The Evening Star SATURDAY, JULY 15. 1876.

Evening Star, Issue 4176, 15 July 1876, Page 2

The Evening Star SATURDAY, JULY 15. 1876.

Willi filially jhoiohged proceedings in the Resident Magistrate’s Court in the proof the Editor of this paper f>r republication of a paragraph from the ‘Tuapeka Times ’ have rendered it impossible to q firlthffli frcboH of ths eilsß in unis evening’s issue. No quickness of transcription of notes, nor compositorial practice could do justice to the defence by Mr Howorth, nor the reasms given |)y the Magistrate for the commital of the accused. ill orilet; that full justice m<ay be done to botn, tve defer giving a full report to Monday. The opening remarks of the Magistrate, the statement of the accused, and the evidence for tile defence, appear this evening. By a reference to our Parliamentary telegrams it will be seen that the Abolition of Provinces Act will come into force on September 29.

A Chinese contractor named Kum Yean was yesterday the successful tenderer for some Government work in the Mount Ida district. The amount of his tender was L 285 15s,

In the House of Representatives last night Sir J. Vogel, in commenting on the Financial Bill, said provision would be made for Superintendents of Provinces out of Provincial revenue after Abolition is effected.

A memorial against Mr Stout’s Local Option Licensing Bill was forwarded to Mr Maoandrew yesterday in order that it may be presented to the Assembly. The number of signatures was 1.559, and all of these were obtained since last Monday by one canvasser*

Professor Salmond delivered another of his series of lectures on “The Evidences of Christianity’’ last evening in the Knox Church School - house before a crowded audience. The lecture was listened to with great attention throughout. All the immigrants sent from Nelson to this Province on the 12th inst., have left the depot. Thaee joiners obtained employment from Mr A. Hislop, contractor, and the others went to their friends at Queenstown, Anderson’s Bay, and Mosgiel. The two vacancies in the University Countil caused by the resignation of Sir John Richardson and the Hon. Dr Menzies, were filled up yesterday, the Provincial executive appointing his Honor the Superintendent and Mr James Fulton in their place.

The only business at the City Police Court tffismormng. before Messrs K. Ramsay and aj ffen * ~ ’ B ’ was a charge against Geo. Adams for being drunk and disorderly, for which offence he was fined ss, or, in default of payment, twenty-four hours’ imprison ment.

The anniversary concert and ball of the Loyal Unity Lodge, 1.0.0. F., was held last evening in the Lodge-room, Maloney’s Ocean View Hotel. During the evening the N.G. stated that the number of members on the Lodge books was fifcy four, and the funds received L 179, the amount of sick pay since the institution of the Lodge being only L2. At the Princess’s Theatre last evening the popular play “ Formosa ” was played for the third time. This evening Mr and Mrs w a PP ea L,i Q Byron’s great comedy Our Boys. From the extremely favorable ®° tlccs * . Performances have received in the Australian and American Press a great treat may be anticipated. Inspector Mallard authorises us to contradict the statement made in our morning contemporaries that the wife of James Todd! a farmer at Mosgiel, had been found dead yesterday in a stable adjoining the dwelling house. Constable Gilbert, stationed at Mosgiel, has forwarded a written report to the effect that Mrs Todd was merely suffering from the effects of drink.

At the Queen’s Theatre last evening Mr Talbot appeared in “Richelieu,” and the house was exceedingly well attended. This great play was splendidly played, the members of the company supporting Mr Talbot in a very satisfactory manner. We regret having no room for a lengthened notice, out we hope to do Mr Talbot more justice in future. This evening “Macbeth” will be produced.

The annual meeting of the Horticultural Society was held in the Occidental Hotel last night, when a satisfactory report was brought down. The following office-bearers for the ensuing year were electedPresiW. r Geo. Matthews; Vice-President. Mr William Arrol; Treasurer, Mr’ John 0. Eva ; Secretary, Mr A. H. Lakeman. Committee : Messrs Walter Push, Charles Lawrence, J. Don, Adam Forsyth, John Wilson B. Pledger, M‘Lcnnan, J. Moffatt, J. Croswe, and H. West.

Mr C. S. Hooves, one of the candidates for the office of Mayor for the ensuing twelvemonths addressed a crowded meeting of ratepayers at the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, Cr. Gibson in the chair. Owing to pressure on our space we are unable to give Mr Reeves’s address, but shall take an opportunity of reporting in full one of his addresses next week. Last night’s meeting was unanimous in his favor, and a vote of confidence moved by Mr Ziele and seconded by Mr George Grant, was carried with great applause, °

At the Temperance Hall last night, the £JO. 1 Company, City Guards, celebrated their sixteenth anniversary by a ball and entertainment. During the evening Lieut. Douglas, on behalf of the Company, presented Mr A. Somerville, late Lieutenant, with a photographic group of its members, at the same time expressing the regret felt by the Company at having to sever its connection with Mr Somerville. The latter made a suitable reply, in th# course of which he remarked that he had been connected with the corps from the date of its formation.

