NEWS OP THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 30, 4 July 1874, Page 2

NEWS OP THE DAY.

Templeton Ploughing Match. A meeting will be held at the Talbot Hotel, Yaldhurst, on Monday evening, to arrange for the annual ploughing match; Nominated Immigration.—A supplementary list of nominations of persous as immigrants was, says the " Timaru Herald," sent by the mail, numbering 15 souls, Scholastic. —Mr George Newman Willmer, second son of Mr G. Willmer of this town, and who received his education at Christ's College, has been elected Lucy Scholar at St Edmund's Hall, Oxford. The Colonial Bank.—lt has been decided by tne Managing Committee in Christchurch, that the Share List for Canterbury shall close on Tuesday, the 21st inst, and it will be observed in another column, that the Provincial Directors, are prepared to receive applications for the appointment of Manager for the Dunedin office. Canterbury Sale Yards Company, Limited.—The board of diroc.tors met yesterday for the purpose of passing accounts for timber and construction of the new yards, which are Joeing got on with very satisfactorily ; some of the members who had just been examining the material and workmanship, expressed themselves much pleased at the admirable manner in which the work is being put together. Shipment op Horses.—We notice another shipment of fifty draught horses has just been landed from Hobart Town with a loss of only one. They have arrived in excellent condition considering the length of the voyage, and appear to be a description of horse very well adapted for this market, being not over large but compact, and well put together. They are advertised for sale for Thursday next.

I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly session of the Dauntless Lodge of Good Templars was held last evening, at Gee's schoolroom, and was numerously attended. Four new members were admitted, after which an entertainment took place, confined to members of the Order only. The songs, readings, and vocal performances were very good, partaking more of the drawing-room-at-home nature than an amateur performance.

Theatre Royal.—" The Waif of the Streets " was repeated for the last time at the Theatre Royal last evening to a good house. In the part of Miggs, Miss Rosa Towers achieved a decided triumph, some enthusiastic individuals showering a miscellaneous collection of oranges, money, and to crown all, a gold chain with a cross attached, on to the stage. To-night " Grif" will be produced, Miss Rosa Towers sustaining the title role.

Gaol Keturns.—The following was the state of her Majesty's gaols in Canterbury during the month of June :—Lyttelton— For trial at the Supreme Court, 8 ; undergoing hard labor, 95; imprisonment, 4 ; lunatic, 1 ; debtors, 12 ; total, 120. Discharges—Died, 1 ; tried before the magistrates, 26 ; lunatics, 1 ; debtors, 4 ; total, 32. Addington Undergoing hard labor, 52 ; imprisonment, 7 ; total, 59. Discharges— Tried before the magistrates, 34. Timaru— For trial at the district Courts, 1 ; undergoing hard labor, 19 ; imprisonment, 1 ; lunatics, 4 ; total, 25. Discharges—Tried before the magistrates, 8 ; lunatics, 2 ; total, 10.

Rangiora Discussion Class.—A meeting of this class was held on Wednesday evening at the Literary Institute. About twelve members were present ; Mr B. Ellis in the chair. The resignation of Mr Buckham as treasurer and secretary was received, and Mr E. R. Good consented to act in his place. Mr Tribe opened the subject for discussion on the question—" Are women fitted for the professions and public speaking politically or otherwise ?" taking the negative side. Mr Buckham also read a paper, supporting the affirmative view. An animated discussion followed. The votes were recorded three in favor of Mr Tribe's view, and eight against. Votes of thanks were accorded to Messrs Tribe and Buckham. Mr Wither agreed to read a paper at next meeting on the Public Works and Immigration policy, Mr Ellis to take the opposite view. The latter also promised to read a paper on the question—" Will New Zealand become the Britain of the South ? " It was decided to form a Chess Club, the meetings to be held for chess and elocution on alternate Wednesdays, with the meetings of the discussion class. Dudley Testimonial.—On Friday the testimonial tea and coffee service presented to Mr C. E. Dudley, Kaiapoi, for gallant conduct in rescuing drowning bodies from the Waimakariri, having been seized on under distress warrant for debt, in the case of Makay v Dudley and Craig, was sold by auction, by the bailiff, at the Pier Hotel yesterday. The conditions of sale having been read, Mr Wilson, late treasurer to the testimonial fund, said if it was possible he was to be understood to enter a protest against the sale. He pointed out that medals awarded for bravery in the army, and by the Royal Humane Society, were by law protected from seizure. In this instance the service was voluntarily presented by the public of Kaiapoi to Mr Dudley, and they were now anxious to see that he should not be deprived of it. Mr Lynskey, the bailiff, said he did not think a protest could be made. So far as his personal feelings went, he was very sorry to sell the articles, but was compelled to do so as a matter of duty. The sale then commenced by Mr C. Oram bidding £5, and, after a spirited competition with a Mr Rentoul, late of Nelson, the service was knocked down to Mr Oram for £2O. The original cost of tho service was £22. Three cheers were given for Mr Oram, one cheer for the auctioneer, and three groans for the opposition bidder. The price of the purchase of the service was subscribed for within about half an hour afterwards, which certainly shewed that the public were anxious that its value should not |be lost, and by-and-by it will be again handed to Mr Dudley,

