NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1811, 10 December 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Good Templary. —The fourth session of tho Grand Lodge was commenced this morning at nine o’clock. Several notices of motion were given, and the Grand W.O. Templar gave notice of appeal against tho decision of the Grand Lodge as to the alteration in one of his official rulings. The Grand Lodge degree was conferred on Bros. A. O. Cameron, J. J. May, and Sister Reid, all of tho Dauntless Lodge. It was decided to hold a special session of the Grand Lodge during the proposed visit to Rangiora, in order that many members who are unable to visit Christchurch might receive the Grand Lodge degree. The consideration of the items on the business sheet relating to recommendations to the W.Q. Lodge of Australia was proceeded with, and occupied the whole of the morning. Cricket, —A match was played between the Harewood road and Springs Farm Clubs on Saturday afternoon, in Mr Patterson’s paddock, and resulted in an easy victory for tho latter. The scores were : —Springs Farm Club, Ist innings 45, 2nd innings 42; total, 87. Harewood road Club, Ist innings 20, 2nd innings 26; total, 46. Mammoth Minstrels. —The performance of the Mammoth Minstrels again drew a large attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, each item in the excellent programme being heartily applauded. There will be a change of programme this evening, which will embrace specialities for the comedians, and new songs and character sketches. Mr and Mbs Darrell. —The friends in Canterbury of Mr Darrell will be glad to learn that from private letters received by the last Australian mail information has been received that Mrs Darrell, though still very ill, is considered to be out of danger. Mr Darrell has completed a new play [entitled “The Forlorn Hope,” which is to be produced at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, during the Christmas week. A Golden Wedding — On the 12th of this month the Bishop of Christchurch and Mrs Harper propose to celebrate their golden wedding day by inviting their friends to meet them at Bishop’s Court between throe and six in the afternoon of Friday next. Although many invitations have been sent, the Bishop and Mrs Harper will be very glad to see any other old friends who may have been inadvertently overlooked on the occasion. Lyttelton Borough School. —The distribution of prizes at the Lyttelton Borough School will take place this evening. A general invitation to parents and others is given. Fire Bell Tower. —The City Surveyor has received instructions to call for tenders for the erection [of a tower in which to suspend the large bell presented to the Corporation by the Union Insurance Company. The tower, whieh will cost about £7O, is to be erected in Lichfield street at the Fire Brigade station. City Tramways. —Tho first sod of the inaugurativo portion of tho city tramways will be turned on Thursday next, at noon. Friendly Societies’ Fete, Boxing Day. —lntending competitors are reminded that entries for events 2,3, 10, and 15, close at 8 p.m. to-day, at tho Foresters' Hull, Oxford Terrace. Sons and Daughters or Temperance. — The Grand Division of Now Zealand held their annual session in tho Temperance Hall on Monday. G.W. P. Bro. Caygill called to order at 10.30. The various divisions were well represented. The total number of members is 435, with a capital of £2109 7a sd. During the year there have been two deaths, one brother and one sister, both members of tho Antidote Division, of Dunedin. Tho following were dented as officers for the ensuing year : —G.W P., Bro. J. E. Effard ; G.W.A., R. Siding; G.S., A. G. Price; G. Treasurer, W. Carr ; G. Chaplain, J. Seed; G. Oon., J. Shaw ; G Sen., J. Williams. By invitation of the members of the Perseverance Division, Christchurch, the officers and representatives were entertained iu the evening at the Templar Hall, when several contributed songs, addresses, refutations, &c. Avon Bold Board Elections. A “ Gazette ” notice intimates that the polling place at Styx Mill has been abolished, and the public school, Papanui, appointed a polling place for the above elections.

