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Evening Star, Issue 4241, 29 September 1876, Page 2

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Christchtjrch, September 29. The billiard match last night was won by Weston by 173 points. The champion's best breaks were 105 and 94; Weston's, two of 38 each. To-night Roberts gives Weston 150 in 500, and a local amateur 350 in the same number.

Mr Bennett, agent for the All England Eleven, yesterday visited the cricket ground and expressed himself satisfied with it. Mdlle. Solange Novaro, on the occasion of her benefit, last night, made her first appearance in comedy, playing Lady Teazle in "School for Scandal." The house was packed, and her performance a brilliantsuccess.

Auckland, September 29. Mr Lusk addressed a large meeting in the Mechanics' Institute last night, and was enthusiastically received. He sketched the proceedings of the session for the purpose of showing that, although the Opposition had not carried their measures, they accomplished a great deal of good in exposing and I checking corruption, in insisting on economy and reform, in driving Sir Julius Vogel away, and in modifying the Counties and Financial Arrangements Bills. During the course of his speech he referred to the reasons that caused the loss of the Separation resolutions, and each of the Auckland members who had voted against them was loudly groaned. He now believes that although the Opposition had failed to carry Separation this session, thev would do so next At the conclusion of his speech he was loudly cheered and thanked, while the following resolution, to be telegraphed to Sir George Grey, was earned unanimously-" That this meeting express its thanks to, and entire confidence m brr George Grey and the other member* for the Province who have acted with him in his efforts to obtain her revenue for Auckland. rightS f ° r the Pe ° ple 0f *£ {From our ovm Correspondent*)*

a u ™., Napier'r ' Se Ptembw 27. Archdeacon Wilson opened an inquiry today re the clerical scandal, The venW tieman attempted to smooth matters overbv informing the parishioners that the four clergymen interested had agreed to bury the £m£ t™*'- J?* Dr S P euoer . after coS* suiting the pamfeionera, decliued, and reshould be made. rchdeacon W.JL \7

Rev. Mr Anderson made a public apology to the Rev. Mr Robinson for having cited him for heresy. The inquiry is now proceeding, and the Rev. Mr Robinson has proved that he is fully licensed to preach. The examination will likely be very lively. At a meeting of the vestry on Monday, it was decided not to accept the withdrawal of the Rev. Mr Townsend's resignation as desired by the Primate. Archdeacon Wilson's attempt to throw oil on the troubled waters not having been effectual, he informed the parishioners that it rested with the Bishop —not with them—as to the reception of Mr Townsend's resignation. The settlers here desire that Mr Ormond should not take office, but reside in Napier and initiate the County form of government. It is believed that he will accede to this expressed wish.

7.45 p.m. The clerical inquiry was resumed this afternoon. The only matter of public interest was a letter read by Archdeacon Wilson from the Rev. Mr Wilson, in which a complaint was made that the Rev. Mr Robinson wore a clerical stole to which he was not entitled-viz., that of the Cambridge University. Archdeacon Wilson stigmatised the charge as most trumpery, and when the Revs. Simcox, Irvine, and Anderson made attempts to speak in support of this charge, the Archdeacon, in an indignant tone, ordered them to resume their seats. The inquiry was adjourned until to-morrow. Afterwards a meeting of the Diocesan Synod was held, when the question of the nomination of the new Bishop of Waipu was discussed, but not yet concluded. It is proposed to nominate Archdeacon Williams, one of the late bishop's sons, but a large majority of the laity are opposed to the proposition on the grounds that such an appointment in the present unsettled state of the Church here would tend to further widen the breach between the laity and the clergy ; and, furthermore, because there is no guarantee for a stipend. A deputation wait on Mr Ormond tomorrow re his taking office in the Ministry. It is now generally believed that he will decline to pledge himself. The railway time-table has now been altered so as to permit through trainß to Waipukurau after 4 p.m. This has given general satisfaction.

September 29. After a warm discussion last evening the clerical party sustained a defeat by motions being carried for not filling the vacant bishopric of Waipu until the next session of the Diocesan Synod. Owiug partly to this all the charges made against Mr Robinson were severally withdrawn to-day, and matters are now being attempted to be settled privately.

Lawrence, September 29. An inquest was held yesterday on a Chinaman who died while coming from Queenstown to the hospital. A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.

A monßter meeting re the railway will be held this evening in the town hall. The people want the permanent way at the Lawrence end, which has been finished six months, laid at once.

A cake of 300oz is expected at the cleaning up of the Otago battery to-morrow. The claimß at the Spur are improving in their yield weekly, and very few people 'are now eaving for the rush at the West Coast. The weather is cold and showery. Invercargill, September 28. De Murska has arranged to give three concerts here.

Auckland, September 28. The mate of the barque Robina Dunlop has been seriously stabbed by one of the seamen.

There was a collision between a passenger train and a goods train on the Mercer railway. The injuries to the passengers were limited to some contusions.

The proprietor of the Good Templar Hotel has been convicted of sly-grog selling, and fined Ll5O.

Wellington, September 28. It is expected that Sir J. Vogel and family will proceed to Sydney on the return trip of the Waikatipu.

Mr" J. L. Gillies is a passenger by the Ringarooma.