NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 417, 13 October 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lyttelton Borough Council.—Owing to the educational meeting the Borough Council postponed their usual meeting from Monday till last night. An Honest Milkman.—Several city customers of a well-known milkman, on perusing their monthly accounts submitted yesterday, werejagreeably surprised to find a set-off to the amount of their bills, couched in the following terms: —"To ten per cent, reduction, as per Professor Bickerton's analysis, —." It is said that immediate payment was the rule the moment the discount was perceived. Poultry Association. The annual general meeting of members of the above association will be held this evening, at eight o'clock, at Warner's Hotel, for the election of a managing committee for the ensuing year. A proposition to lower the subscription and several other matters of importance will be brought forward, and a very large attendance of members is anticipated. The Court House.—During the present week several much needed improvements have been effected in the internal arrangements of the Court House. The reporters' table has been fixed in a convenient posi tion, and a large new dock, fitted with seats, &c, and capable of holding five or six prisoners, has been substituted for the somewhat unsightly and decidedly uncomfortable one previously used. Canterbury College.—At the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College, held yesterday, Mr Wm Montgomery was unanimously elected as chairman of the Board, in the room of Mr H. B. Gresson, resigned. A resolution was unanimously carried expressing regret that circumstances compelled the resignation of Mr Gresson, and also the high appreciation of the services rendered by that gentleman during his term of office entertained by the Board of Governors. Board op Conservators. —The usual monthly meeting of the Board of Conservators was held on Monday at the Council Chambers at noon. Present—Mr R. J. S Harman (chairman), his Worship the Mayor, and Messrs J. T. Fisher and J. N. Tosswill. Leave of absence was granted to the Hon J. T. Peacock for six weeks. The report of the overseer read showed the present satisfactory state of the protective works, notwithstanding the late severe tests they had been subjected to, by boisterous weather and heavy freshes testing their stability to a considerable degree. The report was approved, and, after several accounts had been passed for payment, the meeting adjourned. 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. [Abvt.]

Lyttelton Regatta Committee Meeting.—A meeting of this committee was held at the Colonists' Hall on Monday evening last, Mr H. Hawkins, vice-commodore, in the chair. The secretary stated he had written to the Government in reference to the £SO grant, and had received a reply to the effect that a voucher for same would be passed in a few days. As Mr Cunningham stated that he had not to act as commodore, Mr Hawkins was requested to accept the office, which, after consideration, he agreed to do. Mr G Agar moved that the length of keel for boats in the four-oared whaleboat race and open race be limited to 30ft. Mr H. Allwright seconded the motion. Mr J. C. Boddington moved as an amendment " That |no alteration be made;" this was seconded by Mr W. Young, which, after some discussion, was carried by a large majority. Mr W. Cameron moved "That the length of the boats in the open boat sailing race be limited to 30f ;" this was seconded by Mr Agar. An amendment, moved by Mr Rich, seconded by Mr Cunningham, "That the length of keel in the open boat sailing race be unlimited," was carried. The appointment of gentlemen to act as collectors then took place. For Christchurch Mr P. Cunningham was appointed, and for Lyttelton Messrs H. Hawkins, George Agar, and the hon treasurer, Mr J. C. Boddington.

Dr Rouse stated his determination to place a cup at the disposal of the committee. This announcement was received with cheers. Mr O. A. Rich spoke at length on the appointment of a sub-committee to arrange for courses and time allowance, but the matter was final'y deferred till next meeting. The adjournment then took place. U.C.C.C.—This club will open the season on Saturday next, on the Hagley Park ground, at 2 p.m. Members desiring to take part are requested to communicate their intention to the honorary secretary. The match played will be the usual one, viz., the Secretary's side against the Treasurer's side. Fire at Irwell.—We regret to hear that Mr Rose's store at Irwell was utterly destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it raged with such fierceness that in twenty minutes the work of destruction was completed. Mr Rose' had lately let the store, and we are informed that neither he or his tenants had any insurance on the building and its contents. Concert.—The Misses Taylor have issued an attractive programme for their concert, which takes place to-morrow (Thursday) evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. The band is under the direction of Mr Bennington, and well-known names appear against the different items of the programme. We hope to see a good house on this occasion.