NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXII, Issue 2682, 12 March 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Elections—We understand that the Returning Officers are busy preparing for the coming elections for the Superintendent and Provincial Council, and that the writs have been issued and have reached the province.

Lincoln Fair Company.—A meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday after the fair. A public meeting was then held, Mr A. C. Knight, the president, occupying the chair. The minutes of last annual meeting were then read and confirmed. The chairman then read the directors' report. The following resolutions were then passed : " That the accounts as read be passed, and the report adopted." " That a dividend of 12£ per cent, be declared payable on demand." " That a vote of thanks be passed to Mr Jacobson for his services as auditor, and that he be requested to act for the ensuing year." " That Messrs A. C. Knight, A. P. O'Callaghan, W. Lawry, R. Wright, and John Gebbie be directors for the ensuing year." "That the fees on cattle be reduced from 9d to 6d a head." " That the thanks of the meeting be given to the retiring directors." The meeting then adjourned. A meeting of directors was then held. Present —Messrs Knight, Lawry, Gebbie, and Wright. Mr Knight was unanimously chosen chairman. It was then moved and carried— " That the charge on cattle be reduced to a uniform rate of 6d per head, and that this alteration be publicly notified before next meeting." '• That the chairman have power to have the yards put in proper repair." The meeting then adjourned.

Scholarships.—The two scholarships presented by Mr George Gould which were given under class A will now be given under the same conditions as class C. This alteration will give the present holders an opportunity of competing for them again.

Horticultural Society's Dinner.— The annual dinner in connection with this society takes place this evening at the Clarendon Hotel, at 7 p.m. The proceedings will be enlivened by the presence of the Christchurch brass band who will play during the evening. Dudley Testimonial. —The amount collected by the treasurer of this testimonial fund was £32 4s 6d. A statement showing the receipts and manner in which this sum had been expended can be seen on applicacation to Mr Wilson. Chamber op Commerce.—The monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held to-day, at three o'clock.

College Readings.—The first of the College evening readings will be held in the large room of the new buildings this evening, at half-past seven. Musical pieces—instrumental and vocal —will follow. Cavalry Concert. —This concert in aid of the Band fund, will be given this evening, in the Oddfellows' Hall. An excellent programme has been provided and a crowded house is anticipated. The Good Templars.—The "Illustrated Temperance Advocate " states . —" We have been informed that the Rev B. J. Westbrook, of Invercargill, has received a commission from the Right Worthy Grand Templar appointing him District Deputy for New Zealand South, and that Bro Westbrook is likely to be appointed Instituting and Installing Officer of the Grand Lodge Charter, materials for the institution of which may be expected by the next Californian mail. This honoris well conferred on the Rev B. J. Westbrook, in consideration of his having been the moans of first introducing the Order of Good Templars to this colouy."

iNTERPROVIjiCIAL Regatta.—The Selection Committee met early yesterday morning at the boat shed for the purpose of selecting an emergency man for the four-oared race. After thoroughly testing the remaining men whose names were on the list submitted to them, they determined to retain the services of Messrs H. E. Templar, and F. P. Barker. It is probable a third man may yet be selected for an object which the committee have in view. All the men selected have settled down to hard work, and hopeful results are anticipated fiqna the Christchurch representatives.

Hackney Carriage * Bye-law. — The hearing of the summons case, City Council against Thomas Goodyer, to test the validity of this Bye-law, and which was to have been beard this morning before the Resident Magistrate, has been postponed until Tuesday next. : MoNGOt, Immigrants.—The immigrants were released on Tuesday afternoon. During their detention at Eipa no cases of sickness appeared. Racing Stock.—The entire, Albany, imported by the ship Hudson, has been landed and brought through to Christchurch.

West Eyretost.—A. well-patronised tea meeting, in connection with the Wesleyan Church, was held on Tuesday in the schoolroom, West Eyreton. Tables were gratuitously provided by Mesdames Sheat, Maindonnell, Jordan, and Bradley, and presided over by those ladies. There were several sittings, and there can be no doubt"the'; kind efforts of the lady friends were heartily appreciated. At the public meeting the chair was occupied by Mr S. Sheat. The meeting was addressed by Mr Sharplin upon " Christian Assimilation ;'* by Rev H. Bull upon " Signs of the Times;" by Mr Meredith, upon " Self-made Men ;" by Mr J. B. Brown, M.H.R., upon ;, Christian Unity;" and by the Rev R. Bavin, upon " The Late Evangelical Alliance at New York. Votes of thanks were moved by Mr C. Overton and Mr Horrell, after which the Rev R. Bavin pronounced the benediction.

Devatjchelle's Bay.—A meeting of the school committee was held in the schoolroom on Monday, the 9th iust. Present—Messrs Hodgson (chairman) Williams, Shadbolt, and Prime. The minutei of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. , A letter was read from the Board of Education, stating that it had sanctioned the cutting of the timber for the desks, &c, and granting £5 per annum to each of the two schools lio the district for the keeping clean of the same. A letter was read from the Board remarking on the sub-inspector's report that there was not sufficient ventilation, and instructing the committee to get the two side windows altered, so that they can be opened. Proposed by Mr Shadbolt, and seconded by Mr Prime, that the chairman write to the Board if it will grant the five-sixths of the coet of altering the windows. Proposed by Mr Williams, and seconded by Mr Shadbolt, that Mr Seager be appointed as member of the committee in place of Mr Livingston signed. Proposed by Mr Shadbolt, and seconded by Mr Prime, that Mr Vanston be appointed as member of the committee, in place of Mr Fry, resigned. Accounts amounting to £1 18s 6d were passed for payment. The meeting then adjourned.

