NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 689, 4 September 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pioneer Lodge, U.A.O.D.—A summoned meeting of this lodge will be held this evening, at eight o'clock.

Glee Club Concert.—The first conceit of the newly-formed Christchurch Glee Club will be given at the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday evening. The proceeds will be devoted to charitable purposes. An attractive programme has been prepared.

Poultry Association. —The committee of the Poultry Association met at Warner'a Hotel on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of paying over the prizes won at the last show. This business was despatched satis-'-faetorily. The committee are to be congratulated on the success attendant on their efforts to render the show both attractive and pecuniarily successful.

Municipal Election.—We understand that it is probable that two or three very eligible candidates will come forward to con!est the seats shortly to be vacant in the City Council. Mr C. Clark and Mr E. Strange being spoken of. It is hoped that his Worship the Mayor, who has announced his intention of retiring, will consent to allow himself to be nominated. South Canterbury Jockey Club.— The half-yearly meeting of this Club was held at the Criterion Hotel on Friday evening, saya the Herald,, Present—Messrs Haramersley (in the chair), Cliff, Gardner, Fulton, J. R. Stansell, and R. Stansell (secretary). The balance sheet as audited was presented and adopted. It showed a credit balance of nearly £3OO. Resolved—- " That the meeting adjourn till this day fortnight, to take into consideration the advisability of ereccing a grand stand before the nest meeting, and to transact routine business ; also, that the secretary be requested to collect the necessary information as to size and cost of the stand." Canterbury Hunt Club. The final meet of the season took place on Saturday. Shortly after two o'clock the hounds were laid on in a paddock of the Fendaltown road in the presence off a large number of spectators. The line led across some fair jumping < ouutry towards Fendaltown, thence over Ham towards the Racecourse, running in home at the back of Webb's. One or two checks were made during the run, and several stiff jumps had to be taken in the line of hunt. The usual number of spills took place without any serious result: the huntsman/jhowever, had one " purler" which shook him for a little time. The run throughout proved capital sport, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part in it.

Tin in Otago.—lt will be remembered says the Daily Times of the Ist inst, that Messrs J. Sims aud Oram Ball, at a late meeting of the Waste Lands Board, applied for protection to prospect for tin. A specimen of the ore obtained has been submitted to Professor Black for analysis. The following is the Professor's report:—"Tin.—Forwarded by Mr Oram Ball. —This is aD excellent sample of tin stone, in the form of waterworn alluvial or stream tin ore. An analysis of a fair portion of the sorted ore yielded 72 per cent of binoxide of tin, which is equal to 56 6 per cent of the metal. It also contains a small quantity of copper, which I have not yet estimated. I need not say that this is a most valuable ore.—James G. Black." A small number of gentlemen in Dunedin have taken up the speculation, and are very sanguine of successfully carrying it on.

Chairman of the Timaru and Gladstone Boabd op Works.—The Timaru Herald says :—" We are glad to hear that it is pretty nearly certain Mr P. B. Luxmore will continue to occupy the post of chairman of the Timaru and Gladstone Board of Works. A letter from him was read at the meeting of the Board on Friday, tendering his resignation of the chairmanship ; but the Board thinking that he might be induced not to press it if they agreed to assist him in carrying out his duties, appointed a deputation to bold an interview with him on the subject. He did not make any decided promise to the deputation, but it is believed that he will continue to preside over the Board if assisted in his duties occasionally." Street Tramways.—The construction of horse tramways has, Bays the Guardian of the 31st ult, at last been finally determined upon. At the City Council meeting yesterday afternoon it was resolved that tenders should be called for the privilege of constructing and using a tramway in the principal streets. The southern terminus will be opposite the Cricket ground, and the tramway is to extend along Princeß street, George street, Albany street, and King street, to the Town belt at North-east Valley. The term for which the right will be granted is seven years, at the expiry of which period the Council can take possession of the plant, fcc, or may put up the renewal of the concession to public auction, a fair valuation in either case being paid to the retiring owners X number of conditions and stipulations have been agreed upon, according to which the successful tenderer is bound to complete the work undertaken within twelve months i'bose who have been anxious to see the experiment of a street tramway carried out wiil thus have their wishes speedily gratified. Christchurch Press Club.—The formal opening of the new club room belonging to ttie newly formed Press Club here, took place on Saturday afternoon and was a very agreeable and enjoyable gathering. Thn c'l-ir was occupied by the President of the «.;lub, Mr John Ollivier, in his usual felicitous stylo. Amongst the invited guests were His Honor the Deputy-Superintendent 14. J.

