NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2023, 18 August 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Suicide.—Matthew Henderson, of this city, who had heen charged at Wellington for wife desertion, and for the apprehension of whom on charges of embezzlement a warrant had been issued, poisoned himself to-day at the Empire Hotel, Wellington, under circumstances to be seen by reference to our telegram on the subject. Cantbbbttby Sabbath School Tbachebs' Institute.—At a meeting of the committee of the above institute, held recently in the vestry of the Congregational Church, it was resolved—" That the next monthly meeting of the institute ba hold on Thursday, 26fch inst., in the Baptist Chapel, Oxford terrace, and that the Rev. Mr Dallaston be invited to give a paper or address on "Tho Sunday school in relation to the Church and former scholars." Since the passing of the above resolution the Rov. Mr Dallaston has intimated his willingness to comply with the request of the committee. The meeting will be of a saoial nature, and refreshments will ba provided from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m., when a collection will afterwards be made todefray expenses. All interested in Sabbath school work aro most cordially invited.

A.O.E.—Court Thistle of the Forest held thoir usual fortnightly meeting last night at the Court, St. Saviour's Schoolroom, Sydenham. There was a fair attendance of members, and a large number of visiting brethren from Court Star of Canterbury. After the business of the Court was completed several members entertained the meeting with songß and recitations.

St. Asaph's M.I. Society.—This evening the members of the St. Asaph street Mutual Improvement Society will give an entertainment, consisting of music, readings and recitations, in the schoolroom at the back of St. Asaph street Church. The chair will be taken at 7.30 by the Rov. E. O. Perry. A collection will be taken in aid of the Church Trust Fund. Eaiapoi Chubch SUNDAY: School—The third of the series of entertainments in aid of this school was given in the hall of the Institute on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr E. Revel! presided. Rooitations were givsn by Rev. D. O. Hampton and Mr W. Dixon, a reading by Mr Q-. E. Hewlings; instrumental music by the members of the brass band, Mrs Hampton and Mrs Lowthian Wilson ; songs by Mißses S. Monk, Drabble, Kauffman, Taylor, Johnston, and Tucker, Messrs Hunt and Winterbourne ; local duetß by Mrs E. Revell and Miss Monk, and Mr and Miss Johnston. The accompaniments were played by Mr Gh W. Wearing, Mrs Hampton, and Miss Burnip, The Chairman announced that the last of the series of entertainments would be held on that evening three weeks.

New Railway ob Tram Chaib.—lt is well known that much difficulty is experienced both in tramways and railways in towns in keeping the rails socure in their chairs. An English manufacturer has Becured a patent for an apparatus for securing and supporting the joints of raiU by a grip, caused by tho pressure of tho traffic. This grip is effected by the chair being hinged in the contre, so that tho pressure of tho traffic on the rail causes the jaws of the chair to close together and thus grip the rail. A Stbangb Disease.—A case of a rare disease, known as melanopathy, is now under the oare of a physician in Philadelphia. A ohild of Henry Gallon, born in October, 1577, and having at birth a fair complexion, dark eyes, and brown hair, became of very dark complexion, his hair became stiff and jet black, and the colour of his eyes changed. Under medical treatment, this dark colour to fade, and tho child is now of a chestnut brown colour, with every prospect of ultimately becoming white. The rarity of this disease renders the case a matter of much interest to physicians. South Town Belt.—The works committee of the Oity Council met the works committee of the Sydenham Borough Council yesterday in reference to the South Town belt question. The subject of levels was discussed, and the conference decided to have plans prepared for submission to the City Council on Monday evening next. * '

Mb Lund's Concbbt.—A most enjoyable pianoforte recital was given last night at the Oddfellows' Hall by Mr H. M. Lund. The programme consisted of selections from the works of Bach, Silas, Paradies, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Bennett, Chopin, Henaelt, Liszt, and Bchumann, and the various styles were faithfully interpreted by the exeoutant, who throughout the arduous undertaking thoroughly carried his audience with him. Mr Lund was in excellent "form," and showed a complete mastery over his instrument, rendering the most intricate passages with great brilliancy and firmness. Beethoven's Sonata No. 10 in G, and two of Chopin's mazurkas were particularly appreciated by the audience.

