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Western Star, Issue 347, 1 May 1880, Page 5

A treat of ivn unusual kin.l will bo afforded the admirers of Irish bagpipe music, on Mon. I aynext. On that occasion .John .p.ogtiliu, the renowned Irish piper, will give a giand ball per* fonnaiice in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Mr Coghliu is admittedly the champion performer, on this instrument, and wherever .he lias appeared the exhibition of his> skill has provoked the wonder and applause of his audience. Thu child probably destined to be the greatest of Australian naturalists is already born, Ifa lives in tills city, and is the author of the remark that “ A jackass is the only animal that winks with his cars.” The saying, Excuse haste nnd a bad pen,” has been Attributed to a pig w-ho ran away from, home. It is only for innocence that solitude can have any ehanur. —•* Bangor Oomiueivud." Perhaps y but wo found a fellow in our melon patch f ile other night who, we think, would rather have, remained alone. Coma to thirk of it. (hough, he protested innocence.—“ Bos on Boat.” Someone has opened a cafe just opposite a cemetery in Paris. He dedicates his house "to those coming from the funerals,” sad announces on his private sign, “ Private rooms for all who desire to weep by themselves. Wins aad liquors of the very best.” 1