S. Harman), his Worship the Mayor and Dr Turnbull. 1 Apologies were received from Messrß W. Beeves and W. H. Wynn Williams, The room, though somewhat small, is exceedingly comfortable and well fitted up, there being an ample supply of English, American and Colonial papers. To the liberality of the proprietors of Colonial journals the Club is indebted in no small degree, the appeal to them for free copies having been promptly responded to. The chairman in hia opening remarks briefly referred to the want long felt by journalists in Christchurch of a place where they could meet with each other and cultivate friendly relations with each other. He then proceeded to propose the health of the Queen and Royal Family. The following toasts were then proposed and drunk with enthusiasm :—" His Honor the Superintendent," responded to by Mr Harman ; " The Provincial Council," responded to by Dr Turnbull; " Prosperity to the Press Club," proposed by the Mayor, and responded to by the President; " The Mayor and City Council," responded to by the Mayor; " The Press of Canterbury," responded to by Messrs Guthrie, Atack, and Pilliet; " The Secretary," "The Makomako;" " The commercial interests of the papers," responded to by Mr Briggs;" "Mr Fredk Humphries, founder of Press Clubs in New Zealand," " The Mechanical Departments of the Newspapers," "The Beporting Staff," and "The Printer's Devil." The greatest cordiality prevailed, and some really excellent speeches were made, the company separating shortly after 5 p.m, having enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.

Mr and Mrs Darrell.—The friends of Mr and Mrs Darrell in Christchurch, who are numerous, will be glad to hear that a presentation was made to them on Thursday evening last, at Dunedin. The presentation consisted of a diamond locket to Mrs Darrell, and an illuminated address to Mr Darrell. It was made by Mr H. 8. Fish, on behalf of the many friends of these artists, who, addressing Mrs Darrell, said :—" Mrs George Darrell—Dear madam, on behalf of a few friends and admirers, I have great pleasure in presenting you with this diamond locket, as a small mark of the appreciation and respect with which they regard your talents as an actress, your personal and domestic attributes as a lady. Standing as you have done for many years past, foremost in your profession, it is pleasurable to the lovers of the histrionic art to notify that in every way experience has served simply to ripen your genius, and mature your powers." The address to Mr Darrell was as follows : " Sir—We the undersigned beg sincerely to congratulate you upon the rapid progress you have made in jour profession, and the success you have achieved, both as an actor and as a dramatic author. As an old and respected resident in Dunedin, it is gratifying to your friends in this city to note the position which your energy and talent have enabled you to attain. As a colonial author and actor you have fought to the front, conquering the difficulties surrounding your position, achieving a triumph thereby necessarily satisfactory to yourself, and to the many admirers of your histrionic and literary talent. Whilst appreciating your artistic and literary efforts, we cannot refrain from adding that your reputation is enhanced by the respect accorded you in your private character. That success may continue to follow the professional labors of yourself and your talented wife, is the desire of your many friends and well wishers." Mr Darrell replied in a very good speech, thanking the ladies and gentlemen wbo had joined in the presentation, and also the press of the colony, for their kindly encouragement on all occasions.

Edward Mohr, celebrated for his travels on the Zambesi, is about to be sent by the Berlin Geographical Society from the West Coast of Africa on a new voyage of discovery into the interior. He will proceed from Lisbon to San Paolo de Loanda, whence, by means of a steamer, be will go as far up the ivoanza as it is navigable, and then push forward to Malanga.

Messrs Thomas Cook and Son have received a telegram from the conductor of their party to the North Cape, dated Hammerfest, 2.30 p.m., June 27, to the effect that the tour to the North Cape had been successfully accomplished in beautiful weather, the Bun at midnight being high in the heavens and of sufficient power at that hour to ignite a cigar by the aid of a burning glass. The party is now on its return journey.