NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 746, 9 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

The Otago Convention.—The convention sat till 1 o'clock this morning. The resolution re the recall of the Governor was carried, as well as the one asking for the erection of Otago into a separate colony.

To-Day's Holiday.—The great holiday of the year, November 9th, is being celebrated as usual as a complete day of amusement. Both town and country alike seem determined on enjoyment. There is a large influx ot visitors from all districts of the province as well as from other parts of the colony. The centre of attraction, of course, is the cattle show, where there is an enormous concourse of people. The show itself is an unqualified success. The entries are more numerous, and the quality of the exhibits superior to that of any former year. Music Hall.—"II Trovatore" was produced last evening by the Lydia Howarde Burlesque Company, Mdlle Novaro as Leonora was excellent, and her rendering of the Miserere scene artistic in the highest degree. Miss Nye made a goo 1 Count di Luna, and sang tne music of her part well. Mr Power's Azucena was funny in the extreme. We regard this as one of Mr Power's beet parts, and he plays it capitally. Mr Sterling, wbo undertook the part of Manrico, is new to Christchurch, though we believe not unknown in a seaport to the northward. Acting ia not certainly this gentleman's forte, and the part last evening was a great deal too much for him ; as an amateur he may be very well, but to attempt to play a leading part such as Manrico is simply ridiculous. The farce of " How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress" concluded the performance. To night " Lucia di Lammermooi" and " The Waterman" will be produced. Theatre Rqyal.—There was a very large attendance at the Theatre last evening, every part of the house being filled to overflowing. The sparkling comedy of '' Naval Engagements" w;is the first pjeco. In th s Miss Florence (Jolville played Mary Mortimer excellently. In the scenes with Lieuteuant Kingston she was very good indeed, playing with much spirit and success. The part of Mrs Pontifcx was taken by Miss Docey Mainwaring, whom we are glad to welcome back to our stage. Miss waring during last season, both by her * ,J *v and her excellent rendering of versau^. v - -■mted to her, made herself a the parts entu. •■» uiaygoers will be glad deserved favorite, aiu. —«r e( J from her to see that she has recent severe illness. We only we may be able to see more of her during iiu, season. Mr Hoskins, as Lieutenaut King ston, and Mr Burford, as the Admiral, were very good, and Mr Douglas made a hit in the part of the Irish waiter. The lively piece, " High Life Below Stairs," followed, which was admirably played. Miss Oolville, as Lady Kitty, Mrs Hill, as Lady Bab, were capital, and the other lady characters were well sustained. Mr Hoskins' impersonation of the pompous upper servant was true to life, and created any amount of laughter Mr Hill, aB Sir Harry, was also good, and Mr Douglas deserves credit for the way in wbioh he changed the characters. To-night •* She Stoopu to Conquer " and " Nothing to Wew " will ba produced.

Show Dinner.— The annual dinner takes place at Mr R. Wilkin's wool stores, Hereford street, this evening, at a quarter to seven o'clock.

De Cask.—The seance given by Dr Oarr at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, drew a large attendance. The various experiments passed off very successfully. To-night the doctor will appear again. Billiards.—Mons Carme gave another of his exhibitions of skill with the cue last evening at Warner's Hotel, when his antagonist was Mr Weston. Some very good play was shown by both the champion and Mr Weston, and ultimately the former ran out with some eighty points to spare. After the match M. Oarme gave an exhibition of his wonderful command over the ball, There was only a moderate attendance. Loss of a Valuable Sheep.—Messrs Marcroft and Threlkeld have sustained the loss of a sixty- gmnea Lincoln ram, imported from Messrs Dudding, Panton, England, which took silver medal and was champion at the Canterbury show two years back. It appears the animal a few days ago was accidentally cast in the paddock, and before being found by the shepherd was dead. Diocesan Synod.—ln consequence of an insufficient attendance of members yesterday the Synod did not sit, being unable to form a quorum. His Lordship the Primate will be in attendance at the College Library, at the usual hour, this day and tomorrow (Thursday and Friday). The Synod will renume business at the usual hour on Monday, the 13th inst. The clergy are requested to attend at the College Library, on the above date, at 11 a.m, for the purpose of considering the proposals of the select committee on the Clerical Pension Fund.

