NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 987, 24 August 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Missing.—Mr Harman, siu-veyor, who was said to be missing, was seen at Mr C. Reed’s, Westcrffeld station, on Sunday last. The Rink.—The Champion Skater and Queen of Rinks appeared again last evening. The former went through some new acts very successfully. To-night and to-morrow will be their two last appearances, and on Saturday a special programme will be given. Bicyclists’ Club. —A meeting of persons desirous of forming a Bicyclists’ Club, was held last evening at the White Hart Hotel. There was a fair attendance present, and after some discussion it was resolved to adjourn until a future date, when definite proposals will bo brought forward by the promoters.

Union Insurance Company. Messrs Peacock and Stead, of this city, and directors of the Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, are at present in Dunedin, undertaking what the “Times” describes as the onerous task of allotting the shares applied for in Otago. The Railway Tariff. —As was recently reported, the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, with a view to showing the general effect of the railway tariff in this part of the colony, had a table prepared and printed, illustrating the increase or decrease in the cost of the carriage of the principal articles conveyed by railway. This has been followed by a careful report from the Association showing in what way the alterations pressed severely on the residents in country districts. Both documents have been forwarded to Wellington, and we understand that by the last mail orders have been received for several modifications of the tariff, including a reduction of the freight of stock to very nearly the old rate. 1.0.0. F., M.U.—At a special meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge on Wednesday evening, it was resolved to enlarge the Hall and refit the stage entirely. When the alterations which it is intended to do] are carried out, the Hall will be very greatly improved as a place of public amusement. An amalgamated committee was appointed, comprising the hall and building committee, and they will bring up a report at a future meeting as to the way in which the alterations are to be carried out, whether by tender or otherwise.

Garrick Amateur Dramatic Club.— The members of this club gave a successful entertainment last night in the Catholic schoolroom, Barbadoos street, in aid of the fund of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The first part consisted of the comedy “ The Test of Truth,” in which Messrs Duffy, Grey, Holley, Gegan, Jos. Barrett, Pope, and Cusack sustained the principal characters. The actors were well got up, and performed their parts very creditably, the Cognovit Chizzle of Mr Jos. Barrett being a very lively impersonation. In the second part, Mr j. Mahar recited “The Spanish Champion” with great taste and feeling. Mr M. Cusack was much and deservedly applauded for his spirited rendering of the “Shamrock.” A reading by Mr Gegan from the “Ingoldsby Legends,” entitled “ Adventures at Margate,” and a comic military duet by the Messrs Barret finished the second part. The drama of “The Harvest Storm ” followed, and was very well rendered by the company. Mr Schwartz ably presided at the pianoforte. Sumner. —The usual monthly entertainment, in aid of the church organ fund, was given in the schoolroom, Sumner, on Wednesday evening. There was a capital attendance both of residents and visitors, the Rev. C. J. Merton, incumbent, occupying the chair. The programme included the following items :—Piano solo, fantasia on Scotch airs, and “Danse Negro,” by Mr R. Searrell; vocal duet, “The Curfew Bell,” by the Misses Miles and E. Marshman ; duett, “The moon has raised her lamp,” by Messrs Appleby and Walker ; songs—“ The Maid of Arcade,” by Miss Miles; “Beaux Belles,” and “Three little pigs,” by Mr N. Campbell; “A bandit’s life,” “Swing on old pendulum,” and “The Nancy Lee,” by Mr Walker; “We have been friends together,” and "Hope,” by Rev. Mi- Merton. Mr McCardell delighted the audience by his humorous readings of “Mr Sprouts at the Crystal Palace,” and “The showman’s courtship.” As may be gathered from the above list, the selections were all good, the singers were in excellent voice, and encores were often demanded. Mr Searrell’s solos were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, the piano accompaniments were also played by him with his well-known ability. The rev. chairman thanked the performers for their assistance, and tho singing of the National Anthem dosed the programme.