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Evening Star, Volume III, Issue 830, 3 January 1866, Page 2

It is evidently expected that Dunedin will yet be honored with a visit from Her Majesty’s representative, or the following clause would not be inserted in the conditions under which the jetties, are to be let:—“ The Government shall be entitled to the free and sole use of any jetty at any time, for the purpose of receiving distinguished visitors, or for any other public purpose.” The General Hoad Board will meet in the Government Offices, Dunedin, at noon to-morrow. Mr. Barlow in another column announces that he will give his entertainment at the Corinthian Hall “ for a limited number of nights,” commencing to-morrow evening. Telegraphic communication between Dunedin and Christchurch has been interupted since Wednesday last. j The Dunedin Philharmonic Society’s Annual Meeting takes place this evening. The pressure on our columns compels us to hold over an article in type respecting this local institution. An advertisement in another column requests the attendance to-morrow afternoon of the successful competitors at the late Caledonian gathering at the Committee Rooms, Rattray Street, to receive their prizes. We notice that the ball in aid of the Benevolent Institution is postponed until the 12th dost. A special meeting of the Otago Building Society takes platie to-night;

The Princess Theatre was well filled last evening, and the comedy of “The Man with many Friends” afforded the company an opportunity of appearing to great advantage. Miss Julia Mathews as Mrs Popples played with excellent judgment, and was well supported by Mr Roberts as Veneer. Miss Shepparde had not a great deal to do as Mrs Beamish, but whenever she appeared, contrived to infuse a deal of liveliness into the piece. Miss Leake and Miss Gassy Mathews were excellent, and the whole of the male characters were well filled.