The Colonial Bank.— A deputation from the managing committee in Christchurch, attended a public meetiug in Rangiora, on Thursday eveuing last to explain the objects of the promoters of the bank. The unfavorable state of the weather prevented the meeting being as fully attended as it had been expected it would be. Mr Merton was in the chair, and called upon lMr ft. Wilkin to address the meeting. That gentleman spoke at some length in explanation of tr-c objects cf the promoters of the ban's, and was followed by :\lr Curry and Mr Lane. Some gentlemen then put questions to the deputation, which were answered to their satisfaction, and Mr Buss moved—" That this meeting having heard the objects of the promoters of the bank, is of opinion that it is deserving of its support." The resolution was seconded by Mr Good, and carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

The Australian Squadron. The " Home News " states that owing to the difficulty and danger of navigation amongst the islands of the South Pacific, the following of her Majesty's schooners have been added to the fleet on the Australian station, as tenders to the Pearl, flag ship, Commodore T. G. Goodenough, for special service in those waters—The Alacrity, Lieut-Com. P. W. Sanders; the Beagle, Lieut-Com. F. S. Randall; the Conflict, Lieut-Com. A. R, Mansall; the Renard. Lieut-Com. T. Suckling ; and the Sandfly, Lieut-Com. W. H. Nowell. These five ships are constructed with a light draught of water, and they will will be able to cruise in and out among the 200 islands which form a large part of the Australian command, the abundance of shoals and reefs precluding navigation by larger vessels.

Akaroa Dbamatic Entertainment. — On Tuesday last the Akaroa dramatic society gave the first of their entertainments in the Town Hall to a large and appreciative audience. This society has been in abeyance for some years, but their opening appearance shows that they only want the opportunity of being still able to make an evening pass agreeably in a place that at present is not favored with regular visits of professionals. The stage and scenery are all quite new, the latter having been very carefully and cleverly painted by Mr H. Billins. For an amateur, the drop scene is especially good. The curtain rose to Douglas Jerrold's admirable comedietta of " Paul Pry," the character of the inquisitive Paul being taken by Mr W. Sims, whose rendering of the part showed great care and a capital appreciation of the author. The part of Old Button was very steadily played by Mr T. Parsons, Crimp being filled by Misa M. Parsons, who was, what amateurs seldom are, letter perfect. Mr H. Bridge made a capital Captain Hazelton, and played, as he always does, well. The rest of the cast included, Mr St John as Tankard, Master Parsons as Laura, and A. G. Oborn. The piece was carefully put on the stage, and went smoothly. This was followed by the amusing farce of " Brother Bill and Me," Mr George Noonan as Noodle. This gentleman has a good notion of what acting is, but would ba all the better to be a little clearer about the text. Mr H. Bridge made a capital W. Wiggles, and fairly convulsed the audience in some of the absurd situations. Mr Parsons made a good Ben Wiggles ; and the rest of the company supported them respectably. Messrs C. W. Bridge, Daly, Adams, and Boilleau formed an excellent orchestra ; and, altogether, this society may be congratulated upon their resuscitation. The hall was quite crowded, and the proceeds will be handed to the Public Library funds. Southbridge.—The annual general meetof the shareholders of the Southbridge Town Hall and Library Co, was held on Tuesday, 30th inst, Mr C. J. Bridge, vice-president, in the chair. The chairman read the advertisement convening the meeting, and said that they were called together for the purpose of passing the accounts of the last half year, and for the election of officers for the ensuing one. The secretary then read the minutes of the previous meeting. Upon the same being put to the meeting for confirmation, Mr B. B. Willis said he would oppose their confirmation on the grounds that they were illegal, because the mode of election of officers at last meeting was illegal, and that consequently their acts must be so too. Mr Harris asked the gentleman what remedy he would propose. Mr Willis said he knew of none. (Laughter.) The chairman then put it to the meeting, that the minutes as read be confirmed.—Carried. The retiring officer's report was read, and a balance sheet submitted shewing a balance to the credit of Co, after paying off advance for purchase of piano, of £33 9s 7d. The election of officers for ensuing year was then proceeded with. Mr B. J. Lee was unanimously re-elected president ; C. J. Bridge unanimously re-elected vice-president, and the following gentlemen as committeemen —Messrs Harris, Wauchop, W. Graham, Paddy, and Willis ; Mr T. A. Winter and J. Lewis, auditors: It was proposed by Mr. Willis, and seconded by Mr Barker, that the sum of £25 be placed at interest to form the nucleus of a sinking fund, to be devoted to the liquidation of the mortgage on the property. An amendment was proposed by Mr Harris, that the £25 be used for the purpose of fencing the property of the company. After some desultory conversation on the subject, it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of the committc 2, there being some doubts as to the amount being sufficient for fencing the grounds in a creditable manner. The chairman stated that the Government had placed the sum of £l5O to the credit of the trustees, and intimated that it was their intention to immediately to call for tenders for the erection of a library, and thought that a further sum might be obtained from the Government oa application. A vote of thanks to the retiling officers and the chairman concluded the meeting. A committee meeting was held, when on the proposition of Mr R. B. Willis, seconded by Mr Graham, Messrs Wauchop and Paddy were elected as managing committee for the ensuing year.