The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1874.

Thames Star, Volume VI, Issue 1809, 20 October 1874, Page 2

The Evening Star. PUBLISHED DAILY AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. Resurrexi. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1874.

Thb rise in the price of meat is bitterly complained of in the Southern Provinces, and the pnn ester into speculations a% to what the scarcity of fupply will remit in. It is wrioubtedly a matter of very ■•rious moment,

■mci m«at is the article which we most largely

cofciume, and, moreover, that which is most ntMiiary for our daily existence —that is to say, to the existence of the majority of mankind, a deferential exception being made of the philosophical consumers of vegetables, or vegetarians. Many reasons are as»ig»ed for the increased value in meat, the reasons being

as various in character as they are many in number. Whatever be the cause—whether it !■ owing to the severe nature of the weather which has lately prevailed, to tho influx,of immigrant population,' or any of the other reasons advanced—it is to he sincerely hoped that the want will be shortly supplied. . Amokg the works disposed of at the recent sale of Sir William Tite's library was a copy of the first edition of Miles CoTerdale's English translation of the Bible printed in 1535. This work is bo rare that no perfect copy of it is known. - Sir William Tite's copy fetched .£l5O. Wb are in receipt of a General Government Gazette No. 53. It,cqntains a proclamation by the Victorian Government revoking , a former, proclamation rendering, vessels from Lyttelton iliable to, quarantine, the circumstance which led to the issue of such proclamation, namely the existence of small-pox in the port of Lyttelton, having ceased to exist.

Thb p.s. Manaia arrived from Auckland this morning, after a very good passage of five and a half hours. Shu brings a general cargo and passengers.

Undek an old Act of Charles 11, a man named Henry Marks has beon fined ss, by the Christcliuroh -Bo'riipli, for selling,* cocoanut on Sunday, the sains."not beirig a work of necessity or charity." ... .

A itektikg of the members of the Lodga Sir Walter Scotfc is called for this evening. The buiincai of the meeting is of importance, consisting in the nomination of office bearers. It is also notified that nil books lent by the Lodge should bo returned at oace. . . . ■ ■.■■..-.. ■-.-.... -

' Thb evidence in the libel cast Queen t Heed and Brott was conoludcd yaeterday, and tbo Court sat agaia at 10 o'olock this morning to proceed with the'hearing of the adddresnes of counsel. A very full account of today's proceedings trill be seen in our report of the Auckland Supremo Court. '

Thb discoveries of mot, bones, now quite coinccon, are interesting in default of being able to catch live moas, which are reported to hare been teen, caught, and let go again. The Tribune says: — " Bones of. a moa, suffieiont to form an entire skeleton, excepting the lower jaw-bone, have been found in a landslip at Maraekakahc. They are a valuable addition to the scientific curiosities of the province.

Thbrb is a guileloss and trusting simplicity in the Thames Advertiser's manner of using negatives. This morning's iisue of that paper says:—"Mr. T. E. Shaw writes assuring v» that he acts for himself, and denying that Mr. Honiss krew nothing of kirn till informed by Mr. Mcllhone." Now, what are we to believa —that Mr. Honiss knew nothing, or that ho was cognizant of an immense lot, by reason of his " not" having known " nothing." This problem ca» be pursued no further.

Ik. 'the Resident" Magistrate's Court ttis morning the only case down on the sheet was a charge of abusive language, the* aofenda»t having, as it was alleged, made use of terms of aa aggravating character towards the plaintiff for the purpose of annoyance, and to provoke a breach of the peace, whofefore he (the plaintiff)" prayed that the' Court Iwould give judgment that the defendapt find surety for his future behaviour in respect of his bearing towards him. (the plaintiff and aggrieved party). Neither party appeared, anil the case was, therefore, struck out.

; iia meeting of Hamilton settlers, held on the 15th inst., to discuss the question of the necewity which eziats for a bridge across the river at Hamilton, the following resolution, moved by Captain Steele, was unanimously •greed to: —" That this meeting is of opinion that the construction of a bricige across the Waikato River, at Hamilton is noceesaryif the districts of Cambridge East, Hamilton, Tamahere, Piako, and -Matamata are to be ;bene fitted by the railway, as any other means of communication cannot fail to prove inadequate to the requirements of the large and increasing population of the above named districts."

'< The New Zealand Herald acknowledges the receipt of a. copy : of the /'Order of Service Appointed for the Third Festival of the Choirs of the Diocesan Choral Society," printed by Messrs. Reed and Brett. In noticing the work it will be seen that the editor puts in a good word for brothers in the profession, the which evidence of journalistic goodwill is certainly refreshing. Thus:—The book is printed by Messrs. Reed and Brett, and in ncatnets of style, &c, is superior to anything of the kind yet produced in Auckland. It is oh sale at the stationers, at a price (6d) which must be considerably belowactunl cost; and we have no doubt that all those'who have obtained tickets of admission for the occasion will endeavour to procure copies (a limited number only being on sale). Of the contents of the book we have not space to speak, but we shall take the opportunity of reviewing them in »ur roport of the Festival.

Thbee ar« few reasoning men who do not sympathise with the object of total abstinence, but the advocates 'thereof occasionally render themselves very objectionable os reformers and ao leu rediculous as human beings. The Templar* in Wanganui wax warm in their efforts to trample under foot the " universal ; cuwe," and preserve from its influence the 'weak mortals who are fast eliding slcng tho slippery road to perdition. The following is a petition cut from tho Charleston Herald, which has been received by several publicans in the district: —" Wanganui, Sept. Bth. Dear Sir, —We earnestly entreat ye'Sj for the sake of youe spiritual welfare; ■ and for-the; preservation from ruin of our husbands and sons, that you abandon the immoral and wicked business of selling intoxicating liquors. We will be at your plaice of business to pray with you next Saturday. .Come, with us and wo jwill do you good, and may God have mercy en your soul. By .order of the Committee."