NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2198, 12 March 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thb Mail.—The s.s. Hawea, from the North, with the Canterbury and Southern portion of the inward San Francisco mail, arrived this afternoon.

Thb Governor's Movements. This morning bis Excellency the Governor, accompanied by the Rokotui of Thakamdrovi and suite, visited the Museum and Canterbury College, where he was received by the Chairman of the Board of Governors (Wm. Montgomery, Esq.). His Excellency also visited Christ’s College, and at noon held an undress levee in the Provincial Council Chamber, full particulars of which will be found in another column. This evening he will attend the banquet at the Oddfellows’ Hall.

Sxdknham Chubch.— A meeting of the Sydenham Presbyterian Church choir committee was held last evening in the church session house. There was a large attendance of members. The Rev. Mr Cairns, president of the choir, occupied the chair. Mr Whitelaw attended on behalf of the finance committee, and stated that arrangements were pending to secure the services of a gentleman of acknowledged ability to act as choirmaster. It was decided also, after hearing the opinion of Mr Baker, organist, to retain the instrument at present in use in the church as the most suitable for present requirements. The following gentlemen were then elected officers for the ensuing year ;—Rev. Mr Cairns, ex officio, president; Mr David Todd, vice-pre-sident ; Mr George Whitelaw, secretary ; Mr MoOlury, treasurer; and Messrs Shierlaw, Haig, Todd, and Jack, members of choir committee. A vote of thanks to the choir closed the proceedings. A Flobal CuHioaiTT. —There is now on view at the ohop of Professor Ayers what be called a floral curiosity. It is a double Japanese lily, or rather golden lily of Japan, both sets of petals being perfectly distinct and beautifully marked. The flower was grown by Professor Ayers from imported bulbs planted in the spring. Poet Yicioeia Racks. —The acceptances for those races, to be held on the 17th inst. at the Head of the Bay, will be found in advertisement in another column.

An Impobtant Decision.— At the Sydenham Assessment Court yesterday Mr W. Savage, the lessee of the Railway Rofrcs) meaft Room, appealed against paying rates for it. Mr Loughrey appeared for Mr Savage ; M r Allison for the Borough Council, ’Mr Whitefoord, who presided as Judge, after hearing argument, decided that, as Mr Savage was subject to the by-laws made by the railway authorities, he had not such exclusive occupation of the property a* would justify his being rated in resneot to it. MAGISTBATE* Ootibt, Lyttelton.— At this Court this forenoon, Prank Playstead, for stealing fruit from Mr Orowther, Heathcote Valley, was ordered to be well whipped by his parents. Two inebriates were each fined 10s, in default twenty-four hours. Thbatbb Royal. —The patronage and presence of his Excellency the Governor brought together an exceedingly large house last night. The stalls were crammed to suffocation and the boxes were well filled. On the arrival of the Governor and suite the National Anthem was played and the audience cheered lustily. The first piece, “Narcisse,” has been already criticised in these columns. Last night it went even smoother and more brilliantly than on the previous occasion. The afterpiece, Herr Bandmann’s version of “ David Garrick,” was tolerably snccessful. To night “ Richard III.” will be given. Aquatic, —Prom a private telegram placed at our disposal, we learn that Mr J. R. Lanauzo (well known for his many victories on Canterbury waters) successfully competed in four different events at the Wanganui Regatta, being stroke of the winning crews in the principal four-oar race and pair-oar race, first in the canoe race, and winding up by taking second prize in a swimming contest. A. and P. Association.— At the annual meeting of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association held last evening, the annual report showed the society to be in a very satisfactory position financially, having a balance in hand to begin the new year with of £3OO, this sum not including the reserve fund, which was instituted by the committee for the purpose of meeting possible emergencies. Mr J. R. Hill was elected president, and Mr Wm, Henderson vice-president. Abhbueton Hokticultubal Society.— A meeting of the committee of the above society was held in the "Mail” office on Thursday evening, to settle matters in connection with the late show. It appeared from the secretary’s statement that the whole receipts amount to about £6O, and the expenditure to £SO, leaving a balance of abont £lO to the credit of the society. A vote of thanks was passed to the hon. sec., Mr S. E. Poyntz, after which the meeting terminated. R.M. Couet, Ashbueton. —At the above court last Friday, before J. Nugent Wood, Esq., R.M., Martin Moran, charged with illtreating a horse by leaving it twenty-four hours tied up without food or water, was fined £2 and costs. William Kermer, charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and doing damage to property at Rakaia on the previous evening, was fined £2 or the usual alternative. Robinson Ruddock, charged with having used threatening language to his wife, was discharged, as the wife declined to prosecute.

