NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1586, 20 March 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Ship Waimea. —The New Zealand Shipping Company have received cable advice of the arrival at London of their ship W aimea from Port Chalmers. All well.

Loyal Orange Lodge. —An arch purple meeting of the No. 2 Purple Star, will be held in tho Orange Hall, Worcester street, to-morrow evening, at 7.30. Yisiting brethren from sister Lodges are invited. The Prize Firing. —Tho Association’s matches were contiucd to-day, and resulted in a victory for King, of Oamaru, with a total aggregate score of 176. Tho Interprovincial match, Otago v. Canterbury, started at one o’clock, and, when our despatch left the ground, the teams were firing at the 200 yards range. The weather was then very unpleasant, a drizzling rain falling and a perfect gale of wind blowing from the hillo. Under these circumstances the shooting in this match is not likely to bo first-class. It is impossible to give any idea at present as to how the match is likely to result. Resident Magistrate's Court.— This day a complicated neighbors quarrel, arising out of a transaction in fowls, resulted in the fining of Mrs Battcook to the extent of 10a. The charge of assault brought against D. MeGuinness was dismissed. Sib H. Eobinbon.— lt will bo seen by tho cable intelligence that the new Governor of New Zealand sailed from Sydney yesterday afternoon. Political. —Mr Wason will address the Ashburton electors, at cho Town Hall, Ashburton, on Thursday next, 27th inst. Pigeon Shooting. — A series of matches, as well as a private one, will take place in the grounds adjoining the Plough Inn, Riccartoa, on Friday next. Over 400 birds have been penned for the occasion, and some good sport is anticipated.

Trespassing on the Plantations.— Special instructions have been given to the newly appointed city ranger to prosecute all persons riding or driving on the plantations on the town belts. This special prohibition to equestrians or persons in vehicles likewise applies to Park terrace and all other plantations within the limits of the city.

Oxford Ohueoh Building Committee. —A meeting of this committee took place at the Parsonage last night. It was resolved that the present committee resign, and that the parish be called together to elect another committee, the meeting to take place on Monday next. This decision was come to because the committee has sat since tho middle of October, and nothing has been done. Gun Accident at Kaiapoi.— On Wednesday morning a serious accident happened to Mr George Weston, junior, at Okair. While in the act of discharging a gun at a hawk one of the barrels burst at the stock, doing severe damage to his left hand. He was at once driven by Mr Bogg to Dr. Ovenden’s surgery, where tho two last fingers of the hand were amputated at the second joints. Mr Pinching assisted at the operation. Tho gun it appears had not been cleaned for about two months.

Ambeeley.— At a meeting of the Amberley vestry on Tuesday afternoon, several members expressed themselves strongly upon the very unsatisfactory wording of the Ordinance relating to the management of public cemeteries. It appears that every denomination can select their particular piece of ground, and if necessary can consecrate the same, and appoint their own trustees for the management of their particular allotments, but the Act does not state whether such denominational trustees shall be subordinate to the General Cemetery Board, but rather leads one to believe that each sect can have full control over their separate sections should they desire the same. The chairman (Rev. H. Gould) was requested to take some opinion upon the matter.

The Hospital.— On Monday last, a man named Robert Plank was proceeding along Dublin street, Lyttelton, when by some means he was unable subsequently to explain, he fell over a steep embankment on one side of the street, and fractured his lower jaw, besides suffering severe bruises and contusions. He was brought up to Christchurch yesterday morning, and admitted into the Hospital. The man’s jaw was set by the house surgeon, and ho is progressing favourably. A lad, five years of age, of the name of Moore, was also brought to the Hospital yesterday by his father. The little fellow was suffering from a broken jaw, which was stated to result from the kick of a horse. He was also admitted, and is going on as well ae can be expected.

Bbidob Ovee the Heathcoxe. —Tim adcourncd meeting of the ratepayers of Heathcote, with reference to the erection of a bridge over the Heathcote, will take place this evening in tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Woolstou. Telephonic Experiments. —A series of experiments with the recently connected wire between the Fire Brigade Stations and Mr Harris’ house were conducted last night and proved very successful. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. Gbeknbtonk Camkos. An artistically designed and well-executed cameo brooch of greenstone is to bo seen in tho shop of Mr Urquhart, jeweller, Colombo street. Tho design is a bust of Shakeeperc, taken from the well-known Camden portrait, and, apart from the fidelity of tho likeness, is curious as showing what can bo carved out of a material of such intense hardness.

