NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7125, 23 July 1888, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Mails. —The San Francisco mail, per's.s'. Mariposa, arrived at Auckland on Saturday, and the Southern portion was transferred to the s.s. Wanaka, which, left Onehuaga at 5 p.m. for the South. As she left New Plymouth at 11 a.m. yesterday, she probably arrived at early this inorning. The mail should reach Christchurch this evening or to-morrow morning. The Mariposa's mail left London' on June ICth. The s.s. Tarawera, which arrived at the Bluff yesterday from Melbourne, brings the English mail by the P. and O. Line, which left London on June Bth, and Australian mails dated July 17th. The 'Frisco mail, which left here on June 16th, is due at London to-day. Sydenham Bobotjoh Cottncili.—The ordinary meeting of this Council will be held this evening at the usual hour.

Music at the Cathedral. —SterndaJe Jtennett's cantata, "The "Woman of Samaria/ will be repeated at the Cathedral by the choir on Wednesday evening next. Kaiapoi Pabish is reported that the Rev. J. W. Stack, being offered the cure of Fendalton, the incumbency of this parish will be shortly vacant.

Weather Foeecast. —On Saturday afternoon, at 2.45 o'clock, Captain S. A. Edwin telegraphed from Wellington to Captain Clark, Harbor Master: —North to east and south-east gale after twenty hours from now, with rain and considerable sea; glass fall soon. PaPASTTI WEBI.EYAIf BAKD OF HOPE.— The monthly: meeting was held in the Papanui Town Hall last Friday night. There was a crowded audience, the Bey. C. H. Standage in the chair. A capital programme was gone through by the members, comprising songa, solos, recitations, dialogues, &c., and a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close by the benediction. '

Motett Societt.—The next concert of Mr Wells' Motett Society takes place tomorrow evening. A very good programme has been prepared, the various, items in which will be given by "Mrs D. Hunt, Mrs C M. Gray, Mrs Palairet and Messrs Puschell, H. Gray and T. Acland. The concert will take place at the Oddfellows* Hall, and as the programme throughout is an attractive one no doubt there ■will be a large attendance.

Cheistchckch Football Clxtb.—Another run to New Brighton in connection with the above Club will take place on Wednesday evening next. All members who can possibly attend are requested to assemble at the Club room at five o'clock.

South Canterbury Jockey Club. —At a meeting of the S.C.J.C. Committee on Saturday night a Sub-Committee was appointed to draw up a programme for a Steeplechase Meeting, which is to come up for consideration at an adjourned meeting on Tuesday night. " My Sweetheart." —Christchurch playgoers, who have heard so much of the famous play of " My Sweetheart," in which Miss Minnie Palmer made such a hit, will be glad to learn that it is probable Mr Arnold will "produce the play in New Zealand whilst en route to America after hia second Australian tour.

Opening ob , the Magdalen Astlum.— The opening ceremony in connection with the Magdalen Asylum at Mount Magdalft was pei ferined yesterday afternoon by the Right Eev. Dr. Grimes, Boman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, in the presence of about 3000 people. The weather was fine, though a chilly breeze blew from the eas>t. An eloquent address was given by his Lord3hip at the close of tho formal ceremony. An extended report appears elsewhere.

Kaiapoi Wesleyan Sunday School.— An entertainment in connection with this school was given on Tuesday, by scholars and friends. The programme included songs by Mrs E. J. Alexander, Misses Blakely, M'Eorie, N. Baker, and Mr Blakeley, recitations by Misses Edmonds, H. Veysey, and W. Johnson, quartets by Misses M'Korie and Johnson, and Messrs Blakely and Johnson; Misses MEorie, Johnson, Blakely, and Messrs Bate, Burrows, Blakeley, and Andrews taking parts in several duets. The proceeds were about JB-i.

