being used as a smoke-house and by some unexplained means The building became ignited. Damage is estimated at ?80 and there was no insurance.

Captain Robert BATE, master of the ship Zelandia, notifies that he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his crew without his written authority.

Band of Hope Cricket

The following team has been chosen to represent the United Cricket Club in their match against the Band of Hope Cricket Club on the Recreation Ground next Saturday afternoon.

W.BLACKELEY, N.G.COX, E.CROWLEY, H.CATO, C.W.CATO, R.DAVIS, J.G.HUGHES, A.R.NICHOLLS, A.C.MORRIS, W.C.ROBINSON, R.H.WHYTE

Emergencies: R.MARTIN, T.H.EDWARDS, E.BLACK, H.W.BADDELEY, A.CHAPMAN, W.DAVIS, R.BELL.

Any personal that will be unable to play are requested to inform at once the Secretary, Mr R.C.TYLEE.

An accident of a serious kind happened yesterday afternoon, the result of which at this time of writing is still uncertain.

A little boy named David MOLE, aged about five years, residing in the White Road was playing near his parent's house as the afternoon train was passing, he ran suddenly into the road, with a view to get nearer to the railway line, and was knocked down by a horse and trap being driven by Mr J. LOPDELL, Junr.

The occurrence is purely accidental and reflects no blame upon the driver of the trap, as the poor little fellow ran out into the road so suddenly, in the excitement of watching the train, that it was impossible to stop the trap in time. The wheels, however, did not pass over the child, who was knocked down by the horse.

Constable WARD, finding that the child was unconscious, had him conveyed to the hospital, where he was attended to. Later his parents took the child home, where he is now under the care of Dr. INNES. The poor little fellow had not recovered consciousness up till a late hour last night, but a fatal termination is not anticipated.

Messrs MOFFATT and PAIGE, the well known educational publishers, of Paternoster row, London, have sent us a specimen of a wooden set square scale, and protractor combined, for school work. It is a most useful little article.

Householders will note that Mr A. MOODY, of Milton Road Napier, desires a share of the public patronage as a chimney sweeper. Mr Moody states that he prides himself on doing the work in a cleanly manner, and leaving no mess to be cleaned up after his departure, a point that will no doubt interest housewives.

A spring meeting of the Hawke's Bay Gun Club was held at Farndon Park yesterday and a visitor from the Wairarapa Mr MEREDITH won the cup. Mr W.BROUGHTTON won the Cup Handicap and Mr PEAT of Wanganui, the Spring Handicap.

The Athenaeum Hall was well filled last evening, when the Rev R.W.STEWART and Mr Eugene STOCK delivered addresses

R.M.COURT-before Mr TURNBULL R.M

John MILLER, a lad, was charged with fishing from the Spit Bridge, to the danger of the travelling public. As it transpired that the defendant was a widow's son and had a situation to go to, the police by consent of the Court withdrew the information.

William BOYD for lighting a fire to the danger of the public was cautioned and discharged.

Arthur PALMER-for allowing a horse to stray was fined 5s and costs, and William LONGERGHAN-who allowed a cow to wander, was fined a similar amount.

Thomas JENSEN-charged with failing to maintain his wife and family, had paid some money since the information was lodged, and the case was adjourned till the 7th of November

John HAYES-for drunkenness was cautioned and discharged.

Michael MOYNIHAN-for drunkenness, was similarly dealt with.

William John KIRTON, William THOMAS, James THOMPSON were charged with being by night unlawfully on premises in the White Road. KIRTON and THOMAS had records against them, and were each sentenced to seven days' hard labor. As nothing was known about THOMPSON he was cautioned and discharged.

McLean's Young Australians opened last night in the Gaiety Theatre in the well known drama "Struck Oil." The performers who are all young people, acquitted themselves creditably, the songs and dances introduced being well received.

The troubles of John Stofel and the iniquities of Deacon Skinner have so often been presented to the public that to describe them now would be superfluous. It is sufficient to say that the young performers entered into the spirit of the thing with great zest.

