NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1252, 23 March 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kaiapoi Bobough Council.—Dr Ovenden and Mr W. Burnip were yesterday nominated as candidates for the vacancies in this Council in worn of Messrs Wearing and Milsom retired

Passengeb Piatfohm.—The petition for a passenger platform at Antigua street, which has heen very numerously signed, was presented to Mr Cony era yesterday by a deputation appointed for that purpose. Mr Conyers promised that full consideration should be given to the representations m&de, and an early reply forwarded. 1.0.G.T. The Rainbow Lodge of Good Templars, at Lyttelton, celebrated their anniversary on Thursday bight by a grand amateur entertainment at the Lyttelton Oddfellows' Hall. There was a large attendance, a number of Christchurch friends being present as well as the usual Lyttelton members, and the performance went off capitally. Cricket.—The following will be the representatives of the bakers in the match with the butchers, to be played on Monday, at the Association's grounds : —Messrs Thompson, Ritchie, Donohue, Whitfield, Taylor, Sunderland, Wadden, Marfh, Alpe, Hopper, Simpson. Wickets will be pitched at 10 a.m. The Cibcus.—An addition to the staff of agents for the Cooper and Bailey circus now in Christchurch was made yesterday by the arrival of Mr Gaylord, one of the superintending managers. It has been finally determined to erect the tent in the paddock opposite the theatre, and in order to do this it will be necessary to remove the fences, the tent extending from Gloucester street to Armagh street. The company will arrive per special train on Saturday next, and open the same evening. L.0.L., No. 10.—At the monthly meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge, Kaiapoi, on Thursday evening, there was a large attendance of brethren. During the proceedings a new banner, purchased out of the funds, was unfurled by Bro. Eevell, G.M. of the Canterbury district. The banner, which bore the emblems of the Order, was greatly admired by the members. After the ceremony a number of toasts were drunk and songs of the Order sung. St. Maby's, Mebiyat.e.—Harvest thanksgiving services will be held in this church tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 0.30 p.m., when the church will be appropriately decorated. The anthem will be l)r. Green's " Thou visitest the earth." Monday next, being the feast of the Annunciation, there will be a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and choral evensong, with a short address by the incumbent, at a quarter to seven. Enteetainmknt at Kaiapoi.—On Thursday evening an entertainment, in which Miss Vivian and Mr Hooper were the chief performers, was given in aid of the Volunteer Fire Brigade. There was a large attendance, and the various pieces, including the " Swiss Cottage" and " Aladdin," were well received. Before the list part Mr Foreman Smith thanked those present for their patronage. Some members of the Christchurch and Rangiora Fire Brigades were present. A fair sum was netted for the funds.

C.Y.C.—At a meeting of the Chrifltchurch contingent of the C.Y.C. held on Thursday evening at the Britannia Hotel, it was decided that the annual week's encampment Bhould be held on 9th May, at Ashburton. A number of sub-committees were appointed to make preliminary arrangements, and report, when it-will be definitely fixed whether the troop will go under canvas or be billeted. It is expected that the united contingents will mus a one hundred strong. Accident.—A little gin about ten years of age, named Eliza Long, when crossing the intersection of Colombo and Chester streets yesterday afternoon ran against Milsom's spring Cart, which was turning the corner, and fell, and before the driver could pull up one wheel passed over her leg. The child was picked up and carried into Dr. Townend's, who found that the leg was fortunately not broken. After being attended to, the girl was driven home to her parents' house in Colombo street north. No blame was attached to the driver. Prolific Wheat. —We hear of an instance of the remarkable fecundity of mummy wheat. Mr William Ellmers, who lives near Prebbleton, last year sowed five seed, received from a gentleman who brought some from Tasmania. Of these five seeds only one grew, but that produced the astonishing number of forty-seven ears, containing in all about 1600 grains. The stalks are about 3ft. 6in. high, and the grain similar in shape to rice. It is of a very hard nature, and, as it might be useful for mixing with softer wheat, it is possible that some might be grown with benefit by farmers. Fatal Accident at Kaiapoi.—On Friday morning laßt John Edward Keetley, aged thirteen years, son of Mr H. Keetley, veterinary surgeon at Kaiapoi, was killed by being thrown from a saddle horse and dragged after it. He was in the employ of Mr R. R. Hicks, and had occasion to mount the horse which Mr Hicks had been riding. Mrs Hicks held the horse till the boy got on the saddle, and while he waß placing his feet in the stirrup leathers—the stirrups being too low—the animal gave a buck, throwing deceased, and bolted a few chains, dragging him with his foot fast in the leather. The lad was picked up almost immediately, when it was found that "the horse had kicked him severely, and that the little finger of one of his hands was torn off with the twisting of the bridle. He said, "Oh! Mrs Hicks," and soon afterwards expired. An inquest will be held at 3 p.m. to-day.