NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 739, 1 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

K.M. Couet.— The only criminal case brought before the Bench this morning was an inebriate, who appeared for the first time, and was fined ss, and cab hire 2s. De Cake. —Dr Carr, will deliver the first of a series of four lectures on Mesmerism and phrenology this evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The facts of phrenology will be illustrated by a large series of pictures and busts. Illustrations will also be given in mesmerism and electro-biology.

Supreme Court.—A number of order? were made yesterday, the principal one being in Keiley v Rolleston, in banco . in which » rule nui was granted, the plaintiff to show cause why the verdict should not be set aside ; the rule returnable oa Monday next, November 6tb,

Exhibition Billiards. —Mons Oarme, the champion cannon player, will give a series of exhibition matches in Christchurch next week. Moonlight Excubsion. —We call attention to the fact that the favourite s.s. Akaroa will start on the first of these excursions this season on Thursday (to-morrow) even ing, on the arrival of the 5.30 p.m. train in port. Inquest. —An inquest was held yesterday afternoon, at Phillipstown, on the body of an infant belonging to Mr Thomas Gardiner. The evidence went to show that the death was accidental, and a verdict was returned in accordance therewith. St John s Association.— The debating section of St John’s Association met last evening at Mr Gee’s rooms, Mr Younger in the chair. A number of pieces were read and recited by the members, and criticism passed upon them. Stock, —Some splendid Lincoln sheep arrived yesterday per s.s. Wellington. They are from the Messrs Sutton’s celebrated flock in Southland, and we understand some are intended for exhibition here. They are nearly all two toothed sheep, with grand frames and immense staple. Ashbueton Annual Spobts. —A public meeting was held at Quill’s Ashburton Hotel on Monday evening last, to make arrangements for the annual sports. Mr J. M. Cambridge was voted to the chair. The balancesheet of last year’s committee was read, showing a balance in hand of £6 12s 4d. It was decided to hold the sports on Boxing Day. A committee was appointed to canvass for subscriptions and select a suitable ground. A good sum of money was subscribed in the room, and a very successful gathering is anticipated, St. M aby’s, Merivalb. On Sunday morning next the Most Rev the Primate will institute the Rev Thomas Flavell (who has lately arrived from the diocese of Nelson) io the cure of this parish. After morning prayer there will be a celebration of holy communion. In the evening the service will be full choral, and the sermon will be preached by the Rev T. Flavell. The anthem will be Dr Whitfield’s “ I will lift up mine eyes.” Special offertories will be made at both services in aid of the church enlargement fund. LAND Sale. —Mr Charles Clark held a land sale at his rooms in Hereford street yesterday, and succeded in disposing of two blocks of land at the Malvern Hills, containing 232 acres and 115 acres at £2 2s 6d and £2 17s 6d per acre respectively ; also a portable steam engine and two of Marsden’s patent stone breakers, now working in the Templeton gravel pits, for £660. The lease of Tattersall’s was bought in at £3OOO, the reserve, but it is expected that it will change hands early this morning. Tattbbball’s Club. — A meeting of those inteiested in the formation of a Tattersall’s Club took place at Warner’s Hotel yesterday evening. There was a large attendance, and a committee of nine was elected. It was resolved that the annual subscription be one guinea, to date from the Ist October in each year, and it was also resolved that the committee be requested to draw up a code of rules to report to a meeting to be held ou Thursday evening next at 830 at Warner’s Hotel, and to make such arrangements with regard to a room for the use of the club as they may think fit. The meeting then adjourned. Libel Case. —We understand, says the livening Post, that the Hon Mr Russell has raised an action for libel against the Waka Maori The ground of action is a letter from a Maori, published in the journal in question, reflecting upon the character and conduct of the bon gentleman. The damages claimed are £IO,OOO, and writs have just been served upon Mr Didsbury, the publisher, and Mr Grindell, the editor. These gentlemen are nominally the defendants, but in reality it is the Government, as owners of the paper, against whom the proceedings are taken. The Acclimatisation Society and the Hunt Club —An action for £l3, value of thirteen hares said to have been purchased by the club from the society, was heard yesterday at the Resident Magistrate’s Court. This case has been before the public for some time, and excited considerable attention. Mr Garrick appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Harper for the defendants. After several witnesses had been examined, the Bench gave judgment for the defendants, on the ground that plaintiffs failed to show that the property of the hares was vested in the soc ety under the Protection of Animals Act, and also that a contract existed with the club for payment for the hares. Found Dbowned. —The body of a man named James Foden, a carpenter, residing at Addington, was found in the river yesterday. The attention of Constable Hamell was directed to the body of a man floating in the river, opposite the British Hotel, Oxford Terrace. On being taken out, it was identified as that of J ones Foden, who had been missing since the 23rd instant. The body was carried to the morgue to await an inquest. Another fatal accident is reported as having taken place at the Heathcote bridge yesterday afternoon ; James Hines, living near that place, reported to the police that his son left home in the afternoon about 4 p.m, and was seen going towards the river; not returning, search was made for him shortly afterwards, and the body found floating in the river. On being taken out, every effort was made to restore life, but without success. An inquest will be held. Artillery Competition in Drill.—A friendly competition in gun drill (mounting and dismounting an Armstrong gun), arranged between the Christchurch and Dunedin batteries, was commenced last evening at the gun shed. Major Lean was appointed umpire, and Mr A, Oarrick (formerly a gunner in the Dunedin Artillery), time keeper. A picked squad, under Capt Craig, paraded at the gun shed at eight o’clock, and when all was ready commenced work, making excellent time throughout. As the conditions are that the envelope containing the time in which the drill was done is not to be opened until the Dunedin men have gone through their work, we have been requested to withhold the exact time, but will merely say that the Dunedin battery will have to be very smart to beat it. It is understood that the Southern men, whom it is said have been exercising for the contest for some time past, will go through the drill at the Volunteer encampment to be held at the Taieri on the 9th November, at which it s said over 600 volunteers will be present. Lieut Pell, of the Rifles, and formerly of the Dunedin Artillery, will be present on behalf of the Christchurch Artillery. At the conclusion of |the drill the envelope will be opened.

Diocesan Synod.— At yesterday afternoon’s sitting of the Synod, a motion moved by Mr Mellish, recognising the desirableness of establishing a borrowing fund for the future maintenance and building of churches and parsonages throughout the diocese, was carried-with some slight amendments, and notice of motion given to refer the question to a select committee. A motion by Archdeacon Dudley, recommending the Church Property Trustees to raise £2OOO towards the enlargement of churches and parsonages in outside districts, was lost on the voices. A resolution by Bev B. S, Jackson for obtaining certified list of diocesan statutes was agreed to. The evening sitting was taken up with the adjourned debate on Archdeacon Harper’s motion, and some amendments moved by Archdeacon Willock. After a long and interesting discussion both motion and amendments were withdrawn by leave of the Synod, Archdeacon Wilson giving notice o 1 motion to refer the matter to a select committee, who are to bring up a report to be presented to the General Synod, The Synod will meet at 5 p.m to-day.