NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1916, 15 April 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Railway Band.—The programme to bo gone through this evening by tho Railway way Band will bo found below. This will be

tho lust open-air performance for this seaton. On Thursday, the 22nd instant, a grand vocal and instrumental concert will be given by tho band, in the Oddfellows* Hall, under the patronage of the City Council. The proceeds will go in aid of the Railway Band Uniform fund. We feel confident that the concert will ba largely patronised. The band have shown much public spirit and good nature, and have discoursed most excellent music during the past season, and all who have aoprociated their eff rls—and their name is legion—will be sure to take tickets.

Wesleyan Cutrnctr, Woolston. —The tea meeting and musical entertainment held in connection with the anniversary of the Wesleyan Church at Woolston on Tuesday evening last, proved a great success. Tea was provided by the ladies of the congregation in the Oddfellows’ Hall, to which ample justice was done by the large company present. At the after meeting the hall was filled to overflowing. After devotional exercises,the chairman, Mr C. B. Taylor, made a statement, from which it appeared that the church is free from debt, that the present budding is too small for the increasing congregation, and that a site baa been acquired on which to build a larger church. The choir, under the able leadership of Mr Spsnaeley, and assisted by several friends, rendered some choice music, principally selections from the cantata of “ The Nativity.” By their brief and pithy remarks on church and Sunday-school work, the Revs. Messrs. Richards, Rishworth, and Richardson succeeded in rendering the meeting hardly less profitable than the singers and instrumenla'ists made it pleasant.

Instruction in Cookery.—Mrs Maophorson, holding a fir-t-olass diploma from the National Training School of Cookery, South Kensington, London, who is at present lecturing at the School of Arts, Sydney, will shortly visit Now Zealand to give lessons in the art of cookery.

Colombo Road Wesleyan Church. — Our readers are reminded that to-night the Rev. Alex. Rsid will lecture on “Woman’s Influence,” and the Rev. J. S. Rishworth will be welcomed to the circuit. Selections o£ music will be given by the choir. Proceedings will commence at 7.30.

Philp’s Art Union.—The winning numbers in this Art Union, drawn at Lyttelton on Wednesday night, are published in another column.

Supreme Court. —The cases of Bassingthwaite v Bassingthwaite were withdrawn today, so that the civil sittings are at an end. Theatre Eoyal.—“After Dark” was played last night at the Theatre. To-night “ The Streets of London” will be produced. Ashburton School Committee. —At a meeting of the above committee, held last Tuesday evening, it was resolved to recommend Mr A. T. Ennis to the Education Board for appointment, as pupil teacher. Choral Service at St. Michael’s. —A full choral service was held at St. Michael’s Church last evening at half-past seven o’clock, the Bight Rev. the Bishop of Nelson preaching from the text Acts of the Apostles, it., 28—“ Eor it seems good to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things.” Christchurch Debating Society. A meeting of the committee of the above was held last night. The president (Mr E. O. J. Stevens, M. 3.8.), occupied the chair. It was resolved to hold the opening debate on the 23rd inst. The subject for discussion was fixed “Is the Federation of the Australian Colonies desirable.” It will be opened by Mr Griffiths.

Academy oy Music.—“ The Blue Ribbon of the Turf” was repeated last night. Mrs Walter Hill, as Dick Sims, was very good, and Mr Burford made a good deal of the old jockey. The other parts were well filled, and the piece as a whole went capitally. To-night Miss Adelaide Bowring takes her benefit in “ East Lynne,” and no doubt, for Auld Lang Syne, playgoers will rally round her and make it a substantial one, the utiro so as it is her farewell to Christchurch. Southern Football Club. —A meeting was held on Tuesday evening by the members of the Southern Football Club, Mr W. Ogier in the chair. The following officers were elected for the ensuing season: —Captain, J. Owens; secretary and treasurer, W. Ogier; committee, J. Atkinson, H. Ogier, E. Williams and J. Fleming. Attempted Suicide.—A man named Harry Parsons attempted to commit suicide by cutting bis throat with a penknife yesterday morning at Methven. He was brought by the late train to Rakaia and taken into custody by Constable Rowso. The wound is about three inches long, but not fatal. Papandi Public Library.—The annual meeting of members of the above library was held on Tuesday last. The attendance was very small, only thirteen being present. The Rev. F. G. Brittan was voted to the chair. The report of the outgoing committee was read, and also the balance-sheet, which showed receipts £49 19a 2d, expenditure £45 9s 3d, leaving a credit balance of £4 9a lid. The following were then elected as as a committee for the ensuing year, viz , Rev F. G. Briitan, Messrs H. Godfrey, P. Stuart, Elliott, Tomes, Deritt, Young, and Jennings. Votes of thanks were passed to the outgoing committee and the chairman, and the meeting adjourned. City Council. —As a misapprehension apparently exists with, regard to the deficiency in the published statement of the City Council of estimated receipts and expenditure, it will perhaps be as well to give the following figures. The total estimated recoiptsj for tno current year, less the rate for 1880. “will bo £13,081 17s 9J ; liabilities and expenditure estimated for the same period will bo £24,702 10s 21 The deficiency for the year will he £11,620 12s sd. To meet the deficiency the Council has power under the Municipal Corporations Act of 1876 to strike a rate for the purpose not exceeding Is in the £. This would produce on the assessment £10,950 4s, leaving a deficiency of £670 8s 5d at the end of the financial year March 31st, 1881, being less than than that of the present year (which is £3594105) by £2924 Is 7d. Civil Service Commission. —The gentleat AsnourCoh arrived yesterday morning, and Held a’sitting”irfTffß County Council Chamber there. The witnesses examined were Mr Guinness, B.M, Mr Hurrell, clerk Resident Magistrate Court, Mr Pilbington, station-master, and Mr Byrne, railway clerk. The commission arrived in Christchurch by the express train last evening l and will probably remain hero for one week. The first sitting will be held Provincial Buildings at ten o’clock this morning. Canterbury Cricket Association.

There will be a meeting of the general committee at the Commercial Hotel to-morrow evening, at eight o’clock. St. Michael’s Entertainment. The entertainment postponed from last Thursday is adrertised to take place to-night. lh'special feature will be the performance of some scenes from Shakespeare’s “ Midsummer Night’s Dream.” by the chorister boys. Football. —The match on Cranmer square next Saturday will be North v South, Armagh street being the dividing line. The southerners will wear red and black, and the northerners blue and white Play will commence at 2.30. Mr Gooch’s Benefit. To-night Mr Gordon Gooch, the talented basso of the Carandini company, will take his benefit at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The programme is a most attractive one, the first part comprising selections from the works of the great masters of oratorio, and the se-ond a capital miscellaneous programme of secular music. Canterbury Rugby Union.— The annual general meeting of the Canterbury Football Rugby Union will take place on Saturday evening at Cookson’s Commercial Hotel.

Railway Band.— The following is the programme for the performance in Cathedral square this evening, which will be tho last of tho season: —Quick march, “ Marmion,” R Smith ; bolero, “ Juanita,” Newton ; fantasia, “ Caprice,” R. Smith; waits, “ Dorinda,” R. Smith; fantasia, “ Les Yalle des Roses,” F. Uamaiu ; march, “ Sompletto,” F. Boisson; selection, “ London Echoes,” R. Smith ; sehottische, “Dawn of Day,” B. Marie; fantasia varie, “ Souvenir de Valence,” M. Bleger ; National Anthem.