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Evening Star, Issue 3368, 5 December 1873, Page 2

The Omeo, from Melbourne, was signalled at the BhifF as we wfent to preas. If her news reaches us in time we will publish a second edition. In consequence of the pressure on our space, we are compelled to hold over a quantity of local matter. The number of inmates at the Benevolent Institution on November 30 was seventyseven, comprising eighteen men, four women, thirty-two boys, and twenty-three girls. The number of cases of outdoor relief during the month of November was 301, comprising sixteen men, seventy-four women, and 211 children. This was done at a weekly cost of JL.I7 19s 6d. At a meeting of the master bakers last evening, which was attended by Messrs Mercer, Steiumitz Wright, Hudson, Kroon, Collie, Hume, Jack, Sinclair, Patrick, Renton, and Murray, it was agreed to accede to the demands of the journeymen, and make their hours in future from 5 a.m. to 3 p m., including tw-o hours for meals. Messrs Murray, Wright, Jack, and Patrick were appointed a depuration to meet the men and state the terms agred to. In the Divorce Court held at Wellington last week a rule nisi for a divorce was granted in the case of Stoodley, a ha f-caste, when defendant did not appear, and she had not been heard of since the end of 1808 The petitioner was asked by Mr Justice Johnston if he bad made any arrangement to marry any one else, and he replied, “No, sir, not particularly.” The man seemed to have delicate health, and want of funds had prevented him from bring the suit earlier. *”Captain Hutton, the, Provincial Government Geologist, is at present making a flying survey of the Province, in order to gam a general idea of the nature of the country, preparatory to a tour which be intends to make next year, during which he will visit and examine the various alluvial goldlields districts in detail. He is now paying attention only to the quartz reefs, and to the lignite deposits throughout the greater portion of the Province, Last week he was at Cromwell.

Two married couples, as farm servants, were engaged at the 1 mmigration Barracks, Gaversham, to-day, at from LliO to L 65 per annum, as were some boys at from 12s to 15s a-week. The thirty miners mentioned by ns yesterday were sent to Oamarn, and not to Lawrence, only ten souls being forwarded to the latter (dace. The barracks are now almost cleared, and of the large number of tailors who arrived in the Zealandia, all but four have now received employment. What will probably prove a spirited contest takes place to morrow in the High bchool Grounds, when a silver challenge cup is to be competed for by the High School boys in their favorite game of fives. The public arc, no doubt, aware that, owinu to the want of a cricket ground, lives has been the leading game of the school for some years past. As a good many competitors have entered the lists, and not more than two pairs can play at once, the game will begin at ten o’clock, but the final playing off will take place about two. “The Captain of the Vulture” was repeated at the Princess Theatre last evening. There were several hitches in the course of the performance, but the excellent acting of Miss baymoud and Messrs Hydes and O’ Brien tended to cover many defects. The Bernard Brothers went through their “ periloils ” evolutions on the aerial ladder, and it was fortunate that the precaution wa^,

adopted of placing a net under the trapeze, as one of the performers would most probably haVe lost his life had not such a safeguard been provided. The entertainment concluded with “ Faddy Miles’s Boy,” Mr O’Brien sustaining the principal character. A most notorious character, Mary Thomson by name, was taken to the lock-up last uightTin a drunken state, but when the time came this morning for her to appear before the Resident Magistrate to give an account of herself, she emphatically declined to be escorted to the Court. Whether it was owing to the gallantry of the police or to the resolute manner in which a woman s determinalion to have her own way was asserted in this instance we cannot say, hut on the charge being read-Sub Inspector Mallaid A\as compelled to apologise for the non-appearance of the accused. Can the force of bunkum further go ? After a passage of six or seven hours, the following testimonial was presented by the passengers of the '.tormbird to the captain of that steamer upon his arrivalm Wellington : “Captain P. Doile, commander ss, Stormbird.—We, the undersigned passeng rs on a voyage from Wanganui to Wellington, being about to bid you farewell for this voyage, cannot do so without testifying our warmest appreciation of your conduct and ability as commander ; also to your officers for their courteous and ooligiug manner, and particularly to Mr W. Swain, chief steward, for his kindness and attention to passengers. Wishing you and officers farewell, we assure you of oiir best and sincere wishes. ” 'there was a better attendance at the Queen’s last evening, when the Carandini Gompany presented an entirely new pin-orai-nme! The gem of the concert was undoubtedly the selection from “The Bohemian Girl,” which was admirably rendered by the Misses Uosina, Fannie, and Isabella, and Messrs ."herwin and Gordon. Miss Isabella, whom we do not hear often enough, sang “The Power of Love,” and Mr Gordon was encored for the barcarole, “Here upon my vessel’s deck.” He also essayed the famous aria from “ Luorezia Imt it is evidently too much for him. Mr Cotterill’s postprandial speeches were excellent, the toast of “The Ladies,” as proposed by Mr Longbeau, being particularly relished by his audience. To-night’s programme embraces selections from “ Lucrezia Borgia,” “Fra Diavolo,”and the “Grand Duchess.” A new lodge of the 1.d.G.T., called the “ British Hearts of Oak Lodge,” was opened in All .Saints’ .School-room, Cumberland street, last night (Ihursday, 4th December), by •SD.G, W.C.T. Bro. F. C. Bennett, as sisted by members of Lodge Pioneer. Thirteen members joined by clearance cards, and five new members were initiated. The officers elected and installed were— W.C.T. Bro. Peach, W.V.T. Sister Bennett, W.S. Bro. Hughes, VV. F.B. Brother Bewley, W.T. Sister Statham, W.C. Bro. Gow, W. M. Bro. Barr, W.J.G. Sister Bewley, W.O.G. Bro. Turley, W. K.H.S. Sister M. Bewley, W. L.H.S. Sister L. Wilson, W, A.S. Sister Hn.ghes, W.D. M. Sister Barr, W.L D. Bro. Bennett. After the usual business, the l.odge adjourned till Tuesday evening next. There is every prospect of the British Hearts of Oak Lodge being an exceedingly prosperous one.

