TOWN AND COUNTRY.
Acrobatic Performance. —The second performance of the Juvenile Troupe at the Music Hall, last evening, was very poorly attended.
Carcase Meat. —At the City Council meeting last night, his Worship the Mayor stated that a by-law had already been pre pared, and will shortly come in force, for preventing the sale of diseased meat, fish, poultry, or fruit in the city. Aurora Australis. —A very beautiful display of this atmospheric phenomenon was visible between nine and ten o’clock on Saturday night. The rays of light, shooting upwards and outwards, extended from south east to south-west, and in the various changes displayed a variety of prismatic colours. Lost. —A boy named John Falloon, aged six years, left home for school yesterday, and has not since been heard of. He was dressed in a grey knickerbocker suit, with a black cap; and any oue possessing informs* tion respecting him, is requested to commu nicate with the police.
Fire Police.—Yesterday, Messrs S. B. Nelson and R. Allan were sworn in by his Worship the Mayor as members of the Christchurch Fire Police. Fire Brigade Uniforms, —Mr D. 8. Phillips’ tender for making the new Fire Brigade uniforms, at £1 12s 6d per suit, has been accepted. Musical. A general practice for the Christmas performance of “The Messiah,” will take place at Spensley’s Rooms, High street, to-morrow evening, commencing at 7.30. It is to be hoped that all who wish to assist in this very desirable undertaking, will be present.
