NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 765, 2 December 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cable Communication. Direct cable communication with London has been re-established. The Sink,—The skating rink continues exceedingly popular, there being a large attendance of visitors last evening. The Rink will be open to the public this evening. Court Star of Canterbury, No, 2309. -—A summoned meeting of the above Court will be held on Monday evening, at half-past eight, for nomination of officers, district delegates, &c, Mr. Charles Bright.— Mr Bright, the well-known popular lecturer, arrived yesterday per s.s. Otago. He proceeded to Dunedin by the steamer to fulfil a lecturing engagement in that city. Canterbury Railways. - Flags were flying at the Railway Station yesterday in commemoration of the anniversary of the opening of the first line of railway in Canterbury—Christchurch to Ferrymead—in 1863. Race Horse.— Cloth of Gold went to Dunedin in the s.s. Otago yesterday. He has changed hands, having been purchased from Mr Studholm by Mr Logan, of Dunedin, the owner of Dead Heat. The chesnut looks well, and we hope will prove a profitable investment for his new owner. The Eastern Question.— Elsewhere we publish news from Europe to the 19th ult. At that date peace still continued, and the Czar, receiving representatives from the Great Powers, said he still hoped for peace, but his honor was pledged to obtain the autonomy of the Turkish provinces. Lord Salisbury, at an interview with Count Andrassy, stated that England was not opposed to Russia on principle, but her attitude would depend on the, nature of Russia’s demands. Bachelder’s Pantascopb.— There was a crowded house at the Oddfellows’ Hall last night on the occasion of the exhibition of the pantascope. The prize for the best conundrum was won by a young lady, with one which required a little explanation. However, all were satisfied, so no more need be said. The last exhibition will be given this evening, as the pantascope opens at Timaru on Tuesday next, and we advise all those? who have not yet witnessed this beautiful panorama to go to-night. Clerical— The Church News states that the Rev R. Pargeter left England in the Crusader in the month of September, and may therefore be expected to arrive here in the course of the present month, It is not yet decided what post he shall occupy. It is expected that Mr Edgar Herbert Wyatt, of New College, Oxford, who has been studying for holy orders in this diocese for the past twelve months, and passed a very creditable examination in the Third Grade under the Board of Theological Studies in August last, will be ordained to the diaconate at St Michael's Church on the Fourth Sunday in Advent, and will be licensed as assistant curate to the Rev H. B. Cocks for the suburban districts of Colombo road and Phillipstown. Attempted Suicide. —A young lad reported at the Police Depot last night that a man, whose name he did not know, had attempted to kill himself in a house about two miles from the Wheatsheaf Hotel, on the Prebbleton side. He said the man had stabbed himself severely in the chest with a penknife, and that a doctor had been sent for to Prebbleton. Constable Cartmill was despatched to the place, and on arriving found that the man’s name was George Constant, a fisherman, and that he had stabbed himself over the region of the heart with a penknife, but that the knife had glanced off the rib, inflicting a wound, but not one likely to be dangerous. The constable brought the man to town on a charge of attempted suicide, and was brought up before the Resident Magistrate this morning and discharged. Normal School Examination. —During the past week the children attending the Normal schools have been examined for the purpose of classification according to the Government standards. 633 children were presented for examination, which was oral in the first and second standards, and by set papers in the remaining classes. In the oral examinations the first class obtained 90 per cent of passes, with a formal remark appended to the pass list, that much of the work was in advance of the required standard, and that the discipline and order were good. The second class obtained 91 per cent of passes, with a formal note, to the effect that the work of the boys was very satisfactory, and above the average ; that all the arrangements and movements were systematic, and the conduct of the scholars good. The work of the girls in this standard was reported as being uncommonly good. The results of the examination of those classes to which papers were set will not be returned for some time.

Representative Firing. The first competition of the City Guards to qualify as the representatives of the Canterbury Rifles at the Colonial prize contest took place yesterday at the butts, under the command of Colonel Packe. The conditions were the same as those under which the Engineers fired, viz, seven shots each at 200, 400, 500, and 600 yards range. There was a strong wind blowing when the squad commenced to fire, but during the afternoon it moderated. The sun was rather bright for good scoring, but Private Parker scored the highest number of points yet made at these competitions. The following were the best scores Private Parker, 90; Private Frances, 70; Sergeant Hill, 69; Sergeant Armstrong, 59. Board of Governors.—A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held yesterday. The report of the committee with reference to the management of the agricultural trust was brought up. It recommended that an agricultural school and model farm be established. The consideration of the report was deferred. The various committees for the year were appointed. The report of the college committee was brought up and considered, and it was agreed to separate the French and German lecturers. Dr Von Haast waai appointed professor of geology. The chairman announced that the Provincial Council library had been handed over to the Board of Governors on certain conditions. The question ®f the college building was considered in committee, and on resuming a resolution was passed expressing satisfaction that the steps recommended by the commission appointed to investigate the matter had been carried out. Anniversary Sports.— A meeting of the committee of the Popular Sports Association was held yesterday afternoon, at the Council Chambers. Present Messrs B. B. Bishop (in the chair), W. H, Wynn Williams, Bird, Alport, Walkden, and Orosbie. A letter of apology for absence was read from Captain Wilson. Mr Williams stated that Messrs Peterson and Co and Coates and Co would again present cups this year. It was decided that the entries for all the handicap races must be sent in under cover to the town clerk’s office before four o’clock on Tuesday, 12th inst. On the motion of Mr Wynn Williams it was resolved to introduce a boys’ mile race in the programme for boys not not older than fourteen years, height not to exceed 4ft 9in, three prizes, £l, 10s, and ss. Some conversation' took place relative to the intended presentation to Mr Rolleston in Latimer square during the sports on Anniversary Day. After which the hon sec was requested to write to Mr Ollivier saying that on re-consideration, the committee were under the impression that if the testimonial were presented at an interval of the sports, very great difficulty would be experienced afterwards in resuming them. A letter was read from Mr W. H. Eyes, presenting the committee with a hickory vaulting pole. The committee then'adjourned until Tuesday next. The Interprotinoial Regatta.—A meeting of the various boating clubs was held last evening at Warner’s Hotel, for the purpose of considering the question of sending a representative crew to compete at the Nelson regatta, to take place on 17th and 18th prox. There was a large attendance, and Mr A. F. N. Blaklston was moved to the chair, Mr Kilgour stated the object for which the meeting had been called, and said it had been suggested that a selection committee should be appointed that evening for the purpose of choosing a crew. He had spoken to Mr Mellish about the matter, and that gentleman had kindly consented to coach a crew, if one were chosen. On the motion of Mr Sharland, it was resolved—- “ That it is desirable that Canterbury should be represented at the forthcoming interprovincial regatta to be held at Nelson.” Mr J. W. Davis was of the opinion that it was the duty of the United Canterbury rowing club to select a crew, and mentioned that there was a balance in hand from the last interprovincial regatta, in which Canterbury had taken part. Mr Brewster proposed that a committee be appointed to select a crew to represent Canterbury, to consist of Messrs Blakiston, Mellisb, Jones. Thomson, Davis, Herdson, Hannah, and Kilgour, with power to add to their number, three to form a quorum ; and that members of clubs willing to compete, be requested to send in their names to the selection committee, who shall have full power to choose a crew, and arrange for all details in connectien with sending the crew to Nelson.” Mr Kilgour seconded the motion, which was unanimously agreed to. The meeting then adjourned.