NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2104, 20 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Sydbnhaic Mayoralty. —With regard to the election of the Mayor for Sydenham it was stated that Mr Broun, the present occupant of the mayoral chair, would retire in favor of Mr Joyce, the other candidate, and such was, we believe, the intention. It appears, however, that Mr Brown has not sent in his notice of withdrawal, and as the time for doing so expires to day, a poll will be taken, Bible Christians.—The Bev. J. Wilson, appointed by the English Conference of the Bible Christian denomination to Hew Zealand, arrived on Thursday, and will preach in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, to-morrow evening, Mr Wilson has been in the Bible Christian ministry about twelve years. He has a good reputation as a successful minister, and it is confidently hoped that great good will result from his efforts. Clean Sheet.—There were no oases for hearing at the Police Court this morning. The Kelly Exhibition.—This exhibition closes this evening, being bound for fresh fields after a very successful season. Those who have not seen it and wish to do so must, therefore, go at once. The admission has been reduced to fid. The Ababy Maid Ashore at Deal.—The New Zealand Shipping Company Limited have received cable advice of their chartered ship Araby Maid, which left London for Otago on the 17th inst., having gone ashore at Deal. The passengers and crew are all saved. Lyttelton Building Society.—The adjourned annual meeting will be held next Tuesday at 7.30 p.m., and members are specially informed that the appointment of secretary to the society will be considered at a special meeting at 8 p.m.

Steameb Excursion.—To-morrow (Sunday) the steamer Lyttelton will run excursion trips to Governor’s Bay from Port. Watering Bate.—Considerable arrears in the water rate for tbe city still exist, notwithstanding the active canvass made by the city officials, and defaulters are informed that summonses will be issued unless immediate payment be made. Novel Conveyance.—A man, a foreigner, passed through the Waiau township on Wednesday, on his way to Blenheim, wheeling a barrow, containing his stock-in-trade. He had wheeled it from Invercargill. The barrow was strongly built, but light, and seemed highly adapted for the use to which it was put. A Neglected Spot.—Not long ago, when the Corporation took over, fenced in, and planted the two triangles on each side of the Cathedral building, some little attention was paid to them and they were kept in order. Now, however, as regards the southernmost one, near the Bank of New Zealand, this has entirely been neglected, and it is now, so to speak, a howling wilderness. A portion of the city property lying, as it does, in one of our principal thoroughfares should certainly bo much better looked after than this appears to have been of late. Eabt Christchurch School District.— A concert in aid of the scholars’ prize fund was given last evening at the South town belt schoolroom, when an exceptionally good programme was successfully carried out before a crowded audience. The gems of the evening were the duets by Mesdames Palairet and Dosborough, the solos by the same ladies (viz., “ The Blind Girl’s dream” and “ The Northern Star”), “ The Balls of Lynn,” by Mrs Whyte, and “Dreamland,” by Mies Mackett. the last being deservedly encored. Mr S. Johnson also contributed to the enjoyment of the evening with two good songs. Mies M. Robinson favored the company with some piano solos in her usual excellent style, and to say that Mr Land organ accompanied is sufficient to guarantee the quality of the instrumental portion. Theatre Royal.— “Shin Pane” was played at the theatre last night, when there was a good house. To-night it will be withdrawn in favour of a new piece, “ The Irb-h Detective,” which is what is known as a specialty piece, affording, as it does, an opportunity to Mr Grattan Biggs to display his versatility in changes of character. In the piece to be produced to-night ho sustains no less than seven characters, viz.:—Arthur Tracey, the detective; Michael Doolan, a North of Ireland man ; Hans Spielman, a German glazier; Pop Corn Juice, an aged negro clam merchant; Mrs Muldoon, a fruit vendor, presumably of Hibernian extraction ; Ah Cut, a Chinese pie vendor; and Matteo Mazotti, an Italian padrone. Judging from the admirable manner in which Mr Biggs supports the changes of character in “ Shin Fane,” no doubt such a diversity of parte will bo highly interesting to playgoers.

