NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2401, 15 December 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intbhootxotiai, Wbathbr Exohangb.— Sydney, Wednesday :—South Australia, calm with showers ; in New South Wales and Tas- ! mania, light S.W. wind. Barometer—Portland, 29 9 t Hobart, 29 6 ; Sydney, 29.7. Bobotfgh OF Bt. Ai,bahs. —Shortly after noon this day the Returning Officer affixed lists of the following municipal nominations on the notice board outside the Avon Boad Board office, Papanui road. Councillors— Bu'l, Berjaajin ; Brooker, Wm. James; Blakiston, O. R.; Dickenson, Geo.; Duggan, Charles. Green E ; Hawker, G. '£, ; Mann, John; Matson, J.T.; Millton, W. N.; Money, j O. F.; Moor, W.; Pine, Daniel; Rountree,

J. R ; Turner, O. W. Auditors—Best, BTy.; Black, Neil; Jameson, Wm. ; Laurence, J. O. F.; Maclean, A. H.; Nelson, G. B.; Ward, J. F; Waymouth, F. The poll for election of Councillors will take place on Thursday, December 22nd, aud that for election of auditors on the following day. Thb Customs Hot/SB.—To-morrow being the anniversary of the province and a public holiday, the Customs House will be closed. San Fbancisco Mail. —The Southern portion was dgpatohed from Onehunga by the Hawea at 1.15 p.m. yesterday. The Wilhslmj Concerts.—To-night, as already announced, the first of the series of ooncerts by the eminent violinist Wilhelmj will be given in the Theatre RoyaJ. A very attractive programme has been prepared for the occasion. .

Hospital Staff.—At a mooting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, hold yesterday, the following gentlemen were appointed members of the medical staff: —Drs. Brittin, Frankieh, Nod will, Anderson, and Prins. Dr. Doyle was appointed medical officer in connection with the administration of charitable aid. East Chkistcubch Educational Distbiot. —The meeting called last evening by the Board of Education of the householders of the Ohristohurch Etst district for the election of a new committee on account of the division of the district did not take place. At eight o'clock only one householder had put in an appearance, and therefore the meeting lapsed. Binosland.—At the meeting held last night in the Bingsland school to elect the school committee for the now district, one of the speakers expressed his opinion that as the educational district would be known as Richmond, it was advisable to memorialise the Postmaster-General to the effect that in future it would prevent confusion if the name of Richmond was substituted for that of Bingelaud. Nothing, however, was done in the matter. St. John's Chuboh Fancy Fair.—lt has long been intended to ereot a substantial fenoe round this: church, and the ladies of the congregation intend to hold a fancy fair for the sale of goods. We believe that Mr Wynn Williams has kindly consented to the sale being held in his grounds, and that a small charge will be made for admission. The fete will be held early in January, of which full notice will be given by advertisement.

Holiday Amt/sbmbhts.—There will be no lack of amusement during the coming holiday aeaaon. Tomorrow (Anniversary Day) the annual sports will bo held in Hagley Park, and, judging from the number of entries, they promise to be more successful than usual. For those who enjoy a trip by sea the s.». Penguin will make an exoursion to Akaroa, where ample time will be allowed to enable visitors to see the regatta and the industrial exhibition. A cheap railway exoursion will also be run to Little River, and, with an eye to business, Messrs Matson and Co. draw attention to the fact that this will allow intending buyers and others to inspect the new township of Seaforth in that locality, whioh is to be offered for sale by them on Saturday next. Later on in the season a grand railway exoursion to Dunedin, Invercargill, and the Lakes will be made, and as the fares have beeD fixed at exceedingly moderate rates, no doubt many people will avail themselves of the opportunity. Buna way.—A horse and trap belonging to a Mr J. Thomas bolted from near Mr J. T. Maison'a residence, Papanui road, yesterday, the horse being frightened by the tram. It dashed along at a rapid rate towards town and finally pulled up in Messrs Austin and Kirk's yard, Colombo street south. The whole of the oooupants, who were workmen employed by Mr Thomas, were pitohed out and more or less bruised and shaken. Both horse and trap were considerably injured by coming into contact with the stoneware, pipes, &3., in the yard.

