NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 430, 29 October 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

E, M. Court.—There were no criminal cases at the sitting of this Court this morning. Concerts. —A series of concerts will be given by Madam Winter, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, during race week, at which the “ Bohemian Girl ” will be produced, with orchestral accompaniments, and selections from various other operas. Christchurch Cricket Club. A general meeting of this club is called for to-morrow (Saturday) evening, at 7.30 o’clock. At the previous general meeting, held last week, a resolution making a definite offer relative to the use of ground for the ensuing season, was carried, and duly forwarded to the U.C.C.C. Found Drowned. —An inquest was held on Saturday, October 23rd, at the Greta crossing, on the south side of the river Hurunui, before J. S. Caverhill, Esq, J.P., on the body of a man unknown. The deceased, who appeared to have been a swagger, was found by a man whilst searching for a ford to cross the river. The body was much decomposed, and had, from appearances, been in the water sometime. A verdict of “ Found Drowned ’ was returned. U.C.C.C .—This club will continue the match, England v Colonies, next Saturday. The sides are as follows:—England—Messrs Alpe, Barker, Chapman, Corfe, Harman, Dawe, Dickinson, Fuller, G. H. Lee, Souter, Stevens, Wilson, Wilkinson, Webb. Colonies—Messrs J. Wood, H. Cotterill, A. M. Ollivier, J. Barker, E. Parkerson, E. J. Cotterill, T. D. Condell, W. Cotterill, E. Deacon, M. Nalder, R. A. Kent; Play will begin at 2 p.m. punctually. Cricket. —The match, Papanui v Waltham, will be continued to-morrow on the ground of the former, play to commence at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The following players are selected to represent the W.C.C:—Messrs Reeder, Thomson, Taylor, Beard, W, Frith, Terry, Round, Hornbrook, Todd, Blanchard, and 0. Frith; emergencies, H. Fisher and R. Ball. A conveyance will be in readiness at the Post-office at 2 p.m, to convey the Waltham team to Papanui. The Crops. —ln the Northern district it was last week generally expected that the protracted dry weather would have an injurious effect on the grain crops, and farmers were looking anxiously for rain. On making a tour of inspection over the district, however, it is found that although there is every probability that the straw will be light, the yield of grain will reach the average. On the Downs and centre of the plains there is a patchy crop or two, but as a rule the corn blades are sufficiently coveting the ground to.protect the roots from extreme dryness. Dews have assisted to keep the grain fresh, but the rain of Wednesday, which was generally dispersed, will have a wonderful effect. The growth of grass has been somewhat tardy, but in a few days the meadows will be covered with a good sward. Next harvest it is anticipated will be later than that of last year. Philadelphia Exhibition. —It will be remembered that some time back the chairman of the local committee of the Philadelphia Exhibition (Mr L. E, Nathan) had several communications with the Royal Commission with a view to the extension of the time for receiving goods here for transmission to Philadelphia. The object of the local committee was to obtain sufficient time to allow of exhibitors at the metropolitan show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association forwarding their exhibits if they desired to do so. The local committee felt that this would be a most desirable thing, inasmuch as unless this concession were granted many local industries would practically be unrepresented, owing to the manufacturers not being able to prepare duplicates. The Royal Commission, however, could not see their way clear to grant the request of the local committee, except as to wool, in which the time was extended. At the last meeting of the committee, it was resolved to telegraph to the hon Mr Mantell, again urging upon him the necessity of an extension of time, and yes-, terday an answer was received extending the time for sending in articles to the local committee to November 13th. This will afford ample opportunity for exhibitors of articles of merit to have them packed and sent forward. We hope now that this has been arranged, exhibitors will come forward more generally in response to the requests of the local committee, and aid in at least fairly representing the province on the occasion of the Exhibition of 1876,

Lyttelton Regatta. Messrs Shaw, Saville, and Co, with their usual liberality, are forwarding a handsome cup by the ship Langstone for the Lyttelton regatta. City Guards. —The shooting season of the above company will be opened by a friendly match, to be fired at an early date. Ranges, 200 and 300, five shots at each range; position, any ; regulation targets. The sides picked by Lieutenant Wolfe and Sub-Lieutenant Malcolm are as follows : Lieutenant Wolfe’s team —Color Sergeant Bergh, Sergeant Perkins, Corporals Hill and Lusk, Lance Corporal Parker, Privates T, Hall, Diamond, S.Parker, O’Callaghan, Cattermole, G. Parker, W. Fowler, Buckett, Easelborn, Dacre, Hawkins, Green, and Scott. Sub-Lieutenant Malcolm’s team Captain J. G. Hawkes, Sergeants Armstrong, Preston, and Crowe, Corporals Symmonds and Turnbull, Privates Cahill, Godso, McCanliffe, Flaxmore, Grant, J. J. Lusk, Lummis, King, Burrow, J. Hill, Dutton, and White. Firing committee—Sergeant Armstrong and Crowe, Corporals Lusk and Hill, Privates S. Parker and Cahill. The Fanfulla states that the late Emperor Ferdinand of Austria has left to the Pope a legacy of 10,000,000 florins, which has already been paid at the Vatican. The Emperor has bequeathed also to the Pope all the ornaments and sacred vessels of his chapel, and most valuable crystals and rare china services. The Grand Council of Geneva, by 64 votes against 7, has adopted a resolution for the suppression of the convents of the Sisters of Charity. A piece of “ Enlgish news” has been going the round of the , Paris press. We are informed that “ Mr William Hastings, an English actor, has just arrived in Paris to recover his health, which he lost in the following manner :—He was dining with Lord S , when a discussion about solitary confinement arose, which ended by the noble lord offering the actor £IO,OOO if he would pass ten years in solitary confinement. Mr Hastings accepted, and a cell some 12ft square was erected on the nobleman’s estate, in which the actor was forthwith incarcerated. He was allowed a few books, pens, ink, and paper, but he was not permitted to see human face or hear human voice. The ten years expired a few weeks ago, and Mr Hastings duly received the £IO,OOO, for which, however, he has paid dearly. Although only thirty-five years old, he looks like seventy ; his hair is white, his body bent, and his tongue has almost lost the power of speech.” 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.—f Advt. ]