Local and General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 721, 14 September 1870, Page 2

Local and General.

<e> Mb Heller. — The Canterbury Music Hull was densely packed last night, and Monday's programme was repeated with conspicuous success. It is much superior to the first submitted, and will be produced to-night for the last time. J^Accident. — A seaman on board the ship Ramsay, named Spencer, met with a serious accident yesterday. He was on the lower maintopsail yard and missed his hold and fell on to the deck. He was brought on shore and examined by Dr Campbell, who states that although no bones were broken, the spine was seriously injured. The sufferer was sent through to the Christchurch hospital. Licensed Victuallers' Association. — A meting of the committee appointed at a general meeting was held at the Criterion Hotel, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, to transact business in connection with the annual performances. Mr Geo. Oram, President of the Association, occupied the chair. At the general meeting previously held, it was decided that the programme should comprise the play of " Money" and " Done on both sides." The cast of both pieces was submitted to the committee and approved, and it was decided that the performance should take place on an early date. Union Rowing Club. — The first meeting of the season was held at White's Commercial Rooms, at half-past seven o'clock last evening. The reports of the committee and custodian were brought up and read. Mr R. (Allen treasurer) read the stitement of accounts, from which it appeared that at the beginning of the past season the club had liabilities to the extent of £120, and this amount had, by strict economy, been reduced to £32, inclusive of all liabilities, which in a week or so will be entirely paid off, leaving the club free and having its boats boat-houses, &c, to the good. Messrs Digby and Vigors were elected members of the club. It was moved and unanimously agreed to, that his Honor the .fuperintendent should be requested to act as president of the club for the ensuing year. Messrs E. Richardson, J. Ollivier, and H. H. Hennah were unanimously re elected vice-presidents. The chairman stated that it was not probable that the Rev J. OB. Hoare would leave Canterbury before March next, and it would be advisable, therefore, to reelect him to the post of Commodore, during the ensuing season. Mr Hoare was unanimously reelected Commodore, and Mr J. O. Gilchrist Vice-Commodore. Mr R. Allen was unanimously reelected Treasurer, and Mr Walter Ollivier was elected Secretary. A vote of thanks was carried to the late Secretary, Mr A. Graham. Mr Glassford was unanimously re-elected as Custodian, to whom a vote of thanks for past services was returned. The following gentlemen were elected as a committee for the ensuing season: — Messrs Crosby, Gain, Digby, Jameson, and Dudley. Kaiapoi Popular Entertainment. — Another entertainment took place on Monday last, and, in spite of the wet weather prevailing at the time, iti was largely attended. The programme was as follows:— Pianoforte duett, Fantasia on airs from Offenbach's " Orphee Aux Enfers," Miss Morgan and Miss Parnham ; reading, Mr Hewlings, " For the King ;" vocal waltz, " Hilda," Mrs Rose; song, " Come back to Erin," Miss E. Parnham ; readings, "Mr Pecksniff at Mrs Todger's," from Dickens' "Martin Chuzzlewit," Mr Hewlings; part song, " Rock me to sleep, mother." Messrs Milsom and party; song, "The Irish Emigrant," Mr J. A. Shaw; pianoforte duett, " Kathleen Mavourneen Waltzes," Mrs Rose and Miss Morgan; reading, " Sprout's Courtship," Mr C. E. Dudley; glee, "The Gay Young Rider," Messrs Milsom and party; vocal duett, " Hear me, Norma," the Misses Parnham; song, " Ka-f oozle-um," Mr Rose; song, " Tapping at the garden gate," Miss : Morgan ; vocal duett, "The Brothers," , Messrs E. Price and H. Feldwick; song, i "You and I," Mi6s Parnham; comic scena, i " Richard III.," Mr Hewlings; "God Save the Queen," Company. Space will not permit a detailed critiqut of the performances, i many of which the audience applauded loudly. We hope to hear Mr Hewlings again ■ in the subjects from Dickens, to which he • always does justice; his "For the King" ' was also really good. Mr Shaw, who made his debut with " The Irish Emigrant," de- , serves every praise for the way in which he ■ rendered it. The next entertainment will > take place in a fortnight.

Fire PoLicE^The firair annual meeting of the newly enrolled Fire Police was held at the Brigade Oflice last evening. Mr S. C. Farr presided. Mr W. R. Mitchell stated that the new force consisted of 46 members. Mr Mitchell read a letter from the Town Clerk conveying the high appreciation placed on the services of the Fire Police during the past year by the City Council; also a letter from Mr Gordon, notifying that the City Council would grant £10 for incidental expenses during 1870-71. On the motion of Mr A. A. Dobbs, seconded by Mr Alport, last year's rules for the guidance of the Force were adopted at follows: — 1. That the name of the body shall be called the Christchurch Volunteer Fire Police. 2. That the objects shall be — To save life; to protect property; to assist regular Police Force ; to keep space for efficient working of Fire Brigade. 3. That at a signal of fire, the members, having on the uniform cap, shall proceed without delay to the scene, report themselves to the officer in command, and form in front of the fire. 4. The officer first arriving shall report himself to the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, ask instructions, take command of the Fire Police, and remain in charge until the arrival of the chief officer, when all other officers shall do duty as ordinary members, unless acting under special instructions from the chief. 5. That each officer be provided with badges, to be given to persons called upou to assist in the removal of property, or to members arriving without their uniform cap ; to have also a copy of the members' names enrolled in the force. 6. That a roll be kept of the attendance of members at fires and general meetings ; that no member leave the scene of the fire till the roll has been called, except by the permission of the officer in command. 7. That a general meeting of the members be held on the second Tuesday in the months of March, June, September, and December, at seven o'clock p.m. i 8. That the rules, after receiving the sanction of the City Council, be printed, and a copy forwarded to each member. The meeting next proceeded to the election of officers for the ensuing year. Messrs Mitchell, Alport, F. A; Bishop, Ross, and Anderson, were elected on a ballot being taken. It was moved by Mr H. A. Davis, seconded by Mr Dobbs, " That Mr Mitchell be re-elected secretary for the ensuing year." The motion was agreed to nem. con." Mr H. A. Davis moved, " That the annual dinner be held as usual." Mr Dobbs seconded the motion, ! which was carried on a show of hands being taken. It was resolved that each member I should provide his own cap, and tbat the new members should hand their names to the hon. secretary, in order that he might ascertain particulars as to cost, &c. A vote of thanks to. the chairman terminated the proceedings.