NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1069, 30 November 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

E.M. Court. —There were no criminal cases brought before the Resident Magistrate to-day. I'ke Domain. —Toomer’s band, having been granted permission by the Domain Board, will perform a select programme on Saturday afternoon from three till live. The Chief Postmaster. —Mr Sydney Dick, who has been appointed Chief Postmaster at Christchurch, is a passenger by the ilawea from Nelson, where he hua for a auujU's Qi witfg U-Id»siwiter cte

Sunnyside v. Lyttelton. A cricket match, Sunnyside y. Lyttelton, was played on he Sunnyside Ground yesterday, and ended in a victory for Sunnyside by a large numbf r of runs. Sunnyside scored 180 in the first innings, and Lyttelton 82 in the first and 57 in the second, with three wickets to fall.

Almanacs. —Almanacs for 1878 are now being issued from the press, containing lots of local and general information, besides the usual calendar. One publication of the sort of which we have received a copy is Tombs’s Sixpenny Almanac and Diary, a compact volume containing a variety of useful hints and space for memoranda. De. Campbell’s Case.— ln the Legislative Council, on Thursday last, the Hon. Mr Buckley moved—“ That, in the opinion of this Council, it is desirable that the commission appointed to inquire into the case of Dr. Campbell, of Christchurch, should also be instructed to inquire into his conduct in connection with the gaol at Addington.” After considerable discussion the motion was agreed to.

Provincial Liabilities. —On Friday last, in the Legislative Council, in reply to the Hon. Mr Hall, the Hon. Colonel Whitmore stated that £45,888 stood to the credit of the several provinces under the head of provincial liabilities on the 30th of June last, and that the Government had already, on the 14th of September, taken from the trust fund, and restored to the credit of the liabilities account of the former province of Canterbury, the sum of £32,715.

Royal Avon Lodge. —At the last meeting of the Loyal Avon Lodge, 1.0.0. F., it was determined to start a widow and orphan fund. In order to raise funds to enable this to be done on a solid basis, it was resolved to hold a pic-nic at Taylor’s Gardens, Lincoln road, on New Year’s Day, to be followed by a ball. The committee to whom the arrangements have been entrusted are making every provision for the comfort of their visitors, and the whole affair promises to be a success. Agriculture.— The third paper on “ Agriculture Past and Present” was read by Mr Murphy at Mr R. Wilkin’s offices last evening in the presence of a number of members of the Canterbury Pastoral Association. Mr W. Norman, vice-president, occupied the chair. The division treated was the “ Science and Practice of Agriculture,” which was given in a practical and interesting manner. At the termination of the reading a slight discussion followed, after which a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Murphy. Sunday Work on the Railways. —The hands working on the railway at Lyttelton were mustered yesterday afternoon at the close of the day’s work to hear some new rules and regulations read in reference to working overtime when required during the week and working steamers on Sundays. We understand that the men stated that they would work overtime during the week when it was required for the good of the department, but they positively refused to work any vessel on a Sunday unless in case of accident. The sentiment is that six days are sufficient for men to work, and that it is unfair for men to be asked to give up their Sunday just for the sake of benefiting steamers calling at the Port.

