NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2325, 16 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Teh Late Mr Moobhousb.—A telegram received from Wellington to day, says, the remains of Mr Moorhouso will be conveyed on board the steamer Stella at three o’clock this afternoon, and the steamer will leave shortly after for Lyttelton. Sudden Death. —Mrs Howlings, wife of Mr Geo. Freeman Howlings, of Kaiapoi, while about her household duties, at 10 a.m., fell down dead. Sho has been suffering from heart disease for some years, as well as paralysis of the brain. Intercolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Thursday evening—A depression reported south of Echuca. The wind on tho east coast has changed to north, with cloudy sky and rain, and to S.W. at Albany. Barometer—Albany, 29 8; Bordan, 29 9; Portland, 30-0; Hobart, 30.0; Sydney, 30.2; Brisbane, 30.1.

Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers and in Banco today, when a pretty lengthy list was disused of.

Lyttelton Gas Company. —The annual annual meeting of shareholders was held yesterday in the Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall, the chairman of directors, Mr H. N. Nalder, in the chair. The balance-sheet submitted and the annual report of the directors were considered to be most satisfactory, tho dividend on the shares being 15 per cent. Messrs J. T. Bouse, J. T. Peacock and H. Allwright were re-elected directors, and F. Ward and Willcox auditors. Mr H. N. Nalder was, subsequent to the shareholders' meeting, reelected chairman of tho board of directors, and it was decided that tho discount on the gas consumers' accounts should be 3s per thousand instead of Is 6d.

Lecture.—Professor Simon will deliver a lecture on phrenology, illustrated by experimints, at tho Oddfellows’ Hall this evening. Lyttelton Magistrate's Court. —An offender against sobriety and decent language wag fined 20s at this Court this forenoon. O. Cook, for driving cattle within prohibited hours, was fined 10j. W. Newton, for hia chimney taking fire, was fined 10s, and J. Matthews, for hia strayed cow, was fined ss. T. Clarkson, for a like offence, was also fined ss. Entertainment at Port. A benefit et-ta-ainnent irfddof he family of the Ido Captain Green, ot tho schooner 800, was given last night in the Lyttelton Oddfellow’s Hall by the Now Victory Dramatic Club. There was a large audience, and tho performance passed off with groat eclat. The club has achieved an enviable name in giving performances in various parts of the province, and tho audience was not wanting in appreciation last night of tho merit of the entertainment. It is specially worthy of mention that tho performers gave their services gratuitously, paid their expenses, and placed everything within their power in behalf of tho benefit. Mrs Green lost not only her husband in the wreck of tho Bee, but her three grown-up sons, A more deserving benefit performance has never been given in Port, and it is therefore gratifying that tho people of Lyttelton responded to the appeal, from an entertainment 'point of view, liberally. No doubt tho future steps to bo taken in behalf of Mrs Green will be as heartily responded to, as she has been left in very poor circumstances. Musical.—Those musically inclined had

lust night ample opportunity of gratifying their tastes, there being no lees than three concerts. The Artillery Band, under the able leadership of Mr Hamilton, gave their concert

in the Oddfellows’ Hal!. As was to be expected under the circumstances, a large proportion of the items on the programme were instrumental, and these were admirably given, showing that the members had profited greatly by the instruction given them. The remainder of the programme comprised songs, duets and quartettes, which were well rendered. As a whole the concert was a success.—A concert in aid of the choir fund was also given in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Durham street. The programme included a very varied selection of vocal and instrumental items, and they were all capitally given, eliciting frequent applause. —The Sydenham Ama-

our Musical Society gave the second concert of the season last night, in the Colombo road schoolroom. The room was crowded, and the manner in which the several items were given reflected great credit on their conductor. The gem of the evening was a duet by Mr and Mrs Edmonds, “Tet once again,” which was encored. A round by Masters Gordon, Asquith, and Joel, appro priatoly named ‘‘The Christchurch Belle,” was given in fine style, the young gentlemen receiving a well merited encore. A song, ‘‘Sweet Maiden May," by Miss Collins, was very nicely given, as were the songs by Miss Hili, “Eulalie,” and Mies Smith, “ Within a mile o’ Edinbro’ town,” which were both encored, Miss Smith giving in response ‘‘Coming the rye.” The duet, “The Elfin Call,” by Mrs Bowler and Miss Collins, was well rendered, as were also the glees, “ The Three Chafers” and “Jack and Jill.” Mr Cowdrey sang “The Silver Cup,” Mr Flahavan ‘‘The Death of Nelson,” and Mr Penfold “Nil Dosperandum ” very creditably. At the conclusion of the concert Mr Edmonds, in thanking the audience for their attendance, announced that the third of the series of concerts would take piece in five weeks’ time, the first part to consist of a miscellaneous selection, the second prt being the sacred cantata “Nativity,” and on tho fourth concert, in December, a cantata, “ The Pilgrim Fathers,” would bo given. Thbatbe Rotai.,—Last evening “The Pihates of Pinzanca” was repeated for Miss Muriello’s benefit, when there was a good house. The piece went fairly well, though here and there tho principals were not as good as on former occasions. This was especially noticeable in the second act, the duet “ Leave me not to pine ” going very flat indeed. There has been also noticeable during tho past two nights a tendency to burlesque the piece somewhat, which detracts from its success. As written it is quite funny enough, without tho addition of extraneous business. To night tho company essay Planquette’s “ Les Dochea do Cornoville,” for which it is announced great preparations have been made. A special tram will leave Cathedral square after the performance. Recent Eiectkio Science.—Another of the popular lec! ures initiated by the governing body of Canterbury College, on the above subject, was delivered last evening in the theatre of that institution by Professor Bickerfon. The attendance was good, and the subject was done ample justice to by the lecturer, who was listoued to with deep attention from beginning to end.