Greendale Band of Hope.—The usual monthly meeting of this Band of Hope took" place in the district schoolroom on Friday evening last, when there was an exceedingly good attendance of members and friends. The items on the programme included selections from Sankey'a hymns, recitations by Miss Lindsay, Mr J. MoClintock, and Master T. Carlisle, reading by Mr G. "Wilson, a dialogue entitled " The Little Housekeeper," capitally tendered by Misses M. A. and S. Mangin and Master F. Carlisle, and an interesting and forceful address by the Eev. P. W. Jones. The meeting was closed with the Benediction. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Voss. Waddington.—Last Tuesday evening a crowded attendance enjoyed a concert got up by the Waddington School Committee to aid the children's prize fund. Mr G. E. Willis, the Committee Chairman, presided. Some capital solos, duets, and quartets were given by Misses Tressider (2), Eedfern, and Bartram, Meedamea Watson and Owen, Messrs Kent, Bryden, Judd, Barlow, Cowan, Hunter, and Foster. A party o f nve —the Misses Smellie, Bartrani, and

Messrs Hunter and Foster, of the Leithfield Glee Club—gave several glees, and received enthusiastic encores. Recitations were given by Mr Robertson in good style, and the school children also took part in some items. Later on a ball took place.

Accidents. —F. Wedderburn, a steward on board the R.M.S.S. Aornngi, had his eytf' severely burned on Friday by a sphish. from some caustic soda, with which he was working. About three o'clock on Saturday afternoon a man named Robert a gardener, had his left thigh broken. He was talcing his horse to his cart in Tuaxn street, and in passing another horse an. a vacant section near the Wellington Hotel, he was kicked on the left thigh by the latter animal. Dγ Frankish was called,, and ordered the man's removal to the Hoe yital, whither he was taken on an ambulaaice stretcher by Engineer Fuller of the Volunteer Fire Brigade. At the Hospital th& thigh was set, and the patient is now doing well.

The late IMb F. G. Hawley.—At St. Michael's Chmrch yesterday morning the service was of i\ memorial character in relation to the recent death, of the late Mr F. G. Hawley. The incumbent, th.c Rev. W. Harper, preached a very thoughtful sermon from the Words " Unto the upright there ariseth light in darkness." The preacher dealt priacioally with the two great shadows thrown across the world by pain and death, andi in the course of his remarks referred to the late Mr Hawley as one who had been associated for a long number of years with tJie parish, and had been permitted to do quiet, real, unshowy work for God and for His Church. Appropriate hymns from " Ancient and Modern " were used at the service, and during the offertory Beethoven's " Dead Maroh " was played with sympathetic power and expression by the organist Mr Wells..

TTppeb KiccAETON.: —A concert in connection with the Wesleyan Church' was given on Friday evening under the conductorship of Mr Sydney fcmith. The programme was well assorted;, and comprised the following concerted, pieces:— Mendelssohn's pact songs Nightingale," "The Shepherd's Song,'* and "The Victor's Beturni" Benedict's '.'Hunting Song," Bishop's "Now. trainpi a'er moss and fell," Ford's " Since first I aa»w your face," the fine old glee "When winds breathe soft," and the rollicking " Tingle Bella" (introduced here by the Fisk Jubilee Singers). There were in addition Macfarren's trio " Three Dreams," and the trio " O Memory " ; the duets " I heard a voice," and " Excelsior." Mr Puscbell sang "Come into the garden, Maud" aii4 Jet mc like a soldier fall,"" the latter receiving an encore. Mr Freeman sang" " The Village Blacksmith " and " Speed on, my bark." Miss Deacon acted aa accompanist. The concert as a whole was a very successful one, and was evidently greatly appreciated by the large audience.

