NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 684, 29 August 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Accident. —An accident happened on Saturday evening to a son of Mr J. J. Herrick, Tai Tapu. The lad was practising jumping, and had the misfortune to fall and break his leg. Street Watering.—-The City Surveyor estimates that to water the whole of the streets in the city, during the next season, would necessitate an outlay of £11,620. Reference Library.—At the meeting of the College Governors yesterday the chairman was requested to forward a draft for £3OO to England for a further supply of books for the reference library. Malvern. —We learn that the kiln on this township is now filled with bricks, tiles, flower pots, and fire bricks, and that burning will commence on Wednesday. Thirty men, in addition to those already on the works, will be employed if the new project is successful. The Girls' High School.—At the meeting of the Board of Governors of the College, held yesterday afternoon, the new plans submitted by the architect for the Girls' High School were approved. A resolution was passed requesting the Government to instruct the Provincial Architect to call for tenders as early as possible. The College Estimates.—A telegram was received yesterday from the Chairman of the Board of Governors to the effect that the estimates for the Canterbury College had been included under the head of provincial liabilities, and would come down to the House for approval as forwarded.

Steam Boad Roller.—The works committee of the City Council were authorised at yesterday's sitting to accept a tender for one of Aveling and Porter's 15-ton steam road rollers. It is estimated that the cost will be about £BOO, and it is stated that a local firm will undertake to import one and put it in proper working order for that sum.

Barbadoes and Madras Streets North—ln the City Surveyor's report, read at yesterday's sitting of the Council, it was estimated that the draining, forming, and shingling Barbadoes street north, would cost £795. The Council decided Dot to carry out the work at present, but resolved to form, drain, and shingle Madras street north, to the length of six chains. Supreme Court Buildings—Plans prepared under instructions from the Government, for levelling and laying out the grounds in front of the Supreme Court buildings were submitted to the City Council last evening and approved. The improvements include a retaining wall and flight of steps on the Chester street side. Two gas lamps are also provided for in the plans.

Antigua Stbeet Drain.—This drain, which during last summer was the source of great annoyance and sickness to the residents of the Windmill road, was taken over by the Drainage Board at their meeting yesterday. In view of the approaching summer season it is to be hoped that the Board will take some measures to prevent the cause of complaint which existed last year. 1.0.0.F.,M.U. —A summoned meeting of the members of the Loyal Oity of Christchurch Lodge, 4602, took place last evening. The auditor's report and balance-sheet was presented, discussed, and finally adopted. From the latter we learn the receipts from all sources during the past half-year has been £894 14s, and the expenditure during the same period, £629 9s 2d, leaving a balance to credit of £220 4s XOd. The auditor's report spoke in high terms of commendation of the manner in which the books were kept by the permanent secretary and ball keeper, and it was resolved that the salary of the former ba increased by £25 per annum,

Black Coal.—lt is reported that black coal, equal in appearance to Newcastle, haa been found in the Mount Somers district.

Football —From a letlei written by one of the Canterbury football team to a relative ia Christchurch, we learn that the team arrived at Wellington on Friday afternoon, all well, after a fine but rather slow passage, and were to leave for the North on Saturday. During their stay in Wellington they visited the ground, and were not much delighted with it, it beiDg very small, with the telegraph line running right through the middle. The Wellington people aro looking forward to a victory for their side, as the majority of their players are much heavier than the Canterbury men. In this respect however they will meet with a serious loss in the absence of Mr Werry, a 16-stone man, who has met with an accident and will be unable to take part in the match. Reported Drowning.—On Sunday in' formation was conveyed to the police at Kaiapoi that a youth named Charles Ball had been drowned in the Waimakariri, at Chainy's ford. On the 21st he had taken his discharge from Mr Fairweather's employment at Eyreton, but had not returned home. On Saturday his father ascertained that the youth had left his situation and had not been seen or heard of, and thereupon it was next day reported that he had been drowned. Constable Haldane went to the place with appliances for dragging the river, but after making a series of enquiries ascertained the youth had been seen near the town, and subsequently obtained a clue which led to the discovery of the truant, who had set up "bachelor's hall" in an empty house outside the town. For a time this reported case of drowning caused quite a commotion.

Immigration —The following is a list of the trades and occupations of the immigrants to arrive per ship Waitangi:—Farm laborers, 75 ; navvys, 2 ; miner, 1 ; land steward, 1 ; farmers, 3; general laborers, 4; miners (coal), 2; gardeners,. 2; shepherds, 3 ; butcher, 1 ; joiners, 3 ; carpenters, 7 ; cabinetmaker, 1 ; blacksmiths, 2 ; iron fitter, 1 ; smith, 1; mechanic, 1 ; plumber, 1; stone* mason, 1 ; engineman, I; railway laborer, 1; telegraph wireman, 1 ; shoemaker, 1; potters' printers, 2 ; railway porter, 1; printer, I ; tailor, 1. Single women-General ser* vants, 32 ; cooks, 6,* dairymaids, 4; housemaids, 9 ; housekeepers, 3 ; laundress, 1 ; nurse, 1 ; milliner, 1; machinist, 1; dressmaker, 1; teacher, 1. Summary—Male adults, 128; female, 113; male children, 36; female, 45; m»le infants, 8; females, 7; total, 337 souU= 281£ statute adults. Nationality—English, 145; Irish, 139; Scotch, 48; Welsh, 5 ; total, 337 souls. The list can be inspected on application to the Immigration Officer. Mb and Mbs J. L. Hall.—Ohristchurch playgoers will learn with pleasure that these popular favorites intend shortly paying us a professional visit, bringing with them some of the latest dramatic and musical novelties. With them also comes another old friend, in the person of M r R. W. Kohler, who will be remembered by many here. During his sojourn in San Francisco Mr Kohler has, we believe, added to his already numerous stock of musical instruments, upon which he discourses sweet soundp, some of them new to us in the colonies. When he left he was a perfect orchestra in himself, and it is hard to know, now that the additions we speak of have been made, what to compare him to. From a private letter received by a gentleman in Ohristchurch, we learn that it is Mr Hall's intention to leave for the South next month. A company from Sydney are coming over to take the new theatre of which he is lessee, which will leave Mrs Hall and himself free to come hitherward. We feel sure that the trio of old friends, Mr and Mrs Hall and Mr Kohler, will see from the hearty and genuine welcome we feel sure they will re. ceive, that they have not been forgotten. As the pioneers of theatrical enterprise here, apart from their acknowledged talent, they are certainly entitled to a warm reception at the hands of playgoers.