NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume V, Issue 587, 6 May 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Primitive Methodists. —A bazaar and gift auction, in connection with the above, are announced to take place on the 30th and 31st of the current month, fmther particulars of which will be furnished in due course.

Presbyterians in Lvttelson, —We beg to call the attention of the Presbyterians of Lyttelton to the fact that services will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow, by the Rev Joshua Mclntosh, both morning and evening.

The Theatre.— We understand that Messrs Hoskins, Baylee, and Beatty, intend making improvements in the present theatre shortly, so as to remove, if possible, some of the many objections raised against the building as it now stands, Chevalier Blondin —This gentleman, with his family and Messrs Lyons and Niaud, left by the Colima yesterday for San Francisco, on a professional tour through America M. Blondin has made arrangements to. appear at Philadelphia during the Centennial celebration in July next.

The Makomako.—We have received the May number of this publication, which contains a cartoon having reference to the late railway strike. The reading matter is up to the former standard, and the general get up of the paper is very creditable.

Canterbury Licensed Victuallers’ Association. —An important meeting of the committee of this assocation was held on Thursday last to consider the clauses to be introduced in the draft Bill about to be submitted to the meeting of delegates from the various Licensed Victuallers’ Associations which will hold its sittings in Wellington at an early date. Mr R, W. Kohler— The many friends of this gentleman in Christchurch will be interested to learn that by the recent Californian mail advices were received that he was organising a company for a tom through the colonies. The company will open at Auckland, and after going through New Zealand proceed to Australia.

Departure op the Rev Mr Bradly, — A great many of the inhabitants of Banks’ Peninsula assembled in Lyttelton yesterday to say good bye to the Bev Mr Bradly, who was a passenger in the Colima for San Francisco. Mr Bradly returns here after a brief sojourn in England. That he is much respected was proved by the number of friends who came a distance of many miles to bid him farewell.

Exported Stock. —By the P.M.S.S, Colima, yesterday, some splendid Canterbury bred sheep were sent to America. The sheep, which consist of two 4-tooth Lincoln ewes, and a Lincoln ram lamb by the celebrated old imported Panton ram, show all the true characteristics of the breed, possessing splendid symmetry and grand fleeces. They were bred by Mr W. Marcroft, of Christchurch, and were selected by Mr Rosser for Mr Edmund Watkins, of Mount Bispo, St. Louis. It is to be hoped that this first shipment of our splendid Canterbury flocks and herds to America will be followed by many others.

Harvest Dinner, Woodend —On Thursday evening, a harvest dinner among the farmers of the Woodend district was held at Thompkins’ Royal Hotel. There wts a good ittondance. The spread was an excellent one. Mr H. Hinge occupied the chair, Mr G. Weston the vice chair. After the usual loyal toasts, that of “ The Farming Interests” was proposed by the chairman, and was ably responded to by Mr K. J, Pateman, one of the leading farmers of the district. The vice-chairman proposed “ Success to the Tradesmen of the District," to which Messrs Hinge and T. Williams responded. Several otaer toa«ts were then given, inclusive of ‘‘The Pres*,’’ ‘‘The Ladies,” “The Host and Hostess,” “The .hairman,” “The Vice-chairman,” and “ Cur Next Harvest Meeting.” A number of songs were given, and after spending a pleagant evening, the meeting broke up.

Music Hall. The Queen's Variety Troupe, appeanjd lagt evening to. a fair house. Mr O’Brion’s clever dancing was loudly applauded, and encores were frequent. The company appear again this evening.

The New Fire Brigade Station —The preparations for the erection of this building are being pushed forward actively Wo understand that at a recent meeting of the Fire Brigade a committee was appointed to make arrangements for laying the foundation stone.

