NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 831, 21 February 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mb Stevens’ Meeting. —Mr E. C. J. Stevens addressed the electors of Christchurch lasi; night in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Elsewhere we publish a report of a portion of the speech, but are compelled to hold over the remainder from want of space.

Fine Akts, —There is now on view at the rooms of Mr Charles Clark, a very valuable and choice collection of oil and water colour paintings the property of Mr L. Walker, which will be sold by auction in a few days. They comprise some of the works of the best modern artiste, and also some of Mr Gully’s Sew Zealand sketches of mountain scenery. These latter, especially those of Mount Cook and the adjoining glaciers, are remarkably tine.

Cricket, —The return match between the M.C.C.C, Second Eleven and the College will be commenced on the U.0.C.0. ground on Saturday next ; play to commence at two p.m. punctually. The following piayers will comprise the M.G.C.G. team, viz, Messrs J. Faiihurst, T. J. Hill, W. Horner, J. Horner, U, ll'slop. G. Mclntyre, H. Murray, 0, Palairel, F. J. Reeder, W. Thompson, and Q. A Turner. Emergency, G. Bell. Swimming. —The swimming races, in connection with the Canterbury Hewing Club, will come off on \ Friday next, the 23rd inst. the first race starting from Stanmoie Bridge at 5. BO p.m. The competitors are to be dressed in rowing costume, as these races are intended to make the members practice swimming in their clothes. Mr Harman kindly gives a prize for the race open to members. The club will provide a prize for the race!for those who have learned to swim during the season. The next boat races of the C 8.0 will be double sculls for those who have never won a prise on the river; scratch races exempted.

Master Bakers’ Picnic—A meeting of master bakers was held laer evening at the Golden Fleece Hotel, Mr P. Taylor in the chair. The committee presented a very favorable report in connection with the late picnic. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to them for ibc manner they had carried out the whole of the arrangements, A vote of thanks was a's > passed to the 0.Y.0. band for the share they had contributed towards the day’s amusement. Acclimatisation Society — A special general meeting of members was held last evening, for the purpose of making certain alterations in the rules to conform with th« resolutions passed at the last annual meeting of members, There was only a small attendance. The chair was taken by Hon J T, Peacock, chairman of the Council. Tne rules were read seriatim., and, after discussion, several were amended, and the whole agreed to with amendments. The meeting then adjourned.

Cricket.—Oust v Oxford. —The return match between the above-named clubs was ployed on Saturday last at Oxford, and resulted in an easy victory for Oust by one innings and 87 runs. The score being— Oust, 126 ; Oxford, 19 and 20. For the former E. Chapman, Head, and Leach made 13, 20, and 43 respectively, while Blunden and Million bowled most effectively. For the latter Dr Wold alone made a stand. Gust has thus secured both matches this season.

District Prize Firing. The district prize firing for the present year by the Canterbury Volunteers commenced yesterday morning at the Hillsborough butts. The Cavalry and Christchurch battery of Artillery (carbine companies) were the first appointed to fire off, and went down by an early train. The day was clear, bat the dead heat prevailing militated somewhat against the scoring. Corporal Judge (cavalry) made the highest score of 61 points, the next highest being as follows :—Trooper Dunbar, 67 ; Gunner Houston, 57; SergeantMajor Anson (Cavalry), 54 ; Gunner Collier, 54. The Akaroa and Timaru Carbine Companies will fire shortly should weather permit, The infantry competition will commence this morning, when the City Guards and Engineer companies will fire. Few Athletic Association.— A meeting of Old College Boys was held at Warner’s Hotel last night, when there were about thirty present, Mr Thomas Gordon in the chair. The following resolution was carried unanimously—“ That the Old College Boys form themselves into an association for general athletic purposes.” The following gentlemen were then elected a committee to canvas for members and report to an adjourned general meeting, to bo held on Tuesday, March 6th, at 8 p.m, with power to add to their number ;—Messrs G. Harper, W. M. Ollivier, Thos Gordon, Rev W. Harper, Messrs A. W. E. Stiffe, L. M. Ollivier, W. Tosawill, J. F. Wachsmann, E. G. Hawkes, Rev P. G. Brittan, Messrs W, Hartland, T, D. Condell, W, G. Brittan, E. H. Dobson, D. H. Potts, F. H. Barker, R. Dobson, A. R. P, Johnston, M. Davie, A. Stedmau, A. J. Cotterill, W. Lambert. Mr Thomas Gordon was elected hon sec and treasurer pro tern. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting.

St Asaph Street Methodist Church. —The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the above was held last evening. The church had been very neatly decoratedfor the occasion, and with a large banner suspended over the platform, presented a very pleasing appearance. Over 200 persons sat down to tea, which had been provided by the ladies of the congregation, pretided over by Mesdames Hunter and Goring, and Misses Caygill (2), Watts, Clarkson, Robson (2), and Steele. After tea a public meeting was held, at which the Rev S. Macfarlane presided. Apologies for absence were read from the Revs 0 Dallaston, T. R. Fisher, and Mr W. Plesher. After a few remarks from the chairman, the secretary read the annual report, which showed that four teachers and thirty-nine scholars had been added to the school during the j'ear. The average attendance of scholars on mornings had been 72, and IBS in the afternoons. The treasurer's report showed that the receipts (inclusive of £2O 10a 6d, balance from last year), amounted to £4O 14a 7d, and the expenditure to £2O 10a lOd, leaving a credit balance of £2O 3s 9.1, The officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows: President—Rev S. Macfarlane; superintendent, Mr W. Tremayne; secretary, Mr T. T. Robson; treasurer and visitor, Mr C. Bush; librarian, Mr J. Steele. Addresses were delivered during the evening by Revs T. Hodgson, H. R, Wilkinson, W. Lockwood, and Messrs Connell and Tremayne. The scholars sung a number of hymns at intervals, under the leadership of Mr Charles Hyde, Miss Gaygill presiding at the harmonium. After the usual votes of thanks the meeting closed with prayer.