NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1248, 7 March 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Shipping. —The New Zealand Shipping Company has received cable advice of the arrival, all well, of their wool ship Orari,from Wellington. R.M. Court. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, Mary Moule, an old offender, was fined 60s for drunkenness.

Lost in Oxford Bush. —No further trace of Mr Gilchrist, supposed to he lost in this bush several days ago, has been found. Every search is still being made. City Council, —A special meeting of the City Council will be held at four o’clock this afternoon for the purpose of considering a by-law to provide building regulations to apply to and within the City of Christchurch. Census Papers. Most of the census papers were collected yesterday in the pity. It is requested that any householder in the district who has not received a paper will apply for one to Mr F. de c. Malet without delay. Railway to Aeaboa. An influential public meeting was held last night in the Halswell schoolroom, to consider the most advantageous route for the proposed railway from Christchurch to Akaroa. A report of the proceedings appears in another column. The Baden - Baden Conference.—A cable message to the Melbourne “ Argus,” dated London, February 26th, states that it, was then intended that Lord Lyons, the British Ambassador at Paris, should represent England at the conference to be held at Baden-Baden next month. No information is yet to hand as to the effect which the signing of peace will have upon the proposed conference. Raiapoi Domain Board. Extended powers have been granted to this Board under the Public Domains Act, 1860, by Order in Council made February 27th. A meeting of the Board, which was to have been held on March 4lh for election of a chairman, was adjourned. The annual meetings of the Board for passing the statement of accounts will be held on the first Monday of January in each year. The Ram and Ewe Fair. —The number of entries for the forthcoming ram and ewe fair is as follows:—Rams, 2383; ewes, 230. The rams show a considerable increase on the number entered last year. The ewes on the other hand are considerably fewer, the consequence of the society having raised the entrance fee with the object of preventing the entry of indifferent animals. To the Benevolent. —At the recent fire in St. Asaph street a young woman and her brother lost all their clothing and money, being rendered entirely destitute. This morning the matter was brought under the notice of his Worship the Mayor, who made temporary arrangements for providing them with shelter. It is intended to raise subscriptions to enable them to procure clothing and shelter until they cun procure employment, and with this view his Worship the Mayor has consented to receive any donations which may be tendered to him, and see that they are properly applied, Ellesmere Licensing Court.— The quarterly meeting of commissioners was held at the Courthouse, Leeston, on Tuesday, the 6th in-tint. Present —Messrs E. J. Lee (in the chair), EC. P. Hill, and Captain Wdlis. Several fresh applications for licenses at LeeEton, and petitions for and against the same having been before the police for some time, the chairman adjourned the Court un'il Thursday, the 14th instant, in order that the chairman, Dr Donald, might be present at their consideration. United Canterbury Cricket Club.—A match will be played on Saturday next between sides chosen by Mr Conch 11 and Mr W. Million. Mr Condell’s side—Messrs Bishop, H. Cottcrill, E. Cotterill, Fereday, Hawkes, Harvey, Moorhead, Peter, IC. Roes, Smith, Tomlinson, Whitcombe, Wilkinson, Wood. Mr W. Million's side l —Messrs Cooke, W. Cotterill, Dawc, Deacon, Dickinson, Field, Frost, Mainwaring, J. Million, Morgan, Paul, Parkereon, Pixley, Q-. Rose. (The watch Mill begin at two o’clock.

Drowning at Tauranga.— A telegram from Tauranga, dated March 2nd, states that on the previous day the wife of a settler named Gcllibrand had been drowned through the capsizing of a boat in the harbor. Inquest at Leestok.— A coroner’s inquest was held at Loe’s Leeston Hotel on Tuesday, sth March, before E. J. Lee, Esq., coroner, concerning the death of George Rennie Carnegie, who was found dead upon the floor of his house on Sunday last. Mr George Sandrey was chosen foreman of the jury. From evidence brought forward it was proved that the deceased had for some time been seen wandering about, and evidently suffering from fits of mental aberration. After carefully considering the evidence, the jury returned a verdict “ That the deceased George Kennie Oarnagie committed suicide whilst in a state of temporary insanity.

