NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1560, 18 February 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Impounded Land Fund. —Two deputations waited on the Hon. Colonial Treasurer tins morning with reference to the impounded land fund. The first of these comprised Messrs W. Montgomery and E. C. J. Stevens, M H.R’s, and the Treasurer informed them that the £IOO,OOO which had been stopped on account of the Lyttelton harbor worts would bo paid over in May. He also stated that ho would consult the Treasury Department, and find out whether the actual amount of arrears of money could not be ascertained, so that this matter might bo closed. The other deputation consisted of Messrs J. E. Brown, M.H R, and J. L. Wilson on the same subject. The Treasurer returned the same answer.

Dhpaetueb of Lobd Nobmanby.— His Lordship, her Ladyship, and suite, were passengers in the s'eamship Ringarooma, which arrived at Lyttelton this morning. They continued their voyage to Melbourne this afternoon, the steamer leaving the wharf punctually at three o’clock. Yoluntbebs. —The district firing between the Engineers and Rifles commenced this morning at the Cashmere range. There were three ranges, at 400, 500, and 600 yards, The competition between the first two squads, which commenced about half-ast 5 o’clock and terminated at about 9 a.m., resulted m Sergeant Parker, of the City Q-uards, making the highest score with 68 points. Firing was resumed ngain in tho afternoon. The Cable. —The latest from the Telegraph Department states that the line of communication per European cable is at present interrupted.

A FIKD. Yesterday afternoon Mr J. S-a'on picked up a bank deposit receipt for £IOOO on a Dunedin bank. On making enquiries it was found to belong to Professor Ouscott, who was unaware of his loss. Water Supply. — A description of tho tests which have been carried on at tho Waimakariri for the purpose of ascertaining the feasibility of obtaining a water supply for Christchurch appears elsewhere. South Town Belt. —After a good deal of discussion last evening at the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council, it was resolved that, in accordance wit h a request, the sanitary committees of the City Council and Syden ham should meet at a date to bo fixed upon, in order to try and come to si me mutually satisfactory arrangement with regard to the South town belt. Pboposbd Inteepbovincial Match.—lt is understood that, in com-equence of a letter laving been received from a leading Otago cricketer, stating that there would be great difficulty in placing a fair team in the field against the eleven that was intended to visit Dunedin for a match in the early part of next week, the visit has been abandoned.

Thbatbe Royal. There was a good attendance at the Theatre Royal laat night, when “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin ” was performed for the benefit of that clever and popular actress Miss Fanny Wiseman. This lady’s inimitable performance of Topsy has contributed in a great measure to the successful run the piece has enjoyed.

United Ancient Oedee of Dbdids The members of the Pioneer Lodge, No, 47, in the above order, held their usual fortnightly meeting at their lodge-room, Wellington Hotel, Tuam street, on Monday, there being a very good attendance, Bro. Rose, A.D, presiding. The usual preliminary business being disposed of, the secretary brought to the notice of the Lodge, a copy of a newspaper published in Melbourne, called the “Druids’ Chronicle,” a journal of Druidical intelligence, and in a few remarks showed that the Order had reason to be proud of this evidence of the progress of Druidism in the Australian colonies. After the usual harmony the Lodge closed in due form. Cantreeitey COLLEGE—A special meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was to have been held yesterday, to consider the following clause in the College Committee’s report:—“That respecting the recommendation of the Professorial Council, viz , ‘ that as theOtago Unive-sity is applying for a charter, Canterbury College should do the same,’ the committee is of opinion that the University of New Zealand should be the only body empowered to grant degrees in New Zealand, but in the event of the Otago University applying for a Royal Charter, that the Canterbury College should make a similar application.” The following governors were present:—Mr W. Montgomery (chairman), Dr Coward, Rev C. Fraser, "Messrs Webb, Stevens, E. Wakefield, and H. J. Tancred. After waiting the prescribed time for a quorum t he meeting lapsed. Meeting at Papantji—The meeting advertised to be held last evening in the district schoolroom, Papanui, did not come off. At the appointed time some half-dozen residents of the district presented themselves at the schoolroom, their number being swollen by two reporters. In reply to an enquiry as to the object for which the meeting had been called, those who attended said they did not know, and the convener of the meeting was conspicuous by his absence. At about seven o’clock he turned up, and explained that he had advertised a meeting for that evening to discuss some local matters of consequence, under the impression that it was the night appointed for the election of the annual school committee, which he concluded would have the effect of drawing a considerable number of resident* in the district to the schoolroom.