Cathedral Guild. —A general meeting of members was held last evening, at the College Library, the Very Rev. the Dean, vice-presi-dent, in the chair. There was a fair attendance. In the remarks made as to the Cathedral building it was stated that a number of men were kept constantly employed on the work, the progr, ss of which was much retarded by blocks of stoue of sufficient size not being readily obtainable. Instructions had, however, been given to the architect to make as rapid progress as possible. After some considerable discussion as to the advisableness of employing a paid collector for the Guild, it was decided to adopt that course. Interesting papers were read by the Rev. E. G. Penny on “ Religion and the Drama,” and by Mr W. H. Willes on “ Reminiscences of a Handel Festival.” During the evening selections of music were given by the Guild choir, under the direction of Mr R. Parker, Cricket Matches. —The gentlemen who are to play to-day in the cricket match—Lawyers v The Banks—are reminded that play commence* at 10.30.—A match between the Hagley Oak Leaf and Railway Clubs will be played on the ground of the former on Saturday, to commence at 2 p.m. The following will represent the H. O. L. Club : Messrs J. Booth, Pago, Hopper, Simpson, Turner, Jones, Walsh, Atack, Francis, Jones, Smith. Emergency —P. Simpson. The Midland Canterbury Cricket Club will play the following matches on Saturday, play to commence at 2 p.m., viz., M.C.C.0., Second Eleven v. An Eleven U.C.C.C. (return), and a match between members residing north and south of Gloucester street. The following are the respective teams : —Second Eleven— Messrs Atack, Austen, Fairhurst, Hislop, Morice, Palairet, Parker, Reeder, Reeves, Row, and G. A. Turner. North—Messrs Allard, Appleby, Ashbolt, Barringer, H. P. Gray, Hill, W. Horner, Hunt, Jennings, Martin, Mclntyre, Moore, Ross, Stewart, and Thompson. South—Messrs Cuthbert, Greenwood, Hartland, Lewin, Mainwaring, McCardell, Mouck, Pavitt, Ritso, Rule, Sutherland, G. Turner, A, C. Watson, White, and Williams.

Indian Famine Relief Fund. — A meeting of the committee of the above was held yesterday, at 4 p.m.; his Worship the Mayor in the chair. The treasurer (Mr Ollivier) reported that the total amount subscribed was £5215 8s sd, of which £2l 6s 6d was outstanding. Mr G-ould and himself had remitted a further sum of £2500 to Madras in the same way as before, which made a total of £SOOO remitted according to the instructions of the committee. There were still some further subscriptions to come in from other districts, so that the committee could not disband just yet. It was resolved that the action of the treasurer, in advertising the subscrip-tion-lists on Saturday next twice in both papers, be approved. Mr Ollivier moved—- “ That the special thanks of the committee be given to Messrs Mitchell and Pratt for their zeal and energy in connection with the street collections.” It was a suggestion emanating from Mr Mitchell, which had been attended with the happiest results, and he thought the best thanks of the committee should be given to the gentlemen named. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr Mitchell said ho desired to explain that his name had been mentioned in connection with the sports on tlagley Park as removing a family of musicians. So far from his having done so, lie put the musicians into another part of the ground, and the men thanked him most heartily; Liierelore there was a thorough answer to the charge, which was entirely untrue —that he had removed the musicians. A vote of thanks to Mr Alport for his kindness in auditing the iccounts was unanimously passed. The meeting then adjourned uatil next Ihuredav, at 4

A Grievance. —The ship Waitara recently arrived with immigrants at the port of Nelson, The “Mail” reports that in reply to a question from the immigration officer if there were any complaints to make there was only one response, and that from a married man who complained that the doctor would not allow his wife to talk to the sailors. Volunteering. —Volunteering seems to have t aken quite a fresh start in the Oamaru district. The “Times” lately mentioned that a company was in course of formation at Waiareka, and now learns that thirty-five residents of Reidston and Maheno have, also, through the officer commanding the district, offered themselves for enrolment in a company having its headquarters at Reidston. The Late Mr Ludlam. —Referring to the recently reported death of Mr Ludlam, the Wellington correspondent of the “ Hawke’s Bay Herald ” remarks : —ln the early days of Wellington he led the Hutt volunteers in an attack on a native war, and greatly distinguished himself. All the old identities here, and doubtless those also in Hawke’s Bay, knew and highly honored him. In the Hutt he was extremely liked for his kindness and his manly straightforwardness. He was really a grand specimen of a thoroughbred English gentleman. He was for many years a M.H.R. As a politician he was noted for his disinterestedness and uprightness. At the last general election at the Hutt the electors asked him to stand, and (knowing he was going home) said that they would let him stay away for one session—so great was their belief in him; but he told them that their district should be represented, and declined the honor. He then allowed Mr William Fitzherbert —now Sir W. —to be nominated, after having extracted from him a promise that he would loyally accept the abolition of provinces, and never again strive to resuscitate them.