The Globe. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1878. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1473, 5 November 1878, Page 2

The Globe. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1878. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Bnobmous Goosbbebeibs. —These useful prodigies are, unfortunately, at this season too scarce to be of any use in filling up the local columns of a newspaper —or anything else. The man of all work, who hunts up the wonderful for our Gloucester street contemporary, has, however, struck a patch—if the term is allowable—which, if properly worked, may prove a mine of amusement and information to his readers. The " vice-regal ” railway carriage provided for his Excellency the Governor will surely be after this an “ object of interest as Micawber says, to the curious and loyal people of Canterbury. If the same artist would describe it fully, and also extend his remarks to the Gubernational Chamber, the ucretarial lounge and the Equerrial Eootstool, ourselves and posterity would, no doubt, be greatly benefited. Likewise, if he employs his statistical as well as his ornamental resources, and give us a little more information as to that £25,000 paid for damages by the City Council on account of a rotten drain, he would probably prevent any future drain of the same kind, and thus confer a benefit on the community all round. Mayob of Kaxafoi.—An influentially signed requisition will be presented to Mr G. H. Blackwell, asking him to allow himself to be put in nomination for thejoffice of Mayor. Mr Ellen has refused to stand for re-election, and as Mr Blackwell was one of the senior councillors, he may be said to be thoroughly acquainted with municipal routine. Concebts .—Mr J. T. M. Smith will give a aeries of concerts during the race week, commencing to-morrow evening, in which he will be assisted by some of the best musical talent in Christchurch. The programmes for the three concerts are most attractive, comprising as they do most of the gems of popular operas, &c. The first part of to-morrow.s concert comprises a miscellaneous selection of music, which will be followed by the cantata «The Jackdaw of Rheims, in which the principal parts will be sustained by Misses Kent Ness, and Messrs Johnson and Skelton, KeVly and Leon Minsteels. Thefl«r/i£ courier of this celebrated company, Mr Al. Havman, has made the necessary arrangemente for their opening in Christchurch at the Theatre Royal during the present month. The troupe are spoken of in the highest manner by both Australian and Now Zealand journals, their entertainment being described as most original and excellent. In addition to Mr Leon, who has the reputation of being the best female impersopato on the stage, the company comprises Mr Beaumont Reed, the celebrated alto singer, and othei vocalists of similar repute. Rolling Stock.— Attached to the Bullman car in which his Excellency the Goverivor travelled up from Lyttelton yesterday was one of the new guard vans that are being built in the shops. The van is an excellent specimen of local industry. It is ma c kauri pine and Now Zealand hard woods, and is very handsomely finished. dhe larger compartment for passengers luggage « painted white, but the smaller one is grained and varnished to resemble oak, as are also the desk, lockers, pigeon-holes, <AC. There are projecting plate-glass windows on either side by which the guard can see conveniently the carriages in front of him, and the windows are bufitted with arm rests in morocco. Ihe exthrior of the van is painted and highly varnished in imitation of teak to correspond with the other carriages which arc built or that wood. The ends of tbo carnage are painted bright Vermillion and the word «• Guard is inscribed on glass in blue and gold letters. The whole appearance of the van is as handsome as it is convenient. Six new passenger carnages are being fitted on the American double bogie principle, and an order has been issued for alterations to be made m the rollstock generally ac as to lesson the oscillation to much complained of. Quo of the new carries is finished, and the will < be jeaij ia about a ifaetaigbt.

