CHRISTCHURCH.
This day.
The weather for the races is everything that could be desired. Large numbers of strangers gjre in town, and there is every chance of a large gathering on the course.
The following are the acceptances for Christchurch Jockey Club Handicap .:— Fishhook, King Quail, Rama, Chancellor, Templeton, Mufti, Luna, Longlands, Bribery, Maritana, Foam, Laertes. Jfree Handicap : — Foul Play, Lady of the Lake, Kalulu, Camballo, Danebury, Sink* ing Fund, and Lara. . Natator was Bold yesterday to Mr W. F. Neilson.
Ten scholarships have been received here for the girls' scholarships at the High School.
Monday. At a meeting of the Charitable Aid and Hospital Board this afternoon, Dr Ghiltfern, who arrived in Wellington a few weeks ago in charge of an immigrant ship, was appointed house surgeon at a salary of £250. . .' V At a cricket meeting on Saturday night it was resolved that the Canterbury team should visit Australia as a gentleman team, taking no money. £160 was subscribed in the room. The total cost will be £500. The team is expected to be absent six weeks.
A new rifle range was opened on the Cashmere estate* within two miles of Christchurch, on Saturday.
Burton's circus opened on Saturday. There has been a large attendance. All this week there will be no less than five shows running.
Arrangements have been made for a running special excursion train South during the races. The refreshment booth, privileges, &c, were sold on Saturday and realised £426.
The Hinemoa, with his Excellency the Governor and suite, arrived alongside the wharf at 2.40 p.m. The Christohurch Artillery fired a vice-regal salute to His Excellency on landing. His Excellency the Governor arrived at 3 o'clock this afternoon. He was escorted to the club by, a detachment of Christchurch cavalry.
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3034, 5 November 1878, Page 2
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