THE GLOBE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 1881.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2327, 19 September 1881, Page 3

THE GLOBE. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19. 1881.

Intuhcolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Saturday evening—The depression referred to yesterday is now south of Tasmania, and has increased in steepness. At Hobart there is a heavy N.W. gale, and strong N.W. winds prevail over East Australia and S.W. winds in the West. Barometer —Albany, 30 2; Borda, 29 6; Hobart, 29.5; Sydney, 30; Brisbane, 30.1. St. Paul’s Church Young Men’s Society.—The closing entertainment of the present session of this society is to take the form of a conversazione this year. The Oddfellows’ Hall has been engaged for Friday, October 14th, and preparations are now being pushed on, in-the shape of collecting exhibits and practising music for the occasion. The committee have decided to limit the number of tickets, so that the Hall will not be unpleasantly crowded, which would bo a great mistake at such an entertainment. Lyttelton R.M. Court.—Two indiscreet ; patrons of public houses were fined 10s each at this Court this forenoon by Mr Joseph Beswick, B.M ; and a charge of lunacy from drink against a recent arrival in the colony was, at the request of Mr Wilding, who appeared in his behalf, adjourned. Vaccine.—Wo have boon informed that the Belgian calf lymph has been successfully inoculated on calves at the Asylum. Artillery Reunion. —An evening party, under the auspices of the E Battery of Artillery, ■ will be held at the drill shed on Wednesday evening. The former ones given by the Battery i have been most enjoyable, and no doubt the one now projected will be equally so. The Mayoralty.—As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, a requisition has been presented to Mr C. B. Taylor, asking him to come forward as a candidate for the mayoralty. It is stated that Mr Ayers has decided not to take part in the contest. Land Society.—The meeting announced to take place at the Coffee Palace on Saturday evening was held, but the attendance being small it was adjourned till Thursday next.

Municipal Election. —In addition to Mr Garrard, Mr Lambert announces his intention of coming forward as a candidate for the seat in the City Council for the North-west ward. The nominations close on Wednesday at noon.

Accident at White Chips —A man named Michael Milligan, whilst working in a cutting at the White Cliffs, met with an accident on Saturday, a quantity of shingle falling on him, causing serious injury to one knee joint, lie was taken to the Hospital, where he now lies. Pionbbe Bicycle Club, —On Saturday five members of this club left the Post Office for a spin to Lyttelton, via Sumner. After a short halt at the latter place the party walked np the rough hill and mounted on the other side just below the zig zig, and rode into Lyttelton. After proceeding three miles towards Governor’s Bay the bicyclists returned homo.

Thbateb Royal. —The production by Mr Cary’s company of “ Les Cloches de Oorneville,” viewed as a whole, cannot but be regarded as a success, but this is due in a great measure to the rea’ly splen-fid manner in which it has been mounted and put on the stage, and the undeniable excellence and quality of the chorus. Of these two points there can be no doubt whatever. If, however, the principal characters are looked at singly, with the exception of Mr Porter as the Marquis, the same meed of unhesitating praise cannot in justice be awarded. Miss Muriollo, in the part of Germaine, has a character considerably more exacting in the music end general scope than that of Mabel, for which she is undoubtedly well fitted. Her voice, though sweet, is not of sufficient power to do full justice to the music allotted to Germaine, and at times she was almost inaudible. Her best effort was decidedly “ The Legend of the Bells,’’ which was well sung. In the duet with Qrenicheux, in the first act, “ Press me not why,” there was a lack of power, and the same may be said of the impersonation as a whole. For somo reason the waltz song, “ Love the Minstrel,” has been omitted, which is to bo regretted. Miss Leaf sang the music of Serpoletto very well, but there was a total absence of that verve which is the essence of the part. This was especially noticeable in the aria, “ I may be Princess,” and the song, “ Not a ghost at all.” Serpolette is a part which from first to last requires to be played with groat dash and spirit ; but Mias Loaf did not by any means fulfil this condition. In fact, her rendition of the part histrionically was disappointing. Mr Porter is to be heartily congratulated upon the pronounced success achieved by him in the part of the Marquis. His really fine voice was heard to great advantage in the value rondo, “ With joy my heart,” in the first act, which was splendidly sung, and, indeed, all through the piece he acquitted himself admirably. Signor Morley’s Grenioheux was very uneven. Ho sang the aria, ”On billow rocking,” excellently, but in other parts of the opera he sang at times very flat indeed. Mr Wentworth’s Gaspard cannot bo pronounced a success by any moans, and of Mr Benham’s Baillie all that need be said of it is that it is Mr Benham. Of tho choruses it is impossible to speak too highly. Tho chorus which ends the first act and “ Siiont Heroes ” were amongst tho successes, though all wore leally splendidly sung. Mr Briggs deserves a wood of praise for his scenery, which is excellent, the view of the cliffs of Oorneville in the first act especially so. Tho piece will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow, in order to allow of tho theatre being occupied for Mrs Hill’s benefit, the company appear in yttelton. Hbceuitino poe the Abhed ConstaettXAEY. —Young men desirous of a military life aid suited to the requirements of the Armed Constabulary Corps, would appear to bo scarce in this part of the colony at any rate. Sergeant Morioe, in charge of the Lyttelton station, has been on the look out for a fow recruits for the above corps for some time, hut has found it anything but easy to meet with the right stamp of men. He sent forward to Wellington two candidates for military glory tho other day, and two more were despatched by the Stella on Saturday night. There are opportunics, however, yet offering and open to the duly qualified to embark in business in the line indicated, and with encouraging prospects as to pay.