The following young ladies and gentlemen constituted the cast: -

John Stofel-Charles BROWN
Deacon SKINNER-J M'CONVILLE
Sergeant Flynn-Arthur GLYN
Dr. Brown-L. BREAKWELL
Corporal Sharp-E.WALLER
The Sheriff-Frank FLYNCH
Officer of the Day-V.MURRAY
Billy Hoodlum-L. M'LEAN
Katrins-Bella ADAIR
Lizzie Stofel-Lillie REDMAN
HBH 1892 Oct 13
The Supreme Court was formally opened for business yesterday morning in order to release the sureties of the Maori, KURIPAPANGA. This young native was committed for trial for larceny and allowed out on bail. The theft alleged against him consisted of taking of a number of articles and a horse from a relative at MOAWHANGA, and the defence at the preliminary hearing of the case was that the defendant was not guilty of larceny according to Maori custom.

Under the circumstances the Crown decided not to present an indictment, and hence the necessity of the application for the release of the sureties. This was ordered, and the Court rose.

Following cases were heard at the Bankruptcy Court-

CHISSELL BROS - Application for discharged-granted
James IRVINE-Granted but suspended for three months for failure to keep books
William MAYO-no opposition and discharge granted
RONBERG and CLAUSEN-postponed to allow of a statement being submitted by the assignee.
Joseph LIDDLE-granted, no opposition
John Arthur EAKINS-no opposition and granted
John TAYLOR-adjourned until after completion of the other sittings
James BOLAND-continuation of public examination, adjourned till next sittings of the Court.

R M Court

Arapeta MEHA, a bankrupt who applied for discharge yesterday did not have much difficult in obtaining it-the dividend was a very exceptional one of twenty shillings in the ?1

HBH 1892 Oct 14
BIRTH KNIGHT-At Danevirke, on the 30th September, 1892, the wife of H.D.KNIGHT, of a son.

Charitable Aid Board

Charitable Aid Board
Thursday-October 13.

Present: -
Messrs H.S.TIFFEN (chairman)
G.H.SWAN, T.TANNER, G. FAULKNOR, S.CARNELL, H.P.COHEN.

PARKES' ISLAND

Mr SWAN reported that Captain RUSSELL, Mr W.C.SMITH, and himself had waited upon the Hon. Mr REEVES relative to the proposed purchase of PARKES' Island for charitable aid purposes. Mr ORMOND would have been present, but he had to leave for NAPIER. Mr REEVES promised to consult Dr. MACGREGOR on the subject, and to give an early reply.
HBH 1892 Oct 15

Death

FLEMING-At the Napier Hospital on October 14th, John, youngest son of Mr J. Fleming late of Napier, aged 24 years. Deeply regretted.

The funeral will leave the hospital t 3 o'clock tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon.
Friends please accept this intimation.

HBH 1892 Oct 17
A man named William DIXON aged 107 years, died at Grafton, Victoria lately. He was a resident of Victoria for 94 years.

General

It is reported that the illicit distillation of whisky is being practised on a large scale in the Masterton district at the present time.

DALLY and BOWER accident

A serious buggy accident occurred yesterday morning at 11 o'clock. Mr A.M.BOWER, of Tennyson Street, was driving with his sister-in-law, Miss DALLY, out to CLIVE, and when near Awatoto the horse from some cause or other shied, upsetting the buggy, with the result that Miss DALLY had both arms broken, while Mr BOWER had one leg broken. Both were conveyed to the hospital, and attended by Dr. MENZIES. Mr BOWER was able to be taken to his own residence, but Miss DALLY remains in the hospital for treatment.

At the R M Court on Saturday-before Mr J.W.NEAL J.P.
John FERGUS-drunkenness-discharged with a caution

HBH 1892 Oct 17 MACKINTOSH James

INQUEST REPORT

An inquest was held at the London Hotel on Saturday, before Mr F.SUTTON, J.P., and the following jury: -

Messrs F.E.SAUNDERS (foreman), T.T. M'CARTHY, J.YOUNGHUSBAND, C.ROBJOHNS, M.ROLLS, A.DOBBIE. Sergeant CULLEN conducted the inquiry on behalf of the police.

The reasons for holding the inquest were a somewhat peculiar one. On Wednesday last, the 12th instant, John Colin MACKINTOSH, a youth 15 years and one month attending the Marist-Brothers' school, went home complaining of pains in the head. He got worse on Thursday and Friday, and on the latter day the parents called in a gentleman who advertised himself as "Dr, J. MACLEOD, C.M., M.D., M.C.P., et L.C.S.," and offers to provide advice and medicine for 5s.

