NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1802, 29 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Muff Cricket. —The team playing on Monday next, on behalf of the Christchurch Muff Cricket Club, will be selected from the following:—Messrs Bone, Hobbs, Thomsen, Hale 8., Halo B. J., Fleming, Judge, Briggs, Mitchell, Hobday, Smith, Jackson, Strange, Eyton, Mann, Garland H., Garland J., Pratt, Willmer, Dunford, and Messenger, The wickets will bo pitched at ten o’clock sharp. Petty Thefts. —For some time past the auction rooms have suffered from a system of potty thieving. This morning a man was arrested at Clifford’s auction rooms, by Detective Benjamin, charged with stealing blacking. He will be brought up before the Court on Monday. Wesleyan Chubch, Colombo Road Services will be conducted to-morrw morning by the Rev. W. L. Salter, from Gisborne, and in the evening by the Rev. T, Fee, from Waimato. There will bo open-air service at Addington, if weather permits.

Political Jaeoon. —“ I am not under arrest,” remarked the thief when in the officer’s clutches; “1 am simply in the hands of my friends.” Thus doth the jargon of politics pollute the current of all lives and industries, says the “ Boston Transcript.” Masonic. The period for election of Masters of the various Masonic lodges haring arrived the following have been duly nominated and elected : —St. Augustine Lodge, 609, E.C., Bro. Hobday ; Lodge of Unanimity, 604, E. 0., Bro. W. B. Allwright; Canterbury Lodge, 1048, E.C., Bro. Williams ; Corinthian Lodge, No. 463, 1.C., Bro. G. McCormick, The installations will take place 'n duo etnas3.

Maeeyino a Deceased Wife’s Sisteb. — A Paris paper has just started a new argument in favor of this, and illustrates it thus : —A lady, after tho death of her husband, had married tho brother of the departed. She preserved, nevertheless, in her diningroom, a picture of her first spouse. One day a guest at tho table, noticing the portrait, asked her if it was a member of her family. “Yes,” replied the lady, “it is a portrait of my poor brother-in-law."

Oeihntal Exhibition. —This exhibition was to have closed this evening. The proprietors have, however, resolved to remain for a few days longer in Christchurch,

Thb Lath Mb Hennessy. —The name of Hennessy is almost as well known in France as that of Jameson in Ireland, and, indeed, the celebrity of neither is bounded by the limits of any single country. M. Richard Auguste Hennessy, who has just died at his residence at Oognao, in his 80th year, was, we believe, the great grandson of Irish parents, who emigrated to France during the penal days. For at least two generations the Hennessys were notable figures in the political as well as in the industrial world. The father of the merchant prince who has just passed away was a deputy under the Restoration, and was one of (hose who protested against the despotic action of the Polignao Ministiy prior to the fall of Charles X, Richard Auguste Hennessy made his public debut as Counsellor-General for the Oharente, and afterwards represented that department in the Constituent and Legislative Assemblies under the Republic of 1818. As a Republican of a (moderate type, he protested against the coup d’etat of 1851, and refusing to take the oath of allegiance to Napoleon 111., he returned to private life until the lapse of a quarter of a century brought round the definite establishment of a Republican constitution. In 1876 he was elected senator tor the same department which he had formerly represented as deputy. Benefit Concbbt. —A benefit concert in aid of Mr Hydes, who was a groat suSererby the late fire at Ashburton, was held in the Town Hall of that borough on Thursday night. There was a very good house, and the proceeds were most satisfactory. The concert included some instrumental pieces by the Ashburton brass band, some glees and choruses, and a namber of solos. Mr Savage conducted and Mrs Paige kindly presided at the piano. Henley on Taibbi Regatta. —The programme of this regatta, which is under the auspices of the Otago Rowing Club, has been issued. It comprises the following events : Henley challenge cup, outrigged fours, £SO and cup valued at £SO; ladies’ plate, inrigged fours, £4O and challenge cup, £25 j junior fours, inrigged, open to crews not competing for challenge cup or ladies’ plate, £2O; pairs, inrigged, £lO. The course is one aud a half miles. Entries will not be received after 20th December.

