NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 770, 8 December 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Mayoral Election. Councillor Gapes has announced himself as a candidate for the Office of Mayor. We also understand that Councillor Ick has been nominated for the same office by the members of the City Council. Auckland Provincial Council Library. —This library, numbering over 2000 volumes, has been handed to the Auckland Institute. Avon Riding.— We understand that Mr Rolleston has been nominated as a Councillor for the Avon Riding, in the county of Selwyn. The Suez Mail. —The Suez mail arrived at Adelaide on Wednesday night, and the Arawata has been detained at Melbourne to bring on the New Zealand mails. Skating Bink.— There was a large attendance of visitors last evening at the skating rink, when Mr Taylor and Lillie went through a number of evolutions on the skates.

Scab in Sheep. —A northern contempo* rary states that instructions have been issued by the native department for making arrangements for boiling down the scabby sheep on the east coast of the North Island. Christchurch Skating Club. — A general meeting of intending members of above club will be held at Warner’s Hotel this evening, at eight o’clock, for the purpose of receiving committee’s report, adopting rules, and election of officers. Runaway. —A horse and express van belonging to George Ashburn started off yesterday from Cathedral square and bolted down High street. The driver, in trying to jump out, was caught with the reins by the leg and thrown rather heavily on his head ; but besides a shaking, fortunately escaped with a cut over the left eye and one on his nose. The horse was stopped without doing further damage.

, Presbyterian Chubch.— The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church is now sitting at Auckland. The Rev James Paterson of Wellington has been elected Moderator. A summary of his opening address appears elsewhere.

Ministerial Changes.— Mr Ormond has been sworn in a member of the Executive, and takes the offices of Postmaster-General and Telegraph Commissioner. Mr Whitaker becomes Attorney-General, and Dr Pollen, it is said, will probably take charge of the Native office.

Representative Firing. The City Guards fired their second competition yesterday at Hillsborough; only two members put in an appearance. The following are the scores:—Volunteer Parker, 74; Sergeant Hill, 68. The total scores for both matches are Parker, 164; Hill, 137. South Rakaia. Cemetery. — A public meeting was held in Robinson’s Hotel on Wednesday evening, the 61h inst, to elect a chairman and board of managers. Mr Brown occupied the chair. A letter from the Government in answer to the requisition was read. It stated that £IOO had been handed over to the Road Board for fencing and laying out the cemetery, also forwarding regulations and Ordinance. It was resolved that seven be the number of members of the board. Messrs Brown, Bruce, Kemble, Lake. Shellock, Robinson, and Clark were elected; Mr Brown chairman, and Mr E. C : ark secretary. The rules of the Springeton cemetery were read and adopted. The meeting then adjourned. North Canterbury Races.— A meeting of gentlemen interested in these races was held at Roberts’ Club Hotel, on Tuesday evening, at which there was a good attendance. Mr Parsons, the president, occupied the chair. It was decided that the races be held this year as usual, and that the secretary write to the C.J, 0, asking them to fix the date, suggesting that a public holiday be eelected for the purpose, if possible. A vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring officers for their services. The secretary’s balance sheet was submitted and approved. It showed a small credit balance after paying all liabilities. The former officers were reelected and a list of stewards nominated, also working and general committees .The meeting then adjourned till January 15th.

