NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 397, 20 September 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Public Meeting, Waltham.— A public meeting will be held at the Waltham hotel, on Tuesday evening next, to consider matters of interest to the ratepayers. Hobsb PARADE. The entries for the horse parade, to be held on Saturday next, are coming in very slowly. We would remind our readers that the entries close on Wednesday next. Presentation. —The passengers by the Otago s.s, on her last passage to Melbourne, presented Captain Calder with a purse of sovereigns as a mark of their appreciation of his kindness and attention, and in commemoration of his first trip as captain of the Otago. Capture. —As Mr George Field and his son were taking some cattle to their run at Port Levy on Wednesday week, they discovered a large grey seal lying on the beach. The younger Mr Field went home for a gun, and succeeded in shooting the animal, which was twelve feet long. The carcase yielded ten gallons of oil. The skin is very handsomely marked. Volunteer Lodge, No 67—At the session of this lodge held on Friday night, Bro Trumble was elected by a large majority as representative to the Grand Lodge. The number of members on the books of the lodge is rapidly increasing. The anniversary will be held on the 2Tth inst, the programme for which will be advertised in a few days. Avonside Wesleyan Sabbath-school. —A panorama of the Holy Land was exhibted on BTiday night in Gridley’s Hall to the children attendingthe Avonside Wesleyan Sabbath-school. As each view was shown Mr Connal narrated its leading historical associations, and at intervals a portion of the children sang some simple sacred melodies very nicely. There was a very good muster of juveniles, who seemed to heartily enjoy the evening’s entertainment provided for them. Theatrical. —The company who own the theatre in Wellington have determined, despite the opposition of some of the shareholders, to go into management themselves, and purposed opening on the 25th instant with Mr and Mrs G. Darrell as their stars. Unfortunately, however, Mrs Darrell has been taken seriously ill in Dunedin, and will not be able to go to Wellington, hence the projected season will not take place, Mr and Mrs F. M. Bates have succeeded the Darrell’s in Dunedin. Entertainment. —An entertainment, in connection with the Mutual Improvement Association, was given on Friday evening in the Durham street Sunday schoolroom, The Bev J. Duller presiding. There was a very good attendance. 'The programme comprised instrumental selections from Mr Spensley’s band, part songs by the Wesleyan choir, under the direction of M r Spensley; songs by Misses Calvert and Spensley and Mr G. Daltry ; duet, Messrs Daltry and Stansell junior; readings, Messrs Lakemar and Atkinson, and recitations by Messrs Gapes, Knibbs, and Rowe, all of which received loud plaudits from the audience. A vote of thanks to the performers and to the tev chairman terminated an enjoyable entertainment,

BLOOD Stock I .— -Mr R. Ray’s string of racehorses was submitted to auction on Saturday at Tattersall's. As the bids did not reach the reserve all the horses were withdrawn. City Council. —A special meeting of the City Council, for the purpose of striking a rate, will be held this evening at the Council Chambers, at 645 p.m. At the ordinary meeting the motion of Cr Turner respecting the alteration of the time of meeting from the evening to the day of Monday, will be considered. Municipal Election. To-day, the nominations for one City Councillor, in the room of the late Mr Raphael, will close. A requisition has been signed to Mr J. Dalwood, cab proprietor, asking him to come forward, and one of a similar character requesting Mr M. B. Hart to allow himself to be nominated, but neither of theie gentlemen have intimated their intention of doing so. Mr J. G. Hawkes is the only candidate before the ratepayers at present. Funeral, —The funeral of the late Mr William Murray, of Lyttelton, took place on Saturday, leaving, his late residence* at 2 p.m. The coffin was carried on ! a bier by sixteen friends of the deceased, and the {Sail was supported by Messrs O’Grady, Weyburn, McLellau, Yule, George Agar,-and S. Bailey. The relations, followed the bier, next.came the Borough 1 Council, then Mr Murray’s employes and friends. On the procession reaching the chapel, it was found that the attendance was so large that only a portion of those following could gain admittance. Full service was performed by Fathers Francis del Monte and Chervier. The mourners then proceeded to the Roman Catholic churchyard, where the usual ceremonies were performed. The universal