NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 771, 9 December 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Police.—We are informed that Constable Haddrell, stationed at Bangiora, has been placed in charge of the Bealey station.

Akaroa Regatta.—The steamer Hawea will make a special excursion trip to Akaroa on Anniversary Day, leaving Lyttelton after arrival of 6 60 a.m. train from Christchurch, returning in time to catch the 11.30 p.m. up train.

The Rink.—There was a large attendance last evening at the Skating Rink. Mr Taylor and Lillie went through their performances, and the novices as usual afforded considerable amusement. The rink will be open to the public this evening,

County Elections.—Mr H. J. Tancred has, at the request of a large number of electors, consented to stand for the Lincoln riding of the Selwyn county. A requisition is also being influentially signed, asking Mr James Gammack to come forward for the same riding. Banco Sittings.—At the sittings in Chambers yesterday, his Honor the Judge said that as the profession found it convenient to have fixed days for banco sittings, the same dates would be adhered to for 1877 as now appeared on the calendar for the present year. The next and last sitting for 1876 will take place on the 19th inst. Lake Ellesmere.—Yesterday’s Akaroa Mail says “ The letting out of the waters of Lake Ellesmere has been very successful. Last Sunday the waters commenced to flow into the sea, and at that time a great part of the road from Bird ling’s Accommodation House to the Ahuriri was covered with water. Yesterday thousands of acres in the same locality had been drained dry, and the road was perfectly free. Interpboyincial Rbgatta.—We regret to have to record that the efforts made to obtain a crew to represent Canterbury at the interprovincial regatta have fallen through. The meeting to have been held yesterday did not take place, and owing to the time being unsuitable to many who would under other circumstances go up to Nelson, it has been found impossible to get a crew together. The New Inspector of Lunatic Asylums.—During the past week Dr Skae, the new Inspector of Lunatic Asylums for the colony, has been making a close inspection of the Sunnyside Asylum, We understand that Dr Skae expressed himself as being very highly pleased at the arrangements made for the comfort and treatment of the patients.

Cable News.—Elsewhere we publish cable news from London to the 7th instant. The sittings of the Conference on the Eastern question commences to-day. Prince Bismarck, in a communication to the Reichstag, stated his belief that the difference between England and Russia would be amicably arranged, and that it was Germany’s duty to mediate between the two powers, but if her efforts were a failure he could not conjecture what the future would bring forth. t-rating Club—A meeting of the intending members of the Skating Club was held last evening at Warner’s Hotel, Mr J. G. Hawkea in the chair. There was a good attendance. It was resolved to accept Messrs Millett and Saunders’s offer for the use of the ri"k. The committee brought up some draft rules, the further consideration of which was adjourned until this evening, when another meeting will be held, as is uorified by advertisement elsewhere.

Concert. —As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, Miss Ilosina Carandini announces a concert for Wednesday next at the Oddfellows’ Hall. We believe this is to be the last concert given by this lady, and as she will be assisted by Herr Schott, E.A.M., and the best amateur talent in Canterbury, we anticipate a crowded house on the occasion. The concerts hitherto given by this lady have been of a very high class/ and the programme prepared for this occasion warrants us in expecting an equal success for it.

Leoal —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday. The only case of public importance was one heard in banco Latter v Brogden—which raised the question of the power of Resident Magistrates to issue a summons when the defendant was absent from the colony. The question was argued at some length, and ultimately the case stands adjourned for the production of the power of attorney to Mr Billons from the defendants, which it is alleged contains the power to sue, and be sued in thfcir name.

C.R.O.—At a committee meeting held last night at Maples’ Garrick Hotel, a vote of thanks was accorded to the directors of the New Zealand Shipping Company for their kindness in refunding a portion of the freight charged on the boats received from Salter by the Waimate. It was decided that the Union Rowing Club should be asked for the use of the Lurline for the senior and junior four-oared crew for the Akaroa regatta. It was also decided to give the winners of the President’s Cup a silver medal each. Mr C. E. Flockton was elected a member. The meeting adjourned until Tuesday evening next at 8 p.m.

