NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1007, 17 September 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lecture. —The Rev. C. Fraser will deliver a lecture this evening in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, on “ Creeds and Confessions, as connected with the recent Currents of Thought.” A Runaway Railway Truck. The “ Timaru Herald” reports that on Wednesday evening last a truck which was left on the line opposite the station was blown by the force of a strong north-east gale a distance of three-quarters of a mile, until it capsized over the Temuka bridge. Fortunately it was noticed in time, and was removed before the arrival of the train. The Wreck op the Avalanche. —The Rev. Mr Elmslie, of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, in the course of an eloquent sermon preached by him last night, referred in touching language to the wreck of the Avalanche, and stated that amongst those who went down in the ill-fated vessel were three young ladies who had been members of his Bible class. The Cricket Ground. —At the annual general meeting of the United Canterbury Club, held on Saturday, resolutions were passed authorising the committee to erect a new pavilion on the grounds if the necessary funds can be obtained, and drawing the attention of the Cricketing Association to the necessity which exists for a ladies’ pavilion. Lyttelton Borough Council Nomination. —The following gentlemen have been nominated for the ensuing Borough Council election at Lyttelton; Messrs Adam Chalmers, H. Hawkins, P. Cunningham, H. McDonald, George Tayler, <J. D. McPherson, T. A. W. Parsons, T. McClatchie, H. Allwright, B. Weyburne, and Wm. Holmes. There are therefore eleven nominations for the nine seats. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. —St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Madras and Cashel streets, will soon be completed. The pews and benches, which are so arranged that the congregation can conveniently see the preacher, are made of kauri and white pine, and there is sitting accommodation for between eleven and twelve hundred people. The dome of the church makes an excellent landmark in the city. The Corinthian pillars at the main entrance are particularly handsome, and the building on the whole is a welcome addition to local architecture, although some of its details are inharmonious when regarded from an artisticnl point of view. St. Mary’s, Mkhivale,— The last entertainment of the series was given in the schoolroom on Friday evening. The incumbent (the Rev. T. Flavell) was in the chair. There was a very large attendance, and the programme on the whole was carried out very successfully. The instrumental items comprised two pianoforte duets by Miss Fairhurst ,nd Mr Simms, and a trio for flute, clarionette, and piano, by Mrs Wood, Mr Wood, Mr T. D. Triphook. The vocal music consisted of two part songs by St. Mary’s choir; duetts and songs by Mrs Barry, Mrs Scriveper, and Mrs Wood, the Misses Watson, Stringer, Scarfe, and Messi’o J&HjeßOa, iir«waUa:» Jficlwlle.

Supposed Suicide— The “New Zealand Times” reports that Mr Stinson, an employe of Messrs Barber, butchers, found his wife, who had been ill lately, lying dead in bed, covered with blood. On further examination it was found that there was a deep wound on her left side below the ribs. In one of her hands was a razor, with which there can be very little doubt she indicted the wound. Export of Oamaru Stone. —ln the “ North Otago Times” there is a report of a meeting which was held “ for the purpose of discussing the best means of opening up a direct trade with Melbourne in Oamaru stone.” After considerable discussion it was resolved : —“ That a committee be appointed to enquire into, and report upon the following matters, viz: —l. What are the available sources of supply of Oamaru stone of the best quality, and the probable quantities obtainable from each. 2. Whether any, and if so, what quarries could be obtained by purchase or otherwise. 3. What would bo the cost of obtaining stone in quantities from quarries now in private use. 4. What, under present circumstances, is the cost of quarrying, freight to the port of Oamaru, and of freight to Melbourne. 5. Whether the present charges are capable of reduction, by means of using better appliances, &c. 6. What would be the lowest price at which a company, if formed, would be able to deliver the stone in Melbourne. 7. What capital would be necessary for the operations of such company.”