SOCIAL AND GENERAL.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 4174, 5 July 1875, Page 2

SOCIAL AND GENERAL.

PERSONAL,

Our Wellington correspondent telej^taphii that Sir. Julius Vogel will be much disappointed at only getting K.0.M.G., as he expected something higher. His Honour Mr . Justice Johnston arrived in Dunrdin by coach from 'Ximaru, Canterbury, on the 18th ult., i.nd has since been conducting the business of the Supreme Court here. By a notification' in the Provincial Gazette, we learn that Mr Robert, Stout has been -appointed- legal adviser to the Government and Acting Provincial Solicitor. ■•■•■•■: '■'■-

Mr Herder-has been unanimously reelected the City Council's representative at the Otago Harbour Board. The proposition .to erect a suitable tablet to the memory of the late lamented District Judge Wilson Gray will doubt-' less l}e speedily carried out. At the adjourned, meeting at the Shamrock Hotel, Dune'din, the following office-bearers-were appointed :—Chairman, Mr H. Bastings ; treasurer, Mr J. B. Bradshaw: secretary, Mr C. C. Kettle. The Wilson Gray Memorial Committee agreed to furnish subscription, lists to the Mayors of the various municipalities throughout the Province,liniiting individual subscriptions to one guinea. Mr Bradshaw, M.H.R. for Waikaia, addressed his constituents at Roxburgh on thjeMtkult.... The Mayor. (Mr John Beighton) occupied the chair. A vote of confidence in Mr Bradshaw was carried unanimously. ; At a recent meeting of the Dunedm Athenaeum; Committee, Mr J. Worthington was appointed assistant librarian. The annual election of members of the various Road Boards in this Province re-

80 applicants who 'have sent in returns' l\aye enclosed a totatt area of 4953; acres 2 rWls 13 perches. They have cultivated 1028 acres 2 roods and 5 perches ; and the value of their houses,and improvements amounts to £12,152^;!?d. '---»•■■' DUNEDIN CHAMBER OV COMMERCE. !;■'; An ordinary quarterly-, meeting of |he Dunedin Chamber of Commerce*waß held' on the 22nd ult.,; in the rooms,'Bondstreet. The Chairman (Mr;E. Bl Cargill) presided, and there was! a ,good attendance.of members. -It was resolved — "' That the room be' opened' as a General; Exchange daily, between the hours of 11 and 2, to subscribers (not being members of the Chamber) of half a guinea per annum if resident in the country, and. two guineas if resident, or having their place of business in Dunedin. That a circular containing above intimation be issued to farmers and others in the country, and an advertisement to same effect inserted in the Witness, Southern Mercury, and Bruce Herald, for one month, pointing out the advantages offered by the arrangement in the initiation of a recognised Corn Tdlxchauge in Dunedin" Some other business having been transacted, the Chamber adjourned. RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF IMMIGRANTS. ; The Earl of Zetland's immigrants were particularly fortunate in reaching their destination at a time when the market was in a dearth for labour. Upon the iirst opportunity they had. of offering themselves for engagement, within a very short time all the single girls—-about 30 in number—were employed as general servants, at wages averaging.from £25 : .t0 £30 per annum. Married couples received £65, and single men £55, with board and lodging. Early the san.e afternoon no less than eight girls were bespoken by the next vessel. ■ As instancing the absurdity of the statements of those discontents whoassert that labourers are as well paid at heme as in this Colony, we were recently informed by two Oxfordshire men, passengers by the Earl of Zetland, that in the old country they only received 14a a week, with a house to live in,^ having to support a family of six children, and provide them with food, fireing, and all the other necessaries of life life, on that miserable pittance. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Dunedin Working Men's Club Committee purpose giving a series of miscellaneous entertainments shortly, and several gentlemen have offered their services as lecturers, with the view'of augmenting the Library Fund. The desirability of initiating a theatrical performance, was discussed. The suite of rooms provided for the, Club are answering admirably, being' regularly nsed by about 200 members. Though newspapers and magazines are plentifully provided, a Bupply of useful books is much desired. The honorary members number over 150, and already; include a Marquis, a Superintendent, a Bishop, and several Ministers. . ■ ' HJANIERI WATER -KACE COMPANY. The adjourned meeting of the Kanieri Water Kaee Company was held in Messrs Webb and Fulton's Offices. Dunedin, on the 28th ult. Mr E. Quick occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance of shareholders. The Hon. .T. A. Bonar, of Hokitika, was present, and gave- an extensive report on various matters connect ed with the Company. The report was deemed, highly satisfactory^ and after some discussion the'following motion was carried unanimously :—" That the meeting will gladly assist to carry out any reasonable proposition submitted to them by the Directors calculated to supply the. additional .capital required (about £3000), and they now adjourn till further communications are - received from Hokilika." .. • '■. PROVINCIAL INDUSTRIES,. The manufacture of oatmeal has been successfully ■ 'established at the Arrow. Mr William Gilmour, of the Wakatip flour- mills, Lake- Hayes; writes our Arrowtown correspondent, is now engaged producing this article in abundance, and which has considerably relieved the market of its overdone supply of oats.,; The meal ia everywhere largely .in favour in the Lakes District, and has quite cut out the imported article. It ia also a favourite at Cromweli and Dunstan. A very pleasing feature of Mr Gilmour's enterprise ia that the shelling stones, which are used for . husking the grain, are of local origin and manufacture. The stones were quarried out of a.sandstone reef at the Twelve Mile, Lake Wakatip, from whence they were brought in the rough to the mill, where they were dressed and set up in their places. Competent judges who have seen .the'!stones »U agree;that they are quite equal to imported ones. $0 shelling stones were obtainable when Mr Gilmour required them, and rath6r than wait for a shipment from England^ he set himself to the;work of hewing them. ;orit of a rock, almost on the spot,'and succeeded.admirably. The fixings of the mill are jery ingenious—more especially' when..:it is taken into account that they have been executed by an amateur wheelwright. After leaving the' kiln the oats are shot into a bin, from whence they are conveyed to a second floor by the operation of the elevators. From the kiln they are never touched by hand until they descend the shoots in the form of oatmeal, ready, for bagging for--,market,', Mr Wm. Gilmour is the' self-taught artist. With men like him, any country must succeed that is reasonably habitable. There are quite a -number of local geniuses at the Arrow, and if the place do. not go ahead, it will be from the force .of circumstances over which they have, no control. . .-> ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society held a special meeting in the! Occidental Hotel, Dunedin, on the 23rd ult., when the following members were present:—Messrs R. Hay (in the chair), R. Mackay, A. Begg, A. Grant. Lawrence, Ogilvie, Hislop, West, Matthews, and Pledger. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. Mr Walter Rush was elected a member of the Committee vice Mr Kirkpatrick, who could hot accept office. It was resolved that two shows be held this season, #ie first to take place on the ,15th December, 1875, 'and the other on the 17th March, 1876. A sub-committee ■ was appointed to; prepare and revise the schedules, and report thereon. The member's annual subscription; was fixed at 10s 6d, and Mr Seward was appointed collector.

