The Evening Star TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1873.

Evening Star, Issue 3365, 2 December 1873, Page 2

The Evening Star TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1873.

Chinese and their families almost invariably occupy the front scats at dramatic entertainments in Lawrence. The TnajX'lca Times hears that Chinese labor is superseding European labor on the railway contracts at Manuka Creek. A lady recently excused herself from joining the Lawrence Templars on the ground that she was “ very anxious to have the pleasure of a glass of wine with Sir James Fergusson.” There was a good attendance at the Princess’s last night, when “The Arab Spy” and “The Cramoncl Brig” were played. This evening the drama and the farce of “ Miles’s Bey” w ill be played. We regret to learn from inquiries marie at the hospital this afternoon that Mr Grogan, who met with an accident at the racecourse yesterday, remains insensible, and is not out of danger. Re was attended on the course by Dr Richardson. It is stated that Sergeant Walker, late of the Armed Constabulary, Auckland, and now of the constabulary at Christchurch, has received a reward of L3OO and 'promotion for some exceedingly clever captures which he has effected since he joined the police force at that place. It is stated as an actual fact that a young Highland woman recently carried a very young pig to Dunedin in the mail coach, and that it was wrapped up in a Paisley shawl, and received much sympathy from the other passengers, especially from a very religious old lady, who concluded that the carefully concealed piggie was the bearer’s livst-boru “ wean.” Our contemporary the Daily Times of this morning has the following profound deliverance in its leading column:—“ fust as the Great Henry planted in England that woollen manufacture which was the beginning of her commercial greatness” Learned Times! Which of the Henries was it who did this great national see vice? Wo were under the impression that it was Edward 111. who naturalised the woollen manufacture in England i,y transplanting the Flemish clothweavers, and so earned the title of “ Dio Lather of Lnglish commerce.” At least so thinks Henry Halhun the historian, am} so also flunks M’Culloclj the ecuuomist,

