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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2618, 8 July 1871, Page 2

Port Chalmers.—A requisition is in course of signature, requesting Mr Hugh M'Dermid the present Mayor of Port Chalmers, to become a candidate for re election. The New Zealand University.—• It is icported that the Council of this body will meet in Wellington on August 31, to consider the further legislative action required on behalf of the University. Entertainment. An association called the City Youths’Mutual Improvement Society gave an entertainment in the hall below the Athenajum last evening. We believe it passed off very successfully. City Police Court.— At this Court to-day Patrick Hare was lined 5s for being

drunk, and James Sullivan 40s or three days for a similar offence. The last-named prisoner was also sentenced to 14 days hard labor for being a habitual drunkard. The Education Question in Nelson. —It is rumored, says the Examiner, upon we know not what authority, that, in the choice of the next School Board and Board of Education, a quiet but determined effort is to be made to return men who will give as much as possible of a religious turn to the public school teachinr, by introducing the use of the Bible as a schoolbook.

The Mayoral Election.—ln compliance with the request of a very large number of ratepayers, Mr T. Birch has consented to come forward as a candidate for the Mayoralty. Mr Birch has devoted so much time to civic affairs that he has a fair claim to take his stand as a candidate, even assuming that the theory of serving an apprentic ship to municipal business is considered a desideratum.

Gaol Return.—The following is the state of H. M. Gaol, Dunedin, for the week ending Bth July Awaiting trial, 3 men, 1 woman ; under remand, 0 men, 0 women ; penal servitude, 86 men, 0 women ; hard labor, 48 men, 15 women; imprisonment, 0 man, 0 women ; in default of bail, 1 man, 0 women; debtors, 2 men, 0 women. Total, men 140 ; women, 16. Received during the week, 6 men, 3 women. Discharged 9 men, 2 women.

Lecture. —The Hon. Major Richardson gave a lecture at Trinity Church last evening, in which he gave a history of the adventures of Captain Montague, one of the setthrs in Tasmania. Good ho.urea lose nothing by repetition, exc pting their novelty; and to many the Hon. Major’s lecture would be new. The Church was well fil'ed, and a hearty vote of thanks was receded to the lecturer. A snbsc.iption_ in aid o' the building fund was made during the evening.

A New Goldfield.—Most people have heard of the rich beach claims on the West Coast, many of which yielded “piles” to their fortunate owners. It would appear that something even better has been dscovered at Timaru. A coal merchant advertises in one of the local journals, that a certain barque is hourly expected with a cargo of best Newcastle coals, adding “and they will be sold cheap for cash taken from the beach,”

A Telegraphic Bull. —One of the greatest bulls ever made by a paper was made by the West Coast Times in publishing the Australian news by the Tararua. Commencing somewhat abruptly with news respecting the volunteer review at Melbourne, our contemporary says:—-“ The horrible death of Alexander caused a great sensation. The body was seen to ascend, and it is deemed the sacrifice was made to illustrate the effect of the explosion. Ten thousand persons were present.” This is contorting a telegram with a vengeance. Fatal Accident. —Mr W. Guthrie brought information to the police, at Port Chalmers this afternoon that one of the crew of the lighter Victoria had been knocked overboard in the forenoon by a tanrpalin in the Upper Harbor and drowned. As soon after the accident being noticed as was practicable, the lighter was anchored, and every effort was made to save the man’s life, but without success. The police have gone in search of the body.

A Smart Trick.—The Wanganui Chronicle thus relates a smart trick played upon an auctioneer : —“ The late cattle sale at Martou attracted a large number of buyers from all parts of the country. It had been extensively advertised, and some trouble had been taken by the auctioneers both to bring the cattle and the company _ together, A person in the neighborhood seized the opportunity for disposing «f his stock and saving commission. This was effected by driving his cattle to within a stone’s throw of where the auctioneer was conducting his sale, in a place where he would catch the buyers going and coming, and selling bis stock by private arrangement. The auctioneer is indignant, and threatens exposure of the smart individual, who may not much care, if he is only successful in parting with his herd.”

Princess Theatre. —Tom Taylor’s ever-fresb comedy, “ All that glitters is not gold” was performed last night to a fair house. To say that we have not seen the comedy better played in Dunedin would be far from the truth, but the play is itself of such excellent composition that if the performers will only content themselves with doing no more than is set down for them, an ordinary company cannot fail to please, and such, with one or two exceptions—was the result of yesterday’s entertainment. After the comedy, Fra Diavolo (burlesque) was repeated with considerable success; all the ladies, viz. Miss Forde, Miss Nye, Miss Matthews, and Miss Willis, being specially worthy of mention. This evening, the Irish drama “ Foul a Dhoull,” will be the first piece, after which will follow the burlesque of “ Black-eyed Susan.”

