NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 759, 25 November 1876, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Accident a.t Post Levy.—A man named Dalmau met with a severe accident on Wednesday afternoon whilst working for Mr Choimondeley in the bush at the head of Port Levy. It appears that a heavy log fell on the poor fellow’s ankle and crushed it. He managed to crawl some distance to where his mates were working, and they carried him to a boar, and brought him to port at 3 a.m on Thursday. Dr Bouse bad the unfortunate man conveyed to the casual ward, and attended to the injured limb, and we are happy to hear that the patient is progressing favorably.

Racehorses —The racehorses Fishhook, Dead Heat, Kingfisher, and Isaac Walton were passengers to Port Chalmers in the s.s Taupo yesterday. Rose Show. —The rose show in connection with the Christchurch Horticultural Society will be held at the Music Hall, on Friday, Ist December. All exhibits must be staged by eleven o’clock. Ranuioba Bakers, —lt was proposed at a meeting of the bakers held here on Thursday to raise the price of the 41b loaf to 9d at the end of the current month, in consequence of the rise in price of flour. Bacheldbr's Pantascopb.— There was a very good house at the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, when the Pantascope was again exhibited. The various pictures of spots of interest on the mail route were applauded, as was also the fairy scene, which concluded the performance. Inquest.— An inquest was held yesterday at the Carlton Hotel, on the body of Cowan McOourt, shoemaker, Papanui road, who died suddenly the previous day. The evidence showed that deceased had been drinking heavily for about a fortnight, and had an apoplectic fit a few hours before ha died. The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence. O.Y.F.B.—We understand that an offer of a silver cup has been made to the Brigade for competition in engine practice. The offer will be laid before the committee at an early meeting, and we hope the example will be followed by others. As our men have been precluded through circumstances from taking part in the Dunedin competition, it might be well to consider whether one might not be got up here amongst our own brigades. Theatrical, —We learn that Mr and Mrs Lingard have been very successful in their introduction of “ Our Boys” to Auckland playgoers, the house being crowded on the occasion of its production. Miss Florence Colville is announced to appear for two nights at the Theatre Royal, Wellington, in Lady Teazle and Mrs Ormaby Delmaine, The Lydia Howarde Company, after a successful southern trip, appear at the Queen’s Theatre, Dunedin, on Wednesday next. Skating Club;. —A meeting was held last evening, at Warner’s Hotel, to endeavor to form a private skating club. There were present—Messrs J. G. Hawkes (in the chair), Hennah, Strangman, O’Connell, Anderson, Rule, Taylor, Dalglish, Nichols, Brett, Cambridge. Cook, Sheath, Davis, Boyd. Grierson, T. Hawkes, McFarlane, Bruce, Harding It was proposed by Mr Dalgleish, seconded by Mr Harding—“ That a committee of seven be formed to confer with Messrs Millett and Saunders as to the terms on which the rink can be secured to the members of the intended club for three nights a week.” The following gentlemen were elected as a committee:—Messrs Dalgleish, Harding, Hennah, Strangman, Cook, Davis, J. G. Hawkes. It was proposed by Mr Hennah, seconded by Mr Dalgleish, and carried, “ That the meeting adjourn to Wednesday, the 29th, to receive the report of the committee.” A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting. Testimonial to Mr Rolleston.—A meeting of railway employes was held last evening at St John’s schoolroom, to consider what course the department should take with reference to the above object. There was a large attendance, and Mr Hesketh was moved to the chair. The chairman stated the object of the meeting, and said that two proposals would be discussed that evening, one of making the testimonial a railway employe one, and the other of paying their subscriptions into the general fund. At the request of the chairman Mr J, Ollivier explained what had been done in the matter so far, and the progress already made. After further remarks, it was resolved that the railway subscriptions should be handed to Mr Ollivier to be paid into the common fund. A committee was appointed to collect subscriptions. Mr Ollivier mentioned that he purposed calling in all the lists not later than 9th December. The meeting terminated with votes of thanks to the chairman and Mr Ollivier. At a meeting of the committee held afterwards, Mr Hesketh was elected treasurer and Mr Packard secretary.

Popular Amusement Association.— The adjourned meeting of the Association was held at the City Council Chamber yes* terday afternoon. Present—Messrs E, B, Bishop, Walkden, Andrews, Williams, Bird, and H. B. Alport (hon sec.) Mr Bishop was voted to the chair. The balance-sheet from last year was read. Mr Williams said that Mr Ollivier had suggested that the holiday falling on a Saturday the Government should be asked to proclaim the Monday following as the holiday. He (Mr Williams thought that it would be much better to hold the sports on the 16th, so long as it was on a week day. He thought it would be much better for the committee to stick to the day. This was concurred in by those present, and it was resolved to hold the sports on the 16th as usual. The secretary was instructed to apply to the Mayor for the use of Latimer square, and the assistance of any workmen which might be necessary. The following gentlemen were elected as a committee to canvass for subscriptions, viz, Messrs H. W. Williams, J. Ollivier, and E. B. Bishop. The ground committee elected were Messrs Walkden, Alport, and Andrews Programme committee Messrs Andrews, Cuff, and E. B. Bishop. The secretary was instructed to advertise for tenders for a band. The meeting then adjourned until Tuesday next. Fatal Accident at Stewart’s Island. —The Otago Guardian givts the following particulars of this accident :—“ An accident, attended with tho loss of three Pvee, is reported to have occurred in the vicinity of Stewart’s Island, on or about the night of Friday last. It appears that three men were employed at Stewart’s Island in a fishing craft belonging to Messrs Wild and Meadows of Invercargill. On Friday morning they were seen fishing at a bank off Stewart’s Island, and this is the last time they were observed alive, On Saturday morning a son of Captain Clear found their boat turned over, with the anchor chain held fast to the rocks, outside the New Biver Heads, at a spot called Point Island. It is believed that the accident must have happened on Friday night, through the fishermen endeavoring to enter the Heads in the dark. They had evidently struck on the rocks, and_ as a quantity of clothes were discovered in the boat, it is evident they had partly stripped, and attempted to swim ashore. The names of the three men are Patrick Connell, aged thirty-five, formerly belonging to the whaler Chance ; John King, a colored -native of New Caledonia, aged thirty-one, formerly cook of the steamer Halcyon ; and a young Englishman known as Little Jockey, aged twenty-five, The bodies have not yet been found, "

