NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 681, 25 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Suez Mail. —We beg to call attention to the alteration in the hours of closing of the outward Suez mail, per the Arawata, Full particulars are to be found in our Post office notices.

Drainage Rate —We remind objectors to the ra' e struck by the Drainage Board, that the appeals w 11 be heard on Monday next, at the K. M. Court. New Municipality.—A meeting of the householders of Colombo roau an 1 Newtown is fixed to take place next week, to consider the advisability of forming the district into a municipality. The Late Mr Fuller's Family.—The following additional subscriptions have been received by Dr Von Haast : —W. H. Hargreaves. £1 ; his Honor Judge WillinrnF, Dunedin, £3 ; H. Sealv, Timaru, £1; England Bros, £1 ; James Townsend, 10s.

Fporting.—The nominations for the Auckland Derby of 1877 will be found elsewhere. They number eighteen in all. Of these Canterbury owners nominate nine, the stables represented being Messrs R. H. Campbell, Webb, and Delamain. 1.0.G.T., Southern Cross Lodge, No 58. —This lodge held its second anniversary according to advertisement in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, last night. The room was densely crowded by friends and members of the order from the various lodges in this city. Bros the Kev H. C. M. Watsou, Baillie, Hull, and Hingston gave speeches, Bros Pearce, H. A. Gates, and Sisters Amos, Pearce, Gates, and Miss Amos and others gave songs, &c, which were well received and heartily applauded by the audience. In every way the meeting proved as graat a success as could be desired, and will no doubt prove a considerable help to the lodge in its onward progress. The chair was efficiently filled by Bro Trumble. St John's Association—The weekly meeting of the above association was held last evening. The subject, " Whether an Hereditary or an Elective Head of a State is Prefe-able," was introduced by Mr J. Ournow, in a carefully reasoned speech, in favour of the hereditary principle. He was followed by the president, who favoured the elective principle. Messrs Hull, Gee, Hesketh, and Fooks spoke in favour of Mr • .urnow's view. After a few remarks from Mr McDougall, Mr Curnow replied. The further consideration of the subject waß adjourned until next fortnightly meeting. The meeting was concluded in the usual way, Next week is the usual monthly entertainment.

Sir G. Gbby.—A Wellington contemporary is responsible for the following:—" It is stated that Sir George Grey contemplates visiting England after tbe session, for the purpose of bringing under notice of the British Government the wrong done to the people of New Zealand by the Vogel Administration."

Poultry Exhibition.—The ninth annual exhibition of the Christchurch Poultry Association opened at two o'clock to-day at the Oddfellows' Hall, and in the number and quality of exhibits in the various classes, was far superior to any show of the kind yet held here. In the pigeon race from Ashburton, the first prize was taken by Mr J. J. Parker's Victoria, which did the distance in lh 43m. Mr W. G-. Walker's Shaughraun took second honors with lh 45m. A second entry (Atalanta) by Mr Walker did the distance in the same time, but no third prize was awarded. Fresh Discovery,—The Post learns from a private source that a fresh and important discovery has been made at Mount Rangitoto, in Westland, where a vein of argentiferous galena was recently opened. The mineral now found is the black oxide of silver, and it is said to have been found in quantities sufficient to make its working profitable. Several of the claims adjacent to that of the prospector's have been surveyed, and cal's are being made to carry on the working of them. L.O.L.—The consecration of a second Orange lodge in the Ellesmere district, to be called the " Star of Ellesmere " lodge, was celebrated on Wednesday evening, the 23rd inst. The warrant from the Grand Lodge was read by the presiding officer, after which the ceremony was performed according to ancient custom. Bro Christie, P.M, No 3, was installed as the first W.M. of the new lodge by Bro Tribe, assisted by officers and representatives from various other lodges. A number of persons were then enrolled. After the formal closing, the members and visitors partook of a repast, provided by Bro Christie, at which the W.M. presided, the Rev J. W. Cree officiating a 3 grand chaplain. After the cloth had been removed, and tbe usual loyal and patriotic toasts nad been duly honored, the "charge" toast and other Orange toasts were proposed, and enthusiastically received in the true style of the order The toasts of the W.M, and of the lodge just opened, was proposed and received with acclamation. The evening was enlivened by songs from various members. The Bev J. W. Cree then gave a short address, strongly pointing out the necessity of maintaining the integrity of Protestantism, and, with a warm eulogy upou Orangeism, brought the proceedings to a close after pronouncing the usual grace. Fatal Affray At Narrandera.—The Border Post of August 10th says :—" On Saturday last news reached the police station at Narrandera that a surveyor's camp at Toganmain was forcibly entered and robbed by a man named Turner, whose description was given. Sergeant Foley, accompanied by Trooper Townsend, gave pursuit, and at 1 o'clock on Sunday morning reached a public-house kept by Mr Jenkins, at Deepwater, on the main road from Hay to Wagga Wagga, where the alleged offender stopped for the night. Sergeant Foley stationed himself at the window to prevent "escape, and Townsend knocked at the door, stating that the police desired an interview. There was no response, and Townsend endeavoured to force the door open. The accused thereupon struck a light, opened the door, and discharged the contents of a loaded revolver at Trooper Townsend, which, however, inflicted no injury. Townsend attempted with his weapon to return the shot, but hia revolver hung fire. The accused, who is reported as being a powerful man, rushed at Townsend and disarmed him, and chased him outside, firing three shots during the pursuit, which had no effect. Sergeant Foley rushed to the assistance of his companion, and discharged his revolver at the offender, who quickly returned the fire. The fugitive then ran back to his bedroom, followed by the police, and he fired three shots at them through the door. Then, it may be presumed, his ammunition was expended, and he surrendered. On examination it was discovered that the captive was wounded in the abdomen. Every care was taken of him, aid on the arrival of the mail coach from Hay, he was by that conveyance carried to Wapga Wagga, where he arrived at eight o'clook on the same morning. The Government medical officer for the district was called in, but his efforts proved unavailing, as the man was mortally wounded, and expired at five o'clock in the evening. The district coroner held an inquest on Monday last, which was adjourned until August 9th. Superintendent Singleton left Albury on August Bth, for the purpose of being present at the inquiry. Before dying Turner stated that he was innocent, and thought the police were bushrangers. Some of the alleged stolen property, it is said, was found on his person."