The Lath Sib J. Obacbopt Wilson.— At the usual monthly meeting of the director* of the Pbbss Company Limited held yesterday, Mr O. A. "Pritchard, chairman of the Company, presiding, the following resolution was unanimously passed “ That the directors of this Company desire to place on record their deep sense of the loss sustained by it in the decease of the late Sir J. Oraoroft Wilson, he hating been associated with the Company from its formation, and taken an active and zealous part in its affairs as a director. That the secretary be instructed to forward a letter of condolence to Lady Wilson expressive of the sympathy felt for her by this Board under her bereavement.” Bhtibion or thb Bible, —The Rev. Mr Hands delivered a lecture on the above subject in the Library Hall, Ashburton, last Thursday evening. The rev. lecturer, after referring to the revision the Bible was undergoing, said it was necessary—not because the present version was bad—but because the language used by the translators 250 years ago did not give a tree idea of what appeared in the original Greek copy. He concluded a very interesting lecture by stating that be looked forward with a considerable amount of interest to the new edition of the Bible, as the Anglo-Saxon language would express beautifully the Greek rendering of it, and as it was in the hands of the best scholars of the day. A vote of thanks to the rev. lecturer concluded the proceedings.

SALB OP PUBB-BHED ROMKBT MARSH Sheep. —A most important sale of pure-bred sheep took place yesterday at Betshanger, near Rangiora, when the magnificent stud flock belonging to Mr J. O. Boys was submitted to auction by Messrs R. Wilkin and 00., in conjunction with Messrs J. T. Ford and 00. The morning train carried a good number of sheep farmers to the sale, including some North Island breeders. The rams fetched prices ranging from £5 5s to £l9 10s, whilst the ram lambs ranged from £5 to £8 Bs. The hogget ewes and two and three shear pedigree ewes were also eagerly sought after, and as a result about ninety head go to the North Island. Mr F, O. Tabart wielded the hammer, and altogether the sale was successful. The sheep were in good condition, and somo of the lots elicited keen competition, Roman Catholic Church, Ashburton.— A meeting of the Roman Catholics attending the above church was held last Thursday evening to meet the Rev. Edmund Coffey, who has heen appointed to the permanent charge of that district. There was a good attendance. The Rev. Father Chervier occupied the chair, and after the Vicar-Q-eneral’s letter of introduction was read by Mr O’Reilly, he briefly introduced the Rev. Father Coffey. In the course of his address the Rev. Father Coffey stated that it was his intention to take immediate steps for the erection of a new church, and also referred to many other matters of minor importance. Ho urged upon parents the necessity of sending their children to the Catholic school, which he considered equally, if not more important, than the church, and asked the co-operation of the people to carry out the projects he had in view. A Council, consisting of Messrs O’Reilly, Hudson, Nealas, Quinn, Leggett and Biggins, were elected to assist the Rev. Father Coffey. On the motion of Mr O’Reilly a cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the Rev. Father Chervier as a testimony of the esteem in which he has been held by the Catholics of Ashburton during the term of his ministrations in their midst. The meeting then terminated. Sydenham Horticultural Society.—A preliminary meeting was held last evening in Bt. Mary’s Schoolroom, Addington, relative to the formation of a Horticultural Society for Sydenham. The Mayor of Sydenham occupied the chair. The following resolutions were unanimously agreed to :—“ That, in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable that a Horticultural Society bo formed, to bo called the Sydenham Horticultural Society “ That, in the opinion of this meeting, the amount of member’s subscription be 5s and 10s per annum “ That a provisional committee of ten be appointed to draft rules and regulations for the constitution of the society, such committee to report to a general meeting of subscribers, to be held in St. Mary’s Schoolroom on the 23rd inst.;” “ That the provisional committee do consist of Messrs. Hepworth, Green, J. Beatty, East, Ashton, Line, Manser, Wrighton, Taylor, and R. Nairn, with power to add to number;” "That Mr Cooper be appointed secretary and treasurer pro tem.” The various resolutions were spoken to by Messrs. Pratt, Nairn, Green, Thompson, Griffiths, and Professor Bickerton, the last of whom wished it distinctly understood that the proposed society was in no way antogonistic to the Christchurch Horticultural Society. The usual vote of thanks to the chair terminated the proceedings. Property Tax. —Up to Thursday evening over £19,000 had been received by the Deputy-Commissioner in Christchurch. This does not include sums paid to postmasters. Kaiapoi Pbbsbytbbian Ohuboh. The proceeds of the tea and public meeting held on Thursday amounted to £3O. In our report the name of Mrs U. Milligan was inadvertently omitted from the list of ladies who gave trays. Thb Ashbubton Industrial Exhibition.—The secretary of the above has received from the Government intimation that Mr Edward Wakefield, M.H.R., has been appointed commissioner at the exhibition, and that he will report to the Government on the various exhibits.

HuatTHtri Races. —These races took place yesterday, and were very successful. Pressure upon our space compels us to hold over our report, but we give the results of the principal events, as follows :—Hurdle Race : Hope, 1 ; Young Diomedes, 2. District Race; Montrose,!; Jumper, 2. Oup : Don Juan, 1; Waikari, 2; Maid of Honor, 3. District Race : Montrose, 1; Jumper, 2,

HANCB fob thb Unemployed. —The Otego Daily Times ” of Thursday says : An advertisement in another column makes a demand for 250,000 snared rabbits (not poisoned), delivered at the Meat Preserving ,° r £ a at Woodlands, Southland. The price will be obtained at the works, and 2000 per diem can be taken for six months if satisfactory arrangements can be made. Last year a number of men made 15s a day at this work.”

Masonic.— The consecration of the Lodge °* Concord, Papanni, will toko place on Tuesday next, when the brethren generally are invited to take part in the ceremony.