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New Zealand Herald, Volume II, Issue 317, 17 November 1864, Page 4

Tinkers for the daily supply of rations for tlie immigrants at the North Shore are called for by Mr. Ed. King. Superintendent of Stores and will be renewed until no on of Tuesday, the' ' 22nd inst. . Chamber of Commerce.—The usual meetinsr of this body " ill be held this afternoon at :5 o'clock, in the Chamber. Fort-street. Tub Pavilion Music Ha.ll, at the comer of Queen and Durham-street, is, we perceive, to be opened by Mr. George Dalrymple. on Saturday evening next, when there will be a full performance, assisted by artistes of celebrity both serious and comic. Refreshments of every description can be obtained in the Hall, and the doors will open at half-past seven o'clock. The Late Cask of "Scuttling" a Ship.— William Stuart, Thomas Geary, J. G. McNeill, James Grant, and John William, apprehended on warrant, charged with having unlawfully damaged the steam ship ' Aphrasia, ' on her passage to this port from the Bay of Islands were remanded m the police-court yesterday, and ordered to be conveyed on !he firs' opportunity to take their trial at the Bay of Islands. ASSACT.TIN'O A POLICE CoXSTABI..".—.ToIin Collius was sentenced by their Worships yesterday to pay a line of two pounds : or in default to lie imprisoned for one month for assaulting policeeoustable Oven yesterday morning at about halfpast six. while in the execution of his duty. Sunday School Anniversary.—The 13th Anniversary of the Sunday School connected with Albert-street Independent Chapel was celebrated on Tuesday evening last. As usiulon these anniversaries this occasion was rendered doubly interesting from the fact of the opening of a commodious school-room, which has jurt been erected at tlie back of the chapel, a sub. siantial tea was provided, at which there sat down a large number of the friends of the School and Sabbath scholars. -The tables were pleasantlv decorated with flowers. and the whole arrangement appeared to give the most un- • bounded satisfaction. After tea a public meeting was held, at which the minister, Hev. T. Hamer, presided. He remarked upon the change which bad taken place in the school since he and Mrs. Hamer commenced it some , thirteen years ago in the old Assembly Itooms, which had been shire burned down ; and that - now for the first- time they could congratulate themselves on having a school-room where the scholars could assemble, both morning and . afternoon, instead of carrying on the school in the chapel. He then called on Mr. Smith, the ' Secretary, to read the report for the past year. | This showed that. there were the names of about 200 children on the books, I the average attendance being 130. The r library- had been increased, and the fundi J of the" school were in a prosperous condition. < The Secretary made a strong appeal for help, | urging those, who were able, to join them in the I important work of instructing the .young. r After the report the Chairman called upon Mr. Barton, who made a few remarks on the Sabbath [■ school being a nursery for the church. He was j followed by Mr. Graham, who urged upon the - teachers the necessity of working hard, net so s much with a view to success, but because their r work was so important and useful. Mr. Bright r then addressed the meeting on the importance , of a good understanding and mutual co-operation {, between the parents of the children and the f teachers : after which the "Hev. S. Edgar, in a t forcible ami useful speech urged the necessity ~ of cultivating the thinking powers of the chilt dren as well as their spiritual capabilities, so \ that thev may be taught the necessity of acting not from their feelings, but from sound Christian principles. During the evening the children s sang some hvmns appropriate to the occasion, 0 and about I'' o'clock the meeting separated having evidently spent a few hours of thorough '' enjoyment. y Caution to Batiieus. —As some boatmen were engaged in discharging cargo from tlie II 'Bengal' yesterday afternoon, they noticed s large shark astern of that vessel. It was dc--0 scribed as being about 24 feet in length. Having " j no harpoon, thev were unable to attack it. I Another shark ""as seen near the stern ot the ' !!ita.' and appeared to be some 10 leet long, 11 and was evidently wounded. It made aivay, l> i however, before an}' attempt coidd be made to. i capture it. 