NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2115, 3 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Exceisiob Band.—Through the unfavorable state of the weather last evening, the Excelsior Band were unable to perform in Cathedral square, as announced, but will play their programme to-morrow evening (Saturday), at 7.30 p.m. Fowl-stealing.—To-day Mark Kearvall and Joseph Hannam were sentenced to three months' imprisonment eaoh with hard labor for fowl-stealing. Fbibndly Societies Fete Committee.— A meeting of the above was held last evening at the Foresters Hall, and a considerable amount of business was transacted. It was decided to reduce the acceptance fee in the bioyole race to 2s 6d. A letter was read from Captain Harris, stating that, under certain conditions, ho had no objection to his brigade taking part in the drill competition. It was decided to admit the juvenile members of the various orders to the fete free. A letter was read from the master of the Burnham Industrial School, declining to allow the children under bis charge to attend the fete, in consequence of many of them being too young. The secretary reported that many of the Art Union prizes were even now on view at the shop windows, viz.:—the sewing machine at the Davis sewing machine shop; the dinner service at Messrs A. J. White and Co.; a number of book prizes at Mr A. Simpson's, bookseller, High street; a number of others at Mr T. Kent's Cathedral square, and other places. The plan showing the position of the first prize, the section of land, also the title, can be seen at Mr J. T. Bell's office, Cathedral square. The Art Union tickets are rapidly being disposed of, and it is decided to close the sale of the same on December 22nd, after which date holders of books will be charged with same. The following delegates were appointed marshals :—Messrs E. Wattß, J. W. Slade and W. J. Baven. Some of the trophies to be competed for can bo seen in Mr Sandstein's window, one in particular being very handsome, and worth £25. Another very handsome cup, value £ls 15s, presented by Mr Bertie, of the Foresters' Hotel, can be seen at his hotel.

Phabmacbutioai Society.—A meeting of the member* of the Canterbury branch of the Pharmaceutical Society w» held last night at the Commercial Hotel, Mr J. V. Eosa occupying the chair. The hon. secretary, Mr Q. Bonnington, having given a report of the meeting of the General Council, recently held in Wellington, and having intimated that the sum of £2O had been voted for the Christchurch branch as a nucleus for forming a reference library, it was proposed by Mr White, and seconded by Mr Rutland, that a suitable room be taken as the provincial society's head quarters. It was also proposed by Mr Brooke, seconded by Mr Douglas, as a suggestion to the General Council, that in addition to the grant for books, a certain amount be voted for the pur. pose of obtaining suitable chemical apparatus for the benefit of those members and apprentices, in view of the future examinations, desirous of pursuing ohemical and pharmaceutical studies. After business of a routine nature, the meeting dosed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Eicoabton Gabbbk Fete.—The garden fete, fancy goods sale and gift auction in aid of the Uiccarton Church debt fund took place yesterday in the Parsonage grounds, Bicoarton, and was thoroughly successful. The gates were opened for admission of the public at eleven o'clock, but from an earlier hour the grounds presented a busy appearance. Several tents were erected. The first was set apart for fancy articles of feminine and juvenile attire, and was presided over by Mesdames 0. O. Bowen, L. Harper, J. T. Ford, Kimbell, Wilson and Hanmer, who did a brisk trade. The next tent, presided over by Mrs C. Turrell and a bevy of fair assistants, contained a magnificent Christmas tree, which, with the appendages, was the cynosure of many youthful eyes. Next in order was a tent devoted to flowers, pot plants, and cut blooms, under the supervision of the Bev. C. Turrell and Mr Marsb, ably seconded by several young ladies, whose bewitching eloquence resulted in of button-hole bouquets and silver on a decidedly large scale. The light refreshment tent, superintended by Mr Mellish and several ladies, did good business, in addition to which a recherche luncheon was laid in the schoolroom and liberally patronised. The gift auction under Mr J. T. Ford's persuasive remarks, produced substantial results, the various items submitted, viz., horses, cattle, sheep, pure bred fowls, oats, &c, finding ready purchasers. Various games on the green sward were improvised, and an electric machine -was well patronised, and Mr Meddingß, who was in attendance, was successful in establishing telephonic communication with Christchurch, the results attendant on which alike puzzled and delighted his numerou auditory. The day's proceedings were enlivened by tho railway band, who gave several selections of music with excellent fidelity to time and tune. With the exception of a slight shower about five o'clock, the weather was all that could be wished, and the promoters are to bo congratulated on the result of tbeir exertions. Window Noveities. The window of Meßsrs H. £. May and Co.'s shop in High street was last evening surrounded by an admiring crowd, who were attracted by a novelty in the way of window decoration. A large reflector, consisting of ninety-six mirrors, was placed behind a revolving bouquet of flowers and gas jets, producing a magnificent effect, which, judging from tho numbers who gazed admiringly from the street, was appreciated by the High street passengers. AHurvBBSAEY of St. Andbew's Chuboh, Oxfobd. —For the past fifteen years the anniversary of St. Andrew's Church has been recognised as a general holiday, and this year was no exception to the rule. From an early hour on Tuesday morning the village assumed a holiday appearance, flags being hoisted in various places, and everywhere people appeared in their holiday attire. The festival was commenced with morning service in the neat little church, which has lately been rebuilt at considerable cost. The service was a full ohoral one, and though the choir was assisted by a few visitors, it still deserves great credit for the rendering of the service. Three olergymen officiated —the Bevs. T. Flavel, C. Merton, and the incumbent. The service was intoned by the Bev. T. Flavel, who also preached a very impressive sermon. After the service a cricket match was commenced between Oxford and View Hill, which resulted in an easy victory for the latter by one innings, with plenty to spare. The counter attraction to the cricket was the bazaar, which was held in the Town Hall. There were four stalls, including one for refreshments, and last, but not least, the indispensable "bran tub," which appeared to do a brisk trade, and the ladies presiding over the various stalls, &0., did not for one moment forget they were there on " business bent." At 5 p.m. the hall was cleared for tea. The tables were presided over by Mesdames Sheldon, Pearson, Beston, Meyer, and others, and were nicely decorated, and hold all the requisites for the most fastidious appetite. Tea being over, the next part of the programme was a vocal and instrumental concert, assisted by the Bangiora brass band. The various items on the programme were well rendered, and several received an encore. The whole proceeds of the bazaar, tea, and concert, were £64. During the day a match of football was played in Mrs Knowles : paddock, between the combined Went and Fast schools and the East Oxford Juvenile Football Club, resulting in a viotory for the school boys by one goal to nil. The Eose Show.—ln consequence of the lamented death of Mr Grecnaway the rose show advertised for the 7th inst. will not be held.

Geicket Association.—A meeting of the general committee of the cricket association will be held at the City Hotel on Saturday next at 8 p.m., to consider a proposal for a match with an eleven of English professionals] and othgr important business,

Vandalism.—During the absence from Christchuroh of Mr Charles Clark some persons, in whom the organ of destructiveness must be largely developed, went in to his beautiful garden, and wantonly wrecked and destroyed it. Fruit trees hare been smashed, and branches torn asunder, the- choicest flowers cut off by a sickle or torn op by the roots _ and thrown away. There were also climbing plants, the growth of years, cut level with the ground. As will be seen elsewhere, Mr Clark offers a reward, which it is to be hoped will have the effect of bringing the perpetrators of such wanton destruction into the clutches of the law.