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Evening Star, Issue 3223, 19 June 1873, Page 2

The usual meeting of the Waste Land Board, which should have taken place to-day, lapsed for want of a quorum. A meeting of the Board is fixed for to-morrow (Friday). “The Corsican Brothers” was repeated last evening at the Princess Theatre. Tonight, “Rob Roy” will be produced, Mr M'Gowan appearing as the Bailie, which is said to be his best impersonation. The Herald states, in reference to the Waikouaiti election, that Mr Pratt is in no way anxious to stand in the way, if either a thoroughly local man or one of Colonial repute be brought forward. A requisition to Mr Green, of Blueskin, asking him to come forward, is being signed. One of the largest goods-trains that has yet gone to Dunedin went from Port Chalmers this morning, immediately after the arrival of the 10 30 train. There were nineteen trucks, and the weight of the cargo was about 200 tons, which included a large boiler and planing machine, ex Michael Angelo, for the Government works. The engine started with apparently no more trouble than with an ordinary train. We have to acknowledge, and we do so with pleasure, the promptness and courtesy with which the officials of the telegraph department forwarded our messages yesterday. Notwithstanding the press of business, which was greater than it has ever been since the system has been in operation in the Province, our telegrams were forwarded with a despatch that contrasts most markedly and favorably with the customary slowness of ordinary occasions, and to which we have been compelled of lato to refer more frequently than we desired. “Richard the Third” was presented at the Queen’s Theatre last evening, Mr Fairclough appearing as the Duke of Gloucester. As is the case with all the characters this gentleman essays, he was well up in the text, and displayed a thorough knowledge of the points requiring development in the part. Owing to some unexplained cause, Mdlle. Legrand did not appear as Lady Anne; Miss Anstead, however, filled the gap, and played her part admirably. With the exception of the parts of Richmond, Lord Stanley, Catesby, and Buckingham, the other characters were indifferently represented. The' piece bore evidence of insufficient rehearsal : but we have no doubt it will improve on repetition, Mr Aveling, as

Richmond, acted with spirit, and we are of opinion this actor will yet make his mark in the profession. “Richard” will be repeated to-night. A meeting of the committee of the Royal Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday evening : Mr Matthews in the chair, rhh attendance was large, and by the great interest shown in the proceedings of the society both by the committee and the general public, a very successful season is anticipated. Mr G. K. Turton was elected president and several new members added to the committee. On account of a Very general desire having been expressed by the subscribers and supporters of the society that the subscription should bo raised to one guinea, the following resolution was moved and seconded, viz. : “That the price of subscribers’ tickets bo one guinea and ten shillings respectively. The guinea ticket to admit subscriber and family, and the ten shilling ticket to admit bearer only ; but the right of exhibiting and competing for prizes to be enjoyed by all subscribers equally.” This resolution will be further considered at the next meeting, A special committee was also appointed to revise the the schedule of prizes for the purpose of having them printed at once and distributed amongst the public. The usual meeting of the Municipal Council was held last night. The Councillors present ivere Messrs Walter, Thoneman, Rossbotham, Ramsay, Mercer, and Neale. In the absence of the Mayor, Councillor Thoneman presided. A communication from Mr Langlands, the late valuator, resigning his appointment, was read and received. On the motion of Cr. Walter, it was agreed to convey to Mr Langlanda an acknowledgement of the efficient services rendered by him. A letter was read from the Collector of Customs, complaining of the conduct of the cabmen on the stand opposite the Custom House. The complaint was referred to the Public Works Committee to inquire into. Cr. Barnes remarked that attempts were constantly made to get a pull at these cabmen. He did not believe that they did any harm where they were made to stand. He thought the complaints originated in a desire to get them removed from that stand altogether. The proposed alterations in the Municipal Act were reserved for future consideration. The remaining business transacted was purely of a routine character. It will be seen by advertisement in our columns that the bakers therein mentioned have made an advance in the price of bread. Citizens desirous of; being placed on the City Roll, are reminded that payment of rates and lodgment of claims, &c., will require to be made before the 3rd July. It will be seen by advertisement that the Councillors for High Ward will meet the ratepayers in the Mission-house, Russell street, tomorrow (Friday) evening, at eight o’clock, when the propriety of adopting certain alterations in the Municipal Corporation Ordinance will be considered. To-morrow evening a varied entertainment will be given by Miss Aitken, assisted by Mr M. Winter, Mr Moss, and others. The programme of the readings, songs, and instrumental music appears in our advertising columns, and we do not doubt that the entertainment will attract a large audience.