At one of the election meetings in Taranaki, Mr Carrington, who was the successful candidate for the Superiuteudency, was somewhat catechised by Mr Baily, who among others put. the question, “ Have you any scheme for a continuous supply of immigrants to the Province? ’ And thus replied Mr Carrington :—‘'l am well aware we cannot progress without people. I would plant them on a special settlement. I have a head for projecting—the celebrated phrenologist, Dr Brown, told mo so. 1 only wish people wore coming, and I would find employment for them.” We think the Council of the Rifle Association made a mistake in choosing the holiday for their entertainment, as of necessity it suffered through the public support being attracted in so many different directions. The attendance was sparse when the concern commenced, but increased as the evening wore on, while there was a goodly company at the dance. Several lady and gentlemen amateurs gave their services ; and at intervals the Artillery Band pUyed some very nice selections. Mr Sykes was the accompaiiyist, but 1m might have bem provided with a better instrument. A report reached the Lawrence Police Camp on Wednesday evening that a dead body had been found in the Molyneux, ten miles below the Beaumont, partly imbedded iu a sand bank in the centre of the river. A trooper was .sent out on Thursday, and he reports that the body appears to have been in the water about six mouths ; it is of a man apparently over thirty years of r.ge, about sft. Gin. in height, dark complexion, whiskem shaved off at the side, iu what is termed Yankee fashion. The deceased had no clothing on when found, except a pair ot water-tight hoots, which had been half-soled and the heels iron plated. No other marks were discovered likely to lead to identification. Class bonnets are among the novelties at the Vienna Exposition. These articles come from Bohemia, and specimens have been sent to Paris and Loudon, in the hope that they Will become popular, ami "be “ all tWfasbion next fall.” The hat is described as made of loose pieces of glass, fastened closely together by a gutta pcrcha baud, which allows it to conform to the bead, , Inside there is a lining of siik, and the trimimngs are various. Birds and flowers are chiefly used, ornamentation, colored so naturally that in appearance they are far superior to the usual artificial goods. A bonnet of glass weighs but a few ounces, only a very small quantity being used in its construction. Ot course they are very durable, rain will not spot them, and the cost is said to be small. A concert in connection with the Morningtou Band of Hope was held iu the Old School-room, Morniugtou, last evening, and attracted a large attendance. The W.U.T. of the Pine Park Lodge 1.0. H.T., Brother J. W. Jago, who occupied the chair, opened the meeting by a very able address on the evils of intemperance and the destructive influences of tobacco upon the human system. Messrs Nicol, Hardie, and Morris also ad dressed the meeting, and several songs and recitations were giveu by different members of the Temperance .'Societies and the children of the Bands of Hope. The meeting was also enlivened by music by*- Messrs M‘Neil, of Anderson’s Bay. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman and those who rendered assistance during the evening, after which the Temperance Anthem was sung. 'The regulations for choosing representa(ivesat the next Colonial competition are out. First of all, companies fire on their own ranges before December 31 for district representatives. The conditions of this competition arc—ranges 200, 400, 500, and GOO yards; seven shots at each. Otago can return 4S district representatives, who lire at their own ranges, between January 1 and February 12, on the sain a conditions as the first competition. The highest scorers, provided they obtain a minimum score of 80 points, will be Colonial representatives according to the following list Auckland 5 ; \\ aiku and Wairoa, 3 ; Waikato, 2 ; Taranaki, 2 ; Wanganui, 2 ; Rangitikei, 1 ; Hutt, 2 ; Wellington, 2 ; Hreytown, Napier, Poverty Bay, Taurapga, Nelson, and Marlborough, 1 each; Thames, 4 ; Canterbury, 3 ; Otago, 8 ; and the Armed C .nstabulary, 3—or 43 in all. As usual, all making SO points can compete by paying their owu expenses to Napier. The Rev. Dr Cairns in an acrimonious speech in the Presbyterian Assembly of Victoria anent the deceased wife’s sister question, characterised the Press as a “hireling Press. ” The Ar ;///* thus turns the tables upon .the reverend libeller : —Now, we Avould ask the rev. doctor if be can really justify to himself die tone he has adopted, and whether it is exactly calculated to excite respect for his cloth in the minds of a faithless and perverse generation ? He should remember that in one sense of the word wc are all “hirelings” together—readers and writers, priests, presbyters, and people. But it is uo disgrace to be “hirelings” so long as we endeavor to earn onr living honestly and honorably, doing our duty fearlessly, but endeavoring “ to live in charity with all men.” Dr Cairns’s career as a “hireling” has been a marked success, and therefore it H somewhat ungracious of him to nse the word as a term of reproach. We may express the hope that he always enjoys the same comfortable satisfaction of having earned his “ hire” that gentlemen connected with the Press undoubtedly experience. We take from a Victorian paper a telegraphic notice of an extraordinary fete that was held at Leechworth on the 11th November iu aid of the district charities The Carnival was an extraordinary success. Over eight thousand persons were present, and there are fresh arrivals for to-morrow. 'The procession was over one mile in length. The Field of the Cloth of Cold was headed by heralds, rages, and three nionarchs, all com plete iu dress. T he Chinese were the best part of the spectacle, numbering 244, in splendid orcssos, with banners and insignia specially obtained from China at a cost of LBOO. Two thousand Chinese were present as spectators. The societies represented were the Hibernian, the Foresters, the R.echabites, and the Oddfellows, altogether numbering over 700. There were shows of all kinds, with theatres complete, on the ground. The Highland Brigade was iu force, with Bruce,- the champion piper of the Colonies. There were visitors from Sydney, Melbourne, and other parts of the Colonies. 'The Herman Mounted Corps was armed and accoutred, by the express command of the Prince of Prussia, from Germany. iTie streets were crowded. Nothing like the display has been previously witnessed in these parts. The entertainment given by the Oarandini Company at the Queen's Theatre last evening was largely patronised, all parts of tee house being welt tilled. The items calling for special mention in the first part of the programme were “The Village Blacksmith.” by Mr Cordon, for which he received a deserved encore ; and the duet, “ Lingering A oices,” by the Misses Fannie and Isabella, which was magnificently rendered. The second part opened with Locke’s music to Macbeth, by the company, and it was exceedingly well given. The serenade, “ When the Silvery Moonbeams Sleep,” by Miss Isabella, followed ; an l we are glad to perceive that this young lady occupied a more prominent position last evening than she has hitherto done ; for although this serenade is not one calculated to bit the popular taste, rnsvcrlbelcee it was

sung with great taste and expression, and we predict a bright future for this talented artiste. Mr Cottcrcll afforded immense amusement by his laughable skefcho-’, and met with, a cordial reception; he is evidently becoming an established favorite, and deservedly so, as he shows how easy it is to amuse without descending . to vulgarity Several now ballads and concerted pieces are announced for to-night, A very dangerous habit is prevalent amongst domestic servants and others of facilitating the lighting of a lire by means of kerosene. Numerous accidents have occurred iu this Colony from this cause, and the following account of a sad fatality which occurred at Brisbane iu Queensland should operate as a lesson against the careless use of kerosene: —A woman named ('harlofcte Power, aged forty-six, an immigrant by the (Treat Queensland on her last voyage out, had been for some time di-charging the duties of housekeeper to Mr Burkitt, of Cleveland. The»dcooascd had, a lire to light, and having applied a match to the fuel, she resorted to the somewhat common but dangerous expedient of adding a little kerosene to make it bum up quickly. Unfortunately she seems to have been imperfectly acquainted with the dangerous nature of the oil, tor she commenced feeding the tire from a fourgallon tin. Tb;-re was a blaze and an explosion, and immediately she was enveloped in dames, which were extinguished by Mr Burkitt, assisted by some of the neighbors, who were also successful •in saving the house, which was in considerable danger. Mhe poor woman was dreadlully burnt ; and as > oou as possible she was conveyed to the Brisbane tlospital, where she lingered in great agony for about a week, and then expired. ,v?r Burkict sustained a severe shock to the system, from the effects of which he has since died. The attention of Volunteers is directed to the general orders published in another column. The usual monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge will he held to-morrow evening at 7.-)0. Tlui preliminary prospectus of the New Zealand Sugar Kelinery will be fouml in om- advertising columns.