LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Wellington Independent, Volume XXII, Issue 2568, 7 September 1867, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Address to the Goveenob. — A complimentary address to his Excellency Sir George Grey, has been passed by both Houses of the Legislature. We regret that, through the lateness of the hour at which the House of Representatives adjourned lust night, we were unable to publish it. Supreme Cotm'r.— The Civil Sittings of the Supreme Court will commence on Monday morning, when there are two cases for hearing. The j Special Jury cases will be heard on the 11th inst, j they are lour in uuuiber, viz :— Adams T Atkinson -, Stevens and another v Bewley j Handley and others v Finlay ; and Ross v O'Riley. Tub Coming Concert. — We would remind our readers that the amateur concert in behalf of the building fund of the Scotch Church, Lanibton Quay, takes place on Monday next. Several of those who are expected to assist in the performances are well known and appreciated in Wellington for their vocal and instrumental skill, and we j hope, therefore, that both on account of the great treat in reserve for the music loving public, and to aid a good cause, the Odd Fellows' Hall will be well attended on Monday evening. Musical Entertainment.— We are pleased to inform our readers that Mr Charles Russell, who bo delighted bis audience at the Athenaeum on Monday evening last, has kindly promised his services for the benefit of the Tuita School. His entertainment will shortly be given there, and we must congratulate the Huttonians on what will indeed be a great treat to all who have the slightest appreciation of tho talented rendering of beautiful music. We learn that in order to give I every one a chance of enjoying it, the price of admission will be fixed at a rate within the nieani of all. Miss Annie Mbrton. — Wo are glad to say that as a mark of appreciation of the talent of Miss Annie Merlon, who l»as for so long amused the play-going public, an amateur dramatic entertainment will shortly be given in the Odd Follows', Hall, when the grand drama of 'Richelieu' will be performed with new scenery and dresses, the parts being taken by some of the best amateurs in the province. : Masteuton Literary Institute.— On Monday evening the .Rev. Mr Ronaldaon, in the Maaterton Institute, read selections from various authors, commencing with a chapter from Dr. Smith's English History. "England's Workshops," " Gray's Inn," "Pianoforte Manufactory," " Uncle Salvage," from ' All the Year Round.' " Memoir of Mr Parkin Peacock," from the • Guardian ;' extracts from " What Men have said about Women." Mr Walton then rand " The Inconstant," " Old Humphreys on Birthdays," and " The Man with a Little Wig," after which the meeting separated. Roman Catholic Church for the Wairajupa. — Wo are informed that £150 has been collected in the Wairarapa, with the intention of erecting a Church and Educational Seminary. Ten acres of land has been purchased for this desirable purpose in Ctu-tcrton. Charitable Aid. — It will be remembered that some time ago a number of charitable ladies and gentlemen made arrangements for supplying the poor with broad at the rate ot 2Jd the two pound loaf, and that it was determined the system should bo given a fair three months' trial. Tho result has been most satisfactory j the stated quarter expired on the 31st August, and it was computed that during the period no less than 59,462 loaves were readily purchased. Te Aro Parsonage.— At the vestry meeting of the parishioners 6f St. Peter's Cuurch, held on Tuesday evening, it was resolved that a site offered by E. Pearce, Eaq., at the corner of Abc-1 Smith street as best fitted for the erection of a parsonage, be accepted. The ground— half an acre in extent — is substantially fenced and offered to the pariah for the sum of £175, of which Mr Pearce himself has agreed to give £25. VolttnT-BIR Artillery. — A meeting of enrolled members of the Volunteer Artillery Company was held on Thursday evening in Barrett's (Plimmer's) Hotel, Captain Buckley in the chair. The tender ©f Mr Poulson for supplying the undress uniform, of tho company — which is drab and red stripe down the trouaers — was accepted, and after some formal business it was resolved that the company should meet for drill on Monday next, and that there should be regular parades. Xhe Secretary was instructed to apply to the Town Bonrd for permission to use tho Market Hall as a drill shed, and tho meeting adjourned. We may mention that the corps will be armed with breech-loading carbines, and that tho Government will find three 12-pounder Armstrong guns. Land Sale.— At Mr J. H. Wallace's Land Mart on Thursday were sold two valuable town acres, TSoa. 136 and 137, situate at Foatheraton, Wairaropa, tho purchaser being Mr Honry Blundell, and the price for tho two £46 10s. W. H. Watt, Esq., also purchased aFeatheraton Bection. Of tho town lots, Bomo sections in Turanaki street found purchasers nt £2 5s a foot in Mr J. D. Stoddavt and Mr C. L. Anderson, and lot eleven, Abel Smith street, sold at £1 17s 6da foot., The other lots were withdrawn. Tawa Flat.— The usual fortnightly Penny Beading was hold in the Schoolroom on Wednesday evening last, James Taylor, Esq., M.P.C. in the chair. Tho success of these readings was demonstrated by the building being crowded by an audience exceeding in number any previous ono. Mr J. Payton commenced with Dickens' " Doctor Marigold," and was followed by Mr Gordon, who read a portion of " Uncle Tom's Cabin," rendering in an admirable mannor some of tho rich negro huinourof that well known work. Mr J. Payton also gavo a few exquisite little songs from Tennyson's " Princess," and ono of "Caudles Locturcs." Another chapter from " Uncle Tom" concluded a very pleasant evening's i entertainment.

