NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1779, 3 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thb Unempi^otbd.—Another meeting of the unemployed was held this morning, about 200 being present, when speeches were made by different persons, from which it appeared that it had been determined to petition the Premier to find employmant for the men out of work ; if that does not produce the desired result, they will petition the Governor when he arrives in Ohriatohurcb. Resident Magistbatb's Court.—At tTc» Court to-day a large amount of business was disposed of. Henry Robertson, for obtaining board and lodging, various sums of money, and a silver watch, by means of valueless cheques, was remanded to sth November. F. H. Valpy, charged with embezzling £5 16s, the moneys of the Railway Employeos Benefit Society, was remanded to November 10th. Committee Meetings.—The works, committee of the City Council met this morning, and disposed of several matters demanding their attention. The tender of Mr Dunbar for the supply of dog collars was accepted. With regard to the Lincoln road the surveyor was instructed to consult with Mr Bell, engineer to the Drainage Board, as to what that Board contemplated with regard to the drainage of the locality in question. The finance committee met subsequently, and passed a number of accounts. Wkix ok tub Spot.—A contemporary tells the following good story of Marshal Canrobert. A new uniform wag ordered for one of the line regiments stationed at the camp at Chalons. There was something complicated about the tunic, and tho Marshal accordingly rode down to see if the men had put it on properly. The first man he met had, as a matter of oourse, dressed himself anything but " by the right," and Canrobert insisted on his taking off his coat, and then assisted him to put it on with sartorial propriety. This done, he remarked sarcastically, " Next time, my good fellow, I shall send you my lady's maid." " Not the slightest necessity, sire,' was the prompt answer, " I have the honour of meeting her regularly every Sunday evening!" Ashbubton Raob Meeting.—The following are additional entries to those already published:—Maiden Plate, Mr J. Smith's Tim Flaherty ; ladies' Purse, Mr J. Smith's Tim Flaherty ; Farmer's Plate, Mr Herrick'a Merlin ; Tradesmen's Handicap, Mr J. Smith's Tim Flaherty, Mr Herrick'a Merlin. Accommodation at Pobt.—The promised removal of the long shod on the eastern breakwater to a more useful site on the pier is in a fair way now of being carried out. The Lyttelton Harbor Board invite tenders for the proposed alterations. The intention is to expedite the discharge of ships at the G-ladstone Pier by placing the shed in such a position that vessels may unload directly into it. Should a scarcity'of railway waggons occur, this arrangement must prove a very convenient one. It is expected also that goods will be examined in the shed before they are sent through to Christchurch. Thb Methopoutan.—The general entry for the metropolitan meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club closed on Saturday evening, and may be regarded as highly satisfactory, except with regard to the Cup, which has not filled so well as usual. For the Derby eight youngsters are entered. The C.J.O. Handicap and Welcome Stakes both promise to be excellent fields, aa fifteen await the fiat of Mr Lance in the former, and eleven are entered for the latter. For the Railway Plate there are a dozen aspirants, but only-fire have paid the second instalment for the Cup. This number may still further be reduced when the final payment comes to be made. For the Tradesmen's Handicap there is a splendid entry, no less than twenty-three. The Christchurch, Plate has filled fairly, seven being a good entry ; whilst the Metropolitan Handicap claims pride of place in regard to numbers, no less than twenty-five showing up for it. The Steeplechase events have filled well, and wilh good weather and a Governor's visit, the C. J.O. meeting of 1879 ought to be a success. Rijlb Match.—A match will take place next Saturday at the rifle range, between the Engineers and the City Guards. There will be eight competitors a side, including an officer and a non-commissioned officer of each rank, together with one private and a recruit not three months joined. United Methodist Fbbe Chttboh.—The anniversary sermons in connection with this church, in St. Asaph street, were preached yesterday. The preacher was the Rsv. H. B. Redstone, of Wellington. He was listened to by large congregations, who contributed liberally on the occasion to the support of the truit funds. Next Tuesday evening a tea and public meeting will be held, particulars of which are given in advertisement. A large gathering is anticipated. Accident to the Htjbttntji Coach.— The coach from Amberley on Thursday forenoon met with a mishap. A dray driven by Mr Powell, of Amberley, when about the turn of the road, called Brown's bridge, met the coach. Mr Powell's horse, being a young one just broken in, was rather untractable, and swerved on to the coach, knocking one of the leaders completely over and also running the dray over his head. The horse and coach harness were much injured, and Mr Holder was obliged to send both harness and horse back to Amberley, thus delaying tho coach for some time. Visitobs to Pobt.—The traffic between Christchv.rch and the Port of Lyttelton was much larger than ÜBual on Saturday last, owing doubtless to tho fact of the Rotomahana being in the harbor, and a largo number of persons taking advantage of the opportunity to inspect the new steamer. The afternoon trains were all well filled with passengers, and a large crowd came to Christchurch by the late train at night. Rifle Association. A meeting of the New Zealand and Canterbury Tfiflo Associations will take place this evening, at the Commercial Hotel, for the purpose of electing local committees for the ensuing year, and also for the discussion of matters in connection with the international rifle match at Otago. Conckkt. —Mrs E. Long and pupils' conoert will take place at St. Michael's schoolrooM ou Wednesday.

Obibntai, Exhibition.—The exhibition of Oriental curiosities was open on Saturday, and attracted a large number of visitors, nearly 2000 it is stated. City Council.—Tke nsaol weekly meeting; of the City Council will take place thie evening, at seven o'clock.