NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 572, 19 April 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Found Drowned.— The body of a cabman named James Kearney was taken out of the river this morning. Nothing has transpired to account for this incident. Thk Ministry. —The Auckland correspondent of the Daily Times telegraphs : “ There is an authentic rumor that Ministers have offered to call District Judge Fenton to the Upper House, and give him a seat in the Ministry.” Accident on the Racecourse. — An accident occurred yesterday on the racecourse consequent on the upset of a dray. Mr Stevenson, of Papanui, one of the occupants, had the small bone of his leg fractured. Dr Frankish attended to him.

Blondin,—There was another large attendance at the enclosure last evening, when Blondin repeated his performances on the high rope, but in consequence of the unfavorable state of the weather they necessarily had to be curtailed somewhat, Mr Charles Bright,— This gentleman will re-deliver his very interesting lecture on “ Victorian Reminiscences, ” at the Oddfellows’ Hall, to morrow evening. Sir Cracroft Wilson, will preside, and we hope to see a good house on the occasion. Hares. —On Saturday afternoon the members of the Acclimatisation Society went hunting for hares, and succeeded in securing seventeen, but not before four of that number had lost their lives. They were handed over to the Hunt Club.

Septon, —A correspondent informs us that a serious fire broke out early on Saturday morning in the new store of Mr Vaughan, completely destroying it. The damage done is not estimated, and it is thought to be uninsured. The origin of the fire is unknown. Accident.— On Monday last a painful accident happened to a little girl named Powell, whose parents reside at Springston. It appears that a gate, which had been taken off its hinges, and was placed against a post, fell on the child, breaking the thigh bone and smashing the knee cap.

Salmon Ova,— We learn that the ova recently introduced into Canterbury are getting on splendidly, and that some of the young fish are beginning to make their appearance. It seems that the great majority of the ova were in a frozen condition when they arrived, a circumstance which does not usually occur. We hope the anticipations of those who think well of this consignment will be fully borne out by the result, Woodend. —On Easter Sunday atmatinsthe Most liev the Primate, Bishop of the diocese, preached in St Barnabas Church, the lessons and portions of the service being read by Mr H. B, Gresson, lay reader. The offertory was in aid of the parsonage building fund. All the decorations were neat and in good taste, the words “ Christ is risen” were placed across the east window at the foot of a cross of evergreens.

Back Ball.—The ball under the auspices of the C.J.0., as a conclusion to the autumn meeting, takes place this evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The music will be provided by the very efficient orchestra attached to Mr Simonsen’s Opera Company, and the catering is in the hands of Mr J. W. Morton. Under these circumstances the two essentials of good music and a capital supper arc secured, and the stewards have also made all other necessary arrangements for the comfort and convenience of their guests,

Dunedin Derby.—We beg to remind our sporting readers that nominations for the Dunedin Derby will be received to-night up to 8 o’clock, by Mr F. H. Digby, at Warner’s Commercial Hotel. Volunteer Bai l —The annual ball given by the Engineers took place last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street. The ball was not confined to the Engineers, and a number of the members of other corps were present. About fifty couples occupied the floor, and the volunteer band played the dance music in excellent style. Supper was provided about midnight, and dancing was afterwards resumed and kept up with great spirit until the early hours of the morning.

St. John’s Choir.—At the invitation of the incumbent and churchwardens of St John’s, the choir of that church yesterday enjoyed a picnic to Pigeon Bay. The s.s. Akaroa was specially chartered for the occasion, and notwithstanding the rather rough weather, about forty ventured on the trip. They were most hospitably entertained by Mr G. Holmes, at his residence, the grounds, orchard, &c, being thrown open to the visitors. An excellent luncheon was provided by Mr Gee, and heartily enjoyed, and after spending a pleasant day a start was made for home, the steamer reaching Lyttelton in time for the 7 p.m. train. St Mary’s Church, Springston.—A harvest thanksgiving service was held in this church on Easter Monday. The church was appropriately decorated for the occasion, and was well filled. The Rev H. Stocker preached. After service a tea meeting took place in the schoolroom, provided by Mesdames Jas. Beaumont, W. Pearson, J. Leigh, W. Brown, R. Morrish, J. Powell, B, H, Rule, and Mrs Lumbard, to which about 200 persons sat down. After tea an entertainment took place, at which about 300 were present. A very excellent programme was gone through in excellent style. The proceeds of the collection, tea, and entertainment, amounted to £l9, which will go towards the improvement of the church ground.