NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 749, 13 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Dr Cabb.—The seance given by Dr Car on Saturday evening was well attended. To night, as will be seen, the doctor appears for the last time at million prices—viz, Is, and 6d. Fibe Police Pbactice. —The members of the Fire Police will assemble at the new fire brigade station, on Wednesday evening, at a quarter-past seven, to practice in conjunction with the brigade. Sheaeebs' Meeting.—A largely attended meeting of shearers was held on Saturday, at the Borough Hotel. A resolution was carried fixing the price this season at £1 per 100, and a committee formed to confer with the Oamaru Union. The Pbemieb,—Tho lion Major Atkinson, accompanied by Judges Johnston and Williams, and Mr Pearce of Wellington, proceeded to Lyttelton by special train last night, and sailed for Wellington in the Government steamer Stella at 10 p.m. Thl Preservation of Health is a. Dutv—God gave us our bodies to be sustained and fostered, not to be neglected and abused. Disregard of the means of preserving health, a neglect of the warnings of approaching disease, is a species of suicide Maintain the vigor of the body by an observance of the laws of hygiene ; but if this is not sufficient to keep up the proper standard of health and strength, you will riad a most powerful auxiliary in UDOLpao Wolfe's SegiSMM Ahqkato Scsvars.—[Abvt>]

Police Inspection. Twenty-two foot police and nine mounted men paraded at 10 o'clock on Saturday morning at the drill<bed, and were inspected by the Hon Major Atkinson, accompanied by Mr W. Kolleston. The Commissioner of Police and Inspector Buckley were also present. At the termination of the inspection the footmen were put through company drill by Sergeant Pratt. Major Atkinson expressed himself pleased with the appearance of the men. The New Cable.—The New Zealand Times of Thursday says: "The cable steamer Agnes left Worser Bay yesterday afternoon about three o'clock, and picked up the cable in the Strait without the slightest difficulty. It was successfully buoyed before half-past seven, and she again returned into the harbor a little after nine last night. As to the allegations which have been made aa to the rocky character of the bottom where the cable is laid, it may be mentioned that it fis not rocky at all, but actually consists of blue mud, which Captain Sims considers the best species possible." The Salmon Ova.—By the City of New York, Mr Beck, the curator of the Acclimatisation Society, arrived in charge of 100,000 salmon ova from California, which he took charge of at Auckland. The ova were obtained from the establishment of the United States Fish Commission, on the Macleod River, San Francisco. The total shipment amounted to nearly 400,000, which has been distributed as follows :—150,000 for Auckland, 100,000 for Canterbury, 60.000 for Napier, and 80,000 for Dr Hector at Wellington. Thanks to the careful packing of the ova by Mr L. Stone, the manager of the United States Fish Commission establishment, and the care bestowed upon the shipment while in transit by Captains Ferries and Cavarly, of the steamships Zealandia and City of New York, the whole of the large consignment arrived in perfect order. The ice sent with the ova was nearly exhausted on arrival at Auckland, but Mr J. C. Firth had a supply ready, and the Canterbury portion arrived in fine condition. Mr Beck had his charge transferred to the gardens immediately on arrival, and placed in the fish house. In a few days we shall be able to give further particnlars as to the probability of the number likely to be I hatched out.

