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Evening Star, Issue 3575, 7 August 1874, Page 2

The Artillery Band intend going up to the Lunatic Asylum at three o’clock to-morrow afternoon, for the purpose of giving the inmates a treat.

Mr J. Bathgate, R.M., delivered his lecture on “ Old Times in Gotland’' last eve. uing in the Wesleyan Church, Port Chalmers. The Rev. Mr Isitt was in the chair, and the building was well filled. The lecturer was listened to with marked attention throughout. Netice is given in the columns of the Cromwell * Argus through the Corporation solicitor, of the intention of the Council to lay before the Assembly at its present ses sion a Bill authorising them to borrow the sum of L 5,000. 'J he purpose of the loan is the carrying out of a scheme of water supply for the town of Cromwell,

Through the courtesy of Captain Wain, we are placed in possession of a telegram from his Honor the Superintendent, which states that the Firemen’s Exemption from Juries Act, has passed both Houses of Parliament. The members of the Legislative Council were unanimous in expressions of admiration of the New Zealand Fire Brigades. The 1 Tuapeka Times ’ says the Millers Flat punt from the Teyiot road Is now completed and in working order. The punt is capable of crossing eight tons at one time, and wili no doubt be a great boon to settlers on the east bank of the river. The Alexandra punt is now fitted with gates at both ends. This is setting a good example to proprietors of ferries on the rivers of th* Colony, as fatal accidents have occurred through persons walking over the end of the staging into the water.

With each successive change of programme the attendance at the Queen’s Theatre improves, and last night, wheu the Californian Minstrels presented their fourth programme there was an excellent attendance in all parts of the house. Mr Amery was in good voice, and “ Down by the deep sad sea ” was capitally rendered ; while in the duet with Mr Mavor he was beard to great advantage, Mr Rockfeller was evidently still suffering from hoarseness. The double sopgs and dances by Messrs button and J£plly were heartily redemauded, and the farces, an unusually large number of which were played, seemed to be thoroughly relished by the audience. Several fresh jokes were given, but in point of merit they were decidedly weak. The entertainment was brought to a close by a burlesque on the sensational drama of “ L ' nder th flight,” which had rather an amusing termination. The same programme will be presented this evening. Our readers will remember that a short time ago an evening’s entertainment was yiven m the Masonic Hall, F or t Chalmers, f. r the purpose of raising funds for a treat and prizes for the children attending the Rev. Dr Spooner’s school. Yesterd.y being the day appointed, the children mustered over 100 m number; and after amusing themselves With different kinds of games! sat down to tea in the schoolroom, which bad beeu decWrated in a tasteful manner for the occasion, and where everything for their

comfort was provided. After doing justice to the good things, there was some excellent singing by lady and gentlemen amateurs ; and the Rev Doctor had not forgotten the old favorite “ Christmas Tree.” After the piizea had been distributed to those who had gained them, the drawing for those on the Christmas tree commenced, so that the children who had not been successful in their learning got a chance of winning something. Shortly before eleven the merry party broke up with three cheers for ttysir teach a ra. On the 29th ult., nearly twenty of the settlers in the Waihola and Gorge district met at Waihola Park and gave Mr Alexander Kilgour, the new proprietor thereof, a thoroughly good day’s ploughing. The day was beautiful ; and men and horses did their work admirably. On a separate part of the field a considerable number of ploughs weut in for competition work, which, according to the judges, Messrs Todd, Tay, and MTndoe, was decided as follows Single Ploughs (seniors).—lst prize, L2 I Os, Alexander Porayth ; 2nd, field-glass, Alexander Adam ; 3rd, lamp, John Leslie ; 4th, Crimean shir , Frank Guinness; sth, lib tobacco, Wiiliam Smith. (Juniors).—lst prize, LI 10s, Roll and Hare ; 2nd, tea-pat, \Henry Crofts ; 3rd, pair leggings, Tudor Mackay. Double burrow Ploughs.—lst prize, L2, Robert Henderson ; 2nd, pair watertight boots, Alexander Wisely ; 3rd lady’s riding whip, Hugh M‘Master. Best feering, LI, Alexander Adam. Beat finish, LI, Alexander Forsyth.

