NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 222, 24 February 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Theatre Royal.—" Dora" and "The Widow's Victim" were the pieces which were provided at the theatre last night. There was a fair house to witness the performance.

Closing of Rivers —The Acclimatisation Society have agreed to recommend to his Honor the Superintendent that the following rivers be closed against fishiug, viz—the Cam, Irwell, Cust, Waihi, Kakahu, and Milford stream.

The Trout.—At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society held yesterday, Col. Packe mentioned that he had succeeded in catching seventeen trout recently, weighing in the aggregate 151bs 14ozs. Legal.—During the chamber sittings yesterday his Honor Mr Justice Gresson intimated that it had been arranged that he should remain as Judge of the Canterbury district until March 31st, after which time Mr Justice Johnston vsould arrive to take charge. The Cab Cases.—As will be seen by our report of the Supreme Court elsewhere, the application for a writ of prohibition in the cab cases, restraining the Resident Magistrate from issuing execution on the fines imposed by him in the recent case, has been adjourned to March 12th.

Sunday School Union.—A tea and public meeting in connection with the annual meeting of the Canterbury Sunday School Union will be held at the Durham street Wesleyan Church, on Friday next, when addresses will be delivered, interspersed with vocal and instrumental music.

Fishing in the Avon.—At the meeting of the Acclimatisation Society, held yesterday, the Hon J. T. Peacock stated that from information which had reached him, he believed the Domain Board intended to proclaim that portion of the river running through Hagley Park open for fishing to persons holding a license from the society, but that the portion intersecting the Acclimatisation and Domain grounds would be reserved.

The Cab Difficulty—This question, we learn, is in a fair way of being settled, as six licenses were applied for during this morning, and it is said that applications for ten more licences, from the more responsible portion of the cabmen, will be made during the week. We also learn that a special meeting of the City Council will be called for Saturday next to consider these applications. The cabmen this morning did not use the private stand they have lately been occupying.

The Metropolitan Show.—At one of the largest committee meetings of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association ever held, which took place yesterday, it was resolved that all stock, except horses, should be judged the day prior to the general show day, and also that after three entries by any oue exhibitor the entry fee should be doubled for the fourth and trebled for the fifth. A subcommittee was also appointed to consider the advisableness of holding a mid-winter show, an opinion being generally expressed that it would be far better to hold such a show iu town instead of on the grounds of the association, and that an exhibition of roots and grain should be combined therewith. Waltham. —A meeting of the Church of England committee, lately appointed to assist the Incumbent of St John's in providing services for the Waltham district, was held on Monday evening, in the Colombo road schoolroom. A communication was received from Mr Reece, regretting that he was unable to attend, but expressing his hearty sympathy with the committee. Mr W. Wilson moved, and Mr J. Fisher seconded, a resolution, asking their Incumbent to obtaiu the assistance of a clergyman to conduct Sunday evening services in that locality ; and guaranteeing the necessary stipend. His Lordship, the Bishop, was requested to conduct the opening service, on the motion of Mr J. S. Williams, seconded by Mr Stephen Fisher. After which, the committee adjourned its meeting for a fortnight.

Now that contagions diseases are abroad, every housewife should use carbolic soap for household purposes, as it is a thorough disinfectant, and recommended by the faculty.— [Advt.]