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Evening Star, Issue 3844, 19 June 1875, Page 2

“ The Red Pocket-book” was given for the last time at the Princess’s last night, and this evening “The Streets o' New York” will be produced. Bachelder’s “Paradise Lost” was well attended at the Temperance It all last evening* and an afternoon performance was given to-day. It is notified that the last exhibition will be given to-night. At a meeting this morning of the iVilsou (I ay Memorial Committee r, was decided to a . na i lists to the Mayo s of municipalities; and that individual subscriptions should not exceed a guinea. Wanganui appears to be a nursery for libels. The ‘Evening Herald’ is again iu trouble; this time for making uhat. are alleged to be grossly calumnious statements referring to the Rev. Mr Elmslie, the 10-al Presbyterian clergyman. Mr Percival, the handicapper for the Auckland Jockey Club, is about to publish a “Guide to the Turf” for New Zealand, similar to “Run’s Guide” in England and Victoria. Mr Percival is one of the most reliable authorities on turf matters in the Colony. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Port Chalmers, this morning, before Mr T. A. Mansford, R.M . Henry Cooper was charged with being drunk and disorderly in George street yesterday, for which offence he was ordered to pay a tine of sa, or in default to be imprisoned for 2d hours; and for making use of obscene language iu a public place was ordered to pay a fine of 10s, or bo imprisoned with bard labor for 24 hours. A new form of bribery, corruption, or undue influence, we hardly know’ under which head to class it, is reported to have occurred iu Marlborough, in connection with the now pending election for Wairau. The-

( Express’ says A person went to a working man to whom he was indebted, and showing the money said, “ Now, put your name on Ward’s. Committee, and I’ll pay the ac count; if not, you’ll have to wait.” A very iurious case of paralysis occurred at Ararat (Victoria) lately. A man named Thomas O’Brien,fell ;sleep in the bush, rest ing his head on'his arm. .He remained in this position for a very long time, the result being that the nerves supplying what is professionally called “the extensors,” are paralysed, so that O’Brien is unable to alter the arm from the position it ocupied when resting his head on it in sleep. At the City Police Court this morning, before Messrs Ramsay and Flcxman, J.P’s. Mary Roberts, charged with drunkenness, was let off with a caution ; and James King for a like offence was fined ss, in default 24 hours’ imprisonment. King, for assaulting Constable Ross in the execution of his duty, was further fined 20s, or three days’ imprisonment. The charge against James Shera of receiving watch, knowing it to stolen, was further remanded till Tuesday.. Mr Justice Johnson will bold a sitting in bankruptcy on Monday. The following is the list of cases to be disposed of :—Adjourned final examinations ; James George Lewis, John Farqubarson. Final examination : John Meek, Samuel Lewis, Alfred Downie Corfield, Edward Filewood, Henry Bauson Paul, John Walls, John Aikman M;Kay, Robert M'Kenzie, James 'Pbdd, Clifford Williams, Prank G-ilion, Thomas Fergusson, Declaration of complete execution of deed : James Albert Beck. A fire in Union street was discovered and promptly extinguished this morning by a man named Lawrence. A stable in that street is owned by Mr G. Wright, storekeeper, and occupied by a Mr Stoneham. Lawrence, who lives a door or two away, happening to be in his back-yard shortly after 2am., observed smoke issuing from the stable, and, upon proceeding to it, found the flames had just caught the partition. The application of a few buckets of water put out the fire, the origin of which is unknown, We are informed that iff another stable, not far from this one, the dangerous practice of carrying about lighted candles, without any protection, at all hours of the night, is frequently indulged in, to the fear of the neighbors.

It seems it was Mr Joseph Shephard, M.H.R , who was so anxious to prevent the Provincial revenue of Ne'son being squandered in pageantry on the occasion of the Governor’s visit to that city. It was* he who moved the resolution in the Provincial Council on the subject, and in supporting it said “he held the Queen in the highest reverence, inasmuch as she represented the British people, but with regard to any honor to be paid to the Governor as her representative, why, so was a constable, and ho, for one, would not bow down and worship a gentleman because he wore a blue coat and bright buttons.” For this he has been severely taken to task by the local journals. The ‘ Mail ’ remarks that “in a Justice of the Peace it is most unbecoming ; to a member of the (Colonial Parliament it was disgraceful ; coming from a gentleman of some standing in the place, whose conduct and opinions are calculate ! to influence others, it was deserving of the gravest censure.”

