NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1574, 6 March 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Hmn School Cadets.—The High School Cadets ware inspected by Major Wither?, Government Inspector, at the Drill Shed, last evening The arms and accoutrements of the Corps were all in first-class order, and the drill th;a was gone through reflected great credit on the company. Major Withers in his remarks complimented the officers, Captain Johnson in particular, upon the. neat appearance, good behaviour, and the high state of effie'ency wlvch the corps had attained, and hoped that they would still go on prospering. The mutter on paiale was as follows : 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 sublieutenant, 2 sergeants, 1 corporal, and 10 rank and file. Resident Magisibate's Coubt.— 3he ease of J. McArdell and A. Fitzgerald, c arged with the larceny of £l2 from the p'Tscm of Edward Terry, was gone into tod> y. The evidence of John Brown, a cabman, and othors was taken, and finally the prisoners were committed for trial.

Habbob Defence. —By tho ship City of Quebec, which arrived yesterday from London, four heavy pieces of ordnance for the harbor defence wore received. They consist of two five-ton and two seven-ton guns of tho Armstrong pattern. Good Yields.—A paddock on the North road, rather under ten acres, the property of Mr W. Tombs, has yielded 740 bushels. The wheat was Hunter's White. Another magnificent yield of a different crop, was obtained by Mr W. Morrise, of Waikuku, who, in spite of the dryness of the season, has harvested from four acres 285 bushels of beans, equal to 71 i bushels per acre. Kowai Riflb Club—A general meeting of tho above club was held at the Library hall, Leithfield, on Saturday last, Mr J. B. Hunter in tho chair. The meeting was called to consider , tho advisablcness of purchasing a further supply of Snider rides. It was resolved—" That members wishing to _ furnish themselves with rifles should send in their nameß at once to the secretary, Leithfield, as the list closes on the 12th inst. Accidental Death. A child named Houston, a boy aged two years, whose parents reoide at Winslow, was suffocated in a puddle of water on Tuesday at noon. The child was pliying in a pool of water, when he fell, and his face becoming Bmothered up with mud he was suffocated. An inquest was held last night at the Hotel, Wine ow. Valueless Cheques.—lt is reported that two valueless cheques, the same being also forgeries, have been presented in Rangiora to be cashed. In one instance the cheque was for £6 10s, and the person presenting it at a store obtained goods and change for the amount. In another instance a similar cheque for £lO was referred back to drawer as irregular, the same not being properly filled in, and signature unlike. It is understood that the cheques, which are on the Colonial Bank, have been taken, with four or five others, from the cheque book of a resident at the Oust.

Grand National Steeplechase Clttb Some time since the Hon. Matthew Holmes, hearing that the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Club intended holding their annual meeting at Oamaru this year, kindly put his property at the disposal of the club. Mr Egan, the secretary, on his way back from the Dunedin meeting, went over the ground, and says it is admirably adapted for the purpose. There is a natural water jump, two doubles, and a beautiful view of the course from the rising ground above it. Mr Holmes' property is only a mile and a half from Oamaru, and with so much to recommend it there can be no doubt the G.N.S. club will gladly avail themselves of his offer. The programme of the meeting will be issued in a few dap. North Canterbury Race Club.—A mooting of the members of this club wai held at Roberts' Club hotel, Rangiora. on Tuesday evening. Captain Parsons, president, occupied the chair, and about sixteen were prosent. After some discussion in reference to the da'e at which the races should be held, Easter Monday, that upon which they hud been already fixed to take place, being the date of the Ohristohurch Autumn Meeting, and considered to be unsuitable, Mr M. Jones moved, Mr M. Duncan seconded —" That the North Canterbury Races be run on Thursday, Apiil 17th." Several present strongly opposed any alteration of the date, and protested that, as Easter Monday was a holiday, that wus the best, and there was no reason to fear that the races would clash with the Christchurch Autumn Meeting. The motion was put, and declared to be carried upon the vote of the chairman. The programme of events was next considered, and the stakes increased from £165 to £2OO, the North Canterbury Cup Race to be for 60 sovs. It was decided to open nearly all the events, bo as to allow of the entry of the best horses in the province. The programme, as drawn up, will be advertised in Saturday's Press. Contempt of Court.—ln a case brought by the City Council yesterday in the Resident Magistrate's Court, against the proprietory of the Oddfellows' Hall, for an obstruction in front of the principal entrance in Lichfield street, a witness experienced the unpleasant consequences which sometimes attend an unruly tongue. The conduct of the case was entrusted by the Council to Mr Garrick, who applied for it to be postponed for a week, as he was suffering from severe indisposition. The adjournment was granted, but the witness alluded to, whose name was Brehouso, expressed his resolve not to come again unless he was specially sent for. Mr Mellish told him ho would have to come without further notice, whereupon the witness replied that, had he not informed the Court that he did not intend to put an appearance, they would not have known of it, and he considered that released him of any obligation to attend. Sergeant Morice said he should have given him notice. In rejoining Mr Brehouse exhibited so much warmth, and so little respect for the Court, that Mr Mellish ordered him to be detained in the custody of the police. About a couple of hours' reflection sufficed to convince the outspoken witness that discretion was the better part of valor, and on the application of Mr Neck, who expressed to the Bench the contrition of his client, the latter was permitted to apologise and go about his business.

