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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2159, 7 April 1870, Page 2

Caversham Election.— We believe that no writ was received to-day; it is, however, expected by the next steamer. The New Pacific Service.— From Auckland wo learn that most of the passages by the second steamer have been already secured.

Government Annuities. Some doubt exists as to the amount payable under table three, immediate annuity, for every LIOO invested. We are authorised to state that the amounts set down represent the whole amount of the annuity. Eifle Match.—The return match between the Oamaru and Bruce Hides took p'ace on Tuesday, resulting in a victory for the latter. The ranges were 200, 400, and 500 yards. Tokomairiro’s score was 407 points, and that of Oamaru 369. Lieutenant Petlit w’as top scorer for Bru.ce, with 61 points; anil Private Bennett for Oamaru, with 55 points. Eeligious. —The Charleston Herald says that a correspondent of the celebrated Dr Power, Roman Catholic clergyman of IJubliu, resid ng in that locality, received a letter by last mail from Home, stating that tire Doctor has been offered the appointment of R. C. Bishop of Wellington. The Lancashire Bellringers,— This talented company will make their first appearance to night at the Masonic Hall. Their reputation has preceded them, and a great treat is therefore offered to the people of Dunedin- As their stay will be limited to one week, intending visitors should take an early opportunity of visiting them. A splendid programme is provided, which can hardly fail to give great satisfaction ; whilst the very novelty of the entertainment —apart from the high opinion expressed by the Northern papers—will assuredly have the effect of drawdng crowded houses. Acclimatisation Society. The Council of the Acclimatisation Society met this afternoon, Psesent—Mr W. Murison (in the chair), Messrs Ecoles, Turton, Matthew’s, Oliver, Hepburn, and Garrick, hon. secretary. The Manager reported that ho had received two gold fish from Messrs Law, Sumner, and Co., and forwarded them to the Lunatic Asvium. A letter was received from Mr Farr, hon. secretary of the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society thanking the Council for a present of birds. A subscription of L3O was received from the Oamaru branch society. The hon, secretary stated that the receipts for the year ending 31st March, amount to L 251 18s 6d, and that L 76 had since been collected. The total receipts were I 328 11s sd. The total income of the Society therefore including the Government subsidy would be LI 078. The Late Fire at Christchurch. —The Press gives the following particulars of the fire of which telegraphic intelligence reached us on Tuesday. The (ire began in Brownell’s store, occupied by Mr W. L. Hawkins, agent for the European Insurance Company, It spread to the premises in the occupation of Messrs Hill and Co., grocers ; thence to Mr Withey’s, and afterwards its progress was in the direction of Mr Hargood’s greengrocer’s shop, and the office of Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. The efforts of the Fire Brigade were directed to saving the office of the latter gentleman, as if that building caught it was extremely probable that the whole block, as far as Stoddart’s corner, would have gone. Owing to the extremely comubustible nature of the stock in the sh 'p of Mr Withey, the Brigade had great difficulty in subduing the flames and the greatest praise is due to them for the manner in which they worked on the occasion, in many cases putting themselves into positions of great peril. By dint, however, of their exertions, the fire was confined to Mr Withey’s premises, and shortly after 3 a.m. they had obtained complete mastery over the devouring element, and all further danger w r as practically at an end. The origin of the tire is at present a mystery—all that is known is that it was first discovered in the store occupied by Mr W. L. Hawkins. The following is a list of the property destroyed :—Hill and Company, grocery and corn store, totally destroyed ; W. L. Hawkins, merchant's office and store, ditto ; Withey, pork butcher, ditto. Mr Anderson, china and glass dealer, stock much damaged by partial removal; Mechanics’ Hotel, furniture, stock, &c., injured by removal.

The Hippodrome.—There was a large attendance at the Princess last night. The performances were loudly applauded, particularly those of Herr Christoff, fur whose benefit the entertainment was given, (fn Friday evening a complimentary benefit will be given to Mr Murray, and those who attend on that evening may safely rely upon enjoying themselves. Road Board.— The monthly meeting of the Board was held in the Government Offices to-day. Present : —His Honor the Superintendent, Messrs Duncan and Hughes. Several appointments as commissionc s and inspectors were confirmed. The following rates were sanctioned : —Taieri Bush, 3d per acre ; Te Houka an additional rate, and Herbert Is in the £. It was resolved to recommend the Brighton Board to grant its clerk a salary of L 9 per year. The clerk’s application was a rather original production—the particulars of demand being set out in shorthand. An application from the Hampden Board for a special rate was refused. The applications of the Abbotsford Board to have certain roads closed and for a special rate were granted. An application from residents on blocks 7 and 18, North Harbor and Blueskin districts, to be formed into a separate district, was referred to the Executive. Native News. The Wanganui Herald of the 26th instant, says It will be remembered that Topine who lives at the head of the Wanganui River, opposed the passage of Topia and Kemp by the river route, when they sat out on the expedition after Te Kooti. Topine was then a Kingite with, it is said, strong leanings towards Te Kooti. Since then it has been , more than once rumored that he had joined Te Kooti with the whole of his followers. This, we now know, was incorrect, hut it received a coloring at the time from the fact that when Topia and Kemp persisted in going up by the river, Topine vacated his village with the whole of his people. During the time that Ins elapsed b -tween then and the present, Topine has evidently been reflecting on the state of affairs between the races, for he has made up his mind to attach himself to the side of the Government, and has given notice to the King of bis intention. The King party could not retain him against his will, but told hi m that he would s jon regret joining the Government, for he would be destioyed like another native whom they named. Topine sent his -wife down the river with the intelligence that he and hia people were anxious to come over and be Queen natives, and she had arrived at Pehi’s place a few days ago. Topine requested that he might bring his people down the river in Pehi’s and Topia’s canoes, and we understand that Pehi has granted the request. The Wanganui river from the source to the embouchere, is now in possession of the friendly natives, and this is a consummation all the more to be valued, as six months ago no one would have expected it.

