NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 111, 8 October 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Union Rowing Club.—A special general meeting of this club will be held this evening, at Warner’s Hotel, at half-past seven.

Lyttelton Colonists’ Society —The annual meeting of this society will be held this evening in the Colonists’ Hall, ;Lyttelton, at seven o’clock. Master Bakers— A general meeting of master bakers will be held this evening, at the Crown Hotel, Oxfoid terrace, at halfpast seven. Good Templar Hall Company (Limited).— A special meeting of shareholders will be held on Wednesday evening, 14th October, at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street.

College Literary Evening.— The next college literary evening will be held on Thursday, October 15th, when it is proposed to read R. B. Sheridan’s comedy of “ The Rivals.”

Entertainment. —An entertainment in aid of the funds of the Papanui Cricket Club will be given this evening in the old schoolroom, Papanui, at half-past seven. A coach will start from Cobb’s office at seven o’clock, conveying visitors free of charge. A.O.F.—The quarterly financial night of the Court Star of Canterbury was held on Monday night last, for the receipt of contributions. Upwards of 250 members answered to the roll call, and s> vend were admitted by clearance fiom home. The total receipts of the evening ammounted to £125 15s, and upwards of £lO was subscribed towards the Foresters’ Scholarship, which it is proposed to found. It is intended, we understand, to make further additions to the, hall, as the present accommodation is by far too limited.

Lucky Fellows.— ln the Derby Sweep at Greymouth, on the Sydney Great Metropolitan Handicap, Mr William M‘Millau, brewer, of Greymouth, drew the first prize, amounting to £583 6s 8d ; Mr B. Osborne, of Hokitika, the second, of £16(3 13s 4d ; and Mr J. Hughes, of Westport, the third, of £B3 Gs Bd. It is understood that Messrs Osborne and Hughes are not the actual winners, they being agents merely for the disposal of the tickets. In the Calcutta Sweep on the same event, the purchaser of Sterling, and the drawer of ‘‘die first prize of £173, is Mr Henry Raphael, of Taylor and Raphael, of Greymouth. The secon 1 prize of £33 9s goes to Mr Joseph Graham, and the third of £ll 4s 6d to W. Splaiu, of Xaiiiui street.

Christchurch Excelsior Lodge T.O.G T.—Tlk* usual weekly session of the Excelsior Lnclee was held last evening, at Gee’s schoolroom. Two new candidates were iniliited, and -everal new inerabeis propos'd. At the conclusion of Indue business the room was opened to the public when an entertainment took place at which a large number of visitors were present. The following programme was then dispos d of ; Instrumental trio, Bros Hammond, Gates and Robertson ; song, Bro H. Gates ; read ing from Mark Twain, Bro Miller; song. “ Father won’t drink any more,” Miss Amos and choir; reading, “A Goak,” by Artemus Ward, Bro Wykes ; song, “ Put your shoulder to the wheel,” Bro Gray ; song, “ Gipsy’s Warning,” Sister Amos ; recitation, “ Mary, Queen of Scots,” Brother Abel ; song, “Nelly’s gone for ever,” Master Robinson ; address on Good Templarism, Bro H. Bennetts ; song, “ The Belle of the Ball,” Bro Hammond (encored) ; recitation, “Spanish Champion,” Sister Eva Bennetts ; song, “ The harp that once,” Bro Pierce ; recitation, “ The Legend of Loch Brae,” Bro Fee ; song, “ Kiss me mother ere I die,” Bro Hammond. The lodge was then closed with a Templar ode, a pleasant evening having been spent.

Oddfelloavship. — A special meeting of the North Canterbury District was held yesterday, at the District Chamber, Lichfield street, at 11 a.m ~ for the purpose of considering the revised district rules. Present ; Thos. Napier, P.G.M. ; A. T. Clark, D P.G.M, : Chas. James, P.O.S. Delegates were also present from the Loyal Ci'y of Christchurch, Vo'nnteer, Benevolent, Kaiapoi, Raugiora. Nil Dcsperandum, Southbridge, and Wooilend Lodges. The rules having been passed seriatim, and finally adopted, the meeting closed in due form. A meeting of Past. Grands was also held at half-past seven pan., to take into consideration the advisability of adopting an uniformity in delivering the various lectures, degrees, &c. The following Past Grands were appointed as a committee to frame rules for the establishment of a Past Grands Lodge : Taaffie, Cox, Paton, Jane. Napier, James, Rodger, (City of Christchurch Lodge) ; P.G. Ward and P.Prov.G M. Ashton, (Volunteer) ; P.G. Woodford and P.G. Bergh, (Benevolent) ; P.G. Coles and P.Prov.G.M. Parry, (Perseverance) ; D.Piov.G.M. Clark, (Kaiapoi) ; P.G. Duff, (Raugiora) ; and P.G. Chapman, (Collingwood District.)

