The Evening Star. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1875.

Evening Star, Issue 3772, 27 March 1875, Page 2

The Evening Star. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1875.

i 0 no foundation for the report that iu ® astin ß s > M.P.0., intends to contest the Waikouaiti seat in the Assembly. The stewards of the D.J.C. have disqUalified W. M‘Kay for twelve months for foul riding in the Steeplechase on Thursday. Speaking of the Immigration and Public Works policy, Sir George Grey is reported to have said—“ It was a bold and statesmanlike conception, but large enough to requre the best energies of all the best men in the Colony working harmoniously to make it thoroughly successful.” In a conflict between the blacks and Europeans at Queensland lately, Mr Alexander Mann, a cattle dealer, and brother to Mr Charles Mann, of Moray Place, Dunedin, was speared in the buck and died almost immediately. The murderad man had been a settler in Queensland during the past fire years and was greatly respected. I.l. Justice Williams, on taking his seat on the Supreme Court bench for the first time at Hokitika, was congratulated by the local Bar, and in reply to their address said fcuch a welcome is very gratifying at the opening of a ■ new career, honorable it is true, [but] burdened * with ''many’f difficulties and solemn responsibilies.' Nothing is more

essential for the due administration of justice than a thorough understanding between the Bench and the Bar, and so long as 1 hold my seat on the Bench I shall endeavor to work harmoniously with those gentlemeu who practise before me.” One of the compound (drat and second class) carriages for the main line having been fitted up, a number of citizens, by the courtesy of Mr Lowe, District Engineer, had a trip by rail on Tuesday as far as Pukueri Point, where the Awamoko Branch joins the main line. The engine (ao the * North Otago Times ’ tells ns) ran at a fair speed, and the road was found tp i$ excellent pjdgr, the* 1 ? being almost an sntire absence of oscillation or jolting. So far as Brogden* aro concerned there is no difficulty now in making the through trip to Awamoko, but Messrs ProudfooPs pohtrfcpt (for the branch line) is not in ao forward a state m might be desired. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Port Chalmers, this morning, before Mr T. AMansford, R.M., Nelson Egede was charged by Mr Eolfe, station master, with getting upon an engine, on the 26th inat,, while the train was in motion. From the evidence of Mr Eolfe it appears that while the engine was shunting the accused stepped upon it, and when asked to get off refused, at the same time making some rude remarks and stating that he was going to have a ride to the station. A s soon as the engine stopped he was given in charge, la defence accused said he did not think he was doing any harm. His Worship inflicted a fine of 10s and coats.

Advantage was taken yesterday of the gentleman’s stay here to present Mr E H, Miliett, of Christchurch, with an acknow* lodgement of his kindness to the Otago cricketers on their recent visit to Christchursh, when Mr Miliett, during each of the matches, drove them on to the ground and back to their quarters at the Clarendon. The presentation took the form of a handsome whip, which bore, on a gold plate executed by Mr Telfer, the following inscription Presented to E. W. Miliett, Esq., from the Otago cricketers of 1876, in appreciation of his many kindnesses.” Mr Miliett, in acknowledging the gift, said he hoped that he might be able to render the Club any service he could in the future.

Those attending the City Police Court this morning were treated to an unusual amount of amusement by one of Mrs Howard’s importations—a prisoner named Mary O’Leary. When she was brought into the court she declared in a rich brogue that the “ Inspector and Lis foine body ought to be ashamed to lock up a defenceless woman,” and declared in a loud, stentorian voice that SergeantMajor Sevan (who requested her to keep silence) was a thorough Irish gentleman. She then sang “ The wearing of the green” to the apparent enjoyment of all present. As the police were unable to pacify the woman, Inspector Mallard requested a constable to forcibly remove her to a cell, but even that was not accomplished without some difficulty. She was afterwards brought {into court, and when charged with drunkenness —it being her ninth offence—was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment, whereupon she thus addressed the Bench :—“ Fourteen days more ; God bless your Honors for your kindness,” and left the dock amid general laughter.

Two freaks of nature are just now being exhibited in the ‘ amaru district. One is a calf, a healthy auimal, six weeks old, dropped by a half-bred Ayrshire cow, the > roperty of Mr Hamilton, ivlakihikihi, ■ anterbury. It is red and white, well grown, aud, so far as its body, Megs, and neck are concerned, differing in no way from the ordinary juvenile specimens of the bovine race. It has, however, two distinct heads, conjoined near the base of the skull, the one head being, as uanal, in the direct line of the spine, and the other in the nature of an excrescence on the right band side. There are four eyes, but one is so positioned as to be useless, while the other three appear to be excellent organs. f vision. The outer ear on each head, th i off ear of the one and the near ear of the other, are all that this abnormal creature owns, there being no sign of aural development on either head on the inner side—that is to say, where they are conjoined. Both mouths and tongues perform the usual functions, and the calf feeds indifferently with the one or the other. The other curiosity is a four legged fowl, a Brahmapootra cock, the surplus pair of legs being affixed just above the anus, and being used in a very curious fashion j when the bird is at rest these two legs conjoined form with the ordinary pair of legs a sort of tripod for its support.

