Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVII, Issue 1735, 27 June 1862, Page 3

Local Intelligence.

Pestruction op Hurley's Saw Mill. — We regret to state that news has just readied ua of the burning of Hurleys and Carter's saw mills at Pahautanui. Accident. — We regret to record a very serious accident to one of tha sailors of the brig Yarrow last Wednesday afternoon. The vessel is taking in cattle at Kai Warra, one, of which on being hauled on board knocked the unfortunate man down, and broke his jaw in several places. The sufferer was immediately conveyed to the Hospital where he is doing well. The Cook's Stkait'Steameb. — Just previously to the closing of the Provincial Council there was laid on the table some further correspondence between the Superintendents of Provinces and Captain Vine Hall, relative to the Cook's Strait Steamer. From this correspondence it appears that Canterbury and Wellington agreed to find between them the ,£3OOO subsidy originally asked as a supplement to that given by the General Government to enable a steamer to be kept running between Sydney and auy two of tho three provinces of "Nelson Wellington and Canterbury. Captain Vine Hall however, declines carrying out that arrangement, and proposes to run the steamer callingafcWellingtonfirst.and then on to Canterbury Picton and Nelson, and from thence to Sydney, for which service Nelson is prepared to contribute 451000, and Marlborough £600. The Superintendent of this province has of course objected to this arrangement, arguing that the provinces at which the steamer calls should contribute equally, and demurring to the little facility afforded by such a route. v Capt. Vine Hall is now at Canterbury. The Obatobical Trainer — Mr. Thomas Padmore Hill, Professor of Elocution at Melbourne, has sent us a copy of his ." Oratorical Trainer" from the study of which young men, who seriously apply themselves to cultivate the graces of aigood delivery, will derive much advantage. The work abounds with examples and may be used with great advantage by the members of the debating club. It is cheap and worth the money, and can be procured through 'any bookseller here. Thb white Swan. — This vessel is expected in from Auckland to-morrow or Sunday. By her we shall have an instalment of the Ministry, if not the whole — depending upon the further prorogation. It is generally thought that a further prorogation for a few days will take place. The Rival Houses. — We do not say of the San Francisco Minstrels and of Miss Gordon's Company "a plague on both your Houses," but we very much regret that during the past week the deluging rain, which has fallen every evening, should causo two capital entertainments to be only half supported. That they have been supported in tho way they have, shows that these companies really present a most attractive evening's amusement. Last night being tolerably fair, the attendance was ..improved, and at both Houses the audience were highly delighted. MISS Habsilep Gobdon's Musical Ehte'rtainmbhx.—Thursday evening witnessed another

triumphof this talented lady. The night being fine gave our townspeople an opportunity, for which they gladly availed themselves, of hearing the matchless Queen of Song in her beautiful warblinga. The Hall presented a gay, comfortable, and very pleasing appearance. The Wedding of Jeannette was the vehicle used for the introduction of some beautiful music — the ballad " That I might be forever near thee," and a contralto song by Donizetti " Gaily I sing," gave the audience an idea of the treat they had this evening in store for them— Casta Diva, the gem of Belliui's great work Nonna, was indeed the pearl of the entertainment. The ease, brillancy, force and execution with i which the fair artiste sang this, fairly electrified the audience, and the piece finished to such applause as is seldom hearu within the walls of a concert room, " Auld Robin Gray" was loudly "applauded, and deservedly so, for it was rendered with beautiful simplicity and truthfulness. To this was added Miss Gordon's Piano D'orte Solo, and here we must con fesb our inability to do full justice, surprise and pleasure wac depicted on every animated face, and encore, encore, and nothing but encore, would satisfy the company— and the lady generously substituted the ballad 'Ever of Thee 1 , A Curtain Lecture- concluded the entertainment in which Miss Gordon and Mr. J. P. Hyde kept the house in one continued roar of laughter from the beginning to the end. The same bill is repeated to-night and on Saturday evening for their farewell and last appearance. We predict a very full house. San Francisco Minstrels. — Last evening, the Royal Olympic Theatre was well filled with a most fashionable audience. The whole of the boxes having been Bespoke, the front part of the Pit was converted into stalls. The Company -sang and played a selection of their best pieces, and the excellent manner in which they were performed was fully testified by the warm plaudits they elicied. The Company play to-night, at Valentine's, Whitewood's Hotel, Hutt, and we have no doubt there will be a large audience to witness the performance of these talented artistes. Wellington Terrace Road. — We regret to observe that the heavy rains of this week have caused the embankment in the rear of Mr. Mason's smithy, to give way. We are afraid that this portion of the road will not be able to be formed according to the gradient proposed, but that there must be a considerable dip.; Bellamy's. — We understand that the management of Bellamy's has been intrusted to Mr. Pater Laing. Considering how important an element the gastronomical department is, we are glad to feel perfectly sure that the Assembly members could not be better served anywhere in New Zca land, than they will be under Mr. Laings auspices. The N. Z. Bank. — By the Queen, from Otago, we notice the arrival of Mr. Kennedy the InBpector of this Bank. His stay here will probably extend over a longer period than that allotted to a mere flying visit. Melancholy Accident. — The cutter Morning Star, sailed from this port for Queen Charlotte's Sound, on Monday morning last. When about 14 miles from the Heads, Capt. Petrie went aloft to overhaul the running tackle, and while doing so must have missed his hold, and fell overboard. There were only two persons on board the cutter at the time of the accident, namely, Capt. Petrie the master of the vessel, and Mr. Fleet, the owner who was at. the tiller. The night being very dark. Mr. Fleat did not see the accident, and was not aware that Petrie was overboard until he heard him cry out, " for God's sake heave to." Fleet immediately rounded the vessel to, and did his best to find the unfortunate man ; but not withstanding the strictest search, and laying the vessel to for upwards of an hour, he neither heard nor saw anything of him afterwards. It was blowing fresh at the time, of tfie accident, the vessel going throvgh the water at the rate of five knots an hour, but shortly afterwards the wind increased to a galo, and she was thrown nearly on her boaxn ends, the deck being three planks in the water and all that. Fleet could do was to drop the peak of the mainsail, and trice the tack up. She lay for some time in this condition ; but afterwards righted aud it was with some difficulty that Fleet succeeded in J bringing the cutter back to port. Petrie has left ' a widow and two children totally unprovided for the eldest being 8 years, and an infant blind from birth. Masonic Festival. — The brethren of the N. Z. Pacific Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons celebrated the Festival of St. John on Tuesday last, the 24th instant, at their Lodge Rooms, Barrett's Hotel. The Lodge was openad at high twelve, and afterwards called oft' from labour to refreshments, when about forty of the brethren sat down to an elegant Banquet provided by Brother P. Laing, Brother Vennell, W. M., in the chair. An excellent band was in attendance and played a capital selection of music. After the cloth was removed, the usual Loyal and Ma6onic toasts were given and responded to in a most hearty manner. The band played appropriate airs after each toast, and some excellent songs sung by Rome of the brethren , added not a little to the enjoyment of the evening. The Company separated about 12 o'clock , after singing Burn's celebrated parting song of " Auld Lang Syne."