Local Intelligence.

Wellington Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1892, 9 July 1863, Page 3

Local Intelligence.

Lancashire Bell Ringebs. — Scarcely had the echo of the delightful music heard on Wednesday evening at M.M. Poussard and Douay's concertdied away, than the public of Wellington were treated With another species of entertainment, which if it was not quite so classical, was on the ground of novelty quite as amusing. The weather was very unpropitious, and the excitement prevailing in the town militated considerably against the attendance ; nevertheless the hall was about three-parts full. These votaries of Campanology are Bin number, and each appears to nave 6 or 7 bells under his control, they are all alike, and form a very pretty picture on the stage. Their performance throughout, was loudly applauded, each piece eliciting an encore. The " Elfin Waltz " was very prettily played, while the " Chimes Polka," " Home Sweet Home," the " Blue Bells of Scotland,' 1 and the "Royal Irish Quadrilles," were the gems of the evening ; nor must we forget to mention the " Joy Bells in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales," the performance of which, reminded us much of the old church bells at home, and made u» regret that the same sounds did not greet our ears in this.country. Their playing is marked by a precision and effect scarcely credible when so many bells are in use, the rapidity and correctness with which most difficult passages are performed, and the correct rendering of the various popular airs assigned to them, being very clever. Miss Royal diversified the .entertainment, by singing some very pretty ballads. This young lady has a pretty voice, sings unaffectedly, and was highly appreciated. Mr Coppin sang three comic 'songs very funnily, and in answer to a loud c»H for " Billy Barlow,' 1 said that as the song depended entirely on local allusions, and aa he had not been here sufficiently long to glean any, they must excuse him, besides, an appropriate costume was necessary, a circumstance that Mr Coppin had evidently forgotten in his first songs. An apology was made for Mr Rogers, who was announced to read Shakspeare's Seven Ages," he had been taken suddenly ill and could not attend. We believe the Ringers will visit Wellington again on their way to Auckland.

Messrs Poussabd and Douat. — The entertainment announced to Uke place at the Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesday last, was postponed until Friday next, in consequence of the continued ill health of M. Douay, We understand, however, that M. Douay is much better since the notice of postponement was issued, and that he -will appear on Friday next. We have much pleasure in referring our readers to the carefully selected programme, which will be found in another column of to-day's isgue.

Crowded Oct. — We hare received a letter from a soldier, referring to the recent outrage, whioh must unavoidably stand over to our next publication.