The Evening Star SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1886.

Evening Star, Issue 6951, 10 July 1886, Page 2

The Evening Star SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1886.

To-day's supplement contains Dr Colquhoun's paper on " The Physical Factor in Education "; a full account of the alleged misdeeds of the captain and. officers of the whaler Petrel ; an instructive letter .on " Duneditfs Poor, and how they are Housed"; an instalment of our London correspondence; and a quantity of other interesting matter. The Seaward Bush Railway is to be opened for traffic on Monday. At the Auckland criminal session George M'Auslin was convicted of arson at the Newton Hotel, but his wife was acquitted. Mr Stratford, R.M., holds that "pinpool " is a game of chance, and that players of it are liable to prosecution under the Gaming Act. The Ross Creek reservoir was emptied yesterday, and it is understood that the Water Supply Committee are satisfied that no leak exists.

The ' Tuapeka Times' says Mr Pyke will have two opponents at the general election, but is sure of return; but Mr Brown is likely to have a walk over.

The East Christchurch School Committee offer valuable prizes to the pupils of the fifth and sixth standards for the best essays on the volcanic disturbances in the Rotorua district.

A Home Rule meeting at Ngapara decided to collect subscriptions in favor of the cause, and to forward an address to Mr Gladstone congratulating him on his efforts to do justice to Ireland. The Christchurch publicans interested have signed a round robin pledging themselves not to take advantage of Mr Beetham's decision, which gives them the right to keep open till midnight. A large audience assembled at the Princess's Theatre last evening to witness the performance of "The Irish Detective" by the Grattan Riggs company. The wonderful versatility which Mr Riggs displayed in the title role was much admired, and the performance as a whole gave general satisfaction. This evening the drama will be repeated for the last time.

The Caversham Band held a "vocal and instrumental concert in the Caversham Hall last evening. The entertainment was in aid of the uniform fund, -which should receive a substantial sum, as the hall 'was almost filled. A lengthy programme was introduced by a waltz selection (" Blondinette ") by the band, and then a number of vocal items were contributed by the Misseslngram, Lamb, and Lemon, and Messrs Lister, Lemon, and Myers. Mr Wilson gave a violin solo—- " Home, sweet Home," with variations—and succeeded so well as to r'eceive a decided encore. The first part concluded with a selection by the baud from " The Bohemian Girl," with solos for the cornet, sax-horn, and euphonium. The selection was very well played, the euphonium solo especially being well executed. " The Death of Nelson " was also a very appreciable selection. The rest of the programme was made up of vocal items, a clog dance by Mr Guiliford, and a farce—" Supper for Two " —by members of the Caversham Social Enterprise Club. Mr C. Lemon was accompauist, and Mr J. E. Briggs conductor. Mr. John Barron occupied the ch:u'r.

TIL: fifth annual reunion of Messrs jlv. id and Tray's employes was held last night in the Lyceum Hull. The first part of the evening was devoted to a concert, and an attractive programme had been prepared, in which the Misses Jones, Miss Lilly, and Mr Ibbotson took part. Mr W. Fraser sang a couple of songs, and was rewarded with encores on each occasion, his most successful item being the well-known "My Pretty Jane." Mr W. Densem received quite an ovation, for his well-studied and spirited rendering of "The Bugler" and "The Little Hero." He good naturedly responded to re-calls, substituting " The Frenchman " and " Good Night to Baby." Mr J. Jago's " I'll Conquer or Die " was also encored. Mr J. Jack gave a capital jig and hornpipe, while a double song and dance caused much amusement, Mr Donovan s comical recitals, though last on the programme, were not least. He possesses a fine gift of mimicry, and his sketches are both clever and successful, Mr C. Waud acted as accompanist. About seventy couples stayed to the ball, and dancing was carried on to a late hour to music supplied by Park band. The M.C.s were Messrs \V. Smart and F. Johnson.

St. Paul's carnival next month, Soirie in Momington Wesleyan Church on Tuesday. South Dunedin Rifles parade on Tuesday evening. Practice on Monday evening of service of song in aid of Bremner family. Entertainment on Monday evening in St Peter's lecture-hall, Cargill road. Concert on the 21st inst for the benefit of Mr T. F. Faulkner, the blind organist. Poultry, Pigeon, Cage-bird, Canary, and Dog Society's show next month. (See advertisement.) At the Lyceum Kail to-morrow evening a rau3icil night will be htld, and an address by Mr Rutherford. The Auckland 'Star's' supplement of the Tarawera eruption has the best illustrations of the district yet issued. The annual meeting of the Choral Society will be held on Tuesday evening for general business, with an interlude of music. The anniversary ball of the New Zealand Clothing Factory is to be held at the Lyceum Hall on the 23rd inst., and the Committee of Management are sparing no pains to make the affair a thorough success. The monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge, Green Island, was held in the lodgeroom on the 9th inst. There was a good attendance of the brethren. After some very important business had been settled, it was decided to commemorate the 12th July by a social meeting.