NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 269, 22 April 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Theatre Royal. —The bill of the previous evening was repeated at the Theatre Royal last night to a moderate house. Tonight a change of programme is announced.

Race Ball,—A race ball will be held at the Music Hall on Friday evening, Mr F. Clarke acting as M.C., and Mr Poore as leader of the orchestra. Banking. —We learn from the New Zealand Herald that Mr E. W. Morrah, formerly manager of the Bank of Australasia in Ballarat, and more lately of the Sydney office of the bank, has been promoted to the post of inspector of the branches of the same bank in this colony. Good Templar Hall. —The formal opening of the new Good Templar Hall will take place this evening, when a tea meeting and concert will be given, the proceeds of which will be devoted to purchasing furniture fer the lodge. Holiday. The various drapers and clothiers of the city have signified to his Worship the Mayor their intention of closing to-morrow at midday, in order to afford their employes an opportunity of attending the races.

Kowai Races. —These races are postponed until the 18th of May. Nominations for the open races are to be sent to the hon secretary, Redfern’s Hotel, Kowai Pass, on or before 8 p.m, on Friday, 30th April, and acceptances close on the 13th of May,

St Michael’s Church, The new chancel of the Church of St Michael and All Angels will be opened to-day. At 8 a.m. there will be early communion. Divine service will be held at 11 a.m., and in the evening the service will be full choral. Farmer’s Mass in B fiat being sung as an anthem.

Baker’s Hibernicon. — Baker’s panorama of Ireland was exhibited last night at the Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall, and was well attended. The performance went well from beginning to end. Air Charles Verner’s character songs were immense, and all the other members of the company did well, and were much applauded. New Club in Dunedin. —The proposed new club, says the Baity 'Times, is now j/« fait accompli, the central premises are being furnished. It will probably be opened aboui the 15th May. There are already sixty mem bers on the roll, and the committee antici pate having 100 before the formal opening of the dub takes place. Baker’s Hibernicon. —The members of this popular company arrived last night and performed in Lyttelton. The Mjssis Bakers’ singing and Mr Charles Yerner’s comicalities are both thoroughly appreciated by a Christchurch audience, and we are sure that there will be a good bouse at the Music Hall to-night to meet “ The Wild Irishmen” on their return. The company only remain here for three nights, as they are cn route for the West Coast, but during their short stay they ought to do good business.

Stock Sales at Papanui.—A meeting of persons favourable to the establishment of a weekly sale of stock at Papanui will be held this evening at Wild’s Hotel. Northern Railway.— Last evening the down passenger train on this line at the crossing before arriving at South brook, ran over and killed a bullock which was straying on the line. No damage was done to the train.

New Zealand Census. —We have to acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the “ Census of New Zealand, 1874.” The volume is not completed yet, but the remaining parts of it will be, it is stated, issued from the press shortly. The parts published are—l, population and dwellings; 2, ages of the people; 3, religions of the people; 4 birth-places of the people.

Agricultural Statistics.— From returns published in the Gazette we obtain the following information:—Province of Nelson —Wheat, 37,524 bushels; oats, 75,089 bushels; barley, 24,746 bushels; potatoes, 6137£ tons, Westland —Wheat, 550 bushels; oats, 1545 bushels; barley, 67 bushels; potatoes, 1408 tons. Marlborough—Wheat, 23,164 J bushels; oats, 41,011 bushels; barley, 42,702 bushels; potatoes, 1378| tons.

Ball to his Excellency. —The citizens’ ball, to be given this evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, in honor of the visit of his Excellency the Governor, promises to be a success. The committee of stewards, in whr se hands the arrangement of the details has been placed, are working indefatigably, and the result promises to be a success. The catering is in the hands of Mr J. W. Morton, whose previous success in this line is a sufficient guarantee that all will be provided to the satisfaction of visitors. Tradesmen’s Athletic Club. A general meeting of the Canterbury Tradesmen’s Athletic Club, was held at the Garrick Hotel last evening; Mr W. H, Travis in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Digby was appointed to act as the third handicapper with Messrs Andrews and Hebden. It was mentioned that Mr Andrews had consented to act as starter at the sports on the 24th May next. The secretary was instructed to write to the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, requesting the use of their grounds for the sports on the 24th May. Several new members were proposed, and the meeting adjourned, Calcutta Sweeps. —The Calcutta sweeps were continued last night at Warner’s by Messrs Millett and Saunders. The following prices were given ;—Great Autumn Handicap, value of sweep £33 7s 6d —Templeton, £5 15s ; King Philip, £5 ; Parawhenua, £4 15s; Castaway, £2 15s ; Hercules, £2 ; Guy Fawkes, £1 5s ; Tadmor, £1 5s ; the others fetched £1 each. No. 2 sweep, value £SO IPs—Templeton, £lO ; King Philip, £6 10s ; Parawhenua, £5 10s ; Castaway, £4 10s; Ngaro, £4 ; Tadmor, £4; Hercules, £2; Guy Fawkes, Right Bower, and Princess Mary, £1 10s each. One or two smallei sweeps were also drawn.