Convent op the Sacbbd Hbabt.—The tickets for the art union in aid of the fund for building a new school in connection with this institution do not go off as quickly as tho committee had hoped. Ovor four hundred handsome prizes have been provided, but the money as yet received for tickets would not nearly cover the expenses incurred, and as the time for drawing has been fixed for August 31st and September Ist, the committee hope a strong effort will be made before thai time by friends who hold ticket blocks to send in satisfactory returns, otherwise the drawing will, moßt unwillingly, have to be postponed. Pabk Impbovements.—A desirable improvement is being made on the margin of Hagley Park, opposite the torraco towards the Oavlton. A walk is being formod along the river bank, one side of which is sheltered by trees which have hitherto been allowed to grow wild, with a luxuriant growth of woodß and native vegetation for company. Tho new walk will form an agreeable promenade during the summer and spring. Theatre Roval. —The farce oE " A Capital Match" preceded the nautical drama of " The Dream at Sea" last night at the Theatre Royal. In the first piece Miss Bessie Vivian, Mr Tyrrell, and the other members of the company played very well. The second piece was "The Dream at 8oa," in which Mrs Walter Hill played Biddy Nutts with great euccess. Mr Burford played Laurence Trevanion capitally, and Messrs Stark, Kennedy, Musgrave, and Howe filled the other oharacters very satisfactorily. New Oddfellows' Hall —The new Oddfellows' Hall, the foundation stone of which was laid by the Mayor some time since, is now nearly completed. Externally the building is finished, and all that remains to be done is the internal work and accompanying fittings and furniture. The new hall forms a respectable addition to the city architecture, and may be regarded as a valuable addition to the many fine buildings which have been erected in Lichfield street within a comparatively short time in the history of the town. City Impbovembnts.—At a meeting of the works committee of the City Council, held yesterday morning, tenders were aocepted for the formation of three private streets. Thb Dbuids.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Pioneer Lodge was held at their lodge room, Wellington Hotel, on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, including several visitors from the sister lodges. One member was initiated, and two were proposed for membership. A letter was read from D.P. Bro. 8 winner ton, stating that tho Star of Anglesea Lodge at Lincoln would be opened on Tuesday, August 24th, and inviting all who could make it convenient to attend. In connection with this A.D. Bro. J. Harris said that a conveyance would leave the Wellington Hotel at five o'clock on that afternoon. A letter from the secretary of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Association was read and discussed. The lodge was then closed.

Union Bowing Club. —The annual general meeting of members of the above will be held next Wednesday, not this evening, as stated yesterday. St. Mary's, Merivale. —Agoodand varied programme is provided for the Merivale entertainment, which takes place in the schoolroom to-night. Service of Sono. —A service of song, with connective readings, entitled " Eva," will be given in St. Paul's Church, on Friday next. Football.—The match next Saturday will be a Fifteen v a Twenty. The sides are as follows :—Fifteen (red and black)— U. Cotterill, A. Ollivier, J. Grigg, A. H. Anderson, Helmore, W. V. Millton, C. LVAuvergne, Hamersley, G. Eutherford, W. Potts, Bolton, B. Harman, L. Ollivier, E. Chapman, and Lewin. Twenty (blue and white)— T. Willis, A. Chapman, A. G. Atack, C Willis. Parker, J. S. Smith, Field, T. S. Smith, Morgan, Shirreff, Sheath, E. Hawkes (captain), Pratt, Blanchard. Wachsman, W. Willis, A. Alabaster, E. Millton, W. H. Atack, and J. Boys. Emergencies—H. Mathias, Hyman, Johnston, Cogan, L. Hawkes. Play will commence at 2.30 sharp, to suit country players. The representative team will be chosen immediately after the match, and those who desire to get into the final fifteen are requested to practise regularly for the short time that now remains.

Masonic—The usual monthly meeting of the St. Augustine Lodgo will be held at the St. Augnstine Hall this evening, at 7.30 o'clock.

Entertainment. An entertainment, the proceeds of which will be devoted to necessary repairs to St. James' Church, Harewood road, will be given to-morrow evening.