NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1568, 27 February 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magistrate's Court.—There WlB only one case to day, a civil one—Percy y Rountree—for goods supplied. Judgment by default 12s 61, and 10a costs. Board of Governors of Canterbury College.—A meetring of the Board of Governors was held this morning, at which the following resolutions were passed regarding the application of the University of Otago for a Royal charter : —“ 1. That the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College, whilst agreeing with the College Committee that the University of New Zealand should be the only body empowered to grant degrees in New Zealand, cannot adopt their view that, in the event of the Otago University applying for a Royal charter, the Canterbury College should make a similar application. 2. That a petition should be drawn up on the part of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, and transmitted to the Imperial Government through the Chancellor of the New Zealand University, petitioning that the New Zealand U-iversity may be maintained as the only body empowered to grant degrees in New Zealand.” Musical Circles.—Much sympathy, says the “ Riverine Herald” in a recent issue, was felt amongst the numerous friends of Miss Rosina Carandini (Mrs Palmer) during her professional visit to this city last week, when they learnt that two of her children were seriously ill in Melbourne. We regret now to learn that both children have succumbed to the illness under which they were euffering. Colonel Wares.—We notice that Colonel Warro, who was well known in New Zealand in connection with the Native war, has received promotion, and has been created a Knight of the Bath. He has now the military command of the Bombay Presidency. The Kaitangata Relief Fund.—His Worship the Mayor notifies that subscriptions to this fund will be received at the City Council office. Oddfellowship.—At the adjourned summoned meeting of the Loyal Rangiora Lodge, on Monday, the accounts, duly audited, and showing a balance of £277, were adopted, and the secretary was recommended by the auditors for an increase of salary. Horticultural Shows.—The next show of the Christchurch Horticultural Society will bo held at the Oddfellows’ Hall on the 4th March, The Society have projected an art union in connection with the show, tickets for which will also entitle the holder to admission on the day of the show. Ashburton Steeplechase. The committee appointed met on Tuesday evening, Mr C. 0. Fooks in the chair. It was resolved to carry out a meeting, to bo held on May 24th. Mr Alfred Harrison was appointed secretary and treasurer, and it was determined to colled, subscriptions. Railway Accident. The shunter, Saunders, who was injured last week whilst shunting a goods ti ain in Christchurch yard, is now rapidly recovering, and will soon be able to resume his duties. Dr. Campbell boa been in attendance upon him during his illness. HSLodge of Unanimity, CO4, E.C.—The regular monthly mee'ing of this lodge will take place this evening at 7.30, when visiting brethren are invited to attend. Increase in Railway Charges.—A deputation of Ashburton grain merchants and 0 vners of sidings is being formed to wait upon the acting Commissioner of Railways and request the remission of 9d per ton, which, under the old tariff, was allowed for goods loaded and unloaded at private sidings, A Split in the Cabinet. It w ill bo seen from this morning’s telegrams that the “ Chronicle,” a paper which is little likely to publish anything unnecessarily he a ile to the Ministry, announces “ a decided split in the Cabinet” on the subject of Mr Luckie’s appointment, which threatens to occasion the withdrawal of Messrs Stout and Ballance, and possibly of Mr Macandrew, from the Government. Benefit Concert.—As will be seen elsewhere, Miss Marian Robinson announces her intention of giving a concert at an early date on behalf of the Kaitangata relief fund. Signora Yenosta and Mr H. F. Towle have sigi ified their intention of assisting on the occasion, and no doubt now that the concert is definitely arranged many others, both professional and amateur, will come forward and 1 nd their aid. Presbytery of Christchurch.--A special meeting of Presbytery was held on 25th February, at 2.30 p m., when a call from St Andrew’s congregation, Dunedin, to the Rev Rutherfoid Waddell, Prebbleton, was laid on the table. The Presbytery appointed that commissioners from Dunedin Presbytery and the congregation of Prebbleton and Lincoln bo beard on Thursday, 13th March next. Com missions were sustained in b -halt of Messrs Watt and Craighead, elders, from Papanui and Prebbleton. Land Tax Returns. —These returns at times do not appear to bo quite reliable. It seems that the other day during a discussion of certain offers of land by a public Board, while the Board was favorable to an offer of an acre at £l5O, a valuer under the Act intimated that there was a great disparity between the price now asked, and the value of the land as returned for the tax, as it had been set down for the latter purpose at the value of £SO. Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade.—A special meeting of this brigade was hold on Monday evening at the engine-house. There was a full attendance of members —Mr Superintendent Smith in the chair. A challenge was received from the Rangiora brigade to play a cricket-match on Saturday. It was decided that the offer be accepted, the members to proceed to Rangiora and return by train. Fireman Bate was chosen as captain. A circular was read from the United Fire Brigades’ Association, and it was resolved that the Kaiapoi brigade join the Association. After passing some routine business the meeting adjourned. Kaiapoi Domain.—ln spite of the protracted dryness of the season the trees in this domain have shown very marked signs of progress, and although, owing to the limited funds at the command of the Board the cultivated portion is somewhat overgrown with weeds, it is expected that shortly the extensive improvements made last season will bo more fully developed. So far as the expenditure has gone, it has been judiciously made with a duo regard to the future. Many of the specimen pines look remarkably well, while only a few of the shrubs have suffered at all, in spite of the prophecies of several persons that the sandy nature of the soil was unsuitable for growing trees of that species. The Board has certainly shown in a limited time what may be accomplished by planting on bare sandhills exposed to a burning sun or cutting winds, I

If \e is ton Egad Board. —At the election for a memtu r of this Board on Tuesday, Mr T. Hide was returned, vice Mr B. White resigned. Tna Gaiety.—There was but a limited attendance last evening at the Gaiety, when Dr. Ferrari again appeared. New Doted —The contract for the erection of a large family hotel for Mr Toovey, at the corner of Barbacloes street and Oxford Terrace, has been let to Mr Parker, and will be commenced immediately, Sydenham. Tne Sydenham Borough Council arc now lowering the footpath on one side of Colombo street, commencing at the Railway crossing. It is thought by many, who judge by the effects of recent floods, that the footpath would have been better leifc as it was. However, time will show. Sydney Exhibition.- The first weekly meeting of the local committee of the Sydney International Exhibition was to have been held at the Chamber of Commerce yesterday, but lapsed for want of a quorum. The Presbyterian Assembly. —A largo portion of the time of this Assembly was taken up yesterday in discussing an overture sent up by the Christchurch Presbytery on the subject of the duties of the general agent of the church. The discussion took place in committee, Ultimately the overture was withdrawn. A long discussion also took place on the New Hebrides missionary work, which question was remitted to a committee to bring up a report during the present session. The Assembly will resume at 11 o’clock this morning, and in the evening there will be a meeting of its members and the public generally at the Oddfellows’ Hall, when addresses will be given by clergymen and others on church work. During the evening the St, Andrew’s choir will sing a number of anthems and solos. Unlicensed Burials. The “ Timaru Herald” of Tuesday has the followingA discovery has been made which reflects anything but creditably on some members of the community, the keeper of the Timaru Cemetery having found out that a number of apparently stillborn children have been buried in the cemetery of late without his permission or knowledge. In some instances he has dug the coffins containing them out of the footpaths, while in others he has found them placed in graves he had dug himself, and which were occupied by others. His suspicions were aroused by noticing, within the last few days, that the earth on one of the footpaths had been disturbed, and on clearing the soil away he found a newly-sunk coffin containing an apparently stillborn child. In addition to this other small and unlicensed coffins were discovered in various parts of the cemetery, and which must have been interred at night-time. Further enquiry is to be made into the matter, as it is supposed that others than stillborn infants may have been got rid of in this way. Philosophical Institute.—A meetirg of the members of the institute will be held ibis evening at the Public Library, when a paper will be read by Professor Bicker ton, and the discussion resumed on the paper read by him at the last meeting. Canterbury Building Society. —The annual general meeting of the Canterbury Building Society (Permanent) will be held this evening at Gee’s schoolroom, when the report and balance-sheet for the past year will be submitted and three directors elected. Railway Employes’ Benefit Society,— A committee meeting of the Kailway Employes’ Benefit Society will be held to-night at the Railway station, Christchurch. As this will be the last meeting of committee previous to the general meeting of members to be held on the 6th of March proximo, it is hoped a full attendance will muster on the occasion. Rev. J. W. Inglis.