NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 328, 1 July 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Philosophical Institute. —The ordinary meeting of the institute will bo held this evening at the Public Library at halfpast seven. City Burgess List. —The burgess list for the year 1876 is now open for inspection at the City Council chambers. Education Ordinance. —The now Education Ordinance, passed during the late session of the Provincial Council, comes into force to-day. Theatrical. —We learn from a private telegram that Mr Hoskins will open the theatre here, on the 2nd of October nest, for a six months season. Mr Hoskins informs his correspondent that he has collected the largest and best company ever seen in Christchurch, He has also made arrangements with different “stars” to appear here, This is good news for theatre goers in Christ church. Fakir of Oolu. —Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather last evening, the theatre was fairly attended; The programme, particularly Miss Daisy Sylvester’s remarkable illusion of “ Masks and Faces,” was gone through most successfully. To-night, we would remind our readers, is set apart for the benefit of Miss Daisy, who deserves, and will doubtless receive a full house. The programme will include some of the best of the Fakir’s illusions. Owing to engagements in Wellington, Dr Sylvester’s stay in Christchurch will be limited to one or two nights more only. Christchurch Steeplechases. These steeplechases, which take place on the 16th inst. over the farms of Messrs P. Britlan and E. Sheppard at Linwood, include three events—the Christchurch Handicap Steeplechase, 3* miles, of 100 sovs, added to a sweep of 7 sovs for acceptors ; the Hack Steeplechase, 1J- miles, of 30 sovs ; and the Linwood Stakes, 2 miles, of 60 sovs, added to a sweep of 3 sovs for acceptors. The nominations for the Christchurch Steeplechase and Linwood Stakes close at Tattersall’s this evening, at eight p.m., the weights appearing on the Bth, and acceptances to be declared at Tattersall's on Monday, July 12th, at eight p.m. Government arms. —An Auckland exchange says:—We understand that it is the intention of the Government to re-arm the constabulary and volunteers with Snider rifles. The cavalry, artillery, and naval corps arc to have the Snider carbine, and the engineer and rifle companies the Snider rifle —preference of issue to the volunteers will be given to effective companies.. The rearming will take some time to complete, but the whole arrangements arc expected to be carried into effect before the next preliminary firing for representatives. We also learn, says the Thames Advertiser , that the cavaliy champion belt will be superseded by a carbine belt to bo competed for by artillery, navals, and cavalry, the infantry champion belt to bo for engineer rifle companies, A.C., und militia. The Coming Session.— The Wellington Tribune give the following outline of attack on the Government, which our contemporary learns has been arranged:—“ The four Superintendents of Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, and Otago (his Honor of Nelson rather fights shy of the combination, and the Superintendents of Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, and Westlard will have none of it) have put their heads together and settled it. When the Imprest Bill is brought forward, probably on the second or third day of the session, Sir George Grey, as leader of the forlorn hope, will move that supply be only granted for six months. It is impossible that the Government could agree to such a proposa l , because, apart from other very obvious reasons, such supply would not carry on the public business until the elections were over. We shall therefore know the strength of the provincial party at the outset, and most likely the work of the session will thereafter be permitted to proceed without much factious opposition,” Harmonic Society.— The annual general meeting of the Harmonic Society will be held to-morrow evening, at the Canterbury Music Hall. The concert recently given, when Sir M. Costa’s oratorio of “ Naaman ” was produced, closed the season. During the season now commencing, the society propose to give four concerts, and to produce “Elijah,” “Messiah,” Spohr’s “Last Judgment,” and “Faith and Adoration,” and “ Mendelssohn’s “ Hear my Prayer.” The following recommendations from the committee will come before this meeting for adoption, viz.—“ That subscribers of £1 receive ten tickets, and of 10s four tickets, which shall be available for any concerts of the season.” “ That the subscription of all performing members (band and lady and gentlemen vocalists) be 10s for the season, payable half-yearly in advance. In the case of a family, the maximum subscription to be £l.” “ That the committee be empowered to engage, when expedient, professional assistance for any concert of the society.” As the business to be considered is of great importance to the future welfare of the society, it is hoped that members will attend the meeting. Imported Stock.