Tai Taptj.—A meeting of the school committee of this district was held on the sth of March. Present—Messrs Forbes (chairman), Barrett, Mangles, Dunford, James. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. The chairman read a copy of a letter to the Board of Education, and also a reply respecting the appointment of sewing mistress, and the appointment of teacher. The chairman reported that the clock bad been placed in the school, and that tendere had been called for sinking the artesian well. It was resolved that Mr R. Davis be informed that the Committee are now prepared to pay him the £25 paid by him to Mr Latham. It was resolved that the chairman advertise for a master for the school, and that tenders be called for building a footbridge across the Biver Halswell, the chairman to prepare specification for same. The repairs to the building previously used for school was next considered, and it was resolved that the Board be asked to grant the sum of £10 towards general repairs to building. This closed the business of the meeting. Theatee Eotal.—There was an exceedingly poor attendance at the Theatre Royal last night. The Courier of Lyons was produced, and dragged somewhat heavily, owing doubtless to the dispiriting influence of a thin house. The scenery was really good. The sama piece will be reproduced this eTeoingi

Further Mail News.—The following account of the Honolulu riots, &c, was telegraphed to the " Daily Times" by its Auckland correspondent:—An eye-witness on the ground gives the following particulars:— Immediately the election of Katakama was announced, a rush was made to the Courthouse door, but those inside kept the mob back. A rush was then made by one parly up the outside stairs, and by a second party to the front door. Tho upper room doors were burst, and chairs, lounges, and tables thrown out. Those below slightly disfigured these by rather roughly taking them to pieces, with the assistance of stones, &c, after which they drew back from the building and returned the fragments through the windows. The lioters then made for the door of the state room of the justices, and demolished the contents, papers, books, tec, and threw out the safe. Then, seeing a representative coming down stairs, twenty or thirty of the mob rushed at him, and with the legs of chairs, &c, beat him lifeless. This was at the rear of the building. A few minutes later they caught another representative and served him similarly. Fifty or sixty of the police were on the ground, but did not interfere, as they sided with the people. The mob then rushed into the Court and caught another representative up stairs, where they pounded him to death. At this time came a report of American marines coming. The next thing my informant saw was one of the representatives, who came on the balcony and, addressing the people, said tlie present election was illegal, and Queen Emma would have another chance of election, and requested them to disperse. This was greeted with cheers, and the mob became calmer. The American marines then took possession of the building, and afterwards the British marines, with cutlasses and swords, were drawn in front of the building. The Britishers were received with cheers by the Kanakas. When the Macgregor left at six o'clock, matters were calmer and no trouble expected unless the promise of reelection is not fulfilled. Had not that promise been made, and the marines appeared, the building would have been fired. It is against the will of the people generally that Katakama should be elected.

East Christchurch Educational District. —A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday last. Present—Mr Wynn Williams (in the chair), the Bey H. C. M. Watson, Messrs Dymock, Pratt, and Macpherson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. A letter was read from Mr Mountfort, architect, reporting upon the tenders for the erection of the main school in Gloucester street east. It was resolved that Messrs Allan and Son's tender, being the lowest, should be accepted and forwarded to the Baard of Education, together with Mr Mountforf's letter. A letter was read from Mr W. Ness, applying for the appointment of clerk of the works during the erection of the main school. Consideration of the letter was deferred until the uext meeting of the committee. The chairman reported that he had made Mr Murphy an offer for the additional piece of ground at Bingsland, but that he had not yet received any reply. The report of the subcommittee on the matter of regulations was brought up, discussed seriatim, and adopted, with only one amendment bearing upon corporal punishment. The chairman waa requested to forward a copy of the regulations to the Board of Education, for approval. The sub-committee appointed to make arrangements for the Easter examination brought up an interim report, which stated that Mr Restell, Inspector of Schools, had arranged as follows—Mr Hammond, sub-inspector, to examine at Avonside on Monday and Tuesday, March 23rd and 24th ; Mr Restell at the Music Hall on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, March 24th, 25th, and 26th ; Mr Hammond at St John'e on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25th an-i 26th. The chairman then reported that he had engaged the Music Hall for Thursday evening, April 2nd, for the presentation of prizes, which had been appointed to commence at seven o'clock. He stated that the parents of the children would, be invited to attend. The consideration of the proposal for the committee to meet fortnightly instead of weekly was again deferred. , The committee then adjourned. :

Canterbury CoI/LBgb.—A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College will be held this afternoon atj halfpast four o'clock, at the public library, , for the transaction of important business.! Immigrants per Dilharree.—lt i$ notified in another column that the immigrants per ship Dilharree may be engaged: at the Immigration depot on Saturday next, according to priority of application. '. ' Woolston Cricket Club. —A committee meeting of this club will be held this evening at the Wharf Hotel at seven o'clock, to consider a matter of importance to the club.

Runaway.—Festerday morning, while a man in the employ of Mr M. Mcllroy, was seated in a buggy at the railway station, the horse he was holding by some, means got tho bridle off his head, and one of the shafts at that moment pricking him in the side, he started away, bolting down the South town, belt at racing pace. When he arrived in front of Mr SimmondsN house on the East town belt, he jumped clean over the fence, throwing the man out of the buggy, and emashing both shafts clean off. Fortunately the man escaped without injury, as also did the horse, though the buggy received considerable damage.

Good Templabism.— A degree session of the Dauntless and Hope of Christchurch Lodges was held last evening in the Temperance Hall. Sixteen members, of the Order received the second and third degrees. There was a large attendance of officers belonging to both lodges.