NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1465, 26 October 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The San Fbancisco Mail. —The mail arrived in por< at 2 p.m. to-day. Colombo Road ’ Wesleyan Church.— Three services will bo held to-morrow in aid of Home Missions. The Rev. A. R. Fitchett will preach in the morning, and the President of Conference in the evening. There will be a children’s service in the afternoon, and an open-air service opposite the church, at 4 p.m. Clergy, Widows’, and Orphans’ Fund. —The offertory and collections in St. Michael’s church to-morrow will be devoted to the Diocesan Fund, which has for its object the aid of superannunated and invalided clergymen, and of widows and orphans of clergymen. The sermon in the evening will be preached by Rev. Mr Elton, of Hokitika. Dog Poisoning.—Two valuable dogs belonging to Mr J. Gardner, the theatrical agent, were discovered dead this morning, having evidently been poisoned. Mr Gardner left town yesterday with the Marionettes, and this fact seems to have been taken advantage of by some malicious person to destroy the animals.

Lincoln Snow.-—The annual show of the Lincoln Farmers’ Club took place yesterday at Lincoln. The weather was anything but pleasant, a strong nor’-wester blowing during the whole day, and the exhibits, so far as number is concerned, were far below those of last year. Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —On Wednesday —the last day for receiving entries for the annual show of this association —as large a number were taken as in previous years. Every arrangement has now been completed by the committee for the exhibition on Thursday next. Thb Annual Holiday. —The principal grocers of Christchurch have signified their intention of closing their respective establishments on Saturday, the 9th of November, being the Prince of Wales’ Birthday and the Agricultural Show. It may be hoped that others will follow their praiseworthy example, and secure for their employes this customary annual holiday Val Vobe. —There was another good house at the Gaiety Theatre last night, and the performance of both Madame Cora and Yal Yose went off with their usual success. A matinee will be given to-day at two o’clock, at which children will be admitted to all parts of the house at the uniform charge of sixpence, as well as being presented with a gift. In the evening the same programme will be repeated, and presents given away as usual. Cornish Enthusiasm.— On the 17th of last month a meeting of Cornishmen took pluce in St. Michael’s schoolroom, for the purpose of raising a fund to assist in the erection of a cathedral in the county town of Cornwall. A great deal of enthusiasm was expressed, and a committee appointed to carry out the proposed object. At the conclusion of the proceedings the meeting was adjourned until last night at the same time and place, but the enthusiasm of last month seems to have evaporated. At the appointed hour the schoolroom was in darkness, and up to nine o’clock no one had put in an appearance. Theatre Royal. —The attendance at the theatre last night, on the occasion of Mrs Bates’ benefit, was by no means as large as might have been expected. The piece selected was “Elizabeth,” said to be by request, but, notwithstanding, all parts of the house were very poorly attended. Mrs Bates impersonated the character of Queen Bess with her usual ability, and was well acted up to by Mr Bates and the stock company. To-night a sensation play, entitled “ Across the Continent,” will be produced. The piece abounds with striking situations and startling effects, and should attract a good house.

Lecture. —Captain Barry gave a lecture rn his colonial experiences, last evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The Mayor occupied the chair, and the attendance was far from good. Captain Barry’s reminiscences are mostly of the personal order, and extend over New South Wales, America, and New Zealand, Like his brother mariner, Captain Cuttle, Captain Barry has evidently practised the art of making a note of facts when found, and doubtless the English audiences, before whom he is shortly to appear, will be as edified and amused as the select though not numerous gathering at the Oddfellows’ Hall was last night. St. Mabt’s, Meeivaie.—The third meeting of St. Mary’s Guild of Christian Progress was held last evening at the schoolroom, Merivale. After the usual prayer and hymn, the President gave an explanatory reading of the first chapter of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. The choir then sang the anthem “I will lift up mine eyes,” after which the Eev. Mr Glasson read an excellent paper on the Bible History of Cyprus, for which he received a hearty vote of thanks. A hymn having been sung and prayer offered, the meeting concluded. Three new members were enrolled.

