NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 783, 23 December 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

H.A.0.8. Society, No 82.—A summoned meeting of members of the above branch will be held at the Barbadoes street schoolroom on Saturday, December 30th, at 7.30 p.m.

Bricklayers’ Benefit Society, —The members of the above society will celebrate their fourth anniversary by a picnic, to be held at Sumner on Boxing Day. Vans will start from the Post office at nine o’clock sharp. Kohler and Bent. —The second performance of these artistes drew a very fair house last night at the Music Hall. The various items on the programme were loudly applauded, and those present seemed highly to enjoy the entertainment. To*night there will be a change of programme, and we can safely advise any one who wants a couple of hours’ amusement to visit Messrs Kohler and Bent.

Lyttelton Harbour Board. —The following gentlemen have been nominated as the Chamber of Commerce representatives for the Lyttelton Harbour Board Mr Peter Cunningham, proposed by Mr William Montgomery and seconded by Mr H. H. Hennah ; and Mr John Inglis, proposed by Mr Andrew Duncan and seconded by Mr G. G. Stead, Should any other nominations be made, on or before the 27th instant, the polling will take place on Monday, Ist January, The Chamber has to elect two members. The nomination of a candidate to represent Lyttelton on the Board took place to-day, at noon, at the Borough Council Offices, Lyttelton, Mr H. P. Murray Aynsley being the only candidate nominated, was declared by the Returning Officer, Mr H, N, Nalder, to be duly elected.

Masonic.— The annual meeting of the Canterbuiy Kilwinng Lodge, 5.0., was held at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Thursday, the 21st inst, when a large number of the brethren and visiting brethren were present. The following were duly installed into their respective offices for the ensuing year Bro Taylor, 8.W.M.; Bro Milne, Deputy Master; Bro Austin,Substitute Master; Bro Findlay, B.W. ; Bro James Grubb, J.W.; Bro John Grubb, Treasurer ; Bro W. H.E. Dale, Hon Secretary ; Bro Oullen, S.D.; Bro Kirkby, J.D. ; Bro W. Graham, I.G. ; Bro Dunlop, Tyler. P. M. Bro Thiel, 33®.*., presented on behalf of the brethren W.M. Bro Tayler with a Past Master’s Jewel with an appropriate inscription. A committee was then appointed to consider the desirability of purchasing a site for the erection of a lodge ; also to revise the present byelaws. Several brethren were added to the lodge, which was closed in due form.

