NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 395, 17 September 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Late Mr Murray. —By advertisement we see that Mr Murray’s funeral will leave his late x-esidence at 2 p.m. tto-mor-row.

Christchurch Cricket Club —The annual general meeting of this club, for the reception of report, election of officers, &.C., will be held to-morrow evening at Warner’s Hotel. ' Entertainment. An entertainment, comprising magic lantern exhibition, &c., will take place to- morrow evening at Gridley’s rooms, Worcester street east, in connection with the Avonside Habbath school. Entertainment. —An entertainment is connection with the Christchurch Mutual Improvement Association, to consist of readings, recitations, and musical selections will be given this evening in the Durham street schoolroom, at half-past seven.

Hon John Hall. The Christchurch correspondent of the Waitangi Tribune states that the Hon John Hall has written from England, saying that he may be expected in the colony sometime in November. : T - : i, : '

Municipal Election.—An influentially signed requisition has been presented to Mr J. G. Hawkes, asking him to permit himself to be nominated for the vacancy in the City Council. It is understood that Mr J. A, Bird, who had been asked to stand, will not contest the election.

WAIXAKI Beidge. —The Oarparu correspondent of the Waitangi Tribune writes ; “ There seems to be some dispute going on between the Public Works Department hero and the Waitaki bridge contractor. This, I have been informed, is the onlj reason for delay in opening the railway to the river.”

Presbyterian Church.—We learn from the Argus that the Rev Mr Mclntosh held service for the last time in the Presbyterian Church, Greymouth, on Sunday evening, and delivered a parting address to his congregation. There was a large attendance of members of the congregation and others on the occasion. Mr Mclntosh was to leave Greymouth by the steamer Maori, on her'first trip round the coasti, 1, ;i ■] It has been arranged: to combine pleasure with business in the monster sale of boots and shoes at Spensley’s, Cashel street. A brass band, consisting of first-class musicians, has been engaged, and will perform on Saturday evening. Spensley must be very well satisfied with the patronage he has received to provide music free to the public. The sale is on for this month. —[Advt.J

/FOOTBALL, —The match 10-mimow will hj* between the following filtccn and the rhst of the Club and College—Messrs A. H Anderson, H. Cotterill, W. Chapman, Evans, Ilartland, Macquarie, Mathias, MoOardell, A. OUivier, L Ollivier, O. Thomson, W. Tosswill, Waschman, Wilkin, and Wilkinson. Pile, colors of the fifteen are red and black. In consequence of answers not having been received from some players out of town, the selection of the fifteen has been postponed until .Saturday evening. The practice did not take place last night, but should the weather prove favorable this evening, a practice will be held, when a full attendance is requested.

Many people do not know the reason why some descriptions of soap, when being used, cause the hands to smart and feel sore. It is simply owing to the imperfect knowledge of some soap boilers, who not being thoroughly acquainted with the ingredients they are using, do not compound them in a scientific manner, or as is more commonly the case, that manufacturers either try to pass off a spurious adulterated article, or else by using .an undue ,quantifnr of the cheapest commodities, make ddC of inferior quality. We are aware that tfffibStar Brand Soap is made on the strictest principles of chemical affinity, and that every care is taken by the manufacturers to produce an article possessing the strongest abstergent properties. All persons, whether old colonists or new arrivals, should use the Star Brand Soap, as it is the best in this market. [Advt.] i~' .

Christchurch Excelsior Lodge, No 59.—The usual weekly session of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening in the Templar Hall, Worcester street. A There was a large attendance of members and visitors, the officers of the Hope of Christchurch Lodge officiating. At the conclusion of lodge business, the nominations of representatives for the Grand Lodge took place, resulting in the election of Bros Bennetts, Amos, and Ivey. After a short entertainment Bro Ivey, on behalf of the choir, presented Sister Anderson with a piece of plate in recognition of her services rendered gratuitously as pianist.

