NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 735, 27 October 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Magisterial. —The only criminal case brought before the Bench this morning was that of an inebriate, named Frsnl*i Burrows, who was lined ss. Imported Ponies. —A pair of ponies for Mrs Coster arrived yesterday per s.s. Ringarooma. They are Victorian bred. The Metropolitan Show. —We remind intending exhibitors at the November show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association that entries close on Wednesday next, November Ist, at the office of the secretary. Imported Stock. —By the Taupe we note the arrival of eleven sheep (seven rams j and four ewes). They are merinos, from the celebrated flock of Messrs Murray, of Adelaide, and arc grand sheep, possessing all the true characteristics of this type of the 1 merino. They are the property of Messrs Mallock and Lance. Waimakarari Hakhoe Bill—A telegram from the Hon (J. 0. Bowen to the chair-; man of the Waimakariri navigation improve-; mont committee states, this bill, which chiefly j concerns Kaiapoi, has passed the third readi in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, but the clauses proposing to give the Beard power to borrow £50,000, and endowing the Board with 5000 ceres of waste land, have been struck out. The only endowment Board will have is the foreshores of the river or the river reserves, at present in the. hands of the Borough Council,

Opening oe the United Free Methodist Chapel at View Hill.— The opening of this chapel was celebiated by a tea meeting and entertainment in the chapel on Tuesday evening last. About 100 persons sat down to a capital spread, kindly provided by the ladies of the congregation. After the tables were cleared the Rev J. J. Pendray, the district minister, Messrs R. Walker (chairman), and A. Wright addressed the meeting. It was stated during the evening that subscriptions had come in very freely, and that the outstanding debt on the chapel was under £lO. The Benediction closed the proceedings of the evening.

Concert. —A concert in aid of the choir funds will take place this evening, at the Durham street Wesleyan School. A capital programme has been prepared, comprising vocal and instrumental items. The latter will be rendered by a band of sixteen. The vocal part, in addition to several part songs by the choir, will include solos, duets, and trios by the Misses Kent, Calvert, and Mesdames Thompson, Amos, and Messrs Knox, Booth, J. T. M. Smith, and Oulpan. Altogether a very enjoyable evening may be anticipated, Mr J.T. M. Smith will conduct, and Mr R. Searell preside at the piano.

Northern Agricultural and Pas* toral Association. A meeting of the committee of this association was held yesterday at the Road Board office, Rangiora. There was a good attendance; the president, Mr J. Macfarlane, in the chair. Class stewards were appointed. The secretary reported that about 350 entries in all classes had been received for the show. It was arranged that the annual dinner be held in the evening after the exhibition. It was resolved to arrange for two bands, of music. After passing some other routine business, the meeting then adjourned.

St John’s Debating Association.—A meeting of the junior debating section connected with this association took place last evening. There was a fair attendance, Mr T. M. Gee being in the chair. The report of the Jpreceding meeting, together with the rules that had been framed by the council, was read, and a lengthy discussion ensued on the proposed bye-laws. It was resolved that the meetings of the section should commence as soon as possible, and the committee hope to be able to make arrangements for one next week. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the business.

A.1.0.0.F.—A meeting of those interested in forming a Lodge of this Order was held at the Britannia Hotel last evening, Mr Lezard being voted to the chair. A communication was read from the Grand Lodge respecting the charter, &c. The proposition fee was collected from those present, and it was resolved that the same be obtained from those petitioners who were not present, as early as possible, and that the fee for the charter be sent to Dunedin at once, so that the Lodge be opened at an early date. It was proposed, seconded, and carried, that Dr Campbell be appointed medical officer for the first term; also, that the secretary pro tem write to that gentleman and inform him of this resolution. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

