NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 142, 17 November 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Telegraphic. —The steamer Otago is expected to leave Hokitika at 2 p.m, on Wednesday, the 18th inst. Telegrams for the Australian colonies, or Europe, via Java cable, will be received at the telegraph office for transmission to Hokitika, up to 1 p,m. on the 18th inst. The Late Show. —The owners of Banshee and Gentle Annie, not being quite satisfied as to the decision of the judges, agreed yesterday to refer it again to another set of judges, when the prize, a friendly bet, was awarded to the latter. Canterbury Sale Yards Company.— The formal opening of the new yards of this company, situate at Addington, will take place on the ground to-morrow, when his Honor the Superintendent will perform the formal ceremony of opening. Cricket. —On Monday next, the 23rd inst, the Leithfield and Papanui Cricket Clubs will try conclusions for the second time. The match will be played on the Leithfield ground, and considering the strength of both clubs, a good game may be looked for. The following gentlemen will represent Papanui, viz;—J. T. Matson (captain), D. Maydwell, G. Dickinson, U. Dickinson, J. Jackson, J. Davis, R. Triggs, F. Pavitt, W. Horner, J. Horner, Thos. Hill; umpire, J. Mann. Wickets will be pitched at 10.30 a.m.

City Council. — A special meeting of the City Council was held at ten o’clock yesterday, his Worship the Mayor presiding. The object of the meeting was to confirm the resolution passed respecting the striking of a watering rate of l£d in the pound in various parts of the city, in compliance with the wish of the ratepayers. A resolution declaring the proposed rate a special order of the Council was carried, and the proceedings terminated. On Thursday next a special meeting of the Council will beheld at ten o’clock, to confirm a resolution making the Hackney carriage bye-law.

Madame Goddard. —By private telegram from Wellington, we learn that this lady’s concerts in that city have been an immense success, crowded and enthusiastic audiences being the rule. As a report has gained currency that Signora Tamburini Coy is with Madame Goddard, it may be as well to state that this is not the case, the party comprising, besides the queen of pianists, Mrs Sraythe, a soprano of some repute ; Herr Yoehler, a violinist recently from home ; Mr Skinner, a tenor voice of whom report speaks highly ; and Mr Harcourt Lee, as accompanyist and conductor. The opening date here is not definitely fixed, but it will be somewhere about the close of the month. The Barque Schiehallion.—Respecting the salvage claim for £.13,000 for ser vices alleged to have been rendered to the barque by the s.s Maori, at Lyttelton harbor, in September, 1873, we learn that the barque arrived in the London Docks on Thursday, the 18th December, 1873, and was arrested by the Marshal of the Court of Admiralty. Bail was given for the amount in which the suit was instituted, and the ship and cargo released. A commission has been sent to Christchurch to examine James Fotheringbam, of the Heathcote, brickmaker ; George M‘Kay, of Lyttelton, shipping agent ; and Edward Norris, pilot at the port, before O. 0. Bowen, Esq, one of the Commissioners appointed under the commission, which was opened last Tuesday, and adjourned until this morning at 11 o’clock. Mr George Harper, instructed by Messrs Haumer and Harper, appears for the plaintiffs ; and Mr Oowlishaw, of the firm of Messrs Garrick and Cowlishaw, for the defendants.

Jockey Club.—A general meeting was held on Monday, November 16th. The following members were present, viz;—Messrs G. B. Parker (chairman), Delamain, Stead, Watts Russell, Griffith, L. Walker, Bennett, Captain Clogstoun, Dr Prins, and Mr M. Studholme. The minutes of the former meeting were read and confirmed. The following members were elected, viz: —Dr Frankish and Messrs P. Campbell and H. J. Tancred. Mr George Holmes was proposed by Mr Watts Russell and seconded by Mr Delamain. Mr Oreyke was proposed by MiWatts Russell, and seconded by Mr G, B. Parker, It was proposed by Mr G. Stead, seconded by Dr Prins, and carried, “ That the committee be instructed to make arrangements for letting the course to the best advantage.” On the motion of Mr Delamain, secouded by Mr Studholme, it was agreed that the autumn meeting be held on Friday, 23rd, and Saturday, 24th of April next, and the following were appointed a sub-committee to draw up a programme, and to report the same to an adjourned meeting to be held on Tuesday, the 15th of December, viz:—Messrs Griffith, Delamain, Lance, Stead, and Walker. The meeting then adjourned.