NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1359, 22 June 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Australian Cricket Club. —The meeting of members of this club, called for last night, did not take place, probably in consequence of the bad weather. Mandeville and Rangiora. —Mr E. Mulcock offers himself as a candidate for the seat in the Mandeville and Rangiora Hoad Board, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr H. Dudding. Services To-morrow. —It is announced f the R. V# David Bruce will preach in St. John’s Church, Lyttelton; the Bev. J. Ha vkswill in St. Andrew’s Church, Christchurch j and the Rev. T. Bates in the Oddfellows' Hall, Christchurch. The Nelson Pilot. —The “ New Zealand Times ’ ’ is responsible for the following : —“lt is rumoured that Captain Cross, who has been for a long term of years pilot at Port Nelson, will shortly retire from that office. Cap'ain Wheeler’s name has been mentioned as that of Captain Cross’ probable successor. JNkw Zealand’s Next Governor. —A Northern contemporary gives currency to the rumour that Mr Weld, now Governor of Tasmania, is likely to be appointed to the Governorship of New Zealand, in the event of the Marquis of Normanby being appointed to New South Wales. No authority, however, is given for the report, which is probably a mere surmise.

Billiabds.—A billiard match was played yesterday, at Scott’s Hotel, between Mr J. Wilkinson, of the Theatre Royal, and Mr Willie Pearce, for £25 a-side. The game was 500 up, both parties playing level, and Mr Wilkinson won by 63 points. There was a very good attendance in the room, and the play, which was of a superior character, excited a great deal of interest. Rahway Band. —A general meeting was held last evening, Mr R. H. Ashton in the chair. Subscription lists were opened, and the result so far considered highly satisfactory. Practice is to be commenced at once, and an entertainment in the Oddfellows Hall in aid of the funds of the society is in preparation. The entertainment will consist of vocal and instrumental music, negro minstrels, farce, &c., and the amount of railway talent that can be brought to bear upon the occasion is said to ensure success. The committee has agreed to compile a set of rules on Monday evening next, to be submitted to a general meeting on Thursday evening. Pottltby Association. —The committee of the Poultry Association met last night at the Shades. Present—Mr Q-. A. Reade (in the chair), Mr W. G. Walker, hon. sec., Messrs T. Stapleton, 0. Atkin, D. Rees, J. J. Parker, E. Hawkes, E. Strange, W. 0. Hill, and J. Goodman. The secretary reported that the number of entries for the forthcoming show exceeded that of last year by about onethird. Subject to correction the list was as follows :—Poultry, 293 ; pigeons, 84 ; and canaries, 66. A sub-committee, Messrs Reade and Rees, was appointed and empowered to purchase 100 new pens. It was reported by the members of the committee that tickets for the art union were meeting with a ready sale. After a discussion on details of management for the show, the committee adjourned till Wednesday nejct. Tiieatee Royal. — A condensed version of Sheridan Knowles* fine play of William Tell was produced at the theatre last night, the occasion being Miss Pender’s benefit. The play in its entirety is very heavy, and even with all the accessories and advantages which a large theatre affords, with special scenery, supernumeraries and appropriate costumes is apt to drag, consequently its compression into three acts was rather an advantage than otherwise. We presume the piece was selected for the purpose of affording a good part for Miss Pender on her benefit night. The lady must be complimented on her appearance as Albert, Toll’s son, and she sustained the character in an easy unaffected manner that won upon the audience. Mr W. 0. Dillon appeared as the Swiss Patriot and delivered the impassioned speeches with which the part is enriched with a vigour which elicited the approbation of the spectators. The role suited Mr Dillon, and ho looked and acted it in a very satisfactory manner, being called before the curtain at the end of the play. Mr J. Graham played the thankless part of Gesler, and made it as repulsive as history has recorded it, and his efforts were ably seconded in the same direction by Mr Tom Burton in the character of Sarnem. The remainder of the cast was distributed amongst the company, who struggled to invest the piece with something like interest; but, whether owing to the influence of the inclement night, or whether affected with low spirits, the audience was not responsive to their efforts. The comedy of “ The Honeymoon” terminated the performance. The cast included Mr W. 0. Dillon as the Duke, Mr Hoskins in his favorite character of Rolando, in which ho appeared to great advantage, Miss Pender as Juliana, and Alisa Tilly Andrews as Volants. The two ladies looked and acted nicely. Miss Wilton made a pretty Zamora. Messrs Hill, Stark, Wilkinson, and Alf. Burton sustained the remainder of the cast. To-night “Othello” will be pitted.

Kaiapoi School Committee. —At a meeting of this committee, held on Wednesday evening the following resolutions were passed; —“ That, taking into consideration the report of the head master, showing the number of children of school age who do not attend school, and also the number of children whose attendance is very irregular, this committee resolve that the compulsory clauses of the Act be brought into force at once. That the committee call the attention of the Board to the fact that last examination of the school was held after last, midwinter holiday, and the committee think f lie inspector ought to examine the school oftener, and before the holidays, as the committee consider the infrequency of examination is unfair to both the teachers and scholars. That a deputation of Messrs Ellen and Resell wait upon the Board relative to keeping the present staff of teachers. That Mr Eayner be asked why he has not complied with the request of the chairman to furnish a list of books taken over by him, as contained in a letter of the 7th instant.”

City Auditor.— Mr T. B, Craig again announces himself a candidate for election as auditor for the city.