NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 469, 15 December 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Cable.—We are sorry to state that the Cook's Straits cable was interrupted yesterday. As far as can by ascertained the break is some three or four miles from the Wellington end. Telegraphic. Owing to the Cook's Straits cable being interrupted, telegrams for the North Island will, until further notice, be forwarded to Nelson, Piclon, Blenheim, Lyttelton, &c, and thence by steamer to Wellington as opportunity offers.

Concert. —Miss liosina Carandini, assisted by several well known amateurs, will give a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Full particulars will be found in Thursday's morning paper, and as Miss Carandini is such a favourite with the music lovers amongst us, a good house should assemble on the Anniversary night.

AKAROA EXCURSION —As notifi d in the advertisement of the Taupo t'm g.jueiui mauager of the railways in his desire u> provide for the comfort of the public, has consented to run a train to Ohristchurch at 10 SO p.m., provided passengers are then ready to go tbrouirh. The fares for the trip (including railway") are fixv-d at lfis, and tickets can be obtained at the railway station.

Election Meetings—The following meetiugs will be held this evening: —Hon E. Richardson, Academy, Worcester street, 7.30; Hon C. O. Bowen, VVoodeiul, 7.H0; Mr B. C. J. Stevens, Oddfellows' Hall, Montreal street north, 7.30 ; Mr Moorhouse, Feathers' hotel, Addinuton, 7.30 ; Mr Fisher, schoolroom, Tai Tapu, 7.30 ; Mr Wakefield, God lev Statue. 7.30 ; Mr Treadwell, Oddfellows' Hall, 7.30.

Blkotion of Chrisivjilrch District Drainage Board. —The following gentlemen were elected members of the Ch is'church District Drainage Board yeste day:—Avon, Mr E. G. Wright ; Spreydon, Mr H. J. Tatcred ; Heathcote, Mr A. Duncan; R'ccarton, Mr H. J. Hall ; Ohristchurch, south-oast, Mr T. D. Jo::es; Christchuich, poutb-'•vest, Mr R. J. S. Haiman; Christen urc t, northwest, Mr J. V. Ross; CbristCburo i, north-east, his Worship the Mayor,

The Kaiapoi Maoribs. —On Tuesday Mr Beswick addressed a meeting of the Maori electors at St Stephen's, TCaiapoi. The Rev Or. P. Mutu acted as interpreter. The candidate answered a number of questions put to him.

Christchuech Aetillkby.—The usual monthly inspection of the Christchurch Artillery by the colonel commanding the district was held last evening at the drillshed. There was a very good muster. At the conclusion of the inspection the men were exercised in gun drill. Excursion to Akaroa.—The agent for the s.s.Wellington, Mr G. Mackay, has made arrangements with the manager for railways to have a special train lea7ing Lyttelton at 10.30 p.m. to carry passengers to town, thus giving the country visitors an opportunity of returning to their homes by the trair) leaving town the same evening. We regret that the projected pigeon-match has fallen through, Dwiug to Captain Wheeler not being able to be present. The Taupo and Wellington will leave on arrival of the 6.40 a.m. train, and should the day be fine no doubt those going this trip will eDJoy themselves. The Police. —A special meeting of the membersof the Fire Police was held yesterdaj evening at the Fire Brigade Hall, Mr Hams, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, in the nhair. The meeting was called by Captain Mitchell, to consider the reports of the various fires which had lately taken place. An interesting discussion ensued as to the duties of the Fire Police at fires, the general opinion being that it was the duty of the members, not only to prevent the operations of the Fire Brigade being interfered with by the crowd and to protect property, but also to prevent its removal from the premises, except by duly authorised persons. Captain Mitchell was in attendance, and said that owing to severe indisposition, he should be compelled temporarily to resign the command of the force. A resolution was passed, expressing regret at Captain Mitchell's indisposition, and appointing the senior officer, Mr H. B. Alport, to take command of the force during Captain Mitchell's absence. The transaction of some routine business terminated the proceedings.

Arrangements for the Services on the Anniversary.— Several gentlemen who have had experience in collecting the offertories in the city churches have undertaken to give their services in keeping order and collecting the offertory at the Service of Praise to be held within the Cathedral wal's to-morrow. These gentlemen held a meeting yesterday, at 5 p.m., on the ground, to make arrangements for carrying out their duties in the most orderly manner, and for promoting, as far as possible, the comforr, of the large congregation expected to assemble. It was agreed, amongst other things, to obtain as many forms as possible for seating the people, who will also find that the large blocks of timber now being delivered, and deposited within the walls, will afford no mean accommodation for such an occasion. If people will sit down, not only while waiting for the service to commence, but also during the collection of the offertory, it will materially lighten the work of the collectors It is also proposed to obtain, if possible, an awning, to be spread over the eastern portion of the building, where the Bishop, clergy, and choir will be stationed; the only reason for any distinction being made that, whereas the congregation in the body of the building can shelter themselves from the rays of the sun by means of umbrellas, or by holding their hats above their headp, the choir and clergy cannot so protect themselves. The lady members of the Diocesan Choral Association and the members of the Cathedral Guild, will find an entrance to the place allotted to them by the small eastern doorways of the chancel; the public generally will enter by the north and south doorways of the nave. The collectors, on breaking up. adjourned their meeting to 4.30 p.m. this day, for the purpose of making final arrangements.