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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2574, 18 May 1871, Page 2

The Weather. —We hud a taste of winter weather to-day. It was very cold throughout the day ; and snow fell in the afternoon. Snow also fell at Tokomairiro ; and is very heavy on the Dunstan ranges. Mayor’s Court,—The only business at this Court was the case of Jane Mason, adjourned from yesterday, who was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment for vagrancy. Panorama. —We notice that the panorama, representing the Pacific mail route, will he exhibited for the last time at the Drill Shed, Water of Leith, this evening. At the close of the entertainment, there will be a dance, under the direc ion of Mr Sykes. We have been requested to state that a dance will follow the exhibition of the Panorama at the North Dunedin Drill Shed this evening. The English News. —Every one is asking what has become of the Bangitoto; but up to the hour of our going to press we were not in a position to give a satisfactory answer. The Suez mail was due in Melbourne on the Ilth ; but we see by the Argus that she was expected there about the Bth, in consequence of the half-yearly change of the mail arrangements, due to the monsoons, Assuming that she arrived before her time, the Bangitoto would not leave till the afternoon of tbe 11th; and keeping in view the experience of the Gothenburg, it is just possible she has been detained by contrary winds. The Suez mail will bring only six hours’ later news than the Wonga Wonga. Inquest.— Dr. Hocken, city coroner, held an inquiry yesterday at the Ayrshire Arms, Great King street, touching the death of Ann M'Donahl, aged 68 years, which happened the day previous in a house in a right-of-way, known as Solomon’s lane, oft' George street. The deceased had gone about her household duties that morning in apparently sound health, was taken ill shortly after breakfast, and died almost immediately. Dr Hammond, who made the post mortem examination, siid heart disease was the cause of death ; and the jury returned a verdict to that effect. The Volunteers.—The annual meeting of the North Dunedin Rifles was held at the Company’s drill-shed last evening. The financial statement showed a balance in hand of £49 17s sd. It was resolved to erect two additional rooms and a large armoury to the shed ; and introduce gas into the building. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted in the re-election of Mr Lees as Treasurer, and‘the appointment of Air Short as Secretary in the room of Mr Cherrie, who has held the office for the last three years, but declined to hold it any longer. The committee of management are:—Messrs Leary, Cherrie, T. Hutchinson, A. Allan, B. Pollock, and J. E. Hutchinson.

The Coming Concert.—The programme of the concert to be given to-morrow evening at the Wesleyan Church for the building fund, promises to be very attractive. There will be about sixty vocal and instrumental performers, and the selections both of sacred and secular music are from the works of the best composers. We are glad to say that sympathy in the effort made to do something toward liquidating the debt on a place of worship has enlisted the services of some of our most talented musicians, and wo do not doubt that the public will reciprecatc their efforts by a full attendance.

Princess Theatre. The attendance last night was slightly better, and “Peep o’Day” went off with good success. To-morrow Mr Walter Hill will take a benefit, on which occasion “ The Green Bushes ” will be presents 1. Mr Hill is deservedly a favorite, and wo shall be very glad to find a full house.

Iron. —Mr T, Reclrnayne Las left witli His Honor the Superintendent specimens of iron and other metalliferous stones, collected by him in the neighborhood of Horse Range. He states that he traced the stratum as extending over a length of twenty miles, and supposes it may extend u uch further. It is in the immediate neighborhood of lime and coal, and is therefore favorably situated for smelting. Being near Moeraki, shipment would be inexpensive. Seamen’s Mission. The annual meeting of the Otago Seamen’s Mission was held in the Congregational Church, Port Chalmers, on Tuesday evening. The chairman (the llev. Mr Johnson) opened the meeting with prayer, and introduced the business of the evening. The treasurer (Captain Wm. Thomson) read the financial report, which showed a balance of L 9 to the credit of the mission. The missionary (Mr Gilbert) then read a report of the working of the mission and of his labors during the past year ; after which the Rev. Mr Smalley addressed the meeting on the importance of the mission, and congratulated the society on the progress made and the success that had attended its operations, concluding an ■ interesting address, by moving that the reports as read be adopted and printed, which was carried. The following gentlemen were thou elected members of committee for the cu-

suing year Revs. Mr Johnson, Smalley, Captain Wm. Thomson, Captain Duncan, Messrs R. Thomson, Asher, Dale, Guise, ami Sheriff. The meeting terminated with the Rev. Mr Smalley pronouncing the Benediction. Fiji.— The Fiji Times gives the following good advice to intending settlers : Now that the hurricane season has about passed, and that vessels will be frcquen' ly arriving from the colonies, and bringing down a stream of immigration, we must raise a wanvng voice against any influx of men without means seeking to better themselves. Carpenters, shipwrghts, and blacksmiths do pretty well, hut already we have as many as can find remunerative employment, whilst for men to come here seeking situations as overseers is folly. The only class of persons who may expect to better themselves are those who are possessed of energy and cash, and who can not only rough it,, but likewise bear a good deal of disappointment, for that is the lot of every settler in Fiji.

Miss Adelaide Bowring and Mr J. B. Steele will shortly appear at the Masonic Hall in a “new and charming entertainment.” These artists are so widely known and, respected that no doubt can exist as their complete success.

We are requested to state that the Maori, which is announced in another column to sail for Timaru, Akaroa, and Lyttelton on Monday next, will sail tomorrow (Friday) at 5 p m.