NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 426, 25 October 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Timaru and Temuka Railway.— lt is announced that the Timaru and Temuka railway will be opened on Tuesday. Christchurch Club. The quarterly meeting of the members of the Christchurch Club will be held on Monday, Ist November, at 2 p.m. Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Entries for the coming show will close on Wednesday, 27th instant ; and the time for receiving tenders for publicans' and confectioners’ booths will terminate on Tuesday, 26th instant. General Assembly. —ln addition to the five candidates for the Coleridge district already in the field, we hear of a new aspirant' to political honours. The “ coming man ” will represent numerous interests, and is likely to command a large number of votes. Accident at Glentui.— On Saturday morning a somewhat serious accident befel an old servant of Richardson and Co, at the Glentui sawmills, named William Wright. He was feeding a chaff-cutter, when his right hand slipped towards the knives, and the first three fingers were cut off. He was conveyed to Rangiora by the first train, attended to by Mr Downes, surgeon, and then conveyed to the Christchurch Hospital. The Mails. —The inward Suez mail arrived early yesterday morning in the Ringarooma, and was forwarded to Christchurch by the first train. It consisted of sixteen bags, twelve for Christchurch and four for Lyttelton. The northern portion of the mail was transhipped from the Ringarooma into the Taranaki, and sent north at noon yesterday. The Taranaki also took the outward ’Frisco mail. Additional Telegraphic Regulation. —The following is published in the New Zealand Gazette of October 21st;—“ Telegrams may be sent to Chambers of Commerce in New Zealand, notifying the arrival or departure of steamers at or from any port in New Zealand, at the rate of 3d per telegram ; provided that each telegram shall contain only the name of one steamer, the date and hour of her arrival or departure, and destination. Every such telegram shall be made ‘ collect ’ by the sender, and shall be paid for by the receiver on delivery.

Coleridge Election— Mr J. D. Bays announces his intention of coming forward as a candidate to represent the Coleridge distinct in the new Parliament. Startling Order by Telegraph.—A Victoria (Australia) paper tells this story : “ A firm that shall be nameless sent home an order lately for some iron safes, and of these it was expressly desired that some should be of Milner’s famous make, which was duly expressed. But the clerk (a junior) who copied the order had never heard of the redoubtable Milner, or else he was hazy in his orthography, for the order went home with this astonishing “line” in it—- ‘ Please forward, per first ship, six Milliners —three with drawers, and three without.’ Imagine the astonishment of the good folks at home. I believe they referred this extraordinary order to the emigration commissioners.”

Christchurch Cricket Club. A general meeting of the above club was held at Warner’s Hotel on Saturday evening ; the president (Mr W. H. W. Williams), in the chair. After some discussion as to the position and prospects of the club, it was unanimously resolved that it would be unadvisable that the club should discontinue or be wound up. and that the proposal of the U.C.C.0., if made a definite arrangement, should be accepted. It was understood that if nothing occurred to prevent it, the opening match should take place on Saturday next, due notice of which would be given. The captains of the first and second elevens, with the secretary and treasurer, were authorised to arrange for procuring cricketing materials. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

Ellesmere Cricket Club.— The fortnightly match of the E.C.C., Long v Short, came off on the ground belonging to the club at Southbridge on Thursday last. Notwithstanding that a very strong north-wester was blowing during the whole day, a good muster of members put in an appearance, and the play throughout was quite up to par. The bowling of Messrs 0. F. Williams, R. Willis, T. Willis, and A. Barton was very creditable. A splendid catch was taken by R, Willis at short leg, and double figures were obtained by Messrs C, A. Fitzroy, J. B, Smith, W. Willis, and C. P. Williams, The match was decided in favour of the Short by two runs. Owing to the next practice day falling on the 4th November, the day of Leeston show, the alphabetical match will be played on Tuesday, the 2nd of November,

