NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 233, 9 March 1875, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

City Council. —An extended report of last night’s proceedings of the City Council appears in our issue of this evening.

Rev, Charles Clark. —From our advertising columns it will be seen that this gentleman will lecture in Lyttelton on Thursday evening next. Or Farr—Or Farr last evening intimated his intention of tendering his resignation as a member of the City Council, as he no longer desired to be a visitor to a bear garden.

Pupil Teachers’ Expenses.— Last evening the Board of Education decided to allow six shillings a day to those pupil teachers who came from a distance to attend the examination.

Teachers’ Certificates.— At the meeting of the Board of Education, held last evening, the inspector was directed to consult with the Board of Examiners as to the propriety of not issuing certificates to teachers until they had served two years under the Board.

Public Works Department— The following appointments are gazetted: —George Marshman, cadet from July Ist, 1874; Frank Harman Davie, junior draughtsman, from 28th December, 1874; James William Miller, general manager, Napier to Waipukurau Railway, from Ist January, 1875.

Canterbury Music Hall.— The Girards, assisted by M. Adolphe Gonzales, gave their farewell performance in Christchurch last night. There was a good house despite counter attractions, and the audience were thoroughly delighted. The troupe leave today per Taranaki for the North, en route for San Francisco.

Robbery. —On Thursday at midnight the Kaiapoi police found a man lying on tha bridge insensible from drink. He was, of course, taken care of, but next morning it was found that he was minus one or two notes and loose change from his trousers pockets, and a pocket-book containing a £2O note and two £5 notes, which he haa in a breast pocket of his coat. The book has since been found, but not the money. The Fire at Malvern.— We regret to learn that the fire which occurred on Mr Eights’ farm at Malvern on Friday last has resulted in a much greater loss to him than was at first supposed. He has had 11,000 bushels of wheat destroyed, and the only portion of his year’s crop untouched is a stack of oats which was nearer to his house, and at some distance from the stacks of wheat they had commenced threshing. Mr Frank’s combine was completely burnt, and the engine considerably damaged. Rev. Charles Clark.— This well-known and talented lecturer gave his first lecture in Christchurch last night at the Oddfellows’ Hall, the subject being “ Charles Dickens.” Of Mr Clark’s abilities as a lecturer, every one bad heard, and consequently a very large audience assembled to greet him on his opening night in this city. The audience were enthusiastic in their applause at different times during the reverend gentleman’s lecture, and the entertainment was a thorough success. The subject to-night is “ The Tower of London,”

Theatre Royal. —There was a crowded house last night to witness the performance of Dion Boucicault’s well known comedy, “ London Assurance,” which was the piece selected for the night of Miss May Howard’s benefit. The fair beneficiare of course appeared as Lady Gay Spanker, and the character is one which suits her well. Mrs Hill was Grace Harkaway, and the other parts were fairly filled. “The New Magdalen” will be played to-night. Board op Conservators.—A meeting of the Board of Conservators was held at noon yesterday. Present-Mr R. J. S, Harman (chairman), Hon J. T, Peacock, and his Worship the Mayor. A report on the state of the river, accompanied by plans, sent in by the overseer, was read and approved. The report stated that the present aspect of the river was very satisfactory. The special report of the overseer on new works necessary to be carried out in compliance with Mr Tosswill’s resolution, was deferred for furthei consideration until rest meeting of the Board. Several accounts were passed for payment, and the Board then adjourned.

The Cabbies. —From what transpired in the Council last night, it would appear that this vexed question, which it was believed had arrived at a settlement, is about to be re-opened. It seemed to have been understood by his Worship the Mayor, that after the majority of the cabmen had applied for their licenses, “from information received,” a letter would be forwarded from their society, informing the Council that their solicitor bad been instructed to withdraw his notice for a writ of prohibition as they desired no further litigation. The expected letter not arriving, Dr Foster omnem movere lapidem volunteered himself to hunt up the secretary, and endeavor if possible to arrange matters quietly. Having succeeded in finding that officer, the learned doctor was so dissatisfied with the replies given that a special meeting of the Council will be held on Thursday morning to consider the course to be pursued. It has been stated that those cabbies who have received licenses do not intend to work under the bye-law fares. Aquatics.— The following entries for the Interprofessional race have been received by Mr N. Gordon Glassford, hon secretary; Squatters’ crew, Messrs M. S. Campbell, J. R. Campbell, A. Barton, John Lee, and G. Nixon (emergency man); Bankers : J, 0. Jones, J. G, Gray, H. E. Templar, J. Knox ; Civil Service : W. Hartland, A. Barron, M, Davie, and J. W. Davis, G. A. Clark (emergency man). The race is to come o2 on Saturday, 13th inst, and considerable interest among boating men is taken in the event. During the same afternoon, should weather permit, the following events will also be pulled off:—Junior Fours, for members of the C.R.C,, prizes given by Mr Revans; and pairoar and sculling races, open to any members of ’ the C.R.C. who have not won a race during the season. The prizes for the two last events have been kindly given by two ladies, who have always taken considerable interest in boating matters in Canterbury, Rpd who, by their liberality, have set a good pzampletotbeir sex,

Horticultural Society. —The annual dinner of the Christchurch Horticultural Society will be held on Thursday next, at the Clarendon Hotel, when the extra prizes gained during the season will be distributed.

Fire at Greenpark. —°n Sunday morning about 4 o’clock, Mr Goodwin, a farmer, residing in the Greenpark district, discovered, on hastening out into the paddock adjoining his house, that a stack of straw under which lay ninety-nine bags of barley, onefourth of which was a fine sample of English pedigree, was so completely enveloped in flames as to render all hope of saving any utterly useless. It is generally believed in the neighbourhood to be the work of an incendiary, who must have fired it two or three hours before it was discovered. We regret to hear that it was uninsured, and that Mr Goodwin has sustained so great a loss.

Accident. —A shocking accident occurred yesterday about 2.80 p.m, in port, A family, consisting of a mother and seven children, were about to proceed to Dunedin in the as. Beautiful Star, to rejoin the head of the family, who had preceded them there. Their name is Weir, and they have been for some time residents at the Heathcote Valley, Mrs Weir was on board and one of her children was standing on the Screw Pile Jetty, to which the steamer was moored, when some timber that was being taken out of the vessel by one of the steam cranes slipped out of the sling by which it was suspended, and struck the child (whose name is James Weir, and whose age is fourteen) on the head, knocking him over on his back, another piece falling across his right leg and breaking it just above the ankle. Dr McDonald was at once sent for, and the boy removed to the Casual Ward, where his leg was set. We are happy to be able to state that the boy is getting on very well, and Dr McDonald states that the head is not seriously injured. It is a great misfortune to Mrs Weir, who, of course, has to remain here with her family instead of going on to Dunedin to her husband, though she had broken up her home for that purpose.

Now that contagious diseases are abroad, every housewife should use carbolic soap for household purposes, as it is a thorough disinfectant, and recommended by the faculty.— [Advt.l