THIBD NEW ZEALAND BUILDING SOCIETY.

The adjourned meeting of the above Society was held in the Temperance Hall, Dunedin,: on the 16th ult., when, the President (Mr G. P. Farquhaf) occupied the chair, and thore was a good attendance. It was resolved to issue additional shares. The following gentlemen were appointed office-bearers for the ensuing year : —President, Mr G. P. Farquhar ; Treasurer, Mr W; D. Smith ; Committee : Messrs Turnbull, Peake, Spiers, Smith, Pirie, Mills, Hislop, Farra, Treseder, and Jackson; Auditors, Messrs Calder and Spiers, A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring Committee for their successful management, OTAdO UCEWSBD VICTUALLERS' ASSOCIAI ■ TION. The sixth anniversary of the Otago Licensed Victuallers' Assaciation passed off with considerable eclat at Messrs Watson's Dining Rooms, Dunedin, on the 22nd ult, when about 100 gentlemen were present. The President (Mr Carroll) who occupied the chair, was supported on the right by His Worship the Mayor and Councillor Reeves, and on the left by Councillor Walter, the vice-chair being ably filled by the Vice-President of the Association (Mr Hutchinson). Tho firstclass edibles having been impartially discussed, the customary loyal toasts were enthusiastically received with musical honours. In a capital speech, Mr Walter

proposed " His Honour the SupfiMtendent and the ProvmciiU Council^'coupled with the name of Mr Reeves." The Vic&Ohairman proposed "His Worship .■the'Maypr and Corporation of Dunedin;" andrthei Mayor having appropriately re-: sporid.ed. Messrs Walter and Reeves md^ cated their programme for contesting the: Mayoralty this year. Mr'Carroll *alsp_. returned" thanks. ' * The Army,: Navy, and Volunteers," was proposed by Mr Fidle'r, and suitably responded :to by Captain Stavely. Mr R, ■Wilson pro-' posed "TheOtago Licensed-Victuallers-Association," and suggested, ,, that;_ the spii its landed here should'.be,;;exatftined. The following toasts were also" duly honoured : " The Agricultural, Pastoral, and "Mining Interests of New Zealand," "The Commercial Interests of New Zealand, including its Manufactures, Shippingj and Trade." Mr Dunning replied to "The Ladies;" and .^The Press," which was proposed by His Worship the Mayor, found a suitable respondent in our representative. Mr Strachan briefly replied to "The Brewers." Some excellent melodies, including the National Songs of France and Germany, were well rendered ; and, altogether a thoroughly enjoyable evßning was spent. The proceedings were happily terminated at midnight with the National Anthem. ■NEW COMPANIES,. ■ '.. ; A meeting of gentlemen interested in the establishment of a new local industry (namely, a vinegar and pickling .works), was recently held in Dunedin. The proposed capital is £2000. A Board of Provisional Directors, and also two agents to canvass the town, was appointed., It was resolv-sd that the Company be named the Utago Vinegar and Pickling Works Company, and a Committee was authorised to procure a suitable site for their operations, and made a good deal of necessary liar, raugements for the carrying on of ;tHe business. ' ''.'... .

