NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 917, 2 June 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Tin? Suez Mail. —The Kingarooma, with the Suez mail, arrived at the Bluff this morning. United Methodist Free Church. — Services in connection with this church will be held to-morrow morning at eleven o'clock, and in the evening at half-past six. Pheasant Licenses. —Up to yesterday afternoon 144 licenses —inclusive of a dealers' license at £5 —had been taken out for shooting pheasants this season. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday. Several applications were disposed of, and in two cases the issues were settled and time and place of trial fixed. Pheasant Shooting.—Yesterday was the first day of the season, and though no very large bags were made, yet so far as we can bear gome good shootipg was had,

The Girls' High School. —"We understand that there is every probability of the General Government acceding to the request of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College for a grant of land as an endowment for the Girls' High School. High School for Boys.—A recommendation, signed by the professors and lecturers of the Canterbury College, was read at the meeting of the Board of Governors yesterday, to the effect that a Boys' High School should be established. The further consideration of the subject was adjourned until the next monthly meeting of the Board. Gaiety Theatre. —There was a very good house last night, when Clifford's Mirror of the World was again exhibited. The various views were exceedingly good, and the applause was frequent. There will be an afternoon exhibition to-day, commencing at 2.30 p.m. In the evening a new set of views will be shown. Child Found. —As some anxiety was expressed yesterday morning by a number of persons about a little boy between four and five years old, who was found straying near the Bank of New Zealand, it may be mentioned that through the exertions of the police his father, James Cullen, who resides at Phillipstown, was communicated with, and received the child at the police depot all safe last evening. Sydenham Literary and Debating Club. —The weekly meeting of this club was held last evening, in the Colombo road school. Twenty-six members were present, and the Rev. J. Smalley occupied the chair. After transacting some routine business the meeting discussed the question of holding an entertainment in connection with the club, and it was ultimately decided to have one at an early date. Those present then proceeded to the s.ibject of the evening. Extemporaneous addresses, when some veiy good speeches were made.

Canterbury College.—A meeting of the Board of Governors was held yesterday at the Public Library. In reference to the medical school, it was determined to postpone the consideration of the report of the committee for a month. The report recommended the incorporation of the medical school as a department of the College. Several other items of business wore transacted, amongst others the adoption of the estimates for the College departments for the ensuing year. Citizens' Ball. —A meeting of gentlemen was held yesterday afternoon at the City Council Chamber, to discuss arrangements for the citizens' ball to be held during his Excellency's stay in Christchurch. His Worship the Mayor presided. It was decided to hold the ball on next Monday week, in the Provincial Hall, the following gentlemen to be the committee of management—Messrs F. C. de Malet, G. Stead, J. G. Hawkes, A. F. N. Blakiston, G. A. Reade, and H. Thomson.

Mission Services at Lyttelton.—The mission services, which have been held during the present week in Holy Trinity Church, have been largely attended. On Sunday the services were semi-choral. Last Thursday evening St. Michael's choir came down to give their aid. The Dean of Hobart Town is the missioner, and, thanks to his impressive preaching, the attendance is by no means confined to members of the Church of England, representatives of all the other denominations being present. The services conclude to-morrow. Christchurch Poultry Show. The following entries have been received for this show: —Game, 72; Malays, 2; Dorkings, 15; Spanish, 8; Cochins, 12; Brahmas, 46; Hamburghs, 6; Houdans, 3; Bantams, 18; ducks, 10; pigeons, 71; canaries, &c, 86. Entries for pigeon race, 12. The entries this year number altogether about 370, as against 372 of last year. Looking through the entries, it was observed with satisfaction that a large number of new names appear as exhibitors at this show; but it is to be regretted that some of our well-known fanciers have, through bad luck during the breeding season, been unable to show anything like their usual number of entries. One gentleman, who was generally counted on for about twenty-five entries, is at present absent from Canterbury, and his exhibits will be lost this year. The show, however, will not he behind its predecessors in either the quality of the birds or general features of attraction. Some pens of poultry from Oamaru and Hokitika are to be forwarded for exhibition. As will be seen, there are twelve entries for the pigeon race, and from the known speed of some of the birds, it is expected that the distance will not only be done in good time, but that the event will also be closely contested. Mr Wakefield, M.il.R., at Temuka Mr Wakefield, M.H.R. for Geraldine, according to announcement, addressed his constituents at the Assembly Rooms of the Crown Hotel, Temuka, on Wednesday evening. The Timaru Herald of Friday thus describes the meeting, and the reasons for not then publishing a report of the proceedings :—" Mr Mendelson was voted to the chair, and the room was crowded. Mr Wakefield spoke for about an hour and a half on the occurrences of the last session, and gave his views generally on the leading political topics of the day. At the conclusion of his address, the honourable gentleman underwent a close and critical examination by four or five of the leading residents of the neighbourhood, and appeared to give general satisfaction by his replies. A cordial vote of thanks to him was carried unanimoiisly, on the motion of Mr Hayhurst, We regret that, owing to an accident which happened after our report of Mr Wakefield's speech was in type, we are precluded from publishing it this morning." The Times of the previous evening had a report of the meeting, coinciding with this description, but, so far as the speech may be worthy of being quoted, it is preferable to wait for the appearance of the report which accident prevented the Herald from producing. Reefton Quartz Mines. About this time last year shares in the Keep-it-Dark Company were being disposed of by auction in parcels of 1000 for the modest sum of Id and 2d per share. The Inangahua Times states that on Saturday last the same interests changed hands at lis per share, and are almost daily advancing in price. The mine is regarded as likely in the course of a few weeks to rank equally with the Wealth of Nations, The cleaning up of the Just-in - Time crushing was accomplished last week. The weight of retorted gold is 6740z5., which is expected to turn out 6700z5. of melted gold. The quantity of stone crushed was 483 tons, the average being thus close upon an ounce and a half to the ton, and all things considered the return is a very satisfactory one indeed, and shares have taken a strong upward tendency. Very favorable accounts continue to come in concerning the Hopeful mine, Boatman's. The stone in the winze which is to connect No. 4 and 5 levels, continues of very even dimensions, the shaft being now about 70ft. down. The quality of the stone is also of a very superior order, being fully to asv etoao yet Jtafcer* t';*c» the mine.

Visit of the Governor.—The Christchurch City Guards and Engineers will furnish the guards of honor for his Excellency during his stay in Christchurch. The Christcliurch Artillery will form the guard on the occasion of his Excellency's landing in Lyttelton. The Governor will leave Wellington on Monday, and arrive here on Tuesday next. The Rise in Bread. —We observe by the Tirnaru papers that the advance in the price of the 41b loaf in that town to 8d has caused some unfavorable comments. Why, when the price paid for flour is the same in both places, the Christchurch bakers should try to squeeze 9d—or Id more than the Timaru bakers—out of the unfortunate public is a mystery.