NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2095, 10 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Holiday in Chbistchttech. —The response to the invitation of his Worship the Mayor to tho various traders and others to close their business premises in honor of the holiday and agricultural show was very generally responded to ; although—as will always be the case—a few kept open to catch stray customers. LYTTBLTON YOUNG- MEN'S MUTUAL Impbovbmbnt Association.—The annual picnio of this association was held this day. A large party proceeded to Pigeon Bay in the g.D. Akaroa. Police Ooubt.—This morning, before B. Walton, H. J. Tancred, and P. de O. Malet, Eaqrs,, J.P.'s, John Rogers, for being drunk and disorderly while in charge of a horse, was fined 10.1. For first offences, threo inebriates were fined Ss each. Joseph Hann&n, for using obscene language in a public thoroughfare, was fined 40s. Civil Case—Bain v Proprietors of the " Echo," was adjourned till the 17tfi inst. The Mbtbopolitan Hbbting.—Hornby has been scratched for all his engagements at the present metropolitan meeting. Bible Ghbistianb.—A tea and bazaar in connection with the above denomination, took place yesterday at the Templar Hall, Worcester street, and judging from the attendance, the gathering was a decided success. . R M. Coubt, Lyttblton.—At this Court this morning, before J. T. Rouse, Esq., Alfred Forest, charged with breaking into the workshop of Mr W. Hildyard, was remanded until Monday. Colombo boad Weslbyan Ohubch.—The anniversary of the Colombo road Wesleyan Sunday-school will be celebrated by a soiree at the Sydenham schoolroom this afternoon. A public meeting will be held in the evening, when addresses will be delivered. Ltttblton Naval Bbigadb.—About thirty members of this corps mustered on Monday in the old Drill Shed at Lyttelton, in response to a call for holding the first drill exercises. Drill Instructor Morgan put the men through their facings. Academy op Music. —" Cramond Brig " and the burlesque of "Pinbehind" formed the bill at this place of amusement last night. The " Pinaforo " selections and the dances in the second piece were loudly applauded. Tonight a new sensation drama, " Across the Continent," will be produced. The Pantheon.—Mr Hydes and his company have evidently discovered that it is -not in mortals to command success, but still, though the audience last night was not overwhelmingly large, they persevered gallantly through the performance, which is, without doubt, unequalled in many respects. They will appoar again to-night. fr'ONS op Tbmfebancb.—The Grand Division, No. 10, met in session yesterday morning, at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, at 10 o'clock. Brother Efford was ohoson Worthy Patriarch of the Grand Lodge. The usual tea and soiree was held last evening at the Orange Hall, wnen addresses were delivered by Dr. Russell, Rev. O. Dallastoa, and others. Mrs Long presided at the pianoforte. Thkatkk Royal. There was a large attendance at the theatre last evening, when " Arrah Na Pogue " and the farce of " B. B." were performed. In the first piece Miss Clara Stephenson played Arrah very nicely, and MiBS May was also good in the part of Miss Power. Mr Kennedy made a capital Shaun the Post, and Mr Musgrave as Michael Feeny was appropriately villainous. The other characters were well filled, and the piece aa a whole went capitally. In the farce which followed Miss Vivian, Mr Musgrave and Mr Kennedy evoked roars of laughter. To-night there will be a change of bill. Fancy Faib.—The fancy fair in aid of the Cathedral and the Merirale church opened yesterday morning, and attracted a large number of visitors during the first hour. The hall was tastefully arranged, and the effect of the numerous exhibits very pleasing, so that it presented quite a gay appearance. The ladies in charge of the stalls were irreßistable in their efforts to dispose of the goods, and tho result in a pecuniary sense must have been highly beneficial to the funds of the baziar. The evening was a repetition of the morning, with perhaps a larger attendance and consequent increase of business. The fair was again well patronised to-day, and, as the objects for which it is held are so laudable, we trust the public will accord it a good share of patronage this evening.

Bast Chbistohuboh Pigeon Flying Olub.—The Derby Stakes was flown yesterday from Amberley to Christohurch, distance thirty-three and a-half miles and was won by Mr G. Bryenton's Soud, 38min; Mr B. Foulkea' GHanmoro, second.. 39min; Mr J. Hicks' Princess and Blue Jacket, 40£min and 41£min respectively. Highflier, Scud, and Bridgewater were the f avorite3. Mr Walker's Bridgewater and Sorrell were liberated at 6 a.m. and 6 15 a.m., in a heavy fog, which spoilt their chance of winning. A match, to be flown in about three weeks, has been arranged between Mr R. Foulkes' Highflier and Mr Walker's Bridgewater, for £2 a-side. Kaiapoi Bobotjgh Sohooe. —The usual committee meeting was held on Monday. Present —Messrs Porter, Pashby, Mathews, Parnham, Ooup, and Bovell, chairman. Letters were read—From the Board of Education (1) re improvements required to master's house ; (2) as to painting school; (3) fixing date of examination. From the headmaster, forwarding returns of attendance for the past four weeks, showing the number on the roll to be 441, and the average attendance 306.9. There was a decrease in attendance compared with last return of 26.2. The letter also aaked for an additional male pupil teacher. The chairman said that the results of the recent examination appeared to be satisfactory. The secretary was authorised to prosecute parents of absentoe and irregular attendants. It was resolved that the Board bo requested to appoint another male pupil teacher, Master F. Young to bo recommended for the situation. Messrs Parnham, Mathews, and Pashby wet-o appointed a sub-committee to get up the usual entertainment, to be held in December, in aid of the prize fund. It was decided that prizes be given to scholars instead of the usual treat. The committee then adjourned. Tb Aboha Goidfibed.—On the prospects of the new goldfield at Te Aroha the " Now Zealand Herald " says :—" On this point we can say but little, and we decline to be too sanguine." The first discovery of gold at Te Aroha was made about thirty years ago by Colonel Ohesney. During many years thereafter it was impossible for any European to visit the district, but since tho opening of Ohinomuri, pieces of auriferous quartz have been occasionally met with. A few days ago b party of prospectors, of whom Mr Adam Porter was one, discovered some auriferous quartz on the top of a reef. Since that time Mr Joseph Smallman, Mr C. F. Mitchell, and others well known in connection with tho goldfields have gone on to tho ground and have pegged off claims. From what we have stated above, it will be seen that it is utterly futile to attempt to make any bargains with the Native owners of reserves, or to attempt to create any rights. The Natives can neither sell nor lease tho land, without the sanction of the Government, and that Ministers are determined to refuse in all cases. Wo may say that, according to the best of our information, the discovery made by Mr Porter and party is on the southernmost Native reserve, not far from tho email reserve made around the hot springs,**