Rangiora Cricket Club —The annual general meeting of the members of this club was held at Sinclair’s Junction Hotel on Monday evening, thepresident, Mr 0. Merton, occupying the chair. The secretary (Mr E, R. Good) read the annual report of the commiitee for the past season, ’t he club had been late in starting, and very little interest, was shown in cricket matters until about the middle of the season, when several matches were placed with neighboring clubs with fair success. The committee had made arrangements with the Recreation Reserve Board to level a portion of the reserve, and the Board had promised to assist in making it a good cricket ground. The financial state of the club was satisfactory, a balance of £6 10s fid being in hand from last year, and as a lot of new material would bo required for the coming season, the president had promised to give a concert in aid of the funds of the club, the same to lake place on November sth. The report was adopted by the meeting. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and Mr Merton was reelected president, Mr E. It. Good secretary and treasurer, and Messrs Merton, Tribe, Beckham, Wallace, and Good a managing committee for the ensuing year. It was decided that Wednesday shou'd be the practice day of the club, A conversation took place with reference to the proposed concert, and a committee appointed to arrange the details. It was resolved that the uniform of the club should be white flannels, and white cap with blue pip ng. The meeting then terminated.

Pekxlous Voyage.—On Wednesday,about noon, Messrs (J. E. Dudley, H. J. Wood, and s. s. Powell, who were sailing the open boat Ariel down the Waimakariri, at threequarters flood of the tide, put out over the b ir with a favorable N.W. wind, anlicipatii g that, after a short run out, the flood-tide would enable them to return. Mr Day, at the pilot station, saw them go out, and beckoned them to return, but, as there was no apparent danger, they went out. In a short time the boat was soon well off the land, and on essaying to return, the voyageurs were unable to make the bar. A heavy S.W. squall coming on suddenly, also carried them past it. The affair was reported at Kaiapoi ab ut 3 p.m , and steps were taken to endeavor to send out relief. I'he ketch Annie was in the river, and the master, G. Clark, was prepared to venture out at half ebb if the insurance agents would have taken the risk on his vessel. A number of subscriptions to the amount of £25 were promised, and a telegram was sent to the Harbor Master, Lyttelton, asking him if a steamer could be sent out to render assistance to the boat in the event of the crew having failed to beach it or bring it to. Later in the evening a telegram was received from Lyttelton, stating that the Halcyon had been sent in search. A volunteer crew of the sailing Club also went down the river, with the intention of lighting a bonfire on the beach. At 7.20 last evening we received the following telegram from Kaiapoi :—“ Two reliable messengers have arrived on horseback from the bar, and report that the Ariel and all her crew are safe inside.”

Lyttelton Regatta Committee.—A meeting of the committee was held in the Colonists’ Hall. Lyttelton, on Tuesday night, Mr Nalder in the chair, who, in opening the proceedings, stated that the meeting was called to consider what prizes should be given for the schooner race. He thought that at least £IOO should be voted for that race, ora smaller sum and the cup. Mr Allwright moved, “ That the first prize in the schooner race for the next regatta be £100.” Before the motion was put, the question of throwing open the race was discussed at length, and the following resolution carried—“ That the schooner race be open to all comers,” After a long discussion on the subject, the following resolution, moved by Mr Allwright, and seconded by Mr Packard, was carried—“ That the class consist of all vessels under 150 tons, except cutters,” and it was res Ived that the aPovvi ce for tonnage be the same as last year, viz ;—ten seconds per ton. A discussion then ensued as to Hm original resolution, and it was proposed that the cup be added to the £IOO pr ze in Hie big race, and also that it s 1 on Id be, made a challenge cup to be won for two successive years by the same vessel. The resolution was then put and carried. It was resolved ou the motion of Mr Taylor,

