NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 248, 27 March 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Gem Concert Company.—This company will appear at the Canterbury Music Hall oa Monday next. : ; Loyal Benevolent Lodge. ' — A summoned meeting of the above lodge will be held on Tuesday evening next at the Criterion Hotel. Basteb Offerings.—ln accordance with the usual custom, the collections at the various Anglican churches to-morrow will be devoted as Easter offerings to the various incumbents. Steamer Bruce.—By private telegram we learn that, shortly after leaving the Dunedin wharf last night, the Bruce stuck fast on a mudbank and did. not get off until high tide, when she returned to the wharf, and left again this morning at eight o'clock. St. Luke's.—Yesterday the usual services were held in this church, the incumbent, the Rev E. A. Lingard, conducting both morning and evening service. Oh Easter Sunday the service will be full choral, and there will be celebration of the Holy Communion at nine a.m., and also after the mid-day service. The church will also be appropriately decorated. Theatre Royal.—" Aurora Floyd," with Miss Lizzie Bushe as'Aurora, and Mr Collier as Steve Hargreaves, was played at the Theatre Royal on Thursday evening, followed by " Nan the Good for Nothing." Tonight " Fraud and its Victims" will be produced, and on Monday " Formosa." Tuesday next has been set apart for a benefit to Miss Lizzie Bushe. Trip to Pigeon Bay.—The s.s. Halcyon, as advertised, proceeded to Pigeon Bay yesterday. It was found that she could not accommodate all those who wished to go, as there were many excursionists from town, BO the s.s. Gazelle conveyed a portion. A pleasant day was spent, and the steamers arrived on their return at the wharf at 5.30 p.m. The Cbristchurch passengers wero conveyed to town in twenty-one carriages*

Lyttelton Bobough Schools. —These schools were inspected during the week by Mr Hammond. The attendance is very large and increasing, and more accommodation is absolutely necessary for the effective working of the school. St. Michael and All Angels.—Morning and evening services were held yesterday at this church, the sermon in the morning being preached by the Rev H. J. Edwards, the incumbent; that in the evening by the curate, the Rev de B. Hovell; both services being well attended. On Sunday next (Easter day), the services will be as follows .'—Choral celebration of Holy Communion at 8.30 am.; choral service at 11 o'clock a.m., with celebration of Holy Communion (not choral) ; and choral evensong at 6,30 p.m.

Accident.—An accident occurred at Sumner yesterday. A little boy between three and four years old, named Alfred Burmaster, was crossing the road near Horniman's Hotel, when a horseman ran over him, knocking him down. It was at first thought that he had sustained material injuries. • On being taken up it was ascertained both legs of his knickerbockers and the crown of his cap were torn to pieces, and the distinct mark of the horse's hoof was left right across the fleshy part of the forearm, which was unbroken, though the skin was considerably abrased, but no further injuries were received.

MASONIC—The brethren of the Canterbury Lodge 1048 EC, and St Augustine Lodge 609 E.G., Will meet at the Canterbury Masonic Hall on Sunday at 2 p.m , for the purpose of paying the last tribute of respect to the late P.M. Bro A. A. Dobbs. The deceased brother has been connected with the craft here from the earliest days, and has always been most indefatigable in his efforts to forward the interests of his lodge, and the craft generally. Only recently he formed one of a deputation of three R. A. Comps. to open a R. A. Chapter at Nelson. Accident. —Shortly after seven o'clock last evening a collision between a spring cart and a buggy occurred in Oxford terrace close by St Michael's Church, resulting in the death of the horse belonging to the latter. It appears that Mr Aldridge was driving into town at the time mentioned, and when near the church he observed a spring cart bearing down upon him. He immediately called out to the driver, a boy about twelve years old, who, whether from loss of presence of mind, or being unable to control his horse, ran right into the buggy, which was drawn as close up to the side of the road as possible. The superior weight of the spring cart smashed the buggy up, and a portion of the shaft penetrated the shoulder of the buggy horse, killing it. Fortunately none of the occupants cf the buggy were hurt, and strange to say also the spring cart escaped without injury.

Costume Cricket Match.—A match in cootume, Tragedy v Comedy, will be played on the U.C.C.C. ground on Monday next, which promises a large amount of fun. Most of the Shakesperian characters, including Hamlet, Coriolanus, Romeo, and Lancelot Gobbo, will take part, whilst Salem Scudder, Rip Van Winkle, and a Party by the name of Johnson are also to be present. The object is to form a nucleus of a fund to establish a dramatic association, similar to the one now existing in Victoria, for the relief of indigent professionals, &c. After the match, which will be a one innings one, several handicap flat and hurdle races will take place in costume, which should be worth seeing, as something novel in the way of athletic sports. Should the weather prove fine, we have no doubt there will be a large attendance. No special charge is made for admission, as the ground is public property, but, as in the case of the In'erprovincial cricket match, all will be requested to contribute, and, seeing the worthy nature of the object, none, we should think, will refuse to do so.

ST JOHN'S Church.—Yesterday being Good Friday, there were services morning and evening, both being of a penitential character. Sermons were preached by the incumbent and the Rev H. J. Edwards, and on each occasion the sermon jvas immediately followed by the solemn hymn " 0 come and mourn with me awhile," Handel's impressive " Dead March" being played during the offertory. The eastern window was darkened, a very beautiful large cross, bearing a crown of thorns, being placed therein, just above the altar. The cross was cleverly made to appear like massive stone, and being placed against a black ground, had a very bold appearance. To morrow, being Easter Day, there will be a special festal service, fully choral. The morning anthem will be Goss's "'Christ our Passover;" and after the sermon rin the evening there will be sung a long "selection from Handel's oratorio, the • •'• Messiah," including "He was despised," u But thou did'st not leave," " Hallelujah," " I know that my Redeemer," " The trumpet shall sound," &c. The church will be appropriately decorated. Now that contagious diseases are abroad, livery housewife should use carbolic soap for household purposes, as it is a thorough disinfectant, and recommended by the faculty.— [Advt.l