Gaiety Theatre. Alcantara” was again played last night at the Gaiety Theatre to a good house. The various airs which have now become so fanrliar, particularly “ Love Thee Dearest,” sung by Miss Beatrice, were loudly applauded. To-night the opera will be repeated, and in addition the burletta of “Signora B-Link at Last,” in which a number of popular songs and dances will be given. The company play during next week, and then proceed on a southern tour till the new house is ready for the-'- reception. Bicycling. —On Thursday evening two members of the Pioneer Bicycle Club, Messrs Applegate and Farr, rode to Governor’s Bay, via Sumner and Lyttelton. The roads were in very fair condition, Sumner was reached in an hour and a quarter, against a head wind. After tea a start was mode for Lyttelton, where they arrived safely, and having ridden along London street, much to the amusement of both old and young, the road to Governor’s Bay was taken. After a short rest at the Governor’s Bay Hotel, the bicyclists returned to Port in ample time to catch the late train to Christchurch. The moon was of little service, as the clouds covered it at times, which made it rather difficult to pick the way among the stones. The ride is described as having been most enjoyable. _ It is intended to have a club tun by moonlight once a month. Ancient Oedbh op Fobestbeb. —The annual meeting of the Widow and Orphans’ Fund of the Ancient Order of Foresters, was held on Thu-a day evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Bro. Edwin Watts, C.E. j vicepresident, Bro. E. Evans, P.C.E.; treasurer, Bro. Hudson, P.D.C.E.; hon. sec., Bro. H. Crooks, P.C.E. The balance-sheet showed the fund to be worth £844 19s 6d. The profit from the last annual entertainment was £l9 18s. The president then presented Bro. Sparks with a very handsome emblem and a life membership of the fund. The emblem was very neatly framed, and bore the following inscription engraved in Old English—- “ Presented to Bro. W. Sparks, together with a life membership, as a slight token of the valuable services rendered for many years as stage manager of the Foresters’ Dramatic Society. November, 1879.” Bro. Sparks having thanked the members for the : • presentation, the meeting closed.

Eaiapoi Popular E ntebtainments. —The drama of “ Plot and Passion,” produced by the members of the above committee, was without doubt the most successful of the 1 series, and, as an amateur entertainment, has never been surpassed in Eaiapoi. The drama is a highly sensational one, and the characters wore remarkably well sustained throughout. Miss Hill and Mr F. W. Thompson, as Marie do Pantanges and Henri de Neuville, were admirable, while Mr Hewlings as Fouohe, the cold-blooded minister of police, played the arduous part with great ability, and served as an excellent foil to the fantastic character of the Marquis de doyennes, which was played by Mr Bernays in a manner that surpassed all his former efforts, Mr W. H. Leech, who first appeared before a Eaiapoi audience as Maximilian Deemarete, sustained the character in a most creditable manner, that earned well deserved applause. The minor characters were very good, and considering that two of them were played by novices, were deserving of much praise. At the fall of the curtain, Miss Hill and Mr Thompson received a call. Miss A. Pinching kindly volunteered her services at the piano during the piece, and added greatly to the effect of the exciting parts of the drama. The Eaiapoi brass band performed between the acts with their usual ability, and, taking it altogether, the Institute committee may congratulate themselves on the successful termination of these deservedly popular entertainments. The ladies and gentlemen who have so kindly given their services on those occasions have been requested to repeat “ Plot and Passion,” and will do so on December 10th, on which occasion the proceeds will be devoted towards defraying the expenses incurred in placing the above series before the public. Tub Diocesan Synod.— The eleventh session of the Diocesan Synod was brought to a close last night, having lasted nearly a fortnight. The General Synod of New Zealand will sit in Christchurch in April next. Building Society.—The annual general meeting of the Mutual Benefit Building and Investment Society was to have been held last night, but owing to there not being a quorum present the meeting was adjourned for three weeks. Mr A. Duncan, the chairman of the Board of Directors, made a short comparative statement to the shareholders present, showing the financial position of the society. From this it appeared that the balance of special deposits in 1878 was £33,077 2s 3d, and in 1879 £23,368 17s lOd. The profits for 1878 were over £I9C3, and this year over £I7OO. Volunteer Inspection, The usual monthly inspection of the head-quarters corps of volunteers took place last night at the Drill Shed. In the absence of Colonel Packe Major Lean acted as inspecting cfiicer. There was a very fair attendance of all corps,* and the manoeuvres executed were exceedingly creditable. Thbatbb Royal. The " Shaughraun having had a fair run of good houses during the week, will this evening be replaced by the favorite “ Colleen Bawn,” in which Mr J. J. Wallace will appear, supported by Miss Ada Lester and the full strength of the company. Other novelties are in preparation, the first being a play of striking sensational interest, entitled “Queen’s Evidence.”

Tub Young New Zbalandebb.—The correspondent of the Dunedin “Herald” telegraphs Do Lautour is the leader pro tern. of tho Young New Zealand party. They decline to bo led by any of the old fogies. They are going in for new blood, and men who will acquire their experience by intuition. They have already roughdrafted a sort of platform, and rules and regulations to guide their future action. This is Grey’s political death-knell.

South Sea Waes.—Advices from Apia Upolu state that war it still raging. Tho Royalists are successful. The Republicans at Aona were completely smrounded, and several decapitated heads were presented by the followers of King Malietoa. Several women were shot down. It is said to be the bloodiest war which ever occurred on tho island. A member of the Melbourne bar, seeking adventures at tho islands, is likely to get into trouble with the English consul for inciting the natives to war, Thb Latb Smuggling Case. —The penalty inflicted under the Customs Act against E. Williams for smuggling tobacco has been mitigated to £25 by the Governor in compliance with petition forwarded lately in due course through the Collector of Customs.