The Waste Lands Board, at a recent meeting, leased the Mill site at the iVSataura Falls to an lnvercargill Company as a site for a paper manufactory. The Company intends to use every despatch in the erection of the works, in order to turn out within the specified time the quantity of paper that will entitle them to the Government; bonus. The plant is being made in Sydney,.and tlie manager of the proposed factory is already at the mill site. The Company consists of—Messrs Calder (merchout), Harvey (solicitor), and Bain (of the Southland Times), all of invercargill. The present capital is £5000, to be increased if necessary. . • :■. • ■ ;

COMPLIMENTARY AND ANNUAL FESTIVALS.

A few very pleasant hours were spent by some twenty members of the banking fraternity, at Wain's Hotel, Dunedin, on the 25th ult. The occasion was a complimentary dinner to Mr George,Morrison, the late accountant of the National Bank, Oii his assuming a similar position in the Colonial Bank. Mr W. J. M. Larnach occupied the chair, and in a very neat speech,, proposed the toast of the evening, " Our Guest." The chairman paid a high compliment to Mr Moirison's . abilities and the steady manner he had discharged his duties. Mr Morrison replied in suitable term;!, and regretted severing: his: connection with so many old friends.. Some first-class songs were given, and the company dispersed at an early hour. Mr. George Sykes presided at the piano, and Mr Jones provided the creature comforts in his-usual first-class style.

The annual social gathering of the Diinedin Artillery Band took place in the Temperance Hall, on the 25th tilt:, and passed off very successfully. About fifty couples were present, and dancing waa kept up with considerable spirit until the morning appeared. 'I.he various officers of the.local volunteer companies responded, to the Band's invitatien, and appeared in. uniform. Mr Dunning catered in firstclass style.- '■ The anniversary of the Deutscher Verein was celebrated by a supper, at Keligher's European Hotel, Dunedin, on the 22nd tilt—Mr.Win. Nees. President.' of the Society, in the chair. A most, •.excellent spread was provided, which wasl done ample justice to by the members present. A number of toasts, songs r and recitations were given in first-class' style, and altogether a veiy enjoyable evening was spent. Mr John Barr, of Cragielee, poet to the Caledonian Society of Dunedin, was entertaiued at supper at Wain's Hotel, Dunedin, on the Bth ult, by the Directors of the Society, prior to hia departure for Scotland on a visit. There were about forty gentlemen present; Mr T. Birch occupying the chair, arid Mr R. Wilson the vice chpir. The toast of the • 'Queen and Royal Family"; was proposed by the chairman, "The Governor and Colony of New Zealand" by the vicechair, "The Superintendent and Province of '• Otagb" by Mr A. Mercer, and " The Mayor and City of Dunedin" by Mr J. Marshall. The chairman proposed the health, of "Our Guest*' in appropriate terms, and the "Agricultural, Pastoral, and Mercantile Interests" was placed in the hands of Mr Callender. "The Press" found a supporter in Mr Bevefidge. The "Old Identities" was proposed by one of the Young Identities, f and responded to by Mr E. M'Glashan, j who made an eloquent speech, in reply.

Ip gives us great pleasure to announce that the passengers by the Union Steam-. ship Company's new steamer Hawea, which recently arrived from Glasgow,' invited Captain Wheeler and Mr Hannatyne (chief engineer of that steamer) to a dinner at the ■ Criterion Hotel, Dunedin, oil the 11th ult. The chair was occupied by Mr Thomas, while-Mr Gilmour 'offici-'. ated as croupier., After those present had done justice to the good things provided, the chairman proposed the usual loyal toasts, which were duly honoured. The next toast proposed was that of " Captain Wheeler," and the chairman said he felt he was wanting in eloquence to do proper justice to it. - He could,1 on behalf of the passengers, assure Captain Wheeler that the kindness and urbanity shown towards them by liim on the voyr age out would long live in their memories; and after further eulogising Captain Wheeler's abilities he gave "Success to Captain Wheeler and the Hawea." It is needless to say that this toast was drunk with great acclamation. After Captain Wheeler had responded, songs were sung and; other toasts followed. . ' PBKSS DEAMATIC AND I-BESS CLUBS. ■ At the adjourned meeting of the Pres3 Dramatic Club,, held in the Press Club Reading Room on the 12th ult., Mr Utting was unanimously elected Stage Manager, vice Mr Geddes resigned. Twenty guineas were voted towards the purchase of a wardrobe, for which the recent dramatic entertainment wss chiefly given. A special meeting of the Press Club was recently held, when Mr W. L. Buchanan was appointed Hon. Treasurer, vice Mr F. Chapman resigned ; and Mr Le Grove a member of Committee, vice Mr P. S. Nichols, who is now residing at Milton, and consequently beccmea a country member of the Club. PEESENTATIONS. An elegant silver inkstand and beautiful pencil-case, with suitable inscription, were recently presented to Mr F. S. Nichols, late sub-editor of this journal, by several of our employ6s, in token of eßteem. Mr Nichols is now engaged at Tokomairiro as editor of the Bruce Herald.

