NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 845, 9 March 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Ashley County Council, At the meeting of this Council, held yesterday, it was decided not to bring the Act into operation.

Early Closing.— We are pleased to notice that all the ironmongery warehouses in the city will close in future at six o’clock on Saturdays.

Cricket. — A match will be played on Latimer .Square, on Saturday nest, between the Albert and Press Standard Cricket Clubs. Wickets to be pitched at two sharp, Sydney Cup. — A telegram from Sydney says—lmpudence, Sibyl, Playboy, Star, Kangatira, Saladin, Kmg Winter, Sir Hercules, and Dilemma are scratched for the Sydney Cup.

The Lydia Howard Troupe.—Misses Lydia Howard, Navaro, and Jennie Nye, with Mr Power and other members of this company, left for Wellington in the s.s Tui yesterday.

Mission Services —The mission services in connection with St John’s Church, to continue for eight days, will commence on Sunday next, when Holy Communion will be administered at 7.30 a.m The sermon? at each service that day will be preached by the mission preacher, Rev H. B. Macartney, 8.A., who arrived yesterday from Melbourne by the s.s. Arawata. Inquest at Lakeside, —An inquest was held at the house of Mr William Matthews, before R. B Willis, Esq, acting coroner, on the body of Robert Wallace, who died on Thursday, Ist March. Mr D Marshall was chosen foreman. Prom the evidence of the parents of the child it was shown that the deceased had suffered from a severe cold when in the immigration depot, London, and from measles on the voyage to this province. The evidence of Dr H. H. Chapman proved that his failing health and subsequent decease was in all probability owing to these causes, A verdict was returned by the jury, “ Died from natural causes, to wit: disease of the lungs.”

Fire at Doyleston.— The fire that consumed the premises of Mr John Roderer is a further proof of the advisableness of the precaution of insurance. This property was considered by its owner to be absolutely safe from such risk, but a smouldering fire of Malvern Hill coal, lit for dairy purposes in a building adjoining the dwellinghouse (of seven rooms), caused the destruction of house, furniture, even wearing apparel, stables, outbuildings, and two tons of marketable cheese. The lives of the occupants were saved by a hasty flight, in one case from an upper bedroom window. The loss of Mr Roderer (some £1000), who has for many years resided in the district, is a matter of regret to all who knew him.

Mayoeal Dinner. —At the invitation of his Worship the Mayor, the members of the Gity Council and a number of our leading citizens dined at Gee’s Hall, Worcester street, last evening. Covers were laid for forty, and shortly after seven o’clock, the appointed hour, the host took his seat, Messrs W. Bolleston, B. Richardson, and E. C. J. Htevens occupying sea's on his right; his Honor Judge Johnston, Mr G. L. Mellish, and Sir Cracroft Wilson filling chairs on the left. Mr F. Hobbs, ex-Mayor, occupied the position of vice-chairman After justice had been done the menu provided by his Worship, the catering for which and the waiting arrangements in connection therewith reflecting the highest credit on Mr A. Gee, on whom this had devolved, after a short interval, the loyal toasts were given by the host, when the toast list as under was disposed of; the speeches, it may be mentioned, during the evening being of more than ordinary excellence, but were not reported in consideration of the dinner being more of a private than a public nature. The following are the toasts :—“ His Excellency the Governor of New Zealand and the General Assembly," proposed by Mr F. Hobbs, replied to by Mr E. Richardson. “ The Chairmen of County Councils,’’ proposed by Mr B. 0. J. Stevens, replied to by Mr W. Rolleston. “ His Worship the Mayor,” proposed by Mr W. Rolleston, replied to by the host. “ The Bench and Bar,” proposed by Mr A. Duncan, re plied to by Mr Justice Johnston and Dr Foster, The “Army, Navy, and Volunteers,” proposed by Dr Foster, replied to by bir Cracroft Wilson, Captain Hawkes, and Lieut J, J, Pirtree. "The City Corporation,” proposed by Hon J T. Peacock, replied to by the host. "The Ex- Mayor of Christchurch ’ proposed by Mr H. J. Hall, replied to by Mr P, Hobbs. “ The Drainage Board,” proposed by Mr G. L. Mellish, replied to by Mr P. Hobbs. "The Christchurch Fire Brigade,” proposed by Mr T. D. Jones, replied to by Mr W. Harris, “ Officers of the City Council,” proposed by Mr J. Anderson, sen, replied to by Dr Foster (city solicitor) and Mr P. T. Haskins (town clerk). " The Press,” proposed by Mr P Hobbs, replied to by Mr Dtting (Lyttelton Times) and MCogan ( Press ), borne very excellent songs were given during the evening at intervals, and the company separated at an early I our

