NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 466, 11 December 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

St. Andrew’s Choir Fund. —An entertainment in aid of these funds will be given on Monday evening, at St. Andrew’s schoolroom.

Concert. —Miss Rosina Carandini, assisted by several ladies and gentlemen, will give a concert at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday, 16th inst.

Ashley District Election.—Mr W. M. Haskell announces himself asa candidate for the Ashley District at the approaching elections.

Drainage Board.—Mr Andrew Duncan, we learn, has consented to be nominated for a seat at the board for the Heathcote district.

Concert. —A concert in aid of the Catholic schools will be given at the schoolroom, Baibacloei street, on Tuesday, the 14th inst. An attractive programme has been issued by the management, and the concert should be well attended.

Engineers’ Inspection.— An inspection of the Engineers’ Company was made last evening by the Colonel commanding the district. There was a very good muster. After the inspection the men were put through company drill, and exercised in volley practice with blank cartridge.

Christchurch Election.— Mr E, J. Wakefield will address the electors this evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, at half-past seven o’clock, the meeting which was to have been held at the Qodley Statue having been postponed in consequence of the wet weather.

Gladstone Election. —We learn by telegraph that Mr Teschmaker addressed a meeting of the electors of the Geraldine district, ac the Waihi Bush on Thursday evening. The meeting was numerously attended, and at its close a vote of confidence was carried unanimously. Imported Stock. —Some valuable sheep arrived by the Langstone yesterday. Five Lincolns and a Leicester were shipped, but we are sorry to record that the latter, a shearling ram of great promise, that had already taken two prizes, was unfortunately washed overboard in a heavy gale. It was coming out for Messrs Corbett. The Lincolns, which we hear, are the property of Mr Carter, have all arrived safe and in good condition, they consist of a shearling ram that t"ok first prize at the Liverpool and Manchester Show, and i« a really grand sheep, being tlm progeny of the celebrated “ Billy,” bred by Mr Wiight, the dsm being-a prize ewe. The other four are shearling ewes, two of them being also by “ Hilly,” and are large equal sheep. Mr McNeil, who has had them in charge, deserves great credit for the care he has taken of his woolly charges.

Interesting Shipment. The Home News says :—“ An interesting experiment is being made in the shipment of two nests of humble bees, which havn just left Plyin »i*h for G'anterbuiy New Zealand The principal object aimed at in the introduction of these insects into the colony is the fertilisation of the common clover, the pollen of which the common bee is generally unable to collect, while the * humble bee,’ having a larger proboscis and being much stronger, is able to reach sufficiently deep into the flower to cjllect the fertilising dust. It is hoped that by this means the plant will be more generally fertilised, and its cultivation largely extended in the colony. The bees which have just left England for the Antipodes were in two separate nests, which had been procured by Mr Frank Buckland, and packed in a suitable box, where they were supplied with everything necessary for the voyage, including honey, farina, water, &c. They are very fine specimens of the humble bee. The exact number is not known, as many of the eggs are not yet hatched. They are placed under the care of Mr John Hall, a member of the Council of New Zealand, who takes a stock of ice for the purpose of keeping down the temperature of the nests while passing through the tropics.”

Abhbukton Board of Healtu—This Board hHd a meeting in Hie Court-house, Ashburton, on Tuesday afternoon last, at which all the members were present. The following business was transacted; A report was read from the engineer as follows: —“ There is a very important matter that 1 wish to draw the attention of the Board to, viz—That the present cemetery is situated in a far too central position to be healthy for the town, and I have to advise that the Government should be requested to take steps for closing the same, and to make a reserve for a new cemetery outside the township, the consent of the Cemetery Board being first obtained. South of the river would be the most preferable situation, as no unpleasant effects would ever result from the north-west wind if situated in that locality. One great objection would be that funerals must cross the bridge. There is a reserve, No 1496, of 160 acres on the east side of the Great South road, north of Mr Hay T. Smith’s farm, which is very suitable for the purpose, but would possess the objection that the wind from the north-west would pass over it previously to reaching the town, which hereafter might bo decidedly objectionable. In other respects Ido not know of a better site.” It was resolved that a copy of the above report be forwarded to the Cemetery Board with the request that they will join with this Board to carry the same into effect. Accounts to the amount of £24 7s 6d were passed for p lyment, and tie Board adjourned.

Stock.- - By the Phoebe arrived nine fillies and colts of a very good stamp, from the North. Four are got by Business Boy, a carriage entire of Messrs Hunter, Paran gahare. They were landed in excellent order. Mr Hill is their proprietor. By the same boat Mr Haines brought a gray mare, which we hear is much celebrated for her trotting powers.

Lecture. —Last evening a lecture under the auspices of the Good Templars of Christchurch was delivered in the Oddfellows’ Hall by the Rev W. Gillies, of Timaru. The chair was taken by the Rev S. Macfarlane, D.D.G.W.C.T,, who briefly introduced the lecturer to the audience. The subject of the lecture was announced as the “ Abolition of the P s,” and this the lecturer, after a humorous introduction, said meant the “ publichouses,” The lecture, which was well delivered, was replete with facts, and the lecturer was repeatedly applauded. Selections of vocal music, with pianoforte accompaniment, were sung during the evening.