Courtenay.—A meeting of the Courtenay Farmers’ Club was held at the Halkett Hotel on Wednesday, 23rd, the president in the chair. The Kirwee and Bealey road farmers had all been invited to attend, with a view to joining the Club. Twenty-seven members from the above districts were elected. A very fair share of the new members were then proposed and eventually placed on the general committee for the coming Courtenay agricultural show. The catalogue was then revised for the last time, and after a few alterations the secretary was authorised to have copies printed as soon as possible. On account of the usual cup given by the club being this year restricted to the largest taker of points in the classes for horses, cal tie, sheep, and pigs only, a resolution was passed that a piece of plate be given to the largest taker of points in implements. The meeting then adjourned till Wednesday, November 30th, at Kirwee. Canterbury Rowing Club—To-day the first race of the season takes place, viz., the President’s Cup Race, for fours. The course is from Wright’s to willows, nearly two miles. Four crows were entered, and a close contest may be expected. First heat—J. 0. Jones, J. E. Brewster, R. B. Smith, E. Hawkes; T. Tayler, J. E. Evans, E. M, Boulton, F. Davie. Second heat—A. 0. Lean, L. M. Ollivier, J. Grierson, A. R. Pavitt; Geo. Lanauze, G. BelJ, Lockhart, White. The first heat will be rowed as soon after two o’clock as possible. No entries have been received for the Maiden Pairs, which consequently falls through, but may come on again during the season. At a meeting of the committee of this club, held at the Garrick Hotel, last evening, the following were added to the already long list of newlyelected members :—Messrs H. Allison, R. 0. Bishop, J. E. Allen, J. Davidson, C. Reed, W. Hubbard. W. Simms and A. B. Allen were elected coxswains. Mr Blakiston intimated bis intention of giving his usual prizes for competition during the season. The Tasca Congests.—Madame Carlotta Tasca, accompanied by Mdlle. Rosaly Merz and Mr Alfred Plumpton, are expected to arrive from Dunedin this evening, and the first grand recital of this talented artiste will be given in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday evening. It is not too much to say that the visits to New Zealand of such distinguished artistes as* Madame Tasco and Madame Arabella Goddard form eras in the musical history of the colony. They not only give great pleasure by their marvellous interpretation of the works of the great masters, but they render invaluable service to students of music by showing the result of unremitting study. Madame Tasca, a King's Scholar of the Royal Academy of Music, a rare distinction and itself a guarantee of the highest value for proficiency in the art-comes to Canterbury with the very highest credentials. Competent critics in India and Australia have pronounced her style to be classically perfect and her execution to bo as finished as her taste is good._ She is said to be equally at homo whether interpreting the works of Mozart or Beethoven, or playing ouch simple strains as “Home, Sweet Homo.” Her first programme is so varied as to afford an opportunity of exhibiting her unrivalled ability'as an executant in all classes of music. Miss Rosaly Merz is an accomplished vocalist, possessed of a beautiful soprano voice, which is capable of great expression; and lastly, Mr Alfred Plumpton is an executant on the harmonium of great ability, and also acts as accompauyiet to the vocal portion of the concert,

Accident. —On Thursday morning carpenter named William Duncan, iu the employ of Mr Williamson, builder, Harper street, Sydenham, met with a nasty accident. He was engaged on a new house in Conference street, and was standing on the ceiling joists making preparations to put the roof on, when by some means he lost his balance and fell backwards to the ground, a distance of 12ft. When picked up he was unable to stand, and was at once conveyed to the Hospital. On examination his back was found to be severely bruised, but no bones were broken or fractured. The man is getting on well, and expects to be out in a few days. Accidental Poisoning. —A child two years of age named Olive Susannah Beale, the daughter of Thomas Fryer Beale, a painter residing on the East town belt, died last evening from the effects of poison. Her mother was arranging the shelves in a scullery attached to the house last Saturday, and while her back was turned the child seized a gingerbeer bottle containing spirits of salts and drank some of the contents. An emetic of salt and water was administered by the child’s father, and Mr Price, the chemist, prescribed some magnesia. The child appeared to be recovering, until about noon, when Dr. Mark, happening to visit the house, noticed that she was very bad. He attended her daily until yesterday, Dr. Prins likewise seeing her two or three times. But in spite of their endeavours the child gradually sank, and died yesterday evening.