We recently had the pleasure of inspecting the handsome miniature silver spade presented to Sir John Kichardson on. the occasion of his turning the first sod of the Kaitangata Railway. On the b ,ttom part of the spade is the following inscription :—"Presented to Sir John L. 0. Richardson by the Kaitangata Railway and Coal C ■~ in commemoration of hia turning the first sod of the railway."

Mr James Broadfoot, who lately resigned his situation as postman, an office which he filled with zeal and ability for over 12 years, was recently invited^ tpy, meet a'-few friends of South Ward "atitJiV iPridirbn' Hotel, Dunedin^: v^Mr j.' B£ jyi'Culloch having., been "called upon to,; i preside^after a. • few. w^ll chosen "remarks; eulogi^f-ip1 of jifie; recipient,'handed ;MrBroadfoot a piirse of sovereigns, as a slight tdk en of *the attention an;d courtesy; with which he had discharged his respon^. aible 4utaes. /?>: ' $;'^ ""•■ .... '0'-'>- "•'

Orrilie 26th, ult?\the Guardian "employes met in Bayley's Hotel, Dunedin, fur the purpose of presenting a beautiftfl gold chain and locket, with greenstone ptndant, to Mr Thomas Bracken, who recently resigned his appointment on the Guardian staff.' Captain Baldwin, *-in making the presentation, spoke very highly of the endeavours Me Bracken had made to further the success of the Guardian: He stated, in fact, that to that gentleman's efforts, in a 'great measure^ the present successs of the Guardian: ctiuld be mainly attributed. The recipient replied in suitable terms, alluding to the regret with which.he severed his connection with many old friends of the staff. Mr R. EL. Leary read a letter from the directors, editor, and manager of the Guardian Company* expressing regret at Mr Bracken's resignation, and paying, a high tribute.of respect tqhis abilities, and the conscientious manner in which he had discharged his duties. -The locket onone side bears Mr Bracken's name, and on the other the following inscription : —" Presented by this friends of the Guardian office, as' a souvenir of their regard' and esteem. Dunedin, N.Z., June, 1875."

■ masonic. \ The installation of the R. W. Master and Officers of ;Lodge St. Andrew, No. 432, S;C.j took place at the Masonic Hall, Dunedin, on tW 24th ult;. : The Lodge having been opened, the following officers were duly installed :—Bro. A. S. Smith, R.W.M. ; l -to. E. W. Cochrane, D.M. ; Bro. John Golden, S.W.; Bro. J. J, Mussong, J.W. ; Bro. F. Beissel, Treasurer ; Bro. George Kidd, Secretary; Bro. John Guthrie, S.D. ; Bro. C. Keast, J:D. ; Bros. J. H. Jewitt and, J. Hutton, stewards; Bro. A. Gardner, I.G. ; Bro. H. W. Meyer, tyler. Retiring R. W. Master Bro. W. paid well acted as installing officer, arid delivered a realiy eloquent address^ Deputations were present from-'the Celtic L^dge of Dunedin, the Lodge of Otago,'and the Otago Kil wining* .The brethren, to the number of sonic forty, and a numerous company of ladies, were in attendance at St. George's Hall, for the purpose of celebrating the installation by a grand ball. What with the flags, banneretts, and evergreens, which decorated the hall, the gay dresses of the ladies, and the regalia of the brethren, the scene was most enlivening. Refreshments were supplied in first rate style by Mr Donaldson, of the Glasgow Pie-housei| and most excellent music was provided by Mr Kelly's band.

AN AUSTRALIAN TfiAM OI? CKICKBTERS.

