The Evening Star MONDAY, MAY 7, 1894.

Evening Star, Issue 9386, 7 May 1894, Page 2

The Evening Star MONDAY, MAY 7, 1894.

We are pleased to learn that- the Rev. Dr Stuart passed a very good night, and shows decided signs of improvement to-day. The estates of twenty-eight deceased persons were dealt with by the Public Trustee last month, the amounts ranging from £2OO to £SO.

Mr John Strunattb resigns fcjtfe of Tarnus and Mafrvd Thu XioVeWith'drft ite Considering the deSltatiffity'w In&aiug the age dl consent. iho Canadian quack, was fined the-: other flay £7O and costs (£2O 7s) lor illegally srtectiSing as a dentist at Launceston, "■'■■yThere was a large congregation pseHfiiit at St. Joseph’s ‘Cathedral at the service last evening, when Mr Dunn, of Wellington, sang Himmell’s ‘0 Salutaris Hoslia,’ and Mr Edward Eagar Toplif’s beautiful meut of ‘Consider the lilies, how they grow.’ The * Dunstan Times' fcannot by any stretch of imagination bo set down os an -Opponent of the Ministry, but this is its out* spoken Criticism of the Minister of Lands’ ■r&ient deliverance at Hyde“ The speech delivered by the Minister of faftttds will create a feeling of great disappointment throughout Central Otago, from the plains of Maniototo to the shores of Lake Wanaka, It is characterised by some remarkably erroneous figures, and displays an utter want of knowledge of Central Otago. The statement that there are not 50,000 acres of land in Central Otago fit for small settlements is, to put it mildly, an unpardonable mistake for a Minister of Lands to make. From where the railway is now constructed to Lake Wanaka there ate hundreds ot thousands of acres of agtlcnittfi’id land which will be benefited by the Otago Central Railway. The statement that the railway passes through smaibgrazing runs and private property till it reaches Alexandra is about as incorrect as any statement could possibly be.” A rather amusing hoax was played off the other night in a well-known hostelry in the City by one of the leading members of a theatrical company at present playing not a hundred miles from Dunedin, and a Govern* meat officer at present in Dunedin Wtts unwillingly led into the joke. It appears that some hardy miners from the goldfields districts were in town and staying at the same hotel. The company were having a “ night cup ” before proceeding to woo the drowsy god. Matters in general were being talked over, when one of the miners began to inveigh bitterly against the Government. Someone whispered to him that it was too bad to go on so, seeing that the Premier was present in the company. The mining gentlemen at once asked to be introduced, which was accordingly done, the actor being duly introduced as the Hon. “Dick.” The digger seized his opportunity and began to give the soi - disant Premier a full and detailed account of all the hardships and disabilities under which the mining population labored, the “Premier” attentively following him. The public officer in question was introduced at this stage as the hon. gentleman’s private secretary, and was instructed to take notes of all the grievances, while iu loud “ asides” he was told to be sure and have certain papers, etc., relating to Executive meetings ready for signature In the morning. Everything went off well, the supposed Premier having gladdened the hearts of his mining friends by stating that he would put £50,000 on this year’s Estimates for the purpose of dredging the Molyneux. The joke was not discovered till next morning. The genial actor now goes by the name of the Premier, and is being continually ashed : “How about that £50,000 for the Molyneux ? ” The Civil Servants’ Social Club Room will be opened from the I2th inst., and not next month, as was erroneously stated on Saturday. A meeting of the ladies and gt-ntlcmcn forming the Reception Committee in connection with the Dhurbar will ba held to-morrow evening. ’ The admissions to the Dunedin Hospital last week were 24, and the discharges therefrom 23. On Saturday there remained 110 inmates. There were no deaths during the weok. Notice is drawn to the fatl that S. R. Stcdmau has just landed another large shipment of English cycles, all ’94 pattern, not out of date .machines like some advertised elsewhere. They are uow on view, and are well worthy of inspection.— [Advt.] The Knox Church Literary and Debating Society will open the session on Wednesday, when Dr Findlay will deliver a lecture ‘ AVhat I Saw in Egypt and Palestine.’ The lecture will be open to the public, and will bo illustrated by limelight exhibits. Last Wednesday a very enjoyable evening was spent iu the Bible Christian Mission Hall, Stafford street, when Mrs Ready entertained the members of the choir and their friends at a social. The Rev. W. Ready presented Mrs Watt with an electro-plated teapot, subscribed to by the members of the choir, in recognition of the valuable services rendered to the choir, previous to her marriage. The present was acknowledged by Mr Watt. The proceedings were brought to a close by all present according Mr and Sirs Ready a heirty vote of thanks.

Mr John Strunatth reaJgOß tjtfe M&t&gd&wxt of Tarraa and MaS-vd Tho GoVeWith'drft ite Considering the deSltatiffity'w Vising the age dl consent.