NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XLIV, Issue 6094, 9 November 1887, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

. The Mbtropolitah Show—A notification appears elsewhere in connection with the judging at the Metropolitan Show. r?HuNT Club.—The annuaCdinner of the Christchurch Hunt Club will be held at the Oddfellows' Chambers this evening. Open Air Conckrt.—Bv request of the residents of New Brighton the Stanmore Brass Band intend holding an open-air concert at the Beach on Thursday evening next, the 10th inst., weather permitting. A special tram will leave Cathedral square at 7.30 returning at 9.30 p.m. These concerts will be held at intervals during the summer months. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Ward presided at the Supreme Court in Chambers yesterday morning. On the application of Mr Thomas, letters of administration were granted to Mary O'Brien, widow of Michael O'Brien. His Honor afterwards presided in Bankruptcy, and on the motion of Mr Swarm grantedan order of discharge to Thomas Beardsley.' ~ . Magisterial.—At the Rangiora Magistrate's Court yesterday, C. Wlutefoord, R.M., and H. Boyd, Mayor, Esqs., attended. The cases set down ■were, however, settled out of Court, except that of W. J. Crothers v J. Busch, £13, in which defendant agreed to pay the amount by instalments of £5 per month. jaQceen's .Cadets.—The band of the Queen's Cadets, some thirty-five strong, nnder Bandmaster C. H. Bowles, made their first appearance in uniform last night, and both looked and played well. Advantage was taken of the parade of No. 2 Company to give the band some marching exercise in the Drill-shed with the Company. The marching of all was exceedingly steady. A battalion parade in honor of the Prince of Wales' Birtodav will take place to-day at 12.15 at the Dnllshed, after which there will be a march Theatre Royal.—" Harbor Lights" was revived last night in order to allow country visitors an opportunity of seeing the piece. There was a good house, and the piece went we'J throughout, the laughter and applause being frequent and hearty. To-night "The Librarian," with Mr Leitch as the Rev. Robt. Sparerib, will be played, and to-morrow night "His Natural Life." We are requested to call attention to the_ special announcement i-axding the box office.

The Metropolitan Meeting. — T° e first day's racing of the C.J.C. took place yesterday, and, despite the onfavorable state of "the weather, there was afalriy good attendance of visitors. The winner. of the New Zealand Cup turned op in MT Stead's Lochiel, whose victory was exceedingly popular. To-day the Derby will be' run. The first race will be started at 1 p.m. An election of gentlemen riders wiu be held on the coarse to-day. Names must be sent to the Secretary, at his office, on the course before the Derby is run. Cab Accident.—An accident happened yesterday morning shortly before 12 o clock In Manchester street to a hansom cab (No. 60). When just beyond Coker's Hotel the offside axle-arm broke, and the wheel was sent bowling along, which made its way on to the pavement and smashed in frlajge window of a saddler's shopdose by. With the exception of a slight shaking the passengers and driver escaped injary.

Litehart SociBTT.-~Thewinfaryweath.er and counter attractions affected the attendance at the concert given In the Oddfellows , Hall last night *>y the Canterbury Catholic Literary Society. The entertainment was in aid of the band fond, and the committee having the management served better support than the result Of their labors received. A programme was arranged, comprising items of a miscellaneous description. All were well given, and in one or two instances only were repetitions not demanded. The concert will be repeated at the same place this evening. Church Work Society.—The annual devotional services In connection with the Church Work Society were held in the Cathedral yesterday. Celebrations of the Holy Communion were held at 7.30 a.m. and 10 a.m. At the evening service the sermon was preached by the Bey. J. j Chaffers-Welsh. There was only a small attendance on account of the weather. I The offertories were in aM of the chaplaincy of public institutions. The Circus.—The London Circus has been most unfortunate on this visit as regards weather, bu* atfll they have drawn good houses. Last night there was a< goodly number of visitors, and the various items on the programme were gone through excellently. Mr Organ's Bronco horses were again the centre of'attraction, their feats being exceedingly clever. The riding, juggling, and acrobatic feats of the various members of (be company were done very cleverly, and altogether the entertainment was successful. The company appear again to-algbt, when it is to be hoped the weather will be more favourable, and on Saturday the first matinee performance will be given. • The Tulaku Wkjxx. — The whale caught in Timaru on Sunday last was brought to Christchurch by the midday train yesterday. It will be on exhibition during the week. So far no one has been able to say to what claas it belongs, or whether it is really a whale at ail. In color it is black, with irregular white spots, and stripes, the latter resembling large scratches. The body is whale-shaped, but the head tapers off, with a narrow grout about fifteen inches long. UnUke the ordinary whale it is furnished with two, small flat tusks in the lower jaw, and teeth are to be seen at the back of the tusks. The length of the whale is eighteen feet, and its circumference is about three feet. Probably Professor Button will be able to eettle the question as to its classification. ASHBURTON COUNTT BSJBOTIQ3*S.—The following nominations and elections have taken place for the Ashhurton County Council: — Ashburton riding, Messrs & G. Wright and John Grieg; Eakaia Mr E. S. Coster; B&agj&ttia riding, Mr <X J. Harper. The above have been elected, unopposed. For the Wakanui riding Messrs G. W. Leadley and James Brown have been nominated, for tipper Aahburton, Messrs H. Friedlander and R. Campbell. An election will take ntyce for one member for each of these two ridings. For the Mount Hutt riding Messrs J. Jackson and John Holmes have been elected,

