NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 193, 21 January 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Volunteer Engineers.—This corps will parade for inspection to-morrow evening at half-past seven. Russell's Flat. —We hear that another seam of coal, about four feet in thickness, was discovered on a section of land next to Mr Wid, Henry's farm, a few days ago. Heathcote Regatta.—A general meeting in connection with the above regatta will be held at Warner's Hotel this evening, at half-past seven, to adopt the programme and other business. The Inquest.—ln our report of the inquest on Isabella Thompson we omitted to state that the jury highly complimented the police on their having worked so hard to bring forward the evidence they had. They considered they were worthy of great praise for their sagacity and patience. Lyttelton Borough schools. —The formal opening of these schools takes place this evening, when addresses will be delivered by his Honor the Superintendent, the Chairman of the Board of Education (Mr J. Inglis), and other gentlemen. Kaiapoi Election. —The polling for a member of the General Assembly for this district takes place to-morrow, the polling booths being Kaiapoi and Rangiora Court Houses. Great interest is taken in the affair, and the contest is expected to be a close ons. Dunedin Cup.—Owners of horses engaged in this race are reminded that the acceptances, with the sum of five sovs for each horse accepting, must be made to-night. Acceptances bearing the post mark of to-day will be received.

PICNIC. —The picnic in connection with the Lyttelton Borough Schools, was held yesterday. The train with the children and their teachers, left 'port shortly after nine o'clock, and the adults left at 11 a.m. On arrival at Riccarton, games of all sorts, including cricket, football, races, &c, were indulged in. A slight refection was then taken by the children, and fun was resumed till dinner, of which both children and adults partook in Mr Wood's buildings attached to his mill. Kiss-in-the-ring, jumping, arid all sorts of fun was then indulged in till tea. Messrs Webb, Wood, OUiver, Packard, Eyes, and others being indefatigable in their efforts to amuse the youngsters. There was a good band, and the arrangements for the amusement and food of the children was all that could be desired, thanks to Mr Webb's admirable arrangements plenty for everybody in the shape of eatables and drinkables was on the ground. The Superintendent, Mr Maude, and other gentlemen visited the ground during the day. At the conclusion of the picnic, just before the children started for the train, Mr Webb addressed them in a short but telling speech, and reminded them of the great obligation they were under to Mr Wood for throwing open his beautiful grounds for their benefit He called upon them to give three cheers for Mr Wood, to which they responded heartily. Mi Wood then rose and said that there was one gentleman to whom they owed far more than to himself, and that was Mr Webb, who had done so much to promote the success of the picnic. [Cheers.J He hoped they would cheer him well. There was then immense cheering, after which the children were marched to the train, and reached home thoroughly tired after a very enjoyable day. Mrs Webb, Mrs Rouse, Mrs Fielder, and a number of other ladies worked really hard to promote the success of the picnic, and the Sunday and day school teachers were of course to the fore. Taken altogether, it wat a most enjoyable affair. Two children fell into the river, but were rescued without any trouble. We only hope that next year Lyttelton people will have as fine weather and as good fun,

Concert.—A concert of vocal and instrumental music will be given this evening in St Patrick's Hall, Barbadoee street, for the benefit of the Catholic schools. The programme, which appears elsewhere, is an attractive one, both in the vocal and instrumental portions, and we understand that a gentleman amateur, well known for his success in this particular line, will sing a comic song en costume, which in itself is a powerful attraction. The vocal solos will be tiken by Mesdames Digby, Maskell, Oake*. Wood, and Barry, and Messrs Dunlop and Knox, while the Misses Donnelly, Mr R. Parker, and Mr Martin will contribute instrumental pieces.