Concert. —A concert was given last evening in the Catholic schoolroom, Barbadoes street, on behalf of the funds of the schools. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the audience was but small ; it did not, however, lack enthusiasm, and bestowed applause quite indiscriminately with good humored impartiality; for every performer, quite irrespective of merit, was loudly greeted on entering, in cheerful anticipation of what would be, and at each pause was liberally applauded, and. again most vociferously on retiring ; the incomprehensible Italian, instead of damping the ardour of the audience, seeming but to increase their merriment. Miss Winter was detained by illness, and in consequence the programme was much mutilated; misleading rather than guiding, A small baud under the leadership of Mr Charles Bennington, played the overtures to “ Masaniello,” and “ Tancredi,” keeping well together, though at times somewhat out of tune. Mr H. H. Luughnan sang “ Cleansing Fires,” clearly and well ; but we ask pardon for reminding him that the latter word is of only one syllable. The MissesJ Marshmau played a piano duet (selections from “ Oberon,”) most admirably, the clearness and brilliancy of the runs being specially noticeable. On being recalled, they performed an arrangement from “ Les Hugenots,” to which the same remaiks apply. Mr A. P. Sheath sang well in “ I never can forget,” and as an encore gave “ The Yeoman’s wedding ” with much vigour, but the latter was pitched in too high a key to be effective. Mr R. A. Loughnan sang a number from “ Don Giovanni,” which being in a foreign tongue, it is almost needless to say, was vociferously- encored, and was in part repeated ; the accompaniment, however, greatly detracted from one’s enjoyment of it, being not infrequently nearly a bar out ; this, however, seemed no bar to the enjoyment of the audience, if one may judge by the applause bestowed. „ Later in the, evening, Mr Loughnan joined with the Misses Marshman in effectively rendering the trio “Queen of the Night,” and subsequently sang again from “Don Giovanni” the duo “Eh ! via Buffone,” which was of course recalled, Mr Knox sang in good style “Hear me, gentle Maritana,” with violin obligato by Mr Bonniug ton, and being encored, responded with “A Warrior Bold,” singing with much fire. ■ The Misses Marshmau and Mr H. H. Loughnan performed very nicely, and with exquisite attention to expression, Curschman’s delicate tiio “Te prego,” and Miss Marshman followed, singing “ Think on me,” in I which Mr Bonnington again assisted with his violin. A short chorus from “ Maritana” closed the programme. Madame Winter presided at the piano, playing a somewhat commonplace pot pourri of popular airs, and acting as accompanyist during the evening.

A Sealing Cruise on the West Coast. —The Campbelltown correspondent of the Southland Times supplies the following particulars of a sealing cruise;—The cutter Rosa, with a party of sealers, consisting of ten men, left Stewart’s Island for the West Coast on the 6th of June last, and at 5 p.m. on the Bth anchored in Preservation Inlet. Here they remained until the 10th, during which time forty-four skins were taken. The Rosa then sailed for Dusky Inlet, but a strong breeze blowing off Chalky Island, they were forced to run into the bay for shelter. Here eight seals were taken, and on the 15th sail was again made for Dusky, where they succeded in capturing 112 seals, but owing to the bad weather experienced they were detained here until July sth. On the 6th, at 8 p.m., arrived in Dagg’s Sound. Here several attempts were made to capture seals, but owing to bad weatherprevailing, with a heavy sea, the parties: were unable to land at the rookeries. On ; the 10th a strong gale came on, which drove the Rosa ashore, the sea'breaking away one boat, which was stove, but without doing any serious damage to. the/ icutter. At 4 a.m. on the 11th,. the cutter was safely floated again ; but, as the' gale istill continued, sealing operations Were at ja standstill. Gales of Wind and : heavy 'rain until the 23rd, when'at' 3.30 a.m. all ion board the cutter were awakened ! by a severe shock of earthquake, which lasted twelve minutes,.and then passed, away to the .north-cast, a low, rumbling sound, like the report of a cannon, being heard all Die time. During the whole of the 23rd and 24th, loud rumbling sounds were Imard away to seaward, at intervals of half an hour, lasting until midnight. On the 24th two boats started sealing, and succeeded in securing 49 skins. On the different points on which

the parties landed, distinct traces t> earthquake were seen, in some places the ground having sunk 6iu and Sin ; numerous rocks and trees also were strewe I around. On the 26th, 56 skins were taken, and at four different times during the day the same rumbling sound was heard, accompanied by slight shocks of earthquake. On the 27th got underweigh, and sailed for Doubtful Inlet, where they remained until the 30th, capturing twenty-nine skins. Several other sounds along the coast were visited, and sixty-eight moreskins secured. On the 13th instant started for home, working the rookeries on the way, adding thirty-seven skins to the number, and then sailed for Stewart’s Island, and thence to the Bluff, where they arrived on the 27th instant. On the 22nd instant iwo sealing boats from Riverton were met in Chalky Inlet. All on board were well, and seventy-four skins had been secured.