NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1456, 16 October 1878, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Suez Mail, —The English mail via Suez reached town overland from the South last night. Lost Child. Mrs Monk, residing !in Colombo street, next door to Mann, the butcher, reported at the Police Depot yesterday afternoon the loss of her little girl, five years of age. She described her,as having black curly hair, black eyes, and dressed ip a black dress and a pinafore, the latter trimmed with blue braid. The little girl’s'name is Etty. j , 'I 1• ■ House Suegbon.— There are now two applicants for the post of house surgeon of the Christchurch Hospital, one being Dr. Ross, of the ship Waitangi, which arrived at Lyttelton on Monday; the other Dr. Chiltern, who arrived a few days ago at Wellington in charge of the immigrants of the ship St. Leonards. Their applications have been referred to the Hospital staff to report upon, and the appointment will be made at the next meeting of the Board. Accident. —An accident of a rather serious nature happened to Mr B. S, Latter, of Barry’s Bay, last Friday, while riding on a truck bringing down a quantity of timber from the Barry’s Bay Saw-mills to the jetty. The truck having gained more than the usual impetus in coming down a sharp incline, jerked Mr Latter off, throwing him a considerable distance. On being removed, it was found that, in addition to a severe shaking, one of the bones of his leg was broken. Mr Latter acts as clerk to the Akaroa County Council, and will by this accident be incapacitated for his duties for a short time. Imtoetant to the Legal Peoeession. — In Chambers yesterday his Honor Mr Justice Johnston drew attention to p'very important point regarding the admission of barristers and solicitors of the Court. The,affidavit of service (in connection with a gentleman applying for admission) stated that he had served as clerk to a barrister and solicitor. His Honor pointed out that this was irregular, as the law did not recognise a clerk to a barrister in the matter of admission, and therefore it might vitiate the application. In this case, however, his Honor said he would not refuse the application, but he thought it his duty tp. call the attention of the profession to the matter, in order that such a mistake might not occur again. Side Channels.— -At the last meeting of • the City Council the state of the side channels on the belts formed a subject of discussion, and an opinion was expressed that the contract for sweeping channels was very badly carried out. Things are even worse now, the condition of 'some of the channels being abominable. Thus at the corner of Montreal and Worcester streets the channel is firmly and fully packed with earth; farther westward, in front of the College library, it was yesterday filled with green stagnant water. In front of the Provincial Buildings, and in many other streets, grass and weeds are growing between the interstices of the kerbing, and intruding themselves unchecked into the channels, adding to the rubbish which is daily allowed to accumulate. Late Rev. W. F. Oldham. —This gentleman, who has for a few months only held the cure of Kaiapoi, died about 3 a,m, on Tuesday from the injuries by a fall from his horse referred to in a former issue. On the 3rd, while mounting his horse opposite, the post office, Messrs T. and W. R. May’s store, the animal started and caused Mr Oldham to overbalance himself. • He did not appear to fall very heavily, and made light of his accident, complaining only of a giddiness and sensation as of a bruise on the bridge of his nose. The Rev. Mr Penny took his duty at the Church on Sunday week, and it was hoped a few day’s rest would restore him to his usual health. On Thursday, however, paralysis of the jaw, as if from a cold, set in. Ho was unable to swallow anything hut fluid food. On Sunday he became worse, and in spite of the unremitting attention of Dr Ovenden the more serious symptoms of lock jaw supervened. Dr Nedwill was also called into attendance. The patient continued in a state of coma up to the hour of his death. Very great sympathy is felt in the town for his bereaved wife and family, as in a very short time both Mr and Mrs Oldham had made themselves generally beloved by a large circle of friends. Mr Oldham’s former cure was that of Riverton, in the Otago district.

PbksentAtion. —A number of officers belonging [to or lately of the Public Works Department, who have served under Mr Q-. P, Williams in the Canterbury district, took the opportunity of presenting him yesterday with a very handsome testimonial, to mark their sense of regret at his leaving the department in which ho has been for the last seven years. The testimonial consisted of a very handsome solid silver claret jug and salverl The former is about fourteen inches high, and is beautifully engraved with a trelliswork entwined with vine tendrils, leaves and grapes. The handle is a vine stalk, with fruit engraved on it. The jug bears the inscription—- “ G.P.W., from the officers P.W. Department,Canterbury District, 1878.” Above the inscription is Mr Williams' crest. The salver is perfectly plain with the exception of a beaded border. It is vdry highly burnished, and is an admirable foil to the rich ornamentation of the jug. The salver is also suitably inscribed with the name of the recipient in full, 5

