NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 935, 23 June 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Correction. —A member of St, John’s Choir writes to say there is a misapprehension that the choir are going to assist at the Good Templar demonstration next Wednesday. Certain of the members have promised to help privately, but these are not the choir.

Sydenham Literary and Debating Club. —The usual weekly meeting of this club was held last evening in the Colombo road school. In the absence of the president (Rev J. S. Smalley) Mr Whitelaw was voted to the choir. After the routine business, Mr J. Booth proceeded to read an essay on the subject of “Creation.” The theory which the essayist advanced was strongly opp by Messrs Rundell, White law, J.'Cumberworth, Andrews, Prouse, and the secretary. The president, who was not present during the reading of the essay, promised to look through the manuscript, and give his own views of the subject at an early opportunity. The next meeting will be occupied with comic readings and recitations.

Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Banco yesterday, and argument was held in a case of great public importance —that in re Jonathan Hastings Herdson, where Mr George Hart, trustee of the Permanent Investment and Loan Association, and Mr John Lewis have petitioned for an order of adjudication. Mr Joynt showed cause against the rule nisi for adjudication being made absolute, his main argument being that "the petitioners had no locus standi ; it was shown on the face of the petition itself, that the debtor had committed an act of felony, and therefore he contended that the petitioners could not take their remedy until public justice has been vindicated either by prosecuting the alleged felon to conviction or acquittal. After hearing Mr Garrick in support of the rule, his Honor took time to consider. In the case of Mitchell v Mitchell—demurrcr to detendant s second and third pleas— judgment was deferred.

A.O.F. —A [special summoned meeting of Court Star of Canterbury A.O.F. will be held at the Foresters’ Hall on Monday evening. The Screw-pile Jetty.— The operations for extending this jetty were commenced yesterday, and will be pushed forward as speedily as possible. Legal.— Owing to the lateness of the hour two cases set down for argument on the banco list yesterday were postponed until Tuesday next; namely, that of Barrett v. Buckley — appeal against the decision of Mr Mellish on the plurality of bars —and Stace v. Moore. The Gaiety.—As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, the Graiety Company will re-appear in Christchurch on Monday evening in “The Field of the Cloth of Gold” and a comedy. Miss Morgan will make her appearance on 2nd July. The company appear at Lyttelton this afternoon and evening.

St. Andrew’s Schoolroom. —The first entertainment of a series was held in the schoolroom last evening. There was a large attendance, and the entertainment passed off very successfully. The chair was occupied by the Rev. C. Fraser. Songs were contributed by Misses Ness and Verrall, and Messrs S. G-. Johnson, Crawford, and Ritchie; and readings and recitations by Messrs Ambrose, Adams, and Webstei’. MissYerrall ably presided at the piano; and the audience were highly satisfied with the programme submitted for their enjoyment.

County Council Conference. —A conference of members of the various County Councils throughout the Provincial District of Canterbury was held yesterday at the Government buildings. Several resolutions were adopted as to the amendments it was thought necessary to be made in the Act. A full report appears elsewhere. The Georgias. —There was a very good house at the Theatre Royal last evening, when the minstrels appeared in a new programme. In the first part Mr Mallock sang a new song, “ I long to see the dear old home,” very nicely. Mr Hicks gave a song composed by him, “ Old cabin home,” very well, and Mr Bowman was also successful in a very pretty ballad, “Meet me at twilight.” Mr Crusoe, ably assisted by his trio of coadjutors, kept the fun going, and the other part of the programme was gone through with success. Tonight the minstrels will appear for the last time.

Canterbury Coursing- Club. —A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to draw up rules and regulations, and draft a programme of sports for a coursing meeting to be held in July, was held at Erxdcliffe’s Commercial Hotel, yesterday, M. H. Selwyn Smith in the chair. It was decided after considerable discussion to have an opening day in the Park, provided the consent of the Domain Board, Acclimatisation Society, and lessee of the Park can be obtained, on Monday, the 2nd July, commencing at 10 a.m. As the time is now so short it was decided not to have any stakes to run for, as there would be so much difficulty in procuring a thorough practical judge for the occasion, and to have special rules drawn up for that day. Mr H. Y. Anson wall provide entry forms for intending competitors, which must be filled up and left with him not later than 4 p.m. on the 29th inst. Ho entry can be made on the ground. The draw will take place punctually at 10 a.m. Field stewards will be appointed to keep the course clear, and if the public will only prove on this occasion, as on other occasions, amenable to discipline, it will tend more than anything to promote the success of the day’s sport.

Hard on the Bar. —Members of the lega^ profession should have a care not to give notice of appeal before receiving instructions. In the Collingwood Police Court recently a marine store dealer named Coffey was fined £5 by the Bench for a breach of the Marine Store Dealers Act, and Mr McKean, his solicitor, gave notice of appeal. About ten minutes afterwards the defendant re-entered the Court, and pushed a roll of notes over to the Clerk of the Court. The Magistrate noticing this, said to him—“ What are you paying your fine for? Your lawyer has given notice of appeal against it.” Coffey looked up, with a cunning leer in his eye, and said, “ He wants to get some more money out of me, but lam not on. lam quite satisfied with having to pay £5.”