NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 852, 17 March 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Parliament —lt is more than probable that Parliament will meet on Friday, the 6th July. The Financial Year.—lt is not unlikely that during next session efforts will be made to change the t-nd of the financial year to March 31st, so as to enable members to return to their homes early in spring. The Southern Line.— The branch line to Waimate will be opened for traffic on Monday. The residents of the township intend celebrating the event in rare style, and have issued invitations to the various Municipal Councils and other public bodies. Wellington City Council,— Mr P. Moeller has placed his resignation of his seat in the Wellington City Council in the hands of the Mayor, Several times Mr Moeller threatened to resign, but has now done it in consequence of his takieg a larger share in the business of the firm to which he belongs. Mr Dransfield, an old member and former Mayor, has also resigned. Cricket, —A cricket match was played between the Lincoln and I'empleton clubs on Tuesday last, at Mr H, White’s paddock, Lincoln. Owing to the inclemency of the weather it resulted in a drawn game, the

nlayera not being able to have a second innings. In the first innings Lincoln made 77 runs and Templeton 79. There is greatinterest centred in the match, which is to be played again at an early date.

Humans Society’s Medal.—The pre • entation of the Humane Society’s medal tc Mrs Blair in recognition of the bravery anc Heroism displayed by her in saving Cornelia; Da'y from tfrowning in the Waikouaiti rivet on the 17th December, 1875, was made in the Council Chambers, West Hawkesbury, on Thursday last. In the absence of the Hon G, McLean, the presentation was made by the Mayor,

The Late Muff Match.—The presents* tion bat to the highest scorer, which was w r on by Mr Francis P.avitt, of Wool stem, who, although not a “ muff,” played left handed, is now on view at the shop of Mr J. Fleming, tobacconist, Colombo street, and is well worthy of inspection.

Sickness in Timaru. Scarlet fever (says the Herald) has decreased considerably of late in Timaru and the neighborhood ; but low fever, on the other hand, has become much more prevalent, and a large number of cat.es are at present under medical treatment.

Grey Coal Mines. — ft is positively stated that the Grey Gorge Bridge will be fully completed in ten days. It is also expected that the Coalpit Heath Company, whoso mine is contiguous to the Brunner mine, will be sapplying coal by the end of the month, so that a considerably increased raiiway traffic is likely soon to follow.

