THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Ressurexi. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1878.

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2911, 14 June 1878, Page 2

THE Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Ressurexi. Resurrexi. FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1878.

The following tenders were opened by the Waterworks Comraitt;j to-day, for cleaning and tarring 300 four-inch pipes, nine feet lengths:—J. McDermotfc (acoepted), £9 15s ; J. McNaughton, £18 10s; W.Riiey, £19 19s 6d.

At the meeting of the Thames Rifle Rangers last night Sub Lieutenant Robert Farrell was elected Captain of the corps in room of Captain Mcßoberts, resigned. After Captain Farre" had returned thanks, and some ordinary business had be3n transacted, the company adjourned to drink the newlyelected Captain's health.

The Count de Zaba's lecture in aid of the funds of the Mechanics'lnstitute amounted to £18 14s 6d. A 'onsiderable poijion of this should accrue to the funds.

Thb Aroha chiefs Earauna, Pineha, Tutuki and otbers arrired yesterday to be in readiness for the Native Lr-nds Court. Some others are expected to-day and to-morrow. The muster of Natires from a 1! parts wi'l be

A LITTLE episode, whioh caused no little amusement to those present, ocemved at the District Court lust night, the proceedings of whioh were carried on by candlelight. His Honor, Judge Fenton, hari been supplied with two candles, which, as the hoar when church' yards are supposed to yawn, etc., approached, began to burn low in their sockets. Looking round the Court the learned judge no»i -1 that the prss table was suppled with four lights, and, interrupting one of the learned gentlemen in a cross-examination, c I'ed out, "Bailiff! Banff!" That worthy, who had probably dozed off in some quiet corner of the court, in a fow s sonds replied, "Yes, your Honor." " How does it happen that those gentlemen hare four candles and I only two ? " quoth His Honor, and the G">urfc was convulsed with laughter, when the bailiff replied, " Because they provided them for themselves, your Honor." The press magnanimously conceded one of their l(r)ights to the Bench, •nd the case was proceeded with.

A biTaJBK was chased by a dog and caught alive on Tararu Road yesterday afternoon.

Oh BIT that Wardens Fraser and Keddell wi'l shortly entertain a large party of citizens at a grand ball. :

Mb and Mr* Addey celebrated the halfyearly examination of the pupils of the Ladies' College conducted by them with an "At Home" last night, at which were assembled a large number of Visitors besides the pupils. Dancing and other amusements were engag: d in, and a very pleasant evening was spent by ail prcrent. Mr and Mrs Addey received the congratulation! of their friends on the success which has attended tfeeir efforts to provide a superior education for young ladies, as eridenced by the results attained at the examination just closed.

An Auckland contemporary noti es the performances of Mr Jack and Miss Firmin as follows:—Mr Jack repealed his inimitable representation of the "Falst ff" at the theatre last night. There can be no manner of doubt that the fat Knight is far and away this actor's best part. Get up, manner, and gesture are all admirable; in fact, the entire performance is worthy of the highest praise. Miss Firmin makes a \lTaeious Prir.ce Hal, but we can scarcely believe that gentlemen wore their hafr quite so long in the. fifteenth century.