Unemployed Agitation in Dtjnedin The Daily Times of the 23rd gives the following particulars of the unemployed agitation in Dunedin:—" Early yesterday morning the City Council Chambers were besieged by a number of unemployed, who appeared anxious to accept the offer of his Worship the Mayor to turn to at stone-breaking at the rate of 2s a yard. Altogether sixty-four men gave in their names as being willing to accept work on the terms specified. Should they adhere to their determination, they will be employed at the Duke street quarry ; also on the road to the Northern Cemetery, and other places. In order that they may have no excuse, the Corporation yesterday purchased a large number of hammers and handles, to be distributed among those men who had not the means to obtain them otherwise, It is worthy of note that the first man who pleaded inability to provide himself with a hammer was a well-known agitator, who has for some time past been airing grievances of one sort and another. The men who had given in their names were requested to meet tbe Inspector of Works at the quarry yesterday afternoon. Of course the true test of their earnestness to obtain employment will be found in the number of those who will actually accept the work thus offered them. In reference to this cry about men being unable to find work, we may say that all who have applied to Mr Green, Secretary fQ" Works, for some time past have been offered employment, but in many instances have refused it unless they were made clerks of works, or at once raised to some such position. A short time ago the Government opened works between Blueskin and Port Chalmers, for the express purpose of prorifling employment for those who may ex* perienoe difficulty in finding something to do

during the winter months. The rate of wages is six shillings a day, and tents are provided for those who cannot otherwise procure them. We are also authorised to say that all who are really desirous of obtaining work can get it by applying to Mr Green. A number of labourers waited on us yesterday afternoon. Though they accepted the leadership of notorious loafer M'Laren, it was easy to see that some of them, at least, were respectable men, anxious to obtain work. They stated, regarding the offer of the Corporation to give them 2s a yard for breaking metal, that a very large number of men went to the places to which they were directed to go, but found there were tools for only sixteen. This, however, appears to have been since remedied, the Corporation having specially purchased a supply of hammers. Apart from the short supply of tools, they stated that the offer did not mean an offer of work to them. They were not used to stone breaking, and the most they could make at it would be fifteen shillings a week, which, less 8s for rent, would not keep their families. At the same time, they would be glad to accept navvy work at 6s a day. From enquiries made, we have no doubt on the point that, so far as Dunedin id concerned, good men, able and willing to work, have been out of employment lately. However, with the offer above mentioned of the Provincial Government, it will be easy to see who really wants to work, and who does not. The pity is that men should associate with low demagogues. Like the cry of •■ wolf," the cry of " unemployed " is so often raised under circumstances such that it is difficult to tell whether it has any foundation at all."

A pert little miss residing on Eighth street, whose mother is a constant attendant at the Holy Cross Church, was asked what pleasure she was willing to give up during Lent, and replied :—" Going to school." In a conversation about pictures, some one spoke of a painting by Sir Martin Shee, KA. and, turning to Lamb, asked him if he had seen the picture by Shee. Lamb remarked that it would be more grammatical to say, "byHerr." A candidate for a vacant vicarage announces an invention of his own which may prove to be useful. It is a peculiar arrangement of the pulpit, with a clock to give warning. When, at the end of half an hour, the clock sounds an alarm, if the preacher does not conclude within three minutes, down comes the pulpit, with the parson and the rest of the appendages. " How is it, Brown, you always have such splendid fruit from your garden ? I exhibit, and carry off cups and prizes (at least, my gardener does, for I only see it in print), but I never have such fruit as this on my table." Brown —" Simplest thing in the world, old fellow. I keep a gardener for my garden ; you keep a garden for your gardener."

The National Zeitung states definitely that negotiations are in progress for the cession of Heligoland to Germany. The statement has not the slightest foundation, the subject never having been mooted ; but it has excited some apprehension in the little island, where the inhabitants do not want to be governed to death, or made liable to the naval conscription, or to be taxed for the support of the German Empire, as well as their own Government. They are very good friends to Great Britain, and quite aware that Germany would not restore the only thing that could compensate them for the transfer—the gaming table, that paid all taxes.