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Evening Star, Issue 2878, 10 May 1872, Page 2

• Political. Mr John Cargill has retired from the contest for the Waikcuaid seat, on account of his brother’s intended departure for England. Princess Theatre.—The drama of the “ Sea of Ice” was produced'last evening to a very good house. As we saw but little of the performance, we shall reserve our notice of it until to-morrow. The Education Question. Mr Macassey has come forward as the champion of the Koman Catholic party in the Provincial Council, and has given notice of two resolutions affirming the necessity of recognition by the Council of the fairness and justice of Roman Catholic schools participating in any Government grant for education. Masonic Hall, Professor Haselmayer.announces another new rogramme for this evening; the last aiternooa performance for to-morrow j and positively s his last ap-

pearance for to-morrow night. ThoMa of our tt ail era, therefprej -Who. have not yet paid him awisit.' should embrace one or other of these opportunities of doing so, or they will miss such an evening’s enjoyment as does not often fall in their way. Lecture.—Mr James Smith has, we believe, consented to re-d.liver his lecture on “ Wit and Humor ” to-morrow evening, in aid of the Doyle fund. Those who have not yet heard it should not neglect this opportunity of hearing an admirable lecture admirably delivered. The proceeds of the lecture Mr mith has kindly consented shall be presented to the Doyle Fund, as a contribution on the part of the Dunedin public Mr Doyle was for a number of years a valued contributor to the Alelb urne journals. His life was a chequered one ; and there is no room for doubting that his widow and orphans have been left in very distressed circumstances. As it is probable that Mr Smith will not have another opportunity of lecturing uphn a secular topic, we anticipate a large audience.

The Outgoing Mails.—The Government have been unable t > arrange for the despatch of the Sues mails by the TararuA ; and in consequence the sailing of the Wellington has I cen postponed till to-moerow. In.telegraphing the non-success of the Government's efforts to send the mails direct, to Melbourne, the .Colonial Secretary telegraphs to Mr Reynolds, M.H.R. (to wboin we are indebted for a perusal of the message), as follows, Cannot arrange lor Tarawa to catch Suez mail, as she has, cargo, for Tixnaru, and cannot reach Melbourne in time. Have arranged for Albion to c itch Suez mails via Hokitika. The Wellington will lie detained at, Dunedin till to-morrow, to bring the mails to catch the Albion at Nelson for Suez, and also to bring the mail to Auckland for San Frrncisco. The City' of Melbourne or some other steamer will probably go on to Honolulu.” Deputation.—This afternoon a deputation waited upon his Honor the Superintendent to represent to him that it was inadvisable to. sell certain land in the Waikouaiti district applied for by Messr i Gellibrand, as it included land that was auriferous,' and was being WOrked by a number of miners; who were making good t eturns. The deputation included Messrs E. M Glashao,. M. P J, Green, M.P.C., D. Hutcheson, M P C., Messrs Brnntpn (Merton), D. Mil)er(Pcrt('h;dmors), and others. Thedeputation represented that a goldfield had been pr'claimed in the district; but that its boundaries did not include the ground forked by the diggers, who for several years liad worked It with advantage in winter, and returned to agriculture in summer. His Honor, on .enquiry, said that on receiving a memorial from tap miners, a surveyor had been instructed ter report as to the position of the races cut by them and the number of diggers So that steps were being taken to secure to them their rights. The deputation thanked his Honor, and withdrew.

Social. —A most interesting gathering took place in the Kaikorai Drill Room last evening, when the employes of Mr C. W. Flexmanwere entertained by that gentleman at a dinner and ball, previous to his departure for Europe At 7.30 the men, to the number of seventy, sat down to an excellent spread, prepared by Messrs Mathiemn and Marshall, and presided over by Mr Carroders, the manager of the works, who, during the evening, made several telling speeches referring to the reason for their being collected together, viz,, To partake of the hospitality of their esteemed employer and wish him a hearty farewell. The health of their host was drunk and received with loud and prolonged cheering, amply testifying to the good feelirfor which prevailed between them. Mr Flexman in responding, expressed a hope that they might spend many such pleasant evenings, and said that for his part he would on his return strive to prpmote a still more friendly intercourse After ample j istioe was done to the good things provided the room was cleared and prepared for the ball, to which the families and friends were also invited. Dancing was kept up until an early hour this morning, when the party separated, but not without vigorously expressing their delight at the entertainment generously afforded them. During the evening Mr Cunningham, in the name of the employees at the tannery, and Mr Harris, on behalf of those at the store, presented Mr Plexman with a handsome diamond ring and a massive snuff-box as Substantial tokens of their respect.

A match will bo ployed to-morrow on the South Dunedin Recreation Ground .among the members of the Dunedin Football Club. Sides will be chosen at half-past two p.m., and all members are requested, if possible, to put in an appearance. Members of the Dunedin Choral Society are reminded that the first rehearsal of the “ Lay of the Fell” will take place to-morrow (Saturday) evening.

We notice by advertisement that Mr James Smith will deliver an address at the Princess Theatre on Sunday evening next, at 6 30, ouj“ Original Sin and the Resurrection in this Life. ” A social meeting of the friends' of Mr Smith will take place in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening.