NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume III, Issue 285, 11 May 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Canterbury Railways.—The contractors for the import outside goods traffic took oharge and commenced work yesterday.

Provincial Council.—The Council will resume its sittings this evening at 5 p.m,, when the Secretary for Public Works (Hon J. T. Peacock) will make his statement as to the public works of the province. Inspection Parade.—Owing to the inclemency of the weather last evening, the inspection parade and distribution of district prizes to the winners was postponed until Thursday evening next. Philadelphia Exhibition.—We direct attention to an important circular letter from the Colonial Government, with reference to the collection of a set of exhibits to be forwarded to the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876.

Scholarship Examination-—Those candidates for scholarships who intend to present themselves at the ensuing examination are reminded that their applications are to be sent in to the Board of Examiners on or before the 19th instant. Board of Conservators. —The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held yesterday. There were present—Messrs B. J. S. Harman (chairman), his Worship the Mayor, and J. T. Fisher. There was only some routine business brought before the Board, and, after it had been disposed of the Board adjourned.

A Curiosity.—There is now on view at the shop of Mr Sandstein, watchmaker, Cashel street, an interesting specimen of colonial workmanship in the shape of a watch smaller than a threepenny piece, inserted in a walking stick. The watch, which keeps excellent time, and is beautifully finished, was made by Mr Weller, a workman in the employ of Mr Sandstein; the stick, which is also very nicely made of puriri, being manufactured by Mr T. Kent. Before leaving home Mr Weller made a small watch for presentation to the Crown Prince of Prussia.

Photo-Scenio Exhibition. —We understand that Messrs Phillippi and Pierson, the photographers attached to the U.S. Transit of Venus expedition, will visit Christchurch in the course of a few days, and exhibit a large collection of photographs of the scenery around Lake Wakatipn and various parts of Dunedin. It is their intention to go right through the colony, taking views ol all parts of interest, so as to obtain a complete collection for exhibition at the Philadelphia Exhibition of 1876. The views already secured muster over 100 large pictures.

Canterbury Tradesmens' Athletic Club. —A meeting of the members of the Canterbury Tradesmens' Athletic Club was held last evening, at the Garrick Hotel, Mr Bowley in the chair. It was decided to close the entries for all the handicaps on Monday. May 17th. A committee will be appointed at the next meeting to conduct the sports. It was stated that a considerable addition had been made to the number of members since the last meeting, and that several well known pedestrians had entered for the most important events at the forthcoming sports. The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman,

Theatre Royal,—" East Lynne" was the attraction last night at the theatre, with Mrs Bates in the characters of Lady Isabel and Madame Vine. The piece was a success, going capitally throughout. " The Marble Heart" is to be produced for the first time in Christchurch to-night.

Primitive Methodist Church.—The annual tea meeting in connection with the above church will beheld this evening in the church. After tea a public meeting will be held, when addresses will be delivered by the Rev C. Fraser, Rev W. J. Habens, Rev A. F. Douglas, B. J. Westbrooke, and J. Sharp. The chair will be taken by the Rev M. Baxter.

Accident.—Mr Austin Fnssell, chemist, Colombo street, met with a sad accident yesterday afternoon. He was superintending the taking in of some goods into the warehouse, and was standing on a ladder placed against the wall. By some means this slipped, and he fell, his head striking the asphalt, Medical aid was immediately sent for. It was at first thought that he was suffering from concussion of the brain, but we learned last night that he had so far revived as to give some hopes of his recovery.

Good Templars.—The installation of officere of the Northern Star Lodge, No lu, took place on Thursday evening last. The officers were installed by Bro J. A. Efford, D.G.W.C.T., as follows:—W.C.T., Bro S. Judd; W.V.T., Bro S. Povey; W.S, Bro P. Schmidt; W.T.S., Bro J. Forbes; W.T., Bro D. Lamb; W.U., Bro J. Griffiths; W.M., Bro T. G. Smith; W.1.G., Bro Mogford; W.0.G., Bro T. Clarke; W.R.H.S., Sister Efford; W.L.H.S., Sister Povey; W.A.S, Sister K: Schmidt; W.D.M./Sister C, Schmidt. It was decided that the lodge should continue to meet in the Temperance Hall until the Oddfellows' Hall, Montreal street north, is completed.

Northern Rivers.—Those immediately affected by the rain were in fresh on Sunday and Monday, but no serious damage is reported to be done. A rumor was afloat that the northern railway line between the Ashley bridge and township had been carried away. It appears, however, that the quantity of rain had loosened the earthwork, which was not quite solid, and with the weight of the train passing over that portion on Saturday evening the sleepers and line sank about six inches. This has been packed up, so that no interruption has been caused to the traffic. On Monday the Ashley was still bank and bank, the Gust also in a state of flood. All the rivers further north were flooded, but were subsiding fast towards Monday evening. Inquest.—An inquest was held at the Ashburton Hotel, Afjiburton, on Saturday last, touching the death of John Hendrahan, before H. T. Winter, Esq, J.P., and a jury, of which Mr George Coleman was chosen forman. The evidence of the following witnesses was taken :—James McCaffarty being sworn, said that he was manager for Mr Holmes at Mount Harding : I knew deceased, and recognise his body ; he was coachman to Mr Holmes ; he came up to Mount Harding on Wednesday, the sth instant; he took out his horses and attended to them. At teatime I asked him into the kitchen to tea ; He said he did not want any. Immediately after I heard him retching outside. I went out and asked him if there was anything wrong with him ; he said it was only a headache; he said he would go to bed, which he did. He retched all night on to mid-day on Thursday. Some time during Thursday night he got up and I asked him how he felt. " Oh, pretty well," he said. In the morning when I awoke he waa dead. He slept in the same bed with me both nights. I awoke about seven o'clock in the morning. By a Juror—l told him he needed medical aid and I would send for aid, but he only laughed, saying he did not need any. John Douglas, being sworn, said—l am a gardener, working for Mr Stewart. The deceased drove me up from the Rakaia on Wednesday. Nothing seemed amiss with him on the journey. On Friday morning I looked into the room about half-past six and saw that he was dead. I did not go into the room. Iran across the paddock and got Mr Stewart to come with me. By a Juror—The The last witness was fast asleep in bed with the dead man. He had one glass of whiskey and water on the journey, and was perfectly sober. Police-constable Thomas Loose stated that he brought the body of the deceased from Mount Harding. At this point in the evidence the inquest was adjourned to Monday, at i p.m., in order that a post mortem, examination might be made by Dr Trevor. 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

A schoolmaster asked one of his scholars, in the winter time, what was th« Latin word for cold? ' Oh, sir,' replied the boy, ' I forget it this moment, but at this moment, I have it at my fingers' ends.' The Western Rural (American) says that a man who was noted for always having pigs which fattened easily, gave the following as the secret of his success:—" I always choose good-natured pigs. Those that, when they eat, are constantly running from one trough to another, and knocking their snouts against the next pig, I sell to my neighbours, who don't know better than to buy such troublesome animals, while my contented pigs get fat." This is only putting into useful practice the old proverb, " laugh and grow fat."