NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume II, Issue 186, 13 January 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

. .... Waste XANDS.,B.OAKD,^lt,i£L.notirie4.in,, the Gazette that Alexander Lean, Esq., has been appointed a Commissioner of the Waste Lands Board, * ' < Rancer.—Under the provisions of the Proiection of Animals Act, 187$, Mr Jas Stanley Bruce, Ashburton, has been gazetted a ranger within the province of Canterbury. Astronomical Society.—A meeting of the subscribers to the above will be held at the Public Library to-morrow, at 4 p.m.', to consider the purchase of instruments. Educational.—A notice appears in the. Gazette to the effect that Mr George Armstrong is appointed to receive the education rate for West Christchurch, Mr F. G. P. Leach for East Christchurch, and Mr E. Revel 1 for Kaiapoi.

Acclimatisation. —Mr Johnson has been very successful recently in destroying. a number of eels in the river, close to where over 3CO young trout were liberated some few* months back. Upwards of fifty have been destroyed by means of galvanised iron traps, recently imported from England. Tjt.a Meeting.—The district tea meeting in connection with the United Methodist Free Church will be held to-morrow evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. At the conclusion of the tea a public meeting'will be held, when addresses will be delivered byministeis and other gentlemen. The Murder.—We hear that a Pampa" knife was found iu the coal lubon'boaid the Cleopatra yesterday,, and on being examined under a powerful glass, signs of blood were discovered. The funeral of the murdered girl was held yesterday. She was buried iu the Wesleyan cemetery. A large crowd assembled. Hymns were sung, and an address delivered. = j

Circus.—-There was a very good house at the circus* last evening, when the programme was gone through satisfactorily. The acrobatic feats of Senor Gonzales and the riding of Messrs Gilham and Lewis were very capitally done, and deserved the plaudits they received. To-night there will be a change in the programme, and on Thursday Messrs King.and Blow will take a joint benefit.

CRICKET. —The match to be played on Saturday next, is Universities and Public Schools v The World. . The,former will be resresented by Messrs C. C. Corfe, E. C. J. Stevens, T. S. Baker, G. Lee, J. S. Monck, T. S. Sweet, H. H. Loughnan, R. J. S. Harman, J. Dawe, E. Maples, W. F. Neil-, sun, T, I). Condell, and H. Cotterill. The World, Messrs E.gFowler, J. Fowler, A. M. Ollivier, J. Souter, J. D'Emden, S. Alpe, J. Wood, T. R. Moore, E. T. A. Fuller, A. C. Wilson, G. Mclntyre, G. Turner, and G. Dickenson. Members are particularly requested to be on the ground at 2 p.m. sharp. Accident.—An accident likely to "be attended with serious consequences.happened on the Springfield farm, near Southbridge, on Monday afternoon. It appears, as far as we can learn, that Mr Ashwiri was driving oue of his horses in a dray laden with corn from a paddock to the stack yard, and from some unforeseen cause the horse took fright aud knocked Mr Ashwin down. The dray wheels went over his body, and before the horse cou'd be stopped, the wife of a man living on the farm was likewise knocked down, and we believe,' has received considerable injuries, several of her ribs' being broken. Mr Eainford's Concert.—Mr T. H. Raiuford, the late primo of the English opera troupe, and an old, friend o f Christchurch, folk generally, gives a farewell concert in the Theatre Uoyal to-morrow evening. The lady vocalists include Mrs Palmer (Miss Rosina Carandini), Mrs Digby, and Miss Winter, while in addition to Mr Rainford, himself a tower of strength, several of our best amateurs will appear. The programme has been carefully and well selected, and is a most attractive one. Mr Rainford has always been a favorite with Christehurch audiences, and on this his farewell appear ance the theatre ought to be filled to overflowing. Papanui Gipt Auction.—A meeting of the managing of the Papanui Bazaar and Gift Auction was held on Monday eveuiug. Present—Uev F. G. Brittan (in the chair), Captain Bell, Messrs W. Norman aud C. C. C. Duncan. The various accouuts in connection with the bazaar were passed for payment, and the chairman congratulated the committee' on the success which had attended the baziar. A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to those ladies who had so kiudly assisted by presiding over the stalls; the success achieved being mainly due to their efforts. After all liabilities in connection with the bazaar have been paid, there will be a balance on the right side, amounting to £ll2 5s Id. The debt on the parsonage, to clear off which the bazaar was projected, amounted to £IOO, so that this desirable eud has been with a little to spare.

