NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXVI, Issue 3519, 15 December 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

-%Thk Suez Mail.—The Arawate, with the W& mail, left Port Chalmers yesterday irffeTDOon at 4.15. Maoazotb.—We beg to acknow«: ledge the receipt of "TheChurch Magaune" forlDecember 15th. ./" ' '-

Gekaldike Cotjhtt.—For the Temuka riding, Messrs J. Mendelson, A. Wikon, senr, J. Mutch, and B, A. Barker have been nominated. ,_ Publio Libbaby.—The public library will be closed for a week from Mondsy.nezt, forthe purpose of removing the books and arranging them in the new building. Poptjlab Spobts Committee. — The nana) mating nf tha mnimiwee.will be held at fouc o'clock this afternoon at (he Ciij Council chambers. ■■ ■ \ .*■ ;• ': < ■:. I \ ~.'! J&LLKSMSBB BOAD Ba&BDirr-TJtia_ajinjaa4. meeting of ratepayers for the election of two members to serve on the Boad Board, will be held at the Board office, LeeatOH, at noon, on; Thursday, 4th January. ; •.' Volunteer FiKB Police. —The members of the Ohnetchnrch corps will assemble in uniform caps, *t the Lioh field street station, at 8.30 p,m. on Saturday not*, to take part in the torchlight procession. " Heathcotr Pabish—A Confirmation semes will be held at St John's Church, Ferry road, on Sunday morning next, at eleven o'clock, and at All Saints Church, Spmner, at 3 p.m. : " . , " J Univbbsity op Ctaso.—A telegram; from Duoedin states that Professor Black's; lectures on chemistry have been recognised by ail the Scottish Universities for medical, graduation. ' < !

TBtB AMi ENGIiANI> EiiEVE».—A Presa, Agency telegram from Dtmedin etates tnat the An England Eleven team leave Sydney on January I7th, ! playing first at Greymouth. '..... -" '■

mOUUI. . , .;.- : Philosophical Institutes.—A meeting of the Canterbury Philosophical Inetitufe will be held this evening at the Public Library, when papers will be read by Dγ, Yon Haast, Djt Powell, and M* Fereday.: : The Easteeu Question.---According to; a cable telegram, dated London, December 13th, a feeling of great confidence now prevails regarding the Eaetein question. •' i FKitiNe BniK —Therd was a good attendance at the rink last evening, and the exhibition ekating of Mr Taylor and Lillie, which was varied from the previous night, elicited lond applause. . ~ Pan Fbancisco Mail—The outward mail, consisting of fifteen bags, fourteen from Chrietchuroh and one from Lyttelton, was sent North per the mail steamer Zealandis, at noon yeeterday. ! \ ;' . Selwtn County.—The Hod John Hall has been elected a member of this county foil the riding of Coleridge. For the Malvern riding two candidates have been nominated, viz—Messrs D. McMillan and O. G~ Parker, and for the Courtenay riding, Messrs Anson and Mathias. The MeSSIAH.-*A very successful prae tice of this oratorio, by" members of the Harmonic Society, took place last evening at the Durham street Weeleyan church. The choruses went exceedingly well, and several of the solos were rehearsed. Judging from last night's practice, the oratorio should be a great success. CotTBT o* Appeal.—The special object for which the Court of Appeal will assemble at Christchurch on the 12th of January next, will be to consider the points reserved in the case of Begin*, v Woolgate, who was found guilty of wilful murder at Blenheim and sentenced to death. ■-,'■.", Kaiapoi Maxokal Election.—A re qoisition having been presented to the Mayor, it will be seen that in compliance therewith be baa convened a meeting to be held at the Institute on Monday evening, at which the three candidates for the office of mayor will have an opportunity, of addressing the burgesses. * : County of Akaboa.—At the nomination yeeterday, Mr James Hay was returned unopposed for the riding of Pigeon Bay; Mr E. C. Latter was returned for fierard; for the riding of Le Bon's Bay, Messrs J. Dalgleish and W7 Barnett were nominated; forOkain's Bay, Messrs J. E. Thacker and J. Priest; for Wainui, Messrs H. Piper and T. S. Baker. ' ; AsHiißY County. —On Thursday Messrs Blackett and McFarlane were elected for the Mandeville riding; Messrs Higgins and Tipping were nominated for Cast riding, and the poling will take place on the 22ad. The nomination for the Kowai riding takes place at Balcairn to-day, the candidates being Messrs F. Courage and W. C. Pendall. CBICKET. — M. O. 0. C. V DUNBANDEI. C. C. — This match will be commenced nn the tr.O. 0.0. cround on Satur-