Immigration.— The following is a list of the trades and occupations of the immigrants to arrive per ship Cardigan Castle :—Farm laborers, 78 ; general laborers, 17 ; gardener, 1 ; navvy, 1; carpenters, 9 ; coach builder, 1; sawyer, 1; bricklayers, 2 ; brickmakers, 2 ; bootmakers, 4 ; saddler, 1 ; blacksmiths, 2; carter, 1 ; dairyman, 1 ; constable, 1 ; hairdresser,! ; painter, I ; smith’s laborer, 1; tailors, 2. Single Women General servants, 22 ; ' housekeepers, 5 ; housemaids, 7 ; cooks, 5; dairy maids, 6; farm servant, 1 ; nurses, 4 ; dress-makers, 2; tailoress, 1; bootbinder, 1; charwoman, 1. Summary—Male adults, 135; female do, 111; male children, 35 ; female do, 34 ; male infants, 6 ; female do, 3 ; total, 324 souls, equal 280£ adults. Nationalities— England, 164 ; Ireland, 134 ; Scotland, 9 ; Wales, 7 ; France, 9 ; Holland, 1 ; total, 324 souls. The list can be inspected on applica? tion at the Immigration office. Carbine Match.— A friendly match, between the the three highest scorers in the C.Y. Cavalry and Chiistchurch Artillery representative competitions was fired yesterday at the butts. The match originated through an opinion being expressed that the cavalry carbine was a superior weapon to that used by the battery. The ranges were 200, 250, 300, and 400 yards, regulation positions. Sergeant Anson, Corporal Judge, and Trooper Dunbar represented the former company, and Quartermaster-Sergeant Fox, Sergeant Hill, and Gunner Paton the latter. The following were the results : —C.Y.C, Ist range, 65 points ; 2nd, 65 ; 3rd, 45 ; 4th, 61; total, 226. Artillery, Ist range, 62 points ; 2nd, 68; 3rd, 48; 4th, 67 ; total, 225. It will thus be seen that the cavalry won by one point, but this result can hardly be said to have tested the comparative merits of the respective weapons. Corporal Judge was the highest scorer for the cavalry with 83 points, and Quartermaster-Sergeant Fox for the artillery with 82, Lecture,— The annual lecture in connection with the Congregational Mutual Improvement Association was delivered last evening in the Congregational schoolroom by the Rev W. J. Habens, B.A, The subject was “Oliver Cromwell.” The chair was occupied by Mr J. P. Jameson, and there was a very good attendance. The lecturer commenced by giving a short sketch of the aspect of affairs in England at the time of the birth of the future Lord Protector, following on by a rapid glance at his career from the time he became a student at the University until he led the armies of the Parliament into the field in opposition to the King. The religious side of the character of Cromwell, was dwelt upon at some length, and copious extracts from his letters were read with a view to showing that he was a man who had thoroughly at heart the interests of religion. The career of Cromwell through the troublous times in which he lived, his battles, victories, &c, were succcessfuly touched on by the lecturer. Quotations were also given from Carlyle and other biographers of Cromwell, to illustrate his character, and generally the lecture was of a most interesting character. At its conclusion a vote of thanks to Mr Habens was carried, on the motion of Mr J Ingliß. Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club —An extraordinary general meeting of this Club will be held at Warner’s Hotel on Tuesday next, the 12th instant, to consider the advisability of fixing a different day for the annual sports of the Club. At a meeting of the Club held on the 22nd November last, it was decided that the sports should be held on the 2nd January next, but since this it has been ascertained that several of the members of jjthe (club in the banks and merchants’ offices would not be able to attend the sports on that day, it being the balance time at all the banks, and several of the merchants’ offices. The reason the sports were fixed for the above date was that the cricket ground could not be obtained for a Saturday afternoon until the end of March, and the Club considering this day too late, decided on having the sports on the 2nd January, fixing on that day because a great number of the offices would bo closed. The general opinion ot members seemed to be that the sports ought to be held about the end of January on some other day of the week but Saturday. We are informed that a great number of offices would close their places of business on half the day fixed for the sports. Weshould think there would be no difficulty in obtaining the half day, us amateur sports of this description ought to be encouraged,

Cure Boating Club. — The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Pier Hotel, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening. Messrs Burnlp, Manning, Keetley, and J. Kerr, were admitted members. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Sims, seconded by Mr Perrin—“ That the Cam and fouroared crew be entered for the Champion race atthelnterprovincial regatta at Nelson,” After passing other business and sundry accounts the club adjourned.^

H.A.0.8.8.—A quarterly meeting of the above society was held last evening, at the lodge-room, Barbadoes street. There was a good attendance. The officers for the ensuing half year were nominated, the election to take place at next meeting. The subject of forming a District Board in connection with the Dunedin branch was discussed at length, and it was decided that steps should be taken to bring about this result. Several new candidates were proposed for membership. Subscriptions amounting to nearly £SO were received. After transacting some routine business, the lodge adjourned for a fortnight.

