NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1504, 11 December 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Bazaae.—The bazaar in aid of the convent funds continues to be exceedingly well patronised, and does credit to the liberality of the Catholic community of Christchurch. YeHterday the attendance was greater than on the previous day, and the takings some £2O larger—being £l6O as against £l4l odd of Monday. No doubt, with what will be taken at the doors and in the hall, on this the last day, the amount will be swelled up to between £450 and £SOO, which will certainly be a moat satisfactory result. The hall has been exceedingly well filled this afternoon, and will, no doubt, be crowded this evening, when the band will again play operatic selections, and many other attractions will hold possession of the hall until midnight, when the bazaar will be brought to a close. The Attobney-General.—The Hon. R. Stout will arrive to-day from Wellington en route to Dunedin, where he intends addressing his constituents. The Armagh Street Bridge.— This bridge is being coated with asphalt in the carriage way, which will prevent the necessity for constant repairs which has hitherto been the case. The Intebprovincial Rifle Contest.— The representatives of Canterbury in the forthcoming rifle contest at Dunedin with the Ofcago men, left by the express yesterday morning. They intend to take part in the Rifie Association Meeting, as well as firing in the match.

Catpolic Bazaar. —The bazaar in aid of the funds of the Convent was continued yesterday at the Oddfellows' Hall, when a very good business was done, during the day and evening upwards of £2OO being taken at the various stalls. In the evening a miscellaneous selection of music was given by several ladies and gentlemen on the stage of the hall. The bazaar will be resumed to-day, and as there are still a number of articles on sale, will well repay a visit. The name of Mrs A. J. White was omitted from the list of the Udieß presiding at the stalls.

Oamaett Racb3.—The annual meeting of the North Otago Turf Club taken place today and to-morrow. A considerable section of the local sporting community left by the express yesterday morniDg. Temperance Hotel Company—Between four and five thousand shares in this undertaking have now been taken up, and the company will be launched in January. A special meeting of the shareholders will be called for the purpose in January, and at the same meeting the report of Mr W. Pratt, who has been deputed to examine the several sites offered to the company, will be considered. Ftjnbbal op the Late Mb Coleb.—The remains of the late Mr Colee, master of Burnham school, were interred yesterday in the Cemetery, at Addington. A large number of the children belonging to the school followed the funeral. ThbPbimatb'b Rbtubn.—A telegram from the Bishop states that he expects to arrive tomorrow morning by the Arawata. The service of welcome, of which' notice was given yesterday at St. Michael's, will be held tomorrow evening at seven o'clock. An address will be presented, and the offertory will be given to church missions. Gas at Rangioba.—Messrs H. Blackett and Sons have imported a gas-making machine which will supply sufficient gas daily for twenty-five jets, and as soon as erected will be employed to illuminate their business premises in Hi"h street. This is the first machine imported to Rangiora. Hospital and Chabitablb Aid Boabd.— Last night this Board had a long sitting, extending over four hours and a quarter, the principal part of the time being occupied in a somewhat warm discussion as to the relative duties of the house surgeon and the house steward. Ultimately the whole matter was adjourned. In the course of the meeting it was stated that the Government had not yet gazetted the members of the Board, in accordance with their wish, and the secretary was requested to write to the Colonial Secretary and state that the members would decline to act unless they were so gazetted. Annivebsaby Spohts.—The arrangements for the sports on Monday next, are progresing favorably. At the meeting yesterday the committee arranged a number of details. The publio will \ learn with regret that it has been found impossible to obtain the necessary appurtenances for the Punch and Judy show, which will, therefore, have to be abandoned. Competitors for the various events are reminded that entries must be made with the hon. sec, Mr Haskins, at the town clerk's office, on or before Thursday next. The committee have determined to publish a notification to the public that contributions will be received at the gates in aid of the sports fund on the Anniversary Day. The Hon. J. T. Fishes. —The Commissioner of Telegraphs, the Hon. J. T. Fisher, arrived per express train on Monday evening from Timaru. Yesterday, in company with the Inspector oE Telegraphs, Mr Meddings, he visited Lyttelton for the purpose of inspecting the telegraph office, with the view of providing increased accommodation for the publio. The position of the receiving rooms, both at the Lyttelton telegraph office and in the New Government offices, on the second floor, struck him as a great inconvenience, and he intends taking steps to have the business done on the ground floor. He has carried out similar improvements in Auckland and Invercargill, and they are muoh appreciated by the public, and have likewise tended to increase the number of messages sent. Mr Fisher leaves to-day for Wellington by the Arawata.

