NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 242, 19 March 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Executive. —On dit that Mr Montgomery intends to resign his position as one of the present Executive. Another member is also spoken of as likely to follow suit. St Paul’s, Papanui.—A general meeting of church members will be held in the schoolroom this evening at eight o’clock to consider the plans of the new church. Athletics. —We remind intending competitors in the 440 yards handicap for nonmembers at the Sports to-morrow, that the entries close at Warner’s Commercial Hotel, at 7.30 p.m this evening. Rakaia Electoral District.— Mr William White intimates his intention of meeting the electors of the above district on Tueskay, 23rd inst, at the Kowai schoolroom at 7.30 p.m., and at the schoolroom, Hororata, on Friday, 26th inst, at the same hour. Theatre Royal. —Mr L. Booth’s benefit took place last night, and the performances consisted of “ The Soldier’s Daughter,” and the last two acts of “The Green Bushes.” Miss May Howard appears to-night in the part of Camille in the play of that name. Picnic. —Taking advantage of the holiday on Wednesday last, Messrs S. Manning and Co., of the Christchurch Brewery, gave a picnic to their employes and their families, numbering in all over 100, which was a great success. The party proceeded to Sumner, where a thoroughly enjoyable day was spent. In the evening a ball and supper took place in the brewery, which had been decorated for the occasion. About 170 persons were present, and everything passed off most successfully, the party breaking up at an early hour, with a wish that a similar gathering might speedily take place. Sudden Death, —A man known by the name of “ Little Currie,” a seaman on board the Huon Belle ketch, was employed yesterday afternoon in helping to discharge timber from that vessel on to the breastwork. At 3.40 p.m. he suddenly fell, and expired instantly. The body was taken at once to the morgue. We hear that the deceased was a native of Carlisle, and has been out here fifteen years. He joined the vessel in Dunedin. An inquest will be held on Saturday at four p.m. We hear deceased was constantly complaining of his head. Excelsior Lodge Entertainment.—A public tea meeting and entertainment in connection with the above Lodge was held last evening in Spensley’s Hall. About three hundred sat down to tea provided by Mesdames Amos, Hutton, Bennett, Hitchins, Mackett, Carter, and the bachelors of the lodge, the latter table being presided over by the Misses Bennett and Piper. After tea the tables were cleared, when a public meeting was held, Mr S. P. Andrews, M.P.O. G.W.C.T„ in the chair. In addition to the chairman’s remarks, addresses were delivered during the evening by the Revs S. Macfarlane, Westbrooke, and Bond, and Mr Harding, and at intervals the members of the lodge rendered solos, duets, and concerted pieces. St John’s Choir. —kesterday the members of St John’s choir were feted by some few members of the congregation anxious to show their appreciation of the efforts of the choristers to improve the psalmody of the church. A large number, about forty, responded to the invitations which had been issued by the clergyman and the churchwardens. Considerable regret was expressed that three or four members, including his Worship the Mayor, who is one of the principal bass singers in St John’s choir, were unable to be present. A start was made for Purau, kindly placed at the disposal of the church officers by H. S. Gardiner, Esq.,in the schooner Pearl and the yachc Annie Ogle which were generously lent by Captain McLellan and Mr Cunninghame respectively. The Pearl was sailed by Captain Fox, who, together with his crew, was most courteous and attentive to the numerous voyagers. On landing at Purau a liberal spread of fowls, ham, beef, mutton ad libitum, wine, beer, ginger beer, and every desirable bever - age was heartily enjoyed, after which the visitors rambled over the hills and valleys round the beautiful bay. By six o’clock all were landed safely in port, and caught the train in time to reach their homes before nightfall. Before separating the juveniles gave cheers for Captain Fox and the sailors, the churchwardens, the incumbent, and everybody that their ingenious minds suggested as likely to deserve that mark of their appreciation. 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.]