Ashley County Election.— Mr Henry Porcher Lance was on Monday nominated as a member of this Council for the Waipara riding. Southebn Members. —The Hon. Robert Stout and the Southern members left Christchurch on Saturday by the 1.30 p.m. express train, en route for Dunedin. The Public Domain. —Last evening Cr. Ayers brought forward his motion with regard to the park and domain being vested in the City Council. After a good deal of discussion, .the motion was withdrawn, in order that the Council might bo placed in possession of fuller information. L.O.L.—The anniversary of the sth November will be celebrated this evening by the members of the City Orange Lodges by a soiree and ball, at the Orange Hall, Worcester street. New Hotel,— The tender for the erection of Mr J. E. Coker’s new family hotel has been taken by Messrs Prudhoe and Cooper for £4BOO, The building is contemplated to cost about £5500 before it is fully complete, and will be a highly creditable addition to the family hotels of Christchurch. Deserters.— Three seamen, named Henry Norman, Charles Richardson, and Kelly, were arrested yesterday at Mount Hutt, fifteen miles from Coalgato, by Constable Weatherly for desertion from the ship Crusader. House Surgeon at Hospital.— At the meeting of the Charitable Aid and Hospital Board yesterday Mr Maurice Alfred Chiltern, who lately arrived in Wellington in charge of Government immigrants, was appointed house surgeon to the Christchurch Hospital at a salary of £250 a year. Drapers’ and Clothiers’ Association. —A meeting of the committee of the above association was held last evening at which the action of a certain house in refusing to close on the race days was referred to. The result of the action on the part of one of the trade has been that the others, with two exceptions, decline to close, thus depriving the employes of a holiday which is usually considered to be their right. The New Locomotives. — A trial trip was made last Saturday of the first of the new locomative engines, ex Southminster, that has been put together in the fitting shop. The result was in the highest degree satisfactory, a high rate of speed being obtained, and the machinery working easily and well. The engine travelled to Rolleston and back, and the head of the department expressed his satisfaction at the result of the trial trip. Burton’s Circus. —There was a very large attendance at the second performance of Burton’s Australian Circus last evening. The management have greatly improved the entrance to the circus, which is now made into a pleasant lounge, with gas lamps and pot plants. The various items on the programme were gone through very successfully. The first matinee will take place on Friday next. The company appear again this evening. Fieb Brigade. —The competition by members of the Christchurch Fire Brigade will take place next Thursday, in Latimer Square. About twenty men have been coaching for it, but it is expected that about twelve will compete. Captain Mitchell will act as judge, and the Mayor of Christchurch as timekeeper. The members will muster punctually at 4 p.m. There will be two prizes, the first £3 and the second £2, and should there be a sufficient number of competitors, Mr Harris will probably give a third of £l. Notice has been received at the Brigade office that two officers and six men from Port Chalmers will attend the annual demonstration on December 16th. All the brigades along the line to Dunedin have been invited, including Waimate, Timaru, Ashburton and other places. Me. Geoeqe Dabbell. —Mr and Mrs George Darrell arrived in Auckland from Sydney on Monday last, and shortly afterwards arranged with Mr DeLias to open there on the 9th inst., in Mr Darrell’s latest sensation play of “Back from the Grave,” the various characters in which will be taken by the members of the Steele company. Mr and Mrs Darrell will, of course, sustain the leading parts. Mrs Darrell has almost recovered her health. They open at the Imperial Opera House, Wellington, on the 26th December, in conjunction with Mr George Rignold, in the play of “ Henry Y.” Among the company which will be brought from Melbourne to support Mr Rignold are the following; — Messrs H. H. Yincent, S. White, H. Palmer, Harry Power, A. Elliott, J. Sweeny, and Mdlle. Solange Novaro and Jennie Watt. The new scenery lately used in Melbourne is to be brought over, as well as dresses for the entire company, altogether seventy persons, and the play will in all probability prove to be one of the most attractive ever placed upon the New Zealand