NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume II, Issue 138, 10 November 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

The Racecourse.—A notice appears in the Provincial Government Gazette of the Bums to be paid to the Jockey (Jlub for admission to the racecourse. Dr Carr.—This gentleman gave a seance at Spensley Hall last evening very successfully. To-night he will appear again, and also on tomorrow and Thursday evenings, at the same place. Wesleyan Home Missions—The annual meeting in connection with the Home Mission, will be held in the Durham street Church this evening, when several ministers and other gentlemen will deliver addresses. Imprisonment for Debi" Abolition ACT.—The general ru'es and orders regulating the practice and forms of all proceedings in 'ourt under the above-mentioned Act are published in the New Zealand Gazette, of October 30th. Licensing Courts for Licensing Districts —The Aetv Zealand Gazette, of October 30th, gives tlie places at which the various licensing courts are to be held under the provisions of the Licensing Act, 1873, Amendment Act, 187 L The San Francisco Service.—The New Zealand Times says:—lt is anticipated in Sydney that the negotiations between the Governments of New South Wales and New Zealand as to the San Francisco mail service will eventuate in t\\-- formation of a colonial company, with ample capital, to take up the contract. Lib URAL Gift.—The Ae?v Zealand Times says:—lt is currently reported that an old and respected settler in Hawke's Ray, Charles Nairn, Esq, of Pourerere, purposes endowing the Church of England institutions of that province with a gift of £IO,OOO Water Supply for Shipping.—A new water race is being laid on at Rhodes' Bay from the pah creek to a chain below lowwater mark, for supplying the shipping. The water is excellent, and, we hear, keeps well on board. They are three-inch pipes, and Messrs Hawkins and' Walter are the enterprisers. We wish them every success. 1.0 G.T. —The usual weekly session of the Southern "Cross of Christchurch Lodge, was held last evening, in Gee's scho ,lroom. There was a fair attendance of members and visitors. Several new members were proposed. The del gates appointed to the general demonstration committee were instructed to offer the support of this lodge, in regard to carrying out the arrangements. An entertainment committee was appointed for a lodge entertainment, to be held at an early date. Fiji—The Auckland correspondent of the Daily Times telegraphs:—"TheiVfew Zealand Herald' hears, on the best authority, that Fiji will be governed as a dependanevof New South Wales, with a Lieutenant-G ivernor, like New Zealand was in the early days. It presumes that this will make the laws of New South Wales at once applicable, and perhaps the tariff of that colony, but that the whole arrangement can only be temporary. New Zealand would, in its opinion, have been more suitable, being so much nearer than New South Wales."

