NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1846, 22 January 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lyttelton Kbgatta.—A m'oling of the Lyttelton Regatta Committee takes place tomorrow afternoon in the Colonists' Hull.

Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry.—A general meeting of the members of the above corps will be held at the Britannia Hotel thin evening.

K. M. Court.—One drunkard was dismissed on payment of the coat of the cab that conveyed the offender to the lock-up. The remanded case of Thomas Brown, charged with failing to provide his wife and family with proper support, was dismissed on the complainant stating that her husband had promised to remain at home and provide for his family for the future. Benefit or Mb and Mbs Florence.— These favorite artistes, who are on the eve of departure for Australia, will take their farewell benefit this evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. The performance is under the patronage of Sir Cracrof t and Lady Wilson, Colonel Packe, and the officers of the various volunteer corps. The programme comprises a prand concert, supported by the best available talent in Ohristchurch, and the operetta of the " Chelsea Pensioner," in which Mr and Mrs Ci-a Ics Plor.nceEnl Mr T, B B.'owri)g will appear. As this will be the last opportunity of hearing these excellent vocalists sing, a crowded hall may be anticipated. Irish Distress Fund.—His Worship the Mayor has received several subscriptions on the list he has opened for tho relief of the distress in Ireland. A meeting of the committee will be held at the City Council chambers this afternoon.

Railway Work at Poet.—The largest amount of tonnage sent from Lyttelton in a single day since the tunnel has been open, was despatched yesterday. It consisted of 211 wagons, carrying upwards of elovon hundred tons of goods. Inquest.—An inquest was held at Durham street yesterday, before Dr. Coward, coroner, on the body of an infant child of a woman named Paddock. A verdict of "Accidental death " was recorded. Bakers' Picnic. —The bakers had a most enjoyable day yesterday for their annual picnic, which took place at Cashmere, and was a great success. The usual sports wero indulged in, and all present enjoyed themselves thoroughly. Local Industry.—There is at present being constructed at Anderson's Foundry, a large surf boat, for lighter work, to tho order of the Timaru Landing Company. The boat is made of iron, measures 10ft. 6in. beam, is 36ft. long, and will carry thirty tons of cargo. For a craft of her class sho is of a shapely build, and will be the largest boat in that service at the port of Timaru.

East Christchuhoh School Committer. —A meeting of the above school committee was held on Tues 'ay evening in the schoolroom, Gloucester street. Present —Rev. H. O. M. Watson (in the chair), Messrs Ayera, Farr, Candy, Kirk, and Henderson. The inspector's report on the side schools was submitted, and oopies of his romarks were ordered to be forwarded to the teachers of the different schools. Tho committee decided to nominate their chairman, the Rev. H. O. M. Watson, and Mr H. R. Webb, as members of the Board of Education. After transacting some routine business, and passing sundry accounts, tho committee adjourned.

Canterbury Liberal Reform Association. —The adjourned monthly meeting of the committee was held at the offices, Hereford street, at eight o'clock last evening, the president in the chair. It was arranged to have the quarterly general meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall at the end of the present month. Monthly general meetings will also, for the future, be held, when addresses on various subjects will be given. Several other matters of a routine character were discussed beforo the meeting closed.

Anderson's Foundry.—The now offices in Lichfield street are now occupied. They give a very much larger amount of accommodation and are in other respects more comfortable than the old wooden building frontiDg Oashel street. Among tho works in progress at the foundry may be noticed a five ton crane (with twelve-horse-power engine), for use in connection with tho Lyttelton dock works, and which is nearly finished, a large boiling-down vat, capable of holding 700 sheep, for the Belfast Factory, and a twelve-horse-power boiler for the Gasworks Company. In addition to these, there are a number of smaller works on hand. It is intended to build on the Caßhel Btreet frontage as soon as possible, the plans of a three-story building being now in course oi' preparation. Canterbury Coursing Club. The annual meeting of the club took place last night at the Shades. The proceedings are reported in another column. The entries for the Derby and Oaks will close on the 29th instant, but prior to that date a special meeting of tho club will bo called for the election of members, and tho hon. socretary is prepared at once to take the names of intending applicants for election. The European Cablb.—The following is from the Melbourne " Argus " : —The duplicate submarine "cable having been laid between Singapore and Java, tho telegraph line is being worked direct between the former place and Banjoewangie, and English telegrams are now received from three to five hours after being hindod in at London. Cricket Fixtures.—Tho following have been selected to reprosent the Midland Club a<rainst the United on Saturday next and two following: Saturdays : —Allen, Alpe, Mack, Beard, F. Douglas, J. Fowler, Fuller, McDonnell, Milner, G. Turner, Watson. Emergency— Cohen. On the same day the Christchurch Club will play matches aeainst Bichmond and Sydenham, both on the Christchnrch ground.