NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume I, Issue 35, 10 July 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Football. To-morrow afternoon the Alphabetical match will again be played, A to L wearing red, and M to Z blue caps, It is hoped that all those who can will attend punctually at 3 p.m. Theatre Royal. Miss Eosa Towers’ benefit last evening attracted, as she deserved, a crowded house, when “ Grif ” was repeated, the little beneficiare playing the part capitally throughout. The piece will be played again this evening. The Allen Opera CoMPANY.—We learn from a private telegram received in town yesterday, that the second season of these popular artists in Christchurch may be expected to begin the last week in September, or early in November next. They opened in Auckland on Monday last. Ashburton. —A meeting of householders within a radius of from six to eight miles from Brookside Farm, Longbeach, Ashburton, will be held at that farm on Tuesday next, to select a site for a school, and for the transaction of other business.

Immigrants per Ship Northampton.— The single men were released from Camp Bay yesterday. The buildings will be thoroughly cleansed and made ready for a number of the families who will be sent from Hipa Island—most likely on Saturday afternoon. The health of the immigrants on the Island is good, and all in the hospital are doing well.

College Literary Evenings. This monthly reunion took place last evening in the college library. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen, and the Very Kev the Dean presided. During the evening, the following were contributed : Pianoforte selection. Miss Ollivier ; reading, “ The opium eater ” (De Quincy), the Rev the Dean ; song, Mr H. Loughnau ; reading, <■ Hiawatha,” Mr Corfe ; song, Miss Marshman.

Good Templar Demonstration at Woolston. A tea and entertainment to inaugurate the opening of the new Hall was given at Woolston last evening. About 300 persons sat down to an excellent tea, provided by Mr Poole, whose catering gave general satisfaction. After the tables had been cleared away, the company rc-asscmblcd in the Hall, when Mr S. P. Andrews was voted to the chair, and, after a few introductory remarks, called upou the secretary to read a report of the progress made by the Lodge since its formation, i he report showed the Lodge to be in a very nourishing condition; and though not many months in existence it already numbered over 70 members. Bro. W. Mills gave a brief account of the origin and object of Good Templarism. Addresses on the same subject were also given by the Kev. A. Morton and Bro. Gavin, after which a number of songs and recitations were contributed by members of the order; and the company dispersed at an early hour, having spent an enjoyable evening.

Lectukr. — A lecture oa “ Dangers and scenes in Fiji” will bo given this evening by the Rev J. Waterhouse, in the Durham street church, at half-past seven.

I’i rle Association Concert. —The concert in aid of the funds of the Rifle Association, which took place last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall,|washardly so well attended as was expected, the counter attractions of M iss Rosa, Towers’ benefit having doubtless affected the number present. The chair was occupied by Mr H. Sawtell, and a programme of vocal and instrumental music was gone through. Between the parts Lady Wilson presented the prizes won at the late Easter meeting, as follows : —Licensed Victuallers’ Cup—lst prize, Mr Allison ; 2nd do, Mr Sibbald; 3rd do, Mr Perrin ; 4th do, Mr Raton. Civilian’s Cup Clarke; 2nd do, Mr S. Manning. Association Cup, presented by Mr Sandstein— Ist, Mr Roberts ; 2nd, Mr Farlaud; 3rd, Mr Dixon ; 4th, Mr Raven. Companies’ Match—lst, Engineers ; 2nd, Artillery. Ironmonger’s prize—Ist, Mr Farland; 2nd, Mr Patou ; 3rd, Mr Cameron. President’s prize —lst, Mr Roberts ; 2nd, Mr Sibbald. Canterbury Challenge Cup—lst, Mr Patou ; 2nd, Mr' Chapman ; 3rd, Mr Cameron. International Match—lst, English team. Allcomers’ prize, cup given by Mr Drquhart—--Ist, Mr Allison ; 2nd, Mr Dixon ; 3rd, Mr Farland ; 4th, Mr Trcvella. Mayor’s Cup—--Ist, Mr Paton ; 2nd, Mr Trevella ; 3rd, Mr Humphries—Boy’s prize—Ist, Cadet Hornbrook ; 2nd, Cadet Dawson ;3rd, Cadet Hammond. Messrs Petersen’s prize—Ist, Mr Dixon : 2nd, Mr Cameron'; 3rd, Mr Roberts. Aggregate score prize—Ist, Mr Paton ; 2nd, Mr Cameron ; 3rd, Mr Sibbald; 4th, Mr Chapman. Three cheers were given for Lady Wilson for her kindness in presenting the prizes.

