NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2235, 1 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cokcbet.—A concert in aid of the choir funds of St. Saviour's, Sydenham, was held in St. Saviour's schoolroom last evening. The room was crowded. A good programme of eighteen items was creditably rendered, the glees, " The stars above us are shining," the "Canadian Boat Song," and "To all you Ladies " were given with good effect. " A Freshening Breeze" was given in a very spirited manner, but the high notes were too forced. "La Pepita" and "Who's that Tapping " were very nicely sung. Mr and Miss Packer contributed two pianoforte duets with nice effect. Mr Penfold was fairly ■nooessf ill in the " British Lion." Two vocal duets, "Kind Captain" and "Very Suspicious," were remarkably well given, and had to be responded to. Tbe concert was brought to a close by the National Anthem. Miss Cocks accompanied in a very artistic manner.

EmcriON of Attsitobs.—The election of city auditors commenced this morning. The candidates for the offices are the auditors of last year, opposed by Messrs T. B. Craig and H. E. Alport. The poll closes at six o'clook this evening. Lyttbiton Magibtb&tb'b Cot/bt.— Dr. Donald, U.M., presided at this Court this mor ninp, and disposed of the following business : —W. P. Tubbs, for allowing his ohimney to take fire, was fined 10s. O'Brien v Sellars, judgment summons for £l3 lis 9d; defendant ordered to pay 15s per week.

Lecxube.—Mr Wm. Bowron, the gentleman who has lately taken bo much interest in oheeie and butter making, gave a lecture at the Oddfellows' Hall, Akaroa, on Saturday, the 28th hist. Mr Jas. D. Garwood occupied the chair, and about seventy of the leading dairy farmers were present. Judging from the attention paid, and the applause given, to the lecturer, the meeting evidently gave Mr Bowron oredit for possessing a thorough knowledge of the subject in hand. Various questions were put by the meeting, all of which were answered satisfactorily. Mr Bowron during his stay at Akaroa will pay a visit to most of the dairies on the Peninsula, and will no doubt give some valuable advice to the farmers.

Dukbtable House.— Messrs Ballantyne and 00. have greatly extended their premises by the addition of a large carpet hall, with packing room, &c, and other accommodation and internal improvements. The hall is well lighted by skylights, and ventilators are placed in the walls and in the roofing. The woodwork to roof and walls is of rimu and kauri timbers, sized and varnished. Mr T. J. Gee was the contractor, and Mr W. IT. Espenett the architect employed, and they have fully succeeded in the objects to be attained, namely, a light and pleasing appearance, combined with economy in construction and speed in execution. The Mail.—Our Wellington correspondont telegraphed last sight as follows : —The Hawea with the San Francisco mail did not get awaj from Taranaki till ten this morcing, therefore, although ooming on direct, she cannot reach Wellington before to-morrow morning instead of this evening as at first expected. Every expedition will be used in forwarding the southern mails, whieh will probably arrive in Ohristohuroh at daylight Thursday morning, and Dunedin the same evening. Acclimatisation Society.—The oouncil met at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. Present—Messrs. Marshman (in the chair), Bridges, Webb, Boys, Farr (hon. sec.) and Dr. Frankish. Some correspondence having been read and dealt with, the secretary brought up the matter of granting shooting licenses. A lengthy discussion ensued, and ultimately Dr. Frankish moved " That the secretary be instructed to issue licences to shoot cock pheasants only in the Akaroa district at a fee of £l." Mr Webb seconded the motion. A telegram was received from the Government stating that, though the law officers of the Grown advised that no alteration was necessary, they were willing to meet the wishes of the Acclimatisation Society as far as possible, and would gazette another notification iu whatever form the society required if they would telegraph the same. Mr Boys thought that an advertisement Bhould be published pointing out that pheasant shooting outside the Peninsula was illegal. A form of notification was agreed upon for transmission to the Government, and the meeting then adjourned. Wbblbyan Ookpbrbkob. —An Adelaide telegram states that the Wesleyan conference has resolved to open subscription lists in each colony on behalf of the families of ministers lost in the Tararna, The next general meeting of the Conference will be held in Ohristchurch in November, 1884. A constitution for the Friendly Islands district has been agreed upon, and the Conference is engaged in considering the supernumeraries' fund. The Rev. Srmonds is acting treasurer. The New Zealand delegates left on May 25th. The Eev. A. Reed is the New Zealand representative from the General Conference to the Methodist Congress to be held in London in September. Jr/DGE Wabd.—lt is expected that His Honor's comparative recovery from the effects of his accident will enable him to visit Ashburton next Monday, to preside at the monthly sitting of the District Court.

