The Evening Star TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1876.

Evening Star, Issue 4172, 11 July 1876, Page 2

The Evening Star TUESDAY, JULY 11, 1876.

Another attempt is being made to estabchu hj evenin S newspaper in ChristA number of small cases occupied the Resident Magistrate's Court till the mid-day adjournment to-day, but the business was of un unimportant nature.

The monthly inspection of the No. 1 City Guards took place last night in the Headquarters Drill-shed, when there were present one captain, one lieutenant, thirty rank and hie, and twenty-eight cadets. The company were put through the usual military evolutions by Staff-Sergeant Harrison. A Court of Revision of the Citizens' Roll for the municipality of Dunedin was held at tne City Council Chambers yesterday • pre-sent-The Mayor, Councillors Grant, Isaac, Molhson, and Woodland. Of 400 claims to vote, 362 were allowed, the other claimants not having paid their rates. «, I ? e J ß ? n SJ ora Standard' understands that a block of no less than 12,000 acres of w of ? Purchased last week by the Hon. W. Kobmson in the Horsley Downs district, Canterbury. This is one of the largest single sales effected by the Waste land Board of that Province for many years past lhe Government land sales have been very heavy of late, and have surpassed anticipations. Well may the hon. gentleman deserve the nickname of "Ready-money," bv which his friends often distinguish him. The 'Arrow Observer' reports that a rather desperate case of attempt at su-'cide occurred last week at Half-way Bay, Lake vvakatip, by a man who has been cutting Wood there in the hush, and working horses ami dray. He, with a razor, or some such instrument, in one stroke gashed his throat deeply f rora ear to ear) then gevered windpipe a little above it, and then cut his throat again very low down. The unfortunate fellow was brought down to Queenstown m one of the steamboats. Dr C. Jaokson sewed up the wounds, and it is believed he will recover.

A very successful concert was held under the auspices of the School Committee in the school-room, Andertou'ij Bay, on Friday eremng Miss Hume ably presided at the pianoforte, and her rendering of several Scotch pieces was thoroughly appreciated by the audience. She was assisted by Misses and Hutchinson during the evening, lac ladies and gentlemen who aided in carrymg out the vocal part of the entertain3/ r6^T er o d their several Pieces with ability. Mr .Samuel, at the close of the pro-ceodrng-s, moved a hearty vote of thanks to tt T T^ bad ao kindl y come forward at ™- . . he comm ittee to carry out the evening's entertainment. '

Eight hundred pounds has been subscribed in JNapier to purchase a steam fire engine, and, until it can be procured, a small handengine has been purchased in this town. It is reported that Madame Arabella Goddard, who speaks five languages, is writing a book of her travels all around the world whwh she will publish on her return toEng-

The sustentation fund committee of the Dunedin Presbytery met yesterday evening, and the treasurer reported that the contriT^oon B '^ fort y churches, amounted to fe Bd ' , A h3lf -yearly dividend of iau/ bs 5d was declared. Baker's Hibernicon Panorama of Ireland, which gave such successful entertainments in Dunedin some eighteen months' since, has returned, and will open on Saturday evening next. The Panorama has just returned from a tour through Australia, where it was as well received as here.

The following officers were installed at the ' r /fc meeting of the Leith Lodge,! 1.0.0. F., in the Albany street Hall, last evening :-J.P.G., Bro. Meffin : N G Bro J. Ritchie; V.G Bro. John Allen; w£ den Bro. Pinkerton; Conductor, Bro Richardson; Treasurer, Bro. J. Boyd; R.H.S. to the N.G., Bro. R. H. LeaVy L.H.S., Bro. Holman; R.H.B. to the V.G., Bro. Sarvossa; L.H.S., Bro. John Murrav rwi,?- s - s - T Bro - church;l.s.s:,bJo: R. Williams; 1.G., Bro. Wilson. . " The Merchant of Venice " was presented in its entirety at the Princess's Theatre last evening, the fifth act being played for the first time in Dunedin. The piece was put upon the stage in a most complete style, both as regards dresses and appointments and the management might reasonably have expected a larger attendance. Mr Hoskins appeared as Shylock, and gave a most able rendering of the part of the exacting Jew. Miss Colville, as Portia, was seen to heater advantage than for some evenings past. Mr Burford made a creditable Bassanio, and Mr Douglas a good Antonio. " The Ticket of- ' be pl^ed ***& l Formosa is announced for to-morrow. '? venin ? Mail' of Saturday has the following :-We learn that an attair of a serious character occurred at tXZZ/^ti^Z 7 The particulars to hand at the hour of our going to press are very meagre; but we believe the following wil be found correct: A person named VViUiam Came, who lesides near the locality of the Kurow violently assaulted a man who had for some hours previously been patronising his establishment, and we understand the unfortunaee fellow's recovery is extremely problematical. A trooper was despatched to the scene of the affray at a late hour last night; but as he would have to ride a long distance before being able to send a message into town, we are unable to furnish more precise details.