The lad died, but the authorities could not take a certificate of the cause of death from the medical attendant, because he was not on the register of persons authorised to prescribe as legally qualified practitioners, and hence an inquest was rendered necessary.

James MACKINTOSH, father of the lad gave evidence as to deceased coming home from school on Wednesday last complaining of pains in the head. His mother gave him some aperient medicine, but as deceased got worse they sent for "Dr. MACLEOD" on Friday. The deceased died at midnight on Friday.

John MACLEOD deposed that he had resided in NAPIER ten weeks. He was called in to attend the deceased on Friday, the 14th inst. He was unconscious and had convulsions. Witness applied cold water to deceased's head, and ordered ice to be procured for that purpose. Also applied mustard poultices to the calves of the legs, and ordered a mustard poultice to the nape of deceased's neck. The boy was seriously ill, and witness told his parents that another doctor should be called in. Witness was not present when the boy died.

By Sergeant CULLEN: Objected to state whether he was a legally-qualified medical practitioner. He would answer nothing except as to the death of deceased. (Gazette notice of medical practitioners of New Zealand shown to witness.)

The Coroner, to witness: Sergeant CULLEN'S question is a very proper one and must be answered.

The witness stated that he was not aware until a few days ago that he was not on the register, and that he had taken steps to have himself placed on it. He had received a telegram from the Registrar-General a telegram informing him that the Napier Registrar had been instructed to provisionally recognize witness's certificates.

The Coroner objected to take that statement as evidence unless the telegram from the Registrar-General was produced. The witness produced the telegram, and stated that it was the telegram he referred to.

The Coroner: Then it becomes my duty to read that telegram to the jury (Telegram read.)

The Coroner to witness: Do you still say this telegram authorised you to practise as a legally-qualified medical practitioner? Witness said he did regard the telegram in that light.

The Coroner: I am surprised at you attempting to mislead the jury in this way. The Registrar-General says distinctly that your name was removed from the register by his predecessor, and that he will leave it so, and that you are not a duly-qualified medical practitioner.

The witness admitted that his name was not on the list of practitioners, but said that it was once on the list. His qualifications to be placed on the roll were sufficient.

Dr. JARVIS gave evidence as to a post-mortem examination of deceased by himself and Dr. MOORE. Death was due to inflammation of the brain. In reply to a question he said that the treatment of the case by Dr. MACLEOD was suitable.

The coroner in summing up said that the evidence plainly pointed to death from natural causes. In reference to the long cross-examination of the witness MACLEOD by Sergeant CULLEN, he was of the opinion that the questions asked were pertinent, for had the witness MACLEOD'S name been amongst those medical men on the list in the Gazette, a certificate of the cause of death would have been accepted from him, and there would have been no need for the inquest.

The jury at once brought in a verdict of "Death from natural causes."

FLEMING Funeral

A large number of friends and those connected with athletics attended the funeral of the late Mr J. FLEMING yesterday. The deceased was universally popular, and many came in from the country to pay the last tribute in his memory. A number of very handsome wreaths were placed upon the coffin of the deceased.

Hawke's Bay is about to lose the services of a most efficient officer in the person of Captain GRACE, who has been transferred to AUCKLAND. His place here will be filled by Detective KIRBY, of AUCKLAND. Mr GRACE, whose departure is a loss to this district, goes to take charge of the detective force of the Northern City.

The Hibernian element, says Typo, sometimes comes out delightfully in the leaders of the Wellington Times. Of Mr John MORLEY, it says that he "has a future before him which the world will not easily forget."

HBH 1892 Oct 18

Wellington
The New Zealand Times says that the telegraph boy bearing JENKINSON'S nomination to the Legislative Council found him working inside a boiler and thrust the message in through a small hole. JENKINSON thought it was a hoax, and was only persuaded with difficulty to write the answer which he did without saying a word.

Mr David LEWIS, who was for many years connected with the New Zealand Company, died today at the age of 90. He arrived in 1840, and was Land Commissioner for the company until about 12 years ago, when its affairs were finally settled.

