NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 716, 5 October 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

The New Rush.—Two hundred people left Dunedin yesterday for the new rush on the West Coast.

RoMAtf Catholic Ohuboh.—The Bight Rev Dr Redwood; Bishop of Wellington, will bless the new Catholic Church, Barbadoes street, on Sunday next, The Kumaba Diggings.—A Dunedin gentleman who is at the Weßt Coast, has forwarded thefollowiog telegram to Dunedin —" Just arrived. Very little known, of diggings here. No gold to speak of found yet. Get papers to warn diggers not to come without plenty money." 'i CANTEBBUBY ABCHEBY CLUB.—This club opened their season yesterday. About twenty ladies arid six gentlemen members contested the handicap prizes shot for, with the fol--lOwing results r—Ladies Handicap prize—fat, Mrs Innesj 122 points ; 2nd, MisH Templar, 112; 3rd, Mrs Oarrick, 110; bast gold, Mrs Malet,,. Gentlemen's prize (only one contestor handicapped) Worthy, 209 points, A strong wind blew during the afternoon, preventing the possibility of long scores. Fire. Shortly after one o'clock this morning the fire-bells rang out a vigorous alarm. The fire proved to" be in an empty houee situate near the corner of Oashel and Barbsdoes streets. When first seen the flame was piercing through the roof. The steamers were quickly turned out, but only the hand engine was taken to the scene, but its services were not required, as the fire was put out by some members of the Brigade and others shortly after it was observed. The origin is .not known. . Cricket: The Midland Canterbury Cricket Club will open the season .on Saturday next, when, the. following eleven ' will play' the undermentioned twenty-two.: The Eleven—S. Alpe, D. Ashby, F. Dixon, J. S. D'Emden, C. Frith, B. T. A. Fuller, J. Fowler, J. S. Monck, F. J. Reeder, G. H. Sampson, T. S. Sweet, G. Watson., The Twenty-two-W. H. Atack, Bell, G. A. Birch, P. Chapman* J. Fairhurst, W. W. Gray, J. T. Hill, J. Horner, W: Horner, R. Hislcp, J. H. Mercer, H. Murray, E. F. Moore, G. Mclntyre, J. McCardell, C. Palairet, F. Pavitt, R. R. Palmer, F. H. Poore, G. F. Risto, M. S. Smith, H. S. Smith, G. Turner, G. A. Turner, G. A. Taylor, and A. White. Play to commence at 2.30 sharp. The club uniform can be procured at Hulbert's only.

WOODEND WBSLEYAN/ Church—The anniversary Bermona in, connection with this church were preached on Sabbath laßt, by Rev J. Orump. On Tuesday a tea and public meeting was held. Tea was provided in the schoolroom by Mesdames Little,' Stokes, Avers, Dearse, Skevington, and Donaldson. The public meeting was held in the church ; Mr Robert Atkinson presided, and sketched the history of Wesleyanism in Woodend. Some twenty years back they worshipped in a barn, with canvas windows, now they found the present building was too small, and the trustees determined at once to enlarge and improve it. Mr Little read the balancesheet, which showed that after this meeting there would be a balance in hand. Bev J. Luxford delivered a speech on " Faulty Character." Rev J. Taylor spoke on " Unity." He then, on behalf of the trustees, presented Mr R. S. Turner with a writing desk, as a slight acknowledgment of his efficient services as organist, Mr Turner, who was taken by surprise, suitably replied. Votes of thanks to the ladies who provided the trays, chairman, choir, &c, were proposed by Mr T. Wilson, seconded by Mr Salkeld, and carried, The enjoyment of the evening was enhanced by the excellent contributions of the choir.

Miss Dunning's Benefit.—. This talented lady, who has succeeded during her short stay amoDgst us in rendering herself a very great favorite, takes her benefit to-morrow evening. The bill includes a new comedy by the author of " Our Boys," entitled " No't such a fool as he looks ;" some ballads by Miss Dunning, which, after the very pleasing and artistic manner in which she saug the operatio selections, promise to be a treat; and a one act comedy, "Lady Elizabeth." Id the first piece, in addition to its being full of fun, Ohristchurch playgoers will have the opportunity of seeing' Miss Florence Oolville in a totally different role.. She appears iu the'part of Mrs Mould, an old washerwoman, with a facility for domineer itig over her husband. When the piece was produced in Dunedin the local journals spoke in high terms of praise of her rendering as a marked display of versatility. Mies Dunning has shown so marked'a desire to please, and also talents as an actress of a high order, that the least playgoers can do will be to crowd the house-on Friday evening. A photograph of Miss Dunning will be preseuted to every lady in the front and second ssats, as a souvenir of her visit here,

