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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2277, 24 August 1870, Page 2

Flax—A telegram via Gallo, dated London, July 13, received at Auckland, reports flax at L3O to L3l. The Clyde Robbery. From a private source we learn that the policeman MacLennon is in a state bordering on madness. It is necessary to restrain him by bonds and to watch him day and night. Supreme Court.—Mr Justice Chapman held a sitting in banco to-day, when the case of Begg v. Logan, argument in demurrer was heard, but had not concluded at four o’clock. The case of Regina v. Bagley, wiil be taken on Friday. ■ The Waitaki Bridge.—lnformation has reached Oamarn from Wellington to the effect that an arrangement has been entered into between the Governments of Otago and Canterbury for the early commencement of this work. Masonic Hall. Mr Heller was well patronised last evening, but this is so certain to be the case that it seems needless to say so. Everything went off satisfactorily and the music especially pleased. There will be a special programme to-morrow night, which we believe will he particularly amusing.

Theatrical. —* We hear that the Garrick Club propose giving a performance at the theatre on an early date, when “Still Waters Run Deep ” will be the piece de resistance. The Dunedin Cricket Club, assisted

by several well-known amateurs, intend giving the comedy of “ All That Glitters is not Gold ” shortly. To the Fuis. — We ..observe in the Melbourne Argm that the s.s, Auckland is advertised to sail about the 23rd of this month for the Fijis via Sydney and Auckland. In all probability the s.s. Airedale, which leaves here on the Ist September, will meet her in Auckland, thus offering a good opportunity to passengers desirous of visiting these islands.

Martin’s Bay.—By way of Queenstown, we learn that recent news from Martin’s Bay is favorable for the time of year. Two mou who left there a fortnight since, managed with some difficulty to come through. There are now two stores at the Bay, and about thirty miners working at Big Hay, six miles north of it. At pre ent the men have not done much in the way of good remunerativt labor, as they are not able to get into the back country, on account of thick brush and wintry weather. The opinion prevails, however, that some good and extensive ground will be opened as the summer advances.

The Labor Difficulty Solved. — This morning it was intended to have held a mooting in the Octagon, to consider the condition of the unemployed. At the time appointed there was a goodly muster, but the announcement in the Dnihj Times this morning of the wages to be paid for the formation of the road from Tokomairiro to Tuapeka, rendered resolutions unnecessary. Mr Wilson, on behalf of the working men, announced that they had conic to the conclusion that it would he wise to accept the Government offer, and the meeting, which was very orderly, dispersed. Soiree.— The Knox Churcli Young Men’s Society celebrated their anniversary by a soiree, which was held in the Church Class-room last evening. The Rev. Mr Stuart presided, and there were between 150 and 100 persons present. After the goo I things provided by Mr Hudson, who purveyed, had been done ju tice to, addresses wore delivered ; Messrs Gillies, Harlow, Glasgow, and the representatives of kindred societies, being among the speakers. The committee’s report, which was read by the Hon. Secretary (Mr Wilkie), showed that there were 42 enrolled members; that the average attendance at the meetings of the Society was 15 (the same as last year), with the exception of the last two months, when it increased to 19 ; that there was a credit balance of L 8 9s 7d, out of which L 5 had been given to the Church library fund. Reference was also made to the steady i: provement in reading and extempore speaking on the part of members. At intervals songs and glees were given by ladies and gentlemen, Mr Francis acting as conductor. The San Francisco Service. —lt will be seen from our Wellington telegrams that the House of Representatives have agreed to Mr Macandrew’s motion for making Otago the terminus of the service ; and as increased subsidy is offered, there is every reason to believe that Mr Hall will at once place a much better class of vessels on the line than at present. The John L. Stephens, a vessel of over 2000 tons burthen, will, it is said, come on to New Zealand in October. Apropos of this subject, we may mention that by the City of Melbourne on her last trip, information was received at Auckland that it was the intention of Mr Webb to send down the Nebraska next month to Melbourne on an experimental trip. The Nebraska was to proceed to Wellington, in consequence of the Governor being at that place at the session of the Assembly, and as she was expected to perform the trip through in twenty days, her arrival there may he looked for at an early day.

Port Chalmers.—A social meeting of the ritembers of the Church of England at Port Chalmers, and their friends, was held last evening at the Masonic Hall, Port Chalmers, the building being 'leased for Divine Service by that body. It consisted of a substantial repa c t of every delicacy the ladies of the committee could afford ; and although the numbers must have far exceeded their expectations, there was plenty for all. Not the slightest hitch occurred, and such a gathering lias never before taken place in Port Chalmers. The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens and flags of all nations. The gallery was kept for the children, and over a hundred were served with tea and plum-cake and other nicitics by Mr Downs and his assistant; while Mr Stanley (the minister), and Miss Goldie (the schoolmistress), and Mr Edward Barton, lent valuable assistance jn supplying the wants of those present, who numbered 300 sdults and 100 children. After the good things provided had been, done justice to, and grace repeated, the Rev. Mr Stanley took the chair j and a gentleman from Dunedin, belonging to tiie choir of St. Paul’s, played some nice music. Among the audience were the Rev. Mr Bull, the Rev, Mr Johnston, Mr Thomas Tayler, M.P.C. ; His Worship the Mayor, Captain Thomson, Mr D. Rolfe ; and the other denominations were represented. The Chairman said he felt proud and happy to see such a gathering of all classes at the first meeting for the go.od of thp Episcopal Church. There was one thing needed - a Jicad of the Church j and although we had the services of the Bishop of Clirstclmrch, lie could not properly attend to Otago. In the absence of a bishop, WO were promised a clergyman who could go about and see whore bis services were necessary ; but the want of funds wa§ a great drawback. If the members of the Church at the Port were united in their action, they would soon have a Church of their own, instead of using the Hall. Mr Bull thou addressed the meeting. He said the Wesleyan Church was a daughter of the Church of England, and by some it was thought she should return to its bosom. Others of course were of a different opinion; but hqwever they might differ, they all belonged to the Church of Christ. Pie congratulated the committee on the success of their efforts. He imped to see them pu 1 ! together. The Rev. Mr Johnston then said a few words. lie had great pleasure iu seeing all denominations present, and felt a pleasure in being present himself at such a large meeting of the members of the Church. He thought the disestablishment of the Irish Church had done good to that Church and the Presbyterian Church also. He approved of social gatherings, and hoped this would not be the last. Mr Rolfe, on being called on, returned thanks to the committee and to the ladies in a neat speech. A vote of thanks to the Chairman was mov- d by Mr Johnston, who made a few remarks on the subject of the revision of the ScripHe doubted any improvement being made in them ; they were well as they were. He then gave the benediction, whig!) closed

ho happiest evening spent for many a ong day in Port Chalmers. The proceedings were enlivened with some excellent music.