A general meeting of cricketers was held at the Shamrock Hotel, Duuedin, on the 23rd nit., uto consider propositions re proposed Australian match, and such other business as might be brought forward." Mr G. K. Turton presided. The vice-president (Mr W. D. Meares), in referring to what had been done by the sub committees appointed, stated that letters had been received from Christchurch, Auckland, and Wellington, to the effect that they would be glad to cooperate with the Otago cricketers in arranging for the proposed match, and he had sketched the probable expenses, which he estimated, for board, lodging, andpassage money of the visiting team to this .Colony; to be about £750, which might be made tip by Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland, each contributing £175, and Wellington and Nelson each £110. It was mentioned, incidentally, j that at least £100 would be required to i make the ground playable. On the motion of Mr M. Cohen, it was agreed that Otago contribute £175. Messrs j Meares, Beal, Rose, and Tait, were ap- ' pointed a committee to complete arrangements, and communicate with the secretaries of clubs.in the other Provinces and Melbourne, it appeared to be the generaLopiaibn of the meeting that the match j should be an odds one; fifteen against the visiting team of eleven being men- \ tioned; as a fair contest. SPORTING. The concluding round at golf for the St. Andrews Challenge Cross was recently played over tiie Moraington Links, Mr D. B. Howden being declared the winner with the exee^ent score of 51. W. Edwards^ pedestrian, accomplished the feat of walking 100 miles in 24 hours on the 19th ult., at the Headquarters Drill shed, Dunedin, with live minutes to spare. The walker did the last mile in good time, though not in nine minutes as he anticipated, and, at the finish, was thoroughly exhausted with, the trying ordeal he had passed through. After completing the 50th mile he showed signs | of faihtuess, but afterwards revived, and continued to walk, though his feet were bleeding very much through the effects of new shoes he wore—a very unwise proceeding on his part It is universally conceded that the feat was honourably accomplished. A match has been made between Edwards the pedestrian and M'Gregor, of Oamaru, to walk seven miles for £25 aside. M'Gregor will receive four hundred yards start, and the match is arranged to come off at Oamaru on Saturday, July 10th. FOOTBALL. ; A match between eleven of the Union Football Club and fifteen of the High School, took place at the North Dunediu Recreation Ground, on Saturday afternoon, 26th ult, when there was a numerous attendance of visitors. The Association Rules, which are generally deemed the safest and most satisfactory, were adopted for the occasion. The captains of the respective teams were Q. M'-Kin-non, and G. Thomson. After some invigorating play, M'Lean scored the first goal for the High School. However, the Union warriors were not long in following suit, the second goal falling to Chapman. Strange to relate, this match resulted in a draw, similar to the first game between the Union and Dunedin Clubs during the previous week. The Dunedin Football Club mustered some twonty-two strong at the Sou1 them Oval on Saturday, 26th ult, and enjoyed a spirited game. The following sides were chosen: —A. K. Smith (captain), H. Rose, E. Johnson, Ward, W. Cargill, G. Denniaton, S. Lambert, F. Fulton, 0. Hope, Austin, and M'Kee.. J. C. Thomson (captain), Samson, Murray, M'Larea, M'Naughton, Cleverdon, G. Macan, W. Lambert, F. Smith, J. Fulton, P. M'lntyre, and M'Donald.; The first goal was secured by Cargill for Smith's side, a second being obtained by Rose, who received the ball from Hope, after he had brought it out of a melee. This goal was challenged on the ground of "offside," and as no umpire had been appointed, a decision was not arrived at. According to itule 6, it is clear that the goal was fairiy scored, whether three op ponents were before Rose or not Notwithstanding the result of the game, Thomson's side appeared the stronger, working better than their opponents, whose attack was hardly consistent. LECTURES. An excellent lecture on " Three Scottish Poets (Burns, Scott, and Hogg)," was delivered in aid of the Dunedin Servants' Home, by Mr J. Bathgate, KM., at the Temperance Hall, on the Bth ult, when scarcely 200 persons were present Mr E. B. Cargill presided, and when introducing the lecturer, said he was very glad to hear from the Ladies' Committee that the tickets for this entertainment had been largely distributed. The Servants' ; Homo w.'is looked upon as a very iiecca-

sary institution just now in Dunedin. The Committee had many difficulties to con- ? tend with, and could not hire a building ftp suit them. They had therefore de"cided to erect a building for the purpose. Mr Wales had kindly undertaken to prepare the plans as his contribution ,to -the ■trprk. During the delivery of the lecture ■"Mi Bathgate was frequently applauded. |He thought the following prophecy, from '." The Queen's Wake " applicable to the Otago metropolis :—

See yon little hamlet o'er shadowed vith smoke, See yon hoary battlement throned on the rock; Ev-ien there shall a city in splendour break forth— The haughty Dunedin, the Queen.of the North. There learning shall flourish and liberty The awe of the world, and the pride of the isle !

" An Evening with Samuel Lover" was the.subject of an instructive ~and; amusing lecture in aid of the Widows and Orphans Fund of the Loyal Leith Ledge, 1.0.0. F., by Mr Thomas Bracken, in the Temperance Hall, Dunedin, on the 21st ult. MrStout, M.P.0., presided ; and when introducing the lecturer, he suggested the desirability of regularly celebrating the anniversaries of our great poets by intellectual entertainments About 180 persons were present. Mr Bracken, who was cordially received, mentioned that the prolific tree of British literature had so many rich blossoms that one was puzzled to discover which is its loveliest flower. There were many brighter blossoms on the Irish branch of Britain's literary tree, but few sweeter than that he had selected. To the single ladies present he offered no apology tor his subject, as he was sure they were always ready to welcome a "lover." Samuel Bover—poet, novelist, painter, and musician—was born in Dublin in 1787. The lecturer's appropriate selections from Lover's Works were charmiugly given, and we have seldom witnessed an audience bestow so much genuine attention and hearty applause as that of this tiight at a similar entertainment. "The Angel's Whisper," " Hanriy Andy and the Soda Wather," and "The Country Chapel," deserve special mention as having been well rendered, and alone worth the admission fee. Mr Bracken concluded by reading his poesy, " In Memoriam," as published in the JMew Zealand Sun about five years ago, on receipt of the intelligence of Lover's departure to the "everlasting home of song." The usual compliments,to ;the lecturer and the chairman terminated the proceedings.

THE LATE KECTOIt OF THE" HIGH SCHOOL.

