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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2628, 20 July 1871, Page 2

The New Education Bill. —It is understood that the Premier will take charge of t. e Education Bill to be brought into the General Assembly .during the ensuing session. Theatrical, —Mr Hoskins and Miss Colville have just completed a very successful engagement at the Thames. Humor has it that these artists will again visit Dunedin prior to their departure for Melbourne. Princess Theatre.—There will be an entire change in the programme this evening—the chief attraction being the burlesque of “Lalla Kookh,” which it is said will be one of the best of the company’s pro-

cluctions. Should the weather prove fine, we expect to see a full house. The Graving Dock.—We hear that the engineers of the Dock Trust took possession of the engine-house of the new Graving Dock yesterday, and were forcibly ejected hy the contractors, but as our information is from a private source, we do not positively affirm that such was the case. High School.—The result of the late examination for the medals given by the Chamber of Commerce (referred to in yesterday's issue) will be announced in the hall of the University to-morrow afternoon at two o’clock. The public, including ladies, are invited to attend. Caution to Boys.—The dangerous practice of stone throwing, appears to be coming into vogue again, and the ’police are determined to do all in their power to stop it. A lad named Joseph Bills was charged with the offence at the Mayor’s Court tiiis morning, but being a first [case, he was discharged with a caution. Provincial Council. —lt was, we believe, the intention of the members of the Provincial Council to have entertained Mr Speaker, the Chairman of Committees, and Clerk to the Council at dinner this evening, but it has been unavoidably put off, in consequence of the serious illness of Mr John Gillies, father of the Speaker. Deep Sea Fishing. —From recent Tasmanian exchange papers, we learn that upwards of 120 fisherman belonging to Hobartown, and the districts bordering on the Derwent, are now constantly employed in deep-sea fishing. They find the fish so abundant, that not only can they export considerable quantities to the Victorian markets, where they meat with a ready sale, but also at several of the inland towns, to which the fish immediately on being caught, is forwarded by rail. When shall we hear that a similar ent.rprise, if only to supply local wants, has been taken out in New Zealand. Railway Extension. —The Colonial Secretary lias replied to the memorial of Oamaru landowners, who asked for the construct’on of branch lines in the Awamoko and Waiaroka districts, as follows;—“ The attention of the Government has already been directed so the branch line which your letters advocates. I have, however, to express my iegret that there will not now be time before the Assembly meets to obtain a parliamentary survey of the country ; hut in the meantime it would be very desirable that the promoters of this branch line who are land-owners should themselves formally communicate to the Government their willingness to give up the land without compensation, and that a similar communication should also be made by any competent persons willing to undertake the execution of t'm work on a guarantee of interest not exceeding the rate fixed by the Railway Act of last session. ”

Port Chalmers.-— -Mr M‘Dermid met the ratepayers at Crickmore’s Hoyal Assembly Rooms on Tuesday evening; Capt, 0. Clark occupied the chair. About 200 persons weio present at the meeting. Mr M'Dermid was listened to attentively, and his answers were considered satisfactory. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Mr Dench last evening addressed a large meeting, held in the Bonded Stores; l)r (YDonoghue presided. Mr Dench propounded his views at considerable length, and was frequently applauded. Several questions were also put and answered to the satisfaction of the meeting. A vote of confidence was then proposed and carried by acclamation. The proceedings terminated with throe dice' s for the candidate; and a similar honor was accorded to the chairman.

Dinnek. —The German residents of Dunedin celebrated the return of peace in Fatherland by a supper last evening at Herr Krull’s Caledonian Hotel, Great King-street. A buut eighty ladies and gentlemen were present. Alter a most excellent dinner the chairman (Mr L. Schnack) delivered the speech of the evening, and in doing so, recapitulated in a masterly manner the commencement, progress, and ultimate triumph and termination of the great war in Europe. Mr Been eke proposed the first toast “ Frederick William, Emperor of United Germany,” -which was received with acclamation, drank with all honours, and the chorus, “ May he live happy and gloiious,” sung with unmitigated Continental gusto. The “ Queen of Old England,” the next toast, was proposed by Mr Hayman, who iu a neat speech feelingly alluded to the connection of England with the old German dynasty, and cordially hoped that a good feeling would ever exist between two such powerful nations. Mr Shepherd, in his usual humorous style, responded. Tire toast of the “ Crown Prince and Prince Frederick Carl” was proposed, and responded to by Mr P. Engel. Mr Beissel gave “Prince Otto Bismarck and Baron Von Moltke,” whose prowess in the Cabinet and the field was so universally known as to leave him but little to say on the subject. The toast was drank with three times three. Mr G. Eggers gave “German Unity,” and he hoped soon to see the amalgamation of the whole Anglo-Saxon race. Mr Otto proposed “AJI the brave German warriors”; and Mr H. Meyer “The land we live in,” coupled with the name of his Honor the Superintendent of Otago, which was well received. Mr Holzhauser gave “The Ladies,” and we only wish we understood as much German as the ladies present, who were evidently much amused with the speaker’s remarks. The room was as full as it could conveniently hold, and we cannot but congratulate our German friends on the complete success of their social gathering. The music and singing were excellent; the viands supplied by Host Krull were of the best, and served in a highly creditable manner. One feature was worthy of mention : the ladies took their seats at the table, and certainly contributed in no small degree to the social enjoyment of the evening. After dinner dancing commenced, and judging from the exuberance of spirits displayed during the evening, our German friends had a trip on “ the light fantastic toe ” to their hearts’ content.

The adjourned meeting of gentlemen favorable to the return of Mr Keith Ramsay as Councillor for Leith Ward, is announced to take place at Mr Murray’s Rooms Rattray street, to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o'clock. The Candidates for the Mayoral Chair will address the electors this evening {as fol-

lows :—Mr Thoneman at the Drill Shed, Water of Leith at 7 ; at the Oddfellows Hall, George street, at 8.30. Mr Birch at the Mission House, Bussell street, at 8. Mr Fish at the Masonic Hall, at 8.