NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 234, 10 March 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Late Accident. —We are happy to state that the boy James Weir, whose leg was broken yesterday in Lyttelton, is doing well. Mb and Mbs Case. —These entertainers—who are old friends with the Christchurch play-going public will make their reappearance on Monday next, at the OddFellows’ Hall. Theatbe Royal. —“ The New Magdalen” was again successfully performed at the Theatre last evening. The performance of to-night will be a comedy drama rejoicing in the title of “ Rosedale.” Public Library.—At a meeting of the library committee, held yesterday, a recommendation to the Board of Governors was agreed to, suggesting that the reading-room should be kept open from eight a.m. till ten p. m,, and the library from ten a in. until nine p.m. It was resolved to advertise for tenders for the new building, to be sent in before the end of the month. The Rev Charles Clark,— This gentleman’s second lecture here, the subject being “The Tower of London,” was attended by a very large audience. Any attempt at giving a detailed history of the Tower in the space of time during which a lecturer can retain the attention of an audience would of course be impossible. Mr Clark therefore confined himself to a sketch of the early history of the building, and the remainder of the lecture was a series of historiettes and anecdotes of the principal persons who, at one time or other, had been prisoners within its walls. As an elocutionist the rev lecturer has but few equals in the colonies, and the stream of his discourse, mingled with apt quotations both from poets and prose writers, flows along without a break of any description. Mr Clark’s peroration was an eloquent one, and the audience evidently greatly appreciated the whole evening’s entertainment. The subject for to-uaght will t>e ‘ ‘ Qljver Goldsmith. ”

The Four Million Loan.—A telegram has been received from London, stating that tho four million loan has been negotiated through the Messrs Rothschild. The loan has been issued bearing 4£ per cent interest. Presentation. —Mr H. E. Baker, of the Union Bank of Australia, has been presented on the occasion of his leaving Lyttelton for Wellington, where he is now going to reside, with a ban’some meerschaum pipe, cigar case, and silver match box, as a token of the appreciation in which he was held by those with whom he had come in contact during his stay in Lyttelton. Attempted Suicide. A report has reached us that at about 5.45 on Monday afternoon a four-oar crew started in the Tamesis for a pull. A party of boating-men were watching the boat as it passed the Willows, when on a sudden a woman made a spring from off the small stage that is situated at that particular spot. The beforenamed bystanders immediately rush' d to the rescue, and succeeded in getting the woman out. She was evidently under the influence of liquor, and stated that she was trying to get out of the way of her husband, whose intention it was to stab her. She would not even give her name, but simply walked away in an opposite direction from the river, and no further action was taken in the matter of reporting the occurrence to the police. Cathedral Guild. —A general meeting of the Guild was held last evening at the College library, the Very Rev the Dean in the chair. There was a large attendance. After the meeting had been opened with singing and prayer, the rev chairman said he was glad to be able to inform members that the Guild was in a very flourishing condition. It had been estimated that the cost of the western doorway would be about £4OO, and the sculpture required for it would cost about £SO. A sum had been sent homefor a design for the latter. The work of the doorway was being satisfactorily proceeded with, and during the previous week about £IOO had been spent in this direction. He would urge upon members to continue their exertions to attain the end they all so much looked forward to. Mr Holloway read a paper on “ Church Decoration,” and the Rev Deßerdt Hovell gave a reading entitled “ The Angel’s Story.” Several pieces were sung at intervals by the Cathedral Guild choir; Mr Parker presiding at the harmonium. The meeting closed with prayer. Athletic Club. —A general meeting of the members of the above club was held at Warner’s Hotel, last evening. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr G. A. Macquarrie occupied the chair. The following gentlemen were elected as new members: —Messrs McConnell, Brett, Phelps, Stringer, Deacon, Davie, Anderson, Thomas, D’Bmden, Harding, Cuff, Howieson, Power, and C. Bowley. It was resolved that all the races be started by report of pistol, and that all protests should be made in writing to the stewards before the close of the sports. The rules under which the forthcoming sports were to be carried out were read and approved, and the programme was also passed with the alteration of the walking race to a handicap. It was resolved that the distance in the handicap races should be left to the handicappers. The cups given by Mr Sandstein and Messrs Coates and Co were appropriated to the 120 yards hurdle race. This closed the business of the general meeting. A committee meeting was afterwards held, at which it was resolved that visitors be requested to pay Is at the gate. A ground committee, comprising Messrs F. Pavitt, Macquarrie, Davie, and Tosswill, having been appointed, the meeting adjourned to Monday next. United Methodist Free Church.—A tea meeting in connection with the Sunday school anniversary of the above was held last evening in the church, St Asaph street. About 200 persons sat down to an excellent tea, after which the tables were removed, and a public meeting held, Mr J. Caygill in the chair. The proceedings were opened by the Rev S. Macfarlane with prayer. After some music had been rendered by the choir, the annual report was read, showing most satisfactory progress not only in income, but also in teachers and scholars. Mr W. Tremayne delivered an address on “ Sunday School Work." The meeting was next addressed by the Rev W. Lockwood, who referred to the various friendly societies in existence, the object of their formation, and the means used by them to an end, deducing by comparison the superiority of the aim and object of Sabbath school teachers, the different means taken to effect the desired end, the comparison in the nature of the work, and the lasting and satisfactory results when accomplished. He held that Sabbath school teaching formed the germ and stamina of future generations, and after telling the meeting what teachers in Sunday schools had done and could do, he concluded his address by referring to the greatness of their work, and exhorted them to persevere in it. Mr Shierlaw next spoke, after which the Rev S. Macfarlane gave an address “ On tact, as applied to teaching.” On the motion of Mr Clarkson, a hearty vote of thanks was moved to those who had aided in making the meeting a success. The proceedings were brought to a close with singing and prayer. During the evening some pieces were performed very nicely by the choir. Now that contagious diseases are abroad, every housewife should use carbolic soap for household purposes, as it is a thorough disinfectant, and recommended by the faculty.— [Advt.l