NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXIX, Issue 4023, 17 June 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sbbticbs at thb Thbatbe.—The Evangelistic services at the Theatre Royal were well attended last night, in spite of the unpleasant weather. \ ' ■■' Education Eeßßbtes.—-The appointment of steward of reserves under the control of the ecbool commissioners, is vacant. As the salary is £600 per annum, there will no doubt be plenty of applications. The Ctrzco.—Mr Inglis informs us that the Cuzco broke her mun shaft on the 28th May, and that on the Bth of June she was 500 miles west of Cape Otway, under canvas for Portland or Otway. Daugebous Jbttx.—The approach to the jetty at Rhodes Bay is being washed away, rendering it very difficult to eifeet a landing. IE the jetty is not repaired very speedily, some serious accidents may be expected to occur, a3 the risk to life and limb is great. Ploughing Match Tbopht.—There is now on view at Messrs Coatee and Co.'sa very handsome silver oup, intended as the first prize for the champion class of the Papanui ploughing match, which will take place on July 2nd. The prizo schedule of the match will appear to-morrow. Railway Tabtfp.— The following alteration in the railway tariff is gazetted, to take effect from Junq"J7th>r—All material required/ for the construction and maintenance; of streets and roads to be carried at one penny (Id) per ton per mile, with a minimum, charge' of five shillings (pa) per truck of five tons load. - Mobb Nhw Buildings in Ashbubtok.— It is understood that the section opposite Mr E. Cookson'e stables, sold last week hj Mr Shearman, is at once to be built- on, Mr Jacobsen being now engaged in preparing plans for a butcher's shop, oakery, offices, and other buildings. Thb Late Fibb in Hebhpobd Street.— Mr Harris, the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, has received a letter from Mrs Hastie, owner of the property adjoining the Pacific Boarding House, thanking the brigade for the services they rendered to her in saving her houses from total destruction. She encloses a cheque for £5, as a token of gratitude to the brigade. I Cmr Impbotembnts. —The large shop J recently .erected by Mr JVC. B. Hart, in High street, and occupied by Mr Marks, has been taken by Mr Mulligan, who qwna a large drapery establishment in Hokitika. ~ It is intended to make a number of improvements and alterations in the building, which, when completed, will render this one of the best drapery establishments in Christchurch. Gazette Notices.—Letters of naturalisation have been granted to Philip Taylor, of Christchurcb, baker, and to Philip Schmak, of Piipanui, farmer. An abstract of the accounts of the TJjttelton and Timaru Harbor Boards is published in accordance with the Acts under which they are created. H. J. Barclay is appointed a clerk in the Resident Magistrate's Court, Christphurch. Provincial district auditors are authorised to frank letters on the public service. A bonne of £5000 i» offered for the production of 500 tons of marketable beet sugar in the Middle Island. -. Lost asoFowkd.—The police have in their possession a number of articles which have been found at various times, and in various places. The particulars of these are duly posted upon a Slack board outside the depot. But the inefficiency of such a mode of advertising is proved by the fact that many articles are not claimed. For instance they have had a boy's " tTbter," evidently quite new, in their possession since the 22nd of lest month. It may not be generally known that article* found fax cabs are deposited at the City Council office*, where the<b>wnera can have, them upon eatjsfactorily proving a right to' receive them, I

TraiAßU Steeplechases.—The programme of the Timiruj steeplechases, to be held on July isth, contains four events, namely : A Maiden Plate of 50 sore., with a sweepstake of 5 soys., weight for age; the TaUy-ho Handicap of 100 soys., with a sweepstake of 5 soys. for starters ; the Timaru Oup of 75 boys., with a tweepstake of 5 cove. for starters; and the Consolation Handicap of 40 soys. Nominations close on June 28th; weights are to be declared on July 3rd, and acceptances dose on July 6th.