Philadelphia Exhibition.—The New Zealand Times says :—" Dr Hector has received by the mail from the agent at the Philadelphia Exhibition, a provisional list of persons in New Zealand to whom prizes have been awarded. For wool, Messrs W. 8. Peter, Sam Bealey, J. 0. Wason, F. M. Rickman, and John Hall, of Canterbury ; Mr J. Anstey, of Nelson, and Mr A. Braithwaite, have been successful. Messrs W. D. Wood and P. Cunningham and Co, of Christchurch, are prizetakers in wheat. Mr Charles Chinnery, of Canterbury, takes a prize for Phormium tenax; and Mr Robert Wilkin, of Christchurch, one for grass seed. In feathers, furs, &c, Mr H. E. Liardet, of Wellington, comes to the front. Mr E. H. Banks, of Christchurch, takes a prize for cereals ; Messrs R. Watkin and Co, of Auckland, one for kauri pines ; and Mr W. S. Grayling, of Taranaki, one for wood exhibits. We understand that there may be another name or two to add to those enumerated, as the official list had not been published when the mail left Philadelphia, Jockey Club Convention.—The adjourned meeting of the representatives of the various New Zealand jockey clubs to consider matters relating to sporting, with a view of introducing uniform rules as to weights, &c, was held at Warner's Hotel on Saturday. Mr H. P. Lance occupied the chair, and the other gentlemen present were Messrs Stead, Pearce, Young, D. Fraser, H j slop, Martin, Jones, Delamain, and Capt. Fraser. The first subject discussed was the Victorian Racing Rules, which it was proposed should be adopted for New Zealand. It was stated that they had been carefully drawn up, and had been submitted for revision to Admiral Rous, and that they were admirably adapted for New Zealand. After pome discussion, the Victorian weight for age rnles were then adopted unanimously for the whole of New Zealand. It was decided that they should take effect from Ist January next. The rules with regard to other matters were considered, and it was resolved to forward copies of them to the various clubs throughout New Zealand for their consideration. Mr Young then moved the following resolution:—"That with a view to improve the status of racing, to give uniformity to the several race meetings, make better prizes for principal events, and encourage breeders, it is desirable to have a jockey club for New Zealand, the executive representatives of which in each province or at each meeting should be the stewards, with power to add three from the members of the local jockey club. That such jockey club consist of eight stewards—viz, two from Auckland, two from Wellington, two from Christchurch, and two from Dunedin. The New Zealand jockey club to hold an annual financial meeting at Christchurch, which shall decide upon and arrange the various principal racing events throughout New Zealand." This resolution was not seconded. Mr Stead then moved—" That it is desirable to have a Ndw Zealand jockey club, which shall frame rules and make a scale of weights to be used by all clubs running under its rules, and that such club shall be a final tribunal to decide any questions referred to it by the local clubs. That, the New Zealand Jockey Club shall consist of not more than three members from each local club, and that at least one steward at every meeting running under the New Zealand Jockey Club rules must be a member of: Ihe club, and that they shall, as far as bossible at the beginning of the year, fix the dstes of all meetings." Mr Heslop seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously» The meeting then adjourned. Sale of Pube Bbed Stock.—The usual sale of pure bred stock following upon the metropolitan show was held on Saturday last, on the grounds of the association. There waß not a large attendance, but several buyers from North and South were present, and the biddings as a whole were spirited. The following lots changed hands: —By Mr R. Wilkin, on account of Mr J. B. Sutton—One Lincoln ram, £l9, Redwood ; one do do, £lB, Pawsey ; one do do, £12 Si Threlkeld ; one do do, £l3, J. Grigg ; two do do, £l7 each, Broadfoot; two do do, £ll,. Pawsey ; two do do, £lO each, Gillingham i two do do, £l3 each, Gillingham ; two do io, £lO each, Gillingham ; two do do, each 412, Gillingham ; one do do, £3O, Broadroot; four ewe hoggets, £2O each, Pawsey. )a account of Mr H. J. Hall—Two Lincoln aras, £l2 each ; one do do, £lO, Ballard ; )na do do, £7, Gillingham ; three do do, 9gs aach, Pawsey. On account of Mr R. Wilkin—>ne cow, £ls; one yearling bull,£l3, Fleming. By J, F, Fold iad, Co, cu teooufe fit t T, 8,

Murray—Two Lincoln rams, each 10gs, Gillingham ;"one do do, T3gs, Threlkeld; two do do, each Bgs, Minnett. On account of J. R. Hill (by Lutterwortb, imported)— Lincoln ewe, with lambs at foot, £l9 10-", Threlkeld ; seven do do, each £lB, Threlkeld; one hogget, £ll 10s, Redwood ; three do, eaoh £lO 10s, Redwood. On account of Mr R. M. Morten (imported Lincolns), ewe with lambs at foot, £35, B. Wilkin ; do do, £B, Threlkeld : ewe, £2l, Pawsey ; ewe, £l9, Gillingham; ewe, £2O, R. Wilkin ; ram, £3l, Pawsey ; ram hogget, £27, Dalgleish. On account of Mr Thomas Kirkham (consigned to Mr G. Gould) —One Lincoln ram, £l7, Threlkeld ; three ewes, with lambs at foot, each £l6, B. Wilkin ; three hoggets, each £7, ,P. Muir. On account of J. D. Canning—Twenty-four North Island Cotswold rams submitted, one sold at £l2 to Mr Pawsey. On account of Mr P. C. Threlkeld—Short horn bull, Prince Imperial, £IOO, Mr J. Mealo\ro (Otago). On account of Mr Williams—short horn bull, bred by Mr J. T. Peacock, Milne. On account of Mr J. Cordy—one bull, £ll, G. Duncan; one cow, £ls, R. M. Morten. On account|of Mr Eaydon—one sow, £6, Pawsey; 1 do, £5 ss, Hon J. Hall; one do, M, Hon J. Hall; one boar, £5, Mr Marsdea. On account of importer—one beagle bitch, £4 10, W. J, G. Bluett; one do do, £3 3s, Healey; one puppy, £3, Healey.