Sumner Church. —The consecration of the new church at Sumner will take place on November Ist, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be performed by the Primate. In the evening a concert will take place in the schoolroom under the direction of Mr Robert Parker, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the church organ fund. A number of our leading musical amateurs will take part in it, and the programme will comprise Farmer’s mass in F for the first part, and a miscellaneous selection of music for the second. The committee have made arrangements for omnibuses to leave Morton’s Hotel at 9,30 a.m. and 6.15 p.m, returning from Sumner at 2.30 p.m, and at the conclusion of the concert. Accident. A very serious accident ocoured to the well-known itinerant barrel organist, who has been for some months resident in Christchurch. As the early ’bus was proceeding to Sumner yesterday morning, when the driver came to the brdge over the Heathcote, he called out to the passengers on the top of the ’bus to kaop their heads low, as during repairs a beam had been placed across the bridge only a £gt" feet higher than the top of the ’bus. All tha passengers except the unfortunate man did as directed, but he, not bending his head, was struck by the beam and thrown with such force from the top of the ’bus that he lay insensible for some time, and was sent back to Christchurch for medical treatment, Canterbury College, —A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held yesterday, at the Public Library. Present—Dr Turnbull (in the chair), Archdeacon Willock, Rev W. J. Habens, Rev 0. Fraser, Messrs Webb, Inglis, Harman, Fereday, Yeel, and Mellish. Letters were read from the chairman of the professorial committee, relative to the lists of subjects for examination, and from Mr Mountfort in reference to the College buildings, The chairman was authorised to furnish the Provincial Auditor with the official statement required by him previous to passing a certain account. Nominations were re ceived for the vacancies in the Board paused by til o resignation of Messrs H. B. Gresson and W. P- Oowlishaw. The Board then adjourned. Presentation. —The officers of Her Majesty’s Customs met on Wednesday afternoon, at the Custom House, Christchurch, and presented Mr A. McDowall, lnnd l "tg Waiter at Christchurch, with a slight t stimony esteem, in the shape ' a rlWer tea service. McDowall has 1 .~jpy years in Christchurch, and is no r ,r to Auckland, where no dosbt, a a In Canterbury, he will gain the respect and esteem of all who know him. The collector having presented the testimonial, the following address was read :—“ We, the officers of Customs at Christchurch and Lyttelton desire to express our general regret at your removal from our midst; though it is for your pecuniary advantage, yet it is our loss. For many years we have known you, and while congratulating you on your aeal in her Majesty’s service, we must also praise your urbine and kindly manner, and gentlemanly behaviour to your brother officers. We trust you will be spared to progress in that Civil Service in which you have so faithfully served, and will eventually fill the highest position accorded to any officer therein. Accept our warmest regards and wishes for your welfare, as well as the happiness, health, and prosperity qf your wife and family, and remember, when in Auckland, that you have left many friends in Canterb ;ry who will be glad to hear of you and yours.” Mr McDowall having replied in suitable terms, tlie meeting adjourned.

Bast Chbistchubch Schools, —An entertainment on a grand scale will be given by the children attending the Bast Christchurch schools this evening in the drill shed, in aid of the funds of their drum and fife band. The Shadow pantomime, some legerdemain by a well known local professor of the art, and singing of rounds, catches, &c, by about 600 children, will constitute the programme. The chairman of the school committee will occupy the chair, and there is every probability of a very large attendance.

Resident Magistrate’s Ooubt, Akakoa. —The recent alleged case of “ stickingup ” at German Bay came before Justin Aylmer, Esq, J.P., on Friday last. Mr Wilson had laid informations against four residents in Robinson’s Bay for assault and larceny. He stated that he had been violently dragged off his horse, and severely handled. A bottle of whiskey had been taken from him, but it did not appear on evidence that any money had been taken. An attempt to prove any robbery of money failed. The Resident Magistrate dismissed the case with a remark that it was one that should not have been brought before the Bench.

Lyttelton Benevolent Aid Society. —A meeting of this society was held yesterday afternoon at Lyttelton, and the usual routine business having been transacted, the annual report of the committee was read. It ran as follows;—“ In presenting their annual report, the committee desire to express their gratitude for the support that has been rendered to them during the past year, and for the relief they have been enabled to afford to the indigent and suffering. The amount collected has been considerably in excess of last year, and also the number of cases relieved. As much care as possible has been taken in administering the funds at their disposal, and the committee confidently look for the continued support of all classes of our townspeople in a work that is enforced both by the precepts and example of our common Saviour, who, in the days of His flesh, went about doing good. W. 8. McGowan, president; William Lee, treasurer.” The treasurer, the Rev Wm. Lee, then read the following statement of receipts and expenditure for the year ending September 30th, 1876 Receipts—Balance from last year, £27 11s 6d; donation by late Mrs Buckman, £3; collected by ladies’ committee, £2B I9s 6d; total £59 11s. Expenditure—For relief; £2O 12s Id; medical comforts, £2 10n; total, £23 2s Id; leaving a balance of £36 8s lid to be carried forward to this year’s account. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and the meeting then adjourned.

