Local Intelligence.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XIII, Issue 652, 28 January 1865, Page 3

Local Intelligence.

Harbovh Woks-?.— We aro glad to hear on good authority tli.it Mr. Balfoiir, Marine Engineer ofOtago, ia likely to arrive hero shortly, when no doubt whatever information we may get will be ai reliable iv that obtained from Mr. Doync, and we hope may be more in detail. The Comet. — A very beautiful and particularly largo coznot in th< % south-west was seen for the first time on Saturday evening last, The sky was unusually clear, there was not a cloud in tho heavens, an<Ffche comet w.is seen to greater advantage that evening than it has been since. It is tha largest coni't; we have hcoii, always excepting tho magnificent one of 184 J. Tho nucleus is vory bright, and tho tail, which is nearly vertical but slightly inclining to the north, we take to bo about ten or twelve degrees in length. It appears to bo travelling at a very rapid rate, and every evening getting further soutb. Wo hopo some one veraed in astronomy will f.ivor us with dome particulars regarding this interesting visitor. Theatrical. — By advertisement and placard it m:iy bo porccived that tlia Webstor-Poloy company purpose giving a performance this evening at tho Prince of Wales Theatre. The performance'will consist of Douglas .Terrold's calibrated nautical drama of Blacl: Eyed Susq.»*— iSrtgland liaa for so many hundred yeanfTTeld the supremacy of tho ocean, that play or story illustrative of the idiosvneracies of tho true British Jack Tar always commands a deep interest for a British public, and tho distinguished philosopher, and wit when he wroto Black Eyed Susan ovinced his .deep discernmeut of tho English taste and character. To-night Mn Vurnon Webster appears in the leading role of William, and Mrs. Foley performs the heroine. Tho performance will •conclude with a laughable Faroe. Tho Theatre is condndted -with unexceptional propriety, and no pains or expense Jiavo been spared to render tho entertainment worthy of tho best patronage of the town.. To meet the depression of tho times', we perceive, that tho prides of admission have been liberally reduced.