NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8781, 30 April 1894, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Savage Ctvn. —Tbe first animal meeting of the members of the Savage Clul willbf held this evening at Hobba' Assembly Rooms. After the business portion of the meeting is disposed of, there will be a short; musical korero.

Extension of Rangiora Boßonou.-*, Steps are being taken by petition to have Southbrook, at present in the MandevilJe and Rangiora road district, included \rithia the borough of Rangiora.

City Council Election. — Thoro being no other candidate, Mr H.J. Beswick woa q a Saturday declared duly elected as a Coin, cillor for the North-west ward iv the Christ* church City Council.

Art Gallery.—There was a very goo<j attendauco at the Art Gallery on Saturday evening, which was the last" of the Exiitj. tion. The music was provided by Jgjj Ethel Jackson, Mr Stokvis aud Mr jftfo'. The pictures will remain iv the Gallery until after the ball in aid of the fundi of, the Art Society. >

Seedling. Chrysanthemums. —Mr J, Ear J and, of Wellington, has written to tha Horticultural Society, stating that he in* teuds coming to Mie show with Mr Ken-

lake, and will bring some of his seedling chrysanthemums if they are not all over. Id will be remembered that this grower sent his seedlings iv ice, to be exhibited in

England under the auspices of the National Chrysanthemum Society last year. Alleged Larceny ok a Bicycls.—A man was arrested yesterday by Chief Detective O'Connor on a charge of stealing a bicycle value £10, the property of E. R. Brabazon, on Saturday. The bicycle was, left on the footpath outside the Hotel, aud it is stated that the accused was seen to take it ay ay, but it has not yet been recovered.

The Garden op Eden,—Under this title a novel and interesting entertainment, ■which is well spoken ofdsewhere, will be opened at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfieldi street, on Thursday evening next.

Chrysanthemum Club.—A Committee meeting of this Club was held at Dr. Irving's residence on Friday evening, Dr. Irving in the chair. The Secretary sub- U mitted a proof of a circular to be distributed." at the approaching show. The circular sets forth the varieties of chrysanthemums from which all members of the Club are entitled to make a selection, of five. The.;>: question of arranging the exhibits at the show was, discussed at some length, and it was decided to get cards printed showing. f ; the different classes of exhibits. It was also agreed to put the winning etands together f in order, and to enclose all the exhibits iv each class with rows of foliage plants kindly < lent by'Mr Abbott. This will simplify. matters for the general public, and should 4 " , be a great improvement on the arrangement) of former years. After transacting some routine business, the meeting adjourned till Tuesday evening, when the entries close. Opiukatio Carnival,—There was again a very large attendance at the Carnival in the , Tuam street Hall on Saturday evening. Themusical items given in the programme were. ** Scenes that are Brightest," by Mrs Kelly j ■ " Sainted Mother," by Mrs Kelly and Mias Hayward ; " Let mc like a soldier fall" and* " Molly Eawn," by Mr Cadzow; «' Plymouth Sound " and '• The Garonue," by Mr Woodhouse; "Daisy Bell," by Mr Edgar, which was encored no less than three timet). The tableaux were repented very successfully. Mr Brookes, who is a flautist of considerable ability, played a piccolo solo " Danse de Satyrs," whioh was encored and repeated. Mr Rossiter's orchestra played several selections very nicely indeed. Tonight there will be a very attractive programme. There will be a grand winter garden scene repcesenting a moonlight feU in the Norwegin Palace gardens, illustrated by fifteen tableaux. Messrs Weir, Edgar, and Brooks, together with Mrs Kelly, Miss Hayward, &c., will provide the muaioand Mr RoHsitor's orchestra give new selections*