NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 461, 6 December 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A.O.F.—A summoned meeting of Court Star of Canterbury will be held this evening, for the nomination of officers, &c. Election of Mayor.— Up to the time of receiving nomination papers for the office of Mayor, Mr F. Hobbs was the only candidate. A paper nominating Mr W, Wilson had been filled u<* in due form, hut that gentleman declined to stand for election. Presbyterian Church. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church commenced its sittings in St Andrew’s Church on Saturday evening, with the usual ceremonies. The Rev W, M'Gowan, of Lyttelton, was elected Moderator, Akaroa Regatta. —We understand that the Akaroa Regatta committee have adopted the rules of the Lyttelton Regatta committee, with local alterations required. As this is the case, competitors from Christchurch and Lyttelton can easily ascertain the conditions of every race. Kaiapoi Farmers’ Club —At the next meeting of this club Mr Robert Wilkin has promised to open a discussion on the improvement of stock, and from that gentleman’s thorough acquaintance with the breeding of cattle, horses, and sheep, his remarks will no doubt be of considerable value. All the members of the club have been requested to attend on Thursday evening.

Attempted Suicide. A man named James Buchanan attempted to cut his throat on Saturday night last. It seems that he and his wife have lived separate for some little lime past, and he went to her lodgings on St Asaph street West, on Saturday, expressing a wish to speak to her. She told him she would not have anything to say to him, when he threatened to cut his throat, and drew a knife from his pocket wiih the intention of carrying out his threat, and was only prevented from committing the rash act by a man named Hood, who held him until the police were sent for. Canterbury Rowing Club.— A general meeting of the above dub was held on Saturday evening, at Warner’s Hotel, Mr J. O. Jones, captain, in the chair. A letter was read from Mr J. W. S. Gray tendering his resignation on the committee through having to leave Christchurch permanently for Wellington. After the chairman had paid Mr Gray a compliment for his exertions as a member of the committee and a working member, Mr Vincent was elected to the vacancy. A recommendation from the committee that three boats be sent for by the outgoing mail was adopted after some discussion, and two amendments had been proposed and lost. It was resolved, “ That if £2O be raised by subscription, it be a recommendation tc the committee to order a wager boat by next mail.” A subscription list was opened in the room and £lolos collected, This concluded the business of the meeting.

The City Election,— The supporters of the Hon E. Richardson met at the Music Hall on Saturday evening last, when an influential committee was appointed and the details of operations during the election arranged. Mr S. P. Andrews, one of the candidates for the city, addresses the electors this evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, at 7.30 p.m,, and Mr Stevens at Knightstown tomorrow evening, at 7,30 p.m., in the reading room there. Lyttelton School Committee. A meeting of this committee was held on Saturday evening last. Present—Messrs H. R. Webb (chairman), Donald, Hawkins, Cunningham, and Allwright. Correspondence was read—From Education office re repairs to caretaker’s house 'and purchase of lamps; also, authorising payment of £3 17s 8d for grass seed. From same, dated November sth, asking for detailed statement of probable expenditure from January to September next. From same, dated November 16th, re details of expenditure on buildings, and authorising appointment of Louisa Kenner and' Emily Jackson as pupil teachers ; also enclosing the report of the inspector, The committee expressed their pleasure at such a favorable report, andtheir entire confidence in the head master. Dr Donald then moved—“ That the chairman and Mr P. Cunningham be requested to interview the Minister of Education in reference to the erection of the infant school and class rooms.” This was seconded by Mr H. Allwright and carried. The chairman was authorised to arrange about map racks, see to the supply of water for present infant school, and about purchasing prizes, and also date of schools closing for Christmas holidays. In reference to clause 9 in the general instructions to school committees, the chairman moved—“ That a letter be written to the Minister for Education pointing out the inadequacy of the remuneration for teaching music.” The chairman stated that his Worship the Mayor intended giving six prizes to the school this year. The meeting then adjourned.