Southern Cross Lodge Free and Accepted Masons. —On Thursday evening the installation of the officers of this lodge was carried out with impressive ceremony by D.D.G.M. Bro Thomson, in the presence of a large attendance of brethren and several visiting brethren. The officers are Bros C. B. Dudley, W.M ; R, H. Mathews, S.W ; H. Revell, J.W; B, Parnham, treasurer; T. May, secretary ; F, Millard, M.C ; J. O. Revell, S.D ; C. Whitefoord, J.D ; C Smith, J.G ; J. H. Aldridge, tyler. The lodge having been closed in due form, a banquet was given in the institute, which was influentially attended. The spread was laid on in excellent style by Bro Burnip. During the even ing the loyal and fraternal toasts were duly honored, and harmony resigned supreme. Herr Schott contributing the piano accompaniments to a large number of good songs.

Lyttelton Borough School Committed. —A meeting was held yesterday afternoon at the schoolroom, Lyttelton. Mr H. R. Webb, chairman, and Messrs ?. Cunningham, fl. Allwright, W. Donald, H. N. Nalder, R. Wood, and J. T. Rouse were present, A letter was read from the Board of Education, stating that they had approved the plans for infant school selected by the committee, and that tenders had been called. Applications for the office of caretaker were considered; they were no less than fifty nine in number, A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs W. Donald, JR. Wood, H. N. Nalder, and the chairman, was appointed to consider the applications and report at a subsequent meeting. The chairman announced that tbe school would break up on the 15tb, when the prizes would be given away. Parents would be invited, and the distribution would take place at 6.30 p.m. that day. Sundry accounts were passed for payment, and the meeting then adjourned.

A.O, Foresters’ Fete.— At a meeting held in the Foresters’ Hall on Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the fete to be held on Boxing Day next — Chairman, C. B. F. C. Phipps ; secretary, J. B. Williams ; treasurer, 0.D.0.R. Ness. A number of Brothers from Court Queen of the Isles, Lyttelton, were present, several of whom have been elected on the committee. It was announced that Mr J. Anderson had kindly placed his paddock in Cashel street at the disposal of the committee for the occasion. A considerable number of prizes were promised from various gentlemen and brothers. It was resolved that instead of using their large tent for a Richardson’s show on this occasion, it be converted into a dancing booth. A few of the members were ■elected to make arrangements for an efficient band of music. A committee was appointed to draw up a programme of sports, &c, Anniversary Sports.— A meeting of the popular sports committee was held yesterday afternoon at the Council Chambers. Present —His Worship the Mayor, in the chair, Messrs Bishop, Ollivier, Andrews, Alport, Walkden, Orosbie, Bird, and Captain Wilson. Mr Ollivier reported in the absence of the hon treasurer through a previous engagement, that he had received £ 14 7s 6d subscriptions leaving £1 Us unpaid, which amount, with subscriptions received from Government and these already collected by him, would amount to £9l Os 6d. A letter was received from the Railway Department, asking what time the sports would be over to allow of the departure of the up country trains being advertised in time. Mr Ollivier referred to a mistake made by a member of the committee, who was certain at last meeting that the sports had always commenced hitherto at .11 o’clock, while he (Mr Ollivier) was at the time under the impression that this was a mistake, and had since taken trouble to hunt up papers, and found they had always commenced at 12. With a desire to finish at an early hour, he would move that the first race be started punctually at 11 o’clock. Mr Walkden seconded the motion. After some discussion the motion was withdrawn, it being understood that the first race would be started punctually at 12. A letter was read from the secretary to Toomer’s band, offering to provide twelve performers for £lO. A letter was also read from Mr Button, offering to supply a band for £l2. On the motion of Mr Bird the offer of Toomer’s band was accepted. Several offers for sites for lottery stands were referred to the ground committee. The plan for the hurdle race with poles, submitted by Mr B, B- Bishop, was approved. On the motion of Captain Wilson, seconded by Mr Ollivier, it was resolved to charge 2s for the front seats on the grand stand, and Is for the back, the entrance to the former to be from the front part of the stand. With reference to the letter received from the Railway Department, the secretary was requested to write in reply that the committee will be obliged if the Department can arrange that the first return trains shall not leave before six o’clock. After some remarks as to the necessity for providing a movable dressing room, which could be utilised during the year as a store for the grand stand materials, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr Olliviet, to erect a building 14ft by 28ft, to be placed on the square in the meantime for the convenience of competitors who are training there. The ground committee were authorised to erect the hurdles on the square on Monday, to allow of practice by intending competitors. Mr Walkden was authorised to employ labor for the erection of the Stand, The committee then adjourned.