NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1258, 19 March 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

End of the Jones Case.—lt will be seen by our telegrams that the trial of George Jones, junior, for libelling Mr Whitaker has ended in prisoner’s acquittal New Education Rqahd.—At q meeting of the East Christchurch School Committee, held on Friday last, the following gentlemen were nominated for the new Board of Education ;—Messrs 0. C, Bowen, Andrew Dunoan, John Inglis, George L. Lee, W. Roileston, E. O. J. Stevens, H. J. Tancred, J. Y. Ool-borne-Yeel, and H. R. Webb. The Late Fatal Accident.— -The police resumed their search yesterday morning for the body of the man Francis Cassidy, who was drowned in the Waimakiiriri on Sunday last. The river had risen several feet during the night, and this, added to the strong current running, made it a difficult matter to work the dregs. The body was not found, and the search will be continued this morning. Cricket. —The return match between the Prebbleton and the Hagiey-Oak-Lt;af Cricket Clubs will bo played to-duy on the ground of the former ; play to commence at 10,30 a.m. sharp. The following will represent. the Prebbleton teamßevs. Hovell and Waddle, Messrs S. Durham, J, C. Durham, W. Bailee, B. Prebble, Wm. Prebble, J. Prebble, Hodder, W. Paine, Field. For the H.O.L. C.O.— Messrs Anson, Beatty, Booth, Hopper, Mar* shall, Marshall, Parker, Rocket, Smith, Simpson j emergency, Ashby. Scouting. —A match ‘dame off on the Ellesmere racecourse on Monday between Mr W. j. Lemon’s roan mare Miss Grizzei _ and Mr Thomas Rowe’s gelding Strike a Light. The stakes were £5, and owing to former races between the competitors the event caused considerable local interest. Mr W, Bishop acted as starter, and Mr John Bradshaw as judge. The distance was 1 mile and 8 chains, and the mile was passed at good racing pace, the two being in close company throughout, but during the remainder the horse ran away from his opponent, and won easily. Accident at the Railway,—A serious accident occurred at the Christchurch railway station last night to a young man named Edward Quarter man. At about a quarter after nine he was sitting over a pit cleaning an engine when another locomotive was shunted into the shed. This struck the engine upcm which ho was occupied, causing Ip to move sufficiently to run over Quartermails legs, both of which were broken, the bones protruding through the flesh. He was immediately carried on a stretcher _ to the several doctors were quiekly »»

The Weather at Southbridge.—A violent gale visited South bridge on Saturday morning, and did considerable damage. The newly-erected frame of the Roman Catholic Church was blown down, also a brick chimney. Windows were blown in, roofs damaged, and fences destroyed. There was a heavy fresh in the Rakaia River, but the protective works prevented any damage being done at Stoney Gully and other threatened, points. \ The Ashley Insurance Case.— The case ‘referred to in our cable message from Sydney to-day is an action brought by Manning, owner of the lately wrecked steamer Lord Ashley, against the New Zealand Insurance Company, to recover the insurance. The action was for £IO,OOO, and was commenced in the Sydney ; Supreme Court on February 26th. One of the defendant’s pleas was that the ship was scuttled. Ashley County Council.— A special meeting of the Ashley County Council was held yesterday morning at Rangiora, for the purpose of taking into consideration the advisableness of adopting the whole of the Act. There was a full attendance, the only absentee being 1 Mr Isaac Wilson, whose resignation of his seat was announced by the chairman. After each member had expressed his views on the question, the. motion, that the Act be adopted, was put to the vote and negatived. Kyle School District.—A public meeting of householders was held on the evening of Monday, the 11th inst., at the house of John Lambie, near the sea beach, South Rakaia, for the purpose of electing a school committee for the newly-proclaimed district of Kyle. Mr J. Lambie presided on the occasion. The following householders were duly elected to serve on the committee for the year, viz.:—Messrs A. T. Bains, W, Johns, T. Blackburn, W. Ledgerwood, D. Buckley, E. McAnulty, and J. Lambie. After the election of the committee, a meeting was held, when, on the motion of Mr D. Buckley, seconded by Mr Bains, Mr John Lambie was elerted chairman of committee for the year. New Guinea Expedition.— An adjourned meeting of those interested in the above expedition was held last evening at Barrett’s Borough hotel, Captain Meikleham in the chair. The following members were ap pointed a working committee: —Messrs Warner, Young, Matthay, Pott, Hough, and Captain Meikleham, Three new members entered their names on the list. A number of letters were read from Otago and the West Coast, asking if the list was full, as the writers were anxious to join the party. The committee met afterwards, when it was decided to meet every evening until Friday next, on which day the list will finally close. ' s V 5 ! The Indian Famine Fund. —The following letter has been received by his Worship the Mayor :—“ January 21st, 1878. The Mansion House, London, E.O. Sir, —I am directed by the Lord Mayor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 19bh of November last, and to tender you this best thanks for so kindly and promptly making an appeal in your district in aid of the Indian famine relief fund. His Lordship is glad to hear of the success of this appeal, and that you were able to make arrangements for sending the money to Madras without delay,—l am, sir, your obedient servant, W. T. Soulsby, Secretary Indian Famine Relief Fund. The Worshipful the Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand.”

