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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5451, 16 September 1878, Page 2

We are requested to state that the Alarchioness of Normanby will not hold her usual reception on Wednesday next the 18th instant. are some grounds (says the Wellington correspondent of the Auckland Herald) for believing that Mr. Bunny will be handsomely provided for after the termination of the present session. .

The outgoing San Francisco mail by the Rotorua on Saturday consisted of 4941 letters, 280 books, and 5266 newspapers for Europe, and 382 letters, 77 books, and 459 newspapers for America.

By the outgoing Home mail on Saturday 93 nominations of immigrants for Wellington were forwarded to the Agent-General, in London, by the Immigration Officer. At the Mayoral banquet on Saturday evening last Air. Barton denied that any attempt had been made at the Christchurch and Dunedin banquets recently to detract from the merits of Sir Julius Vcfgel, in connection with the Fublic Works scheme. This contradiction of a report to the foregoing effect was received with loud-cheers.

With reference to the Mayoralty of Wellington, an important discussion on the subject ensued at the complimentary banquet to Vlr. Dransfield on Saturday evening last. His Worship was pressed to give a definite answer as to whether or not he intended to stand again, and he promised to do so in a month, as there were reasons which prevented him from giving an earlier intimation. A musical entertainment was given in th schoolroom at Oharin on Wednesday hast by the school committee, assisted by some ladies and gentleman from Wellington and the neighborhood, who kindly gave their services on the occasion. A piano was brought from town, and two yonng ladies supplied the accompaniments. One of the gentlemen from Wellington gave some very nice selections on the cornet, and the whole affair passed off most successfully. Amongst the items on the programme were “ Thy voice is near,” “ The bashful young man” (given with much spirit by a young lady), “ The Gipsy's warning,” “ Strangers yet,” “ Come, birdie, come,” the duet, “ Those evening bells” (by a lady and gentleman), and a reading from “ Undo Tom’s Cabin” (by a young lady). Several comic songs were sung with great spirit and humor, and elicited hearty applause. “Mollie. darling" aud ‘‘Belle Mahone,” as given by a gentleman amateur, were particularly good. The musical entertainment was followed by a ball, at which all present appeared thoroughly to enjoy themselves, and dancing Was kept up until four o'clock the following morning. The members of the committee desire to return their most hearty thanks to all those who assisted them on this occasion. . During the evening there was an abundant supply of tea, coffee, and other refreshments, and to the ladies who presided at the tables much credit is due for the valuable assistance they rendered in contributing to the success of the entertainment. A deputation from the Chamber of Commerce consisting of Captain Rose. "Mr. Levin, and Mr. S. Carroll (secretary) waited upon the Premier on Saturday in reference to the establishment of a Sailors’ Home at Wellington. Mr. Levin stated that the deputation desired to know whether the Government intended to grant any aid towards the object in view. Such an institution was much required hero, and it established it would probably tend to diminish . the system of crimping which had recently been established here, which'would be a benefit to both seamen aud their employers, and the Chamber of Commerce were, be understood, as a body, prepared to' subscribe, aud individual members were also willing to contribute. The Premier said bis colleagues and himself were alive to the importance of the question, and of the desirability of a Sailors’ Home being established at this port. A vote for the establishment of Sailors’ Homes would be placed on the Supplementary Estimates this session, aud if the vote was passed £soo_ should bo appropriated to a Sailors’ Horae at Wellington. Ho suggested tint the Corporation should give a site. Mr. Levin concurred in the Premier's suggestion, and further intimated that the deputation desired, in the event of a Sailors' Home beingestablished here, that the custodian should act as a shipping master, in which case shipowners aud sailors need not go to the Custom House for the purpose of shipping men, &c., &c. The Secretary of Customs, in reply to the Premier, said he saw no objection to the appointment of the custodian of the Sailors’ Home as a shipping master, and Sir George Grey remarked that after what Mr. Seed had said ho should certainly agree to the request. The deputation having thanked the Piemier then withdrew.

Professor Scott, “ tho King of Pain,” opens at t'.io Theatre Royal this evening. It is a frco entertainment, and if wo can judge from our Northern contemporaries it is replete with mirth and merriment, tho Professor not only attaining popularity as the inventor of a patent medicine which it is said gives instantaneous relief to noa-Iy all tho aches and pains that flesh is heir to, bat lie is also a most proficient musician and vocalist.' His lecture, although upon a subject not considered the, most interesting, viz., that of medicine, is so interspersed with melody and anecdotes of travel that all who hoar him once rush eagerly whenever an opportunity presents itself. Tho entertainment is commended to tho public as one which will afford them a pleasant evening, and if any of them are suffering from pain, they will have the opportunity of testing the virtues of the Piofesaor’s medicines. An entertainment in aid of tho Benevolent Society is, we understand, to bo given on Wednesday next at the Opera House, whnn one of the leading features in tho hill of faro is to be a war dance by a number of -Mauris. This is sure to prove a great attraction, especially to those who have not before scon a “ hakh.” Several amateurs have kindly volunteered their services, and a capital programme is being prepared under the superintendence of Mr, Cary and Mr. E. Cooper.

