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Southland Times, Issue 704, 2 August 1867, Page 2

An error crept into Wednesday's critique of Madame Carandini's Concert. Eeferring to the. song " Mabel," the word " Valley" was misprinted for " Valse." The Invercargill Company will meet for drill in the Auction Booms of Mr. G-eisow, Tay-street, this evening at 8 o'clock; all members are requested to attend. Mr. John Blacklock will meet the electors of Invercargill at the Theatre Royal tbis evening. The chair will be taken at half-past seven o'clock. At the Kesideut Magistrate's Court recently a storekeeper was charged, on the information of a man named Arthur Edwards, a settler at Eos slyn, with selling him three glasses of spirits. The Bench fined the defendant £20. We understand that Dr Menzies ha3 left instructions to the effect that unless assured of an absolute majority he is not to be nominated for the Provincial Council. Messrs. Lumsden, Boss and Pratt have placeed themselves on the same ticket, hoping that whoever votes for the doctor will also vote for them. It is also stated that there is a probability of Mr Lumsden standin" for the Bluff. Of course he will not stand the slightest chance. A joint benefit for the Misses Cai'andini is announced for Monday evening next. These yonng ladies have became such great favorites since their appearance in Invercargill that a crowded house may be anticipated. Indeed we would recommend all who have failed visiting the Theatre, not to neglect the opportunity of listening to —what shall we say? —these charming nightengales. A Ministerial crisis was caused in .the Hawke's Bay Provincial Council last week on a question of finance. His Honor the Superintendent announced the intention of the G-overnment to resign, but, after a lengthened debate, the objectionable resolution was rescinded, and the Executive remain in office. Cobb and Co., are now running coaches from Westport to Charleston, in Nelson Province, plong a capital road. Arthur Tanner, the collector of rates in Hokitika, has been committed for trial on three charges of embezzlement of the Corporation funds. The "Grey Eiver Argus" states that the manufacture of ornaments from greenstone has become quite a department of the jewellers' trade there, and some very artistic productions have lately been exhibited. The "Southern Cross " correspondent, writing from Bussell on July 15th says : —Some weeks ago two hapns of the Ngapuhi tribe had a dispute about a piece of land in the neighborhood of Waimate, and had a hostile meeting (I don't know whether I can call it a fight) on the subject, at which no damage was done beyond breaking an old musket. Mr Williams, R.N., endeavored to make peace between them, and thought he had succeeded, but yesterday and the day before they met again, and were either more in earnest or took better aim, for report says that seven men were killed and several more wounded. I am unable at present to give the names, or any further particulars; but I believe what I have Cold you may be relied upon as a fact. The ship John Scott was to sail from Auckland for England, on the 2ist ult., with 70 men of the Commissariat Staff Corps and the Army Hospital Corps, the whole under the command of Major Mitchell, M.T. The Circular Saw, barque, Hevershaw, sailed from New Plymouth for Adelaide, on the 7th, with the following troops: — 247 men, 22 women, 43 children, Colonel and Mrs Hamley, Assistant-Surgeon Owen, and seven officers, 57th Eegiment. Further information respecting, the troops is furnished by the " New Zealand Herald ":—" The head quarters staff, consisting of Major Gbneral Sir Trevor Chute, K.C.8., Major Baker, Assistant-Adjutant-G-eneral Under the heading of " News of the day," the " West Coast Times" of the 20th inst haß the following graphic report of an evening party : — " The late denizens of Southland may well be proud.of their reunion last night, at the Shamrock Hotel. It was altogether a first-class affair. The landlord, Jake Wagner, well-known to every Southlander for the first-class spreads which he used to put upon the table of ' The Eagle' at Bluff Harbor, on this occasion certainly outdid himself, for the repast comprised not only the substantiate but all the delicacies of the season. The wines, also, were of a good character, and a well-selected desaert added to the piquancy of the affair. The chair was taken by his Worship the Mayor, who for some time was an inhahitant of Southland, and whose genial countenance beamed with delight at recognising bo many old friends amongrt the guests, upwards pf fifty in,

number. Directly facing bis 'Worship and acting as Vice-Chairman, sat a gentleman learned in the law — a man who, although prone to poring over musty folios, yet nevertheless possesses a kind heart and a sociable disposition ; but as we don't care a Button for him, we will let him pass. The legal and medical professions were ably represented; the commercial and shipping interests had also their representatives presenter*), fact it is somewhat singular that almost every trade, every profession, found an able representative in a genuine Southlander at the Southland banquet. Nor were the visitors forgotten : a good sprinkling of Westlanders who came here from other colonies honored the festival with their presence. Kindly they were welcomed, and right heartily did they reciprocate the warm and genial feeling, which even the wet and cold climate of Southland could not eradicate. It was in truth a most pleasant evening— a time of innocent mirth— a time when old friends met together to talk of old times— when handß were kindly grasped, and when for a season the cares of business were for- i gotten, and the evening 'devoted to recalling the j past and indulging in anticipation of a bright j future. Music, both rocal and instrumental, waß not wanting, and added greatly to the charms of the night. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were disposed of, the health of the Mayor and Municipal Council was also proposed by the vice-chairman and responded to by the chairman. Then followed the all important toast, ' The Mining Interests,' proposed by Mr Macfarlane, and responded to by Mr Gk>w. ' The Commercial i Interests,' proposed by Mr W. S. Reid, and. responded to by Mr Mowat; 'The Shipping Interests,' proposed by Mr Higging, responded to by Mr Spence. 'The Legal Profession,' proposed by Mr Dalrymple, responded to by Mr South. ' Southlanders in Westland,' proposed by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr Binney. Southland, and its interests,' proposed by Mr Higgings, and responded to by Mr Shaw. ' Our Hokitika Friends,' proposed by the Vice-Chair- . man, responded to by Mr J. R. Anderson. ' The Press,' proposed by Mr Binney, and responded to by Mr Shaw. 'The Ladies/ whose many excellencies found an able expositor in Mr Jenkins, and on whose behalf Mr Cummings responded. The last regular toast was 'The Bachelors,' proposed by Mr Macfarlane, and responded to by Mr Mowatt, who in lugubrious tones described the joys and freedom from care of a bachelor's life, but whose description, nevertheless, despite its apparent jollity, reminded us strongly of the old fable of ' The Fox and the Grapes.' The formal business was now over — harmony and conviviality succeeded, until at length the guests, remembering that '' tis good to be merry and wise,' departed to their homes, and thus terminated the Southland Festival."