Lord Lyttou’s play “ The Lady of Lyons” was produced at the Princess Theatre last evening. Mrs Hill’s Pauline was exceptionally good, the earnestness with which she played throughout appealing to the feelings of the audience. Toe part of Madame Descbappellcs proved too much for Miss Vivian • while Miss Willis as the Widow Meluotte’ notwithstanding an excellent “make-up,” was evidently not at home. Wo have on previous occasions commented so favorably on Mr Steele’s Claude Meluotte, that it is only necessary to stato that his rendering of the character last evening was equal to any of his former efforts. It would be difficult to find a better representative of Colonel Damaa than Mr Musgrave; and Beausthnfc, the arch-villaia of the piece, was played by Mr Keogh with judgment and discretion. The unthankful part of Oeschappelles pire was undertaken by Mr Hooper, and satisfactorily performed. The amusing farce of “The ■'wias Cottage” concluded the entertainment. We would again remind our readers that Mr Keogh’s benefit takes place this evening, when “ Paul the Pilot” and the burlesque of “ Romulus and a emus” will be played. Mourning characterised Port Chalmers today ; every vessel and every flagstaff raised its colors balf-raaat in consequence of the death of Captain Thomas Hart, who, as we previously noticed, met with an accident on board the steamer Beautiful .Star in Lyttelton harbor. From the effects of the sad event the esteemed gentleman breathed his last at 12.15 this morning, as the steamer bearing him home was within about five miles of the Heads, she having made a direct run fiom Lyttelton in order to biing him to Dunedin with as much haste as possible. There were many people standing on the F'ler when she came up between one and two o’clock this morning, amongst them being rs Wait. The body was taken to his late residence to-day, and will be buried on Sunday afternoon. We understand that Captain Hart’s will was prepared and signed before leaving Lyttelton, and that his life was insured in the Government Office for L2:O. We also learn that a subscription has been set on foot in Dunedin, Invercargill, and the Northern Provinces, which is being liberally subscribed to at Lyttelton, over LI01) having been collected there in a few hours. Captain Hart has been in the service of the Harbor Company for the last ten years, and has during the time been 'a favorite with all his acquaintances. He leaves a wife and four children.

A deputation appointed by the University Council, and consisting of the Rev. Dr Stuart (Vice Chancellor), Mr E. B. Cargill, and Mr J. H. Harris, this morning wafted upon his Honor the Depuly-auperintendeut, with regard to the proposed site for the Museum. Dr Stuart, in introducing the deputation, said that the University Council gathered from what occurred in the papers, that it was proposed to build the Museum opposite the main Botanical Gardens, Th,e Council thought thesite injudiciously selected so far as the University is concerned, inasmuch as it was absolutely necessary that the Museum be situated in close proximity to the University, on account of the zoological, botanical, and medical classes. It would become extremely expensive to the students and to the professors, were they obliged tc prepare lectures at such a distance from the University. Besides this, it was highly necessary that the Museum bs centrally situated. Personally he thought that the reserve ou which the Police Station, North Dunedin, stood, would be a good site.—Mr Harris said that he was looking at the Hospital site yesterday, and he thought that that part of the ground opposite Knox Church would make an admirable site, and it would become a central spot, being now well situated.—His Honor mentioned that a deputation from the Otago Institute waited on him a short time since, and be telegraphed to the Superintendent to know which was the best spot. The reply he received was that the Water of Leith was tha most suitable site, though he had no objection tp either of the other sites mentioned the Chinamen’s garden or the Botanical Gardens—-if the public desired them. The old Botanical Gardens had been suggested, as being near the Pelichetßay railway station. He had brought the matter under the notice of the Executive, and they had written 10 the Corporation asking which site it would be prepared to give. With regard to the proposed hospital site, he would bring that under the notice of the Executive at their next meeting. If the Museum were at the Botauical Gardens it would be a great convenience to the public, as persons going to the grounds could also go to the Museum. —Dr. Stuart said that probably nineteentwentieths of those who visit the Museum would never think of cabbing it there and back. The Gardens were from a mile to a mile and a-half from town. It was proposed to have evening conversational lectures in connection with tha Muteum, and were it centrally situated working men and others would enroll themselves and thus derive a vast amount of practical knowledge.—Mr Harris reminded his Honor that they asked for the site fronting Frederick street, as it would not be in the shade of the Hospital building, and was very suitably situated. The three sites mentioned were, when he was a member of the Provincial Council, set apart as reserves for the public amusement. His Honor said that Captain Hutton had proposed moving the Corporation as to the Botanical grounds. With regard to the Hospital site, he would bring it before the Executive at-the earliest opportunity.

The Artillery Band will parade at the Drillshed to-morrow afternoon, at 2.45 sharp.

The prominent pious women of Boston are described by Norah Perry as “given to l&nkiness, slinkiness, and an ironed-down-in-the-back expression. A politician thinks of the next electian; a statesman of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party ; a states* h 1 . 4 ®, for that of his country. A statesman Wishes to stedr; while the politician wishes to drift