NOTES AND MEMORANDA.

Press, Volume L, Issue 8589, 16 September 1893, Page 9

NOTES AND MEMORANDA.

Rev. J. S. Smalley lectured on " Palestine" at the Methodist Free Church, St. ] Asaph street, on Thursday evening, when j his reminiscences were given with great effect. There were some choruses inter- j spersed, led by Rev. John Hosking, who also presided. A meeting will be held at the Tuam street Hall on Sunday, at three. Rev. J. Dawson and Mr T. E. Taylor will speak, the latter on the female franchise ; Mesdames Hamill and Jones, Misses J. Fleming (from Sheffield) and Woolley, and Mr Parkes will sing. There will also be a large orchestra and brass band. Rev. John Hosking will preside. " The New Ethic of the Sexe3 " will be the subject of a paper to be read by Mr D. W. M. Burn at the meeting of the Society j for Social Ethics to-morrow evening in the j Oddfellows' Hall, commencing at 8.15 p.m. ' The paper is intended specially for those interested in higher ideals. A Service of Song, consisting of a number of old Methodist tunes, has been arranged by Mr J. Down, of Addington, and will be given by a large and efficient choir under i his leadership to-morrow afternoon, in the Bible Christian Church, Selwyn Btreet, commencing at 2.45. The connective readings will be given by Miss Taylor. On Thursday evening a team chosen ! from the bootmakers of Christchurch visited Sydenham to try conclusions with the local Draughts Club. After a very close contest the match resulted in a win for Sydenham j by thirteen games to twelve. ! Messrs Seager and Hart have kindly undertaken to give their entertainment, " Old Canterbury," in St. Mark's schoolroom, on Friday next, September 22nd. The proceeds are in aid of the parish funds, and the excellence of the entertainment will doubtless ensure a large attendance. The cross-country steeplechase in connection with the C.A.A.C. will be run at McCormack's Bay, Sumner tram line, on Saturday, 23rd inst. Members of the C.A.A.C. and other athletic clubs are reminded that entries close for this race to-night (Saturday), with Mr W. Beadel, City Hotel rooms, at 8 p.m. The Canterbury Rowing Club's annual general meeting will be held in the Club's boathouse on Friday, the 22nd September, at 8 p.m. Pastor Birch, having sufficiently recovered from his recent severe accident, will hold services at the Tuam street Theatre at 6.45 to-morrow evening, when '-A cheery evening " is promised to strangers and others who visit the service. The service in the morning will be held at the Blue Ribbon Hall, Worcester street, at 11 a.m., and the Sunday school will meet at the same building at 2.30 p.m. The Kaiapoi Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association on the 7th inst. discussed the subject, of " Japan." An essay on that topic was given by Mr H. Blackwell, describing the wonderful advances made by that nation in the direction of Western civilisation, and detailing their progress and present position in the more developed branches of national culture. On the 14th Mrs Smalley gave an essay on " Woman's work in the world," sketching many of the possibilities now opening up foiT women, with their increased opportunities for usefulness. An admirable sketch of the life and character of Miss Frances Ridley Havergal concluded an excellent paper. Naturally this momentous question of the day excited a brisk discussion. A concert, in aid of the trust fund of the Bible Christian Church, Belfast, was given in the Town Hall on Thursday evening. The Rev. F. Guntrell (pastor loci) presided. The Lower High street String Band gave several selections iv fine style. The Misses Macgregor and Duncan, of Christchurch, sang several Scotch songs in a pleasing manner, and were encored several times. Mr H..M. Johnston, of of Christchurch, sang a few songs well. The Rev. A. Mitchell sang "The Village Blacksmith" and "The Diver" in excellent style, and closed the programme by singing " The Wolf," and the meeting was closing by singing the " Doxology." The annual meeting of the Kimberley Cricket Club was held in the Schoolroom on Monday, September 11th. Mr D. Mcßeath was appointed Captain for the new year, and Mr J. Beaman Secretary and Treasurer. The fee was fixed at ss. A hearty vote of thanks to the outgoing officers, and to Mr H. W. McClelland for his donation of one guinea, brought the meeting to a close. The ordinary .meeting of the Leeston Literary Society took place on Tuesday night, Mr John Anderson (Vice-President) presiding. The businsss of the evening was impromptu speaking. The subjects were supplied anonymously by the ladies, and consisted of "Slang," "Boasting," "The Model Young Woman," and " The Model Young Man." An enjoyable hour was spent by those present. The next meeting on the 26th inst. closes the session, and will cousist of a conversazione. The ordinary meeting of the Leeston Rifle Club took place on Tuesday night when there was again a large attendance present. The third round for the rifle trophy took place, and Messrs Bayliss, Blackler and Longstaff have tied at 91. There are six more competitors to fire off for this contest. Mr G. W. Russell will addreßs the electors of Riccarton at the Town Hall, Belfast, on Monday next at 8 p.m. Mr A. J. Burgess will lecture to-morrow afternoon in the Oddfellows' Hall, Kaiapoi.