Game. Now that the shooting season of Native game has commenced, it may not be undesirable to specify, for the information of our local sportsmen, what is laid down by an Act of the Colonial Legislature as game, an I the penalty provided by the Act for shooting the same, under the following clause ;—“ No person shall take, kill, or pursue, or aid or assist in any manner in the taking, killing, or pursuing by any means whatsoever, or use any dog, gun. or net, or other engine for the purpose of taking, killing, or pursuing any game, until such person shall have taken out a license to kill game under this Act and paid the duty hereby made payable thereon ; and if any person shall offend against the provisions of this section, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding L2O, and in default of payment to be imprisoned for a period of not exceeding four months.” Game is described to be pheasants, partridges, grouse, black game, quail, snipe, plover, swans, hares, antelope, deer, imported wild duck of any species. Mirage. — The Oamaru Times says : —“ A gentleman residing in. Oamaru, upon whose statement we can rely with the most thorough confidence, informs us that on the evening of Sunday, the 27th ult, at about 6 o’clock, he observed in the western horizon a mirage of more than ordinary beauty. Pictured on the heavens, vividly as by a painter’s brush, was a beautiful landscape. In the background were wooded hills, skirting an expanse of country through which two rivers wound their way, like lines of silver, to a large lake, having in its centre an island, also covered with timber, near to which several ships lay at anchor. Our informant |was not the only person who saw this interesting phenomenon, several other members of his household having gazed upon it with admiration ; one of whom stated that the aerial photograph presented to his eye reminded him strongly of a locality in the North Island. This magic scenery is described to us as resembling that part of Loch Lomond near Rowerdeuuen.” The Pope’s Love of the Weed.— A few days ago the Pope visited the tobacco manufactory, and was presented by the manager with several thousands of the best cigars. The Holy Father is a great smoker, invariably taking a cigar after every meal. The Catholic world, though it includes nearly all the smoking nations, never considers that cigars can he wanted at the Vatican; and, consequently, these requisites make a poor show in the stream of- presents which has poured in upon the Pope. The Holy Father walked the whole way to the manufactory, which is in the Trastevere, and was in excellent spirits. Being told that a great part of the work was done by the girls of the Trastevere, who are more celebrated for their good looks than good character, he exclaimed, “ Conduct me, then, to these servants of God.”— Letter from Rome.—[li (says a contemporary) the Holy Father would visit Bristol, we are sure Messrs Wills would fill his pipe with some “bird’s-eye” that would gladden hia heart. ] Coal Produce.— The 103,141,157 tons of coal produced in the United Kingdom in 1868 were raised from 2,922 collieries. The quantity was above 1,300,000 tons leas than in 1867, a result attributable to the long continued depres-ion. In Durham and Northumberland 24,394,167 tons were raised in 1868, being 473,277 tons less than in 1867. In Cumberland 1,378,026 tons were raised in 1868, a decrease of 134,488 tons. In Yorkshire 9,740,510 tons, a decrease of 103,065 tons. In Derbyshire 4,957,179 tons, an increase of 407,329 tens. In Nottinghamshire 1,508,439 tons, a decrease of 66,261 tons. In Leicestershire 608.088 tons, a decrease of 541,912 tons. In Warwickshire 624,859 tons, a decrease of 255,991 tons. In Staffordshire and Worcestershire 12,294,780

tons, a decrease of 231,774 tons. In Lancashire 12 800,500 tons, a decrease of 41,000 tons. In Cheshire 937,500 tons, an increase of 2,500 tons. In Shropshire 1,495,500 tons, a decrease of 63,000 tons In Gloucestershire and Somersetshire 4,250,500 tons, a decrease of 6000 tons. In Monmouthshire 4,230,500 tons, a decrease of 319,000 tons. In South Wales 8,959,000 tons, a decrease of 132 800 tons. In North Wales 2,385.000 tons, an increase of 13,750 tons. In Scotland 14,709,959 tons, an increase of 584,016 tons. In Ireland 126,950 tons, an increase of 1950 tons. The mean price of Newcastle coal, Wallsend, in the London market in 1868, was 15s 9d per ton, being 2s 6d less than in 1867.

A Hint for Hot Weather.—lt is in these summer weeks to keep our houses cool. Not a difficult one to solve; but it is hard to imbue some minds with the solution The general rule is to throw doors and windows open ; the right thing is to keep them closely shut. Exclude the hot air as rigidly in summer as you do the cold air in winter. Open all your casements early in the morning, as nearly at sun rising as your uprisings permit, for that is the coldest time of the whole day ; but when the morning warms shut them up tightly, and be as chary as possible of opening them agiin during the heat of the day. A house well closed will keep cool for many hours while the external heat is unbearable. The secret is to catch the cold air when you can, and when you have got it, keep it jealously. If the outer air grows cold during tha day, and your rooms are warmer at the time, open the windows and get a cooling ; but otherwise keep all closed. Generally observe this maxim (a couple of common thermometers, one indoors, the other out, will help you) • Warmer out than in, keep shut : colder out than in, throw open.