Serious Loss.--The singular death of a valuable animal was an incident of the steamer Arawata’s late passage from Lyttelton, says the Otago Daily times. —“ A bull named Vasty, high bred, and scarcely a month imported from England, had been purchased by Mr Maitland, of Southland, at Christchurch, and was shipped on board the Arawata for transmission south. A remarkably handsome but a truculent beast, extraordinary precautions were adopted in shipping him, and insteadjof a roomy crib he was at the express request of those in charge of him, confined in an ordinary sized horsebox. There was just room for him to stand with his head projecting over the cross bar in front of the box. The bull was visited from time to time, and appeared quite comfortable, the last visit Jbeing made by the chief officer of the Arawata at half-past three o’clock yesterday morning. The bull was then a little uneasy. Half an hour later Mr Irvine again visited him, and found the beast dead. He had attempted to lie down, and in doing so his neck caught across the crossbar in front of the box. was retained there by the halter fast to his nose ring, and strangulation resulted. Mr Maitland was on board the Arawata, and could scarcely realise the fact of the animal’s death. However, dead he was, and the carcase having been skinned, was thrown overboard, Vasty was valued at four hundred guineas. Three other bulls were berthed near him, but as they had plenty of room to lie down and get up at their pleasure no harm befel them.” Benefit and Pbsbntation to Mr Triokett. —The Sydney Morning Herald of the 15th gives the following account of a benefit and presentation to Mr E. Trickettat the Theatre Boyal, Sydney:—“After the conclusion of the drama the curtain rose, discovering on the stage Mr Trickett, with Messrs B. Driver, M. L.A, James Punch, W. Cooper, Clarke, Spring, M'Oabe, and some other gentlemen. The champion was greeted with repeated rounds of applause. Mr Driver came forward and said he desired to correct an impression, caused by the advertisement that had appeared, that he was the donor of the silver cup about to be presented to Mr Trickett. It was his duty to dispel that illusion, and to inform them that the cup was the generous gift of Mr Lazar, the lessee of that theatre. [Cheers.] Many persons were under the impression that we were making too much of Trickett just now, [No, no ] He asserted that the natives of this country could not do too much for him. [Cheers ] He had achieved for this country a victory which which would never be forgotten, and which would do more to place New South Wales on a proper footing than all the immigration agents and agents-general we ever had. [Cheers.'] It was no mean performance for the representative of a mere handful of people to travel so great a distance and fight upon his own waters the acknowledged champion of old Father Thames, [Cheers.J Mr Trickett was entitled to the thanks of every man, woman, and child in this country, and they should be pleased at the prowess he had displayed, and the character he had brought with him from the old country, for on all hands the papers spoke in the highest terms of him, and of his friend Mr Punch. [Cheers.] Before proceeding to present the testimonial to Mr Trickett, he desired to say a few words respecting the great kindness displayed to our oarsman by Mr Henry Kelly. [Applause ] Mr Punch had assured him, that from their arrival to their departure, Mr Kelly had strained every nerve to ensure their comfort and happiness. [Cheers.] And in some degree no doubt Mr Kelly’s skill and energy had helped to ensure Mr Trickett’e easy victory. He hoped that when the time arrived, none would fail to give their mite towards a token in recognition of what Mr Kelly had dona. [Cheers.] He had very much pleasure, on behalf of Mr Lazar, in presenting Mr Trickett with a very handsome silver cup. [Cheers.] Mr E. Trickett, who was-evidently much overcome, briefly returned his thanks to Mr Driver for the remarks he had made, to Mr Lazar for his handsome present, and for placing the theatre at his disposal that evening, and to his kind friends for their presence there. Mr James Punch, in response to a veiy general call, came forward and thanked those present for their kindness on that and many other occasions. The pleasure of the triumph of winning the race was not greater than that of returning to his native city and witnessing the reception they had given to his countryman, Trickett, the champion of the world, [Cheers.] Without detracting from the merits of Mr Trickett in the slightest way he had to give every credit lo his trainer, Mr Kelly, who was as a brother to them, and took as much interest in the race as though the cause was his owr. The natives of New South Wales owed Mr Kelly a deep debt of gratitude. [Cheers.] Mr Lazar, who was loudly called for, said he had a double pleasure in making that presentation to Mr Trickett. First, that of rendering honor where honor was due; and secondly, he felt a pleasure in doing so, being a native of the colony himself. 1 Applause.]”

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