NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 200, 29 January 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

City Cab Stands.— The City Council intimate that the public cab stands within the city are closed until further notice.

Accident The man named Thomas Jewis, who was hurt on the new tunnel wharf on the 11th of this month, died yesterday morning at 430 a.m., at the Heathcote Valley. Dauntless Lodge, I O.G.T— A summoned meeting of the above lodge will be held this evening in Gee’s schoolroom, at half-past seven, for the quarterly election of officers, and transaction of other business.

Canterbury Railways.— An additional down and up train will be run daily on the Christchurch and Malvern line, on and after Monday next. The time of departure from ■ ich terminus, will be found in anothei column. Defalcations —We understand that an ■fficial connected with one of the lodges of friendly societies in the city has left suddenly, and that some complications in the account* have been discovered which are likely to resalt in a loss tb the lodge in question of oVer £4OO.

Museum Additions. —At the meeting of the governors of the Canterbury College, held yesterday, it was resolved to accept the tender of Messrs England Bros and Mr Tail for the additions to the Museum, subject to the approval of the Provincial Government.

Canterbury College. —At the meeting of the Board of Governors held yesterday it was decided to request the Lecturers on Modern Languages (Hev C. Turrell) and Jurisprudence (• >r Foster) to continue their lectures during the Lent term of this year,

Art Union. —The art union for Mr T. S. Cousen’s pictures was drawn last evening at the Museum of Art, Cashel street. The first prize, an oil painting, “Tale from the sea,’’ valued at £25, fell to Mr J. Anderson, jun; the second prize, also an oil paiu’ing, “The Irish emigrant,” valued at £8 10s, was taken by Mr J. Lawrence; and the third prize, a water color, “ The pets,” value £6, was drawn by Mr J. Denham. Sanitary Essay.— Those gentleman who purpose contending for Mr M. B. Halts premium of £SO for the best, and £lO for the second best essay, on tiie most practical suggestions for improving the sanitary condition of Christchurch, will not fail to remember that their papers must be sent in to that gentleman’s address, on or before the 20th March next. Full particulars relating thereto will be found in our advertising columns.

Colonial Prize Firing.— ln our telegraphic notice of yesterday’s firing, it will be seen that in the Fifth Infantry match--10 shots each at 500 yards—Sergeant Fox, of the Christchurch artillery, tied with Hoskins, ex-champion, and two others, milking a score of 32. In firing off, Fox made a bull’s eye, taking the first prize of £7, Hoskins taking fourth prize. This news was received with acclamation at last night’s meeting of the artillery,

The Late Fatal Accident at Sumner. —A pair of tiousers very much torn, supposed to have been those worn by Mr Terry, and a coat said to have been worn by Mr Bush—two of the unfortunates in the late sad accident —were picked up yesterday on the beach, immediately opposite the scene of the accident, by Joseph Day. Twelve shillings in silver were found in one of the trousers pockets. None of ‘the missing bodies have yet been recovered.

Hanmer Plains Hot Springs. —As these springs come into repute it is requisite that the means of access to them, and accommodation for visitors, should be sufficient to meet their requirements. Recently these mineral waters have been in some request, vlr Russell, owner of the Jollie’s Pass Hotel, has made arrangements with the Nelson Government to further open up the springs. Considerable improvements have been made to the hotel near them, and ere long it is hoped that a coach will be running direct to them.

Chain Hills Tunnel.— lt would appear that there is little prospect of this work being completed for some considerable time yet, The Bmce Herald says :—“We lately inspected the Chain Hills railway at the Taieri end, and were sorry to find that but little progress has been made with the work since our last visit, about six months ago, only about two chains having since been completed, giving seven chains in all, of the twenty-two chains, tie entire length of the tunnel. The workmen are at presenton very hard stone, and a great deal of water flows in upon them while at work by night and day, during three shifts of eight hours each. We trust that we may be mistaken, but we are strongly of opinion, judging by the past and present slow rate of progress manifested, that but little, if anything, short of two years hence will see the iron horse passing through this tunnel.

Christchurch Artillery Volunteers, —The annual meeting of the above company, was held in the Orderly room last evening. Captain Craig in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The treasurer, Gunner Strange, read the balance-sheet for the past year, showing a balance of £5 3s 2d to the credit of the Jbaltery, The following members were elected a committee for the ensuing year. Sergeant-Major Roberts, Quartermaster,Sergeant Raven, Sergeant Piper, Corporals Winney, Bombardier Gapes, and Gunners Strange, Ormaudy, and Hill. Mr Day was elected an honorary life member, and the thanks of the battery accorded to him for the trouble he had taken in obtaining the new uniforms in London. A special committee, consisting of Sergeant Major Roberts, Quarter-Master Sergeant Raven, Sergeant Piper, and Gunners Strange and Woodford, were appointed to draw up a report as to the ways and means of obtaining more new uniforms for the battery. The sum of £2 2a was voted as an honorarium to be presented to the hon secretary, Gunner Charters, for the able and efficient manner in which he has discharged the duties of that office. It wasstated thateighteen new members had joined during the last six months, and that twenty more new uniforms were about to be ordered from England. The strength, of the battery was rapidly increasing, as several persons had been lately proposed for membership. The meeting then separated.