Mr Bright gave the second of his two lectures on Yankee Humour at the Temperance Hall l;«t Tuesday. There was a limited attendance, but we think if Mr Bright followed the example set by the shrewd agent of Mr Charles Clark, when Mr Clark lectured here and did not draw, namely, reduce his tariff, he would have no complaint to make of scantiness of audience. The fact of last night'd lecture being one which Mr Bright delivered for the first time, together with the chilling influence of numerous empty seats, had a rather depressing effect on the lecturer at the first. But it was not so throughout. Mr Stout, who occupied the chair, in a Icav brief opening' remarks, observed he was sure the audience would appreciate the lecture. Anrl they did so. Once the lecturer fairly warmed to his subject he carried the audience with him, and they listened eagerly. Most of the audience must have read many if not all of the selections before, but, on the other hand, the judicious arrargeir-enl and clo' e compression into a lec ture of sp much sterling Yankee humour— -the. juxtaposition of so many good things— had ;i telling effect on the risible faculties. The lec ture was essentially one of matter more than manner, skilful selection more than elocution. It needed, as heard from Mr Bright, a closer deyroe of attention than had it been hcaixi from one possessed of the tricks of acting. But it was keenly listened to, and relished. Mr Bright lectiu'es on the same subject again or. Friday night.
THE COOK STRAIT CABLE.