— Those who attended the very interesting lectures delivered by Mr Inglis during his recent visit, will be glad to notice that he intends giving two more prior to leaving for Dunedin, cn route for Australia. The first of these will he given on Saturday evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Cricket Fixtures —The following will represent the Lakers’ Club in the match with Sunnyside. to be played on the ground of the latter to-day Messrs Alpe, Buchanan, Donohue, Hopper, Lambert, Marsh, Ritchie, Sunderland, Taylor, Thompson, and Whitfield; emergency, Haddrill. Members will meet at the Host-office at 10 am. sharp. The following will play for the ydenham Youths’ Club aga-nstthe Midland C.C. on Saturday nex : ‘Messrs CWagstaff, \V, H. Smith, J. Powke, F. Steele, T Flowers, J. Rowe, I. Kobson, H. Jones, h. Herman, J. Walsh, and 0. Lawrence; emergencies, J. Butler and S. Kadfieid. The mutch will be played on the A saociation ground, commencing at 2 o’clock. The fol owing will play for the M.C.C. !. against the Sydenham Youths’ Club ou Saturday : Messrs Atack, Ritso, Falairet, F. Watkins, J. Horner, Hislop, Thompson, Wagstaff, Hill, T. Jones, and F. J nes ; emergency, Bull, W, Horner, and Whiting The Eastern Club’s team in the match against the Sunnyside C.C. on Saturday wid be : Kinvig. Gray, Hamilton, Paul, Bailey, Scott, Whitcombe, Digby, Lambert, Rowe, Alum. A vehicle will leave Hobday’s corner at 1.45 to convey the team to. Sunnyside. The second eleven of the Eastern will play the return match with Avonside next Saturday. The following is the team :—Hook, Hales, Rogers, Eliott, Mountfort, Shackleton, Joynt, Keith, Martin, Crowe, Nixon. A trap will leave the Post-office at 1.45. The following will represent the U.C.C.C. in the match against the College, which will be commenced on the U.C C.C. ground on Satnr* day next at 2.30 punctually Messrs A. S. Baker, H. L. Brittan, H. Cotterill, E. J. Cotterill, W. Cotterill, J. Horwood, J. Dawe, E. Peter, L. Powell, E. J. Ross, and H. S Smith. A Curious Photograph.— The Melbourne Telegraph saysA peculiar photograph is now being exhibited in the window of Messrs Nicholson and Ascherberg, which attracts some attention but not so much as would be the case were it properly understood Hundreds, however, who stop to look at it as a photograph fail to see its real nature. It represents a head of Christ, not very remarkable for drawing or expression. The peculiarity of the photograph, however, is that when first looked at the eyes appear closed, but in a few seconds they are seen wide open, and gazing at the spectator with a singular expression of sadness If the face is looked at carefully the eyes often appear to actually open and shut. How this is managed will be easily apparent by a little examination of the light and shade. The same photograph has caused a good deal of excitement in Berlin, whence it has been imported. The Taupo.— The Wellington “Post” says the Taupo has been a somewhat unlucky boat, having met with a disaster under every captain that has commanded her U> tl-r Captain Macfarlane she struck on the Fish Reef; under Captain Carey she ran into and sank the Eli Whitney; under Captain Andrew she struck on a reef near the East Coast; and now, under Captain Cromarty, she has sustained this lust serious mishap. What promises to bo a valuable treasuretrove has been discovered in an old grana y In Dumfries A workman stuck his pick through a jar of old coins, which, on being gathered together, wore found to number over 000 pieces. Most of them wore of the reign of the First and Second Edwards, several of John’s reign, and some boro the inscription of the Alexanders of Scotland. With the coins were found the silver seal of * Nicolai do Galway. ’ ‘Do not marry a widower,’ said the old lady ;’ 4 A ready-made family is like a plate of cold potatoes’’ ‘ Oh, I’ll soon warm thorn,’ replied the damsel—and she did. ‘ Par are ’ said a sable orator, 4 two roads through this world. Dc one am a broad and narrow road dat leads to perdition, and do udder am a narrow and bread r >ad dat leads to sure d-stmetion.’ ‘lf dat am do esse,’ said a sable hearer, ‘ dis cullud individual takes to do woods.’ Unconscious drollery perhaps, ought u-t to come under the head of wit, but it is very apt to provoke ‘profuse laughter.’and few things of this kind have been more effective than tho very unwitting joke of an ‘ infant plaintiff,’ who was once held up to tho intp'ction of an impressionable jury by her tender-hearted legal advocate, weeping piteously. This seemed likely to pradueo a gr at effect on tho jury, and at once brought the learned counsel on the other side to his feet. ‘ What arc you crying for my little dear?’ ho asked, in his most insinuating tones. ‘Bo o-o,' responded the infant plaintiff,’ ‘cause he’s pinching me.’

The annual Scotch concert at Sh James’# Kali on St. Andrew’s Day was a glorious success. The room was crowded to excess, every inch of standing-room being utilised, and the audience were almost frantic in their enthusiasm. Lina B rger, a young Swiss lady, has just taken the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Berne University, after a brilliant examination ; and two other ladits, American and Austrian, have passed as Doctors of Medicine.