Congest at Oxfobd.—On Tuesday evening last a concert was given in the Oxford Town Hall, the proceeds of wbich were for ctiurch purposes. The programme, which was both long and varied, was gone through moat creditably. The Oxford Bell Ringers performed three or four times, and were deservedly encored. Songs were sang by Misses Ness and Verrell, and by Messrs T. Hamilton, A. Hamilton, Woolstan, and Bridge Misa Ness, the Hamilton Bros, and Mr Bridge, were encored. Miss L. WoodSaid gave two musical selections on the piano. Miss Crowe, and Messrs Cornyns and Fegg, gave some musical trios, and Mr Bridge gave an excellent reading. The song of the evening was undoubtedly "Jessie's Dream," by Miss Ness. Mr Parish, the chairman, in returning thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had been kind enough to Tender such valuable assistance, stated that the vestry were indebted to Mr Comyns for both his great kindness and the profit of the concert, The audience was large, and the proceeds about £l4.

Jabbah Timbeb.—The New Zealand Times publishes the following communication from the Commissioner of Customs :—" Some few months since it was ascertained that the jarrah piles used in the construction of the Mangere bridge, Onehunga harbor, were being injured by worms, and doubts were entertained as to whether the timber employed was the true jarrah, or whether it was the spurious sort so closely resembling the true as to be frequently very difficult of detection. Numerous worm-eaten specimens were obtained and forwarded to the Government of Western Australia for examination, the result of which has been communicated to our Government in thd following report—'From the opinion of competent judges who have examined the specimens of timber from the Mangere bridge, Auckland, I feel that there can be not the slighest doubt as to all of them being of the true jarrah wood. The Worm, however, in each case has merely penetrated the sap, as it will do here, but they will go no further unless in squaring the pile the heart of the timber has been exposed. When round timber of this class can be used for piles it is always as well to do so, especially in positions likely to be subjected to the attack of the teredo navalis. I do not think there need be any cause to fear for the stability of this bridge from the effects that the worms may have upon it, as they will not penetrate beyond the sap, as has-been abundantly proved by a very long experience of this timber when similarly exposed in this, colony and other places. —(Signed) Jas. A. Thomas, Government Engineer. Public Works Department, Perth, W.A., 28th August, 1876."'

Local Industry.—Messrs Harband and Steel,vOf the City Carriage Works, St Asaph street * east, have just completed a large family omnibus, for two or three horses, to run between Ohristchurch and Sumner, and built to the order of*Mr B. Samuels. The 'bus is licensed to carry twenty-nine passengers. The roof is dome-shaped, which improvement will riot only be a convenience to inside passengers, who will be able to stand erect without their hats being interfered with, but will also give considerably more room to those on the roof, who will not have to remain in a cramped position during the journey. The footboards on the roof are also much higher and safer than is found in ordinary 'buses. The access to the inside—by means of a back arched door—is very easy, and will be found a convenience to ladies and children, to whom this portion of the vehicle is to be specially devoted, ■* The roof is maple stained, the facings polished cedar, and the trimmings.crimson plush, and these, with looking glass, lamp,'and brass rails and fittings, present a very elegant ap< pearance. Ample ventilation: can be had of a warm day by means of nine easy sliding windowß. The top of the 'bus is reached by means of four steps at short intervals. The ; driver is placed high in the foro centre, which not only gives him great tower over the horses, but also places him away from the passengers in front, for whom excellent accommodation is provided;_ Undue oscillation from a crowded roof is prevented by iron stays in front and" back, and plates running along the side ribs and rafters, fixed between the skin and lining, The whole of the woodwork jis, English ash, put together on English coach making principles. The undergear is exceptionally light and strong. The body rests upon two elliptic springs iu front, and two long : grasshopper springs behind, which will give easy riding. The scroll irons, that take the springs, are provided with T flaps, which will prevent the possibility of the bolts connecting the irons to the body being broken, and gives a firmer bearing to the underwork. 'The brake is powerful double action. The Whipple trees are also on an improved pattern, as instead of being bolted through the centre of the! splinter bars, which tends to weaken them, they are fixed at the back with brass castings. The 'bus has been very neatly painted, and contains on the door, very artistically done, the rltar of India Garter, with a pendant, 1 enclosing the photograph of the Queen. In the garter are the Royal arms and standard. The 'bus, which must prove a great convenience to visitors to Sumner, has been appropriately named the "Empress." The work is a credit to all concerned, and this is the first of three which are being constructed to order by Messrs Harband and Steel. [