The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1865.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XXIV, Issue 1511, 16 October 1865, Page 2

The Lyttelton Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1865.

Tint Wkathbb. — Yesterday the weather underwent another change. A warm wind prevailed during the whole day, and at night several Hashes of vivid Bhoet-lightning were visible.

Musical Society.—Handel's Oratorio of «Judiw Maccabeus" will be performed at Bonnington's llall on the 24th inst., by the members of the Musical Society. Koiilbk's Swimming Bath.—This bath appears to be well supported by the public. Several swimming - matcheH have already taken place, and some others are in contemplation. If the present warm weather continues, no doubt the bath will be more extensively patronized. Ayers' Diorama was well attended on Friday and Saturday evenings. This evening the exhibition will be opened for the last time in Lyttelton, and the Volunteer Band will perform several select pieces, under tbe direction of Mr. G. Horsefleld, band-maater. Tub Lystkr Company.—We arc informed that this troupe intend to vfait Christchurch, where they purpose making rather a prolonged stay. They will shortly arrive, and will appear at the Town Hall. They bring with them their own properties and appliances, and the Hall wil! be fitted up as a place of operatic entertainment. Cheap Concerts.—A movement has been set on foot for the purpose of getting up concerts, at which the best procurable music will be provided, at the lowest possible remunerative prices. Several musical amutcurs have taken an interest in the project, and every pains will be taken to ensure a satisfactory result. At the Resident Magistrates' Court, on Saturday, no cases of importance or interest were heard. There were only three charges of drunkenness, small fines being imposed. At Lyttelton, on Saturday, seven seamen from the ship Tudor were brought up in custody, charged with refusing duty on board ship. The men did not deny the charge, and the Resident Magistrate ordered six of thera to be imprisoned for six weeks, with hard labour ; the other, being an old offender, was sentenced to twelve weeks' imprisonment, with hard labour. Cathedral Square.—The trees recently transplanted are, with the exception of one, all doing well. Mr. Barker is confident that he will be able to save those removed under his supervision, notwithstanding the unfavourable circumstances under which they were taken from the site occupied by them. High Street.—The old Wesleyan Church has undergone a complete metamorphosis. The spire has been removed, and the building itself converted into a large store. Two shops have been built in the former frontage, one of which is connected with the old building. Theatrical.—lt is stated that we may shortly expect a visit from that capital actress Lady Don, who has announced her intention of coming to the different provinces of New Zealand. She has been greatly admired in Melbourne and Sydney, and on her departure from the latter city was presented with a handsome testimonial from the inhabitants. Total Abstinence Society.—A meeting of the mem ers of this association was held on Saturday, at the Town Hall. The President, Mr. G. Booth, occupied the chair. The Hall was well attended, and several members delivered addresses, giving their experience as to the working of the principles of total abstinence.

Miss Aitkkn. —This gifted lady is about to pay another visit to Christchurch, and will resume those readings which were so .much admired during her last sojourn amongst usl A letter was addressed by her to the Musica. Society, offering her services in co-operation with that association on some conditious named, and the offer was unanimously accepted.

Ice.—We learn that it is the intention of some persons to import ice during the ensuing season. In Melbourne the operation of so doing has been very successful, and it is by no means so difficult as might be anticipated. With ordinary care and appliances, it may be preserved for a long period, and the speculation has always proved a paying one, where it has been attempted.

Volunteers' Ball.—The Ball proposed to be given by No. C Company of Volunteers promises to be a very successful affair. It will take place on the 16th inst., at the Town Hall, and will be under the patronage of his Honor the Superintendent. The officers and men of the company have worked hard to get up the ball, and no doubt there will be a numerous attendance. It is given to commemorate the anniversary of the company.

