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Evening Star, Issue 2875, 7 May 1872, Page 2

Masonic Hall.— We would remind our readers that Professor Haselmayer tonight announces hi- third programme, which it, is said excels his others in the diversity and excellence of his tricks.

Valedictory. —Last evening annmh r of Mends of Mr 0. W. Flexman entertained him at dinne. at the Hotel in anticipation of his leaving Dunedin for Europe hy the San Francisco mail. The provision was ample and excellent. The chairman, Mr George Bell, in proposing Mr Flexman’s health, in a few remarks expressed the esteem and respect entertained for him by all classes ; and Mr Flexman suitably acknowledged the toast. The evening passed off pleasant'y, the proceedings being interspersed with songs and recitations. Dunedin, Caversham, and Roslyn Electoral Rolls. —ln the published list of persons objected to, we observed the Registration Officer has objected to a larce number on the ground that ‘the property is insufficiently described.” The objection, as our readers will notice, i> in almost every case taken against a “lea-ehold qualification,’’ and we would urge those objected to on this ground to supply the Registration Officer, before the revision day (16th May) with such information as will enable him to correct the list, as, in the event of their not doing so, their names in all probability, wilf be expunged. Municipal. —Mr John Cargill, one of the candidates for the representation of South Ward iu the City Council, held meetings of ratepayers last evening at the Imperial and Peacock Hotels Mr Robert Jack was chairman of the meeting at the Imperial and Mr J. Thompson presided at the Peacock, where the attendance was most numerous. Mr Cargill explained his views on the current topics of municipal interert at both places, and answered the questions put to the complete satisfaction of all present. At the Peacock Hotel the Chairman, Mr J. Thompson, proposed the motion that Mr Cargill is a fit and proper person to eepresent the ward, which was carried unanimously. A similar vote was also carried nem. con. at the Imperial. New Zealand Manufacture. —We have been favored by xVlr Samuel Bird of Walker street, with a sample bottle of ( dson’s Tomato Sauce, manufactured in Auckland, the agency for the sale of which in Dunedin, Mr Bird has accepted. Mr Pmkwick is not the only person who relishes Tomato sauce with “chops” or steaks. We never knew any one who did not when it is properly prepared, and we have no hesitation in pronouncing Olson’s to be fully equal to any we have tasted, and superior to most. The bottles, which we are informed, are also of Colonial manufacture, are of convenient shape and size, with glass stoppers in the most approved stylo. They are neatly wrapped and labelled, and we understand are to be sold at moderate prices. We can confidently commend this excellent sauce to all who enjoy what is described in the advertisement “a health rest, ring and agreeable condiment.” The Temperance Movement.—A meeting of the Mornington Band of Hope was held in the school-house, Mornington, last evening (Mr Hardy in the chair); and considering the inclemency of the weather, it was fairly attended. In the course of the evening songs, readings, and recitations were given. The chairman, in opening the meeting, dwelt on the ill effects of intemperance, and in conclusion adapted his remarks mainly to the children, showing that the most poignant pang to a mother’s love was a thankless child. One member gave a reading from the Medical Temperance Journal on the effects of intemperance on the ph\ sical frame, and was listened to with marked attention. Another gave a very amusing account of an accident that happened to the Duke of Wellington, while out hunting. He came to a gate and was stopped by a little boy, and when asked to open the gate, the boy replied that his orders were to keep it shut. Being told by some by-standera to whom he was speaking, he said that he had his orders, and be durst not disobey them. The Duke was so struck with the boy’s determination that he gave him a sovereign ; and the little fellow ran away shooting that he had done what the great Napoleon failed to do—had stopped the Duke. Songs were sung by several members, and the meeting was closed by singing the national anthem.

Firk Brigade.— The regular monthly meeting of the Dunedin Volunteer Fire Brigade was held last evening at the engine Station, Captain Wain in the chair. Tee minutes of last meeting and practice was read and confirmed ; excuses read and received Mr K. Levi’s resignation was accepted. A letter was received from the City Council, in which they agree to give 5s to any person ringing the lire alarm bell in case

of tire during the day ; and in reference to new hose applied for by the Brigade, that a sub-committee had it under consideration ; also a bell to be placed at main station. Captain Wain felt surprised at that pnrtion of the letter referring to the 5s reward, after the statements made at the last meeting of the Council in reference to the expenses at the late tire at Mr Chaplin’s. The expenses for sane amounted to L 4 10s—viz., first horse, L2 ; second horse, LI ; fetching gear from King street station, and returning same, 15s; and 15s for refreshments to the Brigade. he reward for horses was passed at a meeting of the Council a short time back. He mentioned these facts to show that the actual expenses of the Brigade was los only. Cantain Wain stated that in future the gear from No 2 .-tation, King street, would not be brought up to any fire durng the day in town unless especially s-nt for. Captain Wain aud lieutenant Hobbs were requested to see Major Atkinson relative to some matters connected with Volunteers, and t» bring up a report on practice night, Wednesday, 15th inst. Mr A. Josling was elected a working member, and Messrs Clifford, Aikman, and Moss were elected honorary members. A donation of of L 3 3s from a Friend was received with thanks.

The last of the course of Lectui’es under the auspices of the Dunedin Mutual Improvement Soci ty will be delivered by .Mr James Smith, in the Lower Hall of the Athenamm, to-morrow ( Wednesday,) evening, at 8 o’clock. Subject : “An evening with David Copperficld. ”

The attention of Volunteers is directed to a General Order which appears in our advertising columns to-day.

A General Meeting of the Saturday Half-holiday Association will be held in the Lower Hall, Athenaeum, this (Tuesday,,) evening, ot 7 o’clock.

The monthly meeting of the Third New Zealand Building and Mutual Investm nt -Society for receiving subscriptions and sale of money will be held at the office, Temple Chambers, this (Tuesday) eveuing at 7 o’clock.