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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4381, 5 April 1875, Page 2

The criminal sittings of the Supremo Court begin this morning, at 10 o’clock. The list of persons for trial is as follows ; —Charles Ellis, stealing a horse, saddle, ,aucl bridle ; William Watson alias Amos Sutton, three charges, (1) larceny, (2) false pretences, (3) stealing from a dwelling; Alice McCarthy, two charges, (1) concealment of birth, (2) murder ; Thomas Tinker, attempt to commit rape ; Henry Strangleman, burglary; John Speller, false pretences ; Chas. Cass, burglary ; Henis Wright, false pretences ; Robert Harford and James Taylor, housebreaking.

The s.s. Albion will probably be heard of from Hokitika in the course of the day. On this occasion she comes down to take the place of the Tararua, in carrying out the Suez mail, which leaves Wellington ou Friday first. The Tararua will bring down the incoming Suez mail, and during her detention in Melbourne she will receive a thorough cleaning. The Claud Hamilton, wo understand, has taken the place of the lost Gothenburg in the Northern Territory trade.

The business transacted at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday was trifling in amount and importance. A charge of assault preferred by Bridget Beard against her husband, William Beard, fell through in the absence of the parties. Elizabeth Downie, charged witli being drank, was fined 405.; and J. M. CJayton, .tire individual who made a cavalry charge along Courtenay-placo and smashed the shafts of a cab while in a drunken fit, was fined ss. and costs.

A young man, named Robert Leslie, who is employed in the lithographic branch of the Government printing office, left his home on Saturday afternoon with the object of sketching landscapes ,iu the vicinity of Kaiwarra. He did not return on Saturday night, and his friends became exceedingly anxious for his safety. They formed themselves into a search party yesterday morning, and during the day investigated the course of the Kaiwarra stream and the bush in the neighborhood, but the party returned to town last night without discovering any traces of the young man. He was last seen on Saturday afternoon on the old Porirua-road, near Mr. St. Hill’s residence. It is thought he may have wandered into the bush, and lost his way, in which case lie will doubtless be heard of during the course of today. A seaman belonging to the barque Heversham, named Edward Duncan, who was in the vessel’s hold assisting to discharge cargo, met with a severe accident on Saturday morning last. It appears a basket full of coal fell upon the poor fellow, breaking one of his legs in several places. Dr. Harding’s assistance was sought, and he did his utmost to alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate man, who was afterwards conveyed to the Provincial Hospital.

It is announced in the last issue of the Provincial Gazette that Mr. Robert Taylor Davis was elected on the 15th March as warden for ward Ho. 7 of the Wanganui and Waitotara highway district, in the place of Mr. AY, Finnimore, resigned ; and that Air. R. S. Low has been appointed assessor for that highway district.

The concert given on Friday evening by the members of St. Paul’s choir to raise funds for the Sunday-school library, proved successful beyond expectation. Despite the fact that the managers of the concert were rather chary of publicity, the Sydney-street schoolroom was crowded, an evidence that the parishioners are not neglectful of the wants and welfare of the Sabbath-school children. To Air. Alowbray is due much of the credit of this success, for without his patient and persistent effort the concert would have been shorn of much of its merit. From a wide range of choruses practised by the choir the following were selected for production at the concert :—“The Wreath;” “Lovely Night,” a new composition by Francesco Berger ; and “ Blow Thou Winter Wind.” These were all sung in a manner reflecting the highest credit upon the members of the choir, and well deserved the favorable reception accorded by the audience. Aladrigals, songs, and duets, followed iu agreeable variety ; and, as being worthy of special mention, we may individualise a fantasia from “ Oberon,” for pianoforte, played by Aliss Campbell, a debutante of considerable ability. This item was much applauded for its tasteful execution, as also was the contralto song, “ Hear the Wind Blow,” The remaining items'were “The Fisher Alaideu,” “Evening Song” (quartette) “Solitude,” “When other Lips,” “The Moon has Raised” (duet), and “ Come again Sweet Love.” Mr J. Maginity excited the risibility of the audience by singing two comic songs, which created roars of laughter, and the programme was completed by two readings by the Rev. Mr. Harvey and Mr. Warren. When it is mentioned that Mr. Raymond officiated at the -piano, it will readily be understood that there was wanting nothing that could contxlbute to the success of the concert. The pecuniary result is an addition of £l2 to the Sun-day-school library funds. It is in contemplation to give another concert in about a month, to provide new music for the choir.

In pursuance of the course decided upon at the City Council meeting on Friday evening, an interview took place on Saturday between Ins Worship the Mayor and the Sanitary Inspector, at which the latter expressed his willingness to make a suitable apology for having expressed himself in a manner hurtful to the feelings of Councillor George. The Wanganui Herald ot the 2nd instant says:—“The quantity of fruit brought down the river by the natives this season is really astonishing, but this was never more noticeable than yesterday and to-day (Thursday and Friday), when they brought down something over a ton of quinces. These they carried about town in the usual manner, selling them at prices varying from l.id. to 2d. per lb. Quinces have never before been brought down to our market in such quantities, nor sold at such prices. Would it not pay to buy them for shipment to other parts of the colony?” We learn (says the Bruce Herald), that the Hon. Sir John Richardson (we are loath to drop the old familiar title “Major”), has just disposed of his present residence and estate— Wiliowmead, Puerua. Mr. Robert Mackay, at present residing at the Manse, Puerua, is the purchaser, and the price is reported to be £7 an acre. The property extends to 700 acres, 200 of which are high and ridgy, and which brings the price of the remaining 500 acres up to about £lO an acre. This is a very good price for land in the Puerua district, and shows not only the great improvements which have been made upon the property, but also the high value set upon land in some of the country districts. Sir John, we understand, has resolved to leave Puerua, and for the future to reside with his daughter in Invercargill. While all in the Clutha will be glad to know that in future their aged friend will be surrounded in Ins family circle by his family and his friends, his departure from the district will be the cause of universal regret. Puerua without the Major! Who can realise the idea? We trust he will not fie allowed to leave without some expression of public feeling upon the subject. A trial trip has been made on the Waitara railway by a locomotive. The Nelson Mail states that the hop harvest there, this season, has been one of the most successful character.

Ladies resident in the parish of St. Paul’s, Thorndon, who may be willing to assist the incumbent as district visitors, are requested to meet Mr. Harvey, in the Diocesan Library, Mulgrave-street, at 3 o’clock this afternoon.

They are a funny peox>lo in Nelson f This is their last joke, as given in the newspaper named:—“ Monday next being a public holiday, the Evening Mail will be published at 10 a.m.”

There was one packet of mails from the Northern Territory for Wellington on board the wrecked steamer Gothenburg. It was amongst those recovered and forwarded to Melbourne, and from thence, no doubt, it has found its way to this city.