liXTTEixojr ITibe Bkigadb.—This brigade held their usual monthly meeting Isrt week. A letter -wag read from the Lyttelton Borough Council, aiking the brigade to take charge of the fire prevention plant, belonging to the Lyttelton Harbor Board. The brigade "visited the wharves and made themselves acquainted with the various places in which the plant was kept. It is their intention to try the plant at their next practice. It wae resolved to increase the number of "the" brigade to twenty. The question as to what should be the subtcription of honorary members wae discussed, and finally left to* a commutes to consider. Axbbbxby.—A concert, the third of the season, took place in the Amberley Town Hall j on Thursday night, the 13th icsfc. About 200 i persons attended, and it was the most successful entertainment yet provided. Mr B. Foster, who is an excellent organizer of such affaire, opened the proceedings with an appropriate address, and several ladies and gentlemen of the district provided some excellent amusement' in the first part of the programme. In the' second part the Amberley colored troupe made their debut, and both surprised and delighted the large audience by the efficiency and originality of their performance. Mr Charles Hill's step dancing was an immense success. The meeting wound np with a dance. _, Nkws bt thb Cablb.—The cable intelligence this morning gives some particulars of the opening of the European Congrese. Prince Bismarck, as was fitting seeing that the Congress is held at Berlin, lias been chosen president. No real discussion was to take place until to-day, when the real business will commence with the consideration of the proposed new boundaries of Bulgaria. Upon this very first point there is certain to be disagreement, and it may well be doubted if the Kuesian representatives will consent to modify the southward extension laid down in the San Stefano treaty. On the other hand that is a point upon which England will almost certainly insist. The Orient line of steamers is singularly unlucky. The news is telegraphed of the Garonne having gone ashore at Bas Hasemor, a c*pe which is not marked on the map. Possibly Eas Avar, about fifty miles west of Aden is meant. At all events the scene of the accident is evidently near Aden. Yaldhubst.—An entertainment in aid of the harmonium fund took place in the schoolroom on Friday night. The wretched weather during the former part of the day militated against the xuccees of the affair, preventing several musical friends who had promised their assistance from attending, and causing only a small attendance compared with former affairs of the kind. .. The arrival of a gentleman from Christchurcb, happily for those present, induced the committee to proceed with tbo entertainment, and with the assistance of several friends and a few volunteer*, an excellent programme was gone through. The chair was taken by Mr Taylor, who in a few well chosen remarks, explained the reasons for having these entertainment, and urged the cl*ims of the library and reading-room on those present. The programme consisted of pianoforte duetts and solos, songs, and duett", which were heartily applauded, most of the vocal music being encored. After singing the National Anthem the room was cleared, and dancing kept up for several hours. Cojtcebt At Ellbsmbbe.—Mr Spensley, with the assistance of ' local talent, gave two very successful entertainments last week in aid of church and school funds. On Thursday evening the Town Hall, Leeiton, was thoroughly filled, the object being in this instance to assist the Wesleyan parsonage fund. The Rev. Mr Worker occupied the chnir. The songs by the Misses Spensloy were given with much taste, and delighted the audience. The instrumental selections, too, were received with applause. The local amateurs, who are numerous in the neighborhood of Leeston, gave many good songs and recitations. On Friday Mr Spensley and company offered their services on behalf of the Lakeside school fund, and were again succee»fal in pleasing a numerous audience and affoxdine some monetary' aseistance.to the fund. The entertainment was''held" in the schoolroom, and wits similar to that at Leeston. Mr Spensley and company well merited the thanks which were cordially given to them. ■~ .. Football.—There was a fair murter of football players on Cranmer square on Saturday -afternoon to take part in the match between a picked team of Old College boys and the rest of the Ghriatchurch Club, and, as was anticipated, the game was a very closelycontested one. Almost immediately the ball was kicked off the Cid College boys rushed it down close to their adversaries' goal posts, and G. Potts ran in and secured a touch-down, but as usual the try was unsuccessful. Soon after this the; '.'Old Boys" added another touch-down to their score, the try again being unfruitful At this point of the game it looked as though the Old Collegians were going to have thingspretfcjr much their own ' way and score an easy victory, but the Club pulled themselves together and gave their opponents plenty of hard work, especially in the latter half of the game, when the ball wsa constantly in the "Old Boys'" quarters arid frequently dangerously close to their goal line. After a lon £ series of hard and well-fought scrimmages Stringer distinguished himself by a very smart bilj of play and a fine run, his efforts being rewarded by a richly deserved touch-down. The Club, however, was not fortunate enough to secure the much coveted goal. From this the play was "rery even on both sides, and when time was called at five o'clock, a good afternoon's sport had rc3ulted in a victory for the Old College boys. Dunsandbl.