NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 20, 23 June 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

RACING.—Among the entries for the Great Metropolitan Stakes, to be run at Randwick, we see the well-known names of Lurliue and Calumny. Bricklayers' Society.—A meeting of the above Society will be held in the Foresters' Hall this evening, at 8 o'clock.

St. John's Entertainments.—The first of the scries of entertainments in connection with St. John the Baptist, Latimer square, will take place this evening in the Schoolroom, commencing at 8 o'clock.

Executive Council Ordinance. —The further consideration of this Ordinance in committee is fixed for this evening. Municipal Endowments. —The second reading of the Bill handing over to the city the dog fees, auctioneers' and publicans' licenses, will take place this evening in the Council,

Concert.—A concert will be given on Thursday next in aid of the bazaar fund of St Paul's Presbyterian Church. The programme, which appears elsewhere, is both varied and attractive, and should result in a full house.

St John's, Heathcote.—A meeting of church members will be held in the Woolston Library, on Saturday next, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of taking into consideration the present state of parish affairs.

Pareora District.—A proclamation appears in the " Gazette" calling a meeting of the householders of the educational district of Pareora on July 2nd, for the election of a committee and auditors. Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —The meeting of the committee of the above association, to receive the report of the sub-committee appointed to revise the catalogue for the midsummer show, will be held on Tuesday next, at Tattersall's, and not to-day. Pounds. —A proclamation appears in the "Gazette" declaring the enclosure erected by the Mandeville and Rangiora Road Board on Reserve No 94 to be a public pound. Mr J. F. Stanbury has beeu gazetted pouu.lkeeper to the Little River pound, vice Mr J. R. Gilliat resigned.

Immigrants per Atkato.—A number of the married couples and the single men were landed yesterday afternoon by the s.s. Clyde, but owing to the wet weather in the morning only one trip could be made from the ship. The immigrants which were landed yesterday appeared a good healthy lot. Papanui District. —A proclamation appears in the " Gazette" stating that, as the ratepayers of the educational district of Papanui have failed within the time limited for the purpose to contribute the amount fixed by the Board of Education as the contribution of the district for school purposes, his Honor has been advised to declare a uniform rale of one penny in the pound to be levied within the district and paid to Mr William Murirp.

St Luke's Entertainments.—The first of the series of winter entertainments connected with St Luke's parish will take place on Thursday next, in the schoolroom.

The City Council's Banking Account. —Councillor Hobbs' motion, " That the town clerk be instructed to advertise for tenders for the banking account of the City Council for the next three years," was carried last night after discussion with but one dissentient.

Colonial Bank.—We hear that the de putation from the head office, which is now visiting the various provinces, has been everywhere most favoribly received. A great many shares have been applied for at the office,-which the bank has secured in fTereford-strcet, and an advertisement in our columns notifies that shares may be applied for through numerous agents in the country. It is understood that the share list will be closed at an early date. Deputation.—On Saturday last, a deputation of school teachers waited upon his Honor the Superintendent, to lay before him a scheme of superannuation for teachers, who were compelled, through sickness or old age, to retire from the profession. Lis Honor, after hearing the remarks of the several teachers forming the deputation, promised to carefully consider the proposals made in the scheme laid before him, and said that it would materially assist his executive in any proposals they might deem it necessary to make on behalf of the teachers in the province. The deputation having thanked his Honor, then withdrew. The Mayor's Official Expenses.—Cr Jones stated last night, that many persons were under the impression that the £lB9 lately passed as portion of the Mayor's official expenses, were in addition to the £3OO per annum voted to his Worship for expenses incurred in his official capacity, and that those who thought so labored under a misapprehension. Bad State of the Footpatus Several letters from residents in various parts of the city were read at last night's sitting of the City Council, drawing attention to the present bad state of the footpaths. The letters were referred to the works committee, a general opinion being expressed of the necessity that existed of remedying the evil complained of, if the funds of the Council admitted.

