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New Zealand Times, Volume XXX, Issue 4567, 9 November 1875, Page 2

On Sunday afternoon the glass began to fall at all places from Hokitika northwards, and during the night moved rapidly downwards. Fresh N.W. gales set in soon afterwards, and continued till yesterday at noon, when the glass at Lyttelton had fallen to 2935, and the wind changed suddenly to S.W., and increased soon afterwards to a fresh gale. In the south the barometer did not move so fast during Sunday, and by Monday morning had risen a little, with fresh southerly winds prevalent from Lyttelton to the Bluff. The wind here has been from the N.W. during the early morning, and increasing to a gale by 10 a.m., accompanied by heavy squalls and threatening appearances, the barometer falling till about 5 p.m. After mid-day the N.W. gale gradually lessened, and; was succeeded by heavy; rains, the' wind changing to the S. at 6 p.m., and freshening fast. A sale of pastoral land in the East Coast district took place at the Crown Lands Office, Provincial Government Buildings, yesterday. There were three lots of 639, 610, and 619 acres, making a total of 1898. Tho land was sold .to the applicants, Messrs. Krull and Moore, at the upset pride of ss; per acre, there being no competition. The following figures show the valuation of rateable city property this year, in comparison with the year 1874 :—lß7l —Te Aro Ward, £57,896 ; Lambton, £10,979 ; Thorndon, £28,386. 1875—Te Aro Ward, £73,126 ; Lambton, £16,117 ; Thorndon, £31,961 ; showing a total increase on the present year of £21,216.

The attendance at the Theatre Royal last night was very good, so that Miss Nye’s benefit maybe regarded as a success. “Rob Roy” was put upon the stage in very superior style, and was made additionally attractive by the introduction of a number of songs and capital music. It is' unnecessary to particularise the whole of the characters—all were well represented. Mr. Deering deserves great credit for his rendering of the part of Baillie Jarvie. He had little time for study, and is not a born Scotchman; hut he played capitally. Miss Jennie Nye represented Diana Vernon. Of her acting less can he said than of her singing, which was. really capital, and met with the applause it deserved. Miss Raymond danced the Highland Fling capitally, and was applauded to the echo. In fact, the audience were not satisfied with one re-appearance, but, like' greedy children over sweetmeats, wanted more from her than their share. ’ Mr. Darrell sang and acted with great effect, and Mrs. Darrell was of course superb. Mr. Burford impersonated Bob Roy, and came in for a fair share of approval, but other parts could be mentioned in which he appears to greater advantage. A word of praise should bo bestowed upon Mr. Lenhox, ah amateur, who enacted the Dougal Creature. It was one of the best representations ’6f the piece.. The comedy of “Pas Do Fascination” followed, and proved very amusing. . A special bill has been provided for to-night. Her Majesty the Qhefen has consented to become patron of the Church of England Temperance Society. 'The society is'not a total abstinence one, hut is so organised as to include all who advocate temperance.'

Good progress ia now being made with the railway works at thcPakuratalu. Mr, Oakes has a number of men at work, minors from Westport and Hokitika. The tunnel on Mr. Barker’s sub-contract, the cutting for which unfortunately caved in a month ago, ia again being gone on with, the slip having been cleared away and everything made secure. The works on Mr, TarreU’s sub-contract are being pushed ahead, and altogether work is going on most creditably, considering the very unfavorable weather that has prevailed for some time past. The Alma Cricket Club plays a match with the Pahautanui Club on the ground of the latter this day. The following are the names of the Almal team Chapman, Murray! Major, Barnett, Blacklock (captain), Clout, Meares, Waller, ■ Robertson,; Pearce, and Bishop. Mr. Benner will ' act as scorer, and Mr. Nixon p umpire.

The Captain commanding tho Artillery Company notifies, by advertisement, that there will bo no drill of his corps this evening.