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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4457, 2 July 1875, Page 2

The following from a telegram from the Agent-General, dated London, 16th Juno, gives the names of vessels and number of immigrants which left for this colony in May:— “ Alumbagh, Dover, 772, Auckland; Haloione, 298, Taranaki ; Priedebourg, 289, Napier ; Kodney, 487, Wellington; Blairgowrie, 441, Lyttelton ; McAuslaud, 339, Bluff, Stewart'sspecials, sailed 7th.” The following tenders were received at the Public Works Office, Wellington, for the Wanganui contract (permanent way only) of the Manawatu Railway : —Accepted— Wilkie and Denby, Wanganui, £3895. Declined—l£. G. Allen, Wanganui, £4557 ; J. Brogden, and Sons, Wellington, £4945 ; Anthony Nathan, Wanganui, £5539 ; Pell and McKay, Wanganui, £BOI7-

The annual ball given by the members of the Wellington Club came off last night, and was numerously and fashionably attended. During the week ending Friday, June 18th, there were transmitted by the Eastern Extension Company’s cable 197 messages, 83 from and 114 to the colonies. Of these 4 were from and 5 to New Zealand. We have received from Mr, Monteith the following return of patients in the Provincial Hospital during and ending the month of June, 1875 :—Admitted : males, 16 ; females, 2. Discharged: males, 16; females, 4. Died; male, 1. Left in hospital; males, 38 ; females, 8. Total in hospital, 46. We have received No. 7 of the second volume of the Monthly Review and Educational Gazette, which contains a quantity of matter of a nature interesting beyond even the special subject with which the Review professes to deal. The emotional drama of “Under the Ban” was repeated at the Theatre Royal last evening, and, as on the first occasion of its production, went off with the greatest success. The late Lord Lytton’s well-known play “ Money ” will be performed this evening, and as the occasion is to be graced by the presence of his Excellency the Governor and the Marchioness of Norrnanby, we hope to see a bumper house. It may be noticed too, that “ Money,” like “As You Like It,” involves an extraordinarily strong cast. At the usual summoned quarterly meeting of the members of the Loyal Antipodean Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., held on Wednesday evening last at the lodgeroom, there was a good attendance of the brethren present. The election of officers for the ensuing quarter was as follows :—N.G. Bro. Purdey, G.M. ; V.G. Bro. Peebles, N.G.; Bro. Godfrey, V.G.; P.C.S. Bro. Bannister, P.S. ; P.G. Bro. Blair, P.G. Bro. Carr and Bro. Backhouse, auditors. We are requested to draw attention, to the sale 'of a great variety of azaleas, camellias, roses, ornamental plants, fruit ti’ees, &0., which will be sold this day by G. H. Vennell at his auction rooms, Hunter-street. The plants have arrived from Sydney in prime condition, per Easby, and doubtless will command much attention from our florists—amateurs and professionals. The football match Nelson v. Wellington, which is to come off on Saturday or Monday, is exciting great interest just now. The Wellington team leave to-day, at noon, per Ladybird. The following are the respective, teams :—Nelson : Messrs. T. Nicholson, Clouston, Gully, Warnock, Monro, Hole, Barnett, Barnicoat, Wells, Teunent, Speed, Boy, G. Nicholson, Scaife, Hervey, and Hodgson. Wellington ; Messrs. Park, lames, Isherwood, Blackett, E. Webb, Palliser, G. Bishop, J. Bishop, G. Campbell, A. Campbell, Stohr, France, Morris, Lewin, and A. Bishop.

