NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 192, 20 January 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Chamber of Commerce.— The monthly general meeting of members will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. Miss May Howard. —This talented young actress, accompanied by Mr G. Collier, will arrive per s.s. Taranaki to-day, and will shortly commence a season here.

Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —The annual general meeting of this association will be held at Mr Charles Clarke’s sale rooms, on Thursday, 28th instant.

Sunday School Union. —The annual sermon to teachers, parents, and others connected with this society will be preached by the Rev Dr Roseby in the new Congregational Church on Friday evening next.

New Gladioli —There is now on view in Mr Chudley’s shop, Colombo street, a splendid collection of Gladioli, amongst them many new species, notably Princess Mary of Cambridge, and others well worthy of inspect. tion. Volunteer Artillery.— The annual inspection of this company by the officer commanding the district was made last night, in the Drillshed. There was a very good attendance. After the inspection the men were put through gun-drill and manual exercise.

Mr Rainforo’s Concert. —The final concert by Mr Rain ford and lady and gentlemen amateurs took place last evening at the Odfellows’ Hall. There was only a very moderate attendance Mr Rainford, who was in excellent voice, sang the songs allotted him excellently, his rendei’ing of the descriptive scena “The desert” being superb. Mrs Rainford, who appeared for the first time, is gifted withafine voice, which if cultivated would no doubt prove a rich contralto. The cavatina “ Sweet spirit hear my prayer” was given by her very creditably. Miss Winter was in good voice, and sang “ The last rose of summer” with appropriate expression. The other ladies and gentlemen acquitted themselves well. Madame Winter presided at the pianoforte.

Heathcote Regatta.—A meeting of the committee was held at Warner’s Hotel yesterday evening, Mr Wynn Williams in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. Mr J. W. Davis (hon sec of H.R.0.) reported that the H.E.O. committee would not object to the challenge cups held by them being competed for at the Heathcote Regatta, subject to the original conditions being adhered to. Mr Monson had informed him that he (Mr Monson) held Mr Maxwell’s cup. A letter was read from Mr Packard, of Lyttelton, asking (on behalf of Lyttelton boating men) for information with regard to sailing and whaleboat races, and stating that several boats would come from Lyttelton if the programme suited their boats. Last year’s programme was then considered and adopted, with amendments, as follows :No 1— Junior four-oared outriggers, under 21, Entrance, 10s. Prize, cups or medals for each of winning crew. Distance, 2 miles. No 2—Senior four-oared outriggers, with coxswain ; open to all comers members of clubs. Entrance, £l. Prize, Mr J. P. Jameson’s cup and added money, cups or medals. No 3—Junior pair-oars, under 18 ; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. To be rowed in four-oar outriggers. Prize, cups or money value, No4—Senior Pair-oars, with coxswain ; all comers (members of clubs) ; distance, one mile and a half. Entrance, £l. Prize, Mr Maxwell’s cup. No s—Scullers, with coxswain, in stump outriggers ; distance, one mile. Entrance, 10s Prize, Messrs Coates and Go’s cup ; 2nd do, £—. No 6—Sailing race, open boats ; centre boards to be sealed ; distance, about four miles and a half. Entrance, 10s. Prize, £—. It was resolved—“ That the secretary be requested to ascertain from Mr Wakefield what amount he intends to give as his prize for the Yacht race, and what conditions are to be attached to same.” A discussion then ensued as to the date of the regatta, which was ultimately fixed for Thursday, February 18th. It was decided, if possible, to start the races up the Heathcote channel, so as to keep them all in view. After a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting adjourned until Thursday evening next, at the same time and placet

Telegraphic. —The Albion is expected to leave Hokitika at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Telegrams for the Australian Colonies ,&c. will be received at the telegraph office, for transmission to Hokitika, up to 9 a.m. on the 21st. The Tararua is expected to leave the Bluff at 11 a.m. on Thursday also, and telegrams for the Australian Colonies, &c, for transmission to the Bluff, will be received up to 10 a.m. of the 21st inst. M.U.I 0.0. F.—A preliminary meeting of persons interested in the formation of a lodge of the above order was held in Okain’s Bay on Saturday evening last. There was a large attendance, including several members of the Akaroa Lodge, and P. G. Bishop of Greymouth, Resolutions were carried affirming the desirability of establishing a lodge for the Bays district, and a committee was formed to carry out the wishes of the meeting.