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New Zealander, Volume XVIII, Issue 1741, 12 November 1862, Page 3

New Zealand Agricultural Annual Show.— We beg to remind our readers that the annual exhibition of animals, implements, poultry, &c., will he held this day at Newmarket. Stock not on the ground at nine o’clock will be admitted during the next halt-hour at double entrance fees; after which time none will be admitted- The dinner will take place at 4 o’clock, in a large marquee in a paddock adjoining the yard.

Tub Auckland Total Abstinence Society will hold their next fortnightly meeting on Friday evening next at half-past 7 o’clock, to which the public generally are freely invited.

Presentation of the Prize Belt to Lieut, Brighton. —Du parade yesterday evening this prize was presented with few words by Gol. Balneavis to the best shot in the force, Mr. Brighton, who returned thanks in a suitable manner. About a hundred volunteers were present.

Oseiidnoa Independent Chapel.— The tea meeting under the chairmanship of the Rev. R. Laishley, ia°counection with this chapel, will take place this evening, in the school room adjoining the chapel, Onchun^a; conveyances have been provided for those who wish to return to Auckland the same night.

Cricket. —A match at this noble game has been arranged for Thursday next, between the officers of the Auckland Garrison and those of the Camp at Otnhuhu. Wickets to be pitched at Otahuhu at half-past 10 o’clock. Silk Worms. —We have received a communication from Mr. Richard Hobbs stating that he has a quantity of silk worms, which he will bo happy to distribute amongst those, who having proper food for them, may bo desirious of propagating them with a view to their becoming more generally diffused in this Province. The difficulty at present would, we should suppose, be the want of the mulberry. Silk worms will live bat not thrive well on lettuce leaves—to those however who possess the first, the offer made by Mr. Hobbs will no doubt prove as acceptable as it is franklv made.

Port Albert Land Sale.—We perceive that Messrs. Connell and Ridings have received instructions from the agent of the Alberthmd settlers to offer this township on the Oruawharo river to public auction in

about six weeks’ time. The whole township will be open to general competition, and we have no doubt that many of our citizens will look upon the future capital of this interesting settlement as a good investment, while the Albertlaud settlers themselves in drawing within (heir own circle the interests of the Auckland citizeni wbe themselves the gainers. Tu.uvHfiT,.— On Monday evening, and again last night, sang to a well filled house, and was ably assisteiloy Madam Vitelli, whose tastefully rendered ballads added much to the enjoyment of the evening. The “profanttm vulyus” appeared highly delighted with the performance of Mr. Mackney, who is far, we think, from coming up to the professions of the hand bills, and whose negro delineations arc neither good in themselves nor acceptable, as they keep from the stage the really talented performances of Thatcher. In the new locals, more especially in the well merited expose of the way in which the passengers by the “ Indian Empire,” were treated he was loudly applauded and encored. A little less of the nigger, would serve as an excellent foil to Thatcher’s wit and humour; too much of his niggership only becomes a bore. By the manner in which these entertainments are received by the public we predict a long and successful run for this talented singer and his charming coadjutor, Madame Vitelli.

