NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IX, Issue 1362, 26 June 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Driving hound Corners.-—The by-law, for breaches of which so many citizens have lately been punished, was this morning declared by the Resident Magistrate to be bad. A report of the proceedings in Court will be found in another column.

Tiieatbe Royal.—Monday night's bill wag repeated last evening. The burlesque went more smoothly than on its first representation the beautiful scenery painted by Mr Williams being greatly appreciated. Criminal Sessions. The quarterly criminal sessions of the Supreme Court will open on Monday next, before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston. The calendar is of the usuul character. A Desjbable Situation. —In answer to an advertisement which appeared for an office cleaner of the offices connected with the Commissioner of Railways, there were no less than fcventy applications from persons of both sexes.

High School. —The site of the Boys' High School has been recently fenced in with a neat and substantial iron railing, bordered on the inner side with a row of laurel bushes, which, when grown, will give a pretty appearance to the enclosure.

Shooting Hkn Pheasants. —The gamekeeper of the Acclimatisation Society has be.m successful in obtaining evidence against a would-be upoiioman for having shot two hen pheasants, and the delinquent will shortly have to make his appearance before the Resident Magistrate. The Congregational Church. The Bui»Gclin "Star " of Saturday says :—Among .the passengers by the William Davie is the Rev. Mr Walker, who proceeds to Christchurch to temporarily fill the pulpit of the Congregational Church there, vacated by Mr Habens. Mr Walker is expected to preach jn Port Chalmers to-morrow. CJ-ame ANp Cooes isa Licenses.—The number of licenses issued by tl;e Acclimatisation Society for shooting game and for coursing is i 62 and 65 respectively. During the meeting of the Council yesterday, a very strong opinion was expressed as to the desirableness of doing away with the game license entirely and substituting in lieu thertiot £ gun license. No resolution was arrived at on the Bubj.et.

Native Land Coubt Judge.—The NewZealand " Herald " of June 17th says:—Mr J. A. Wilson, who has lately been appointed Judge of the Native Lands Court for the East Coast district, and Commissioner under the Tauranga Titles Act, left in the Wanaka yesterday to commence his duties. He will first hold a sitting of the Native Lands Court at Fort Galatea, in the Whakatane district, and afterwards take over from Mr Brabant the papers connected with the business in Tauranga. Leithfield. —On Friday last a tea and entertainment was held in the Library Hall by the members of the Good Samaritan Lodge 1.Q.G.T., but owing to the inclemency of the weather was nut attended so well as on previous occasions. At about 8 p.m. the entertainment commenced, and the visitors from Rangiora and several residents of Leithfield took part in the singing. Mr Good, of Rangiora, in the chair, gave a suitable address. About 10.30 the entertainment was closed, and the room was cleared for dancing, which was kept up till four in the morning. Normal School. The question of ventilation was discussed at a recent meeting of the Board of Education, and certain improvements in this respect are now being carried out. By the insertion of gratings in the side walls of the building a current of air is admitted below the floor of the rooms. The air finds its way into the apartments through grated apertures in the flooring boards. Alterations have likewise been made in the chimneys, which give additional ventilation to the rooms. These improvements have been experimentally adopted in two or three of the schoolrooms, and if suLcessf ul, will be extended to the others.

Cheistchurch Horticultural Society. —A meeting of the committee was held at Radcliffe's Hotel last evening. Present—Mr E. C. J. Stovens, the president, in the chair, Messrs G. A. Beade (the treasurer), F. Jones, C. Kiver, F. Harvey, J. Guntrip, D. Nairn, R. W. Fereday, and J. Greenaway (the secretary). The schedule as revised by the sub-committee was submitted for approval, and with a few alterations adopted. A requisition to call an extraordinary general meeting to make alterations in the present rules was presented, but not being in accordance with rule 5, in not specifying the alterations required, was remitted to the requisitionists for amendment. The meeting then adjourned to Tuesday, July 2nd, when the consideration of amounts offered as extra prizes will be the special business. RechabiteS. —The Pride of Christchurch Tent held its half-yearly meeting in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, on Monday evening last. It being a summoned meeting, there was a full attendance of members. Two persons were initiated members of the Tent, and two others proposed for membership. After the transaction of the business pertaining to this meeting, the following members were duly elected and installed—Bro. D. Adams, OR.; Bro. Shaw, D.R. ; secretary, Bro. Laurenson ; treasurer, Bro. Bennett ; cash steward, Bro. Farlain; book steward, Bro. Henwood ; L., Bro. Coombs ; G., Bro. Turner; Sisters Sherlock and Bennett, R.H.S. and L.H.S. Bros. Shaw, Farlane, and Freeman were appointed auditors. _____ Entertainment. —On Monday evening last an entertainment was given at the Odd fellows' Hall, Montreal street north, which was lent for the occasion, to the children attending the Sunday school held therein. The panorama of Palestine, the property of the Canterbury Sunday School Union, was exhibited by Mr H. Waters, one of the secretaries of the Union, who also gave a lecture on the subject illustrated of a very pleasing and instructive character. The Rev. F. Hauxwell, who had just arrived from Scotland, made some remarks during the evening. The singing was conducted by the teachers and children. After a few remarks from Mr J. Cameron, the superintendent of the school, which is connected with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, the meeting was closed with the benediction. Papanui.—An excellent entertainment was held in the Papanui schoolroom a few evenings ago, in aid of the Papanui band fund. The attendance was very good, considering the inclement state of the weather. Songs, recitations, &c, were given by a number of ladies and gentlemen, and were loudly applauded. At the conclusion of the entertainment, Mr Morgan, as chairman, thanked those who had assisted, and intimated that they would be happy to repeat the performance in about three weeks, of which due notice will be given. A word of praise must be given to the band for the able and efficient manner in which they went through the various items of the programme allocated to them.

