NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 274, 28 April 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Canterbury Rowing Club,— A special general meeting of the members of the above club will be held at Maples’ Garrick Hotel on Friday evening, at eight o’clock. Bazaar. —A bazaar in aid of the building fund of St, Paul’s Presbyterian congregation, will be held to-morrow and Friday, in Spensley’s Hall. Amateur Athletic Club. —We remind members of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club, that a general meeting for revision of rules, &c., will be held this evening, at Warner’s Hotel. Mr and Mrs Bates.—These clever artistes, after a very successful season in Wellington, will open a short season at our theatre here, on Saturday evening, in the historical play of “ Elizabeth,” Mrs Bates, as the Queen, has been very highly spoken of by the press in other provinces. Christchurch Horticultural Society. —At the monthly meeting of the Christchurch Horticultural Society, to be held on Thursday, 6th May, a competitive exhibition of chrysanthemums and outdoor grown grapes will be held in the large room of the Clarendon Hotel. The president of the society, Mr W. Wilson, will also deliver a short address’on outdoor grape culture.

Postal.— The following postal changes are about to be made :—On and after the Ist proximo a mail will close daily at the chief post-office, Christchurch, for Ashley Bank. Time of closing, 7 a.m. The office at Waddington and the post-office now open at the telegraph station, Malvern, will be closed on the Ist May proximo. On and after the Ist proximo a mail will close daily at the chief post-office, Christchurch, for Malvern railway station post-office ; time of closing, 7.30 p.m. An additional mail is now despatched every Tuesday morning for Little Akaloa, closing at Christchurch at 8 a.m.

Theatre Royal.— The bill of the preceding evening was repeated last night to a thin house. On Friday Miss May Howard will reappear for one night, and will doubtless be warmly greeted on the occasion. Telegraphic.— Telegrams for the Australian Colonies or Europe, via the Java Cable, will be received at the Telegraph Office, Christchurch, for transmission to Auckland, thence by the steamer Hero, up to noon of the Ist May next.

Calcutta Sweeps. —Sweeps were drawn last night, at Warner’s Hotel, by Messrs Millett and Saunders, on the Ashburton meeting, with the following results :—Ashburton Cup, value of sweep £SO: Castaway fetched £29 ; Exile, £6 10s ; Sonnambula, £2 10s; Atlas, £2 10s; Tadmor, £2 ; Nectar, £1 10s. Maiden Plate, value of sweep £39 3s 6d ; Waverley sold for £9 ; Muscatel, £8; Yankee Grab, £7 10s ; Kensington, £3 ; The Jilt, £2 10s : Castilian, £2 10s; Kitty Clyde, —. Sweeps for the second day’s races will be continued at the same place to-night.

Cricket. —Our next cricketing season promises to be very encouraging, inasmuch as a valuable addition is about to be made to the ranks of our playing members. The newly appointed head master of the East Christchurch district school, Mr Joseph Coates, is the well known captain of the New South Wales team in the intercolonial matches. He is a first-class bowler, and from this fact alone he will prove a great acquisition to our Canterbury team. And more than this, two public school men, who have earned a high reputation at home, are expected to arrive in Canterbury before the next season commences. The cricketing community of Canterbury may therefore be congratulated upon the prospects of the season of 1875-76, which bids to be far and away the most brilliant one that has ever been witnessed here.

L.0.L., No 3.—An emergency meeting of No 3 L.0.L., was held last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street south. There was a very large attendance, including visiting brethren from Nos 2,5, and 9 (Otago) Lodges, The new banner of the lodge, which has just been received from England, was unfurled for the first time. It is a very handsome purple silk banner, with red fringe, having on one side a painting of King William crossing the Boyne, and on the other the Crown, Bible, and Sceptre. An interesting ceremony also took place in the shape of a presentation to Bro Russell, of No 2, by the members of No 3 lodge, in recognition of the kindness shown by him to a deceased member of No 3. The presentation comprised a very handsome tea and coffee service, the tea-pot bearing the following inscription : —'• Presented to Bro R Russell, by No 3 L.O.L. Canterbury True Blues, as a small token of respect for his kindness to our late lamented Bro T, Ross, April, 1875.” The presentation was made by the W.M. of the lodge in a few words, and was acknowledged by Bro Russell suitably. The business of the lodge having been concluded, refreshments were served, and the usual loyal and fraternal toasts were duly honored, including “ Prosperity to No 3 and the new banner,” which was drunk in bumpers of sparkling. Various other toasts followed, and several capital songs were sung by brethren present. Altogether a very enjoyable evening was spent.

