NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1475, 7 November 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Selling Hack Race.—This race, yesterday, was pulled off by Charley Wallace, beating six others. He was afterwards offered at auction by Mr J. Campbell, but found no purchaser. G-eocebs' Holiday.—lt will be seen by advertisement that the grocers of Christchurch have not relinquished their intention of observing Saturday as a holiday.

Public Ball.—lnßtead of the concert announced to take place to-night at the Oddfellows' Hall, Mr J. T. M. Smith has determined to substitute a ball, at which an efficient band will preside. The usual comfort of the inner man will be attended to by Mr E. Fuchs, of the Wellington Hotel. Chuboh Bazaab.—lt will be seen by advertisement that a bazaar will be held on Friday and Saturday, in aid of the building fund of tha Wesleyan Church, Sydenham. The place selected for holding the sale is the Public school-room, immediately opposite the Agricultural Show grounds. The ladies have collected a large variety of articles, many being very choice and costly. There will also be a refreshment tent on the Colombo road, adjoining the bazaar, and other refreshments inside the rooms. A gallery of arts, superintended by an employe of the Canterbury Museum, an electric battery, under the care of Mr W. W. Charters, instrumental music and other attractions will be provided to suit various tastes. Should the weather be favorable, a very large amount of business will, no doubt, be done. The bazaar will be open each day until ten p.m. Akaboa County Election. —At the nomination for candidates of the office of councillor for the Tai Tapu riding—the new riding created by the Akaroa County Council —held at the library, Tai Tapu, on Wednesday last, Mr John Gebbie, the member for Little River riding, was nominated by Messrß George Edmonds and Thomas Reeve, and Mr J. J". Herrick by Messrs R. A. Forbes and H. W. Tanner. The Returning Officer, Mr McGregor, declared that a poll would be taken on Wednesday next, and a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer terminated the proceedings. Mr Reginald Robert Bradley has been returned as member for the Port Victoria riding of the county. There were no other candidates.

Calcutta Sweeps.—Sweeps were drawn upon the various events at Mr Hawkes' last evening. Christchurch Plate, No. 1, value £100: Ariel, £9 10s; Rama Rama, £1 ; Natator, £7 ; King Quail, £1 10s ; Mufti, £1 10s; Nemo, £8 ; Merlin, £2; Templeton, £11; Guy Faux, £1 ; Fishhook, £2l; York, £l4; Longlands, £4. Sweep No. 2, value £186: Ariel, £6 ; Rama Rama, £3 ; Natator, £3O; King Quail, £2; Nemo, £ls; Merlin, £2 ; Templeton, £l6 ; Guy Faux, £3 ; Fishhook, £4O; York, £l4; Longlands, £l2. Sweep No. 3, value £l4O : Ariel, £2 ; Rama Rama, £2 ; Natator, £2l; King Quail, £2 ; Mufti, £2 ; Nemo, £l6 ; Merlin, £2 ; Templeton, £2 ; Guy Faux, £2; Fishhook, £37 10s; York, £26; Longlands, £2. Metropolitan Handicap. Sweep No. 1, value £l7l 10s: Fishhook, £2O; Danebury, £2l; Songster, £lB ; Pinfire, £l7 ; Sinking Fund, £26"; Natator, £18; Maritana, £l7 ; Longlands, £10; Mireille, £4. Sweep No. 2, value £IBB 10s : Fishhook, £7O; Danebury, £l7 ; Songster, £2O; Pinfire, £2l; Sinking Fund, £ls; Natator, £l2; Maritana, £l3; Longlands, £l4 ; Mireille, £5. Peesbitkbian Chubch, Wateeton.— The numerous though scattered body of Presbyterians resident in the wide districts of Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, having felt, for a very long time, the necessity of building a church on a central site, within handy reach of them all, have opened a subscription list with a view of raising a fund for the erection of such an edifice. The site lias been kindly given by Mr Anderson on Dawson's road, and subscriptions to the amount of nearly £2OO have already been promised. On Tuesday night an entertainment, organised by Mr J. Maclean Dunn, the lay preacher of the district, assisted by Messrs Gates, Stott, and Scott, and several ladies', was given in the Longbeach school, which was filled by an audici.ee of over one hundred and fifty. About £0 was secured to the building fund as the result of this entertuinment, at tho close of which the usuul vote of thanks was given, one especially to Mr G. F. Scott, who, in addition to driving tho party from Ashburton to Wat i.: lon in Mr Cookson's large coach, found horses for the journey, and took part in the entertainment. Tho programme was a very good one, performed with spirit and accuracy, and the entertainment was much appreciated. Tho chair was oeoupied by Mr Joeeph Clark,

