NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1281, 27 April 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Outwasd San Feancisco Mail.—This mail was sent North in tho s.s. Rotorua yesterday evening. Cattle toe Wanganui.—By the s.s. Wallabi Mr Caverhill sent some forty head of valuable cattle to Wanganui. Spoeting.—Mr James Gilligau yesterday purchased the well-known mare Atalanta from Mr O. F. Barker.

Appointment.—We understand that Dr. Nedwill has been appointed public vaccinator, and also visiting surgeon to tho Female Reformatory at Addington gaol. Whaef Extension. —At the meeting of the Harbour Board yesterday, it was decided to adopt Mr Bell’s plans for a further wharf extension of 400 ft., and to forward them to Wellington for the approval of the General Government.

Beilliant Meteoe. Last night at a quarter past eight a brilliant meteor appeared in the south-east, about 15deg. from the horizon. It was visible for a few seconds, during which it passed rapidly in a sharp curve, from east to west, changing colour from dazzling white to bright yellow, and finally to violet. Yeedict op Manslaughter.—At the adjourned inquest on the boy Steel, held yesterday, the jury returned a verdict of “Manslaughter” against Sarah Steel, mother of deceased. The remainder of the evidence is reported elsewhere. Accused was admitted to bail at nine o’clock last evening by the coroner.

Obituary. —Mr T. D. Jones, who has been ailing for some time past, died this morning. Mr Jones was for many years an active member of the City Council, and has held a seat at the Drainage Board since its formation. He was also a member of the Local Board of Health, and generally took considerable interest in matters affecting the welfare of the city and district. Tug Stbameb. —The Harbor Board have received information that the new tug steamer for Lyttelton Harbour was in course of building by Messrs Laird, of Birkenhead, and would be delivered in the Mersey in August. In compliance with the suggestion of Messrs Laird, the Board resolved that the vessel should steam out hero. Some of the members of the Board expressed an opinion that it would have been better to have sent home an oilicer of the Board to bring the tug out. The Telegraph Coneebexce.—lnspecting the forthcoming telegraph conference, in which apparently the Ne w Zealand Hover nraent does not intend to take any part, but which is nevertheless of very great importance to this colony, the Melbourne “ Argus” says ; —The conference of the representatives of the colonies on the subject of telegraph communication between England and Australia will be held about the end of the month. The 2oth of April was named as the date, but the Government of Queensland has asked for a postponement. There have been occasional stoppages on the overland line in the last four weeks, apd telegrams have been delayed at critical timee. Wo are now so used, however, to the breakdown of communication, either on the land or under the sea, that unless the wire is closed for a week at a stretch, interruptions are hardly noticed. The need of duplicate lines ha? been pretty clearly demonstrated,

Rangiora Free Methodist Church. — The anniversary sermons of this church were preached on Sunday last, and on Thursday a very successful teameoling was held, ihe proceeds being devoted to the expenses of the church. Robbing a Wife. —At the Auckland Magistrate’s Court lately a man named Bnshc was" sentenced to four months’ imprisonment with hard labor for breaking into his wife’s house and stealing money therefrom. The wife had a protection order. The Fatal Accident at Shand’s Track. —An inquest was held yesterday at the Wheat sheaf Hotel on the body of O’Toole, who was smothered in a well at Shand’s Track. The evidence taken confirmed the particulars given in our previous notice, and the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental Death.”

False Currency. The Wellington “ Chronicle ” warns hotel-keepers, shopmen, and others, that there is in circulation a quantity of counterfeit coin, made to represent shillings, sixpences, &c. They are admirably made, and may very easily be taken for the genuine article by the unwary, or indeed by anyone, in the bustle of business. Another Man Bun Over. —A man named Martin Costello, working for Mr Martin Burke, farmer at Halcott, met with an accident yesterday morning. Ho was driving his employer’s team and walking alongside the shaft horse when the leaders bolted. Ho was knocked down by the shaft coming into violent contact with him, and before ho could get up the wheel passed across his left log, crushing the flesh but breaking no bones. He was brought to the Hospital and immediately attended to.

