The Evening Star WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1873.

Evening Star, Issue 3180, 30 April 1873, Page 2

The Evening Star WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1873.

Mr George M‘Gregor has been appointed inspector of locomotives and rolling stock on the Port Chalmers railway. A proclamation in the Provincial Gazette notifies that native game may be killed in the united Province during the mouths of March, April, May, and June, and that Jheasants may be shot during the months of une and July, over the area of land lying between the Waikouaiti river and the Horse range, within ten miles distance from the sea coast.

At the Auckland police court, a man named Sutton was charged with having been drunk. He pleaded guilty, and on being asked where he got the liquor, replied “at home.” No sooner had he made this statement, than a voice—apparently a female one —said most distinctly and emphatically, “ No, you didn’t.” His Worship said this sounded rather suspicious, and fined the man 20s and costs. A well-informed and reliable Auckland correspondent telegraphs to the Lyttelton Times , in reference to the recent murder in the Waikato, to the following effect : “ Sullivan’s murder was perpetrated by a few vagabond Hau-haus, who boast that they will emulate Te Kooti. The Kingite chiefs all round had no hand in it. Only a few days back, Mr Buckland, of this city, was carefully escorted through a portion of Upper Waikato by Kingites, who told him be was so attended because Hau-haus bent on mischief were abroad.” An immigration proposal, made to the, General Government by Mr Farnall, has been considered by the Cabinet, in Wellington, and by the Superintendent of Auckland. The proposal is to send out to that Province fifty families, on certain conditions as to land grants ; and it has been agreed that land shall be provided in terms of the Auckland Homestead Act. The Superintendent is to telegraph Home to Mr Farnall to send out the emigrants as soon as he properly can ; and the necessary land is to be provided by the Provincial or (should the necessity arise) by the General Government.

The Westland police seem to be peculiarly and painfully hard up. The EegUUir says that recently the Magistrate inquired why the constables employed in the collection of agricultural statistics bad not sent in their Touchers for expenses incurred in the performance of this special duty. The Commissioner replied that, in consequence of the police not having received their salaries for the last two months, they had been unable to liquidate the claims against them, and therefore oonld not forward the receipted accounts, which do duty as vouchers. This revelation excited much surprise, and we are sorry to

my merriment, seeing that a police force in <o utterly an impecunious position is certainly a standing disgrace to the County. “Lady Audley’s Secret” and “Paddy in [ H dia” constituted a very enjoyable eveninn’s entertainment at the Queens Theatre last evening Miss Stephenson s Lady Audlcy was all that could be desired; but we regret to say she was not so ably supnorted as she deserved to be. At the termination of the performance, Mr O’Brien came forward and thanked the audience and the Dunedin public for their patronage, and announced that the burlesque o xion would be produced this evening. He stated that the management bad spared no expense in putting this play upon the stage in a manner worthy of it, and he had no doubt but that it would meet with a favorable reception. He mentioned that he was determined to secure the best talent in the Cohv nies; and in addition to having engaged MissAitken, who would make her first appearance on Monday next, he had entered into negotiations with the view of inducing the leading actors of Australia to pay a visit to Dunedin. Again thanking those present for their patronage, Mr OBnen retired amidst loud applause. Speaking of Dr Pollen joining the Ministry the New Zealand Herald says Dr Pollen is one of the most experienced as he is one of the ablest public men in the Colony. He was a member of Mr Stafford s Administration up to its defeat m 1869, and held the responsible position of leading the Legislative Council. During the whole term of his Parliamentary career he enjoyed the respect of both parties in the Assembly; and, although there may have been occasions on which we did not altogether approve of his public conduct, we are satisfied that he acted from no unworthy motive. As an old colonist, who took a leading part in the administration of the affairs of the Auckland Province for many years, and who has continuously resided amongst us, he is well quahlicdtoadvise on matters affecting the general welfare of this part of the Colony. Moreover, he is a far seeing politician, and his jum ng lthe Ministry at this crisis is a proof that he, at all events, does not believe that it will be short-lived. There is one point on which we know Dr Pollen has decided convictions. We refer to immigration. On this question ho holds advanced views, namely, that the introduction of well-selected immigrants, in large numbers, is absolutely essential to the progress of the country.

We notice that Miss Emanuel and M* Anderson have determined to postpone their opening concert till Friday evening next/