NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 421, 18 October 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Ranger. —Mr John Henry, of Scotsburn, Peel Forest, has been gazetted a ranger under the Protection of Animals Act, 1^73. Pioneer Lodge, I.O.G.—Members of this Lodge are requested to attend a meeting to be held this evening, at half-past seven, for the purpose of electing representatives to the next Grand Lodge. Saturday Half Holiday—A meeting of the building trades and others interested in obtaining a Saturday half-holiday will be held at the Music Hall this evening at eight p.m,, when his Worship the Mayor will take the chair.

The Government Buildings, LyttelToN ._These buildings are now being fitted by Mr T. Gee, of Christchurch. The work is progressing, and will probably be completed by the end of the month. The fittings are well suited to the purposes for which they are to be used, and no doubt the General Government officers will be glad to quit their present wretched offices for this handsome and convenient edifice. Gas fittings are being laid on by the Lyttelton Gas ComP —A meeting of the local committee of the Philadelnhia Exhibition will be held this afternoon at Mr J. A. Bird’s office, at 3 p.m,, to receive reports from the various sub-committees. We would remind intending exhibitors that the time for sending exhibits forward is rapidly drawing to a close, and if the province is to be represented, it will be necessary for them to take early steps to inform the various sub-committees of the number and nature of their exhibits, Christchurch Diocesan Choral Association.—The musical portion of the services at the opening of Synod on Tuesday will be performed by the above association, and we are requested to state that there will be a final rehearsal of all choirs this evening at eight o’clock, in St Michael’s Church. On Tuesday there will be an early choral celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m,, and full choral evensong at 7.30 p.m. Fishing. —The following regulations have been issued by his Honor the Deputy-Super-intendent:—l. It shall be lawful for any person, upon obtaining from the secretary of the Canterbury Acclimatisation Society a license under his hand authorising him so to do, to fish for trout with rod and line in the River Avon, from its source to New Brighton. 2. All trout taken by any person so fishing as aforesaid, and not exceeding eight inches in length, shall be immediately returned alive to the said river; and any person convicted of infringing this regulation shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty pounds sterling, and his license shall become void. 3. A fee of one pound sterling shall be paid to the said secretary of the said society on the issue of every such license. 4. Such license shall continue in force from the date of its issue until the 31st day of March, 1876, and no longer, and shall not be transferable. 5. Otherwise than as provided by the foregoing regulations, no person shall fish in the said River Avon ; and any person offending against this regulation shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds sterling. 6. The last preceding regulation shall not apply to fishing for whitebait with nets. Inquest. —On Saturday an inquest was held at Messent’s Halfway House Hotel, Gust, before C. Dudley, Esq., coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr T. B. Howson was chosen foreman, touching the death of William Purdue, late of Stoke. The evidence of deceased’s wife (Margaret Perdue), mother (Rebecca Manning), and brother-in-law (W. H. McCauley), went to show, in addition to the particulars given by us in Saturday’s issue, that deceased had recently been in a desponding state of mind, and stated that something was wrong with the accounts of the Stoke school committee, of which he was chairman, but on examination the accounts were correct. He was in fair circumstances, and his wife stated that on the day of the inquest he was to have proceeded to Christchurch with her to settle his property on her. P. Doig gave evidence of having raised the body out of the well, and that there was only a cut on the face and a few bruises on it. The jury returned an open verdict that deceased was found dead in the well, but how or in what manner he to his death there was no «*iaence to sbovy,

Arrests. —A man named J. Cullen has been arrested at Dunedin on the charge of forging cheques in Christchurch. Some few hours after the information was laid it was discovered by the Inspector of Detectives that a man bearing the description of Cullen had sailed in the Lady Bird, and from action taken he was arrested on the arrival of that steamer at Dunedin. A man lately in the employ of Mrlnnes, brewer, Waltham, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling monies from his employer, and will be brought up this morning. He was taken in the Timaru district from particulars forwarded from the Christchurch office.

