NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 101, 26 September 1874, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Palmer Rush.— The adjourned meeting will be held to-night at the Borough Hotel at eight o’clock. St Paul’s, Papanui. —The second entertainment, postponed through the inclemency of the weather, will take place on Tuesday evening next.; The Late Captain Hart,— The trustees appointed in Dunedin in the case of the late Captain Hart acknowledge the receipt of £4O from the Mayor of Christchurch, on behalf of the widow and children. Volunteer Inspection. —The monthly inspection of No. 1 company of Engineers, and the cadet company, was made last night by Major Lean, at the drill shed. At the termination of the inspection the companies were exercised in manual drill. Board of Education.— All correspond" ence to the Board of Education must be sent into the office not later than one o’clock on Saturday preceding the Board meeting on Monday, or it will not be considered until the succeeding meeting of the Board.

Daemonic Society.— The usual weekly practice of this society took place last evening, at the Music Hall, when “Samson,” which will form the programme for the next concert, was gone through. Theatre Royal. The burlesque of “ Romulus and Remus” preceded the Loyal Variety Entertainment last evening at the theatre. There was a moderate attendance. To-night “The Blind Witness” will precede the Loyals. Northern Railway, Communication by rail to Kangiora was restored in time for the 4.80 down train last evening, which proceeded slowly over the damaged portion of the line at Flaxton. Trains will run as usual to-day. The flood was yesterday rapidly disappearing from the sides of the line.

Sheep Worrying. —We learn that several valuable sheep have been worried in Hagley Park south, and we also hear that a hare has been killed by dogs in the same locality. Owners of dogs in the neighbourhood should be careful not to allow them to wander at large, as should any of them be found disturbing the sheep, the owners may be held responsible for the damage done.

Trout Fishing at Last.—A Southern contemporary says “At the annual meeting nf the Otago Acclimatisation Society,held in Dunedin recently, the committee reported the complete success of the brown trout, it was resolved— 1 That this meeting recommends that there shall be an open season for brown trout rod-fishing during the ensuing summer in those streams within the province in which fish of that description were introduced by the society in 1868 and the early part of 1869.’ ”

Steamer Brighton. —lt will be seen, on reference to another column, that Mr Hopkins intends commencing to run the steamer Brighton, her regular summer trip, to-morrow. During the slack time, Mr Hopkins has had the Brighton thoroughly overhauled. She has been freshly painted, and has now a most comfortable new deckhouse very nicely fitted up. Four new floats .have been added to each paddle-wheel, and he is also enabled to work up to twenty pounds higher steam pressure than last sear. The increased speed the boat has gained is very noticable, and the venture ought to be a great success during the next few months.

Transit of Venus. The Rev. W. J Habens delivered his excellent lecture on the transit of Venus, in the Fernside schoolroom, on Thursday evening last. There was a fair attendance, considering the state of the roads, many persons from Rangiora availing themselves of the opportunity to be present. Mr T. S, Mannering, who occupied the chair, briefly introduced the rev lecturer to the audience, remarking that they had seen him there so often that he scarcely needed any introduction, Mr Habens then delivered his lecture, which was illustrated with diagrams and moveable models, and was listened to with attention throughout. At its conclusion a cordial vote of thanks was passed to the rev gentleman with acclamation, which was duly acknowledged. The chairman remarked that Mr Habens had frequently given lectures in that room for the benefit of their Sunday school, and this time he would suggest that a collection should be made, to be handed to Mr Habens, to be used for any Christian purpose he may think best. A collection was then made which amounted to about £2, and the meeting then terminated with singing the doxology.

Ashburton.— Onward Lodge, 1.0.G.T., held their usual weekly meeting on the evening of the 24th inst, at the Library Hall, Ashburton, when one new member was admitted. After the usual business, the lodge was closed at 8 p.m., and the doors thrown open to the public. Mr Alfred Saunders was voted to the chair, and briefly stated the objects to be gained by these evening entertainments, in connection with the lodge—viz., the passing an hour or two in social enjoyment of an amusing and withal instructive character. He would, therefore, open the proceedings by giving them an account of the native rendering of a man in a state of intoxication, as witnessed by him on his first arrival in the colony, in 1842, at Nelson. Mr Miller then sang “ The Slave Ship.” He was in fine voice, and did justice to the song. A song by Mr Page followed, and the remainder of the programme was carried out in the following order : —Violin solo, by Mr Simmonds ; song, Mr Asttett; recitation, Mr Menzey ; song, Mr Page; song, Mr Meldrum ; violin solo, Mr Simmonds, finishing with ‘‘God save the Queen,” by the company. After a very pleasant evening, the meeting terminated. The lodge intend holding these social gatherings monthly. This was the opening of the series, The attendance was limited, owing to the fact that full publicity had not been given. The lodge is gradually gaining in number.

