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Evening Star, Issue 3158, 3 April 1873, Page 2

A new theatrical aspirant to public favor is thus referred to in the Thame* Advertiser of the 18th “The performance concluded with the farce of the * Conjugal Lesson,’ in which Mrs Alice Allen, known as ‘ the Mermaid,’ sustained the part of Mrs Lullaby, and Mr Margetts that of Mr Lullaby. The piece took immensely. There were numerous local allusions introduced in the dialogue, which created loud and vociferous applause, Mrs Allen certainly sustained the part in a business-like manner. There was no lack of confidence on her part, and she acted and spoke as if perfectly conversant with stage customs,” Referring to the purchase of the Port railway by the General Government, the Independent says ' The company’s stock consisted of 12,000 shares, the nominal value of which was LlO each, but the Government purchased them atL6 5s each, and has taken up the LIOO,OOO worth of debentures. The bargain may be said to be an eminently favorable one for the Colony, as it includes all rolling stock, plant, and stations, and a railway which will be directly and largely profitable. This purchase will also preclude the necessity for the Government building a station in Dunedin for the terminus of the Clutha railway, a work which would have been expensive. As it is, the Go\ernment will be able in a very few weeks to run traffic upon a portion of the Dunedin and Clutha line, with the rolling stock included in the purchase of the Port Chalmers line. The purchase has been the subject of logthenod negotiation, and we have it on good professional authority that the line would not have been dear at L 20,000 more than the price agreed upon. The annual general meeting of the Dunedin Football Club was held last evening in the large room of the Shamrock Hotel, when between to.iity and forty members were present. Mr Rcade occupied the chair. The secretary, Mr Begg, having read the annual report, and submitted a balance-sheet showing the club to be in funds, the meeting proceeded to the election of office bearers for the ensuing season, with the following result: —Mr Rattray, President; Mr Joseph Watson, Vice-President; Mr E. Johnson, Captain ; Mr G. M. Thomson, Deputy-Captain ; Andrew,

Muir, White, G. E. Donniston, and K. ■Smith, Committee ; and Mr Begg, Secretary. The secretary brought forward an amended code of rules, which were discussed seriatim, and, with some alterations, ultimately adopted. It was resolved that the new rules be printed and circulated among the members. About a dozen new members were elected, and it was arranged to play the opening match of the season on Saturday next.

The Magnet Troupe, at the Queen’s Theatre, have certainly an ingenious method of combining music, dancing, sensational performances, and negro delineations, so as to produce a most agreeable entertainment. The performance last night, though differing little from that of the previous evening, vyes very enjoyable, and elicited frequent demonstrations of approval. Of course Lottie is tho great attraction, and her various feats on the single, double, and flying trapeze arc wonderfully clever and graceful, and must be seen to bo thoroughly appreciated. Her brothers Frank and Victor are also accomplished gymnasts, and deserve the praise nightly awarded to them. The trio may fairly bo included amongst the most clever athletes who have yet visited Dunedin. Mr Mnall gave several of his specialties, and was heartily applauded and encored. Mr J, Herman played a solo on the violin, and was encored, when he substituted variations of “Home, sweet Home.” Messrs Buckley and Holly were very humorous, and caused much merriment by negro delineations and groto-que dancing. In the farce of “ Escape from Paris in a Balloon,” they were especially successful, and caused uproarious laughter. Lottie will take a benefit tomorrow evening, when a new programme will be presented. In the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Hokitika. recently, says the West Coast Times a question was raised in respect to police regulations, upon which comment has been made before. The question was as to the necessity of a police officer appearing in uniform when attending in Court to prefer a charge. Sergeant M oiler had come down from Groymouth in search of a man charged with embezzlement, and he came down in plain clothes. Having arrested his man, tho sergeant appeared in Court to prefer the charge in tho habiliments which he wore, and to this Mr FitzGerald objected, as being contrary to usage. Mr James, however, maintained that when a police officer is sent on special duty of that nature it was the rule that he should bo out of uniform, and as Sergeant Moller could not bring his uniform with him, he was compelled to come into Court iu the dress of a civilian. Mr James referred to his long experience of twenty-two years’ service in the police force, in support of his view, and stated he should continue to have it enforced, unless ordered to the contrary by the County Chairman. Mr FitzGerald stated that he should represent the matter to the Government, and Mr James said he should do so also.

About half-past six o’clock last evening an accident happened to Mr James Milner, auctioneer, and a person whose name is unknown, while returning from Blucskin. It seems that Mr Milner was driving into town in a buggy, and picked up a man who was footsore and carrying a swag. They readied the curve on the hill side, close to the residence of Mr Taylor, undertaker, and were at the time travelling at a slow pace, when some part of the harness-supposed to be the breeching—gave way. Immediately the horse began to kick violently, breaking one of the shafts and smashing the dash-board. Mr Milner held the horse back with all his force, and the vehicle unaccountably cap-aise-.1. Mr Milner held on to the reins, and although one of the front wheels passed over his thigh, he succeeded in stopping the further progress of the horse. Mr Coates was passing at tho time and immediately lent assistance. When Mr Milner was picked up, it was found that he had sustained a severe shaking, and was considerably bruised, but otherwise suffered no injury. Tho man, however, had his thigh broken, and was also considerably bruised. Ho was conveyed to the hospital. It is singular that this accident occurred on tho same spot where Mr Fenwick, of the Supreme Court Hotel, had so narrow an escape from serious injury on Sunday morning last,

Mr Stout’s lecture, which was to have been delivered this evening at Mornington, has been postponed until Thursday evening, the 17 th inst.

The map of Otago, announced in our advertising columns to-day, is one of the neatest and most useful yet published. It is compiled from official surveys and explorations, and contains roads, railroads, bridletracks, and a variety of information useful to all classes. Tho low price at which it is to be purchased is not the least recommendation.