Sheep Killed on Eteeton Line. —On Tuesday four sheep, belonging to Mr M. McHugh, while being driven in a flock near this line, at Ohoka, were killed by the engine. The Maeionettes. —There was a very good attendance at the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, when the Marionette Company repeated their clover entertainment. They will appear again this evening, and on Friday Mr James Gardner, the agent, will take a benefit. Kowai Pass Domain Boaed. —By “ Gazette” of October 10th the powers of the Governor, under the Public Domains Act, in respect of the Kowai Pass race course and recreation grounds,' are delegated to a Board comprising the following members : —Messrs t J.D. Epys, ]f. A. f McHwraith, JS, 0. Maxwell, O/G. Parker, H. Williamson, and R. Oolthart, New Hebeides Mission. —The Rev. Mr Copland delivered an address at the Oddfellows’ Hall yesterday afternoon on the object of the mission. Mr J. H. Twentyman occupied the chair, and on the platform were the Revs. J. Elmslie, Horner, and McLellan. There was a very good attendance, and at the close,of the meeting the Chairman announced that Mr -Cbpland would deliver another address on tfie same subject at the schoolroom of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Lichfield street, this eyening. ..... , j Chbistchxteoh Bowling Club. This Club opened its season on Saturday afternoon last, at the invitation of the president, Mr Wynn l Williftme,'ih thafgentleman’s grounds, Latimer square. There was a large attendance, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent, everyone present appearing thoroughly to appreciate the Hospitality of the president. The Club ground in Worcester street, which is now in first-class order, will be opened for season on, Saturday, afternoon a Iwrgp .jgiupcer is expected.' f ’f f

The Maoei Qualification.?— -The clause in the Electoral Bill on the Maori voting qualification, as amended last night in the Council, will - read Every male Maori of the full age of twenty-one years shall (subject to, the provisions of tips Act), be qualified'to' vote in the election Of members for "the House of Representatives, but shall only be so qualified if his. name is. enrolled upon the ratepayers’- roll in- 'fc»ee’ iti - the district for which he claims to vote.” The amendment, it will be seen, was carried without a division. Bazaae. —The bazaar to be held on the day; of;the ■ Agricultural ,Bhpwj hvaid of the building fund of the Colombo street Wesleyan Church, promises to be a great success. It will be held in the large room of the Sydenham public-echools, which are within a few yards of the show grounds. There is to be a tent for refreshments on the ground belonging to the school, with frontage on Colombo .road, - Alrefady « large number of articTes-bave beeri collected, and further gifts ’dU&hv kind* from friends willing : to'assist in the" Work are' feolibited. Should the bazaar raise a sufficient sum to pay off the floating debt Of £250, the trustees contemplate putting galleries into the church at once, which will supply sitting accommodation for at least 300 more persons. ■ The Repost feoh the Quarantine Station. —The following is the report from the surgeon superintendent of the Waitangi’s immigrants, now in quarantine on Ripa and Quail Islands. We are obliged to Mr March for his forwarding it to us for publication, as many of the new arrivals have friends in Canterbury anxious to hear how they are progressing : —“ I beg to report that none of the hospital patients 1 now on the < island have suffered from their removal from the ship, and.that they are now going on well. Respecting those now on the ship, Edward Pycroft, suffering from bronchitis; is still dangerously ill; Julia Common, convalescing from scarlatina, is improving; Emily Penfold might be 1 moved on deck to-day, Elizabeth Hancock is going on well.—(Signed) W. ROSS.” ' Theatee Royal. —Boncicault’s sensatibual drarha “ The Long Strike ” was very creditably played last night at the theatre, which was crowded in the pit and stalls by the disappointed portion of the public who had intended patronising Cora and Yal Yost, Mrs Bates gave a powerful rendering of the character of Jane Learoyd, and enlisted the sympathy of the audience in her favor. Mr F. M. Bates gave an admirable representation of the benevolent lawyer, Money Penny. It was the most successful part he has appeared in yet, and the audience wore not slow to recognise it as a very sterling piece of character acting. Mr Charles Burford comes next in point of merit, the character of Noah Learoyd being vigorously conceived, and graphically depicted. In parts of this character Mr Burford appears to'advantage, his picturesque energetic style of acting being of great assistance to the piece he is playing in. Mr Oily Deering as- the honest Irish sailor, Johnny Reilly, and Mr Graham as Jem Starkio .each played very 1 well, and contributed to the successful ensemble. Mr Walter Hill was both comic and graphic as a policeman, and Messrs A. Burton, T. Burton, and P. Ashton made the most of the minor characters. This evening the same piece will be repeated. r ' ‘ : '‘.V, ‘ Kaiapoi Annual Sposts.—A meeting of persons interested in the annual sports and horse races at Kaiapoi was held at Mr Wilson’s office on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. The Mayor (Mr JW. Ellen) occupied the chair. The, secretary read a statement of last year's accounts, showing a balance in hand. On the motion of Mr R. Moore, seconded by'Mr ‘Schmidt, it was resolved ‘‘ That the annual sports and races be held on As it was not certain that Dr. Dudley .would be able to undertake the active duties 'of president he was elected patron, the Mayor being elected president. The other officers appointed were—Judge, Mr Eckersley ; starter, Mr Parnham; clerk of the course, Mr Hicks; clerk of the scales, Mr Boharrell ; secretary and treasurer, Mr Wilson. A committee, comprising forty-six names, was elected to manage the athletic sports and horse races, of which five should,form a quorum at,any meeting of the committee. It was carried that Messrs Bosuestow and Schmidt should obtain a suitable paddock and report to the meeting of the committee to be held On Ofctober 28th. A considerable sum was subscribed in the room, and the secretary was requested to put out lists. The meeting then adjourned.

