NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 728, 19 October 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

O.J.C, —The half-yearly general meeting of the members of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held at Warner’s Hotel, on Saturday afternoon. Dangerous Practice— The practice of boys bowling hoops along the streets nearly resulted in a very serious accident yesterday morning. A horse belonging to a cabman named Cook took fright at a hoop which was trundled across him, and ran the vehicle against the pillars of Colombo street bridge, injuring them and smashing the cab. Cook fortunately escaped without injury.

Imported Stock. —By the s.s Alhambra we note the arrival of thirteen merino sheep, seven rams and six ewes, for Messrs Mallock aud Lance. The sheep are from the celebrated flocks of Messrs Murray, South Australia, and are large framed animals, with great length of staple. They are really well woolled, and should be a great addition to our flocks.

Inquest at Eakaia. —An inquest was held at Rakaia on Frk ay, the 13tU instant, before J. E. Trevor, Esq. coroner, on the body of a child named J. Alexander, sou of Mr Sharp of Rakaia. Mr James Bruce was chosen foreman. The evidence went to show that the child, who had been subject to fits siuceits birth,aud had afittheday previousto its death, was put to bed as usual on the Thursday evening, and was found dead half an hour after, A verdict of death from natural causes was returned.

Canterbury Spinning and Weaving Company —The committee appointed at the meeting of shareholders at Kaiapoi, to canvass the question of winding up the company, have resolved at the next general meeting of shareholders to move—“ That, in the opinion of the shareholders, this meeting may be allowed to discuss the question of winding up the affairs of the Canterbury Spinning and Weaving Company, and, if necessary, move a resolution that the same be carried into effect, and this meeting may discuss any other matters effecting the interests of the company.” Plucky hESCUB, — About half-past twelve on Wednesday morning the attention of Sergeant Hughes was directed to cries pro■e ding from the river m Oxford terrace, ,nd nearly opposite the boat-shed. On nroceeding to the spot, he saw a man struggling in the water and endeavoring to reach the willows. Without a moment’s hesitation, he threw off his overcoat and Jumped in, and succeeded in bringing the man to land, though in a very exhai sted sta f e. It seems the individal, who was under the influence of liquor, had fallen over the bank at the steep portion in front of Dr Patrick’s house. After receiving some attention at the depot he recovered.

Oricket. —The following matches in connection with the Midland Canterbury Criokit Club will be played on Saturday, viz : Married v Single, on the Hagiev Park ground. Married team —Messrs Alpe, D xon, Fuller, Mercer, Mouok, Mclntyre, Palmer, Poore, Sweet, Turner, and Williams. Single— Messrs Ashby, Beil, Chapman, D’Kmden, Frith, Fowler, Guy, Fairhurst, Sampson, G. Watson, and White. Emergency men— Messsrs Murray, Moore, aud Hartland. The second eleven will meet the Papanui Club, leaving the Post-office at 1.45 p.m. The following will constitute the team, viz : Messrs Atuck, Gray, Hislop, Palairet, McCardell, Reeder, Reeves, H. S. Smith, M. S. Smith, Taylor, aud G. A. Turner.

Catholic Schools— An entertainment, comnri&ing a very attractive programme, will be given this evening in the Catholic schoolroom. It consists of vocal solos by the Misses Winter, and Messrs Sheath and Winter, together with piano solos and duels by Madame and Miss Winter. In the second part Sullivan’s operetta of “ Cox and Box ” will be produced. The gentlemen taking the parts have been very arduous in rehearsal, and the result will he that the performance will be successful. We hope to see a crowded attendance, as. apart from the attraction, the object for which the concert is given deserves that. PRESENTATION. —A few gentlemen met at the Harewood Arms Hotel, Oxford, on Monday, to present Mr and Mrs Luers with a diamond gold ring each, on their retirement from the hotel business. Mr Joseph Pearson, Burnt Hill, in making the presentation* stated that he had known Mr and Mrs Luers tor nearly twenty years, and that, during tin time they were in the hotel, they had been e xtremely obliging and had kept the house most respectable. The few gentlemen here met to present the rings to Mr and Mr? Burrs as a token of their regard and esteem, and for the kindness and civility they had ■always met with during the time they had occasion to come to the house. Mr Luers replied in suitable terms, thanking them for '.he very handsome present they had been pleased to present him and Mrs Luers with,

Marriage of Miss Simonsen.—An event took place yesterday which excited much interest amongst our Jewish fellow-citizens. This was the marriage of Miss Leonora Simonsen to Mr David Davis, son of Mr Flyara Davis, of this city. The Synagogue was crowded to excess. The bride was attended by Madame Simonsen, Mrs H. Davis, Miss Davis, and the Misses Caro, and the ceremony was exceedingly imposing. The musical portion of the ceremony was nicely rendered by several gentlemen of the Opera Company, and the orchestra played Mendelssohn’s “ Wedding March,” After die ceremony, a dejeuner took place at the residence of Mr H. Davis, which was largely attended by friends of the family.

St Luke’s —The annual festival of this church was held yesterday, being St Luke’s day. Choral communion was celebrated at 8 a m , when there was a large number of communicants. la the evening there was full choral service, in which the choirs of St Luke’s, St Michael’s, and St John’s took part. The Rev Mr Lingard intoned the prayers, the Rev F G. Brittan read the first lesson, Rev Mr Hamilton the second, and Rev Mr Stocker preached a very eloquent sermon, taking for his text a verse from the Psalms “ Sing ye music with understanding ” The church was well filled, and the offertory was devoted to providing music for the church choir.