respect in which Mr Murray was held was shown by the very large attendance, which exceeded by far that at any other funeral ever held in Lyttelton, nearly 400 following, including many visitors from Christchurch. Peninsula Racing Club,— A meeting, called by circular, was held at Mr George Franks’, Beach Arms, Lake Ellesmere, on Thursday last for the purpose of establishing a Peninsula Racing Club. Taking into consideration the weather, the attendance was very good. On the motion of Mr John Gebbie, seconded by Mr W. Goodwin, Mr Wm. Birdling was elected chairman. Thq secretary briefly stated why the meeting had been called. Mr John Gebbie said he thought it was only right that a club should bo formed, and a good working committee appointed. In past years the whole of the work had been done by he might say one person, who was in a way responsible. By establishing a club this responsibility would be done away with. So far as the past race meetings, he considered they had been very fair, and he was quite willing to do all he could to further the future good working of the object in view. A certain amount of land, in the district was reserved for racing and general recreation purposes, aud he had no doubt but that if a club was formed they would get the use of it. He had great pleasure in moving the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr T. W. Barker, and carried unanimously; viz—“Tha t a club be formed, to be named the Peninsula Racing Club. That the annual subscription for members be one guinea (£1 Is) such subscription to be payable before the Ist of January in each year,” The following resolutions were then passed, viz—“ That Mr W. Birdling be patron of the club ; that Mr Mr Hugh Buchanan be president of the club; that Mr John Gebbie be vice-president of the club ; that Mr Charles Haylock be treasurer; that Mr T, Holt be secretary.” A committee, consisting of twenty-five members, with power to add to their number, was then appointed, five to form a quorum. After a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting terminated, A meeting of the committee was then held, Mr W. Birdling in the chair, when the following resolutions were passed ; viz—“ That the chairman be requested to take any steps he thinks right to ascertain the footing on which the present club stands with respect to the reserve for recreation purposes.” “ That the secretary be authorised to obtain a minute book and sufficient stationery, &c, for present purposes.” “That the secretary be requested to write to the secretary of the Canterbury Jockey Club, informing him that a Peninsula Racing Club had been formed, and that any information the C.J.C can give, this club will be glad to receive.” After a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting terminated. Presentation to Mr . Palmer. —On Wednesday last several of the friends of Mr Palmer, late station master at Burnham, and now stationed at Leeston, met at Mr Palmer’s house for the purpose of presenting that gentleman with a memento in recognition of his services to the district, while stationed at Burnham. The was anything but favorable for a large gathering, and deterred many from attending. The presentation consisted of a very massive set of silver tea and coffee service complete, the choice of which reflects great credit on the gentlemen by whom it was selected. After ample justice had been done to the good things provided, Messrs J. Cunningham and J, Lambie, in the name of the subscribers and of the inhabitants of Burnham and neighborhood, havingin appropriate speeches commented on the many acts of kindness rendered to the district by Mr Palmer, who had been for so many years station master at: Burnham, made the presentation. Mr Lambie also read letters received by him from Mr Lawson, traffic manager, and Mr E. VV. Tippets, who regretted their inability to be present, but expressed their appreciation of the services of such a very old and tried public servant as Mr Palmer. Mr Jones then made a few remarks, aud said that having known Mr Palmer for the last twelve years, it gave him great pleasure to testify to the manner in which he had always studied the interests both of his employers and of the farmers and others with whom he had been engaged, Mr Palmer then returned thanks in a suitable manner, and that he was only too happy to think that his conduct had met with the approbation of those with whom, in his official aud private capacity, he had been brought in contact; and he assured them that the very handsome present, which had just been made to him, would be always looked upon by him as a reminiscence of the many happy hours spent at Burnham. The health of the “ Medical Profession,” coupled with the name of Dr Chapman; of “ The Press,” coupled with the name of Mr Winthrop; of “ The Agricultural and Pastoral Interests,” coupled with the names of Messrs Cunningham and Lambie; of “The Ladies,” “The Bachelors,’’ &c, were duly proposed and responded to, and the arrival of the afternoon train necessitated the breaking up of a very pleasant party*