St. Maky's, Mebivale. —On Sunday last, at morning service, the Rev Thomas Flavell was inducted by the Most Bev the Primate, to the cure of this parish. The service commenced with Hymn 181, " Soldiers of Christ arise," sung as the Bishop and clergy entered the church at the western doorway and walked in procession to the chancel, The prayers, as far as the third Collect, were read by the Rev J W. Stack ; after which followed the Anthem, " I will lift up mine eyes," which waß very tastefully rendered by the choir. The usual letters of institution were then read by the Bishop, and the keys of the church handed over to the newly inducted incumbent by Mr Stringer (the people's churchwarden), in the unavoidable absence of Mr Smith (the clergyman's churchwarden). The pre communion service was then proceeded with, the responses being sung to Goss's setting in P. The Epistle was read by the Rev J. W. Stack, and the Gospel by the Rev T. Flavell. The sermon was preached by the Most Rev the Primite. After which there was a celebration of Holy Communion, the Bishop officiating as celebrant, being assisted by the Revs J. W. Stack and T. Flavell. The evening service was full choral, the prayers being intoned by the Rev T. Flavell. The Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis were sung to Dr Bunnett's setting in F. The Hymns were Nos 307, 216, and 325 (from H. A, and M.) The sermon was preached by the incumbent, and was specially appropriate to the occasion The services, both morning and evening, were very heartily joined in by the large congregations present, led by a strong and efficient choir, including several members of the town choirs, who kindly gave their assistance on the occasion. Mr Jameson presided at the organ. The incumbent gave notice that in future there would be an evening service every "Wednesday evening, at half past seven. Special offertories were made at both services in aid of the debt for the enlargement of the church. 1.0.0.F.M.0.—The Loyal Amberley Lodge was opened at McLean's Crown Hotel on Friday, the 3rd instant. Present—Bros PG.M. Wright, D P.G M. Cameron, Prov C.b. Selig, and thirty members of the Loyal Leithfield Lodge, including P.G. Simpson, P.G Collier, P.G. Calder, P.G. Gibbs, P.G. Wood, G.M. Crampton, N.G. Mason, V.G. Ashby, P.G. Bimpson in the N.G. chair, and P.G. Gibbs in the V.G. chair, The lodge was opened with the usual ceremonies, and fourteen members initiated, The following officers were elected by the new members and installed by P.G.M. Wright :—Broß P.G. Gibbs N.G., C. Mason VG., J. Gilchrist, secretary, H. McLean, treasurer, Crampton and McWilliams, trustees. The receipts amounted to £ls 7s. A hearty vote of thanks to the district officers for the trouble they had taken in coming np to open the lodge was carried by acclamation, and responded to by P.G.M. Wright. The lodge was then closed with due form. The dinner then commenced, forty sitting down to a capital spread, provided by mine host, Bro McLean, P.G. Simpson in the chair, and P.G. Collier in the vice-chair. After justice had been done to the good things provided, the following toasts were duly honored—" The Queen," "Prince of Wales and the rest of the Royal family," 'The Governor and General Assembly," " Grand Master and Board of Directors," " District officers, coupled with the name of PG.M. Wtight ;" "Loyal Amberley Lo ige,' coupled with the name of N.G. Gibbs ; " Sister Lodges;" " Kindred Societies," coupled with the names of P.G. Simpson (Freemasons) and PG. Calder (Good Templars) ; 'Host and hostess, Mr and Mrs McLean ;" " The Ladies," coupled with the name of Bro Stanton ; " The Press," coupled with the name of Bro P. B. S. Norton. The following Bros gave songs—P.G. Gibbs, Thomas, P.G. Simnson, Wornall, Smith, Collier, Simpson, Hill, Prov C.S. Selig, PG.M. Wright, Calder, and Martin. Numerous songs and toasts followed, and the company broke up at a late hour, after thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Hanitahy Use of Saltwateh.-—The following letter, which recently appeared in the London Times, is worthy of notice : " Sir, —Now that the parliamentary season is finished, perhaps you may be able to find space in the Times for the insertion of the following sanitary suggestion, which I feel sure would meat with grateful acceptance during the present tropical weather. During —idence in London some years ago, 1 struck tks offensive and unhealthy Effluvia arising from the streets at all times, but more particularly after being watered in hot weather. Since coming here, a scheme has been carried out by tM Corporation of Tynemouth for watering the StreetP, flushing sewers, and supplying houses with pure Bait water, which is pumped up from the sea to a reservoir in the upper part of the town, and thence distributed to all parts of the borough by means of ordinary metal pipes. This scheme having been carried ouv; at moderate co"t, has proved highly successful, most beneficial io its sanitary results, and an immense booa to? the mhabi-

