NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2133, 24 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

To thb Public and Adtbbtibhbs.—Tomorrow being Christmas Day, there will be no issue of the Globb, Monday being kept as Boxing Day, advertisers are requested to send in advertisements by 18 noon, as the Globb office will be closed somewhnt earlier than usual.

Thb Tblbsbaph Depabtmbnt.—Sunday hours will be observed at all telegraph offices on Monday next. Boabd op Oonbbbtatobb.—ln consequence of an error in date having crept into the morning journals, the South Waimakariri Board of Conservators will hold their first meeting on Tuesday, the 88th instant, in lieu of Tuesday, the 4th day of January, as previously advertised. Sydbnhak Peesbytbbian Ohuboh. —The opening services in connection with the Sydenham Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, 26th. Sev. James Hill, of Lyttelton, will conduct services in the morning, Bev. T. B. Oairne in the afternoon, and the Bev. David Gordon, of Temuka, in the evening. Kxcubbion to Govbbnobs’ Bay.—The steam launch Lyttelton will run to Governors’ Bay at intervals to-morrow (Ohristmay Day), and on Monday. U.A..OD.—The Mistletoe Lodge, No. 96, held its half-yearly summoned meeting at their Hall, Oxford terrace Bast, last evening, A.D. Bro. Sutherland presiding. There was a full attendance of members. The nomination of officers took place, the large number of members standing for office showing the increasing interest taken in the order by the brotherhood. Boports were received from the delegates of the Friendly Societies’ Fete committee, and were considered satisfactory. After a large amount of business had been transacted the Lodge was duly closed. Beceipts for the evening £46 10s. Thb Union S.B. Company on Boxing Day.—The above Company run the Taiaroa from Port to Pigeon Bay on Monday. The steamer will leave Lyttelton on the arrival of the 9 5 a.m. train, returning in time for the 5.55 p.m. train from Lyttelton. Picnic.—As will bo seen by advertisement, the Protestant Alliance Friendly Society of Australasia will hold a picnic at Prebbleton on Monday. The procession will start from the Orange Hall at 9 a.m. sharp.

Thb Fsishmy Societies’ Fete. —As will be seen by advertisement, the members of the Hearts of Oak Lodge (Druids), Court Queen of the Isles (Foresters), and Loyal City of Norwich Lodge (Oddfellows), are requested to meet at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday, at 8.45 a.m., to proceed to Christchurch to attend the fete. The Canoeist's Rbtubn.—Mr Fatherbridge, whose absence from Lyttelton had caused some anxiety to his friends, came paddling into port yesterday morning apparently quite unconscious that his frail bark had been placed on the list of missing vessels. It seems that his boat sprang a leak, and he put into Quail Island for an overhaul. He found the man in charge of the station there suffering from illness, and his stay was thus rendered longer than he had intended.

Accident. —On Wednesday a man named John Bamber was thrown from his horse at St. Albans, the animal rolling on him and injuring one of his legs. He was able to walk into Christchurch in the evening, but, as he bad some difficulty in walking, he crept into the hayloft at the rear of the White Swan Hotel, where he was found yesterday morning by the police and taken to the Hospital.

Fatal Accident, Yesterday a man named Tengleman, who was working at Mr York’s wool scouring works, Ferry road, got his right leg entangled in the machinery, which tore it off at the knee. He was attended by Dr. Hunt, and subsequently sent te the hospital, when the limb was amputated. Death intervened last evening about seven o’olook, and an inquest will bo held this day. L.0.L., No. 11, Coubtbnat Tbue Blubs. —A meeting of the Royal Arch Purple Degree, in connection with the above Lodge, was held m the Orange Hall, Courtenay, on December 21st last., when Bros. Fairborne, Conway, Johnstone, Battler, Bunting, and MoNae, were raised to the Royal Arch Purple Degree. A Oanabd. —The sight of a man reclining on the slope of one of the hills off the Sumner road at Lyttelton yesterday was considered by a precocious juvenile sufficient proof that it could not be by any possible chance a living man, and straightway he reported the case to the police, Quito a deputation of horror-stricken citizens hastened to the scene of the supposed tragedy, and arrived in time to meet the ancient mariner coming up the bill to find out what all the commotion was about. Fbiendlt Societies’ Fete Committee. —The above committee met at the Foresters’ Hall last evening to make final arrangements in connection with the sports on Boxing Day. There was a large attendance of delegates. The committee reported that St. Saviour’s Schoolroom had been kindly lent for the se (ring competition, which would take place at two o’clock. It was stated that 7000 tickets had been sold. It was arranged that the procession should bo formed in Latimer square, leaving there at 10.30, and proceeding via Manchester street and Oxford terrace to Colombo street, thence to the Show Ground. The first event of the sports will take place at 12 o’olook.

