NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1354, 17 June 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Working Man’s Club. — A meeting was held this morning in Mr Geo. Gould’s office, Cookham Chambers, of gentlemen interested in the formation of a workman’s club. The proceedings were of a conversational character, and while it was generally conceded that an institution which would supply intellectual recreation to working men of this city is a want much needed, there was a considerable amount of discussion as to the method and principles on which the proposed scheme should be carried out. In combination with the above, the question arose as to the desirableness of establishing an hotel on temperance or general principles for the convenience of single young men of eveiy calling, where they would, to a certain extent, have a comfortable home with the advantages offered by a club. It was eventually determined to call another meeting, at an early date, for the thorough discussion of the subject prior to laying the whole before the public. Education Reserves. —The appointment of steward of reserves under the control of the school commissioners, is vacant. As the salaiy is £6CO per annum, there will no doubt be plenty of applications. Ploughing Match Trophy. —There is now on view at Messrs Coates and Co.’s a very handsome silver cup, intended ns the first prize for the champion class of the Papanui ploughing match, which will take place on J July 2nd. Railway Tariff,— The following alteration in the railway tariff is gazetted, to take effect from June 17th All material required ’ for the construction and maintenance of streets and roads to be carried at one penny (Id) per ton per mile, with a minimum charge of five shillings (ss) per truck of five tons load. City Improvements. —The large shop recently erected by Mr M. B. Hart, in High street, and occupied by Mr Marks, has been taken by Mr Mulligan, who owns a large drapery establishment in Hokitika. It is intended to make a number of improvements and alterations in the building. Gazette Notices. —Letters of naturalisation have been granted to Philip Taylor, of Christchurch, baker, and to Philip Schmak, of Papanui, farmer. An abstract of the accounts of the Lyttelton and Timaru Harbor Boards is published in accordance with the Acts under which they are created. H. J. Barclay is appointed a clerk in the Resident Magistrate's Court, Christchurch. Provincial district auditors are authorised to frank letters on the public service. A bonus of £SOOO i« offered for the production of 500 tons of marketable beet sugar in the Middle Island. _ Lost and Found.— The police have in their possession a number of articles which have been found at various times, and in various places. The particulars of these are duly posted upon a black board outside the depot. But the inefficiency of such a mode of advertising is proved by the fact that many articles are not claimed. For instance they have had a boy’s “Ulster,” evidently quite new, in their possession since the 22nd of last month. It may not be generally known that articles found in cabs are deposited at the City Council offices, where the owners can have them upon satisfactorily proving a right to receive them.

Timaeu Steeplechases. —The programme of the Timaruj steeplechases, to be held on July 15th, contains four events, namely A Maiden Plate of 50 sots., with a sweepstake of 5 sots., weight for age; the Tally-ho Handicap of 100 sovs,, with a sweepstake of 5 sots, for starters ; the Timaru Cup of 75 sots., with a sweepstake of 5 sots, for starters; and the Consolation Handicap of 40 sots. Nominations close on June 28th ; weights are to be declared on July 3rd, and acceptances close on J uly 6th. Lyttelton Fire Brigade. —This brigade held their usual monthly meeting last week. A letter was read from the Lyttelton Borough Council, asking the brigade to take charge of the fire prevention plant, belonging to the Lyttelton Harbor Board. The brigade visited the wharves and made themselves acquainted with the various places in which the plant was kept. It is their intention to try the plant at their next practice. It was resolved to increase the number of the brigade to twenty. The question as to what should be the subscription of honorary members was discussed, and finally left to a committee to consider.

Amberley. —A concert, the third of the season, took place in the Amberley Town Hall on Thursday night, the 13th inst. About 200 poroons attended, and it was the most successful entertainment yet provided. Mr R. Foster, who is an excellent organizer of such affairs, opened the proceedings with an appropriate address, and several ladies and gentlemen of the district provided some excellent amusement in the first part of the programme. In the second part the Amberley colored troupe made their debut, and both surprised and delighted the large audience by the efficiency and originality of their performance. Mr Charles Hill’s step dancing was an immense success. The meeting wound up with a dance.

