NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1576, 8 March 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Almanac, —We hare received a neatly got-up almanac, compiled by the Union Insurance Company. The information contained is varied and clearly shown, the tables of population, &c., being particularly noticeable. Thb Obaei and Waitanch. —The Now Zealand Shipping Company have received cable advice of the arrival of the Orari and Waitangi at London, all well. Tiie Waitangi sailed from Lyttelton on the 21st of December, and made the run home in seventytwo days. Resident Magistrate’s Court. —To day the case against Elizabeth Wells for obtaining money under false pretences was gone into. She had been collecting money ostensibly on behalf of her daughter-in-law, lately become a widow, and without the latters authorisation. As the charge of fraudulent representation could not be sus tained, the case was dismissed, although the magistrate slated that Mrs Wells’s conduuct had been highly reprehensible. Piako. —Excursion trips to and from the ship Piako will bo run by the steamer Lyttelton to-morrow (Sunday).

H.A.U.B. Sociktv.— Tho quarterly meeting bf members of this society will be held next Thursday at 7.30 p.m. The Piako Immigrants.— The Timaru port ion of the immigrants by the Piako lelt Christchurch yesterday, by the 11.15 train, for their destination. They numbered ninety souls, equivalent to seventy-five adults. The whole of the immigrants appeared of a very respectable class, and a considerable number of persons went to see them off.

The Effects of Drink.— About twelve o’clock to-day a man named Harvey Griffits, who had been before the Court this morning and was ordered by the Resident Magistrate to pay 25s per week towards his wife’s support, threw himself into tho river at the back of the Resident Magistrate’s Court. He had been ordered by the magistrate to find two sureties in £SO each that he would pay this amount. Ho was in custody of constable Miles, but as he complained of illness, the constable allowed him to go outwith him into the oponaii'. Ho suddenly said “ I can’t get two sureties in £SO, I’m off,” and threw himself into tho river, which is in that place about 2ft. deep. He was immediately pulled out by the constable and conveyed to the hospital in a van. He appeared insensible. Dr. Ohiltern states that ho is suffering severely from tho effects of drink, and that the shock on his system may lead to serious results.

Bible Christians. —The services for tomorrow will bo held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., by tho Rev. W. H. Heust. A special service will bo held at night; subject:—“ The Object of Christian Missions.” All Bible Christians arriving by tho Piako are heartily invited, and thanksgiving will bo offered for their safe arrival. Reference will be made to the late Kaitangata disaster. Lecture —The British and Foreign Bible Society’s ogent for Australasia, the Rev. J. T. Evans, is to lecture on Monday evening in the Church of England schoolroom at Lyttelton, at half-past seven.

Water Supply.— The water supply committee met yesterday for the consideration of the report S' which had been submitt ed by Messrs Huddleston, Thornton, Dobson, and Walkden. The following resolution was passed : —“ That the reports now laid before the water supply committee are hereby heartily approved by this committee, and with the view of giving the public an opportunity of judging of tho propriety of the scheme of water supply proposed, that the newspapers of the city be respectfully requested to give them full publicity.” It was resolved that tenders should be invited for the casting of a cylinder for experimental purposes, drawings of the same to bo first submitted to Mr Dobson for approval. Muff Cricket Match— At a meeting held in the City Council Chambers yesterday afternoon there wore present the Mayor (in the chair), Cr, Tremayne, the City Surveyor, and Messrs W. 8. King, W. H. Smith, C. P. Hulbert, and F. Pavitt. The question of a costume cricket match, between the Mayor and City Council and the club of Muff cricketers was considered. It was resolved that a match of this nature should take place in Hagley Park for the benefit of the Kaitangata Relief Fund, between Mayors, ex-Mayors, Councillors, ex-Councillors, and officers of the City Council, against an equal number of Muff cricketers. It was also resolved that other games and amusements should be got up similar to those organised on the occasion of the benefit of the Indian Relief Fund. It was resolved that a committee be appointed, to consist of the Mayor, City Council, the match committee of Muff cricketers, and the following gentleman Messrs J. Ollivier, W. Pratt, J. (x. Ruddenklau, H. Sawtell, H. Thomson, A. Duncan, F. Hobbs, J. Anderson, O.E. Briggs, H.Toomer, sen., J. A. Bird, J.P. Jameson, Professor Bickerton, J. CK Hawkes, B. W. Seager, H. W. Ford, W. Ness, S. P. Andrews, J. Hobden, F. Digby, C. Pritchard, J.Oram,B. Button, Mr Walter Hill and the Mayors of Sydenham and Lyttelton, withpower to add to their number, be appointed to carry out the objects of the preceding resolutions. It was resolved that the Mayor be requested to invite the citizens to close their places of business at noon on a day to be named. It was proposed, seconded, and carried, that Mr W. H. Smith act as honorary secretary. It was resolved that the next meeting of the above committee should be held in tho City Council Chamber next Tuesday evening, the 11th instant, at seven o’clock.

