NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 361, 9 August 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Racing.—The celebrated mare Mermaid has dropped a filly foal to Traducer. As the youngster is own sister to Lurline and Castaway it ought to be valuable. Immigration.—A number of immigrants per ship Star of China have heen sent to the branch depots at Eangiora, Rakaia, and Ashburton, and can be engaged there The Mitbe —lt is said that Cameron Bros have purchased the site of the Mitre Hotel from the Hon J. T. Peacock, and intending erecting a first class hotel and offices.

Lyttelton Dramatic Society.—This society repeated the performance of " Bombastes Furioso," "No 1 Round the Corner," and " The Turkish Bath" on Saturday night. There was only a moderate attendance, but they were very appreciative, and the pieces went more smoothly than on the first occasion.

Orchestral Society.—The second concert of the fifth season of this society takes place on Thursday next, at the Oddfellows' Hall. The instrumental pieces, which of course form the bulk of the programme, have been selected from the works of the best masters, and the vocal portion, under the direction of Mr W. H. Simms, includes part songs and solos, the latter by a lady. We hope to see a good attendance, as the society certainly deserves the heartiest support of all true lovers of high class music. Good Templar Entertainment. —An entertainment, for which a well-selected programme has been prepared, will be given in St Andrew's schoolroom to-morrow evening, under the auspices of the St Andrew's Lodge, No 41, 1.0.G.T. As the proceeds will devoted to a benevolent purpose—namely, to the relief of a brother who has long been suffering from severe illness, it is hoped that there will be a large muster, not only of members of the order, but of friends of the temperance cause. The Excelsior Choir have kindly volunteered their services. The chair will be taken at half-past seven o'clock.

1.0.G.T.. WOODEND.—The quarterly meeting of the Press Forward Lodge was held on Wednesday last, when the following officers were installed by Hro Little, Lodge Deputy —viz, W.C.T. Bro S. Corrigan, W.V.T. Bro P. Horrel, W.S. Bro M. Brown, W.F.S. Bro W. Salkeld, W.T. Sister M. Farrar, W.C. Sister R. Ayres, W.M. Bro J. Judson, W.I.G. Bro G. Dobbs, W.O.G. Bro M. Smith, W.A S. Sister M. J. fianby, W.D.M.. Sister A. Seawood, W.R.H.S. Sister M. Barnes, W.L.H.S. Sister L. Brown. The lodge at the present time numbers sixty-seven members, twentyeight of whom have been initiated during the quarter just past. After the installation of officers the lodge closed until Wednesday, the llthinst, when the question of buying an harmonium for the use of the lodge will be cons'dered.

Hoeorata —' Press' co!respondent says:— A general meeting was held in the Hororata schoolroom at 7 p.m. on Friday evening, the 6th iust, on the completion of the church in the district (named St John's), to decide whether the sittings were to be paid for or free. Upon the question being put to the meeting, it was carried by a majority of one, that the sittings should be free and unallotted. The church building is 36 feet long and 18 feet wide, and intended to seat ninety-seven. The entire building is good and well fitted up inside. The bridge over the River Selwyn at the Bluff is already commenced, a gang of men being at work at the pile-driving with a steam monkey. On Wednesday, the 4th instant, an engine with one carriage attached came up the railway line from the White Cliffs Junction into the gorge of the Selwyn as far as Mr Mcllwraith's coalpits. It is expected the line will be open for traffic about the 15th inst. The Hororata library, which has now been open about fifteen months, having received another handsome parcel of books, now numbering nearly 400 volumes, proves a great boon to the district. The school committee have planted a belt of trees round the nor'-west side of the school and house, enclosed by a wire fence. The Road Board are also improving the means of transit in making and repairing the roads, in many parts where before it was next to impossible to pass during: the winter months, but yet still much remains to be done in road making. Many of the farmers' flocks have commenced lambing, for which the mild weather is very favourable. Lyttelton Colonists' Society.—The committee of this society met on Friday night last. Present—Messrs Allwright (president; Nalder, Boddington, Graham, Hobbs, Edge, Weyburne, P. Cunningham, Jacobson, Willcox, Rich, and Fyfe. A letter was read from Mr W. Young objecting to the proposed alteration in the rules excluding boys from the reading room, and also asking what sum would be charged for the use of the hall at the late tea meeting of the Good Templars. After discussion it was resolved that the charge should be two guineas. From the Provincial Secretary, stating that £IOO had been paid in to the credit of the society by the Provincial Government, to be expended in permanent fittings and additions to the building and in the purchase of books.

