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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 85, 8 October 1881, Page 2

At the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning Mr. Edward Shaw, R.M., presided as usual. Charles Cas3, who, it was stated, I had been an inmate of the Wellington Hospital for a considerable time, wa3 brought up on a charge of having been drunk on Lambton Quay last evening. He was discharged with a caution, in consideration of the fact that he had been locked up since the hour of his apprehension. James Johnson and James {alias John) Carolam, articled seamen belonging to the barque Colleen, wjsre -charged with having deserted from that vessel at Port Lyttelton, on the Ist in3t. They were arrested by Constable Collerton on the Queen's Wharf yeaterday afternoon, pnrsnant to the offer by the captain, of a reward of £2 for their capture. In reply to the Magistrate, they said they had left the Colleen because they were di-.satisfied with her. They were remanded till Monday -morning, with a view to being sent back to Lyttelton by the next steamer. The Court then rose. A vote of thanks has been passed by the Diocesan Synod, on the motion of Archdeacon Stock, to Mr. Parker and the four church choirs which combined for the grand inaugnral service at St. Paul's Church on Wednesday evening. Another publican will make an appearance at tho Resident Magistrate's Court on Tuesday on a charge of Sunday trading. This time the defendant is Mrs. Levell, Jandlady ot the Nag'B Head Hotol, Cuba-street, and the alleged offence is said to have been committed on Sunday last. Owing to the difficulty which his arisen concerning the proper interpretation of the word " supply," futnra offenders of this kind will not becharged with supplying liquor, but with selling it. By means of cause 170 of the new Licensing Act, which came into operation on the Ist inbtant, convictions for selling on the Sabbath will be rendered easier of accomplishment. Thi3 clause provides that in proving the sale or consumption of liquor it shall not be necessary to show that any money actually passed or any 'liquor was actually consumed, if the Court hearing the case be satisfied that a transaction in the nature of a sale actually took pace, oc that any consumption of liquor wa3 about to take place." Further, the clause provides that " proof of consumption or intended consumption of liquor on premises to which the license under this Aot ia attached by some person other than the occupier of, or a servant in, such premises shall be evidence th it such liquor was sold to the person consuming, or being about to consume, or carrying away tho same by, on, or behalf of, the holder of such license." The committee recently appointed by the City Council to visit the Wairarapa for the purpose of reporting upon the Council's endowments iv that district, started on their voyage of discovery this morning. The Sydney Mail records the death, in St Vincent'B Hospital, Sydney, of Mr. Walter Sherwin, formerly tho popular tenor of the Carandini Company. Those who can recollect Mr. Sherwin as ho was when he first visited New Zealand some 19 or 20 years ago, will remember him as one of the most cultivated and thoroughly "legitimate" tenor singers heard in the colony. Possessing as he did a. fine roiee, of the robust orJer, of extensive compass in the upper register, and beine both an experienced singer and a' welltrained musician, Mr. Sherwin might have -taught a useful les&ion to many ambitions tenors who are heard from time to time. Perhaps with the exception of fcignor Carmini Morley and Mr. Squires (of the first Lyster Company), no more thoroughly artistic tenor vocalist has been listened to in New Zealand than the late Mr. aherwin, the news of whose death will be read with a general feeling of regret. The following additional subscriptions in aid of the l>oran family have been received :— J. and R. Sloan, 10s; J. Madden, 10s ; Friend, ss ; F. Sidey, 10a ; James Maoara, 10s ; A. Wakoford, <£1 ; Graves and Fleming, 10s ; Mrs. Levell, IO3 ; W. Jameson, 10s ; E. Whitohead, 03 ; M. Read, 53; J. and H. Barber, ss; \V. Fife, 1 10s; Geo. Lancaster, 10s; H. tfennetc, ,£1 Is;. Charles Plimmer, 10s ; Frank Wills, 53 : S. S. Downes, £1; Thos. Smith, £1; D. L. Wilson, 10s ; A. Wakelin, ss ; A. Riokman, 10s; Henry Gills, ss ; W. G. Emeny, 103; O. B. Pre&s, £1; X Y.Z , ss ; F. f , 5s ; A. R. Hiblop, 10a; G. 8., 3s 6d; S.D., sa; E. C. hvans, 2s 6d ; Peter Laing, V)b ; Henry Sullivan, .