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Evening Post, Volume XX, Issue 285, 6 December 1880, Page 2

The following is a complete calendar of the cases to be tried at the Circuit Sittings on Thursdaynext :— John Watson, attempted suicide ; Stephen Baker, attempt to wound ; Peter James M'Kenna, larceny ; John Cammings, forgery ; Georgo W. Garrett, larceny; Adam Leitch, housebreaking ; Charles Wm. Ellison, aKa*ThompEon,hous»breaking,and two charges of larceny ; David Collins, alias ! Robert Ryan Weston, horse-stealing ; Tuhi, otherwise Te Karea, murder. The sittings were originally fixed by an order in Council to take place at the Resident Magistrate's Court, it beiDg then thought the Supremo Court would be otherwise occupied. Owing to an injury to the leg, Mr. W. P. James, the clerk of the R.M. Court, was confined to his house during the past week, but has now sufficiently recovered to enable him to resume duty this morning. We understand that the Customs authorities are taking steps to protect the copyrights of English dramatists and authors by preventing the importation of pirated editions of English copyright works into this colony. Hitherto, as printed books are admitted free, the Customs officers have merely examined American packages to ascertain if they contained only printed books, without enquiring whether pirated editions of English copyright authors were included amongst other works. In future, however, all such packages from America will be strictly Bcrutinised, and the contraband goods will be detained by the Customs. Under the Customs Act the officers of the Customs can enter booksellers' premises and confiscate any pirated editions of English copyright books found therein. The Court of Appeal resumed at 10 o'clock this morning, and at half-past 1 o'clock the arguments in the case National Bank v. M'lntosh were concluded, their Honors reserving their decision. The Court then adjourned for lunch. After an absence of a week, during which time he was engaged in presiding over the sittings of the District Court at Pataa, Mr. Edward Shaw, R.M., again occupied the Bench at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning. His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon and suite attended divine service at St. Paul's Church, Thorndon, yesterday morning. Sir George S. Kingston, whose death is recorded in another column, was for many years past the Speaker of the South Australian House of Assembly, a position whioh he filled alike with credit to himself and honor to the colony. He was one of the oldest colonists of South Australia. Indeed, his name will always be associated with those of the earliest pioneers of the country, inasmuch as he was engaged with Colonel Light in laying out the site of its capital city— Adelaide — and the plan which has been followed in surveying the city has not only excited the warm admiration of visitors, but has also earned for Adelaide the title of " the model city of the southern hemisphere." Sir George — then plain Mr. Kingston — for a considerable period pursued the profession of architect and surveyor, and speedily succeeded in establishing an extensive connection. How long he occupied a seat in the- South Australian Parliament we cannot exactly say; but at the time of his death he possessed more legislative experience than t any other hon. member, and was justly regarded as the " father of the House." His speeches invariably received the utmost attention, and no little weight was attached to his opinions regarding political subjects. His death, indeed, will cause a blank in Fouth Australia which it will not be easy to fill. He was over 60 years of age, and two of his sons at the present time practice as solicitors in Adelaide. The receipt of a number of books from Mr. H. Lyon, and a goodly collection of flowers from the Baptist Church, is thankfully acknowled by tho Hospital authorities. On Saturday last the number of patients at the Wellington Lunatic Asylum comprised 82 males and 60 females, making a total of 142. A meeting of the Wellington Philosophical Society was held at the Colonial Museum on Saturday evening, Mr. Martin Chapman presiding. The following names were added to the roll of membership : — Mr. N. Barraud, Mr. Gibson, and Mr. J. C. Harris. The president announced that Dr. Newman had been elected a Governor of the New Zealand Institute for the ensuing year. Several papers of a purely technical character were read by Mr. W.Jgkey and Mr. S. H. Cox. Dr. Hector BtatetFthat as soon as he received the photograph lantern-slides from Melbourne it was proposed to hold a conversazione, during which he would give an account of the Melbourne Exhibition. A gentleman to-day called our attention to an unmistakeable nuisance in one of the principal thoroughfares. It was nothing less than a large waggon full of putrid meat, which was left standmg^oppoaite the dining