NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 284, 10 May 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Bootmakers’ Strike, —This strike has ended. The men offered to make certain concessions from their original demands, which the masters agreed to, and the hands resumed work this morning. Theatre Royal. —Richard 111. was produced on Saturday night, and despite the inclement weather, drew a fair house. Mr and Mrs Bates gave great satisfaction in their different parts. Telegrams.— The steamer Albion is expected to leave the Bluff at 11 a,m. tomorrow (Tuesday). Telegrams for the Australian Colonies, or Europe via the Java Cable, will be received at the Christchurch office for transmission up till 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Provincial Council. —The debate upon the financial statement of the Provincial Treasurer is fixed to be resumed to-morrow, but it is probable that it will be adjourned till next day, as the Secretary for Public Works will make his works statement on that evening.

Melbourne Cup. —When the entries for the great race of the Australian colonies are made public, there will be found the name of Templeton amongst them. The entry was sent yesterday by the Albion, and we trust that the owner’s pluck may be rewarded by a reasonable weight being allotted to his horse. We are afraid, however, that the handicapper will consider it his duty to apportion the little nag a burden which will prevent his having any chance in the big race next spring. Acclimatisation.— Over £2OO worth of the birds received per Tintern Abbey have already been taken delivery of, and there still remains for sale birds to the value of a little more than half that amount, comprising linnets, redpoles, yellowhammers, and a few blackbirds and thrushes. Of the salmon eggs received perTimaru not more than fifty arc now left in the boxes, and these, it is to bo regretted, present an unfavorable appearance. The late shipments attracted a large number of visitors to the gardens yesterday. Serious Accident. —As a man in the employ of M r Hossiter, butcher, was driving one of his employer’s carts along Madras street, this morning, a large Newfoundland dog suddenly rushed at the horse, which took fright and bolted in the direction of the Madras street bridge. This bridge has been for some time past, stopped for traffic, and a (> x 2 plank nailed across prevents horses or vehicles from passing over it. On arriving at this obstacle the horse made a desperate jump at it, and succeeded in getting his fore legs over the plank, which was eventually carried away by his struggles. The man in charge of the cart, deeming the situation desperate, climbed over to the back of the vehicle and dropped safely on the road without experiencing any injury. The horse was finally secured, but had sustained injuries, more or less severe, through his contact with the planking. It is high time some notice was taken of the number of dangerous dogs about the different streets of Christchurch,

Savings Banks. —The following were the transactions in the Government Savings Banks for the quarter ending March 31st, as follows: —Accounts opened, 2814; closed, 2121; number of deposits, 14,195; withdrawals, 9137; amount of deposits, £168,160 8s 7d; withdrawals, £220,851 9s 10d; excess of withdrawals over deposits, £52,691 Is 3d. Cricket. —The Auckland Herald, of the 29th ultimo, states that a meeting took place the previous day, to consider the communication from the South relative to the proposed visit of an Australian team to New Zealand. It was stated that Dunedin and Christchurch would probably contribute £ 150 each towards the expenses of the Sydney team, and it was asked how much Auckland would guarantee. After some discussion, the secretary was instructed to write, stating that the province is desirous of playing a match with a Sydney team, and is willing to defray a portion of the expenses, but further information on the subject is required.

Inquest. —An inquest was held on Saturday afternoon, at the Provincial Hotel, before J. W. S. Coward, Esq, coroner, on the body of Mrs John Melluza, who died suddeny at her residence, Lichfield street east, the previous day. From the evidence of deceased’s husband, it appeared that he left home about half-past ten on Friday morning, when his wife, who had got out of bed about seven o’clock, appeared to be in her usual state o f health. On returning in about two hours afterwards, he found her lying asleep on the bed with her child alongside of her. He did not disturb her, and on returning after two o’clock he found her still lying on the bed with her head on the wooden portion of the bedstead. He called her by name and receiving no answer, approached the bedside, when he saw that she looked as if dead. After calling in a neighbor, he went for Dr Symes, who on seeing deceased pronounced her dead. Dr Syme, who made the 'post moftetn examination, stated that he found the heart, liver, and kidneys of deceased diseased. The immediate cause of death was disease of the heart. The jury returned a verdict of “ Died from natural causes.”

Lyttelton Winter Entertainments—The third of this season’s series took place on Friday evening, and proved a decided success. The Colonists’ Hall was crowded. Mr H. Allwright, president of the society, occupied the chair. The first part consisted of piano solo, “ Grande Duchesse,” by Mr W. Ford. Readings—Messrs Yule, H. Bolt, and Power. Songs—Mrs Rich, Messrs Harrington, and Comerford; and piano solo by Miss Hinett. The president then announced the particulars of the prizes he intends offering for boys’ recitations. The second part, consisting of Craven’s farce, “ Done Brown,” was gone through. The various parts being sustained by Messrs H. Bolt, H. C. Jacobsen, G, N. Phillips, W. Ford, and E. Salt, The performance was on the whole most successful, and was received with shouts of laughter and applause. The curtain was raised for the singing of the National Anthem by the performers, which brought the evening’s amusement to a close. It should be mentioned that all the properties, dresses, &c., were lent for the' occasion, and the services of the perruquier who “ got up ” the amateurs, given gratuitously, so that the expenses were reduced to a minimum, and nearly the whole of the proceeds are available for the piano fund, Mr Yule’s speech was received with delight by the audience. It was original, and in it he spoke severely of those who visited entertainments of this sort merely to criticise and condemn.

The Conviction of O’Fereall.— The Argus of the 28th ult says:—The trial of H. J. V. O’Ferrall, for embezzling moneys belonging to the Government, was concluded in the Criminal Court yesterday, before Mr Justice Molesworth. On the previous day the prisoner had been convicted of embezzling three sums of £l5O, £75, and £l5O. On the charge that was investigated yesterday, the prisoner was arraigned for embezzling £22 17s fid, £6 ss, and £l5O. On this charge also the prisoner was convicted, but on both indictments his Honor consented to reserve for the Full Court the question whether the prisoner had received the moneys by virtue of his employment. The Crown prosecutor proposed to proceed with two other charges against the prisoner, but his Honour suggested that it would be better to postpone those trials till after the law points had been argued. The trial of the other two charges was therefore postponed. The Full Court will not sit till the 21st June, so that the other trials cannot take place before July next at the earliest. Mr Justice Molesworth sentenced O’Ferrall to five years’ hard labor on the first charge against him, and to four years’ on the second charge, the sentences to be cumulative. Execution of the sentences was, however, respited till after the decision of the law points.

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.]