West Christchurch School Committee. —The committee met on Wednesday evening at the usual hour, when there were present— Messrs Tancred (chairman), Bell, Bowie, Nairn, Harris, and Thornton. The minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Letters were read from the Board of Education, stating that the matter of salaries to teachers was under consideration, that an amount would be placed on the estimates for master’s house, sanctioning the advertising for a mistress in place of Miss Stotbard, and calling attention to the state of the gymnastic apparatus. The secretary stated that the gymnastic apparatus had been repaired and painted. Mr Nairn reported that he had set a man to cut the grass on the school ground, and that the artesian well would be attended to in a few days. The secretary was instructed to ask the Provincial Government what instructions have been given to the collector of the household rate, as no money had yet been paid to the committee’s account. Messrs Craig and Hawkes were reappointed the visiting committee for the month. The secretary was directed to write to the Board, and enquire if the committee can proceed with the gravelling of the school ground at once, as the work was now urgently required. On the motion of Mr Harris, seconded by Mr Thornton, Mr J. A. Bird was elected a member of the committee. It was decided that the Lincoln road school should close for the holidays on Friday, the 7th May, and re-open on Tuesday, the 25th, Monday being the Queen’s Birthday, and a general holiday. After passing sundry accounts, the committee adjourned. The Governor— On Tuesday his Excel, lency the Governor, accompanied by his Honor the Superintendent (Mr Rolleston), the Minister for Public Works (Hon B. Richardson), the Secretary for Public Works (Hon J. T. Peacock), Mr B. G. Wright, railway contractor, and others, visited the Ashley bridge on the Great Northern railway. The special train consisted of No 10 locomotive, driven by Mr Dickinson, locomotive foreman, Mr Warner, railway engineer, being also on the engine, and two coaches containing the party. Mr Lawson, traffic manager, was also on the train. It left the Christchurch station at 10.45, running down to the Ashley, about twenty two miles, with a short stoppage at Rangiora for water, in a little over thirty minutes. On the Ashley platform his Excellency was received by Mr P. Fawcett, who made a verbal congratulatory address, to which the Governor replied. The school children, in charge of Mr Thompson, the master, who were present at his Excellency’s request, were granted a half holiday. The party next proceeded to an inspection of the bridge, which was minutely described by Mr Wright. After a short stay the train returned to Rangiora, on the platform of which station were assembled a large number of the townspeople and school children. The principal buildings in the township had flags displayed from them. Here Mr John C Boys, chairman of the Mandeville and Rangiora Road Board, welcomed his Excellency to the district, and a number of persons were also presented. The master of the school handed the Governor a photograph of the new buildings, with which he expressed himself highly pleased, and again a half-holiday was obtained at his Excellency’s desire for the school children. On the journey up the train stopped at Kaiapoi, where the Governor and party alighted fur a few minutes. The

buildings in the borough were gay with flags, a large ensign with floral decorations was also put up on the platfoim by the stationmaster, Mr McKenna. In consequence of the short notice given of the Vice-regal visit there was not a large attendance of the public, and some were misled by the telegram from the provincial authorities, stating the train would arrive at 11.20, and its having passed before then, several went home again. About forty persons assembled on the platform to greet the arrival of the train. The Mayor, attended by members of the Borough Council, gave his Excellency a hearty welcome, ■ inviting him to make a stay and visit the first woollen manufactory established in the province. His Excellency replied, as he had done at the previous places, that having arranged to visit the province again in November he would then avail himself of the opportunity of seeing it more. Lady Normanby had been unable to accompany him that day. He asked that a half-holiday be granted to the scholars attending the borough schools, which the chairman of the committee promised to grant. A number of people were presented. Three cheers were given as the train moved away- It passed the noon down train, which latter had been shunted at the Belfast factory station, and the party arrived at Christchurch soon after one p.m. The Governor, it is said, expressed himself highly pleased with the appearance, progress, and development of the country through which the line runs. 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. 1 A fellow once boasted that the king had spoken to him ; and being asked what his Majesty had said, replied, “He bade me stand out of the way. Some courtiers once informed a king that instead of destroying his conquered foes he admitted them to favor. “Do I not,” said the king, “ effectually destroy them when I make them my friends ?” An old woman who kept a huckster’s shop was well known for the good quality of her small beer. Two young men sitting in her shop one day ordered a second supply, and one of them addressed the old woman in a tone of chaff: : —“Was thor ivver onybody got drunk on yer beer, Bella?” “Naa,” she replied promptly, “but thor was twee that brust ! ” In a certain family a pair of twins made their appearance, and were shown to their little sister of four years. It happened that whenever a rather prolific cat of the household had kittens, the prettiest was saved and the rest drowned. When the twins wese shown the child by their happy father, she looked at them earnestly, and at length, putting her little finger-tip on the cheek of one of them, looked up and said, with all the seriousness possible, “Papa, I think we’ll save this one. ”