NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 661, 2 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Paper “On Sheep.”— A paper “On Sheep” will be read by Mr J. T. Ford, before the members of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, at the Clarendon Hotel, this evening, at half-past seven. Each member will have the privilege of introducing two friends. Solicitors’ Fees,— At the commencement of the civil cases at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Christchurch, yesterday, Mr Mellish stated that he had fixed the following scale of solicitors’ fees, viz : —On amounts recovered—Under £5, no fee allowed ; £5 to £lO, £1 Is ; over £lO to £2O, £2 2s ; over £2O to £IOO, £3 3s. Undefended cases above £lO, £1 Is. Unregistered Dogs. —lt is notified that, after this date, the provisions of the Dog Nuisance Ordinance will be strictly enforced, and any dog over three months old not registered, will be destroyed. Dogs found wearing collars not issued during the current year will be killed and the owners prosecuted. The Lydia Howard Troupe.—Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather last evening, there was a fair attendance at the Music Hall, when that popular and favorite burlesque, “ Nemesis,” was again performed very successfully. The same programme will be repeated this evening. The extravaganza of “ La Chatte Blanche ; or the White Oat,” is in preparation, and will be produced early next week. New Zealand Shipping Company.— The annual general meeting of this company was held to-day at the head office, Hereford street, when there was a large attendance of shareholders. The chairman of directors, Mr J, L. Coster, occupied the chair, and spoke at considerable length, explaining the operations of the company during the past year. Several questions were asked and replied to, and after this the report and balance sheet were adopted. The following gentlemen were then re-elected as directors, viz, Hon John Johnston, Dr Logan Campbell, Messrs Reeves, Studholme, Revans, and C. W. Turner. Messrs Garrick and D. Craig were re-appointed as auditors of the company, A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the Board of Directors, which was acknowledged by the chairman. The dividend of 8 per cent, was announced as payable on and after August 9tb, at the head offices and branches. The meeting then adjourned. L.O.L. No 3.—The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held last evening at the Orange Hall, Worcester street. The principal business was the election of officers for the ensuing year. The following brethren were duly elected :—W.M., Bro Prudhoe ; D.M., Bro Baron; Secretary, Bro O. Tribe; Treasurer, Bro J. C. McWilliam ; Committee, Bros Cooper, J. Adams, T. Anderson, Templeton, and McCulloch. Two new members were elected and three were proposed for the next lodge night. The lodge was then duly closed, and the brethcreu adjourned for refreshment, when the usual loyal and fraternal toasts were proposed and done honor to. There was a large attendance of brethren on the occasion. The installation of the newly elected officers takes place in October next. The Dunlop Concert. —The promoters of the concert which took place last evening, in aid of the widow and family of the late Mr D, N. Dunlop, can be congratulated upon the success which attended their efforts, both pecuniary and musically, Despite the wretched weather the hall was filled in every part, and the concert itself was a most enjoyable one. Mrs Palmer (Miss Rosina Caracdini) in the first part contributed a charming reverie |by Berthold Tours, “ The star’s message.” The dreamy, pathetic music of the piece was most artistically interpreted by the singer, and the audience expressed their full appreciation of it by an enthusiastic encore, to which Mrs Palmer bowed her acknowledgments. In the second part the same lady sang a bright sparkling barcarole by Reyloff, “ Flow’ret of the day.” This was also charmingly sung, and in response to a persistent demand she sang a coquettish Irish ballad by Lover, “ How to ask and to have,” which was warmly applauded. Mrs Bowler gave “ Love's request,” and Miss Ness “ The nightingale’s trill,” and in response to an encore the latter lady sang “ O ye tears” very nicely. The Orchestral Society played the overtu:e “ Cenerentola” with precision and effect. The duet from “The Lily of Killarney” by Messrs Walker and Appleby, “ The moon has raised” was sang carefully and well, and the part song, “ The stars that above,” was also sung with effect by Mr Smith and party, though there was a want of baas voices, the lighter voices being in the majority. Mr Walker’s fine voice was heard to great advantage in “ The Sexton,” which he sang with much taste and expression. Bishop’s quartette, “Blow gentle gales,” charmingly sung by Mrs Palmer, Miss Calvert, Messrs Bell, Appleby, and Hobbs, closed the first part. This was really a treat, all the parts being excellently sung. It \vaa encored, and repeated, receiving well merited plaudits. The second part opened with Auber’s sparkling overture “ Oheval de Bronze ” capitally played by the Orchestral Society. In this part Miss Winter sang “ I! Bacio,” and in response to an encore gave Tito Mattel’s “ Non e ver.” The latter was especially well sung. Madame Winter gave a pianoforte solo, “Danse de Negre,” which was encored. Mr M ichor Winter sang “ McGregor’s Gathering,” which was received with loud applause. Being enchored, he gave “ The Muleteer ” very well. Mr Appleby, who was in good voice, sang

“ The anchor’s weighed ” very tastefully. The unaccompanied quartette, “ Farewell to the forest,” by Mrs Palmer, Messrs Bell, Appleby, and Hobbs, was one of the gems of the evening, being rendered excellently throughout. Mr Sheath sang “ The heart bowed down ” capitally, and a chorus by Mr Smith and friends, and the National Anthem, closed a most successful concert. Mr R, Searell accompanied with his usual taste.