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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2381, 18 November 1870, Page 2

Crowded Out.—Several letters with interesting local matter is unavoi iah'y held over, mainly, through the impos-ifi ity of having lb in type in time for printing. Cricket. -■ The first eleven of tlio itizeivs Cricket t lab, against fifteen of the same ■ luh. wi’h H n'lc.y, ui l come off tomorrow .■■•'terno'in, on tin- C. I '. gronml. Sir Chahl ;s Clifford. —A Wellington papm- -dates that S.r th rles Clifford intends paying another visit to Aew Zealand. He will probably accompany Hr Featherston.

Princess Theatre. —There was a good attendance at the Theatre last evening, when the c mlo drama of ‘ His Last Legs,” and other pieces were repeated. i hit evening “Everybody’s Friend,” and “The Rough Diamond,” will he presented.

The Unemployed. —The unemployed on the Sown < ITil were discharged eu mass? last week, on tne ground, it is said, that the work can be done cheaper by cont act, an I that tenders are to Le called f r. The Tunpel’d Times c >nsi Airs this wry improba lo ; lack of the needful is a more probable cause.

The War in Europe.—According to the AuckLnd Evening Nans, the captain of the Wouga 'Vonga 1 minus imws that Bismarck and Jules Favre were to have an interview the day after the latest telegram, with a view to arranging the terms of peace, and that this was being done with the concurrence and approval of the British Government.

Church Bazaars.— The Rev. B. Y. Ashwell moved, at the Diocesan Synod recently hold in Auckland, “That in the opinion of this Synod the practice of getting up soirees and bazaars for the relief of distress, and for religious purposes, is contrary to scripture and the spirit of the Church of England ; and that the tendency of such amusement's is tc undermine the true principles of Christian 1 enevolence.” Mr Boardman second d pro forma in a very amusing speech. Mr F. D. Fenton ask d if this matter were not entirely beyond the functions of the Syno I, namely, as to what was contrary to scripture. The mover obtai ed I'ave to omit the words “smipfure a 1 d.” The previous que.-tmn was Ifimataly carried, therefor th ■ mot o . was lost.

The oamaku Dock.—At a mooting of the Trust on Saturday a letter was read from the Under-Secretary, intimating that tho Government could take no aci ion in r - gard to tho Trust’s suggestion to construct a portion of the outer wall—say 200 feet, under Mr M‘Gregor’s supervision, as they were unable to divert the vote of the Provincial Council without the recomtncn lation of that body. After some discussion the following resolution was carried : “ That as the Provincial Government in their letter of the sth November state that they can take no action to divert the vote of the Provincial Council without the recommendation of that body, resolved—that the Government bo requested to accept the tender of Mr Walkem for the construction of the Dock as per tender enclosed, with letter of Chairman under date 31st October, in accordance with the pledges of the Gnve/iiment and the vote of the > rovincal Cou mil ” A deputation was appointed to watt on the Government and receive their final decision.

Lectukb.—Pressure upon our space prevented noticing tlie interesting lecture by Mr G. Brodio upon the “ Spectator and its comments on the manners and customs of our forefathers 150 years agd,” delivered in the Hall beneath the Wesleyan Church, Stuart street, on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance, and the lecture, which was of more than ordinary interest, was very well received. The lecturer touched smartly upon the foibles of the fair sox, » specially the hooped petticoats of the period. Ilis reference tc this drew from the chairman the remark that the lecturer ought to have been eejuady severe upon the men of die day, whose high wigs were as absurd as the hoops of the ladi -s. The manners and customs of the time, including grinning, whistling, and other whimsicalities of the day, were describ d, and the lecturer wound up by reuling one of the finest papers in the Special ir — \ Allison’s ‘ Vision of Mirza ” Wo hope Mr HroAie may be induced to repeat his lecture, and that the evening may be line. The Late Coach Accident. —The Bruce Herald, w itingon this suhj ct sa, s : —ln Mr Mansfield’s experience of nimteen years as coach proprietor, only two accidents from the same cause have previously occurred. Mr Mansfield, no doubt, is most careful and anxious to avoid accidents ; but the truth is these axles arc not safe on any road whatever, far less on a newly-metalled Otago road. They were so considered in Scotland many years ago, and abandoned. ftor being worn for a short time they will get loose, and work off by tho wriggle of the axle. It would surely he an easy matter to have a pin, locked with leather, through the nut to keep it on. This would ensure safety, although not to the same extent as some patents now in use—for example, in Collins’s patent (hero is first put on a brans collar, which iita info a rcsess in the hush, then two nuts—tho one turning to tho right, the other to the left—then a pin through the end of tho axle, locked with leather. With such precautions the coach and wheels might lie smashed to atoms, but no accident could ever occur through the latter coming off the axle. It is to be hoped Mr Mansfield will at once introduce something of this sort in connection with his popular line of coaches.

Concert.--The first of a proposed scries of monthly amateur Concerts in aid of the Church of England Building Fund took place at tho Masonic Hall, Fort Chalmers, last evening, and despite tho threatening weather, was well attended. The prog'arnm? was very good, and the introductory portion and harproniuin solo by Mr A. Towsey wore warmly applauded. A duct by Messrs Holton and Wignel followed by a song from M E. Towsey went very successfully. ■' Ids! to the Convent bets” was effectively r. ndored by two lady amateurs who were deservedly encored. A concertina solo by Mr Graham surprised many of his lieirors, as with the exception of a nervousness at starting, his performance was really creditable.

“ Tell me where is beauty bred” by Miss Manst'urd and Mr Wigand came in for a fair 'li are of applause. A song by Mr A. Towsey merited the recall, when he gave the “Charge of the Light Brigade” which was enthusiastically received. The next song, “Come home, Father,” was exquisitely given by Miss Jennie Dodson, and Irom the continuous applause it met with, may be e assed amongst the successes of the evening. \ cpiartelt, “ Banish, o maiden” by Messrs West, K Towsey, Crawshaw, and A. Towsey brought the lirst part o the programme to a close. After the usnal interval, Mr Bolton commenced the second part with a S"ng which was well received. Mr West followed with “As long as the world goes round.” then a duct by two lady amateurs. A quartette Ly th ' Dime do gentlemen and ot ' 1 y 'Deal aiid in irnmoutal music brought •hj p riormince to the a- -1 on f.ho pro gramme, when “God save the Queen ’ was given by the company, and joined in by the audience, who then dispersed highly pleased with the entertainment. The attention of intending members of the Otago Ride Association is called to an advertisement which appears in another column.