NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 293, 20 May 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Immigrants per Cicero. —The immigrants by this vessel may be engaged at the depot, Addington, on and after Friday next, from 10.30 a.m. The Education Bill. —The debate on the second reading of this Bill came to an end shortly after midnight, when it was carried on the voices. The Bill will be considered in committee this evening. . Oxford Races.—The following were the sums paid to the various winners of the events at the recent meeting;—R. Ray, £49; L, Markey, £39; J. Taylor, £27; E. McGowan, £l7 ss; H. Moody, £l4; R. Fisher, £4. Sudden Death. —A man named John Black, who came out as a sailor in the Tintern Abbey, suddenly fell as if in a fit at the corner by the Canterbury Hotel, Oxford street, Lyttelton, yesterday afternoon, about, 4,15 p.m. He was lifted by the bystanders and laid on the pavement, and Dr McDonald was quickly in attendance, bub the man was perfectlj dead. He was removed to the morgue. Veteran Volunteer Corps. —A meeting of persons desirous of forming a veteian volunteer corps was held last evening at, Warner’s Commercial Hotel. There was a very good attendance, and Mr S. Manning was voted to the chair. After some discussion on the advisability of forming a corps, which it was determined should be called the Reserve Corps, it was resolved—" That it is advisable to establish a volunteer company, to be called The Reserve Corps, and to be composed of ex-members of any local volunteer corps, or others who have been in any other similar service.” Ex-Bergt. J.Woodfcrd, C.V.E , was elected hon sec. pro tern. A provisional committee was appointed for the purpose of carrying out the objects of the meeting. After about thirty names had been handed in for enrolment, the meeting adjourned until Thursday, 27th instant, at the same place, to receive the report of the provisional committee, who will meet on j Friday next, at 7.30,

Breach on Land Transfer Act. —E. Mainwaring-Johnson, land broker, was yesterday arrested on a warrant, charging him in the words of the warrant with “ assisting in fraudulently procuring a certain certificate of title in respect of certain land, in knowingly misleading and deceiving the person who, by the ‘ Land Transfer Act,’ 1870, was authorised to demand explanation and inhumation in respect to the title of certain land, the subject of an application by John Campbell, lo bring such laud under the provisions of the said Act, contrary to the statute made and provided.” The defendant was remanded until the 26th instant; bail being allowed, himself in £2OO, and one surety in £2OO. Ganterbuby Tradesmen’s Athletic CLUB.—A meeting of t his club was held lasi evening, at the Garrick Hotel, Mr Davidson in the chair. It was resolved to publish programmes of the. sports, with the names and colors of the competitors, and the starts given to each. A motion was carried that tenders be called for the right of selling confectionery and fruit in the paddock during the sports. A sub-committee was formed to arrange for providing a band. Messrs E, W. Millett, Maxwell, Davidson, M‘Nichol, and Cogan were elected a sports committee. Mr Millett agreed to act as starter. The meeting then adjourned. New Brighton Bridge.— On Tuesday*, deputation, consisting of Messrs W. Wilson, P. Kerr, and T, Pepprell, waited on the Government with reference to the erection of a cart bridge over the Avon near New Brighton. They explained that they were anxious to have the grant for the foot bridge increased so as lo enable a cart bridge to be erected instead. The Government received the deputation favorably, and expressed their willingness iojeonsider the matter, provided a portion of the extra cost was raised by subscription. There was, however, a difficulty in the way, inasmuch as the river at that part was navigable, but the Executive promised to inquire into the matter, and see whether it was necessary to pass a Bill. A list has been opened, and about £SO already promised. Subscription lists lie at Messrs Wilson’s and Calvert’s, High street. Revision Courts.— The revising officer, E. J, Lee, Esq, held revision courts at the Council Chambers on Tuesday and yesterday, for the purpose of hearing claims of those persons who have been objected to on the old electoral roll for the General Assembly, for the several districts of Christchurch (Bast and West), Avon, and Heathccte; and also to hear new claims to be placed on the roil. The following- is the result:—Christchurch East—Claims objected to on old roll, 113 ; allowed, 11 ; objections sustained, 102. New claims received, 148 ; allowed, 140 ; objections sustained; 8. Christchurch West— Objected to on old roll, 187 ; allowed, 6 ; objections sustained, 131. New claims received, 182 ; allowed, 125 ; objections sustained, 7. Avon—Objected to on old roll, 99; allowed, 5 ; objections sustained, 94. New claims received, 46 ; allowed, 39; objections sustained, 7. Heathcote—Objected to on old roll, 110 ; allowed, 4 ; objections sustained, 106. New claims received, 71 ; allowed, 69 ; objections sustained, 2, Woodbnd. The anniversary tea aid public meeting in connection with the Woodend Wesleyan Sunday school took place on Tuesday last. Tables were provided by Mesdames Rickurs, Salkeld, Ayers, Griffiths, and Little, which were well patronised by a large company. The public meeting was ably presided over by Mr W, Salkeld, who delivered the opening address, The report was read by the secretary, Mr S. Ayers, which showed the number upon the roll to be 147 ■ children, with an average attendance of 113 ; teachers, 16, with an average attendance of 12. The income during the year had been £l9 17s Bd, and the expenditure £lB 2s 6d. The proceeds of the present anniversary 'were £ll Is IJd. Mr Thomas Wilson iiad been elected superintendent for the ensuing, year, and Mr S. Ayers secretary ; Mr Skevington superintendent of the Waikukti branch. Addresses were delivered by the Revs H. Bull, P, Fairclough, W, H, Beck, and Mr T. Wilson. During the evening the children sang several appropriate pieces very creditably, under the leadership of Mr Ayers, Mr R. Turner presiding at the harmonium. Votes of thanks were passed to -the ladies, the choir, and the chairman ; and the meeting was brought to a close by the Benediction.

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