NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 886, 27 April 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

* Christchurch Artillery. —We direct attention to an advertisement, elsewhere, which states that, by command of the Government, thej arms and accoutrements of the company are celled in for special inspection. The Gaiety. —“Toodlcs” and the burlesque of “Paris” again formed the bill at the G-aiety last night. Both pieces went well, the burlesque especially so. Miss Wiseman, and the Misses Vivian, Johns, &c, all entered most thoroughly into the spirit of the piece, and were ably seconded by Mr Hall and the other characters. The songs and dances were loudly applauded, and in many instances encored. The same bill will be presented this evening, and tomorrow and on Monday a pantomime is promised.

Cricket. —The Lyttelton Cricket Club play their final match this season —Married v Single—at the Valley ground on Saturday next. Stumps are to be pitched at 1.10 p.m., so players must leave Lyttelton by the 1 p.m. train. The following gentlemen take part in the match :—Married —Messrs Hawkins, Colo, Rogers, Jacobson, O’Grady, Haider, Hilolyard, Edge, Garforth, Mackay, J. Gobble. R. Colton, 11. J. V. Rogers. Single—Messrs Honald, W. IT. Eyes, A. Martin, T. Smith, W. Smith, H. Taylor, J. Tregear, Watts, 11. Willeox, and E. Makcig. '

Mutual Improvement Association.— The usual weekly meeting was held on Wednesday evening, when an interesting essay on “The Crusades” was read by Mr Brock, which was followed by a discussion on the subject. It being usual to set apart an evening periodically, to be especially devoted to reading pieces selected from some particular writer, and one of those evenings occurring next Wednesday, readings chosen from Charles Hickcns’s works will be given. The meetings of the association are always open to the public, the attendance of ladies being particularly desired, although not necessary to take part in the discussions of the association.

Presentation at Southbuidge. —The members of the Lodge of Progress, Southbridge, having determined to present their first W.M. with some material sign of their acknowledgment of his past services, subscribed for and presented to Pro. R. 1!. Willis, P.M., a jewel, bearing the following inscription —■“ Presented to Bro. R. B.AA illis, P.M., Lodge of Progress, E.C., Xo. 1051. in recognition of his valuable services as its first W.M., April, 1877.” The jewel, most tastefully executed by Messrs Coates and Co., of Christchurch, was presented by W.M. Bro. T. E. Bush, on behalf of the members of the Lodge, with a few laudatory remarks, which wore suitably acknowledged.

Loyal Volunteer Lodge Anniversary. —lf succeeding anniversaries must always be considered the most pleasing, it was certainly left to the eleventh anniversary of this Lodge to leave last evening the most kindly remembrances. That it could have been otherwise under the arrangements was improbable, as the Lodge had determined fo eclipse their previous anniversaries. Mr <J, Buggey had been engaged as caterer, and worthily he fulfilled what was expected of him, as the arrangement of the tables with pot plants, cut flowers and ferns so judiciously arranged as to relieve the heavy banners of the Lodge placed north and south of the hall, and to blend nicely with the more lively colors on either side, exhibited very great taste. The menu gave general satisfaction, and the waiting arrangements might well be emulated by other caterers in Christchurch. Ample justice was done to the bill of fare by the sixty gentlemen who sat down, after which a long toast list was disposed of. The chair was occupied by P.P.Gr.M. Sharpe, supported by R.S.P.G-. AVaig, and L.S, J. L. Fleming; Y.Cr. J. M'Farland and Bro. Priston filling the vice-chairs. It should perhaps be mentioned that among the other officers present were P.Gf.M. Wright and D.P.Gf.M. Cameron. After the usual loyal toasts had been drunk, a long toast list was disposed of; one, among others—that of Bro. Rollestonjbcing received vociferously,with three times three and one more. What between pleasant speeches and harmony a very agreeable anniversary was spent, and the drawing towards the “twal,” though accepted as a necessity, was regretted by every one present, with a hope that time might have become revolutionized when next they came round as to let them stay .only a little longer. County Council Fittings. —The “fixings” of the Cook County Council Chamber appear somewhat scant, if we may judge by the following from the Poverty Bay Standard : “ The furnitlire in the County Office on Saturday evening consisted of one table, five chairs, and a spittoon; the latter article being the personal property of a former clerk, who had kindly allowed it to remain for the service of the members of the Road Board. The deficiency of chairs was made up by two or three being borrowed from an adjoining hotel. Our reporter had forgotten to take his own chair with him. He was accommodated with a form. Sitting too near the end it tilted. One end of the form struck the coiling; the other end did nothing in particular. Thp reporter, when on the lloor, lost his presence of mind, and got up on the wrong side, by which his leg came in violent contact with the leg of the form. The only sympathy he received was from a Councillor, who regretted to sec a member of the press so completely floored,”

Shipment op Horses. —Mr Walters Isaac Walton and Hippocampus, and the mares Peeress, Yatterina, and Inn my Fisher went north in the s.s. Hawea vest erday. A number of useful draught and light, harness horses arrived from Port Chalmers by the s.s. Hawea. They were brought up by Messrs Irvine and Hickson. Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the Association was held at the office yesterday. Present Hon. John Hall (in the chair).’Messrs Wilkin, Norman, lord, Moor, Gfilmour, Ferguson, Walls, Mcßcth, C. F. Barker. It was decided to have the annual report of the Association for 1576 printed for circulation. Mr Wilkin moved “That Mr T. Hill, Y.S., be made a life member of the Association, on the understanding that he will act gratuitously as consulting surgeon to the Association, he having expressed his willingnes to do so.” Mr Walls seconded the motion. Mr Ford suggested that it woidd be as well to make the motion to read so that Mr Hill might be a life member so long as ho acted as honorary veterinary surgeon. After some discussion, it was resolved to alter Mr Wilkin’s motion by leaving out the words “ life member,” and put in the words “a member of the Association without payment.” The motion as amended was then put and agreed to. The various committees of the Association were appointed as follows : Ground committee —Messrs R. Wilkin, J. T. Ford, W. Norman, W. Henderson, and A. Duncan. Editing committee of Town, and Country Journal —President, vice-president, Hon. John Hall, Messrs D. Craig, A. Duncan, J. T. Ford, W. Henderson, and R. Wilkin. Finance committee Messrs Henderson, Anderson, and W. Norman. Ram Fair committee —Messrs W. Henderson, Mann, and Ferguson. (To bring up a report at next committee meeting.) A letter was read from Sir Thomas Tanered recommending the committee to establish a class for the English Leicester sheep at the next Metropolitan Show. Mr Ford moved —“ That Sir Thomas Tancred’s letter be acknowledged, and that he be informed that the committee would take the matter into consideration when the premium catalogue was being arranged for next show.” Mr Norman seconded themotion, which was agreed to, A letter was read from Mr Murphy, stating that he had prepared, a paper on “ Agriculture, Past and Present,” which he had been advised to read before the association. Mr Wilkin moved —“That Mr Murphy be thanked for his offer to read the paper, and requested to forward the same to the President and Vice-President for perusal.” "Mr Ford seconded the motion, which was agreed to. A letter was read from Mr Thos. Pashby, suggesting that if- would be much better to judge and award prizes to stud horses at the parade, instead of at the November show, as the entries were totally unfitted for stud work while in show condition. Mr W ilkin moved —“That Mr Pash by’s letter be made the subject of special consideration at next monthly meeting, and that notice be given by advertisement of the same.” Mr Mann j seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Accounts amounting to £165 were passed for payment, and the committee adjourned.