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Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XVII, Issue 50, 23 June 1858, Page 2

Kieto SfoDcittsemnits. THIS EVENING. THEATRE, ODD FELLOWS' HALL. milE Amateur ETHIOPIAN SEREJL NADERS will make their second appearance on WEDNESDAY next, June 23rd, and will perform a selection of the most favourite NEGRO MELODIES, SONGS CHORUSES, &c, WITH FULL NIGGER BAND. PROGRAMME. Part I. Opening Chorus. Song & Chorus — " Commence you, Darkies all." „ „ "Happy are we, us Darkies so gay." „ „ "My Skiff is by the Shore." „ „ Lilly Dale. „ „ Old* King Crow. During the interval, a Solo on the Flutina. Part 11, Song & Chorus — Buffalo Girls. „ „ Local Intelligence. „ „ Dandy Broadway Swell. „ „ Nelly' Bly the, „ „ Comptown Races. During the interval, a Solo on the Concertina. Part 111. Song & Chorus — Rosa Tonncr. „ „ " Walk into the Parlour." „ „ Nancy Till. „ „ " OL-'Folks at Home." „ „ Life by the Galley Fire. „ „ " Steam's up, Darkies." Tickets to be obtained of Mr. Phillips, Trafalgarstreet ; and at the Commercial and Marine Hotels. Admission: Reserved Seats, -is.; Body of Hall, 35.; Gallery, 2a. ; Children, Hall-price. Doors open at Half-past 7, commence at 8 o'clock. 1131 WEST COAST EXPEDITION. CAPTAIN niBBERLEY expects to return from Wellington in about three weeks' time, and will then be prepared to proceed upon an EXPLORING and PROSPECTING EXPEDITION toWANGANUI WEST, thence to the BULLER, and afterwards as m>\y be agreed upon by the passengers returning to Nelson. Passage-money to be paid at the rate of £5 per month, exclusive of proviMous, which will be provided and charged at Nelson prices. The vessel to be well fitted for the voyage, and capable of accommodating twenty passengers. For further particulars apply at the Wakatd HorEL. 1153 ASTRONOMICAL LECTURES. A SERIES of EIGHT LECTURES Explanatory of the THEORY OF CELESTIAL MOTION Will be delivered in the Nelson Public School Room, Bridge-street, by T. W r . RICHARDSOiN, Assistant Master. The INTRODUCTORY LECTURE will be given on FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 25fch instant, commencing at Half-past Seven o'clock. SYNOPSIS. Introduction — existence of celestial motion unquestionable—necessity of investigation — is capable of being explained and proved— opposed to the evidence of the eyes — what is meant by celestial bodies, and their motions— the truths of ustrononvy not opposed to divine revelation— true theory unknown to the ancients — erroneous opinions thereon in former ages — great antiquity of astronomy proved trom the Bible— explanation of the celestial globe — the constellations—diagrams—the earth's passage round the sun — stars always visible— solar system — invention of the telescope— pauses of celestial motion discovered by Sir Isaac Newton — sizes and orbits of the planets cannot bu shown by orreries or diagrams — subject proposed to investigate the proofs by which the theory of celestial motion is supported — the benefit to be obtained by the acquisition of this knowledge. As these Lectures are principally intended for the instruction of the junior branches, all children above eight years of age will be admitted, whether boys or girls. The parents and public generally a\-e respectfully invited, nnd will be accommodated to the extent the School Room admits. It is intended to deliver a Lecture every alternate FRIDAY until ihc course is completed, attended with diagrams aud familiar illustrations. Admission free; ths doors will be opened at Seven o'clock. 1156 CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CANTERBURY. SOMES SCHOLARSHIPS. NOTICE is hereby given that the FIRST ELECTION of SCHOLARS on the SOMES FOUNDATION, in CHRIST'S COLLEGE, will take place on SATURDAY, the 25th of September, in the present year. Two Scholarships will be offered for competition, one of the annual value of £18, tenable for three years and a-haif; the other of the annual value of £32, tenable for two years and a-half; the former amount to be raised to £60, the Litter to £40, annually, provided the Scholar shall pass a satisfactory annual examination in the studies of the preceding year. All Members of the United Church of England and Ireland, or of any branch of the suid Church, or of any Church in communion therewith, wheresoever bom or resident, who shall have attained, on the di\ of election, the full age of fifteen, and shall not have exceeded the age of nineteen years, are admissible as candidutes. Preference will be given, coeterisparibus, to the kindred of Maria Somes, the foundress, or ot her late husband, Joseph Somes, deceased. Candidates must bring or send, their applications in writing to the Sub- Warden of Christ's College, at any time not later than the 20th of September ; every such application to be accompanied by satisfactory ceitificates of age and of good moral character. Any candidate claiming the privilege of founder's kin will also be required to furnish satisfactory proof in writing of his consanguinity. Candidates mu3t attend in person at the College, on Wednesday, the 22nd of September, at Ten, .a.m., to be examined on that and the following days. They will first be examined viva voce in the Church Catechism, Scripture History, History of England, Grammar, Geography, and Arithmetic ; and such as exhibit a satisfactory knowledge of those subjects will be farther examined : Firstly, in Latin and Greek Grammar, and in two or more of tho Latin and Greek authors most commonly read in schools. Secondly, in Algebra, as far as Quadratic Equations, the first Four Books of Euclid, j the Elements of Plane Trigonometry, especially in its application to Navigation and Land Surveying, and the Elements of Physical Science. And, thirdly, in History (ancient and modern), the History of the Church, rhyMeal Geography, and one or more Modern Languages. In estimating the comparative merits of the candidates, marked proficiency in any one of the three branches, even if there should be great deficiency in one or both of the remainder, will be rated higher than a superficial knowledge of a greater number of subjects. The successful candidates will be required to reside within the precincts of the College during the College terms (except where special exemption from residence shall have been granted by the governing body of the College), and to observe all the regulations and the course of study prescribed by the College. Further particulars may bd obtained by applying personally, or by letter, to the Sub-Warden of Christ's College, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. By order of the Governing Body, Henet Jacobs, Sub-Warden. Chrutchurch, April 24, 1868. 1164