Narrow Escape from Fire.—As Mr Sunderland, baker, was passing Morgan’s stables, about a quarter past six yesterday morning, he observed smoke issuing from one portion of the roof, and at once aroused Mr Morgan, when it was found that the smoke was proceeding from a compartment of the building used as a store room and rented by J. Heard, cabman, who also sleeps there. As no answer could be obtained to repeated knocking, the door was forced open, and a bag of chaff was found to be on fire near to Heard’s bunk. A few buckets of water soon settled the danger, but not a moment too soon, as several of the boards of the partition were scorched, and in a few moments more would probably have been on fire.

Hereford Street Bridge, —The design to be submitted to the Council this afternoon by Mr Walkden, city surveyor, for the bridge to be erected over the Avon in a line with Hereford street, will consist of stone abutments and piers, surmounted by light wrought iron girders to carry footpaths and cast iron railings. The interior of the bridge will be constructed of timber. The bridge will have four openings of 24ft each, but it will be Bft less in width than that over Montreal street, owing to the position of the mill. The present weir and sluice gates will have to be re-built higher up the river, as the piers for the bridges will be constructed of stone, and placed in midwater. As the foundations will have to be carried down deep enough to allow of the mill being taken away at some future time, without interfering with the stability of the bridge, the expense of construction will be increased considerably,

Supreme Court. —The case of Fowler v M'Arthur and another, in which the plaintiff claimed £6OOO damages for malicious prosecution, was concluded late on Saturday evening. The counsel on both sides having addressed the jury at some length, his Honor summed up the case, exhaustively commenting on the evidence given. The jury retired to consider their verdict shortly after 3 p.m., and at 5 pm. returned into Court, when the foreman (Mr J. N, Toss Will) informed his Honor that there was no possibility of the jury agreeing, two-thirds being for a verdict in one way, and one-third in another. His Honor informed the foreman that he could not under the Act discharge the jury until they had been six hours in deliberation. The jury again letired, and shortly before 7 p.m. returned into Court with a verdict for the plaintiff, damages one farthing. This concluded the business before the Court atiVm Prius, and the Court adjourned until to-day, when the Bankruptcy Sittings will be held.

Mrs Ross’s School.—The annual sports in connection with this school took place in Hagley Park on Thursday last, when the various events were well T ' l — weie tue winners of the items on the programme : —IOO yards, open to all 'ooys under ten years, eight entries—Lean I, Stack 2 ; 100 yards, for boys of thirteen— Chapman 1, Burke 2 ; 100 yards, for boys of eleven—Miles 1, J. G. Williams 2; 100 yards, for boys of twelve—Cuddon 1, Willis 2 ; 50 yards, for boys under nine—Mcßeth 1, Lingard and Griffiths equal for second place; one mile walking race—A. Stack 1, W. Helmore 2, H. Luke 3 ; quarter mile fiat race—Dixon 1, Helmore 2 ; 100 yards, for boys of nine years old—Tori esse 1, flelmore 2 ; mile race—Helmore 1, Griffiths 2; time, 6£min. The high jump, for boys under twelve, was won by Helmore, and that for boys above twelve, by Chapman. Half mile —Stack 1, Helmore 2 ; quarter mile (open to school)—Chapman 1, Helmore 2 ; threelegged race—Chapman and Haskins 1 ; the long jump, for boys under twelve—Helmore 1, Chapman 2 ; long jump (open to whole school), Chapman 1, Helmore 2; throwing cricket ball—A. Chapman 1 ; consolation race, for boys under twelve—Bridge 1 ; consolation race, for boys of twelve and upwards—Million 1. After the programme had been gone through the prizes were awarded in the school.

West Christchurch School.— The turre fc clock at this school having been for some time erected, a brief description of the mechanism, &c, may not be uninteresting. The machinery is placed in the tower facing the northern view of the building, and is enclosed in a glass case mounted upon a wooden platform, the weights running up on each side into the apex of the tower. The clock io an eight day one, striking the hours upon a bell of lewt; the dial outside the building upon which the time is shown being of copper, 3ft 6in in diameter, with gilt figures and minutes on a black ground. The escapement is a patent known as Graham’s dead beat, and the clock is also fitted with a maintaining power, by which the winding up is carried out without inteference with the going of the clock. Inside the glass case is a dial showing the minutes, so that the hands can be regulated and adjusted from the interior. The striking machinery is connected with the bell by means of a lever and wire cord running up to a second lever near the roof. The whole clock is a very pretty piece of mechanism, and was supplied to the order of the school committee from England by Mr M. Sandstein. It keeps excellent time, never, during the time it has been erected, varying in any appreciable degree.