Bgabd op Oonsebvatoes.—The following gentlemen, it is understood, will be nominated for the several districts of the South Waimakariri Board of Conservators, viz.—Christchurch : north-west, Mr H. Atkinson; northeast, Mr J, E. Brown ; south-west, Mr B. England ; south-east, Mr F. Jones j Sydenham, Mr W. White, junior; Heathoote, Messrs Attwood and Olephane; Avon, Mr J. L. Wilson; Lincoln, Mr Perryman ; Biocarton, Messrs Hall and Boag. The nomination papers must be sent in by noon on Monday next to Mr Q-. L. Lee, Returning Officer. Feikndlt Sooibtibb’ Pete Committee.— A meeting of the above took place last evening, with a good attendance of members, and a considerable amount of detail in connection with the forthcoming fete was transacted. It is finally settled to hold the fete in the Show ©round, Colombo street south. The secretary reported the promise of a good number of private prizes in addition to those already advertised. It was decided to advertise the programme as soon as possible. A considerable amount of discussion ensued on the Art Union question, and it was resolved to hold an art union in connection with the fete. First prize, a section of land j second prize, a sewing machine; third prize, value £5 ; fourth prize, a silver watch and chain (presented) ; and 100 other prizes, ranging in value from £2 downwards. Tickets, Is each, including admission to the grounds. After transacting other details the committee adjourned to Thursday, November 25th, at 7.30 p.m. _ Bicycle Backs.—lt is probable that a bicycle race will form part of the programme of the sports to be held on the 16th December, under the auspices of the Popular Amusement Association.

Pbbsbhtation.—Mr G. Q. Stead hag proeented the painting of his horse Leolinus, which was executed by Mr Foder, to the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and it will be hung in their rooms, forming, it is hoped, the nucleus of a similar gallery. The example of Mr Stead will doubtless be followed by many others of our horse owners here, and thus the rooms of the association will become, as it were, the repository of a colonial gallery of the lords of the harem of the stud, as well as the flyers of the turf.

Victoria Street Well. —The new well in Victoria street, the flow being obtained from what is known as the second stratum, is now an accomplished fact, and yesterday the old tank was cleaned out and connected with the new supply, effected by means of a pipe, A very good flow has been obtained. New Zealand Wheat in America.— The “ New York Produce Exchange Reporter and Corn Trade List ” says:—“ We have to thank John Lamb, Esq , Waitemata Mills, Auckland, New Zealand, for two samples of the 1880 wheat crop of that colony. The red sample is * Tuscan ’ spring, the white * Velvet,’ winter. Both samples are superior to anything grown on this Continent. They are simply magnificent, and weigh 63 to 64 pounds. The samples represent 10,000 bushels, for which Mr Lamb writes he paid 3s 9d, or 90 cents, per bushel, delivered. The future of wheat is evidently in the hands of the Bed Biver Valley, the Pacific States, Australasia, and British India; and the general outlook would indicate that * John Bull ’ will probably continue to pursue the policy of ‘sitting still,’ by which he has won so many battles in days gone by.” In reference to the above extract (remarks the “ Oamaru Mail”), we have been informed that this wheat was purchased this season by the N.Z.L, and M.A. Company, of this town, for Mr Lamb, the Tuscan being the produce of Seadown, the velvet being that of Hakateramea.

Eangioea Pigeon Club. —The match arranged between this club and the Christchurch one came off yesterday in Mr J. Roberts’ paddock, East Town belt. The scores were all in favor of Christchurch. Mr Roberts, of the Junction Hotel, made ample provision for the clubs and visitors, and a very enjoyable afternoon’s sport was the result of the challenge. Cathedral Guild. —A general meeting of the members of this body is called for Monday next, the 22nd inst., to take place in the College library at 8 p.m. St. Michael’s Choral Society. —The second concert'to be given by this association is announced for Thursday next, the 25th inst., when Bennett’s “May Queen” will be produced.

Bakers’ Meeting.—A general meeting of bakers is announced to be held in the Market Hotel on Monday next. Lecture.! Lotti Wilmott will deliver the first of a series of Sunday evening lectures at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. The subject chosen is “ Forbidden Fruit.”