The Hinemoa leaves for Onehunga tomorrow, calling at New Plymouth, where his Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Glasgow, Lady Augusta BOYLE, Captain Hunter BLAIR, A.D.C., and the Hon W.P. REEVES, who left for Wanganui this morning, will embark. The other members of Lord Glasgow's family and his staff will also be present.

A private letter from one of the men attending the New South Wales Rifle Association's meeting states that the AUCKLAND and WELLINGTON men, DOUGHTY, M'CARTHY, WEBSTER, BROWN, WEIR, RAIT, A.BALLINGER, FRUSE, KUCHEN of Wanganui, are likely to form the New Zealand team for the inter colonial match, and Major STRANG, an old shot in Sydney, has offered his services as captain.

Wellington?

Mr H.D.BELL was the recipient of a presentation from the fire brigade tonight in commemoration of the birth of a son during his term of office as Mayor

Traffic on the Masterton line is not expected to be resumed before Friday.

Hokitika Monday
The HUMPHREYS Gully Company washed up the head boxes of No 1 sluice with 119 ozs of gold, valued at ?463. The managers states that No 2 sluice and the balance of No 1 will not be washed down before Christmas.

Christchurch

A fire broke out yesterday morning in a toy shop in Cashel Street, occupied by the Misses REED and CAMPBELL. The flames communicated to the premises occupied by Misses EBERT, dressmakers and milliners. Both building were constructed of wood, but the fire brigade succeeded in confining the flames to the back part of the building. The stocks were considerably damaged by water. Misses REED and CAMPBELL'S insurances were on the stock ?400. EBERT'S stock, ?200, both in Commercial Union. The shops were owned by William GAVIN.

The manager of the New Zealand Shipping Company has received a telegram from Captain BONE of the Ruahine stating that the report that the vessel ran on a reef off the Queensland coast is incorrect.

Mr E.A.DEACON, solicitor has issued a writ against the Rev L.M. ISITT, editor, and Mr E.J.FRASER, printer of the Prohibitionist, claiming ?750 damages for alleged libel on H.S. DRUMMOND, landlord of the Waltham Arms Hotel.

An inquest was held today on some bones picked up on the New Brighton Beach, which were identified as remains of John COCKIE, one of the men who were drowned in the Sumner boating accident. No new facts were elicited. The jury returned the following verdict: - "The jury are unanimous in the opinion that the remains produced are part of the remains of John Cockie, and that John Cockie was drowned." The jury added a rider that the pilot should have a reliable crew always at hand, and that an alarm-bell be placed on or near Cave Rock, and that the crew should be taken out for practice at least once in three months.

Invercargill
By the Waihora today Mr T.A. TALBOT, Chief Inspector of Stock, and Mr Archibald PARK, Government Veterinary Surgeon of Tasmania arrived. They will be present at the Stock Conference at Wellington.

AUCKLAND-Monday
A body, supposed to be that of Albert TUCKER, has been found AT Ngungura, and the body of A.GALLIE has been found near Whangarei Heads, making six bodies now recovered of the men who were drowned in the yacht Minerva.

H.M.S. Ringarooma returned last night from her cruise in the Hauraki Gulf. The Auckland Naval Artillery and Ponsonby Navals were put through a course of drill during the cruise.

At a meeting of the Charitable Aid Board today it was stated that the assets at date amounted to ?9830, showing a deficiency of ?2241, principally owing to the non-payment of contributions by the local bodies and the growing expense of the hospital.

Detective KIRBY goes to NAPIER, and Detective GRACE, of that station comes to AUCKLAND.

The Orangemen intend to present an address of welcome to Lord GLASGOW.

Masterton
The recent storm caused a great rise in the Wairarapa rivers, considerable damage to roads being done in some parts. The chief damage is on the main road between Masterton and Carterton, where the approach to the bridge over the Waingawa is washed away.

Wanganui
His Excellency the Governor was entertained at a banquet to-night by the Mayor and citizens. The right Hon. Henry MATTHEWS, late English Home Secretary, and the Hon. H.P. REEVES were also present.

His Excellency was met by the Mayor (Mr A.J.PARSONS) and the Borough Councillors, and was presented with an address of welcome. The party go up river tomorrow morning.