New Hotel. — Mr Gh H. Luxford ia building a handsome new family and private hotel at the corner of Ingcstro and Willis streets. The building,^ When finished, will contain twenty-four rooms, finished in the best style, and replete with ©rery comfort.

Thb Nathan Family. — Again last night a large and fashionable audience honored tho Nathan Juvenile Troupe, and were as evar well pleased with their visit, being heartily amused by I little Marion's wonderful precocity, and by that , always popular Small, who appears to grow upon public favor, and always to find more admirers. The Irish Tutor, with Marion as Dr O'Toole, Quiet Lodgings, and the burlesquo of Corladad made a most enticing programme, the . pieces being chosen with a view of disclosing the united talent of the company, which, as is already well known, is of no moan order. We suppose there are not now many persons in Wellington who have not visited Marion, Selina, and their older coadjutors, and we are sure nobody has ever left the hall without having spent a most agreeable and amusing evening. Pekmt Readings. — In tho Temperance Hall last night, Mr Nicholas Marchant delivered, to a large audience, a most interesting lecture on tho somewhat abstruse subject of "The names wa bear, or what's in a name." Mr Marchant has a pleasant chatty manner, and by a good delivery and a careful handling of his subject managed thoroughly to please his audience, who accorded Jiim a hearty vote of thanks. Wanganui. — Cobb's Coach arrived yesterday i afternoon from Wanganui and tho West Coast, bring our usual correspondence and papers. We have made a few extracts of interesting items. Impertinence.— lt ia rather hard to say in what light ignorant people regard the Chamber of the House of JRepresentativos j but to judge by the conduct of a snob in tho Strangers' Q-allery yesterday afternoon, who amused himself for a considerable time by staring at the occupants of [ the Ladies' Gallery through a telescope (in tho absence of an opera glase), they must consider it to be a aorb of Government Opera House. A just punishment for such impertinence would b» to publish the name of the offender. Htttt Mabket. — There was a small attendance at tho Hutt Market on Wednesday, and the prices realized for horned cattle and horses was low. Two lots, of wethers were disposed of privately, one lot realising 15s tho other 19s per head. Catholic Cathedral. — We have often called attention to the very beautiful building now efecting by tho Roman Catholics of Wellington, and yesterday we had an opportunity of viewing a colossal figure of Saint Mary, to whom the Cathedral iB dedicated: This figure is of metal gilt, is seven and a-half feet high, and is intended to bo fixed in the niche prepared for it in the tow«r over tho eastern doorway. It will add much to the beauty in the appearance of the building, which will without exception be the finest ecclesiastical structure in tho colony.

The Squabble about the Waitotaba Es-serve.—-The Chronicle of the sth msb gives som« further particulars abeub this. "It appears that; an up-rrver chief, named David, lays claim to a portion of that reserve, and a week or tea dayg ago proceeded to hare it surveyed, but was met by threats of opposition on*the part of the resident natives at Wuitotara. Ho forthwith determined to enforce his claim by force of arms, and on the forenoon of the 4th, a body of about 100 natives came down the river to him. They, however, left thsir guns some short distance up tha river, and appeared unarmed. They were mot by Hori Kingi and other influential chiefs, and through the counsels of our Resident Magistrate and Mr &. W. Woon, any disturbance wui pre« rented."