Agricultural and Pastoral Association.—The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above was held at 3.30 p.m. Present—Messrs H. F. Gray (in the chair), Walls, Mann, Wasbbourno, O’Callaghan, Henderson, Fantham, Holly, Anderson, Money, Norman, Sutherland, 0. F. Barker, 8 Garforth, R. Wilkin, J. T. Ford, Bruce. The report of the committee appointed to select plate for private prizes was brought up and read. The question of the erection of a caretaker’s .cottage at the grounds of the association was deferred until after the show. The chairman reported that a telegram had been received from the Hon Mr Hall, stating that, owing to the indisposition of the Governor, he could not be present at the show and dinner. The report of the sub-committee appointed to see Mr Boskruge as to his offer of a private prize, was read, and it was stated that it was intended for the best colt or filly foal, got by his horse Black Champion, at the forthcoming show. Mr Wilkin moved—“ That the offer of Mr Boskruge be declined." Mr Ford seconded the motion, which was carried. It was also resolved, on the motion of Mr Garforth, that the association would be prepared to accept Mr Boskruge’s offer for yearlings at the next show. Messrs Henderson, Anderson, Norman, Ferguson, Bruce, and Holley were appointed as a yard committee to arrange the grounds of the association for the exhibition. Messrs Barker, Walls, and Fantham were appointed as a committee t® arrange for the trial of implemerits at the forthcoming show. After the transaction of some routing business the committee ad journed. 0.T.F..8,—Th« quMba-iy psactioa of the C.T.F.B. took place yesterday ''Toning, After the practice fra adjourned meeting cf the brigade took p 1 >ce to consider the invitation of the Thr'jdin brigade to take part In the forthcoming demonstration. Mr Sedcole, of Lyttelton ; iir Smith, of Kaiapoi; and Mr Boys, of Rangiora; represented the above brigades. Several telegrams from distant brigades were read. Letters favorable to attend the demonstration were read from Timaru and Hokitika, Temuka and Wanganui, but the Wellington brigades, also Invercargill and Thames brigades, were not favorable to the project. No replies had yet been received from the Auckland, Nelson," Greymouth, and Blenheim brigades. The following letter was read from the Fire Brigade committee:— *• Mr Superintendent Harris, Christchurch. Sir, —At a meeting of t>e Fire Brigade committee, held this day, the matter of brigades leaving their several localities to attend demonstrations in other parts of the province or colony was considered, and the committee unanimously agreed that it was very unadvisable that the practice should be continued. Whilst the committee have no desire to deprive the brigade of any enjoyment or gratification these gatherings may give, they feel it will only be necessary f o point out the serious disadvantages attending the practice, to cause the brigade here to consider the question we!! before accepting any "nvitaticn to join such demonstration* away from tboir nartisu!?!? locality ■ As centisrltioc " v.-: draw ths brigades zi'Ti'jic- to 'ihs fir* nnfi Icoc that recently occurm* A lielboume, through the absence of the brigade at one of these gatherings, and it is thought that a similar calamity* or" worse" might'reasonably be expected to occur in any New geuland city, if the practice of leaving them to take care of themselves on such occasions be carried out, unless some provision is made whereby a certain portion of the brigade can always be depended upon at all times to be on the spot. The committee will be glad if the men of your brigade will give their serious consideration to the matter, and take the suggestions thrown out ia the friendly spirit they were offered, because they must see how serious a position the city would be in without its brigade should a fire take place in weather favorable to its spreading, such as we fortunately have never experienced, and yet to which we may at any moment be liable. I have the honor to'be, sir, your obedient servant, F. T. Haskins, Town Clerk” A resolution was unanimously carried, that the united Can erbury brigade# should not attend, as I'm majority of the, ware