Messes Beats and Co.’s New Premises. —The very large and commodious building recently erected by Messrs Beath and Co. to replace the shop destroyed by fire some time back has now been completed. The building is three stories in height, with a parapet on top, from which one of the finest views imaginable of. Christchurch can be obtained. In fitting up this large shop, Messrs Beath and Co. have, spared no expense, the latest improvements in every department having been introduced. Entrance is gained to the lower shop by a handsome recessed doorway. This floor is 80 x 23, all the floors being the same size. This is devoted to men’s clothing, mercery, Manchester goods, &c., and has been fitted with handsome counters, &c. From the lower shop a broad and handsome staircase, six feet wide, leads to the first floor, which is devoted exclusively to the thousand and one articles used in the adornment of the fair sex. Here are costumes and fabrics of all kinds in bewildering variety. In the centre of the room is a balustrade of iron, running round an open space looking down into the lower shop, and lighted above by-a ground glass skylight. Handsome show cases and counters are here, and the fittings are all of a very handsome description. Fronting Cashel street is a large plate glass window, 10ft. x 16ft., fitted with Venetian blinds, looking out on to a small balcony, ip which it is intended to place ornamental pot plants. At the back is the office, and a private staircase leading to the workroom above, by which' the milliners and other employes pf the establishment will reach the workrooms. The public staircase is in the centre of the room, and is very well finished. The upper floor is devoted partially to reserve stock, and partially to a fitting and millinery room. The gas fittings throughout the building, which have been executed by Mr G. P. Daye, are of the latest designs, the chandelier and suulight ip the first floor being very handsome. Altogether, the building is a very creditable addition to the city, and reflects great credit upon the enterprise of the firm to which i,t belongs.

ANOIiIKB Projected Woollen Factory. —A company for the erection of a woollen factory is in process of formation at Oamaru, and upwards of 9000 shares have already been applied for, Wellington Criminal Session.— The criminal session of the Supreme Court in Wellington had to he adjourned for some days last week in consequence of the illness of Judge Richmond. Union Rowing Club. —At a committee meeting of the above club, held at the boatsheds on Monday morning, the following were duly elected members of the club : Messrs J. Wood, B. W. Mountfort, H. Lough, J. Bennett, E. L. Wallace, D. J. Clifford, W. A. Stycti, A. Bennie; coxswains, Wallace, Woledge, Barker, and Gosston. J Want of a Legal Education. —A youthful defendant at Rangiora on Tuesday, in answer to a charge of rescuing cattle, pleaded that the animals which he took from the pound were not cattle. The Resident Magistrate What were they ? Defendant— Horses. The Resident Magistrate—You evidently have not read the “ interpretation clause of the Cattle Ordinance. Mr Joynt— His’ legal education has been neglected, in fact. . , The Museum.— The fossil room in the Museum, which has for the last few days been temporarily closed to the public, is now opened again, and further enriched with several valuable casts of fossils of remarkable specimens, the originals of which are in the great museums of Eurppe and America. lEhe most prominent of these additions were described a day or two ago. Unjustly Suspected.— The man Hide, who was arrested in the Prince of Wales Hotel about a week ago- for brandishing a loaded revolver and other weapons while in a state of strong excitement, turned out to have been unjustly suspected of having dishonestly become possessed of three watches and other property found upon him. He was remanded for medical treatment, to Lyttelton, and, from inquiries made in the meantime, it seems the watches, &c., were purchased by him while in a state of semilunacy from drink, and that he has forgotten all about it.