LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 2785, 7 March 1877, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

«» Cricket. — The match between eleven of the M.C.C.O. and eleven of the College was resumed on Saturday, and terminated by the College Eleven being beaten in one innings. To-morrow* a match will bo played at Sunnyside, between eleven of the Lyttelton Cricket Olub aad eleven of Sunnyside. — The return match between the M.C.C.C. aud Leeston, 0.0. will bo cornmeuc-d on tho U.C.C C. Ground, on Saturday nexfc. Wickets to be pitched punctually at 10 o'clock am. The following is the M.C.C.O. team, viz, Messrs 3. Alpe,. 0. Frith, R. Hislop, J. Homer, G. M'lntyre, 0. Palairet, F. J. Redder, G. F. Riteo, H. S. Smith, G. A. Taylor, aad W. Thompson. Associated Litebaby Society. — Hiß Honor Mr Justice-Johnston, President of thiß Socioty, will deliver his opening address on Thursday, March 15, at the Congregational 3_lu>olrcom. All momb.rs of the various literary and debating societies in Christchurch and suburbs whoso societies have joined the Associated Society aro considered members, and may obtain two ticketa free on application as per advertisement. Licensing- Covet. — Aa all fche Licansing Commissioners wt;ra not present at tho Magistrate's Court this morning, tho adjourned application of Messrs MarshaU and Buckley for an hotol license for premises at the corner of Manchestor street and the South town belfc waa further adjourned im.il March 13. \A Mew Ikdustet.— We have an extraot from a contemporary, in which it staV.d that- " a looal grown silk pocket handkerchief id to hi tho «9we_t. sen.aMon," and no doubt such a species of fruit, flower, or animal would bo a most startling novelty. Unfortunately the ext.root conclude* wuh an explanation from the New Zealand Times, which states that certain silk grovn by Mr William B.irber, son of Mr Barber, of Wellington, is to be manufactured into ii handkorchirf. Me Tbavebs' Libel Action.— An Agency telegr»ui st-.t, ... thai, t.'ae damages claimed by Mr rr*vers in tho libel action which ho haa entered against \ir Perri-. v, as telegraphed by our carresDonienfc, amount to £iCO. Wehave, to-day, received a copy of tho paper said to contain tho libel, whicli appears to consist of a littlo tale about a lawyer aud a whale told by " tho intelligent vagrant." Of course, we c-innot re-produce the story. The Hobticultueai. Exhibition.— The Autumn Exhibition, under tbe auspices cf tho of the Horticultural Socioty was '.brown open to tho publio a!; tho Oddfellows' HaU this aftornoon. A largo number of exhibits are staged, tho display of pot plant 3 bsing especially fine. Tho Exhibition will ba open till nine o'clook this evoning. Govebnment Ins chance Department — It will bo observed bvan advertisement, else-, whoro that tho Now Zealand Insurance Department in Canterbury Provinco has been placed under tho charge of Mr Honry Clapcott as chiof agent. This gontloman lino been connected with tho dopartmont in tho North Island for somo three years, and as a lecturer, has gained at the hands .of the Press, in every -^ plaoe visited, mo.t- fluttering notices. -TChS Wanganui Chronicle writes: "Tho Government ara very fortunate in possessing Buchan - able., earnest, honest, and eloquent pleader aB Mr Clapcott, who- will, moat uhdoubtodly, largely assist in achieving a sucoc. _f ul oareetr-* for tho Government Life Insuranco sohomo^ It is hoped that persons who may not-. yot have insured wili ba reminded by Mr Olapoott'ii advertisements of tho matter, and without, delay avail themselves of the liberal terms offered by tho Gowrnmon.. Draught Hobses.— Several heavy draught horses wore brought up by Mr Treetrail fro_a Dunedin in the s.e. Taranaki, yesterday. Tho animals ara all in good condition. Football. — Preliminary steps will be taken this week towards oponing the football .eason. It is expected that practice will be arrangod to commence on tho flrst Saturday in April. The Refuge.— At a recent meeting of the Refui*o Committeo Dr Patrick was appointod Surgeon Accoucheur to the Institution. Dr Nedwill continues to bo Honorary Visiting Physician and Surgeon. Refeuence Lijjbaby.— Three cases of books for the lieforence Library havo arrived :n t.i.*: ohip Wiltshire. Thoy comprise nearly four hundred volumes, ami appear to havo been very jmiieioujly selected at a cost, in England, of upwards of £280. The Late TAxiDEßairsT. — The Roy Charleß Frasor and Mr Potts bog to acknowledge the rec.ipt of fcho following sums, closing the account on behalf of tho widow and family of i tho liito 'i.'fxidi-nnist tit *,he Museum : — Mr i Montgomery, £2 ; Ai- J. D. Hill, £2 2s ; j Mi_s Pope 10_. The total amount colleoted C""' | is £86 10. 6.1, of which £10 12s was paid for I funeral expenses, £15 to Mrs Fuller, and the j bul unco, £60 ISs 6d, according to Mrs Fuller's ; own request, invested for bohoof of herself ; and the i'!:i!di-<n.