NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2354, 19 October 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

The ’Fbibco Mail. —The Waitaki left Wellington this morning at 11 o’clock with the Southern portion of the mail, and should arrive in Lyttelton early to-morrow mon ing. Vaccination. —We are glad to hear that, with the concurrence of the committee, the Public Health Officer is about to visit the schools in the East Christchurch District for the purpose of vaccinating any of the pupils whom ho may consider it necessary to operate pon.

Builders’ Labobhbb’ Society. — A summoned meeting of the Christchurch Builders’ Laborers’ Society will be held at 7.30 p.m. on Friday next. Waening to Volunteers. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, Her Majesty, by Captain Warner, sued a member of the Volunteer force for the value of a rifle detained by him. The rifle had not been returned when called in. Defendant did not appear, and judgment went by default for the amount claimed with costs.

Horticultural Society.—The monthly meeting of the Christchurch Horticultural Society will be held in the Congregational Schoolroom to-morrow. The exhibit* will oompriie tulips, ranunculus, bulbous or tuberous plants, auriculas, &c. The exhibition will be open from 3.30 p.m, to 9 p.m. The Grand Jury.—Shortly after noon to-day the Grand Jury disposed of aU the bill* sent in to them, and were discharged by His Honor. The Ashburton Libel Case. The Grand Jn-y returned a t; ae bill to-day ’T the case of J. Ivess v F. P. C’H3illy for libel.

Lyttelton Industrial Exhibition.—At a meeting held last night in connection with a proposal to hold an Industrial Exhibition at Port, the following resolution was carried — “ That a committee be formed to report what encouragement can be got from the townspeople,” The Proposed Exhibition.—Despite the opposition offered by the Industrial Association to the proposals of Messrs Joubert and Twopenny to select Christchurch for its locate, we are authorised to announce that the project will not fall through. Mr W. B. Mitchell, of Cathedral square, has been appointed as the representative of the aforementioned gentlemen in New Zealand, to whom all enquiries are referred. Intercolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Tuesday evening : —A well-marked depression affects Eastern Australia from Hobart to Brisbane, the centre being off Sydney, with heavy south-west rain, and gales over New South Wales and the south-east in Tasmania. Barometer—Albany, 30.3 ; Adelade and Portland, 30.3; Hobe-t, 29.9; Sydney, 29.5 ; Brisbane, 29.8.

Masonic. —The anniversary of the St. Augustine Lodge, No. 609, E. 0., was celebrated last night. There was a goodly attendance of brethren and visitors, and amongst the latter were some of the Thespian brethren at present sojourning here. After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to refreshments, when the usual Masonic toasts were given and a most pleasant evening spent by all present.

Sx. Luke’s Church. The dedication festival of the above church was commenced yesterday by the choral celebration of commnnion in the morning at eight o’clock. In the evening there was full choral service. Today there will be a conversazione and parish gathering in the schoolroom. A number of articles of interest have been kindly placed at the disposal of the incumbent, and the conversazione, &c., will be open from 2 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Concert.—A concert was given in the Foresters’ Hall last evening, in aid of the drum and fife band. There was a good attendance. A well selected programme was submitted. Songs were contributed by Messrs Bath, Gent, Frioker, Crooks, Alexander, and Hobbs, the last-named being specially good. Recitations were given by Messrs Sparkes and J. Alexander. “The Bold Gendarmes,” by Messrs Terry and Stapleton, was received with hearty approbation. The drum and fife band were in attendance and gave selections. Ashburton Resident Magistrate's Court.—Before Mr J. N. Wood, R.M., yesterday, Matthew Kano pleaded “Guilty” to obtaining a whip, spurs, &0., from Mr Thomas Hudson, saddler, under false pretences. Accused was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment. —An application by Morris Fruhauf, of Timaru, to open a pawnbroker’s shop in the township was refused. A petition bearing seventy-four signatures was handed in, praying that the application might be rejected, and his Worship remarked that he thought there was no necessity for the establishment of such a business in Ashburton, as people had already plenty of opportunities for procuring whisky. Steam Laundry Company.—A meeting of the shareholders of the Christchurch Steam Laundry Company, Limited, was held yesterday afternoon at the Oddfellows’ Chambers, Lichfield street, for the purpose of electing directors. There were thirteen shareholders present, and Mr John Anderson was voted to the chair. It was explained that the retting directors had been obliged to resign because many of them having contracts with the company came under the disqualification clause of the Act, The following directors were then elected : Messrs J. King, B. H. Banks, W. Smart, Q. P. Days, Scott, Beavon and Burson. This concluded the business.