Oxford Amatbub Dramatic Club —On Tuesday evening last, “ Bip Van Winkle ” was played in the Bast Oxford Town Hall, to a very fair house. The piece was well put on the stage, and the scenery, by Mr Parish, was really excellent. A lady amateur took the part of Dame Van Winkle with decided success, and [Miss Edith Thompson was excellent as liowena. Miss Keats made the most of her part as Alice, and played with effect throughout. Mr P. Smith made a good Bip, but could not be heard distinctly further than half way down the ball, and this was a fault with several of the male characters. Mr W. Wilson as Herman, Mr H. Morrell as Knickerbocker, Mr B. Parish as Tedder, played their respective parts carefully ana well, and were fairly supported by the rest of the company. The after piece was “ Family Jars,” which went capitally. The characters were sustained by Mr Charles Thompson, Miss Thompson, Mr Wilson, Mr Parish, and Mr A. Cooper,

Volunteer Inspection. The head quarter companies of volunteers paraded at the drill shed last evening, and after the inspection, were put through various evolutions by Major Lean, who complimented the men on their efficiency.

Ashburton High School. —At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the above school held laat Wednesday, Mr Ohas. Hogg, Wellington, was appointed master. Presentation.— Last evening the ladies and committee of the Sydenham Presbyterian Church met in the vestry of the new church, and presented their pastor, the Rev. Mr Cairns, with a gown and a Bible, the gift of the ladies ef the congregation. Mr James Robertson made the presentation on behalf of the ladies. In doing so he referred to the uncomfortable accommodation that the congregation had put up with for the past two years, and congratulated Mr Cairns on his attaining his new church, which had been erected by his patient perseverance among them. Mr Cairns, in reply, said that he felt much indebted to the ladies of the congregation, and would always think of them with feelings of gratitude whenever he put it on. Though this was the season for wishing “ many happy returns,” yet such a ceremony as this could not be expected often. He hoped to be spared long among them. As has already been announced, the church will be opened for Divine service on Ssbbath first. A Polite Audience. —Mies Clara Stephenson (says the “ Kumara Times") put to shame the gallantry of a large number of the sterner sex at the Theatre Royal, last evening, by quietly coming to the front of the stags in the middle of one of the acts with a chair* and requesting “Will some gentleman be kind enough to hand this chair to the lady who has been standing since the performance commenced.” The request was at once complied with, but there were many present who felt uncomfortably “small” at the particular moment.

A Maoei Tradition. —An interesting experiment is to be tried shortly in one of the lakes or lagoons at Mr Caverhill’s, Hawera. It appears, says the local paper, that there is one particular lake where no wild ducks or sea fowl ever swim, although upon the sheets of water near they are constantly to be seen. The Maoris have a tradition that a taniwha lives in this lake, and that its presence accounts for the birds avoiding it. They have a farther story of eels with long fins, differing from the ordinary sorts, being found in these waters, and it is now proposed to test the truth of these legends. Dr. Hector has offered to supply dynamite for explosion under water, upon condition that any specimens of rare fish are preserved and forwarded to the Museum. Mr Caverhill has procured a boat, and another search for the traditional taniwha of the Maoris is to be instituted. It is generally supposed by scientific men that the taniwha was some kind of alligator or shark, but hitherto, whenever _» supposed taniwha has come to hand, it has proved to be an unusually large eel. It is well known that large eels, such os are found in the lagoons near the sea on this coast, will seize any bird that comes within their reach ; they have even been known to seize and devour a shag. Chevalier Kbttkn. —The first programme for the Eetten recital, on Monday, appears else, where. The selection is a varied one, and snch as should enable the artiste to display to the full his extraordinary talent as a pianist. Acknowledgment. —The Bouse Steward of Christchurch Hospital begs to acknowledge the receipt with thanks of one sack of green peas, lewt. new potatoes and 1 box of oranges for the use of Ihs patients, from Mr Justice Johnston of Christchurch. Fire Brigades Demonstration. —We understand that arrangements have been made with the railway to run trains to port and northern stations as far as Rangiora, both trains to leave Christchurch at midnight. This will give ample time for visitors from the North as well as port to view bath fireworks and torch-

