THE GLOBE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1880.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1868, 18 February 1880, Page 2

THE GLOBE. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1880.

Cricket.—The following members will represent the Royal Oak 0.0. in a match with the Addington CO., to be played in Hagley Park, near the bathing place, on Saturday:— G. Mason, W. Mason, J. Grarty, O. Garty, A. Braithwaite, T. Oassin, J. Comer, H. Forsyth, W. Allardyce, T. Wilson, and J. Hoban; emergencies—W. George and T. Mortlock. Flay to commence at 2 p.m. sharp. PedbStbianism.— A foot race for 100 yards took place this afternoon, on the cricket ground, between T. Lyford and Evans, a new arrival. Mr A. Saunders, who acted as starter, got the pair away on the most equitable terms, and, after a splendid race, Lyford breasted the tape first by a yard and a half. H.M.S. Cobmobant.—This man of war will be open to-morrow afternoon to -the public. University Senate.—The University Senate of New Zealand opened its session yesterday in the Hall of the Canterbury College, Mr Tancred, the Chancellor, presiding. The annual report was read and ordinary business of a routine character transacted, after which the Senate adjourned till 3 o'clock next day. Shipping.—Of the two large vessels reported last evening as being off the Lyttelton Heads, but one proved to be bound in, the barque Inglewood, from Auckland, chartered by the New Zealand Shipping Company, to load here with grain. The Bhip from the southward held away north. Irish Relief Fund.—A meeting of the committee took place yesterday, when the subscription lists which had been collected on Saturday, were submitted. The money subscribed in this way was very insignificant. It is, however, expected that when the final settling takes place the fund, including the £6OO already sent to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, will reach nearly £IOOO.

The Harmonic Society.— At the rehearsal of this society last night there was a good attendance, and as the band was present the practice was very enjoyable. The members are making good progress with the choruses of the cantata, which are exceedingly pretty although somewhat difficult. The solo parts will tax all the strength of the society. Officiating Ministers.—From the list of officiating ministers within the meaning of the Marriage Act, 1854, recontly published, it appears that the number of ministors belonging to the various Churches in New Zealand is as follows:—Church of England, 300 ; Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, 74; Roman Catholic, 66 ; Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland, 51; Wesleyan Methodist Society, 86 ; Congregational, 12 ; Baptist, 7 ; Primitive Methodist, 17 ; United Methodist, 11; Lutheran, 8 ; Hebrew, 8 ; Church of Christ, 2. Total, 652. Deputations.—A number of deputations from various bodies will wait upon Mr Oliver to-day, at the Government buildings. Amongst others, there will be deputations from the Christchurch City Council, re endowments j from the Chamber of Commerce ; from the residents of Akaroa, re Akaroa and Little River railway ; and from the Sydenham Borough Council respecting the removal of gatekeepers at the crossings on the railway lines. Shadow Pantomime. —The Shadow Pantomime entertainment, which it is proposed to give on Saturday next at the Theatre Royal in aid of the Irish Relief Fund, promises to be a success. When it is stated that the valuable aid of Professor Bicker ton, Messrs J. M. Thompson, Seager and Oherrill has been secured, it will be understood that there is every probability of the effects produced being excellent in their way. Efforts are being made to get a largo attendance of children on the occasion, so as to afford them both an afternoon's amusement and an opportunity of contributing towards a laudable object. In addition to the Shadow Pantomime, there will be a number of dissolving views exhibited. Charitable Aid Board.—A "Gazette" notice is published to the effect that Messrs John Thomas Brown and James George Hawkes ;have been appointed additional members of " the temporary Hospital and Charitable Aid Board for the Canterbury district."

Pianoforte Recital.—Mr A. Forest, who comes with a high reputation as a' pianist, will give a pianoforte recital at the Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday evening next. The programme comprises selections from the works of Mendelssohn, Thalberg, Weber, Bach, Beethoven, and others of the great masters. Volunteer Review. Colonel Packe, Major Lean and two or three members of the Canterbury Jockey Club, with the secretary, visited the course on Monday afternoon for the purpose of selecting tho site for the forthcoming review. After a careful examination, it was determined on and arrangements will be made accordingly. Accident at Kijibeblev.—On Monday a man named Roderick Mcßeath was killed by a reaping machine accident. An inquest was to be held.

The Lxnch Fahiit. This company, strengthened by several other artisteß, intend paying another visit to Now Zealand shortly, leaving Melbourne on the 17th inat.

Amalgamated Trades Picnic. —A general meeting of the committee was held on Monday evening, at the Prince of Wales Hotel. It was resolved that the train for Southbrook, where the picnic is to be held, should leave at 8.45 a.m. from Christchurch on Saturday next, returning at 5.10 p in. The various committees for the supervision of sports, &c, on the day were appointed. The merchants in town who have been waited on have responded liberally, Messrs G. L. Beath and Co. giving a special prize of a silver cup for throwing the hammer. A final meeting of the general committee will take place on Friday evening, at the Prince of Wales Hotel. The prices of the ticket for the picnic have been fixed at 4s 6d for adults and for children 2s 6d. m Reomabite Tea Meeting.—A public tea meeting in connection with the Independent Order of Reohabites took place at the Templar Hall yesterday evening. The proceedings opened in the usual way, the tables being tastefully laid. At the public meeting subsequently there were present representatives from various parts of the North and Middle Islands, they being in attendance at the annual district meeting (the first Bitting of which took place yesterday. Bro. Harding, District Deputy Ruler, presided. Several speakers addressed the meeting, and vocal and musical selections were given at intervals during the evening.