The Evening Star SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1887.

Evening Star, Issue 7247, 25 June 1887, Page 2

The Evening Star SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1887.

Our supplement to-day contains correspondence, our London letter, the conclusion of Mr] Meriweather’s paper on “ Workmen’s Wages,” Jubilee addresses, and a variety of matter.

The Mayor of Tauranga yesterday received a cablegram from the Queen acknowledging the thanks for the burgesses’ loyal address. Some human remains found at Tiinaru yesterday are believed to be those of young Rirrell, who was drowned there six months ago by the capsizing of a boat. A son of Mr W. Conyers, of Invercargill, was a sufferer by the railway accident near Sydney on Jubilee day. He had one of his let's fractured below the knee.

At the Girls’ High School yesterday afternoon the Rev. Dr Stuart planted three Jubilee memorial oaks. Short addresses were delivered by the Rector and Dr Stuart. A somewhat singular instance of what seems like a case of restitution appears in a late issue of the ‘ Tapauui Courier,’ where a lady, by advertisement, thanks the person who sent through the post a pocket-book containing money and jewellery lost for seven and a-half years. At a meeting of the Queen s Fund Committee in the Town Hall, yesterday, forty ladies attending and Miss Jarrett presiding, MrsCoJquhoun was appointed treasurer, and Mrs W. D. Stewart hon. secretary. Canvassers for the city and suburbs were appointed, and it was decided thpt tlje money collected should be devoted to the establishment of a convalescent home.

The Otago Rugby Union, at a special meeting last night, decided to send a letter of condolence to the widow of Mr W. V. Millton. Some discussion took place as to the advisability of postponing to-day’s fixtures, but the general opinion appeared to be that such a course would not have njet with Mr Mill,ton’s approval had he been aJiv.e,

The Anglican Jubilee Service was cele.Irated at St Matthew’s Church last evening in the presence of a crowded congregation. The Rev. A. R. Pitchett preached an excellent sermon, in which he referred, in fitting terms, to Queen Victoria’s long and glorious reign. The service otherwise was conducted in the same manner as at the Pro-Cathedral, with the exception that Dr Belcher read the lesson instead of the Yen. Archdeacon Edwards, who was unable to be present. The music went better than on the two previous occasions, the convenient disposal of the choristers and tho superior acoustic properties of the church contributing largely to this result.