Malvern. —The Baptists of this township celebrated their first anniversary on Sunday and Monday, The Revs W. Pole and J. Sawle preached in the church on Sunday, and on Monday a good company took tea, provided by Mesdames Grindrod, Williams, Brown, Williams, jun., and Leemin. Afterwards a public meeting was held, when the church was again crowded. Mr Williams, the pastor, presided, and interesting addresses were delivered by the Revs Pole, Hill, Morton, and Sawle, and Messrs T. Adams and B. Pole. Mr W. Grindrod read the report, from which we learn that several new members have been admitted during the year, and that a small debt still remains on the church. He hoped to see it removed shortly. The proceeds of the meetings amounted to about £l2.

Timaru Kaces.— The Herald of yesterday states that at a meeting held the previous evening it was resolved, “That owing to having received no communication from the Oamaru Club, Exile be allowed to ran at the Timaru meeting ” A letter was read from the secretary of the Dunedin Jockey Club, intimating that William M‘Kay was disqualified for twelve months for foul riding, liesolved—“ That the stewards endorse the action taken by the Dunedin and Canterbury Clubs regarding the disqualification of William M'Kay. ’ The following nominations were received:—South Canterbury Handicap—Mr John Haggie’s Exile, Mr R. Stansell’s Golden Grape, MrR. H. Campbell’s Castaway, Mr H. Yeend’s Rory O’Moore, Mr R. Ray’s Sonnambula. Novel Race—Mr R; Stansell’s Golden Grape, Mr S. Hoskin’s Highland Lass, Mr W. Smith’s Wild Darrell. Missßosina Carandini’s Concert— This talented lady will give another of her enjoyable concerts to-morrow evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, under the patronage of his Excellency the Governor and Lady Normanby. Apart from the well known artistic talent of Miss Carandini, the programme is one offering great attraction, comprising as it does some items not only interesting from being new to us here, but from their intrinsic merit. Of these, we may mention a song by Kalliwoda, “The mountaineer’s home,” with violin obligato by Mr 0. Bennington ; a duet from Balfe’s opera, “11 Talismano,” “ Keep the ring,” for soprano and tenor. Several solos, part songs, duets, and a quintette will be sung, Miss Carandini being assisted by Miss Kent, Messrs Merton, Appleby, and Walker. Miss Taylor will also contribute two concertina solos, so that altogether the concert promises to be a most attractive one, and one that should draw a full house. Auckland Museum. —At a recent meeting of the Auckland Institute, says the Herald , J. C. Firth, Esq, and Colonel Haultain were appointed to wait upon his Honor the Superintendent to bring before him the project of erecting a museum by the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute In accordance with the above resolution, these gentlemen called upon his Honor yesterday forenoon (15Lh). They represented that £BOOO were required for the building; that £I6OO had already been guaranteed by private subscription, which no doubt would be supplemented still further; and they wished to know if Sir George Grey would cause £IOOO to be put on the estimates towards the building, or would the Provincial Government contribute £IOO per annum for a certain number of years. Sir George, in the course of conversation, remarked that the province was in a very impecunious state, and he was inclined to think that the best course would be to bring in a Bill authorising the borrowing the amount required, and that a sinking fund should be established for the event-tal liquidation of the debt.

Entertainment at Woolston.— There was a goodly attendance at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Woolston, last evening, when an entertainment in aid of the funds of the Heathcote Rowing Club, by the members of the club, assisted by friends from Christchurch, was given. The first part of the programme consisted of vocal and instrumental music, the latter being solos on the pianoforte, played with considerable artistic skill, and the former songs, the vocalisation of which was loudly applauded by the audience. There were the usual number of encore*, which were very obligingly complied with. The second part of the programme was the screaming farce of “Twice Killed,” and the performance of it elicited shouts of laughter. Of course there were hitches, but the audience were not critical ;'they went to be amused, and amused they certainly were. 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