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Evening Star, Volume VII, Issue 2001, 4 October 1869, Page 2

Political. —MrF. D. Rich, M.H.R., addressed his constituents at Waikouahi, on Friday evening. He was well received ; but at the conclusion of his address, a motion tantamount to a vote of censure was passed upon him for his action in supporting the Otago Hundreds Regulation Bill. Petty Theft. —A contemptible system of petty robbery has been practised lat ely by some whose love of art has overridden their honesty. Many photographs have been deliberately taken out of the cases exhibited at the London Portrait Looms; and on Saturday night a case containing some Scripture illustrations was taken completely away. We have heard of a parallel lo this in the case of a woman who, out of pure love for religion, stole a Bible. Supreme Court. —Mr Justice Ward held a sitting in bankruptcy this morning, when the following business was transacted : —Re James Wilson, an application for final examination and discharge. Mr M ’Keay appeared for the bankrupt, and Mr Harris opposed. The final order was granted.—Re Nicholas Berrill : This was a petition to be adj deed a bankrupt, and to be released from prison. Mr Howorth appeared for the applicant, and Mr Harris opposed. After the bankrupt and a witness named William Asher had been examined, his Honor'decided to grant the adjudication, fixing the meeting of creditors for the 12th inst, 'The application for a relea-e from custody was refused. —Re George Harris: A deed of arrangement between the bankrupt and his creditors was declared to be completely executed.—Re James Lawrie : 'this was an application for complete execution of a deed. The matter was adjourned. Final ordets of discharge were granted to Thomas Henry Snowdon, James Christie, and William Williamson. —Re Reuben Toms : J his was a petition for adjudication, which was granted, and the meeting of creditors fixed for the 12 th inst.

Princess Theatre. —Mr Talbot made his final appearance on Saturday evening, before a well-filled house. The lovers of variety must have been pleased with the programme provided for the occasion. Mr Tab >ot appeared in live distinct characters; as Hamlet, in the third act; as Sir Pcrfcinax Macsyeophaut, in the second act of “The Man of tnc World as lago, in the lirst act of “Othello;” as the Bailie, in the second act of “ bob Roy and as Richard, in the third act of “Richard III.” So varied a programme required no ordinary effort on the part of the actor; but Mr Talbot sustained his severa'. 'parts in his usually effec, tive manner. He was called before the curtain and received with unmistakeably hearty applans- at the end of each act. Mr Kayner, as Othello, was well received ; and h r s description to the senate of his winning the affections of Desdemona, was rendered in a manner which fully entitled him to[the plaudits he received. Tennyson’s “Charge of the Light Brigade,” was recited by Mr Bartlett during the evening. Mr Talbot shortly leaves us; but he may be assured that he cairn s with him the good feelings and hearty wishes of the people of Dimed n. He is an accomplished actor, and a gentleman ; and the impression he has produced by his powerful impersonations will long remain in the minds of theatregoers after he has removed to more brilliant scenes, to share, mayhap, more brilliant triumphs. 'i he “heavy business ” at the Princess’s is now ovtr, and light comedy, melodrama and bn lerque, will reign supreme. “The King if the Peacocks,” which is to be presented this evening, has been judiciously selected, and should command a full measure of public support.

The Glass Blowers. — These talented artistes opened their exhibition at the Masonic Hall on .Saturday evening, under most unfavorable circumstances, the weather being very unpropitious ; but notwithstanding there was a fair attendance. The lirst thing that attracts attention on entering the hall is the low-pressure glass steam-engine, the “Australia.” 'I his is indeed a wonderful piece of workmanship, and will in itself well repay a visit. There is also a highpressure engine, the “ Excelsior,” which, though smaller than the “Australasian,” is equally attractive. Both are worked by steam, and during the evening Mr Woodroolfe gives a very lucid arrd interesting description of them, which it is almost needless to add are made by him. There is also a glass quart/.-crushing machine, with G and 8-stampers. This is also shown in woik by water. There are several glass buildings of churches, houses, conservatories, &c., all which tend to make the exhibition attractive, the stalls at which duiing the greater portion of the evening, Mr and Mrs Wo dr.-fL are busily engaged manufacturing glass ornaments invariably attract persons who watch with interest the manipulations of the artists At Mr Woodroffc’s stall, from a

common tumbler miles of glass are spun on to a wheel in a few seconds, and it is taken off in a state as line as silk. As Mr WoodrotTe explains, it can be made into dresses, wigs, &c., and he states as a fact that ho made two of the latter for a lady out of broken tumblers and glass stoppers. The ornaments that Mr and Mrs Woo iroffc make during the evening aiv. distributed among the audience on the Art Union principle. The entertainment will bo repeated every evening dining the week, and ou Saturday evening. We can beamily recommend our readers to visit this entertainment, which is as instructive as it is amusing.

Spouting.—Mr Redwood’s horses, Manuka, Peerc-s, and Misfortune, were yesterday safely ship ed in the Omeo for Melbourne, and it is to be Imped the steamer wid meet with a favorable passage. On no previous occasion when horses have lett Nelson do wc remember to have s hui the same interest manifested concerning the animals. On th-.-ir arrival in town on Monday evening, the stabh-s where they were put up we: e completely besieged by persons desirous of getting a peep at them. Manuka, when put on board, wai in magnificent condition. He has lately done a good deal of fast work, and we can confidently say ho is a far better horse than when he ran at Christchurch last January.— NeUon Examiner, Sept. 22.

Flax.—The following letter from Dr Hector appears in the columns of tho leading Wellington pap ron Sept. 25 As you have suggested in your leading article of yesterday that the “modified retting” proc ss for preparing the flax recommended in the Jurors’ Report of the Otago Exhibition, should he tied by manufacturers ou a large scale, will you allow me to state that, instead of the preliminary bru sing of the leaf, I think it will he preferable to divide the leaf longitudinally into tine strips, by a double steel comb or similar contrivance. By this means the leaf will he sufficiently divided to allow of the action of the water in the process of retting, while the staining of the fibre—the reason of which has been so clearly indicated by Mr Nottidge, of Canterburywill be avoided.