NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 102, 28 September 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Loyal Benevolent Lodge, 1.0.0.F.M.U. —A summons meeting of the above lodge will be held this evening. North Town Belt. —On and after Wednesday next no traffic will be permitted on that portion of the belt between Colombo street to the East town belt, during the progress of the works. Theatre Eoal. -“The Blind Witness” and the Loyal Variety Entertainment comprised the bill of fare at the Theatre on Saturday evening. To-night Dance’s comedy of “ Advice Gratis,” will precede the Loyals, Sudden Death. — A child of Mr John Lea residing in the Ferry road, died suddenly on Saturday last in convulsions. The child had been subject to fits for some time past through fright caused by falling oS a stack of hay about two years ago at Raugiora. Ball at Brighton. —ln consefpience of the inclemency of the weather, the ball which was to be given to-night at Mr Hopkins’ Hotel at New Brighton, is unavoidably postponed. If the weather should clear up it is proposed to hold the gathering on Thursday next. Tea Meeting, New Brighton,— A public tea meeting will be held in the schoolroom, New Brighton, on Friday evening next, at six o’clock ; the proceeds to be devoted in aid of the erection of a new church in that district.

Immigrants per Meropb.—V portion of the single women by this vessel may be engaged at the Addington Barracks on Wednesday next; the married couples and single men on Thursday at same place, and at the branch depots on Thursday and Friday, Ist and 2nd October.

I.O.G.T.—The fortnightly session of the Onward Lodge of Good Templars was held in the Waikuku schoolroom on Wednesday evening, September 23rd. The Lodge was opened in the usual way by the W.O.T. There was a fair attendance of members. Readings were contributed by Bros B. Bartrura, G. Gox, T. Wilson, J. Finch, E. Liggett, and C. Skevington. Vocal pieces were contributed by several members of _ the Order. Bro T. Wilson spoke on “ The objects of the Order.” The Lodge was closed in the usual way by the W.O.T. Fire at Kaiapoi.— On Friday evening police constable Haldane discovered a fire springing up in some litter near Mr Beharrell’s bacon curing house, and with a few bucketsfull of water prevented it spreading. Had it got full hold of the debris lying about, with the nor’-wester blowing, Wearing’s Kaiapoi Hotel and a grain store were in danger. The bacon-curing house is built of brick, and no fire had been lighted in it for some days previously. It is not known how the one in question originated. Kaiapoi Sailing and Rowing Club.— The members of this club had capital weather for their match on Saturday afternoon, and a favorable wind to test the sailing capabilities of the boats. Five of those entered came to the start, and were sailed by Edina, Pearson ; Alarm, Mathews; Lotus, Russell ; Daphne, Revell ; and Ariel, Dudley. They went away from the bridge about 3.30 p.m,, and after sailing over the course past the Fisherman’s hut, returning to Matthew’s wharf about five o’clock ; the Edina at 5h 4m, Alarm 5h 7m, Lotus 5h 16m, Daphne 5h 17m, and Ariel 5h 21m.

Imported Sheep. —ln the Haddon Hal], which arrived at Port Chalmers, were some pure-bred Lincoln sheep for Mr Phillip Russell, of Otaira Station, near Timaru. They cost £SO a piece, in England, and were bred by that celebrated breeder Mr Kirkham. We understand that seventeen were shipped, but only nine reached their destination alive, the other eight perishing in a severe gale off the Australian coast, during which the sheep pens were broken to pieces by a heavy sea. The arrivals comprise five rams and four ewes, and will be an acquisition that will be fully appreciated by [our breeders. They were taken to Timaru by the Bruce, and landed there safely on Saturday. Palmer River Rush— The adjourned meeting of intending passengers was held on Saturday evening at the Borough Hotel, and was largely attended, Mr J. C. Stott in the chair. The committee appointed at the previous meeting reported that they had waited on Messrs Mcllroy and Co, owners of the barque Especulador, now discharging sleepers at the Government wharf, Lyttelton, and those gentlemen were willing to lay on that vessel for the Endeavor River, if one hundred passengers were guaranteed. After some discussion it was resolved —“ That all intending passengers to the Endeavor River pay a deposit of £5 before Thursday next, Ist October, at the office of Messrs Mcllroy and Co, Christchurch, such deposit to be refunded should a sufficient number of passengers not be forthcoming.” The meeting then adjourned until Thursday evening next.

No 5 Company C.R.V., Kaiapoi An inspection parade of this corps was held on Thursday evening, by Ser-geant-Major Morgan, when there was an attendance of twenty-five members. On Friday evening a special meeting of the company took place at the orderly room, Lieut Perrin in the chair, and twenty-four members present. The question of new uniforms was discussed, when it was resolved that Lieut Perrin, Corporals Fraser, Pearce, and Privates Eiby and Hornby, be appointed a committee to select a pattern suit. It was then decided to get up a ball at an early date, within about three weeks, a committee to arrange matters connected with the same being appointed. The meeting, after considering other routine business, then adjourned.

