LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVI, Issue 1611, 23 August 1861, Page 5

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

Royal Olympto Theatre.- We have much pleasure in calling attention to an advertisement which appeaiß in another column of to-day's paper, announcing that a grand complimentary benefit is to be given to Mrs. W. H. Foley on Monday next, the 26tb inst.» on which occasion will be presented the Grand National Operatic Drama of " Bob Roy " ; with the elegant farce of "John Dobbs." We are glad to perceive that several of the old Wellington favorites, have voluntered their services for the occasion. We understand that the piece is in active rehearsal ; that new scenery is being expressly pain teJ, and every preparation is being made to place this popular drama on the stage in the most efficient maauer. Supposed Death by Drowning.- On Saturday week last, the 10th inst., Mr. William Taylor, a resident at Wairarapa, left.Hodge's Morrison's Bush, fat about 9 o'clock in the evening on his way home, and has not since been heard of. To reach his bouse at Tuitarata it was necessary to cross the Ruaraahanga River, at a distance of about 5 miles from Hodges, Taylor was on horseback at the time, The horse which he had been riding was found on Monday feeding near the bauk of the rirer. but Taylor has not since be»n seen. Owing to the late heavy tains, the rivers have been much flooded, and the search for the body has been unsuccessful. Deceased has left a wife and two children. This is another instance shewing the necessity of establishing a ferry over the Ruamahanga River. The whole of the down valley traffic must cross this river, and travellers are frequently charged very high prices by the Maories for taking them across in their canoes. This is especially felt in the cartage of heavy goods. The other day, the sura of £3 was demanded for taking across a cart load of goods. We hear that a gentleman at Wairarapa has offered to give a. piece of land, in a suitable position for this Ferry ; and we therefore trust the matter will be taken in hand at once by the Government

Congratulatory Address to Sir George Grey.— The Address adopted by the Public Meeting, on Saturday evening last, was forwarded by W. B. Rhodes, Esq., Chairman, per Airedale, to Auckland, this morning. Notwithstanding the short time that has elapsed since the meeting took place, 1169 names have been attached to it. Some of the sheets, with the signatures, have not yet been returned. Law.— On Friday, the 23rd day of August, Inst., Mr. Cliailes H. Moffit, Jun., was admitted by His Honr Mr. Justice Johnston, to practice as an Attorney and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand.