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Evening Star, Issue 3888, 10 August 1875, Page 2

It is rumored (that Mr H. Manders has been requested to take the editorship of the new Lakes District paper, with Mr J. F. Tully as business manager, and Mr H. P, Macklin sab-editor. The Christchurch correspondent of the Waitangi ‘ Tribune ’ says it is rumored that Mr T. S. Pratt, Mayor ©f Waikouaiti. and part proprietor of the ‘Waikouaiti Herald,’ is about starting a penny paper in Christchurch. The passengers by the Woodlark have testified their appreciation of the kindness of Captain Largie on the voyage, by presenting him with a handsome aneroid barometer and telescope. The articles were obtained from Mr Hislop, of Princes street, at whose shop they may bo seen. Messrs Quick, Eossbotham, and Baxtei, candidates for election to the vacant seat of Councillor for South Ward, addressed the electors at various places last, evening, explaining their views on municipal matters. Ail three candidates received votes of confidence at their respective meetings, so a close contest may be anticipated. We understand that Mr Stout, M.P.C., hai been requested to allow himself to be put in nomination for the representation of the Caversham District in the General Assembly, in place of Mr Tolmie, deceased. Although Mr Stout Ins not yet formally assented to the request, we believe it is probable that he will accede to it. A deputation, consisting of Messrs Horne, Young, and Mawson, waited upon his Honor the Deputy-Superintendent this morning. They pointed out that the heavy traffic on the Purakanui road had caused it to become almost impassable, and requested pecuniary assistance for the residents. His Honor promised to bring the matter under the favorable notice of the Executive to-day. We learn that on Sunday night a stable, the property of Mr James Shand, M.P.C.’ at West Taieri, was totally destroyed by fire. From the report furnished by Constable Clark it had evidently been accidental, there being no trace of carelessness or incendiarism. Eight colts were burnt to death. The building was insured for LSOQ, but Mr Shand estimates his loss at L 509.

Oh Wednesday morning last a fire took place at Messrs Willwoods’ farm, Deep Creek, Waimatc, by which about 4,000 bushels of oats were destroyed. There was originally in the staok about 22,000 bushels of oats, out of which 18,000 bushels had been fortunately delivered. We hear that only 12,000 bushels were insured, for the sum ot L9OO. The origin of the fire is unknown. An accident, fortunately not attended with serious consequences, happened this morning to Mr Green, third officer of the s.s, Taupo, While discharging cargo from the vessel into the trucks by some means the hook of the yard fall came adrift and the sling of cargo rebounded against Mr Green, striking him on the back with such force that he fell down the fore hold. Happily he received no harm except a severe shaking. The work of forming the branch railway line to Kaitangata is progressing rapidly. The ‘ Bruce Herald ’ says that already two miles have been formed ready for laying the plates, oue-and-a-balf miles have been fenced, and a large culvert has bees cut to drain the water into Kaitangata Creek, iome fifty Chinamen and sixty Europeans are employed on the work, and in about another month the formation will be completed to Stirling Station.

The works of the bridge across the Molynenx are progressing slowly, says the ‘ Duustan Times,’ but they are ©f a very substantial nature. Mr Smaill, the Hoad Engineer, was there about a fortnight ago, taking levels of the bridge across tho Teviot stream, and of the approaches to the bridge across the Molyueux. It is therefore to be hoped that these works will be commenced at once, in order that no delay may arise after the completion of tho larger bridge. A thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment was provided at the Queen’s last evening, when “As ion Like It,” which was played with great success on the ocoaaioa of its origind production hst week, constituted!the performance. Mrs Darrell appeared to advantage as Rosalind, her sharp, witty retorts again telling xvell on her audience; and the other characters, with one excepiion, were suitably tiller. “The Woman in Red,” with Mrs Da,mil in tho pleasing character of Rucli a, will be presents d this evening. A meeting of the Committee of ihc Dunedin Jock-y Club was held at the Empire Motel, with the object, as we undentand, of considering an application from Dr Murphy, obe present owner of the racing mart Make', "O have the disqualification taken ofl’ her. '■■ a the reporters were refused adnitlance wo are unable to state what t ok phee, but we are informed that the mailer was adjourned until Monday next. As tie proceedings connected with the disqualification

of Mabel were open to the Proas, wo trust that on Monday the same course will be followed.