'r | Ax Absconding Ari'HKXTicE. —William Mur"j| 1 phy. a boy of about 14years ot age, was charged , | by 31 r. George Tfoklship in the police-court j, j yesterday with having absented himself from ;l ] his work since the 18th October last without >r leave. The prosecutor did not appear, and the e accused was therefore discharged with a caution. IS Civil Casks at Tfii; Eestdent Magistrates J, Coi-irr this day.—Some twenty-six civil actions are set down for hearing this morning,_ amongst j which are some adjourned eases from last Thursday, This is the smallest number that nan j been known for some considerable time. Thf.atue Koyal.—Tn accordance with pre's vious announcement, last night was set apart for a grand military amateur performance by * the oflieers of the 43rd regiment, tor the benefit 1( , of the Soldiers' Wives. The amusements were 1 under the immediate supervision ot Mr. George Fawcet t. A large and fashionable audience assembled on the occasion, which, considering the strong counter attraction at the Opera 3 House, must have been highly gratilyiug to ihe I performers, as ii was conducive to the aibnnce ment of the object- intended. The entertainment 7 commenced with the petite drama ot the "Silent System." Mr. Clark was* vciy " successful as Mr. Angus W ide-a-\\ ake. j 1 and Mr. Hat eh well and Mr. Cuppage m tao '• respective roles of Mr. Ardent A aue an Mr. Shorten were eqally worthy of praise. In'* Misses .luno, .Royal, and Grant enacted t t - v characters of Arabella, liosa, and Jemima Anne, with their usual taste and feeling. A niU-"<-" interlude followed, in which the overture in i pa." Harold, and the selection irom Faust "• well executed. •"The Irish Tiger' aiidthew*;known and very laughable farce " Lrgent in *' vate "Affairs " concluded the bill oi tare, ill II entertainments in their entirety were a , 2rea » l " success, and appeared to afford an infinity 0 '■ amusement to the spectators. . •' I 1x t lie Jvesident Magistrate's Court yesterc a • i Thomas Ueeves. the man who was charged vn n ! wounding several persons, by shooting at tiwj in Edwardes-street, was brought up on renwn'• e I charged with having unlawfully a?>.ui e> ll .! Sergeant Major Meredith. t>v dischaigi".11 ! loaded firearm at him with intent tne >" '• : William jN'ewton Meredith to maim and mju i ! ; The accused talked very wildly m t ouit. <■ '' i upon the uuplication of the Comniissimu <7 lt | Police, was remanded until two o cloe.v, 1110 ls I that he might adopt another plan with the e. - • i Their Worships having taken their seats a i' appointed time. Drs. Gohlsboro derdiue, gave evidence to the etleet ttot \ had examined the supposed lunaticam 1 * i- ! !iim to be ofuiisound mind. Medical eci ' 11 ' a i fieiiuf obtained, the accused was orucri' t L> t ! eonvi-v d to th.' Lunatic Asvlum- . ..-n----0 j In the Provincial Council e i four members being present, the l o( ' u j Orders were suspended, for _the_y ur - ! passing a bill, introduced by Mr- iviug. - | jiurpose of securing to the Province t R . i' | the Old Sunreme Court House. i'."-,.,, s debate, the bill wei.t rapidly tluvmgh it> i 0 - stages and passed; the Council adj'"'^' 1 " enable the Spe.iker to ibrward the l' ll ' •' , oao! . 1 to his Honor the Superintendent- \' i '" '. jjj,. r sent down a bill for the eonsiderati 1 ' 1 ' ' Telv s 1 Council to Eecurc the same object, but n

means- The Tiill "will "be found in another column. This bill was also passed, but not -without a protest from Dr. Pollen, as to the moans resorted to. The motions were then proceeded Mr. Cadman moved. " That in the opinio" of this Council, it is expedient and desirable that the Volunteer and Militia Companies ■who have been engaged oil ai'ttml service during the present insurrection in this Province. should hi- entitled to the privileges granted in the Miiitarv Settlers' clauses of " Tho -Auckland Waste Lantl Aft, 1855.' ' After a very lomj debate. the House adjourned at 20 minutes past 10 o'clock.