The Evening Star. MONDAY, JULY 11, 1870.

Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 157, 11 July 1870, Page 2

The Evening Star. MONDAY, JULY 11, 1870.

A case of consider ble interest, if only from its novelty, was heard by tlie Magistrates co-day, namely, a charge of selling intoxicating drinks to a drunken woman. .Air. Inspector Brabum very judiciously did not press for the ?u\l ponal'y—a fine of £20. The hotel kec-per himself had been absent, and by common consent it appears to hare boon regarded as no offence. If the police, aft^r DOW having drawn attention to the matter, proceed in the same course without (ear or favor they wiil deserve and receive the thanks of every one that wishes well to his fellow men. Prink is not an evil but a blessing; tho abuse of it is the bane of society ; and at the b°.r of the publichonse that a^use can bo, to a large ext< nt, if not wholly, prevented. The majority of our hotel-keepers refuse drink to a person ur.d r the influence or' driak ; their proper feelings hare no effect, for they know well that the drunkard wiil get ii; elsewhere. if the police act fearlessly in this matter Ihcy will confer a benefit on the decent hotel-keeper, and an incalculable Messing on the public. Drink to a drunken man is poison and madness ; and there is no one bol 1 enough to advocate tho right of any roan to inflict such an injury. l-'o Constable James Clark<> we feel warranted in tendering tho cordial thanks of all good citizsns ; and we trust that not only he, but every other constabl". aad Mr. Inspector Broham, will persevere tili they make giritig drink to a drunken man or woman, a terror in the city. Thbbe was a capital attendance at the Frince of Wales Theatre on Saturday evening, when the fine drama, of " Tlie Moral Brand" was played, and passed off successfully. To-night "The Mariners Compass," and "The Irish Attorney," are tiie pieces announced. An inquest was held on Friday, at the Thame«, on the body of Martin Kelly, a watchman, who was found drowned. Tho evidence went to show that too deceased was a hoary drinker, and .the verdict was " found drowned."

An inquest was held on Saturday, at Shortland, on the body of John Windsor. It appeared, from the evidence, that deceased was a victim to drinlr, and the verdict was that death was <mused by heart disease and brain ducaso accelerated by drink, want, and exposure.

The inquest on tha body »f James Dnrant, the men who was found dead on ths Kauwaeranga stream, was concluded on Friday, i-vidence was produced to identify the bod3 r, and the jn-y brought in a verdict of " found dead."

The Theatre Koyal will sguin be opened on Wednesday evening next, by an excellent company under the management of Miss Joey Cougenlieim. They open in two excellent comedies, viz. " The Love Chase," and " Founded on Fncts," which ought to draw a good Louse.

':he Cakandini Concerts.—There was acain a good attendance at tile Now City Hull on Saturday evening, when this talented family gave their sixth concert. An excellent and varied programme was gone through, in the second part of which Madame Carandini quite excelled herself in that beautiful song, "Annie Laurie," It was indeed a magnificent piece of sinking, and ia alone well worth going to hear. Madame Carindini, afc the close of the song, was loudly called for, and, on appearing, and bowing her acknowledgment?, was showered with bouquets from all parts uf the house. Among the many ge.iis sang on Saturday, we may mention " Eing on, Sweet Angilus," by JVfiss Jiosina, and "The L=idy of the Ley:," and " Tlio Murmur of the Shell," hy Mm Fannie. Jo* Small was "all there ' and created much amusement in his character song. Another capital programme is announced for this evening, and we perceive that on Wednesday Miss Rosimi takes her benefit, when we hope the Hall will be crowded. As will be seen from another column, the second iv the series of entertainments in connection with the Mechanics' Institute will be held this evening, and from the talent—amateur and professional—to take pan, we anticipate an exceedingly pleasant evening. .'.ll friends of the institute, and all who lik-:; an agreeable entertainment, should "roll up" on the occasion. A meeting of the members < f No. 1 Company Auckland Itifle Volunteers wili bo_ held at the Drill-shed, at 7 o'clock this evening, for the election of a lieutenant and other business.