Ashley County Election.—On Wednesday Mr Robert Luke Higgins was nominated as the councillor for the Oust riding of the Ashley county. Selwyn County Election.—Mr H. J. Mathias has been elected a member of the Selwyn County Council for the riding of Courtenay.

Rangioba Bobough By-Laws.—The bylaws referring to several matters affecting the management of municipal affairs in this borough have been adopted by the Council, and are expected to be printed, for general circulation among the burgesses, in a few days.

Royal Marionettes— The Marionette company had a crowded house last night at the Gaiety Theatre, when they repeated their performance. The whole of the programmo went off excellently, laughter and applause being frequent. The company appear again this evening, and on Saturday a matinee per; formance will be given.

Mayobal Elections.—The date of the election of Mayors at Kaiapoi and Rangiora is the 27th, and nominations are to be sent in before noon on the 18th. Mr G. H. Blackwell, in reply to an influentially signed requisition, has consented to be nominated for Kaiapoi, and it is understood that Mr H. Blackett will be nominated for Rangiora. L.0.L., Kaiapoi.—The ball at the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, November sth, passed off very successfully. There was a good company, and dancing to the strains o£ a first'cla=B band was kept up till an early hour on Wednesday. The room was neatly decorated for the occasion, the banner of the Order occupying a conspicuous position. Mr W. Burnip catered for the supply of the refreshments. High School Cadet Coeps. —At last; night's meeting of this corps it was announced that the Government had agreed to grant the members free passes to the Dunedin review to be held on Saturday. The corps will meet at the drill shed on Friday morning, at 7.30, for inspection by the officer commanding the district, after which, all the volunteers who purpose being present at the review will march to the station.

The New Executive Counoillob.-—The Hon. J. N. Wilson (says the "Post" o£ Saturday) was this morning sworn in as a member of the Executive Council under the Act passed this year. We understand that Mr Wilson will be without portfolio, and will receive no salary, the object of his ; appointment being simply to relieve Colonel Whitmore of some of the heavy work which fell to his share this session, owing to his being the only representative of the Ministry in the Legislative Council.

Bazaab.—lt is intended to hold a bazaar on Boxing Day aud the two following days in St. Patrick's Hail, Barbadoes street. The object is to defray a portion of the expenses connected with improvements to the Convent of the Sacred Heart, and the promoters hope that all members of the congregation, able to assist in rendering the undertaking a success, will not fail to do so. A bazaar in aid of the building fund of the Wesleyan Church, Colombo road, will be held in the public schoolroom on Friday and Saturday next. Paeish of Kaiapoi.—The cure of this parish is at present vacant, but on Sunday last the Ven. Archdeacon Dudley announced that there was a probability of the Rev. A. C. Wright being nominated. It will be requisite before any clergyman is nominated to arrange for the maintainance of the church and guarantee the stipend. The parish is said to be nearly free from debt when the donations promised towards the arrears are all collected. Donations are also being received for the widow and family of the late Rev. W. F. Oldham.

