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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2615, 5 July 1871, Page 2

Religious. The Bruce Herald upders'ands that there is a likelihood of the Rev. Dr JJegg, of Edinburgh, paying a visit to Otago shortly. Good Returns.— There are four parties of miners now working on the Port Molyneux beach. The prospectors’ claim is yielding about Ll2O per week for the labors of live men, Mornington.—There was a special service in the school-house, Mornington, last evening, when, in compliance with a requisition from the parishioners, the Bishop of Dunedin licensed Mr T. W. Baipford as lay reader for the district. Mayor’s Court.— At this Court today, John French wq-s .charged wjth creating a disturbance at Macandrews’ bay, was remanded to to morrow. The further hearing of the charge of arson preferred against F. W. Reichelt was, after some argument, adjourned to Tuesday. The New Zealand Herald. —This month’s Hew Zealand Herald contains some very well executed engravings of the wreck of the Auckland, besides several|int resting views of localities, and events in different colonics. As a monthly record of colonial news, the New Zealand Herald is one of the most interesting journals for home circulation published in the Colony. The Education Question. —There are others of the cloth than Dr Morau who hold strong opinions on this subject. The Rev. W. W ill, in addressing a public meeting at Otepopo lately on the subject of education, is reported to have said that, “ rather than h&vp the denominational system intro duced bei;e, be iyoukl be in favor of withholding religious instruction qf any kind.” Geological Structure op New Zealand. —ln the course of a recent lecture on this subject at Hokitika, Dr Hector mentioned that the value of gold ore deteiiorated, in regular progression from south to north. Thus in Otago it was nearly pure ; at Col ingwood (Nelson province) it contained about Id per cent; and at the Thames, 30 to 35 per cent of silver. The San Francisco Route.—A well known Canterbury gentleman, wl/o was a passenger by the Nevada on her outward trip, writes from Honolulu on June 7 as follows a delightful passage of 16 days from Auckland. The weather was perfect the whole

way, with quite enough wintif to prevent our feeling the heat too intensely. We all leave the Nevada with regret. The accommodation is excellent, the officers exceedingly courteous and the stewards civil and attentive.” Masonic Hall. —Miss Palmerston’s entertaintainment in view of the other attractions, mayjbe said to have been fairly attended last night. Certainly those who were thero were well entertained and we commend these amnung drawing-room scenes to our readers_as being well worthy their patronage. Princess Theatre. There was a fair attendance at the theatre yesterday, the bill being a repetition of Monday evening’s performance ; on this occasion the burlesque of Orpheus and 1* urydice went much better than on the proceeding night, and the singing of Miss Forde and Miss Nye was much admired, particularly the duet “What are the wild waves saying.” This evening the performance will commence with the drama “ A Bird in the Hand,” after which will follow the burlesque of “ Fra Diavalo.” Concert. — The concert at St George’s Hall last evening, in aid of the funds of St Patrick’s brass band, was a success, both as regards the entertainment, which was patronised by Captain Blethen and the officers of the Nevada, and the attendance. We only heard the first part of the programme, which was gone through very evenly. The principal vocalists were Miss Hesford and a lady whose name we do not recollect and Messrs Towsey and Hewitt. The last-named gentleman’s song, “The Dear Little Shamrock,” was heartily encored. After the concert the room was cleared for dauchig, which was kept up to an early hour this morning.

