NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1372, 9 July 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

San Fbancisco Mail.—The inward San Francisco mail arrived by the Wanaka, s.s., at 9 o'clock this morning. New Hotel.—The licensee of the Wellington Hotel, Tuam street east, is about to erect a three-storied hotel containing fortysix rooms Justice Appointed.—Mr Blackett, the newly elected M lyor of Rangiora, has been appointed a Justice of the Peace under the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876. Railway Tariff.—The following alteration in the railway tariff, to take effect from July Bth, is gazetted :—Cranage —Cranage to be charged at 6d per ton. No additional charge will be made for fetching the crane. Large Malt Kiln.—Mr J. S. M. Jacobsen has just completed designs for what will be the largest malt kiln in Canterbury. The dimensions of the kiln are—length, 28 feet; breadth, 28 feet; and height, 60 feet. In connection with it will be a malt room, with store above it 102 feet long, and 37ft. 6in. wide. The buildings referred to are to be built for Messrs Louisson. Theatre Royal— "The Game of Speculation" was revived last night at the Theatre Royal. The part of Mr Affable Hawk was sustained by Mr Hoskins. His impersonation is too well known to call for special comment on this occasion. The remainder of the characters were sustained by the stock company. The performance terminated with a favorite farce. Oddeellowship in CnEiSTCHrjECn.—At the ordinary meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge, held last evening at the Oddfellows' Hall, P. G. Leahy was presented with a certificate of merit on behalf of P.V.G. H Davies, who has lately removed to the Junction Hotel, Malvern. Clebical. —The Rev. Mr Gould, of Woodend, is shortly to be transferred to the Leithfield district, having resigned his present cure for a more extended field of labor. He carries with him the best wishes of his present parishioners, and will no doubt quickly obtain the sympathy of his new parishioners. The Archdeacon of the distri3t intends visiting Amberley on Friday next, for the purpose of inducting the church officers. Obituaby. Another old Canterbury settler has passed away. Mr Wm. Parish, late of the Ferry road, has died at the age of 63. Mr Parish came out in the year 1851, and in early days was engaged in contract work, notably the Ferry road. He had succeeded in accumulating a fair independence, and will be regretted by many of his old and new friends. Ambebley.—This township is now making great progress towards becoming one of the most important townships on the Northern line. Within the last few months a number of buildings have been erected. At the present time there are no less than thirteen houses in course of erection, one of these being a large hotel, for which the license has already been secured. The school and church also are now considered far too small for the requirements of the community. Football. The following have been choeen to represent North Canterbury in the match versus South Canterbury, to be played on Cranmer square on Friday next, viz : —C. Bolton, E. Cotterill, E. Chapman, J. R. Evans, J. S. Field, W. Hartland, W. E. Leach, M. Lewin, G-. S. Mathias, W. Millton, A. M. Ollivier, L. M. Ollivier, G. J. Parker, T. Ross, and J. Wilkin. Emergency—A. Anderson, W. H. Atack, and E. A. Pavitt. The match will commence at 2.45 p.m. sharp. Sydenham Borough Council. —At the fortnightly meeting of this Council, held last evening, it was resolved that Cr. Charters should be appointed the representative of the Council at the forthcoming conference in Wellington, in the event of the Mayor being unable to go. Mr Cuthbert, clerk to the Council, has been appointed Registrar of Dogs for the borough. At a special meeting of the Council, held yesterday, the burgess list was certified, to and signed, the name of Robert Macfarlane being added to the list. The Spaebow Wab. —The experiment of laying poisoned grain for sparrows at Woodend has been very successful. On Saturday morning one farmer picked up in a few minutes as many dead birds as filled a bucket. On other farms the success of the raid was equally great. At Rangioraon Sat urdayeveninga public meeting of farmers was held at Lewton's Junction Hotel to consider the best means of extirpating the pest. Mr D. Mclntyre occupied the chair. After some discussion a committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs J. Luxton, Gh Luxton, D. Milne, J. Bell, Mclntyre, C. D'Auvergne, W. Smith, J. White, A. Parsons, and W. McGregor, to ascertain the be6t means of killing the sparrows, and the manner in which the same ought to be carried into effect. It was decided to communicate with the Kaiapoi Farmers' Club and the sparrow destruction committee at Woodend. The meeting then adjourned. Presentation. —On Friday afternoon a presentation was made to Mr Loughrey, the late head master of Gloucester street school, on the occasion of his departure from the school to accept the post of Inspector of Schools in Victoria. The gift consisted of a powerful binocular glass and gold pencil case, the result of a united subscription among both teachers and scholars. The children having been formed in a close column of classes, the second master made the presentation. He said that, although his connection with the school had been but short, it gave him none the less pleasure to have been requested by the teachers to hand to Mr Loughrey these mementos of the esteem of his fellow teachers and pupils. Mr Loughrey, in reply, expressed his great gratification—greater because it had been quite unexpected by him. He could honestly say that he had always endeavored to make the work pleasant for teachers and scholars alike, and that he should always remember with satisfaction the occurrence of that afternoon. Three cheers were then given for Mr Loughrey, followed by three for the second master, Mr Wykeemitn, and tlio children dippersed tp their homes,

