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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2467, 12 January 1871, Page 2

On Dit.— We hear that Mr H. S. Cantrell lias been persuaded to stand for the representation of the Caversham district in the General Assembly. Accident. — On Saturday Mr J, P. Maitland, E.M., for the Tokomairiro and Clutha districts received such severe injuries from -a kick by his horse, that he has since been unable to enter upon his official duties. The Temperance Alliance. —The meeting of delegates for the purpo o of forming a provincial alliance and adopting other measures for the furtherance of the temperance cause will bo held in Dunedin on Wednesday next. C'hang.—There is a probability of .Chang’s holding another levee in Dunedin previously to his departure for Melbourne. He will appear, iu the event of the Tararua not sailing on Saturday, in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening. Arrangements have been already made by which 20 per cent, of the gross proceeds of this final entertainment is to be given to the Otago Benevolent Institution. Sudden Death. —We regret tp haye to record in our Obituary the death of Mr D Murphy, of the Shamrock Hotel, who expired after about half an hour’s suffering this morning. Mr Murphy had been in Europe in search of health, and had returned only a vqry short time ago. He was apparently in better health thanusual last evening, but was -taken suddenly ill this morning. His death will be regretted by a largo number of friends. Princess Theatre. —The reduced prices last evening bad the effect of drawing one of the largest houses of the season, every part being inconveniently crowded. The pantomime was played for the .last time. To-night the comedy of ‘ Meg’s Diversion” and the Irish farce “O’Callaghan on his Last Legs” will be produced, and the management' announce that the sensational drama of “After Dark” is an active preparation. Episcopal.—The Hon. Dr Buclianan and Mr D’Arcy Haggitt were unanimously chosen to represent the Parish of All Saints iu the Diocesan Synod, at the annual meeting of the parishioners of All Saints on Monday evening. Mr Haggitt brought up Afie financial statement, which was adopted. Mr A, i). Lubecki was elected minister’s churchwarden, "Mr D. A'. Haggii.t parish churchwarden, and Messrs Reid, J. fi’- Watson, M. W Hawkins, A, Willis, J. Slater, A. H. Jack, Pettit, W. Percival; and C. Statham, vestrymen. Mr Watson was appointed treasurer. The proceedings terminated with a vote of thanks being awarded to Che outgoing office-bearers and the honorary'secretary'fMr Hawkins). The Fine Arts. —Messrs Pinion Brothers, who have done so much for the interests of art iu Dunedin, announce & second Art 'Union, amongst the prizes in Which are several new paintings of great merit by living artists, 'there are gome exquisitely finished paintings in oil, iu which the coloring is as pure and brilliant as in water colors. As this Union is to be on the principle of free selection, although we have our own preferences, we forbear criticism, as we think it only fair that every prize winner should follow his own unbiassed taste. The' highest prizes are valued at 25 guineas, and there are pictures to be .drawn for, cheap at the money. The chromo-lithographs are of the best, and vye should thihkrthe tempting arrangements will secure a large number o i subscriber?. Eeltgious. —-On Sunday last the new Baptist Chapel, Caversham, was opened for public worship, iSf Williams, of Hanover street Church, preaching in the ipqrniiig gild afternoon, anfi Mr Biss in the evening. The chapel was well filled at each service, and the collections were very Ijberaf. On Wednesday evening a large company gat down to

tea in the Presbyterian Church (kindly lent for the occasion). After tea, there Avas a public meeting. Mr Williams presided ; and after he had given a brief sketch of the present position of the Baptist denomination throughout the Avorld, and an exposition of Baptist principles, addresses were delivered by Messrs Todd, Bathgate, Graham, Coles, and others. It is gratifying to know that, through the earnest efforts of the friends of the cause of Christ, the entire amount expended in the erection of the new chapel has been raised, Avithin a few pounds. The General Elections. Mr Macassey addressed a crowded meeting of the electors at the Odd Fellow’s Hall, last evening.. His speech was a repetition of that delivered the previous evening in the North Dunedin Drill Shed. In reply to a question, Mr Macassey stated that upon the announcement of the election being made, he telegraphed to the Government that, in his opinion, one polling booth was insufficient; to which the Government replied that they had telegraphed to the Returning Officer to know how many more booths Avere required; and he (Mr Macassey) believed that the result of his action would be that a polling booth for North Dunedin would be opened in the school-house, Great King street. A motion proposed that Mr Macassey Avas a fit and proper person to represent the City in the Assembly, was carried by acclamation.

