We are glad to see that the true circum stances in which Mrs Walsh and her family have been left through the recent death of the husband and father are being- acknow ledged. An impression had gained ground that she was comfortable, and a great deal of ridicule was thrown upon the amateurs on account of their proposal to give a perform ance for her benefit. We trust however, that now that our version has turned out right, they will renew their efforts and give her the benefit of their theatrical attain ments. It is a remarkable face, vouched for by a well known resident in town, that while Mrs Walsh was in such circumstances as to be unable to pay even for the necessary fire wood for her household, a kind friend having helped her in her difficulty, a woman and family, the head of which was earning 12s per day as gardener in the country, were as sisted to a considerable extent by the Ben evolent Society. Useful as is the Society, it will defeat; its own object, and do a great deal of harm unless its operations ate carried on with the greatest caution.
A Clutha settler recently shot a crested grebe—a very rare bird in the South as well as the North of the Colony.