A meeting of an interesting nature took place last evening in Carroll’s Hibernian 1 Hotel when about 140 friends of Mr Mowatt (late foreman litter in Messrs ■Tames Davidson and Co.’s foundry) met for the purpose of bidding liim» a hearty farewell. The toast of the evening that of wishing Mr Mowatt every prosperity, long life, and happiness in his future career, was drunk with tec utmost enthusiasm, end was duly responded to by that gentlemen Other toasts followed, interspersed with some good songs, and altogether a very agreeable evening was spent. The chair was occupied by Mr E. F. Corley. At the City Council meeting yesterday afternoon, it was resolved that Mrßeynolds be informed that, if the passing of the Dunedin Waterworks Extension Bill bs in any way imperilled by the retention of the manses for the supply of water to the suburbs, he be requested to eliminate them from the Bill, it being considered by the Council that this provision was more for tbo benefit of the suburbs than that of the City, and that the time was not far distant when the suburbs would urge upon the Council to supply them with water and rate them for it. Also, that in respect to the question raised by some of the principal riparian proprietors —that, instead of leaving it to the option of the Council to give them compensation in money, or provide equivalent supplies of water, the Council should give them a cash payment - the Council decide not to agree to any modification of the Bill,

At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Port Chalmers, this morning, the following civil cases were heard before T. A. Mansford, Eeq., R.M. ;—’nthony Bowling v. fcamuel Carey, claim LB, for cattle trespass, was adjourned for one month, to give the defendant an opportunity of erecting a boundary fence. A. W. Johnson v. E. Stevens, claim L 6 ss, for rent. Mr Joyce appeared for the defendant, and the sum of i.5 12s 6d was paid into Court, for which judgment was given without costs, Mr Joyce appeared for the following plaintiffs, who were workmen lately employed on the Dunedin and Moeraki Railway works, and for whom judgment; was given for the amounts claimed with costs Emanuel Wilkins v. William Strachan, claim L 4 8s ; John Mann, L 7 18s 4d ; James Farrell, L 6 la 6d; Robert Wilson, LlO ; James Bruce, L2 2s ; William Pollock, L 3 3s 9d.

The new troupe opened at the Temperance Hall last evening to a crowded house, and their performance may, on the whole, be pronounced a success. Miss Elsie de C Urey is a vocalist of no mean order, and besides has a very pleasing manner. Her archness and vivacity are especially noticeable in the sketches and scenea in which, she appeared last night, “ Barney’s Courtship” was a real bit of acting, both on Miss de Courcy’s part and on that of Mr Ben Wheeler. This gentleman is a comedian, possessed of a good Irish brogue and with great facial expression, and does everything ho attempts with great spirit. Master Bennie we had understood to be a precocious boy, but found out that he is a full-grown youth, so that it is time his absurd title is dropped. He sang one song we 1 and played in the comedietta well, but his first effort—- “ Policeman No, 92”—was very tame. The brothers de Glorian then went through a rather commonplace performance ou tlie Roman rings, but wc are informed that these gentlemen have not yet displayed their full powers, and therefore look for better thiu s from them, Lo-Lo, the female trapezbt, performed some daring and apparently dangerous feats in a very active and graceful manner, and the whole entertainment concluded with a laughable comedietta. There is much that is pleasing m the performances, and we expect to see the troupe well supported in Dunedin.

Mr John Gray has retired from the contest in South Ward in favor of Mr Quick. Mr Baxter will address the ratepayers of South WardJ in Martin’s Hotel, Stafford street, tliis evening, at eight o’clock.

Mr Darrell’s benefit takes place on Friday evening next, and the play announced for the occasion is “Hamlet” Mr Darrell’s Hamlet has been spoken ot in the highest terms by the American, Australian, and New Zaalind Press, and the beneficiare himself “claims several ‘ points 1 of business and new readings as entirely original.” The performance will be under the immediate patronage of hi-; Worship the Mayor, Mr H. J. Walter; Mr Keith Barn say, President of the Caledonian Society; and Captains Stavely, Copeland, and Wain. It will be necessary for those who wish to attend on Friday next to secure their seats at once.