Reefing news from Cromwell is more encouraging than it has been for some time past. Logan’s claim last week sent down a cake of 1,2000z5, the result of crushings, by no means constant, since Christmas; and the Bendigo correspondent of the local journal writes that “ a great number of new mining leases have lately been applied for there, ana about them a greater amount of activity has been displayed than has been witnessed for years. 'J he Government will benefit to the tune of about LSOO for rent alone, and this sum, compared with small population, is a significant sign of an improved condition of affairs. On the new line of reef south of Logan’s some splendid stone has been taken out. The reef is about eight inches wide, and can be traced for sixty feet on the surface in the Hit or Miss claim. The gold is very coarse, and the prospects are grand. Mr Logan the other day offered LIOO for one ton of quartz, but the proprietors declined to sell. There is also a splendid leader opened in the Cromwell Company’s lease, apparently running into the Great ‘Britain. Ihe stone shown is absolutely the richest I have ever seen on Bendigo, if I except the old Aurora patch ia bygone days, and excellent prospects of loose gold can be washed from the soil in the vicinity of the leader. I was shown some excellent stone a few days ago, said to bo taken out somewhere between Logan’s and the Aurora lines. The locality is being ‘kept dark,’ but claims have been marked off m the supposed direction.”

The Savings Bank will be open on Tuesday instead of Monday evening. The Artillery Band will muster at Wain’s Hotel on Monday morning at 11.30. the past week fourteen seamen entered and four left theSailors’ Home. Twentyfive remain in the Home at present, but a good few will likely be going away next week. The usual fortnightly meeting of the Commercial Building Society is postponed till Tuesday evening. The annual meeting of the Society will be held the same evening at eight • clock, in the Temperance Hall. We were shown this afternoon by Captain itckhoff, master of the Sailors’ Home, a monster egg kid yestei day by a half Brahma hen in his possession. Some idea of its size may be gained when we mention that its weight is within a fraction of a quarter of a pound. • Miss Christian is announced to make three appearances this evening, but the chief interest will be m her rendering of the famous Scotch ballad Auld Robin Gray,” which, wherever she has sung it, baa moved her hearers to the utmost enthusiasm. We can promise those who intend to visit the Temperance Hall this evening a rich musical treat. It will bo observed from our advertising columns that arrangements have been made for holding a Christian conference on Monday next, 29th n st. The Baptist Chapel, Hanover street, has been chosen as the place of meeting, on account of its central position. Monday being a holiday, and many people free from business, it should be largely attended ; and as the conference will be undenominational, it is expected that all the Churches will be well re-

presented. A g^ance‘ ? at;«ie'subjectß't«'be discussed is sufficient to enlist the cordial sympathy of Christians. At each diet of the conference about an hour will be left open for AV t0 mtdte remarks on the subjects

The Harbor Company’s steamers Golden Age and Samson will make excursion trips on hlonday, The former will leave the old jetty for Maandrew’s Bay. Broad Bay, Portobello, and Port Chalmers at 10.30; while the latter! which proceeds to the Heads and outside, will start half an hoar earlier. Both steamers will return at four o’clock.

a?hS r - of Ho ,P B Lodge, 1.0. k( 111 thwr regvd v meeting in the Milton W on nur,4*y the Y.T. in the chair. There was a veryfair attendance of members, Hie business of the lodge was qiiiciciy gone through and the candidates In waiting admitted to the Cyder, after which the lodge went into harmony, Bro. Jewitt giving two recitations and several other members contributing to the programme of songs, recitations, readings, &c. A hearty vote of was accorded to theyifdtori, and responded to by Brp. W. P.W.0.T., of ;he Pioneer of Dunedin, and >.W,C,T. Lenton, of the Guiding Star. Upwards of 300 tickets for the inaugural soiree and concert have been distributed in less than two days. A of gentlemen willing to act on a committee to carry out the arrangements in connection with the sermon to be preached on Sunday evening, in the Princess’s [Theatre,|by ttie Bey. Charles Clark, for the benefit of the Benevolent Asylum, was held this morning, at 11 o clock, at the City Council Chambers. The following were present Messrs R. B. Martin. H. S. Fish, G. H. Campbell, G. E. West, J. Quin, H. J. Walter, G. F. Reid, 0. S. Reeves, Lubecki, and Wilson, After discussion it was resolved that the admission to the dress circle should be by ticket only, which can be obtained from any of the ’committee, or this evening, and during certain portions of tomorrow from Mr G. R. West, at his establishment, Princes street. The hymns to be sung are to be printed, and to be distributed to the audience. A most efficient choir b»m been organised by Mr], West, and will' occupy the duke s box. The service will commence at 7 c Srt circle doors opened at 6.30, those to the other portions of the house at 6-45. At theoloße of the sermon a collection will be made in aid of the institution, to which, we have no doubt, every person will respond, particularly when it is known that every one pound collected means three, the Government subsiding all collections by two pounds to one. It was intended by the committee to moke a charge to all parts of the house; but, in reply to a deputation from the meeting which waited upas him, the Rev. Mr Clark to permit such to be made. The committee decided to admit to the dress circle by ticket only, in order the better to accommodate ladies.