—An entertainment was held on Friday night in the hall of the above township, when some visitors from Christchnrch,' assisted by a few amateurs, gave a number of well-selected pieces. Everything wae done that could be to make it a success. The weather being very bad debarred a good many from coming from a distance, but the people muetered up very well from the neighbourhood; The most pleasing part of the performance took place just before the interval, when tho opportunity was taken to present Mr John Henry with a handsome clock, also a tea and; coffee service to Mrs Henry. On the clock was eneraved " Presented to Mr John Henry by the inhabitants of Dunsandel and surrounding districts as a token of respect, and for his valuable services to the library, ar,d other mattere of local interest. June, 1878." Mr Walker was called upon to make the presentation, which he did in a few suitable words, to which Mr Henry replied by expressing his thanks'to the chairman, and all who had taken part in the presentation. He was much gratified to find that what little he had done for the district had received such a reward as that which they had presented to him. He had always thought that the success attending the undertakings which he had willing taken part in was ample remuneration, but when he saw their present he was repaid a thousand times ■ for all he had done. The evening was wound up with a dance, which was carried on till the - ' small hours. . papers.' '" ' ' :; ' ■"' "' T " Thb Makbtu Natives.—The following; telegram, appears in the Auckland, ".Herald" of jJune 12th:—Mr Robert Graham, with the able assistance of Mr Warbrick, worked all day yesterday in clearing away difficulties in the way of (peace amongst the natives, and .only got mattere arranged at half past twelve this morning; but about 2 p.m. a " rumpus" arose which knocked all peaceful negotiations on the head. Mr Graham was early at work again this morning, and got matters so far arranged that peace is fairly established, and it is arranged tfafcfc four of the principal parties go to Auckland with Mr Graham. The Government officials think Mr Graham's arrival here .most opportune, as but for him the. Court would nave been stopped, and bloodshed would most likely have been the result.. The natives on all sides are grateful to Mr Graham for the pains he has taken, and the success attending the solving of a delicate and intricate native difficulty. - ■ ■ , D'Ubvtllb'b Island.—The Wellington : "Chronicle" states that upon her last Voyage from Nelson the Wellington called at D'Urville's Island, and landed a quantity of "machinery and gear for the copper mine there. The site Uon the eastern coast of the Island, and the mate of the steamer informs us that the anchorage is good, and that the steamer can go up to within a boat's length of the land. The men are at present laying down a tram along winch the ere will be con* rayed to tne water's edge for shipment. The to work the eopperlode U published in ■ome of the northern

Hunting .—lt is notified that the "bounds will meet at Rangiora on Saturday the 22nd instant.

Asphaltb Bate.—The collector announces that all rates due und* r the a3phalte by-law will be sued for if not paid oefore the 24th inst Kaiafoi Ploughing Match.—Tt will be seen that the date fixed for this match is Thursday. July 4th. Kaiapoi Institute.—The adjourned annual meeting of members of this institution is announced to he held this evening for passing tho accounts and electing officers. H.A.C.B.S.—The half-yearly meeting of the Chrietchurch branch of this society will take place on Wednesday evening, at St. Patrick's Hall, Bartwloes street. Babbit Club. —A. meeting of thi» club will be held to-day in the office of Messrs Acland, Campbell and Co.. at two o'clock. The attend : ance of members ie particularly requested. _ Lxcthbi —A lecture will be delivered in ct. Paul's Church to-morrow evening, by the Bey. J. Elmslie. The subject is the " Second Advent." nY * iAtonside. —An entertainment will take place this evening in the schoolroom, in honour of the name day of *he church. A capital programme has been prepared. Woolston.—Apubflcteameeting.followedby a mnsical entertainment, in connection with thß Weslevan Church will be held to-morrow evening at 6 o'clock in the Oddfellows' Hall, Woolston. CotTBsiNG Clvb —The members of this club are reminded that a special meeting- will be held at the Shades to-morrow, to consider an important proposition as to the computation of the ages of greyhounds. ! Address to Constituents.—Mr JflnrrayAynsley, the member for Lyttelton in th 9 General Assembly, will address his constituents on Wednesday next, at the Colonists' Hall, Lyttelton. at 8 p.m. ' Castbbbubt Agbicultukai. and Pastoral Association. — \ pplieations are invited by advertisement for the office of secretary of the above Association, combined with the subeditorship of the "New Zealand Country Journal. _