CBICKET. — M. O. O. C. V DUNBANDEI. C. O. — This match will be commenced on the V.< 3 .0.0. ground on Saturday next, at ten o'cloc* punctually. The following. players will comprise t the M.<J.OIO. team, vis, Messrs Beeder; Ottiy, Sampsoa, Fairhurst, fforner, '.T;». Smith,: H. Palairet, Mclntyre, Watson, Q. W., Taylor, and Bell.

AKabqa R.EeATTA._The Annie Ogle and Pleetwing, yachts, both arrived safely at Akaroa yesterday. It appears the passage was rather rough throughout.. The , Fleetwing arrived atHs p.m, beating the Annie In time by two hours. The following boats go from Lyttelton to compete—Mr Walsh's Dauntless, Mr Boberts , Edith Wynn, and Mr &meatbn'e Waterlily, besides these a boat from Chrietchurch goes down to compete.

Fhefpield.—Onr correspondent writes— The new Episcopalian cbaich will be erected on a section of land near the rail way station, and it is proposed to open a baza&r in aid of the building fund before long. There has been more rain here' in the last few days than we have seen tor a very long time. The river Hawkins has changed its course, running several chains farther northward, wishing away fences and spoiling valuable land. The largest of the bridges is now far away from the stream.

athletic Sports isr Ltttki.tok.—For some time past some of the Lytteltoa bar* gesses have been collecting money for the purpose of holding sports in London street on regatta day. They have been, very jraev cessful in their appeals, and on Wednesday night a eeeticg was held at the Albion Hotel, Ljttelton. Mr Wm. Holmes occupied the chair, and stated that between £20 and £30 bad been collected besides gifts of boots, beer; etc. It was determined that the sports ehonM be carried bat and a rough programme was prepared. ~ . -------

School DbHjU—The annual examination in drill fol prises by the boys attending Mrs Ross's school took place yesterday morning at the drill-shed, in the presence of a nnmber of ladif a and gentlemen. The competition was conducted by Sergeant-major Lewis, and .consisted of. marching and extension drill, and znannal exercise,- in all of which branches very great proficiency .wasehownj At the termination of the parade the fellow- ; ing awards were made :—lst pr'lse, silver I cop, Master Hugh Vi Kay; 2nd, Master Mann ; 3rd, Master Eolles'on ; 4th Master Nee • sth, Master Beath. Foar of the prizes consisted of valuable booke, and after they had been presented, refreshments were partaken of and the boys dispersed to their homes. ' ;

Bangioea—On Thursday last the anniversary of the Sons of Temperance was celebrated by a public tea and entertainment held in the hall of the institute. The tea was provided and got up by committees of the division, and the tables attended to by local ladies. There was an excellent spread, which was fairly patronised by the public. The after meeting was presided over by Mr J Withers, the hall being well filled. The chairman in his address stated that there are seventy members in the division, very few have violated their obligations daring the past year, and the accumulated funds amounted to about £200* Addresses on total abstinence principles were delivered by Rev J. Wilkinson, aud Mesara Meredith, TramjMe, Sharplin, and Parka. Daring the evening the local band oader Hz Jennings disowned eesemuie.

AOCIDEHT OB BAILWAT, TtUA.RO.— <ta Wednesday a man retarning from the beach with a bone and cart, attempted to cross the railway line 4 short distance in front of an approaching engine. Hβ was, however, says the Herald, unable to get the Tenicle acroae in time, and the engine struck the bone and cart with fall force, breaking one of the hind legs of the animal and smashing the cart to atoms. The man fortunately escaped without injury.