Kaiapoi Regatta Committee.—A meeting of this committee was held at the Borough Council Chamber last eveuiug. Dr. Dudley, commodore, occupied the chair. Eleven members were present. Letters were read from the manager of railways, granting free carriage of boats on certificate of the secretary that the same had been entered for the regatta, also that the visitors to the regatta on the North line and brunches could travel on 17th at single fares for the return journey. The committee expressed its thanks to Mr Back, manager of railways, for his kindness. From Mr C. C. Bowen and J. Ballantyne, forwarding donations and best wishes for sucess of the regatta. From Mr J. 0. Jones, asking his fellow committeemen to adopt only straight courses for the outrigger races, and to decide from what date the question of junior’s ages should be computed. On the motion of Mr Schmidt, seconded by Mr Bernays, it was resolved —“ That all the outrigger races be over straight courses.” On the motion of Mr 0. E. Dudley it was decided—“ That juniors cannot compete whose ages exceed that prescribed on the day of the regatta.” The question of subscriptions was next considered, and it was decided that by making a special effort the programme might be carried out. The programme, as published in another column, was then adopted. The secretary said the local brass band had made an offer to perform on the day of the regatta. Mr Dudley moved, Mr Fraser seconded —“ That the offer of the band bo agreed to, and the remuneration fixed when all the funds are obtained.” Carried. The question of appointing a starter was deferred for further consideration. After passing some routine business the committee then adjourned till the date for receiving entries. Lyttelton Fiek Beigadb. —This brigade had a practice on Thursday night with the marine fire engine, connected with the Harbor Board’s steam tug Lyttelton. Lengths of hose were coupled to the engine extending as far as London street, distant 940 ft., and 50ft. above sea level, and a stream was thrown 50ft. high, through an inch nozzle at this elevation and distance. The water pressure at the engine was 1301bs. It is said that this pressure could be safely increased to 1501b5., and it is thus estimated that a jet 40ft. high, through an inch nozzle, could be obtained at the street above London street, Winchester street, which is between 80 and 90ft. above sea level. The superintendent of the brigade, Mr Sowden, considered it inadvisable on Thursday night to carry the hose higher up than London street, fearing that the new leather, of which a portion of the hose is made, might not stand the pressure. He points to the fact that, in the event of a fire occurring at any of the large sheds or warehouses, there could bo eight jets of water brought to bear upon it, four of fresh water from the town hydrants, and four from the harbor by the aid of the tug’s engine. Alter the practice the brigade held a meeting at the Council Chambers. Several accounts were passed for payment. The treasurer submitted a balance sheet of the expenditure and receipts on account of the torchlight procession. It was resolved that a number of periodicals be purchased, and that the sum of £lO, voted by the Council to the torchlight procession fund, be applied to the purchase of books for the library.

The Ewe Eaib.— The owe fair yesterday proved to be very much more of a failure than the ram fair held on the previous day. While the number of rams on the ground was 2000, the ewes catalogued only numbered 286. There was a wretched attendance, and it was found quite impossible to get anything off beyond one or two lots. The following were the only sales that took place Forty-four two-tooth Leicester ewes, to Mr Peter Grant, at 10s 6d ; two pens of six- tooth, to the same buyer, at 12s 6d ; and five six-tooth, to Mr John Mcßeth, at 15s. No bidding could bo got for anything else, and the auctioneers rapidly ran over their lots. The only ram of Mr Sutton’s sold on the previous day was one to Mr James Wilkin, which was knocked down for six guineas and a half.

Chicket.—Tho return match between the Bakers’ and St. Albans’ 0.0. was placed yesterday on the association grounds, and resulted in a victory for the bakers by 43 runs. The bowling of Donohue and Hopper for tho bakers , and of Broughton and Nelson for St. Albans’ was good. Tho scores were Bakers, first innings, 98; second, 120. St. Albans’, first, 81; second, 94.

Kaiatoi Presbyterian Church. A bazaar in aid of the funds of this church is intended to he held in tho grain stores of Messrs Oram and Hansen on tho day of tho regatta. Special Vertices. — Special harvest services will take place to-morrow at St. John’s Church. In the afternoon there will be a confirmation service by his Lordship the Bishop, commencing at half-past 3 o’clock, on which occasion all the seats will be free. British and Foreign Bible Society.— To-morrow afternoon the Lev. J. T. Evans, the Australasian agent of the parent society, will deliver an address to Sunday schools in tho Durham street Wesleyan Church. The following Tuesday evening he will give a lecture in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Lichfield street, in the interests of tho society, at which a collection will be made on behalf of its funds.