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Thames Star, Volume VII, Issue 2075, 28 August 1875, Page 2

—' r—: . ■ t To-night the "Fakir of Oolu makes his first appearance before a Thames au? dicnce, and from his great reputation" as an illusionist will no doubt have a crowded house". Doors will be opened at 7.15; and those who'wish to avoid a crush and secure a good seat will do well to avail themselves of the arrangements which Mr De Lias has made, and secure their seats: beforehand at Mr Burra's. We are informed that Dr Silvester's (the Fakir) stay at the Thames is positivelylimited to the five days advertised ; and we hear from one whose experience of colonial entertainments is very largo indeed, andJwho has seen tbe Fakir several times, that nothing from first to last has been hitherto performed in New Zealand which can be compared to Dr Silvester's wonder-working marvels. We anticipate large houses on each night of the company's stay here. Since writing the above we understand that Dr Silvester has received a telegram from" Messrs Cruickshank at Auckland, agents for s.s. Hero, to the effect that she will leave for Sydney on Thursday, consequently the stay here of the Fakir of Oolu, must be limited to three nights only. These"was a .very meagre attendance at the Theatre Koyal last night though the entertainment, which was for the benefit of Miss Amy Thornton, certainly deserved a better house. ' Notwithstanding the paucity of the audience the programme was played through to the end with a praiseworthy determination of keeping faith with the public.. The performances were certainly much better than we have yet seen, Mr Thornton having secured the services of some amateurs, one of whom (Mr Mason) acquitted himself very creditably, considering the short time he, had had in which to prepare his part. Inaddition Mr W. Iteed and his brother were to the front in musical matters, and this, we need hardly say, was a great improvement. The pieces went off fairly well, and we think that; if Mr Thornton is not disheartened by the present lack of support,;- and persists; in his intention of giving bi-weekly entertainments, they will turn out a success. The comedy, if played next Saturday, should be well worth seeing, and we must accord a word # of praise to Mr Herbert for his acting as Uncle Copp. Mr G-. Reed danced exceedingly well, as is his wont, and a farce terminated the entertainment, which we wish had been more successful, were it only for the sake of the beneficiaire who deserves success for the pains she takes to please.

Theee was a goodly muster of Wo. 2 H.R.V. and the Hangers last night for the usual monthly inspection, No 2 H.B.V. mustering nearly 50 in number. Those present were formed in two companies of equal strength and put through several evolutions in battalion drill. On the termination of the drill Major Cooper presented to Lieut. Paul the; Snider rifle given by Captain Hazard, referringin high terms, not only to Lieut. Paul's excellence as a shot, but also to the energy he had displayed in performing bis duties as an officer and his zeal in the cause of volunteering. The rifle is now the property of Lieut. Paul having been won by him on. three, occasions, the last time being June 26th ult, when it was won with a score of 48 out of a possible 60. The rifle butt is ornamented with a silver plate with an inscription the work of Mr Cookson. The invitation of the T.N.B. to join them to-morrow in their church parade was declined on the score of inconvenience. Theee was again a clean sheet at the Besident Magistrate's Court this morning. A cobkespondent writing from Tairua says a great number of men are leaving as they cannot get employment.—The Puketui, pegged out by the late Walter Williamson, is getting into favor.—The Britannia has come upon gold.—The Young Company's works are being pushed steadily ahead.—The public meeting was a very tame affair, only about 20 persons present.—A person resident here I commenced to do a little gardening, having found an acre ready fenced.' After some digging, he was pounced upon by natives for violating a tapu. The " anniversary soiree of the Sir Walter Scott Lodge of Freemasons will be held in the Academy of Music on September 10th. Thb members of No. 3 Company Hauraki Eifle Volunteers are requested to assemble at the Naval Hall for Church parade to-morrow, and • all members are particularly invited, to be present. Tee footpaths in many parts of the town are in a bad state from the recent, rain and the traffic. Some of these might be yery much improved at little cost to the Borough by utilising .the mullock from the mine tips, such as the Crown Princess, the manager of which is contemplating the erection of a tramway apross the street to obviate the expense of carting the stuff away. In some parts of the town this ought be available for about a shilling a load deposited^ th@ ground. Queen street, about which so much has been said, i 3 not the only locality requiring attention in this direction. The discourse, which through the inclement state of the weather Mr Jno. Cartwright wag preypnted from delivering last Sunday evening, will, it appears from the advertisement, be deliverer! tpmorrpw ereniDg al the Karaka Schoolroom.

We notice that Mr Edward Lewis will preach in the Good Templars' Hall tomorrow evening, taking as his subject the well known parable of "The Prodigal Son."

It is some time since we were called upon Jo. record .anything in the way of "selling off" or, "immense reductions" jri; the clotbinji. department. But we are no.k reminded that Messrs J. Cosgr'ave, ;and - C0.,-are calling a , sale of., drapery and clothing at their establishments in Owen and Albertstreets. The stocks in these establishments embrace., £20,000 worth of goods. Cheap drapery? and'winter clothing will now be the.- order .of the day.—Advt.