NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 608, 31 May 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Riccabton.— The post-offic at Eiccarton has been removed to the residence of Mrs Drayton, Riccartori forge.

Pheasant Shooting.—The season for pheasant shooting ends to day. As will be seen by our report of the meeting of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society the amount received for game licenses waß £303. ARSON—An inquest was held yesterday at Burnham before Dr Coward, coroner, concerning the recent destruction of the Burnham Hotel. The jury returned an open verdict, but subsequently Mr Catchpole, the late licensee of the hotel, was arrested by Detective Kirby on a charge of arson, He wasbrought up at the B.M. Court this morning and remanded for a week. Dahgerous Fire.—A fire took place about 4.40 this morning, in the stable at the rear of Clifford and Roper's saleyards, which fortunately was discovered in time to save the adjoining buildings. The Fire Brigade, under the charge of Superintendent Harris, were quickly on the spot, and after a few minutes succeeded in putting the flames out. We hear that a valuable dog was burnt to death.

False Alarm.—A false alarm of fire was given at Ljttelton on Monday night. The signal was a gun and rocket from the ship Euterpe. It was given at 9.30 p.m, and the brigade mustered very quickly, and the engine was down at the appointedrendezvous at Miles and Co's tank in a few minutes There was some delay, in consequence of there being something the matter with the hose, but the pumping commenced in nine minutes from the time the alarm was gi7eu. The fire police mustered as well a 3 the brigade in very good time. Mdllb. Db Mukska.—The third concert of the series will take place thia evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. The items set down for Mdlle. De Murska are the Shadow Dance from " Diuorah;" "Una voce," from "II Barbiere," and GioTza's vocal waltz, '■ Per Sempre." Signor Giammona's flute solos will include themes from " Elixir d'Amore," and a " Pastorale Ungarese," by Doppler. Signori Rosnata and Susini will contribute some excellent solos and a duet, aud Mr .John Hill will play a fantasia, composed by himself, on " Molly Darling " We would remind the inhabitants of Lyttelton that a late train will be run to-night, to enable visitors to be present at the concert this evening,