light procession. Thk Eailwat Bans. —This band performed a varied programme of operatic and dance nmsic last evening in Cathedral square, which was thronged with an attentive crowd of listeners. The band will perform opposite Coker’s Hotel on Christmas Eve, commencing at 7.30 p m., when the following programme will be played : —Quick march, “Tell me Mary,” T. H. Wright; contest valse, “Fairy Bevels,” H. Bound; grand selection from the opera “ Les Cloches De Corneville,” E. Planqnet; quick march (sacred), “ The Cross of Jesus and the Lifeboat,” T. H. Wright; nautical fantasia, “Britannia” (introducing many favorite airs), Dodsworth; schottische, “Wideawake,” Linter; selection (sacred), “ Vital Spark,” Pope; valse, “Brunette,” E. Leconte; Lancers, “Fantastical,” H. Bound; fantasia, “ Storm and Sunshine, H. Bound; gslop, “Electric Post,” Mullot; quadrille, “ TheFlowerof Edinburgh,” E. Newton; National Anthem. Christmas Pekpakationb. —The various traders in Christchurch, with a due appreciation of the festival season, have largely availed themselves of floral and other decorations to render their respective places of business conspicuous. The pastrycook and confectionery establishment of Mr Bashford in Colombo street is specially deserving of mention, and a goodly display of Christmas cakes, bon bona, cosaques and the thousand and one other attractions incidental to such establishments ore here seen in full array. The other establishments of a similar kind were also well dressed. The various jewellery shops show elegant novelties, alike of the gold and silvei smith’s art, whilst the inducements offered by the well-known establishments of Messrs Warra Brothers and Mr A. B. Preston to connoisseurs in wines are fully equal to the demands of the most exacting taste. Cricket —An eleven of the Carisbrook Cricket Club, of Dunedin, will visit Christchurch during the Christmas holidays, and play two matches during their stay. On Monday and Tuesday they meet an eleven of the Ashley County Club, and on the two following days they play the Wanderers. Both matches will be played on the Association’s ground in Hagley Pork. We learn that Saturday, the 29th of January, is the day appointed for the commencement of the match with the Australian Eleven at Christchurch. —The following will play for the C.C.O. against the Courtenay C.C. on Monday next (Boxing Day) at Kirwee:— Messrs Caygill, Turner, Fisher, Lawrence, Wagstaff, Forsyth, Marshall, Booth and Davis, The players will leave town by the 7.20 train on Monday morning.—The following will play for the U.C.C. against the Suncyside C.C. on Monday, 27th December :—Messrs E. Cox, F. Dignan, L. Easton, F. Morgan, B. D. Harman, W. Harvey, E. Parkerson, H. Wood, T. Hoey, F. Horwood and another.—The match will be played on the Christchurch Cricket Ground, commencing at ten o’clock.—The following will represent Ashley County in the match against Carisbrook Cricket Club, of Dunedin, on 27th and 28th at Hagley ParkE. Blnnden, Banka, E. Million, T. O. Million, B. Higgins, Beswick, W. E. Leach, W. Leach, B. M. Wright, H. Fendall and C. Hayman.—The following will play for Sunnyaide on Monday next v the IJ.C.G. at 10.30 on the Christchurch ground, viz.:—Dr. Hacon, Messrs Berkeley, Smith, Taylor. Oakley, Glasson, C. Seager, Allan, White, S. H. Seager and E. Kinsman. Emergencies, Bole and Dixon. Theater Boy ax,.—Professor Haselmayer will make his first appearance this evening at the Theatre Boyal, when, no doubt, there will be a large audience.