Miss Eosina Carandini's Concert.—

This talented lady will give the first of a scries of three concerts this evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. The programme, which will be found elsewhere, is a most attractive one, containing as it does, items suited to all tastes. The very best of our local musical talent will assist on the occ ision, and these concerts should be amongst the most enjoyable of the holiday amusements. Entertainment.-—Mr W. A. Chapman, assisted by Miss Ida Bonnifon, and Mr Beda, the one-legged gymnast, gave a performance lust evening at the Music Hall; The programme comprised magic by Mr Chapman, ihe second-sight illusion by Miss Ida Bonnifon, and gymnastic feals by Eugene Beda. The latter was especially successful, some of his feats particularly being excellent. Mr Chapman in some of his magical illusions succeeded completely in deceiving his audience, which was of course the great thing to do. A ball concluded the entertainment. It is intended to give eutertainmeuts of a similar character during the week. Accident.—As Mr A. Campbell was driving home yesterday afternoon, on the Riccarton road, and when near the bridge at the end of the Acclimatisation Grounds, a Mr Lee, who was coming towards him, drove across the road, running into Mr Campbell's buggy, the shock throwing Mrs R. Campbell, who was in the first buggy, out on one side, and Mr A. Campbell on the other. The lady was rendered insensible for a few moments, and the wheels of the buggy passed over her side,, dislocating some of her ribs. Mrs Campbell was conveyed home shortly afterwards in a cab, and attended to by a medical gentleman. We are glad to hear this morning, though severely shaken, that lady is progressing favorably. Weslkyan District Meeting.—The chair was taken by the BevJ. Buller. Prayer was offered by the Bevs VV. J. Watkin and M. Bull. The record was read by the secretary. The examination of the probationers was conducted in the Greek of the New Testament. The manuscript sermons o f the candidates for the ministry were read. A lengthened conversation took place upon the training of MrGarlic. The following resolution was passed: —" Mr S. T. Garlic, recommended by the Christchurch Quarterly Meeting, after examination had, is sent on for further examination by the conference. The Kev J. Armitage. who has labored for two years as Home Missionary, was unanimously recommended by the district meeting to the conference as a candidate for the itinerant ministry. Preparations were then made for (lie financial meeting to be held on Tuesday. The session was closed by the Chairman pronouncing the Benediction. The Opera —Benedict's charming opera of the ' Lily of Killarney" was played last night to a good house. The only change in the cast was the substitution of Mr Lester for Mr Rainford as Father Tom, a substitution which in no way detracted from the success of the opera as a whole. Miss Alice May made a most captivating Eily O'Connor, and sang the music of the part charmingly, especially " From my wild mountain valley," and " I'm alone." the latter especially being most artistically given. Miss Lambert was good as Anne Chute, and Miss Howe made a very fair Mrs Cregan. Of the singing of Mr Hallam, as Hardress Cregan, we can speak in terms of praise, the part being carefully played throughout. Mr Templeton, in the part of Danny Mann, and Mr Vernon, as Myles Na Coppaleen, fairly divided the honours of the evenirg, both gentlemen acting and singing excellently. Mr Vernon's conception of the part of the warm hearted Irish boy is one of the best we have seen, and he deserves great credit for the truthfulness to nature of his impersonation. Mr Lester did very well as Father Tom, and a word of praise is due to the chorus for their efforts. The scenic effects, particularly the cave scene, were creditable, and Mr Willis and his assistants are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts in this direction. To-night we are to have the first of Offenbach's opera bovffes, in the shape of "The Grand Duchess." Fire Brigade.—A practice of the Fire Brigtide took place last evening, under the superintendence of Mr Harris, and the result showed the very high state of efficiency of the companies. The men assembled at the Lichfield and Market Place stations, where the roll waa called. The Pioneer, or hook and ladder company, started from the Maiket Place station, the roll being called at 7 10 ; arrived at Trent's buildings at 7.13 ; at 7.15 had six lengths of ladder erected, and a man on the roof : at 7.18 had limbered up. and arrived at Moore's brewery ; at 7 19 had four lengths of 'adders erected. Mr F. A. Bishop was the time-keeper. The Dreadnaught (hand engine') started from the Lichfield station, rolled being called at 7.10 ; at 7.U5 arrived at Matheson's tank; hose was laid and water through at 7.13 ; limbered up and left the tank at 7.15 ; arrived at the Borough Hotel tank at 7.17 ; water was through the hose at 7.18. Mr David Craig was the time keeper in this case. The Extinguisher (steamer) left the Market Place station, the roll being called at 7.10 ; arrived at the Whately road tank at 7.14 J ; commenced pumping at 7.22 ; worked for a quarter of an hour, and then left the tank, and oommeu-ed pumping again at the river side, Oxford terrace, at 7.455. Mr H. E.Alport was the time keeper to this company. The Deluge (steam*. rMeftlhe Lichfield station, the roll being called at 7.10 ; arrived at Messrs Wilson and SawtelPs tank at 7.13; commenced pumping at 7.19£ ; worked for six minutes, and left for the Cathedral square tank at 7.27 J, and commenced pumping at 7 37£. Mr W. R. Mitchell was the time keeper. In each case the fires hid to be lighted after the roll was called. After the companies had returned to the station Mr Harris complimented the men upon the very successful result of the practice, and stated that the next one, which would rake place in three weeks, would be announced by the firing of guns.

Imported Stock.—ln the Phoebe arrived five merino two-tooth rams, bred in Otago by Mr Toimie, they are well grown, exceptionally even, and are of the ,>ure Saxon breed, their fleeces are of excellent quality, long stapled and lustrous, showing all the characteristics of the Merino breed, they are excellently covered being well wool led from the nose to the hoof. In the same steamer arrived ten pure Leicester hoggets out of Messrs Murray's (of Otago), imported rams and ewes. There are also twenty hoggets half Lincoln, having beeo crossed withoneof Sutton Bros'rams, they are well grown and should command the atten'ionof breeders A bull, consigned to Mr Hill of the Hank of New South Wales, also arrived, it was purchased by Mr Toimie at the sale of the Waimea shorthorns, and was the first offered there, it is named Marrowfat,