The Dredge Krskine The Argus reports : —'' A case of considerable interest occupied the attention of the Port Adelaide Police Court on the 13th instant, in which seven men belonging to the steam dredge Erskine, which recently put into port on her way from England to New Zealand, were charged with refusal of duty. 'They stated,' the South Australian Register says, ' that their reason was that they were afraid to go to sea with the present master and officers, whom they charged with habitual drunkenness. At the close of a lengthy hearing, the stipendiary magistrate stated that he was inclined to place considerable credence in the statements of the men, and had they been made under different circumstances, he would not have hesitated in dismissing the information, and letting the men take what other proceedings they thought fit. But as the complainants had allowed the opportunity to go by. neglecting to complain until the vessel was ready for sea, and to properly investigate the circumstances now would necessarily delay the vessel, he should order the men on board, and he urged upon the master and the agent of the vessel to take precautions that the vessel did not proceed on her voyage with any spirits on board. He entertained no doubt that there had been improprieties on the part both of the master and the officers, and it was only the peculiar circumstances of the case that had induced him to come to the decision which had just been announced. Several of the men, before leaving the Court, said that they would not work for the present officers.' " Acclimatisation Society.—The usual monthly meeting of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society was held yesterday at the Gardens. Present—Sir Cracroft Wilson (in the chair), Messrs Wallace, Mellish, Marshinan, Farr (hon sec). Mr Wallace moved—" That Messrs Taylor (Papauui)and Carpenter (Yaldhurst) be recommended for appointment as rangers." The motion was agreed to. A letter was read from Mr Davison, forwarding the names of the rivers into which the South Canterbury society had turned fish. It was recommended that the Government be asked to proclaim the streams. A letter was read, giving the names of the boys who had shot the skylark. It was resolved that the boys be brought up by the police before the Resident Magistrate for private admonition. A letter was read from the Wanganui society, asking for information an to hatching boxes and the mode of procedure, A letter was read from the Auckland society, stating that they would be glad to co-operate with the Canterbury society in introducing salmon ova. They also stated that arrangements had been made with the United States Government by which it was hoped they would obtain the ova free of charge, the only cost being the ice and the accommodation on board the mail boat. If the Canterbury society would contribute towards the cost the Auckland society would see that the proportion belonging to it was carefully sent on arrival. Mr Mellish thought they should endeavour to get the ova of the salmon trout as well; this was even better than salmon itself. It was resolved that the Canterbury society should contribute £l5O towards the experiment, and that if possible a portion of the ova be salmon trout. Mr Farr proposed Mr Carruthers as a member of the Council, in room of Mr Enys, resigned. The motion was agreed to. Mr Farr reported that 117 game licenses had been issued, and he expected that about £3OO would result therefrom. The secretary was instructed to apply to the Government for the money due on game licenses, and also to apply for the grant of £3OO for introduction of salmon ova. Mr Mellish moved, " That an amount be forwarded to America for the introduction of prairie hens and mountain quail." Mr Farr seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Bazaar.—A bazaar, in aid of the Trust Fund of the Primitive Methodist Church, was opened yesterday afternoon at the Canterbury Music Hall, and was continued through the evening up to about half-past ten o'clock. The stalls for fancy goods were laden with articles of the description usually to be found at such places, and the various goods exposed met with a ready sale, There were three stalls devoted to the sale of articles, more generally known under the title of " ladies' work," although many of them are specially intended for the use of the sterner sex, such as smoking caps, cgar cases, and other things of an ornamental character. There was too a very good display of shrubs and fruit trees, the whole having been presented by the various members of the congregation and their friends. Then for those persons who delight in reading, there was a book stall abundantly supplied with literature of a miscellaneous character, and the books, like the fancy goods, found a ready sale. But the bazaar was not confined even to books and fancy goods, for the housewife could at one of the stalls supply herself with most of the articles rr quired for domestic consumption, in the shape of legs—both fore and hind—of mutton, bags of flour and potatoes, poultry, both ducks and chickens, bars of soap, washing boards—indeed, almost anything that she might require—even window sashes were on sale in one portion of the building. Indeed, on entering the hall, and taking stock of those thiogs nearest the door, ore would feel inclined to imagine he was in an auction room on a Saturday afternoon. It was at first, we understand, intended to have had the entire bazaar devoted to the sale of substantial articles of this description, but the fancy goods came in so fast and so plentifully that the committee altered their mind upon the subject. The first of the stalls, devoted to the sale of ladies' work, was presided over by Mesdames Carter and Edwards, the second by Mesdames Hawkins and Delamere, and the third by Miss Westbrook and Mrs Smith. Mr Flavel attended to the book stall, while the wants of those who required refreshments during their stay were looked after by Me»dame!s Lodge and Mundy. Mr Westbrook was "general man," and took supervision of everything. During the afternoon and evening Mr Delamere, Jan., played a number of popular selecHons upon the pianoforte, which tended agreeably to wile away the time. There were no rafrl-39 or lotteries, and consequently a good deal of the life and bustle that usually mark bazaars was absent ; but at the same time the unwary were not immediately pounced upon as they entered by half a dozen bewitching young damsels, and requested in terms of blandishment to " go in " for articles they did not want, and would not know how to carry home, even if they won. To-night, however, there will doubtless be a good deal of fun and excitement, as Mr Alport will hold a grand " gift" auction, and will, we

may be sure, succeed in lightening the pockets of those present after his usual persuasive fashion. The bazaar will be brought to a close about ten o'clock—that is to say, if there is anything left to sell s by that time, and no doubt those who have the cause at heart will attend in force and swell the fund in aid of which the bazaar is given. The takings yesterday amounted to about £6O. To-night the admission will be free.