Russell’s Flat School Committee. — The committee met on Thursday evening, all the members being present except Mr Berry. Correspondence was read from the Board authorising certain payments. From the Bank of New Zealand, acknowledging the receipt of the committee’s letter and signatures. From Messrs Inglis and Montgomery, in answer to the committee, consenting to election for seats on the new Board of Education. From Mr G. Oulverhouse. It was decided that meetings should take place at 7 o’clock on the first Tuesday in each month, and that the matter referred to by Mr Oulverhouse be attended to at once. The following gentlemen were then chosen for the new Board of Education :—Dr. Turnbull, Messrs Bowen, Duncan, Inglis, Rolleston, Saunders, Tancred, and Webb. . Sir G. Grey at Kaiapoi.— The Premier reached Kaiapoi on Monday by the midday train, and was met at the railway station by the Mayor and Council. An address was presented, welcoming him on his second visit to the town, and hoping he would be able to prolong his visit, so as to inspect the school, woollen factory, and other points of interest. The address concluded by expressing hopes that he would enjoy a long life, and see his desires in promoting good government attained. He was conveyed to Wearing’s Hotel, where there was laid a substantial luncheon. After lunch, at which several of the principal gentlemen of the town were present, the Premier’s health was drunk with enthusiasm, and he visited the school and factory, and was subsequently received cordially by the Maoris at the pa at St. Stephen’s. He returned by special train in the evening to Christchurch.

SOTJTHEBIDQE BACON CtTBING COMPANY, Limited. — A meeting of directors was, held at the office of the secretary, High street, Southbridge, on Friday evening. Present— Messrs Bourn (in the chair), Scorry, Wauchop, and W. Graham- The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the chairman, in a few explanatory words, reqiiested attention to the accounts and statement of the present financial position of the company as prepared by the secretary. The statement was examined and approved. , It showed that the operations of the company had so far been so successful as to give favourable prospects, but that it was absolutely necessary to obtain further capital for the coming season. The chairman submitted a circular to be transmitted to shareholders and others interested. This was approved, and ordered to be printed and delivered prior to the annual general meeting to be held on the 2Qth instant. Messrs Boyd and Cameron were, subject to consent, appointed to audit the accounts. Sib Qeqkqe Gbey at Colombo road. — Yesterday Sir George Grey, accompanied by the Hon. J. T. Fisher, paid a visit to the Colombo-roud school. He was received by Mr Whitelaw, the chairman of the school committee, and the other members Qf that body, and was conducted through the rooms. Prior to going through the school, Mr Whitelaw gave Sir George some interesting statistics as to the attendance, &c., at the school, and also brought under his notice the question of whether the Government intended to introduce some text-book for the teaching of Scripture history now that under the Act the Bible was'excluded- Sir George promised to bring the matter under the notice of the Minister of Education. At the time of the visit 600 children were in attendance under Mrs Bowmaker, the head mistress, and Mr Cumberworth, the head master. During the progress the children sang some pieces “of pvqsjc in a style reflecting great credit qn then,' teachers. After the inspection, the children were mustered outside, and Sir George addressed a few words, \° them, informing them that he had sec.uyed, a holiday fqr them. Three cheers were then given for Sir George Grey, and the proceedings terminated. Ambebley Town Hall Company— The directors of this company met an Saturday night to consider the financial position of the company, now that the hall is nearly completed, The chairman, Mr F. Courage, presided, and all directors were present. The secretary (Mr 0. Higgins) explained the position of the company’s affairs, from which it appeared that, after realising all the money due on the shares already taken, the company would still be about £ioo in arrears. After some discussion several of the directors, including the chairman, offered to double or extend the amount of their individual interests, rather than the company should have to borrow on the building. . Eventually Mx Bonn offered to arrange with the builder for a term of sjx months, so as to enable the diractp.ra to yell the balance of the shares, or otherwise meet the deficiency. Mr Beun’s offer was ultimately accepted. The secretary was instructed to collect the amounts overdue on calls without delay. A committee of the shareholders was appointed to arrange for a grand concert and ball at the opening, on orbefore the 16th of April. After, a vote of thpke to timely? the meeting adjovsimedi