The examination of candidates for certificates of efficiency, under the regulations of the Board of Education, commenced in Thorndon schoolroom yesterday, when the unprecedentedly large number of thirty-four presented themselves for examination. Of this number four came up to try for first honors, eight for third-class certificates, eight pupil teachers of different grades, and the remainder, fourteen, seek to secure certificates as pupil teachers. The subjects of the examination yesterday were for those going up for first-class honors, algebra, physical geography; the next grade, English grammar and history; for pupil teachers, English grammar and religious knowledge, Mr. Lee, the Inspector, conducted the examination, and during the day intimated to those present that at the next examination not only would the same subjects be selected, but also the same sections of the subjects as tho-c which form the groundwork of the present examination. He particularly mentioned that the history subject would be confined to the eighteenth century. The result of the examination will not be known for some weeks, the candidates being so numerous as to cause much more work than had been anticipated. It need scarcely be said that this, the first examination under the new regulations, is eminently satisfactory ; for during the past few years a difficulty has been experienced in inducing persons to come up for examination. A dinner to celebrate the amalgamation of the two lodges,- Britannia and Wellington 1.0.0. F., M.U., took place last night at the Odd Fellows’ Hall. About seventy or eighty gentlemen sat down to a spread that did honor to Bro. Solomon Levy, the caterer. Bro. McKenzie occupied the chair, supported by Bros. Marriott and Kershaw, Bro. S. Levy filling the vice chair. After doing justice to the good things so amply provided, the usual loyal and patriotic-toasts were given. In response to the toast, “ The Grand-Master and Officers of the Wellington District,” the corresponding secretary stated that they had in the district fourteen lodges, containing in all 800 members. The funds belonging to the whole district amounted to £7OOO. They spent annually for the relief of sickness, &c., £6OO or £BOO, besides a large amount for medical attendance. Ho saw by the latest returns they were the strongly friendly society in existence. During the evening the chairman proposed the health of Bro. Kershaw, who is about leaving for England. He spoke very highly of the services of the brother, and hoped he might return and take his place amongst them. On behalf of the members of the order, ho presented Bro. Kershaw with a past officer’s certificate neatly framed with New Zealand wood. Bro,. Smith proposed the toast of the evening, “The Union of the two Lodges.” Ho sincerely hoped this amalgamation would tend to the still further prosperity of the order, and boro testimony to the earnestness and ability of brethren of the lodges. Tlio toast was responded to by Bro, Godber, N.G. of the Wellington Lodge. During tin; evening several of the brethren favored Die company with songs and recitations,

Wo do mil know who Dio gentleman is tluifc ho kindly left Dm timber on thu wide walk at tlioTomunti last night. Whoever ho may ho, wo would nnggest Dio propriety ot his fixing iv light 1.0 mndi an obstruction, in order Unit unwary podeHti'liimi may not break tludr necks. Bast night, an a gentleman wan proceeding to Ida niMidoimo In Dm locality wo Imvo iiainod, millin' hurriedly, ho greatly to Inn aHtonidimmit almost tnrnnd a oomidoto Homcrsault, Ida Involuntary performance landing him on all fr»umi In tl’io mad. Eortuuately, tho only injnrfufl ho received woro 11 few scratches mid a jilontirnl bedaubing witli mud. A Dunedin correspondent, writing on maltoi'M theatrical, nayH :—“ In tho way of aimiNcmontH wo now only have tho Princohs' Thoatro going and “ Milton's Paradise Lost." But thu Utter can hardly bo said to bo going at all, for it lias douo a most wretohod business, but to-night it is to cotnmcueo a now luaao of life by giving away presents, which will probably assist in drawing a few hotter houses. At the Princess’ the Bates are doing very well ; tho production of a’ drama now to Dunedin called “The lied Pocket-Book ” having brought them in a new lease of life and popularity. Some other novelties have also been produced, and tonight wo are to havo “ East and West," said to be an American drama of sensation on a most tremendous scale altogether, knocking' such pieces as “ Under the Gaslight ” into a cockod hat. And I hear that a new piece, specially written for those American actors by a Dunedin pressman, is to be produced in a few days., And while referring to a pressman I may say that the Press Amateur Dramatic Club has formed itself into a peripatetic club, aud is about to give a series of performances in different parts of the country. I can tell you a good joko about this. When the . question was first raised, it was agreed to give a series of Penny Headings in Dunedin on Saturday nights. The motion met with the sympathy of all present but two, one being tho newly-elected stage manager; another being' one who, although ho does not often play, has a great deal of common sense aud idea of practicability. Both these opposed the idea, considering that tho club was going altogether beyond its fu notions, and that in fact tho whole thing was derogatory—that they would become a laughing-stock, that the larrikins of the town would havo all the patronage of the Saturday night “ readings,” or “ concerts,” to themselves, aud that in point

of fact the club had far better smash up at once. However, with the two exceptions above mentioned, the motion was passed flying, when the stage-manager rose to his feet with disgust, and, in a sarcastic manner, moved that the first performance take place at Port Chalmers—thus thinking to throw derision on the whole affair. But the idea was approved of, the motion carried at once and unanimously, and the newly-elected stage-manager sat down in a cloud of confusion and tobaccosmoke. We have received a copy of the “ New Zealand Postal Guide ” for the coming quarter. In addition to the information usually contained in this useful publication, the present issue contains railway time tables for the different lines open throughout the colony. The agent for the Fakir of Ooolu notifies through our advertising columns that a plan of seats is on view at Mr. Jacksons, where seats for the approaching entertainments may be secured.