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Evening Star, Issue 2916, 24 June 1872, Page 2

The ’Weather. The Mount Ida Chronicle, mentions, as proof of the severity of the cold in that district, that a passenger by Cobb’s ooach had his toes frost bitten.

A Munificent Present.— Mr Edward Scott, banker, Cavendish Square, London, is sending out a pair of vases from England as a contribution to the art department of the Canterbury Museum. The vases cost 150 guineas. Libel. — The rumor that Mr Macassey had taken legal proceedings against Judge Ward, in respect of an article which appeared in the Thnam Herald recently, turns out to bo correct. The writ was served on Mr Ward at Invercargill last week. The Gazette. —The last number of the New Zealand Gazelle contains the standing orders and forms of proceedings of the General Assembly relative to private Bills, The scale of fees to be paid by the promo 1 ers of these Bills is :—On the first reading. L 5 ; second, L 1 0; third, LlO. Mr A. C. Strode is appointed registration officer for Otago. The following offices have been opened as Government life assurance and annuity offices:—Post offices, Manuherikia and Kaw r arau.

Legal. —Owing to the extraordinary amount of business which had to be dealt with at the sittings of the Court of Appeal, it could not all be gone through. After themost severe and protracted exertions their Honors found themselves overtaken by their circuit business. The result is that the Court of Appeal had to be adjourned without the arguments in the Queen v, Fitzherbert being gone into. On the 17th inst. Sir George Arney said that if he did not take the opportunity of going by the Taranaki, ho would probably be compelled to remain in Wei ington another week, while a very important calendar had to be dealt with at Auckland. Mr Justice Chapman said he had already postponed the Invercargill sittings, but could do so no longer, as the Supreme Court sittings in Dunedin would take place in the beginning of July. Social Gathering.—The German Verrein held their annual festival on Friday evening at Shepherd’s Hotel, George street. The hall was nicely decorated, and at nine o’clock the members and their lady friends sat down to a first-class supper. The chair was occupied by the President (Mr Nees), and the vice by the Vice-President (Mr Beissel). The first toast was “ The Emperor Wilhelm,” which was received with enthusiasm, as was that of “Queen Victoria and the Royal Family,” the company singing the National Anthem, The third toast, “Our Fatherland and Bismarck,” with the song “Wacht am Rhine,” was given by Mr Otto; “Deutches Vcrrein” by Mr Meyer; and “The Ladies” by Mr Holtzhouser. After supper the tables were cleared, and the company joined in dancing, which was spiritedly kept up till an early hour, all present appearing to have enjoyed themselves.

Fatal Accident at Naseby.—The Mount Ida Chronicle has the following reference to Dr M‘Cambridge’s death :—A more painful duty than that which we have now to perform has not, since our advent here, been our province to record. We allude to the death of |Dr Daniel 'M‘Cambridge, who expired yesterday afternoon at his residence

