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New Zealand Herald, Volume I, Issue 139, 23 April 1864, Page 3

Euhglaky.—On Thursday night Mr. Varty's shop was broken open aud lobbed to the extent ofubuut i;l(J. The thieves were evidently old hands at their business, cracksmen of the first order, aud provided with all the necessary implements, in the shape of skeleton keys, saws, itc. They eilected their entrance by picking the lock of the front door in Queen-street, and then, cutting away the wood round the lock of I lit* desk, obtained possession of the cash-box, which they opened, and took from it three £1 notes, two sovereigns, and .--onie silver. They appear then to have deliberately taken a survey oi the Mock, even opening the case enclosing thewindow, but the stock was passed by unheeded. It is hoped that the police will obtain somo clue, and speedily capture the burglars, and make an example of them to other characters of like description, if any more should be resident in Auckland, iho ease with which these lellows eliected their entrance, by the trout door, lounged about for a time, and then walked out at the back, iu spite of the watchman supposed to be guarding these premises, aud the tact that all this took place on a bright moonlight night, is pretty conclusive evidence that our j oiice tone requires strengthening. Ihis sort of thing, if nhow ed to be c.in led on successfully, will soon become of mure frequent occurrence unless some steps are token to niaUe the number ot the pouce cqiud to the extent to which Auckland and its population are now growing. Land Oiii.ees in the names of the following persons are now lying at the Waste Lauds Oiliee, and the persons named are requested to call for the same : —Airs.l hisho]m,Mis.Chisholm, Thos. Aiiluc, Thomas "Wood, George Alaule, A. A. h:iigrove, .). J. .Harris, li. !•'. Vincent, W. .Parker. J. L". S. l J yne, .K. Gray, Junior, Mary Augusta Franklin. J. Al. Anderson. J. l<. Dearlove, George Gould "Walter, Uartholomew Mellroy, Jolin Boyd, John Carey, John JJrown. Masonic. —The regular moutiily meeting of the Lodge St. Andrew will take place on Aionday evening, in the Li.dgeiioom, Fcrl-street, at halt-past seven o'clock. V\ e understand that it is the inuntiou of the brothers oi t>t. Andrew to go into mourning i'or the late Duke of Athol. City Assi-ssji tM. —The City Board having yesterday made a rate of sixpence in the pound on the annual value of property assessable under the act, for the period lroin the Ist day of December to the 31st day of Alay inclusive, notice has been given by advertisement, that all iippciils against the said rate must bu made within fourteen days of the making of the same. '"Tin; Devil amoso me Tailoks."—We are always glad to be able to record the progress of Auckland, or the enterprise of her citizens, more especially when private enterprise steps lorward to lill up a void in our wants and requirements. The lack of hotel accommodation has been drawn attention to already in our columns, aud we are glad hear that in more than one instance private enterprise is stepping forward to the rescue. The vacant allotment in Shortland-street, lying between the shops of Mr. Hampton and Air. liowdeu, has been leased b\ r Air. Louis James, who intends to erect a magnificent hotel, having a frontage to both Sltortland and Fort-streets. The design will be entrusted to Air. James Wrigley, and we may expect to see a building worthy of Auckland in the future stage of wealth and importance which is before it. The allotment is some 45 feet in width ana 250 feet in depth, a sufficient site for an hotel of the very first class, aud the building, we believe, will be one of three stories in height. If the railway terminus or even that of a branch line should be situated at Point liritomart, this ho;el will occupy a commanding position; at any rate, in the hands of Air. James we are sure that it will not oniy be a remunerative speculation to himself, but a j-,reat convenience and boon to ill-. , public. Thatcher. —Last evening Thatcher introduced a new piec- into his programme, namely, ■' The llullc," describing the daily avocations of the great Maori warriors on board the hulk, in a very amusing style. There was an excellent house, and of course, as we need not say, any amount of applause and laughter. A man never doubts that he is going to have a hearty laugh, when he goes to Thatcher. If " Small" as the " Unfortunate Man," and Thatcher with •' The cheeky little Q. C. ii.' , hud been set in front of surly old Diogenes in his tub, the old humbug would have come out of his tub, aud split his sides, to a certainty. Pki.nck of Wales Theatre. —Last night Messrs. Barry and Daniels' Company performed Shakspoare."s great tragedy of * Othello.'

Mr. Barry took the character of the Moor of Venice, of course, and executed it very creditJibly, looking the part extremely well. Mr. | -Clifford, as Ihro, acted bettor than we have seen [ iiira hitherto, and delivered the subtln. worldly, | •villainous? sentences of the honest lago in a i manner that took people by surprise. Mr. C. | JI. Selvryn, as Cnssio, the instrument and victim | ■ol'lago, acted cavefulh", and delivered his part i in Rood taste. .Mr. i)aniels assumed the not ■ "very prominent part of lioderigo. This elm- i raeter otters no opportunity for his comic talent, ) Lut nevertheless lie managed in it to please the ' public. Desdeiuona was played by Mi*s Young. I who, as the unfortunate, innocent, knins: wife, i looked and spoke her part admirably. Emolia j was played by Miss Majjgie <G ninths" who drew down tlie applause of the audience by her till delivery of the indignant denunciation.- of the crimes of la so and Othello. Some of the most beautiful passages of ihakspenre's writings are contained iu this great play, and ((notations that are " common in the mouth us household words." fall thickly from every speech of tho unhappy iloor. Mr. Barrv'a delivery of some of tho.se, where not marred by rutiier t.x> much vehemence, must be highly praised, pariieularly in the " Most potent, gri;ve, and reverund iieisruor-;," and in some of the touching scenes witu. Desdeniona, such as the " handkerchief sceua." and the last scene in tlie bed chamber, ■where, sttfeliut: his heart ncaiust the yet lingering fondness tor his bride, his very lovo maddening him and crushing out all pity, he takes her lite rather than part with her xoul. and afterwards, when discovering the iluplirhy of which they have all been victims, he relieves his sutlerings aud stills hi* brukeu heart with his own dither. In conclusion wo may say that in all respects. both in the scenery, which is really lim-ly painted, iu the dresses, iind in the carefully studied delivery of tht> speeuhes, tlu> representaliun was deserving of all praise, and as thi-i'e in to be j by desire mictlier pc't'''<jni:::m-i- (if Othello on i Mondhy evening, wo wouid advise tliose who j have not yet sewi it to take iLe opportunity, und j ve can saleiy »ay that the/ vnll see & great play j >*llperforr.rfd," ' ! ifoiwo iftx's Cheiitus Association.—The ! annual meeting oi members of the above association was held liut welling, in the ludopendeut Sehoolhouse, High-stn-et. A report of the Society's, pvoeeedii'.g* durint: tho past year was read by the Secretary, wl.ieh. together with particulars of business done, will appear lu 0UI " Monday's issue. Oxehunoa Institute.—On Mouday next, Onchunga is to be enlivened by a coucer t iu the ! Institute. Tlie programme contains noiue names j of performers well known iu Auckland and pro- j Tuises to atford the Oneiiuiiga lovers of inu»iu a j very plensing outeriaiuuieut. IsDHPh.vuAXT Chai-kl, Albert-stkket.—The teutli auuivei't'rtrv of this place of worship, is to be observed, .re vereeive. on Sunday next, when n sermon will be preached in the nioriiiug at 11 a.m.. by the I:«.-v. ,1. L. Alandcno, aud iu thu evcuiii'i by the Rev. J. Hill; a collection being made at the- d<. , se of each service. On Tuesday evening, (iiirh inst.,) there is to bo held the annual public soiree.