The Evening Star. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1874

Evening Star, Issue 3593, 28 August 1874, Page 2

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1874

Bis Honor the Superintendent is to leave Wellington by the Phoebe, which may be expected to arrive at Port Chalmers on Sunday or Monday. < The unfortunate fire at Otakia on Tuesday night has terminated fatally in the case of on© of the injured persons. After lingering in a state of semi-consciousness since th> occurrence, Caroline Gutschlay died in the Hospital about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Her child is expect d to recover. The ‘Tuapeka Times’ says there is a .probability ihat a Spring Meeting will bo SSi the Beanmoat raes-ctfurse k ear)y ia

November, and adds that, no doubt, the Tapamii and Mount Benger Jockey Clubs would contribute to a meeting held there, as there are a number of good horses iu thosi districts Whose owners would be glad to give them a spin early in the season, and See what they are made of. A. woman named Mary Anne Nunn, the wife of Charles iNunn, blacksmith, died at 10 p.m. on the 26th inat., in childbirth. Deceased was delivered of a child at 6.30 p.m., by Mrs Mars, a duly-qualified midwife, who, after seeing deceased fairly delivered and composed, found that hemorrhage had set in. Dr Sorley was sent for, and arrived about half-an-hour before deceased’s death. The child is doing well. No inquiry will be held as to the cause of death. The Bruce ‘ Herald’ of to day states that partridges are now so plentiful that they stray into Palmerston, and in crossing the road they often strike the telegraph wires, which causes their death. Pheasants also are so plentiful in that district, that in crosslag the fields on the hills they are started on eve y side. Hares are getting excessively plentiful. The !Sbag River contains a million of trout from minnows, to fish of 161bs weight.

The last entertainment bat two of the Kennedy family took place in the Temperance Ball last night, and was well attended, the lower parts of the Hall being full, while the gallery was overcrowded. In addition to the first part, Mr Kennedy sang, by special re quest, “Get up and bar the door,” which was well received. The second and third parts passed off well, the most langbabe being Mr Kennedy’s recitation of “ Tam o’ Shan ter ” Tbe entertainment closed with “ Alister Macallister, ” and “ Auld Lang Syne ”

Several actions were decided in the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, but the amount sued for did not transpire in a single case. The names of the parties to the suits were simply read over, and the cases decided. In consequence of this we thought it better not to publish our report than to give it in an incomplete state. The rule adopted for the guidance of the District Court of placing the day’s list in some prominent part of the building—might be advantageously adopted. This is not the first time we have been subjected to great inconvenience owing to the cause referred to. A fatal accident occurred at the Deborah Bay tunnel works this morning, by which a man named James Renshaw was killed, and two others, John Sims and Alexander Simpson, were seriously hurt. It appears that Rensbaw was drying some dynamite iu a at a fire in a blacksmith’s shop, when the compound exploded, killing him instantly. Dr Drysdale was sent for, and, accompanied by Sergeant Neil, proceeded to the tunnel Upon arriving there they were informed that the injured men were being conveyed overland to the Port, from whence they were brought to town by the 11.30 train, and conveyed to the Hospital, We have not ascertained the nature of the injuries sustained by the survivors, but understand that upon being removed their screams were frightful to hear, and they complained of severe pains in the back. This is another melancholy instance of the careless handling of explosive materials. M. Beda took a benefit at the Princess Theatre last evening. The pit and stalls were well represented, the dress circle bein» but sparsely attended. The peiformauce commenced with M. Beda executing some very difficult feats on the Reman rings • the items consisted of dancing ami singing. The principal feature of the enter tainment was the first appearance of .Madame Jeannette, who sang the ballad, “Then art so near,” in an artistic mas er, and upon being encored, substituted “ Good-bye at the door.” In the second part her rendering of “ Sweet spirit, hear my prayer,” secured for her an unanimous recall, but, owing to the wretched accompaniment, she very properly declined to sing any more. Madame Jeannoite possesses a sweet contralto voice, aud knows how to use it to advantage. AMr Smith favored the audience with a couple of nigger songs and dances, which were well received ; but a performer rejoicing in the. euphonious title of Dublin Dan,’ did nob make a great impression as a delineator of Irish character. In the course of the evening M, Beda announced that the company would give two more performances, and that he intended to secure the services of an efficient orchestra. The question as to the manner in which the legal gentlemen are supposed to be dresnsd at the District Court, was brought under the notice of Mr Bathgate this morning, Mr James Smith asked his Worship if he had heard that there was a rumor pre* valent that the latter intended to appear in a wig and gown at the District Court, and that he expected counsel to do the same. He (Mr Smith) was perfectly willing to show every mark o> respect to the Court, but it would be very inconvenient to appear as stated, there being no dressing-room for the lawyers ; besides which they would have to bring their wigs aud gowns from the Supreme Court building, Hi ß Worship said he knew it was the custom in the Distriot Courts for the bar to appear in wig and gown, but that without these appendages he would look upon them as fully dressed. He intended to appear in wig and gown. jMr Stout pointed out that the Court houses should be together, and that great inconvenience was felt owing to the library being in the Supreme Court buildings. Several sites were then suggested for new Court houses, a wish being expressed that the three buildings should be under one roof, aud away from the public buildings. Mr Smith mentioned the Octagon, and his Worship suggested Dowling and High streets. The long-expected Corona, from London, which port she left on May 23 with close on 500 immigrants on board, arrived at the Heads early this morning. Her immigrants will be brought up as soon as {[provision is made for quartering them in the Caversham Barracks. The following is a list of their trades aud occupations Farm laborers, 22* general do, 52 ; navvies, 6; miners, 4 ; gardeners, 6; farm-servants, 1 • sawyer, 1 • carpenters, 18 ; mill-worker, 1; blacksmiths,’ 3; general smith, 1; country mechanics, 2; masons, 2; painters, 6; brickmaker, 1; tailors, 2; shepherds, 2; bricklayers, 6 ; platelayers, 2; tobacco spinner, 1 j excavator, 1 ; axle-maker, 1 j plumber, 1; switchman, 1 ; engine-driver, 1; porters, 4; general servant, 1; compositor, 1; plasterer, 1; weaver, L ; printer, 1. Single women —machinist, 1; laundress, 1; nursss, 2; matron, 1; cook, 1 ; housemaids, 4; general servants, 24. Summary—Elngland, 111 males, 24 females; Ireland, 19 males, 6 females; Scotland, 12 males, 4 females ; Channel Islands, 10 males ; Wales, Russia, and Germany, each one male. Total, 155 males, 34 females. Total summary, England, 3SB souls; 42 souls; Ireland, 56 souls ; Russia, 6 ; Germany, 4 touls. Total, 496 souls.

future the meetings of the Permanent Building Society °{ Otago will be held in Messrs Webb and Fulton’s new offices, High street, immediately opposite the corner of Bond street.

We pleased to learn of the favorable reception by the public of the proposal to establish a first-class hotel in Duuedin,'such as ia indicated m the prospectus of the Southern Hotel Company, Limited, published in our advertising column*. Wo understand several desuable sites are under otfer to the company, and that the Provisional Committee will meet on

Monday next for the purpose of selecting the most eligible. Wt are informed that a considerable number of shares hare already been subscribed for.