Killinchy.—The entertainment for the benefit of the Public Library funds on the evening of the 3rd inst, proved quite a success, nearly every family in the district being well represented, and a considerable number of friends from neighbouring places were also present. So large a gathering has •certainly never assembled before in this place, the lately enlarged schoolroom being crowded. Mr Fitzroy, who presided, congratulated the committee upon •what had been achieved, for he considered a library was a very long step in advance, and he trusted it would be largely taken advantage of by young and old. The enter tainment, which was throughout animated and successful, consisted of readings, songs, and instrumental music. After a vote of thanks to those who had assisted in the entertainment, it concluded with “ God Save the Queen.” A dance followed. Gaol Returns.—The following was the state of her Majesty’s Gaols in Canterbury for the month of AprilLyttelton—For trial at the Supreme Court (of these nine were tried at the late session, seven received sentence, and two were discharged) ; undergoing hard labour, 103 ; imprisonment, 4 ; medical treatment, 2 ; debtors, 4 ; total, 124. Discharges—Tried before the magistrates, 8 ; tried at the Supreme Court, 6 ; medical treatment, I ; debtor, 1 ; total, 16. Addington—Undergoing hard labour, 67 ; imprisonment, 5 ; lunatics, 2 ; for trial at the Supreme Court, 1 ; medical treatm nt, 3 ; total. 78. Discharges—Tried aft lhe Supreme Court, 1 ; tried before t’ c magistrates, 42 ; medical treatment, 3 ; bvatics, 2 (removed to the Lunatic Asylum). Timaru—For trial at the Supreme Court, 6 ; at the District Court, 2; hard labour, 33 ; imprisonment, 7 ; lunatics, 2 ; total, 50. Tried at the Supreme Court, 3 ; before the magistrates, 22 ; lunatic. 1 ; total, 26. Ever Faithful Lodge, No. 34, I, G.T.—The usual weekly session of the above lodge was held on Thursday evening in the Good Templar Hall, Worcester street. After the ordinary routine business had been transacted, and four new members admitted —two by initiation, one by clearance card, and one by re-obligation—the following t fllcers for the current term Avere duly installed by DG.W.O.T. Bro E. Clarkson, assisted by Bro A. Reynolds, as D.G.W.M., and BroT. Robson, as D.G. W.S. :—Bro C.M. Gray (re-elected), W.C.T.; Sister Robson, W.V.T.; BroA.H. Price, W.S.; Bro Edmund Waite, W.FS; Sister Caygill (re-elected), W.T.; Bro J. R. Johns, WO.; Bro J. Reynolds, W.M.; Bro Greenwood, W.1.G.: Bro J. Davis. W.0.G.; Bro G. Carey, W.D.M.; Sister Williams (re-appointed), W.A.S ; Sister Collie (re-appointed), W.L.H.S ; and Sister Dobbs, W.R H.S. The installation having been completed, the usual quarterly committees were appointed, and also an entertainment committee, consisting of Brothers C, M. Gray, G. Ritchie, and A. H. Price. Before concluding it was announced that it has been decided to celebrate the third anniversary of the inauguration of Good Templary in Christchurch with a monster tea meeting, to be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, about the middle of July next. The Superintendent and the Executive. —The Timaru Herald concludes an article on the relations between his Honor and the Executive in the following words:— “ The Ordinance to our mind fully buan out the course adopted by the Superintendent in the appointment of Mr Jameson ; but we do not dispute that it will bear such an interpretation as the Provincial Solicitor has put upon it. Sir Cracroft Wilson seems to think that there is something illegal in the Superintendent appointing a person Provincial Treasurer who is not a member of the Provincial Council; but there certainly is nothing in the Ordinance to support that view. We presume Mr Garrick’s opinion that the appointment of Mr Jameson is illegal, rests on the ground that it was made without the advice or consent of the Executive Council. Without wishing to place ourselves in competition [with the Provincial Solicitor in discussing a point of law. we may yet venture to say that we find nothing ia the Ordinance which requires the Superintendent to act on the advice and consent of the Executive Council in filling up a vacancy occurring through resignation. He may not remove a member of the Executive without the advice and consent of the majority ; but the Ordinance appears to us to have been framed with the express intention of leaving the Superintendent wholly uncontrolled in filling up vacancies, no matter how they may arise. We consider that Mr Rolleston has acted most wisely in appointing a mere official to succeed Mr Maskell; for it would be a perfect burlesque to retain the semblance of responsible Government now that the Legislative body to which alone the Executive could be supposed to be responsible, has no longer any existence.”

