The Evening Star THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1900.

Evening Star, Issue 111556, 15 February 1900, Page 2

The Evening Star THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1900.

The present programme at the Alhambra 1 heat re coatiuue.; U> draw well. "'TieistuiKl that Acting Town Clerk -It. W . A i'.soi! leaves im- A.ueltiand next week to take up his new duties.

Inn Govoinment have appointed .Messrs J. T. MacUerrae, Jaim-s Robiu, T. Its, and toe Hou. D. Finkerton as U’.mr repre! son tail vts on the Otago Harbor Board for the next two years.

Counsel, to witness, i n a cattle wandering c iso tuia afternoon : “ Now, speak up, so that Hm Worship can hear you. Just imagine you nue talking to the cattle you wore drivuig. Evan the dignity of hia position could not, restrain the magistrate from joining in tlie. general titter of laughter that went round as tho lawyer’s “bull” was observed.

, 'f { /- or # 1 gave tho last of her cXiiiiutidUK iu Dunedin last 'ni-rtit. Tin■imv. crs of wIA-li she is possessed were ami in demonstrated to un audience that- were ctr.n-i.-klcly inysltlied ms well us amused, and let: Lie budding conjcetiug all sorts of impossible tiling,--.

. ’ i !u! Compuny are advised of the ni.-ei niptiou or the English laud lines owing tii a, \oiy heavy snowstorm. In consequence mere him boon some delay iu the t.rulUe to ami irom l-ingla.iid for tho hud two days, -iliiD ;iL:;i ;».c*joimls for the non-rec(?ii)t of the usual batch of English and ftouth African I’re-'S messages. There is only one wire working between London and Rnrth-Onmow, Hie landing place of the cables from North -A Inca.

( yesterday s sitting of the. Magistrate's Court. Messrs Lane and Co, sued .John Burns, for L 5 10s Sd, on a judgment summons. Mr Macdonald, who appeared for the plaintiffs, elicited from debtor iu the course of cxemir.atiou the fact that lie. bad done no work for some time, that he had no money of his own, and that his wife had means for the maintenance of ilia house. The stipendiary magistrate (Mr Graham) declined to make an order at present, hut adjourned the case until March 14, to gave the debtor an opportunity of obtaining employment. Commandant Thihault, nf the Frcnrh Corvette Kure, accompanied by the French Consul (Mr P. C. Neill), returned the visit nf Messrs Carroll and Gnnrley (who represented the City and Harbor Board respectively) to his ship yesterday afternoon. The visitors were received at the Town Hall steps , and .after being shown over the buildings were entertained in the mayor’s mom. and the.ro Mr J. A. Dallas, who a norwards acted as interpreter, joined the parly. Mr Carroll, in proposing Commandant Thihanlt's health, said that on behalf of the mayor, councillors, and citizens of Dunedin it afforded him the greatest pleasure to ho in a’, position to show'a little courtesy to their visitor. They had been right royally entertained on the. Eure that day. and as a British subject he, was pleased to see iu those islands the friendship that, existed between the two nations. Dunedin was always pleased to welcome foreigners and show them hospitality. After a few remarks from the Hon. IT. Gonrley, Commandant Thihault said that he was very grateful for the kindly feelings expressed bv Mr Carroll, His visits to Xetr Zealand were til ways pleasant, and. ho asked the company to drink success to Xew Zealand, the British race, and C'r Carroll in particular. After a quarter of an hour’s social intercourse, file party separated, it having been arranged that Cr Carroll and the Hon. H. GomToy should devote Monday to showing Commandant Thihault and as many officers ns could accompany him the lions of the town.

Thumb brakes (patent roller), just landed. Anglo-N.Z. Cycle Company, 6 Princes street.— [Advt] 'I lie children's flower show in connection with the Gavorsham Presbyterian Sabbath School will ho held to-morrow evening in the hall. Bargain sale now on at T. Ross’s. Bargains in gloves, laces, blouses, sunshades, aprons, skirts, collars, cuffs, stockings, sailor bats, and neckties. At T. Ross’s, importer.—[Advt.]

A splendid assortment, of jugs from 2s 3d a set, and toilet sets (6 pieers) from 9s Cd. “ Under the Billies,” 222 Princes street south. -[Advt.] The Railway Department announces the issue of excursion tickets for the horticultural and industrial exhibition at Balclutha on the 22nd and 23rd inst.

See doorway! See doorway! for sale bargains men’s and boys’ clothing. At Clothing Pactory, Octagon.—[Advt.] Major Evans conducted an officers’ council this afternoon in the Barracks with the field officers of the different corps (Salvation Army), Dunedin and district. Ho concludes his mission with a public meeting to-night. Notice.—Our establishment closes on Saturday from 1 p.m.; open all clay Wednesday, and Friday nights until nine o’clock. Duthie Bros., Limited, drapers, 174 George street, 176, Dnncdin.—[Advt.] All co iforr.ed are “ booming ” Mr Alfred H. Burton's Patriotic evening (Wednesday next, Garrison Ha l); the tickers arc selling fanuudy, ana a great night is anticipa'ed. Lieutenantc none! Webb has granted special permission for volunteer.) to appear in uniform.

ISew tea and dinner sots just opened up; suitable for wedding and birthday presents. At Montague’s Sale, now on. —[Advt,.] 'Hie Committee of the Coacbbnilders and Saddlers’ picnio have deemed it advisable, for various reasons, to postpone their picnic until the 10th March.

Savory and Co.’s (of London) cigarettes, tho finest in (ho market; n new shipment just to hand. J. Mendelsohn. Princes street.—fAdvt.l

If you are house-building you should see the stock of locks, door furniture, and fittihgs cencrally at James Ritchie’s City Hardware Store, opposite Bank New Zealand.—[Advt.] The * "iVefkiy Press’ fully maintains its claim to be considered ■ he premier illustrated paper of the colonv. The present issue contains views of the Addington camp, wheie tho -l hird Cont ngont are quartered, glimpses of Wanganui’s fifiy at drill on the local racecourse, gala day at Sumner in aid of the War bund, members of the Contingent, and a variety of tesnes in [smith Africa, including tho landing of Lord Roberts at Cape Town and an inspection of horses by Major-general French. The number is well worth securing.

Palmer and Cliristie, sharebrokers, accountants, and commission agents, Harbor Board Chambers, Vogel street, Dunedin, will attend to country commissions with punctuality.— [Advt.] To morrow night’s popular concert at Port Gliabucrs promises to ha an enthusiastic success. Made I vocal and in.rtrumcntal items will make np the programme t j be rendered by the Misses Marks and Dr Hendry, the combined church choirs, Messrs .1. CDgho-n, W. Gardiner, L. Morris, E. Priest. J. Rennie, T, M'Connell, Platts, C.. R. Howdcn, F. Hendry, Miss Paton, Mrs Hendry, Miss kelson, the Port Chalmers Oarrßnn Band, and others. Mr Albert Vallia has kindly consented to sot as musical director. The whole proceeds will be devoted to the equipment of the Port representatives in the Fourth Contingent.

Hr Morris lias now opened tho new photo premises in Princes street. They arc fitted throughout with many recent improvements. The skylight room, or studio, one of the largest and finest of its kind in the world, is specially built for large groups and children. In this room soft and beautiful effects of lighting can ho obtained at all hours of the day. Mr Morris having increased facilities for turning out quicker and.better work, and also doing a larger business, is now enabled to reduce the charge for cabinet portraits of children and three-quarter length photos to one guinea per dozen. Mr Morns makes a specialty of' enlarged photos, all sizes, from one guinea.— [Advt.]