Orchestral Society.— The fourth and last concert of the year, given by the Orchestral Society, took place at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Considering the attractive nature of the programme we were somewhat surprised to see such a comparatively thin attendance. The programme opened with Mozart s overture “ Der Schauspiel Direcktor,” which was crisply and finely rendered throughout. This was followed by a canzonet by Haydn, “ Sympathy,” sung very nicely by Mr Appleby. In this number Mr Appleby showed a very intelligent conception of the theme, and his rendering was a very creditable one indeed, Haydn’s Symphony in 0, Salaman’s setting in four movements, was the piece de resistance of the concert. This was capitally played, all the movements being rendered with a precision and due appreciation of the master, which showed that it had been made the subject of careful study. As we have said, all were played well, but we must give the palm to the beautiful second movement, which was admirably played. In the minuetto, Herr Schott rendered signal service by his really fine oboe playing. Altogether the symphony was a great treat to lovers of classical music. Mi W. G. Rutland, who we are glad again to hear in Christchurch, sang a bass song, “ Hyblies the Cretan,” capitally. He has a very fine voice, and knows how to use it to the best advantage. Mozart’s quartette for strings in D, admirably played by Messrs Bennington (Ist violin), Button (2nd violin), Lean (viola), and Spensly (violincello), followed, and was very nicely played. Miss Perkins sang a pretty song “ Tears,” very sweetly and with good expression. The other numbers were a concerto in three movements by Mczart, arranged for piano and orchestra, Mr Parker playing the piano part, which went capitally throughout. A duet from Spohr’s “ God,:thou art great,” by Miss Perkins and Mr Appleby, and the overture to “ Fra Diavolo,” by the society, concluded a very enjoyable concert, Christmas Displays. Many of the tradesmen throughout the city commenced their usual display of Christmas fare last evening, though some of the larger butchers did not show as plentifully as usual, no doubt considering, under the circumstances of the present warm weather, that this morning would be soon enough to commence killing for Christmas. The following shops were tastefully decorated, and contained prime carcases of beef, mutton, veal, pork, and lamb :—Messrs Rosewarne, Ingle and Co, Papanui road ; Hopkins and Co, Colombo street, and H. B. Lane, Cashel street. There was a very nice display of poultry in Mr Husband's shop, Papanui road, and in Mr Mein’s shop, Cashel street. Mr 0. Collins, greengrocer, Papanui road, and Mr H. S. Stewart, Colombo street, exhibited a large collection of fruit of all descriptions. The various confectioners came out most extensively. The window of ?Mr Pyett’s shop, Armagh street, contained Christmas trees, confectionery of all kinds, French fancy goods, &c, and looked very pretty. Mr A. Gee’s shop, Colombo street, presented a splendid appearance, a large number of fancy flowers and chaste wedding cake ornaments, relieving the large collection of variegated and tastefully arranged French confectionery, crystalised fruits, &c, interspersed with flags, banners, and Christmas presents. In the centre of the Gloucester street window was the first prize Art Union Christmas cake, towering among fancy cosaques, &c. The shop was nicely decorated with flowers and evergreens, and attracted a large crowd of spectators during the evening. Mr Boot, of High street, had a large collection of confectionery, including all kinds of Christmas cakes, carrying the complimenia of the season. Mr Bashford’s, Colombo street, was very tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens, and displayed cakes of all kinds and sizes, cosaques, bon bone, crystalised fruits, and a large assortment of confectionery. The display was an exceedingly pretty one, and much adpiired. The display will no doubt be more genera} to-day aud to night,

