NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 266, 19 April 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Cab Cases.— The argument in these cases will take place in Chambers to-morrow before Mr Justice Williams. Panorama, —The attendance at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Saturday evening, on the occasion of the first exhibition of the panorama of “ Paradise Lost V was exceedingly limited. It will be exhibited this evening. Theatre Royal.— The Sisters Duvalli made their first appearance before a Christchurch audience on Saturday evening in an interlude entitled “ The Dream of a Life,” It could not be said that the piece was a success.

Sunnyside Asylum. —Mr and Mrs Hoskins, and Messrs Booth and G. W. Collier, will give an entertainment this evening to the inmates of Sunnyside Asylum and their friends, comprising dramatic pieces by Mr and Mrs Hoskins and Mr Booth, and songs by Mr G. W. Collier.

Archery Match.—The return match between the Wellington and Christchurch Archery Clubs was shot off on Saturday last. The shooting of the Christchurch Club was not so good as expected, owing to the boisterous weather. Ths scores made by both clubs will be published on receipt of that of the Wellington Club.

Telegraphic. —The Tararua inspected to leave Hokitika at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the 20th instant. Telegrams for the Australian colonies or Europe, via Java cable, will be received at the telegraph office for trausmission to Hokitika up till four o’clock p.m. of the 20th instant. Attempted Suicide. — A man named William Sharp Cooper, who has lately been drinking heavily, was arrested last night on a charge of attempting to drown himself. He was seen by some persons making preparations to throw himself into the river near the hospital, and having expressed his determination to drown himself, he was given into custody. The Governor. —His Honor the Superintendent has received intimation that his Excellency the Governor and Lady Normanby will arrive per Phoebe on Wednesday morning, and will receive an address from the Lyttelton Borough Council on landing. They will then proceed to Christchurch to the Clarendon Hotel, where apartments have been prepared for them. On Thursday at noon an undress levee will be held in the Provincial Council Chamber, and in the evening a public ball will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, at which His Excellency and Lady Normanby have signified their intention of being present.

Freaks of Nature. —A . remarkable freak of nature was shown' to us this morning, viz, a double headed calf, of about nine weeks old. The animal in question is a fine healthy youngster, and appears as likely as not to arrive at maturity. It has two perfect mouths, with their due allowance of teeth. From the appearance of the calf it would seem likely to have three horns, though it is only provided with a couple of ears. The proprietor intends exhibiting this curious creature in Christ church for the next few days, and no doubt he will have many visitors. The same proprietor is also in possession of a four-legged fowl, whose two extra limbs do not seem to afford the bird any inconvenience. FOOTBALL. —The match on Saturday, viz. A to L v M to Z, was commenced at about 3 o’clock by the latter kicking off from the nort h goal. The sides were unusually equally matched, and by half time, no goal having been kicked, goals were changed. Shortly after this R. Smith, by a splendid kick, obtained a goal for the Reds. Goals were changed, and though the Blues, with the advantage of the wind, had the best of it, no further goals were kicked. Messrs Gordon and Macquarrie acted respectively as captains of Blue and Red. At a general meeting of the club the following were elected members of the club :—Messrs Hawkins, Cuff, Stringer, Bean, McKenzie, Lucas, Brett, D’Emden, Stringer, Stiffs, and Foster. It was moved by Mr G. A. Macquarrie, and seconded by Mr H. V. Anson, that a trophy be given to the member of the club who kicks the greatest number of goals in advertised matches open to all players, Carried. Mr N. Wolfe also kindly offered to give a second prize for the same.