seconded by Mr Packard, —“That the second prize in the big race be £25. A long discusdon then ensued as to what should be the second sailing race, and Mr Rich proposed, and Mr Chalmers seconded, “ That the. second race be for regular Bay traders; Ist prize, the cup, and £ls added.” Mr Allwiight moved as an amendment, “ That £ls be added to the former £ls, and the cup be -truck out. ” Mr Taylor seconded the amendment, which was lost. Mr Ward proposed, and Mr Young seconded, another amendment, “That the cup be won for two successive years by one vessel before becoming the property of the owners.” This was also lost. After a long discu 'sion Mr Allwright moved a third amendment, to the effect that the cup be not competed for in this race, as it appeared that it would be a gift to one particular craft. This was also lost, and the original resolution carried by seven to five. On the motion of Mr Hobbs, it was resolved that the whaleboat race be open to all comers. It was decided that the first prize for this race be £BO. It was decided that a liberal prize be given for a ballast boat race. The chairman pointed out the advisableness of writing to Akaroa, and asking them to hold their regatta on another day, and not on the same day as that of Lyttelton. Mr Hawkins asked what steps would be taken to render the two open races resolved on (the schooner and whaleboat races), known of in other ports, and it was then resolved “Thatthe secretary advertise those races once in the Auckland, Wellington. Nelson, and Dunedin papers.” It was decided that the entry for the schooner race be £8 Bs, for the Bay traders’ race, £2 2s ; and for the whaleboat race, £1 Is. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Horticultural and Arboricultural Society. — A general meeting of the above was held last evening, at the Clarendon Hotel. There was a good attendance of members. The president (Mr E. 0. J. Stevens) occupied the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The secretary reported that the prize schedules would be ready during the present week, Mr Nairn then read a paper on “ Trees and plants still to be acclimatised.” Prior to going into his subject Mr Nairn made a few remarks respecting planting trees, &c, advocating planting in its fullest, sense ; as the climate of New Zealand was admirably suited alike for forest trees and seraitropical plants. Mr Nairn then proceeded to advocate the introduction of the walnut, hickory, chestnut as nut bearing trees of great value, and also producing timber. He also advocated the introduction of various species of magnolia, the teak tree, the mastic, the caper plant, and the turpentine tree, pointing out that all these would grow well and luxiniently in New Z. aland, and would show up far better than in England. At the close, of Mr Nairn’s paper the President invited discussion on it. Mr Guntrip went entirely with Mr Nairn’s remarks as to the desirability of the introduction of the walnut, but he differed as to the hickory, as he thought it would grow somewhat stunted. He agreed with Mr Nairn as to tl.e other trees recommended for acclimatisation. The variegated conifers he had seen were not from Canterbury grown seed. The reason why the sporting of the plants was more here than at home was by the conveyance of pollen by insects to the trees when they were in bloom. Mr Marsh asked whether any one present could say if it was a fact that the timber of the Finns insignis was worthless, though a quick growing tree. Mr Nairn expressed his opinion that the Finns was useful as a shelter tree for others. The President said that he would communicate with Dr Hector on the subject. Some further discussion ensued on Mr Nairn’s paper. Mr Marsh moved, “ That the thanks of the society he, given to Mr Nairn for his paper.” Seconded by Mr Guntrip and agreed to. Mr Guntrip said that the subject of the paper was one of considerable importance, and he would endeavor to read a paper at next meeting in continuation of the subject treated of by Mr Nairn in his paper. It was stated that the number of the society had now reached over 100. The president, after thanking the members for the confidence evinced in him by his election, announced his intention of giving two gold medals for competition for points during the ensuing year. He did this because he thought that this was the best way of giving prizes, viz, by points. However, he should attach a condition that there should be a minimum number of points fixed after consultation. so that the medals should not be taken by a small number of points. Mr ■lackman and Mr Nairn expressed the thanks of the members for the handsome offer of the two gold medals. A formal vote of thanks to the president was recorded, and it was resolved to insert the medals as an extra prize in the schedule. After passing several accounts, the meeting proceeded to discuss various matters relating to the society, Mr Nairn brought under the notice of the meeting the suggestion that bouquets at the show of the society should be judged by ladies, which met the approval of those present. After some further discussion, the meeting adjourned. There was exhibited very fine blooms of Magnolia conspicna , and of the crimson passion flower, brought by Mr Nairn, and a fine specimen of cucumber (first of the season) grown by Mr Spicer.

Good Intent is the name of an lowa town, and although it is not a very sickly season, we are assured that already hell is paved with Good intentions.

The woman who believes in doing things on the spur of the moment, didn’t forget the rule when her ton year old boy put a crooked pin in her chair, Webster’s Dictionary contains over fifty thousand words. Jones says that when became home late the other night, in the space of fifteen minutes his wife applied them all to him, including some extra ones and tho fire-shovel.

A Troy paper, writing of the late Elder Knapp, speaks of incidents “in the early history of the corpse. ” The following sentence of only thirty-four letters contains all the letters of the alphabet : “ John quickly extemporized five tow hags.” A woman’s heart is the only true place for a man’s likeness. An instant gives the impression, and an age of sorrow and change cannot efface it. A philosopher’, named Josh Billings, adds, “ Will it wash.?” A young man rode terr miles :rr a railway carriage with a pretty gird, one moonlight night, with the intention of popping the question, but all he said was, “It is quite rnooncy to-night.” “Yes,” she replied, “muchly.” And there wasn’t another word said.