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Wanganui Herald, Volume V, Issue 1423, 19 March 1872, Page 2

Important.—Honi Pihama and his followers have returned to Oeo. The question is, when will they venture back again ? Christ Church.—We are requested to intimate that the weeknightly services "will commence at 7.30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. as heretofore.

The Hunchback.—This play was put on the stage last night and performed to the admiration of two pentlemen in the reserved seats and a fifty shilling1 gallery. Notwithstanding the fact of so miserable a house the principal actors flagged not, but performed their parts as if they wert coining money. There is no doubt of the talent of Mr Steele and Miss Bowring, and as they observed all the requirements of their art, under a strong temptation to " slur," we wished that a sr. ciety existed for the purpose of compensating actors of ability for the want of public appreciation. To think that the lady should have had to assume her great impersonation before the staring vacancy of empty benches, is enough to condemn the theatrical public of Wanganui to the "shades." The performance was to have been under the patronage of Major Edwards and the J.P.s; but not a J.P. of any kind did we see, unless they were among the " gods" ; and we are not aware that they have anythinsr to do with the divinities, not even the blind goddess. We noticed Mr Pawsori in the part of Master Walter, in which he acquitted himself very creditably, but he needed the prompter too often to give pleasure, and we:looked at him more in the light of a school-boy learning his lesson. Mr Beauchamp has mistaken his calling, if he will excuse us for saying so. He seems adapted for the character of the circus man with the whip, who acts as butt for the Clown's practical jokes. The professionals were very good ■ and deserved support, but Sheridan Knowles is at a discount among us, and histrionic talent is only patronised when it finds its way into the good e-races of the society of snobs. We all know how the Carandinis get their houses.

Meeting of Creditors.—A meeting of ihe Creditors of Mr William Warwick, was held yesterday,, when it was stated that the total liabilities of the estate amounted to £770, and the assets something under £300. The creditors expressed considerable dissatisfaction with the state of affairs. Mr Beauchamp "was appointed trustee, and Mr W. H. Watt, and Mr Wright supervisors.

Valuators.—Mr R. S. Low has been appointed Valuator under the District Highway's Act for the Wanganui District, and MrW. Finrrimore for the three districts of Wangaehu, Rangitikei and Manawatn. It is understood that the remuneration attached to the valuation of each district is £100/ and that this money comes out of the provincial treasury, apart from the rates, which are retained by the Boards for local purposes. Instructions, we learn, have been given to make a low valuation ; which is very prudent in face of the opposition to the Act.

Probability of More Vacancies.—lt is reported that Mr Befct has expressed his intention of resigning his seat in the Municipal Council, and that Mr West is likely to follow his example, 'lhe ratepayers could not desire the first resignation, but Mr West would yield to popular opinion by retiring. As the master of a Government School, he is out of place when mixing- with vestry politics, and at present he seems to serve no other purpose than to second another Councillor's motions, and advocate the •c interests " of a certain drain.

A Meeting called at New Plymouth.—The New Plymouth Superintendent has called a meeting of the settlers there to protest against the action of the Wairoa settlers. Very wise of the wise Mr Carrington ! He should- invite his " daughter's husband's uncle " whom he introduced to the House of Eepresentatives.

The Pilot.—ln reference to a letter of Capt, Flowerday's in our contemporary, in

which the following sentence occurs—" He -deliberately told me that he had served me' but for not towing the Malay down when asked"—Mr McLaren requests us to explain that he did riot say he " had served him out," but that it "'served him right," and this was said in a jocular mood. Our readers can easily understand that there is a great distinction between the two expressions. There is a tendency to bear too hard on the Pilot. No one regrets more than he does the fact that his men neglected their duty ; and it must be remembered that Mr McLaren himself was not asleep at his post, but was rendering assistance to get the Malay from her unfortunate position when the St Kilda made her appearance. Reference is also made to the Buller and Greymouth Bar?, requiring only one man each. Any man before the mast could show that it would be utterly impossible for one or even two men to attend to the Wanganui station, signalling vessels in, &c, which implies that the circumstances affecting those bars and the Wanganui bar are widely different. We see in our contemporary's allusion to the expense of our station (expenditure £500, revenue £11) an ad misericordiam appeal on behalf of the Provincial Government. Where does this Government derive all its revenue from to pay h Carpenter's wages" and the like ? From the realms of space, are we to suppose ? Thjs Turakina Hall Company.—This company is either defunct or demoralised. Mr Charles Cameron has been summoned for £70, the amount due on a bill endorsed by four or five settlers. Mr Lethbridge and Mr Chapman paid their shares of the bill, £30 each, and have escaped, we suppose, further responsibility. Another endorser is a bankrupt, and Mr Lethbridge, it appears, paid £20 ground rent, and has the key in his possession, which he pro- i poses to surrender when his lien is paid.! What has become of the company no one seems to know, or care, except Mr Cameron, A very responsible member of it called a meeting, we understand, but when the meeting ought to have been held, the convener was gloriously alcoholised, and nothing was done. Perhaps the easy-going shareholder thought he was doing his part in winding up the affair by liquidation. ' We sympathise with Mr Cameron, and ad- '< vise him to obtain possession of the Hall, if he can do so by legal means, and hold until he is paid.

Accident. —An unfortunate accident happened yesterday morning to Mr Not man, the sub-editor of this journal, who was riding out to the Cricket match at Marton, and when within a mile of his destination was thrown from his horse and severely kicked in the face. The horse shied, throwing his rider, and then turned round and struck him on the jaw. Dr Hooper attended to the wound, and Mr Notrnan was able to go on to the Cricket ground and commence play, but was soon compelled to give up. The doctor expects that a few clays will see him right again though the injuries are very severe. It is fortunate the blow was not delivered an inch or two higher up, or the consequences -might have been serious.