The Southland Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1866.

Southland Times, Volume VII, Issue 535, 7 August 1866, Page 2

The Southland Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1866.

We learn that the Invercargill Horticultural and Floricultural Society, intend having two exhibitions this season ; the spring one to be held about the end of "December, and the autumn one sometime in March. The prize list will shortly be printed, so that intending competitors will know what to grow for competition. The Invercargill Chess Club met at tho Club Hotel on the evening of Saturday the 4th inst., when it was resolved that the former rules should be adhered to, but that the subscription for the future should be 6s per quarter or 2s and 6d per month payable in advance. The ""Wellington Independent" sajs: — " While Professor Parker, who returned to town yesterday, was travelling down the West Coast, (North Island,) he was asked to give an entertainment to the natives at Waikanae. He consented, and along with Miss Annie Beaumont, proceeded to the Maori meeting house, where 120 of the natives had assembled. Wi Tako and other leading chiefs were present, and before that distinguished assemblage the Professor cut the leg of mutton, severed the sheep, and divided the apple held on Miss Beaumont's hand. The natives enjoyed the entertainment thoroughly, and were delighted with that lady's singing. At the close of the proceedings Wi Tako made a capital speech, expressing his satisfaction, and remarked that he considered it an indication of confidence between the Maori and the Pakeha that a lady should come amonget them without any fear, and afford them such a pleasant night of amusement. During the evening, sixty of the natives executed a war dance in a most energetic style. We believe the Prefessor intends giving an enters tainment in this city before leaving.