boards. Cricket Association. The following have been selected by the committee to play in the Match Eleven v Colts, on the 9th and 16th instant respectively. Eleven—Ashby, Corfe, J. Fowler, C. Frith, W. Frith, Fuller, Hartland, W..E-jLeach, Lee, Neilson, Ollivier, Stevens, Secre’tan, and Watson. Colts—Allen, Beaumont, T, Conran, Beard, E. Cotterill, Walter Leach, Mitchell, Morrison, Anderson, Skelton, Wilson, McDonnell, W. Milton, E, Y. Milton, Moriot, Peter, Horner, G. Turner, jun., U. Dickenson, H. S. Smith, Longden, Wilkinson, and Taylor, Play will commence punctually at half-past ten, when the committee desires all members to be present. The match will be continued on Saturday afternoon, 16th instant, at two o’clock sharp. For the future association practice will take place every evening at four o’clock, and as the players for special practice for the Victorian team will bo chosen at the end of this week, the committee desires regular attendance. North Kowax Schools.— A meeting of the committee was held at the main school at Amberley on Saturday night, 2nd instant. Present—Messrs A. Greig (chairman), Chas. Higgins, James Thomas, and Andrew Simpson. Correspondence was read from the Board. The Board stated that as Miss E. Stanton had not yet passed the fifth standard she was not eligible as pupil teacher. A letter was read from |tho master of the Main School, complaining of the want of room in that school, and also of the want of ventilation. He said the school was at present very much over-crowded. A letter was read from Mr Douglas, on behalf of the Church of England vestry, asking for the use of the school on Saturday afternoons for religious instruction. It was resolved —“ That the Board be applied to for a cadet to assist in the Main School till a pupil teacher could bo obtained.” The committee resolved to forward the master’s letter re the over-crowded state of the Main School to the Board of Education, with a strong recommendation that the schoolroom be increased to just double its present size. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Douglas, informing him that the school is open for religious instruction at all times outside of the regular school hours, Mrs Mansfield’s offer to clean the two schools for £lB per annum was accepted. The committee then adjourned. East Christchurch School Committee. —The usual monthly meeting of the East Christchurch School Committee was held last Friday levelling. Present —Rev. H. C. M. Watson, chairman, and Messrs Candy, Harris, Henderson, and McDougall. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Farr. The chairman reported that after conferences with the sub-committee and the head master, he had recommended the appointment of F. G. Mouio, E, Kissel, and A. M. Craddock as pupil teachers, and that the Board of Education had approved of the appointments. The chairman’s action was approved. It was decided to recommend the appointment of Miss M. E. Pago to the charge of the Phillipstown side school till the 31st March. Letters from the Board of Education relating to sundry matters of detail were submitted. The appointment of Mrs McGirr as caretaker to the Bingsland School was reported and approved. Mr Henderson also reported that the ventilation at the Bingsland School had not been in anv way improved by what had been done by the architect to the Board of Education. The chairman was requested to attend to the matter. Some applications for the grass at the Phillipstown school site were received. It was decided to let Mr Evers have it. On the question of the holidays, it was determined to see the chairman of the West Christchurch School Committee and ascertain what holidays were given in their schools, with a view to have the same in the East Christchurch district. After passing some accounts the committee adjourned.

Metropolitan Show.— The Agricultural and Pastoral Association received a telegram on Saturday from the Governor, stating that ho would be greatly pleased to visit the show on Friday and Saturday next. Assistant Inspector op Nuisances.— At the meeting of the City Council held last evening, Mr J. W. H. Gordon was appointed Assistant Inspector of Nuisances. City Emploies.