North Canterbury Backs. —A meeting of the committee was held at Carpenter’s Club Hotel, Bangiora, on Monday evening. Twelve members attended ; Captain Parsons, president, in the chair. It was decided that the stakes in Open Hurdle Race be increased from £2O to £25. It was resolved that in all races where fewer than three horses started half the stakes be withheld. The nomination for the Cup stakes, of £6O, was fixed for 30s, and 40s the acceptance. Messrs Duncan, Roberts, Murfit, Lilly, McGrath, and Hossack, were appointed to act as a ground committee. The officers elected were—Judge, Mr W. Bubs ; starter, Mr C. G. King; clerk of the scales, Mr J. Smith ; clerk of the coarse, Mr J Lilly; and that Mr E. Griffith be requested to act as handicapper. Theatre Royal.—The play?oers of Christchurch are indebted to Miss Pomsroy for an undoubtedly rich dramatic treat in the selection of “ The Lady of Lyons ” for last night’s performance, on the occasion of Mr H. Flemming’s benefit. The audience, which was a large and enthusiastic one, evidently, by their measure of appreciation, incited the various performers to do their utmost, and the result was throughout a decided success. Of Miss Pomeroy’s Pauline it is impossible to speak too highly. From first to last it was a most finished conception, an embodying by the artist of the ideal of the author to such an extent that one forgot the actress, and saw only the haughty beauty of Lyons, now in the zenith of her pride, anon humbled to the dust, yet through all these vicissitudes preserving the priceless jewel of a woman’s love. Where all was so good it would be invidious to select any special part of Miss Pomeroy’s really grand performance of this role for special commendation. Still there were one or two scenes which stood out in bolder relief than others. Of these may be noted the trying and difficult one in the third act, where Pauline discovers the treachery of Claude. Miss Pomeroy in this was excellent, her pourtrayal of the varied emotions which, by turns, animate Pauline, being most finished. So also at the close of the fourth act, where she takes leave of Claude, Miss Pomeroy conveyed, by a few subtle touches, the despair and grief which even through all Pauline feels at parting. As a whole, Miss Pomeroy’s rendition of the part was one which showed a loving and careful study of it, combined with artistic skill of high order, wherewith to carry the conception into effect. She was enthusiastically re-called at the end of each aot. Miss Arden made a very good Madame Desobappelles, but Miss Douglas was overweighted with the Widow Melnotte. Mr Flemming worthily shared with the star the honors of the evening. His Claude was a most artistic and graceful pourtrayal, such an one as fitly mated with the Pauline. Without in the least exaggerating, there was an intensity and fire in his passion, and a care and finish in his acting, which augurs a bright future for Mr Fleming in the histrionic profession. His performance of Claude was one of which any actor might be proud, and will long be remembered here. Mr Hoskins gave us a splendid picture of the bluff Colonel Dumas, one which was lifelike in its fidelity, Mr Jewett was fairly successfully as Beauseant, though somewhat stilted. The other parts were well filled. To-night, “ Winter’s Tale ” will be repeated.

Oathbdbal Union. —A meeting of the members of the Cathedral Union was held in the Cathedral school, last evening, the Very Rev. the Dean of Christchurch in the chair. A code of by-laws, drawn up by the Council, was brought up, considered seriatim, and adopted with some alterations. After the transaction of some routine business, the meeting terminated. Bbpdnd. —ln the Supreme Court yesterday, at the conclusion of Qleeson’s case for horsestealing, Mr McOonnel made an application to his Honor that money to an amount not ex. Deeding £lB bo refunded to one Wishaw, of Lyttelton, who had purchased one of the stolen horses. It transpired that no money waa found on Gleeson, but a sum of £l6 had been handed to the police by prisoner’s mother. His Honor thought that, not being from the prisoner, it could not be handed to Wishaw. After argument, his Honor granted the application. Alaem: op Fieb. —Last night, about ten minutes to nine o’clock, the Lichfield street boll rang out an alarm of fire, and a glare in the direction of Bingsland indicated that the fire was in that direction. T ! • hand engine was taken as far as the North Belt, but returned without being called into requisition, it being stated that a gorse hedge on fire towards New Brighton was the cause of the alarm.