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Evening Star, Issue 3004, 4 October 1872, Page 2

To Advertisers. —ln consequence of necessary repairs to the engine, all advertisements for insertion to-morrow must be sent in not later than ten o’clock.

Liberality.-—The insurance agents in Wellington have commissioned the City Surveyor of that place to order on their behalf, in connection with the local water works plant, fire brigade necessaries to the amount of L6OO.

Tuapeka Railway. — A private telegram in the Tuapek/i Times says, the Government intend to spend L 60,000 in the construction of the Tuapeka railway during the next twelve months.

Enterprise. — For the collection and transmission of 50 words daily from England to India, the Melbourne Argus, according to present arrangement, will pay Reuter L4OOO per annum. From India to Melbourne the Argus would defrav the cost of transmission, so that the yearly subsidy would really amount to about LIO,OOO.

Acclimatisation in tolligence has been received of the safe arrival at Nelson of the 1050 trout ova sent up lately by the Southland Acclimatisation Society. Spawning also is still going .on favorably at the Wallacetown ponds. Up Jo date 23.600 ova have been deposited in the boxes, and over a hundred fry have already been hatched.

Still Existing. A private telegram from Wellington informs us that yesterday the honorable member for Christchurch, Mr Wakefield, made his appearance within the precincts of ;the House for the first time since the vmpt of confidence motion. Perhaps his constituents would like to know where he F as J anf i what he was doing during the month’s interval. City Improvements..— We notice that the old wooden shop lately occupied by Mr Jas. Walls, ironmonge , at the corner of Princes and Walker streets, has been taken down, and is, we are informed, to be replaced ,by a substantial two-storey stone and brick building, which will add considerably to the architectural appearance of that end of the City.

Martin’s Bay.—ln reference to the telegram published in the Daily Times of to-day, intimating that the residents at Martin’s Bay were suffering through want of provisions. we are authorized to say that there is no likelihood of it being true, as Williamson and party have been living several years at Big Bay, only seven miles distant, without receiving any Government supplies whatever

Cromwell Reefs.— The Elizabeth Company cleaned up on Saturday last » but no reliable particulars as to the amount of gold obtained were made public. The company will benefit nothing by keeping their returns secret. The Star of East Company finished a crushing of 160 tons on Wednesday, the yield being 121oz 2dwts The tributers at the Anvorora claim have had a washing up, and obtained a yield of 2sozs. from 36 tons of stone.

Suggestive. —At home a plan is now followed of compelling each bank clerk to have his photograph taken, and to lodge it with the hank officials in a regular bank album. Sir George Verdon (says the Aye) has brought with him the English rule, and has issued an order that each clerk in the English, Scottish, and Australian Chartered Bank should present his carte do visile to the bank manager for utilisation if certain contingencies should transpire. Mining Conference.—The Tuapeka Times suggests of the holding of a conference of mining delegates at Lawrence, to consider the propriety of establishing a Central Miners’ Association, the duties of wlii.h would be to exercise a general supervision over the interests of the whole mining community ; to select suitable representatives to sond to the Provincial Council and General Assembly ; to watch the course and influence of^ legislation upon goldfields subjects ; and to* co-operate with the local committees on alleviating local grievances.

Presbyterian.-— The soiree at the Presbyterian Church, Hokitika, in honor of the induction of the new minister, the Rev. James Kirkland, is described by the West Coast Times as one of the best affairs of the Jcind. The church was very tastefully decorated with ferns, and the backed seats having been removed) tables were laid out. on which a profusion of good things were spread, comprising fruits, cakes, and other edibles. The Rev. W. S. M'Oowau, who occupied the chair, delivered an opening address, and was followed at intervals by members of the com gregation, who also spoke addresses, the “intervals” being filled with singing of hymns and service of fruits. The Rev. Mr Kjfkland also addressed the congregation, and seemed to be much gratified.—The induction of the Rev. A. slakc to the pastorate of the Kaikorai Church, took placg yesterday.

Princess Theatre.—We hope that last night’s attendance may be as an indication that the theatre-going portion of the public is at length able to appreciate £he merits of the company now performing

at the Princess’s, as well as the efforts of the management to produce a class of pieces that is likely, if anything can. to hit the popular taste. There certainly was a good attendance, the pit being crowded, and the circle well patronised. In the p:ay of “The Lady of Lyons,” Mr Douglass as Claude, confirmed the good opinions previously entertained of him. He was ably assisted by Miss Colville and Mr Hoskins, who shared w.th him the honor of a call before the curtain at the termination of the piece. The farce was “The Express Train,” iu which Mr Hoskins created roars of laughter by his excellent assumption of the character of the voluble aud smart Down-Easter, Jack Delaware. A capital bill is announced for tonight—Sheridan’s splendid comedy of “ The School for Scandal” and “A Morning Call.” Land for Settlement. —The decision of his Honor Mr Justice Chapman in the case of Maclean and others v. Macaudrew and others, remarks the Tuapeka Times, has created a feeling of disappointment and regret in Tuapeka. Many men have been patiently waiting for a lengthened period to acquire land on the Bellamy Hun, and the result of the case has been anxiously looked for. Certainly, neither side seemed in any hurry to bring it to a conclusion. The feelings of those kept in suspense, as to whether they would be able to procure a spot to establish a home upon or not, seems to have been entirely disregarded. Messrs Maclean and Co. cannot be blamed for this, but for the sake of those alluded to the Provincial Government should not, if it lay in their power, have allowed the proceedings to extend such an unconscionably long period of time. We are not aware whether the authorities intend to carry the matter before the Court of Appeal. If so, there will be another year's delay at the least, This would certainly be a lively prospect for those desirous of settling upon the disputed land —so lively, indeed, that they would not care to contemplate it too closely, but would, in all likelihood, prefer to do with a few hundred miles of sep, dividing them from it. Whether it is intended to carry the case further, or let it rest as it is, some land should be immediately thrown open. No difficulty can stand in the way of a cancellation of the runholdcr’s title over 5000 acres. We do hope the Executive will take this matter into consideration, and as soon as possible make arrangements for having a 5000 acre block of land on Bellamy Run declared available for settlement.

The amateur performance by the Shorfdan Dramatic Club, takes place in the Lunatip Asylum Hall, this (Friday) evening. The committee pf the Otago Benevo lent Institution acknowledge, in our advertising columns to-day, the receipt of yariops donations in aid of the charity.

The quarterly meeting of the Otago Schoolmasters’ Association, wdl be held in the Education Office, to-morrow (Saturday) at 11 a. m., for the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year.

The programme of the annual amateur athletic sports, in connection with the Dunedin Cricket Club, to take place at the Caledonian Grounds on Saturday next, will ,bg found in our advertising columns. Entries of intending competitors will close at the Occidental Hotel, tlpe evening, at 9 o’clock.