The Goods Traffic at Christchurch.— The goods traffic at the Christchurch station just now is bewildering to the mere spectator. The goods shed from 9 am. to 5 p.m is alive with men loading and discharging. Indeed the press of work is so great that the accommodation for the workmen is found to be quite insufficient, and no doubt great inconvenience is occasionally suffered by those who are anxious for a speedy delivery of their goods. But for the able managementof those in charge there must have been a perfect block during the early part o" this week. Meeting of the M.C.C.— A meeting of the members of the M.C.C. was held last night for the purpose of electing a secretary in lieu of Mr Barringer, who, much to the regret of the club, is leaving Christchurch for Leeston. Mr Cuthbert occupied the chair. 11 was unanimously agreed that Mr Atack be appointed secretary, and also captain of the second eleven of the club. The following honorary members were elected : —Messrs W. Reeves, F. H. Brittan, M. H. Smith, and W. Maples. The secretary was empowered to apply to the association with reference to a new artesian well, which the club wish sunk near their ground, as the wicket has been very bad this season. A unanimous desire was expressed that a bowler should be engaged from home. One member, Mr Maples, offered to contribute handsomely towards the necessary expense.

Property Sales. —The sales of landed property effected by Messrs R. Walton and Co., at their rooms, Hereford street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, were as follows : —Lot 1, the Borough Hotel, Christchurch, with 69ft. to Manchester street and 30ft. to High street, sold for £6500 : lot 2, the adjoining piece of land in High street, 30ft, frontage by 54ft., £I3OO ; lot 3, the adjoining piece of the above in High street, with 48ft. 6in. frontage, £1870; lot 4, Empire Hotel (Carl’s), with 30ft, frontage to High street by 105 ft. depth, £5100; lot 5, two eight-roomed houses and land 85ft. by 100 ft. fronting Peterborough street, £900; lot 6, a piece of land, Winchester street, Lyttelton, 43ft. 6in. frontage, with house, £405; lot 7, cottage of five rooms, Hereford street, Christchurch, known as Clifton Cottage, £385 ; lot 8, two cottages, five rooms each, on Chester street, near Park Terrace, £950. The total amount realised from the sale was therefore £17,410.

The Russian Demands. —We reprint the message regarding the Russian demands upon Turkey, which appeared in the Melbourne “ Argus” on February 27th, and which got somewhat mauled in its subsequent transmission to this colony: —“London, February 25th. The peace conditions demanded* by Russia include a prohibition of the passage of the'Dardanelles to all war vessels, but free navigation to merchant vessels even during war time; an indemnity of 1,400,000,000 roubles (£200,000,000), to cover which Turkey is required to cede six of her ironclad squadron, the cities of Kars, Batoum, Bayazid, gnd Ardahan, and the territory comprised in the Russian occupation in Asia Minor. Forty millions of the indemnity to be secured by bonds chargeable to a sinking fund, the interest of which is to be guaranteed from the Bulgarian and Egyptian tributes paid to the Porte.” Education in Gaols. —The consent of the visiting justices and the Governor of the Dunedin Gaol has been given to the delivery of a course of lectures to the prisoners by gentlemen outside. On Thursday the first of the series was given by the Rev. Dr. Stuart in the presence of the governor and chaplain, the subject being “Virginia England’s first colony.” It seems that night schools have also been established at the same gaol and in the hulks. There can be no question of the beneficial tendency of such measures, and it may be suggested that a little more attention to matters of a similar kind in this district would be productive of more good than many high flown schemes of philanthropy of which we occasionally hear. Otago Aqeicultueal and Pastoral Association. —At the annual meeting of this Association held on Saturday, it was resolved to incorporate the society under the Act of last session. In the course of his remarks on the duties of the society, some of which he thought had been overlooked, the chairman (the Hon. Matthew Holmes) paid a high compliment to the Canterbury Society. He said:— “ He would have them just to look at the position of the Canterbury Society as compared with that of the Otago Association. During the present year several lectures had been delivered in Christchurch by men well experienced in every branch of agriculture. They had there established a periodical for the dissemination of opinions on agricultural subjects ; they had started a Herd Book, and it was published in Canterbury ; and they had performed a great many acts which were far above anything that had been attempted in Otago.” The balance-sheot showed that the financial position of the society had greatly improved during the last year.