Mr Nalder pointed out the danger there would be if au alarm of fire were raised when a number of people were in the hall, as the means of ingress and egress were so limited, and proposed that the present entrance should be closed and some sliding doors be placed in the north wall. A committee, consisting of the president and Messrs Willcox, Weyburne, and Nalder were appointed to investigate the matter and report at the next monthly meeting. On the motions of Messrs Boddington and Jacobson it was determined to subscribe for the London Mail and Southern Mercury. The treasurer stated that the whole receipts for the month, including the £IOO Government grant, were £137 19s 4d, and that the whole assets of the society were £477 19s 4d. Accounts amounting to £6l 8s 8d were passed for payment. Resolved—" That the sum of £SO be expended in the purchase of books at Mr Hughes in Ohristchurch, and that £IOO worth be ordered through the Provincial Government from England. A committee consisting of the following gentlemen to select the books—viz, the President, Vice-president, and Messrs Edge, Cunningham, Phillips, and Nalder." On the motion of Mr Nalder it was resolved— '< That the society should take ten shares in the Lyttelton Permanent Loan Association." Resolved " That £lO be expended in erecting a shed for storing kerosene." The president made a statement relative to the winter evening entertainments, and it was lesolved that they should be continued.

Opposition Programme. The Daily Times publishes the following extract from the correspondence of the Auckland Star, as an authoritative outline of the programme of the Opposition :—l. A reduction of expenditure in all departments of the Government. 2. A change in incidence of taxation of such a character that property, and especially property of those who from absence do not contribute otherwise to revenue, shall bear a just share of taxation. 3. A change in the Constitution of the Upper House and Central Government and Legislature before the present representative institutions are surrendered. 4. If centralism is to take the place of provincialism, that greater powers be given to the centres of population, so that, like great free cities, they may impose, collect, and disburse their own taxation independent of Government. 5. To take steps for the preservation of political life, and education in political knowledge. The plans for the contemplated changes are to be submitted for discussion during the recess, and after the elections are over the party will reform and determine upon a definite course of action to be adopted. I.O.G.T.—At the weekly session of the Onward Lodge, Waikuku, held on Wednesday evening, the following officers were duly installed by Bro Griffiths, lodge deputy : Bros J. Garrett, W.C.T. ; R. Leggitt, W.V.T.: T. Griffith, W.F.S.; T. Wilson, W.T. ; C. Skevington,. W.S. ; M. Stokes, W.M.; S. Skevington, W.1.G,; W. Heald, W.O.G. ; Sisters M.A. Skevington, W.C.; M. Morris, W.D.M. ; A. Wyatt, W.L.S. ; G. McQuillan, W.R.S.; and A. Bartram, P.W.C.T. The report showed thirty-one members in good standing. It has been decided that a tea meeting, with an entertainment, be held on Thursday next, at Mr McDonald's woolworks. The same is duly advertised. At the weekly session of the. Star of Freedom Lodge, Kaiapoi, held afc the Orange Hall on Tuesday evening, Bro T. B. Knight, D.G.W.C.T., installed the officers elect for the ensuing term, viz:—Bro G. Batt, W.C.T.; Sister C. Burnett, W.V.T.; Bro G. Whittaker, W.S.; Sister E. E. Neville, W.F.S.j Bro K. Bowen, W.T.; Bro J. Blackmore, W.C.; Bro G. Sellars, W.M.; Bro A. Capil, W.I G.; Bro G. Bowen, W.O.G. ; Sister E. L. Henwood, W.D.M.; Sister Whittaker, W.A.S.; Sister J. Stephens, W.R.H.S; Sister M. Wilson, W.L.H.S. Bro G. Sellars was elected, president, Sister A. A. Knight and Sister M.. Wilson superintendents of the Star of Peace; (juvenile) Lodge. The usual weekly session of the Dauntless Lodge, No 7, 1.0.G.T., was held at the Good Templar Hall on Friday, when there was good attendance of visitors and brethren. The following officers were elected for the ensuing quarter, viz:— P.W.0.T., Bro W. Jacques; W.C.T., Bro W. H. Wykes; W.V.T., Sister Beale; W.S., Bro A. J. Abbott; W.F.S., Bro Heslop; W.T., Bro Phillips; W.C, Bro Webber; W.M., Bro. Allison; W.1.G., Bro Snell; W.0.G., Bro G. Fuller; W.A.S., Bro Reader; W.R.H.S., Sister Ballinger; W.L.H.S., Sister Raine; W.D.M. Sister Robinson.

