NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1233, 15 February 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Immighants pee "Wanganui.— The Christchurch portion of these immigrants were landed yesterday, and ■wont to Addington per 3.20 p.in, train. Thirty-five for Timaru and twenty for Ashburton are still aboard, and will be landed to-day and proceed to their destination by mid-day train. Chbistchuech Wateb Supply.— lt is stated that two designs for a water supply for Christchurch and suburbs have already been completed by local engineers. Rumor hae it that it has been found that an ample supply for all purposes with sufficient fall can be obtained within a radius of five miles from the centre of the [city. L.O.L. —The No. 2 Lodge held their usual monthly meeting in the Orange Hall, Christchurch, on Tuesday, 12th inst., when there was a large attendance both of members and visiting brethren. The Right Worshipful Grand Master, Brother Revell, of Kaiapoi, officially unfurled the new banner brought by Brother Morrow from Belfast. The New Boards of Education.— The following are the nominations made up to date in the two districts of North and South Canterbury for the respective Boards of Education under the new Act:—North Canterbury : Messrs John Inglis, W. Montgomery, Andrew Duncan, William Rolleston, Joseph Ivess, Edward J. Lee, John Grigg, Thomas Taylor, Henry R. Webb. South Canterbury : Revs. G. Barclay, W. Gillies, Messrs W. Postlethwaite, John Martin, David Ogilvie, W. B. Howell, Edward H. Tate, Samuel W. Goldsmith, Robert S. Cook, D. S. Inwood. Inquest. —An inquest was held at 2 p.m. to-day, at the Hospital, before J. W. S. Coward, Esq, Coroner, on the body of John Grimsher, who was found hanging dead in his shop, High street, the previous morning. The evidence taken corroborated the particulars of our notice of yesterday. When f uud by Mr Wm. Taylor, grocer, deceased appeared to be quite dead. The deceased had been desponding for some time past, and, even when perfectly sober, had often said that it would be better if he were out of the way. He seemed exceedingly down-hearted when spoken to by Mr T. Pye the night before ho was found' dead, and the removal of the traffic since the opening of the new railway station had affected his mind very much. A hill for £35 was duo on the 14th inst., and deceased had been in monetary difficulties for some time past. After hearing the evidence, the jury returned a verdict that the deceased, John Grimsher, was found dead in his house hanging by a rope affixed to the ceiling. Ever Faithful Lodge, I.O.G.T.— An entertainment in aid of the funds of this lodge was given last night in the Templar Hall, Worcester street. The chair was taken by Bro. Buckland, who apologised for the absence of Bro. Smith, D : strict Deputy, who had been obliged to leave Christchurch to attend the Rechabite meeting at Nelson. An excellent programme was submitted, comprising songs from Sisters Skinner, Parker, Douglas, Amos, and Robson, comic songs from Bro. Cork, a capital recitation from Master Butterfield, songs from Bros. Yoles and Clark, and readings from Bros. Hamilton and Allison. Bro. Kidney also sang and played several accompaniments. The National Anthem having been sung, the visitors loft the hall, and a Lodge session was opened by Bro. Ryan, W.C.T., when six candidates were initiated into the Order. 1.0.G.T, Picnic. —The annual fete of the Young Crusader Juvenile Temple, who were joined on this occasion by the Our Hope Temple, took place yesterday in Taylor’s Gardens. The juveniles, to the number of 150, accompanied by many of their friends, mustered at the Templar Hall at half-past nine o’clock, and were speedily marshalled into marching order by their superintendents, ' when they proceeded to Taylor’s Gardens in the Lincoln road, Brother Fulton kindly placing his van at the disposal of the younger members. Arriving at the gardens, sports and pastimes of all sorts were the order of the day, many prizes for running, Ac., being keenly contested. The maze and swimming baths were also great attractions. Lunch was served to the youngsters at one o’clock, and a substantial tea about five o’clock. The committee, consisting of Bros. Bennetts and Hutchings, the Superintendents and Sisters Lodge, Tetley, Gates, and Pugh, and [Bros. Clephanc, Shierlaw, \\ ebber, Tetley, and Carew, were unremitting in their care and attention to the juveniles under their charge. Both these Temples are flourishing at present, the Young Crusader, which meets in the Templar Hull every Monday evening at six o’clock, has over 100 members, and the Our Hope, which meets in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street, has nearly fifty, and meets every Friday evening at half-past six o’clock, Abcheey. —The match between the Canterbury and Thorndon (Wellington) Archery Clubs was shot by the Canterbury Club on Saturday, February 2nd, under very unfavorable circumstances. The match was open to the whole of the shooting members of each club, the four highest scores of gentlemen and six highest scores of ladies in each club only to count. The Canterbury Club ouly mustered tlireo gentlemen for the match, and consequently had one gentleman short. The day fixed was at the end of the midsummer recess, during which for about five weeks no shoot ing had been going on amongst the Canterbury Club, who were consequently quite out of practice. The weather was also unfavorable, the wind being extremely gusty. The day was fixed at this unfavorable date in consequence of the Governor, who is one of the best [shots of the Thorndon Club, having to leave Wellington early in February. It was particularly wished that ho should take part in the match. The result of the individual scores of the Thorndon Club has not yet been received, but the aggregate score is Six ladies, 814; four gentlemen, 481-; total, 1298. The score of the Canterbury Club W a ß _lsix ladies, 5(10 ; three gentlemen, 230; tot»l 790. The highest lady scorer was Miss Parkerson, 152, and Mr Worthy with 108 made the most for the gentlemen. The other scorers were—Mrs Coster, Mrs Inncs, Mrs Withnall, Miss Ross, Mrs R. Wilson, Mies £otteriJJ, ¥• Jere&tf,