Some short time back a man living at Wanganui was cue of three who were sentenced to a term of imprisoument for an indecent assault. In addition to imp iaonment the convicted offender was sentenced to receive twenty-five lashes with the “ cat and the following, which we extract frem the Chronicle, shows howthe punishment was received, and the effect it had ori the culprit:—“ Seven o’clock in the morning was the hour fixed, precisely at which time the criminal was led out, and secured after the orthodox style. The manipulator of the ‘cat,’j who was evidently no unpractised band, andjjdid not belong to the prison gang, went about his work in a most scientific manner, and inflicted severe punishment, which, however, had apparently but little effect on the criminal, as not a groan or exclamation of , any kind escaped him, though the pain must have been very severe. When the twenty-five lashes had been administered he was released, and his first remark was, • Now then, doctor, quick with the salt and water ; if you haven’t the water, apply the salt by itself.’ ” For this man the lash has evidently no terror.

Several important motions appear on the City Council Order Paper for Wednesda 1 .. Cr. Walter will move that after the expiration of the present quarter no charge be made fer water to baths except in cases in which a charge is made for such baths. Cr. Leary calls attention to the condition of the streets, and asks that they shall he raised in the centre, or lowered at the sides, whichever may be more practical and economical, so as to secure a fall of at least one foot in twenty from the crown of the road to the level of the channel; and Cr. Isaac will move seeing one of the tenants in the Manse Reserve has issued a writ against the Corporation for the amount of his award under the late arbitration, and understanding that the other tenants intend to do likewise, that, in order to avoid expensive litigation, which must result disastrously to the citizens, in the opitiion of this Council it is desirable that it should be mutually agreed between the Corporation and the tenants that the case above referred to should be made a test case, and that negotiations be opened by the Corporation and the tenants to effect this object.” This morning Mr Stout, M.P.C. (as representing Mr Roberts, M.P.C. for the district) introduced to the Govet nment a deputation representing the settlers at Green Island, who informed his Honor that several members of the local board were objecting to the expenditure of moneys on roads and streets in private townships, because the land had not rested either in the Government or in the Boards. After Mr Samson and other members of the deputation had expressed themselves, Mr Stout said that in his opinion the best way to effect a remedy would be to get an Act past by the General Assembly declaring that so soon as the plans of a private township wtre deposited either with the land 1 ranafer Office or the Registry of Deeds Office, the streets marked on such plans should be conveyed either to the Roar! Boards of the district or to the Superintendent. Mr Stout expressed the further opinion that in this case the Road Board ought to expend the money, as the streets in the private townships had no doubt been dedicated to the public. His Honor cordially approved of Mr Stout’s suggestion, and intimated that he would urge upon the General Government the desirability of introducing su.'h a Bill, and that if they did not he would probably d© so himself.

A meeting of ratepayers will bo held at the Green Island Drill-shed on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock.

The subject of Dr Roseby’s lecture tomorow evening will be “Amusements.” The general interest attaching to the question of popular amusements, and the known ability of the lecturer, will doubtless attract a large attendance to Moray place church. A notice has been issued from the General Post Office drawing attention to the difficulty experienced in the delivery to their right owners of letters imperfectly addressed, and requesting that letters be addressed fully and distinctly—the name of the street and the occupation of the person to whom any letter may be addressed being added. At present letters are often addressed to a town, only, and such are liable to delay or to be delivered to the wrong person altogether.

On Monday evening next a lecture will be delivered in the Temperance Hall, Morayplace, by Mi Thos. Bracken, in aid of the Widows and Orphans’ Fund of the Leith Lodge I. 0.0. F. It was intended to have held it in the Athenaeum Hall, hut the large number of tickets already disposed of encouraged the committee to engage the larger building. The announcement which appeared in our columns calling a’ meeting of tnose interested in the old shire of Ayr was, we are informed, largely responded to at the Provincial Hotel last evening. A resolution was passed appointing a committee to select a day to be duly advertised when a concert and ball would take place with the .object of cementing friendship. By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the Primitive Methodists of this city are to be favored to-morrow with the services of the Rev. William J. Dean, of Invercargill, who will preach for them In the Temperance Hall, at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Although he is almost a stranger to Dunedin, Mr Dean has long been known as one of the most respected and successful ministers of |the body with which he is connected. We do not doubt that many besides the adherents will avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the rev, gentleman.

A very successful entertainment was given iu the Lunatic Asylum for the amusement of the patients Last night. The Hall was filled in all parts,;and dancing—with singing at intervals—was entered into with spirit. Home comic songs and dances were highly appreciated, and operatic ballads and duetts, by two ladies, were given in capital style; some of the patients also sang. The Artillery Band, under the directorship of Mr Marcus Hume, played some fine selections and dance music. A large number of the inmates, in fact all who were able to be present, appeared to thoroughly enjoy tlm music of the band ; and the precision witn which' they went through the “ Lancers ” aud other intricate dauces was most surprising. One lady patient, who imagines herself Queen of England,, was immensely pleased at the presence of the military band, and carried herself with even more dignified bearing than usual. She graciously informed the conductor that she would review the band shortly. Many ef the Eatients were desirous of knowing when the and would again visit them ; and we trust that the band will make it convenient to .attend the patients’ weekly entertainments occasionally during the present season.