DiSASTBOTTS Likeness. —It was mentioned a short time ago that there was in Hawke's Bay a laboring man, named Marskell, who bore an unfortunately close resemblance to the murderer Sullivan. His employer dismissed him on this ground, and he and his family were refused lodgings. It was proved by the police that he was not the murderer, and yet, it would seem that the community have set their faces against him, and refuse him employment. A more unmerited wrong has seldom been inflicted, and we must say that the occurrence is anything but creditable to the people amongst whom it took place. The "Telegraph" of a late date says on the subject: — We are requested to make another appeal to the charity of tho public. The unfortunate man William Marskell, who was mistaken for the murderer Sullivan, is, with his wife and two children, in destitute circumstances. He is unable to obtain employment, and it is thought that if he and his family could be assisted to reach Australia he would be enabled to earn a living. Subscriptions for this object will be received at the oflice of this paper. Climbing by Steam. —The " New Zealander " of Monday says : —There have been many prognoslications as to the probable result of the engine climbing necessary in the ascent of the Rimutaka, but generally speaking the safe descent of the engine down a face of 1 in 15 has been designated impossible, or if possible, not practicable for ordinary work. Actual experience, however, has settled the whole matter in favor of the experiment. On Saturday last a trial trip was made with the engine "Mount Cook" and one carriage. Those who risked their necks in the cause of experimental engineering and science were the Engineer-in-Chief (Mr Carruthers), the Assistant Engineer-in Chief (Mr Blackett), two District Engineers (Messrs Maxwell and Hales), the Resident Engineer (Mr Mason), the Inspector (Mr Brooks), and the G-eneral Manager (Mr Stone). Why the usual invitations to the Press were not issued we are not aware. The descent of 1 in 15 extends for 2| miles, and down this •' face " the engine and car were safely piloted, there being no unsteadiness on the part of the iron horse in performing its somewhat risky run. The ascent was quite as satisfactorily performed, the engineers expressing themselves perfectly satisfied with the work performed.

Sunnyside Asylum.—The visitor to this institution cannot avoid noting tho contrast between the latest additions in the female department and those devoted to the males. In the former, every comfort that humanity can suggest has been provided for the unfortunate inmates, independent of a most complete organisation iu the general system of control and arrangement of the various departments for tho convenience of the keepers and care of the inmates. In the latter, the space that some years ago sufficed for the requirements of the province is now utterly insufficient for the number of unfortunates who are crowded together, increasing the difficulty of cure and to a great extent neutralising tho efforts of the Superintendent and his assistants. ' In one ward alone over forty patients are crowded together in a space that is not adapted for more than fifteen.' This is not as it should be, and steps should be at once taken to hurry on the contemplated additions to the building. Such improvements as are within'the means of the steward are being carried out. The cricket ground has been enlarged, ploughed, and sown with English graes, and will form no inconsiderable addition to the recreations of the inmates during the ensuing summer. The number of patients admitted to the Asylum since the Ist January to dute amounts to forty-seven souls —thirty-one males and sixleen females. Three males and two females were discharged cured during the week terminating June 22ud leaving a total still remaining of 209 patients.

EiccißTON Church Festival.—The festival in connection with the dedication of this church is postponed to Monday, July Ist. The tea meeting will take place at 5 p.m., and a concert will take place at 8 o'clock. The Poultry Snow.—lntending exhibitors at the forthcoming poultry show can place their exhibits in the pens after (3 p.m. to-morrow. All the classes in the catalogue have filled -well, and the quality of the birds promises a very excellent show.

Sporting.—Owners of horses intending to enter for the Timaru Steeplechases are reminded that nominations close on Friday next, at 8 p.m. They must be sent to the secretary, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Timaru. As this is the last meet of the season, no doubt there will he good fields for the various events. Charitable Aid.—The conferpneo of chairmen of County Councils and Mayors which held a meeting some t me back to consider the question of the taking over of the Hospitals and charitable institutions bv the local bodies, is to reassemble to-morrow at the City Council Chamber. The necessity for this has arisen from correspondence which has taken place between the Mayor of Christchurch and the Government on the subject. The correspondence referred to appeared in the report of the proceedings of the special meeting of the City Council, held on Monday last.