At an extraordinary general meeting held on the 10th instant of E.A.HAGGEN and Co., Limited, it was decided to go into voluntary liquidation.

Wanganui
The Hon. J. M'KENZIE is seriously ill, having broken a blood vessel in his stomach.

Telegraph poles have been blown down between here and Crofton, and the telegraph line is interrupted.

The parsonage at Porangahau, a finely built and magnificently furnished two storied house occupied by the Rev F.E.T. SIMCOX, was destroyed by fire shortly before daybreak on Saturday morning. The only occupants in the house at the time were Mr SIMCOX and a male servant and the house was insured.

HBH 1892 Oct 19
A special meeting of the Napier school committee was held last evening.
Present: Messrs M. HEBDEN (chairman) T.EXETER, J. GRIFFIN, N.HEATH, T.SIDEY, T.W.BEAR, J. NEILSON, E.MAYSON, C.H.EDWARDS.
Local news

A sale of leases of education reserves will be held at the Old Provincial Council Chamber at 2 o'clock this afternoon, when Mr HOADLEY will offer at auction on behalf of the school commissioners several desirable lots, including a section at the top of Shakespeare hill, with residence thereon, lately occupied by Mr LAING, the upset rental for which is ?30 per annum.

We remind our readers of the Catholic social tonight at the Gaiety Theatre. The committee have made arrangements for a heavy invasion, and have laid in ammunition in the shape of provisions to cope with all possible emergencies. There will be a promenade concert and various other amusements, and a large attendance is a certainty.

The object is to raise funds in aid of a bazaar to be held shortly to provide funds towards the erection of a New church in Munroe Street.
Death

GRIGG-On the 9th August at Newcastle, (N.S.W.) E.H. GRIGG, journalist,
Formerly of NAPIER, husband of Mrs Ellen GRIGG, of WELLINGTON, aged 54 years.

OBITUARY"

The large number of persons in this district who knew Mr E.H. GRIGG, journalist, and brother of Mr C. GRIGG, of NAPIER, will regret to her of his death at Newcastle, New South Wales, in his 54th year.

The deceased was at one time prominent in Hawke's Bay, and during his residence here was employed on the staff of the HERALD, and TELEGRAPH. He leaves a widow and grown up family.
Notice No 284

HEIRS WANTED-ARRES

If John ARRES, who is believed to have been sometime in New Zealand and who was the son of Ogilvie ARRES, a Native of Fairnington in Roxburghshire, supposed to have held a Government appointment in London, and the NEPHEW of William ARRES, sometime Farmer at Delnies, Nairnshire, will communicate with H.T. DONALDSON, Solicitor, Nairn, SCOTLAND, he will hear of something to his advantage.

Trinity College passes

Mr Herbert SPACKMAN has passed first in the list of New Zealand candidates in the senior division of the Trinity College examinations (theory of music). Mrs H.G. SPACKMAN has passed the intermediate examinations. Both were prepared by Mr H.G.SPACKMAN.

The Land Board notified that section 5, Danevirke has been reserved as a school site.

The Waipawa Committee forward correspondence relative to the report of the Inspector.

The following appointments were confirmed: -
Miss MORTON-pupil teacher, ASHLEY-CLINTON

Miss SKIPWORTH, pupil teacher, MAKAURI

Ivan TUXFORD, pupil teacher, PETANE.

HBH 1892 Oct 20 GARSTIN A

Here is some good news for teams, players and cricketers. Mr A. GARSTIN, the traffic manager for this district, has intimated to Mr DINWIDDIE, the secretary at the Hawke's Bay Lawn Tennis Club, that in response to the representations made by him the Railway Commissioners have decided to issue family commutation tickets, available on Saturdays, by the 1.35 p and 3 p.m. trains only, to members of cricket and tennis clubs, to be available for use by such members and their friends.

These tickets, which will include 25 returns, will cost £1 4s, and will be issued from Saturday, November 5th, and every subsequent Saturday up to April 30th, 1893. It is intended that any number of people may go out with the holders of these tickets provided they all go together. No doubt members will avail themselves of these
AUCKLAND

Philip Tennyson COLE, artist of Melbourne was arrested on a warrant today on a charge of intending to desert his wife, Alice Mary COLE, and of leaving her without adequate means of support. He was remanded on the 22nd inst, but was admitted to bail.