about four p. m. So far as we have been able to gather them the facts of the case are these On Sunday night last Dr M'Cairbridge was called upon to attend suffering humanity at Hyde, and with that general kindheartedness for which the deceased gentleman was celebrated, went upon his errand of mercy, notwithstanding the heavy fall of snow and the severe frost which covered the ground. Between Naseby and the Kyeburn Hotel (near what is known as Sander’s gate) through some mishap, up to the present time unexplained, the doctor was thrown from his horse, the fall resulting in the breaking of several ribs, and the infliction of several outside as well as internaljinjuries, to the effects of which he succumbed on the afternoon of yesterday. We fear that the loss which the place has sustained by the death of Dr M'Oambridge, will not he easily supplied. For a number of years the only legally qualified practitioner in the district, there are few who have not something to say alike of his humanity, urbanity, and ability. The utmost that can be said of him we cordially endorse, and can only say, iu addition, ‘ ‘ a good man has departed—peace be with his ashes.” Dr M‘Cambridgeleaves a widow with, however, no children. Dunedin Art, —Last week we examined a beautiful silver flower vase in the shop of Mr Young, jeweller. It has been made in with orders received by Mr Young from Mr Brogden for presentation to his Excellency the Governor in commemoration of the commencement of public works in New Zealand by that gentleman. The block or pedestal on which it stands is polished totora, above which is worked in silver a gently sloping circular hillock covered with ferns, a flax bssh springing on one quarter and a raupo plant on another, while a moa and an apteryx are feeding in such positions as to balance the scenery. The stalk supporting the reservoir represents a fern tree with drooping fronds and a jointed stem. The reservoir is circular, about four inches in depth, with two opposite handles skilfully worked into the representation of two representatives of the few reptiles of New Zealand—lizards. The sides of the cup are polished excepting when two locomotives are represented as side views, one of which bears the name of Lady Bowen. On the lid stands erect a Maori chief supporting a spear and covered with a mat—a striking statuette of a race now superseded. The whole work is elaborately and carefully executed; the larger portion in frosted silver, and whether considered in design, workmanship, or historical association, will bear comparison with the best works of the sort in any country. Lecture Extraordinary.—A Mr Johnston, barrister-at-law, was announced to deliver a lecture in the lower hall of the Athenaeum on Friday evening last, on “ Scottish Poetry.” We are indebted to one who was present for the following account of the proceedings : On the lecturer approaching the door of the hall, the checktaker, nob knowing the gentleman who presented himself, refused him admission. On this refusal the lecturer “riled up,” and asked the checktaker if he considered himself “six feet three inches high,” and commenced squaring at him in a manner which threatened serious injury to his physiognomy. Fortunately at this juncture a gentleman acquainted with Mr Johnston appeared on the scene, and introduced him to the astonished checktaker as the lecturer, whereupon, with a profound bow, he was admitted into the hall. Perhaps the excitement without had unnerved Mr Johnston, as he certainly appeared in a very confused state when he took np his position before the audience. Mr J. Mercer was after considerable de l ay, prevailed upon to take the chair. The lecturer then commenced—“ Mr Chairman, Ladies and Gentle men.” By one of the audience: “Where are the ladies?” Lecturer: “Well, never mind, there was one here some time ago.” At this instant a well-known cabman thrust his head into the hall, and approaching the lecturer, demanded, in a loud voice : “ Look here governor, where’s that ere sixpenny fare from the Water of Leith.” Considerable amusement was caused by this little interruption, and after cabby had been quieted by promises of payment the next day and something like order had been restored, the lecturer re-commenced —“ Mr chairman, ladies and gentlemen, J am a barrister” —but from the ominous pause that ensued it became clear that the lecturer was travelling outside the record. Something was evidently wanting, and the chairman good-naturedly suggested candles, which were at once brought. The lecturer then proceeded: “ Mr Chairman, ladies and’gentlcmen —This is the second time in the Colonies or elsewhere 1 have ventured to appear before a public audience.” A'voice : “ What about the Scotch poets.” The lecturer, “If anyone interrupts me, I’ll knock him (we decline to publish the expletive here used), no matter how big he is.” The audience, whose patience had, it must be confessed, been severely tried, could no longer tolerate this kind of conduct, and commenced hissing with a thorough good will, and the meeting became decidedly rowdy in consequence. So great was the uproar that the librarian appeared, and threatened to turn off the gas, on which the chairman extinguished the candles and retired from the chair, when the lecturer seizing the candlesticks, indignantly flung them at his retiring form. Fortunately for him the candlesticks missed their aim, but came into contact with a well-known citizen, to the imminent danger of his optics. Mr Johnston, perhaps emboldened by the success of his late manoeuvre, informed the audience as a special piece of information that his fighting weight was thirteen stone, and that he would feel flattered if anyone who desired it would “come on.” The meeting dispersed somewhat hastily.

A meeting, in connection with the United Evangelical Services will be held in the Wesleyan Church, Stuart street, this evening, at 7.30. The master of the Industrial School desires us to convey his thanks to Messrs Wise and D. Eoss for contributions of books for the use of the children. The example might be well followed by persons who have any spare volumes.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Dunedin Mutual Improvement Society will be held in the lower hall of the Athenreum to morrow (Tuesday) evening at eight o’clock, when Mr Bolt will deliver an essay on “ The Condition of Europe a Century Ago.’

A notice from the Registrar of the Supreme Court appears in our advertising columns to-day to the effect that the sittings of the Court, gazetted to be held at Dunedin on Monday, July 1, will be adjourned to

Tuesday, the 9th July, at 10 a.m , when all prosecutors, Witnesses, and others are required to attend. The sheriff, also, announces that the attendance of the grand jurors will not, in consequence of the adjournment, be required until Tuesday, the 9th July, at 10 a.m. The common jurymen summoned are discharged from all attend anco.