NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 291, 18 May 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Veteban Volunteers.—A meeting of all those interested in the formation of a Veteran Volunteer Corps will take place at Warner's Hotel to-morrow evening at eight o'clock.

The Cab Oases.—Dr Poster received further authority last night to continue to carry out the resolution passed by the City Council relative to prosecuting in these cases. Church Steward.—A meeting of the Church Property Trustees was held yesterday to consider the applications sent in for the office of church steward. Thirty-seven applications had been received, and the choice fell on Mr W. G. Brittan, junr., who was elected to the position. Eakaia River. —Owing to the heavy rains of the last few days this river on Saturday evening in the course of a few hours rose considerably, and reached a height far above that attained at ordinary flood times. Below the railway bridge the rush of water swept away some of the temporary embankments erected for the purpose of preventing the river in times of freshes from flowing into a new channel, and flooded large tracts of country, where the water had not previously been for several years past. Stony Gully, from its usual diminutive volume, assumed dimensions causing considerable alarm to all those who reside near or had to cross the turbid stream during the course of the evening. Luckily the water subsided before any material damage had been effected.

Cricket.—The committee appointed to confer with the cricketers of Auckland and Otago with a view to procuring the visit of an Australian eleven during next season, met this morning and came to the following resolutions:—"That no match will be satisfactory unless played strictly upon Intercolonial terms— i.e., that instead of a New Zealand eleven visiting Aiistralia as it would in the ordinary course be expected to do, if a match of the kind were established, payment should be made of the expenses, including remuneration of professionals, of any visiting eleven from Australia, but that the payment should not include any profit to promoters or otherwise." " That the visit of an eleven drawn from both New South Wales and Victoria would be most conducive to the interests of New Zealand cricket. That Canterbury will not play an ' odds' match, but each province should decide what course it will take in this respect." " That Canterbury, in joining with one or more provinces, will contribute players only to matches of eleven a side." "That Auckland, Otago, and Cantei'bury should jointly request information by the earliest opportunity as to the cost of the visit of an Australian eleven." Canterbury Tradesmen's Athletic Club —A largely attended meeting of this club was held last evening at the Garrick hotel. Mr J. McNickell in the chair. Arrangements were made for patting the grounds at the Kiccarton hotel in order, for the sports to be held on the Queen's Birthday. Entries were received for the following events—2oo yds, 300 yds, and 400 yds Handicap—lst prize (for most points gained in the three events), £5; 2nd prize, £1; 3rd prize, 10s; eleven entries. One Mile Handicap Walking Match —Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd prize, 10s; six entries. 440 Yards Hurdle race—lst prize, £1 10s; 2nd prize, 10s; five entries. One Mile Handicap race—lst prize, £1; second prize, 10s; eight entries. The other events (seven) to be contested, are to be post entry. The secretary stated that Mr M. Harris, of the Riccarton hotel, had promised to give £l, to be run for by the juveniles. An arrangement was entered into with Young Delaney, who was present, that he should run on that day ten miles within the hour, his own condition being that if he succeeded in accomplishing that feat, the club were to give him one half the money taken at the gate. The agreement was duly signed, and the meeting adjourned.

South Canterbury Sports. The second day's sports weie continued on Friday last, and the weather was much pleasanter than on the previous day. The following were the results :—Throwing the 161 b Hammer — Neil McLean, 70ft 9in, Ist ; L. McLean, 09ft 2in, 2nd; L. Macpherson, 68ft Sin, 3rd. Throwing Cricket Ball—C. S. Fraser, 9£yds, Ist ; J. Patterson, 91yds, 2nd. One Mile Running Race —M.Gray, Ist; M.Davie,2nd; H. Goodeve, 0. Standing High Jump—F. Kaine, 4ft; Ist ; W. Newton, 3ft llin, 2nd ; Camerou, 3ft lOin, 3rd. 250 Yards Race —J. Patterson, Ist; J. Raine, 2nd ; M. Davie, 3rd. Two-Mile Walking Handicap— H. Ford, Ist; H. Goodeve, 0;J. F. Mitchell, 0. Putting 211 b Stone—A. Turubull, 25ft 2»in, Ist ; L. McLean, 23ft 2£in, 2nd. 150 Vards Handicap—G. Clube, Ist; H. Goodeve, 2nd ; J. Raine, 3rd ; W. S. Davidson, 4th. Two-Mile Running Haudicap—M. Gray, Ist; H. Ford, 2nd. Scurry Race—J. C. Cook. Ist ; C. S. Fraser, 2nd ;J. Baker, 3rd. Con eolation Race—J. Baker, Ist ; G. C. Miles, 2nd ; B. Wakefield, 3rd. The takers of the principal prizes are as follows :Mr G I'aterson secures the Champion Cup with 12 points, Mr Gray being second with 7 points vlr Parker's Challenge Cup is also won by Vlr Paterson, his number of points being 6 is against Mr Gray's 5. The Lawyer's Cup alls into Mr W. Newton's hand 3 with 4 points, Messrs J. Paterson and C. S, Fraser being second with 3 points each,

St John's Juvenile Entertainment,— The entertainment given by the above last evening in the schoolroom was well attended, the room being comfortably full. The first part of the programme comprised solos, choruses, and recitations by members of the society, which were well received, being loudly applauded, and in many instances encores demanded. The Christy Minstrel portion of the entertainment, which concluded the programme was very good, some of the jokes being quite equal, if not superior, to those heard from performers of far greater pretensions.

Steeplechasing.—A meeting of those interested in the promotion of a steeplechase meeting, to be held near Christchurch during the ensuing winter, was held at Morton's hotel yesterday evening. Mr E. W. Millett was voted to the chair. A letter of apology from Mr Digby, who could not be present, was read. The chairman said that he would read a programme of the proposed races, which it was suggested sh add take place in the same week as the Midwinter Agricultural Show. The programme was as follows:—The Christchurch Steeplechase, of 100 sovs; the Hack Steeplechase, of 30 sovs; and the Liowood Steeplechase (Handicap), of 60 sovs. Some discussion as t® ways and means followed, but the programme was finally decided on; and it was also decided that the races should take place on Friday. July 16th, and that they should be run under the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase rules. Mr R. H. Campbell consented to act as secretary, and Mr Millett as treasurer. It was decided to ask the following geatlemen to act as stewards—P. Brittain, Esq., Sir C. Wilson, Captain Clogstoun, M. Studholme, Esq., E.G.Griffith, Esq.. S. Garforth, Esq,, H. Sawtell, Esq., F. W. Delamain, Esq, J. Campbell, Esq., and J. Brabazon, Esq. The following gentlemen consented to act in the different capacities required—Mr E. W. Millett, as clerk of the course; Mr Selfe, as starter; and Mr S. Garforth, as clerk of the scales; and the secretary was requested to ask Sir C. Wilson to act as judge. The day of nomination was fixed for July Ist, and the day on which the handicap is to appear for July Bth. The programme and full particulars will be published in to-morrow's issue. Before breaking up, the following committee was appointed to carry out the necessary details and to canvass for subscriptions—Messrs James Campbell, S. Garforth, E. G. Griffith, F. Brittain, R. H. Campbell, E. W. Millett.