The funeral of the late Rector of the Dunedin High School (Mr Stuart Hawthorne) took place on the 9th ulfc., and :was attended by about 400 persons, our leading citizens being well represented. Portions of the burial service of the Church of England was conducted in St. Paul's Church by the Yen. Archdeacon Edwards and Rev. E. G. Penny. The coffin, surmounted by an extensive crobs and simple inscription with floral wreath, was beautifully' plain and neat. About 180 pupils of the High School marched in single file to the Octagon, where they halted ; and the cortege having passed, they doubled along George street and headed the procession, which extended for a considerable distance. After the mourning carriage in which were the relatives of the deceased, we noticed the flight Rev. Bishop Nevill, Rev. Dr Stuart, and several schoolmasters. The pall-bearers were six young gentlemen who had formerly been connected with the High School. The solemn service having been concluded at the Northern Cemetery, the numerous assemblage dispersed. The Provincial Council recently voted £250 to the deceased's family. . RELIGIOUS. The weekly services at the Queen's Theatre under the auspices of the Dunedin Young Men's Christian Association continue to attract crowded congregations.

A meeting of the Committee appointed at the public meeting recently convened to consider the propriety of establishing a mission for evangelising the Chinese in Otago was held in the First .Church, Dunedin, on the 9th nit. There were present Archdeacon Edwards, the Revs. Dr Roseby and Copland, Rev. Messrs Stanford, Davis, and Penny, and Messrs R. Glendining, and E. B. CargilL The .following resolution was proposed by Dr Roseby, seconded by Mr Stanford, and unanimously carried :-—" That this meeting, while not deeming it feasible to unite in the establishment of a new Chinese mission in Otago, rejoices m what is already being done by the Presbyterian Synod of Otago, aad warmly commends its mission to the support of the other Churches."

The offertories in St. Paul's Church on the 27th ult, amounting to £17 17s Bd, were giveu towards the Building Fund of St. Mark's Church.'Balclutha. The Yen. Archdeacon Edwards conducted the services, choosing his text in the morning from Acts xx. 35, and in the evening from Ist Peter iii. 12.

The 17th ult., being the half yearly Presbyterian Fast Day, was observed as a close holiday, and services were held in the several Presbyterian Churches. Members of the Provincial Council were apparently afflicted with a troubled conscience for having resolved to sit on the Fast Day, and when the Speaker took the chair at the usual hour there was not a quorum present. The Council therefore adjourned till the following day. The Rev. William J. Dean, Primitive Methodist minister, from hivercargill, recently conducted the services in the Temperance Hall, Dunedin. Mr Dean is a well-known minister of the connexion, who has laboured with great success in England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealaud, for over a quarter of a century. His views are liberal, and he has filled the pulpits of Presbyterian and other Churches with mv h acceptance.

The Dunedin Society of Primitive Methodists held their first quarterly business meeting on the 16th insfc., in Mr Clark's house, London street The officebearers' report showed that the number of members had doubled during the past five months; and that, after paying all demands, the Treasurer had a balance of about £5.

At a general meeting of the St. Paul's Young Men's Association, on the 25th ult, several recitations, songs, and readings were creditably rendered. The President (Yen. Archdeacon Edwards) occupied the chair, and there was a numerous attendance, the lady teachers of St. Paul's Sunday School and other friends having been specially invited. Mr A. J. Towsey kindly presided at the pianoforte. The Chairman, in an appropriate address, presented eleven handsomely bound volumes of the Bible, the Works of Josephus (one vol.), and the Study of Holy Scripture, to Mr Rankin, a Sunday School teacher, and late VicePresident of the Association, who proceeds to fili an appointment at Clinton. When returning thanks to the chairman, the Association and the Sunday School teachers for their beautiful gifts, Mr Rankin said he thought of eventually returning to Dunedin, where he had been cordially welcomed and found many friends. The praceedings were terminated with an evening hymn and the National Anthem.

Sunday, the 20th ult., being the 38th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's accession to the British throne, full choral services were held in St. Paul's Church. In the morning, the organist played the National Anthem. For some time past a very commendable effort has been made by 3everal gentlemen in Caversham and the Forbury to supply Sunday School instruction, and also religious teaching, to the families dwelling on the flat. The use of the Government school-room has been obtained ; services have been conducted for adults, and children have been brought under religious influence, there being no regular place o£ worship within a convenient distance of the place. On the 23rd ult, a soiree was

held, and the school-room was filled to overflowing. Mr W. Ings occupied the chair, and several friends from Dunedin were present, as also, the Rev. Mr Russell, of Oaversham. After/tea, the .Chairman:. gave an account of the work, which had extended dyer two years. Christians of various denominations had joined in it. They had an average attendance of 80 scholars at their Sunday School. : J"v

On the 22nd ult., iv response to an invitation made by the office-bearers of Si. Andrew's Church, Dunedin, a large number of the members and adherents assembled in the school-room and spent a very pleasant evening. The room was very prettily decorated with flags and ferns, and after'the good things provided had been disposed of, several of Sankey"s hymns and some anthems were sung by the choir. During the evening, Mr James Smith, elder, on behalf of the ladies of the congregation, presented the pastor with a purse containing fifty-ifive sovereigns. The Rev. J. Gow, in J responding, thanked the congregation very heartily, and stated that he was quite ignorant that such a presentation was contemplated, and he considered the recognition as a token that his services were appreciated, and that he had gained the affection and esteem of his congregation. The meeting was of a very social nature, a full opportunity being afforded for converse among the congregation. Mr Andrew Mercer, in a humorous speech, moved a vote of thanks to the ladies.