— The shipment of Tasmanian draught mares and entires, with the Arab bred stallion, imported by Mr Dowling in the Southern Cross, were successfully landed yesterday at the Gladstone pier, and by the use of the steam crane were discharged with great dispatch, only one mishap occurring, and that not actually in the landing, as the animal in question had been on the wharf several minutes before she took fright, and fell over the end close by the pile-driver, but was successfully landed after rather a long swim. Notwithstanding the protracted voyage, they were in excellent condition with the exception of the largest stallion, which has suffered a little by chafing. The fittings and paddings on board had been well arranged. The most attractive of the lot is the little Arab stallion Hadji Baba, a very showy and spirited animal, and judging from his condition, of good constitution and temper. He is the progeny of a celebrated Arab sire of reputation in Tasmania, and will no doubt be generally fancied in the province. The draught stallions are quite young, two and three years old, and therefore are not yet fully furnished. They were bred in Tasmania by R. J. A-cher, Esq., of Longford Hall, and their pedigrees show a long descent of pure blood on both sides. The marcs as a lot show more weight and quality than we are accustomed to see every day here, and are a most desirable addition to the stock of the province. Besides the horses, a fine collection of pigeons (seven distinct varieties) arrived in the Southern Cross, and we hear that they belong to Mr Macquarrie, of the Union Bank, Christchurch,

Monday Popular Concerts.—The third of the series of those successful concerts will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday next, for which a good programme has been prepared. Sporting, —On Monday next (-ays tl e Timaru Herald), Messrs Delaney and Skellie purpose running ten miles under the hour at Timaru, the scene of the match being the paddock at the rear of the Commercial Hotel. The feat is very difficult to perform, but both runners have performed it before in various parts of the colonies. The athletes state that if any person has any doubt about the distance, he will be at liberty to measure the course. Both Delaney and Skellie have recently attracted a good deal of attention by their running in Christchurch, and they arc now on their way to perform in Dunedin. One contest, which is fixed to come off there, is already exciting interest, namely, a match in which Delaney undertakes to run ten miles while the pedestrian Edwards walks seven miles, To those wdio are of a sporting turn or who have a proclivity for witnessing extraordinary feats, the match on Monday will doubtless prove an attraction. The Cable to Australia. —The New Zealand Times publishes the following latest despatch from Sir Julius Vogel, relative to the cable :— •* 7, Westminster Chambers, Victoria street, Westminster, S.W., May 4th, 1875. Sir, —I enclose copy of a telegram 1 sent to you recently with respect to the proposed telegraph cable arrangements. 2. I forwarded that telegram because, as I was negotiation with Sir D. Cooper, representing New South Wales, and Mr Francis, ex Premier of Victoria, I did not wish that information on the subject should first reach you indirectly, through the correspondence of either of those gentlemen Otherwise the arrangement was sufficiently incomplete to make it undesirable that any information as it should bo telegraphed at as early a date. 3. I have agreed merely to the heads of the arrangement. They provide that for a sum of £7500 annually for ten years, the Eastern Extension Company will lay a cable to New Zealand, charging a tariff of seven shillings and sixpence for ten words, and ninepence a word additional. It is proposed there shall be a covenant to reduce the charge for English messages, upon a stated amount of subsidy being paid to the company ; but, of course, I shall not undertake that that subtidy will be forthcoming. 4. lam in treaty with Sir D. Cooper for New South Wales either to pay one-third of the annual £7501>, or to so arrange as to relieve New Zealand from any contribution towards the subsidy for reducing the rate for English messages. 5. 1 have taken a very great deal of trouble in this matter, and I feel assured that the arrangement, when completed, will be deemed satisfactory. 1 have, &c, (Signed) J ulius Vogel. The Hon Dr Pollen, &c.” Copy of telegram from Hon J. Vogel, to Colonial Secretary, 20th April, 1875. “ London — Subject to settling details, have almost concluded with Eastern Extension Company lay cable New Zealand probably before Christmas. Subsidy seven thousand five hundred annually for ten years. Tariff seven six for ten words, ninepence word additional. New South Wales probably join us, paying onethird. Company covenants if colonies give subsidy twenty thousand for ten years make tariff Darwin London three pounds for ten words, six shillings word additional. Let me know if outline approved. (Signed) Vogel.”