NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 231, 6 March 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press Agency.— Verily the ways of the manager of this institution are wonderful! After stopping our supply of telegrams for two days, he sud denly sends us to-day messages as before. We are forgiving, so we publish those we have been favoured with.

Church of England, Waltham. —The Bishop is announced to preach to-morrow evening in the Colombo road schoolroom, at 6.30 p.m.

Canterbury College. —A special meeting of the Board of Governors for the election of a chairman will be held in his Honor the Superintendent’s room on Monday, at 10 a.m. Local Board of Health, Lyttelton. —The local Board of Health for the Borough of Lyttelton intimate their intention of putting into force the powers delegated under the Public Health Act, 1872. Theatre Royal.— “ Caste” was produced last night with Miss Howard as Esther Eccles and Mrs W. Hill as Polly. The comedy was well received, and went well throughout. “The Octoroon” is announced for this evening.

Oddfellows’ Hall, —Another crowded house collected to witness the second performance of the wonderful Girards. Everything passed off in a manner thoroughly satisfactory to the audience. To-night the Girards play for the last time in Christchurch.

Accident to a Little Girl —On Friday a serious accident happened to a daughter of the late Mr Bdlin, at Woodend, She was in a dray with another child. The vehicle had no side, and by some means the child’s feet slipped into the wheel, causing a compound fracture of both legs. The little sufferer was attended by Dr Fletcher, Kaiapoi. Accident at Rangiora. —On Thursday evening two brothers named Dobsoo, farmers on the Ashley Downs, were wrestling in fun at Rangiora, when Mr William Dobson turned his right leg, and, in falling, a compound fracture was the result. He was attended by Drs Downes and Burrows at the Club, to which hotel he was removed.

Bank op New Zealand in Melbourne. —It is confidently stated, says the Argus, that when Mr Murdoch, the inspector of the Bank of New Zealand, was lately in Melbourne, he sought some arrange* ment with the banks carrying on business in New Zealand and Victoria as to rates of interest in both places, and it is assigned as a reason for the advanced rates offered by the Bank of New Zealand that there was no inclination shown towards reciprocity.

Sporting. —With reference to the sale by auction of the New Zealand racing mares Lurline and Calumny, the Argus states that there was a good attendance of breeders and owners of racehorses, but the bidding was not nearly so spirited as was expected. The first offer made for Lurline was 500 guineas, by a New Zealand buyer. The only other bidder was Mr S. Gardiner, who secured this valuable animal for 700 guineas, a price at which she is cheap for the stud alone. Lurline will be placed in Mr Dakin’s hands for her racing career. Calumny was secured by Mr J. Ward for 475 guineas. This mare is also cheap, as from the form she exhibited at the Geelong races she will likely prove a good investment even during the present season.

Accident at Kaiapoi.— On yesterday forenoon an accident happened to Mr Samuel Gee, carpenter. He was engaged putting up a transverse beam in the roof of the Weaving Go’s manufactory. Sitting on a cross tie beam, holding on by a vertical support to the roof, he was endeavouring to push the new beam along, when the support, which had not been morticed, but simply nailed, gave way, precipitating Gee on to the looms below. Assistance was near, and he was removed to his house near the works, when Dr Fletcher, who attended, reported that though no bones appeared broken, Mr Gee was severely injured internally. The looms were not in motion at the time.

