NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 520, 17 February 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Heathcote Regatta.— A meeting of the commitee of the Heathcote Regatta will be held this evening to transact general business, Canterbury College. —The Board of Governors of the Canterbury College invite applications for the post of Registrar. The gentleman appointed will also be required to perform the duties of secretary, librarian, steward of reserves, and treasurer. Applications in writing, addressed to the “ Chairman of the Board of Governors, Canterbury College,” must be delivered at the Public Library before noon on Tuesday, 29th inst. Cricket. —A match has been arranged to take place nest Friday on the U.C.G, ground —Town v Country. The following are the sides : Town Messrs Stevens, Moore, Moore, Ashby, Nalder, Cotterill, Todd, Gordon, Byres, McDonald, and Gilchrist. Country—Messrs B. Fowler, Souter, C. Barker, Frith, Frith, Wood, Alpe, Horler, Watson, Lush, Laurie. Play will commence , unctually at 10.30 a.m.

Mr. Carder's Benefit Concert.— This evening a grand concert for the benefit of Mr Carder will be given in the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, The programme, which is carefully selected, bids fair to be well carried out, as most of our local musicians will assist in its production. Mr Carder has always been ready to give his services on all occasions, and as this is his first and farewell concert, it is to be hoped that the hall will be crowded. Debtors’ and Creditors’ Act. A rather important point was decided yesterday in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Edwards, Bennett and Co sued Clement Wilson to recover £: 3 18s 8d on a dishonored bill of exchange. On the case being called oa Mr Cowlishaw said that defendant had filed a declaration under The Debtors’ and Creditors' Act, which had the effect of staying all proceedings. Mr O’Neil who appeared for plaintiffs, contended that such filing only protected the property and not the person of the debtor. He was entitled to a judgment, for although he could not institute proceedings against the debtor’s property it was open for him to proceed under a judgment summons. The Court held with Mr O’Neil, and gave judgment for the amount claimed. Kaiapoi Regatta Committee.— This committee met at the Borough Council Chamber on Tuesday evening last. Piesent —Dr Dudley (chairman), Messrs Eckersley, Kerr, Middleton, Nettleton, McFarlane, Wood, Parnham, Ellen, Smith, Sims, Beharrel, and Oram. A long discussion took place on a new code of rules which had been drafted from the laws of the United Canterbury Boating Club, and they were passed with several amendments. It was resolved —“ That generally the regatta be conducted under the U.C B.C. rules, where not inconsistent with those passed by the cc amittee.” A programme comprising twelve events was then drawn but the consideration of the value of the prizes to be given was deferred till next meeting, when collectors are requested to hand in their lists. The programme contains a senior four-oared race, junior four oared race (under 21 years), sweepstakes race for crews not entered for champion four-oar, senior pair oared race, junior pair-oared race, champion scullers’ race, Rob Roy canoe race (over land and water), punt race, swimming race for men, swimming race for boys (under 18 years), duck hunt, &c. It was resolved that 100 c ipies of the new rules be printed. North Canterbury Races.—A meeting of the provisional committee of these races was held on Tuesday (.veiling at the Red Lion HotejLyJiangiora. The president, Mr A. the chair, supported by Mr F

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tended at the special meting. The former

proceedings being read,, and, approved, the preparation of a programnje-waa considered. It whs decided to run six ensits as follows; —Open Hurdle Race, a Maiden Plate for district horses, the North Canterbury Cup Handicap, Farmers’ Plate for two-} ear-olds only, Hurry Skurry, and Consolation Handicap, The further arrangement of the programme was left to the next meeting pending the receipt of the subscription lists from the various members of committee and others who had them in charge, and the stakes and entrances, nominations, &c, were also deferred for that meeting, after which time the programme complete, will be issued. The rules and regulations were then considered seriatim, and they were adopted, being in f ccor J; n;e with those of the C.J.C, It was decided to ask the following gentlemen to act as stewards, viz, Messrs J. E. Brown, M.H.R., H. Blackett, J. Bowie, W. H. Burton, W. Buss, S. Coleman, R. Chapman, M. Duncan, W. Bckers’ey, J. Lilly, G. H. Lee, C. Oram, E. Parnham, and L. C. Williams. The secretary reported having seen Mr Whitefoord, and that, that gentleman would act in any capacity in which he could render assistance to the meeting. It was unanimously resolved to ask him to undertake the duties of Judge. Mr J. Rickurs was elected Clerk of the Course; Mr C. G. King, Starter ; Mr J. Wheeler, Clerk of the Scales; and Messrs Maurice Jones, K. Murfitt, and P, H. Digby, handicappers. A cordial vote of thanks was passed to Mr Digby, for his kindness in attending the meeting, which he acknowledged, refunding the expenses incurred by him in so doing as a subscription to tbe fund,

ACCIDENT. —Last night shortly before 11 o’clock, as Lawrence, the cabman, was driving up through Cathedral Square, when near the Bank of New Zealand, his vehicle was run into by a buggy which was coming in an opposite direction without a driver. The force of the collision throw Lawrence from his seat, but he was uninjured The shafts of the buggy were broken, but the horse managed to free himself and trotted off down the street. The shafts of Ihe cab were splintered, but the horse was not hurt.

Rifle Association.— A meeting of the Council of this Association was held at Warner’s Hotel on Monday last. Present— Mr Wynn Williams (president) in the chair, Messrs Hill, Gunderson, Strange, Raven, Radcliffe, Burnett, and Appleby (hon sec.d The minutes of the previous meeting having been confirmed, letters of apology were read from Lieutenant Warner and Mr Hesketh for their unavoidable absence. It was proposed and carried that a letter be written to LieutColonel Packe, requesting his permission for the Association to use the rifle range at the Easter meeting. It was reported that his Honor the Superintendent had forwarded a cheque of £2 2s as a prize in one of the matches ; also, that the Licensed Victuallers would give prizes to be competed for at a special competition at such ranges as the Council should decide. A discussion then took place as to granting range prizes in such matches as extend over more than one range, and it was ultimately decided to do so, thus securing a prize to the highest scorer at any range in such matches. Several offers of gifts from tradesmen were mentioned, and it was decided that members should, as far as possible, make a canvass of the merchants and shopkeepers, to augment the number already promised. The programme was then carefully considered, and now stands as follows; President’s prize, at 300 yards ; Civilians’ Cup; Association’s Cup; Challenge Cup, value fifty guineas, and gold medal; International Match ; Mayor’s Cup ; Boys’ Match; All Comers’ Cup ; Aggregate Scorer’s Prize ; Companies’ Match ; and Licensed Victuallers’ prize. The amount of prizes awarded in the matches, exclusive of the Licensed Victuallers’ and Companies’ match, is about £6O. All the prizes are enhanced in value compared with previous years, and in some matches an additional prize has been added. The chairman desired the members of Council to get as many additional subscribers and gifts as possible, prior to the nest meeting, to be held on Monday, the 28th instant.