NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VI, Issue 693, 8 September 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

H.A.CB. Society.—The nest quarterly meeting of this society will be held in the lodge room, Barbadoes street, on Wednesday, 13th inst, at 7.30 p.m.

Entertainment. —An entertainment in connection with the Dauntless Lodge, 1.0.G.T, will take place at the Templar Hall, Worcester street, this evening. A capital programme of a very varied character has been arranged. Sale of Shares —Mr C. C. Aikman held a sale of shares at his rooms yesterday, and deposed of twenty Loan and Investment Company of New Zealand, at £2 5s ; and t ighty Lyttelton Gas Company's shares, at £2 2s 6d.

Accident at East Malveen.—On Wednesday, James, son of Mr Lloyd, had the fingers of his right hand caught in a chaffcutter, and very much hurt before they were extricated. He was taken to Christchurch for medical treatment. Drapers and Clothiers' Association. —The last entertainment of the series in connection with this association was held last evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. There was a good attendance, and his Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. Vocal solos were given by Miss Kent, Miss Bay, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Allen, Mrs Amos, and by Messrs Booth, Anthony, Rowley, Knox, and T. Searell. The Bev H. C. M, Watson and Mr Alport gave readings, and Mr Browne and Mr Hull recitations. The entertainment throughout was very successful, and those present enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

Inquest at Lyndon.—On Tuesday last the adjourned inquest was held at Lyndou Station, Amuri, before J. S. Caverhill, Esq, acting coroner, on view of the body of G. Balfour, who died suddenly on September 2nd. The evidence of DrOvenden, of Kaiapoi, who had held the post mortem examination, went to prove that he found the braiu very soft, and in the lateral ventricles a quantity of serous matter, the condition of the chest was healthy ; in the stomach, when placed under chemical analysis, he found traces of morphia, in such quantities as would cause death. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased, in the opinion of the jury, came to his death on September 2nd, by accidentally taking an overdose of morphia, and not from any other cause within the knowledge of the' jury."

Chbistchuech Horticultural Society.—A committee meeting of the above society was held last evening at Warner's Hotel. Present —Messrs G. A. Reade (in the chair), A. Duncan, T. Allen, J. Guntrip, and J. Greenaway. A letter was read from the Timaru Horticultural Society, requesting a copy of the rules and prize list, and asking for other information. The secretary was instructed to comply with the request. Mr Greenaway was requested to make arrangements about a room in which the October show might be held. Messrs Stewart, Low, and Fisher were appointed judges for the show. It was decided that all the exhibits would have to be staged by 3 o'clock on the day of the show, the public to be admitted at 6 o'clock. Mr Dutton exhibited at the meeting twenty-three varieties ef hybrid piimulas, between primula sinensis and hardy primulas ; and four varieties of new hose in hose primulas, which were very much admired, a hope being expressed that Mr Dutton would exhibit hia collection at the October show. After transacting some routine business the committee adjourned. Lyttelton Colonists' Society.—The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday night last. The president, Dr Rouse, was in the chair, and stated that Mr Joyce had undertaken the arrangement of the books in the library; he had found that in the old catalogue the books were so mixed that it would be impossible to alter it without great confusion; he had therefore had the whole of the books rearranged, numbered and classified. A new catalogue had been prepared, and it was for the committee to decide whether the fresh catalogue should be printed or not. Mr Joyce stated there wero several duplicate copies of different works in the library, and he would like to know what steps shou dbo taken about them. Resolved —" That the matter be left in the hands of the library committee," Mr H. R. Webb stated another shipment of books had been received, and would be ready for distribution in about a fortnight. The treasurer stated the total receipts for the month had been £l7 183 9d, Accounts amounting to £33 2s were passed for payment. Resolved—" That the choral society be charged 5s per meeting for use of hall." Mr Nalder gave notice that he would move next meeting—" That a paid secretary be employed by the society,"

Mr Beyer, who died recently, has bt" queathed to Owen's College, Manchester, his interest in the Garton Locomotive Works valued at £IO,OOO. For an infirmary, a grammar-school, and a new church, he has left an additional £30,000.