NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2572, 5 July 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Et. Albans.—As mentioned in our issue of yesterday, the first entertainment in oonneation with the St. Albans Borough Recreation Club will ba held this evening. Doors open to the public at 7.15. A. O.F.— Oourt Thistle of the Forest, A.O F., held its usual fortnightly meeting in St. Saviour’s Schoolroom, Sydenham, when there was a good attendance of members. Two persons were initiated into the Order, and one proposed for membership, after which the election of cfilters took place with the following result! : —O. B. Bro. Haig, 5.0. R., Bro. W. Hoddinott; treasurer, Bro. Taoonj secretary, Bro. Marks ; A.S., Bro. Campbell; S.W., Bro. Craig; J.W., Bro. G. Wakefield; S 8., Bro. P. Craig; J. 8., Bro. Mnmms ; medical officer, Bro. Dr. Irving. There was a very long discussion re joining the dispensary, and the purchase of a piece of land for a hall, and it was postponed to another Court night. The Court was closed in dne form by the 0.8.. Spobting.—We have received from the Jockey Club a copy of the programme of the Metropolitan and Summer Meetings, to be held respectively on November 7th, Bth, and 10th of this yeer, and on the Ist of January, 1883. The races in the former camber twenty-two, distributed between the three days. For the Summer Meeting the following events will come off, viz :—The New Year Welter Plate Handicap, the Midsummer Two-year-old Handicap, the Christchurch Gup, the Selling Race, the Sprint Handicap, the Scratch Race, and the Consolation Handicap.

Ihe Btanmoee Nomination. The nomination in connection with the Stanmoro election took place to-day at Bingaland, The greatest possib’e interest was evinced in the proceedings, which was probably heightened by the rumour that Sir Julius Vogel would be proposed as a candidate. The only ones proposed were Hon, E. Richardson and Messrs W. H. Pilliet and W. P. Cowlishaw. The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Mr Cowlishaw, and Mr Pill.et demanded a poll, which will take place on Tuesday next at tho various polling plaot-B of the district. Shocking Sight.—At a quarter to two o’clock this afternoon a crowd collected outride a hotel in Christchurch, as a man was observed to be lying prone on the pathway beside the threshold ef thedcor. A constable’s attention b«icg drawn, the man was raised up, and found to have his face seriously bruised. Several clots of blood lay on the path. One or two bystanders volunteered to give evidence that they saw the man “chucked out,” but someone connected with the hotel denied this, and said he would take care of the injured man, who was accordingly taken inside tho premises. Hunt Club Steeplechases.—The nominations for the above close this evening at 9 o’clock, with the secretary, at the C.J.O. rooms.

Dbdids —The half-yearly meeting of the Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge was held on Tuesday evening at the Forester’s Hall, D.P. Bro, Skinner, A.D. Bro. Hill, and P.A, Bxo, Sunderland were present. The secretary read the balance-cheat and auditor’s report, showing that the Lodge was in a flourishing condition. The icstailstion of officers then took place by the D P. for the ’ensuing teem, as foil ws:—AD. Bro. H. Adams; V.A, Bro. W. B. Ailwright; eeo., Bro. W. J. Harrington (re-electod) ; J.G., Bro. E. Williams; treasurer, Bro. A. Taylor (reelected); 0.G., Bro. A. Morris; A.D.B.’e, Bros. W. Moynihan and D. Berra; Y.A.B/S, Bros. R, Ambrose and J. Erickson ; M.S., Bro. K .skella ; auditors, Bros. T. Hough and J. Wood. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to D.P. Bro. Skinner and visitors, also to P.A. Bro. Lawson. Tho Lodge was then closed by A D. Bro. Adams. Foueth of July Celebration.—Yesterday afternoon, at the invitation of Mr A. G, Howland, of the American carriage works, a. number of American residents, together with several visitors and the employes of Mr Howlund, met to celebrate the Glorious Fourth. Mr Howland occupied the chair, and Mr O. B. Taylor, the American Consul in Christchurch, the vice chair. The chairman having proposed the health of the “ Queen," which was drunk enthusiastically, the following toasts were given : “ The General | Assembly,” proposed by Mr Hanna, and responded to by Mr J. E. Brown, M.H.8., ; “ The President and Government of the United States,” proposed by Mr Howland, and responded to by Mr Taylor; “Local Industries oi Ssv Zealand,” proposed by Mr i O. E. Briggs, end responded to by Meiers Howland, A. R. Kirk, and W. 8. \ King ; “ Our Host,” proposed by Up A. B. Kirk, end responded to by Ur Howland; “ The Industrial Classes of New Zealand and tho Employes of ’MV Howland,” proposed by Mr J. E. Brown, M H.R., and responded to by Mr Lee ; “ The Pres*," proposed by Mr Coleman, and responded to by Messrs O. A. Pritchard, Hart, and Exill; “The Ladies,” proposed by Mr Fiske, and responded to by Mr Cronin; “Oar Adopted Country,” proposed by Mr J. E, Brown; and “Visiting Americans,” proposed by Mr O, B. Taylor, and responded to by Mr Hannah. A very pleasant couple of hours wore spent, and the gathering was characterised throughout by good feeling end enjoyment. Distinguished Visitors—By the Arawata yesterday morning arrived the Bishop of Tinivelly, Southern India, and the Rev. H. B. Macartney, incumbent of Caulfleld, Victoria, who some five years ago conducted a special mission m St. John’s parish in this city. It is intended to take advantage of tho visit of these gentlemen to hold special services on Sunday, and a great missionary meeting, as well as the annual meeting of the Canterbury Auxiliary Bible Society. Notice of the nervico and meetings will be given by advertisement,

