Local & General.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 7045, 23 December 1890, Page 3

Local & General.

" ■—■ ■— «—— v»-» W1 UJLJ.VX UIX< The ex-Mayor.— Mr Samuel Manning, ex-Mayor of Christchurcb, has added his link to the Mayoral Chain, and also sent his portrait to be hung in the Mayor's room at the City Council office. Scottish Rifles.— The Canterbury Scottish Rifles purpose having a day'g shooting on the Bromley range on Boxing Day. There is a good collection of valuable prizes to be shot for, including the Hobson Cup and the Company Challenge Cup, a Westley Richards' rifle, and a number of minor trophies. The Orphanage Children.— A Christmas treat to the children of the Orphanage is being arranged by the Committee of the Charitable Aid Board. The delight of the children at the prospect of a holiday will readily be understood. A houße has been placed at their disposal, in which they will spend a few days, and will be able to enjoy an entire change. Those charitably disposed will enhance the youngsters' pleasure greatly if they will accept the invitation of the Secretary and contribute Buch things as tend to their enjoyment, in the shape of toys, books, cakes, &c. Any contributions will be thankfully received by Mr Norris or by the Master of the Orphanage. Cathedral Music. — There was a very large congregation at the Cathedral yesterday evening, when the oratorio The Last Judgment (L. Spohr) was performed by the choir in a most satisfactory manner. The duet " Forsake me Not," for treble and tenor, by Master Harper and Mr H. Weir ; the bass solo "The Day of Wrath is Near," sung by Mr A.Millar; and the quartet "Blest are the Departed," by Master Harper and Messrs M'lntosh, Weir and Millar, were some of the many of the really well rendered numbers in the oratorio. Mr G. P. Tondall played the striking organ accompaniment with his customary skill, especially the opening overture and the symphony commencing the second half of the oratorio. The offertory was in. aid of the choir and music library fund. Sumner, — Our correspondent writes: — There has recently been a large influx of visitors to this popular seaside resort. Crowds of people flocked thither on Anniversary Day, and in the evening the beach presented a very gay appearance. The Cave Rock was illuminated with Chinese lanterns and th ere was a display of fire works. There was quite a strong gathering of the Liedertafel Society on Saturday afternoon, and they gave an open-air entertainment at the Cave Rock, which appeared to be highly appreciated by the numerous visitors and residents. Again in the evening the Society mustered in full force on the balcony of the Marine Hotel, and gave another entertainment, which was highly applauded by the crowd of listeners who took a "front seat" on the wayside. It is to be hoped that ere long we shall again be visited by this Society, when they may feel assured of a hearty welcome. Heathcote Parish Festival.— This annual festival took place on Anniversary Day in Mrs Hilary's extensive grounds, and was largely attended. Amongst the attractions were six stalls laden with fancy and other kinds of needlework, toys and produce. • These were in a very large booth, and those for needlework under the management of the ladies of the St John's sewing guild ; that for toys under Misses Mardon and Merton, and that for produce under Mesdames Turner and Lee and Miss Lee. A large tent, kindly lent by Mr T. Green, was utilised as a refreshment stall, and was superintended by Mesdames Denham, Webster and Oliver, assisted by several other ladies. Miss Rennie presided over a bran pie. Messrs Bonnington, Spreadbury, Hayward and Pavitt looked after things generally. Mr Wise's swing boats were on the ground, and had plenty of patrons, as had Mr S. Davis' Aunt Sally, Mr Lowry's cocoa nuts, and Mr Rennie's shooting gallery. Mr S. Victor's maypole afforded much amusement to the young people, and Mrs De la Mare, as a gipsy maid, won many thanks from those somewhat older for the good fortunes she promised them. Mr College, in the evening, superintended a grand display of fireworks. During the afternoon the art union was drawn. Christmas Festival.— ln order to raise funds to assist in paying off the debt on their church, the congregation of the Oxford terrace Baptist Church yesterday afternoon opened a " fancy fair " in their schoolroom. The main object of the promoters being to induce the - public to " come in and buy," the entrance foe was fixed at the small sum of Gd, half of which is to be returned on purchases. The school was a very pretty sight, flags and large Chinese lanterns hung from the roof, and in the middle of the room were arranged the stalls, gay with the bright coloured " stock in trade." Those nearest the door were laden with toys and fancy goods, in variety sufficient to tempt all the juveniles and many adults. The ladies of the sewing class have for a long time been busy in preparing for the present occasion, and the result of their industry was shown in a large collection of children's clothing and other samples of needlework. A produce stall was well supplied with bacon, butter, eggs and fruit. A churn, presented to be sold, waa displayed close to this stall. As a matter of course there was a refreshment stall ; there was also a flower stall, and for the special benefit of the juvenile visitors there were two Christmas trees with their üßual fruit of toys and nick-nacks, and a "wonderful bran tub." In the space between the church and the school has been erected a large marquee for concerts and other entertainments. It has been provided with a platform, seats and tan floor, and adorned with flags. Here, last night, a musical entertainment waß given, and here, on Christmas eve, the children of the Sunday School will assemble around a large Christmas tree, they having been presented with admission tickets for the occasion. The business done yesterday was satisfactory. The fair will be opened at 2 p.m. to-day and to-morrow. His Excellency Lobd Oxslow baving'bononred C. 11. Wankiho witha sitting for bis photograph, spooimena of them may be seen at the studio among tha usual brilliant display. All patrona cau roly upon being photographed bfC. H. Maxkihg per sonally. Tbe superiority of his work is universally k^own and admired. MIO.OOO GIVEN AWAY TO BUTEEB OF A BOTTLE 0? BEEADALBANE WHISKY. Slipped by Ala. Ferguson *Co., Glasgow; ParticiOarß from all Wine Merchants, Btore« keepers, Hotelkeeperßi and Spirit Dealers. Whole sale Agents— Wm, Bar alar* Oo» Donadla HtZt