St Mary’s, Meeivalb.— Harvest thanksgiving services will be held on Sunday next morning and evening, ah St Mary’s, Merivale. A celebration of the Holy Communion will take place after morning service. The anthem (Baraaby) “01 Lord how manifold ” will be sung by the choir. Sheep. —The Arawata yesterday brought a large shipment of Lincoln sheep from the flocks of Messrs Sutton, of Southland, The sheep are in magnificent condition, large framed and good wool carriers, and are to be disposed of here. They number 112, of which fifty-eight are rams, and the remainder ewes.

The Hon J. Young, Canadian Commissioner.—At the monthly meeting of the committee of the Chamber of Commerce, held yesterday, the Hon J. Young, Canadian Commissioner to the Sydney Exhibition was present by invitation, and explained the purpose of his trip to New Zealand and the object of his mission to Sydney. A report ot the proceedings appears in another column, Ratepayers’ Reform Association. — A meeting of the Ratepayers’ Reform Association was held last night. The secretary laid before the meeting a statement of the d, ficit on the New Zealand Consolidated Fund Account. The secretary was instructed to reply to Mr J. S. Jacobsen’s letter. Resolved. “ That the association regrets the action of the Council in the matter of the asphalting of the footpaths.” The association was of opinion that the Council should have first made a bye law before making the rate. The association was of opinion that the rate had been illegally made, and they feared it could not be collected. The committee resolved to suggest to the Council that this asphalting of the footpaths should be postponed till after the house connection with the channelling under the drainage scheme shall have been completed—as otherwise the footpaths when constructed will be immediately torn up again. Lyttelton Colonists’ Society. —The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Wednesday evening last. Mr Joyce, in the absence of the president, who sent a letter regretting his unavoidable absence, occupied the chair. Correspondence was read from the Borough Council, granting license for hall, and pointing out that the means of exit were in the inspector’s opinion insufficient. The treasurer stated the receipts for the month amounted to £l4 Ils 6d Accounts amounting to £l6 4a 4d were passed for payment. Resolved—“ That the president, vice-president, and Mr H. R. Webb be appointed a committee to report at next meeting as to the best means of improving method of egress from hall, and take necessary steps to improve the ventilation ” Mr George Taylor was elected a member of the committee in place of Mr F, Graham, resigned. The vice-president promised to see that steps were taken to rectify the present escape of gas. Mr Boddington, on behalf of committee appointed, reported re reading desk, that he had waited to see whether the desks being made for the Christchurch Public Library would be suitable, but found they would not do; the matter would be seen to speedily. Resolved— *' That £3 be ex ponded in purchasing works of fiction at Mrs Burt’s, and that the Timaru Herald be subscribed for.” The meeting then adjourned. Amuei County Council.—A meeting of the Council was held at the Waiau township on March 6th, Present —Messrs Caverhill, Carter. Mcßae, Neville, A. W. Rutherford, W. O. Butherford, and Sir Cracroft Wilson (chairman). The following resolutions were carried :—“That as the cemeteries at the Hanmer Plains and also at the Waiau township require the immediate attention of the General Government, the chairman be requested to apply to the Colonial Secretary, informing him that an expenditure of £SO is necessary to put the two burial grounds above named in proper order, and pay off a debt due on account of the Waiau cemetery ” “ That the chairman do apply to the Government agent at Nelson for transmission to his office of all sums accruing since Ist January, 1877, and remitted to Nelson under tne heading of fees, fines, licences, sheep assess raent, &c, which sums ought, under the new Financial Arrangements Act, to be remitted to the Chairman County Council of Amuri as per clauses Nos 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 of the Financial Arrangements Act, 1876.” “ That >,Sir Cracroft Wilson be re-elected chairman of the County Council of Amuii for the current year, up to the 31st March, 1878. “That as there are no outlying districts, and only one Road Board in the Amuri County, the whole of the moneys payable to the county during the year 1877 be remitted by the chairman to the chairman of the Amur! Road Board.” “ That schedule 8 be not at present brought into operation within the limits of the County of Amuri.”

Madame Perron, an old lady who lately died at Par s, has bequeathed 85,000 f to the Municipality of Marseilles for founding an asylum for unfortunate dogs and horses.