ST, JOHN'S CHURCH, ROBLYN. SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

Evening Star, Issue 8730, 23 January 1892, Page 2 (Supplement)

ST, JOHN'S CHURCH, ROBLYN.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

At the annual meeting of the parishioners, held on Thursday evening, the Rev. W. A. Diggens, B.A, inoumbent, referred to the pleasure it gave him to see so many ladies present. Without expressing any opinion as to political franchise, he knew that the ladies took a warm and active interest in church matter?, and he trusted that before long they would be allowed to record their votes at the parish meetings. The Vestry in their report estimated that the bare working expenses of the ehuroh for the year will amount to L 550, to which must be added the present deficit of L 164 7s 4d. They therefore commend the position of the finances of the ohuroh to the careful consideration of the parishioners, trusting that efforts would be put forward on the part of everyone connected with the ohuroh to pay off the floating debts and provide an inoome equal to the annual requirements. The Vestry also suggested to their successors that something should be done to secure the services of a choirmaster, who might also undertake the duties of organist. The Rev. Mr Diggens, the present inoumbent, took oharge of the parish in February last. Having been recently offered a living in England, he placed his resignation in the hands of the bishop, but withdrew same on receipt of a requisition by the parishioners asking him to reconsider his decision. Daring the year the Vestry took over the landand building in Kaikorai Valley belonging to St. Albans Mission Church, paying L 5 towards liquidating the builder's account, and subjeot to a mortgage of L 62 10s. The Vestry congratulated the parishioners on the fact that the church was now lighted with gas, contributing greatly to the comfort of the

•ertfoei, They tendered rety hearty thanks to those friends of the congregation who a«ettteeV»t the several entertainments given for the fWgbte of raiting funds to pay for the new s|Pfr>> 1 OF COTIOBBS. ,Mr A"'Hill Jaok was appointed by the incumbent as clergyman's warden, and Mr D'Aroy Hsggitt was ohoten to represent the people. The ballot for vestrymen resulted in the seleotlon of the following gentlemen: —Messrs Olark, Mander, Roberts, Blandford, Reade, Ussher, Briokell, Bentham, Ferry, and Clough.

IHK CHURCH DEBT. Daring the sorutiny of the ballot papers, the Rev. Mr Diggens submitted a scheme to the meeting for the redaction and future extinction of the ohnroh debt. He saggested (1) that a strong representation Bhonld be made to gentlemen of means favorably disposed towards the church. If a few substantial donations oould be obtained in this way a good start would be given to the more general movement and a spirit of enthusiasm awakened; (2) but he did not rely so muoh upon a small number of large contributions as npon a large number of small ones. He therefore advised that the parish should be most thoroughly canvassed and people invited to give small monthly subscriptions, to be systematically .oolleoted by a band of ladies. Suoh a soheme had produced fa hia late pariah most gratifying results, and had not in any way interfered with the current revenue of the church. (3) He would employ the younger folk by giving them cards and asking them each one to become responsible for the oolleotion of LI. This part of the soheme oould be made to reach people far and wide. The speaker made reference to bazaars, and said that while something was to be urged in their favor he much preferred straight giving.—(Applause.) A gift was robbed of most of its merit when the donor looked for something in return. It was unanimously resolved that the inoumbent'B proposals Bhould be referred to the Vestry, with a view to carrying them into effect. COMPLIMENTARY. A vote of thanks was passed to tho Auditors, and Messrs Cooke and Arlidge were duly eleoted to suoceed them, The business of the meeting was brought to a close by a vote of thanks to the chairman. The mover (Mr Bentham) expressed the pleasure he felt, in common with others, that Mr Digg3as had decided to remain at Roslyn, and he trusted that he would be their pastor for many years.—(Loud applause. ) The Inci'mben't expressed his gratification at the kind words that had been spoken of him and the hearty manner in which they had been received. He felt entirely satisfied to continue in the present sphere of work, especially since he had received Buch abundant proof that it was the general wish of his parishioners that he should stay. He hoped to be with them a long time, and trusted that the happiest relations would always exist between priest and people.

WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING. The following concludes our report of yesterday's events : WELTER HANDICAP, of 30 sova. One mile and aquarter. Mr W. H. Marsh's br m Crown Jewel, by Bnndoon —Miranda, 4 yrs, 9it B b .. (Derrett) 1 Messrs Yulllo and Nathan's b g St. Malo, aged, 8«t 121b (Llndeay) 2 MrW. T. Bidwill'sbrgOyru', 5 yre, 8t - .. 3 Torpedo (9 5) and General Gordon (8 0) also ran, On the fall of the fhg St. Malo was taken to the front, with General Gordon nest and Crown Jewel on the rails at their heels. At the bottom turn Gordon and St Malo were racing together two lengths in front of Crown Jewel and Torpedo, Cyrus being a length behind this pair. This order was maintained to the straight, when Crown Jewel and Torpedo went up to the leader, and General Gordon fell back. Entering the Btraight St. Malo had a slight advantage, but was tackled by Torpedo, and a great rabe took place down the straight between when to the surprise of all Djrrett Crown Jewel with a late run and snatched a victory by a neck, Torpedo being a neck behind St. Malo. Torpedo could not draw weight, and Cyrus was placed third. Time, 2min Dividend, L 3 15a. TELEGRAPH HANDICAP, of 103 bovs. Threequarter* of a mile. Mr J. T. Murpby'o b m Retina, by Cassirelauau? —Aromimst, aged, 7st 101b ~ .. (Row) 1 Tlr J; Freeth'd rhj Rebellion, 5 yn, 7st 6.b.. (Reed) 2 Mr D. Kolght's b m Weka, Gyre, 7dt 111b. (Heigh) 3 Whisper (9.7), Retina (8.7), Huerfana (7 9), Cretonne (7.2, including 71b penalty), Frolic (6.10), and Jessie (6 7) also ran, From a good start Rebellion cut out the running, followed by Cretonne and Regina, the others being bunched, except Jcßsie, who was alow to move : Rebellion kept his lead to the road, but both Cretonne and Regina closed up, while Weka was seen threading her way through. Oacß in the straight Regina challenged the leader, and a splendid set-to between the placed horses resulted in a half-length victory for the southern mare; Weka a good third, Time, lmin IS 1 siea. Dividend, Lll Is. AQUATICS. " At the request of the Dunedin Regitta Committee, a meeting of yacht owners was held last evening at Philp'B Hotel to discuss the regulations under whioh yaohts are to be sailed in the forthcoming regatta, and to draw up a report on the matter, Dr John Maodonald waß electel chairman, and the meeting, whioh was a very representative one, drew up the following suggestions ; (1) That the classification of the yachts be —first class, five tons and over; second olass, five tons and under ; third class, under three tons. (2) That the rules ot the British Yacht Racing Association for reckoning tonnage, and time allowances be adopted, as in the Exhibition Regatta. It was also decided that an effort be made to form a yacht olub for Otago harbor, and that Messrs Bell, Sligo, Hutohison, E. Knewstubb, Myers, Brent, Purdie, and Dr Maodonald be a committee to sketch out a constitution and rules for the proposed club, and report to a general meeting of yachtsmen to be held shortly after the Dunedin Regatta. In the Second-class Championship Yaoht Raoe for L4O at Wellington yesterday the Thetis, Mapo, Onawa, Jessie Logan, Isca, and Mahina started. There was too much sea running at the Heads for the Jeßsie Logan, and she had to return. The Thetis lost considerable time at the start through not being ready, but had nearly made it up on rounding the buoy for the first time, the Mapn, an Auckland yacht, being only five minutes ahead of her. Going round the second time, however, the Mapu increased her lead, and won comfortably. The Thetis fell off and was beaten by the Isoa, with the Mahina third, and the Onawa, the Lyttelton yaoht, which had been greatly fancied, last. THE ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIPS Wally Kerr, the Australian champion oyolist, left Sydney yesterday for New Zealand, where he intends to compete at the champion athletic meeting in Chriatohurch. The trials between intending competitors of the D.A.A.C. for the championship meeting at Christchuroh on February 5 and 6 were held at Carisbrook last night, the following representatives being chosen : 250 yds and 440 yds, W. A. Low; one and three miles, W. J. Bnrk; half-mile and mile, A. Bauohop; three miles, P. C. Neil], jun. The trial for the walk did not take place. Major George's horses Reprisal and The Workman are to be gent to Australia by the Te Anau on Tuesday, in charge of Harrison, to fulfil engagements. In the Newmarket Handioap (six furlongs) The Workman is. weighted at 7.13 and Reprisal at 7 9. There are 119 entries for the Auckland Foal Stakes of 1893-94, of whioh Mr Morrin contributes twenty-seven. The entries for the Derby number eighty, Messrs Ormond and Gollan. with six each, being the largest