Imported Entire —Mr Ro«kruge’s entire horse from Melbourne arrived in the Omeo ’yesterday, and will be landed to-day Timaru-Temuka railway— During the past few days, the South Canterbury Times says, workmen have been employed in laying a line of rails to the Government Landing Service to connect the same with this railway. From the north-eastern end of the goods shed a platform is in course of erection in order to take in and dischargeljthe goods from and for the town. Everything in connection with the Timaru end of the railway, otherwise than the above specified works, appears to be complefed, and the day must now be close at hand when the line will be opened for traffic. Sir Julius Vogel’s Bust. — The Auckland correspondent of the Otago Daily Times says :—I ought to tell you a joke too good to be lost, and which has a great merit not common to all good jokes, that of being perfectly true, A gentleman who arrived lately from England had to call on Sir Julius Vogel, was shown into his drawing-room and kept.waiting, as he considered, a rather unconscionable time. At the end of a .couple of hours a person entered, splashed with whitewash, and got into conversation 'with him'. He was struck with the peculiarity of the whitewash, but soon saw he was talking to a gentleman. As the talk progressed he happened to mention New Zealand and that he belonged to that colony. ‘Oh I’ said the whitewashed one, ‘ I presume then .you are one of the subscribers to the .bust of Sir Julius, for which I am now engaged in taking the cast ? You will be glad to hear that it is making good progress, and that the model will be sent to Rome to (a celebrated artist, whose name my informant did not catch), and will be very shortly ready for presentation.’ The New Zealander stared ; but simply said that he was not one of the subscribers, though he had no doubt the list would be a large one. The story is perfectly trustworthy, and is creating a good deal of fun here. Some say it is the Bank—which could not have done badly by these loans ; others that it is his colleagues in .the Ministry ; and others, that it is the Agent-General, Rothschilds, Sergeant, and Sir P. St. Julyan who are the munificent donors. That the bust is being executed to be presented by some person or persons fo Sir Julius is, however, a great fact, and my informant thinks that, properly worked, the presentation may give Sir Julius Vogel a good lift towards a seat in the Imperial Parliament, if he is disposed to try in that direction. Football. —The match on Saturday last, a fifteen against the rest of the club, who had the assistance of several College boys, was commenced shortly after 3 p.m. The fifteen won the choice of goals, and selected the south end, as the wind prevailed from that quarter. The ball, shortly after being kicked off, was taken into dangerous proximity to the club goal, and it was soon apparent that, with the wind in their favor, the fifteen would have no great difficulty in ’ keeping the ball down at their opponents’ goal. The club on several occasions drove the ball back to the middle of the ground, and once or twice sent it unpleasantly near the goal of the fifteen. It was soon, however, returned, and by some good play the fifteen sent the ball in front of the club’s goal, when O. Thomson, by a well-judged kick, secured a goal for the fifteen. Sides were not changed, as it was not half time. The ball was again kicked off from the centre of the ground, and as before was taken down to the club side of the ground, but no advantage was gained by either* side until Hartland obtained what appeared to be a touch down. The ball was brought out, and A. Ollivier successfully accomplished the place kick, but an objection was raised to the touch down, the ball being touched while in the air, and not down on the ground, as it should have been according to the rules of the game. No goal was therefore scored. Half time having arrived ends were changed, and the club now having the wind, made it hard work for the fifteen, and kept the ball mostly near the latter’s goal. By playing well together and keeping well on the ball, the fifteen were able to keep it out of danger, although the ball was several times very close to their touch line. Some good runs by various members of the fifteen, well backed up, took the