Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1871.

Hawke's Bay Times, Volume 18, Issue 1161, 2 November 1871, Page 2

Hawke's Bay Times. Nullius addictus jurare in verba magistri. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1871.

I The Napier Christy Minstrels gave their performance in aid of the funds ot the Napier Athenaeum on the evening of Tuesday last, in the Oddfellows' Hall, ; to a large and appreciative audience. The programme was an attractive one, and was thoroughly well rendered. The first portion consisted of a very good selection of songs, which were exceedingly well sung. A horn pipe by 3£r D. Woods followed, after which carr.e the prima duett between Messrs. Nesfield and Bell, Mr Nesfield sustaining the female part. This was productive of much amusement, and quite a shower of bouquets testified the appreciation in which the prima donna was held by the audience. The clarionette solo, from " Ernani," which followed, was exquisitely performed, and was undoubtedly the gem of thee".cning. An encore was called for, and the performer obligingly substituted "The Last .Hose of Summer." The third and last part, " The Ball's a going on," was very cleverly acted by all parties, keeping the audience in roars of laughter the whole time. Altogether, it was a very successful performance, and the amateurs deserve great credit for the assistance they have thus given to a valuable local institution.

The Napier Rifle Volunteers' and Cadet Corps' annual picnic came off yesterday in Mr Mauey's paddock, Meanee, and was very well attended. The large company assembled seemed fally determined to enjoy themselves, and a reference to the advertized programme will show that every facility *as given for the purpose. The fine band of the Rifles, and the new band of the Cadet Corps supplied the music. The day was fine, and dancing and other amusements were entered into with spirit. The prizes offered were well com • peted for the best of all— a siher cup, valued at JglO 10s, the prize for tilting in the ring—being won by Mr W. Hallett. We believe that about clear of all expenses, has been realized, will be handed over to the band fund.

We would draw attention to the opening show of the Horticultural Society, which is fixed for to-morrow, in the Oddfellows' Hall, doors opening at 2.30 p.m. According to latest dates, the Auckland market is completely glutted with potatoes. During last week alone, we observe, 2,259 bags had arrived. Quotations for tvade parcels are from <£4 to £4 10s.

The Thames correspondent of the BJvening News writes as follows under date Oct. 28, 7 pm. ;—" Sharemarket rather brisk. Otagos quoted at £3 sa; Caledonian**, £137 10s; Thames, £24; Moanatairi, M ; All Nations, £5 5s ; Nonpareil, £5 10s; Waitematas, 10s, buyers; Shotovers, 12s 6d ; Bright Smiles, £3 2s 6<\ ; Bird in Hand, 8s ; English, 20s ; Albumins, £B,

The Auckland Evening News, Oct. 30, says . —-Another master of a coaster has been fined £\Q for neglecting too to display a light from his vessel in harbor, and £5 for leaving his schooner unattended. The case appeared hard, as the men he had left in charge violated his orders and followed him ashore, but the magistrates are determined to punish offences of this kind with the utmost severity in future, so shipmasters and owners had better beware. The danger to life and property is great through any neglect to exhibit a light at sea, and it was time offences of this nature were punished severely. A pamphle: containing the regulations for the conduct of vessels at sea and in harbor as laid down by the Board of Trade is to be obtained gratuitously, on application to the Collector of Cus toms.

It is. rarely that men who run for luck catch it. Luck isn't got by the run of chance, frit up the slow and steady step of work alike of the head and hand. Luck is foresight pushed into the best practical and niosc productive place. People in doubt should £ry it on.