Legal.—Hie Honor Mr Justice Johnston is expected to deliver judgment on Tuesday next in the case of the Queen v Mellish, in the matter of Latter at the suit of Brogden. The important question involved is, not. whether service of summons on James Billing, of "Wellington, managing clerk and agent, was sufficient to bring the; Messrßi Bragden.Jbefore the. Court, but whether the Court below had jurisdiction qvesabsent de*. fendantlt It was, statfed; gby iplairltiff s counsel in banco that the ppwerof attorney to Mr Bnßng, conferred powers to sue and be sued, and So prosecute and defend all actions, and hie Honor directed that the power of attorney should be sent for, that he might examine it before coming to a decision.

ANHIVEBaABY special meeting of the Popular Sports Oommittee was held yesterday afternoon at the Ouuncil Chambers. Wynn WiUiams (in the chair), Bishop, Walkden, Andrews, Alport, and Captain Witeon. The position of applicants for sites for booths was drawn for,, with the following result:—No 1, Mrs JuliaClark, 10ft; 2, H. Sharpies, 10ft j 3, B. Baehford, 20£t; 4, Criterion, 20ft; 6, D. Christie, 16ft; 6, T. Mutton, 20tt; 7, R. Ogden, 10ft; 8, T. Podle, 9, J. Bobinson, 20ft. Three appHcatious for lottery: tables—the-prises to be fancy articles—; were receivedVrand referred to the ground -committee. The hpn-sec, Alport, reported that hehad arranged with MrToomer to supply a band on the day of the sports. The committee thin aajourned. '■•

Wai/thAM STOTpatY SCHOOL.—The anniversary sermon* ■in connection ..With the above school were preached on Sunday last; in the morning by the Rev W. Motley, and evening by the Bey W. H. Beck, who also gave an addree* in the afternoon to the parent* and children. The attendance at each service war very good, especially that of the evening, which was crowded to excese. Pieces selected lor the the occasion weredsng by the children in a very pleading and Creditable manner. The annual tea meeting was held on the following Tuesday in the church, which had been tastefully decorated by the teachers. About 250 persons eat down to tea and a much larger number attended the meeting held afterward?, which proved an auusua.liy .interesting one. The chair waa taken by Mr W. Harris, who after a few suitable remarks called upon the superintendent to tfead the report, which showed 228 scholars on the roll, and twenty one teachers, with a fair average attendance. Addressee were given by the tteve J. Berry, B. J. Weetbrook, J. Luxford, and W. Morlejy, and Mr Cumberwortb. The children again sang in good style, under the leadership of Mr J. Bishop, Mr. Dyson presiding at the harmonium. After votes of thanks, a very pleasant meeting was brought to a cloee, by the Bey W. Morlev pronouncing the bene diction. : ; i> 1 Colombo Road Paboohial Distbiot.— A meeting- of member* of the Church of England wae held on Wednesday evening last, to receive the recommendation of the committee appointed to make enquiries respecting the best available site for a church, The chairman, Bey H. B. Cocke, stated th at a piece of land fronting on Going's road, and close to the school room, belonging to Mr Aynsley, which the committee had decided to be the best obtainable.could now be pro cured on very favorable terma. The Standing Committee of the Synod and also the Church Property Trustees had consented to jnalce si grant of £ 100 towards the cost of the site. 1 Several speakers expressed their opinion that the church ought to be placed near the centre of the most populous part of the die' trict,-.rather than at the actnal centre, es shown on the map. It was moved by Mr Bestell, seconded by Mr Oliver Peacock, and carried unanimously—" That steps be taken to secare the site belonging to Mr Aynsley upon the terms liberally offered by that gentleman.' . It was moved by Mr Shiels, seconded by Mr Brandon, and carried— "That the committee already appointed, with the addition of Mr Espenett, be requested to act as a working committee to secure the site agreed upon, and to procure a plan of a building, to be submitted to a meeting to be held in one month's time." The-following gentlemen were elected a cemmittee to canvass the district; for sab-scriptione:-—Messrs Bestell, Bspenett, Peacock, Shiels, Brandon, Brady, Hed field, and Dutton. A subscription list was opened in the room, which resulted in promises to the amount of £136 8?. After a cordial vote of thaoka to the rev chairman for his action in the matter, the meeting separated.