'Pbibonßßs’ Tan.—The s.s. Hawes last night took away for approval at Wellington, the first of the “Black Marias" lately ordered for the nee of the gaol authorities in convoying prisoners to and from the Courts. Mr Moore, of Papanui road was the builder, azd from the appearance of the sample van Jb( has turned out a first-class article equal, it is said by persons capable of judging, to oi.y in use in the old country, and at comparatively as little cost. the one sent be approved, it is the intention of the Government to have one constructed for each of the principal towns in the colony—Auck. la ad, Christchurch and Dunedin. The one sent will of course remain at the Empire city. The vau.is “ licensed to carry” sixteen piitoners.

City Isepeotembnts. —Colombo street has lal:eiy had another addition to its architectural improvements in the erection of extensive fresh premise* for Messrs Beauchamp and Bull, auctioneers, on the south side of Mr E. Beece’s ironmongery warehouse. Besides the two front doors for ingress and egress in Colombo street, there is a back entrance way for goods arriving per Lichfield street,, The arrangements comprise—a ground floor saleroom 56ft by 30Ct, and on the two upper floors, show rooms and store rooms 57£t by 35 ft. Offices for clerks and principals are pliced in the back part of the ground floor auction room, Tho building is a substantial structure of brickwork, with stone dressings to windows and doors, and tho floors are constructed of rolled iron girders and woodwork. It addition to the front and back windows on ali floors, there are largo skylights in the roof, with well holes through each floor for the light to reach every part of the building. Tiie contract was under £2500, and the' additional works desired have not exceeded £IOO mure. The builders were Messrs Sollitt and Comber, of Sydenham ; and the architect Mr W. H. Eapenott, of Christchurch.

Tbxnity Congregational Church.Lust evening an entertainment was given in the schoolroom, Manchester street, in aid of the Sunday-school renovation fund. Mr Edwards, superintendent of the school; presided, in the unavoidable absence of the Bov. H. Williams. Mias Inglis kindly acted as accompanist on the pianoforte, The programme comprised —Piano duet, “Qni Yivo,” Mrs Malcolm and Miss Hodder; reading, from the “Merchant of Venice,” Mr Hogben ; song, “My Pretty Jane,” Mr Johnston (tenor); recitations, “ Field of Waterloo ” and “Tho Warrior bowed his crested head,” Mr Davidson; quintette, “My love is like the rad, red rose,” Mrs Shepherd (contralto), Mrs Malcolm (soprano), Miss Mathews (soprano), Mr Gibbs (bass), and Mr O. Jennings (tenor): recitation (comic), “ Polyphemus and Ulyrses," Mr B. Malcolm ; song (duet), “Starboard Watch,” Mr J. 8. Jnmeson and Mr Jennings; piano solo, “Selections by Scotland,” Miss Ingliu, who wiib deservedly encored, and complied with a pianoforte piece imitative of the banjo , recitation, “Death of Marmion,” Mr B. R, McGregor; song, “London Bridge,” Mr Gibbs ; reading, Bret Harle’s “ Lost Galleon,” Mr A. W. Beaven ; piano duet, Orphee aux enfers,” tho Misses Widdowsen; quintette, “ The Fishermen’s Good Night, At the chairman’s suggestion, a cordial vote of thanks was,' by acclamation, pusrod to those who had taken part in tho performance. The singing of a, verso of the National Anthem concluded the evening.