tants. The following advantages have been derived :—The ÜBe ot fresh water (which is scarce and valuable here) has been dispensed with for watering the streets and flushing sewers, houses can be supplied with a salt water bath, and the same water used for water closets. It has been found that the streets and roads, now always watered with salt water, remain much longer moist and free from dust than when watered on the old system with fresh water, as the salt seems to form a sort of crust of the particles of earth and other matter, which again by the action of the salt absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, and so becomes redamped after being apparently dried by the sun's heat. One of the peculiar and most valuable features of sea water, however, is that it completely deodorises the smell arising from a street or road on which there is much traffic, and it has a delightfully cool and refreshing effect upon the air. It has also been proved that salt water is a powerful disinfectant, and in flashing sewers and offensive drains with it, one of, if not its most valuable characteristic, has been practically provd. Now, I ask, why should not the city of London, to say nothing of the West-end and suburbs, be supplied with fresh sea-water ? Compared with the great advantages to be gained, it would not be a very costly matter to pump salt water up from some station down the Thames to a convenient and central reservoir, under or above ground in the city. The boon to over-worked hot and weary citizens it would be impossible to over-estimate, if some such scheme as I suggest were considered, and if possible carried out by the Corporation of London ; and I feel sure our corporate authorities here would afford them every information on the subject, and give them details and statistics which it is not in my power to furnish. Apologising for occupying so much of your valuable space, I am, &c, William Cbighton. Bull Ring Wharf, North Shields, August 16th." The New Zealand Institute.—A Wellington contemporary publishes the following summary of the New Zealand Institute report:—•• The eighth annual report of the New Zealand Institute, for 1875 76, has just been laid upon the table of both Houses. It shows the number of honorary members now on the roll to be twenty-two, and ordinary members 875. Two new societies have been incorporated since the last report;—the Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute and the Westland Institute —and 1000 copies of the ' Transactions' have j been printed. The statement of the accounts of the institute by the honorary treasurer shows a balance in hand of £2lB 4s 4d. The Governors have received applications from large numbers of scientific bodies in America for exchange of the transactions of the Institute for their own publications, and are of opinion that it would be advantageous to the colony that such application, should, if possible, be acceded to But as the funds at the disposal of the Governors render it difficult to carry this out, they venture to suggest that the annual grant should be increased by the sum of £IOO, which would enable them to comply with the requests made to them. The new building was open to the public on 3rd January, and, up to the end of Bth July, 8776 names have been entered in the visitors' book. The total number of specimens received into the Museum during 1875-76 was 14.525; this includes about 13,090 specimens collected in the field by the officers of the Geological Survey Department, An addition to the herbarium of about 10,000 species, presented by the Trustees of the British Museum, has been shipped from England. A type collec tion of 95 stuffed animals and 102 skeletons has been received from the British Museum in exchange An increase in the duplicate specimens of New Zealand birds in the Museum has been made during the past year. A. fine series of 911 North American birds' eggs has been obtained by exchange with Mr Buckiey. of Birmingham. Several fine specimens of the tuatara lizard (Sphcenodon punotatns) have been presented by Mr L. B. Wilson, of the Marine Department. 100 species under the head of fishes have been received from the British Museum. The collection of land shells (354 species) from the British Museum is also an important addition to the Museum. A summary of examinations made under the head of Palaeontology is also given in the report, The number of analyses made in the laboratory during the past year is 133 —viz, coal, 18 ; minerals, 49 ; metals and ores, 36 ; gold, 5 ; miscellaneous, 25.

Eveey Temperance Law hitherto framed admits the necessity of stimulants as medi cines, and no teetotaller of sense denies that they are essential elements of cure in a variety of diseases. Only fanatics deny the utility of an alcoholic preparation. The rapid and pos'tive cures of nervous debility, dyspepsia, kidney and bladder complaints, uterine ailments, wrought by Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, give the lie to those who deny the utility of spirituous medicines.—[Advt.]