Death of Mr W. F. Pizzey.—The West Coast Times gives the following account of the suicide :of Mr W. F. Pizzey, of the firm of Pizzey and Co, Brewers, Hokitika. Mr Pizzey was last seen alive about dusk, and was then going towards the brewery, in Weld street. Nothing more was seen of him until his dead body was found in a small office adjoining the brewery. Mr Kohloff, who is in the employ of MesEsrs Pizzey and Co, noticed about half-past seven o'clock, the unusual fact that the office door was open, and that there was no light inside. He thereupon went in, and discovered the deceased lying on the floor. He immediately raised an alarm, and sent or went without delay for medical assistance, and for the police. Sergeant Blane and Constable O'Malley arrived promptly on the scene of this dreadful occurrence, and were closely followed by Dr Dermott, who discovered that life was extinct. The body was found lying face downwards, but resting more on the left than on the right side. A frightful wound was visible in deceased's head, a pistol bullet having entered at the right temple and penetrated through the left side of the head. A small Colt's revolver, one chamber of which had recently been discharged, was lying under the body, close to the right hand and arm, which were doubled up also under the body. The deceased's head was lying in his hat, which was nearly filled with blood. Two or three paper documents were also found under deceased, but these were quite unimportant. The body was clothed in the usual manner, with the addition of a great coat, and muffler worn round the neck, which would seem to lead to the conclusion that the deceased shot himself immediately after entering the office from the street. Everything found on the body was taken possession of by Sergeant Blane, and the office will be in charge of the police until after the inquest is held. Subsequent enquiries have elicited the information that shortly before six o'clock a noiseresembling that which would be caused by a pistol shot was heard by a lady who lives in the neighborhood, and by a passer-by, hut noimportance was attached at the time by them to this noise. There seems little doubt that, the unfortunate gentleman, met with hia death shortly before six o'clock, and from the uature of the wound death must have been almost instantaneous,

VOLUNTEER Fire Police.—The annual general meeting of the members of the Christchurch Volunteer Fire Police will be held in the fire brigade hall, Lichfield street, to-morrow evening, at seven o'clock. FOOTBALL. —On Saturday last, fifteen Old College Boys played the Club. The latter did not muster very many ; in fact, only a few more than their opponents. The club lost the choice of goals, and kicked off from the southern end. It was at once apparent that the Old Boys were far too strong for their opponents, as soon after commencing the ball was taken down close to the Club goal, and, notwithstanding the vigorous efforts of several of their players they were unable to get it away. After about twenty minutes play, Dobson kicked the first goal for the Old Boys. Sides were changed, and again the Old Boys prevailed. McCardell, by a good piece of play, obtaining the second goal. The game was continued until five o'clock, when the Old Boys had scored three more goals, kicked by Messrs A. Ollivier, G. Mathias, and W. Cotterill. On Saturday next the annual match between the Past and Present Collegians will be played at the College, fifteen on each side. The names of the Old College team will appear in our columns at a future date.

Soap.—Many persons who have cometothis province of late, may not know that the soap branded with a star, is of a very superior description, to most other sorts in use here. Very severe tests have proved that it is manufactured on the strictest chemical principles so as to produce an article, which whilst it possesses thorough cleansing properties, does not injure the finest fabrics, or affect the hands in the slightest degree. The public generally, will find it to their advantage to use this soap, as in addition to the above mentioned qualifications, it is sold at a lower price than most other kinds. A single tria will prove the foregoing facts to the satisfaction of all.—Advt.