NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 476, 24 December 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Foresters’ Fete.—We call attention to an advertisement in our columns requesting the Lyttelton Foresters to meet at the Hall in Lyttelton at 9.30 a.m. on Boxing Day. The special train will leave for Christchurch at 10 a m., and return at 8 30 p.m. Presentation.—Yesterday afternoon, Mr Loughrey, head master of East Christchurch main school, at the request of the donors, presented, withja fewjappropriate remarks, to Mrs Haughton, late head mistress of St John’s school, a handsome album, Church service, inkstand and pen, the contribution of the senior girls, lately under her tuition, A silver butter dish had previously been presented to her by the teachers of the same school. Each presentation was accompanied by a note, expressive of the good wishes of the pupils and teachers. Serious Accident, —A man was brought into Ashburton on Wednesday evening with his right arm frightfully fractured. His name is Philip Parker, and it appears that he was coming from Mount Somers on Fergus’ waggon, and fell off on to the road, the near fore-wheel passing over his arm just above the wrist. The tendons were separated, and with the flesh and bones were protruding over the back of the hand, which was also laid bare. He also had a bad bruise above the left temple, and his right ear severely cut. Mr Hawkins, of the Spread Eagle, sent him down in a trap, and he was taken to the Ashburton immigration barracks He was sent up to Christchurch Hospital by the first train on Thursday morning.

Death of Mr Felix Wakefield.— This gentleman, whose family name is so well known in connection with the province, died very suddenly at Sumner yesterday. It appears that Mr Wakefield had been working in his garden, and on returning was walking along the edge of the water a few inches from the shore. He was seen to fall suddenly, and was removed to the Sumner Hotel, but life was quite extinct. The deceased gentleman was nearly seventy years of age, and was the brother of the celebrated Mr Edward Gibbon Wakefield.

Christchurch City Guards, The firing by the members of the City Guards for the album presented by Lieutenant Wolfe, took place at Hillsborough range on Friday last. The conditions of the match were that two teams should be selected from the company under the captaincy respectively of Lieutenant Wolfe and Sub-lieuten-ant Malcolm. The result of the match on Friday was a tie, and yesterday the teams met again to contend for the prize. On this occasion Sub-lieutenant Malcolm’s team were victorious by sixteen points. It now only remains for the winning team to fire off for the individual ownership of the trc phy, and this will take place to-morrow. We may mention that Mr Preston has given some wine as prizes to be shot for, which will come off at the same time.

Intbrprovincial Match.—A meeting of the interprovincial match committee was held yesterday. Present—Messrs Stevens (sin the chair), Maples, Neilson, Wood, and Sweet. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed, and Mr T. S, Sweet elected hon secretary for the ensuing year, The selection committee, for the purpose of selecting the eleven for the forthcoming interprovincial match with Otago, being instructed to select eighteen players to practice for the match, selected the following gentlemen, viz, Messrs Oorfe, Alpe, Dickson, Ashby, Baker, E. Fowler, J. Fowler, Fuller, G. Lee, Neilson, Souter, Sweet, Wood, D’Bmden, Stevens, Maples, Ollivier, E, Cotterill, and M. Smith. The committee decided that the first practice day should be Tuesday, December 28th, and that every Tuesday and Friday following should be special practice days, in addition to the daily practice days. The secretary was authorized to purchase the necessary cricket material for the exclusive practice of the selected eighteen, The probable time spoken of for playing the match was thought to be about the 18th January, as being most likely to suit all players, The meeting then adjourned.

Boxing Day Sports.— Boxing Day in Canterbury, so far as sports and amusements are concerned, will be duly honored. At the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds, the Tradesmen’s Athletic Club will hold their sports, when a most attractive programme of events will be got off. The Foresters’ fete with Richardson’s show, and a number of races of various kinds, will be sure to attract a large number of visitors. A numerously attended meeting of the Lyttelton and Christchurch brethren was held last evening in the Foresters’ Hall, when several new prizes were handed in to be contended for at the coming fete. It was resolved that a handsomely carved meerschaum pipe, presented by Bro v McWilliams, should be given to the winner of an extra race of 300 yards. The sub-committee reported that tents for the ladies, as well as those interested in the racing and Richardson’s Show, had been erected. The Lyttelton brethren will arrive about ten o’clock on Boxing Day, and will be received by the Christchurch brethren. A procession will then be marshalled by P.D.C.R. Hobbs, which headed by the Engineers’ band will march to the ground, to which neither horses nor vehicles wiil be admitted. In addition to these there is also the H.AOB.S. sports, which take p 1 ace on the grounds attached to the church, with a dinner in the evening. Several country townships also purpose holding sports on this day, and in the evening the pantomime, f hat really British concomitant of Christmas, will be produced at the theatre.

Canterbury Agricultural and Pas tobal Association. —A meeting of the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon at the secretary’s office. Present—Messrs S. Garforth, Me Beth, Bruce, R. Wilkin, J. T. Ford, C F. Barker, Henderson, G. E Freestone, A. Duncan, J. Ferguson, H. P, MurrayAynsley, Strange. Mr R. Wilkin occupied the chair. Several accounts were passed for payment. A letter was read from the Harper street Wesleyan Sunday School, asking for the use of the grounds for a school treat on Bojdng Day. The secretary was instructed to reply that the committee regretted that the grounds were already let for that day. A letter was read from the secretary of U. M. Free Church, St Asaph street, Sunday School, asking for the use of the grounds on New Year’s Day for their annual treat. The secretary was instructed to reply that the school could have the grounds for that day provided the care-taker’s expenses were paid and any damage made good. The secretary stated that at last show there were several exhibits to which honorary certificates had been awarded, and the exhibitors requested to know what form such certificate should take. It was resolved, after some discussion, that 200 certificates of merit be obtained, the design to be similar to that of the certificate issued for the Vienna Exhibition by the Provincial Government, the president and secretary to make arrangements for the procuring of the same. Some conversation ensued relative to the recommendation from the committee to the general meeting, as to the appointment of officers for the ensuing year. Mr Henderson gave notice of alteration of rule 5 of the association, and a new rule inserted, giving the committee power to appoint and remove the secretary. Mr A. Duncan thought the best way would be to appoint a subcommittee, to bring up suggestions as to alterations required in the rules, such committee to consist of the president, secretary, Messrs R. Wilkin, Henderson, and Duncan. Mr Wilkin moved, “ That a sub-committee, consisting of the president, secretary, Messrs Henderson, Duncan, and the mover, be appointed to revise the rules, and bring up their report and recommendations to the committee meeting preceding the next general meeting for presentation thereto.” Mr Freestone seconded the motion, which was agreed to. The next business before the meeting was the fixing of the date for the Ram Fair for 1876. Mr Wilkin moved, “That Thursday and Friday, 2nd and 3rd March next, be the days for the Ram and Ewe Fair, aad that the same be advertised as usual.” Mr Mcßeth seconded the motion, which was agreed tp. The meeting then adjourned.

Popular Amusement Association,—A meeting was held last evening for the purpose of winding up all matters connected with the late sports held on Latimer square on Anniversary Day. Present— J. Ollivier, W. R. Mitchell, 0,

Walkden, Wynn Williams, hon treasurer, and R. P. Crosbie, hon sec. Several accounts were passed for payment, but as the treasurer had not received all those outstanding, it was determined to adjourn the meeting for a fortnight.