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Auckland Star, Volume I, Issue 242, 18 October 1870, Page 2

We bare been favored with a glance afc a letter just received from Mr. Nathan, of the Nathan Troupe, in San Francisco, to a friend in this city. He says : "Wo have been in this city about two months, and I have played one engagement for one week, and Lam happy ta say the children were a great success, particularly Marion. The Press all, to my very great surprise, came out very strong iv praise of them', "as they have all a great dislike for Australian or British professionals. The children, as well as myself, are delighted with the city." Mr. Nathan,theiiagroc'eeds to give a most doleful account of the state of business

—" hundreds walking about in a state of starvation — the Americans will not engage Britisbera if they can help it." And speaks especially of the large number of first-mto talent; (professionals) whoiare doing literally notliing; and adds, "If you know of any persons that you have the least regard for who think of leaving for this country, advise them from me not to do so" atpresent, particitlatfly professionals."

At Ihe Prince of Wales, last night, the play of "Nobody's Child" was succesfully produced. . _ • ... . , ~.

The Auckland Ethiopian Troupe gave a most successful entertainment last night, tit the City Half,-under ilie'-patrduage''and presence of the Vice-regal,.suite. /(There was a large attendance, and the funds for providing instruments for the troupe will receive a substantial addition. ■'•■ A ~ tJ/ll In? ■\i

Many theatre-goers will regret to learn the sudden <'dehth, 'of. fho tvcjlMnovrn; comedian Mr. James Simmotida, who expired last night of paralysis or apoplexy. . • . -

By the City of Melbourne Mr. G«orge Cotterell proceeded to.Sydnny. This gentleman's enterl airimerit did ' not receive i that recognition in Auckland which his undoubted tdenis deserved, and we shall, not be surprised to hear of his creating a furore among the more appreciative communities ol Australia.

The lute Governor Sir George Grey, and his niece, Miss Matthews., arrived from Europe yesterday by the City of Melbourne, and proceeded the same evening by the Go-Ahead to his residence at Kawau.

We regret !o hear of the sudden death, about ten o'clock last evening, of Air. James Simmonds, comedian, of this city. The deceased was perfectly well in health at four o'clock, and was carried off by a stroke of apoplexy. An inquest will probably be held to-day. By the City of Melbourne, which went to Sydney last evenius, Mr. G-eorge Cotterell, the sketcher of life and manners, took his departure from this city, the support accorded to-s him -not-bi;iug "sufficient to induce him longer to remain in Auckland.

The transfer books of the Long Drive Gold Mining Company will he closed from noon to-day until noon to-morrow, when a dividend , of.£l per share will be payable. v An emergency meeting of .T.odge United; Service, 421, I. C., will be held "this evening, j

On and after Friday morning ii:-xt, the.Naval Volunteers will have a shot and shellpractice in Fort Britomart, at 5 o'clock. ilJie, prize firing for the Auckland Eifio^ Vbl\inteir3; will take place on Monday and| Tuesday next.