NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 356, 3 August 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Hereford Street Bridge. —The Council resolved at last night’s sitting to erect a new bridge in Hereford street as soon as onethird the cost shall have been subscribed by the residents. Madras Street Bridge.— On the recommendation of the works committee plans and specification for a new bridge in Madras street were approved of last night by the Council, and the committee was authorised to carry out the work. Abolition Bill. —As will be seen elsewhere, his Worship the Mayor, in answer to a requisition presented to him, has convened a public meeting for Thursday evening next, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, to consider the abolition proposals of the Government. Telegraphic. —The steamer Hero is expected to leave Auckland at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the sth inst. Telegrams for the Australian colonies or Europe via the Java cable will be received at the Christchurch telegraph office for transmission to Auckland up till 9 a.m. on the sth. Lyttelton Dramatic Association.— This association give their first performance, consisting of “BombastesFurioso,” “No 1 Round the Corner,” and the “Turkish Baths,” on Thursday night at the Colonists’ Hall. We hear that the reserved seats are being rapidly taken. Increased Representation for Christchurch.— ln reply to a letter received from Mr B. J. Wakefield, M.H.R., a sub committee was appointed at last night’s meeting of the City Council to canvass East and West Christchurch to obtain signatures to petitions to be forwarded to the House of Representatives, asking for an increase in thh number of representatives for the city.

Supreme Court.— The Nisi Prius sittings of the Supreme Court closed yesterday, when the case of Bovey v Pyne, an action for breach of contract, was tried before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury, resulting in a verdict for the plaintiff, with £lßl 9s damages. Leave was given to Mr Joynt for the defendant to move for a nonsuit on grounds stated, but overruled on the trial by the learned Judge. Accident. —A man named George Elsden, a groom, whilst leaving the Foresters’ Hotel last evening, slipped and fell on to the street pathway. He was picked up, and finding that he had sustained a serious injury to his leg, Mr McGuinness, the landlord, called for a cab and had him removed to the Hospital, where, he was promptly attended' to. On examination it was found that his leg was broken above the ancle. ..

Soap. —Many persons who have come to this province of late, may not know that the soap branded with a star, is of a very superior description, to' most other sorts in use here. Very 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 tria will prove the foregoing facts to the satisfaction of all.—Advt,

C. J. o.—The general meeting of the club called for last evening, fell through for want of a quorum. Those present were Captain Clogstoun, Messrs J. Campbell, R. H. Campbell, E. G, Griffith, and F. H. Digby (secretary). A deputation from the Licensed Victuallers’ Association, consisting of Messrs T. B. Thompkins (president), Hiorns, and W. F, Warner, waited upon the chairman of committee (Captain Clogstoun) with reference to the Publicans’ Purse at the forthcoming Metropolitan. Mr Thompkins, on behalf of the licensed victuallers, stated that the funds collected .by them amounted to £7O. After a short discussion .Captain Clogstoun suggested that the, money should be appropriated to the race formerly called the Lottery Plate, This meeting the views of the deputation, it was agreed that it should be done, and the deputation retired. The thanks of the C. J.C. were voted to the Licensed Victuallers’ Association for the trouble they had taken in the matter. Popular Concerts. Notwithstanding the bad weather, there was a very good attendance last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, when the fifth of the series of popular concerts under the conductorship of Mr J. T. M. Smith, was given most successfully. In the first part Miss Winter, who was in very good voice, sang “ Roberto tu che adoro ” very nicely and in response to a well merited encore, sang “I’m alone.” Lower down the programme she sang “ Robin Adair ” capitally, the pathos and tenderness so characteristic of Scottish ballad music being rendered very effectively. Mr Cliff’s song “The trooper” was well sung. The gem of the evening was a duet for American organ and piano on airs from “Martha” nicely played by Messrs R. Parker and R. Searell. It was warmly applauded and an encore demanded, but not responded to owing to the length of the piece. Two German part songs capitally sung by the by the German choir, one of which was encored, and two choruses by the choir, concluded the first part. The second pait comprised Lahee’s cantata “ The Building of the Ship,” which went well as a whole, the best rendered number being the duet by a lady amateur and Master Johnson, “ Beautiful they were.” Altogether the concert was a very enjoyable one, and we are glad to note that the public appreciate the endeavor on the part of Mr Smith to give them really good music at a small charge.