PitrsiPTON Coursing Grous'd Company, Limited. — A meeting of iutcinding shareholder* in the above company was ho!d at 4 p m. yesterday at the Shades, Hereford street. shero was a full attendance of the coursing fraternity. Mr B. E. Deacon occupied the chair. The chairman explained that it was proposed to float the company by shores o:: XSO each, but that it would be open to these who did not think it advisable to take a full share to club together and say five to take up one share, one of such five to act as the representative of the whole in voting at any meetings of. the company. At present between £3OO and £4OO was lyinj; in the Bank in hia (the chairman’s) name which belonged to the company, and £1450 had already been subscribed. It was estimated that the land to bo purchased for the purposes of a Plumpton Ground, inclusive of laying out, planting and fencing same, would cost £2200. Articles of association had been drafted, which he would ask Mr W. Q. Walker to read. Mr W. G. Walker asked if reading the articles of association would bind any of those present to any course of action. Bor his part he thought the consideration and arrangement cf matters of detail should be referred to a sub committee. And further, he thought £SO shares were too high, and would preclude many from joining the company. The chairman replied that the present meeting would not be bound to the article* of association by merely listening to them. Mr T. Aoland asked if share* could not lie issued by coupons. Say if five or ten coupons wore issued for each sharenot taken up in its entirety cr by one person. This course he thought would meet Mr Walker’s objection. As to the articles of association, perhaps it would be better to relegate their consideration to a emal* committee. In reply to a question, the chairman ntatod that two blocks of land had been offered for a Piurapton ground, both situated near the Eolloston railway station, the one containing 200 and the other 220 acres. Mr Banger said he had also land which he would cell the company, ranging in area from 100 to 250 acres, which was also close to the Eolleaton railway station, and possessed the advantage of being very level, and already laid down to gross. The articles of association v- ere then read, and the question of director!)’ qualification haring arisen therefrom, after a desultory conversation, it was resolved —“That the recognised representative of a £SO share shall have equal right with any bona fide £SO shareholder, to be elected on the directorate of the company.” It was also agreed that the number of directors shall not exceed five, three to form a quorum. The chairman then called for tho nomination of candidates for tho directorate, and a ballot resulted in Messrs 3. Manning, E. Cookaon, B. E. Deacon, A. G. Saunders, and W. G. Walker being ! elected. It was agreed that no time bs lost in securing one of the sites offered, so that the work of planting, &c., may bo proceeded with at cnce ; and that a further meeting of shareholders ba held on Monday next, at the saao hoar and place. Tho meeting then adjourned.

Billiard Match, —A billiard match between tho two celebrated players, J. Roberts, jun., champion, and Willi im Mitchell, took pls.ee at tho Black Horse Hotel, Oxford street, on the evening of May 10th. The gsme was 1000 up, Mitchell receiving 200 start. Mitchell opened with the u;ual mis?, then at hia second opportunity Roberta ran up 45, and following with 24 he reached 70 to 206 ; 55 (nice spots) by Mitchell, and 31 (with four) from Roberts enabled the marker to annouuoa the cooros— Mitchell 266, Roberta 105. From here the leader went well in front, two breaks of 194 (sixty-two epota) and 33 (six spots), making his total 505. Roberts uow gained, as with 53 (fourteen spots) and 100 (twentytwo spots) he entered his fourth hundred, but, from 594 the leader scored the faster, 9S (twenty-nine soots) and smaller runs taking bio score to 738 to Roberts’ 418, and at tho interval Mitchell’s total was 801, he being in the middle of an unfinished break. On resuming he moved to 81S, tho break amounting to 80 (twenty-eight spots). Here Roberts only made 4, after which Mitchell holed the red thirty times in a break ot 102, and later with 25, 946—447 was called in his favor. Roberts now wont in fer a break, totalling 250, in which weio runs of seven and sixtyfonr spot hazards. Hie opponent; however held him safe, as from 961 he ran out a winner by 281 points. The game lasted one hour and three-quarters.

Anything Good Enough ior thb Colonies. The following advertisement, ■which speaks for itself, appears in the London “ Morning Post,” under tho heading, “Wanted to purchase”:—“For New Zealand —Left-off' clothes wanted, for exportation. —Ladies’ and gentlemen’s wardrobes purohased, such as silk, satin, velvet, cloth and other dresses, gentlemen's clothes, and every kind of Court, naval and military uniforms. O.'d gold and rilvor luce purchased for cash by Mr and Mrs Phillips, the Old Curiosity Shop, 31, Thayer street, Manchester iquare, London W., who will wait on ladies and gentleman punctually at any time or distance.”

Bubglaet at Amtbeblev.—Or; Thursday night, during the absence of the occupants, tho house occupied by Miss Notoroas, Amburley, was broken into, and a sum of money, about £5, taken from a desk. Wo trace of the burglar has been found. Football.—The following will represent the Merivale Football Club on Wednesday, July bth, at two o’clock, on Hatley Park, near the Exhibition: —Messrs W. Wilkinson, F. Wilkinson, A. Smith, R. Johnstone, Ridley, Evans, •Gresham, T. Reese. C. Garrard, Barry, Mundy, jy.Pjddlestone, Hill and Wyatt.

Shipping. —Oar Lyttelton correspondent telegraphs as follows:—The mark “B. A.” on the cask of tallow washed ashore at Motanau is believed to be a Chatham Island brand. If so, the wreckage would point to a disaster having overtaken the brigantine Omaha, daily expected from the Island. Nothing beyond conjecture is, however, yet possible. CHimßßH'a Fancy Dbbss Bam. —This ball took place last night in the Art Gallery, and was largely attended. The sight, when the room was full with the various costumes, was exceedingly pretty, and some of the dresses worn were not only appropriate but handsome. Dancing commenced shortly after seven o’clock, and was kept up with considerable spirit till midnight. Altogether, the promoters have came to congratulate themselves on the success attendant upon their efforts.

Weather Exchange. —New Zealand — Yesterday : Fine, with N.W. and B.W. wind; gale at Taranaki from tho 8. W.; heavy rain during the night at Wellington. Australia—Fine, with a general decrease of pressure, especially on the south coast. Barometer—New Zealand : Bussell, 30 0 ; Wellington, 29.7 ; Bluff, 29.4. Australia : Albany and Sydney, 30.0 ; Portland, 29 6