Yaldhurst. —An entertainment in aid of the harmonium fund took place in the schoolroom on Friday night. The wretched weather during the former part of the day militated against the success of the affair, preventing several musical friends who had promised their assistance from attending, and causing only a small attendance compared with former affairs of the kind. The arrival of a gentleman from Christchurch, happily for those present, induced the committee to proceed with the entertainment, and with the assistance of several friends and a few volunteers, an excellent programme was gone through. The chair was taken by Mr Taylor, who in a few well chosen remarks, explained the reasons for having these entertainment, and urged the claims of the library and reading-room on those present. The programme consisted of pianoforte duetts and solos, songs, and duetts, which were heartily applauded, most of the vocal music being encored. After singing the National Anthem the room was cleared, and dancing kept up for several hours. Football. —There was a fair muster of football players on Cranmer square on Saturday afternoon to take part in the match between a picked team of Old College boys and the rest of (lie Christchurch Club, and, as was anticipated, the game was a very closelycontested one. Almost immediately the ball was kicked off the Old College boys rushed it down close to their adversaries’ goal posts, and G. Potts ran in and secured a toucu-down, but as usual the try was unsuccessful. Soon after this the “Old Boys” added another touch-down to their score, the try again being unfruitful. At this point of the game it looked as though the Old Collegians were going to have things pretty much their own way and score an easy victory, but the Club p ailed themselves together and gave their opponents plenty of hard work, especially in the latter half of the game, when the ball was constantly in the “Old Boys’ ” quarters and frequently dangerously close to their goal line. After a long series of hard and well-fought scrimmages Stringer distinguished himself by a very smart bit of play and a fine run, his efforts being rewarded by a richly deserved touch-down. The Club, however, was not, fortunate enough to secure the much coveted goal. From this the play was very even on both sides, and when time was called at five o’clock, a good afternoon’s sport had resulted in a victory for the Old College boys.

D’Urtille’s Island.—The Wellington “ Chronicle” states that upon her last voyage from Nelson the Wellington called at D’Urville’s Island, and landed a quantity of machinery and gear for the copper mine there. The site is on the eastern coast of the Island, and the mate of the steamer informs us that the anchorage is good, and that the steamer can go up to within a boat’s length of the land. The men are at present laying down a tram along which the ore will be conveyed to the water’s edge for shiprm at. The prospectus of the company to work the copper lode is published in some of the northern papers.

The Maketu Natives. —The following telegram appears in the Auckland “Herald” of June 12thMr Robert Graham, with the able assistance of Mr Warbrick, worked all day yesterday in clearing away difficulties in the way of jpcace amongst the natives, and only got matters arranged at half past twelve this morning ; but about 2 p.m. a “ rumpus” arose which knocked all peaceful negotiations on the head. Mr Graham was early at work again this morning, and got matters so far arranged that peace is fairly established, and it is arranged that four of the principal parties go to Auckland with Mr Graham. The Government officials think Mr Graham’s arrival here most opportune, as but for him the Court would have been stopped, and bloodshed would most likely have been the result. The natives on all sides are grateful to Mr Graham for the pains he has taken, and the success attending the solving of a delicate and intricate native difficulty. Dunsandel. —An entertainment was held on Friday night in the hall of the above township, when some visitors from Christchurch, assisted by a few amateurs, gave a number of well-selected pieces. Everything was done that could be to make it a success. The weather being very bad debarred a good many from coming from a distance, but the people mustered up very well from the neighbourhood. The most pleasing part of the performance took place just before the interval, when the opportunity was taken to present Mr John Hemy with a handsome clock, also a tea and coffee service to Mrs Henry. On the clock was engraved “ Presented to Mr John Henry by the inhabitants of Dunsandel and surrounding districts as a token of respect, and for his valuable services to the library, and other matters of local interest. June,lß7B.” Mr Walker was called upon to make the presentation, which he did in a few suitable words, to which Mr Henry replied by expressing his thanks to the chairman and all who had taken part in the presentation. He was much gratified to find that what little he had done for the district had received such a reward as that which they had presented to him. He had always thought that the success attending the undertakings which he had willing taken part in was ample remuneration, but when he saw their present he was repaid a thousand times for all he had done. The evening was wound up with a dance, which was carried on till the small hours. The clock, tea and coffee service were supplied by Mr Sandstein, Christchurch.

Asphalte Eatb. —The collector announces that all rates due under the asphalte by-law will be sued for if not paid before the 2-1 th inst. Avonside. —An entertainment will take place this evening in the schoolroom, in honour of the name day of church. A capital programme has been prepared. Woolston.— A public tea meeting, followed by a musical enter tainment, in connection with the Wesleyan Church will be held to-morrow evening at 6 o’clock in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Woolston. Coursing Club, —The members of this club are reminded that a special meeting will be held at the Shades to-morrow, to consider an im* poi tant proposition as to the computation of the ages of greyhounds. Address to Constituents.— Mr MurrayAynsley, the member for Lyttelton in tho General Assembly, will address his constituents on Wednesday next, at the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, at 8 p.m.