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Evening Star, Issue 2823, 6 March 1872, Page 2

Education. —The Frovinckd Government Gazette of to-day contains the regulations of the Education Board for the examination and classification of District school teachers. Appointments. —By notice in the Provincial Government Gazelle Messrs J. Brough, J. Johnston, J. M'Ewen, J. W. Thomson, A. Anderson, and A. S. Begg, tare appointed managers of the Ronth Giutha Gemoter}'-. Mining. Notices appear in the Provincial Government Gazette permitting the occupation of an acre of ground for each holder of a miner’s right, on twelve acres of the Hindoo goldfield, and six acres in the Naseby district. Municipal.— We understand that Mr James P. Millar has been appointed Interim-Valuator for the City, during the absence of Mr Langlands, who is about to visit Europe ; and who has ob aintd leave of absence from the City Council. The Assembly. — The Oamaru Times is not surprised that, in the absence of M r Vogel, tb s Government should have decided to hold the next meeting of Parliament at Wellington ; nor would it he surprised if, on bis return, the Cabinet should reconsider the matter, and rescind its former decision.

Scholarships. Two scholarships, the Lang Scholarship of L2O per annum, and the Synod Scholarship of L3O per annum for three years, open to students who have not yet attended any University, are advert sed in the Provincial Government Gazette of to-day, with the subjects hr examination. The competition for the Richardson scholarship, value L.'ld, and tenable for three years, tikes plrce in the first week of May. The International Exhibition of 1872.—His Honor the Superintendent has received a telegram from the Colonial Secretary, stating the Secretary of State has informed all the Governors in Australia that it is desirable perfect collections should be made of periodical literature published on any one day in January or February. The day decided upon is the 24th of February, but newspapers published on the preceding day, and not on that day, are included. But not only is it proposed to transmit a collection of the periodical literature, but of specimens of typography displaying novelty of type or excellence of execution. The Government purpose forwarding the collection by the next mail. Aquatic. —Wo observe from our Christchurch files, that the Kaiapoi amalgamated crew, who rowed second in the interprovincial boat race, have challenged the winning crew to race a three mile race on the Waimakariri river within a mouth. The Lyttelton Times, referring to the challenge, says:—“ The fouling that occurred iu the race, unquestionably lessened their chance of appearing closer up at the winning post, bat notwithstanding that they are pronounced by many competent judges to be the best crew in the colony, wc think their chance of success in a heavy boat like the Fere, would be very doubtful against the Lyttelton crew and their by far superior boat We are credibly informed that, iu the event of a challenge being arranged between the two crews, one of the Christchurch clubs will place a boat at the disposal of the Kaiapoi men ; and if the latter are provided with a new boat, it is needless to say that a race between them would be a very hard contest, and one which would greatly interest all boating men.”

ACCLIMATISATION IN’ CANTERBURY.— The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society is in a flourishing condition, judging by its eighth annual report Despite rather meagre support from the public, it has accomplished a good deal. The report refers in congratulatory terms to the increase of members during the year —a congratulation baaed on substantial grounds, as it appears,the Society has an income of L 836 odd at its disposal, LSOO of which was contributed by the Provincial Government, and about one-fifth by annual subscriptions. The balance w r as derived from “sales of stock,” and that is a very convincing proof of practical success. The recent importation of birds by the Charlotta Gladstone has been so very successful that the Society has re-engaged Mr Bills to bring out another consignment. In the matter of trout, the Society can fairly claim that they have equalled the efforts of their co-workers in the < olony. 'they have reared a large number of young fish from the parent ft :ck ; and in addition to those distri uted over the Province, they have sent contributions to tho .Auckland and Wellington Societies ; besides which there is abundant evidence that the trout in the Canterbury rivers are doi g well. The Society has agreed to contribute LIOO as its quota towards raising LSOO to supplement the offer of the General Government, to introduce salmon ova into the rivers of the Middle Island. Wesleyan Church, Port ChaljiijKfi. - The annual soiree of the above

church was held last evening. Tables were provided under the care of Mesdames Johnsou, Basire, Densom, Cook, Shadforth, L'hompson, Treasurer, the Misses Randalls Brebuer, Forsyth, and Steward. The repast was bouiuifuliy and tidily spread, and amply justice was done to it by a large company. After tea the chair was taken by the pastor, the Rev. J. S. Smalley. On the platform wore his Honor the Superintendent, the Revs John Williams, William Johnson, James Maxwell, F. W. Reeves, and others The Rev. F, W. Reeves was the first speaker, and he concluded his address by proposing a vote of thanks to the ladies who had provided the tables. It was somewhat a novelty to propose the voce at that early stage of the meeting, but bo thought it was due on account of the great labor and expense involved in the part of those who contributed to the pleasure of the company. His Honor the Superintendent followed with some remarks on the education question. He did not see any reason for a change in the educational system of Otago, which, for so many years, had given satisfaction to the whole community. The Colony was not yet ripe for a general system. He contended for the continued use of the Bible in the schools, but trusted the coimti y would never open the door to the evils of ilenominatioualism. The Rev. Janies Maxwell spoke on the necessity of Christian effort for the extension of the Church. Rev. Mr Williams made some earnest remarks on “ amusements ” —sharply condemning attendance at balls and operas, on the part of members of churches. The Revs. Messrs Reid and Johnson ak-o spoke in their best style General regret was expressed by the speakers that the Rev. J. S. Smalley was about to leave the Port for a distant and more important sphere of labor. Votes of thanks to the speakers and choir, who had enlivened the evening by sacred songs, closed a profitable and pleasant evening.

The members of the Hand and Heart Lodge, M. U.1.0.0.F., will visit the Loyal Dunedin Lodge to morrow evening. Members will attend at the Oddfellows Hall at 8 o’clock sharp. The attention of volunteers is directed to a general order which appears in our advertising column l *.