Thespian Match,— A cricket match will be played on Tuesday next between an eleven selected from the Hibernica Company and that of Messrs Baker and Farron and a team from the Snnnyside Club. As there are some fine bats in the Thespian team, Mr Farron and Mr Howard having made long scores against crack elevens in America, a close match is anticipated. Mr M. Anderson, who plays with the Thespians, has also achieved some success in Australia as a wicket keeper. The Davenports.— The Davenports and their company continue to draw large houses in Dunedin. Occasional stupid or amusing attempts are made to unravel the mysteries of the cabinet or dark seance. A few evenings ago while the latter was in progress, and the phosphorescent tambourines were floating about all over the stage, one of the audience tried to throw some light on the subject with a bull’s eye lantern, but failed ignomiuionsly, and had to put up with a mild rebuke from Professor Fay. Publicans v. Wine Merchants and Brewers Match. A largely attended j meeting of players in the above match was I held last evening at Radoliffe’s Hotel. It was decided that play should commence on Monday nexo punctually at II a.m., and that the publicans should meet at Radcliffe’s at 10 o’clock sharp on that; morning, and be re-conveyed to town in a drag under the guidance of that careful whip, Mr Tom Millett. 8o that each side should be plainly distinguished, varied colore 1 caps were agreed upon, those of the combined team | being so arranged as to represent innocence abroad. The teams will dine together in the evening at Green and McGuinneea’s. Reasons foe Suicide —The Chinaman, Ah Wong, who recently committed suicide at Dunedin, left a written statement of hia reasons for doing so, if reason can be connected with such an act, except in the minds of coroners’ juries. The paper, which was written in Chinese characters, stated that he came to the colony seventeen years ago. He had bad luck and owed too muc x money. He had no money and was going to die. His parents reared him up as big as he then was and he could not go home to see than. He was afraid to live in Dunedin, and would sooner be a devil than a man. He owed money and could not pay it, but would in his next life. The letter was written to a brother in China, The Auckland Islands. The last attempt at settlement on these islands seems likely to result as did those previously made. The latest account are those brought by H.M.S. Sapphire, by which the islands were recently visited. The Sapphire examined the depots of provisions, &c, all of which had been broken into and rifled of provisions. The depots, one and all, required replenishing, but as she had no instructions to that effect only a few things were landed at Port Boss. No sign of wreck was observable on any part of the coast inspected. The officers state there are sheep, thousands of rabbits, and traces of pigs on the main land. Mr and Mrs Neilson are still there, but complain bitterly of the treatment they have experienced from Dr Monkton. They intend leaving the island for the Bluff by the steamer Gazelle, which has been lying at Port Ross for some time past. Heathgote Regatta,—A meeting of the committee took place at Fadcliffe’s Hqtel last evening, and was well attended. The collectors reported that "subscriptions were equal to anticipation, and a liberal proj gr.unme was drawn up. It was decided to advertise the same in the daily papers. The regatta takes place on Tuesday, the 27th Inst, high water being about three o’clock in the afternoon. Entrances close at Radciiffe’s Hotel at eight o’clock on Friday, the 23rd inst. Mr Joseph Day was appointed to lay off the courses. Mr J. S, Monk kindly j placed the use of his paddock free of charge, I at the service of the committee. Mr j Watson’s cup will again be contested I for. Mr Gapes, the present Mayor, has offered a cup to be competed for as a challenge cup to be won twice by the same club. Mr Hobday has also given a cup which will be rowed for under timilar conditions. The following officers were duly appointed—Patron: Mr J. T, Fisher, commodore, Mr J. L, Coster ; vice-commo-dore, Mr H. Thomson ; committee for the day, J. W. Davies, G. A. Clark, R. P. Crosbie, A. Pavit, W, Packard, Q. Bull, A. C. Watson, J. S. Monk, J. Day ; Mr G. L. Mellish, judge and umpire ; Mr F. Pavitt, starter. Tender? for the refreshment booth, the use of M? Monk’s paddock, and the sale of cards, are to be sent in on Friday, the 23rd instant, at 8 o’clock, at which time the committee will meet. A vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr F, Pavitt, brought the meeting to a close. East Christchurch Bcuoql.~ The following ia the list of prizes distributed by Mr Lee, chairman of the East Christchurch School Committee, to the children under charge of Mrs Hill of the infant school ; Children who have been transferred during the year from the first-class infant sebool'to a higher class—Francis H. Wheeler, Ist prize ; Clara A. Cooper, 2nd ; Nelly Hulbert, 3rd ; Jessie Elmslio, 4th. First class : six years old George Leo, Ist prize, for good conduct, attention to his lessons, and regularity ; attendances, 346 times throughout the year ; maximum number, 407 ; Nelly Gilmore, 2nd ; Percy Triggs, prize for the highest number of attendances throughout be school, 388; school opened, 407 ; Ida Uzard, Nelly Harvey, Mary Davies, Clara >!;:zey,ClaraOyvref, Clement Dickson, Arthur 1 diner, Nelly Button, John Parks, Frank Kay. The remaining children who obtained prizes were—Second Class—Edith Ryan, Elizabeth Maxwell, Maud Scott (for reading), Laura Wilkinson, Amy Creamer, Eliza Daisley. Fourth Class—Minnie McC&usland, Nelly Hobbs, Dora Hobbs, Amy Hobbs. Second Class—George Baroo, Frederick Fitahemy,

Hubert Price, Fourth Class—Frank Hebei r. Third Clafs—James McCausland- Bmsil Prizes—May Button, Beatrice Wriuht, Ag 'C-s Harris, Annie Laycock, Mary A. Bayae, Johanna Matson, John Carl, Charles Otley. Children under five years—Small Prizes— Eodolph Paprill, Agnes Clifford, Alice Ormandy, Edith Hill, Victoria Rowe, Edith Flinders, Edward Johnston*', Earnest Clarkson, Michael McCullogh, trederici Blveiy, Charles Zachariah.