NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 682, 26 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Wesleyan Church, Durham Street.— It is announced that the Rev W. Morley will preach a sermon to young men in the above church to-morrow evening. Pigeon Match.— A pigeon match will take place at Barlow's, Papanui Hotel, on Thursday next, commencing at twelve o’clock. Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge.— A summoned meeting of this lodge, to receive balance-sheet, auditor’s report, &c, will be held on Monday evening, at halfpast seven. Soap, to be prime, must possess certain standard qualities. That branded with two stars is known to be be a genuine soap, and to give satisfaction to those who use it.— (Advt.) Road Board Conference.— A. meeting of the Conference of Road Board chairmen will be held on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m, at Warner’s, to discuss the Counties Bill and the other propositions of the Ministry, for Local Government. The Kaiapoi Case. —The Kaiapoi case has not yet been settled, as we learn that proceedings are about to be taken against the incumbent, under the statute passed by the Synod of the Church of England for dealing with ecclesiastical offences.

E. M. Court. —The only case on the charge [sheet this morning at the Resident Magistrate’s Court was that of Thomas F. Hallwell who was arrested for being drunk and disorderly, and was remanded to Lyttelton for eight days, as he was suffering very much from the effects of drink.

Presbyterian Church, Rangiora.— A meeting of the financial committee of this Church was held on Thursday evening. There was a good attendance, the Rev W. M'Gregor in the chair. Tenders were received for the addition to the Church of 20ft in length, and that of Messrs Boyd and Keir accepted. It was reported that the committeee had been very successful so far in collecting subscriptions towards the enlargement.

Payment op Rates. —A very important judgment, affecting the liability of weekly tenants to pay rates, was given yesterday by the Resident Magistrate, in the case City Council against Phillips, in which defendant was sued for payment of rates for premises occupied by him. Mr Phillips admitted that the rates were due, but pleaded that as he held the premises under a weekly tenancy only he could not be held liable for payment of them. His Worship, after consideration, decided that as the defendant was shown to be merely a weekly tenant, he could not be made liable for payment of the rates, and gave judgment in his favor.

Orchestral Society.— The third concert of the season is announced for Friday next. The programme as usual presents a good share of classical music, including a Beethoven symphony, No 1, and the second quartette for strings, of that incomparable master. This last item is a complete novelty in our concerts, and will introduce our young musicians to a class of chamber music of the highest rank. Some overtures, with solo and concerted vocal pieces, together present a promise of entertainment to all lovers of music proper, which should ensure encouragement to a Society which has already done so much to make the public acquainted with the works of the great masters.

Attempted Suicide at Bangiora.— A determined attempt to commit suicide occurred at Bangiora, on Thursday afternoon. A man named Siddons, who has been in a bad state of health for some time, and has been subject to fits, made an attempt to hang himself, in one of the rooms of his own house. His wife was away from home, and about 3 pm. he sent the children away, after wishing a neighbour’s wife “Goodbye,” went in doors, and succeeded in suspending himself to a ladder placed in a hole in the roof. The woman, knowing his melancholy temperament, suspected his intention, and called the nearest neighbour, Mr Turner, of the Bangiora Boarding House, who, with his wife, at once went to the unfortunate man’s house. He found that all the doors were fastened, but he managed to get in through the window, and found Siddons hanging in one of the back rooms. He at once cut him down, and finding that he was alive, left Mrs Turner in charge, and went for Dr Downes. After some time he regained consciousness, and was yesterday taken in charge by the police. The San Francisco Regatta.—The New Zealand Herald says :—“ A few days ago we called attention to the design of the silver cup which had been presented by the New Zealand Insurance Company to the above regatta committee. By the papers received by the mail we learn that the regatta took place on the 3rd of July. Four firs"-class schooners entered for the race for the cup. The winning vessel is the Electra, Captain James Griffiths, which travelled about 20 miles in 2 hours 19min 33sec, the Jessie Nickerson being second, with 2 hours 21 min 57sec. The following is from the Alta anent the gift:—‘A beautiful silver vase, with appropriate nautical emblems was manufactured by Kohler and Ritter to the order of Hugh Craig, Esq, manager of the New Zealand Insurance Company on this coast, and donated by him to the Master Mariners’ Association as a first prize. The Electra, having made the best time, will come in for this fine specimen of the silversmith’s art. We wish more of this public spirit could be shown.'”

Southbbidge Distbict School. —An inspection of the above school was held by Mr Hammond on Thursday last, in the presence of Mr Charles Bourn, chairman of committee several members of committee and parents of children. At the close of the examination, Mr Hammond spoke in laudatory terms of the general proficiency of the scholars, and when the school register is looked into the number at present on the books shows a marked improvement on the attendance of last year. The average attendance attendance in the month of August, 1875, was 77, whilst the average for the corresponding month in 1876 had reached 100.80. In fact it is obvious to everyone that the accommodation at present available is quite inadequate to the requirements of this district, and it is to be sincerely hoped that the projected plans for the enlargement of the school will be carried into effect at as early a date as possible.

At the marriage of an Alabama widower, one of the servants was asked if his master would take a bridal tour. “ Dunno, sah; when old missus’s alive he took a paddle to her ; dunno if he take a bridle to de new one or not,"