NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume VIII, Issue 1019, 1 October 1877, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Murder Case. —A true bill was returned bv the Grand Jury this afternoon for wilful murder against Carl Kehde. Bridge oyer the Avon. —A public meeting, with reference to the proposed bridge over the Avon, will take place on Wednesday evening, at the Bingsland school. Inquest. —An inquest was held on Saturday afternoon, at Greenpark, on the body of the late Mr F. Quartley, farmer, who died from the effects of injuries received from a bull. The evidence confirmed the particulars of the accident already published, and the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental Death.” Sudden Death of an Infant. —An infant daughter of Mr G-. W. Hales, residing in Selwyn street, Addington, died suddenly at eight o’clock on Saturday morning. The child had been suffering from whooping cough for some weeks, and when seen to be seriously ill a doctor was sent for, but it died before he arrived. Sale of Blood Stock.— The “Timaru Herald” learns that an entire colt by the Canterbury and Otago Association’s imported horse Vanquisher was sold on Friday at the very handsome figure of 150 guineas—the seller being Mr John Devon, of Timaru, and the buyer Mr Gleorge Aitkenhead, of Oamaru. Social Statistics. —In Christchurch city, in September, there were 5G children born. In the same month last year the number was 4S. In the district the number was 114 against 125 last year. The marriages numbered 19 against 25 in the city, and 9 against 5 in the district. The deaths in the city were 20 this year, 19 last year ; in the district 23 this year, 12 last year. Fatal Boat Accident. —The steamer Maori has brought to Dunedin news of a fatal boat accident at Preservation Inlet. Two men, carpenters, from Invercargill, went out in a boat to rescue some supposed shipwrecked men on Coal Island. The men were never again seen, and the boat was found washed ashore on the island, and broken. The namef of the men were Arthur Mitchell and John McEwen, or Hewing. Brutal Assault. —A woman named Mrs Ferrick, wife of Anthony Ferrick, laborer, was received into the Hospital on Sunday morning, suffering from a brutal assault committed on her by her husband, who is in custody. The woman has been terribly beaten and kicked in the face, on the chest, and in fact all over the body. It is not the first time she has been so assaulted by her husband. Sports at Lyttelton on Hew Year’s Day. —A meeting of those residents in Lyttelton anxious to hold land sports on Hew Year's Day was held at Mr Kiddy’s Empire Hotel, Lyttelton, on Friday evening, Mr John Sowden occupying the chair. A committee was elected to carry out the sports, which it was proposed to hold in London street, same as last year. It consisted of Messrs Sowden, Fletcher, Kiddy, Anderson, Cullen, Thornley, and Duff. Mr Sowden was elected chairman of the committee; Mr Fletcher, secretary; and Mr Kiddy, treasurer. It was resolved that the hon. ' sec. should write to the Borough Council, asking their permission to hold the sports in London street on Hew Year’s Day, and that the town should at once be canvassed for subscriptions. The meeting then adjourned to Friday, October 12th, at the Albion Hotel, when the programme will be considered, the hon. see. being instructed to get -together information on the subject in the interim.

St. Mart’s, Heathcote.— A very successful entertainment was given in the Heathcotc Valley Schoolroom on Friday evening last, in aid of the St. Mary’s Sunday School. The programme comprised pianoforte solos by Miss Martindale and the Rev. C. J. Merton, a duet by Mrs Dale and Miss Martindale, songs by Mrs Dale, Misses Moody. Martindale and L. Davis, and Messrs Crawford, J. W. Davis, Johnstone, Campbell, Bamford, Pepperill, and the Rev. C. J. Merton, and glees, &c., by the Heathcote Glee Club, and also by the Sunday School boys. Port Lett—Lecture.— An intellectual and most appreciable treat was given to the inhabitants of this district in the schoolroom on Monday evening last. The Rev. D. O. Hampton, missionary clergyman, was the lecturer, and the subject chosen was “Time.” There was a large attendance. The reverend gentleman throughout his eloquent discourse greatly interested an attentive audience. The lecture was interspersed with several songs and recitations, which were all rendered in good style by lady visitors and the residents of the place. Malvern —Cricket. —At a meeting of those interested in cricket, held at the Library on Friday last, it was resolved to form a district club, A number of members immediately enrolled themselves. A provisional committee was appointed, and it was decided to purchase the necessary material at once, in order that the first practice may be held next Tuesday evening, the 2nd October, in Mr Lilly’s paddock, when new members may be enrolled. After the practice a general meeting of members will be held, to elect a committee and officers. The new club promises to be a great success. Accident on the Southbridge Line. — The up-train on Saturday morning, consisting of eight carriages crowded with passengers en route for the Horse Parade, one horse-box, and two luggage vans, was delayed considerably on the road owing to the fracture of one of the steam valves, caused probably by the excessive strain on the little engine necessary to pull such a heavy load round the sharp curve leading to the Selwyn railway bridge. It was apparent to everyone that something was wrong as soon as the bridge was reached, and a dead stop was made a few chains from the Ellesmere station. On alighting it was discovered that one of the valves connected with the cylinder had broken, so that a delay of some considerable time would be caused before assistance could be obtained. Mr Chamberlain kindly volunteered to ride to Springston, where the uptrain was waiting to cross. The officials in charge immediately brought on the train and forwarded a telegram to Christchurch for assistance, which arrived in the shape of a special engine, in charge of Messrs Smith and Owen. At the junction the special engine was attached to the train, and the passengers arrived safely in Christchurch shortly before noon, nearly two hours, however, behind their appointed time. Young Men’s Christian Association. — The second annual meeting of the above association was held at the rooms, Colombo street, on Thursday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr W. H. Hargreaves, and there was a large attendance of members. The various operations of the association, as mentioned in the annual report, were passed under review. It was announced that the attendance at the Sunday morning prayermeetings had been well sustained, whilst at the Friday evening meetings for Biblical study it had considerably increased. A meeting was held at the Hospital every