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Evening Star, Issue 3046, 22 November 1872, Page 2

Commission or the Peace.—Tlh; Governor has accepted the resignation by Mr W. F. Gordon, Strath Taieri, of his appointment as a J. F. Cromwell. —For the year ending October 81, 1872, the yield of the Cromwell district was 21,047 ozs, and it returned as goldliclda revenue, 1.4297. Colonial Prize Firing, Nelson has been definitely fixed as the locale of the next Colonial competition. The site of the range is Mr Marsdeu’s property, :>! 4 miles from Nelson. Good Wages.—During the hearing of a case at the Warden’s Court at Abaura, at the last sitting, it transpired that a “ hatter” at Nelson Creek had earned on an average L3O per week whenever he had water to wash with. His claim is situated on the top of the ranges, near the proposed terminus of the race intended to he brought from Lake Hochstctter by the Government to Nelson Creek. Storting.—The following is the address which was presented to the members of the Canterbury Jockey Club. It was largely and influentially signed: —“ To the members of the Canterbury Jockey Club. Gentlemen—We, the undersigned, desire to thank you for the fearless manner in which you have discharged a very responsible duty, in your decision in the ‘ Peeress ease,’ and

we fully concur in the opinion that the adoption of any other course would have effectually ruined racing in Canterbury.” The Tuapeka race meeting has been fixed for the 20th and 21st February. Princess Theatre.— “ London Assurance” should have drawn a much bettor bouse than it did, for it was well played throughout. Mr Douglas recited Lover’s “ Shamua O’Brien” very nicely indeed.—Tonight, *■ Book the Third” and a “Game of Sp dilation” will be played.—Miss Mabel Herhorte makes her reappearance on Saturday evening, and Mr and Mrs Walter Hill early next week. The latter are passengers by the Taranaki, which arrived at Nelson this morning. Literary.— Wc have to acknowledge the receipt of the first number of the i/w----tralkm IFB/icw and Preshi/lerian JJeroJd, published in Sydney, While professing to be devoted to the Presbyterian interest, it is sufficiently cosmopolitan in its character to be read with interest by all denominations of Christians, ft is an eight-page fo io news demy sheet, and the get-up and printing are alike very creditable. The editor is the i\ev. George Sutherland, late of this city. Gaol, — John Christie, a notorious and well-known character to the Police and Gaol officials of Christchurch, Lyttelton, Invercargill, and Otago, at present undergoing cumulative sentences of nine years’ penal servitude for various offences in Southland, was received into the Gaol this forenoon, escorted by Constable Sullivan, of the Bluff, per Rangitote steamer, under a warrant signed by his Honor the Superintendent, under delegated powers from his Excellency the Governor, Chinese Navvies. According to the Tuapek'i Times, Mr Brogden has 500 I hincse employed on the Clutha Railway. Mr Brogden wished to de-patch Mr Ah Toug home to China as an immigration agent, but be declined, as he believes that a large immigration of Celestials would conduce neither to the benefit of the Colony nor of the immigrants, Mr Brogden, we believe, has scoured the services of another agent, and purposes importing large numbers of Chinese—-the first batch of which he purposes locating at Manawatu, Province of Wellington, There will be a nice race of people there some day if the Danes and Chinese intermarry. Masonic Hall. — There was a fair attendance at the above place last night; but not so numerous as the merits of the entertainment deserved. Mr Rickards introduced several new songs, including “ cecond thoughts are often best,” “ Where’s Dolly gone, “ Useful knowledge,” &c , all of which were sung in fine style and favorably received. Jn the entertainments comique, Miss Carrie Rickards, assisted by Mr Rickards, succeeded in amusing the audience. Mr Hallam sang the muleteer song, “ Margaretta,” “Come into the garden, Maude,” “My own my Guiding Star,” all of which were well rendered. But decidedly the gem of the entertainment -was “The anchor’s weighed,” Ibis beautiful song is eminently suited to Mr Hallam’s voice, and was sung last night in a manner that so pleased the audience that they would not be satisfied until it was repeated. We think that were the accompaniments played a little softer it would add grealy to the effect. Mr Rickards thanked the audience for their patronage, and announced that the troupe would only remain a few nights longer here. A change of programme is announped for this evening, when several novelties will be presented. Formation of Castle Street.—The deputation appointed at the meeting of ratepayers on Wednesday evening had an interview with his Honor the Superintendent this morning, and urgecjL upon him the necessity of forming Castle street to its full width. It was pointed out that, the work could now b» done cheaper than at any other time, because the street was already laid, while it was a work of importance on public aiid sanitary grounds. The residents in the neighborhood had subscribed L7O, which would be supplemented by the Corporation to au extent that would guarantee the Government against loss. His Honor said that one of the reasons which had decided the Government against doing the work was that Dunedin had already Lad 100 much of the prison labor. It had been decided to reclaim a portion of the Bay, by which probably L‘20,000 or L 25 000 would bo returned to the Provincial Treasury, and all the available prison labor would require to bo concentrated on that work. Of course, there was a new Executive now, and he did not know whether they would take the same view'; but he would submit the matter to them. The offer of money assistance was a new element, which might i ducc the Government to do something ; but the only ground on which the work had a claim on the Government w r as the sanitary one, as it was the duty of the Corporation to make and form the streets.

The concert in aid of St Paul’s Sunday School takes places this evening. An excellent programme has been provided, and we hope to see a good attendance.