NEWS OF THIS DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1251, 11 March 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THIS DAY.

City Council. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the City Council will be held this evening at seven o’clock. Dan&erous. —In front of Cookham House not only is the pavement worn into numerous holes which entrap the unwary pedestrian, but there is one stone entirely removed, leaving a large cavity. Any one going along here on a dark night might easily meet with a severe accident. The Municipal authorities should take steps to remove an evil which may result'seriously. Lost in Oxford Bush. —TJp to Saturday no further trace had been obtained of Mr Gilchrist, who was missed from Oxford and supposed to be lost in the bush since the 23rd of last month, than the finding of an axe which he had when last seen and a portion of a newspaper. The mill hands and a large search party, in which Mr J. G, Gorton has taken an active part, have been out for some days in quest of the missing man. Ram and Ewe Fair. —The rights of erecting a publican’s and luncheon booth, and of selling catalogues at the Ram and Ewe Fair to be held in the Agricultural and Pastoral Show grounds on Thursday and Friday next, were sold at Tattersall’s on Saturday last. There was very little competition. The booth was purchased by Mr J. W. Morton for £5, and the catalogues by Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for £B.

Criminal Session. —We have already stated that the calendar for next criminal session, to commence on April Ist, will be an unusually heavy" one; but it now appears that it will be the heaviest we have had for years. Already there are twenty committals, and with the cases in hand there is every probability that the number will be incieased. Some of the cases are of a very serious nature

Asressment Courts. —The Christchurch Court will be held in the City Council Chambers on Friday, March 22nd; the Sydenham Coui’t, at the Borough Council office, on Thursday, March 28bh ; that for the Avon district, at the Road Board office, Papanui, on Friday, March 29th ; and that for the Riccarton district, at the Road Board office, Fendaltown, on Saturday, March 30th. These Courts will sit at 10 a.m. on the dates mentioned. Accident in the Harvest-field.— The “North Otago Times” learns from Hampden thaton Thursday ainan named Walter Wright, employed on Mr Calling’s station, had met with a terrible accident. It appears that he was driving a reaper when the horses took fright and ran away, Wright falling in front of the machine, and being cut about the legs in a fearful manner.

The Marquis of Noemanbt. —The Canadian correspondent of tho London “ Times,” referring to a rumor that the present Governor of New Zealand was likely to succeed the Earl of Dufferin as Governor-General of Canada, expresses the opinion that all such conjecture is premature. The Duke of Manchester and the Marquis of Lome have also been mentioned for the same post. New Journals at Ashbubton. —To the present tri-weekly journal at Ashburton, there will be added to day two evening papers, to be called respectively “The Echo” and “The Evening Post.” The first named will have for its proprietors Messrs Furnace and Dixon, and the “ Post ” will be produced under the auspices of Mr E. Red din. This thriving country town, which is extending its limits in all directions, should, under the influence of such a full bead of Press power, go forward more|rapidly than ever. Masonic. —As before stated, the first lodge in Canterbury under the Irish constitution will be consecrated to morrow in the St. Augustine Hall by the R.W. Dist. G.M. of the E. 0., Bro. W. Donald. The new lodge starts with every prospect of a successful career, and the good wishes of the brethren of the craft under the other constitutions for its prosperity, A consignment of very handsome jewels has just been received from England by Bro, W. Radcliffe for the use of the officers of the new lodge. Sumneb Cricket Club. —A meeting waa held al Sumner on Friday to consider Ihe feasibility of establishing a cricket club. There were present —Messrs Wiggins, Dunnett, Watson, Miles, and Yates. A letter from Mr Nalder apologised for his absence. It was resolved that a cricket club should be formed to bo called the Sumner Cricket Club, and that the following gentlemen should be the committee for tho season: Messrs Monck, Nalder, Watson, Dunnetl, Miles, Wiggins, and Yates. It was further decided that the subscription should be os for playing members, and 10s for honorary members, and Messrs Dunnett and Wiggins were to collect subscriptions and panyass for members. The last named member was further appointed secretary to (he club. Fatal Accident at Weka pAsa.— On Friday evening lust a man named G. Tray, in the employ of My G. Higgins, baker, Amherley, vya’s killed at the Weka Pass hill. He was driving homewards and, after descending the hill, was taking tho sharp turn at the Weka creek bridge with a spring cart to which were attached a horse in the shafts and another to the outrigger. It appear?, that he must have lost command of fh* team, and that one of thp wheels must have caught against' a projecting stone, placed to protect the abutment of the bridge. Tho shock must have thrown deceased out wU.h auyh violence as to cause the injuries which resulted in death. The body was found on the spot next flay. An inquest be held before Dr. Morris, coroner.

