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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2611, 30 June 1871, Page 2

Sporting Intelligence.—A correspondent informs us that the winner of the Derby for 1871, the Zephyr Colt, is the property of Baron Rothschild, by Parmesan out of Zephyr. On the occasion of the Baron winning the Oaks with Hippia, in 1867, Romping Girl and Achievement also ran a dead heat for second honors. C./ledonian Society.—At a meeting of th directors of this body last evening, the sum of L 5 was received from the champion pedestrians for the use of the Society’s stand, on the occation of their athletic sports ; and in accordance with a prior understanding that sum was ordered to be handed over to the Benevolent Institution. A special donation of LlO from the Society’s funds was also made, so that the Institution received Lls altogether from the Society. MasonicHajLL.—The popular artiste, Miss Edith Palmerston, makes her first appearance in her drawing-room entertainment at the Masonic Hall to-morrow (Saturday) evening. Of Edith Palmerston’s accomplished acting it is hardly necessary to speak ; sufficient to say that the Australian Press is almost extravagant in its praise of the versatility of talent this lady displays. So refined and agreeable an entertainment will, we may be sure, receive its fitting share of public support.

Scarlatina. —We regret to learn from the Tnapcka Times that scarlatina has made its appearance in I apanui. A correspondent informs us that a son of Mr, Jas. Kerr, aged five years, died of the dread scourge on the 23rd inst., and that two other boys about the same age—one belonging to Mr. Perdue, and the other to Mr. Allan—are now suffering from the same disease. Our correspondent informs us that since the malady has been proclaimed scarlatina, the blame of introducing it into Tapanui has been laid to the cha geof a person who had recently arrived from the Teviot, where aMr Fry had just died. It is feared the infection is being spread by the children attending school. Prize Firing.— The third competition for the Challenge Medal of the Anderson’s Bay Contingent took place this morning at the Anderson’s Bay range. The ranges were 400, 500, and 000 yards—Hythe position at 400; any, at 500 and GuO yards ; seven shots at each range. The winner on this occasion was Volunteer Charles Cutten, with a score of G2 ; Lieut. •< rant second, with GO ; which, considering the season of the year, is very good shooting. The following are the scores of the competitors : 400 500 600 r „ . , yds. yds. y s. AutaL Vol. Cutten ... 21 21 20 —G2 Lieut. Grant ... 17 22 21 —GO Vol. P. M ‘Keuzic 18 21 20 —59 P.O. M'Kenzie ... 20 21 17 -58 Vol. Grainger ... 21 1G 15 —52 Vol. Patrick ... 19 19 9 Vol. J. Begg ... 17 11 12 —4O Vol. A. Grainger 12 8 12 —32 Vol, Duckworth... 8 10 523

Comparisons. —The evening before last Mr Bathgate endeavored to be very facetious at the expense of the member for the Lakes, Mr llaughton, whom, in a very labored illustration, evidtntly the work of days, he compared to pulex itrilaiis, anglice a tlea. As might have been expected, the Provincial Solicitor had not long to wait before receiving a “Boland for his Oliver.” In the course of the debate upon going into supply, Mr Haughton observed that “ the allusion of the Provincial Secretary, though intended to be very severe upon himself, only reminded him of a peculiar and very beautiful characteristic of some nations mostly savage —who had romantic affections for some animals ; the Arab, separated from his native desert, pines for the horse which has borne him safely in peace and war. The sound of the “kaur de yaches” draws tears from the eyes of the Swiss exile—and the pride of Peebles is its fleas ! The arms of of that ancient burgh are a “ fleece of wool,” well known as harbouring these interesting

insects, and the place is notoriously infested by them. Mr Haughton then proceeded to read and comment upon Mr Bathgate’s election speeches, causing much amusement by the constant references to accepting office at LI 00 or Ll5O a-year.

The Mail News. —Owing to the late hour at which our San Francisco files came to hau-1, we are unable to give such copious extracts from them as we should like to. They are full of interesting details of the wretched civil war in France and a variety of important Home topics. It would appear that the 1 ss of life and damage to property during the week previous to the occupancy of Paris by the Yersaillists have been terribly great—tenfold greater than during the siege by the Prussians. The losses of the insurgents have been frightful: whole c >mpanies have been decimated ; and the victors themselves have sustained losses almos; as great. One day’s chapter of horrors is completed by an account of an explosion by which 600 persons, mostly women, were killed.' Most of the architectural beauties of Paris have been more or less injured. The Arc de I riomphe is greatly injured, and the pride of Parisians the column in the Place Vendome —pulled clown by the Communists, amidst barbarous rejoicings. The figure of the great Captain which surmounted the column was treated as though it were that of Napoleon the Third ; it was knocked about, and the face savagely spat upon by the infuriated National Cnarclf. Turning to home touics, we notice the safe arrival in Loudon of the Duke of Edinburgh. Last Night’s Concert. —It must have been gratifying to Mr and Mrs White to see so many persons at the Masonic Hall last evening, taking into consideration that throughout the day the weather had been wet and uncomfortable. Had the evening been fine, there would without doubt have been a crowded room; for every one is well aware that when Mr and Mrs White give a concert, the selection and execution will both be of the best. Mrs White was in good voice, and was well seconded in her efforts by a young lady, who, although always a favorite, never appeared to such advantage as last evening. She seemed to have caught inspiration from the finished style and expression of Mrs White herself, and both iu the concerted pieces and her own solos gave promise of high future acquirements as a songstress. It would be tedious to comment upon the merits of each p ece. To say that Mrs White was encored in almost every solo, is only saying that the audience paid a just tribute to her hijldycultivated talent as a vocalist. Perhaps the highest compliment that could be paid her was by a lady, herself no mean musician, who, on hearing one of her songs, said she , could listen to her all night. Mr E. Towsey sang two songs with taste and feeling, and he and Mr Bishop gave valuable assistance to the ladies in several trios and quartotts. The strictly classical selections were rel eved by two songs in character by Mr Westropp, This gentleman evinces tmo genius in his “get-up” and stylo of treating a subject. Everything is in keeping—dress, enunciation, action. His songs are finished specimens of elocution—true delineations of character. “ Hard up and broken down,” as he renders it, may be placed side by side with Hood’s “ Song of the Shirt.” Mr White’s brilliant execution on the piano is too well known to need chronicling. As a soloist he shone last night in Li toff’s “ Spiunlied,” but, though less appreciated, his efforts as an accompanvist contributed as much to the success of the concert. In nothing is the true musician more apparent than in this difficult task ; and with the single exception of Mr Bishop’s well-played violincello obligato in “Think of me,” the whole instrumental burden was sustained and admirably gone through by Mr White. A more enjoyable concert lias not been given in Dunediu.

A meeting of the members of the Dunedin Gymnastic Club will be held in the Gymnasium this evening at 7.30, to take steps for the engagement of an instructor. The 89th monthly meeting of the Pcnnament Building Society of Otago, will be held at the Society’s office, Temple Chambers, Princes street, this evening at 7 o’clock.