The Evening Star THURSDAY, MARCH5, 1896.

Evening Star, Issue 9946, 5 March 1896, Page 2

The Evening Star THURSDAY, MARCHS, 1896.

Miss M. Smyth, of this' City, hivß received •intimation of having passed the final section of the examination for the B. A. degree. At a special meeting of the Auckland* University College Professor Tubbs was allowed to withdraw his resignation, and it was decided to cable Home countermanding the appointment of his successor. Mr Allan Geo. Reid, B.Sc., of ISeW Zealand, who is studying; medicine at the London Hospital, has oeeh successful in passing his second professional examination in the minimum time. Mr Reid has also made first class passes iu anatomy and physiology in class work.

At a meeting of the Students of Truth debenture holders held at Christchurch last night the chairman stated that Mr Worthington had written from Hobart announcing his intention not to return to Christchurch, and stating that the money expected from America would not be forthcoming. The meeting was held for the purpose of deciding what steps should be taken lor the realisation of the property, but no definite decision was arrived at.

The Oamaru, South School ComVvuttuß on Tuesday night unanimously resolved—- “ That in the opinion, of this Commi’utee the present method of carrying out the Education Board elections, by extending the voting over k lengthy period, is unsatisfactory, in that it makes it possible for some cominitte'ea to be influenced by the votes of and acts unfairly to those candidates Wno are low down in the early voting ; and further, that the Committee are of opinion that all committees should vote on the same day,” It was decided to forward a copy to the Education Board, with a request that the subject be considered. In the Supreme Court to-day, before His Honor Mr Justice Williams, a summons Was heard for the interpretation of the will of the late Mrs Amelia Muir. Mr Chapman appeared for the executors of the Will ahd Mr Thomas Muir and Mrs Fitzherbert, Mr Woodhouse for Mr Sidney Muir, and Mr J. A. Cook for the children of Mr Thomas Muir and Mrs Fitzherbert. The main questions were as to what estates the children and grandchildren took under the will, and whether a trust for the accumulation of the rents and profits of the landed properties to pay off the mortgages was void as being contrary to the rule against perpetuities. After argument His Honor reserved judgment.

A meeting of the provisional directors of the Otago Agricultural Hall Company was held at the office of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Society this morning, and was attended by the Hon. T, Fergus (in the chair), Messrs James Shiel, James Smith, jun., A. C. Stronach, B. Hallenstein, J. T. Wright, P. Pattullo, L. Maclean, J. H. ■Jowitt, J. H. Morrison, J. Duthie, R. Chisholm, James Hazlett, Allan Holmes, and ft. Gourley. Apologies were received from Messrs Thomas Brydone, A. C. Begg, and R. Glendining. The chairman stated that the lease of the sections from the Harbor Board had been secured, and it was necessary that the company should be formed and registered. Mr Allan Holmes was in attendance to give any information that may be required. It was decided that all those who had taken up debentures should be elected shareholders, and the following gentlemen were appointed directors: —Hon. T. Fergus, Messrs Thomas Brydone, R. Campbell, W. Patrick, James Smith, J. H. Morrison, James Shiel, James Hazlett, and G. H. Gilroy, who were authorised to sign articles and make all necessary arrangements to have the building t proceeded with as soon as "possible. A meeting of the directors was held immediately afterwards, " ~ the following appointments made by the provisional directors were confirmed :—Bankers, National Bank of New Zealand; solicitor, Mr Allan Holmes; secretary and treasurer, Mr E. F. Duthie. Mr Holmes read a draft of the articles of association, which was approved, and the meeting adjourned until Saturday next to allow the solicitor time to prepare the necessary documents for signature.

Shareholders in the Standard Insurance Company are notified that dividend warrants will be issued on Monday.

Mr A. Judge, on behalf of the Labor Day Committee, has received from !M r Bland Holt a very handsome afternoon silver coffee-kettle, bearing the inscription: “Dunedin Eight Hours’ Demonstration, Bland Holt Trophy, 1896.” The trophy is on exhibition at Mr Hialop’s, Princes street,

The Dunedin Horticultural Society hold their autumn show on Wednesday next, iu the Garrison Hail. From all accounts this promises to be one of the largest and best shows the society have had, and well worthy of patronage. Entries close on Monday next. Particulars will be found in our advertising columns. Mr George Aldridge, who has preached to a large and appreciative audience for many years in Auckland, lectures in the Stuart street Oddfellows’ Hall this and to-morrow evenings. Mr Aldridge desires all who differ with or misunderstand his teaching to attend and compare with their Bibles what he says. He also invites questions. The Zealandia String Band, who make,their first appearance at the Choral Hall on Friday night, were taught in their initial state'by Mr A. Millar, who commenced with three pupils, but the number outgrowing him the tuition of them was handed over to Mr A. Gray, who has had them in hand about a y* ar. It is intended to devote the proceeds of the concert to obtaining suitable music for the band.