NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1480, 13 November 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Derby Entries —ln the entries for the Derby, Mr P. W. Delamain’s colt Prospero should be described as being by Castaway, instead of, as printed, by Anteros. Kaiapoi Swing Bridge. —The time for closing this bridge for traffic during the making of repairs is altered to the hours between 4 a.m, and 8 a m. Mayoralty of Rangioha. —The nominations for the office of Mayor of Rmgiora were to be received up till noon on Tuesday. Mr Henry Blackett was the only candidate nominated, and will therefore be duly reelected. Theatre Royal —There was a large attendance at the Theatre last night to witness the third performance of the “ Plying Scud.” The piece is a genuine su’cess, and is deserving of a long run and good housos. Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.— A special meeting ot this Board was held at the Hospital last evening, but the proceedings were of a private na'ure. The result will, however, probably be made public after the conference with Colonel Whitmore, which is expee'ed to take place to day. A Sad Case. — L’he immigrant by the Hydaspee, who was admitted into the Hospital on Monday, and whose children have been placed in the Orphanage, is progressing favorably. Although he has feverish symptoms, there is no infection or contagion to be apprehended. It is hoped that he will soon be able to leave the Hospital. The Late Review.— The Canterbury contingent taking part, in the late review at Dunedin arrived yesterday evening per special train. The officers in command were Major Lean, Captain Hawkes, and Lieut. Strange. The men speak in the highest possible terms of the reception accorded to them by their Dunedin brethren in arms. Industrial School Treat— At the conclusion of the business at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Rmgiora, yesterday, Mr Whitefoord announced that he would bo glad to receive donations towards the industrial school Christmas treat. The children there worn without friends, and but for the efforts of Mr Mellish would bo without the annual treat. The donations would be received by himself or by the clerks of the Courts. The Kennedy, Cheevkb, and Bent Minstrels. This popular company of mirs'iels. whose entertainments were so largel} 7 p'afcvomaed during their last visit to this city, have returned to Christchurch, and make their ro-appearance this evening lor four nights only, alter which they proceed to Melbourne, via the South. During their trip North they have fully sustained their reputation, and come back with an entirely new programme of son go and dances, &e. They appear on this occasion a! the Giiety Theatre, and doubtless during their short season .will be as successful as before. Defence —A number of gentlemen representing the monied and commercial interest of the'' district have arranged to wait upon the the Defence Minister in order to bring under hisn lice the urgent necessity of taking immediate stops to commence the works requisite for the defence of the Harbor of Lyttelton. The deputation will probably consist of the following gentlemen —Mr E C. J. Stevens, M.H.R. for Christchurch, the Mayors of Chris'church, Lyt telton, and Sydenham, Messrs J. Anderson, E. B. ishop, J. L. Coster, P. Cunningham, R. J. S. Harman, It. H. Herman, J- L'glis, Joseph Palmer, CL G, Stead, and 0. W. Turner,

Kaiapoi Cricket Club.—A meeting of the committee wag held at Mr Wilson's office on Monday evening, when seven members were present; the pn sident in the chair. Six new members wore elected : sundry accounts were passed, and the caps for playing members were approved of. An offer of a practice paddock from Mr Wright was accepted with thanks, and it was arranged t) lo'rrow a roller from the Domain Beard, and n hand fire engine to prepare a proper pilch. Messrs A’Oourt, R. Wright, and P. Bde were appointed a ground committee. Representatives were eh cled for the county match on Saturday, and p rmisiion was given to use the bats, &c., of the club

