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Evening Star, Issue 2838, 23 March 1872, Page 2

Mayor’ Court. —The business transacted to-day was trifling. Andrew Bradshaw and Anthony Cullen were each fined 5s for drunkenness. Mary Ann Martha, and Thomas Mee, being neglected children, were sent to the Industrial School for three years. Summary Castigation. A Dr Hooper recen ly thrashed a Mr Lyon, _at Marten, on account of the laUer having called in question his commercial integrity. The doctor was brought up and hned_ Lo and costs by the local bench, hut the fine was subscribed by a number of gentlemen present.

Port Chalmers. —The anniversary of the Province was honored to-day at the Port by the Government flagstaffs and the shipping displaying their flags. It being Saturday, the shops for the convenience of the public were kept open, it having been determined to hold tho usual holiday on Monday next instead of to-day. Shipping Examinations. — Copies of recent regulations for those who intend to offer themselves as candidates for examination as masters, mates, or engineers, for certificates of competency ; also for those who offer themselves for voluntary examination in steam, can now be seen at the Customhouse, Christchurch. These examinations are held under the Merchant Shipping Officers’ Examination Act, 1370. It is intended, if a sufficient number of candidates offer themselves, to hold examinations in Auckland. Nelson, Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin.

Masonic Hall. A good house greeted the performers at this place of amusement last evening. The beautiful singing of Mr B. Clark in “ Blue eyed Nelly,” and “ Kiss me, good night, mother,” was greatly enjoyed by the audience. Messrs Kelly and O’Brien received an encore in their “ Blooming Morning Glories,” as did also the latter in his “Sensational Song and Dance.” Mr Barry O’Neil was successful in his various S on"s, while Professor Saunders contributed greatly to the enjoyment of the evening by his harp solo. “The Nervous Occupant,” in which the comicalities of Mr Kelly were received with shouts of laughter, brought the entertainment to'a close. We are glad to find that this talented company are growing in public estimation. Ball.— After an interval of nearly four years the Caledonian Society gave another hall, which was held last evening at St. George’s Hall. In point of numbers—for there were not more than fifty couples present—it was hardly up to the former ones ; but for completeness of arrangements it was far more successful. The arrangements of the stewards v ere in every way satisfactory. Messrs King (violin), Sykes (piano) arid Martin (flute), were a most efficient orchestra ; while the refreshment department, which was under Mr Job Wain’s charge, was all that could be desired. The. room was very t ,x ; cfuliy decorated, su-d yith the uniforms of the volunteers and the varied and pleasing costumes of the ladies, protlucecl an agreeable tout cnsemhlti. Among the visitors were Col HarmiAon, Lieut.Col. Cargill, and Mr J. C. Wilson, C. B, The programme was an unusually long one, but was got thi-ough in good time.

Princess Theatre.—“ Through Fire and Water,” was produced at the Theatre last evening, to a house crowded in the lower parts and comfortably filled above. The piece was excellently played throughout, the actors being frequently applauded. Mr Small sang his inimitable song “The Unfortunate Man,” and was loudly encored. The comedietta “ Bamboozling, ” was afterwards played, in which Miss F. Anstead and Mr Hydes sustained the chief parts. Mr Hydes played with a thorough appreciation of his part, and was awarded the praise he deserved, To-nicht will be presented the comedy “A Boland for an Oliver.” The part of Maria Darlington is allotted to Mias Anstead, and we are much mistaken in her talent if she fail to invest it with an interest such as is seldom excelled in the Colonies. With the support of Mr Hydes and Mr Musgrave, a treat may be expected. On Monday a new piece, “Old Honesty,” will be produced. It is said to be well adapted to Mr Musgrave’s peculiar talent. The cast is good, and as report says “Old Honesty” is a really excellent drama, great interest is felt in the performance. Mr. John Sibbald has made great alterations in the premises in Manse street, and adapted them to a wholesale and retail business, reminding us of flourishing establishments in London and the chief English cities, known ns “The Shades.” His intentions are specified in the advertisement. The Wellington Indep ndent has received information of the burning of M r Fitzherbert’s flax mill at the Wainuiomata. The loss is estimated at L3OOO, no part of which is covered by insurance, The cause of the lire is at present unknown.