East Ohbistohttbch Pigeox Flyikg Club.—The following acceptances for the Derby and nominations for the St. L ger were lodged with Mr A. Walker, hon. secretary, last evening : —For the Darby, out of forty-four nominations seventeen have accepted, viz , Mr Bryenton's Telegraph, Swallow, and Flying Dutchman ; Mr W. Skinner's Fair Wind and King Quail; Messrs Walker and Groth's Stormfiend, Queen, Jenny Lind, Pitwater, Kisber, The Boy, Ohanoe, Darweater, and Doncaster; Mr W. Williams' Lilipee, Highflier, and Morora. For the St. Leger, eleven birds are nominated, viz., Mr W. Skinner's King Quail and Fair Wind ; Messrs Walker and Groth's Pitwater, Derwenter, Doncaster, and Kisber; Mr W. Williams' Lilipee and Highflier; Mr G. Bryeßton'e Swallow, Telegraph, and Flying Dutchman. The Derby will be flown from Amberley on anniversary day, and the St. Ledger from Bangiora on Boxing Day.

Vaiediotoby Conobbt. —A oonoert, tendered to Mr and Mrs J. H. Edmonds, took place in the Sydenham Presbyterian Ohuroh, last evening, when there was a good attendance. A first-class programme was submitted, the first portion consisting of a miscellany, and the second of a saored cantata, " The Nativity." Mr Oorrick aoted as leader of the orchestra, Mr Edmonds as conduotor, and Mr H. F. Towle presided at the organ. Amongst the items in the first part special mention must be made of Mr Edmonds' rendering of " Arm, arm, ye brave," whioh was well reoeived, Mr Fox also gave in a very sucoessf ul manner the solo," Bend your hearts," and had to repeat it. Miss Ness gave " Angels ever bright and fair " with much sweetneia and finish, and Mrs Edmonds' rendering of "O, rest in the Lord" secured for her quite a shower of bouquets and hearty applause. At the conclusion of the introduction to the "Nativity," Mr Joyce ascended the platform and said that he had been deputed by Mr J. T. Brown, through that gentleman's inability to attend, to present Mr Edmonds with a

silver-mounted baton on behalf of the mem. bers of the Sydenham Musical Society, and spoke in very flattering terms of the great success of the society under Mr Edmonds' able guidance, and also expressed the regret for the loss of his services from the district in general, assuring him that he carried with him the good wishes of everyone present for his future prosperity and welfare. Mr Edmonds briefly acknowledged the present and compliments paid him, and regretted that circumstances had necessitated his leaving for the South. The " Nativity " was given with much spirit, the principal parts being taken by Mrs Edmonds, Miss Collins, and Messrs Edwards and Millar. The choruses, " For ever, and ever," "We go by angels bidden," and "O, come all ye faithful," were nioely given, whilst in the last-named the introductory solo was well rendered by Mies Collins. In all probability Mr O. Merton will suooeed Mr Edmonds as the Society's condnctor.

Cbickkt. —The following will represent Lyttelton in their match against the second eleven of the M.C.C. on Friday next :—Messrs Wagstaff, Wright, Lindsays (3), Browning, Macbeth, Brown, Rogers, Seymour, North, Morrison, Grubb and Wood. The above are requested to proceed through by 9.35 a.m. train. —The following will play for the U.C.CJ C. against an eleven of the Laucaster Park Club on Friday: —Messrs Tomlinson, Wood, Pixley, Cotterill, Paul, Potts, Wilkinson, Harvey, McFarlane, Cox and Pereday. Play to commence at ten o'clock sharp, on the association ground.—The following will represent the Addington 0.0. in their match on Saturday against the Lyttelton C-C, at two o'clock sharp, on the ground of the association :—W. Aahby, J. Hopper, T. Hooper, S. McMurray, Ogior (2), Smith, Turner (2), C. Taj lor, J. Wheatly. Emergencies, Seager and Simpson. Nobth Rakaia Boabd op Conbbbvatobs. —On Monday, the newly-eleoted Board (with the exception of Mr B. J. Lee, who, through indisposition, could not attend), were driven up to the river to examine the work. The secretary, Mr L. V. Desborough, was also in attendance, and together with the foreman of works, explained the nature of all the works. The Board started on foot from Dobbin's ford, walking to Kny vett'a gums, a distanoe .'of ten miles, before they had lunch; _ and afterwards were driven on to the bridge, alighting ■ to examine any works or places of importance on their way; The reserves and plantations were also inspected • . they went along.

Pbebbntation.—Mini Alfreda Radoliffe, assistant mistress at the Normal School, w»i yesterday presented with a very handsome testimonial, consisting of bracelet, Albert chain, &c., on the occasion of her retirement from the teaching profession. Miss Radoliffe has been connected with the staff of the above institution for upward* of five years, and possesies, along with her many other good qualities, the art of being a skilful as well as a successful teacher, she having passed all her large class at the recent examination held by the inspector.