The Evening Star. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1891.

Evening Star, Issue 8614, 7 September 1891, Page 2

The Evening Star. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1891.

Mr 0. Mahoney, of the Tokomairiro High School, has been appointed head master of the State sohool at Green Island. The Alameda left San Francisco for Auckland on the 21st August, one day late, and the Mariposa arrived at San Francisco on the sth inst., her contract date.

We Understand that Mrs Ressler has withdrawn unconditionally her threatened lawsuit against the Executive of the Kakanui Relief Fund. Wo are glad to hear so, as it will enable the Committee tc deal with her case on its merits,

The only one of the cases not confessed, struck out, or adjourned at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning waß that of Griffiths Broß. v. William Roberts, a claim of 13i6d for meat supplied, in which judgment was given by default. Mr Carew, R.M», presided. We have good reason for saying that one of the telegrams which Mr Fish road in the cruse of the debate on the Fomale Suffrage Bill b( n two signatures which were wholly unathorised. We should like it explained how the member for Dunedin came to be misled, and who "had"him on this occasion.

From tho far distant l J orangahau (Hawke'sßay district) Miss Morrison, of the Tailoresses' Union, has been congratulated on her efforts to enfranchise the women, and encouraging her to persevere, Coming from afar, this testimony of "a 6ilent sympathiser '* must be Very gratifying to Miss Morrison, who has been so heartily abused in a certain quarter.

We underatend that Mr P. Fredric had intended to have contested Leith Ward last week, but, being in Wellington at the time, he fouDd it impossible to comply with the requirements of the Regulation of Elections Act, which enjoins personal signature of a candidate to the nomination paper. Mr Fredric, however, intends to offer his services to the ratepayers of the ward on the first opportunity. There waß a large audience, including members of the interprovincial football teams, present at the Princess's Theatre on Saturday evening, when the Hugo Buffalo Minstrels gave another of their performances. All the items went well, and the applause and enoores were frequent and hearty. Mr Hugo and Miss Priscilla Verne were as successful as on previous occasions in their specialties. At the close of the regular performance an amateur comic singing contest was held for a silver cup presented by Mr Hugo. A large number of competitors entered. The cup was eventually awarded to an individual by tho name of "Cockney." This evening Mr Hugo tenders a complimentary benefit to the City and South Dunedin Fire Brigades, and a double programme is announced for the occasion. Miss Verne is to sing ' Everyday life' and ' Waiting for the verdiot.' Bishop Nevill occupiel the pulpit at All Saints' Church last evening, and made special reference to the fact that ho was now completing the twentieth year of his episcopacy in the diocese. He gave some interesting facts in reference to his work, specially mentioning that siuce his connection two new churches a year had been opened, and his opinion was, that while there was room in all districts for more church work, tbey had no reason to be dissatisfied with what had been dono. His Lordship announced that in the course of a few weeks the foundation stone for a theological college for students, to be built on a pieco of ground adjacent to All Saints' Church, would be laid, and also mentioned the need for more lay workers at the present time. There were three churches on the Peninsula, in which no services were held in consequence of the want of workers. He paid special tribute to the hard working efforts made by the clergy, The offertorium was Cowen's ' Better Land,' sung by Mr J. Jago.

Mr W. G. Carey's Comedy Company appear in the North-east Valley Public Hall to-morrow evening.

A notice to members of the Antidote Division, Soni and Daughters of Temperance, appears in this issue.

Mr J. F. Floyd, evangelist, will deliver an Important lecture in the Tabernacle, Great King street, to-morrow evening Anniversary festival at St. Mary's Church, MorniogtoD, to-morrow. At 7-30 p.m. the Bishop will open the addition to the building, and Canon Hcwell will be the preacher. The hospital returns for the past week are: Rema'nicg from previous week, 85; admitted durinj the week, 17; discharged, 16; deaths (Alexander Beaton, William Harris, James A. Weir, Stephen Warren), 4; total remaining, 82. The preparations for the first production of Mr Bland Holt's thrilling drama ' Master and Man' are being rapidly pushed ahead by the managerial staff. Dunedin theatregoers will have the opportunity on Wednesday evening of witnessing Mr Holt in a part admirably suited to his particular tslents, and Mrs Holt will also be seen in a congenial line of business. As has already been stated in the advertisements, the scenery will form a formidable item in each of the plajß produced duriag the season, and some rare and unique effects are promised.

At the annual meeting of the Boyal Arch Chapter, U.A.0.D., P.D.P. Moss presiding, in the unavoidable absence of District Freaident Bro. J. M. Gallaway, the election of officers for the current term resulted as follows:—Royal Arch Druid, Past Aroh Bro. 6. Logie (Royal Oak); Royal Vice-Arch, Past Arch Bro. Gillies (Linden); Royal Aroh secretary, Past Aroh Bro. W. F. C. Fail (Ivaohoe); Royal Arch treasurer, Past Arch Bro. T. Burrows (Ivanhoe); Royal Inner Guardian, Fast Arch Bro. Prior (Royal Oak); Royal Aroh Bards, Past Arches Bros. Hastle (Ivanhoe) and T. Stonebridge (Ot» go); Royal Vioebards, Fast Arches Bros. Easton (Royal Oak) and W. Scott (Good Intent). The installation was ably performed by Bro. Moss, assisted by Bro. Kennard(Otago), One brotbor received the Arch Druid's degree.

A meeting of members of the Otago Institute will be held in the Museum to-morrow evening. A lesson in phreno-phyhiognomy will be given in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kattray attest, tonight, by Professor Golledge; and some inttruotion In the selection of a matrimonial mate will be given. After the leoture pub'io delineations of disposition will be made, and altogether an interesting entertainment may be looked forward to.

The annual nomination of councillor for the Borough of Maori Bill resulted in the return (unopposed) of Mestrs Robert Long (fast Ward), John Pollook ( J outh Ward), William Aitken (West Ward). For the representation of North Ward, Messrs Henry Harborow, Samuel Lawson, and Robot t Watt were nominated, and a poll will be taken on Thursday at Leith Valley fchoolhouae.