Calcutta Sweeps—Warner's Calcutta sweeps on the Canterbury Cup were drawn nt H&wkss' rooms, last night, as follows: No. 5, Talne £46 10»—Foul Flay, £8 ; Lure, £2 ; Betrayer, £3 ; La Laup, £S ; Sir Mcdred, £ll ; Virginia Water, £3 ; Norseman, £2. No. 6, value £sß—Foul Piay, £8 ; Lure, £5 ; Betrayer, £5 ; Le Loup, £l3 ; Sir Modred, £l6 ; Virginia Water, £ll ; Volunteer, £2 ; Noraeman, £2. No. 7, value £57 —Foul Play, £5 ; Lure, £5 ; Betrayer, £4,- Le Loup, £ll ; Sir Modred, £l7; Virginia Water, £lO ; Norseman, £2. No. 8, value £76—Foul Play, £l2 ; Hornby, £2 ; Lure, £3 ; Betrayer, £2 ; Le Loup, £ls ; Sir Modred, £2O ; Virginia Water, £l3 ; Volunteer, £2 ; Norseman, £3 ; No. 9, value £s6—Foul Play, £8; Hornby, £2 ; Governor, £2; Lure, £6; Betrayer, £4; Le Loup, £8; Sir Modred, £l3; Virginia Water, £l2 ; Norseman, £3. Mr J. L. Fleming's Calcutta cweeps, also on the Cup, resulted as follows :—No. 1, value £43 10s — Norseman, £2 ; Le Loup, £6 ; Betrayer, £3 ; Virginia Water, £5 10s; Foul Play, £7; Lure, £2 10s; Sir Modred, £9. No. 2, value £SB ss—Lure, £2 ; Betrayer, £2 10s ; Volunteer, £1 10s ; Norseman, £7 ; Sir George, £2; Sir Modred, £10; La Loup, £7 10s ; Virginia Water, £8 ; Foul Play, £B. No. 3, value £6O ss—Norseman, £6los ; Sir Modred, £l6; Lure, £7; Betrayer, £4; Virginia Water, £9 ; La Loup, £lO ; Foul Play, £B. No. 4, value £56 ss—Sir Modred, £l6 ; Foul Play, £9; Norseman, £5; Virginia Water, £7 ; Le Loup, £ls ; Lure, £4 10s. Mr J. L, Fleming will draw his consultation this evening at 5.30, after which he will draw Calcutta sweeps. Accidents. —The first of the holidays did not pass off without aocident, three mishaps occurring in the town yesterday, one of which might have been very serious indeed. A young man was leading a beast from or to the cattle pons, when it suddenly rushed him, and inflicted an ugly wound on his neck, besides bruising his right side, but strange to say, he was not seriously injured, and will, it is expected, be able to leave the hospital in a few days.—A person was run over in Cathedral square during the afternoon by a spring cart, and it at first appeared that he must be seriously hurt, bet to the astonishment of the bystanders, he got up almost immediately, " shook himself," as one of them expressed it, and was apparently not much the worse for his rather awkward experience.—A man named Frederick Shaw had the misfortune to fall from one of the tram cars in the forenoon, and the wheel of the carpaißed over him, fracturing his shoulder; he also sustained a nasty flesh wound in the head. He was at once taken to the hospital, where he was attended to with the promptitude characteristic of that institution, and late last evening was doing very well. Cbickbt. —A match web played at Lincoln on Saturday last, between the Lincoln and Ellesmere Clubs, and resulted in an easy victory for the latter by eight wickets. The scores were—Lincoln, Ist innings, 30; 2nd innings, 89; total, 119. Ellesmere, Ist innings, 118 ; 2nd innings, 3, with the loss of two wickets; total, 121.—A match was played on the same afternoon at Southbridge between the second elevens of the Ellesmere and Lees ton Clubs, and resulted in a victory for the Leestonites by 30 runs.

There is a man in Prince Edward's Island, Canada, who would undoubtedly vote for Dow if he lived on this side. He is eighty-two years old, and was nearly killed by a railroad accident there the other day. He had been a temperance man all his life, and when one of his rescuers proposed to give him a cup of brandy, he gasped : " No, no j lam ready to die, but not yet ready to drink liquor." The fewer feathers a woman has on her bonnet in this world the more she will have on her wings in the world to come.—" Philadelphia Item."