NEWS OE THE DAY

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 628, 23 June 1876, Page 2

NEWS OE THE DAY

H. A. 0.8. Society.— The half-y( arly meeting of the above society was held last evening. After some routine business had been disposed of the election of officers for the ensuing half-year took place as follows : President, Bro E, O’Connor ; vice-president, Bro J. McSwiggen ; secretary, Bro A, P. Sheath ; treasurer, Bro James Hogan ; warden, Bro C. O’Neil ; guardian, Bro P. Dunn ; sick visitors, Bros P. Donnelly and James Doherty ; medical attendant, Dr Doyle After sundry accounts had been passed the meeting closed,

Caution. —A tall man of somewhat stylish appearance has lately been going the rounds of the boarding houses in the city and suburbs, victimizing the proprietors. His description is known to the police, who are anxious to learn his present whereabouts. Waimakariri Navigation Improvement.— The reply of the Assistant Secretary for Public Works to the Waimakariri Navigation Improvement committee, is understood to be to the effect that the Government cannot hold out any hope that the dredge which was ordered specially for the Lyttelton harbor, can be spared for clearing a channel in the river. Immediately dredging operations are commenced in Lyttelton the dredge’s time will be fully and uninterruptedly occupied.

Papanui Saleyards Company. A meeting of the shareholders in the Papanui Saleyards Company was held at Wild’s Hotel, Papanui, last evening, to consider the propriety of changing the market day from Tuesday to Thursday. Mr B. Mitchell, chairman of directors, presided, and after reading the notice convening the meeting, stated that it was not in the province of directors to change the day, but that the shareholders should express their opinion on the subject. After several members had spoken on the matter, Mr Rickman moved, and Mr Davies seconded—“ That the sale be held on Thursday, instead of Tuesday.” Mr Claredge moved as an amendment, and Mr Highen seconded—“ That the market be held as at present, on Tuesday.” The amendment was carried by a majority of seven votes.

Cube Boating Club.—A meeting of this club was held at Oram’s Pier Hotel, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening. Thirteen members were present; the president in the chair. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Eiby, seconded by Mr G. Smith—“ That persons joining the club before the beginning of the season can do so on paying the usual subscription, and be considered members during the next season without payment of a further subscription." Sundry accounts were passed. It was announced that the nett receipts from the recent ball were £5), The president, Messrs Wearing, Fraser, Nettelton, Winterbourne, Perrin, and Spillard, were appointed a committee to manage the art union for the purchase of new boats, Messrs Wearing, Hay, and May, being appointed to arrange for a musical entertainment. After passing other routine business i,he meeting adjourned. 1.0,0,F.,M.U,—At the half-yearly meeting of the Rangiora Lodge, held on Monday, at which fifty brothers were present, and D. Wright, the officers elected wereF. Gulliver, G.M. and lecture master ; W. Haddrell, N.G, ; H. Archer, V.G.; J. Shields, E. Subordinate officers were also elected, and a committee appointed to consider the Friendly Societies Act, At the half-yearly meeting of the Kaiapoi Lodge on Tuesday evening,at which P.G.M. Taaffe was present, the officers elected were—G. Gulliver, N.G.; Montague H. Smith, V.G. ; P. Bate, E.S. ; E. Bate and H. Feldwick, sick visitors; P. Bate and T. Green, auditors ; and P. Bate and F. Green, delegates. At the half-yearly meeting of the Leithfield Lodge on Wednesday, at which P.G.M, Taaife and D.P.G.M. Wright were present, the officers elected were—o. Mason, N,G.; F. Ashby, V.G. ; J. W. Leith, E.S. ; G, J. Norton, P. 8., lecture master ; R. Simpson, warden ; J. Stanton, 1.G,; J. Crampton, N.G., trustee; J. W. Leith and P. O.Shannessey, auditors ; B. J. Calder, P.G., delegate ; and J. Wornall and P. O'Shannsesey, sick visitors.