Theatee Royal.—The great attraction o£ "Our Boys," and the sparkling comedy, " His Last Legs," attracted a crowded house. The first piece went very well, the various characters being filled with capable representatives. The character of Perkyn Middlewick was excellently played by Mr E. D. Haygarth, and Sir Geoffrey Champneys was admirably represented by Mr Walton. Mra Walton made an excellent first appearance, a? Belinda, and, with experience, OToifiiiges development in this particular claes of character. Miss Florence Colville was winning as Mary Melrose, and contributed to the success of the comedy. Messrs Graham and Burford, in their respective characters, rendered good service to the famous comedy, which went off with its usual eclat. The performance concluded with "His Last Legs," in which Mr Walton sustained the character of O'Callaghan with his usual success. IniAND Patea.—The "Patea Mail" says —lhe search for Hiroki on the Waimate Plains has led to excursions over land and to places seldom before visited by Europeans, and "discoveries " have been made. Passing along the ordinary coach road the plains appear to be bounded by bush, which, gradually rising, extends as far as the eye can reach, and apparently without break. It turns out that immediately behind the long line of bush bounding the plains there are extensive Maori clearings, which are cultivated with a care which would do credit to crack European farmers, the land being also surpassingly rich in quality. Clearings are to be met with from fifty to 100 or more acres in extent of the finest grass, which is kept perfectly clean aud free from weeds or the incursions of cattle, and the seed from which will be gathered and Bold to Europeans. Some who saw these clearings for the first time were astonished both at their extent and the evidence of care bestowed on them.

Raupaki.—On Tuesday the new Maori school buildings here were opened with the usual festivities among the Maoris, who wero present from the Little River, Port Levy, and Kaiapoi Pas. The school children from the school of the latter were present to the number of twenty-eight, being accompanied by the Rev. G. P. Mutu and Mr H. J. Reeves. The new school at Raupaki will be in charge of Mr Harliley. A dinner was given during the proceedings, which was somewhat delayed for the arrival of Mr Taiaroa, M.H.R. The loyal and other toasts were drunk, and the Rev. J. W. Stack introduced the new schoolmaster, who was very warmly received. In the evening the Kaiapoi native school children gave an entertainment, To Hira Mutu presiding at the pianoforte, kindly lent by John Solomon. After the entertainment the elder Maoris assembled in the runanga house to listen to Mr Taiaroa, who delivered a speech explaining the action taken during the late session of the Assembly in the interests of the natives. On Wednesday the Kaiapoi party returned home, being conveyed from Lyttelton to Christchurch in the special train which brought the Hon. J. Sheehan through.

Hoeoeata Disteict.—Our Hororata correspondent writes that in that district the appearance of the crops is by no means equal to the expectations formed in the month of November. What good the few showers which have fallen might, effect is rendered null and void by the severe nor'-westers which this year invariably follow the rain. Of English grass there is scarcely any that deserves the namo of seed, and with but few exceptions the crops are all short and light. The Hororata sports committee have promulgated their New Year's Day programme. There is to be a district flat race of one mile and a-balf, a district handicap trot, two miles—flat race, open to the Boad Board districts of Rakaia, Lake Coleridge, Courtenay, and the three Malverne, li-milo heats ; ladies'purso (district), flit race of two miles ; hurdle race, open to the sumo Road Board districts as above, 1 .1 miles ; and consolation stakes, 1{ miles. The men's sports are to be the same as last year. The improvements at the course since last yeur comprise a plough gallop, and a substantial saddling paddock. The course is looking pretty well, in spite of the sultry nor'-westers. On last Saturday, the Hororata Cricket Club played a match with an eleven, or rather ten, from the Rakaia Gorge and Wind whistle district, in which the latter side was victorious, though had the regular match eleven of the Hororata club played, the result, if not altered in their favour, would at least have been closer. The gentlemen absent from (lie H.O.C. included nearly all their bowling talent, which told greatly in the match. However a return match will bo played at no distant date, when it is hoped the absent ones may put in an appearance. The ucores wero : —Hororata, first innings, 57 ; Becond innings, 87. Rakaia Gorge (only ten playere), first innings, 57 $ flecood. innings Hi,