St Andrew’s Tea Meeting. —The annual tea meeting in connection with St Andrew’s Church, was held last evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, which had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion. About 260 sat down to an excellent tea, at halfpast nix, provided and presided over by ladies of the congregation. After the tables had been cleared a public meeting was held. There was a large attendance. The Rev. C, Fraser presided, and in his opening remarks referred at length to the necessity for enlarging the Church, and the proposal of some to expend £2OO on temporary additions, while others were of opinion that a new chuich, to coat about £IO.OOO, should be proceeded with at once. Whatever course it was determined to take would first, however, be laid before the congregation for their approval. Messrs B. Wilkin and J. Anderson, son, who followed, did not agree with the proposal that a sum of money should now be spent on additions which would have to be extended in at least twelve months’ time. They were of the opinion that the congregation should rather conserve their strength for a little while, and erect a substantial church, the funds for which could be obtained with no greater difficulty than was experienced in raising those for the existing church, which was now free from debt. The meeting was also addressed on this subject by the Revs J Mclntosh, J. McGregor, and J. Lobr. During the evening a number of anthems and selections were sung by St Andrew’s choir, under the leadership of Mr Johnson. Mrs Long contributed a solo “Too late.” On the motion of Mr W. Duncan, seconded by Mr D. A. Crawford, a vote of thanks was accorded to the ladies for their kindness and trouble in providing the tea. A vote of thanks was also passed to the choir. The National Anthem, joined in by all present, brought the proceedings to a close.

Lyttelton Colonists’ Society. —The monthly committee meeting was held on Wednesday evening last, Mr H. N. Nalder, president, in the chair. The secretary stated the first monthly instalment of books ordered with those of the Christchurch Public Library were to hand. The president stated that several of the periodicals in the reading room had been mutilated, and some stolen. He had consulted the vice-president on the subject, and a reward of £5 had been offered for the discovery of the offenders. Since a notice to this effect had been posted up, there had been no more destruction going on. He noticed that the works for r ference were much pulled about in the public room, and advocated their being placed in some more secure situation. He was also of opinion that it would be a good plan for a window to be placed in the library looking into the reading room, so that the libiarian could see what was going on there. Many of the townspeople who were not members of the institution, and subscribed in no way towards its support, were in the habit of using the reading room, and this should certainly be checked. After discussion, Dr Bouse moved that rule No 18, excluding from the reading room all townspeople not subscribers, should be rigidly enforced. This was agreed to. After further discussion on the same subject, Mr Jacobsen moved—“ That a list of the subscribers be hung in a prominent place in the reading room, with a footnote stating that Lyttelton residents who were non-subscribers should not be admitted.” Seconded by Mr Edge, and carried. It was resolved—” That a window should be placed in the library, as suggested by the president.” It was determined that the secretary’s salary should be £lO per annum, and that he be expected to attend all sub-committee meetings, and carry out generally the instructions of the president or vice-president of the society. It was proposed by Dr Rouse—“ That a general meeting of the society be called for the purpose of altering rule 5, by striking out the word librarian in the first line of rule 14 and changing the words ‘his’ and ‘he’respectively into ‘ them’ and ‘ they.’ ” Carried. Moved by Mr H. R, Webb—“ That a new dressing room be constructed at the head of the stairs leading to the stage, and that the use of the smoking room as a dressing room be granted to any company using the ball. Agreed to. It was determined to endeavor to make an agreement with the evening papers for advertising, on alternate nights, the terms on which the hall could be let for theatrical and other entertainments. Accounts amounting to £26 having been passed for payment, the meeting adjourned. Cricket. —The Midland Canterbury C.O. will continue the match—Eleven v Twentytwo—on Saturday next. Flay to commence at 2.30 p.m, A match between the M.C 0.0. and the Duusandel 0.0, will be played on the U.0.0.C. ground on the 16fch iust; play to commence at 10 o’clock a.m. The M.C.C.O. team will be selected from the following members—viz, Messrs Sweet, Reeder, Frith, D'Emden, Sampson, _ Fairhurst, Hislop, J. Horner, Atack, H, S. Smith, Palairet, McIntyre, G. W. Watson, Taylor, and Bell.