September 26, 1867

AURORA BOREALIS

The Aurora Borealis were visible last night in Toronto to any who were out of doors around 11 pm. Though always dazzling, the display was somewhat muted owing to the warm temperatures.

LACROSSE CONVENTION

A convention of lacrosse clubs from across the Dominion is to be held today and tomorrow in Kingston. The convention seeks to produce a uniform set of simplified rules for the national sport. An invitation has been extended to the “native originators” of the “hitherto traditionary sport of the ‘red men’” but there is no word as to whether they will be in attendance.

HARTZ THE MAGICIAN

The great magician Joseph Michael Hartz will perform this evening at Music Hall, Mechanics’ Institute accompanied by his wife, Mrs. M Hartz, who will play several piano solos. Hartz will entertain audiences with several magic tricks including “Proteus” wherein one man enters a cabinet and another emerges; “Growth of Flowers” sees plants emerge from flower pots, produce buds, and then full blooms all in quick succession; and the “Hat Trick” where Mr. Hartz pulls from a man’s hat goblets, skirts, cards, and other items that would ought only be held by fifty some such hats. Mr. Hartz is scheduled to perform for six consecutive days.

WINDHAM DUE ANY DAY

Sir Charles Ash Windham, recently appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British forces in Canada, is due to arrive at Québec City on the next mail steamer.

SHIP CARPENTERS STRIKE

Ship carpenters at Valin & Sampson’s Shipyards in Québec have struck for an increase in wages. The yards are closed.