The Evening Star. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1896.

Evening Star, Issue 10149, 30 October 1896, Page 2

The Evening Star. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1896.

Mr Alexander Dawson was elected as councillor for Middle Ward, Port Chalmers, to-day, his proposers being Messrs David Leech and William Jewiss.

At a meeting of the Benevolent Institution Trustees held on Wednesday it was resolved that after November 1 the maximum amount paid for rent to the recipients of relief be -ii per week. Another phase of the Leith street Congregational Church dispute was reached this morning, when application was made that the names of William Duke and John Eustace, improperly joined as plaintiffs in the recent, action, be struck out, and that all proceedings be stayed. Judgment was reserved.

The Young People's Institute in connection with the Raveusbourne congregation Was brought to a close with an industrial exhibition and hobby show, held in Juckman's Hail on the last two evenings. The exhibition was opened on Wednesday evening by Mr John W. Jago, who was introduced by the Rev. Mr Fell, who stated briefly the purpose of the exhibition and I lie objects sought to be served by the Institute with which it was connected. Mr Jago, in a few appropriate -sentences, showed the beneficial influence on the formation of youthful character of early devotion to some hobby which tended to induce habits of thrift and industry, to develop a taste for the artistic and beautiful in nature and in art, and in most eases saved the youth from drifting into bad and unwholesome associations. After complimenting those concerned on the number and excellence of the exhibits', he declared the exhibition open. There was a large attendance on both evenings. A number of musical items were rendered; some action song.-- with iiowers and banners by the children were specially attractive. A veiy enjoyable concert was given last night in the Central Mission Hull. Stafford street, before an audience that filled the building, on behalf of the organ fund. The Rev. W. Ready presided. A splendid programme of song and music was presented. The Hutton Family Orchestra rendered two pieces in capital style. They also gave two selections, entitled 'Home, sweet home,' and ' The gospel bells,' on the hand bells, for which they received a hearty encore. Songs were given by Miss A. Matheson, Miss I. L. Matheson, and Messrs Telfer and Rcid ; a vocal duet, ' Nocturne,' by Messrs I. L. and A. Matheson, was rendered very sweetly, and was greatly enjoyed, and also a vocal duet by Miss A. Matheson and Mr Hutton (' Huntingtower'), which won great arplause; quartet, 'Dame Durden,' by Misses A. and J. Sanders and Messrs Huttou and Reid, v.'as heartily encored ; violin duct, ' English airs,' by Messrs L. and G. Hutton, was given in a very efficient mariner, The meetiDg was brought to a close by the singing of l Strike cut the top line ' by ths Rev, W. Ready, and the people joining heartily in the chorus.

Yesterday's Police Court was not concluded until after six o'clock. Considerable time was taken up in hearing the case against tho young men Devinie, Wilkinson, and M 'Donald. Hia Worship convicted M'Donald of baiDg drunk in a railway carriage, and fined him 20a and costs. He said that there was not the slightest doubt that Devinie and Wilkinson had behaved iu a riotous and violeut nmuner from almost the starting of the train, and falsehoods had been told in the court to try and shield them. If Devinie had effected his purpose in trying to kick the brakesman, or in pulling the guard oil the carriage, as he intended, the consequences would have been very serious indeed. He would be fined £3 and costs (£1 oslOJ). Wilkinson'sconducthad not been so bad, though bad enough. He would be fined £-2 and costs (£1 5s lOd). The case against M'Donald was dismissed. Ah Jim, for ill-treating a horse by working it while it had sores on it, wa3 fined 103 and costs, Mr Milne appearing for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Hugh M'Farlane, charged with filling to provide his four children with adequate means of support, was ordered to pay 7s a week for each child.

At Oamaru yesterday two prominent citizens, William R. Darling and Charles W. Reid, were charged with using behaviour whereby a breacli of the peace was created in Itchen street on October -2. Neither of the parties was present in person. Sergeant O'Grady, who conducted the case for the police, stated that between eleven aud twelve o'clock on the morning in question Mr Bruce Christie was standing talking to Rcid in front of the Star and Garter Hotel. The former on leaving saw D.trliug cross the road and strike Reid a severe blow on the face. The two then closed and a Jrocaa ensued, which was terminated by the arrival of the police, who separated the combatants. Mr Lee admitted that his client (Darling) was the aggressor, and the police thereupon agreed to withdraw the information against Reid. The magistrate (Major Keddell), in giving judgment, said that it was rarelypeoplein tho position of Mr Darling were before the Court. They looked upon such people, not only for obedience, but for assistance in keeping the law. The assault was apparently unprovoked and without justification. There were no extenuating circumstances whatever, and he would mark his appreciation of the gravity of the offence by inflicting the extreme penalty. Accused would be convicted and fined £5 and costs.

In consequence of the weather the opening < f the St. Clair Bowling Green has been postponed to November 7. There has never been in Dunedin a finer show of pretty gloves, stylish blouses, and durable umbrellas at such low prices as are now to be seen in the windows of T. Ross, direct importer. -[Advt.] The programme of the popular concert to be given by the Dunedin Naval Band in the Garrison Hall to-morrow evening appears in this issue. Miss Mongredien and Mr J. Jago are the soloists.

Cyclists, ladies and gentlemen, are reminded of the meeting called for this evening at eight o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce, when the hon. secretary of the New Zealand Cyclists' Touring Club (Mr E. T. Sayers) will be present to explain the objectß of the club and enrol members. Dr Batchelor will take tho chair. We have received a pamphlet entitled ' Recollections and Reflections in Rhyme and Verse.' from the pen of the Rev. Dr Lillman, who is now stationed in Christchurch. It is a collection of fugitive pieces, written for the most part while the rev. gentleman was in the United States, and some of them have more than average merit.