WELLINGTON

A body found at the Botanical Gardens to-day, has been identified as that of Peter WHITE, late salesman of Kempthorne Prosser and Comp's Drug Department. Two months ago he had been drinking heavily about that time, and is supposed to have committed suicide by taking poison. The deceased was about 50 years of age and is believed to have left a wife and family residing in SYDNEY.

HBH 1892 Oct 22

BIRTH SMALE-At Napier on October 18th, the wife of F. SMALE, of a son.

Mr Arthur B JAMESON, who is well-known in this district, and who will leave for ENGLAND in the steamer today, was entertained at dinner at the Masonic Hotel by a number of gentlemen last night. After dinner, Mr JAMESON'S health was drunk, and all joined in wishing him bon voyage, a sentiment that will be shared by all who have come into contact with Mr JAMESON during his long stay in Hawke's Bay.

Herald Office-Friday evening
LAND SALES

Messrs BAKER and TABUTEAU report having completed transactions as under since the date of their last report on the 15th instant: -

COOK COUNTY, POVERTY BAY, on account of the Bank of New South Wales, TORIHAUA estate, 4841 acres freehold and 622 acres leasehold, with 8000 sheep and cattle, price ?27,000

PAHIATUA County, KAITAWA Village on account of Official Assignee and others, an improved small farm with residence, 45 acres at about ?8 per acre.

Town of NAPIER, on account of Mr OTTON, part town section 312, double frontage to Hastings Street and the Esplanade, with residence, price ?470.

On account of Mr TOWNSHEND, leasehold Lot 1 of suburban section 60, with residence, price ?310.

HBH 1892 Oct 22 Mercantile v United Cricket Club

The following will play for the Mercantile Cricket Club against the United Cricket Club today: -

MORRIS, BENNETT, FANNIN, GREEN, PARKER, CATO, ANDERSON, BESANT, STUART, RUSSELL, GOOCH, COTTERILL, MACFARLANE, GARDINER, HUTCHINS, CHAPMAN

Emergencies: POLLOCK, TOWNSEND, WHITELAW.

Local news

We are given to understand the Mr J. HENN, who has been compulsorily "retired" by the Government from his position in the Postal Department, will receive a public recognition of the value of his time in the service.

Mr T.WATERWORTH request us to state that in the list of dairymen read at the Council on Wednesday night, the words "MARSHALL'S DAIRY" should have read "MARSHALL'S COWSHED." This makes a great difference. A letter from Mr MARSHALL appears in another column.

St Paul's schoolroom was well filled last evening, when the Rev. Mr LAWES, representative of the LONDON Missionary Society, gave a very interesting lecture on "Missionary Work in New Guinea."

The testimonial in recognition of the long and valuable services of Detective GRACE is assuming substantial proportions. Mr TIFFEN and Messrs NELSON Bros, have each given ?5, and some ninety other gentlemen have contributed to the fund.

It is particularly requested that as many as can conveniently do so will meet his Worship the Mayor at noon today, in the town Hall, in connection with the presentation of this testimonial.
HBH 1892 Oct 24
Death

MANEY-At the Napier Hospital on October 21st, Andrew, second son of the late R.D.MANEY, aged 25. Deeply regretted.
Marriage

COLLINS-M'DONALD

On the 13th October 1892 at the residence of the bride HOROWHENUA by the Rev. Father PATTERSON, of PALMERSTON North.

Albyn Vincent, only son of James COLLINS Esq., Homewood, KAIKORA North to Agnes, eldest daughter of the late Hector M'DONALD, Esq., HOROWHENUA. WELLINGTON papers please copy.

HBH 1892 Oct 25 PARKINSON Accident

A little boy, son of Mr PARKINSON, of the Exchange Hotel, met with an accident yesterday. A man put two children on his horse for a ride, and presently one got off, leaving the little boy sitting behind the saddle. Before the child could shift his position and get on the saddle the horse bucked and threw him to the ground. He was picked up insensible and carried to his home, where Dr. MIRBACH attended him, and I understand he is now little the worse.

HBH 1892 Oct 27

Hannah BAKER, who on Tuesday was charged with drunkenness and was dismissed with a caution, was brought up again yesterday charged with a repetition of the offence. She was fined ?1 and costs, the alternative being seven days' hard labor.

The man DOVE, alias HEALEY-accused remanded till Monday next at Waipawa.

DEATH-On the 5th September at Shelbourne House, Cheltenham, Henry George TUKE,
Esq., barrister-at-law; aged 61.
HBH 1892 Oct 28 Local Advertisements

A bullock driver is wanted by Mr F. NUGENT, Maraekakaho

Tenders invited by Mr H. NAPHTALI for painting and repairing advertising boards of the Dresden Piano Company.

Messrs JOHNSTON and Co, Wellington, have for sale about 210 acres of land at West Clive.

MARRIAGE

INNES-DAVIS- On the 26th October, at All Saints' Church, Taradale, by the Rev C.L.TUKE, Francis William INNES, of NAPIER, to Elizabeth, daughter of Edward DAVIS Esq., of Puketapu.

Court

Mr Chas. W. PURNELL, of Ashburton, in a letter to the Christchurch Press, calls attention to one feature of the recent Legislature Council appointments, which has hitherto passed unnoticed.

"Only one of the twelve new Councillors, only one Mr W. MONTGOMERY can be said to represent country interests"...more

There will be only one delivery of letters by carriers to-day-"Labour Demonstration Day."

Constable STRICKLAND last night arrested a man named Harry SMITH on a charge of stealing a cheque for ?20 drawn on the Bank of New Zealand by Mr S.GRANT.

The woman QUINN was again brought up on a charge of drunkenness yesterday, and s it was evident that only enforced retirement would meet her case Mr SUTTON J.P., sent her to gaol for seven days.

Trinity College (London) passes

The following candidates from Napier have succeeded in passing the Trinity College (London) musical examinations, which were held here last June.

The figures indicate the marks gained, the "possible" being 10: -

Senior Pass:
Herbert SPACKMAN, 76

Intermediate Pass:
Mary MACFARLANE, 88
Ella RYMER, 69
Amy SPACKMAN, 65
Samuel MAYSON, 62

Junior Honors:
Agnes Isabella GUY, 91
Elizabeth GUY 83
Frank THOMSON, 82
Harry D BAMFORD, 64

Junior Pass:
Mabel HENN 97
Bertille LEE, 94
Annie CORNFORD 89
Ida M WHITE, 87
Mary CRAIG, 84
Amelia LEE, 84
Helene St. CLAIR, 74
Aurelia JENSEN, 74
Agnes MACFARLANE, 71
Ethelwyne WILLIAMS, 65
Ethel DAVIES 60

Of these the Misses: M. CRAIG, W.WILLIAMS, A.MACFARLANE, A.CORNFORD, were prepared by Mrs MACFARLANE;

All the rest were instructed by Mr H.G.SPACKMAN.

HBH 1892 Oct 29 2 Waipawa

Our Waipawa correspondent writing yesterday says: -

Mr J. M'INTYRE, baker has secured the contract for carrying the mails hence to Hampden.

R M Court this morning, before Messrs S. JOHNSON and INGLIS, justices.
John CLARK brought up on remand charged with placing an obstruction on the railway line. Charge was amended to malicious Injuries to Properties Act.

Deposed Hore TAWHAI.

Another being in the pa and hearing the train stop, ran across the paddock to see what was amiss, and heard defendant say, "The train has been injured by the Maoris." Then NEPI's wife answered, "Jack's been meddling with the train." They then went away, defendant saying he would go to the town and ask what had happened to the train. It is possible that the case may not be finished tonight.

HBH 1892 Oct 31

Advertisement No 252
Edmund BLACK has for investment the following sums at Current Interest: -?50, ?100, ?300, ?500, ?700, ?900, ?2000, ?10,000, and ?20,000

Sales-This Day

Stock in trade of Mrs a M'GLASHAN, Mr W.H.COOPER, on the premises, Heretaunga Road, Hastings.

Horses, vehicles and produce, at the 'Bus Company's Yards, HOLT'S old mill by Mr Ben. B. JOHNSON

Tenders close with Mr A.D.CRAWFORD, manager Hatuma Station, for erecting stables and implement shed