Southbrook —A public meeting was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening, which was fairly attended by persons of influence in the township. By request, Mr J. U. Boys, chairman of the district Road Board, took the chair. The result of the discussion, which was relative to railway Co i veniences, was that a memorial was ordered to be d'awn up for presentation to the Superintendent, pointing out that a greater quantity of grain was sent from the Southbrook station than from many others which had sheds, and that a shed ought to be erected, and further conveniences, including a ladies’ waiting room at the station. It was agreed to point out also that, according to the present tariff, the public of Southbrook bad to pay more in proportion per mile for travelling on the line than the residents at Rangiora, as both were compelled to pay the same when there was a difference of three miles further on to the latter place, and several had purchased land in early days in expectation that they would benefit by the lesser distance of communication with the capital ; but the arbitrary action of the Government had presented them gaining this advantage. It was •decided to ask the deputation to ask ms Honor to forward the petition to the General -Government, with a favorable recommendation, were he unable, on account of railway matters being in a transition state, to grant tho prayer of the petition. It was stated that the matter had been pointed out last

year, but without any results, and the farmers were obliged to cart grain to Kaiapoi at a loss to the railway and to the detriment of the roads. The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

A Scotchman asked an Irishman, “Why were half farthings coined in England ?” Pat’s answer was, “To give Scotchmen an opportunity of subscribing to charitable institutions.”

The following announcement lately appeared in a paper Edward Elden, painter, is requested to communicate with his brother, when he will hear of something to his advantage —his wife is dead.” At Salt Lake the other day a young lady from the interior entered a store and called for a pair of stockings. The clerk politely asked her what number she wore. “ Why, two; do you suppose I am a centipede girl ?” An orator who had “wrought himself up to a pitch of eloquence, exclaimed, “And now I’ll conclude in the beautiful and expressive language of the immortal poet poet—I—I’ve forgot his name, and—and— I—l’ve forgot what he said, too.” A clergyman being requested to address a weary meeting at a late hour, Avon the hearts of the audience by saying, “Speech is silvern; silence is golden.” I don’t happen to have any small change for you this evening, and so will let you off Avith the gold.” A missionary among the freedmen in Tennessee, after relating to some little coloured children the story of Ananias and Sappliira, asked them why God does not strike everybody dead who tells a lie, when one of the least in the room quickly anSAvered, “ Because there wouldn’t be anybody left.”

“Tom,” said a chap to his friend, the other day, “ it seems to me you didn’t stay long at Squire Folger’s last night ? ”—“ No,” Avas the reply ; “ I Avas saying a £cav pleasant things to the daughter, and the old man came in and ga\ r e me a hint to go. ”“A hint, Tom? What sort of a hint?”—“Why, he gave me my hat, opened the door, and just as he began to raise his hea\ r y boot, I had a thought that I Avasn’t Avanted, and so I—I—!p)ok my leaA T e.” A fire-eating Irishman, covered Avith Avounds received in duels, challenged a barrister, avlio gratified him by accepting. The duellist, unable to stand without support, requested that he might have a prop. “ Suppose,” said he, “I lean against the milestone?” “With pleasure,” replied the lawyer, “on condition that I may lean against the next ?” The challenger burst into a fit of laughter at the joke, and swore he would not fight so good-humoured a gentleman.

The Sussex Daily News reports that on the occasion of the burial of the infant twin son of Mr Julius, a surgeon, at the Hastings Borough Cemetery, the coffin Avas made of wickerwork. In shape it Avas of the ordinary description, but at the sides there were open meshes, the vacant place being filled with moss, ferns, and choice (lowers. The lid was also made of wicker, and was coveiel with beautiful ferns and flowers. The coffin was made similar to some exhibited at Stafford House by the permission of the Duke of Sutherland, on the principle advocated by Mr Seymour Hadcn.