The Latk Mb. J. S. Stoddabt.—Tlio funeral of Mr J. S. Stoddart, who died this week from the effects of a fall from his horse, took place at Rangiora on Thursday, and was very largely attended, the sendee being conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Dudley. Deceased was a eon of Admiral Stoddart.

Ahrest. —A young man named Henry Richardson was arrested at Timaru yesterday on the charge of uttering valueless cheques in Christchurch. Accused had forged Mr F. Brittan’s name to a cheque and utte-ed it on Mr Schwartz, tobacconist. Mr Everett, draper, also cashed a cheque for him, which was afterwards found to be valueless. Te Kooti’b Barbarism. —lt seems that Te Kooti is an anti-nicotian savage, and rather surprised a reporter lately by objecting to the latter smoking. According to said reporter, the .barbarian has always regarded it as a point of discipline not to permit his followers to smoke in Hid august presence. Volunteer Inspection. The usual monthly inspection of the head-quarters companies toot place last evening at the drillshed. There was a good muster. The inspection was made by Captain Hawkes, who read a letter received from Colonel Packe expressing his regret at being absent from the parade, but as the weather seemed threatening he thought it inadvisable to leave home in his present state of health. After the inspection, the men were exercised in company drill, followed by a special drill for non-commissioned officers. Sale of Town Land. —Messrs H. Mt.tson and Co. held a sale of town land at their salerooms, Cashel street, yesterday, on account of Mr Wm. Wilson, when they offered and, though the attendance was small, sold the whole of his remaining sections in that block of land bounded by the Ferry road, Madras and Barbadoee streets, comprising 34 sections, each 12 to 14i perches, at from £65 to £B2 10s each, at an average of £69, and a total of £2348, thus realising about £9OO per acre for land of which none but a very few sections has any frontage on a main street.