The Anniversary Spoets. The usual weekly meeting of the committee of the Popular Sports Association was held yesterday, when n good deal of business was transacted. It was resolved to have two bands on the day of the sports. It was also decided to have placards printed, requesting the public to refrain from trespassing on the enclosure, and stating that if this request is not attended to the sports will be stopped. After transacting some further routine business, the committee adjourned to Friday next, when the final meeting will take place. Inquest at Lyttelton. —An inquest was hold at Port yesterday by Dr. Coward on the body of David Hyndman, who died on Monday, having been found on Friday night near the graving dock, suffering from an extensive fracture of the skull. The evidence of a number of witnesses was taken, and was such as to leave little doubt that tho injury was caused by a kick from a horse, which deceased was looking after. Deceased had stated to Dr. McDonald that the last thing he remembered previous to the injury was being on a horse’s back. He had, however, never fully recovered consciousness after ho was found, and the little he did say was very incoherent. The jury found that deceased came by his death from injuries received, but that there was no evidence to show how they were caused. Kaiapoi Cricket Club,—A meeting of tho committee was held at tho president’s office on Monday evening. Matches were decided to be played with Sefton Club, 13th inst. ; Rangiora, 20th inot. ; Oust, early in January. Owing to the present engagements, matches with tho Waikuku and Pbesb Clubs were declined. Three new members were elected. Mr Thorne was elected captain to act during Mr Wright’s absence. It was resolved that the prize bats bo given to the highest scorers, and the balls to the bowlers making the best analyses in matches, two points to be added lor each attendance. The president was requested to arrange about having tho grass mown in the paddock. An Owner Wanted. —There are a number of articles belonging to a carpenter’s tool chest (supposed to have been stolen) in the possession of tho Police, who would be glad to hear of an owner for them. They may be identified at the depot. New Watbe Tank. —At a meeting of the works committee of tho City Council held yesterday, it was resolved to call for tenders for the sinking of another artesian well in Cathedral square. The pipe is to bo cither two and a-half or three inches, and to be sunk to the lower stratum. Rifle Match. —A match was fired yesterday at the Cashmere range for a cup between teams selected from men of the City Guards by Lieut. Wolfe and Sub-Lieut. Francis. The conditions were five shots at 200 and 400 yards, regulation"'targets, any position. The scores were, Sub.-Lieut. Francis’ team 138, Lieut. Wolfe’s team 128. The former therefore won the cup by ten points.” Oddfellowship. —A meeting of the Royal Avon Lodge of the American Constitution will be held to-morrow evening in the Templar Hall, Worcester street. St. John’s Entertainment. —A special entertainment will bo given in the St. John’s schoolroom next Monday evening to celebrate its re-opening after the late extensive improvements and enlargement. An unusually novel and attractive programme will be provided. Philosophical Institute. —A special meeting of the members of the Philosophical Institute will be bold in their rooms to-morrow evening, for the consideration of the proposed alterations in the laws. Anniversary Sports. Applications for erecting unicycles, merry-go-rounds, dancing booths, <sc., will bo received at the office of Mr H. E. Alport, up to Monday evening. American Sunday Schools.—Mr A. Richards, of America, will deliver an address in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Durham street, this evening, upon American Sunday Schools and the method of conducting them. Cricket Fixtures. — The annual match between the past and present Collegians will bo played on the Association ground to-day. The following will represent the Old Boys :—Messrs H. Cotterill, W. Cotterill, J. F. Hartland (captain), W. H. Herbert, M. Nalder, E. Peter, W. Reeves, R. H. Rhodes, E. J. Ross, A. G. Sheath, and F. Whitcombo. Play will commence at 10 30 am. A match will be played between Prebbleton C.C. and Woolston C.C., on the ground of the latter, on Friday, play to commence at 10 a.m. The Woolston will also play against Christchurch Club on Saturday, on the ground of the latter. Ambbrley Racks. —The acceptances for tho Hurdle Race, Cup, and Handicap, must be in the hands of the secretary by 8 p.m. to-morrow, Thursday. Entrances for Maiden Plate and Ladies’ Purse, close at the same time.