The Southland 'Tunes' has the following the House of Bepresentatives :-" Many are the inquiries which are being made as to the whereabouts of Mr George Lumsden, in the House of Representatives forlnvercargill. Nothing has been heard of his presence m Wellington since his arrival in the Empire City, unless we except the circumstance of his having been one of a deputation who waited on the Premier regarding an endowment for Bluff Harbor, on which occasion Sir Julius Vogel, with grim irony, referred Mr Lumsden and his friends to the provincial authorities of Otago. His constituents are becoming anxious to hear of him. We are not in a position to answer definitely the questions asked concerning him ; but it is possible that if search were made he would be found sitting on a rail in some shady spot whence he can see (without being seen) the strife of parties, and prudently biding the time when he can most fittingly choose his side—the winning one no doubt. ° '

There was a crowded house at the Queen's ineirtre last evening, when "The Quiet family was played by the dramatic company, after which came the popular miscellaneous entertainment by the Globe Variety Troupe. Professor Hennecke made his appearance Bret and went through some clever tricks, some of which were, however, rather ancient. Miss Kate Russell next sang "Marching through the Park," and on an encore being demanded gave " Pickles" very naively and with excellently-assumed simplicity. Being a third time vociferously recalled, Miss Russell gave her wonderful " Skipping-rope '[ song and dance. Mr Hart appeared in two character songs, and being no less than three times encored added a parody on "Just Before the Battle," and finally convulsed the audience with his song of the "German Bandmaster," with flageolet ©bligato. After the stale " Suspended Lady business" Mr Hart and Miss Russell sang " Barney's Farewell" very sweetly, and followed up with a pretty duet called " Strolling by the Sea-side." Miss Russell has made herself a great favorite here by her unaffected manner on the stage, and in this instance again the audience insisted on another selection. In response the amusing duet, " The Quakers " was given. Johnny Moran wound up the evening's performance with "Mickey Maher" and his inimitable "Tread on the Tail of my Coat." This evening is set apart for Mr Moran's benefit, and a special feature of the performance will be a champion bone contest between that gentleman and Mr D. Clinton, both of whom are adepts in the use of that instrument.

The monthly meeting of the Committee of the Dunedin Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute was held last night, the VicePresident (the Rev. R. L. Stanford) in the i chair. The Catalogue Committee recommended that the books be called in and a thorough revision made, so that the books lost or gone astray might not be inserted in the catalogue. The whole of the Queensland StatiiteH had been sent to the Institute since the last meeting, also Blue Books from Western Australia, and the Institute had now on its shelves the Queensland Statutes and New .South Wales Statutes complete ; also the Statistical Registers of Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia, and Queensland. The Institute was placed on the free list for the 'Hansard' of New South Wales, Western Austra ! ia, and Queensland, and also for their Blue Books, and the Statutes of Western Australia had been promised, but had not arrived. The report was adopted. The Committee resolved to allow Mr E. Hay to continue a weekly tenancy of his present premises at L2 2s, and Mr Robson at an advance of 10s a-wees over his present rental. The usual half-yearly statement of receipts and expenditure was read, from which it appeared that the former was L 728 6s 9d f and the latter L 613. It was resolved that LIOO Should be remitted to the Home agent for the purchase of books. Mr Blair reported that the Vice-President and himself had succeeded in obtaining promises from forty persons to become life members of the Institute. The secretary drew the attention of the committee to a book in the library entitled "Jesus of Nazareth, or a True History of the Man called Christ/' He said it contained obscene passages concerning the Apostle Paul, and was full of objectionable matter. A discussion ensued, in the course of which a motion to the effect that it should be withdrawn for a month, with a view to its examination by a sub-committee, was negatived, and it was understood that the book should still remain in circulation.

A wild boar, measuring no less than 7ft ?S..i n 3$ n lP' Was recently shot at the White Cliffs, near the Malvern Hills, Canterbury. From the n6se to the top of the hea 1 it measured 2ft 4in. The local agent of the National Insurance Company informs us that the recent cablegram stating that the wrecked barque Geltwood was insured in that office for L3,00q or L 4,000 is incorrect. The • eltwood is not insured in any New .Zealand office, but holds a policy in the Southern Insurance office.

The Britannia Rifle Cadets met in the High School grounds last evening, and received their first lesson in the art of war. About forty members were present, and they were drilled for an hour and a half by Capt. Douglas. The Cadets paid great attention throughout, and, considering that it was their first attempt, they did exceedingly well.

A slight shook of earthquake, Bays the 'Cromwell Argus,' was experienced here about eight o'clock on Friday evening. Shortly afterwards it was found that a considerable portion of the main road nearly opposite Mr Stuart's Hotel, had subsided. On visiting the spot we found that a circular hole, in the centre some four or five feet deep, had been formed, the surrounding surface haying craeks in it of considerable size. It is Baid the workings of an old coalpit come under the roadway at this point and it is probable the "quake" caused the sinking of the surface. The damage has been repaired.

Owing to pressure of business Mr R. H. Learv has reigned his seat for Bell Ward in the City Council.

All members of the Loyal Unity Lodge, 1.0.0. F., are requested to attend the meeting to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30. We are requested to mention that the time for receiving tenders for the formation of a footpath through Caversham is extended t<ll the 20th inst.

The first of a series of lectures, under the auspices of the Dunedin Athenreum, will be delivered by the Eev. A. !R. Fitchett, in the Temperance Hall, to-morrow (Wednesday) evening, at eight o'clock. Subject:—" The Ethics of Evolution."