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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 212, 13 September 1870, Page 2

There wa3 unusually little business in the Police Court to-"...y. One man, bearing the name of another man, who had neglected to put it on his cart, showed that he was not the other one, nor answerable for his misdeeds, and was discharged. A poor rnfortunate, weird, ragged, and shoeless, who had been mercifully brought up by the police, being i'ouii i iLsolate and starving in a lone house on the North Road, was also discharged, there being no crime in his misfortune. The poor fellow, who expressed anxiety to get to Otago, seems somewhat imbecile, and the last we saw of him was his being coaxed away by a constable out of llie cold wet street, with the promise of a pair uf trousers and some clothing in lieu of his rags. The case in the Supreme Court brought against James Wilson, for specimen stealing from the Wimu e'aim, which was proceeding when we we;.' '■-■< [>;vss yesterday, was net closed till r : ' : /.', and resulted in a verdict of " not :',.'' Last ,\t /■ it half-past eight a magnificent 1u...i luLnbow appeared in a scuth-west direction. It was beautifully tinted, bearing a great resemblance to a solar rainbow, and quite different from the usual milky appearance of this phenomenon. The Central Board of Education met yesterday, his Honor the Superintendent in the chair. Reports were read from the Inspector, and the claims of various schools considered. Caledonian shares have changed hands this morning at £18, and the brokers have on their books buyers and sellers at the same price. In the Prince of Wales Theatre last nighl, there was a fair attendance, and the sensational drama, " The Black Doctor" was ■per formed with excellent effect. It is to be repeated to-night. The Carandinis' concert last night was as usual exceedingly successful, both in the numbers attending and the reception given to this moat popular company. The Theatre Eoyal had an excellent house last night in the benefit given by the Tradesman's Grarrick Club in behalf of Mrs. McGahan. The " Colleen Bawn" was well produced, being ably supported by lady professionals. At the Parnell Hall Mr. Ryan gave a reading of Dickens' " Christmas Carols" last night, and was repeatedly and warmly applauded.

The now established monthly entertainment given to the patients at the Lunatic Asylum, took place yesterday evening. A good number from the city were present, and the entertainment, consisting of vocal and instrumental music, recitation, and subsequently, daneingf was of an exceedingly agreeable kind.

We understand that the monthly entertainment in connection with the Mechanics' Institute will be given next week. The new amateur troupe of nigger minstrels has practised to such perfection, Lijab we believe if an entertaiunient-is not speedily given, some" thing serious will result. From what we have heard, a thorough, treat may be expected.

The District Court has been occupied during the whole day in hearing a Native case, brought by "VVirihana Whivvhi, against Maria Hera, the wife of a Pakeha Maori, to recover the sum of £50. The plaintiff was" examined at great length, and he alleged that the defendant obtained several sums of money from him by fraud —representing that she could cure him of a certain disease. The case was proceeding when we went to press.

As will be seen from another column, those who desire a nice quiet game of billiards can have that enjoyment by a visit to the new billiard saloon just opened by Mr. Williams, of the Anchor hotel.

The s.s. G-o-Ahead leaves for the Bay of Islands to-morrow, .at 5 p.m.

A muster of the members of the Auckland Naval Volunteers will take place at Fort Biitomart, at 7 o'clock this evening.

The p.s. Duke of Edinburgh will leave for Jie Thames this day at 5.30 p.m.

A well attended meeting of the Wesleyan Band of Hope took place last evening, in the Pitt-street school-room. After a few remarks l^m the chairmin (Mr. Coupland), the meetMfcwas addressed by Messrs. Leßoy and Gr.

Hemus. A temperance melody was given sß^f'Mr. Mynott. Recitations and readings were given by Masters R. Brown, Gr. Mercham, Spraggan, French, H. Brown, and F. Clark. The meeting was brought to a close at 9 o'clock.

Baptist Church, Weliesi/ey-street.— The annual soiree will be held this evening, when addresses will be given by the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Revs. C. W. Rigg, Warlow Davies, S. Wilson, of Shortland, and other gentlemen. One gratifying event is commemorated by the present anniversary, namely, the extinguishment of the Chapel debt. Somo £600 has been raised, in excess of current expenditure, during the last two years —a result which has been brought about solely by adopting the system of continuous, systematic, and united giving.

Yocxg Mex's Cheistiax Association.— On Sunday afternoon, the Rev. James Buller delivered an address to young men, in the Rooms, .Wellesley-sticet, subject, "The Happiest Man Living." There was an excellent attendance on the occasion. The rev. gentleman, after alluding to various sources of pleasure which man enjoyed, proceeded to define what he would term the highest sum of human happiness. That man who in his inner and outer life most nearly approached the Great Source of all perfection and happiness, would a-suredly be " The Happiest Man Living." He did not pretend to name an individual, but to indicate a class, and to direct the minds of young men to the great truths which created it. Young men were, as a body, the most exposed to the temptations and dangers of Colonial life, and therefore needed most to have the practical homely truths embraced in " the religion of common life" faithfully kept before their notice. The proceedings were commenced and ended by devotional exercises.