Wednesday evening, which was well attended by the convalescent patients. A series of services had been held at the Gaiety Theatre every Sunday evening, intended principally for those who do not attend any place of worship. There had been a very satisfactory attendance, and good had resulted in several cases. The expenses of the theatre services had been £SO, the greater part of which had been contributed by the members, but a balance of about £8 was still due, which it was hoped the public would assist the association in liquidating. Five special meetings had been held during the year, and a series of lectures delivered, which had been largely attended. The library, which contains a large number of valuable and interesting works, had been thrown open to the members as a circulating library at a nominal charge. On the whole, the committee felt very thankful for the success of their efforts during the year, and hoped still further to enhance the usefulness of the association in the future. Mr J. H. Twentyman was re-elected president, and Rev. C. Dallaston and Mr C. R. Blakiston added to the list of vice-presidents. The Board of Management was elected for the ensuing year, Mr J. M. Heywood being reappointed treasurer, and Mr J. Callender secretary. Special votes of thanks were passed to the last two gentlemen for their indefatigable exertions during the past year. St. Michael and All Angels. —The dedication festival of the above church was celebrated on Saturday last, occasion being taken to dedicate the new parish schoolroom just completed, a description of which appeared lately in these columns. The first schoolroom and church combined was dedicated in this parish twenty-six years ago, and some years subsequently the schoolroom now vacated was built to meet the growing requirements of the parish. The present building will accommodate 300 children, and will be used as a day school as soon as the necessary arrangements are complete. In the meantime it will be devoted to general parochial purposes. The services commenced with the celebration of the holy communion at 8 a.m. In the afternoon the schoolroom was opened with dedicatory prayer by the Incumbent, followed by a short service. At half-past five tea was served in the schoolroom, which had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion with flags and evergreens, the various tables provided by the ladies of the congregation presenting a very inviting appearance. About 400 persons sat down to tea. Aft er the tables had been cleared, selections of music were rendered at intervals by the choir and members of the Musical Union, the intervals being tilled with short addresses appropriate to the occasion. At 8 p.m. there was full choral evensong in the church, the Rev. F. A. Hare preaching the sermon. The festival was continued in to-day’s services, commencing with morning prayer and choral celebration of the holy communion at 11 a.m., and full choral evensong at 0.30., a full choir assisting at both services. The sermon was preached in the morning by the Rev. E. G. Penny, incumbent, and in the evening by the Rev. J. W. Stack. The chief feature at both services was the trumpet obligato accompaniment to the anthem, “It came even to pass” (Ouseley), which had a most impressive effect. The Very Rev. the Dean, who has just recovered from a severe illness, was present at the morning service, but was unable to officiate. There were full congregations both morning and evening.

Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —A meeting, to which the attention of members had been especially directed, was lield. by the committee at Loe’s Leeston Hotel, on the 28th instant. Mr John Rennie (vice-president) occupied the chair. The attendance was very satisfactory. Stewards in the various classes were appointed, and the secretary instructed to inform the gentlemen chosen of their selection, and of the importance of their prompt attendance. After much discussion, it was decided that in place of the usual annual dinner a liberal luncheon should be provided for the judges officiating, to which the public should be admitted at a reasonable cost; also, that tenders should be invited, and a sole privilege of publican’s booth be given, the accepted tenderer to be required to provide luncheon and refreshment as advised by advertisement. That a fee of not less than 21s be charged to any other persons trading upon the ground. Messrs Bluett, Rennie, and Laurence were appointed to interview the Traffic Manager as to special accommodation on the day of the show. The secretary was authorised to make arrangements for a band. A letter was read from Mr McKellar, requesting that his special prize of five guineas might be open to all, which was agreed to. Matters of routine as to exhibition of dairy produce, keeping of gates, &c., were attended to, and the meeting adjourned to 8.30 on the evening of general entry, Bth October. Lincoln. — A tea meeting in connection with the induction of the Rev R. Waddell to the pastorate of the Presbyterian congregations of Prebbleton and Lincoln took place on Thursday afternoon last at the Presbyterian Church, Lincoln. The tables were presided over by Mesdames Sharp, Patterson, Shaw, Boyd and Prebble, assisted by their respective friends, and ample justice was done to the large supplies of good things which were provided. During the afternoon visitors of all denominations poured in from the surrounding districts, and not fewer than 400 persons were present on the occasion. The net proceeds will probably swell the amount raised for the repair and improvement of the Manse by fully £2O. During the evening a public meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church, which w r as crowded to excess. The Rev R. Waddell presided, and delivered an earnest speech. Addresses were afterwards impressively delivered by the Revs Cree, Burnett, and Elmslie, who all welcomed Mr Waddell, and congratulated the congregation in having obtained the services of so excellent a pastor, who had won the esteem and love of the Presbyterians of Christchurch during the four months he had filled the pulpit at St. Paul’s while the pastor was suffering and absent. The Rev De Berdt Hovell expressed a hearty welcome to Mr Waddell on behalf of himself and the churchmen of Prebbleton, and hoped the present kindly feeling between their respective congregations would long continue to exist, and their own personal friendship be increased as they became better acquainted with each other. The meeting was also addressed by Messrs A- and D. Duncan, of Christchurch and Messrs Paunett and Miln. During the evening several sacred pieces were sung very effectively by the Lincoln chcir, under the leadership of Mr D. Dunn, and solos were excellently rendered by Mr Davis, Tai Tapu. Apologies were made on behalf the Rev Messrs Stocker and McGregor, who were unavoidably absent.