The only notices on the Order Paper for Tuesday's meeting of the City Council are by Cr. Woodland, and treat of works. They are—(l) That tenders be called forthwith for the further reducing of Cargill street and finishing said street to its full width, from Scotland street to Albert street, metalling same and forming side-walks, in accordance with the memorial sent in by the residents in that locality. (2) That tenders be called for the formation of Upper Cargill and Arthur street, between York place and London street; also, Victoria street, from York place to London street, in accordance with previous notice of motion. A fire was discovered between six and seven o'clock last evening in a four-roomed cottage in Cumberland street, rented by John Meikle, expressman, from Miss Edwards. Meikle states that he went out a few minutes before the fire occurred, leaving a kerosene lamp burning in the kitchen, and this is all that is known of the origin of the fire. The cottage was nearly destroyed before the Fire Brigade could arrive on the scene, but they worked hard and successfully to prevent the fire spreading to the neighboring buildings. Meikle’s furniture was insured in the Standard office for L 125, and the house ia the National for L3Boi

At a recent meeting of the Kalpol Farmers’ a gentleman gave an account of his shipffi&ft qf grain to England, which will be particularly interesting to ralis f s. Last year he sent away 325 sacks, sortie of which*,namely 152qrs., sold at 545, some as high 5uS, Untf t*th*h prices varying from 525; 362 bushels damaged fetching 24s to 31s. The average of the total 425qrs.— 4961bs per quarter—was 50s, or*, in other Gs.Sd ft bushel. The costutf sending it from Kaipoi to Eligkiid wfto 2s fid per bushel, and on that sent by him, he had received a price which here would be equal to 3s lOd per bushel. The freight this year was the same as last, so that, if wheat were to realise a higher pride iu the Home market, the profit will be increased—a consummation which is anticipated. Yesterday forenoon the police at Port Chalmers received intelligence that a fire had occurred at Purakanui. Sergeant Morhaue at once despatched Constable Coffey to inquire into the circumstances, which were as follows; Oil Tuesday afternoon Mrs Bradley, a storekeeper, left her residence, which is detached from the store, to visit an acquaintance residing across the bay. At the time she left there was no indication of fire, but after a short time Mrs Horn, the person at whose house Mrs Bradley was visiting, noticed a dense smoke issuing from the dwelling. Mrs Bradley immediately returned to the place, and upon arriving found the dwelling burnt to the ground. The only way she can account for the five is that a piece of wood must have fallen from the fireplace on to the floor and ignited the woodwork. The building and furniture were insured for Ll5O, and Mrs Bradley informed the constable that her dressing-case, containing LSO in notes and about LG 10s in silver, was among the things consumed ; but fortunately she saved L4O which she happened to have iu her pocket. It appears there was no attempt maclg to save the premises, although there were a number of railway workmen employed within a t tone’s-throw of the store, "

At the West Taieri yesterday a railway laborer named Macrae was injured-by some stacked timber falling on him. We hear that he was speedily attended to and that he is progressing favorably. The popular concert at the Temperance Hall will not be given to-night, the hall having been engaged by Baker s Hibernicon, which drew such large houses when in Dunedin a short time ago. Among the performers are Messrs C. Verner, W.F. Baker, and Miss Lily Bryant.

A meeting of grocers will be held in Murray’s Motel on Tuesday even’ng, at eight o’clock. SjMr T. M. Wißinson announce himself as a candidate to represent Leith Ward in the Citv ounwl, " J

, Walter wi’l meet the ratepayers at the Athenaeum Hall on Monday evening at eight o clock.

Nomination of candidates for the Mayoralty of the >t. Kilda Munic polity will take place on I VJ onday at noon.

A concert and dance in aid of the Benevolent Institution will take place in the Caversham Mall on Monday evening. . The Kensington Band of Hope motlast evenmg, arm a very enjoyable evening was spent, there being a good programme. The roll now numbers 130 members.

, The lecture to be given on Monday evening in co. nection with the Dunedin Young Men’s fhnatian Association, will be delivered by Mr W. D. Stewart on “A visit to the Salt 1 ake City.

Mr Reeves will addres the electors of High Ward at the Russell street Mission house on Monday, at 8 p.m. The committee will meet every evening, at seven o’clock, at Mr S. James s office.

There are now oil view at Messrs Whitelaw and Co. s room* a few samples of the first ware turned out by the new pottery company, ontircly of their own make. We would cordially recommend thrifty hj usekeepers to to inspect these articles, as for common use they are really excellent in quality and finish -The late (frosty weather has. we understand, very senou ly interfered with the drying of iy aro » 80 fchat whilst a large quantity of bodies have been made, the supply of the finished articles has not been equal to the demand. This delay in being able to meet orders will, wh better drying weather, be soon remedied. We note specially amongst the articles (which, by the way. are to be sent to Wellington) specimens of telegraph insulators, t*. y e to the nnpo t*d article, it will thus be sen that the new company are not devoid of enterprise, as well as the skill re quisite to constitute a large trade. If the insulators prove on test to be as good a* those imported and as cheap, the beat bonus that the Government can offer will be to give a good large order.