The weekly Arizona miner., 1878-05-31

COOKING AsPARAGus.-0ur readers who use asparagus vii. find it great improve ment to trim of the thick skin from the lower part of the stalks before cooking By doing this, the whole of the stalk cooks tender alike, and all is eaten. As generally cooked, about oBe-haif is unfit to eat, and IS thrown away. Try the trimming plan. U. s. Court Commissioner, Cartier, granted the motion of Fitch this p. m. to discharge Kirby for iDsufficiency of testimony. It IS the object of the counsel for Swilling to use Kirby as a witness to prove the whereabouts The Marshal returned Kirby over to the Sheriff who holds him on Territorial charge
 Yesterday and last night the wind con- tinued its revels and kicked up dust that was almost blinding to those whose business took them into the streets. It is predicted that i week or two's prevalence of strong south wind like this will bring at least few drops of rain, though it is hardly reasonable to expect any considerable quantity, if the past experience of three dry years is any guide to judge by.
 FINE IMPORTED CIGARS, RECEIVED BY ExPREss.-I. Herspring at the Capital To- bacco House, fading that the effect of this climate on fine imported cigars IS damaging to their favor, has arranged to receive fresh shipments by every exp,ess. Five different brands of the finest goods in Che San Fran cisco market were received by Wells, Fargo < O., this morning. It is the only way in which he can satisfy consumers of these fine goods.
 The rehearsal of the cantata of Esther by the Philharmonic ciety last evening, was quite interesting and showed still marked improvement. It was defiaitely determined that the cantata or orat1rio, with selections from several operas. etc, etc., should be pro- duced by the society under the direction and leadership of Professor Neumayer at the City Hall, one week from next Friday evening, June 7th, 1878. as a concert, omit ting the dramatic representation until a future occasion. Programmes will be printed in due time, etc.
 The Cantata of Esther was produced in San Francisco last week, at Wade's Opera House, according to previous announce ment, under the auspices of the Young Mems Hebrew Association, and was grand success. X private letter received in town says there were one hundred and fifty sing CTS on tIic Stst8t Ut OhCe. Iue IcCclpIS OI the evening were $3, 900, and the net profits over $1 800. The performers were all anna teurs, consisting of ladies and gentlemen of Jewish faith. King Ahashureas rode real live horse on the stage, and ali the costumes and stage equipments were of the very hest and must expensive character. The enter tainment was grand success in all respects and highly gratifying both to players and audience. A week from next Friday eve ming the Cantata, as Concert, will be ren- dered by the Prescott Choral Union, at the City Hall, which we shall ex pect to see crammed to its utmost capacity; but it can hardly be expected that three thousand dollar house will greet our amateurs, who, according to numbers, will comp pare favora- bly with those of San Francisco or any where else. The proceeds of this concert, after paying expenses, are for the benefit of Prof. Neumayer, who has given his services in teaching the Society without remunera- tion thus far.