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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5315, 8 April 1878, Page 2

Some weeks ago it was stated that the, timegun on Mount Victoria would be connected with the Telegraph Office by an electric wire, and that each day the gun would be fired off by electricity. For some time the gun has been silent, but we expect to hear itagain very soon, as the work of carrying the wire to the summit of the hill is advancing rapidly, all the posts being already-erected. The monthly meeting of the, Wellington Teachers’ Association was held in the Thorndon school on Saturday morning, the president | (Mr.. Mowbray) in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Some conversation took place as to the best time in the day to hold the meetings, as the morning was found to be very inconvenient for town teachers, but most convenient for country, teachers. It was ultimately decided to let the matter stand' over; r Letters were read from the general,, secretary of, the Department of Education and the Count de Zaba, in reference to his recent visit to, Wellington. It was decided that in future meetings shall be held regularly on'the first Saturday in each month. A Danish woman who some . little time back was discharged from the Lunatic Asylum had to be re-arrested at Marton,and again committed to the asylum. She was brought to ; Wellington yesterday in the Stormbird under the charge of Constable Buchanan.

Confirmation services were held at St, Peter’s and St. Mark’s Church: when a large number o£ young persons received the sacred rite. ', ;

A special general meeting of the Star Boating Club is advertised to take place at the Pier Hotel on Wednesday evening next at 8 o’clock. A full attendance is requested, as business of importance will be brought forward

It will be seen by reference to our telegraphic columns that Messrs. Stuart Brothers’ saw mill near Carterton has been burned down—it is presumed by accident. The insurances on the property are as follows National : £2OO on the building, and £4OO on the machinery, of which £2OO is reinsured with the South British, and £l5O with the Phoenix. We understand that the machinery is not much damaged. The Theatre Royal was well attended on Saturday, evening, when Mr. Sotheru took his farewell benefit in Robertson's charming comedy entitled “ Ours. ” To-night the great historical play of “ The Man with the Iron Mask” will be produced, with new and appropriate scenery and costumes, Mr. Dillon taking the part of Gaston and Mrs. Walter Hill that of Marie d’Kstanges, supported by the whole strength of the company. In this piece the remarkable incidents of the extraordinary history of the “ man with the iron mask” are depicted with thrilling interest, and conclude with his murder in the Bastille at Paris. The performance will conclude with the “Turned Head,” in which Mr. Sam Poole, Mr. John Musgrave, and Miss May will appear. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Hooper, of Karori, met with a serious accident on Friday. He had, we understand, been out in the bush pigeon shooting, and afterwards was talking with a Mr. Cole, and during the conversation

laid the gun down on the ground. Some of Mr. Hooper’s children took the gun up, and he, fearing an accident to them, took it from them.' By some mischance the gun svent off, and the contents lodged in Mr. Hooper’s side, inflicting, it is feared, serious injuries. The first of three competitions for a rifle and pictures, presented to the City Rifles, took place on Saturday last. The weather was clear and bright, and this no doubt contributed to the excellent shooting. Private Cording, who wak nut competing for the prizes, made an excellent score of 72. The following is a list of those who competed, with the shots fired, and the scores made :

Tho Cadet carbine match which was fired on Saturday last bstween the Wellington and Wanganui Cadets, resulted in a victory for the Wellington team by 32 points. The following scores were made by the Wellington Cadets:—

The Wellington Cadets made a total of 408; Wanganui, 376 ; majority for Wellington, 32. The Choral Society's third concert will take place on Thursday next, and tickets have been issued to subscribers. We understand the committee have experienced considerable difficulty in obtaining the use of a suitable building in which to seat all their subscribers. The Theatre Royal being occupied by Mr. Dillon's company, and the new theatre'at Te Aro not being ready, the committee have secured the Odd Fellows’ Hall; but as this will only hold subscribers, the committee, are unable to sell tickets to the public. The concert is to consist of selections from Haydn’s “Creation," Beethoven's “ Mount of Olives," and other sacred works for the first part; the second will be made up of miscellaneous secular music, instrumental and vocal. The Ndson Colonist of the 6th instant says: —“Notwithstanding that there has been a Jewish place of worship in Nelson for many years, there have been but two marriages celebrated in it, and the second—and perhaps last, inasmuch as we hear that in consequence of the limited number of that people here, it is proposed to close.! the synagogue —took place on Wednesday last, the happy couple being Mr. Solomon Abrahams, of Palmerston, Wellington, and Miss Rebecca Levy, eldest daughter of Captain Levy. It having become known that the ceremony was to take place at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, some time earlier and before the synagogue.was opened, a very large number of people assembled on Church Hill, and on the doors being opened, the small but handsome little buihUug was at once filled. The bridal party, consisting of the bride and bridegroom, three bridesmaids, and relatives and friends, having arrived, the former took their places beneath the canopy, as is customary, and the Rev. D. M. Isaacs performed the ceremony, reading portions of the service in Hebrew and the remainder in English. At its conclusion, they returned to the residence of the bride’s father, where an ample breakfast bad been prepared. We understand that a very large number of handsome and valuable presents, in addition to a great many congratulatory messages, were received, and that the happy couple set out for Wellington by the steamer Wellington this morning.”

Mr. J. 11. Wallace will hold kis important sale of the Lower Hutt township property to-morrow, the Oth, at his saleroom, Hunter-street, at 2 o’clock, as advertised. Every allotment is pegged off and numbered, and those parties who have not already visited the ground have yet an opportunity of doing so; and with the aid of the excellent and explanatory map which Mr. Wallace has published, will have no difficulty in finding out the sections. The very liberal terms, vi z. t a deposit of twenty per cent., and the balance within three years at six per cent., place it within the reach of small capitalists and speculators to obtain valuable building sites within thirty minutes’ walk uf the city, and in tho very centre of the Lower Hutt township. A few choice oil paintings by eminent foreign artists are to be sold by auction this day at 2 o'clock. They are open for inspection to the public in Mr. A. A. Barnett’s room, next Odd Fellows' Hall. We have been requested to call attention to Messrs. J. H. Bethuno and Co.’s sale this day at 2 o'clock of a valuable allotment of freehold land situated in Sydney-street. Thorndon; also surplus ship’s stores ex Gainsborough, from London, and a quantity of useful household furniture.

Name. gf O 0’S 3 w H Private VV. Ballinger 3333333 4434444 3334343 n Private J. Ballinger 3344344 3332444 3332434 70 Captain Crowe 3333843 4434443 4334304 m Corporal Bowie 3443233 4443433 3433332 38 Lieutenant Hale (Cadets) .. 4343334 4433343 3222304 34 Private Nodder 4344323 3324233 2243234 83

Name. 100 ! jyards. I 200 yards. 300 yards. Total. W. Madeley 19 18 11 48 J. Croucber 19 15 13 47 A. Ballinger 18 15 ii 44 J. Taylor 17 12 14 43 J. Parker 10 10 8 43 W, Randell 19 13 9 41 S. Lester u 10 13 37 N. Goofier 16 15 6 37 A. Rowlands 11 11 12 34 J. Gooder.. 19 12 3 34