Death of Mb Alex. Reid. —We do not believe there is one man in the colony, and we are sure there is not one journalist, who has ever been brought into contact with Mr Alexander Reid, who will not deeply grieve to hear of his sad end on Tuesday night. The particulars of his death, so far as they will ever be known, will be found in another column. But we cannot go to press to-day without saying a word or two of Aleck—we use the name which he r preferred to be called by—as he was known to and appreciated by those who have at any time been intimate with him. There are many men to be met with daily who are good-natured, men who will put themselves more or less out of the way to do another a good turn. But there are very few who are, in the full sense of the words, thoroughly good-hearted, who never originate unkindness in word or deed, however much provoked ; to whose natures it is simply impossible to cherish a grudge ; who are able in the largeness of their minds utterly to despise the petty differences! and foolish squabblings of their fellows, without in any way falling into misanthropy. Such an one was Aleck Reid. For knowledge of his profession in all its brandies, he had no superior and few equals in New Zealand. Indeed, ho was born in the midst of journalism, his father being proprietor of the John-’o-Qroat’s journal, published at Wick, and the largest sheet issued in (ho North of Scotland. For some time our late friend was connected with a journal in the South of England, at Exeter, we believe. Finding bis health failing him, he determined to emigrate, with the full intention of giving up newspaper work altogether. Ho came to New Zealand, but old associations were too strong for him, and he could not keep away from the newspaper offices. He joined the staff of the “Otago Daily Times,” of which Sir J. Vogel was then proprietor. Here lie worked tor several years, and then left, to the great regret of his employers, to aid in establishing a paper at Okarilo. After a short existent-, this venture was abandoned about, the year ]SG7 Be then returned to Otago for a time, but dii rot stay for long, Laving acquired a love for the West Coast, which he never subs quently abandoned. On returning, he edited successively the “West Coast Times,” the “Westport Times,” and the “Grey River Argus.” He left the last named journal to take charge of the “New Zealand Times ”on its first establishment. After several further changes lie came to Christchurch, scarcely a year ago, and until quite recently was sub-editor of this journal. He resigned the position, with the intention of going to a brother in Auckland, and with the firm determination to ha\e nothing to do with newspapers for some time to come. It was on the voyage North that hp met Willi the avcidoul vUcli ended his life,

Kaiapoi Institute. —The March monthly meeting of the managing committee of this institute was held on Monday evening. Seven members were present, Mr E. Re veil in the chair. The treasurer’s statement showed a balance in hand of £33. Several accounts were passed for payment. A discussion took place in reference to some routine business, after which notice was given to move at the next general meeting—“ That the wives of members who pay an annual subscription be admitted to the use of the library on payment of a subscription of 10s, and single ladies on payment of 10s 6d per annum.” The meeting then adjourned.

Forthcoming Picnics —At a meeting of painters, held last evening at the Market Hotel, it was resolved to form a committee to canvass the trade for donations towards the proposed picnic ; the committee to report to an adjourned me-tli g to be held shortly. A meeting of delegates from the brewers and bottlers was also held last evening at Radcliffe’s Hotel, when it was resolved to hold their picnic on March 14th. The following were elected as a committee to supervise the arrangements, viz. : Messrs Piper, Windelken, Stevens, Scarlett, Colling, Disher, jun., Francis, and Leahy. After settling the details connected with the picnic a vote of thanks was passed to the brewers who had contributed so generously towards it. Itinerant Agricultural Shows. A suggestion, which seems worthy of the consideration of the Agricultural Associations in this district was made at the meeting of the Otago Association on Saturday. The idea contemplated was to establish combined shows amongst the agricultural societies in this part of the colony, and in speaking on the subject, the Hon. Matthew Holmes said : “ In his opinion, it would be desirable that a wider scope should be taken in their ideas with respect to shows than they had heretofore adopted. The plan which both the Highland and the Royal Societies at Home adopted was of migrating from town to town every year. lie thought that if they could get Christchurch, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, and other towns to join with Dunedin in having one great show at each place every year, it would do more to bring the best stock in the colony together, and create an inte-est in the matter such as they had never heretofore had. There was no reason why there should not be a grand show one year at Christ • church, another year at Dunedin, Invercargill, Oamaru, Timaru, or at other places where sufficient accommodation could be got for such a show. A show of that description would be of infinite service, because very large prizes could be given, as the funds would be derived from a large number of people. He recommended the consideration of his suggestion to the committee, and hoped that it would find a favorable hearing from them. The suggestion of the chairman was favorably received by those present, but no action was resolved upon, members appearing to think that it would be impossible to do anything definite until the through railway was open.