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Evening Star, Issue 3997, 16 December 1875, Page 2

Tumour was in circulation yesterday that scarlet fever had made its appearance in Weatheratonos, hat the ‘ Tuapeka Times’ has ascertained that there was no foundation for the report. ‘ At a meeting which followed the Fire Brigade s practice last ni.ht a letter was read ffnn Mr J. H. Hairis, enclosing a cheque for L2), and thanking the Brigade tor its services at the recent fire at his bouse.

At the City Police Court this morning, before Mr J Brown, J.P., Annie Maria noriey, for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, was fined t n shillings, or forty-eight hours ; Mary Ann Harris twenty shillings, or three days ; and William Muir forty shillings, or fourteen days’.

At Invercargill Mr Justice Williams gave a direction which should be interesting to jurors, lu future hia Honor will not receive from them medical certificates in justification of their non-attendance but the doctor himself must attend, or some neighbor or acquaintance, and he sworn, and give testimony to the same effect as those medical certificate s.

The chess match, Dunedin v, Bawrenc? was decided last night in favor of the former, who have scored two games against none ' v their opponents, while two were drawn. The Dunedin players received the following telegram at the conclusion of the game “We think you have played well out of what should have been a lost game f -r you, and compliment you on your success.—R. BfiOSS.

A very interesting ceremony took place in the waiting-room of the Railway Station, Dunedin, this afternoon, when Mr Battson, the late s*ation master, wag presented with a testimonial, signed by sixty-four subscribers, and a gold watch and chain, suitably inscribed. The presentation was made by Mr Co yers, and acknowlad ei very feelingly by Mr Rattaon, who thanked his late fellow-workers for this mark of their esteem.

From the ‘ Leader ’ wa learn that at the Clutna Presbytery’s meeting yesterday, returns from Kirk Sessions on overture on instrumental music were given in from Warepa, Waihola, and C lib ton, in opposition : from lokomairiro and Balclntha in favor, by a majority of one ; and from Lawrence also in favor of overture No returns were received Prom Inch Clutha, Clinton, Tapanui, &c. The rep- rfc on union was rejected by a majority of five to three.

dbe Puapeka Jockey Club have issued the programme of their annual race meeting, to he held on January 20 and 21. The events comprise the Maiden Plate of 25sovs ; Lawrence Handicap of 55 sovs, one mile and ahalf; District Handicap of 25 sovs, twice round ; Flying Handicap of 35 sovs, one mile; Members’ Handicap of 25 sova, one mile and a-half; Tuapeka Jockey Club Handicap of 75 sovs, two miles ; Novel Race, a handicap of 50 sova, one milej and a-half • with minor races.

A gentleman in Lawrence, who has become infatuated with the prevailing mania for swimming, is desirous of inducing some of the youth of Lawrence, who are well up in the art of natation, to enter into a contest against the formidable currents and eddies of the Molyneux. The competition will most probably take place at the Beaumont on the 27th inst., at the same place where Messrs Chapman, Ireland, and the late Dr Halley crossed the stream.

In reference to the interruption of tele* graphic communication with Wellington, a Press Agency message states that from teats taken the break in the cable is supposed to be about midway across the Strait. The Luna goes this afternoon to ascertain what the tests from Whive Bay indicate. The lifting gear and engine are all complete, but will probably take nearly a week t. fix on board the Luna, which will then be employed trying to lift the cable, la the meantime the Government have arranged with the owners of the Tui to run across twice each way every twenty-four hours till the cable is repaired. The subsidy is L 25 per day. We are indebted for the following telegram to the Bon. Mr Keyno'ds '“ the break in the cable is unfortunate. Mr Lemon goes to White’s Bay in the Luna, and will return to-morrow to make preparations for raising the cable.”

“Spelling Bees,” “Arithmetic Bees,” and “Addition Baes” have almost had their fling. A new sort of bee was instituted in Lawren.o on Monday night, called by those '•ho took part in tee performance “A Walking Bee.” ihe ‘Times’ says that soon after sundown a species of moth invaded the hedgerows by countless millions, making a noise similar to the hum of bees when swarming. Our thrifty citizens immediately secured gia cases, or any suitable box that came to hand, and went in search of the supposed swarm. The uo-ghborhood of Bt. Patrick’s Scuool appeared to be the rendezvous, and around it the bee hunters swarmed after the thrifty hou-y makers, 'fier a fruitless search the truth gradually dawned upon the searchers, and an adjournment was made for home, the would-be proprietors of a cheap hive of bees departing “sadder out wiser, men.”

The promenade concert givoa in the arcade last evening in conjunction with the Flower Show was very successful. Herr bchott conducted, assLted by Miss Ada iSchotb on • the piano, and Mr C. Sjkos on the harmonium, A good deal of doubt bad been expressed as to the suitableness of the Arcade for a musical performance, but its aeons io properties turned out far better thau was anticipate.!. *-. fter the overture from “ Zampa,” Mrs Bartlett sang, “ Alas I those Chimes,” and subsequently “ Love’s Request ” —the latter especially with much taste. Miss Bchoto gave “ Fires ” ami “The Old Cottage Clock ” excellently, aud Mias lies ford contributed “ ijweet Spirit,” Duriug the entertainment Herr Schott played sc ections from “ LaTraviata ” aud a medley of national airs on the oboe, which were received with gieat applause, &ud were undoubtedly the successes of the evening.

A special meeting of the Licensed Victual lens’ Association will be held at the Fire Bri gade Rooms, on the 17th inst.. at three o’clock,

A general meeting of cricketers will bo held in the pavilion on Ha'.urday, 18th inst,, at three o’clock, for the purpose of electing a Mutch Committee for the forthcoming Interproviacial match.

Mr Robert Goodison, oue of the candidates for the mayoralty of Musselburgh and Bt. Kilda, will meet the electors at the Forbury schoolroom to-monow, at 7.00 p.m. The first number of the ‘Daily Evening Nows,’ issued at Invercargill by Messrs Craig and Co., has reached us, and is a very credit-•-.bio addition to the Colonial Ihe j 3. Heir Schott announces through our advortb lug columns the pieces selected for the Christmas night concert at the Queen’s i heatre. Rehtuisal wdl take place at nt. George’s 1.1 ai) next Monday evening, when all who wish to take part are requested to attend.

We have rec ivect Msckay*s and Wl<eV almanac* for 1876. Bo f h publications maintain the credit they have attained in the past for fulness and accurateness of the information they supply. To Mackay’i, almanac is attached a map of the I rovince, showing the railways, ,tc

We have been requested to draw attention to uic entertainment to be given at the Tenty 6 ™" 0 to-morrow evening in aid of the building fund of the new Oddfellows’ Hall. The programme consists of songs and readings, to be 'ollowed by reading and mental arithmetic tournaments, novelties which should not fail to secure a full house. His Honor tho Superin cendoat » ill take the chair at eight o’clock, To-night a sacred concert will be given in the temperance Hall in aid of the All Saints’ Church Oigan Fund. We have no doubt that the large proportion of those who may attend the conceit would very gladly subscribe for so good a purpose were they asked, but when with their contributions they can enjoy so rare a treat as the sacred concert promises to bo the pleasures of giving and receiving are combined. J he first part of tho selection consists of choice from Handel’s compositions; the second is somewhat miscellaneous, the works of Spohr, Bennett, and Haydn being the fields from which gems have been culled. As the choruses will be given by the trained choirs of St. Paul’s, All Saints’, and St. Matthew’s, there can be no doubt of their being well rendered ; and we consider on-selves justified in saying that seldom in Dunedin is opportunity afforded of hearing them to so much advantage.