The Temperance Hall was the scene of a large social gathering on the 9th ult. The body of the hall and gallery were aliko crowded, the occasion being a public soiree, given to Mr Marsh, General Secretary of the Melbourne Young Men's Christian Association, in commemoration of his visit to Otago. No less than nineteen tables, well loaded with good things,ran the whole breadth of tho Hall. After creature comforts had been fully discussed, Mr James Fulton, President of the Dunedin Young Men's Christian Association, took tht) chair, and was surrounded on the platform by a number of gentlemen and ladies, who assisted in singing some excellent selections of sacred music. Mr J. A. Connell, in a humorous speech; proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies ; and, before the gathering dispersed^ Mr Marsh intimated that he would be happy, at anytime during his stay here, to afford information to ladies regarding'a Christian Association for Ladies in Melbourne.

A meeting was held in the hall beneath fche Wesleyan Church, Dunedin, on the 15th nit, for the purpose.of taking.into consideration the advisability of inviting Messrs Moody and Sankey, the American, j revivalists, to Dunedin, in the event of their visiting Australia. Captain Tiiornson, of Port Chalmers, occupied the chair, and the attendance comprised many ministers—viz., Dr Stuart,' Dr Copland, Rev. J. U. Pavis, Rev. Mr Rigg, Rev. Mr Blake, Rev. Mr Russell—and a good sprinkling of influential laymen. Addresaes were delivered by Dr Stuart, Dr Copland, and others, all favourable to the project, and defining the speakers' ideas of the position Messrs Moody and Sankey occupied in regard to Christian work in general. Mr A. Barr was glad to find the clergy so unanimous, and expressed his conviction that the laity would not be behind in providing the sinews of war. It was unanimously, resolved that the two great revivalists should be invited to come to Dunedin so soon as their Australian work was completed. The Rev. Mr Russell moved that a small Committee be named, with instructions to them to confer with the leading Christians in Dunedin, in order that all necessary arrangements might be made; but this was rejected in favour of a proposal by the Rev. J. U. Davis, that a letter be written to Messrs Moody and Sankey, to be signed by Captain Thomson, as Chairman of the meeting, and the Rev. Mr Blake as Secretary of the Ministers' Association, inviting them to ■ come over and help in Dunedin. During the discussion, our recent leading article on this subject incidentally came iv for a fair amount of abuse. Dr Stuart,' however, had a good word to say for the | Daily Times. Whatever might be thought' of the article in question, it was certain that the paper had $one abuudant 'justice to the movement in the letters of its English correspondent, which letters were of a \ cry remarkable character. The Rev. J. U. Davis, too, would remind the meeting of the fact that many Christians took a similar view of the matter to that expressed ia the Daily Times, and instanced two cases at home in which eminent ministers and their congregations held aloof from the movement.

On the 18th ult, a number of " fallen women " of this city were entertained at tea in Farley's Hal!,- by the members of the Ladies' Committee of tb.3 Dunedin Refuge. Several clergymen were present, and devotional exercises were engaged in. We are glad to hear that the Committee are not relaxing their endeavours to relaim these unfortunates, and we hope to learn that the recent gathering has had some beneficial effect.

A missionary meeting was held at the Wesleyan Church, Port Chalmers, on the 11th ult., the Rev. Mr Isitfc presiding. The meeting attracted a crowdedaudience, its features being more than usually intereating, two Maori Evangelists—To Kbfce and Horomonui Patu—■being present to relate their experiences. The appearance of the platform was in keeping with the occasion—implements of warfare, including clubs, spears, sharks' teeth, swords, and a number of curiosities (amongst them an idol, presented by Captain Vincent, of the barque Gloucester, who procured it from an island off the coast of New Guinea) being tastefully arrayed behind the speakers.. The Chairman, in his opening address, alluded with regret to the comparative failure of missionary labour amongst the Maoris, as contrasted with the success which had attended the efforts to convert the. natives of the Friendly and Fiji Isles to the .religion of Christ. The labour, hdwevar, had not been entirely lost. Notable instances of the fructifying influence of God's grace could be adduced, especially in the case of the Chieftain, Mohi Tawhiao, who, after earning fame as a leading warrior of his tribe, forsook the heathenish ways of his people, and for a period of forty, years lived the life of a consistent Christian. To men like him must the well wishers of the Maori race look for the effectual dissemination of gospel truths amongst the benighted Natives of New Zealand. He (the speaker) was sanguine that brighter spiritual days were in store for the remnant of the race which had proved itself eminently brave, longsuflfering, and self-sacrificing, and. not altogether unsusceptible to the high influence of Christian teaching. The Rev. Mr Maxwell spoke at length upon the success that bad attended missionary teaching in L;dia, Madagascar, and other places. The Maori missionary Te Kote then delivered an interesting address, which was interpreted by the Rev. Mr Blake. He related many instances of sterling conversion amongst his people, and urged his hearers to persevere in the 1 good work of supporting the efforts of the Missionary Society. The Rev. Mr Blake spoke briefly and to the point, and another Maori address, from Horomonui Patu, brought the speaking to a termination. The meeting closed with prayer. j OTAOO HARBOUR BOARD. i The following report of the Finance | Committee was recently adopted by the Harbour Board, and on the 2nd inst. His Honour the Superintendent approved of the same, as embodied in a Bye-law :— " Your Committee, recognising the necessity of increasing the ordinary revenue of I the Board to meet the increasing necessity to keep pace with the growing requirements of the trade of the Port of Dunedin, and to provide for the payment of interest on money borrowed for the construction of wharves, docks, and other