Curative Mesmerism.— The third lecture of Capt. Wilson’s series was delivered in the Mechanics’ Institute on Mondy evening last, the subject being the curative properties of electro-biology, followed by the usual seance, successful as usual. The attendance showed a steady increase on previous occasions and we hope in time to see the hall as well filled to hear these lectiues as has been the case in other parts of the Colony. House Robbery and Quick Capture of tub Thief. —On Wednesday morning last, between the hours of three and four, as our energetic Commissioner, Mr. Naughton, was going his rounds, his attention was attracted to a rnanwho passed him in Chancery-street with something like a piece of board held against his chest. Determined to see what it was, even if only a board, Mr. Naughton turned and challenged him, and was answered that “it was simply a piece of wood picked up in the road.” Dissatisfied with the tone in which the answer was given, the Commissioner laid hold of the piece of wood which turned out to bo a narrow drawer used as a till, and from which fell several letters addressed to Mrs. Maddox.. The thief had meantime started to run, but Mr. Naughton, knowing him sent a police officer to secure him, while he himself proceeded to Mrs. Maddox’s house, in the Crescent —the Yew Tree—and inquired if anything had been lost. Mrs. Maddox knew of nothing, but, on her attention being attracted to the till, or rather the place where it should be, found that it had, witli its contents, been taken away. Five shillings in silver was found on the prisoner’s person, nnd yesterday he was sentenced to six months imprisonment by the Resident Magistrate. It is pleasing to find that, at all hours of the night, the energy and activity of the police are so efficiently maintained for the safety of the inhabitants and property of this city. Ihe Concert of Friday evening, of which we inade passing mention in our last, was, probably, one of the most elaborate instrumental displays that has ever been presented in this partof the world; inasmuch as two hands— those of the 65th Regiment and Voltmteer Rifles— were incorporated to give additional attraction to the finale. As a whole, the concert was a successful one; hut there was far too much of it, four hours—from Bto 12—being a tedious spell even to the most musically inclined. With a little curtailment the entertainment would have been much less ponderous, and quite as satisfactory. These little excrescnces apart, the music was so good, and the programme so attractive that we were pleased to witness the hearty and cordial applause with which the numerous selections were greeted. The overture to the magnificent ppera of Der Freischutz—a priceless gem—was the introductory piece to the first part; and it was rendered b T tllc band of the 65th Regiment, who have earned a reputation for their performance of overtures —those of Zampa and the Heart of Midlothian, for example—as induces us to hope that we may hear mure ot the exquisite works of Weber, one of the grandest and most romantic of German composers. — “gongs of the Wood,” with piccolo ohliv - J, elicited loud and merited applause; whilst the titles, in the “ Submarine” galop, selection from “ H 1 leva tore,” and in combined action with the Gsth, acquitted themselves most creditably. Each part concludedwith a grand military movement, both dcscripivc ot “ feats that pertain to broil and battle,” the ncady tind changing currents of which became more readily explained by reference to the ample glossarial ami bill. Wo should bo guilty of a grave omisiou •lid we pass the trio of Messrs. Beale and sons-or l - Taylor’s clarionet solo without their due meed of commendation. Each piece was admirably performed, and experienced the loud applause of a crowded aul?!?ce-, Mr. Reale, as conductor, acquitted himself I 1 * us accustomed ability. And judging by the ut produced by two united bands, we confess ton great desire to see Mr. Beale’s proposition for incorporamililW bunds in oufi fflQltSfor concert j n »*nad jfltq pffbef.

Thk late Admiral Puotet Tim < , SSSTi Ate I,' Was “ '*“• in Hint service. Ca Lrr, ». , y ‘"“. the const of Africa, vl • ' vas appointed Governor of Senoiral Hero,named there from 1850 to 1855, and introdumi lie* d? eiUS * U the “ ana g cn »ent of the colony. er 1 . 10 " a , tIVC t lbcs wl, ° had committed over tl enat l i l? 1 Th ° victories ho obtained Sou 1 J a P Is ’ lodor - and Dialmath gave him 51. '! t0 e ratit,lde W> country. At bod fn, lniU ; ched >. «" d «P a tropical sun, against a force under 1 08 tC ' l tU ', les morc nui “erous than the romo.il, hw ®° m ' n « nd , and strongly entrenched, and Who t . a tCr , ,i l . battlc which hosted some hours. nllToU il Wal ' lll Chllla was decided on, Captain Protot CbcL f V6 t, T’® in iL Ws judgment in choosing tHhnml th ° P a . CO of land hig the French troops cont, b ued very much to their success. For his services ftSms«i OM i“ IOn^ OWaßppomoted t0 the rank of rearaunmal. Ever desirous of contributing to the good understanding which prevailed between the British and i-i encti forces m China, be joined the expedition against the laepmgs, who threatened to attack Shanghai. He nas present at all the engagements from VVong-Kadza to Nan-Jao, always in the midst of his marines, who adored him. Admiral Protot, while directing the attack against the position of the rebels at Nun-Jan on the 17th ot May last, was struck by a musket-ball in the breast, and died the same afternoon, in the 54th year of Ins age. [From inquiries wo have made, we have every reason to believe that Admiral Prolet was well and favorably known to many of the earlier colonists of Auckland, ns second lieutenant of the corvette Lc Rhin 24 guns, Commodore Berard, a highly-disciplined ship’ m which M. Protot was a general favourite; and, in which, during her four years’ service in these sens, between 1842 and 184(3, be Rhin made more than one visit both to Auckland and Sydney, having been hove down and refitted in the latter port, in 1845. —Ed N. Z.]