Oxford Biding.— Mr J. R. Pearson has been elected to represent the Oxford riding in the County Council of Ashley. The polling was as follows ; MrJ. R. Pearson, 140 votes ; Mr D Sladden, 52 votes. Legal.— His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday for the last time prior to vacation, which begins to-day. On the 17th of January a special sitting of the Court of Appeal will be held here to consider the points of law raised in arrest of judgment in the case of Woodgate, who was tried at Picton recently for the murder of his children. Foresters’ Fete. —The annual fete of of the A.O.F. promises to be as successful this year as on former occasions. The Foresters have been successful in procuring a capital site for their sports in Mr Anderson’s paddock, which is close to the city and admirably adapted for the various sports on the programme. There is now on view at Messrs Coates and Co’s shop a very handsome silver cup, presented by Mr Wynn Williams as a quoiting prize, to be competed for on the occasion of the sports. Christchurch Presbytery.— At Christchurch the Presbytery met on Friday, 22ud instant pro re nata, and was constituted with devotional exercises. Sederunt—The Rev Fraser, Moderator, pro tem ; Blmslie and McGregor, clerk. The clerk read telegram from Moderator calling the meeting. The Rev Mr Elmslie proposed and Rev Mr McGregor seconded—“ That the Moderator’s conduct he approved,” Agreed to. The clerk read letter from Mr Mclntosh, accepting the call to Sefton, &c ; whereupon the Rev J, Elmslie proposed— ( * That the Rev Joshua Mclntosh be inducted to the said charge on Thursday, 4th January, 1877, at 2.30 p.m, and that the clerk read the edict previous to ordination.” The Rev W. McGregor seconded, and it was agreed to. The Rev W. McGregor proposed preach induction sermon, Mr McGregor put the questions and induct, and Mr Fraser address the pastor and the people on their duties.” Mr Blmslie seconded, and it was agreed to. The meeting was closed with the Benediction. Popular Amusement Association.— A meeting of the sports committee was held yesterday afternoon at the City Counc.l Chambers. Present—Captain Wilson (in the chair), Messrs Wynn Williams (hon treasurer), Walkden, Alport (hon sec), Bishop, Andrews, and Bird. Mr Wynn Williams said that, including a credit balance in the bank of £22 Os 3d from last year, and £9 on Mr Ollivier’s list yet to collect, the total receipts amounted to £162 ss. Accounts for £173 9s 4d were presented, and some passed for payment, but as there was one amount of £27 14s charged by the city surveyor for wages in erecting the stand and preparing the square, it was decided to address the Council on the matter. Mr Bishop’s resolution relative to a prize being given for a boys’ band, and another by a member as to the advisableness of holding the anniversary sports in Hagley Park, were postponed until the meeting to be held on Friday next, Some conversation took place as to asking the City Council for their usual donation of £5, and the secretary was requested to make application for the same. The hon treasurer promised that a full statement of the receipts and disbursements would be prepared for next meeting. It was determined to allow the decision of the prizes for costumes to stand over until next meeting. The committee then adjourned. Harbor Board Election.— The nomination for the two seats on the Lyttelton Harbor Board for Christchurch took place yesterday at noon. Three candidates were nominated —viz, Messrs H. Sawtell, B. G. Wright, and 0. W. turner, As only two members have to be returned, a poll will take place on Monday, January Ist, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m, A rather nice point in the construction of the Act has arisen with regard to one of the nominations, that of Mr E. G, Wright. That gentleman is not on the burgess roll of Christchurch, and it is contended therefore that his nomination is void. Clause 7of the Harbor Board Act is as follows Subject to the provisions of this Act, the election of any member of the Board by the ratepayers of the city and borough, shall be held and conducted in the same manner, and the proceedings shall be the like as to the number of votes to be given, as are now or shall from time to time hereafter be required and provided with respect to the election of a Mayor for the city and borough respectively.” It is therefore held that the same qualification as for Mayor must be possessed by a candidate, i e ., that he shall be on the burgess list. Mr G. L. Lee, the returning officer, after taking legal advice on the subject, decided to accept the nomination, and Mr Wright’s name consequently appears as a candidate. L.O.L. —The annual session oi the Grand Lodge of the above order was held in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, on Thursday last for election of officers and other important business. The Lodge having been opened in due form with the usual ceremonies, the Rev Chaplain offered prayer and read a chapter from the Bible. The correspondence of the past half year was then read and discussed. The Lodge then proceeded to the election of office-bearers for the ensuing year, when the following brethren were duly elected and installed in their respective offices:—R.W.G.M. Bro J. W. Anderson ; D.G.M, Bro James Hogg ; G.S. Bro 0. Tribe; Treasurer, Bro T. Anderson; G. Chaplain, Bro Rev J. M'lntosh ; A. Sec, Bro Beresford ; Assistant Grand Chaplains, Bros Christie, T, Wallace and T.Ballantine; Committeemen —Bros Christie, t'roudhoe, Bacon, T. Ccoper, R, Russel, M'Oleland, Robt Anderson ; Auditors, Bros J. 0. Me William and Proudhoe. After a large quantity of business was gone through, Bro Robert Anderson rose to propose a vote of thanks to the members of No 10 Kaiapoi Lodge, for the staunch manner in which they had behaved re the Rev Mr Oarlyon, The Chaplain said the Kaiapoi brethren had set a noble example to all Orangemen, in making a bold stand against the insidious advance of ritualistic tendencies, that they had taken the right course in at once opposing such doctrines being introduced into the Church of England, as he felt sure it was quite contrary to the doctrines of that Church ; observing also, that this was just introducing the thin end of the wedge, and that the Kaiapoi brethren had done good service to the cause of Orangeism, and also to that of religious freedom. A unanimous vote of thanks was then given to the Kaiapoi brethren with great and moat enthusiastic applause. The Rev Grand Chaplain then gave the closing prayer, at d the lodge closed with the usual ceremonies. Afterwards the members adjourned for refreshments, when the usual loyal and patriotic toagta were drank end duly responded