Ambebiby Town Hail. —This hall, which was erected in consequence of the want of a room sufficiently large for meetings and entertainments, has recently been completed by the builder, Mr Ashworth. The formal opening took place on Thursday evening with a grand entertainment and ball, at which most of the ladies and gentlemen of the district were present. An efficient band was engaged from Christchurch. A description of the hall was published in a former issue. Leeston Cricket Club.—A meeting of the committee of this club was held at Loe’s Leeston Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mr W. F. Ford was voted to the chair. A bat was presented to Mr Baldwin who had made the heat average score during the season. A similar compliment was paid to Albert Lowe for his bowling, and to Messrs A. W. A. Loo and H. Corbett for fielding. It was resolved to close the present season with a match on Saturday, in which the Ellesmere Club should be invited to join. Ambeeley Church of England.—A meeting of members of the Church of England residing at Amberley was held on Wednesday evening, at the schoolroom, for the purpose of electing church officers for the ensuing year SMrC. J. Harper in the chair. The required number having been elected, the meeting proceeded, A discussion ensued as to obtaining the services of another clergyman in the place of Rev. E. Freeman resigned. The matter was ultimately adjourned pending a conference with the other portion of the district.

Proposed Legislation,— The “Post” of April 25th, referring to a recent report, says:—The “Times” yesterday morning stated that among the first measures to be introduced next session would be a “Brewers’ and Publicans’ Bill,” intended to prevent brewers becoming proprietors of hotels, and so having the power to compel the licensee to sell their beer, whether good, bad, or indifferent. We are enabled to state that the Government at present do not contemplate any such measure as that indicated. A Licensing Bill will be introduced early in the session, but even its main principles have not yet been discussed by Ministers, and nothing is yet known of the form the Bill will take. Ellesmere Races.— A meeting of stewards and officers of the late races was held at Loe’s Leeston Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mr W. O'. Lunn occupied the chair. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs Kellahan and Burns for the use of their paddocks. The secretary reported that after payment or all stakes and expenses, there would be a credit balance to the race fund of about £3O, and that, when outstanding subscriptions were paid, this sum would bo increased to £3O. The secretary was authorised to pay all stakes and expenses forthwith. After considerable discussion as to the formation of the Ellesmere Jockey Club, for which trustees in whom the reserve should be vested might be appointed, so that improvements could bo made, it was resolved to call a public meeting at an early date. Various matters of detail were disposed of, and the meeting adjourned until immediately after the public meeting to be held at the Road Board office on Wednesday next. Christchurch Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Show. —A meeting of the general committee of this society was held last evening at Eadcliffo’s Hotel. Present —Messrs W. 0. Hill (in the chair), Eecs, Strange, Stapleton, Parker, E. R. Deacon, and W. Gr. Walker (hon. see.) A discussion took place as to the necessity of increasing the number of show pens. Eventually, it was decided to postpone further consideration of this matter until next meeting, the sub-committee, in the meantime, undertaking to report on the number of pens at present owned by the society, and the probable number of entries that would be received for the forthcoming show. A new model canary cage, sent over from Tasmania, was inspected by the committee. A number of alterations were suggested, and Mr Kees was requested to make a model in accordance with these, and furnish the committee with an estimate of the cost of some fifty or sixty. A number of gentlemen were proposed as judges in the various classes, and the secretary was instructed to communicate with them, and if possible obtain their consent to act. On the motion of Mr Walker, seconded by Mr Strange, the following resolution was carried—“ With a view to further the interests of the society, and to enable members and others to acquire pure-bred stock with facility, and at the least cost, it is proposed to devote the sum of £IOO, to be raised by art union, for the purchase in England of pure-bred stock in equal proportions of poultry, pigeons, and canaries, and that a general meeting of members be called to consider this resolution and, if approved of, to decide what classes should bo imported.” The meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chairman.