Pigeon Match. —In consequence of the continued inclemency of the weather, the pigepn match announced to hare taken place at the Prince of Wales Hotel, on Thursday last, has been postponed till Monday next. Billiards.— A match of 1000 up for £lO a-side, will be played at Tattersall’s, on Tuesday evening next, between Mr T. Mazey and Mr Robert Hughes. Play will commence at eight o’clock. Phojessoe Heller.— We understand that Professor Heller, conjuror, &c., has taken the Town Hall for a fortnight, and will shortly appear before a Christchurch au dience. The Evergreen.— Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather during the last twa-oy.tbraa daya r upwards. -of. .rim'tnra have been to see Mr Dry’s picture. Until further notice, it will continue to be on view between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Benevolent Aid Society. The sec retary begs to acknowledge the follow ing per the Resident Magistrate: From Mr T«wn»» Allen, witness in the case of the City Council v. Stannard, 7s; from Mr A. Lean, expenses allowed as a witness in the case of the Superintendent v. Leake, 10s. Fire Police.— Forty members have now been enrolled, and his Worship the Mayor will be in attendance at the City Council Chambers on Monday evening next, immediately before the sitting of the Coun cil, for the purpose of swearing in those who are desirous of joining the force for the ensuing twelve months. Christchurch Musical Society. We hare been requested to mention that the late inclement weather having lasted so long as to deter many from attending last night’s concert, the Christchurch Musical Society propose repeating it on Monday night next 29th. By the advertisement in another column, it will be seen that the price of admission is considerably lowered. Education Association.— The first meet ing of the committee appointed on Aug. 19, for the purpose of inaugurating an Educa tion Association, took place on Thursday evening, at St. Michael’s school-room. There being only the Very Rev. the Dean, Messrs Hawley, Jacobson, and Elwin present, the meeting was adjourned to Wednesday next, August 31, at the same place, the time being altered to half-past seven. Diocesan Synod.— We understand that the annual session of the Canterbury Dio ■ cesan Synod will commence on Tuesday next. Religious service will be held in St. 