— At last night’s meeting of the City Council, that body resolved to give their employes a three days’ holiday, so that they could attend the races ; consequently to-day, to-morrow, and Thursday the office will close at half-past eleven o’clock. The Show. —ln order to facilitate the work of those taking money at the gates on the occasion of the Agricultural Show, the public are requested to bring change with them. Those who wish to do so will be enabled to purchase tickets at various places in the city which will admit them to the grounds. The Free Bed at the Hospital. —The question of the Foresters’ application for a “ free bed ” at the hospital again came before the notice of the Board yesterday, when Mr John Evans Brown expressed a very decided opinion that the Board had no right to grant any such application. It was resolved to communicate with the Government on the subject It was stated that the Sydney and Melbourne hospital authorities had also been communicated with. Catholic Church Choir. —Mr R. J. Plunkett, late tenor of St. Benedict's, Sydney, has taken in hand the training of fifty boys, who will form a sanctuary choir at the Catholic church. The music now in rehearsal is Vincent Novello’s Gregorian chants. Both in the Latin and the music the boys are making good progress, and as a whole they do credit to their instructor, who appears to have taken a great deal of trouble with them. Charitable Aid and Hospital Board The weekly meeting of this Board was held yesterday afternoon, when there was a fuller meeting of members than usual, in consequence of the House of Representatives being prorogued. Most of the time of the Board was occupied in inquiry into the alleged misconduct of the master of the Old Men’s Refuge at Ashburton, and the appointment of a house-surgeon. Calcutta Sweeps.—Sweeps were drawn last night at Mr Hawkes’ rooms, when there was a large attendance. The following prices were realised Sweep No. 1, on the C.J.C. Handicap, value £137 15s: Chancellor, £6 10s ; Luna, £4; Ariel, £3 ; Mufti, £3 ; Laertes, £9 ; Fishhook, £2l : King Quail, £5 ; Rama Rama, £33 ; Foam, £3 ; Pinlire, £1; Maritana, £6; Bribery, £18; Longlands, £ll ; Templeton, £3O. Sweep No. 3, value £143 5s : Chancellor, £5; Luna, £8 ; Ariel, £4 ; Mufti, £3 j Laertes, £8; Fishhook, £23; King Quail, £3; Rama Rama, £37 10s ; Foam, £3; Pinfire, £1 ; Maritana, £6; Bribery, £l7; Longlands, £l7; Templeton, £3O. Sweep No. 3, value £270 15s: Chancellor, £l6 ; Luna, £6 ; Ariel, £3 ; Mufti, £9 ; Laertes, £18; Fishhook, £3l 10s ; King Quail, £5; Rama Rama, £69; Foam, £6; Pinfire, £2 ; Maritana, £l4; Bribery, £4O ; Longlands, £2O; Templeton, £6O. Sweep No. 4, value £243 10s : Chancellor, £10; Luna, £4; Ariel, £2 ; Mufti, £9 ; Laertes, £l3 ; Fishhook, £33 ; King Quail, £3 ; Rama Rama, £SB ; Foam, £3; Pinfire, £2 ; Maritana, £l3 ; Bribery, £3O ; Longlands, £l6 ; Templeton, £SO. Sweeps will be drawn this evening on the Canterbury Cup and other events. Selwin County Elections.— The elections for the Selwyn County Council took place yesterday. There appears to have been very little interest taken in the proceedings in either of the districts from which reports are to hand. For the Ellesmere riding, Mr E. J. Lee, the only candidate nominated, was proposed by Mr A. T, Williams, and seconded by Mr J. J. Loe, and was declared duly elected by Mr W. G. Lunn, who acted as deputy returning officer. Mr Lee thanked the few electors who were present, and expressed himself as willing to answer any questions put to him. A vote of thanks to Mr Lunn terminated the meeting.—For the Malvern riding our correspondent telegraphs that Mr John Jebson, sen,, and Mr David McMillan were nominated. —For the Lincoln riding Mr H. W. Perryman, chairman of the Lincoln Road Board, was the only candidate nominated, and the returning officer, Mr 0. L. Davies, declared him duly elected. Mr Perryman having |thanked the electors for placing him in the position, said he would endeavor to do his duty to the whole county, but more especially to the Lincoln riding. The usual vote of "thanks to the returning officer terminated the proceedings.—For the Heathcote riding Dr. Turnbull was returned, also unopposed, the attendance of ratepayers being yet smaller than on the occasion when the candidate recently addressed them.—For the Avon riding Mr J. L. Wilson was the only candidate, and was accordingly declared duly elected. A Child Drowned. The “ Dunedin Herald ” of Thursday states that an inquest was held at Palmerston on the previous day on view of the body of a child named Handall, found drowned on the previous day in a creek running through his parents’ ‘garden. The child had only been missed by its mother for a few minutes, but when it was taken out of the water life was extinct. The post mortem examination showed that death was caused by suffocation, the result of drowning, and the jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony.