ALBERTLAND NORTH.

OPEXIX& OF THE HALL.

[tKOJI OtTB OWN CORBESrO>'DE>'T.]

The event looked for so long came off at last, surrounded by most gloomy prospects as to the weather,—for on the previous day, aud j for many days, in fact, nothing appeared so probable as bad weaLher, and, consequently, a failure. But early on the morning of the 13th ir.stant (she date fixed upon), the haziness became more distant, and on one occasion the :ira shone through the ominous gloom ; the rain held off to allow the day's sports to begot through, and came on at the time of tea. The cricket match (which took the lead) was commenced about eleven o'clock, which was between the TTharehine and Harltqr.iu Clubs. The ground, it must be admitted, was not all that couid be desired, yet, considering the arrangements made, the committee had to proceed; but in spite of everything each club did their best, making some good play. They ■were so long in playing the fir=t two innings that they mutually agreed to abide by the' "single innings each, the "VTharehine proving "victorious. Othep sports, including circular and other swings, amused large numbers. At a little before five the rain bepan to fall, causing the people ,to flock to the liali, where tea wa3 prepared. About half the number crushed in, partook of tea, and caiue out to get cooled by the light fall of liumiJity, until the remaining .number partook" of the excellent cake and tea provided. The company must have numbered over two hundred. There were fifty-one of our coloured friends with us, who appeared to highly appreciate the provisions, judging from the ze<t they exhibited. Tea. being cleared awav, preparation was made f.o amuse the' audience by inu=ic, &c, which was ushered in by'an original prologue, written and given by 3lr. 13io'.vne with excellent effect and his usual ability, which, is too well known and appreciated to attempt to describe, and followed by an'instrumental solo on the piano, by Mr. W. Perkins, iu a very able manner, as was evident 'mrtbe applause." A song was given by Mr. Geo. Pluuiiner, and very well received —" The Bay. of Biscay." Mr. A rmstrong gave a recitation, which told admirably, it being a piece of. humour rarely met with in such a shape. " Work, boys, work, and be contented," was rendered by E. Ttichards, and the encore responded to by " A Motto for every Man." The catch. wa3 then well received, given bv Messrs. Perkins and Eicharus, viz., "A'littie house well filled," followed by "The tale of a trumpet," recited by Mr, Brown, occupying over twenty minutes, vath hia usual ability, previously alluded to. A sailor's hornpipe,' by Mr. Lester, highly elicited '.he applause of the audience. Then came the little comedietta, " Social Slander," conveying a most brilliant lesson. An interval o£ ten uJnutes ivaa terminated by a solo on the piano, by Mr. \V. Perkins ; followed by a song, " Xhe'Old Arm-chair," Mr. Plummer; original recitation, " A Local Legend," Mr. Browne ; eong, " Love's Perfect Cure," E. j Eicharrls; recitation, " The Quack Doctor," by Mr. Kiiler Perkin3 in excellent style wa3 vociferously applauded. A bagatelle was gone through, called " The Bachelors' Wants," by Messr3. Lester, Perkins, and Brown, and bo well received as almost to call for an encore, except for its length, ilr. Lester, as Mr. Jump, would have done better had he been more perfect in his part, but owing to the short time for preparation, every consideration should be given. Sdudy, a Scotch character (by Mr. Browne), was very ■ naturally given, us also was Eobin, n country man (by Mr. W. Perkins) ; but the best part ■was very well given by Mr. B. Perkins, as Phelim O'Biunderwit, an Irish character. Hr. P,ttit received an encore to "The SWkin Las.ee," and responded to it by "ily Heart went Pitapat." The ability which Was displayed by Mrs. Cutforth during some Of the accompaniments wa.9 highly appreciated, it being regretted wo had not something of a more telling character from so talented a ludy. The arrangements for other kinds of amusement then began, aud a greut confusion en£ued for some little time, a.3 the hall was crowded, and the rain came down in torrents, —indeed it wus with great difficulty a clear space could be got at all. The hall was very tastefully decorated, the eides being planed and the roof colored, giving the whole a very pleading effect. On account of the heavy fall Of rain, the amusements were kept up until an early hour, when the National Anthem was sung, and many friendly cheers were exchanged by the people who hud collected from the various districts.