Tub Stdenham Borough CoUNCit, The usual fortnig Uy meeiing of this Council was held last even n>, when a considerable amount of business was transacted, a report of which appears elsewhere.

Me Conyers. —Mr Win. Conyers, who has now returned to his home in Christchurch, is progressing most favorably, and has announced his intention of returning to his duties as soon as his medical advisers will allow him to do 80. Infectious Diseases.— The Mayor of Sydenham wishes it to be known that all cases of infectious diseases in that district should be reported io the Local Board of Health, Ohnstcnureh, and not to the Sydenham Borough Council. The Ministers —The Hons. Robert Stout, Attorney ■ General, and John Ballance, Colonial Treasurer, were passengers by the express from the South last evening. They are staying at the Railway Terminus Hotel. Picnic. —A meeting of the employes of the Canterbury Foundry was held last evening to consider the matter of holding a picnic. There was a large attendance. It was resolved that a picnic should be held, and a committee was appointed to make final arrangements for it. Should the weather prove favorable there is no doubt it will be a success. It is intended to make the gathering an annual one.

The Glasgow Relief Fund. —A letter was road at the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council last evening from Mr A. Duncan, the s<o-«tary to the committee appointed at the late public meeting, asking the Council to co-operate in the collection of subscriptions for the relief of the sufferers by the failure of the Gleigow Bank. The Council resolved to insert an advertisement in the local newspapers, stating that subscriptions could be left at the Sydenham Council Chambers. Oddfellowship at Little Riveb.— The first annual meeting of the members of the Loyal Dawn of Hope Lodge of the above society took place last Wednesday. The sports were held in a paddock kindly lent by one of the members, and the various events were very keenly disputed. In racing Messrs H. Reynolds, J. Radford, and J. Reynolds were amongst the most successful. In jumping Messrs Geo. Robinson, J. Reynolds, H. Radford were prizetakers. In the evening the members dined together at Olphert’s Hotel, after which an adjournment was made to the schoolroom, where dancing was kept up with great vigor till after midnight.