Concert.— Owing to the paucity of attendance, Mr J. T. M. Smith's concert, which was advertised for last night, was postponed until Saturday evcring, when the programme for that night will be gone through. The Circus.— There was a crowded attendance at the circu3 last evening, when the various items on the programme were gone through successfully. The company appear again this evening, and to-morrow the first matinee performance will be given. Ash/burton County Elkction.—Nominations for the ridings of Upper Ashburton and Mount Somers, were received on Tuesday. Tor the riding of Upper Ashburton, Messrs Charles Keed and Edward G. Wright being the only candidates nominated were, as already announced, declared duly elected. For the riding of Mount Somers three candidates were nominated, namely, Messrs W. C. Walker, Duncan Cameron, and Isaac E. Taylor. The poll for this riding will be held on 13th inst., at the Mount Somers Eoad Board Office. The elections for the divided ridings of Ashburton, Mount Hutt, and South Eakaia will be held on the 27th inst. Cricket.— In a cricket match between Eiccarton and Sunnyside, played at Upper Kiccarfor, the following scores were made : Sunnyside—W. Whiteiy, c Atkins, 2 ; Seager, c Frost, 3; J. Kinsman, c Knight, 10; Francis, b Frost, 7 ; Johnston, c Powell, 1; Cant, b Griffin, 0; Dixon, c Knight, 4; Morris, not out, 5 ; Petre, run out 1; Dykes, b Frost, 1; Kilner, b Frost, 0 ; byes 5, wides 3,8; total, 42. Eiccarton—T. Powell, c Seager, 3; W. Blake, b Francis, 16 ; Eev. Bowen, b Whiteiy, 1; Atkins, b Whiteiy, 3 ; Conran, b Whitelv, 8; Lance, c Francis, 9 ; T. B. Knight, c Francis, 9 ; Wilson, b Caut, 2 ; Frost, c Francis, 3 ; Griffin, b Francis, 1 ; Martin, not out, 0; byes 10, leg-byes 1, wides 4, 15 ; total, 70. Kaiapoi Cbicket Club. The opening match of the season among the players of this club took place on Wednesday afternoon in a paddock lent by Mr E. M. Wright near the railway, as the field granted to the use of the club by Mr Bloxham was not yet in order. Great pains have been taken to make a good wicket on this ground. The day was a halfholiday among the tradesmen, and there was a full attendance on the ground. The single players sent the benedicts first to defend the stumps. At the end of the first innings the latter topped the score by 23 runs. A second innings resulted in favor of the married players, with four wickets to fall. It was announced that the president of the club intended to offer a prize of a bat, to be given at the end of the season, to be awarded according to regularity in attendance at matches, and the best average scores.

The London Fishmongers' Company have agreed to contribute the sum of £2OOO a year for five years in the promotion of technical education.

The Astronomer Royal announces the discovery of a new minor planet of the twelfth magnitude by Professor Pelais, at Clinton, New York, in 11. A. 15h ,37m dec, 16 deg. 18 min. south, daily motion 6 min. north. Mr Joseph Jefferson's receipts for his four •weeks' engagement at the Calif ornian Theatre at San Francisco were 21,500 dols,, of which he pocketed one-half. The "Danbury News" thus chronicles Soldene'a proposed return to the States: — " Miss Emily Soldene, wbose mouth enables her to kiss three people at once, giving satisfaction to each, is to return to America in September." Mr Moncure Conway writes to the " Cincinnati Commercial" that the Infidels and Free Thinkers of Europe are hereafter to raise a purse known as St. Voltaire's Pence, to be devoted to secular education and freedom of thought. Notwithstanding many flattering offers from America and the Colonies, Mr Barry Sullivan has determined to remain in England two years more ; he will then take a farewell tour of the United States, New Zealand, and Australia, appearing at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, during the Exhibition of 1880.

The bronze statue of the famous English navigator, Captain Cook, which in due course will be shipped to Australia, and occupy its intended position on the high ground near the Museum, Sydney, N. S. Wales, is now placed for a time in tin large open space between the United Service Museum and the Athemeum. It is the work of the eminent sculptor, Mr Woollier, R.A., and is in every way worthy of the hero it is intended to commemorate and the artist who has executed it.