Hebefoed steeet Baptist Chuech.— At the conclusion of the usual service held last evening in the above church, after a few appropriate remarks from the pastor, the Uev. Chas. Dalla9ton, on the subject of baptism by immersion, nine males and eight females were baptised. There was a crowded congregation. Uppkb Heathcotk School.—The usual monthly meeting of the committee was held on Monday, 3rd inst. The members present were—Messrs Henderson (chairman), Comer, Smith, and Moreland. A letter was read from the Board of Education, re secre tary's salary and science apparatus, and the committee were informed that the mode of dealing with children whose parents refuse to supply them with necessary books would be considered by the Board. Various accounts wire passed for payment, and the annual treat was fixed for Friday, 14th instant.

Rangioba Wesieyan Sunday School.— The anniversary sermons of this school were preached to large congregations on Sunday mornin? und evening by the Rev. J. A. Luxford. On Tuesday evening the third annual tea meeting was given in the Oddfellows' Hall. Tables were furnished by lady members of the Wesley an congregation, and there was a good number of visitors present. At the after meeting the chair was taken by Mr C. Howard, and the speakers were Revs. Hodgson (Froo Methodist), Munro (Presbyterian), Armilage, Ellis, and Cannell (VWs ley an). Mr W. H. Foster, secretary, read the report, which shewed that the expenditure for the year was about £25, and there was a trifling debit balance. The number of scholars was seventy-five, teachers eleven. The meeting concluded with votes of thanks to all who had agisted in the tea A sum of about £l2 w»a taken at the collodions and by sale of tickets.

Accident weak Woodend. —On Tut-sdny Ylr S. Stoui had one of his legs broken above the knee by the kick of «. horse, which ho was in the act of mounting. DV. Ovenden, from Kaiapoi, reduced the fracture. TiAiAroi Railway Statiok. ments in the office accommodation at this station are being made out of the dingy waiting room, and it is to be hoped that a room will r.ow bn provided in which those persons waiting for the trains on winter evenings can obtain some degree of shelter and comfort.

The Gaiety TnBATBE.—The panorama of the Arctic regions was repeated last night to a moderate house. The entertainment concluded with the grand transformation scene, with its many changes. The panorama will be exhibited this evening.

Me E. J. Wakefield.—The late Mr Wakefield was buried yesterday at 3 p.m. at Ashburton. The Ashburton brass band and a number of representatives of the various Masonic lodges followed, besides private friends, in all numbering nearly a hundred

WOODEND.—On Monday ovening a service of song was given in the Wesleyan Chapel here by the choir from Rangiora. There was a large attendance. Mrs Cannell led at tr.e harmonium, and the Eev. J. A. Luxford read the portions of Samuel, which was the subject chosen. The receipts, about £4 15s, are to " be devoted to the reduction of the circuit debt. FOOTBALL.—The annual general meeting of the Christchurch Football Club will be held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday evening, at eight o'clock. Temperance League.—A public meeting, under the auspices of the Temperance Leagne, will be held in the old St. Paul's Church, Lich- ', field street, on Friday, at 8 p.m. Kaitanoata Relief Concert.—A grand concert will be given this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall, in aid of the sufferers by the late cohiery explosion in Otigo. An excellent programme has been drawn up, and the list of performers includes the names of some of the most popular lady and gentlemen amateurs in Christchurch. Early application for seats is recommended, as the hall will in all probability bo crowded. Cricket Fixtures.—The following will play for the Eastern C.C. in their match with the Southern C.C. on Saturday:—J. Blakley, Gee, R. Blakley, Hales, Hook, Paul. Crowe, R. Mountfort, Shackleton, Elliott, Rogers ; emergency. Martin. The match will be played in Hagley Park, near the bathing place, play to commence at 2 p.m. The following will represent the Bakers in the match with the St. Albans Club this afternoon, on the Association grounds : Messrs Alpe, Buchannan, Donohue, Hopper, Marsh, Thompson, Taylor. Ritchie, Whitfield, Sunderland, and Haddrell; emergency, Lambert, and play will commence at half-past 10