NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 641, 8 July 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Immigrants.—We have been requested to siaoe that the immigrants for Canterbury, es'Caj&ipsrdQgrp, will arrive at Lyttelton per Phoebe du'e'ea'rjy .on Monday morning. Catheijral Equake.—"'Afce workmen in tbe employ of tbo City Councif hav>j commenced the fencing in of the vacant spaces in Cathedral square, in accordance with the resolution passed by the Council at its last meeting. Supreme Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Johuston sat iu Chambers yesterday at 11 a.m. The only order made was one in Osborne v jSanfeg and others, in which payment of tile s'tim 'shown io be due to the defendants by KegistrarV 'c.e/ti(j.£a£c was ordered. ' " '"' Breach of Promise.—Wo hear that an action for breach of promise of marriage has been commenced against a well known t-quatter, in which large damages are claimed, and that it will come on for trial shortly, when some amnsing revelations will be made. Frienely Societies Bill. —We remind lh<: delegates of the various friendly societies that a meeting takes place this evening at lbs Good Templar Hall to finally arrange for £he forwarding of suggestions to the Government in respect to the Friendly Societies Bill. The meeting w,5,3 originally adjourned to the 12th inst, but as the Bill is to be brought in earlier than was expected, a change in the night of meeting has been rendered necessary. Telegraph Department.—We observe that the New Zealand, Times has complimpnted the telegraph department on the mannep Jn which the financial statement was telegraphed throughout the colony. We have much pleasure in adding testimony to that of the Times. Notwithfitanaine: the great length of the message, the utmost dispatch was used in its transmission, and the work was performed in such an excellent manner that we were enabled to place the whole of the report iu type before five o'clock the np*t mornipg,

Runaway.—As a horse and trap, belonging to Scott Bros, were standing opposite the foundry in Durham street yesterday afternoon, the animal became frightened and bolted, turning into Kilmore street, breaking a street post in its course. 'Mr Scott, who with another gentleman was in the trap, tried his utmost to pull up, but could not. After coming into contact with the post the traces broke and the horse cleared himself. Mr Scott jumped out and received a slight injury on one of his knees. The other occupant followed his example, but escaped unhurt,

Canterbury Railways.-—Threatened Strike op Employees.—We learn that the Railway Employees Society have sent notices to the various stations North and South, informing the employees to prepare for a strike early next week. The cause of dissatisfaction felt is the case of dismissal of Mr Smith, late station master at Southbridge, and his not being reinstated—and also the dismissal of Mr A. Francis, traffic manager's clerk. A feeling exists amongst the employees that, despite the assurance given to them that no notice would be taken of those who went out on the late strike, yec they are marked men, and when an opportunity offers they will get dismissed. It is to be hoped matters will be amicably settled, otherwise we may again witness a stoppage of ail work on the lines.

St Mary's, Merivale.—The third of a series of musical evenings, for the benefit of the choir and organ fund, was given in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. In the unavoidable absence of the Rev J. Wi Stack, Mr Selwyn Smith presided. The instrumental portion of the programme comprised an orchestral march (8. Clark), played by Messrs G. Bonnington (Ist violin), E. Triphook (2nd violin), G. Jameson (flute), R. Palairet (cornet), f. Triphook (cello), and G. Palairet and I. S. Jameson (piano). Solo (pianoforte), Miss Smith; two violin solos by Mr Funston, accompanied by Miss Funston; and a pianoforte duet by the Misses Norman and Jennings. The vocal items consisted of songs by Mrs Palairet, MiBB Stringer, Messrs Funston and R. Palairet; a vocal dnet by Mrs Morris and Mrs Aitken; and two part songs by the members of St Mary's choir. The entertainment concluded with the National Anthem. Christchurch Poultry Association.— Ameetingofthemanagingcommitteewasheld laste vening at Warner's Hotel. There was a good attendance, Mr R. W. Fereday in the chair. Judges for the August exhibition were appointed for the greater number of the various classes. Several gentlemen were nominated for the other classes, and the secretary was asked to write requesting them to act; The necessary class stewards were appointed. Messrs T. Williams and E. B. Hill were elected on the managing committee in place of Messrs Wilkin and Cogan, resigued. Mr Macquarrie and the secretary were appointed a eub-committee to make arrangements and draw up regulations for the pigeon race, the flight to be from Ashburton. A long discussion took place on the art union, to be held in connection with the forthcoming exhibition. It was eventually decided that in addition to the large number of prizes of pigeons, poultry, &c, presented by members and friends of the association, there should be the following special prizes,: —One ot £5, one £3, three of £2 each, and six of £1 each .; the pripes not to be given in money, but the drawers of the winning numbers to be allowed to choose birds of the value of their prise from among those presented. It was stated that £4O Worth of Wright's Illustrated Poultry Books had been imported by the committee, the bulk of which would be offered as special prizes this year, a hope being expressed that their possession would greatly tend to improve the desire of breeding fancy poultry. A large number or special prizes were reported, and as several valuable 'importations in the poultry, pigeons, and canary classes have taken place with the last three or four mouths, it is anticipated that with the increased inducements to exhibitors of the special prize list this year, the show to be held on the 25th and 26th of next month, will be the most successful that bas yet' taken place under the auspices of the association.