NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 676, 19 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ilma de Mueska. —We learn that lima de Murska concluded a splendid season last night at Napier. She commences a new season on M onday under a guarantee. Fire Brigade. —We have been requested by the brigade to acknowledge receipt of the following subscriptions in response to their circular for assistance to furnish the new station :—Bank of New South Wales, £5 5a ; Union Bank of Australia, £lO 10s ; Messrs Twcntyman and Cousin, £5 5s ; W. J. Fisher, £1 Is ; J. Hughes, £2 2s ; W. R. Cook, £L ; Mr Bliuz, £L Is.

Press Club. —We remind members of the Press Club that a general meeting will take place this evening, at 7 p,m., at Warner’s H tel. The business to be brought forward includes revision and adoption of rules, re ception of report of the committee, and consideration of correspondence. Those gentlemen who desire to enrol their names as members can do so with the secretary this evening.

A Find. —The City Council have had a lucky find in the shape of a large deposit of excellent gravel, in the section of Cathedral square fronting Warner’s Hotel. Mr McWilliams, the contractor for planting, in preparing the ground, discovered the gravel, and reported the circumstance to the Council. Besides being very superior for footpaths, the Council will save a considerable sura in the cost of the gravel. The carts of the Council have been busily engaged in removing it to the various footpaths of the city.

Good soap is always acceptable, and every person has to use it. The Star Brand soap has long been known to give the highest satisfaction, and housewives especially should try it.—FAdyt.]

Cathedral Square Improvements.— The City Council have planted the two corners of the east side of Cathedral square, which was recently fenced in. The planting has been carried out under the supervision of Mr McWilliams, who has discharged his duty very efficiently. The trees planted are forest trees, and when full grown will add greatly to the ornamentation of the centre of the city.

Accident.— A man named William Henderson met with an accident yesterday which might have resulted very seriously. He was riding ayoung horse in Selwyn street, Addington, when the animal became frightened at a roll of tin he was carrying, and threw him on to the edge of a tomahawk he held in his hand, inflicting a nasty wound. He was conveyed home in an unconscious state, but recovered shortly afterwards, and was attended to later in the day by a medical man.

Mr J, L. Hall,—As will be seen from our telegrams, this gentleman has become the lessee of the new Theatre Royal, Auckland, for two years. The theatre, which is a very handsome and commodious building, was opened on Monday last by the Simonsen Opera Company with “ Lucia.” As it is likely to be three weeks or a month before Mr Hall enters upon active duty as manager and actor, we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming Mrs Hall and himself on the Christchurch stage once more. Lyttelton Harbor Works. —Another large blast was fired at these works on Thursday, at 5 p.m. The mine, consisting of three chambers, containing 6 1 ), 60, and 54 barrels respectively, or 43601 b in all, was situated at the easternmost part of Officers’ Point works. The result was most successful, at least 60,000 yards being dislodged, and an equal quantity was so loosened that it is sure to come down when the other is removed. Some of the rocks dislodged were very large, one in particular measuring 3200 cubic feet, and weighing 260 tons. The Clematis, —We learn on the best authority that the derelict seen off Amuri Bluff is the Clematis. After a good deal of negotiation yesterday in Lyttelton with the only available steamer in port, final arrangements were completed at ten o’clock last night with the steamer Akaroa, Captain McLean, to take that vessel to search for, and if possible tow into port this wreck. Not only the owners and underwriters but the public are to be congratulated on the steps taken, as this vessel is right in the track of steamers and coasting vessels to the northward, and very dangerous to life and property. The Akaroa was to leave last night, immediately after the completioa of the arrangements, St Mary’s, Merivale. —The fourth of a series of musical evenings was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening last, and was in every respect a comple‘e success. The Rev J. W. Stack presided, and stated that, on this occasion, the proceeds would be handed over to the Sunday school. The various items on the programme were very carefully and tastefully rendered, and well received by the audience. The instrumental music comprised two orchestral selections from Schumann and Spohr, played by Miss Smith (piano), Messrs T. D. Triphook (clarionette), E. Triphonk (violin), G, Jameson (flute), R. Palairet (cornet), and J. Triphook (violoncello), a piano duet (from Faust) by two lady amateurs, two duets, one for clarionette and piano, by Messrs Triphook and G. Palairet, and the other for flute and piauo, by Mias Smith and Mr G. Jameson. The vocal items consisted of a duet (from Maritana) by two lady amateurs, a part song (•' Farewell to the Forest ”) and songs by Mrs Palairet, Miss Stringer, and Messrs Stephens and Anthony. The accompaniments were played by Miss Smith, Mr G. Palairet, and Mr J. S. Jameson. The National Anthem brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.