Sydenham By-Laws.—An animated discussion took place last evening at the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council on the subject of a fair copy of the by-laws being made out for the use of the Council’s solicitor. Some of the Councillors considered that the work should be done in the office, while others were of opinion that in order to have it done properly it should be given out. Councillor White thought they had plenty of clerical power, and intimated that if tho work could not bo done by themselves it was quite time that a reorganisation of the staff should take place. Ultimately the matter was left to the by-laws committee to arrange. Cbicket Match. —A match was played on Saturday last between the Lincoln road CC. and Springfield, which resulted in an easy victory for the former by 3 runs and five wickets. For Lincoln road the three Dixon brothers played well, making double figures each time, and Frank Dixon < o )k most of the wickets. For Springfield Billens and Row® bowled well, and the batting of Mr Large, who reached double figures, may be mentioned. Lincoln road, first innings, 51 ; second innings, 27, with five wickets to fall. Springfield, 24 and 50. Temperance Meeting. —An open-air meeting was held on Sunday afternoon at the railway gates, Colombo street. The proceedings were opened by the Rev. J. 8. Smalley, who announced the first hymn in Sankey’s collection, which was heartily sung by an audience numbering about 200. Mr Smalley having offered prayer, in which he specially prayed for drunkards’ wives and children, delivered a brief address on the necessity of linking the temperance movement with the 3-ospel of Christ. He recommended those who were prepared to join this movement to cut the bridge behind them, and never think of retreat. Mr John Harding of Hawke’s Bay then addressed the meeting. He had seen that morning a number of men turned out of a public house where they appeared to have been drinking all night. One man was helplessly intoxicated, and was left by his companions on the footway. Ho said that if the people of this colony had been total abstainers from the beginning, they would have been able to lend money to the Government for public works, instead of having to go to the London market. Nearly all the evils from which this country suffered might be traced to the drinking customs that prevailed. Mr Bennetts also gave a short address, referring particularly to the negro question. Mr Webber, in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers, stated that Sydenham was likely to be afflicted with some more public houses, and he hoped the people would petition against the granting of those licenses. The meeting closed with the benediction. The Disaster at the Cape.—-The following are tho names of the officers of the 24'h Eegiment (2nd Warwickshire), which appears uy the cable messages to have been the regiment engaged in the recent disastrous battle with the Zulus :—Colonel of the regiment —General Taylor, K.H, ; Lieutenant Colonels - Richard Thomas Glyn, Henry James Degacher ; Majors—Henry Burmester Pulleine, William Mathew Dunbar, Wilsone Black, Walter Bernardino Logan; Captains —Wm. Richardson Bigsby Chamberlin, John Moore Gunnel Tongue, John Fletcher Caldwell, William Maxwell Brander, Henry Albert Harrisson, Hugh Backhouse Church, William Degacher, George Paton (DA. A. and Q, M G., Capo of Good Hope), Harry Richard Farquhar (Adjutant Brecon and Radnor Militia), William Eecles Mostyn, Russell Upcher, George Yaughan Wardell, Charles James Bromhead, Farquhar Glennie, William Thomas Much, Thomas Rainforth, Alfred Godwin Godwin Austen, Reginald Younghusband, William Penn Symons, Frederick Carrington, Herbert Belasyse Moffett (H.M Vice-Consul at Sebastopol); Lieutenants—John James Harvey (Adju tant), Herbert Michael Williams (Instructor of Musketry), Teignmouth Melvill (at Staff College), Levett Holt Bennett, Archer Anderson Morshead, Francis Pender Portoous, William Sugden, Charles D’Aguilar Pope, Gonville Bromhead, George Stanhope Banister, Francis Tollemaehe Halliday, Edward Stevensen Browne, Edward Witherden Ourteis, Charles Walter Cavaye, Nevill Josiah Aylmer Coghill, Edgar Oliphant Anstey, Henry Germain Mainwari 'g, James Patrick Daly, George Frederick John Hodson (A.D 0. to Sir Bartle Frere), Wilfred Heaton, Ralph Arthur Penrhyn Clements, Charles John Atkinson, William Edward Day Spring, Q.uentin McKinnon Logan, Hon. Ulick De Rupe Burke Roche, Henry Julian Dyer, George Champney Palmes, Frederick Godwin-Austen; SubLieutenants—Courtney Yon Trowor, Thomas Llewelyn George Griffith; Second Lieutenants —Edwards Hopton Dyson, Reginald William Franklin, William Weallens, William Whitelocke Lloyd, Lionel Gore Lennox Dobree, Arthur Barre Phipps, Charles Emilius Ourll; Paymasters—Fra. F. White and John Mahony; Quartermasters —Edward Bloomfield, James Pullen. The Kentish Labobhes foe New Zealand.—On this subject a contributor to the “ Mark Lane Express ” has the following somewhat venomous remarks : —" It appears that Mr Simmons has given up the idea of taking his Union men to enter upon the possession of that magnificent estate of 5000 acres in Canada, and is going to Now Zealand with them instead. He says he will take 500 or 600 of the men (o the latter colony, and he is now open to receive applications from those who wish to go. It remains to bn seen how many will accept the offer. No doubt New Zealand is preferable to Canada as a field for laborers. If the Kent laborers think they can do better in New Zealand than in Kent, by all means lot them emigrate. I think, however, that (lie conduct of Colonial Governments in coming forward whenever there is an agricultural labor dispute in this country, and offering free passages to the men, is somewhat objectionable. It serves them r ght if they get a lot of ne’er-do-wells who are always foremost in a strike,”

The Late PeOvxnmal Engineer.—By last Djail advices wei* received that Mr George Thornton, late provincial engineer, had been transfeired fron the Associate class t o that of full member of the Institute o£ Civil Engineers, an honour which he has well mei Ite d.

Removal of Sheep— The railway depart mi nt have just completed the removal of (50CD sheep from the L»», is station (six miles this side of Timaru), to Ellandale, near Invercargill, a distance of 250 miles. The sheep were removed in five rains, each consisting of tw nty-five trucks Both sheep stations belong to the Levels Ctmpany. Master Bakees’ Picnic.-A meeting of the committee or the master bakers’ picnic will take pi tee this evening at the Leiden Fleece Hotel, for the purpose of settling ip accounts in reference to the late pleasure excursion of the trade.

Concert —A conceit and dramatc entertainment will take place on Thursday text in connection with the Catholic Young Metis Literary Society, at St. Patrick’s Hall, barhaioes street. An attractive programme has been prepared for the occasion.

Milkmen’s Picnic. —A committe* meeting in reference to the late picnic will tuki place at the Golden Age at eight o’clock this eveiing. Prize Fifing. —Members of the CY.C. intending to take part in the district prise firing are requested to meet at Serjeant Dunbar's, Cashel street, at 11 30 on 1 hursday. Educational. —In the cases of all localities where the householders in the educational district of North Canterbury failed to elect the annual school committees on January 27th, the Board of hducition have appointed n«t Monday, February 24th, as the night of meeting of householders Charitable AidJßoard —A meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board wdl be held at the Hospital, at four o’clock on, Wednesday next.