Masonic Hall.—Miss Edith Palmerston’s entertainment, which was under the patronage of his Honor the Superintendent, was well attended last evening. A change of programme gave us the opportunity last evening of witnessing Miss Palmerston as Ophelia, in the mad scene from Hamlet, and, to do her justice, the part was admirably delineated. In the after piece, entitled “ A Pair of Pigeons,” a great deal of amusement was afforded the audience. We might, however, remind Mr Alexander that phases of discomfort, domestic distress, or mental anguish may be pourtrayed without the extravagant shakings of the hands and head, which is really an encroachment upon the business of St. Vitus. This bint will perhaps suffice to remind Mr Alexander of the difference between light comedy and burlesque. The entertainment is, however, of a high-class character, and one in every way deserving of public support. Miss Palmerston will make her last appearance this evening, and, as the Speaker and members of the Provincial Council patronize the proceedings, we have little doubt there will be a full house.

Concert.—A repetition of the concerts that proved so successful at the northend of the City la'-t winter was commenced in the North Dunedin Company’s Drill Shed, Water of Leith, last evening. There was a very large audience ; and Lieut.-Colonel Cargill presided. The programme comprised a more than usually good selection of vocal music; and was particularly noticeable for

the number of lady singers that it brought out. The lady who sang “ Erin my country” acquitted herself very creditably, considering that it was, wc believe, her first appearance in public. Her voice is one that will doubtless improve with acquaintance; and she possesses an advantage over many amateurs in that she sings correctly. Miss Webb was in good voice, and met with her usual success. A lady amateur sang “Auld Robin Gray” very feelingly ; but its success was greatly militated by her nervousness. The song being encored, she gave “ The dear little shamrock ” in excellent style, and was loudly applauded. The gen tleman amateurs were Messrs Lyons and Josephs, who gave general satisfaction ; and Mr Westropp, who had to repreat several of his comic songs, which were given in character. A duet on the claironet and cornet by Messrs Martin at, d Oliver respectively was also well received ; and one of Artemus Ward’s humorous sketches was capitally delivered by Mr Whittington, junr. Mr Sykes presided at the piano. Servantgalism in Victoria.—The Ballarat Evening Mail gives the following as the latest development of servantgalism in Victoria :—“ A short time ago, the wife of a well-known grocer in this city had occasion to engage a housemaid, and a young and evidently respectable girl was chosen to fulfil the duties. The engagement took place on a Thursday, and the employe! gave great satisfaction during the remainder of the week. On the Sunday morning following, as Mrs C was engaged in conversation with a gentleman visitor, the housemaid entered the room dressed ready for church. Her mistress looked up somewhat surprised, and said, “I am going out this morning, but you can go to church this evening, Annie.” Annie, however, could not see things in that light, and replied with the utmost nonchalance, “ I intend going out both morning and evening; it’s what I’ve been used to’’—adding, putting the coup de grace upon the affair, “will you please pare my nails , for I cannot use the scissors with my left hand,” extending the scissors to her mistress at the same time, Mrs C was too much surprised to reply for a moment or two ; but after recovering from her astonishment said, “You had better make arrangements to leave to-morrow —it’s evident you will not suit mo.” Annie proved herself equal to the occasion, however, and replied, ‘ ’ Oh ! there’s no need to wait till then ; I will send a cab round for my box after church.” With this she bounced out of the apartment, a”d proceeded to church, after which she sent for her worldly goods, and had them removed from what she was pleased to term “her tyrannical mistress’s house.”

A meeting of Mr. Thoneman’s Committee will be held at Calton’s Peacock Hotel, Dunedin, South, this evening at 8 o’clock.

We beg to remind our Port Chalmers friends that Mr Clapcolt will give readings from popular authors this evening, in Dodson’s bonded store, at 7.30. From the very favorable critique of Mr Clapcott in the up-country papers, a good intellectual treat may bo expected. A meeting of the Union Permanent BniWing Society for receiving subscriptions, applications for new shares, &c., will be held at the Society’s office, Exchange Chambers, Princes street, on Monday evening, from 7to 8. The usual for.’nightly meeting of the Commercial Building and Investment Society, for receiving subscriptions, &c., will be held on Monday evening, from 6 to 8.