Eangiora Jockey Club.— A racedng of the promoters of this club was held at Binclair’s Hotel on the termination of the Agricultural Society’s meeting. There were present about twenty gentlemen, and Mr Buss was voted to the chair. He stated what had been done at the two previous meetings, and that it was the intention of the promoters to endeavor to get up an annual race. The hack and pony races held on the usual New Year’s sports had always caused considerable interest, and a local match held recently only showed that a properly managed race meeting would not fail to succeed. He informed the meeting that he and some other gentlemen had visited the spot set apart for a racecourse, and that they had come to the conclusion that it would answer the purpose admirably, but that it would require an amount of levelling and preparing. Mr Blackett, one of the trustees of this site, stated that they were willing to assist in this matter, and for that purpose had applied to their member (Mr Maude) to know if the money voted by the Council for this ground was yet available, but had not yet received a reply. The trustees would, however, wait on the Government, and ascertain what would be done in the meantime. Mr John McFarlane said he was opposed to the introduction of a local race meeting, as he considered that it would be an inducement to the young to gamble, and he thought that the Christchurch racecourse was sufficient for the requirements of the place. He hoped the gentlemen would pause before they decided on this matter. Mr Merton expressed himself in'' favor of all kinds of innocent recreation, and he thought that racing, if properly carried out, was not to be condemned ; and though he was not a racing man, he thought it would benefit the district by the establishment of an annual meeting. Messrs Maurice, Jones, and Hickman, who had seen the ground, reported that it was suitable for the purpose, but suggested that a surveyor bo engaged to drawn a plan of the ground, and an estimate of the cost of levelling. On being requested to do so, Mr Jones made a proposition to this effect, which being seconded by Mr John Lilly was put and carried. It was resolved that a public meeting be held on the receipt of the surveyor’s report, and the meeting adjourned.

Lincoln Library.— This building is now erected. It is situated on a piece of land presented by Mr W. Tod opposite the school, and it was built by Mr H. Maycnbcrg of Lincoln. It is 20 x 15, and the lining is of Baltic timber, and tho whole building inside is stained and varnished. There are five shelves 15 feet long for the books, and a porch 6x6. A stove will be placed in the building, and every endeavor will be made by the committee to make it thoroughly comfortable for the purpose of a reading room. The contractor has carried out his work in a very able manner, and given universal satisfaction. It is expected that the books which have already arrived from Melbourne, and are at present in Christchurch, will be up in a day or two, when their circulation will at once commence. A meeting of the Lincoln Library committee was held on Wednesday last. Present: Messrs A. 0. Knight, A. P. O’Callaghan, E. Wright, and W. A. Murray. The building was passed, and members of the committee expressed their high approval of the manner in which the work has been executed. It was resolved to purchase suitable furniture for the building, and also to erect a paling fence along the front. The chairman was requested to communicate with the trustees of the Presbyterian church, and request their permission to do away with the gorse in the fence between them and the Library ground, and also to ask them to join in erecting a dividing fence of battens, each party to bear half the cost. The meeting then adjourned.

The “ New Zealand Times ” says “ The sixth volume of the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute, which will be ready for publication within a month from the present date, promises to be even more interesting to scientific readers than any of its predecessors. The 55U pages of reading matter which it contains will be embellished by thirty-two lithographic illustrations, in addition to a number of woodcuts. Amongst the miscellaneous papers compiised in the list of contents are several communications .upon various engineering schemes for utilising the natural resources of the country. The zoological section of the volume includes an account of Ihe great extinct eagle (llarpnjovnts). and another of the extinct goose ( Cue in - lor nix') ; and succeeding these are several papers relative to the cetacea, and others having special reference to repent additions to the described birds and fishes of New Zealand, Entomological science is aided by the production of elaborate lists of all the insects found within the same limits; and the botanical chaplets embrace lists of the algm of the Chatham Islands, and of the lloia of tin; •Province of Wellington, the latter being accompanied by descriptions of several new plants, lu chemistry, the volume contains a

valuable paper upon the petroleum oils of New Zealand, and a further report of the chemistry of the phormium plant. Geologists may derive some enlightenment from a paper upon the structure of the gold-bearing reefs of the Thames goldfields, the range of research being extended by a paper theorising on the formation of mountains, by others referring particularly to the glacial period in New Zealand, and by a description of the fossil reptilia. The appendix contains a second essay by Mr Thomson, on the origin of the Maori race; Captain Moresby’s interesting lecture on New Guinea ; and a valuable paper on the botany of Tahiti. The proceedings of the branch societies, and the opening address of the president, complete a volume, the contents of which are, as already stated, more than usually interesting.” Mr Sims Reeves, who has been unwell for some time, has left England for Germany, by the advice of his physician. He would not return to England until June.