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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5252, 23 January 1878, Page 2

We understand that Sir George Grej, in response to invitations from settlers in the Wairarapa District, will proceed there on 'Thursday morning. He will be accompanied by the Hon. Mr. Sheehan. The Ministerial party will remain at Greytown on Thursday, and will go on to Masterton the next day, returning to Wellington on Saturday. The anniversary treat to the children attending St. John’s Presbyterian Church was to have been hold yesterday at Howe’s Farm, but in consequence" of the. inclemency of the weather was held at the schoolroom, Willisstreet. Between 100 and 500 pupils, teachers, and friends assembled.; In the afternoon the young people were regaled with tea, cake, buns, and other refreshments to their hearts’ content. A large number of prizes were afterwards distributed amongst those children who had distinguished •’ themselves at the recent examination iin Scripture' history and catechism. The Rev. Mr. Paterson presided On .the: occasion, and rnado some appro-priate-observations-to the successful competitors, and also addressed a few words of encouragement to the less fortunate, urging them to-persevere and not bo disheartened by, , defeat) pointing ’ out that they might be suc-‘ cessful" next year. After addresses from one or two'-gentlemen present, the meeting was brought to a satisfactory conclusion by the singing of a parting hymii "by 1 the children,' and the benediction being pronounced by the Rev. Mr. Paterson. • -‘ The Opera of ‘.‘Aida” was repeated last night, and received much applause. Signor Paladini distinguished himself greatly during the evening. The nigger performance was most satisfactory.

The ball at the Arcade last night we understand was a very successful affair, and found a very fitting and pleasant termination to the anniversary holiday. At tho Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before VV. Hutchison and J. Smith, Esqs., justices, Charles Brown, charged with druuk-eune-.s, aud Charles Harding, with a breach of the Vagrant Act, were dismissed with'a caution. The following were remanded- until Wednesday John Stanford, charged with wilfully damaging property to the extent of las., by smashing the door of a house at the Hutt; Christina Wilson and Margaret Hunter, charged with breaches of the Vagrant Act. Tho Kaiwarra Bifle Volunteers fired for company prizes, and prizes presented annually by C. B. Izard, Esq., at their rifle ranges, Kaiwarra, yesterday (Anniversary Hay) at 7 a.m. There were thirteen competitors, under the command of Captain Thompson. The following were the six highest scorers and prize-takers :■—

Those marked * took range prizes. Mr. J. Turner’s prize of a fowling-piece of the value of£4,forthehighest aggregate scorein the three first matches, is not decided yet, it only being' the second competition. The weather was most unfavorable for rifle-shooting, it having rained during the whole of the competition. The couditious of the match were—ranges, 200, 300, 400, and 500 yards, five shots .at each rauge, St. George's Hall had an excellent attendance last evening notwithstanding the inclement weather. The attractions provided by the manager were sufficient to satisfy the moat exacting. The performance began with an operatic burlesque, which included a number of songs, duets, daners, ko., followed by Miss Alleeu Laurel and Mr. Laurel in their clever performances on the trapeze, and a musical interlude, .the whole entertainment, concluding with one of the best comedies of the day, entitled “ Vagaries in Paris,” Miss Stoneham playing some four or .five characters in a most artistic style. Tonight there will be a change in the bill.

Private Menzies .. 16 16* 13 Tl. 15*—03 Private Kairn.. .. 15 18 10 14 —03 Private Franco .. 16 IS 10 7 —57 Corporal Turner .. 14 17 17 5 —53 Private Stock.. .. 15 10 10 3 —50 Private Brimble .. U 19 S 10 -48