AsHBFBTOH FOOTBAIiL CLUB. —At a general meeting held at Mr Fooks' office on Monday evening, it waa resolved that challenges be aent to Lincoln, the Ravens, and the Pilgrims; play to take place at Aehburton. The secretary waa directed Jio ascertain the rules to which the club would be subjected in the event of their joining the Rugby Union.

Wobkikg Men's Oi-db.—The third week' y -entertainment o£ the winter series was ginn last evening in the shape of a very interesting .and inetrjictive leoture on «The History of the English Stage from its origin to the time of (Shakespeare," by Mr W. A. Sparkes. The ".Vice-president aeted as chairman, and introduced the lecturer, who was listened to by a large number of the members with great -interest, and frequently applauded, especially -for his selections from the early " Morals," or Ealigious Plays, and also from "Hamlet;" the latter in confirmation of his opinion of Hamlet's sanity. In the intorvals some very good musio was dispensed by Messrs Millburn (piano) and Poore J (flute). At the close a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer was proposed and carried with acclamation. The Chairman announced that next Tuesday's entertainment would oonsist of a concert by a few of the memberr. Athletic Scouts Geottnd Company.— The annual meeting of this company was held last evening, at tbe City Hotel. Mr E. O. J. Stovens, M.H.8., presided, and after a few remarks, moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, which showed that 348 shares had been allotted, on which £1740 remained to be called up. The actual expenditure was £1729 18s ; liabilities, £2973 4* lid 5 the nominal oapital of £4500 being somewhat exoeeded. The directors recommended that the 102 unallotted shares be issued, and stated that the grounds will be ready for use next October. Mr A.M. Ollivier seconded the adoption of the report. A discussion ensued as the advisability of raising money to clear off the liabilities of the association, and it being found that the rules did not contain any borrowing powers, it was left in the hands of the directors to take what stepß they thought fit in the matter; as also was the question of the issue of the 102 unallotted shares. Messrs A. M. Ollivier and F. Jones were elected directors. Votes of thanks having been passed to the secretary and the chairman and duly acknowledged, the meeting terminated. Cahtbbbttbt Ooubsino Dura.—A meeting of the oommittee of the Canterbury Coursing Club was held yesterday afternoon at the Shades at 4. 30, Mr E. B. Deacon in the chair. The business of the meeting was the consideration of the locality for the next fixture of the Club on June Bth, and following days. Severaal localities were mentioned, viz., FernBide, West Eyreton, Kirwee, Kimberley, and also Mr Chapman's estate near the West Eyreton railway station. After considerable discussion it was decided that advantage be taken of Mr W. H. Porter being at West Eyreton to-day by the chairman sending a letter asking Mr Chapman if the stake could be run off on his land, provided that it was suitable, assuring that gentleman that every care would be taken by the stewards of the fences, &s., and failing Mr Chapman's acquiescence, that Messrs W. H. Porter and S. Manning be requested to make arrangements for a favorable tryst. Mr E. Cookson handed round a specimen cup for the Publicans' Cup Stake at the ensuing meeting, but it was considered that as the matter rested with the publicans the Club did not think it wise to fetter their seleotion. Mr W. Or. Walker stated that he had received a telegram from South Canterbury asking the value of the cup. He was authorised to reply that it would represent a sum of between £4O and £SO. This was all the business. Pubabaht Skootinu. —Sportsmen would do well to remember that shooting cock pheasants in any other part of the North Canterbury district except Akaroa, is illegal, and anbjeota them to a penalty.