NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 757, 23 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Da. Carr, —An entertainment was given by Dr Carr at the Kaikanui Concert Hall, Kaiapoi, on Monday evening, when there was a large audience present. On Tuesday evening it was repeated to a fair attendance. MiSSiNGt Child;— A little girl named Minnie Green, ten years of age, who has been missing from her home for some days, was taken to the police depot last evening. The child had called at the house of Mrs Parkes, Durham street, on Monday last, saying that she could not find her way home and was kindly provided for until her parents could be found. Mr Hall’s Benefit. —We remind playgoers that to-morrow evening is fixed for the farewell benefit of Mr and Mrs J. L. Hall. That there will be a crowded house is a certainty, as already a large number of seats have been taken. The piece will be a dramatised version of “Nicholas Nickleby,” in which the performances of Mr and Mrs Hall are highly spoken of elsewhere. Lecture.— A lecture on Arch mology was delivered in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Lyttelton, on Tuesday night, by the Rev Mr Elmslie. There was an attendance of between fifty and sixty people. The lecturer treated his subject most ably, and was much applauded, A hearty vote of thanks was moved by Mr Cunningham at the conclusion of the lecture, and carried with acclamation.

Aquatics.— The final heat for the 0.R.0. President’s Cup was rowed off last night, when Fooks’s crew, as we anticipated, proved the winners. The race was not a hotly contested one, the winning crew having it all their own way nearly from the start. In order to entitle them to the ;absolute possession of the cup, the winning crew will have to win once more next season. In the meantime they receive medals commemorative of their victory.

Anniversary Sports. —The adjourned meeting of the popular amusement committee will be held at the Council Chambers to-morrow afternoon, at four o’clock. As the time is short a full attendance is requested. Some members of the committee purpose making suggestions which will increase the attraction of this year’s programme. Among others Mr E, B. Bishop will suggest a vaulting event over twenty hurdles, placed in two lines in the centre of the square, eleven chains in length by three in width, so that the race will be easily seen by all from start to finish. The lowest hurdle will be sft, the height to be increased as they approach the winning post. It is also intended to have a bicycle race, and as a number of other novelties will be introduced, the sports this year will be additionally attractive.

Accident on Railway.— As the 3.20 passenger train was starting from the Lyttelton station yesterday afternoon, a truck was being hauled across the passenger line between the goods shed and Cunningham’s store. Thinking he could not get across in time, the man applied the break; the truck was loaded with timber, a piece of which projected over the waggon and caught the guard-iron of the engine as it passed, bent it, and springing back, broke the glass in the first compartment of a first class carriage that was next to the engine, The shock shifted the truck off the line, and the pressure of the timber broke the top planking, but did no serious damage to it. The horse that was drawing the truck was standing on the line as the engine came up, but one of the horse drivers had the pluck and presence of mind to run across and unhook him just in time, and he jumped off ihe line sharp, being an old stager on the railway. Professor Anderson used to perform some astounding tricks. We have, for instance, seen him pour several kinds of wine —apparently—out of the same bottle, But we know of far more wonderful bottles than the Professor’s. Thera is the most positive testimony to prove that disorders of the stomach, kidneys, and respiratory organs, fevers of an intermittent and remittent type, and all diseases requiring invigorative treatment, are cured by the agreeable contents of the bottles which hold UDOLPHO Wolfe's Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps, —[Adyt.J

Bacheldee’s Pantascopb.—There was a very good house at the Oddfellows’ Hall when the' Pantascope of the American mail route was again exhibited. The concluding scene, a fairy one, is admirably managed, and is well worth seeing. The Pantascope will be again exhibited this evening.

Fyeeton Wesleyan Church,—The first anniversary tea meeting in connection with this church was held on Monday evening The tea was provided in a large marquee by Mesdames Chilton, Davis, Miller, Beal, Martin, and the bachelors, and there was an attendance of about 250 persons. Afterwards a public meeting was opened in the church, which edifice was however far too small to accommodate all who desired to get in, Mr Isaac Wilson was voted to the chair. Mr J. Moffat read the report, which showed that the building was free from debt, and financial matters were in a flourishing condition, Addresses were delivered by Rev W. H. Beck, Messrs Blackwell, and Thompson, The Kaiapoi Wesleyan Church choir gave several selections of sicred song in an excellent manner. The usual complimentary votes concluded the proceedings. Mr O. Fairweather rendered especial service in conveying the members of the choir from and to Kaiapoi in his waggon.

Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club —A general meeting of this club was held last night at Warner’s Hotel. Mr Fowler was voted to the chair; Messrs A. O. Saltmarsh, B. Parkerson, A, R. F. Parkerson, and A. N. Campbell were elected members of the club. It was resolved, after some discussion, to hold the annual sports on the 2nd January, 1877. The following programme was then decided on :—IOO yards, running long jump, 440 yards, 1 mile walking race, running high jump (to start at 4ft), 220 yards handicap, 120 yards hurdle race, 10 hurdles, 3ft high, half-mile handicap, 440 yards hurdle race, 8 hurdles, 3ft Gin high, 440 yards strangers’ handicap, steeplechase not exceeding 2 miles, consolation nandicap, 160 yards. It was resolved that after the ensuing sports the rules of the club shall not be altered except at the annual meeting in November, and then due notice shall be given of the proposed alterations. Messrs Sweet, Tosswill, and Brewster were appointed «,s a special prize committee. With a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting closed.

Canterbury Rifle Association.—A special general meeting of the association was held last evening at Warner’s Hotel; Mr Wynn Williams, president, in the chair. There was a large attendance of members. A discussion took place on the advisableness of altering the date of the annual prize meeting from Easter, when it was resolved that the coming contest should be held on two days to be selected between the 20th and 30th January. The secretary was requested to -issue subscribers’ tickets as soon as possible. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Lady Wilson for her kindness in presenting the prizes competed for at the last annual prize meeting of the association. A long discussion ensued with respect to those members who might desire to compete at the annual prize contest of the Dunedin Rifle Association. It was eventually decided that all members who purpose going to Dunedin should send in their names to Mr Appleby, secretary, with the view to his making application to the Onion Steam Shipping Company for passage tickets at reduced rates. The secretary was requested to write to the captain of the Kaiapoi rifles, asking whether that company will contribute anything towards wiping off the remainder of the old liabilities of the association amounting to £2O, This concluded the business. A meeting of the council will be held on next Wednesday evening. 0.J.0.—A general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was held yesterday afternoon at Warner’s Hotel. Present—Messrs Wynn Williams (in Lance, Stead, Acland, Delamain, J. Campbell, Griffith, Neilson, Captain Clogstoun, Hon E. W, Stafford, and Dr Frankish. A letter was read from Captain Clogstoun resigning the position of chairman of committee, as he is about to leave Christchurch for a few months. The resignation was accepted, and on the motion of Mr Stead, Mr H, P. Lance was elected chairman. The secretary was instructed to write to the National Steeplechase Club with reference to an account sent in by them. The programme for the Autumn Meeting was considered, and after discussion, was arranged as follows : First day, Tuesday, 17th April—Leger, Champagne Stakes, Cavalry race, Great Autumn Handicap, and Hack race. Second day, Flying Stakes, Steeplechase, Selling race, Easter Handicap, and Consolation Stakes. The alterations in the events were as follows :—Great Autumn Handicap (first day) to one mile and a half ; sweepstakes of £lO, h ft, 300 sovs added money ; no entrance fee. Flying Stakes, sweep of £5, paid on nomination, 100 govs added money, no entrance fee. Steeplechase, sweep of £lO, h ft, with 100 sovs added, £5 to be paid on nomination, no entrance fee. It was decided that nominations for the Autumn Handicap should close on Wednesday, 7th February; handicap to appear on Saturday, 81 st March; Saturday, April 7th, to be night of general entry, A ballot for officers for the ensuing meeting took place, with the following result : —Stewards—Sir O. Wilson, Messrs W. Reeves, W. Wynn Williams, L. Walker, P. Cunningham, F. Delamain, and E. G. Griffith. The following re-elections were made:—Judge, Hou B. W. Stafford ; starter, Mr O. A. Filzroy ; clerk of the course, Mr B. W. Milletfc; handicapper, Mr H. P. Lance; clerk of the scales, Mr J. Campbell. On the motion of Mr Stead, seconded by Mr Campbell, it was resolved that at the autumn meeting a place should be set apart on the course for coaches. The meeting then adjourned.