The difficulty which has arisen under the new Licensing Act appears to be as far from solution as ever. Agreeably to the request of the Licensing Bench, the Superintendedtelegraphed to the Colonial-Secretary tha the Attorney-General’s opinion on the point might be forwarded for the guidance*, ot the Bench, and yesterday afternoon Dr Pollen replied as follows ; “ I gave you the words of the Att >rney-General’s opinion. I panuo direct the magistrate or advise him. 1 think that on the Provincial Ordinances are to lie read with this Act, The proper course is to continue to issue licenses under those Ordinances till June ; that in those Provinces in which no date earlier than the JOth of June is that the date on which licenses expire, renewal and new licenses should be irrespective of th's ■ ct. ” Possibly owing fo a mistake in transmission the message is rendered unintelligible, but we take it that it is intended to convey the opinion that all Provincial Ordinances must be rea l with the Act, that in all Provinces where the next annual licensing meeting does not take place before June 30 licenses expire on that date, and that in other cases renewals and new licenses should be irrespective of the Act.

The Hon. Major Richardson thus intimates his reasons f*»r resigning his seat in the Provincial Council: —“J should state that so soon as I learned, on the meeting of the Council, that Mr Rind had resolved not to accept ofiieu, should the principles of which he was the chief exponent be supported by a majority of the Conned, I f*dt that one of my chief obje ts in becoming a pjember had ceased to exist. iMy desire to withdraw baa since been strengthened by perceiving that the real work of legislation, especially as regards the disposal of the waste lands of the Crown and the settlement of the people thereon, and also, in a great measure, the work of administration, so far as the public works in the Province and emigration under loans are concerned, have been assumed by the General Legislature and Central Executive,, and is but slightly influenced, if at all, by Provincial Legislatures and Executive Governments. I therefore feel that my services, whatever their valpp might have been, can now be of little avail, and tip go considerations leave me no alternative but to restore to you the power you entrusted to me as your representative. In so doing, i cherish the rogoflectiou of the kind confidence which you have evinced towards me during the many years I have hvpd. amongst you.”—lt is said that Mr D. Hendcrsop, syho lately represented the Clutha district in Council, will offer himself for the vacant seat. The Committee of the Otago Benevolent Institution acknowledge, in our advertising column*, the receipt of several donations in aid of the charity, A pigeon shooting match for Lit) a-side will take place at Green Island, op the 2(ith inst., between Messrs Auden son and Connor. The monthly meeting of the Imperial Building Society will be held in tin*, office, Exchange Chambers, this evening, from 7 to S,!>IK The Temperance Demonstration (Vnnmittpe will meet in the Lower Boom of the Athemeum to-morrow evening, at 7.d0. The (Vdedonian Society’s gathering, cm the Ist danunVy next, will in all probability be the lust held on the Adrfliern Recreation Ground, and promises to be ilm most successful ever held in Dunedin. The Governor apd had\ Fergnssou will he present, and the directors rf rg determined that Ids Excellency, who R a thorough sportsman, shall see some sport worth witnessing. To that end they have issued a pj'ogva/pme which puts those of former years completely hj; the shade. 'The prizes amount to the large sum of L2GT», which is LBo more than has been offered any previous year. Properly classified, the amounts may be thus stated : -Running, L7">, including ‘pm.es for boys; walking, Ll4 ; dancing, L.T.t ; bagpipe mij.iic, Lit; wrestling, L id, including prizes for standards ; throwing light and heavy hammers, ■L22 ; gymnastics, L 1 0; vaulting and leaping, LIS; caber, n uniting, single stick, and archery, L2l. We notice several novelties have been introduced. T'or example, in wrestling the middle weights will compete among themselves, and can also try conclusions with ‘ heavier men in the ;,d)-comers’ match. Archery is also added to the programme. The committee issue some plain rules, which will be found of sendee to intending competitors, who ipust send in their entries on or before the 2(»th inst.. as it is intended to issue a “ correct card" of the sports. The Artillery bind "ill plsv dining the gathering, v/hich only rb-ptndi oil hue Weather to be au inuuenpe fucetep,