NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 303, 2 June 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Government Insurance.—Dr Chapman has been appointed medical referee for the Ellesmere district, under " The Government Insurance and Annuities Act, 1874." Canterbury Volunteer Reserve CoKPS.H-An adjourned general meeting will be held at'Warner's Hotel to-morrow evening,'at half-past seven o'clock. Enrolled and intending members are particularly requested to attend. Receiver op Land Revenue.—The appointment of Mr John Marshman as Receiver of Land Revenue for the province of Canterbury, mentioned in our columns a few days ago, is notified in the New Zealand Gazette, of May 27th. , . - Bingsland School.—A public meeting is called for this evening at half-past 7 o'clock, at the schoolhouse, Bingsland, to take into consideration the proposal of the committee to remove Mr Hill, as master of the school. Shipping Company.—The New Zealand Shipping Company have received advices from London that a contract has been entered into for the building of five iron ships. They will be classed 100 A 1 at Lloyd's, of extra strength, and register 1000 tonß each. Their names will be the Otaki, Orari, Waipa, Wairoa, and Hurunui, and they will be despatched from London so as to be in time to load home during next wool season.

j Canterbury . Tradesmen's Athletic Club.—A meeting of the above club . was held ,last evening at the Garrick Hotel, Mr Macfarlahe in the chair.. The accounts in connection with the late sports were audited and found correct. The treasurer stated that after all the debts of the club were paid, there would remain a balance of £35 6s 6d to the credit of the club. It was resolved that this amount be lodged in the Union Bank, in the joint names of the treasurer and secretary. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting.

Christchurch Hospital.—A return is published in the Gazette of the' diseases treated in the Christchurch Hospital during the year ending December 31st, 1874. The numbers received from each locality were as follows :—Christchurch municipality, 315 ; country districts, 227 ; immigrants (from ship or barracks), 71 ; seamen, 26. Total, 639. There is also a return for the quarter ending March 31st. The localities as near as can be ascertained, whence the patients were received, were as follows :—Christchurch municipality, 93 ; country districts, 162 ; immigrants (from ship or barracks), 11; seamen, 16. Total, 282. Registrar's Returns. During the month of May the births, deaths, and marriages registered in the Christchurch district were as follows :—Births —City of Christchurch, males, 16 ; females, 20; total, 36 ; Christchurch district, males, 54; females, 44; total, 98. Deaths—City of Christchurch, males, 24; females, 15;- total, ,39; Christ'* church district, males 14; females, 8; "total, 22. Marriages—City of Christchurch, 34 ; Christchurch district, 9. The returns for the same month of. 1874 were:—Births—City of Christchurch, 38; Christchurch district, 62. Deaths—City of Christchurch, 16; Christchurch district, 24. Marriages 2J City of Christchurch, 5. Harmonic Society.—A meeting of the committee of this society was held yesterday evening at the Music Hall. Present —Mr R. Davis (in chair), Messrs Jameson, Hart, Feldwick, and Stephens (hon sec); A long discussion took place in reference to the financial condition of the society, both as regards the close of present financial year and the commencement of a new season. It was unanimously resolved—" That the secretary be authorised to get a supply of cards printed for collecting donations to clea,r the present deficit and obtaining subscribers for the new year." It was also resolved—" That the roll of performing members (chorus) be revised, and that the secretary be authorised to advertise 'to that effect." The question of a cheaper room for practice was discussed; but after considerable discussion nothing definite was arrived at. The secretary reported that he had fortunately been able to procure the required band parts of the oratorio " Naaman," from Melbourne, and had placed them in the hands of the librarian. The meeting then closed. It was decided that until further notice the committee meet regularly every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

Telegraph Department.—During the quarter ending March 31st 235,364 telegrams were forwarded, for which the cash revenue received was £14.374 9s 4d. Duiing the same period of 1874, 203,140 telegrams were forwarded, the revenue being £11,942 5s 4d. The value of the Government telegrams forwarded during the quarter under notice was £3362 16s lid, as compared with £3210 6s id for the same quarter in 1874. Pigeon Shoot ng. Several friendly matches among a few well known sportsmen were shot yesterday afternoon in a paddock beyotid the Carlton Hotel. The proceedb gs commenced with a sweep of five birds eat h, ordinary rise and boundary, which was wou by Mr Helfe, who succeeded in killing all his birds. Messrs Redwood and Selfe.then chose sides," and three matches were shot off, Mr Redwood's side winning the first, and Mr Selfe's side the" other two. A handicap of three birds each was the next event, the handicaps varying from twenty to twenty-six yards rise. The event was pulled off by Mr Coombes, who had been handicapped at yards'. The afternoon's amusement was brought to a close with a sweepstakes of twenty-three yards rise, any one missing a bird to stand out. Messrs Redwood and Selfe were the two last left in, and these gentlemen kept on killing their birds until the supply was exhausted, when a division was declared. Mr Millet drove the shooters to the grouud in his drag, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent.

Acclimatisation.—The balance remaining of .the birds per Tin tern Abbey, will be removed from the, gardens to-day and tomorrow be liberated in appointed districts. The birds that were released on Saturday by the garden committee seem quite to enjoy their new home, and red poles', linnets, and goldfinches, are to be seen hopping about the grounds in all directions, and in the most lively manner. Mr H. Bills, under whose charge the birds arrived, has'been engaged during thclast few days in catching Oalifornian quail, which are to be disposed of to subscribers when a sufficient number has been secured. Mr Bills has also been endeavoring to net some of the hares in the park, but sd far has not been successful, and is somewhat doubtful of the result, owing to the open nature of the ground where the hares most frequent allowing of their escaping easily. The deer that.escaped across the river into the park on the occasion of the memorable hunt in the domain, is said to be just now making sad havoc among the young, trees and shrubs which have been planted in the park. . Papanui Ploughing Match.—A meeting of the Papanui Ploughing Match committee was held last evening, at the Sawyers' Arms Hotel. There was a very large attendance. Present—Messrs Munro (chairman), W. Gdodland (hon secretary), T. Battersdh (treasurer), Claridge, F. Higham, Hack, Wild, Tubman, E. J. Hawken, FFrame, D. Philpot, R. Nunweek, G. Higham, and J. Turner. The advertisement having been read calling the meeting, the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The following gentlemen were added to the committee, namely—Messrs A. : Hawken, G. Frame, and J. Barlow. The report of the sub-committee was brought up with regard to the selection of the ground for the match, when it was proposed, by .Mr Frame, and seconded by Mr Patterson, and carried, " That the offer of Mr Nunweek be accepted." The paddock contains seventeen acres, capable of holding about thirty-four ploughs. An amendment, " That offers for a suitable paddock be advertised for," proposed by Mr Hack, * seconded by Mr Wild, was lost. It was proposed by Mr Wild, seconded by Mr Patterson, and carried, " That all classes be open to all comers except those who have taken a first prize in any champion mafoh held at Christchurch." It was proposed by Mr Frame, seconded by Mr" G. Higham, and carried, " That all the necessary arrangements be left in the hands of a sub-committee, to consist of the following, viz, Messrs Munro, Patterson, Claridge, Goodland, WU°V T. Tubman, Higham, and the mover.", A discussion took place as to the necessity of having a swing class, when it was resolved that, it be left in the hands of the sub-committee to report upon. It was proposed by Mr- Patterson, seconded by Mr Claridge, and resolved, " That the. match be held on Thursday, the 24th June." A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.