NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2399, 10 December 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

The General Elections.—A report of the official declarations of the polling for Christchurch North, St. Albans, and Ashburton, together with the complete returns of the majority of the elections thoughout the colony appears in this evening’s issue. Supreme Oouet.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, who returned from the North this morning, held a sitting in Chambers to-day at noon, and disposed of a good deal of business which was brought on in view of his projected departure for Timaru on Monday. The list included several applications under the Debtors and Creditors Act, applications for probate, for letters of adminstration, and for settlement of issues. Happy Houbb.—The Harts and Mr W. Kerby leave this evening by the Penguin for Wellington, where they intend having a short rest previous to opening in Wanganui. We believe it is the intention of this talented company to shortly visit the Middle Island and play the principal towns previous to their departure for Victoria. Imported Stock —The Lady Jocelyn brings a shipment of Southdown, Hampshiredown, Lincoln, and Leicester ewes and rams and a bull for Messrs B. Wilkin and Co., and a pedigree greyhound for Mr Q. H. Moore. Wilhblmj.—This marvellous violinist, who created great enthuiasm amongst the musical community of Dunedin, will commence a short season of concerts at the Theatre Boyal on Thursday evening next, and his wonderful skill and great reputation as a violinist will no doubt have the effect of drawing a crowded house on the opening night. Of Wilhelmj the London “Times” says: “Professor Wilhelmj has taken the most prominent position among musicians of the day, and is undoubtedly the brightest luminary at the present time in the profession. As a violinist he ranks the first in the age.” Herr Wilhelmj is assisted by Mr Max Vogrich, a famous pianist and composer, whose skill in the playing of scales, arpeggios, and in the disposition of rythm is said to be marvellous, and his velocity of conceiving tones and performing them on a large scale is great. Miss Marie Oonron, who also accompanies Wilhelmj on his visit, is said to possess a sweet mezzosoprano voice of considerable power and range. Of Miss Oonron, the Otago “ Daily Times ” says : —" Miss Marie Oonron was in splendid voice, and her selection from ‘ Der Freisohutz’ roused the audience to enthusiasm. The inevitable encore was a song by Bubenstein—‘Du bis bienne Blumen,’ which was equally well sung. Her second contribution was Malloy’s * Fisher-maiden,’ a charming ballad, and so charmingly sung as to call forth a most undeniable encore. The lady responded with ‘La Calesera,’ a Spanish Oowen’s song, * The Better Land,’ roused the audience to a greater pitch of enthusiasm than any of her former efforts. We specially admired her triumphant singing of the last verse.” Sudden Death at Kaiapoi. —On Wednesday evening Mr F. B. Eyres, clerk at the Northern brewery, and well known in the district, fell down suddenly in a fit. He had partly recovered on Friday, but a relapse came on, and he expired at about mid-day. Fancy Sale. —The sale of useful and fancy articles hold in the Durham street school in aid of the buifding fund of the East Belt Wesleyan Church now approaching completion was brought to a close last night. The attendance in the evening was good, and the articles, with a few exceptions, were all disposed of. The amount taken during the two days of the sale was upwards of £IOO, making a total of about £IOSO realised by this most successful bazaar. Peibndly Societies’ Fete. —A meeting of the Friendly Societies’ Fete committee was held last evening. Letters were read from the master of the Lyttelton Orphanage, accepting the invitation to the fete. From Mr Sandstein, accepting the position of timekeeper. From Timaru, Lyttelton, and Dunedin re fire brigade competition. The chairman reported that several brigades were dissatisfied with having to win the prize twice. It was decided to make the prize twelve guineas, the prize to be won only once. A letter was read from the Pioneer Bicycle Club, suggesting that the bicycle raoes should be open to amateurs only. It was decided to adopt the suggestion. In addition to the sum already voted for toys, a further sum was voted to purchase toys for the Orphan Asylum children. It was decided to ask the donor of prize in single drill competition to allow the prize to become the property of the winner at the first competition. Mr Pitts, Springfield Brewery, notified his intention to give a prize, value 20s, and Dr. Anderson a prize of 21s. The ground committee were instructed to report next meeting on the cost of providing stakes, ropes, and flags for use on the ground. The art union committee reported that nearly all the art union tickets were disposed of, and recommended that more be procured, but it was decided not to issue more than those already iu the bands of the delegates. After transacting other details in connection with the fete, the committee adjourned.