NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 437, 6 November 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sir George Grey. —Sir George Grey was a passenger for the North in the Hawea yesterday.

Bricklayers’ Meeting. —A meeting of the bricklayers of Christchurch will be held at the Foresters’ Hall on Monday next at 8 p.m. C.J.O.—A committee meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held at Warner’s Hotel, at 8 p.m, on Monday next, and the half-yearly general meeting on the 15th, at 4 p.m,, at the same place.

Dunedin Cup.— ln the list of entries for the Dunedin Cup, extracted from the Otago Daily Times , and published by us on Thursday, the name of Mr T. W. Shand’s Kauri, 3 years, was omitted.

Lyttelton Yachting Club— There is a prospect of this club sending their new yacht, the Fleetwing, to compete at the Akaroa regatta, should the weather be favorable. Canterbury College. The annual examination, in connection with the Canterbury College, will commence on the 22nd inst. Intending competitors will have to forward their names and the subjects in which they desire to be examined, to the Public Library, not later than Saturday next, 13th inst.

The Governor’s Visit,— The Luna with his Excellency is expected to arrive in Lyttelton early on Monday, and he will land at 10 a.m. The Engineers and City Guards will form a guard of honor at the Christchurch railway station, and will parade at the drill shed at 9.30 a.m. The escort will be furnished by the C.Y.C. Artistic. —There is now on exhibition at Mr Fisher’s a picture in oil colours, which is a rendering in that medium of one of the most picturesque water colours by Mr John Gully. It is one of the series of Gully’s New Zealand scenery, for which Mr Fielding is agent. Mr Fielding will only paint a few of these scenes, as he purposes to leave for England shortly. He will dispose of the picture (which is well worth a visit of inspection, by tender on Monday next. Aquatic. —The following letter was received by Mr Harvey Hawkins, Commodore of the Lyttelton Regatta, yesterday :—‘’Dear Sir, I am instructed to inform you that the directors will present your committee with twenty-five guineas, to be applied to the purchase of a cup as a prize at the forthcoming regatta. The disposal of the cup the directors will leave in the hands of your committee. I remain, sir, yours truly, Joseph Gould, secretary New Zealand Shipping Co (Limited).” Government Buildings at Lyttelton. —We are happy to hear that there is a strong probability of these buildings being com pleted next week. The sooner they are opened the better for all concerned. During the wet weather the path and approaches to the building at present used as a post office are simply abominable. Whilst on the subject we may remark that the old weighbridge office, so long an unsightly object to those going to and from the station, is being removed. San Francisco Mails.— On the arrival of the above mail at Wellington, per s.s. Taranaki, it will be transhipped immediately to the s.s. Wellington, which vessel is advertised to leave this port immediately after arrival. After delivering the mail in Port Chalmers, the Wellington will make an excursion trip from Port Chalmers to carry visitors to the races, returning to Dunedin on the 13th inst. As the vessel has been considerably improved, and has received several desirable additions to her accommodation, it is expected that she will be largely patronised. Loan and Investment Company.— The adjourned meeting of the Loan and Investment Company of New Zealand was held yesterday at the offices, Hereford street; Mr John Inglis occupied the chair. The business before the meeting was the declaration of the result of the polling for directors and auditors of the company, and the following gentlemen were declared duly elected, viz, Directors—Messrs P. Cunningham, J. Inglis, E. C. J. Stevens, G. G. Stead, C. W. Turner, E. G. Wright, and R. Wilkin ; auditors— Messrs D. Craig and J. D. Macpherson. This closed the meeting. St John’s Church, Rangiora.— On Thursday the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the addition of chancel and transept to the St John’s Episcopalian Church, Rangiora, took place. Although tbe weather was slightly unfavorable there was a large attendance. The laying of the stone was performed by the Primate, attended by the Yen Archdeacon Willock, Revs Canon Dudley, H. D. Glasson, J, W. Stack, G, P. Mutu, Coates, H. E. Bast, E. R. Otway, A. K. Willmer, and F, T. Opie. The {offertory, including collection in children’s purses, amounted to £lO 13s. 7d. A tea meeting was afterwards held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, when the tables were provided by Mesdamea Buss, Blackett, Cunningham, Merton, senr, Thorne, the Misses Rymill, Dudley, Thomson, Smith (2), and Kiddell. At the hour mentioned the room was quickly filled, and was soon quite packed.

Bazaar. —The ladies of Avonside and those assisting in the bazaar for the new church opened yesterday, have grave cause to complain of the gallantry of the clerk of the weather, inasmuch as it poured in torrents during the whole day, thus preventing any business being done. This is more to be regretted, as the ladies have really a splendid display of articles, ornamental, useful and otherwise, and the bazaar generally is worth a visit. Despite the depressing influences of the weather however, the ladies worked bravely, and those few visitors who did attend had no reason to complain of want of attention during the time they remained The stalls were attended by the following ladies, viz—Refreshment, Mrs Palairet; Nos I and 2, Mesdames Mould, Palairet, Cuff, and Leake ; No 3 Mesdames Lee and Beatson ; No 4, Mesdames Slater and Cowlishaw. In the backroom the Wizard of somewhere exhibited his repertoire of tricks to a small but select audience. A gentleman fancifully attired after the manner of the romantic brigands of opera, was posted in the entrance, and discoursed sweet music from a hurdy-gurdy, or hand organ. The hall was nicely decorated with flags and pot-plants, and this, together with the bright dresses of the ladies, and the contents of the various stalls, made a v ;rv oretty appearance. The bazaar will be open co-day and this evening,

