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Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2634, 27 July 1871, Page 2

Appointment. —Mr William Somerville has been appointed registrar of births, marriages, and deaths at Dunedin. New J.P.’s.—Messrs E. F. Ward, John Logan, and R. H. Leary of Dunedin, have been added to the commission of the peace.

Mayor’s Court.—The business transacted at this court to-day was confined to the investigation of a charge of vagrancy preferred against Sophia Austin, alias Coyle. After some evidence had been taken, the further hearing of the case was adjourned for a week.

The Elections.—A well attended meeting of Mr Walter’s supporters was held last evening at the Oriental hotel. Resolutions approving of Mr Walter as a fit and proper person to represent High Ward were passed unanimously, the meeting pledging itself to use every endeavor to secure his return. Maerwhenna Quartz Reefs. It appears that this venture has turned out a complete failure. The large expense gone to in the erection of machinery has had for its reward scarcely enough of the precious metal to “ swear by,” and the claim, waterrace, &c., have been advertised for sale.

Pedestrianism. —We learn by a private telegram from Christchurch, that Harris has backed himself to run half-a-milein 1 min. 65 secs.—the quickest on record—the backer of time to lay LIOO to LSO. The offer has been taken up, and the race is likely to come off in a couple of days. Oamaru Mayoralty.— Mr. Udall has been re-elected Mayor of Oamaru by a small {majority, the voting being Udall, 109 ; Shrimski, 90 ; Sumpter, 40. A late telegram states, that in consequence of an irregularity in the proceedings, a fresh election has been ordered, and it will take place on the 31st inst.

Legal.—Among the names of gentlemen called to the English bar by the Honorable Society of the Inner Temple in Eastern term last (May 2) are those of Messrs Martin Chapman and Frederick Remans Chapman, sons of Mr Justice Chapman. Both are natives of the Colony, anil Mr Martin Chapman was for some time secretary to the learned Judge.

Immigration.— The Provincial Government has received advice of the sailing of three vessels, each of which brings assisted immigrants to this Province. The ship Garrick Castle sailed from London on the 30th March with 24 statute adults ; t’.ie Shun Lee followed on the 15th May with 124 ; and the William Davie left Glasgow' on the 24th May. with 94.J statute adults.

Funeral. —This afternoon the remains of the late Jobif Gillies were la : d in their resting place in the Southern Cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large number of persons from every rank of life, who united in paying the last tribute of respect to one who had taken so active a share when living in every movement connected with the political, social, and religious advancement of the Province. Although mature in years, his place will not be easily supplied.

Concert. —Of the unusually large number of concerts announced for next week, there is one which claims special consideration from the public of Dunedin. The Jewish Philanthropic Society is a body which for years past has been enabled in a very unobstrusive manner to perform a vast amount of good by relieving distress amongst the poor Jews of this City ; but the society, like others, is now suffering from the “ dullness of the times. ” They propose to give a concert iu the Masonic Hall on Thu sday evening next ; and the programme put forward, apart from the other and more substantial consideration we have referred to, should attract a full atteu lance.

Princess Theatre. —“ A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing,” an old friend in a new dress, was served up at the Theatre last night. The comedy was fairly successful, the chief parts being sustained by Mr Wolfe (Jabez Bunny), Mr J. Musgrave (Jacob Mortmain), Mr A. White (Herbert Lester), Mr M. Fordo (Tom Shorter), Miss Jennie Nye (Ethel Maynard), and Miss Gassy Matthews (Lady Barbican), The performance concluded with the “ King of the Peacocks,” in which Miss Fordo and Miss Nye fully sustained the reputation they have earned for themselves in this excellent extravaganza. The “ Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing” will be repeated this evening ; to be followed by the burlesque of “The Maid.and the Magpie.” Tc»ruo row Mr Musgrave wi 1 take a benefit. This gentleman is a careful, solid, good actor ; and we hope the public of

Dunedin will show their appreciation of his talents by favoring him with a good house. Sudden Deaths. —Mr Howbotham, a well-known settler in the Otepopo district, died suddenly on the 20th inst. It appeals that deceased, while on his way home, fell off his dray in a fit of 'apoplexy. Death was immediate. —The body of the Chinaman who died on board the Jean Sands shortly after arrival, was this forenoon conveyed by the police to the morgue for post-mortem examination. Two brothers of the decased, who were passengers by the samo ship, state through their interpreter his name to be Ah Yow, forty years of age, and a native of the island of Macao ; also that he was m.irriod about three months before sailing) and that throughout the voyage he suffered severely from sea-sickness. An inquest was to be held this afternoon. —T he police have received intimation that a woman named Dubois, wife of a miner residing at Naseby, and who has lived at Waikouaiti for some time past, was found dead in her bed on Tuesday.

Mr Gilchrist will address the citizens of Bell Ward to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock. Mr Paterson intimates that he will address the electors of Bell Ward, at the White Horse hotel to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8 o’clock. Mr Keith Ramsay will address the electors of Hmh Ward to-morrow (Friday) evening, at the Mission House, Bussell street, at 8 o’clock. Mr Henry J. Walter will address the ratepayers of High Ward at the Mission House, Russell street, this (Thursday) evening at 8 o’clock. Mr Neale announcess that he will address a meeting of the ratepayers of Bell Ward at Towers's Royal George Hotel to-morrow (Friday) evening at 8. Committee meet this (Thursday) evening at the Rainbow Hotel at 8.

Mu F. H. Evans announces that he has retired from the election of Bell Ward in favor of Mr Patterson.