NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2663, 19 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Durham Subset Weslbyan Ohuboh.— A congregational meeting of the members and adherent* of this church was held on Wedmsday evening last, when Hr E. O. Mouldey, the senior circuit steward, occupied the chair, and first called upon Mr N. Martin, who laid a statement of the financial affairs of the circuit before the meeting, which, showed a debit-balance of about £IOO, canned by a recent heavy expenditure in furnishing the new parsonage connected with the East belt church, and urged upen the friends the necessity and duty of all concerned liberally and systematically to sustain the church’s fandc. Mr O. A. Smyth made a few pertinent remarks regarding the work of local preachers, as being almost unknown in the largo churches, but successful and appreciated in the more scattered outlying districts; and, in an eloquent address, showed the relation of the true Christian to the church and the world in the dignifying attitude of a humble follower of Christ. Mr H. Wilkinsnn spoke of the great benefits of Christian fellowship, end illustrated a very earnert address by reference to the great help and instruction he had gained from his long connection with that distinctive erganizitiou in Methodism, the class meeting. Mr Hois reported regarding the prayer leaders* association that oofctcgo me-tings had bee* regula ly maintained for the last few months in different parts of the ci,y and suburbs with gratifying success. The Rev. B. Best announced that on Wednesday next ho would give his csperi.ners in connection with the groat Irish revival of 1859 ; and, after prayer, closed the meeting with tho Benediction.

Sydenham Horticultural Show.—Tomorrow evening the tulip show in connection with the above society takes place in the Selcyn street schoolroom, Addington. All exhibits are to be staged by 6 p.m.

Political Association.—The Working Mon’s Political Association hold their utu&J fortnightly meeting to morrow evening, in the Freathonght Hall, Worcester street.

Cricket. —The formation of a cricket club is in contemplation ia Uyttcltoa, a meeting of those interested in the movement having been announced for to morrow evening, at the Mitre Hotel.

Unbegisiebsd Dogs. —Same thirty person* are lummoned for next Monday for having unregistered doga in their poeseeiion. P.A.K.S,—The Uayal Standard Lodge, No. 61, P.A.F.S., Addington, held their uiual fortnightly meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street south, 01 Tuesday, Ootobar I7ih, when t.he-u a good at’cndacco of members, P. lit Bro. Sluar.e. of the Queen’* Own Lodge, vres in tiro chair. The auditor*’ report was received, complimenting Bro. Wadiworth. secretary, The balance sheet* and quarter’s returns were accepted r.s read, showing tho funds of the lodge to be satisfactory. A her.rfy vote of thanks was passed, to the visiting Bro. S oane, P.JI., also to tho auditors, Bros. Koddi and Osmpb;!l. One candidate was duly initiated. Attar a pleasant evening the lodge war closed in due form by tho Past Master, Bro. filoaoo.

Maoei Fcnerii.—Several of tho Esifcpoi Natives lift yesterday to attend tho funeral of Mr Her! Kere Taiaroa’a fourth *on, who diad st T’nmutu of cereaniption. AaiinunTON Hiflhs—Tre membere of U e above c;ni were mustered lest evening to undergo a *peoial drill ir. funeral exorciio. They nrul l a on parade at 10 30 thu m: ruing, and wi’l proceed to Ohrinchurah by the 10.55 Irui'--, to attend the funeral of Colonel Pucke,

New Obickbt Club —A meeting of the employee* of Messrs W. Strangs and C». was held on Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of forming a club in connection with Victoria House. Mr W. H. Carter occupied the chair. The following officers were duly elected : —President, Mr E. Strange ; vicepresidents, Messrs 8. J. Simpson, J. Sitr-pson and F. A. Guy ; secretary, Mr D. Wilkiruor ; treasurer, Mr W. H. Carter; captain, Mr G. F. Clarke; sub-captain, Mr J. Q. Davie ; selection committee, Messrs Q-. F. Clarke, J. D. Davis, and O. N. Dawkins ; managing committee, Messrs Lowry, T. Strange, White side and Mortimer. A hearty voto of thanks was accorded to Mr E, Strange for his kindness in providing the club with the necessary material. A Disastrous Yotasb. The barque Ooohrica, which left Lyttelton for London on May 17th last, encountered a severe gale, during which the chief officer (Mr Charles Trevenen), an able seaman named Price, and L. F. GK Madox, sn apprentice, were swept overboard by a ssa which broke over her and

were drowned. The vessel sustained considerable damage to her deck fittings, skylights, eompsnion, As. Lyttbltok Mayoralty.—Mr 8. B. Webb, one of the Lyttelton Borough Councillors, it is said, will be a candidate for the Mayoralty at the approaching election, Kaixouba Waips. —The Lyttelton police forwarded to Burnham School yesterday three children, named Bennet, whose father deserted them, and who were committed to the institution by tho Magistrate ot Kaikoura.