Price of Gas in Timabtt.—ln the report of the meeting at Ashburton, Mr Wright was credited with saying that the price of gaß in Timaru was 15s. He wishes to state that he said 22s 6d per 1000 feet. The Waimate Plains.—A northern contemporary says thcro is a rumour afloat in the region round about the Waimate Plains, that the survey is no!, likely to take place for some time to come. At the time the land was confiscated Sir George Grey made a promise to the natives, the fulfilment of which they now claim, and as it relates to the boundary question, some time will neceßßarily elapse ere it is settled. Telegram Forms. —At Napier recently, says a Northern contemporary, a telegram from New South Wales was put in evidence during a trial at the Supreme Court. His Honor tho presiding Judge made a few remarks on the superior and convenient description of telegraph forms issued by, the Sydney Government. He also said the writing on it waß like copper-plate, and very unlike the scrawls we usually get in New Zealand. Auckland Industrial School. —The Onehunga correspondent of the "Herald" says :—Sergeant Greene picked up at Onehunga, on Sunday evening, four little boys, escapees from the Auckland Industrial Home. They give as their reason for running away that there is too much beating practised on them —they are made to work beyond their strength, and then beaten. They say they are beaten for every trivial offence. When found they were perishing with cold, and were thankful for a night in the lock-up. French Scientific Expedition.—A French Society called the "Sociele' des Voyages d'Etudes Autour du Monde," has chartered a steamer for a voyage round the world. This steamer, named the Picardie, is 300 ft. long, and has a tonnage of 1500 tons, and five watertight compartments. The objects of the voyage are educational and recreative, and for the former purpose a stiff of professors has been engaged. The vessel will start from Marseilles on the 30th of June, and will return to the same port at the end of May next year. She will vieit North and South America, the Sandwich Islands, Fiji Islands, New Zealand, Melbourne, Sydney, New Caledonia, Japan, China, and India. Kaiapoi Woollen Factory.—A limited liability company of fourteen shareholders has been formed to purchase the present interests in the factory. It is intended forthwith to extend the operations of the factory. In a week or two the twenty additional looms and other machinery lying in store in Lyttelton will be erected in suitable premises. Several of the shareholders are local men of means, who intend to make the enterprise a success, and they have the assistance of a person thoroughly acquainted with the manufacture of fabrics and management of the business. Recently the supply of blankets and flannels made at these works has not been equal-to the demand. It is intended however to send the manufactures, which from their excellence command a ready sale, further afield. This new company deserves the cordial assistance of the public in their enterprise. Petroleum Shale in Southland.—Referring to the extensive deposits of petroleum shale discovered at Orepuki, the " Southland News " says : —" If, as is generally supposed, the mineral is of high value for gas-making, there can be no doubt that a large demand would spring up, not only for local consumption, but for export. Moreover, the shale, it must be remembered, is associated with coal of good quality, the working of which only awaits the completion of the railway from Riverton, the construction of which has been authorised. That the Bhale has wonderful gas-producing qualities is proved by the rudest test—indeed, its flame-producing properties are far beyond anything that could be expected from the appearance of the substance —an inodorous soft slate, cleaving irregularly, and looking as unlike anything combustible as it is possible to imagine." Christianity or Toadyism ? The " Napier Telegraph " had the following while the late meeting at Waitara was in progress : —" The people at Waitara, who are bein» honored, flattered, and feasted at the expense of the colony by Sir George Grey, are the murderers and accessories of the White Cliffs massacre, when the following persons were murdered in cold blood: —Rev. John Whitely, Lieutenant Gascoigne, Mrs Gascoigne, Laura Gascoigne, Cecil Gascoigne, Louisa Gascoigne, John Milne, and Edward Richard. Te Wetere, who is the reputed author of this massacre, is hobnobbing with the Ministerial party at a hotel at Waitara, and according to the special correspondent of the Auckland " Star," plays the concertina, and dances in a style that would not disgrace a ball-room. It is a crying shame that a bloodthirsty ruffian like this should be taught to think that murder is no crime. Friends of Labour Loan and Investment Society.—The half-yearly general meeting of the above society was held last evening, and was largely attended. The report and balance-sheet for the past half-year was read by the secretary. It stated that the society had continued to make very satisfactory progress, a large amount of business having been transacted. The society now numbered 233 members, holding shares to the number of 498. The balance-sheet showed that the capital now amounted to the sum of £1435 15s 7d, being the large increase of £450 for the last half-year. Loans to the amount of £1743 had been granted since the commencement of the society, and the sum of £4390 has been loaned to members. The amount of profit in hand was £lßl 8s 9d, and it was recommended that a dividend of 7\ per cent, should be declared and added to members' stock. This would amount to £94 Is, leaving the sum of £B7 7s 9d to cover all risks on loans now out. The meeting last evening had to elect three committee men, in place of Messrs Taylor, George, and Hitchens, also a president and cashier, in the places of Messrs Menzies and Alpe, whose term of office had expired. The following officers were elected : President, Mr A. Menzies; cashier, Mr S. Alpe 5 committee, Messrs Gourlay, R. J. Alpe, and T. Menzies. The consideration of rules Nos. 1,4, 8, and 21, was then proceeded with, and a special committee appointed to revise the rules generally and to report in a fortnight. The meeting then adjourned for a fortnight. Charitable Aid Office.—Any one requiring the services of charwomen, laundresses, &c, can be supplied with suitable persons on application at the Charitable Aid office, Christchurch. Akaroa Railway Trust.—A meeting of the Akaroa Railway Trust will be held at Mr J. Lewis's offices to-morrow evening at 7.30 p.m. L.O.L. —The Orangemen of the Christchurch district will celebrate the anniversary of the 12th July by a dinner at the Terminus Hotel, on Friday next. The membt rs of the Maiden City Lodge, Lyttelton, will also celebrate the anniversary by a dinner.