NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 741, 3 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Billiards. —M. Carme, a French billiard player of some repute, will commence a series of exhibition matches at Warner’s Commercial Hotel billiard room, on Monday evening next. Time Ball, Lyttelton. —We are informed that Mr Alexander Joyce, of the Telegraphic Department, Lyttelton, has been appointed officer in charge of the time ball. Timaru Show.—The secretary of the Timaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association has telegraphed to us stating that the cup in the draught horse class was won by Mr Menlove. Dr Carr.—There was a full house last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, when Dr Carr gave another of his seances. The mes meric portion was pre ceded by a lecture on “ Self Reliance,” which was illustrated by sketches, models, See. On Sunday he will give a free lecture after the conclusion of divine service in the various places of worship. Fatal Accident.—A young man named Shannahan was drowned on Monday, at Hororata, whilst batniug in a waterhole. Another man Who was with him, finding that the deceased was seized with cramp, endeavored to get him out, but was unable to do so, although he dived two or three times. An inquest was held on Wednesday, and a verdict' of “ Accidental death” returned. East Christchurch School. A re petition of the very successlnl programme given last week by the children of the East Christchurch school at the Drillshed, will tske place this evening at the same place. The children, under the direction of Mr H. Hill, will sing a selected programme of rounds, &c, and the French class of the school will also give a French song under the direction of the French master, M Bourgeois. The shadow pantomine, chemi cal illustrations, and magic lantern effects make up a very good programme.

Sale of Booths. The right of booths, &c, for the races were sold yesterday, at Warner’s Hotel, by Mr J. Campbell. The prices realised were as follows :No 1 publican’s booth, Mr Innes, £l9 per day; No 2, Mr Barrett, £l7 per day ; new stand bar, Mr Barrett £23 per day ; No 3, Mr McGuinness, £lO per day ; No 4, Mr Pearce, £lO per day; No 5, MrGeddis, £l2 per day. Confectioner’s booths—No I, Mr Poole, £l4 per day ;No 2, Mr Woodham, £6 per day. Horse yard, £2 10s per day, Mr Ingle, Right of sports, £45, Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin.

The Metropolitan Show. —The task of receiving the entries for the Metropolitan Show on Thursday being now complete, we are enabled to give the number in the various classes. The comparative entries for last and this year are as follows 1875—Cattle, 63 ; draught horses, 65 ; blood do, 15 ; carriage, hackneys. &c, 55; long wool sheep, 179 ; merinos, 46 ; half bred and fat sheep, 32; implements, 101 ; poultry, 35 ; dairy produce and cured meats, 34 ; New Zealand manufactures, 62—the total for 1875 was therefore 648 entries in all classes. For 1876 the entries are as follows : —Cattle, 94 ; fat do, 42 ; merino sheep, 38 ; Leicesters, 104; Lincolns, 99; Romney Marsh and Cotswold, 26 ; Southdown, half-bred, and fat, 53; draught horses, 95; blood do, 11 ; carriage do, hackneys, cobs, and ponies, 49 ; dairy produce and cured meats, 24 ; implements, 114 ; pigs, poultry, and sheep dogs, 80 ; New Zealand manufactures, 62. This gives a total number of entries for 1876 of 886, as against 648 for the preceding year. There is thus an increase in the total number of exhibits of 138,

Lyttelton Colonists Society.— The usual monthly committee meeting was held at the hall on Wednesday last, the vicepresident, Mr Joyce, being in the chair, Correspondence was read from the president, Mr H. N. Nalder, apologising for his unavoidable absence, as he was obliged to attend at the Synod. Mr W. H. Lance was elected treasurer of the society vice Mr J. C. Boddington, resigned. The treasurer stated that £B3 18s had been received during the past month. Accounts were passed for payment amounting to £9 13s. The chairman said that the rules of the society had been rearranged, and two copies prepared by the secretary, and also the application to have the society registered under the Public Libraries Act had been made. It having been determined that the rules as re arranged be adopted, the amount of salary to be paid the secretary was next considered, but the discussion was eventually deferred till next meeting. Mr J. 0. Boddington was elected a member of committee, and Messrs A. Joyce H. R. Webb, and J. 0. Boddington, appointed to act as library committee,

Philosophical Institute.— The annual general meeting of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury was held last evening, at the Public Library; Dr Powell, the president, in the chair. On the motion of Rev 0. Fraser, seconded by Dr Yon Haast, it was resolved—That honorary members on coming to reside in the colony, may become ordinary members without ballot, on the payment of the annual subscription during the first year of their residence.” Dr Von Haast was appointed to vote at the election of governors of the New Zealand Institute. The annual report and treasurer’s statement of accounts were read and adopted. The following officers were elected for the year 1877 :—President, Dr Julius Von Haast, F.R.S. ; vice-presidents, Dr Powell and Professor Bickerton ; members of Oounc’T, in place of those who retired, Dr Coward, Mr Hall, and Professor Cook ; hon treasurer, Mr J. Inglis ; hon secretary, Mr J. 8, Guthrie ; auditors, Messrs W. D. Carruthers and C. R. Blskiston. On the motion of Dr Von Haast, seconded by Dr Coward, Dr 8, Bergren was nominated an honorary member of the New Zealand Institute, Mr Fereday suggested the desirableness of holding occasional meetings of the institute in various places throughout the province. The proposal met with the general approval of those present.

Concert at Sumner—A concert was given on Wednesday evening at the schoolroom, Sumner ; there was a very fair attendance. The first part consisted of Farmer’s Maas, in B flat, the incidental solos being taken—contralto and soprano by the Misses Marshman and Mrs A. Ollivier, the tenor by Messrs Appleby and Stevens, and the bass by Mr Walker, the accompaniments being played on the piano by Miss Marshman, and on the American organ by Mr R, Parker who conducted. It went admirably throughout, and was much applauded. he second part of the concert was miscellaneous ; it commenced with the chorus “ Ears, the merry drums are sounding,” followed by “La Oareta,” a chorus for ladies' voices. Mr Knox gave “ The gallants of England ” admirably, and being encored sang “ A warrior bold ” with great spirit. A duet for piano aud American organ, on airs from Flotow’s “ Martha,” was beautifully rendered by Mr R. Parker and Miss Marshman, and elicited loud applause. Mr A. Ollivier sang “ Where’er you walk ” very sweetly, and a glee for male voices, “ The three chafers,” was redemanded. Mr Walker sang “ Will o’ the Wisp ” admirably. The chorus “ Daylight is fading ’ ’ aud the National anthem brought this admirable concert to a close. The Rev Mr Merton occupied the chair. Amateur Athletic Club —The annual general meeting of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club was held at Warner’s Hotel last night. Mr Wachsman occupied the chair. The report and balance-sheet of the treasurer were read and approved. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year:—President, Mr W. H. Wynn Williams; hon secs, Messrs M. Smith and W. Tosswill; treasurer, Mr W. Hartland ; committee, Messrs J. Wachsman, Brewster, H. Black, H. McCardcll, aud T. S. Sweet. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Hawkes, seconded by Mr Anderson—“ That at all future sports held by the club, no member should be allowed to compete in trunks and tights, and also that all races should in future be started by pistol.” It was proposed by Mr Tosswill, seconded by Mr Hartland, and carried with the Cricket Club for holding the annual sports of the club be left to the committee to report to a general meeting to be held during this month.” The secretary (Mr W. Tosswill) informed the meeting that under the present rules of the club any gentleman wishing to become a member would have to send in his name to one of the secretaries, with the names of his proposer and seconder, at least one week before the general meeting at which he desired to be elected, The meeting then adjourned.