Camfoknian Cutcus. —This entertainment was well attended on Saturday, both during the afternoon and evening performances. Mr. Jones gave his act of " The Shipwrecked Sailor," and Mr. Raphael went through some of his daring feats of equestrianism, jumping through a drum, from which he took the English and American flags. Madame Tournear executed the wreath act very gracefully. The dogs and monkeys came in for their share of applause, especially the antics of " Brother Bill." To-night is fixed for the benefit of Mr, Klaer and his pupil, the young lad who executes his juggling tricks so deftly.

Acoidknt.—On Saturday, a party of about forty intending diggers started for Hokitika, having with them a dray containing their traps. They had proceeded on their journey, about ten miles from Christchurch, when one of the shaft-horses fell. Tho others became frightened, and during the confusion the dray was capsized. When the men had righted the cart, it was found that the horse which had fallen had broken its leg, and it was obliged to be killed. After some delay, the party resumed their journey.

Oun ICditokial Table.—By the last mail we are in receipt of some periodical works from England. The first in the August number of Good Worth. This little publiear tion is edited by I)r, Norman M'Leod, whose very name is almost a guarantee for the excellence of Uh contents. Mr. Kingsley continues his story of " Here ward, the La»t of the English," which fully sustains his reputation of being, perhaps, the most spirited and manly of a certain class of writers who take into account the physical as well uh the mural merits of their heroes. Sir John Hersehel contributes a paper on 'light,' written not only with that wonderful knowledge of bin subject which always characterises the productions of his pen, but with an cone of style which reduces the abstruse nature of his Hiibjeet to a simple and intelligible statement. His command of language in something marvellous, and he possesses the art of avoiding all unnecessary display of learning, and of presenting his views to the generality of readers, in a style which almost every one of ordinary intelligence can seize and comprehend, although his ideas are clothed in such elegant and eloquent terms. Then there is a paper by Dr. Vaughan, formerly head-master of Marrow, and no unworthy disciple of the great and good Arnold, but now vicar of i)onca«ler, on "Christ, the Light of tho World." Henry lingers, one of our deepest thinkers, and, at the same time, one of our pleasanteßt writers, supplies an article on " Railway Accidents," written in tho purest English, and in his happiest style. Contributions by Alexander Smith, Ludlow, and John William Kayo, are included in the number. There is an interesting article entitled " The ltealms of Air," and the sketches in Jerusalem, and its environs are continued. These are written by the editor, and contain

„n account of tlx Holy City w j" £ light any ono who taken history of that fateful spot. Our limita wi not allow us to make any ex ««* only refer our readers to the work itself. The description of the Jewish b ryi"?-# 1 » ml is most affecting. HlnjjW> £•* ™ object of attraction in "the dtyofthoGr (( King, once the joy of; the whole earth, flhould be the grave# of Hia people 1 Mag.u-.lne is Illustrated w»th «»me Fttl wood-cuts ; the panorama of J* alone worth the price of tho whoto work. We next come to tho Sunday which is not in the leiist degrce its predecessor. This irt also ijlufltrated some excellent wood-cuts, and it is ,ihU) "' h '|" I ing that so much artistic cxccllcnce uin w? furnished at bo low a price. Dean Kamsay, whose works arc so well known, and ' are written in hucli a hearty genial supplies a capital paper on wither a stri. n> subject-" Our duty to the lower ni i'™ l "- In this the learned Dean tKin eiK j. and evidently he has right on his »llde, that wo aro bound to extend to the brute crcatit the same gentleness, and the same forbca - ance, which we are called upon by the precepts of tho Inspired Record to show to our fellow - beings. This position he fortifies and illustrates by many preempts from the Scriptures. We can only notice very briefly two other serials, namely tho British Workman and the Band of Hope Review. These are de voted to the dissemination of the principles of total abstinence, and are fairly and conscientiously conducted. The contents are interesting, and the illustrations very good. The typography, and what is technically called the make up," reflect great credit upon those to whom the management of these matters iB entrusted. One regrets to learn, that in a pecuniary point of view, these two last-named publications do not comc up to the anticipations of their zealous and benevolent originators.