Journalistic. —The proprietors of the Auckland Eve dug Star have determined to publish a morning paper, to bo called the Morn ng Star. The proprietors have written intentionally in a strain of wild extravagance, The following is a specimen “ It will not be an Auckland paper, nor yet a provincial paper, neither a colonial paper — inf ct no paper at all, but a sun—a blazing sun—and nob a satellite, illuminating space with its effulgence. It will be the unflinching advocate of royalty—religion—freedom —and the uncompromising enemy of Communism, the Devil, and Tom Russell. In the person of the Colonial Treasurer it sees Apollyou, and touching him as with the spear of Ithuriel, will reveal his horns and tail, and his cloven hoofs to an amazed people. Its speciality, however, will he its perfect independence; in fact, in this respect it will exemplify the character of the bird that perches on the Rocky Mountains an 1 flaps the North and South poles with the wing; of freedom,” Photography. —We have received from Messrs Burton Brothers photographs of the Right Rev. Bishop Moran, which viewed either as works of art or likenesses, are worthy of being placed in the foremost rank of merit. The attitudes are well chosen, and, apart from the robes of office, point to the sacred functions of the priesthood. The features are animated and life-like, marked with thought and earnestness of purpose. The surroundings, too, are skilfully introduced and arranged, in order to give the best effect to the pictures. The foldings of the drapery especially present to the artist a beautiful study of light and shade, and the introduction of the light, so as to throw out the principal figure, and to give relief when needed to the accessories, has been very skilfully managed. We sho dd think there will be few families who will not secure so striking and faithful a portrait of a gentleman who has lately taken so prominent a social position amongst us as Bishop Moran.

Wesleyan Church. —Last evening the Anniversary Soiree was held by the Wesleyans of this City. About 500 sat down to a sumptuous tea in the schoolroom, and after tea the meeting was adjourned to the church. The balance sheet presented by the esteemed pastor, the Rev. A. Reed, showed in round numbers the sum of LI,OOO as the income for the year, with some L7O as the result of the anniversary meetings. The congregation was then addressed by the Rev. F. W. Isitt, who, in a happy speech showed the necessity of progression in the work of the church. The Rev. Mr Roseby followed in some well-choseu remarks on Christian union. After the singing of a hymn, the Rev. J. S. Smalley delivered an address on education, in which he criticised the Otago system, and sfc ongly deprecated denominationalism, desiderating a basis on wnichProtestants, Catholics, Jews, and sceptics might meet. The Hon. Major Richardson then made the collection speech, characterised by his usual good sense and facetiousness. The Revs. Messrs. Stuart, Sutherland, and Williams also spoke in their best stylo, and the meeting closed with votes of thanks to the ladies who prepared the tea and the speakers. The church debt has been decreased by al'Qiit L 250 during the year. Seating.—The inhabitants of several of the up-country townships have been enjoying the inyigoratjng amusement- At the Lakes the'fro.st was especially severe. A correspondent of the Dunstnn Times furnishes the following account of the skating there : Last Thursday skating commenced here. The large lagoon on the grounds of our respected citizen Mr Huff being frozen over, that gentleman, after proving the ice, was followed by the elite and democracy of Queenstown. On Sunday there was a great attendance of skaters and lookers-on from all quarters. The place had the appearance of a fair, and the fun was fast and furious. Consequently * spills ’ were numerous, the fair sex coming in for their share, which caused much amusement.—Several accidents are chronicled by the local papers. One was a severe fall to a miner (J. Malcolm, Moke Creek), In rushing after a skater he lost his footing, and a severe cut on the left temple was the result. The other sufferer was Mrs Coffey, who, when moving out of the way of a skater, fell on her arm, breaking her wrist. The other was a man named Walton, who fell on the ice at Mr Halensteiu’s estate, Speargrass Plat, breaking his collar-bone. Another accident happened on the same day to a miner at the Arrow, who had his ankle broken.

Forestry.—The half-yeartly meeting of Court Pride of Dunedin, A.0.F., was held at the Court room, Royal George Hotel, Ccorge street, last evening. The balancesheet for the quarter ending June was submitted to inspection. It showed a total sum of L 1372 11s Id to the credit of the Court, of which LIOIB 12s belonged to the general fund account, and L 353 18s to the incidental fund account. The number of financial member’s was 108. The election and installation of officers for the ensuing