Nelson Regatta.—We have been favored by Mr N. G. Glassford with the perusal of a letter addressed to him by Mr Leathcs, the secretary of the Nelson Regatta, taking place on February 25th. In the letter the wiiter enquires whether the Canterbury boats and crews will send representatives to compete for the various events. In the event of any boats going from here for Nelson, MrLeathes states that the freight on the boats one way would be paid by the home club. The programme of events issued qomprises. the following amongst others:—Yacht race, first prize £25; Professional Whaleboat race, first prize, £ls; Open Sailing-boat race, first piize£7; Licensed Waterman's race; Coasters' race; Amateur and Mercantile Whaleboat races; Pair-oared races, with or without outriggers, professional and amateur; Ships' Bo:its race. It will be seen by this that a very liberal programme has been prepared, and if possible, we hope to see the invitation of our Nelson friends responded to heartily by some of our crews here,

Oakwehs' Pic NIG —A second mteUnp of;, the carriers, of Christchurch will be; peldj thisevcuinuhit. the.VVhitc Hart Hofel/whcn the report committee appointed at the : last upiv -\ •- •.-.,; ; Thic A^OEaf'E-GISa»BEALSHi < Auckland OttfpoJDatty<Times is responsible foUpvviugV-- ,v ! r. Russell's furmttye waii 'sold lo.dayj and nectiou with Yt*-I'~ifiay ie port is in circulation here 'that he *is to remain in England for the next two years a 3 Agent-General. I am inclined to believe the report true, as it is current in regions Kft.gre.. .fti I ?^.r,PT.Bto b )yp..tifl pronmtlvcontradicted if there were grounds for doing so. •

Alabai of Fire.—Last evening, shortly ■BeTStte oy xn boibm'bo streetf:riqficed ; a; quantity of; s'rrtofco, with 'sSme fe\v sparks, issuing apparently from the roof .of the A T Hotel. The alarm was quickly given, and both bells rang out a 4 peal, causing the members of the brigade, the fire police, and general public; to muster Very strongly in front of the : hotel. • Oil the arrival of Mr Superintendent Harris, Mr Inspector Buckley, and others, it was found that the alarm was happily a. false one, having been caused by the chimney catching fire .slightly, and sending -up 1 dense volumes of smoke,'which, held by the wind, blew over the front of the house in such a way as to give rise to a fear that the fine building, so recently completer!, was in flames. As we have said, however, 'this was fortunately not the case, A very large number of persons congregated very quickly on the spot,, and so soon, as the cause was discovered Mr Superintendent Harris despatched messengers to the fire brigade stations to stop the engines being brought out.

Mr Justice Johnston.—ln his charge to the Grand Jury, at Wellington, Mr Justice Johnston spoke as follows, regarding his approaching departure from that city :—" As it is probable that I may not.again-have an opportunity of addressing a Grand Jury in this place—at" s *,aU Cey,onis for a considerable time to like an affectation of indifference;'.which I certainly do not feel, if, after having presidedJn.the Supreme sixteen years, and, having addressed graud'juries here on so many occasions, I were to refraip frgtn. expressing the gratitude arid comfort which I feel in the retrospect, derived from the very satisfactory relations which 1 ave a ways subsisted between the Court, tin bar, the jurois of all classes, aud all who have taken part here in the administration of public justice ; or were to fail to declare that, if, in the anxious discharge: of duties, often more arduous and personally trying ..than, casual' observers may have believed, I have time . or ~ unnecessarily offended' the prejudices, or hurt'the feelings of any one, I sincerely regret it, -When I have opportunities of revisiting, as a comparative stranger, the place which has been a happy home to me for so large a portion Of my life, I trust I shall.see around; me fresh evidences, not merely of that material prosperity in the enjoyment and prospect qf which we are now rejoicing, but also of such progress in education and general social culture as is indispensable for the formation and development of public opinion—of an. intelligent, large-minded, far-seeing, "vigilant, vigorous, and honest public opinion, without which the best contrived political institutions may degenerate into shams and snares,and without which even the wisest laws which can be devised cannot be wholesomely and effectively administered. t ,

