The Evening Star SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887.

Evening Star, Issue 7337, 8 October 1887, Page 2

The Evening Star SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1887.

Our supplement to-day contains book notices and a quantity of interesting matter.

Information has been received by the Wellington police that the absconding schoolmaster O'Brien was arrested in Sydney jon the arrival of the Wakatipu. A constable will be sent across to bring back the fugitive by * ne Hauroto on Wednesday next.

The case against WiUiam Walker, a boy of fourteen, oi placing stones on the railway near Morningside, Auckland, was heard yesterday at the Police Court. The prisoner was convicted of the offenoe, but in consideration of his youth and this being the first case of the kind, a fine of 30s and costs was imposed. The adjourned inquest on the body of the dead child found at Auckland on the 26th ult. was held yesterday, when a verdict was returned ." That the child died from hemorrhage or from suffocation at the time of birth; but whether the neglect was caused through ignorance or incapacity of the mother, or malice with wilful felonious intent, there was no evidenoe to show."

Dr Hocken gave the last of his series of lectures on the " Early History of New Zealand " at St. Paul's schoolroom last evening. The Clutha shearers have agreed that the price for the ensuing season shall be the same as that paid last year—viz., 15s per 100.

The Clutha paper records the death of Mr Andrew Chirnside, who for years past has taken an active part in local public affairs.

Our Wanganui correspondent wires :—" I have good authority for saying that there is no foundation for the rumor that Mr Bryce will appeal against Mr Hutchison's election." Mr Fish's supporters, to the number of close on 300, attended tins morning at the railway station, to which he was driven in a carriage drawn by four horses, and (through Mr Gourley) wished him success in his Parliamentary career. They gave him three ringing cheers as the train moved off. Draughts players will be delighted to hear that Mr James Wyllie, better known as " The Herd Laddie," will arrive in Dunedin this evening. The champion of the world at this popular game will take up his quarters at Watson's Hotel, when he will be prepared to meet all comers.

The House having inadvertently adjourned till 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday, they will not put in an appearance that afternoon in the other Chamber, but will formally adjourn till Wednesday, it being understood that His Excellency will not be prepared earlier than then to deliver the opening Speech. The monthly meeting of the Port Chalmers District High School Committee was held yesterday evening. Present—Messrs A. Thomson (chairman), Law, Cook, Murray, M'Kay, and the Rev. T. Fee. The Visiting Committee reported favorably of the school during the past month, and Rev. T. Fee and Mr M'Kay were appointed a Visiting Committee for the current month. The only cases heard to-day at the City Police Court were charges of drunkenness preferred againqt Henry Desmond (convicted and discharged), Henry Edie (os or twenty-four hours imprisonment). Ann Brady, against whom eleven convictions were "previously recorded, was fined 10s, or forty-eight hours' imprisonment. Messrs A. C. Beggand D. Brent, J.P.s., occupied the Bench.

The charge of perjury against Charles James Aldridge, solicitor, came on at Gore on Wednesday. The clerk of the Court intimated that he had received a letter from Mr Town since the information had been laid stating that he requested the withdrawal of the case; and Mr Town, who appeared in Court, stated that he wished to withdraw it. The Justices took time to consider the matter.

At the Wellington Supreme Court yesterday the question of estreating bail in the case of Robins, charged with embezzlement, but who did not appear, was mentioned. At the commencement counsel for the sureties took objection that the recognisances were void, as they were signed by a Justice of the Peace and not by the committing Magistrate. After argument the case was adjourned for a week. The cycling season was opened this afternoon by a parade of members of the Dunedin Cycling Club. The muster was fixed for the Octagon at 2.30 p.m., but it was past three o'clock before a start was made, and then the number of riders that turned out was disappointingly Bmall. There were not thirty vehicles in all, though bicyles, tricycles, sociables, and other kinds were represented. The route taken was down George street and back through the main thoroughfares to the Oval, where a number of evolutions were gone through.

At the Christchurch criminal sessions yesterday Frank O'Neill and Richard Chamberlain were convicted of larcony and sentenced to twelve months' hard labor; and Ada Gilbert was acquitted of receiving goods stolen by them. Charles Brown, con victed of larceny from the person, was sentenced to twelve months' hard labor. The boy Ross, previously convicted of stealing, was plaeed under probation for twelve months : and Searle, his companion, ordered to come up for sentence when called upon. The second and final representation of " Queen Elizabeth " at the Princess's last night had the effect of drawing together to all parts of the theatre an audience, in point of order and appreciation, fully in conformity with the Majeronis' reputation as delineators of high-class drama. As further criticism beyond that contained in our last night's report could not be other than a continuation of eulogism, any further reference to the second performance would simply tend to create vain regrets on the part of those who have been unable to witness this drama. We therefore refrain from further comment, beyond expressing a belief that it is difficult to conceive a character better adapted than that of Queen Elizabeth for giving Signora Majeroni a fitting opportunity of displaying her wonderful powers as an actress. Tonight "The Corsican Brothers " will be produced, and will no doubt attract a large audience,

At Hooper Inlet last evening a concert was given in aid of the School Committee's organ fund, over 200 persons being present. Mr VouDg had kindly decorated a large hall at his homestead, and the entertainment was successful from every point of view. The chair was taken by Mr Muir. The principal numbers iu the programme were allotted to members of Mr Larnach's' family. Misa Larnaeh and her two sisters contributed harp solos, violin solos, and songs; Mrs Donald Larnaeh and Miss Larnaeh the duet " Trust her pof'j and Mr Douglas Larnaeh two songs. Miss Anderson, of Broad Bay, sang " Afton Water" and " Gates of the west," and Mr Wathen trave "When other lips" and " Gone off with a handsome man." The song "Scotland yet" was sung by Master Kellas ; Mr J. R. Barrett recited " Adventures at Margate"; and humorous readings were given by Messrs Barton and Young. Pianoforte solos were played by Miss French (Caversham) and Mr Kelk (Kaikorai), the instrument being lent by the Dresden Company. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the performers, and a similar compliment paid to the chairman. Dancing was then started and kept up till daylight.

A f acred concert will be given in the Lyceum Hall to-morrow night. On Monday, the 17th inst., a social concert and dance will be held in the Lyceum Hall.

The annual general meeting of the Caledonian Society will be held in Hotel on Friday, the 14th inst., at 8 p.m. A special train will leave Dunedin for Palmerston on Tuesday, and on Wednesday a special train will leave Dunedin for Balclutha. The cantata " Under the Palms " will be given in the First Church on Wednesday evening. The choruses will be sung by 150 voices.

The ' Gills' High School Magazine' makes a very creditable first appearance, and will be •welcomed by all who have a kindly place in their eßteem for that excellent scholastic establishment.

Dr Edwards, of Port Chalmerp, who delivered an extremely interesting lecture recently on "Light, Sound, Heat, and Electricity," is announced to re-deliver the lecture in the Choral Hall on "Wednesday.

Owing to the detention of the Mararoa at Melbourne, 3fr gland Holt and his dramatic company will be unable to appear at the Princess's Theatre on the dafce originally announced. The steamer is, however, expected to l°ave on Tuesday, and the opening performance of this company in Dunedin is definitely fixed for Thursday, the 20th inst. It will be seen by advertisement in this issue that the first piece to be produced will be " Alone in London "—a spectacular drama that is highly spoken of; and it will be followed by " A Run Of Luck " and " The World."