Loyal Benevolent Lodge, 1.0.F.M.U. —The half-yearly meeting of the above lodge was held last evening in the Hall, Montreal street north,' when the election of officers for the ensuing six months took place with the following result :—N.G. Vice-grand, Bro W. G. Woodford ; V.G., Bro J. Drummond ; E.S., Bro F. Sandford ; G.M., Bro F. Hubbard. The district officers acted as installing officers. Bros P. G. Thompkins and Ramsey were elected auditors. A committee was then appointed to make the necessary arrangements for holding the ball to commemorate the anniversary of the lodge. Theatre Royal.—The amateur performance in aid of the Widow and Orphans' Fund of the Ancient Order of Foresters, which was repeated last evening, attracted a very good house. The pieces went very smoothly throughout, the persecuted heroine in rustic attire, and the hero in full nautical costume, receiving the due reward of their constancy, while the villain in jack boots and petticoats got his deserts, so that all ended happily, much to the edificatiou of the audience. The result of the labors of the ladies and gentlemen concerned has been a very sensible addito the funds of a very deserving institution.

The Missing Man Treanor. —Although diligent search has been made, says the Tiraaru "Herald,' in the vicinity of Temuka, the disappearance of the farmer Treanor has not yet been accounted for. The river, it is said was too low on the night of the dis* appearance of Treanor to drown a man, and it is therefore surmised that he has fallen into one of the deep creeks near Temuka. His hat was found in a paddock not far from the township the other day.

Accident at W aim ate.—We learn from the " Herald" that an accident occurred at Waimate on Friday last, to a workman named Jones, in the employ of Messrs Lumsden and Tregonning, contractors, a mass of shingle falling on him, by which he sustained some frightful scalp wounds and a dislocation of the knee. Dr Waring being called to him, sewed ;,up the wounds, and reduced the dislocation ; he is now progressing favorably.

Sefton Ploughing Match.—A meeting was held at the Royal Hotel, Leithfield, on Saturday evening, to make arrangements for this annual match. Mr Cameron was voted to the chair. Last year's balance-sheet was produced by the late hon sec (Mr L. C. Williams) showing a balance in Mr A. M'Donald's (treasurer) hands of £7 19s sd. It was resolved that the date on which the match should be held be decided at a future meeting. That Messrs L. C. Williams, D. Frame, A. M'Donald, A. Cameron, R. Wornal, J. Frazer, D. -Cameron, J. M'Adam, M. Dalziel, T. Hanna, J. Dick, D. Collie, W. Milner, J. M'Gowan, J. Baldwin, G. Collier, C. G. King, W. M'Adam, be appointed a committee, with power to add to their number, five to form a quorum. It was resolved to hold the committee meetings alternately at Royal and City Hotels. Mr Williams declining again to act as hon sec, Mr A. M'Donald was appointed secretary and treasurer. The secretary was instructed to invite offers of suitable land. The meeting then adjourned. Ellesmere Mutual Improvement Association. —The usual fortnightly meeting of this association took place on Saturday last in the Public Hall. Mr P. O. Boyle iu the chair. The .minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The secretaiy stated that, in accordance with a resolution of the association, he had communicated with the Provincial Secretary, stating that they were prepared to carry out the terms contained in his letter of April 23rd. Mr A. McLachlan then read an excellent essay on " Independance," which received a favorable criticism from members of the association. Mr James Boyle also contributed a reading entitled "Joy in the house of Ward," which was very well received. It was arranged that at next meeting a discussion would take place, the subject beTng, " Is Wealth conducive to ludepenuance." Mr J. Lambic as principal in the affirmative, and Mr R. Lockhcid principal, in the negative. Mr J. McLnchlan also promised to deliver a recitation on the same occasion. "At what a rate that girl's tongue is going !" said a lady, looking complacently at her daughter, who was discussing some subject of apparent interest with a handsome young clergyman. " Yea," replied a satirical neighbour, "her tongue is going at the cu-ratc."

An American found himself brought face to face, at Rome, last month, with an old school-fellow whom he had not seen for years. "You here?"—"Yes, my dear fellow, I have just been married, and am come to pass the honeymoon in Italy."— " And your wife ? "—" My wife ? Oh, I left her in New York."