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New Zealand Mail, Issue 879, 4 January 1889, Page 30

dances,” which was a brilliant performance, and was followed by the glee •“ Doctor St Paul.” Mrs Russell’s song st Tell me my heart” was delightfully sung. Next came a piano solo, “Capricea,” by Mendelssohn, which Miss Williams played well indeed. Mr Gray then sang “The lark now leaves his watery nest,” which was much admired, and next followed an overture by the local orchestra, assisted at the piano by Mr Parker, which, to my mind, was one of the most delightful performances I hav9 heard in Palmerston. “ The three chafers ” (part-song), duet, “ Mermaids ” (Mrs Russell and Miss Williams), which went capitally, and “Vicar of Bray,” suug by Mr Waters in his usual style, were the next three pieces, and the partsong, “ Comrades in arm 3,” which was excellently given by the glee party, brought a most enjoyable evening to a close. Upon Mr Parker’s performance on the pianoforte it is quite unnecessary to cnlargo, and in the vocal pieces in which he took part, that gentlemen’s singing was a great acquisition. December 31. I am informed that Mr Barnard, the -owner of Jenny, which ran in the Hack Hurdle Race at the Manawatu Racing Club’s meeting, held here on Boxing Day, has written to the stewards admitting that lie was in fault with respect to the mare’s running, and asking to have the penalty modified. It will be remembered that the stewards disqualified horse, owner and jockey for 12 mouths on the ground that Jenny was “pulled.” It is satisfactory to learn that something like L 35 net has been added to the fund for building a Suuday School in connection with All Saints’ Church frorn the proceeds of the two entertainments given last week. ' It is with much regret that I have t® record the death of Mr Samuel Dawick, proprietor of the well-known Temperance Hotel in Rangitikei-street, who passed away on Saturday evening last. Mr Dawick was very seriously ill about four or five months ago, but had recovered so far as to be ab'e to go abo'uX his ordinary business again, and, was hoped that ho was in a fair to regain his former strength. On Friday afternoon, however, he suffered a severe relapse, and his death followed almost so quickly as to be almost a surprise to his family. Mr Dawick, whose age was 59, was a native of Liverpool, and arrived in Victoria about the year 1851. He was for many years engaged as steward on the inter-colonial steamers, after which he settled in the Wairarapa, removing to Palmerston some twelve years ago. During his residence here the deceased gentleman has gained the sincere regard and respect of hia fellow townsmen, and his loss will be much regretted. A large gathering of friends followed the remains to the grave this afternoon, the funeral service being conducted by the Rev H. B. Harvey, incumbent of All Saints’ Church. Mr Dawick leaves a widow, four sons, and one daughter.