Amongst the passengers by the Tararua on Saturday from the South was the Rev. Father Hcmiebcry.

The second of the present series of Assembly balls will take place this evening at the Provincial Hall.

Messrs. Laery, Campbell, and Co, sold on Saturday- paid up shares in the D’Urville Copper Mine at 21s. The Bethel services at the Athenaeum were again largely attended yesterday, especially in the evening, when the room was crowded. By reference to our telegrams it w iff be seen that a shook of earthquake of more or less violence was felt on Saturday morning, at about a quarter to five o’clock, in several parts of the Middle Island.

The quarterly general meeting of the Wellington Typographical Association was held iu the Athenaeum on Saturday evening last. The balance-sheet showed the society to be in a very flourishing state. A very interesting and important statement relative to the Hutt-Waikanae railway was made at the Mayoral banquet oa Saturday evening last by the Hon. Air. Sheehan. It will be found fully reported elsewhere. Some very valuable sbeep arrived here from Melbourne by the steamer Tararua on Saturday. They are from the flock of Air. Harper, Victoria, and are consigned to Air. Goulter, of Blenheim.

The official declaration of the poll taken at the recent municipal election is published iu our advertising columns. The result is the same as that previously announced, and Alcssrs. Magiuity, Thompson, Young, and Alilier are declared duly elected. Two members of the Star Cricket Club went to the Hntt on Saturday for the purpose of securing a suitable piece of ground on which to play their opening match—Alarried v. Single. We understand that the use of a good paddock has been secured, and that the match will take place at an early date. A man named J. W. Bailey was arrested on Saturday for obtaining goods from Alessrs. J. McDowell and Co., of the value of £3, by means of a valueless cheque. The accused was brought before the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Saturday, and was remanded on the application of the police. The anniversary sermons were preached yesterday at tlj,e Wesleyan Church, Alannersstreet, in the morning and evening by circuit ministers, and a collection was made in aid of the trust funds. On Tuesday evening next a tea and public meeting will be held iu the schoolroom, Dixon-street. The flags of the vessels in harbor were lowered half-mast yesterday as a mark of respect to the memory of Mr. J. H. Williamson, one of the officials on the wharf, who was always a popular man with those whose business avocations brought them in contact with him, and whose loss is much regretted. The Cheevers, Kennedy, and Bent Minstrels concluded a very successful season at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening. There was a numerous attendance both In the dresscircle and in the lower part of the house, and the performance elicited frequent marks of approbation. The usual weekly popular concert at the Athenaeum, whch was postponed on Alonday last in consequence of the unfavorable state of the weather, will take place this evening, and as there appears every probability of the skies being propitious, and as the programme is as usual an excellent one, a full house may confidently be expeced. Air. Francis Sidey's land sale at the Arcade Buildings on Saturday afternoon was fairly attended by keen buyers. The business commenced with the land at Fitzherbert, sections 189, 140, and 141, containing together 30 acres. These were sold in one lot for £l2O. Carnarvon town sections, Nos. 506, 511, and 514, quarter-acre lots, were passed in at £l2 10s. each. Lot 17, Lower Hutt, 33ft. frontage, sold for £2l 95., and town section No. 22, Wallaceville, was passed for £ls. A freehold in Ghuznee-street, 36ft. by 87ft., with dwellinghouse, &c., fetched £535. The Featherston sections, each about quarter of an acre, were then offered, of which 98 allotments were sold for £BOO, averaging about £8 per section. As it was getting late, the auctioneer announced that any purchaser at the sale wishing to complete his block may secure one or two additional allotments privately at his office up to Tuesday next.

The prospectus of the Ravenscliffe Mining Company is published in our advertising columns to-day. In reference to this undertaking the Marlhorouyh, Express in a recent issue says :—Mr Turner, the representative of this company in Now Zealand, informs us that work at the mine at Cape Jackson is progressing steadily and satisfactorily. The reef in the No. 2 level where lost by the old Turner Company has been recovered, and shows a good body of gold-bearing stage in the face. This level so far as driven now commands 180 feet of backs. Good gold was struck iu the adit or lowest level last Friday. The reef has beeu cut off by a cross-course or slide, aud nearly all the past month was occupied iu cross-cutting to recover it, which was successfully accomplished last Friday. So far as at present opened the reef carries excellent gold. The importance of this find at this level cannot bo too highly estimated, proving as it does that the gold is not confined to the shallow ground. The level when driven under the highest outcrop will afford 400 feet of backs. Mr. R. J, Duncan announces In our advertising columns a number of sales of largo and valuable properties, to which the attention of investors and speculators is particularly directed. The first of these sales will take place on Thursday next. Attention is directed to an advertisement by Mr. G. Donne, in reference to the contemplated opening of the railway to Featherston, and requesting that all communications as to advertising on that and other lines mentioned may bo addressed to him at the Occidental Hotel. i