Thb Nrw Souuh Wales Labor Mabkkt. —A Wellington contemporary has the following—The captain of; the G. M. Tucker informs ua that on the occasion of bis leaving Newcastle, a largo number of persons who left this colony for New South Wales during the depression, came on board, anxious to return to New Zealand, but not having the means to do so. Most of them were men who had gone over from Wellington by the tame vessel, and now apparently bitterly regretted having left New Zealand,

Thbatbk Eotal.—The very lengthy bill of 11 Our American Cousin ” and the burlesque of " Aladdin ’’ urea given lost night at the theatre for the benefit of Mr Wilmott. In the first piece Mr Hall played Asa Trenohord very well, and wa« ably supported by Miss Jessie Grey as Mary, Mils Buth Grey as Florence, and Miss Crawford as Mrs Monnt Ohessington. Miss Amy Johns ployed Angusta, but looked somewhat in too robust health for that lovely sufferer. The remainder of the characters were filled by Messrs Boothman, Hetford, Teece, &c. In the burlesque Mr Hall's Widow Twankay was exceedingly funny, creating roars of laughter, and the new song introduced by him, “I like to dance with Charlie,’’ evoked an enthusiastic encore. The Misses Buth and Jessie Grey gave a double song and dance, and the latter sang Millard’s "Waiting.” Mr Wilmott made a few remarks between the pieces, thanking the audience for their attendance, and annonneed that owing to the steamer being detained the company would play again this evening, when the same bill would be repeated. Ookcbkt.—A very enjoyable concert was held last evening in the Foresters’ Hall, in aid of the Benevolent Fund of tfae Ancient Order of Shepherds. Mr H. Crooks occupied the chair, and explained the objects of tbe Order, and that the present appeal was made on account of the society having had the misfortune to get into debt, which he hoped would be cleared off by the entertainment. The programme, which was a lengthy one comprised double trios, duets, songs, and re citations by several well known amateur?, who were very successful in the items allotted to them, Mr H. Milbnrn acted in an efficient manner as aocompsnyist. After the concert the room was cleared, and dancing was kept np till a late hour. City Guards —The annual meeting of the company was held on Monday evening last in tbe Orderly Boom, Captain Wolfe presiding. The captain addressed the company, reviewing the work done during the past year. The balance-sheet, which was of a very satisfactory nature, was read, and showed that after paying all liabilities a small surplus remained. Sergeant Baker was unanimously re-elected secretary and treasurer. The following members were elected as a committee :—ColorSergeant Parker, Sergeants Fraser and Francis, Corporal Cahill, Lancs - Corporal Davidson. Sergeant Francis and LanceCorporal Butcher were elected auditors. Sergeant Bing and Lance Corporal Davidson were elected to fill the vacancies in the belt committee.

Theatrical. Mr Cunard, the avant courier of Messrs Kellar and Onnard’s Illusion and Automatic Marvels, arrived yesterday to make arrangements for the opening of their season, which takes place at the Gaiety Theatre on November 3rd. In Edition to a number of new illusions in the art of prestidigitation, Messrs Kellar and Onn&rd exhibit four automata named respectively “ Arno,” “ Echo,” “ Phono,” and “ Clio.” The first of these plays cards, tells numbers, tho second plays cornet solos, the third euphonium solos, whilst the fourth draws likenesses of celebrated parsonages. Tho entertainment has been most successful in the South, drawing largo audiences, and no donbt will be equally so here. Hail Storm.—At 3 40 yesterday afternoon a heavy hailstorm, preceded by loud thunder and vivid lightning, passed over Ashburton. The storm was of short duration, but very severe while it lasted, and in a few minutes after the first cisp of thunder tho ground was covered with hailstones as big os horse beans. The weather during the previous part of the day was beautifully fine and warm, £t. Luke’s. —Yesterday being the Festival of St. Luke, there was early choral celebration of the Holy Communion at tho Church of St. Luke the Evangelist, at 7.30 a.m. The celebrant was the incumbent, the Bev. E. A. Lingard, assisted by the Rev. K. A. Mortimer. At tho conclusion of the service breakfast was served in the schoolroom to the choir and friends, numbering about fifry. The annual dedication festival has been postponed this year until after the seesion of Synod. Accidents, —A nasty accident occurred at Bangiora yesterday morning. Mr Thompson was thrown from his horse, and had the flesh on tho back, of his hand severely torn by the horse treading cn it. He was attended by Dr. Williams, of Bangiora. On Tuesday a. lad about thirteen years of age, the son of Mrs Johnson, was thrown from a horse on the North road, and his right arm was broken above the elbow. Ho was conveyed home by Messrs Hicks and Humphreys, and was attended by Dr. Ovenden, Application pob Ebduotion op Fine.— At the Bangiora Magislrata’s Court on Tuesday, Mr Qrasaon, for Mr J. O. Boys, applied for a reduction of fine cf £5, inflicted for a breach of the Public Works Act in allowing < ores to grow on a public road. The fine was made £5 on the understanding defendant wished to appeal on a point of law. Since it hts been decided not to proceed with the appeal, tho application was made to Mr Whitofoord, R.M., Co reduce the fioe, which ho had stated when giving judgment he intended to have mane leas than the sum named. Mr Jcynt, solicitor for the Mondoville and Bangiora Bead Board, stated tho Board would raise no objection. Ur Whitefoord said he would look into the question as to whether ho had the power to remit the fine or make any recommendation to the Government to remit a portion, and if he ccnld he would grant the requeit.