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Evening Star, Issue 3876, 27 July 1875, Page 2

Ihe Theatre Royal, Invercargill, was to have been re-opened last evening by a company including. Mr and Mrs Bates, Miss Jenny Nye, Mr Stonehani, and others. The Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club have commenced the erection of a new grand stand at their racecourse, the total cost of which structure is not to exceed LBOO. We have received a poetical recommendation to the Government to place a light on Cape Saunders. The suggestion is better than the verses, and we therefore commend it to the consideration of the proper authorities. Nothing is known up to the present time as to the exact part of New Zealand which has been selected for this end of the submarine cable to connect the Colony with Australia, but the Sydney end will be at Broken Bay, at the mouth of the river Hawkesbury. Two charges of theft were heard at the City Police Court to day. John Woodside, for stealing seven plugs cf tobacco from the shop of Timothy Hayes, Kensington, was sentenced to a month’s imprisonment with hard labor; and William Renden, thirteen years old, charged with stealing five pairs of compasses, of the value of 15s, from the shop of Messrs Edmonds, Forsyth, and M‘Neill, was dismissed with a caution. Messrs Kamsay and Ritchie, J.P.’s, occupied the Bench.

To-day an engine and some carriages with Messrs Conyers, Blair, and others, made a trip to the Chain Hills tunnel. By reference to our Wellington correspondent’s telegraphic news it will be seen that at a deputation which waited on the Hon. Mr Richardson yesterday it was stated that the Messrs Brogden were willing to open the Cluthaline at once. The Minister of Public Works, however, replied that the Government objected to open it before the contract t me— September 1.

The nomination for municipal Councillors takes place to-morrow, and the only additional candidate spoken of as likely to come forward is Mr James Doughty, of Messrs Stewart and Doughty, who intends to stand for Leith Ward. Requisitions have been presented to Messrs A. Mercer and fl. S. Fish Junr., asking them to re-consider their determination to retire from offica for High f and South Wards respectively, but both gentlemen adhere to their resolution, and decline to again solicit the ratepayers’ votes. Mr Gibson has been lequested and has consented again to stand for Leith Ward.

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Port Chalmers, this morning, before Mr T. A. Mansford, R.M., Mary Portella, charged with being drunk and incapable at midnight in George street, was ordered to pay a fine of ss, or in default suffer twenty-four hours’ imprisonment. In the civil case, Robert Donald v. David Miller, a claim for L 5 4s lid, for cattle trespass, judgment was given for the plaintiff for LI 4s 6d with costs. In Cheeseman v. Goldsmith, a claim for L 3 19s lOd, a judgment summons, the defendant was ordered to pay half the claim on the 14th of August and the balance in four weeks, or in default to be imprisoned for one month.

Some of our t wnsmen, says the Wellington ‘ Tribune,’ now enjoying themselves in England, paid a visit to Epsom to witness the Derby-day. The Surrey Hills were beautiful. The strangers saw Royalty in all its grades, save tha Queen herself. First and foremost were their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, the latter of whom looked well, and as cheerful ard beautiful as ever; the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse, Marquis and Marchioness of Lome, Duke of Cambridge, Prince and Princess Christian, and Prince Battenberg (who, by the way, is said to be engaged to the Princess Beatrice), and any number of great folk -not to mention small cues. The New Zealanders drove from London in a coach and four, as it became New Zealanders to do. They enjoyed themselves, and the damage came to a 140 note.

Invercargill on Thursday last a man named Colin Campbell was committed for trial on a charge of stealing L 29 from one James MTntosh on the 20th instant From prosecutor’s evidence it appeared that when he went to bed on the 19th instant he had nearly L3O in his pocket. Prisoner slept in the same bedroom. When witness woke he asked Campbell, who was already dressed, to buy him a shirt, at the same time offering to get the money. Accused said, “ Oh, never mind; you can pay me some other time,” and went out. Shortly after prosecutor discovered that he had lost all his money except Is 6d. Essie Jackson, landlady of the Princess Hotel, Invercargill, said that on the 18th instant she changed a LlO note for the prosecutor in prisoner's pieaence. Amongst other notes in prosecutor’s possession she observed a L 5, numbered 089.873 on the Bank of New Zealand, Sergeant Purdue proved to finding this very note in accused’s possession on searching him. Other equally convincing evidence was also tendered.

About eighty gentlemen were present at the anniversary supper of the Loyal Leith Lodge, 1.0.0. F., bo d at Watson’s Commercial Dining Rooms last night. Bro. J. Braithwaite, D.G.M. (in tbo absence of the G.M.), occupied the chair, and the vice-chair was filled by Bro. W, Russell, G.W. In addition to the usual loyal toasts, the following were proposed and duly honored:—“ The Superintendent, the Executive, and the Provincial Council“ The Mayor and City Council“ Trade and Commerce “ Sister Lodges “ Visitors ;” “ The R.W.G, Lodge, I. 0.0. F. ; ’ “ Leith Lodge“ Local Industries;” “Kindred Societies,” &c. In responding to the first-mentioned toast, Bro. Stout. M.P.0., referring to the abolition question (now the great political topic), argued that whether Provincialism was kept up or not, the question they had at the present time to consider was whether the duties now performed by the Provincial Governments could bo better managed than they were at present. If the Provinces were annihilated and an inquest held on the abolition question, the verdict returned wovdd be, “died in a state of temporary insanity.” (Laughter.) The toast otthe “R.W.G. Lodge” was responded to by the chairman, who stated that several new lodges had been opened recently, and that before long others would be opened, the officers of the Grand Lodge being fully alive to the importance of the Order. The report as read by the secretary (Bro. Holmes) showed that there were

now sixty financial memberi (exolualv® of the honorary members) on the roll; and that the lodge had to its credit L 453 7s 7d, showing an increase for the year of 14 per cent. The proceedings were enlivened by some good songs, and Mr ■ Alexander accompanied as pianist.

A meeting of the Working’s Men’s Club Committee will be held this evening at 7.30.

We notice that Messrs Yeend and Co. have reduced the fares on their well-known southern line of coaches.

Candidates for admission to the Loyal Unity Lodge, 1.0.CXF., are requested to attend at the Ocean view Hotel at seven o’clock to-morrow evening.

The half-yearly meeting of the proprietors of the Colonial Bank will be held to-morrow afternoon at three o’clock, at the Banking house of the Company. ~ ■^ xr acc ?^ a . l } ce with a requisition received, his Worship the Mayor has convened a public meeting for Friday evening, at the Temperance Mall, to consider the gas question.

« ™ ibat the spirited proprietors of the Saturday Advertised offer a LlO prize for the best essay on “The Future of New Zealand. The conditions under which contribu turns must be written will be found in the last number of the * Advertiser.’ The subject is a good one, and should call forth a number of competitors.

We observe that Mr H. Seymour has been appointed agent in Otago for obtaining subscribers to Mr John Gully’s series of fifteen fac-simile water-color views of New Zealand scenery from ;he original paintings by that artist. he Works themselves have already been noticed in our columns, and we can only add that the subscription list is fast filling up. It will be perceived by advertisement that Mr D. M. Spedding holds a sale of oleographs and engravings tomorrow, in the premises lately occupied by Messrs M’Leod, Fownes, and Co., Princes street. We have had an opportunity of inspecting these works of art, and can speak in the highest terms of them. The pictures will be on view from ten o’clock to-morrow, when those who are desirous of investing can judge for themselves.