half year took place. Mr D. Pinkerton was elected C.K-.; Mr J. Liddle, S.C. R.; Mr J. Wilson, Secretary ; Mr F. Tofield, Treasurer; Mr P. Walker, S.W.; Mr D. Evans, J.W.; Mr Pvobert Johnson, 5.8.; and Mr T. Ireland, J.B. P.D.C.R. I. Nimonand C.R. D. Pinkerton were elected delegates to represent the Court at the ensuing district meeting. P.C.R. F. J. Wilson presented C. R. Ireland with a testimonial for past services as S. W. Bros. Hiudle and Haigh were elected auditors. The newly-elected officers were afterwards installed by P.C.R. Ireland. The quarterly ime ing of Court Robin Hood, No. 3991, was held in the Masonic Hall last evening. There was a large attendance of the members. The auditor’s report and quarterly balance sheet were read and unanimously adopted. The balance sheet showed a cash Balance to credit on the 31st March of L 241 3s 6d; total receipts for quarter ending 30th June, L 54 2s ; the expenditure during the sains period for medicines, medical attendance, sick allowance, and general working expenses amounted to LSO Is sd, leaving a cash balance to credit, June 30th, L 245 4s Id of which the sum of Ll5B is invested on interest at current rates. The property held by the Court is valued at LI 16 16s, making a total worth of this branch of Forestry of L 362 Os Id. During the quarter two new members were initiated, making a total of good and financial members of 84, and 3 honorary members. The election of officers for ensuing six months resulted as follows C.R. Bro. A. Dale, S.C.R., A. Fullerton, sec. W. Peaces; treas. Dale, S. W. J. Shanks, J. W. F. Sherriff. S. B. J. Mackley, J. B G. L. Asher, all of whom were duly installed in their respective offices. Votes of thanks were accorded to the retiring officers, and responded to by Bros. P.C.R. Williams, P.S.C.R, Fail and others. Licensed Victuallers’ Association.—The third anniversary of this body was celebrated by a supper, held at the Old Masonic Hall last evening. About fifty gentlemen sat down to an exce'lent repast, provided by Mr Wain ; the chair being occupied by Mr Wats m, President of the Association ; Messrs Carroll and Shepherd acting as croupiers. After the usual loyal toasts had been duly honored, the Mayor pro; osed the health of the “ President of the United States,” which was well received. In responding to the toast of the Provincial Council, with which his name had beeu coupled, Mr H. Bastings urged upon the company the desirability of the Association taking up that position which it was entitled to take, considering the great amount of capital invested by its members in Dunedin. He expressed his belief that it was capable of becoming similar to like associations in England ; that it should bo able to have its schools ; and cento a fund which would have the effect of doing a large amount of good, in cases where a brother victualler had been called from this world, leaving behind a wife and family, none too well provided for. He firmly believed that the matter only required to be started, and would awaken a reciprocity of feeling on the part of all licensed victuallers in the Colony. In replying to the toast of the evening, '“ success to the Licensed Victuallers’ Association of Otago,” the chairman explained that one of the principal objects of the Asso elation was charity ; and he denied that the membere were banded togethei for the purpose of putting down sly grog selling. The Association asked the Government to appoint proper officers, whose duty it would he to see that the bupin -ss of hotelkeeper was carried on in its integrity ; that he kept good and wholesome liquor, and that the accommodation he furnished was such that no traveller would be ashamed to avail himself of. In return they asked, as he had before remrrked, to be protected by the Government ; and, in order to that end, they would not object to an increase of the licensefee. If the action he suggested were taken, the result would be that the moral state of the city would be much better than it was at present. ,He took the opportunity of denying the statement that had gone abroad that the appointment of the present revenue officer had been made at the suggestion of the Association ; it was made by the Government them elves. Although it was their first anniversary, the Association had been established three years; it started with 61 members, in the second year 78, and in the present year 80. They had to their credit LI 50, after expending L2O in charity and paying all expenses, which was a satisfactory state of things. Several other toasts were proposed, and duly honored. A very pleasant evening, interspersed with songs, was spent.

A meeting of the Standard Property Investment Society, for the purpose of receiving subscriptions, &0., will be held at the Society’s offices this (Wednesday) evening, between 6 and 8, Special services in St. Paul’s Church are appointed for to-morrow (Thursday) evening, at 7.30. At the conclusion of the service an address will be presente I to the Bishop of the Dioqese, previous to his departure for England.