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Evening Star, Issue 4279, 13 November 1876, Page 2

The Premier is just now on an official visit to Canterbury.

Last week 2,500 young trout were liberated by Mr Deans in the streams between Oamaru and Lake Ohau.

A man named Henry Church has been arrested at Teviotby Constable Mee, charged with an abominable offence at Oteramika, Southland, and with two attempted offences of a like nature.

Mr Taylor, collector in the City Gas DeEartment, who received a sunstroke at Waiola on Thursday, is, we are clad to learn, progressing so favorably that he expects to be able to resume his duties in a few days.

We have been > requested to say that the statement appearing in a Napier telegram on Saturday, that the Rev. Mr Robinson had been offered and declined the appointment of curate to St. Matthew's Church, is not true.

The shearers in the Waitaki district appear to have caved in, as the ' Nerth Otago Times' of Saturday states, on " undoubted " atrttlority, that at Kurow, Beomore, and Oamarama the proposed rate of 16s Sd has been accepted.

It is stated that the first prize of LI, 000 in the big sweep at Auckland falls to Captain Bowden of the schooner Marmion, and that the second prize goes to Dunedin, a halfinterest in it being held, by a well-known publican in this City. There was a great house at the Queen's again on Saturday evening. The war diorama does not seem to lose interest by frequent repetition, and is really well worth a visit. A distribution of prizes followed the entertainment, and was conducted, apparently to the satisfaction of the audience. Gifts will be presented in the same manner to-night.

This morning at the Magistrate's Court, Port Chalmers, George Gordon was charged with stealing a pair of trousers, valued at ss, the property-of John Dixon, at Blueskin, on the 10th inst. The prisoner stated he had taken the trousers from a hedge on the roadside. As the prosecutor was not in attendance, Mr Mansford remanded the prisoner till to-morrow.

What might have resulted in a serious accident occurred this afterßOon at the railway crossing at Kensington. An engine going into town turned the sharp corner, and barely escaped coming into collision with a horse and cab. As it was the face of the animal was bruised by the engine. The approach of an engine or train from the direction of Caversham should be made known by the whistle being sounded if accidents are to be prevented.

', Mr and Mrs George Darrell have kindlygiven their valuable services tor Mr Steele's benefit this evening, and will appear at the Princess's Theatre for this night only. Mr Darrell will appear in his favorite impersonation of " Hainlet," and, with Mrs Darrell as Queen Gertrude, and the support of the company, the entirety of the third act of the tragedy will be presented. Mrs Darrell will also recite Poe's poem "The Bells." Mr Dampier and his daughter will appear in " Belphegor," and the " Dumb Man of Manchester will also be played. Independently of Mr Steele's claims, which ought not to be overlooked, such a bill ought to attract a full house.

The annual holiday of the employes of Messrs A. and T. Burt took place on Saturday. A special train conveyed the party (over 200) to Abbotsford, where a large marquee had been erected in Messrs Murray, Roberts, and Co.'s paddock. The weather, unfortunately, was such as 16 considerably mar the success of the gathering j nevertheless, dancing, running, and other games were prosecuted with great vigor between the showers. About one o'clock a most substantial lunch was partaken of, and. it is needless to say ample justice was done to the catering of Mr EL. Hudson. Several toasts were given, that of " Success to our employers, Messrs A. and T. Buit" being drunk with great enthusiasm. After lunch the rain fell in torrents, and an adjournment was made to the Drill-shed, where dancing and singing were indulged in, Mr Kelly's band greatly helping to enliven the proceed: ings. The party returned to town about six o'clock, well pleased, considering all things, with their outing, as everything passed off most harmoniously. We may mention that in accordance with the usual custom the en tertainment this year was given by the employers of the firm.

A concert of sacred song will take place in the North Dtmediji Piesbyterian Church tomorrow evening at 8.

The annual public meeting of the Otago Bible Society will be held this evening, at 7.30, in the First Church.

the Otago Art Society's exhibition of pictures at the Noimal School will remain open during theweek. A summoned meeting of Court Pride of Utinedin, A.0.F., will be held in the South Australian Hall, to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at eicht o'clock.

The annual sports in connection with the Dunedin High --chool Athletic Club are to take place at the Caledonian Society's new grounds, at Kensisgton, on Saturday. In addition to the usual programme ef foot-races, Erizes are to be given for throwing the cricket all the greatest distance, while members of football clubs are to be allowed an opportunity of proving their valor as "kickists." A band will be in attendance.