NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2372, 9 November 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Resident Magistrate's Court. This morning, for being drunk, their first offences, three men wore fined each ss. The Oathedbal Tower. — The holiday seekers have largely availed themselves to-day of tho opportunity afforded them of ascending the Cathedral tower. Prince op Wales’ Birthday. —This is the fortieth anniversary of the birthday of H.R.H tho Prince of Woles. The Cathedral bells rang peals at eight, nine, and ten o’clock this morning, and the town is profuse in its display of bunting. ihe Metropolitan Show. —The city is very full of people, knots of whom can be seen standing about at the street corners, auguring well for a full attendance at the big show to day. I.O.Q.T.—Tho usual public meeting of the Pride of Sydenham Lodge, No. 200, will be held at eight o’clock to-morrow evening, when a programme of vocal and instrumental music will be gone through. Picnic at Port. —The Lyttelton Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Sociaty held their annual picnic to-day. The s. s. Akaroa conveyed them, with a large number of friends and the Lyttelton Brass Band, to Fort Levy. Gaiety Theatre. —Last night Mr and Mrs Hart commenced a short season at tho Gaiety Theatre, when there was an excellent house. In tho first piece, “ Woman’s a Mystery,” Mr and Mrs Hart were excellent. The various songs incidental to the piece were sung capitally, and generally tho whole of the oharaoters were represented in a manner deserving the greatest credit. In her rendering of the character of Lady Brilliant, Mrs Hart played with an amount of go and life which made it moat enjoyable The plaudits of the audience evincing how thoroughly they enjoyed the performance. Miss Louise Hart also deserves notice for her rendering of her part of the waiting maid, which was capital. She had only one song, in which she was very good indeed, giving it with much success. Mr Hart, in the part of the Hon. Arlington in the first piece, also achieved a success, giving the songs incidental to his part with considerable success. Mr Kerby, who played the part of Sir Prank Brilliant, was encored for his motto song. The two pieces which followed wore capitally given, and the music incidental to them rendered with a go and a spirit which made them most acceptable to the audience. To-night the company again appear in a change of bill, and as the performance is one thoroughly good throughout, no doubt there will be a large attendance.

Theatre Royal. —"La Fille de Madame Angot” was repeated last night, and went very well throughout. To-night “ Lea Cloches de Oorneville,” which was bo successful when it was produced come time ago, will be given. There are eome changes in the oast, but no doubt the piece will he presented in a manner worthy of the reputation of the society, North Belt Presbyterian Church. —A meeting of the Band of Hope in connection with the above church took place on Monday evening, the vice-president, Mr A. Davidson, occupying the chair. There was a large attendance. The programme comprised readings by Mrs Beatre, an address on temperance by Mr Seatre, and recitations by tho members, all of which wore well received. A vote of thanks to all participating brought the meeting to a close.

The Grand National. —Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club was held in Shearman’s Hotel, Ashburton, to consider the advisableness or otherwise of accepting the suggestion that the New Zealand Grand National should be held next time at Ashburton. The chair was occupied by Mr Hugo Priadlandor (Mayor), and about a dozen sporting gentlemen were present. On Dr. Ross’s motion, seconded by Mr L, E Oorsbie, it was resolved —“ That a circular be issued to the members of the Ashburton Racing Club, asking their sanction to the guarantee of expenses for the Grand National.” The question, therefore, still remains in abeyance. Cathedral Services. —The last day’s services of tho special octave took place yesterday in the following order : —7 a.m , Holy Communion ; 9 a.m., matins, and evensong at 7.30 p.m , when the first and second lessons were read respectively by Archdeacons Harper and Dudley. The sermon was preached by the Very Rev. the Doan of Christchurch, the subject being, “ The use of tho Cathedral for offering up without ceasing the memorial of tho death of Christ.” In future the Cathedral daily services will comprise matins at 9 a.m. and evensong at 5.15 p.m. Industrial Association. —A meeting of the committee was held last evening. Present —Mr Howland (in the chair), Messrs Toomer, Espenott, Manning, Banks, Bergh, Buchanan, Tombs, Waller, Bates, and Ring. Mr Tombs stated that as those members of the committee who had resigned did so in consequence of tho action taken by the association, of which he entirely disapproved, he felt he would not be justified in accepting office on the committee under present circumstances, and therefore tendered his resignation. Mr Manning expressed similar views, and also resigned. On the motion of Mr Banks, seconded by Mr Toomor, tho resignations were accepted, and Messrs Tombs and Manning retired. It was resolved that a general meeting of members be held at 8 p.m. on the, day of tho next committee meeting, viz., November 23rd, for tho nomination of president and vioo-prosident, and other business. Tho chairman submitted a pamphlet bearing on the intended exhibition of Messrs Joubort and Twopeny, and it was resolved that it be remitted to a sub-committee, consisting of tho chairman, and Messrs Espenott, King, and Banks, for revision, with power to publish it. Tho meeting then adjourned.