Alexandra Lodge, A.10.0.F. —The installation of the newly-elected officers of the Loyal Alexandra Lodge, A.1.0.0.F., took place last evening at the lodge-room, Old Masonic Hall, in the presence of about forty brethren. After the usual introducdu tion, the M.W.G. M. Bro. B. C. Haggitt, assisted by E.W. Deputy G.M. Bro. M. Joel, R.W.G. Secretary Bro. Michie, andR.W.G. Treasurer Bro. Leuton, proceeded to ii.stal the following :—Bro. J. Braithwaite as sitting P.G. of the term ; Bro. S. London N.G.; Bro. R. T. Wheeler V.G ; Bro. John Allan Secretary ; Brother C. J. H. Robertson Treasurer. The N.G. then appointed the subordinate officers, as follows :—Bros. E. C. Selby and W. Prowse supporters to N.G.; Brother Lyons conductor; Brother F. W. Robertson Avarden ; Bros. B. Houghton and W. Wallace supporters to V.G. ; Bros. Buchan and B. Moir, S.S. The M.VV.G.M. in an able address on the principles of Odd Fellowship, alluded to the flourishing state of the Lodge, and the pleasure it gave him to attend on the present occasion. He felt sure that the Alexandra Lodge Avould ere long take the lead of the Order in Dunedin. Afier receiving the usual honors of the Order, the installing officers retired.

Political. Respecting political matters, .the Bruce Herald'h Lawrence correspondent writes : —There has been as yet no certain sound ; the coining aspirants for provincial honors seem to keep themselves religiously out of sight. It is rumored however, that when the time arrives no less than four will be wooing our political affections, and at the same time airing their eloquence. The supposed parties are Messrs Hughes. Bastings, Brown, and Hay. It is not possible under present circumstances to devine the relative position of these gentlemen should they stand, at the conclusion of the poll, as the voting now is by ballot which very frequently upsets our most sanguine anticipations. As to the Superintendent I must say that there are various opinions, but as yet I think that Macandrew has a better chance than his opponent. Very few pledge themselves to either party, being desirous to hear both sides, certainly from the evidence displayed at a recent meeting held here, the expressed feeling was in favor of Mr llcid, but every one knows that political meetings . very generally give expression to uncertain sounds.—lt is said that Mr W. H. Cutten will come forward for Dunedin in the Provincial Council.-—The Waikou iti nomination for the Assembly takes'place on Thursday next, and the poll, if necessary on the following Monday. Messrs M‘Lean and Hutcheson are the only candidates in the field, but the contest between them will be a fierce one.

Agricultural Show.—The Waikouaiti Association’s sixth annual show took place at Palmerston on Friday la«t, and the attendance was as good as at any previous exhibition. We learn Tom the Herald that the class of stock exhibited showed in many instances a yery gratifying improvement and a more careful attention pa.d to even outside appearances ; whilst many of the animals shown would be no discredit to societies of greater pretensions. The npmber of entries in all the departments exceeded those of last year by about 50, the number being 366 against 316—very gratifying evidence of the popularity of the Association. The show of cattle was not upon the whole so good as last year, nor was the competition so keen. The show of horses was, in the opinion of those competent to judge, considered to be the gem of the show, and was really creditable to both owners and the district. In- class 22, draught entires, there were three entries—viz., Young Hero, Lord Lovatt, and Tannahill. All the competitors were remarkable for the display of bone and muscle. Young Hero Carried off first honors, Lord Lovatt being second. The thoroughbred foals—all the stock of Master Rowe, and shown in the special prize given by Mr Pritchard, were , highly promising foals, and were much admired. The first prize taker in th|s class, and winner of the gold medal, was” a' splendid fogl, anej. carried himself well, and but' eight weeks old, was admitted to bo the best foal in the district, Mr James Pearce received the first prize and Mr A. Duncan second. The competition in slice]) was very pour, and below that of any year since the Society’s shows were held. In merinos there were no exhibits. In long wools there was better competition, and the ■ quality of the sheep exhibited was very superior, and showed a texture and fineness of staple that would compare favorably with flocks outside the district. Mr J. P. Hepburn was successful in this department, as wore alsft Mr J. Douglass and Mr J. P. Murray. Swine were thp worst represented in the whole class'of exhibits, there being but one epfi-y, As if to inake amends for the deficiency in in snipe of the departments, there was a capital display’ of better in all (Jassos —fresh, powdered, and salt; the entries being 87, 87, and 15 respectively, We cannot speak in terms too high of the excellence of the butter exhibited, both for taste, flavor, and general appearance, and the fudges in this department had S, most onerous and difficult task to perform. The display was really gratifying to the district and creditable to the producers.