Kaiapoi Institute.— The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Thursday evening, about twelve members were present Mr Besvvick, president, in the chair. As there was no business of importance to be considered, the meeting adjourned. Afterwards the quarterly meeting of members took place, at which there was a numerous attendance, the president in the chair. The election of a librarian was proceeded with. Messrs 13, Clark, R. H. Matthews, and G. F. Hewlings being nominated. A ballot was taken, which resulted in the election of the first-named. Messrs Hewlings and T. M. Brooke were nominated for the office of secretary, and the ballot voting resulted in favor of the latter. On the motion of Mr Balch, seconded by Mr Dawson, it was resolved that the meeting be adjourned for one month for the purpose of considering the rules as proposed to be revised. The chairman stated it was probable a part of the last Government grant to institutes would be forthcoming. A committee of the Chairman, Messrs Eevell, Matthews, and Macfarlane, were appointed to select books to the value of £SO from those imported by the Government. On the motion of Mr Kerr, seconded by Mr Balch, a special vote of thanks was passed to Mr Hewlings for acting as honorary secretary pro tern. The meeting then adjourned.

Wesleyan Sunday School. The twenty first anniversary of the Wesleyan Sabbath School will be celebrated by special services, to be held to-morrow in the Durham street Church, and the opening of the new schoolroom will be commemorated by a tea and public meeting on Thursday next. Sermons will be preached in the morning by the Rev S. Macfarlane (Methodist Free Church) and in the evening by the Kev A. R. Fitchett, of the St Albans circuit. In the afternoon at 3 p.m. an address to the children will be delivered by the Rev G. Bond. The children, under the direction of Mr W. H. Roberts, will sing a selection of hymns and anthems at each service. The new schoolroom, we may say, is 68 feet long and BG feet wide, the height of the ceiling being 22 feet. It is lighted by four windows on the east side and one large gable window in the south end. The interior will be lighted by means of three gas sunlights. The ceiling is dome shaped, and a dado runs round the room 4ft high, above which the walls and ceiling are plastered, the acoustic properties of the room being very good. Entrance is gained into the school by two porches on the eastern side, each 10 x 6, and it is also connected with the oldscboo room by a doorway at the north end. The building is of blue stone, faced with freestone from the White Rock quarry, and is of plain but substantial appearance. The ventilation is very good, as, in addition to a turret, there are eleven ventilators in the side walls leading into earthern pipes. The contract price for the building was £2OOO. Mr J. Wood executing the building work, and Messrs Brassington and Kennington the masonry. Mr S. C. Farr is the architect. Taken throughout the building is a very excellent one and creditable to all concerned.

Southbridge. —A general meeting of the Ellesmere Cricket Club was held at Spring’s Southbridge Hotel on the 23rd instant. Mr 0. J. Bridge in the chair. A letter was read from the hon. secretary, in which that gentleman apologised for his unavoidable absence, so that the report and accounts of the retiring officers could not be submitted to the members. On the motion of Dr Christie, seconded by Mr Knyvett, it was resolved —“That the meeting be adjourned to Thursday, Ist October, in order that the accounts of the past season might be produced before the election of officers for the ensuing year took place.” Dauntless Lodge, I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly session of this lodge, was held last evening in Gee’s schoolroom, when four persons were initiated as members. Bro Shackleton was elected W.F.S., in the stead of Bro F. Parsons, who resigned, and Bro E. Connal was elected alternative representative to the Grand Lodge vice Bro W. H. De la Mare, resigned. The ordinary fortnightly entertainment then took place, with the following programme : Pianoforte solo, Sister E. Shine ; violin solo, Bro Smeaton ; recitation, Sister de la Mare ; and songs by Sister Amos (encored), and Bros Gray, McConnall, and Beal. A number of members applied for their clearance cards for the purpose of forming a new lodge at Montreal street south. It was resolved not to hold the usual meeting next week in consequence of the meeting of the Grand Lodge. The lodge was then closed in due form.