NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 331, 5 July 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mutual Benefit Building Society.— A general meeting of the shareholders of this society will be held this evening at Spensley’s Hall, to consider certain alterations proposed in the rules of the society. Gas Company. —A special general meeting of the shareholders of the Christchurch Gas, Coal, and Coke Company will be held at the offices, Gloucester street, on Friday next, to authorise the directors to declare an ad interim dividend. Colonial Penal Settlement. —lt is stated that the idea to form a central penal establishment at Resolution Island has been abandoned, and that the Government propose to place it at New Plymouth and utilise the labor of the prisoners in constructing a breakwater for the purpose of making a harbor of refuge. Sir Julius Vogel.— -With reference to the report that Sir Julius Vogel had accepted an appointment from Messrs Rothschild, the Auckland correspondent of the Daily Times telegraphs : —“ The Southern Cross states that it knows by letters from Sir Julius Vogel, relating to private business, that it has always been his intention to return to the colony; but it considers that it is not improbable that the Rothschilds may have made him an offer, and that possibly Sir J, Vogel will return to England. But it maintains that he has too much respect for his reputation to remain away from the colony now when he ought to return. Winter Evening Readings in Lyttelton. —Another of these entertainments was given on Friday night last. The attendance was very good. An instrumental duet was played by the Misses Crowley and Drake, and a vocal one sung by the Misses Stout and McGowan. Songs were given by Mrs Rich and Mr H. Gates, and readings were rendered by Messrs Phillips, Ford, Bolt, and Jacobson. We are sorry to have to state that some boys at the back of the Hall were rather troublesome during part of the performance, but we hope the committee will take care there is no repetition of this. Dr Rouse occupied the chair, and announced that at the next entertainment Mr Newell Phillips would deliver a lecture on Peisonal Recollections of Paris in the reign of Napo(9oo the Third, with musical illustration?,

Supreme Court.— The criminal session of the Supreme Court opened this morning. Up to the time of our going to press the following cases had been disposed of;— Regina v John Armfield, breach of Pawnbrokers’ Act (Stott’s case), sentence deferred; Regina v William Hudson, shopbreaking and larceny, sentence deferred. Monday Popular Concerts. —The third of the series of popular conceits which have been given recently by Mr J. T. M. Smith with great success will take place this evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The programme is a varied and attractive one, and one of the principal items will be the first appearance in Christchurch of a lady vocalist, Miss Sands, who, if report be correct, has achieved some success as a vocalist in Adelaide, She will sing Glover’s “ The blind girl to her harp,” and a selection from “ Norma.” Miss Calvert will sing “ Then you’ll remember me,” and “ Evangeline.” The other portions of the programme include a piano solo by Miss Carl, and several choruses and partsongs by the choir. The conclusion will be Locke’s music to “ Macbeth,” the solos being rendered by a lady amateur and Messrs Paschel and Johnson. We hope to see a good house. Lyttelton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company (Limited). A meeting of the directors was held on Wednesday evening last. Present all the directors but Captain R. Wood. The minutes having been confirmed, applications were opened for eightynine unallotted shares, at £1 premium, the full value to be paid up at allotment. More were tendered for than required, and the necessary number were allotted, A month’s extension of time was granted to the subcommittee appointed to report on the best method of protecting the gas holder. Applications in answer to an advertisement for a competent gas fitter were opened, and that of Mr Cowburn, of Auckland, accepted, subject to certain conditions. It having been stated that Mr Caleb Hawkins, the secretary pro tern had resigned, as he was leaving the colony, it was resolved that the company should present him with £SO as a token of their appreciation of the manner in which he had done the work of the company, and that the chairman of directors should write a letter to him to that effect. The meeting then adjourned. The Fakir op Oolu. —Dr Sylvester’s last performance on Saturday afternoon was well attended, all parts of the house being filled. The various items on the programme seemed to give great amusement to the juveniles, who formed the bulk of the audience. We may notice that during the Doctor’s stay here he has taken a very deep interest in the welfare of the Sunnyside Asylum, having not only paid several visits, and made some very ample presents to the institution, but also explained the whole of his illusions to Mr Seager, in order that he might be enabled to reproduce them for the amusement of the inmates. Such disinterested kindness on the part of a professional visitor to the province deserves notice, the more so as, except Mr and Mrs Hoskins, who have always evinced a desire to do their utmost for the patients, professionals generally visiting us have not come forward to endeavour bj l, their talents to lighten the affliction of those who are so unfortunate as to be resident at Sunnyside. Dr Sylvester and company left per Taranaki yesterday for Wellington, where they will open a season of twelve nights to-morrow evening. C.J.O.—A general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was held on Saturday at Warner's Hotel. Present: Messrs B. G. Griffith (in the chair), Stead, Clark, Clogstoun. Thomas, Packe, Aiken, Brabazon, and Frankish.A communication was read from the secretary of the Auckland club, informing the Canterbury club that Edward Kelly, the jockey, and Alexander Huntley or Barron, the trainer of Maori Weed, had been disqualified by the club. The O.J.G. unanimously decided to endorse the action taken in this matter by the Auckland Jockey Club. Some discussion ensued as to the dates of the Metropolitan meeting, and ultimately the following resolution, proposed by Dr Frankish and seconded by Colonel Packe, was carried unanimously, viz :—“That the Agiicultural and Pastoral Association be requested to endeavour to hold their show on the Wednesday and Thursday, and that Colonel Packe, Captain Clogstoun, and the chairman form a deputation to meet the committee of the Association on the subject.” It was resolved, “ That the clerk of the course be ex officio a member of the committee of the club.” The meeling then adjourned to Monday, July 12th, at 4 p.m. It is proposed to purchase the Manchester Royal Infirmary and site for £75,000, for the purpose of erecting warehouses and offices on the ground. It is stated that 80,000 Spaniards have been converted to Protestantism since the revolution of 1868.