Falbb Alabm —At 9.30 this morning ha telegraphic fire alarm connecting at the police depot with the gaol at Addington and the immigration barracks rang an alarm for nearly five minutes. Immediately Superintendent Harris was communicated with, who at once ordered the brigade to horse up, and hold themselves in readiness to follow him, his reason for not giving a general alarm being the want of water at Addington. On reaching the spot the gaol and immigration depot authorities disclaimed knowledge of the fire, and denied having given an alarm. Perplexed, the superintendent looked up the Lincoln road in the direction of Sunnyside, and seeing a dense cloud of smoke rising thought the Asylum was in flames, but on arriving there he was again disappointed. It ultimately proved that a staff of men were shifting the telegraph wires on the Lincoln road, and the wires coming into contact raised the groundless alarm.

Gaiety Theatre.—Professor Simon will give a second lecture ou “Phrenology” this evening, at the Gaiety Theatre. The Mail.—The s.s. Zealandia, with the inward San Francisco Mail, arrived at Auckland at six o'clock yesterday morning. The southern portion will be brought on by the s.s. Hawoa, which left Auckland for Now Plymouth at four o’clock in the afternoon.

The Late Dr. Dudley.—ln compliance with a requisition numerously signed by the tradesmen and other burgesses of Kaiapoi, asking Ih&t all places of business should bo closed within the borough during Tuesday afternoon, on the occasion of the funeral of the late Dr. Dudley, the Mayor has requested that the stores and other business places should be closed between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Every burgess will no doubt be pleased to see the compliment paid to the memory of the respected gentleman who in addition to his official duties has filled so many honorary offices in the interests of bis fellow townsmen. As a member of the first Road Board he served for three years, till the Municipal Ordinance was introduced, when polling highest on the poll for the first members in 1864 the Oouncil unanimously elected him chairman. This position he held for several years, and subsequently a term of office as Mayor under the Municipal Corporations Act, 1867. In 1862 he was elected president of the Farmers’ Club, which office he filled for about fourteen years, also taking an active part in the establishment of the Northern Agricultural Society, in which he took the position of a vice-president. In 1874 Dr. Dudley was returned a member of the first school committee, and as chairman of the borough school took a deep interest in seeing the school buildings erected in a substantial manner, afterwards continuing to maintain an enviable popularity with the scholars, even after his severance from the cares of office on the committee. The rural sports, started in 1861, he maintained a connection with till his decease. The boating club was commenced in 1866, and he entered into it as an old University oarsmaa with a deal of enthusiasm. He steered fcbe first Kaiapoi four.oared boat, the Ariel, to victory at the Lyttelton regatta of the next year, and remained in office as commodore of the Kaiapoi regattas upwards of thirteen years. He «aa also an active member of the institute committee, the Episcopalian church vestry, and other committees, in all of which he took a stirring interest, although of late his presence at various Boards has been missed. There will probably be an exceedingly large gathering on Tuesday, to follow his remains to their last resting place.

Mount Grey Downs School Committee.- A meeting of the Mount Grey Downs school committee was held on Wednesday, the 14th inst. Present—Messrs J. Duff (chairman), H. Shaw, J. Baird, J. McLeod and Moss. A circular from the Board of Education was read re the new police regulations, a copy of which was enclosed, and stating that their assistance was available in enforcing the compulsory clauses of the Act. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr McLeod—“ That the proffered assistance be accepted.” It was reported that Mr Restell bad examined the school on August 19th, but the report was not to hand yet. The scholars, however, had done fairly well, considering the late interruptions from measles and bad weather.

Oddfellowship. The South Rakaia Lodge, 1.0.0. F , M U., was opened on Thursday evening at the Railway Hotel, Rakaia, by P.G.M. Woodford and P.G.S. Richardson, assisted by P.P.G.M. Cameron. Visitors attended from the Loyal Ashburton, Waterton, and Doyleston Lodges. Eighteen candidates were duly initiated, and the following were elected officers fo.- the init'.nl term :—N G., G.M. Tucker (Ashburton Lodge); V.Q., Bro. Dunn; P.S., Bro. C. Tucker; E.S., Bro. Black ; trustees, Bros. Wilkinson and Ross ; treasurer, Bro. West; lecture master, Bro. E. Clark; B.S. to N.G., Bro Bouse; LS. to N.G , Bro. Saunders ; RS. to V.G., Bro. Bruce; L.S. to V.G.. Bro. Primmer; J.G , Bro. Wilkinson ; Warden, Bro. Wright. The proceedings concluded with an excellent repast provided by Mr Compton. Last evening, in compliance with the wish of a score of requisitionists, a ledge was arranged to be opened at Mount Somers.