Benevolent Aid Society.— A meeting was held the other day in Lyttelton, and itwas resolved that the papers should be requested to publish the following annual report: Annual report of the committee—“ The committee have considered it desirable to print their report this year instead of holding their annual meeting. The treasurer’s account shews a very considerable decrease in the amount of contributions compared with last year, the amount collected last year being £32 15s, while for the present year it is only £l3 17s Bd. Fourteen cases of want have been relieved, at an expenditure of £l4 16s 6d ; a grant of £5 has also been made to the Dorcas society. The cordial thanks of the society are due to the lady collectors, who have devoted much of their time to the work ; also to Mr J. G. Fyfe, who has kindly acted as auditor. The committee again commend the society to the sympathy and generosity of the inhabitants of the town, and trust that it may receive liberal support from all classes.— William S. McGowan. President, William Lee, Treasurer.” Treasurer’s account from Oct. Ist, 1874, to Sept, 30th, 1875 ;—Receipts— Balance from last year, £33 10s 4d ; collected by ladies of committee, £l3 17s Bd. Expenditure—Orders for relief paid, cases 1 to 14, £ll 18s 6d ; paid for wine and other medical comforts, £2 18s; grant to Dorcas society, £5. Balance in hand, viz—cash £5 11s Bd, bank £2l 19s lOd, total £27 11s 6d.

Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association.— A meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon, at three o’clock, at the offices of the secretary, Hereford street. Present— Messrs H. P. Murray-Aynsley (in the chair), W. Norman, Ferguson, Henderson, Holly, Mcßetb, J. T. Ford (secretary), Hill, R, Wilkin, H. E, Alport, Barker, Mathias, Rennel. On the motion of Mr Alport, the tender of Mr B. Button (for a band of not less than twelve performers), and also one for Toomer’s Factory Band were accepted. A letter was read from Mr J. A. Bird, secretary of the Philadelphia Exhibition committee, requesting permission for a deputation to visit the grounds early, for the purpose of selecting articles for the Philadelphia Exhibition, The secretary was directed to reply, stating that three or four members would be allowed to visit the ground early for the purpose stated. It was resolved—“ That green fodder should be provided by the association, but exhibitors might find their own fodder if they thought fit to do so.” On tbe motion of Mr Wilkin, it was determined “ That in all elapses where recently dipped sheep are brought into competition with sheep not dipped, the judges shall be requested to take into consideration the effect of such dipping in making their award.” The chairman brought up the report of the dinner committee, which stated that satisfactory arrangements had been made with Mr Wagner, of the Clarendon Hotel, for a dinner on Tuesday evening, and that his Excellency the Governor had accepted an invitation to be present on the occasion. The dinner committee were authorised to invite his Excel ency’s suite, the officers of her Majesty’s ship Sappho, and any gentlemen of note. After the transaction of some routine business, the committee adjourned.

Calcutta Sweeps.— Calcutta sweeps, on the principal events in the forthcoming Metropolitan programme, were drawn last night at Morton’s Hotel, by Messrs J. and R. H. Campbell; and at Warner’s Hotel, Mr Hawkes officiating. At Morton’s, three were got up on the Derby, Cup, and C J.C., and at the latter place one on the Derby, and two on the O.J.C. The bidding during the evening was not very spirited. The following prices were obtained by Messrs Campbell on the following events ; Derby, value of sweep £3B ; Punga were were, £10; Daniel O’Rorke, £9; Cloth of Gold, £7 ; Fishhook, £4. For the other accept* ances there were no bids. Cup, value of sweep, £4l ; Tamburini, £8 ; King Philip, £8 ; Ranolf, £6 ; Templeton, £5 ; Cocksure, £4 ; Blair Athol, Pungawerewere, and Daniel O’Rorke, £2 each; for Tattler, Rory O’More and Guy Fawkes there was no bid. C.J.C.—Value of sweep, £45 : Rory O’More, £l7; Templeton, £8; Ranolf and Tamburini, £7 each ; Cocksure, £4 ; Nectar, £3; Guy Fawkes, £2 ; Hercules, no bid. Warner’s—Derby—Value of sweep, £35 10s : Tattler, £ll ; The Chief, £lO ; Twitter, £9 : Cloth of Gold, £8 ; Castilian, £7 ; Pungawerewere, £6 ; Fair Puritan colt, £6 ; Folle Farine, £4 ; Blair Athol, £3 ; Fishhook, £2; Daniel O’Rorke, £l. C.J.C.—Value, £4B 10s : Rory O’More, £l2 10s ; Tamburini, £6 10s; Guy Fawkes, £5 10s; Ranolf, £5; Templeton, £5; Cocksure, £4 10s; Nectar and Hercules, £3 5s each, O.J.C (second sweep) value £32 10s—Rory O’More, £8; Templeton, £7; Ranolf, £6; Nectar, £5; Guy Fawkes, £4; Hercules, £3; Tamburini, £2; Cocksure, £l. Sweeps on the various events will be drawn to-night at Tattersall’s and Warner’s.

The chivalrous endeavours of Mr Kichtnond to bring back to view Maclise’s picture, “The meeting of Wellington and Blucher after Waterloo," now in the Picture Gallery at Westminster, have (the At/iencsum says) been so far frustrated that the cloudy grey dimness has made its appearance on the surface of the work.

Messrs Macmillan will shortly publish, as the fifth volume of their series of artists’ biographies, a translation of Dr Julius Meyer’s Life of Correggio,” edited with additional notes by Mrs Charles Heaton. It will be illustrated with permanent photographs from Correggio’s paintings and drawings.