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Evening Star, Issue 2981, 7 September 1872, Page 2

Princess Theatre.— Mr ;ind Mrs South make their appearance to-night—the lady in the comedy of “A Husband to Order,” and Mr South in the burlesque of “111-treated Trovatore.” This Scott’s Scholarship. We are glad to learn that the contributions to this Scholarship amount now to about one hundred and fifty pounds ; although only a very small portion of the town has been canvassed. It is expected that no difficulty will be experienced in obtaining the requisite amount. Longevity.—The Wellington Independent of Aug. 17th states Amongst those who followed the remains of the late Mr Kells, of Karori, to his grave a few days ago were a number of old settlers—the united ages of four of them being 322 years. The respective ages were 82, 85, 80, and 75. In small community such as that at Karori, this is a remarkable instance of longevity.” •Schoolmasters’ Association.—The usual monthly meeting of the Schoolmasters’ Association w r as held at the Education Office this afternoon. A paper on “ The Bible in Schools ” was read by Mr Parke. He very fully advocated the desirability of Bible reading in schools under judicious supervision. A short discussion followed, and the subject was considered of such importance as to render farther consideration desirable. Shooting with Bank Notes.—A miner in one of the Thames mines lost L2 in a most singular manner. He was desired by one of the men below to send down some paper to serve as a wad ; putting his hand in his pocket, he sent down all the loose paper he bad. The shot was duly fired. The man left the mine, and when searching

foi the L 2 could not find it. Singular to ■ay, on going over the quartz on the following morning, he discovered them all safe, only a little smoked. They had been used as a wad.

The Situation.—A private telegram from Wellington had been shown to us. Speaking of the means adopted by the Opposition to secure a majority on the division, the sender says :—“ I have never seen such disgraceful conduct, even in any Provincial Council. Men were kept drunk under lock and key ; and others were bought like bullocks. Had the Government resorted to the same course they could have got a majority, even within the hour of the division. Great credit is given them for not doing so, and for resisting the Wellington robbers, Ormond made the speech of the session, and completely answered every charge ” And as to Mr Stafford’s chance of forming a Ministry, the same person remarks : —“ It seems impossible that Mr Stafford can form a Government without Mr Vogel and M'Lean join him, as they arc the most popular men in th« House,” A Fighting Editor. —The city of Wellington seems to retain, as one of its permanent institutions, “fighting editors.” A few days ago, E. H. lord, who is, or was, the editor of the Post, was fined L 5 for assaulting, “ in a brutal and cowardly manner,” Robert Kent, accountant in the hidependent office. From the evidence as published, it seems Kent, during a discussion on small-pox, remarked to Lord—“ What do newspaper men know about small-pox ?” and that he knew Lord’s antecedents, and all about his horse-whipping at Napier, stating also that Lord was a d—d cur to allow himself to be horsewhipped. Lord did not resent the language at the time, but some days after came behind Kent, who was lighting a cigar, and struck him violently in the face, inflicting several severe cuts. The Bench said the assault was of too serious a nature to be passed over lightly, and fined the defendant as above stated.

The sixth of the series of discourses on the Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures, will be delivered by the Rev. Dr Copland, in the North Dunedin Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening. The usual monthly meeting of the Union Permanent Building Society, for receiving subscriptions, application, &c., will be held at the office, Princes street, on Monday evening next, from 7 to 8 o’clock.