room of a large hotel for about half-an-hour. The odour therefrom was so bad that passers-by took the opposite side of the road. How the patrons of the lunch at the -said hotel enjoyed the relish, is not huijd^tPegn&Sß. We certainly think thatall putrid meat, Ac, -should be taken through the town at an early hour in the morning. The society recently established by the gardeners of Wellington is progressing very favorably. There are now 33 members on the roll, and meetings are held fortnightly in the side-room of the Rechabite Hall, when horticultural subjects are discussed with considerable spirit. A church parade of the Wellington volunteer corps was held yesterday, and was attended by about 300 officers and men, all the city corps being fairly represented, including the Guards, Artillery, Naval Brigade, City Rifles, Torpedo Corpa, and Cadets. The fine bands of the Guards and Rifles attended and alternately played appropriate' music as the voluntoers marched through the town, having first assembled at the drill-shed. The service was held at St. Peter's Church, at 10 a.m., a shortened form of Morning Prayer being adopted. The Yen. Archdeacon Stock preached a brief, but very impressive sermon, and the choir attended, by special request, to lead the siiigiog, Mr. Angelo Forrest also contributing voluntaries from Mendelssohn's " Elijah" and Beethoven's " Fidelio," played with his accustomed skill. The service concluded at 10.45, and the volunteers then " formed fours" in Willis-street and marched back to the drill-shed, the music of the band mingling somewhat curiously with the chiming of St. Peter's bells. On arrival at the drill-shed the force 3 dispersed. Colonel Pearce was in command of the parada. On Friday evening next the Theatre Royal will be occupied by Miss Lydia Howarde's Opera Bouffe and Burlesque Company, whose season in this city will probably extend over several weeks. The company's repertoire is a very attractive one, presenting a good variety of pieces. Colville's musical extravaganza, " Robinson Crusoe," has been selected as the piece in which the company will make its first appearance, and the scenic artist (Mr. Williams) is now actively engaged in preparing the necessary scenery. Judging by the success enjoyed in Dunedin and other southern towns, the Howarde troupe has every prospect of a good season in Wellington. The musical amateurs of Wanganui are now engaged rehearsing Arthur Sullivan's " Trial by Jury." We understand that the Burford-Olinton Company, who have for some time past been performing at tho Theatre Royal, Christchurch, have taken the Wanganui Theatre for a season. A private telegram received in town today states that Henry Kotten, tha renowned pianist, opened at Dunedin on Saturday night before a large and most enthusiastic audience. He was repeatedly encored. His performances created an immense furore in Australia. He opens here on the 10th January. A floral service, to commemorate the opening of the Baptist Church, Vivian-street, was held yesterday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, when au impressive address, appropriate to the occasion, was delivered by the Rev. J. T. Hinton. The flowers were subsequently d.stributoi among the inmates of the Hospital and Lunatic Asylum. The rehearsals for "The Sorcerer" performance have been most satisfactory, and the production of this charming work tomorrow evening is expected to be a brilliant success. No trouble or expense has boen spared to ensure the thorough efficiency of the representation, not only musically and dramatically, but also in regard to stage accessories and mis-en-tcine generally. Mr. Sidney Wolf, the conductor, has worked with unremitting energy in the musical and histrionic departments, and Mr. R. E. Plimpton, the indefatigable secretary to the Choral Society, has laboured unwearyingly to perfect all the other arrangements. We hope that the spirited efforts of our local amateurs will be rewarded with bumper houses, and a handsome balance towards the funds of the Choral Society. A special general meeting of the Wellington Amateur Athletic Ciub is to be held at 8 o'clock this evening at the Star Hotel, when business of an important nature is to be transacted. The Lower Hutt Dramatic Club intend giving a concert and burlesque entertainment at the Odd Fellows' Hall, on the 15th ! instant, the proceeds of which will be handed j over to the library fund of the Mechanics' Institute. So praiseworthy an object should command a good attendance, and, as the company have secured the services of a popular professional lady, everything seems favorable to their enterprise. The Lower Hutt Mechanics' Institnte ha 3 been the means of affording recreation to the settlers (although it has had to struggle with limited funds) for many years, and it is to be hoped that tho result of the entertainment will be a substantial addition to its funds. '