and is by Prince Frederick, out of April Flower the 3rd. He is in fine order. There were also landed from the same vessel six head of cattle for Mr Larkvvorthy, under the charge of VV. B. Clarke, they arrived from London to Otago in the ship Lennox Castle and are very low in condition, but in perfect health. Their 105 days' passage out no doubt materially affected them. They are all from the celebrated Kent herd of Messrs Lenny and Son, at whose sale in England last year an average was reached of 250 guineas per beast, and will, no doubt, be of great service to the province if allowed to remain here. The first is a roan hull named " Charming Prince," and we hear that his reserved price is 600 guinens ; the second is a heifer calf, nine months old, named " Magic the 12th." The third is a red bull named " Royal Prince," he is a red and white, calved in October. 1873. " Berrington Hose" is a roan and white heifer, two years old. " First Lord" is a roan and white bull, calved July, 1873, and is one of the grandest animals ever imported to these islands. " Verity the sth," is a roan heifer, about two years old. It would be unfair to criticise any of the animals in their present low condition, but no doubt a mouth's New Zealand feed will work wonders. Bight heifers and three bull calves, bought at Mr Bell's sale, are also on board. They are consigned to Mr Adams, of Hawkes Bay. The Corn Market.—The South Australian Chronicle says : —What to do with our immense surplus is a matter for serious consideration. The latest London quotation for wheat is 525, and the price is not likely to advance in the old country for many months to come, probably not in time to have any beneficial effect on the value of our coming crop. In this case 4s free on board, is the 1 ighest figure South Australian farmers can reasonably expect. The following estimate of the cost of placing wheat from this colony in the English market is supplied by a leading dealer, and its details are endorsed by others in the trade : —Purchase per bushel, 4s ; freight, 60s per ton, Is 7£d ; commission exchange, &c, 2d ; loss on sacks, l£d ; difference between English and Australian weight, 2d ; London charges, 6d. Total, 6s 6Jd, or 52s fid per quarter. This, it will be seen, leaves no margin for profit to to set off against the risk of loss. The however, may be even worse than this, for private letters from England state that it is thought probable the Californians will sell wheat there at 42s per quarter, and if so, we may give up the idea of the English market altogether for this season. Canterbury Sale Yards Company (Limited). —A. meeting of the above company, was held at their office yesterday afternoon. Present:—Sir J. Cracroft Wilson, C. 8., chair, Messrs R. Wilkin, J. T. Ford, W. Henderson, J. G. Judge, and S. Garforth. The minutes of the last meeting having been read and accounts passed for payment, the following rules and scale of charges were adopted : " The fees to be the same as the fees now current at the Carlton Yards. On the last Wednesday of every month, the auctioneers will, at 9.40 am, draw lots for particular pens, sufficient for their several requirements, and those pens will be retained by them until the last Wednesday on the next month. The first drawing for yards for the month of November, 1874, to take place at Tattersall's, at 10 a.m., Monday, the 16th inst. Auctioneers to draw lots for order of sale each morning of sale at 9.45 a.m. Sheep sale to commence at ten o'clock a.m., cattle sale immediately after the sale of sheep, and the auctioneer whose turu it is to commence shall be prompt in doing so. Should any auctioneer be ten minutes behind time in beginning to sell, the next in turn to comm°nce ; the defaulter to lose his turn, and to wait till the last. No horses to be tied up in or about the yards, except in the place appointed. Charge for tying up without feed to be 6d. Cattle left in yards or paddock to be charged 6d per night ; sheep, do. do., o£d per night. A corntnitte 1 , consisting of Messrs Henderson, Garforth, and Wilkin, was nominated to make arrangements for opening the yards on the 18th instant. The clerk was instructed to write to all the auctioneers, informing th"m of the date fixed for opening the new yards. Arrangements were made with Mr Petherick, of the Riccarton, for supplying refreshments on the grounds for one month, and also for providing a dinner at six o'clock p.m. on the opening day, when his Honor the Superintendent is expected to be present. An ambitious debating society is recommended to take as its next subject, ' Which is the butt-end of a goat ?' Josh Billings says, ' Success don't consist in never making blunders, but in never making one the seckond time.' 4 Western paper says of the air in its relation to man, 'lt kisses and blesses him, but will not obey him.' Dobbs says that description suits his wife exactly. ' If there is anything,' remarks a nervous old gentleman, ' which will agitate a person, it is passing through a crowd of small boys, who have four or five snowballs under each arm.'