THE COMING ELECTIONS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 5991, 28 July 1887, Page 3

THE COMING ELECTIONS

The Dimedin Contest. [Special to this "Stab."] DUNEDDJ, July 28. Mr Hodge did not make a favourable impression last night, while his final declaration that sooner than split the Protection vote he would retire, is sure to strengthen Dr Fitchett. Beyond formally announcing his candidature, Mr Cargili has taken no steps.

Fatal Accident. — An accident, which terminated fatally, occurred on board the barque Loch Urr which arrived at Lytteiton from London yesterday. When the vessel was in the vicinity of St Paul's Island on June 25 an able seaman named James Marcomb, a native 08 Plymouth, was aloft, when he slipped, fell on to the deck and sustained injuries to his face and chiu. His injuries were attended to, but he gradually sank, and died on June 29; he was buried on the following day. North Belt Presbyterian Church. — A sacred concert was given in this church on Tuesday evening, in aid of the choir funds. The choir was Btrenthened for the occasion by a few friends from St Paul's, and rendered several anthems, &c. (including two pieces produced by the conductor, Mr H. M. Johnson), in creditable style. Vocal solos, duets, trios, &c, were contributed by Mesdatnes Gray, Hunt, Cheeseman, and Campbell, Misses Johnson, Smith, and Budden, and Messrs Lindsay, Johnson (3), and Piischell. Messrs Hunt and Orchard played an instrumental duet nicely, and also accompanied the various items on tho piano and organ. The audience, which was of considerable size, evidently appreciated the efforts of the singers throughout. The benediction, pronounced by the Re? K. Envin, M.A., concluded the programme, which embraced 18 well selected iteuae.