The Clutha Leader mentions the death of an old and greatly respected settler, Mr William Ferguson, of Inch Clutha. He ar rived in the Colony twenty-six years ago, and has always taken a foremost part in every laudable public object. Dr Day, of Geelong, having been very successful in treating cases of scarlet fever by the application of ozonic ether and lard, has communicated with the City Council on the subject. The Council has ordered Dr Day's paper to be printed, and forwarded to local boards of health and medical practi tioners throughout the Colony.- The soiree in celebration of the opening of the enlarged Church of Otepopo was held on Tuesday in the Athenaeum. The evening was wet, yet 300 souls met and partook of a splendid spread, the gift of the ladies of the. congregation. The Rev. J. Ryley, who pre sided, read the financial statement on behalf of the Treasurer of the Building Fund, who was otherwise engaged, showing nearly £900, the proceeds of subscriptions and the opening collections, and about £700 lent by members of the Church. The Chairman's speech was cheered to the echo, and no wonder, for it told of work, and willingness, and unity on the part of the people. Messrs Todd, Stevens, and Stuart gave suitable addresses. The music, under the care of Mr Anderson and his choir, was very creditable. The votes of thanks were all carried by acclama tion. The All Saints' YoungMeh's Association gave another popular entertainment in the school rosm last evening. The attendance was rather limited. Mr F. R. Smith ably filled the chair. The programme was well varied and pleasing,' the comic song "I am so Hungry " particularly causing much merri ment. Smith's Combination Troupe gave another very successful performance at the Temper ance Hall, last evening. ' Willard's extra ordinary metamorphoses, his sketches of character, aud other performances, drew forth the usual marks of approval from the audience. The same may be said of the singing of Mr Carey and Miss Lane, and the daring and graceful feats of Varona and Miss Azelia. The matinee performance of Barlow's Circus yesterday attracted quite a host of youngsters, who were exceedingly mirthful, the wetting they received from the heavy rain prevailing not even damping their spirits. 