NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 257, 8 April 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lecture. —A lectare on vocal music with illustrations will be given at the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, to-night, by Mr J. B. Stansel!. Theatre Royal. —The play of “Temptation” was produced last night at the theatre, and went well throughout the representation. The piece will be repeated to-night.

C.C.C. v College C.C.—This match will be continued at 2 p.m. on Saturday next. The C.C.C. men are requested to be upon the ground in good time, this being the last match of the season. The match between the U.C.C.C. and the C.C.C. elevens has been abandoned, owing to the inability of the former club to continue the match.

Supreme Court. —In the Supreme Court yesterday Eliza Ann Ward was acquitted of the charge of bigamy, and James Jefford, found guilty of having embezzled certain monies the property of his master Geo. Cone, of Rangiora, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. Prosecutor Wanted. —The police having recovered the money stolen in the recent larceny case from George Frederick Piper, the prosecutor, are desirous that he should come forward and claim his property, and give evidence against the prisoner. Very soon after the arrest of the prisoner the prosecutor disappeared, and has not since been heard of.

Timaru Races. —We have received a programme of these races, which are to come off on May 6th and 7th. The events comprise the Timaru Cup of .£75, the South Canterbury Handicap of £6O, a Tradesman’s Handicap of £4O, and two Hurdle Races of £4O and £SO respectively. Mr Jas. King is the hon secretary, and will he glad to furnish owners of horses with any information they may require, Clark-Christian Entertainment. A very large number of seats have already been secured for this evening, as this is the last of the present series of entertainments. The rehearsal of the carols this morning was under the direction of Mr R. Parker, and went admirably throughout. We advise those who have not already been to hear these two gifted artistes to take this opportunity, as it may not happen that they will have another chance. St Michael and All Angels.—The annual parish meeting of St Michael and All Angels will be held in the schoolroom on Monday evening, 12th instant, at 8 p.m, when in addition to the usual election of churchwardens and vestrymen, business of more than ordinary importance in connection with the church and finances will be laid before the meeting. It is desired that there will be a large attendance of parishioners. Inquest.— An inquest was held yesterday at the Eastern Hotel, before J. W. S. Coward, Esq, on the body of the infant child of Henry Klahn. From the evidence it appeared that the child was put to bed on Monday night in good health, and slept between its parents, who, on awaking next morning, found it dead. Dr Doyle, who made the post mortem examination, stated that death was caused by suffocation, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly. Jockey Club. —At a meeting of the committee of the C.J.C., held yesterday afternoon, the following resolution was carried : “ That W. McKay be warned off the Christchurch course; that no horses ridden by him or in any way under his care, joint care, management, or superintendence, be allowed to run for any race at any meeting where the rules of racing as established by the C.J.C. are in force.” Captain Ologstoun and the Hon B, W. Stafford were elected members of the committee, and the former was elected president of the committee.

St. Michael’s Sunday School Treat.— The annual treat by the congregation to the scholars attending St. Michael’s Sunday school took place yesterday. About 200 children, attended by their teachers, and accompanied by the Rev De Berdt Hovell, curate, started by special train from Christchurch at half-past nine, arriving safely at Lyttelton, when they embarked on board the steamer Gazelle, specially engaged for the occasion, and after a pleasant trip across the bay were landed at Purau. Shortly after arrival the children partook of dinner, when sports of various kinds were indulged in, both by the boys and girls, after which prizes consisting of purses, pencil cases, scissors, &c., were distributed to the winners. Tea having been partaken of, the children re-assembled on board the steamer, adding to the enjoyment of the return trip by singing at intervals, and arrived in time to catch the six o’clock train. The weather was all that could be desired, and a most enjoyable day was spent,

CLAKK-CHRISTAIN ENTERTAINMENT The third of this series of enjoyable entertainments took place last night, and as usual, there was a large muster of hearers. The lecture on " The Tower of London" seems to be one of the most popular, with a Christchurch audience, of those which Mr Clark has delivered. From the commencement of his lecture to the finish, Mr Clark had an attentive and appreciative audience, who testified their approbation by frequent applause. Miss Christian was announced to sing "Oh, rest in the Lord," and we need hardly say that this was a treat which any lover of music would not miss if possible. Those who went to hear, must have felt that rarely have they heard such a wonderful piece of singing, and we must look forward to another visit from Miss Christian, when we hope to hear her in more selections from the great composers. Mr Clark and Miss Christian appear for the last time in Christchurch to-night, and the subject of the rev gentleman's lecture is "Christmas in Old England," the musical illustrations being rendered by Miss Christian, Miss A. S. Taylor, and Messrs Skinner and Parker.