His Excellency the Governor.—At the recent Citizens' ball at Wellington.-bis Excellency replied as follows to the toast of his health—".Mr; Mayor,, ladies, and geutiemen—l can assure yon I thank' you fronl the bottom of my heart for the kind and (ioidial welcome you have given me to New Zealand, No sooner had I landed in another portion of this colony than I began to learn the kindly feeling which I understand is alwayß entertained towards the representative of her Majesty in New Zealand, gfc[Hear, hear.] You, Mr Mayor, were kind enough to say that a feeling akin to personal attachment had begun to be felt towards, myself in this town. I am not vain enough to suppose that in so short a time I could have inspired any feeling of that kind; I attribute it rather to the feeling which is entertained also in the other colonies, namely, the feeling of respect, veneration' and affection towards the person of her Majesty—[hear, hear] which induces you all to give a kindly ' and a friendly welcome to whoever she may please to send to preside over you. [Hear, hear.] This feeling is most gratifying to anyone holding the position I now hold, and although I cannot suppose that at present, in so short a time, you can have any personal feeling toward myself, I do trust that before I leave your shores I shall be able to claims greater share of that esteem which you have evinced.this evening. (Cheers.) I-can assure-you I come among you with a full determination to devote any ability 1 may possess, any energy I can command, to the advancement, as far as in me lies, of the prosperity and happiness of the colony and people of New Zealaud. I believe that this country has a great destiny before it. I know of none of ;hei;: Majesty's colonies, though J have seen many, which holds out more pro? mise of permanent : and happy results't|ian the colony pf New' Zealaud.. . It was niost pleasing to me on first landing in. this country to so many evidences of attachment to the mother country, even in the manner iu which; you have'endeavored to introduce from the-'soil of England the,songsters and ether birds of that country. The fields which I saw around me on landing in Aucklsiud, with their hedges and. walks, .surrounded wit h sweet/briar scenting, the air, reminded me very much of.the old country, and I be-; lieve that in other portions of the colony I shall feel equally, if not more vividly, reminded of Home. | Hear, hear.] No doabt the character oF the country is different, but you can here rejoice in scenery which would remind one of the lakes of Italy. I have seldom seen better views than are to be seen; in the neighborhood of thjs town, and when! your connection with the interior is per-' fee ted, Wellington will, undoubtedly, have a prosperous future before it. I do t not wish to' trespass upon your time, as this is not a proper occasion on which lo make a long spe"ech, neither am ]?a", person who caresto hear himself talk. I can only thank you' for the hearty and kind reception you have given to Lady Normanby and myself.- I trust my residence among you may be long, mid that we may see your town increase in prosperity daily. When the time does come when we may have to part, I hope we may be able to carry with us your sincere and hearty good wishes, and your respect and esteem. [Loud applause.J

I'ASTOBAL ASSOCIATION of the committee of the "&6ove ififesf belSi yesterday, at 2.15 p.m. Presenter-Messrs F-erguson, Henderson, Norman, EVffd, S. Gaifortb, H. J. Matbias, and O'Caliaghafn. Mr Norman was voted to the chair, was read from Messrs G. Co. respecting the medals for general; purposes which are required by the assJoiSatran,"'".;%he letter pointed out that, in the Catalogue, medals were given for leather and other i-xhibi's, and as they had only sheep, cattle, and horse medals in stock, the consequence was that they had to give medals of an inappropriate character. The writers forwardedirsketch of a medal which would suit all purposes, and stated that the dies could lie cut for £9, which could then be used by the association for 6trikingjnedals as wanTedV Mr Ford safd that he quite agreed with the necessity of haying a medal for general purposes ,wfe|t. ; awarded;, : The sketch medal comprised figure of", Fame with a laurel wreath, having the word?' '^Canterbury' Agriculttiral, and Pastoral Association," encircling the centre design. The obverse .contains the words "awarded to." Mr Henderson thought it would be as well if the matter was left over until a fuller meeting. Mr Ferguson jbored '" That the matter be deferred until next general meeting of. the association." Mr Henderson seconded- the motion, which was agreed to. A number of accounts were passed and. ordered for: payment. Messrs J. Inglis and CO, Aikman were re-elected as auditors for the ensuing year. • The annual general meeting of members was fixed to take place on the 28th instant, at 2.15 p.m., in Mr Charles Clark's rooms. The meeting then adjourned. ;,' - ';*i.: r T'- 70

A lady undertook to chase the flies out of her room the other day-with a towel pin, when her husband, darting carelessly in, received a whack on the head which could be heard all- over, the house, j Upon irecoverhis senses he gazed, on her with a look of mingled pain and melancholy, only to remark " f even wish, that you. were dead.!' /- An Irishman, being recently on trial in New York for some offence,:pleaded "Not Guilty," and, the jury being in the box, the district attorney proceeded''to call Mr Furkisson as a witness. With the utmost innocence Patrick fcurhed his face to the judge, and said, "Do I .understand, ;yer Thonor,' that Mr Furkisson-is- to be a witness foreninst me?" The judge said, dryly,'"lt seems so." •" Well; thin, yer honor, I plade guilty, sure, if yer honor plaiae—not because I'm guilty, for I'm -as innocent as a suckin' babe, but jist on account of savin'Misther Furkisson's sowl;"> : ,qab

Kullmann, the assassin who attempted Prince Bismarck'a-life, has been sentenced to moderate p r the nature of : his crime. The sentence;Ts fourteen years'' imprisonment of Correction, ten years' loss of civil rights, and subsequently police surveillance. He declined to appeahto a higher Court, remained perfectly undismayed from beginning to end of'his trial/and volunteered, without the slightest ostentation or bounce, it is said, the Trt3ttemenT~th'St~his "feelings towards Prince Bismarck were still*.precisely the same as those which actuated him.at the moment he levelled the pistol at him. Evidently the young man is a-very^brave'fanatic, who would not have shrunk from giving his own life, had it been forfeited. It is fortunate that the attempt of suoh a man was nob more successful. . t -..,.- ... I