Lincoln Sports.—A public meeting was held in the Library on Tuesday evening last to arrange preliminaries for the carrying pat of the Lincoln ■ports.- There was a good attendance; Mr E. Townshend in the chair. A letter of apology was received' from the hon tieasarer (Mr W. A. Marray) for not 'being present that evening. He stated that the balance in hand to go forward was £653. He though the question of amalgamating with Prebbletoa should have the consideration of the meeting. A long discussion eneuecl npon this matter. The majority were of opinion that it would be to the advantage of both districts if they were amalgamated. We learn that there is little likelihood of Lincoln and Prebbleton working together this year, at all events. The following resolution was agreed to:—"That the annual sports be held at Lincoln on New Year's Day." The following gentlemen were appointed a general committee:—Messrs W. Oeddes, F. Boss, G. Bishop, J. 8. Brown, W. Tod, B. Young,- C. McPherson, J. H, Blais, J. Frame, P. Tod, Bi Townshend; W.,A. Murray, H. Meyenberg, — Jtffriee, B. Wallace, and G, Samson. It was resolved— the ; working committee consist of; five members, without the secretary and treasurer, viz—Messrs J. Brown, XL Brown, O.JicPheieon, W. A. Murray,and George Samson." Mr B. Townehend was requested to act as secretary, and Mr J. L. Blair as hoo treasurer. After; it was resolved " That the general committee canvass the district for subscriptions," the meeting adjourned.

Thbatbb Boyal.—"Orimaldi," or the life of an actor, and the " Area Belle," were produced last evening at the Theatre Royal, for the benefit of Mr J. Bryan's benefit, to a fair honse. As Grimaldi, an old French actor, Mr Dampier showed hie versatility from hie previous representations, his broken English while retaining the idioms of his native language being excellent. The interest of the piece centres in Grimaldi, and Violet (Mrs Walter Hill) whom he has rescued when a waif, and the old man's varied phases of interest while watching his idol develop under his tuition, from a poor neglected girl -into a blooming and eagerly sought after prima donna, with his attendant trials and fears, were magnificently pourtrayed by Mr Dampier. Aβ Violet Mrs Walter Hill was natural, and as she increased in years and prosperity, looked charming. Of course there were villaioe who eocght her ruin, and nearly accomplished their purpose; but fortune favored the noble true lover, whom their macaina tionebadfor the time outwitted, and with the old actor and other friends he arrives in time to save her, and his faithful love through many trials receives its just reward. Messrs Douglas, Burford, and Hill were good in their parts, and the other characters were fairly filled. The entertainment concluded with the farce of the "Area Belle," in which the beneficiare filled the part, to an eminent degree, of Toseer, the life guardsman. Mr Bryan was loudly applauded on making hia appearance, and met with, quite a shower of large tizid bouquets : The .farce went fairly, and created a great deal of amusement. Tonight "Faust and Marguerite" will be repeated, aod as this will be Mr Dainpier's last appearance bat one here, we would advise all who desire to see sterling ability, to vieit the theatie this evening.

Chubch of thb Bbsdbbkction, DauVAUCHKLLB'e Bat.—The opening eexvices of this chmch were held on Sunday last, and were coiiStacted by the Rev W. H. Cooper, incumbent of the pttfeh.- There was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 8.30 a.m, which was not largely attended, but at, even epng the church was crowded witn an attentive congregation. The service was choral and was fairly Tendered, the Psalms and canticles were chanted to Gregorian tones, " Onward Christian soldiers" was sung as a processional, and "O Word .God above," and "We love the place O Lord during the service. The sermon wae preached by the rev the incumbent from 2 Chron vi., 4let verse, "Now therefore arise O Lord God into Thy resting place, Thou and the ark of 'Thydsfareogth." Notice was given that there would be service every Sunday, and a celebration 6T the"" Holy Communion trace »- month. Tlie ch>rch is from designs by Mr Mountfort,and his plans have been well carried out by M*~i»arwiekr eontracteiv— —•