Post Office.— lt is notified in the Gazette that the following additional post offices have been opened in Canterbury, Longbeach, Malvern (re-opened), Sheffield, Surveyor’s Gully, Waddington (re-opened). The following post-masters have been gazetted ; —At Ashburton Forks, W; Hawkins ; at Brookside, J. Baldwin ; at Burnham, J, May ; at Doyleston, W. FT. Crowe ; at Hanmer Plains, T. G. Russell ; at Irwell, H, Corbett; at Leeston, H, Palmer; at Lincoln, J. Frame; at Longbeach, J. R. Steele ; at Malvern. P. W. Pattle ; at Rangitata, W, H. Meikelham and W. Lechner : at Sheffield, J. Johnstone; at Styx, B. Sword ;at Surveyor’s Gully, H. Williams ; at Waltham, D. Qow ; at Waddington, J. Johnston; at Waikuku, J. G. Smith ; at Washdyke, G. Anderson; atWesterfield, C, Reid; at West Oxford, L. C. Bean. Okain’s Bay. —The election of a school committee for this district took place on Thursday. A very unusual interest was felt in the proceedings, and, as far as possible, the day was kept as a public holiday. There was the greatest decorum and qu»et shown throughout the day, and very little excitement, and yet the number of votes recorded was unprecedented in past years. The returning officer being also a candidate, Mr Bishop was appointed deputy-returning officer and poll-clerk. The following was the state of the poll:—Messrs T. Ware, 30 ; Priest, 29; Moore, 28 ; Harris, 28 ; Gasson, 27 ; Sefton, 26 ; Wells, 26 ; Radding, 23 ; Thacker, 22 ; Kenny, 21 ; Cox, 18 ; Blake, 17 ; Gundy, 17 ; Kearney, 16 ; W'hite, 16 ; R. Mason, 14 ; O’Connor, 6 ; Richfield, 6. The returning officer (Mr W. Moore) declared Messrs Ware, Priest, Moore, Harris, Gasson, Sefton, Wells, and Radding, duly elected to serve as the school committee for the ing half-year. A protest was then ent' ei . e d against the validity of the election ’jjy Thacker, on the grounds that thv deputyreturning officer and poll clerk Bishop) had in some instances filled ' U p the voting papers in the room by request 0 f aome 0 f the voters, unable to write, tTo candidate, except Mr Thacker, appointed an agent to be present in the pollip g booth during the election.

Presentation. —A presentation of a very handsome tea and coffee service was mads on Saturday evening, at Barrett’s Hotel, to Mr J. Jones, who has for many years filled the position of stationmaster at the Christ* church terminus, and who is leaving to assume the duties of district traffic manager and stationmaster at Timaru. The plate waa subscribed for by the old employees on the' railway, who were desirous of paying a tribute of respect to an old fellow officer. The service is exceptional, not only in l design and workmanship, but also in being of: quadruple silver plate, of American manufacture, and imported by Messrs Peterson and Co as something new to the province. It consists of a tea and coffee service, with a tea urn and a large salver, the side adjuncts being a pair of handsome branched candlesticks, of the same material as the service. The pattern is the lily of the valley, both flower and leaves being frosted, and showing prettily in relief on the burnished surface. The candlesticks are of rather a novel pattern. Intended for two candles, the centre of the candelabra supports a cherub, each stand being formed of four camelopard legs, supported by a sandglass in thecentre. About eight o’clock a large number of officials and employees connected with the Canterbury Railways met in the large room at Barrett’s, where tables had been arranged, and a light spread prepared.. Mr A. C. Fyfe occupied the chair, the vicechair being filled by Mr W. Packard. After the loyal toasts had been disposed of, M;p Tippets, goods .manager, made the presentation on behalf of his fellow employees, con?, gratulating those present that though thej*' were losing their friend from daily companionship, he was still among, and would remain one of them. Mr Tippets concluded by proposing the health of their guest, which was drank with three times three. Mr Jonea having suitably replied, the toasts of the “Health of Mrs Jones and family,” “ Success to the Timaru and Temuka railway,” and. “ Success to the Christchurch and Timaru. line” followed,] succeeded by those of a. complimentary nature, the intervals being filled with some excellent songs. The company separated about eleven o’clook ( having spent a very pleasant evening.

City of Christchurch Election. —The Hon B. Richardson, Minister for Public Works, announces his intention of offering himself as a candidate to represent the City of Christchurch in the new Parliament. As soon as his duties in the Public Works department permit, Mr Richardson will meet the electors.

Holy Trinity, Lyttelton. —The Rev F, C. Lloyd was inducted into the cure of this parish on Sunday morning, by the Most Rev the Primate, in the presence of a very large congregation. The Bishop and clergy entered by the west door, the choir and congregation einging “ Onward Christian Soldiers.” Morning prayer was said by Rev J. W. Stack, after which Rev Mr Lloyd was inducted according to the form in use in this diocese, Dr Donald, minister’s warden, handing him the keys of the church. The communion office followed, the new incumbent reading the epistle. The Bishop preached from St. John, c. 15, v. 16, after which Holy Communion was administered, the Bishop celebrating, assisted by Revs Messrs Lloyd and Stack. The service was semi-choral, the choir being assisted by several gentlemen from Christchurch. The psalms were taken to chants by Tucker and Hayes, and the Te Deum to a Gregorian tone. The anthem was Dr Whitfield’s, “ I will lift mine eyes,” the verse parts were sung by Messrs W. B. Allwright, Hillier, and Jeffery.

It is a well ascertained fact that housewives are seldom out of temper on a washing day, if they get well on with their work. But if they have obtained inferior soap, and their hands are chafed therewith, there is generally a late tea, and the fireside is not pleasant until the children are got to repose. When purchasing soap, if you ask for the star brand, and see that you get it, there will be no fear of late washing or chapped hands, as the greatest care is taken when it is being manufactured to render it free from all injurious properties. Besides, it is the best, the bars are the largest, and it is the cheapest soap in the market. Try, and you will be convinced,—[ Advt. ]