The annual session of the Otago Educational Institute was brought to a conclusion last evening by a conversazione at the Choral Hall. There was a very large attendance, between 400 and i) 00 ladies and gentlemen being present, and the proceedings passed off most pleasantly. A capital programme had been prepared, and jt was gone through very successfully. Miss V. Campbell sang “Conie back to Erin’’ nicely, and Miss Heenan gave “ The Miller and Maid,” and “The Distant Shore,” in excellent style. Miss Weidner gained great applause for her rendering <?f the pretty song “Daddie,” while Miss Robin sang “ Stay with me” capitally. Messrs A. E. Parker, G. Marsden, and F. Cray also contributed some excellent solos. Pianoforte piece* were rendered by Mrs Davidson, Miss J. Cooke, and Miss Park,cr—the lastnamed of whom acted as accompanist during the evening. A cleverly-executed violin wife 3 musfeaT'portion of ffi’e .entertainment, and it was loudly applauded. Recitations were given in admirable style by Miss Dick (“John and Tibbie’s Dispute ”), Mr J, Macdonald (“ The Romance of Britomarte ”), and Mr S. Park (“One niche, tfie highest”), The programme closed with the singing of the National Anthem, and dancing was then indulged in till a late hour. During the evening votes of thanks were passed to the performers for their kindness in giving their services, and also to Mr Peattie (the president for the past year) for presiding. The Garrison Hall was crowded last night on the occasion qf the production of Dr G. F. Boot’s cantata “The Haymakers,” by a choir of over 200 voices (children and adults) under the baton of Mr Braik, who must be congratulated on the efficiency with which he had his large choir trained. As the name indicates, the cantata is illustrative of farm life, giving the various duties to be performed by the farmer and bis family and assistants The cantata opens with early morning, and the farmer singing “ Arouse ye! Arouse ye !” then the chorus sing “Away to the meadows awav,”and so on until the various avocations about the farm have been performed, and the people return from their labors and sing “Softly the twilight fades.” Mr Densem sung his music carefully, and was encored for the song “ How hushed and still.” Miss Campbell’s “ Gin a body meet a body ” had to be repeated, and Mrs Hislop’s rendering of “A dairymaid am I ” (a very taking little song) was also encored. Owing to the absence of Mr Jago, Mr Braik sang “Now creaks the heavy waggon” so acceptably that it had to be repeated. The gem of the evening was the solo and chorus “All Nature now rejoices,”sung by Miss Grey and the principals, which ittfijj received the most enthusiastic encore of the evening, Mrs Hislop and Mr T. Hunter sang two duetsj and “0 loyely peace,” a duet by Mrs Wilkie and Miss Pratt, was much appreciated. The choruses were given with precision, the most successful being “Light hearted are we, and free from care.” The Rev. Dr Stuart was chairman. The entertainment was in aid of the Knox Church Ladies’ Association poor fund The proceedings at Mr Ross’s meeting at Roslyn Inst night were somewhat lively, the interrupt! ns being confined to some halfdozen poisons who had seemingly attended with the intention of not giving the candidate a hearing. When the railway question was reached Mr Ellis led off by saying that he did not want to know about the falling revenue, but had attended for the purpose of learning what Mr Ross had done for the district. His interruptions being persevered in, brought the chairman to his feet with the remark ( <( This is very much against the convenience of those who have come to hear Mr Ross, and I ask for the support of the meeting in putting down this unseemly interruption,” Mr Keogh then made himself obnoxious, and amid cries of “Put him out” the chairman threatened to call for the intervention of the local constable for that purpose. At the close of his address Mr Ross had to undergo a severe heckling, and Mr Ellis, who had been to the fore with questions, wanted to move that as the candidate “ was born to shine as a mayor of a borough or chairman of a harbor board,” the meeting recommend him to devote his whole time to those offices ; but the chairman declined to accept the amendment —a ruling that was backed up by the meeting. Another elector, who had come “ primed" for the occasion, produced ‘ Hansard ’ to fortify his statement that their representative had failed to record his vote on several occasions, and complained of such inattention to duty. Mr Rosa, however, scored a point against his adversary by replying “ I believe shat there has been no member of the House more assiduous in his attention to his duties than myself. During the whole of the late Parliament (four sessions) I was not absent more than four days, and then T was unable through illness to attend, It is untrue, as suggested, that I took instructions from anyone. On all occasions I voted according to my judgment and belief i and was in no way influenced by expressions of opinion, threats, or intimidation from whatever quarter they might come.”

It is intended to establish a ladies’ rowing club at Wellington next season.

The ‘ Mataura Ensign ’ states that Mr Archibald Chisholm, fanner, of Uedgehope, claims to be heir to the extensive estates bearing his family name in the north of Scotland, and which are said to be worth LAO,OOO or L50,000a-year, “TheChisholm, as the proprietor is always called, has just died as the age of twenty-four, after being in possession only a short time. The concert and ball held at the Lyceum last night in aid of the sick and accident fund of the Dunedin Fire Brigade passed off very successfully. The audience at the concert was a large and enthusiastic one, and the dancing was largely and gaily indulged in. An orchestra, under the leadership of Mr J. Coombes, contributed a couple of overtures. Miss Schlotel played two violin solos, which were exceptionally well received; and songs were given by Mrs Angus, Misses Corrigan and Ingram, Messrs Blenkinsopp, S. Myers, Gilbert, and H. B. Smith. All the performers gave the greatest satisfaction, and most of them were warmly encored. At the ball Mr W. Corrigan’s band officiated.

City Guards parade on Monday evening. Court Pride of Dunedin, A.0.F., meet on Tuesday. The fireworks display at Fernhill Club has been postponed. Lodge Hiram, Caversham, meet on Wednesday, not Tuesday. No, 1 Company Dunedin City Guards parade on Monday evening, Mr Hutchison addresses Roslyn electors at Kaikorai on Wednesday evening. Rev, H. Belcher, M.A., lectures on Monday evening in St. Paul’s school-room. Meeting on July 2 of those favorable to tire formation of a soci.ety to encourage horticulture.

Mr James Allen addresses Dunedin East electors on Wednesday in Drill-shed, Committee meet Tuesday. Professpr George Chainey lectures in the Lyceum Hall. Subject: “ A Search for Truth through the worlds of orthodoxy and heterodoxy ; or a Modern Pilgrims Progress.