ball up to the club goal, and in the scrimmages that ensued it was sometimes driven behind the touch line, but the club always managed to secure the touch down. The game was continued until a quarter-past 5, but no further advantage was gained by either side, the game thus being won by the fifteen by one goal to none. For the club, Messrs J. Anderson and J. Fowler, were most conspicuous for their good play amongst the forwards, whilst Messrs B. Cotterill and W, stringer were very successful as half-backs, and for the first half of the game Goodeve worked hard forward. The fifteen worked well together all through the game. Shortly after the game was over the selection committee posted the names of the fifteen chosen to represent Canterbury in the Interprovincial match on Friday next. They are as follows :—Messrs J. Anderson, E. J. Cotterill, H. Cotterill, E. Dobson, J. Evans, A. St. G. Hammersley, W. Hartland, G. A. Macquarie, G. Mathias, H. McCardell, A. M. Ollivier, L. M. Ollivier, W. Stringer, O. Thomson, and J. Wilkin. Emergencies—Messrs A. H. Anderson, E. Cox, and H. Goodeve. We must congratulate the committee upon their selection, as taking afi things into consideration, we do not think they could have done better. The above team comprises five backs and half backs, and ten forwards. The post of honor will, we believe, by entrusted to Messrs B. J. Cotterill and A, M. Ollivier, who are both very good back players, being certain and quick in kicking, and not likely to let any players pass them. The half-backs are Messrs Macquarie, Mathias, and Stringer, all of whom have shown that they can be depended upon in cases of emergency. The forwards are very good, being active and also possessed of plenty of weight, as may be imagined when when they average about IL] stone. They can all kick well when required, and should they have a chance at goal, will no doubt avail themselves of the opportunity. The weakest man in the team is, we think, McCardell, but he has proved so useful just outside the scrimmages, that we do not think they could have left him out of the fifteen. He is very quick in picking up the ball when it comes out from amongst the forwards, and being also smart in running, gains a good advantage. There will be a game this evening at five o’clock, the fifteen playing the club, who will be assisted by some of the College boys, so as to give the fifteen practice together. All members of the club who can ittend arc requested to play, so that the sides may be evenly matched. The club will be glad to see as many College boys as can make it convenient to attend.

Lyttelton Regatta.—a public meeting will be held in the Colonist’s Hall, Lyttelton to-morrow evening, to make arrangements for the forthcoming regatta. Entertainment. —An entertainment took place on Friday evening at Harewood road, in connection with the parish church, The programme, which was a very lengthy one, was gone through satisfactorily. Songs were contributed by Misses Mayo, Horner, Hancock, and Mr Comerford ; instrumental pieces by Misses Norman, Jennings, and Goodwin ; readings by Messrs Hull, Morgan, and Philips. Some part songs were creditably rendered by the Prebbleton choir. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was passed to the performers, after which dancing was kept up till a late hour. It has been arranged to combine pleasure with business in the monster sale of boots and shoes at Spensley’s, Cashel street. A brass band, consisting of first-class musicians, has been engaged, and will perform on Saturday evening. Spensley must be very well satisfied with the patronage he has received to provide music free to the public. The sale is on for this month.— [Advt.] Found Dead. —Saturday’s South Canterbury Times states that on Friday afternoon last, September 17th, as some boys were on the beach near the |lWashdyke, they came across the remains of a man, minus a greater portion of the head and two hands. They gave information to the police, aud on the same becoming known in Timaru, a shell was constructed, and conveyed in Mr Bennet’s express, accompanied by constable Hughes, to the spot, in order to bring the remains into town, a place having been prepared for them at Melville House. Owing to the length of time occupied in reaching the spot, having to cross the Washdyke lagoon in a boat, the party did not arrive in town till about half-past ten at night. The body had on it a shirt and a pair of trousers, with seaman’s boots, and was evidently-that of the sailor lately belonging to the barque Czarovitch, who was drowned in the harbor a short while since. Many people do not know the reason why some descriptions of soap, when being used, cause