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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2228, 28 June 1870, Page 2

The Escort.—We understand that in future the escorts will be monthly instead of fo’-tnightly as heretofore The next escort is due iu town on the sth proximo.

The Volunteers. — The Hampden volunteer corps was called into existence at a public meeting held at Hampden last week, and now numbers 25 members.

Imprudence. —At Wellington a week ago, a man named Gallagher was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment for attempting to kiss a girl.

Mornincton. —The annual meeting for the election of a Local District Hoad Board for this district took place at the Schoolhouse on Thursday last. A full meeting of the ratepayers attended, and Mr A. Hussell was appointed to the chair, when the following gentlemen were duly elected for the ensuing year, viz,, Messrs Thomas Bamford, (>3 votes ; G. W right, -19; R. Easton. 37; T. Thompson, 3(1; G. Matthews, 33: The following morion was put to the meeting and carried unanimously—- “ That this meeting desires to express its opinion that the refusal of the City Council of Dunedin to contribute towards the expense of forming the outlet from the City across the Town Belt is not consonant with public policy, and is especially unjust to that large number of the City ratepayers who reside in the suburbs—and this meeting requests the Board to bring the subject again before the City Council for reconsideration. Fatal Accident. — A painful case, of “ Accidental Death” is recorded in one of the’Can toil jury papers. From what we can gather from the evidence given at the Coroner’s inquest, it is evident tint two'much earo cannot bo taken to keep from within the rehch of young children anything of ahurning or scalding nature. It appears that a child belonging to Mr A Spillard, of Char-; les street, aged about two years, named Edith Alice, while for mother’s back was turned, must have leaned on the table and drank the hot water from the spout of the teapot. The mot her heard a cry. and then she saw some tea spilt on thetable, and’the deceased lying on the floor. She then took her iu her arms and looked at her month, and saw her tongue was curled back. r She then offered her milk and lollies, but she; seemed unable to swallow. For about'two hours she lay iu her aiuns, but did not cry, aud the mother thought she had only burnt her tongue, but upon her beginning to breathe hard, sent for Dr Trevor, who, however, could not have alleviated the sufferingsiiad he been called in earlier. Masonic Hall. —Mr and Mrs Darrell have every reason to ; be satisfied with the reception .they met with last evening. The Hall was inconveniently .filled in every part ; and the admirers of the lady aud the friends of Mr Darrell appeared tp have turned out in full force. We did not see the whole of the entertainment ; hut what we -did see justifies us- in stating .that. it was excellent. We only caught ».glfflWe of the closet scene in .“ Hamlet. ’• r 2sr§ . Darrell, as the Queen, played iu her best; style ; while Mr Darrell surprised us by Dig I wav in which he impersonated the young Dane. He has undoubtedly served .under good masters, and has not allowed their teachings to pass unheeded... During-tho evening Mrs Darrell gave two readings—- “ The Song of the Shirt” and “ The G ambler's Wife both ;in/good style ;, l|at to our thinking the last mentioned was- the better rendered/ !• Tfcfe/ entertaining scene from “j£|e Hunchback,* ill which Helen teaches Cousin Modus how to make love, was afterwards given ; Mrs Darrell making a capital Helen. She was well supported by Mr Darrel, who showed a very just appreciation .of the character. Mr Darrell was ve.iy successful iu his comic songs, pleasing his audio''cc vastly with the ludicrous one of “Ye Tailor and'Ye Crow.” In appearing, to acknowledge calls for Mrs Darrell and himself, Mr Darrell stated .it was-their intention to return to Dunedin shortly—a' statement that was ap-plause.—To-night the Bellringers appear at tbe.-'Hfllgi'fiapd .willbe . assisted by fMr Daniels. r