Winter Evening Readings in Lyttelton. —The last of this season’s entertainments was given on Friday night. The attendance was very large. The president (Dr Rouse) occupied the chair, and gave a short address. The performance consisted of some music well rendered by two ladies, and Messrs Allwright and Searall, a reading by Mr Yule, and a farce given by the members of the Dramatic Society, entitled “ Mrs Green’s Snug Little Business,” Dr Rouse and Messrs Bolt, Ford, Smith, and Jacobson being the performers. It was much regretted that Mr Skinner was unable to sing through a severe cold. This gentleman, although a professional, has kindly given his services on several occasions, and we are sure the public of Lyttelton are grateful to him for the pleasure he has given them.

The Boat Sheds. —During the winter months considerable alterations and improvements have been made to the C.R.G. shed, and a new shed has been erected by the U.R.C. The former shed has been cleared of the dressing and bath rooms, which have been removed to the outside of the southeast corner, their removal adding considerably to the storeage room for the boats. A new shooting platform 20ft x 18ft has been erected with two launching slides, and there has been added, in continuation, on the western bank, a lauding platform 90ft x 20ft, which will be found of very great convenience during the season; a high fence being also erected around the platform. The club boats have been varnished and thoroughly overhauled, their appearance in the procession reflecting very great credit on Mr Rees, who has charge of the shed and club property. The new shed built by the H.H.C. is 50ft x 26ft, is a substantial building, and the contractor, Mr J. Wood, has completed his contract to the entire satisfaction of the club. A commodious committee and dressing room has been erected at the north-east corner of the shed, and a new landing platform 18ft x 14ft leads into the river. The boats have also been thoroughly overhauled, the old Lurline looking after her repairs like her former self, when her prowess for speed was so well established in the Canterbury waters. The Undine also seems, from her present appearance, to have received considerable attention,

Many people do not know the reason why some descriptions of soap, when being used, cause the hands to smart and feel sore. It is simply owing to the imperfect knowledge of some soap boilers, who not being thoroughly acquainted with the ingredients they are using, do not compound them in a scientific manner, or as is more commonly the case, that manufacturers either try to pass off a spurious adulterated article, or else by using an undue quantity of the cheapest commodities, make one of inferior quality. We are aware that the Star Brand Soap is made on the strictest principles of chemical affinity, and that every care is taken by the manufacturers to produce an article possessing the strongest abstergent properties. All persons, whether old colonists or new arrivals, should use the Star Brand Soap, as it is the best in this market, [Advt,]

Mr Jefferson, the famous American comedian, who is now in Paris, will appear in November next, at the Princess’s Theatre, and during the season will treat London playgoers to a series of his most famous impersonations, including, of course, “ Rip Van Winkle.” In securing his services Mr Chatterton has again given proof of his enterprising spirit and of his accuracy in gauging the taste of the public. A Bath journal contains the following announcement of a marriage : —“ At Weston Church, John Stokes to Ruth Collins, aged respectively 75 and 73.” The bride’s attendant and the bridegroom’s best man were each over 80 years of age.

A St Petersburg telegram has been received from General Kauffman, commanding the Russian expedition against the Bokhara rebels, announcing that a battle was fought on the 4th inst, when the Russians completely defeated a force of rebels, numbering 30,000, who occupied a fortified position, which General Geolevatichoff stormed. The enemy were pursued 15 versts, and many of them were killed, drowned in the Amundana river. Spvoral guns and a quantity of war tncbcritii were captured. The losses of the Russians were inconsiderable. General Kauffmann will continue to advance against the rebels when his means of transportation arrive from Kodostent.