Theatbe KoTAi. — "Hans, the Boatman " was repeated on Saturday evening to a very good aouee. The principal as played by Mr Arnold, growe on acquaintance, inasmuch as not only does it differ ''altogether from ■ any other dramatic rule yet given, but Mr Arnold has the happy facility of identifying himself with the peculiar phases of the character. The story possesses a good deal of interest throughout, particularly that part of it in which that clever little actress May Hannan appears. She acts with the true art pi acting, as it does not appear to be anything but nature; indeed, it is really not stage trickery, but the spontaneous effort of the child. The little fellow who plays Hans was also. very good indeed on Satuiv. day night speaking brightly and naturally. Miss Jessie Gray, as Jeflie, gave a song and dance very w«U, and also played the part throughout with the requisite amount of spirit. The piece will be repeated this evening-. Nobth Canterbttbt Educationai Institute:—The ordinary meeting of the District Institute was held in the Normal School on Saturday afternoon. Mr E. Watkins, 8.A., Senior Vice-President, occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of members. After the correspondence and other routine business had been dealt with, Mr J. G. L. Scott, 8.A., opened a. discussion on the, question of the uniformity in reading-books in public schools. The majority of the members took part in th c discussion which followed, and all concurred with the views expressed on the subject by Mr Scott- During the discussion it was stated that in Otago the voice of the Institute was sought in the matter. A member also pointed out that some of the reported inaccuracies in the local production were not inaccuracies at all. The following resolution was carried unanimously—"That in the opinion of this 'Institute it is desirable that before any regulations are framed by the Board with regard to the books in use in the schools of the district, the opinion of the teachers should be obtained, as has recently been done in the Otago Educational District." Mr Fergnsson next . opened a discussion on the disadvantages connected with a constant change of Inspectors. Many of the members addressed themselves to the question, and all were of the opinion that there should be some continuity in the methods of examination, and that schools should not be subjected to a frequent change of inspectors. A Committee, consisting of Messrs Foster, Scott, Howard, and Speight, was appointed to take into consideration the Pupil Teachers' Syllabus remitted from the New Zealand Institute. The remainder of the business was postponed, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to Mr Scott, Mr Ferguson, and the Chairman,

To Cobbbspondehts.—Owing to aprea* sure on our space sevoral letters to the editor are held oy«r. a -~„,., C.V.C., Northern Contingbnt.—Kfr Edward Chapman, Spring Bank, has been ' nominated for and received an acting Lieutenancy in this troop. The Oxford Concert.—We are re. quested to state that Mr Gordon, who took part in this concert, belongs to the Garrison Band, not the Stanmore Band at previously reported. i Evangelistic.—Special evangelistic serI vices will be held during this week at the Durham Street Wesleyan Church. Thii evening the Eev. E. Erwin will preach, tomorrow and Friday the Eev. C. H. Laws, aud on Wednesday tho Eev. W. J, liams. . ...: ■ .■• . ;

Theatrical. —It is likely that the Hunt Club Theatricals, which for some years past have.been the attraction of the Grand - National week, will take place this year, It is probable that " Creatures of Impulse/ which was recently performed so success* fully, will be repeated at the Theatre Eoyal in aid of the funds of the Hunt Club. . •_■

Cycling.—At a Committee meeting of the Christchurch Bicycle Club, held on Saturday evening, the Honorary Secretory was instructed to post as defaulters all members who failed to pay their arrears by the end of August. Arrangements are in progress for a draughts match, to take place during this week with Messrs Ballantyne and Co.

Entertainment. —An enjoyable enter- 7" tainment was held in the Fernside school. " J room on Wednesday evening, in aid of Mr T. S. Manneriug's Sunday-school book fund,- ~ There was a crowded attendance, and most of the performers were encored. Songs were sung by Miss M. Mannering, Mrsß. Chapman, Messrs G. Mannering, J. Smiths Corbett, Fox, and Fairhurstj readings! - were given by Dr. Clayton and Mr Sloane, and a recitation by Mr Good. The Misses Manneringpresided at the piano duringtueJ evening, and played some selections verr nicely. ' Acknowledgment. — The Superintea- ' dent of the Lyttelton Sailors' Home acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a. -~ parcel of illustrated and other Home ~ papers from Mr P. Cunningham.

Winding Up Business.—Wβ are requnsteo' to montion that Messrs Goo. Howarth andOiL or Liciitield strcot, in tuis city, aud of Man? Chester. England, hnvo received a cablegram from tho head of tho firm in Manchester to wind up the business hero tind otfor the stock for sale. We may say time the business hasbeen successfully carried on in tho premises formerly occupied by Messrs Sargood, Son aud Ewen.

For artistic work and low prices Standlah' and Prjecu aro unequalled.—[Advt;J Grand National Stekimjcchase.—Visiton * to Uhristchuicn will do well in having their! Photographs taken 'oy C. H. Manning, Photographer. 150 Colombo street (Uuegohw rup).—lADVT.] ', '