Deutscher Verein Dikheb.—The annual dinner of the Verein was held last evening, at Carl’s Empire Hotel, About seventy members sat down to an excellent dinner, provided by the host in his best style. The chair was occupied by Mr M. Sandstein, in the absence of the president, and the vicechair by Mr J. Mohr. Among the guests were Mr Hassal, the German Consul, and Dr Campbell, the medical officer of the society. After the cloth had been removed, the chairman read letters of apology for absence through illness from the president (Mr P. Taylor), his Worship the Mayor, Rev Mr Lohr, and Dr Haast. The following is the list of toasts proposed“ The Queen and Royal Family,” “ The German Emperor,” “ The Governor of New Zealand,” “ German Army, coupled with Prince Bismarck,” “ The Consul" *(Mr Hassal), “The General Assembly,” “ Superintendent of Canterbury,” “The Mayor and Councillors,” coupled with the name of Mr Euddenklau, ex-Councillor, “The German Church,” with a hope that the bell tower would soon contain a complete peal of bells, “ Success to the Deutscher Verein,” proposed by Dr Campbell, "The Medical Officer.” Mr J. Schwartz presided at the piano, and during the evening a number of patriotic and other sons and choruses were sung, in capital style. The party broke up at an early hour, having thoroughly enjoyed their annual gathering. Friendly Society’s Bill.—A meeting of delegates of the various friendly societies in Christchurch was held, at the Foresters’ Hall last evening, to consider the proposed Friendly Societies’ Act. There was a large attendance, and Mr Taaffe occupied the chair. The societies represented were the 1.0.0. F., M.U., A.0.F., Sons of Temperance, Hibernian, and Protestant Alliance. The chairman reported that the C.S. of the Oddfellows had received a series of amendments from the Auckland Friendly Societies, representing Oddfellows, Foresters, Hibernian Society, Rechabites, and Protestant Alliance, which he would read. It was resolved—- “ That the Act be gone through clause by clause, 'amendments to be suggested by those present’ as the clauses were read.” Mr Wright, representing the Oddfellows of Kaiapoi, stated what had been done by that order, which was that a committee had been appointed to go through the Act and bring up suggestions to a special district meeting to be held on Gth July next, to be considered there. The delegates then proceeded to discuss the clauses of the Bill, and several amendments were proposed and agreed to. After which the meeting was adjourned until Wednesday next, at the Foresters’ Hall.

Lecture on Electro-Biology. A lecture on “ Electro-Biology” was delivered last evening by Captain G. H. Wilson, at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The lecturer first proceeded to explain the analogies of the electricity and magnetism of the human body, with electricity and magnetism in their separate entities. He then described the effect of electricity upon the circulation of the blood, and the circulation of the nervous system, and pointed out the benefits to be derived from the use of mesmerism, and the dangers regarding its abuse. At the invitation of Captain Wilson a person ascended the platform as a subject, but first

desired to refer to the abuse of the science mentioned in the lecture, as he had been a sufferer for some time through permitting himself to ba operated upon on one occasion in that hall. In his experiments with this subject the lecturer demonstrated a partial control affecting the muscles and hearing, but was not so successful in some other attempts, in consequence of the damp night and coldness of the room. One interesting experiment was made with the same subject, viz, the investigation, by the sensitive nerves of the different powers of the magnets oa the lecturer’s table. The lecture was exceedingly interesting, and listened to attentively throughout, and it is to be regretted that the inclement weather prevented a larger attendance. All England Eleven.— The following is the letter received by the secretary of the Dunedin Cricket Club from Melbourne relative to a visit to New Zealand from the English team : —“ To the Secretary Dunedin Cricket Club. Sir, —I am in receipt of yours of the 10th ultimo. I beg' to state that the All England Eleven will be prepared to play a series of five matches in New Zealand for the sum of £2OOO and all expenses—travelling to and from Melbourne, and to the various places in New Zealand to be fixed by you, and all hotel expenses while in New Zealand. The country towns in Victoria pay about £450 per match, which, including the time taken up by travelling, can always be finished in four or five days ; whereas the trip to New Zealand, to play four or five matches, can scarcely be completed under fifty-five days ; so you will see the time will be greatly extended, and with us time means money. We would play first Dunedin, then travel upwards, would finish at Auckland, and go thence to Sydney. Trusting that we can come to terms, and that you will let me know how you are progressing with the other New Zealand clubs as soon as possible. I am, &c., J. H, Bennett, agent for the English professional cricketers." The terms are considered so exorbitant as not to be listened to for a moment.