NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 218, 19 February 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Honour Conferred.—We have much pleasure in stating that Phillip Hanmer, Esq, of the firm of Hanmer and Harper, of this city, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Heathcote Regatta.—Yesterday was observed pretty generally as a holiday on account of the annual regatta on the estuary, which, considering the weather, was well attended. A detailed report of the various events will be found elsewhere. Theatre Royal.—The drama of "East Lynne" was produced last night at the Theatre, with Miss May Howard in the dual part of Lady Isabel Carlyle, and Madame Vine. The part of Archibald Cai-lyle was taken by Mr Collier who filled it .satisfactorily. The other parts were also creditably sustained. Miss Howard will appear as Pauline in the play of the " Lady of Lyons" tTpis evening, and " The Geneva Cross " will be reproduced on Saturday.

Baker's Hibernicon.—There was a full house last night at the Oddfellows' Hall, and this entertainment is rapidly gaining the popularity we predicted for it. Mr and Mrs Baker gave " Only a dream of home" very well, and of course had to respond to an enthusiastic encore. Mr H. Baker's songs also gave great satisfaction, and Mr and Miss Moran were as successful as ever. Mr Cliarles Verner was noisy and amusing in his various ditties. There will be an after? noon performance to-morrow and the usual entertainment in the evening. Peal of Bells. —A meeting of those gentlemen who have lately been interesting themselves in the endeavor to obtain a complete peal of bells for the city, was held last evening in the Council Chamber. Mr C. T. Ick was voted to the chair. The minutes of the preliminary and previous meetings were read and confirmed. The chairman said that he had very great pleasure in informing the gentlemen present that at the last meeting of the City Council a resolution had been unanimously passed accepting the conditions agreed to at a meeting held the previous week in that chamber. It would now be for the gentlemen representing the meeting of the German body held since that time, to submit any resolutions arrived at, and he would only add that he was sure the City Council would do all in their power to carry out the intention of the promoters. MrSawtell (hon secretary) read a letter from his Worship the Mayor, apologising for his inability to attend the meeting, and suggesting that a public meeting of citizens should be held at Warner's Hotel, or some other suitable room, for the purpose of appointing permanent officers and committeemen, when an organised system of canvas could, be commenced, His Worship

repeated Mr J. Anderson's offer to assist in getting the bells required cast in London or Berlin, and had unasked added that he would subscribe liberally to this object, and would leave instructions with his son to do this in his absence. (Applause.) Mr Sawtell said he had also received a letter from the town clerk, enclosing copy of resolution, passed by the City Council. Mr Ruddeuklau read a copy of the resolutions passed at a meeting held at the German Church which have already appeared, and said that at a subsequent meeting the two following resolutions had been agreed to :—" Should the removal of the five bells be vested in the City Council as provided for in paragraph six take place, the conditions of the lease shall thereafter become null and void." " That the bell tower be kept in repair, and be insured against fire by the lessors ; the German congregation providing for themselves that the peal may be rung for any extra church services, when ordered by their incumbent, free of charge." A free discussion took place, the meeting being unanimously of opinion that these latter conditions might be agreed to, and also that the peal should be rung on Anniversary day. Mr Ruddenklau moved, and Mr Bruce seconded the following resolution, which was agreed to :—" That if the City Council desire at any time to remove the five bells, the lease to be entered into shall then become null and void." Mr Ruddenklau moved—" That his Worship the Mayor be requested to call a public meeting of all those interested in completing the present peal of bells at the earliest and most convenient time to himself." Mr Bruce seconded the motion, which was carried. The meeting then adjourned. It is well-known fact that when Carbolic is used in Soap it is a thorough disinfectant, and strongly recommended. —[Advt.]