The Evening Star. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1878.

Evening Star, Issue 4898, 12 November 1878, Page 2

The Evening Star. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1878.

It is stated that Mr Taiaroa is to be called to the Upper House.

The Native Minister paid a visit to the Maori Kaik at the Heads yesterday. The police in the City department were yesterday inspected by the Hon. Colonel Whitmore. The Caithness and Sutherland Association held a picnic at the Forbury, which was attended by 2,j0 persons.

A cablegram dated London, October 2G, received by Mr William Melville, of George street, announces that the grand prize—the highest in its class—has been awarded to Wheeler and Wilson's sewing machines at the Paris Exhibition.

There was ai other capital atattendance at the Queen's last night, when " Trovatore " was repeated. An apology had to he made for Signor Morloy, who was suffering from severe hoarseness, but who -t'-n-L-I.d bravely through the concerted musio. °Mr Borr nv.s also gave unmiatakeable :-.igmi tlct a .est would do liim good ; while' th,- baud were anything bnt up to the mark at t.im-■■>.

The great foot race between Applctfc and Watson of .New .South Wales was an easy victory for the latter, who, however, was not the favorite at the start. Applett was suffering from a severe cold, and A\as otherwise unfit for running. There were about 8,000 present. The 200 yards was run in a trifle under 19|sec. Watson, who won the race, now retires from pedestrianism.

The proceedings at the meeting of the South Dunedin Council last night were simply disgracefnl. Some persons were apparently there i'or the express purpose of creating disorder an the hope that the proceedings would have to be summarily closed. The appeals of the Mayor to the audience to preserve order wore treated with ironical laughter; and the tramway supporters met with anything but a pleasant reception. If such disorderly proceedings are to lie repeated the importation on to the scene of a couple of policemen will be necessary. A meeting of ratepayers favorable to Mr H. R. Fish's return i'or the City Mayoralty was held at Watson's Hotel last night and was attended by fully 150 persons, Mr A. Sligo occupying the chair. After the candidate had briefly explained Ids views on matters political the meeting decided to form themselves into a committee, with power to. add to their, number, to secure hi 3 return ; and Mr Sligo was elected permanent chairman. Mr Fifih intimated that whether there was opposition or not he would address the ratepayers not only on the past but as to what lie thought the future municipal action should be.

Yesterday 795 persons travelled on the Ocean Beach line, 385 on the Port luiv, and 536 on the north and *or.th line^. The Siam's mails were delivere'l in Melbourne eight days under contract time, o t in thirty-seven and a-half clays from Luador.

To-morrov.- is sure to be a regular field-day ' at the Resident Magistrate's Court, there being no less than seventy-five cases set down for hearing. Rush telegraphs that he is unwilling to meet Laycock in wager boats. He writet that he will row Laycock for L2OO a-sido in watermen's boats, but Laycock declines. A writ for LI,OOO at tho instance of the Mayor of South Dimedin has been served on Mr J. Glass, for alleged defamatory statements made by him at a recent public meeting re tramways in that borough. A girl named Mary Williams, aged three years, was run over on tVe Forbury road on Friday, by a horse ridden, we are informed, by aMr Barron. The child was playing near the side of the road at the time. She was badly, but not dangerously hurt. Church parade was held at Green Island on Sunday by the South District Rifles, when there were present 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 3 sergeants, and 2G rank and file. The Rev. Mr Watt preached from Isaiah, 2nd chapter, 4th verse. There now appears to be very little doubt that Kelly and his murderous crew have taken refuge in the ranges near Indigo Creek, and are establishing a stronghold at Rats Castle. If such is the ca3e their capture or destruction will probably take place very shortly, as tho spot is being surrounded by large bodies of police fully armed. The Oamaru papers announce the death of Dr G. M. Webster at his residence near Oamaru yesterday. The ' "N\ 0. Times' says :—" For many years he took a prominent position in this province, being at one time member for this district in the

Provincial Council, and having during that period held office in the Executive. He will be remembered as having stood in the front rank in furthering the agricultural and pastoral interests of the district in which he made his homo. HU many acts of kindness and charity will also endear him to the memory of those whose privilege it was to be associated with him." This afternoon the Rev. Dr Stuart, as representative of the High Schools Board of Governors, visited the Boys' High School for the purpose of making Mr Macdonald (the new rector) known to his future colleagues and pupils. After thanking Mr Brent and the other masters f :>v their energy and zaal during the interregnum, and complimenting

the boys on their uniformly good conduct during tho same period, the rev. doctor in a few words introduced the new rector. Dr Macdonald, who was received with great enthusiasm, briefly expressed his thankfulness for his safe arrival, aud the hope that his relations with both colleagues and pupils might always be of the friendliest character. Dr Stuart made the boys happy by announcing a half-holiday in honor of the rector's first visit to the school.

The annual meeting of the Dunedin Draught will be held on Wednesday, at 8 p.m. The i, ,,nuu d meeting of the Mosgiel Woollen F.'cto-y Com" r>au y o p.m. Members of the Dunedin °P p ™ tivo Tailors' Society arc re.que-ted to attenu meeting at the Douglas Hotel to-morroT eYen " ing at (5 45. We are requested to announce that members of the Church and others interested in the proceedings'of the Diocesan Synod will be accommodated with seats throughout the session. The Dunedin Choral Society intend producing "The Messiah" at Christmas, and invite the assistance of members of church choirs and others. Practice is held every Tuesday evening.