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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 245, 21 October 1870, Page 2

At the Prince of Wales Theatre, last night, '' Romeo and Juliet" was successfully produced. There was a good house. To-night will be acted the comedy of " She Stoops to Conquer." No small interest is manifested by a crowd around the window of Mr. Henrich Kolm, jeweller, Queen-street, excited by the monstrous silver watch and chain of the giant Chang The machine, the gift of Queen Victoria, is as big as a small clock, and must require a rather strong material in Chang's vest pocket to bear its weight. The giant's boots are to be exhibited to-day, at Mr. Fugate's, and it,is rumored that his breeches and

other articles of personal adornment are to be shown somewhere else ; while the giant himself will soon make his appearance on the boards of the Prince of Wales.

As will be seen from another column, Mr. John Williamson seeks re-election as representative of Auckland, City West. As there are rumours of Mr. Gillies and other candidates being in the field, we shall defer remarks on the represantation of the distric-t till a future occasion.

A nasty accident occurred yesterday in Syinonds-street. About half-past five o'clock Mr. Macready was driving in a buggy near the Roman Catholic burying-ground, accompanied by Mis. Macready and Mrs. Home and child, when the boll came out of the shaft and the buggy capsized, throwing out the whole of the occupants. The child was the only member of the parly who escaped unhurt, the others being all much shaken and bruised, and the trap was smashed to pieces. We have frequently called attention to the dangerous condition of the road about this point, and cannot but think it most extraordinary that a road carrying so much traffic should be left in such a state.

'! he usual weekly parade of the Auckland Rifle Volunteers was held last evening, at the Drill-shed. There was a very godd attendance, and the evolutions of the members were creditably performed.

A meeting of the creditors of William Hume is advertised to be held at the Supreme Court on the 27th inst.

There were 39 applications for the office of Inspector of Mines at the Thames. Yesterday was the la3t day for sending in applications.