Fishing in Otago.— We hear, says the Daily Times , that Dr Campbell, of Christchurch, who came down to Dunedin last week with the view of obtaining a few days’ trout fishing before the season closed, has been rather more successful at the Shag River than most of our local anglers who have fished in that stream. On Saturday Dr Campbell tried the fly during the day, and succeeded in getting two rises. In the evening he put on the minnow, or rather the tail of a mullet or herring, and at dusk, when spinning, he was fortunate enough to hook a large fish. After playing it for about three quarters of an hour, he succeeded in landing it with the assistance of Mr W. A. Young, who happened to be near at the time. The fish was a finely shaped one, and in excellent condition. It weighed over lllbs, was 2£t 9in in length and 16in in girth. CniCKEX. —A match of cricket was played on Friday afternoon, on the cricket ground, Hagley Park, between the schools of the East and West Christchurch Educational districts, which terminated in favor of the East Christchurch Schools. The following are the totals of the scores:—East Christchurch, first innings, 71; second innings, 118; total, 189. West Christchurch, first innings, 45; second innings, 44; total, 89. East Christchurch thus won the match by 100 runs. A bat was given by Mr Mitchell to be presented to the highest scorer, and was won by Master H. Turner of the Music Hall school, who obtained 51 runs. A ball, the gift of Mr Craig, to be presented to the winning side, was taken possession of by the East Christchurch scholars, and will have to be played for to determine its ultimate destination by the various schools in that district.

The Cab Cases. —At the special meeting of the City Council held this morning a number of licenses were granted, and several new applications referred for enquiry to the inspector of hackney carriages. It was decided to open the stands forthwith. In answer to a question from Councillor Farr as to whether the application for the licenses by the cabmen implied a willingness to carry out the bye-law, the Mayor said that the understanding was that the cabmen should give the scale of fares a trial. If they were found not to be remunerative, the Council would then consider the advisableness of making an alteration. It was also stated by his Worship that the cabmen had withdrawn their guarantee to their solictor, an 1 did not intend to have any more litigation if they could help it. Under these circumstances it is only reasonable to suppose that this vexed question will at last be amicably settled,

.Royal Benevolent Lodge,,— This rising lodge, finding the hall now in use somewhat small for their requirements, intend making several alterations and additions to it. It is intended to lengthen the main hall 18ft, making the entire area 73ft by 16ft. There will also be an ante-room in rear of the hall, 32ft by 14ft, with entrance lobby on the north side. It is intended to have the whole building lighted with gas and properly fitted with every convenience. The contractors are Messrs Rastrick and Son, and the building will be completed by April 16th.

Sunday School Treat at Rangiora. —Yesterday a treat was given to the scholars of the Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and Ashley Presbyterian Sunday schools, Southbrook, Loburn, and Raithby Wesleyan Sunday schools, in a paddock kindly lent by Mr F. M. Rickman. The children, to the number of 450, mustered at the Rangiora Presbyterian Church, and thence walked to the rendezvous, where, after a capital lunch, games were instituted for a variety of toys and other prizes. The sports were well patronised, as well as the scrambles for apples, nuts, and so forth. At the close of the proceedings a public tea was given on the ground, and afterwards the company broke up. The ministers present were, Revs W. McGregor, W. H. Horner, and H. Bull. The managing committee were— Messrs W. Johnston, R. Meredith, Foster M. Macfarlane, Lucas, and E. R. Good, secretary and treasurer. Several of the lady members of the various congregations took an active part in the proceedings. Aquatics. —At a committee meeting of the Canterbury Rowing Club, held at Maples’s Garrick Hotel on Wednesday evening last, a member of the committee stated

that two ladies had offered very handsome prizes for competition by members of the club who had not been fortunate enough in winning any races rowed this season. So kind an offer was at once accepted, and it was decided that no time should be lost in getting the events off for which the prizes are given—viz, one for pair-oars and the others for scullers. The afternoon of Saturday, the 13th of March, was fixed on as the most suitable time for the racing to take place, as the Interprofessional Boat Race will be rowed early on that afternoon, and these will immediately follow. Mr S. S. Revans has also very kindly offered prizes for competition by junior four-oared crews under nineteen, to be rowed by members of the club only, and on the same day as above. As there are a good many members in the club about that age, a good number of crews sho- Id come to the starting post. The new boats which arrived the other day from Salter’s have been opened, and it was thought desirable that the pleasure and sculling boats should be put in order for use for this season, and that the two others similar tc the Swan and Cygnet should be rigged up, in case of their being required when all the other pairs were in use. Now that contagious diseases are abroad, every housewife should use, carbolic soap for household purposes, as it is a thorough disinfectant, and recommended by the faculty.— [Advt.l