conveniences, aud for the improvement and deepening of the Harbour, had an interview with His Honour the Superinten-. dent on the 19th of April last, with the" view of conferring with His Honour on the subject of increasing the wharfage dues.- On the 22nd April a communication was received from the Uhder-Secre-, .taryyrcquesting to be informed; as to the extent of the proposed increase; and on the 28th April your Committee submitted suggestions to the Government',:which were returned to your Committee. pn the 22nd inst. with a few slight alterations suggested, and with an intimation that a scale of charges, as now submitted to the Board for their adoption, would be agreed to by His Honour the Superintendent and his Executive. Your Committee therefore beg to recommend the adoption of the following scale of charges ::—That, from the date hereof, all rules and regulations previously made for the management of the/jetties and .wharves within the limits of the Port of Dunedin, or Harbour of Otagp, shall cease, and determine, and in lieu thereof the rules .and regulations set out in the schedule hereto shall be made, ordained, and appointed for all wharves. Jetties under the coitrol' of the said Harbour ■ Board; yiz. r-^-Jetties or wharves at Jetty street, Dutiediri ';'• jetty or wharf at Stuart street, do ; do do Kattray street, do; do do Pelichet Bay, do .;■; jetties or wharves at Port Chalmers, other than the railway wharves. ■.«.•■. :■■ •

" Schedule:-^Rules arid Regulations': — 1. The landing steps at all jetties shall be open to the public, and no charge shall'be made for watermen's boats plying to arid from the said landing places...; 2. The jetty dues shall be at the ; following rates,, viz. :—lmports : Sawn timber, 4d ; per.loo., feet; coal, firewood,, produce in sacks, Is per tor ; all other goods, 2a do. Exports iYVool, per bale, Is; all other goods or produce exported : beyond.. New Zealand, ,1s per ton. , .Transhipments : AH goods or produce transhipped to other ports, half rates. Stock ':; Horses,. Is 6d each; cattle, Is each; sheep, l^d each; pigs, ;2d each, btoreage : Any. goods, produce, or other cargo (with the of .timber), occupying the wharves or wharf sheds for a longer, period than, three days, shall pay a charge of-5s per ton per week, orj for any part of a week. Timber: For th> removal of cargoes of timber, the following periods of, time: respectively, shall be allowed after, the.discharge of the vessel, ! without any'^additional charge beyond!, 4s perlooft. Cargoes of 10,000 ft.. and under, ,20 hqurs ; cargoes of 20,000 ft. and under. 48 hours; cargoes of 40,000 ft. and under;, 96 hours ; cargoes of over 40,000 ft., 144 hours. In default of any cargo, or part of a cargo, of timber being not removed within the time specified, the original consignee, or consignees, of ai»y,. such cargo of timber shall.be liable to pay a charge of £2 per day, or part of a^day* such timber, or any portion thereof, may 'remain in occupation of any wharf...or jetty. Stone. —^Except by special author-; ity, no stone to be allowed to be landed on the wharf, but must be.taken from,the ship's slings. Berthage;—Every Vessel (sailing or steam) trading within the port of Dunedin shalPpay the rates respectively as followß :—Vessels 10 tons register and under, 10s per quarter; 25 tons register and under, 20s per quarter; 50 tons register and under, 35s per quarter; 100 tons register and under, 65s per quarter. Every sailing vessel trading beyond the. port of Dunedin shall pay a farthing,per: ■ton net register per day, or part of a day.. Every steam vessel trading beyond the Port of Dunedin shall pay one halfpenny per ton net, register Jier day, or part of a day, ' "On all goods landed at the Railway Wharves,. Port Chalmers. Schedule.— Imports: On all goods, produce, or othercargo, Is. per. ton. Exports: -Wool, per,, bale, 6d; all other goods exported beyond the Colony, ,6d per ton.—Transhipments : A ll goods of produce transhipped to other ports; half the above rates. ''Your Committeelias further to report, that the <3overnment, having elected; to recoup the' Board.for its expenditure in. connection with the extension of .Kattray- ; street Wharf by. : a. ; land payment, the. Provincial Council passed, an: Ordinance conveying •to the Boardr four: acres, as* described in said Ordinance, a; cppy pf whicUia attached.''.'.':':., , M Your Committee has also to report that the Provincial Council by a resolution authorised the Government to hand, over to the Board all tbp harbour plant ,as detailed in inventory."