NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1014, 25 September 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Volunteering.—Mr Moorhouse, M.H.R., has been elected captain of the Wellington Artillery Company, vice Captain Pearce, resigned. Property Sale. —Mr C. C. Aikman, at his rooms yesterday, disposed of a house and quarter acre of laud on the South town belt for £I2OO. There was a large attendance, and the bidding was spirited.

Boeough of Sydenham.—A " Gazette " notice of the 20th inst. proclaims the district of Sydenham a municipality from that date, under the provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876. Public Domains.—Some conversation took place in the City Council yesterday afternoon on the principles of the Canterbury Domains Bill, recently brought before Parliament. The Council showed a decided disposition to regard the Bill as an invasion of public rights, expressed itself strongly to that effect, and resolved that the Mayor should call a public meeting, in order that the citizens themselves might express their views on the subject. Masonic. —The annual meeting of the Canterbury Kilwinning Royal Arch-Chapter No. 136, was held last evening for the installation of officers. The following companions were installed by M.E. Companion F. ~W. Thiel, P.G.H., 33° .-.—Companions—J. Fleming, M.E.Z.; A. R. Kirk, M.E.H.; S. P. Craig, M.E.J.; J. Smith, S.E.; G-. Hodge, S.N.; M. Sandstein, treasurer; G. M.Walton, P.S. ; T. Lucas, Second S.; J. Fletcher, Third S.; T. Shatter, janitor. City Election Protests. —At the meeting of tho City Council yesterday afternoon, protests against the election of Councillors Briggs, Pratt, and Banks, as being invalid, were read. The text of these protests will be found in our raport of proceedings. It was resolved that the Council had no jurisdiction in the matter, which in some of the cases at least, is, it is understood, to be brought before the Resident Magistrate.

Bible Chkistian Church.—A tea meeting, which was very numerously attended and cordial in character, was held last evening in the Temperance Hall, in connection with this church There were upwards of 250 persons present. The proceeds, which exceeded £2O, are to be devoted to the formation of a building fund. The chair was occupied by Mr Edward Reed. Able speeches were delivered by the Rev. Messrs Harris and Dallaston, and by Messas Johnson, Cameron, Knight, and Parry.

1.6.0.F.M.U.—The quarterly summoned meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge was held last night, when there was a large attendance. The following brethren were elected as officers for the ensuing term, viz., Bros. P.N.G. Pratt, GUI.; P.G. H. A. Davis, N.G.; P.E.S. H. Davics, V.G.; A. W. Winter, E.S. ; P.P.C.S. Selig, R.H.S.to KG-.; P.G-. Muir, L.H.S.; P.G. Leahey, E. 11.5. to V.G. ; P.G. Duncan, L.H.S.; H. Deaken, warden ; T. Dethier, fcylerj lecture master, G.M. Pratt. The receipts for the evening amounted to £l5O 8s Bd. Lyttelton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company.—A general meeting of the shareholders in this company was held yesterday afternoon, at the Mitre Hotel, Lyttelton, to consider the advisableness of declaring a dividend. The chairman of directors, Mr H. N. Nalder, occupied the chair, and explained the object of the meeting. Mr J. G. Fyfe moved—" That a dividend of 10 per cent, be declared on the paid-up capital." This was seconded by Dr. Rouse. After some discussion Mr Cunningham moved as an amendment—" That a dividend of 8 per cent, be declared, and the balance of £227 be carried to the profit and loss account." This was seconded by Mr Allwri"lit. The amendment, on being put, was lost, and the original motion was then carried.

The New Bonnet.—The latest new bonnet, writes the London correspondent of the Auckland "Star," is a caution. It is an imitation of the German military helmet, without the spike, the result being cunningly contrived by means of tulle, ilowers, &c. I hear it is to be all the go, and it is certainly an amazing contrast to the Duchess of "Devonshire style, which prevailed last year. The only vestige of a brim is to be found in the peak, which affords a little shade to the eyes. Of course I need not say that to a pretty face everything and anything is becoming, but the worst of these fashions is that every woman persists in following them out to the utmost, regardless of her natural advantages or the opposite.