Chiubxcu VBC’H Football Club.— The annual general meeting of the Christchurch Fool ball Club was held on Saturday evening at Kadcliffc’s Hotel. Mr,l. 11. Evans, captain of the club, occupied the chair. There whs a fairly numerous attendance of members. The acting secretary, Mr L. hi. Oilivjer, having read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were confirmed, the following business was transacted :—The treasurer, Mr T. W. String r, read the balance sheet for the past. year. It showed the amount subscribed to he £J3 3s sd, including a balmice of £3 17s r>d from last year, expenditure w'rt* £33 15s 7*l, leaving a credit balance of £9 lii i Chi. The balance sheet was dpjy adopted. Nineteen new; members were ncynh lilted and unanimously elected. The election of officers for the ensuing reason was next proceeded with. The following was the result of t’no election ; —President, Mr R. J. $• Harman (re-elected) ; captain, Mr A, id. Ollivier; secretary, Mr E. M. OHivier ; treasurer, Mr T. W. Stringer (re-elected) ; committee, Messrs J. R. Evans, W. Million, and Hartland. A vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the retiring officers. The opening match of <he season was fixed for the first Saturday after Easter, the 27th W 4 the ffleetWf t-foee efttjetj,

Waimakariri Harbor Board.—Tlic adjourned meeting of this board was held on Friday evening, at the Kaiapoi Borough Council Chambers. Present—Messrs Fllen, Parnham, and Coup (chairman). Letters were read—From Mr R. Macfarlane, pointing out that, owing to a change in the formation of the channel, which was rapidly deepening with the action of the river alone,' it would be well for the Board to inspect the same before finally deciding on the kind of machinery to be used for dredging. Receipt of same ordered to be acknowledged with thanks. From Mr W. H. Barnes, stating that as his tender—the only one sent in- -was refused at last meeting, he claimed £lO for his expenses. It was decided that such a claim could not be entertained. From Mr J. Mathews, statin* that he considered £lO too high a rental for the wharf site on Raven Quay, and offering the same rental as that decided on by the Board in a previous instance, viz., £5 for the first five and £lO for the next ten years. It was resolved—" That the Board sees no reason to alter its decision in the matter.” It was resolved, “ That members of the public be not admitted, but reporters will be allowed to attend the Board’s meetings.” Two persons present hereupon withdrew. Tenders were opened for dredging a channel from the Swing Bridge to Lock’s Peninsula. From Messrs B. Monk and Co. and G. Clark, offering to do the work as per specification for £7OO, or they would make the channel for the sum of £6OO if the Boird would purchase the machinery at two-thirds of its original cost, a term of twelve months being allowed to the Board to pay for same. From Mr B. Packwood offering to do the work for £9OO, if three months was allowed in which to do it, or £660 if the Board purchased his machinery at cost price less reasonable allowance for wear and tear. After some discussion it was decided that Messrs Monk and Co.’s and G. Clark’s offer be favourably considered, when the Board are satisfied as to the plant to be used. The question of holding an election to fill a vacancy on the Board was discussed, but no steps were decided on.