Dedication Festival— The dedication festival in connection with St. Michael’s and VII Angels will take place to-morrow, being the feast of St. Michael and All Angels. There will be choral celebration of the Holy Communion at eight a.m. The music arranged for the occasion will be as follows Processional Hymn 242; Kyrie, R. barker : Credo, ; Offertory Sentences, \V. II Monk; Sanctus, Mendelssohn ; Gloria in Excelsis, S. Mark’s Cadences ; Recessional. Nunc Diraittis (Monk). At evensong, at 7 SO p.m., the music will be :—Processional Hymn 244; Proper Psalms 84, 122, 1154: Cant ate Domino. Dens Misereatur, Dr P.unnett ; Anthem (Selection from the ■ Hymn of Praise,”) Mendelssohn ; Hymn before Sermon, 1107 ; Hymn after Benedicion, “Angel voices ever singing.” The -ermon will be preached by the Rev H. J. Edwards, incumbent of (he church. The 'ffertories will be applied to the liquidation of the debt on the organ.

Wesleyan Sabbath School Anniversary.—The twenty-first anniversary of the Durham street Sabbath School was celebrated yesterday by special services. In the morning the sermon was preached by the Rev Mr Macfarlane (Methodist Free Church), and there was a large attendance, considering the inclemency of the weather. The children of the school were placed on a platform adjoining the pulpit, and sang a number of selected hymns and anthems, under the direction of Mr Roberts, very well. In the afternoon, at 3 p.m., there was a children’s service, at which there were present children from St James’s (Wesleyan), Durham street (Wesleyan), Avonside (Wesleyan), and Hereford street (Baptist), in all about 700 children. The RevG. Bond delivered a very impressive and affectionate address, taking his text from fs. 63, part of verse 1, “ Early my Gcd will I seek thee.” There was again a large congregation in the evening. The Rev A. R. Fitchett, of St Alban’s, preached. The tea and public meeting to celebrate the opening of the new schoolroom, of which we gave a description in our Saturday’s issue, will take place on Thursday next. Madame Winter’s Concert— A very successful concert was given by Madame Winter at the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Friday last, that talented lady being assisted by Mr Melchor Winter, Miss Winter, and the ladies who for the last few months have been under her tuition. The performances of the latter, considering the short time they have been under Madame Winter’s supervision, reflect equal credit upon Madame Winter’s instructive powers and their own perseverance. The hall was well, filled, and the audience was a very appreciative one. The following were the items :—Pianoforte duet, “ William Tell,” Madame and Miss Winter, played with considerable taste and brilliancv of execution part song, “ Gabriel and Evangeline,” by the ladies of the class ; descriptive song, “The Raft,” Mr Winter; song, “The blind girl to her harp," Miss Winter ; pianoforte solo on Irish airs, Madame Winter; vocal duet from “ Lucrezia Borgia,” Mr and Miss Winter ; part song, “ The village peal,” ladies of the class ; laughing trio from the “ Rose of Castile,” Miss, Madame, and Mr Winter ; pianoforte duett, the Misses McGowan, pupils of Madame Winter; “The cousins,” vocal duet, Madame and Miss Winter ; part song, “ Slowly and softly,” by the ladies of the class; pianoforte solo, “ Caller Herring,” Miss Winter ; duet, “ Matrimonial squabbles," Madame and Mr Winter; ballad, “Molly Asthore, Miss Winter ; old song, “ The British Oak,” Mr "Winter ; grand duo, “ Hear me Norma,” Miss and Madame Winter; part song, “ Sea flowers” by the ladies of the class. A great many of the items were encored, and the whole programme appeared to give very general satisfaction. Mrs Crowley was kind enough to play several accompaniments during the evening, and did so in a most effective manner.

The subscription list for the Mill Memorial Fund has been closed. The money subscribed does not much exceed £2OOO. Among the latest subscribers were Mr Goschen, M.P., £lO, and Mr Stausfeld, M.P., and Mrs Stansfeld, ten guineas. The Comte de Jarnac, who at the time of the revolution of 1848 was Charge d’Affaires at London, and who is spoken of as the Due de Larochefoucauld’s successor, has contributed an article to the Revue des Deux Mondes, entitled “ Sir Robert Peel, from Personal Recollections and unpublished Papers.” Several interesting letters from Sir Robert Peel, Louis Philippe, the Earl of Aberdeen, and Lord Palmerston, are published for the first time.