The Wood Reaper and Binder.—The New Zealand agents of the Wood binder yesterday r ceived a cablegram from London, informing them that at the the trial under the auspices of the Highland Agricultural Society held at Liber ton Tower Main, three machines competing, viz., the Wood, Osborne, and M'Cormick, the Wood received the first prize, a gold medal. On October 21st, at Paris, the jury at the exhibition awarded the Wood machine the highest official award for reapers and binders over all others. The Circus.—There was a capital attendance at the circus last evening, when the programme was gone through with great success. The riding of Mr Loyal, and the gymnastic feats of Messrs Lazelle, Maffit, and Waihalla were amongst the most noticeable items of the evening. To-night a special sttrac'ion is offered, in the shape of the equestrian drama of “Turpin’s Ride to York,” in which Mr Barton, perhaps the premier circus proprietor of Australasia, will sustain the character of the noted highwayman. Mr Burton has hitherto only been known to us heie as the Widdicomb of Australia, and his appearance in this new character will be looked for with interest. Christchurch Horticultural Society. —A meeting of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening, Mr E. C. J. Stevens, the president, in the chair. The other members present were—Messrs G. A. Reade, S. Manning, T. Turner, T. Allen, J. Guntrip, F. Jones, F. Harvey, W. Gimblett, and the secretary. The treasurer reported that the amount taken at the show on November 9th was £99 61. It was resolved that the thanks of the society be accorded to those who so materially aided the late exhibition by their fontribn(io"« with plants for exhibition only. It was further resolved to hold the rose show of December 3rd in the Congregational schoolroom, if that building can be o 'tained. Mcs.-rs n.. C. J. Soevens, G. A. R ade, J. Guntrip, --A the secretary were appointed a subcommittee for carrying out the arrangements f ilie rose show. Messrs T. H. P tts, J. Du*ton, end A Burnett were appointed judges, and Messrs T. Allen and J. Guntrip as stewards. It was also resolved that all produe ions be staged by 11 a.m., and the show be opm to the public at 1 p.m., and continue open til) 9 nm. Cabtain Barry as Immigration Agent. —The “Cromwell Argus” says;—A gentfilman in town has received a letter from the redoubtable Cap'ain William Jackson Barry, informing him that the writer has been successful in getting an appointment as immigration agent in the home country, and that he will leave for England towards the close of the present year. Meanwhile the captain is le during in Christchurch and Ti naru, and the other Canterbury towns, after doing which, to use his own words, he “is done with colonial lecturing.” The captain has also, he says, succeeded in making an arrangement whereby his book is to be brought out “ regardless of expense.” So that altogether W.J.B. has done well by his trio north. It looks, indeed, as if any person with a “ knife to gund ” can work the oracle at Wellington during the Parliamentary session. Usance in Auckland.—Some talk on ’change was indulged in yesterday (says the “ Herald ” of November 2nd), with respect to a rather smart transaction having reference to a little discounting. It appears that A wanted a fourteen days’ post-dated cheque for £l4 discounted, and applied to B, who, knowing his mark, told him it could be done, and asked him to call again in a few minutes. A on re'urning was offered £7, and, under the pressing circumstances, was obliged to ta' e it. Thirteen days elapsed, and A was met in the street by a retired tradesman, who said, “ L shall present the cheque to-morrow which I discounted for you. I suppose it is all right?” A replied in the affirmative, but added, “ Don’t you think you dealt unfairly with me in charging so much ?” To this the tradesman replied, “ I don’t think 10s is too much, but if you think so, I will return 2s 6d.” A was astounded, and related the whole affair, and the two went to B, who had acted as agent, and, after some strong ex-pres-ions between the principal and agent, the former threatening to expose the whole transaction, at last B disgorged £6 10s, to the delight of A. Taranaki Steel Company.—The Titanic St<el Company (-ays the “New Zealand Times ”) vainlv endeavored to get the House of Representatives during the late session to recognise their alleged right to 5000 acres of land at Taranaki; but the directors have resolved not to cry peccavi. The company, it may be rembered, was to subscribe a certain amount of capital, and to spend a certain sum in plant, to entitle it to the land at 5s per acre. More than the amount specified was spent, but the Law Officers of the Crown advise that the stipulated capital was not, raised, the disputed point being whether paidup shares given fora patent are to be regarded as capital raised. The land was therefore never conveyed to the company, nor the £1250 paid for it refunded. Mr D. Anderson, the chairman, and Mr T, K. Macdonald, the secretary, were examined before the Waste Lands Committee this year, and the question gone into at length, the result being that the committee found that the necessary capital had not been subscribed by some £2500 ; but thought that the equities of the case would be met by the £1250 being refunded to the company. The directors, however, think differently, and as the time for raising cipital is not limped under the articles of association, propose to call up the required capital at once. The land is estimated to be of (ho value of £3 per acre now, and it i» said that by calling up £2750 an indefeasible right to a property worth £15,000 is secured. Mr and Mrs George Darrell—Tl ese highly popular artistes opened at the Theat re Royal, Auckland, on Saturday night in Mr Darrell’s latest play “ Back from the Giavo” which was w 11 received by a large nudi-mee After plaving for three weeks in Auckland, the Darrells proceed to Taranaki, opening on the l'h of U'O mher, and playing for six nights with Clinton’s dramatic co n) any. Tney then go to Wellington to prepare for the production of Henry Y. with George Rignold in the title role. After the season is closed at this latter place the Darrells with the Henry Y. company como on to Christchurch. From here they* will go to Dunedin, where Mr Darrell will meet Mr Crcswick, who will play under his auspices throughout New Zealand

Katapoi School Committre. The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Monday evening. Present, Messrs Johnston (chairman), Bevel), Coup, Young, and Pashby, Letters were read from the Board of Education in reply to the committee, authorising the latter lo advertise for an assistant master and pupil teacher, also forwarding £lB 18s 8d towards incidental expenses. Mr M. EC. Smith applied for the position of second master. It was decided that this application was informal. From Mr May, asking leave from the school for a week. The committee approved of the chairman’s action in refusing the leave till the end of hh tcrni. The head master’s returns showed (.he total number on the register (o bo 1179, and the average daily attendance 208. In reference to the experiments made to ventilate the schoolrooms, it was decided that the matter bo loft in the hands of the choivm,an. it was resolved that summonses be taken out against parents whose children have not attend'd school the number of times Sxed by the committee in terms of the compulsory clauses of the Education Act. It was agreed that the Board should bo again asked to ourchase land for a master’s house, and, if the plans are complete, hike steps for erection of same. Accounts amounting to £3 15s were passed. The Chairman reported that till the arrangements had been concluded for the concert in aid of the school prize fund, to bo held on the 28th inet. The committee then adjourned.

Canterbury Archery Club.—lt is noti ficd that the shooting by those connect d with this club will begin at 4 o’clock to-morrow afternoon.

_hT. Entertainment.—An entertainment consisting of an exhibition of the magic lantern, songs, &c.. will take place in S t John’s schoolroom on Friday evening.

Rifle Match. —A match will he fired on 7hur.-day next, between a t°am of the Invercargi 1 Rifles and the Christchurch City emarda. The visiting team arrived per express tram last night, under command of sergeant-Major Dunlop and Sergeant McCliesney. The teams wi 1 compri-e eight men each. Mr Redwood s Sale.—As our readers will have observed from advertise iu nt, this the most important s tie of thoroughbred s f ock ever held in the colony, will take place at Chokebo e L- dge to morrow. The names of the horses in training are well known, and include Ariel (a winner of the Canterbury Cup), LongUnds, winner of the G. A. Handicap last year, York, a good performer, Puriri and Eamarama, own brothers and well bred ones, and others of lesser note. The mares need no com pent, as they include Waitnea, Wainni, Toi T’oi. Constance, Mi-fortnne, Malvina, Awama, and Fair Agnes. The young stock are principally _by Daniel O’Rourke, and are remarkably promising.