■ Princess Theatre.-4-It certainly will not bo Miss hose Evans’s fault if the Princess is not attended by large audiences during her stay here. It ig many a long day since an actress has appeared on those boards, who is so well able to please. Young, pretty, though rather petite in' appearance, and evidently Titr enthugiast iii "her profession-—it is not to be wondered at that she so soon established herself in the good graces of her audience. 'The attendance last evening was, we regret ttrsay. 'vcTyTncagi-cr; but small-ns it wnis, the audience was very enthusiastic. The povformonces opened with the comedietta-’ of “ Clouds and Sunshine,” in which Mias, Evaps sustained the character of-Mrs. Honey-bun-4-the wife wliose desperate love for mer husband leads her to treat him with disdain, only to find herself more ill love with him than,’ever. In the ear[y sc<?n£S Miss Eyans was delightfully coquettish, and in the latter paurtrayed the incident alternatidUS of temper very vividly. ..Put it does not reqipre much discernment to see that burlesque as .her fork.) The selections from “ The Maid and the Magpie,” fragmentary. ap : tbpy werep were * sufficient to indicate the extent of her powers in .this direction. If her jPippo, not surrounded with those adjuncts which are as essential to the character as the character is t’> tire burlesque, be good, what would 1 be thought of it presented in its entirety and with proper surroundings ? We are egotistical enough to think that nearly everyone present last night must agree with ns that the impersonation was on the whole admirable. ; True, Miss Evans cannot be called a first-class singer, but she invests the character with such charming narlete and dances so well, ’ that any deficiency in the first-men-tioned respect is fully compensated for. She appears, too, to be especially good at mimicry —we i might instance her. showman’s appeal, which was so irresistibly funny as to fairly jji’ing'down the bouse, In having said thus

# ' , much of Mias Evans’* capabilities,- We are compelled to admit.that she oppears under manifest ■disadyti’ntSges, inasmuch as-site is jibt Well supported. Mr Claremont, who sustains the male characters, doubtless does Ms best, but his imperfections, which are owing no doubt to a limited acquaintance with his business, are too palpable. In® performances concluded a scene from “ Leah,” but we did not witness it. In thanking the audience for their attendance, Miss Evans expressed her regret that slip had been unable to obtain the assistance or ■ a company, but hoped on her return to bring a good one with her. The same pieces will be repeated-this evening. The Concert. —It was unfortunate that so many amusements divided public patronage last evening, for the attendance at each was consequently limited. The Dunedin Private Musical Society repeated their Concert, and although the room was not full there was a fair attendance. It is not necessary to criticise very minutely every portion of the entertainment. The first part, the “Creation,” went outlie whole well, the solos presenting a marked improvement on the last concert, and, iu consocpience of the assistance rendered by a lady amateur who kindly gave her help, the soprano parts iu the choruses were well sustained In the second part there was a complete change of programme. The overture to MasauieLo by the hand went off with spirit, and narrowly escaped an encore. The “Pilgrim Fathers” was very charmingly sung by a lady who pleased equally well in the pretty Scotch song, “ Oh whistle aud I’ll come to time my lad,” which she gave as an encore. Miss Edhouse was in good voice, and png “Oh fair dove,” which was warmly received, and when, on being recalled, she sang “Katie’s letter,” the andioncc were equally warm in their plaudits. Two young ladies, with very good voices, also sang ; one gave “Little Nell,” and the other “Jessie’s Dream.” Doth songs were redem-.nded. Mr Towsey’s “Mabel” was very ably given, and the effect was enhanced by the skill and taste with which he was accompanied on the piano by Miss Bell. He was recalled, and and sang “When the roses bloom again.” A quartete by male voices was deservedly encored, and Mr Farrow sang “ Man the Life Boat” with spirit and effect. The only other noticeable piece was the piano solo by Miss Bell, “ Les'Hirondelles,” in which some of the variations were played with great taste ami skill. We have heard of certain counoissieurs in this town who sneer at the efforts of this " ociety to create and devedope musical taste, by comparing those who take part in it with such men as .Sainton aud others in England. It does not seem to enter into the minds of these fortunate individuals that they have heard one picked from -perhaps two hundred millions of Europeans, ".wliikso much talent is found in about fifteen thousand in Dunedin as to be able to give an agreeable ami really -effective concert. So far from, detracting from the merits of those amateurs who. render the music of the great masters so well with so little cultivation, such jiorsons would do well to come forward and support a Society, where so much has been done with so little means ; and we trust its future efforts will be seconded by more liberal and enlightened feelings on the part of the people of Dunedin.

The repairs having completed at the Oamaru landing slip, cargo mid passengers can now be landed as usual.

The members of the Dunedin Mutual Improvement; Society will meet in the lar.'e hall below the Atheuafitm (Octagon) and resume the adjourned debate on “ Spiritualism” to-morrow (Wednesday) evening at light o’clock. The committee will meet at a-quarter past.seyen.