Accident on thb Baobooubsb.—Al painfnl accident happened on the race course yesterday to Mr G. WUmott, head teacher of the Flaxton school. He was walking about the coarse among the spectators, when he stepped Into a bole and fell, breaking his right leg. Or. Frins was quickly in attendance, and temporarily bound up the leg. My "Wilmott was then placed on the police ambulance stretcher, which was in charge of Constables Allen and deary, and conveyed in a trap to a friend c house in town. • ■ ' Phabmact Board os . New Zealand. —A meeting of the Pharmacy Board was hold an Friday last, at the oflce, Grain Agency buildings. Present— lfllsara Boss (President), Wilson, Bonnington and Skog. Correspondence was read from the Beglstrars of Ireland, Victor!*, and Queensland. Mr Williams, Hokitlka, applied for registration under clause 19 of the Pharmacy Act. As his affidavits were j incomplete it was decided to forward, forms for him to fill up, and return duly attested and stamped. A candidate notified his intention oil competing tor the-; Board's gold medal prize, bat as there! was no other application it was resolved! not to hold the examination. !

St. Peter's Church, Fkbby Road.— The sale of .work in this church was opened at two o'clock yesterday by Mr: Ayers, Mayor of Chris tchurch. Devotional exercises were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. Irwin, and Bey, J. Orchard, w&o afterwards spoke some hearty words of encouragement. Considering the state of the weather there was a fair attendance. On the tables and tree there was a i good show of and fancy articles afc very moderate rates—great temptations tothe ladies. The refreshment and provision tables were well supplied. The flower stall and fernery presented a beautiful appearance. During the evening 'ppsfpaj J selections were given. A vote of thanks, moved by Mr EL Kennedy and seconded by Mr J. Anderson, was passed by ftccla-, mation to Mr Ayers for his kindness in, coming. The sale continues to-day and ' to-morrow from 2 till 10 o'clock pan. The concert on Thursday evening is expected to be specially attractive. Thkaibioai* —Mr Bland Holt's Company i will open their season at the Theatre I Royal nere on Monday next in Robert [Buchanan's play of "Alone in London." i The Company fe a very strong one, including amongst others, besides Mr and Mrs Bland Holt, Miss Mabel Traeey, MJss Ida Herbert, Hiss Mantle Frederics,. Messrs A. Glover, H. A. Norman, Frank Cates, Walter Howe, A. Q. Poulton, ana j W. H. Seagrave. It will be noted that, the names inclnde several well-known favorites in New Zealand, jn addition to , some new aspirants fpr popular favor* I The Company is still playing in yunedin 1 to excellent business. On Saturday "The "World" was produced to a crowded house, and the same satisfactory state of things was the result on Monday and last night. Mr Bishop, the advance agent here, has decorated the boardings with some very fine pictorial bills Illustrating the principal' sensational scenes in the new piece. Papastji Tempebasos Society.—The annual meeting of this Soctety was held, on Monday, November 7th, in the sideroom of the Papanjoi Town HalL There was a good attendance, aod the chair was occupied by the President (Bey. J. 08. Hoare). The Secretary (Mr A. W. Amos) read the report and balance-sheet. The latter showed that £31 5s 6d had been received and expended. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. The foUowing were elected officers for the ensuing' year :—President, Rev. J. 08. Hoare; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr W. E. Leversedge ; Committee, Mrs Hoare, Miss E. Searell, Miss Stamper, Messrs R. Snow, 'J. Andersen, and H. H. Baddou; Auditor, Mr A. King. During the evening the President, on behalf of the members of the. Society, presented the retiring Secretary (Mr A. W. Amos) with a handsome photo-: graphic album. In making the presenfa- : tion the President spoke of the energetic! way in which Mr Amos had performed his duties during the four years he had held office. Mr Amos briefly thanked thePre-l sident and members for their kindness.. Songs, readings and recitations were given by Miss Searell, Rev. J. 08. Hoare, \ Messrs Snow, Wilkinson and Sling. The pronouncing of the benediction closed the meeting. ;" LEAvi-TAKTNG AT RA2CGIQRJu —Qn Monday evening a number of gentlemen met at King's Junction Hotel to' take leave of Mr James Borrowman, who for about ten months has beep the actingmanager at the Union Bask. The chair was taken by Mr W. Buss, who, in complimentary terms, proposed the healths of Mr and Mrs Borrowman, who during their residence in the town had won the golden opinion of all classes of the community. Mr Borrowman replied, stating bis recollections of town of Rangiora would long remain associated with the kindnessestbey had experienced from them. He proposed success to the Banking Institutions, to which Messrs Fulton (Colonial) and Watson <New Zealand) responded, referring to the cordial relations which had existed during the stay of the guest amongst the officers of the Banks doing business in Rangiora. Among other toasts was that of " The Guest as a Lieutenant of the Rifle Company." Lieutenant Helmore, in proposing the same, stating that;the Inspecting Officer had complimented Lieutenant Borrowman on his proficiency in drilL A number of songs were sang, and a pleasant evenLag was spent. ..;-;?•'■

Mbdical.— lt is rurnorod that a wellknown and highly skilled medical gentloman, who hasior many years held a large practice in North Canterbury, has disposed of the same, and is entering into partnership with one of the leading members of the profession in Christchnrch.

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