NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 136, 6 November 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Journalistic. —We learn, from a private source, that the Hokitika Register ceased publication yesterday.

Kailway Arrangements. —An additional train will leave liangiora for Christchurch on Thursday, at 11 a.m., stopping at intermediate stations.

Music Hall.— Mr Chapman and Miss Ida Bonnifuu will give an entertainment on Monday next, at the Canterbury Music Hall, consisting of magic, second sight, &c.

The Races. —We understand that there is eveiy probability of his Excellency the Govei nor being in Christchurch fur the forthcoming metropolitan meeting. Tresentation.— By mistake the manufacture of the jewel presented by No 3 C.O L. to P.M. Bio Ballantino, was credited to Messrs Coates and Co. It should have iieen staled that it was made by Mr J. Brunette, Cathedral Square, where it is now on view.

Legal. —His Honor the Judge left yesterday for the Court of Appeal, which opens on the 9th inst. During His Honor’s absence the Registrar will sit in Chambers on the ordinary days to hear bankruptcy applications.

Property Art Union.— The drawing for the freehold properties on the Caledonian mad, took place last evening, at Messrs Clifford and Roper’s rooms. Tlio prizes were two in number, being sections of land Tinfirst prize section having a six-roomed home thereon, let at present for £35 per annum I'he second prize was an adjoining section, having 40 feet frontage by a depth of 129 feet to Holly road. The lucky winner of the first prize was No 490, and that of the second ticket No 601.

Accidents. —The man O’Brien, who fractured the base of his skull in falling from a truck a few days ago, is still alive, and there ere hopes of bis recovery. It is said, however, that ho will probably be deaf and dumb, —A boy named Suddon was seriously injured on the Sumner road on Wednesday. It appears be was driving a horse and cart belonging to Mr Higgs, from a quarry, when the horse jammed him against the side of the quarry, luckily the man saw it, and managed to run to the horse’s bead and save the boy, but not before he was seriously injured. Accident. —Mr J. F. Nettleton, Kaiapoi, met with an accident on Thursday morning. Intending to drive to the Agricultural Show, bis mare had been yoked to the buggy, and he was starting down Charles street, when the mare began to kick, throwing Mr Nettleton out and disengaging itself by breaking off the shafts. He fell under the vehicle, and when extricated, was found to have re ceived severe cuts on his face and head, and his left little finger crushed. The mare had also kicked h.m on the shoulder. He was shortly after able to walk, and was attended by Dr Ovcnden. The ext«nt of his injuries may not be serious, but he had a narrow escape.

St Albans. —Araeetingof those interested in the formation of a cricket club was held in the old schoolroom, St Albans. There was a large attendance. Mr G. King was voted to the chair. After a discussion upon various topi s the election of officers was proceeded with, which resulted as follows : Mr G. Dickinson, captain ; Mr G King, treasurer ; and Mr W. Broughton, secretary. There was also a committee elected, consisting of Messrs J. L. Wilson, Saywell, G. Dickinson, W. Dickinson, G. King, and T. Cooper. During the evening about thirty persons joined the Hub. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Picnic. —Yesterday the pupils attending the R«-v W. C. TurrelTs school, Upper Ricc irton, enjoyed a picnic at New Brighton. The party, numbering thirty-eight, were taken down the river by the steamer Brighton. On landing they lost no time in making arrangements to thoroughly enjoy the day. With games, bathing, and an open air lunch, the day passed most pleasantly. The trip up and down was made without any mishap whatever, and all returned Irglny delighted with the manner in which the programme had been carried out. Several other passengers also made the journey by the steamer.

The Cattle Show —Yesterday was the closing day fur the entries for the Metropitan Show, but up to a late hour last night the country entries had not come to hand, hence we are unable to give the number of entries in the various classes ; owing to the regulation made by i be commit tee, whereby exit ilfitors cannot enter rnoie Iban three exhibits in any one class, the number is expected to be somewhat below those of last year. Under the regulation formeily existing exhibitors were at, liberty to enter as many items as they pleased, thus swelling the catalogue more than will be the case this year. The number of entries, however, is such as to promise a very good show in all departments.