NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 706, 23 September 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Nobmal School. —This school reopens on next Monday morning at 9 o’clock. Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, No 4602. —A summoned meeting of members for the election of officers, &c, will be held on Monday evening, as half-past seven. The Agnes —Mr John Inglis, Matheson’s Agency, received the following telegram from Auckland last evening, dated 6.45 p.m : “ Agnes total wreck, but captain, crew, passengers, and cargo safe. Hood just arrived in this harbor, but not ashore yet.”

The Catholic Chukch, Baebadoes Street. —lt was stated in yesterday’s issue that Bishop Redwood would be unable, in consequence of the death of the Rev F. Petitjean,to consecrate the church to-morrow. The ceremony has therefore to be postponed till a future day, due notice of which will be given.

English Mail via Suez, —The Ringarooma is to arrive at Port Chalmers tomorrow morning, and so that the mail may be delivered in Chiistchurch on Monday arrangements have been made for it to be brought from Port Chalmers by the Wellington. Full particulars of the outward mail will be found in the Post Office notice. Durham Street Wesleyan Sunday School. —Anniversary services in connection with the Durham street Wesleyan Sunday School will be held to-morrow. The Rev W. Morley will conduct the morning service, and the Rev J. Blmslie, of St Paul’s, the evening. An address will be delivered to the scholars and friends in the afternoon by the Rev J. Berry. Suitable hymns will be sung during each service.

Salmon. —The latest item regarding the existence of salmon in the Derwent is as follows: —Mr Daniel Hailes, of Kangaroo Point, is said by the Hobart Town Mercury , to have caught a fine specimen of tha real salmo salar inside the bay near Bellerive The instrument used in effecting the capture was a grab-all. The salmon measured twelve inches in circumference at its thickest part, and weighed nearly 9lbs,

Fire Brigade Practice.—A special practice was held last evening by the Extinguisher Company. The steamer was placed at the Worcester street bridge, opposite the new club. There were two branches of hose out, and the men were put through ordinary wet drill by Mr Superintendent Harris.

Canterbury Counties. —The Wellington correspondent of the Tvtnaru Herald says that at the Canterbury County caucus, it was resolved to divide the province into three counties—namely, Waiau to Waimakiriri, Waimakiriri to Rangitata, and Rangitata to Waitangi. Mr Rolleston proposed one county for the whole province, but Mr Stafford and Mr Wakefield stood out for South Canterbury, and had a large majority. The Government have accepted the proposals of the meeting, and are to make provisions in the Bill for the sub division of counties under certain circumstances. Mr Teschemaker returned to-day, but he was too late for the meeting. 1.0.G.T., Rangiora. —A tea meeting and entertainment in connection with the Good Intent Lodge of 1.0.G.T., Rangiora, took place in the Literary In :titute on Thursday evening. The tea was supplied by Mr C. Anderson, and a large number of persons attended and partook of the good things provided. After tea an entertainment was given by the Excelsior choir of Christchurch, assisted by a few Rangiora friends, which consisted of songs by the ladies of choir, duets, readings, and recitations; several addresses on temperance principles were given, and the Yen Archdeacon Dudley also gave a short address expressive of his sympathy with the principles of the order. The Rangiora band made its first public appearance on thin occasion, and acquitted themselves creditably for the short time it has been organised. The attendance at both the tea and entertainment was very good, and altogether the meeting passed off very successfully. Papanui Cricket Club.— The annual general meeting of this club was held at Barlow’s Hotel, Papanui, yesterday evening; Mr 0. 0. 0. Duncan, vice-president, in the chair. The hon secretary read the annual report and balance sheet, showing that the club was in a flourishing condition. The election of officers for the ensuing season then took place, and the following were appointed President, Rev F. G. Brittan ; vice-president, Dr Brittan ; hon secretary, Mr J. Horner ; hon treasurer, Mr William Horner ; captain, Mr J. T. Matson ; committee, Messrs C, 0. C. Duncan, C. Jennings, B. Triggs, Wm. Barlow, E. Hack, J. Davis, Marsden, and ex officio members of the club. It was resolved that the treasurer write to members who had not paid their subscription requesting them to do so at once. The present condition of the ground was discussed, and it was decided that two members of the committee should be appointed to see that it was put into proper order, rolled, and watered. After some general business had been discussed the meeting adjourned with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Inquest —An inquest was held yesterday at the Hospital, before J. W. S. Coward, Esq, coroner, on the body of John Johnston, who was found drowned in the Avon, near Colombo bridge, the previous afternoon. Constable M'Kay gave evidence of having been informed by a man named Bath, that the body was in the river, and after having procured assistance, he had it taken out and removed to the morgue. The father of the deceased deposed to his having called at the shop in Colombo street on Saturday night, 9th instant. He remained for a few moments, and as he did not go home that , night or next day, he (witness) went to the Warwick Hotel, where he learnt his son had lately been in the habit of visiting, and was told that deceased had been there on Saturday evening. After making further inquiries he communicated with the police, and did not see his son afterwards until he saw him lying dead in the morgue. Deceased was a baker by trade, but bad not been in employment for about six months. He had lately been taking a little drink, and had stayed away from home a few nights, but when at work his duties often compelled him to do so. He had been working constantly for about a week in his (witness’s) garden before the Saturday night that he called at the shop. A witness named Linton stated that he had been in deceased’s company more or less every day for the last three months, with the exception of a week prior to Saturday, 9th inst He had often had drink with deceased, and had seen him the worse for liquor on a few occasions. On this Saturday evening he and deceased had a half-pint of beer each at the A 1 Hotel. He then left him, and about a quarter to eleven o’clock same night met him coming from the direction of the Warwick Hotel. He was then somewhat under the influence of liquor. Left him in a few minutes afterwards, and went in the direction of Montreal street to his own home ; deceased was then going towards his own place on the North belt. Did not hear anything of him afterwards, nor see him until he saw him at the morgue. There were no marks on the body to lead to the supposition that the deceased had met with any foul play ; and as the evidence showed that he must have accidentally fallen into the river, the jury without hesitation returned a verdict of “ Found drowned.” Soap manufactured from pure ingredients by a skilful workman generally gives the highest satisfaction. This is proved conclusively by the extraordinary demand now existing for the Star Brand soap. —j advt.J