NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 344, 20 July 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Foreman of Works.— Mr B, Taaffe was chosen foreman of works at last night’s sitting of the City Council. Accident. —A boy named Gallagher, in the employ of Captain R. Wood, of Lyttelton, was badly kicked in the head by a horse. He was taken to the casual ward, where he pow lies in a precarious position.

San Francisco Mail. —This mail consisting of thirty-six bags, thirty-three for Christchurch, and three for Lyttelton, arrived by the s-s. Wellington this morning. The Christchurch portion was forwarded up by the 11 a.m. train. Christchurch Poultry Association.— From an advertisement in another column we gather that the eighth annual exhibition of this association will be held on Friday and Saturday, 20th and 21st August, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, There are several special prizes in addition to the £2OO offered by the society. Entries close with Wood Brothers, saddlers, on August 17tli. It is proposed to hold a pigeon flying race in connection with the exhibition. General Assembly.— The session of the General Assembly of New Zealand will be opened to-day at two p.m. by his Excellency the Governor. By the ss. Hawea, which sailed yesterday, the following Canterbury members went up, viz, his Honor the Superintendent, Sir J. C. Wilson, Hon E. W. Stafford, Messrs W. Montgomery, G. B. Parker, H. R. Webb, W. Reeves, M.H.R.’s, and the Hons Colonel Brett and F. H. Wigley, M.L.C.’s. Popular Concerts,— The fourth of the series of the very excellent concerts given by Mr J. T. M. Smith, took place last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, and was largely attended, The programme was a diversified one, comprising selections by Mr Schwartz’s band, songs by Mrs Bowler, Miss Rowley, and a lady amateur, and choruses and part songs by the choir. All the items were well rendered, and Mr R. Searell deserves commendation for his excellent accompanying during the evening. Scholarship. —The second scholarship awarded by the Grand Lodge of Masons has been this year conferred on Frederick Henry Bowler, aged eleven years. It is of the annual value of £25, and is tenable for three years. The following certificate, nicely illu - minated, accompanied with appropriate remarks, was presented to the scholar by the District Grand Master:—“We, the Grand Master and grand officers of the district of Canterbury, N.Z , testify that at the examination of candidates for the Masonic Scholarship, N.Z., 1875, Frederick Henry Bowler was duly elected a Masonic scholar.” Orchestral Society.— The programme for the second concert of the season given by this society, to take place on August 12th, has been issued, and is a very attractive one. The instrumental portion, which, of course, forms the bulk of the programme, comprises Cherubini’s overture “ Lodoiska,” two movements; Beethoven’s Symphony No 4, Op. 60, four movements ; Larghetto, selected from Mozart’s clarionette quintette in D, arranged by Wilhelmj for violin and orchestra; and Mozart’s overture “ La Clemenza di Tiro.” The vocal music comprises part songs by Spohr and Abt, and one or two solos.

Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —A meeting of the committee was held yesterday afternoon, at the secretary’s office, Mr Murray-Aynsley in the chair. There were also present, Messrs Norman, Duncan, Thos. Acland, H. B. Alport, Freeman, J. Anderson, Fantham, J. Mann. The minutes of the previous meetings were read and confirmed. The secretary read a letter from Mr Garforth, stating that, in justice to himself, he did not think it fair to award the prizes in classes 1 and 4 to Mr Ferguson, till he had proved that his exhibits were not above the prescribed age. After discussion, Mr Mann proposed, Mr Fantham seconded, and it was carried, that the consideration of Mr Garforth’s letter be postponed till next meeting, and that the prizes be withheld till after that date. The (secretary stated that the special business for which the meeting was called, was to appoint a sub-committee to revise the catalogue for the forthcoming show. Mr Duncan moved, that the following gentlemen be appointed a sub-committee to revise the catalogue and to report at next meeting, viz, Messrs E. B. Bishop, H. F. Gray, W. Henderson, W. Norman. J. Page, and R. Wilkin, and A. A. Fantham, with the officers of the association and the mover, to report within three weeks. Mr Norman seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr Alport proposed that Messrs S. Garforth and J. Walls be added to the list. Mr Mann seconded the motion, which was carried. The meeting then adjourned. The subcommittee resolved to meet on this day week, at 2.30 p.m. Theatre Royal. —There was a capital house last evening at the Theatre Royal, when the Wheeler and De Glorian Troupe gave another of their clever performances. The programme opened with a chorus from Balfe’s opera of “ The Enchantress,” arranged as a trio, and sung very nicely by Miss De Courcey, Mr Wheeler, and Master Bennie. In the ballad “Thou art so near” Miss De Courcey was very good, and being encored, gave the pretty ballad “Lottie Lee,” which received the compliment of a double encore. In his character songs Master Bennie was very good, and the sketch of “ Ireland and America” by Miss De Courcy and Mr Wheeler, 'with the accompanying Irish jig, drew forth loud plaudits. The De Glorion Brothers gave their performance on the flying rings, in which Mr W. De Glorion executed some difficult and graceful feats. The first part concluded with a vocal sketch, “ The Mulligan Guards,” by Mr Wheeler and Master Bennie, which was loudly applauded, being very funny. In the second part Miss Elsie De Courcy sang “Put your Shoulder to the Wheel,” and Master Bennie two songs in character as an old man very well. After the good old duet, “ The larboard watch,” very well sung by Miss De (Courcy and Mr Wheeler, Mdlle, Lo-Lo went through her clever performance on the flying trapeze, executing this difficult feat with much success and grace, bein<r ably assisted by the De Glorion Brothers. The capital sketch of “ The fellow that looks like me,” in which Master Bennie as the negro servant kept the house in roars of laughter, concluded a very excellent enter* tainment. The troupe appear again this evening. On Friday evening Master Bennie will take a benefit, when his talents exhibited during the visit of the troupe should draw a full house. Soap. —Many persons who have cometothis province of late, may not know that the snap branded with a star, is of a very superior description, to most other sorts in use here. Tery severe tests have proved that it is manufactured on the strictest chemical principles so as to produce an article, which whilst it possesses thorough cleansing properties, does not injure the finest fabrics, or affect the hands in the slightest degree. The public generally, will find it to their advantage to use this soap, as in addition to the above mentioned qualifications, it is sold at a lower price than most other kinds. A single trial will prove the foregoing facts to the satisfaction of all.— Adyt. i

St Alban’s Mutual Improvement Association. —The lecture room of this institution in High street was opened last evening with au entertainment of a miscellaneous character, Mr W. H. Wynn Williams in the chair. Speeches were given by the Rev A. Fitchett, Dr Florence, Mr Efford, and the chairman. Miss Cutler sang two songs, “ Write me a letter from home” and “Annie Lisle,” very well, and Messrs Abbott, Mahar, and Butterfield, sen, and Master Butterfield, jun, gave recitations, Messrs Efford and W. H. Wynn Williams gave humourous readings, and the whole proceedings passed off very satisfactorily.