NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 145, 19 November 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Madame Goddard. —This talented lady atid company passed through yesterday en route to Dunedin, Lovers of music will regret that, owing to her American engagements, Madame Goddard will only bo able to give three concerts in Dunedin and Christchurch. As this will be the only opportunity of hearing a lady whose talents have placed her at the head of her profession, no doubt the hall will be largely attended. Court of Appeal: Taxing Costs The following is extracted from the New Zealand Times of 14th November ;—“ Mr Garrick requested the Court to pass a rule enabling parties to have costs taxed as between solicitin’ and client by appointment through the Registrar in the first instance, without the necessity of applying for an order. The Court were unanimously of opinion that such a course was already open to, and was in fact the duty of the Registrar, without obtaining any order.”

Picnic.—On Friday last, Messrs Henry Toomer and Sons, wholesale boot manufacturers, ’ gave their annual picnic to their employees. The company, numbering about 100, met at the factory, Lichfield street, at 10 a.in., being met there by coaches to take them to the private residence of Mr Henry Toomer, sen., situated on the Ferry road. The company, headed by a brass band under the direction of Herr Biinz, proceeded up Colombo street, round the City Hotel, down High street, and thence down the Ferry road to the grounds selected. On the grounds a large tent belonging to Mr B. Hale was erected, capable of seating the whole company. Sports were commenced immediately on arrival, consisting of cricket, Aunt Sally, throwing at the cocoa nuts, dancing, kiss in the ring, and several other old English sports. At 3 o’clock a first-class hot dinner was served from the adjoining residence of Mr Toomer, and every one seemed to enjoy the good things provided. On the conclusion of the dinner the company again returned to their sports, which were carried on with great spirit until dusk, when they again returned to the tent, which in the meantime had been lighted up, and tea prepared. Tea being over the tables were cleared and replenished with wines, beer, lemonade, &e, and toast commenced. The first

toast was that of “ Health and prosperity to Mr Henry Toomer, senr.,” proposed by Mr Parry, seconded by Mr Shelton. The health of Henry Toomer, junr., and Ephraim Toomer being duly proposed, seconded and responded to, the toast of the evening ‘ • Success to the firm of Henry Toomer and Sons” was received with loud applause, and drank to musical honors. The toast of the hostess and ladies was then proceeded with, coupled with the name of Mrs Toomer. This concluded the toasts. Singing was then carried on until about ten p. m., when the company prepared to return to town, being marshalled in the same order, and headed by the band they returned to the factory, where the company broke up, every one appearing well satisfied with their day’s emjoyment. Herr Blinz’ band enlivened the day with very enj oyablc|selections. City Council. —A special meeting of the City Council was held this morning to pass the Hackney Carriage bye-law. Present — His Worship the Mayor, Crs Bishop, Jones, Farr, Ick, and Calvert. The City Solicitor (Mr Foster) was also present. The minutes of the last special meeting having been read and confirmed, a letter was read signed by the four-wheel cab proprietors, asking that clause 31 of the proposed bye-law might be worded so as to limit the carrying by hansom cabs to two adults and one child, which it was contended would only be fair to the pro prietors of four-wheeled vehicles, who of course looked to numbers for their livelihood. The receipt of the letter was directed to be acknowledged, and a reply sent to the effect that the Council regretted that the request was made too late to allow of an alteration being made in the bye-law. The bye-law was then submitted to the Council, and it Avas resoh r ed that it be made in accordance Avitli a resolution passed on the 21st October, and the seal of the Council having been affixed, the proceedings terminated. The Opera, —Balfc’s pretty opera of “ The Rose of Castile ” was given last evening at the Theatre Royal, very successfully. As Elvira Miss Alice May acted and sang capitally, receiving a well-merited encore for her rendering of “In convent cell.” She sang with much archness in the laughing trio, which was capitally given. Miss Lambert sang the music of Donna Carmen well, and Miss Howe was appropriately fussy and grandiose as the Duchess. Mr llallatn’s Manuel is one of his best parts. He was in good voice, and sang “I am a simple muleteer” and “ ’Twas rank and fame ” excellently. Mr Templeton achieved a perfect success as Don Pedro, acting and singing with much spirit. He was particularly good in his rendering of “ Though fortune darkly,” for which he received a avcllraerited encore, and the somewhat unusual compliment, to a gentleman, of a bouquet. He sang the martial air, “ Hark, hark, I hear the clarion,” with much fire and vigour, and again received the compliment of an encore, to which he bowed his acknowledgments, Mr Vernon as Don Sallust, and Mr Lester as Don Florio, were both good. The choruses particularly were well rendered throughout the opera. To-night Verdi’s grand opera of “II Trovatore ” will be repeated.