MISCELLANEOUS TELEGRAMS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XV, Issue 661, 27 September 1871, Page 2

MISCELLANEOUS TELEGRAMS.

OAMABtJ, Tuesday, 8 p.m. Mr Mackay's residence "was burnt : it is insured m the Liverpool, London, and Globe, for £350. The cause was the explosion of a kerosene lamp. '. Port Chalmers, Sept. 25. Arrived — Sept. 24, Claud Hamilton, from Timaru ; Otago, barque, from Newcastle. Sailed — Acacia, barque, for Hobart Town. Sept. 25, Arrived — Hydra and City of Newcastle, barques, from Newcastle. Sailed- — 4.30 p.m., Claud Hamilton, for Bluff. JDunedin, Tuesday, 8.35 p.m. Reicheldt's new trial comnienced yesterday ; so many juror's were challenged that others had to be taken from the body of the court. The trial is expected to conclude on Saturday. JMr Connor has expressed his willingness to allow Mr Cariiithers to examine the dock, on condition that his expenses shall be indemnified. The Board has agreed to take advantage of this offer. A memorial has been presented to the City Council m favor of the purchase of the gas-works by the Municipality. Tlie Artillery Challenge Shield was won by Corporal Ogilvie, who scored 65. The Tokomairiro petition against the introduction of more immigrants has been forwarded to Mr Murray for presentation to tlie House. Bluff, Tuesday, 7.50 p.m. Arrived — Claud Hamilton, and sailed for Melbourne. Nelson, Sept. 25. Arrived — Early, Wellington. Wellington, Sept. 25. A number of old members of the Assembly are getting up an address to Sir D. Monro, also to ask him to allow his portrait to be painted for the House of JRepresentatives. The JRevs JKnell and M'William were ordained priests of the Anglican Church and took orders yesterday. Arrived — Cana, from Nelson. Sailed — 2 p.m., Phoebe, for Lyttelton. Tuesday, 7.55. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt early this morning. - It. is. rumoured that Mr A. F. Halcombe has received an appointment under the General Government. The Episcopalian Synod opened to-day. Wanganui, Tuesday, 6 p.m. An earthquake was felt here early this morning. -.',.* Napieb,, Tuesday, 7 p.m. An earthquake was experienced hero at 5.15 a.m., and lasted Beven seconds. Tauranga, Sept. 25. The Catholics are petitioning against tho JEducation Bill. Auckland, Sept. 23* Tho Herald insinuates that the Cross mining reporters are m league with the Auckland brokers. In consequence of au article m the Evening Star, Mr S. Morrin horsewhipped Mr Utting, of the Herald, 'm the Theatre. Mr Utting not being the writer of the article, Mr Morrin made a humble apology. The next day. Mr Neville Walker entered the Star offico and struck Mr Brett, who retaliated, thoroughly beating his assailant and knocking out one of his front teeth. He thon laid an information for the assault, and Mr Walker was fined £10, and bound over to keep the peace for six months. The Herald urges bankers and merchants to subscribe to enable Greville to establish a tri-weekly mail service, from Ohinemuri to Tauranga. The captain of the Marion JRenny has been speared by the natives of Fiji. Tho sharo market is dull. Messrs Clark Bros, report Caledonians at £1 25 ; Thames, £24 ; Nonpareil, £6 4s ; Moanatairi, £4. Alexandra, Monday, 9.30 a.m. A special from Te JKuiti, dated September 21st, says the native meeting concluded yesterday. Another meeting will take place shortly, to which the Governor will be invited. The principal things to be discussed are old Panuitianga, Kati JRuiri, telegraphs, roads, etc. Nothing was decided last night. A letter, was received from the Ngapuhi, demanding Todd's murderers, this morning. The friendlies were detained to discuss the question. Neither Manuhiri or Tawhaio took part m the meeting. Manga and Raihnana Wahanui were the principal speakers among the Kingites. 10.10 a.m. The native meeting is concluded. The Ngapuhis' letter was read yesterday, but there was no discussion on it. The murderers will not be given up. The friendlies are returning.

Timaru* Hospital. —The usual meeting of the Commissioners, for receiving tenders for the supply of necessaries for the above institution, was held on Monday last. In one or two instances, only one tender for certain articles was admissible, others which would have competed haviDg been aent m after the advertised time. Masonic— We are informed that another Masons lodge will shortly be opened m Timaru, which will be uuder the Scottish constitution, the lodge at present inthe town being under the English constitution. The cerumouy of consecration and instalation of W. M and officers will be couducted by the R.W. Grand Master of JNew Zealand, Bro-. ther Jamea Milla, and Brother Caldwell,' of Dunediu. Horticultural Society.— A meeting of the committee was held at the Town Clerk's office yesterday evening. Present— Captain Crawford (chairman), Messrs Jacobs, Wildie, Mair, Jonas, King, Lewis, Turnbull, Cliff, Harney, and X H. Lough (hon. secretary). The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. The following resolutions were passed :— '•'ihat Mr Lough take' steps to collect mofteys promised for prizes, etc. That all exhibits shall have been the bonafide property of the exhibitor for at least two months before the show. That the place where the show is to be held be decided at next meeting, when the list of collections can be handed m. - That tho committee meet this day fortnight,- the 10th October." Theatrical— On Monday last the Comedy and Burlesque Company from Duuedin made their first appearance at the Mechanics' Institute; that being the firat i occasion on which a' regular dramatic company 'has appeared m Timaru. Considering the shortness of the notico that had been Riven, the audience was a very fair one. The curtain roso to a pretty ■ operetta ■ entitled ; the • '♦ Rustic JPrima Douna," m which MiBB Anna Forde took 'Susßette,' the principal character, aud rendered the songs incidental to the piece m a very pleasing manner. Miss Forde was well supported by the company. The operretta was followed by "Poor Pilliopdy," one of the drollest of farce 3. Miss Cassy Matthews played Sally Blunt, which ia one of her bestimperaonationa; Mr WhitewasPoor Pillicoddy, Mr Huntley, O'Scuttle, while the part of Mra Pillicoddy fell to Miss Jennie Nye. The burlesque of "Lurline" concluded the entertainment, and hi spite of a deficiency of scenery was a great success, that success being mainly attributable to the dancing and singing of the Misses Forde and Nye, both of whioh were greatly admired. Their duet ' Liquid Gems ' was decidedly the gem of the evening, and the comic duet •Beautiful Swells' waa exceedingly well aang, and an encore vociferously demanded. Yesterday evening the company appeared again m the second act of the *• Ticket-of-l'oave man," to which full Justice waa done.

