NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1800, 27 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tbanspbb op License.—Tho lipense of the Boyal Hotel, Oxford Terraoe, was to-day transferred from Charles Dunford to John Baylee. Resident Magistrate's Court.—At this Court, to-day, Kathleen Fowler, charged with stealing a broach, value £B, the property of Alice Mulomby, was remanded to Wellington.

A Dummy Mayob.—Now that the election of Mayor draws near, says the Auckland " Herald," a new element is imported into the selection whioh may not have occurred to the Auckland burgesses, though it has not escaped the attention of those in Dunedin, namely, the necessity of having a " very superior person," as Mayor for the ensuing year, in case the Prince of Wales should oome this way. An amusing anecdote is going the rounds of the papers concerning her present Gracious Majesty, which indicates the regard of royalty for municipal authorities generally. The Queen has always been very particular about her carriage horses, and liked them to be spirited and fast. Soon after she came to the throne, and was in the zenith of popularity, a gentleman was being shown over the royal stables at Buckingham Palace, when he noticed in the riding-school where the horses are exercised in bad weather a curious effigy, clad in scarlet and fur and bearing in its hands a rude imitation of a mace. The official, who was conducting the visitor, explained that in the royal progresses, then very frequent, the Queen's carriage-horses could stand almost anything, but the sudden appearance of Mayors in their robes of office, and this device had been hit upon to accustom them to the sight.. All the horses were led by this dummy once or twice a day. So her Majesty could Bmile sweetly upon the civic functionaries when they presented the keys, and read interminable addresses without the risk of the horses of her carriage playing any fantastic tricks.

Fobbstby.—The Juvenile Court Star of Canterbury was formally opened on Tuesday, November 25th; C. R. Bro. Watts in the chair, assisted by P.D.0.8. Whitmore, M.S., and P.D.0.8. Hobbs, D.O.R. Phipps, P.0.8.'b Samuels, Machen, Wade, and Mummery; also about twenty members of the parent court. Fifty-nine juveniles were duly initiated into the Court. The following officers were elected :—J.C.B., G.H.H. Dale ; J.S.C.R., J. T. Bioe ; treasurer, G. H.Mason; secretary, H. A. Jackman; J.S.W., J. Stapleton; J.J.W., George Merson ; J. 8.8., Fred. Wilstead ;J. J. 8., Chas. Ballard. After the officers were installed some songs were given. She Court closed at 9 p.m.

Amalgamated Fbibndly Societibs' Fbtb. —The programme of the sports to be held on Boxing Day under the auspices of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies, at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association grounds, has been issued. A very liberal prize list has been framed, and no doubt a large attendance of visitors will be attracted. Entries will close on December 10th.

Oriental Exhibition.—Notwithstanding the bad weather, there is no falling off in the attendance at the Oriental Exhibition. Owing to engagements elsewhere, the proprietors, Messrs Eaurt and Ali, bare announced that they will be compelled to terminate their stay in Ghristchurch next Saturday night, and request that all persons who have purchased articles which they have not taken away will take steps for their removal. Thbatbb Royai,.—" The[Shaughraun" will be repeated this evening. On Saturday " The Oollcen Bawn " will take its place, the character of Miles Na Ooppaleen being sustained by Mr J. J. Wallace. Popular Sfobts.—Since the programme of the sports on Anniversary Day, under the auspices of the Popular Sports Association, was issued, a half-mile race for youths under eighteen has been added. The attention of intending competitors in the bicycle race is called to the fact that entries must be accompanied by particulars as to the diameter of the driving wheel. OHBIBTCHTTBCH HoHTICUXTUHAIr SOCIETY. —A meeting of the committee of the Ohristchurch Horticultural Society was held last evening at the Commercial Hotel. Present — Messrs F. Jones (in the chair) D. Nairn, S. Manning, T. Allen, H. Crooks, W. Gimblett, Q-. A. Reade. A letter was read from the president, stating that the resolution re Lotteries Bill should receive his best attention. The subject of postponing the rose show was discussed, but it was decided not to alter the date. The rose show will therefore be held on Tuesday next, December 2nd. The treasurer was instructed to re-invest the first £IOO when the present term expires. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. Gaiety Theatbb.—There was a very good house at the Gaiety Theatre last night, when " Tne Doctor of Alcantara" was repeated very successfully. Miss Beatrice, Mrs Florence, Hies Jenny Thorn, and Mr Florence all received at the hands of the audience due appreciation of their efforts to please. The opera goes very brightly, and all the music is well and carefully sung. The company has been strengthened by the accession of Mr J. W. Marshal], who is a strong favorite with Ohristchurch playgoers. The next novelty will be the production of a musical farce entitled " Signora B Link at Last," the plot of which is made the vehicle for a number of songs, operatic selections, &c, which will be sung by Miss Beatrice, Mrs Florence, Miss Thorne. Messrs Edmonds, Florence, Marshall, Alexander, &c, will take part. " The Doctor of Alcantara " will be repeated to-night, and to-morrow and on Saturday the n ew piece will precede it. Maobi Rbfbebentation. The Maori Representation Amendment Act, 1867, introduced by Mr Tomoana, provides that seven members shall hereafter be returned to the House of Representatives, and for that purpose the oolony is to be divided into seven districts. The three additional new members are to be elected in time for the next session of Parliament. Meeting op Publicans. —A meeting of license holders will be held at the Scotch Stores to-morrow evening to conaider the recommendations of the conference recently held at Wellington with regard to the abolition of wine and beer and general licenses. Land, Building, and Investment Society. The monthly meeting of the Northern Land, Building, and Investment Society, for payment of subscriptions, <fec, will be held at the office, Kaiapoi, on December 3rd. Cricket Fixtures.—Ths following members will represent the Ohristchurch Ciub in their first eleven match with the United Club on Saturday next: —Messrs Anson, Caygill, Donohue. Houston, Johnston, Lusk, Marshall, Turner, Fisher, Wheatley, and White. A second eleven match between the same clubs will be played on the same day. A match between the St. Albans and Richmond Clubs, on the gronnd of the Christcburch Club, is also announced for Saturday. A match between the members and officers of the City Council and the Muff Cricket Club hns been arranged to take place in Hagley Park on Monday. General Synod.—The nominations of lay representatives for the General Synod clobo on Tuesdiy next. They must be forwarded to Mr W. G. Brittan on or before Tuesday next. Chess Club.—A meeting of the Canterbury Chess Club will be held at Warner's Hotel this evening.

St. Mart's, Addinoton. —A tea meeting is announced to be held in the schoolroom of this parish on Friday, the 28th, at six o'clock. After tea there will be an entertainment of a miscellaneous character, to commence at 8 p.m.