Cricket— Intbbpbovincial Match. —At a meeting of the match committee held on the ground yesterday evening, the following were chosen to represent Canterbury in the forthcoming match with Otago :—Messrs Ashby, Austin, E. Fowler, C. Frith, W. Frith, Fuller, Q-odby, Lee, Moore, Neilson, and Stevens ; Hartland twelfth man. The committee have decided to send twelve men, in case Lee can go, but this is at present doubtful. If he cannot go Hartland will take his place. Mr Neilson has been appointed captain of the eleven. The match will be played on February 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, The Census. —Arrangements are now being made by Mr F, de C. Malct, the Superintendent Enumerator for the Canterbury Provincial District for taking the census. The schedules to be filled up will be delivered in the various districts by the sub-enumerators on Saturday, March 2nd, and will be called for on Monday, March 4th, when the names of all persons residing or sojourning in any dwelling on the night of the 3rd of March, with the other information'requi red according to the form supplied will have to be filled in by the head of the family or some person acting for him. Christchurch Horticultural Society. —The Art Union in connection with the Horticultural Show, which is to be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, on the sth March, is likely to be extensively patronised. The price of each ticket is the same as that for admission to the Show, and the holder will be entitled to visit the Show without extra charge. It must, however, be remembered that the tickets will not be obtainable after the day prior to the exhibition ; those therefore who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity of winning a prize must secure their tickets beforehand. Already the donations of plants, fruit, Ac., promised by friends of the society number nearly 400, and there is little doubt that by the end of this month the list of donations will be largely increased.

SOLDENE COMIC OPEBA COMPANY. —The opera of “LaFillede Madame Angot ” was given last night at the Theatre Royal, with as much success as on the previous night when this company performed it. The prima donna, was completely carried away by her enthusiasm, apparently quite ignoring any necessity that might exist for saving her voice for to-night, when it is natural to suppose she will wish to excel herself. Mi«s Liddle is gradually warming to the proper amount of energy; her rendering of “ Lange " was a decided improvement upon any of her previous efforts. Miss Lefevre took the part before taken by Miss Daniel and acquitted herself with great spirit. The encores last night were numerous and well deserved. Miss Slater’s dancing of course was redemanded. To-night Miss Soldene takes her benefit, and no doubt will have a house crammed in every part. Arrangements have been made for a late train to accommodate visitors from the Port and intermediate stations.

Dbuids' Dinnee. —The Aucient Order of Druids held their annual dinner last night at Radcliffe’s Hotel. The chair was occupied by Arch Druid Bro. Ernest Oppenheimer, and the vice-chair by Arch Druid Bro. J. Tucker. The dinner was served in excellent style. After th cloth had been removed the chairman called upon the brethren to fill their glasses, and the toasts of the “Queen and Royal Family,” “The Governor,” “The Army and Navy ” were enthusiastically drunk. After a song, “ The young recruit,” by Bro. Willstead, the health of the chairman was Eroposed by Bro. A. Alexander. Bro. E. Oppeneimorsan";“ Who deeply drink of wine,” and then the chairman responded. He said that he had hoped some older member of the order would have been elected to fill the position of chairman. He would, however, qo the best he could, and thanked them for the high honor they had done him, and the kind manner in which they had drank his health. Bro. J. Tucker proposed—“ Success to the United Ancient Order of Druids, and health to the officers.” He coupled the toast with the name of Bro. Wollstead. The secretary, Bro. H. E. Samuels having sung “ Let us be happy together,” Bro. Wellstead replied, and took the opportunity of giving some particulars as to the progress of the order in Christchurch. They had met for the first time about two years ago, and although they had had to overcome obstacles as all young societies had, the lodge was now a financial success. It numbered upwards of forty members, and had a satisfactory balance lin hand. The society not being well known in Christchurch, he might bo allowed to mention the following facts:—At the close of 1875 there were 291 lodges, and a year later there were 297. At the present time the ledges numbered 301, and the total number of financial members of the order was 22,160. The statement of finances for the year 1876 showed a total of receipts L'28,295 3s lid; amount paid for sick relief £9770 18s 9d; funeral donations, £1212 4s Id ; total value of the funds of the Order, £102,123 9s 10Vd. Bro. Harris proposed the health of “ The Vice-Chairman.” Bro. Harris having sung “ The Rhine Wine,” the Vice-Chairman responded, in the course of his speech referring to the necessity of all pulling together in order to ensure the prosperity of the Order. Other songs, and the toasts of “The Ladies,” “The Press,” “ Our Host and Hostess,” Ac., followed, and the meeting broke up.