This waa followed by the farce of the "Rough Diamond," Miss Cassy Matthews and Mr Wolfe ably sustaining the parts of Margery and Cousin Joe. The programme conoluded with the 'burlesque of "Black eyed Sue," *' with the following cast .--William,- Miss I Anna Forde ; Captain Crosstree, Mr S. i Wolfe j Doggrass, Mr A.' White; Shaun O'Ploughahare, Mr 11. Love ; llatchett, Mr * George Foster; Guatbrain, Miss Lilly JForde; t Susan, Miss Jennie Nye ; Dolly Mayflower, Miss Cassy Matthews ; Dame Hatley, Mr t Martiu Forde. The burlesque abounds with songs and dauces, the dialogue is sparkling i and witty, it was well acted, and as well t put on as circumstances would permit. The i attendance on Tuesday was very good, shewing a marked improvement on that of the previous evening. The company will per- i form at Temuka this evening, and should < they receive sufficient encouragement, on i Thursday also; performing again at Timaru on 1 the evenings of Friday and Saturday next. J Timaru Cricket Club.— The annual general meeting of the Club was held at the ] JKoyal Hotei on Saturday last when there 1 were present: —Messrs W. W. Cobb, (m chair), ■ F. A. Sims, R. Bovie, A. McKellar, J. W. , White, C. Perry, W. C. Cuff, W. Rutherfurd, A G. Cook, W. Barnett, H. Feldwick, , and John Thompson, (Hon. Sec. and Treaa- , urer.) The miuutes of last meeting were , read aud confirmed. The Treasurer produced his Balance Sheet as follows: — Receipts. To balance previous year £1 3s ; surplus dinner funds 4s ,- subscriptions £6 6s ; total £7 13s. Expenditure, advertisiug £1 ls 3d ; Hobbs and Sous £2 13s ; R. R. Taylor £3 3s ; Tacon (ball) 10a 6d ; Wallis 3s ; balance 2s 3d ; total £7 13s. The Balance Sheet was adopted. A challenge was read from the Burkes Pass Cricket Club offeringtoplay a match at Timaru on the 24th proximo, the day before the Agricultural Show. A discussion ensued as to where the match could be played, aud it was decided to accept an offer from Mr Slee to prepare a wicket for the match ov a piece of land uear his Hotel ; also to ask him to prepare a piece of ground for practice. The rulea of the Club were then considered, when on the motion of Mr Feldwick seconded by Mr Cuff it waa resolved " That a committee consisting of Messrs C. Perry, J. W. White, and John Thompson be appointed to draw up new rulea for the Club, aud submit them at a general meeting to be held ou Saturday next at the Royal Hotel." The challenge from the Burkes Pass Club was theu considered, when Mr White moved Mr McKellar and it was resolved " That the challenge, be accepted." The desirability of augmenting the plant of the Clnb waa then discussed, aud Mr Cobb kindly offered to obtain cricketing materials from Melbourne to tbe value of £12 ; his offer was accepted, those preseut guaranteeing the cost. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting. Educational Resbevbs. — On the debate m the House of Representatives on this Wellington Educational reserves, Mr G. B. Parker, member for Gladstone, is reported iv Hansard to liave spoken as follows: — Mr Parker said the subject was one m which ho took tlie greatest iuterest, as the question of these reserves was one m which the district m which he lived had suffered very much. He hoped the members from Otago would not imagine that it was from a spirit of oppor itiou to their views that he made these remarks. In the south of Canterbury, where the constituency ho had tho honor to represent was situated, large reserves hud been made for educational purposes, und the result had beeu thut the lund Bales iv that district had beeu stopped. The good land had been reserved for educational purposes, aud the JRoad Boards, and other bodies who derived their sustenance from such land sales suffered materially ; and if they went on making enormous reserves for that purpose, they would get into the eauie state of utfaira which England had suii'ci-t-d from m the middle ages, uud which led to the passing of statute alter etui ute of Mortmain. The country would presently be richer than it wbb then, aud more densely populated, aud the contributions of thut population to education would necessarily be larger than at* present. Ho did not object to the system of endowments for educational purposes, but he did to thi; country being tied up as it was from sale, and ao preveuted from being available {or settlement. If the blocks called educational reserves were sold, and the proceeds funded, ho' would not have a word to Say against the reserve system. His objection was to the closing of tho country from sale, und to ita settlement being so hindered.