the hands to smart and feel sore. It is simply owing to the imperfect knowledge of some soap boilers, who not being thoroughly acquainted with the ingredients they are using, do not compound them in a scientific manner, or as is more commonly the case, that manufacturers either try to pass off a spurious adulterated article, or else by using an undue quantity of the cheapest commodities, make one of inferior quality. We are aware that the Star Brand Soap is made on the strictest principles of chemical affinity, and that every care is taken by the manufacturers to produce an article possessing the strongest abstergent properties. All persons, whether old colonists or new arrivals, should use the Star Brand Soap, as it is the best in this market. [Advt.] New Theatre fob Dunedin. —There seems now every probability of Dunedin having two theatres again (says the Guardiati) as Mr Sibbald has at last determined to build a first-class home of the drama on the site of the old Princess—and one, too, which will be second to none in the Australasian colonies. Last week a number of member and drays were employed clearing away the debris, &c, from the late fire, and making the necessary excavation for a new structure. It is expected that towards the middle of next week everything will be ready for the masons to commence the foundation ; in fact, a quantity of the stone is already on the ground, and to-morrow the masons will make a start, preparatory to commencing with the main building. The new theatre will be capable of seating 1500 persons, and great attention has been given to the question of egress and access to the building in all parts. The passage round the dress-circle will be Bft or 9ft wide, so that if it is found necessary to extend the seats there will be plenty of room for so doing. From what we could learn from the proprietor, nothing seems to have been forgotten to render the new theatre one of the most comfortable buildings in Dunedin. Pedestrianism. —A good many persons assembled on the grounds of the Riccarton Hotel on last Saturday afternoon to see Edwards, a pedestrian of considerable repute, who has lately arrived from Dunedin, walk 70 yards while an amateur named Green ran 100, and also walk seven miles within the hour. The match with Green was said to be for £5, but from the start it was seen that he (Green) had little pretensions to be considered a runner, and Edwards walked in a winner by several yards, doing the distance in ten and a half seconds. The next event was the match against time. Edwards walked well throughout. He is a fair walker, with remarkably long stride for his size, has a free style of moving, but cannot be considered a pretty walker, as he seems to walk very much on his heels. Bowley, a local ped, walked with him at intervals, and the difference of style between the men was very noticeable to Bowley’s advantage. When time was called, Edwards was about 65 yards from home, and completed the distance in six seconds over the hour. It must be added that the late rains had made the track very heavy for travelling, and it was the prevailing opinion that but for this disadvantage, he would have done the distance within the hour. A subscription was raised on the ground for Edwards, aud a very decent amount collected. On Friday evening next, Edwards will essay the very difficult task of walking IUS miles within 24 hours. He has secured the Oddfellows’ Hall for the purpose, will start at eight o’clock, aud finish on Saturday evening at the same hour. A committee and time-keepers are to be appointed to see that the distance is walked throughout. In the Argus of the 7th instant we find the following : —“ As usual, the evening before the A.J.C. Metropolitan is run, there was a large gathering at the Prince of Wales Hotel last night. To the astonishment of every one, notices were posted up stating that betting was strictly ‘prohibited in the hotel. A number of policemen were stationed about, evidently with the intention of preventing any betting taking place. The members of the ring declined to do any business unless they were out of sight and hearing of the constables.” A new weekly paper, entitled the Obituary, has just appeared. It is illustrated, and appears to be devoted entirely to funereal subjects. There is a full list of deaths for the week, notices of the principal personages, pictures of a monastery tomb, a cemetery church, and a memorial window, various epitaphs, wills, and bequests, &c, an under-? taker’s guide, and a story “The Illused Undertaker,”

The Metropolitan —We remind owneis of horses that entries for the Canterbury Cup and C.J.C Handicap close at Warner’s Hotel at 8 p m. this evening,