The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1881.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3898, 27 June 1881, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR P.M. Resurrexi. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1881.

At the Theatre Eoyal this evening Mr John Sheehan will address his constituents. We are sorry to hear that tbe exposure to the night air, both on the trip from Auckland and again returning from Ohinemuri last evening, has had a yery bad effect upon Mr Sheehan's health, and has in some measure brought on his old complaint—quinsy, or an inflammation of the tonsils of the throat. It is with considerable inconvenience to himself that Mr Sheehan visits the Thames at this time, and we shall remember with regret, should it cause him to be laid up again, and prevented from reaching Wellington in time to take part in the important questions about to be brought forward. We anticipate a large attendance this evening, and a cordial welcome for Mr Sheehan.

The Scottish Battalion has taken up the challenge i«Buod by the Engineers, and in doing so their secretary intimates that 25 men a»eide would more fully meet the views of the Battalion, and that the 9th proximo would be a suitable day for the match to eventuate. A considerable amount of interest is being taken in the proposed match, each company having a goodly cumber of shots in their ranks who are somewhat above the average in shooting.

We are glad to be able to state positively that the Juvenile Pinafore Troupe, who have been doing such an enormous business in various parts of the colony lately, will open for t% short season at the Theatre Royal, most probably on Thursday evenipg next. From the notices that have appeared in the Auckland and Southern papers of this troupe, our readers may expect a thorough treat. All the performers arc thorough artistes, and we understand the oroheßtra is a long way, superior to anything of the kind we have had on the Thames for years. Wo shall have more to say about the company when the arrangements for their appearance » re per footed.

The alterations and improvements to the Court House are now almost completed, and ,the contractors deserve to be congratulated for their efficiency. The interior of the building has been re-painted throughout, and' the lawyers' and reporters tables covered with green baize. The witness-box has also been placed nearer fche R.M.'a sea^ and a box erected for the Clerk of the Court, The B.M.s room, adjoining the Court House, has also been nicely fitted up and re-painted. Gas bus been laid on to both rooms, and they now preeent quite an altered appearance.

It it with regret that we learn of the death of Mr J. E. Dodd, solicitor and barrister. The sad event took place at an early hour thii morning at his residence, Richmond street, Shortland. Mr Dodd has been con* necfced with the Thames from the very earliest times, and before his health gave way had a very large and lucrative practice in his profession. Of late years Mr Dodd only" occasionally appeared in Court, yet - the other branches of his profession he attended to as well as hi • failing-health would permit. Mr Dodd was ©f a kindly disposition, obliging and kind to all in want, and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends. He leaves a wife and several children.

Me«bbbs of the Naval Brigade, are reminded of their monthly inspection by Major Withers this evening. ;,

Thb Hauraki Engineers muster for inspection at 8 o'clock sharp this evening.

Db Skab, Inspector Of Lunatic Asylums, who was telegraphed as being dangerously ill from an attack of erysipelas, died in Wellington Saturday. He leaves a wife and large family.

Thi.following are the passengers for Auckland by the City of Sydney :—Cabin : Mrs Davidson, Miss Hayes, Rev. J. Sutherland, Capfc. Chas. Barnett and wife, Messrs Hay* ward, Keele, Hayes, Nelson. Steerage: Messrs Coplin, Williams, Smith, Edney.

Thb latest news says Emmet,/the actor, having failed to fulfil an engagement in London through drink, was locked up in a lunatic ward in the workhoute.

The Lord Chancellor says the revised edition of the New Testament cannot be read in the English Church until it has been recommended .'or'-''authorised" by sufficient public authority. THOM4B Coi-libick, who attempted to commit suicide by taking chloral at Wangaroa, was brought up on Saturday in Auckland before Meaera Bell and Lane. J.P.'a, and on the doctor's certificate testifying that at the time he was labouring under a mania, but was now quite competent to, take charge of himself, was discharged. Great sympathy is expressed for him and bis wife, being quite Itracger* in the North Wapd,

The next quarter in the High School commences on Monday next, the 4th proximo. The Secretary notifies parents that he will attend at the school on the morning of that day for the purpose of receiving payment of the quarter's fees.

At the Police Court this morning two men were charged with drunkeness. As it was their first appearance, His Worship discharged them with a caution. H. Kenrick, Esq., R M. occupied the Bench.

A telegram from Wellington says :—lt, is iinderstood that a strong attempt will be made to throw out the Licensing Bill on the motion for the third reading, and from all I can gather I do not think it will ever become law, aa amended. On recommtital of the whole, the question of clubs will come up again, then the question of compensation wilt be brought forward, so that altogether the bill, if not lost, will have a lively time. Barmaids in town are very irate at Sir W. Fox's eight hour system, us they say ifc will do away with barmaids altogether. They do not thank Sir W. Fox for his generosity, and would like to use their nails on him.

We, in our "tight little island," are (writes Public Opinion), after all, only pigmies compared to our offspring, if the United States, in their largeness, will still permit themselves to be included among them. Our production of iron and coal is known to be enormous, but what are they compared with those of America of the future ? Speaking of the coal deposits of the Missouri, a contemporary says that there are 26,887 square miles of such deposits in that State, and a " calculating machine " has demonstrated they can supply 100,000,000 tons a year for the next 1300 years, and still leave a handsome margin for future generations. There is also an iron mountain in the State 228 ft high, whose base covers 500 aores ; and it is computed that the quantity of ore above the surface is 230,187,375 tons. Adjacent to the mountain is a " knoll," 581 ft high, with an tcreage at the base of 360, and the iron ores in it are estimated at 13,972,773 tons. It is all very well to overwhelm general readers with such stupendous figures; but we, on our part, may perhaps be allowed to " calculate the above statements ought to be taken cum grano sails.

Fbeedom shrieked, and Hope for a season bid the world farewell, when it became known abouf, Brown Btreet one day during the week tbat McLiveb's stock of Short Navy had run out. A fresh supply has since come to hand, and the popular dispenser of the soothing weed man's the breach once more.— [Advt.]

Sats Pugald : " Hoo are you, Maggie ? " "Am no weel ava, Dugald." Dugald: " Ay, ay ! will I make of you a cup of tea ? I boy some o' McGtowan'a here." "2fo,no,Dugald, he'll do no coot." " Will I make yon a newporn egg ? " " It's no use, Dugold ; I'm no weel whateffer, man." " Weel, Maggie, will I marry of you ? " " Oh, Dugald, you makal me laugh, an* me no weel. Qefc me some o' that tea noo ? "—[Advt.]