Pedbstrianism,—lt is rumored that a walking match for £SO a side is about to be made between a well known local amateur and a Victorian ped named Ashton. It is said that Ashton has beaten a celebrated walker in Victoria. The following paragraph having reference to him appears in a letter of the Wellington correspondent of the Wanganui Herald \ —“A walking race between Mr Purdie, of this city, and a Mr Ashton, of Victoria, took place a short time since. Purdie has on several occasions proved himself a rather warm rival for such encounters ; but no one seemed to be acquainted with Ashton’s capabilities until he walked in a race atGreymouth against Purdie and several others. There he showed fine stjle, but seemed to lack strength, while Purdie won easily. This victory made the latter gentleman the great favorite for the coming event, and plenty of money was offered in his favour by Wellingionians, which was instantly accepted by Ashton’s backers —ravelling comoanions. Ai• went well until the day arrived, when Purdie’s and his backer’s suspicions were aroused by the Victorian gentlemen betting three and five to one on their man. They were quite right, for our local champion proved no match for the Australian, who walked splendidly, beating Purdie as he liked, Ashton beat the celebrated walker Lyle, of Victoria, before leaving for New Zealand.

Lyttelton Winter Readings. The second of the new series took place on Friday evening, on which occasion the new piano, purchased by the Colonists’ Society, was used for the first time. The Colonists’ Hall was filled by a large and appreciative audience, who were liberal in their encores; the entertainment commenced with a duet for the piano, by the Misses Stout; the musical items included piano solo by Mr Ford; vocal duet by Miss Agnes Stout and Miss H. McGowan; and songs by Messrs Pope and H. Gates, Miss Grubb and Mrs Rich. Messrs Taylor and Pope gave recitations. and Mr J. D, Macpherson a reading. It should "be mentioned that Mrs Rich and Mr Ford replaced two gentlemen who were prevented from attending, at a very short notice. Mr H. Allwright, president of the society, who occupied the chair, when proposing the usual vote of thanks, announced his intention of offering prizes for recitations, the particulars to be announced at the next entertainment; he further stated that a farce would be presented on that occasion, played by amateurs of the town. St Luke’s Sunday School,—The annual annual presentation of prizes to the children attending St Luke’s Sunday school, took place yesterday afternoon in the schoolroom. In the absence of the incumbent, the Rev B, A. Lingard, who was prevented from attending by illness, the prizes were presented by the Rev G. Merton, who expressed hia regret that Mr Lingard was not present. The following is the prize list:—Girls:—First class —Emily Allison, 1; Mary Haddrell, 2. Second class—Ellon Dixey, 1; Kate Baker, 2. Third class—Lilly Robinson, 1; Martha Thomas, 2. Fourth class—Annie Ansley, 1; May Wyatt, 2. Fifth class—Ada Ford and Edith Hawker, equal, 1; Dora Thomas, 2. Sixth class—Nelly Wyatt, 1; Alice Hitts, 2. Seventh class—Ellen Greig, 1; Alice Raine, 2. Eighth class —Kate Forder, 1; Lilly Langbridge, 2. Ninth class—F. Forder, 1; Blanche Forder, 2. Tenth class—Amy Mills and Hannah Craig, equal, 1; Mary Shailer, 2. Eleventh class Mary Lawrence, 1; Martha Jordan, 2. Boys :—First class—G. Baker, 1; W. Baker, 2. Second class—W. Parson, 1; G. Robinson, 2; P. Haddrell, 3. Third class—E. Kerr, 1; F. Alexander, 2. Fourth class—A. Wyatt, 1; J. Wilson, 2. Fifth class—J. Newell, 1; D. Smith, 2. Sixth class —H. Baker, 1; G. Newell, 2. Seventh class—C, Stewart and W. Thompson, equal, 1; J. Sheriff, 2. Eighth class —H. Jackman, 1; E. W. Brassington, 2. Ninth class —W. Livingston, 1; J. Wedge, 2. Tenth class—A. Death, 1; W. Merson, 2. Eleventh class—G. Hill and J, Pierce, equal, 1; J. McCulloch, 2. Twelfth class—A. Thomas, 1; J. Hill, 2. Each child who had not gained a prize was presented with a richly illuminated card.

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.]