£ I Is; W. Woods, 10s; R. Hannah, 10s. The Bishop of Wellington has few equals in the art of making tor;? observations full oE dry caustic humour. In addressing the Synod at its opening, his Lordship gravely remarked that " Tho Parihaka district stitl continued to present an unfavourable field for Church work." No member of the Synod seemed inclined to question the accuracy of the view just at the present timo. Tho Hospital grounds a^e beginning to wear a pleasant aspect, and as summer advances they will look very nice. It is a pity, however, a couple of gardeners are not employed, as at present the improvements are being effected only by Dr. Gillon and some of the warders, who havo necessarily but little time to devptej^ ttie work. The Hospital is.sitnated tra* a spot which is capable of beinsr made very beautiful, and it would bo well if as-istanca could be afforded in planting and improving the grounds. A meeting of persons interested in the formation of a. Bicycle Club in this city was held last evening at the Pier Hotel. There were seven persons present, and Mr. William Beswick occupied the chair. It transpired that there are at present six ownor3 of bicycles in Wellington, while a number of additional machines have been ordered from England, and are expected to arrive shortly. It was decided to form a Wellington Bicycle Club, and Messrs. Beswick and fc'cott were appointed a committee to frame the necessary rules and regulations, to be submitted at an adjourned meeting appointed for Thursday next. Within the past few week 3 upwards ot 1000 cats have been sent from Wellington to Wairarapa for the purpose of annihilating the rabbits which infest the district. No fewer than 713 cats and kittens have been supplied to the Brancepeth Station, and several hundreds, we are informed, have been conveyed to Maryborough. On Messrs. Beetham's station the animals are placed in enclosures and fed upon mutton. e& a3 to accustom them to the locality. In a Bhort time they will be liberated, when it ia hoped they will make havoc upon the rabbits. There appears to be some diversity of opinion upon the propriety of turning loose such large numbers of cats, but Messrs. Beetham think they will destroy the rabbits without doing much oth^r damage. No doubt when let loose, they will make a raid on the rabbits while the latter are plentiful, but alter they have cleared the runs they will still find it necessary to eat, and then it is questionable if poultry yards will be safe. It. is even probable that the cats will destroy lambs and then it may be found desirable, but difficult, to get rid of the cats. Tine alone will show whether the experiment being made by the Messrs. Bestham and the Hon. John Martin will prove satisfactory. In the meantime, both parties will take as many more cats as can be brought to their respective agents. A very successful entertainment took place last night at the Rechabite Hall, Mannersstreet, in clebration of the second anniversary of the hxcelsior Lodge (No. 97) of the Ancient Order of Druids. Over 100 persons sat down to tea at half-past 6 o'clock, the catering being most satisfactorily performed by Mr. J. Godber. At 8 o'clock a musical and literary entertainment took place. This was presided over by Bro. William M'Lean, V.A., who, in the course of some remarks of an introductory character, sketched the history of the lodge, and stated that during the two years it had been in existence the sum of -£89 had been paid to sick brethren, and that the funds of the lodge amounted to £142, of which i>l24>was deposited at interest. Miss Rex officiated aa pianisto with her customary skill. The programme contained a score of items, and was contributed to by Mesdame*« Ingram and Doyle, Misses Fitzgerald and Bill, Messrs. Mortimer^ Hare, alexander, Hales, Morgan, Hill, Haslam, and others. It was carried out with great spirit, and elicited fre juent expressions of approbation on behalE of the audience. At 10 o'clock the hall was cleared, and those present/ndulged in a round of dances, terminating' at 2 o'clock this morning. Some capital selections of music were given last evening by Gray's Private Brass Band on board the p.s. Manawatu, lying alongside the Queen's Wharf. It had originally been intended to play on the wharf, bnt at the eleventh hour Mr. Gray decided to accept Mr. Jewell's invitation to take up a stand on board the steamer. The musical selections included sets of quadrilles, waltzes, and other dance music, and a Btring of the principal airs and choruses from "ThePiratea of Penzance." The al fresco performance was of a most enjoyable character, and had the weather been more propitious, would certainly have attracted a larger crowd of promenadsra than was the ca3e. There was a capital house at the Theatre Royal last night, when "Les Uioches de Corneville" was -repeated. Encores were again the order "of tne evening, the admirable music and. gorgeous scenery and aresses exciting as much admiration a3 ever. Tonight the opera will be given for the last time. " The Pirates of Penzance ' will be put on the boards again on Monday evening, when Mi3S Leaf will appear as Mabel. On Tuesday ftiisa Leaf takes a benefit as Josephine in " H.M.S. Pinafore," Mdlie. lUurielle appearing as Suttercup. One act of the " Pirates " will also be given in addition. On Wednesday evening ''The Sorcerer " will be produced, and on Thursday the company make their farewell appearance. Hia Excellency the Acting-Governor has promised his patronage at to-night's performance.