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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5444, 7 September 1878, Page 2

Official notice is given that the election of a Councillor for each of the four wards in the Borough of Wellington will be held on Thursday the twelfth inst. The poll will be taken between the hours of nine o’clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening, at the following booths:—For Cook Ward, at a room opposite the Gasworks, Courtenay-place; TV' Aro Ward, at the Market Hall, Cuha'street; . Xauhbton Ward, at the Wellington Investment Society’s office, opposite the Star Chambers; and for Thorndon Ward, at a room near the lloyal Hotel.

A memorandum received from the Telegraph Department yesterday states that communication is restored on the Singapore cable. Messrs. Levin and Co. have received telegraphic advice that the Orient Company’s steamer Ouzoo arrived at , Plymouth on the Ist inst., and that tho Chimborazo a died on the 2nd.

The Secretary of the Board of Education invites applications uiitill noon of the 18th lust., for the head mastership of Carterton school, the assistant mastership of Gladstone school, and for the situation of pupil teacher at the Upper Hutt. The following nominations for the vacant seats in tho City Council were received at noon yesterday : For Lambtou Ward—Mr. John Alexander Allan, proposed by Messrs. G. W. Fife and T. Young; and Mr. John Smylie McDewell Thompson, proposed by Mr, Dawson aud Dr. H. W. Diver. ForThorndon. Ward—Mr. John Magiuity, proposed by Messrs. T. Smith and H. Davri ; aud Dr. AlfredKingoome Newman, proposed by Messrs. C. J. Pharazyn and W. Tinnoy. Per Cook Ward—Mr. Paul Coffey, proposed by Messrs. T. Tustiu and 11. Ewing ; Mr. Samuel Danks, proposed by Messrs. T. J. Ladd and J. McKenzie; Mr. Hubert Miller, proposed by Messrs. C. Moody and 0, Mclntyre and Mr. Robert Port, proposed by Messrs. 0. H. Bayliss ami G. It. Young. For To Aro Ward —Mr. Charles Taylor, proposed by Messrs. J. Madden and Hebert Martin; and Mr. Andrew Young, proposed by Messrs. E. Port aud E. B. Haybittle. As was expected, the Imperial Opera House was crowded to excess last evening, on tho occasion of Mr. Hoskins’ farewell benefit. Long before eight o'clock every available seat was occupied, and numbers were' unable to gain admission. Tho piece selected for the evening's performance was “ The Rivals.” Mr. ■ Hoskins sustained the character of Sir Anthony Absolute, aud it is almost needless to say that ho played the character in a finished and masterly manner. Miss Colville, as Lydia Languish, was all that could bo desired, and this was fully testified by the frequent applause of tho audience. Miss Tilly Andrews, as Julia, and Miss Lucy Ashton, as Mrs. Malaprop, acted their respective parts very creditably. Messrs. J. Hydes, Walter Hill, Graham, and the other members of tile company, ably supported the leading characters. At the fall of the curtain; Mr. Hoskins oame to the footlights and thanked his numerous friends for their kiud support. He congratulated the inhabitants of Wellington on the improvements they had recently effected in the city. Seven years ago when he was here the only place at which the drama could bo produced was in tho Odd Fellows’ Hall. Now the theatre-going portion of the community had a temple such as would do credit to any city in the colonies or even in the old country. When he arrived here a fortnight ago he was under the impression that this would be his last appearance, but since then he had made arrangements to appear again with an old fellow-worker upon the English stage—he referred to Mr. Creswiok. From the manner in which the people of Wellington patronised the legitimate drama, ha was sure that under such an exponent as Mr. Creswiok they would still continue to support it. He apologised for any shortcomings on his own part during the performance, as he felt anything but well in health. The curtain then dropped amidst loud cheering. Tho entertainment closed with a short concert, in which Miss Daley sang “ Bid mo discourse ” in a very pleasing manner, whiolx was duly appreciated. Mr. Baker iu tho “Death of Nelson ” fairly brought down tho house, and was heartily encored. In consequence of a severe cold Mrs. Baker was unable to appear, and Mr. Hydes apologised for her unavoidable absence. “ Nancy Lee,” by Mr. E. W. Cary, was an unqualified success. As the Eotorua, in which Mr. Hoskins and compauy aro going South, does not leave until Sunday moruiug, the compauy will perform again tonight, the piece chosen for the final performance of the season being “Leah, the Forsaken.”

Messrs. Cheevers, Kennedy, and Bent’s Ministrels gave another most successful entertainment at the Theatre Royal last evening, when an entire change of programme took place. The comicalities of the performers fairly convulsed the audience. The solos by Messrs. Reid and Campbell were most tastefully rendered and were vociferously encored. Amongst the gems of the evening’s entertainment. was the violin solo by Mr. Martin Simonson, which was a rare musical treat, and was deservedly applauded. .The entertainment concluded by the company playing a laughable farce, which sent the audience away in tho best of humor. A full house may be anticipated for to-night. The balance sheet, giving tho result 1 of tho concert recently held under the auspices of the Typographical Association in aid of a sick member, shows that after payment of expenses the sura of £53 remains in hand, and the hon. secretary expects when all outstanding amounts are received that fully £35 will be realized. When the accounts are finally closed the full amount received will be published. At the conclusion of tho business at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Mr. Mansford, R.M., said that Bailiff Bowden was perfectly exonerated from all blame in the matter referred to by Mr. Fitzherbert in connection with the delay of a distress warrant. A meeting of the ratepayers of Cook Ward was hold last evening at the Tramway Hotel, Adelaide-road; Mr. Craig in the chair. On the motion of Mr. MoColt, seconded by Mr. Bayliss, a resolution in favor of Mr. Port as a fit and proper person to represent the ward was carried.

An inquest was held at Masterton yesterday to enquire into the circumstances connected with the death of a young man named George Bidwell, 17 years old, who died from injuries received by being kicked by a horse. A ver.diot of “accidental death” was returned by tho jury. Councillor Maginity will address the electors of Thorndon Ward at Gillespie’s Hotel, Tina-kori-road, on Tuesday eveuing next, at eight o'clock, and at the Princess Hotel, Molesworthstreet, on tho following evening at the same hour. ,

A meeting of the ratepayers of Cook Ward will be held this evening at tho Princess Theatre, Tory-street, when the several candidates for the vacant seat for that ward are invited to attend and express their views. An ordinary meeting of the Hutt County Council will be held on' Tuesday next, tho 10th inst., at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, for the transaction of general business.

Wo understand that Messrs. Murdoch and Rose’s tender, about £I2OO, has been accepted for the erection of the Catholic school, Dixonstreet.

Dr. Newman will address tho ratepayers of Thorndon Ward at the Princess Hotel, Moles-worth-street, on Monday evening next. The Wellington Artillery will parade for gun drill at Mount Cook Barracks at half-past two o’clock this afternoon. ■ Mr. Thomas has requested us to inform the public that the sale of furniture announced for this day is postponed until some timo next week.