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Press, Volume XIV, Issue 1828, 20 February 1869, Page 2

Small-pox.—This disease is still prevalent in Victoria. Cbowded Oft.—A great, pressure of advertisements must be our excuse for omitting a leader and much interesting news. The Panama Mail.—Messrs Miles and Co have, we are informed, received a telegram stating that the Lord Ashley will be detained at Wellington until the arrival of the Rakaia with the English mail vid Panama. The Suez Mail.—A mail per the Omeo will close at half-past one this afternoon. We hear that Captain Mackie intends not to touch at Nelson on his way to Melbourne, in order to save time, and if possible, reach Port Philip by the Ist March. Town Hall, Akaboa.—On Tuesday evening, February 16, Mr J. Oilivier gave a description of a tour from London Bridge to Boulogne, with illustrations of the different scenes en roicte. He was assisted by Mr Brown, who sang two excellent songs, and also by fllessre Latter, Brownj and Dunn, with some instrumental music. The hall was well filled, and the evening passed off very pleasantly. The proceeds of the entertainment were for the benefijt of the library. Theatbe Royal.—Notwithstanding the bad weathe ,, there was a good bouse last night. * e Under the Gaslight" was again represented; and passed off with the facility usually acquired after several representations: of a piece. No alteration has been made 1 in the cast. Miss Cassy Matthews as Laura Courtland ; Mr Joyce as Byke"; and Mr Roberts in the part of Snorkey, acted very well. Mr, Simmonds, as Bermudas, was just a little extravagant. The performance was given under the patronage of the Mayor and the City Councillors. I Assessobs and Auditoes.—Mr H. E. Alport is the only person who has been nominated for the office of city auditor; and no nominations whatever have been made for assessors. Two assessors and two auditors are required ; and it will, under the provisions of the Municipal Corportions Act, devolve upon the Mayor to appoint two assessors and one auditor. The election takes place on the Ist March. For the borough of Lyttelton the following nominations have been made: — Assessors, J. T. Rouse, E. S. Ellisdon; auditors—lt. Bunker, A. Cuff. SuPfiEJiE Cottbt.—Mr Justice Gresson sat in Chambers yesterday morning. In the matter of the will of George Harrison Davis, deceased, Mr Helmore obtained probate to the widow; in re the will of James Patterson, deceased, Mr Nottidge obtained administration with the will annexed; in the case of Henry Dunsford, a bankrupt, Mr Nottidge appeared on behalf of Mr Ward, a creditor, to show cause why the letter's claim should not be reduced, but an adjournment was finally granted to allow of the filipg of an affidavit. In the bankruptcy cases of Henry Langford and Henry Beechey orders of adjudication were made and meetings of creditors appointed to be held on March 3. Volunteeb Inspection.—Yesterday the usual monthly inspection of the Christchurch Volunteers took place on the ground in front of the Drill Shed, by Colonel Packe, the officer in command of the district. The Canterbury Yeomanry Corps, under the command of Major J. C. Wilson, C.8., were first inspected at 5.30 p.m. After the inspection they went through the ordinary drill. About twenty-two of the corps were on the ground, including the Cavalry Cadets, The Christchurch Battery, under Lieut. Stansell, were then inspected, and went through gun practice. The other companies present were the Engineers, including the Cadets, under the command of Captain Lean ; No. 6 under that of Captain Hawkes, and the St John's Cadet Corps, under that of Lieut. Gee. The Cavalry Band was present, and played several airs during the inspection.

EoTAii Ibish Company C.V.R.—-A grand vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the funds of this company will be given at the Town Hall on Thursday next. A long and varied programme has been prepared, and some excellent musical talent secured. Volfnteee Meetino. —A meeting of the members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Corps ■vraa held last night at White's Hotel; Major J. C. Wilson, C.8., in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The rules of the- corps were read seriatim, and some alterations were made in them. In answer to a question from Cornet Slee, with reference to grants of land to volunteers who have served for five years, the Chairman stated that an Act was passed recently in the General Assembly making it lawful for the Superintendents, with the consent of the Provincial Governments of the various provinces, to make such grants. He remarked that this had been done in Tarannki and in Ofago, and he cited an instance in *?iuch a volunteer who bad served a portion of the appointed time in Canterbury had applied to him for a certificate to enable him to obtain possession of his land in Otago, and he believed that the application had been successful. But he (the chairman) thought that Canterbury was too jealous of its land fund to make any such grants. —A meeting of the Engineers was held after the inspection, in the orderly room, when some regimental business was disposed of. Kajafoi Bobottgh Council. —On Thursday evening an adjourned meeting of this Council took place. Present —The Mayor and all the members. It was stated that Mr G. B. Johnston, the toll-collector, was in arrears to the amount of £61 Is with the rent of the bridge, and the agreement between him and the Council had never been executed. The sureties also named by Mr Johnston had declined any responsibility. The toll-keeper explains that the reason his rent was not paid was owing to a miscalculation in the traffic he expected to have crossed the bridge. His sureties, Messrs Black and Harris, declined signing the agreement. He had taken in tolls an average of 15s a day, and 15s a day had been booked. In book debts he had £70 owing, and was prepared to pay on account £9 in cash if the Council would, for a month of his rent allow him to accept a bill at three months' with a good endorsement, and he would require a day to do it in. After some discussion Cr Birch moved, and Cr Oram seconded, " That the Council at once place a man in possession to take charge of the tolls of the bridge on their behalf. That Mr Johnstop be allowed three days, viz., till 6 p.ra on Monday next, to security for all arrears, as well as for future payment, such security to be approved by the Council. That in case such security be found and approved, Mr Johnston to pay all expenses to which the Council has been put, the net balance of such takings for such time as the person remain in possession be placed by them to his credit on account of next payment. That the cash now held by Mr Johnston be at once handed to the clerk, viz, £9. That on Mr Johnston failing to comply with the above to the satisfaction of the Mayor, Cr Dudley, and the mover, who are hereby appointed a committee for that purpose and for all other necessary measures herewith, he be sued at once for alimonies owing, and that fresh tenders be invited for the lease of the bridge." The resolution was unanimously carried and the Council adjourned.