School Childben's Tickets ok Railways.—A " Gazette" notice cancels all previous rates for school tickets, and substitutes the following :—" Season tickets, for scholars and students whose age does not exceed sixteen (16) years, upon the production of satisfactory certificates from the schoolmaster that the applicants are bond fide scholars in attendance at school, and that their age does not exceed the prescribed limits will be issued, available only for travelling to and from school, at per quarter or fractional part of a quarter, maximum distance 55 miles, first class, twenty shillings (20s) each: second class, ten shillings (10s) each. Scholant and students between the ages of (sixteen) and nineteen years will be charged double the above rates."

Kelly and Leon's Minstbels.—The programme which formed the bill on Monday evening was repeated last night, and went well throughout. Leon was encored for his speciality, and the same compliment was paid to Messrs Read and Courtright for their respective items. To-night a new programme will be given, including several novelties in the firßt part, and a speciality by Leon entitled " Fashionable Kate." Accidents. —A man named Samuel Tindal yesterday met with a painful accident in High street. He was accidentally thrown from his horse, and before he could rise from the ground the animal trod on his hand, almost severing the thumb. He at once went to the Hospital, where his hurt was attended to, but it will be a considerable time before he will be able to use the hand again. A man, name unknown, was admitted to the Hospital last night. He had been brought from South Malvern, and was suffering from a broken leg, caused by a sand bag having fallen on him. His leg was set, and at eleven o'clock he was progressing favorably.

VOLT/NTBEB INSPECTION. The usual monthly inspection of the Christchurch volunteers took place last evening in the yard attached to the drill-shed. The companies present were the Christchurch Artillery, under the command of Captain Craig and Lieutenants Strange and Stansell; the Engineers, under the command of SergeantMajor Manning, in the absence of Captain Warner ; and the City Guards, under the command of Captain Hawkes and Lieutenant Wolfe. Prior to the inspection, which was done by Captain Hawkes as senior officer on the ground, in the absence of Colonel Packe and Major Lean, the City Guards and Engineers were put through the manual exercise and exercised in marching. At the termination of the inspection, which was in all respects satisfactory, Colonel Packe and Major Lean arrived, and the companies were put through company and battalion drill, each being under the charge of its own officer. The Engineers were exercised in skirmishing drill by the bugle, and exhibited great smartness, the bugling of Bugler Goodwin receiving the commendation of Colonel Packe. The Artillery were practised with the Armstrong gun, and went through the various evolutions with rapidity and precision, after which the companies were dismissed.

HoBTiciTMTTBAii Societt.—A meeting of the committee of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held at the Commercial Hotel last night. Present—Messrs A. Duncan (in the chair), E. 0. J. Stevens, Guntrip, Allen, Turner, Craw, Nairn, Jones, Gimblctt, Kiver, G. A. Reade, and J. Greenaway (secretary). Several adcwmts were passed for payment. The following gentlemon were appointed as judges of picotees and carnations at the next monthly meeting, to be held on January 7th, viz., Messrs J. Dutton, G. A. Reade, and J. Guntrip. The protests of Massrs Ashton and Crooks against Mr S. Jackman being allowed to take the prize offered by Mr H. P. Murray-Aynsley for six roßes grown by a cottager, on the ground that Mr Jackman did not come within the defininition of a cottager, wore considered, and after a full discussion it was resolved —" That the protest be sustained." A vote of thanks to tho chairman concluded the proceedings. Cbickbt. —A match was played on Saturday, December 7th, between the Melville House C.C. and an eleven chosen from the Eastern CO., and resulted in a victory for the former by six runs. The scores wore:— Melville House, 32; Eastern, 26. Tho bowling of Lawrence was very good for Melville House, Bassett, 10, for Melville House, was the only one who reached double figures on either side. A mutch was played at Ashley between the Ashley Bank and Saltwater Creek schools on Saturday last, in a paddock kindly lent for tho occasion by Mr Jj'aweett. The match resulted in a victory for the visiting team, who beat their opponents in one innings with one run to sparo. Dick, 28, played well for Saltwater Creek, as did also Banks, 25, for Ashley. The bowling of W. Thompson and Powell for Saltwater Cr.-ek, and Banks and Bobbins for Ashley was very good. The scores were:—Ashley, 20 and &0: Saltwater Creek, 71.

Child Found.—Yesterday afternoon Mrs Mumford, who keeps a confectioner's shop in Manchester street, found a little boy, three years of age, near Marks' corner who appeared to be lost. The child was dressed in a tweed suit and holland pinafore. Being too young to afford any clue to his home, he was taken in by Mrs Mumford, where he awaits identification.