NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 881, 21 April 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Primitive Methodist Church. —The Rev. W. S. Potter is advertised to preach in this church to-morrow, in the morning at 11 and in the evening at 6.30. Wesleyan Church, Lyttelton. —The Sunday school anniversary sermons in connection with this church will be preached tomorrow at 11 o’clock, by the Rev. J. S. Smalley, and in the evening at 6.30, by the Rev. W. Worker. A tea and public meeting will be held on Thursday evening. Wharf Extension.-— Messrs Hawkins and Co were busily engaged yesterday in preparing for the extension of the No 2 wharf, Lyttelton ; the timber, as already stated, having arrived per the Clematis from Hobart Town.

Pheasant Shooting.—As many inquiries have been made as to the date on which pheasant shooting commences, wo may state that the legal date in Canterbury is the Ist of J une.

The North Canterbury Independent. —The plant used in printing the foregoing newspaper at Kaiapoi was yesterday submitted to the hammer by Mr Buss, but £l5O being the highest bid it was called in at £IBO, and not sold.

Curious Accident. — A somewhat curious accident, and simply caused, occurred yesterday at Templeton. A little boy named Thomas Baker was standing on the road when a dog ran against him and threw him down. The little fellow did not seem to be hurt, but on trying to get up lie could not stand, and having called Ids father, it was found that Ids right thigh was broken. Ho was brought into the Hospital last night, where his injury was attended to at once.

Trotting Match. — A second match between Tommy, in the gig, and No Name, in the saddle, was arranged to take place on the North road to Kaiapoi on Thursday, after the gig race between the same horses ; but the former refused to start for some time, and never regained the lost distance. Mr J. C. Moran’s No Name landed Mr Kirkwood an easy winner.

Durham Street Wesleyan Church. — An advertisement elsewhere intimates that the services to-morrow will bo conducted by the Rev. S. R. Purchon and W. Baumber. These gentlemen are recently from England, having arrived by the ship Opawa on Monday last. They have boon induced by the Rev. J. Bulier to join the New Zealand Conference, and are spending a few days in Christchurch before proceeding to their circuits.

The Gaiety. —“ The Loan of a Lover ” and. the burlesque of “ Black-Eyed Susan ” formed the bill at this Theatre last night. The first piece went well, and the fun of the burlesque was thoroughly entered into by the various characters. Miss Wiseman as William acted and sang with much spirit, and was ably seconded by Miss Vivian. Mr Hall’s Captain Crosstree was exceedingly funny, as was also Mr Hooper’s Dame Hartley. The other parts were filled successfully. Tonight a new burlesque, “Paris,” will be produced, for which Mr Holmes has painted some capital scenery.

Alarm of Eire. —At twenty minutes past eleven last night the Lichfield street bell rang out the alarm of fire, quickly followed by the bell at the Brigade Station. It was fennel that r a kerosene lamp had exploded in the front room of Mr Feldwick’s house, Worcester street east, burning the table cover and a portion of the table before the flames were put out. Mr Superintendent Harris, who lives near, was quickly on the scene, and having seen all safe, at once ordered the engines home. The brigade and both corps of police arrived with their usual celerity. About £2 will cover the extent of damage.

Lyttelton Kilwinning- Lodge. —The usual monthly meeting was held at the hall, Lyttelton, on Thursday night. There was a large attendance of members and visiting brethren, it being understood that the Right Worshipful Master would present a jewel to Brother E. W. Thiele, 33 tt . - . After the usual business had been transacted the presentation was made by the R.W.M. The jewel presented was a Scotch P.M jewel, very beautifully designed, and is the work of the wellknown Masonic jeweller, Brother Kenner of London. The Douglas Block. —The Rangitikei paper learns that the survey of the Douglas Block has of late proceeded very satisfactorily. The plans required to be lodged with the Government prior to the issue of the Crown grants were forwarded to Wellington about a fortnight ago by Mr Dundas, who has conducted the survey. The blocks selected for the settlement of the seventy families are now being surveyed and marked off into sections. Harper Street Wesleyan Church. — Anniversary sermons in connection with the above church will be preached to-morrow, by the Revs. W. Worker and J. S. Smalley. On Tuesday evening a soiree will be held, followed by a public meeting, at which addresses will be given by a number of ministers and other gentlemen. Libel Action. —Ballance v Carson, the libel case in which the proprietors of the Wanganui Herald and Chronicle figure as plaintiff and defendant, is to bo tried at Wanganui on Tuesday, the 27th instant, before his Honor Mr Justice Richmond.

T\l r Sankev’t; song, “Hold the Fori,” lia been arranged as a waltz for Hu* piano. It is popular among those who hold the pianoforte. „ i 3