Cab Licenses. — A number of cabmen’s licenses, which the City Council had at their last meeting but one decided not to renew, have been reconsidered, and it was decided to grant them cn tho Mayor undertaking to lecture the applicants on their short comings, and caution them upon their future conduct. This was accordingly done yesterday, and the several licenses renewed. A Want Supplied. —Mr Shannon, the stationer, yesterday established a book-stall at the Lyttelton railway station, which ho proposes to furnish with every variety of reading matter. Mr Shannon was the successful tenderer for tho lease of the stalls at the stations along tho lino throughout this division. It is his intention to open stalls during this week at Rangiora and Ashburton.

Theatbe Royal. —There was an improved attendance at this place of amusement last night. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” was revived, with one or two modifications of tho cast, consequent cn the absence from the company of Mr Q-. Collier through illness. Tho piece went ai well as on its previous representations by the same company before their departure to Wellington. It will bo repeated this evening, and to morrow night there will be an entirely new bill, comprising the popular comedy entitled “A Wonderful Woman” and other entertainments.

German Church. —The gift auction in aid of the German church will take place on Saturday next, at Messrs H. Matson and Co.’s auction rooms. The sale is fixed to take place at one o’clock. There will be a very varied assortment of articles, mostly of a useful character, so that those purchasing will have the opportunity of contributing towards a good cause and getting good value for their money. Presentation Cup. —Dr. Townend has kindly given a handsome cup as a private prize to be competed for by the Friendly Societies at the approaching Easter Monday sports. The cup is about twelve inches high, and is a handsome specimen of silversmith’s work, being richly and artistically chased with the Greek key design, with an ornamental border. The cup is to be seen in Mr Urquhart’s window in Colombo street.

Accident at Middle Park. —On Tuesday last a jockey boy named Matthews, in the employ of the Middle Park Company, met with a serious accident. He was riding the grey Patrician colt when the animal reared up and fell backwards on to the lad, breaking one of his legs. The injury was promptly attended to, and the boy is going on as well as can be expected. Supbbme Couet. —A sitting of the Supreme Court in Chambers will probably be held before Mr Justice Williams on Saturday next, His Honor Mr Justice Johnston is expected to return from the North during next week, and it is likely that a sitting in banco will take place before the two Judges. The return to the rule nisi for a new trial in the case of Henderson v. the Napier Harbor Board should have been made yesterday, but there being no Judge here, it has been postponed until the 25th inst.

Sydney Exhibition. — A meeting of the local committee of tho Sydney Exhibition was held yesterday. A suggestion was made by Mr Nathan that a canvass should be made of likely exhibitors, and the committee divided themselves into sections with a view ot waiting on those who were likely to send articles to tho Exhibition. It was also resolved to ask the Government whether they would make arrangements for the polishing of the specimens of marble sent by the Canterbury Marble Company. A report of the meeting appears elsewhere.

“Happy Houbs.” —Mr and Mrs Hart gave their final entertainment last evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Mrs Hart’s songs and dancing were loudly and deservedly applauded, as was also Air Hart’s varied contributions to tho programme. During their short stay here, Mr and Mrs Hart have confirmed the good impression made by them on their lust visit. They play at Ashburton this evening, and after a short stay in that township proceed to Dunedin, plajing at the various places en rtmtc Caught in a Teap. —Yesterday evening a butcher named Thomas Rowe was driving five head of cattle from the Addington sale yards, and, when passing over the lend alto wn railway crossing, a bull broke away from the mob and tumbled into tho cattle pit on tho line, excavated fo prevent cattle straying on to the permanent way, and over which there is no covering. As the pit in question is about five feet deep, and there were no appliances handy for extricating the animal from his position, the up and down trains had to pass over the pit with the bull beneath. The assistant traffic manager, Mr Edmonds, proceeded to the spot to make arrangements, by means of a travelling crane, to remove the bull during the night, and as he weighs about 13cwt, the task would probably be one of some difficulty. Kaitangata Carnival. —Tho closing act in this very successful fete will take place in a few days, in the shape of an art union of various goods presented to the committee. The date has not yet been fixed, as all the goods promised are not yet to hand. Those who intend contributing goods are requested to send the same to tho secretary as early as possible, in order that the various prizes may be allotted. The details of the cash taken on Monday may be interesting. They are as follows :—Notes, £125 ; gold, £59 ; silver, £4OO 9s fid; copper, £2 7s; cheques, £23. Total, £609 16s fid. It may be noted that Mr Wheeler succeeded in getting a very good group picture of the Muff cricketers at the wickets, which will form a very interesting memento of the event.

A Novel Expedient. —Yesterday morning, at Port, Sergeant-Major O’Grady found himself with four prisoners on hand for trial, the product of the previous night’s exertions of the force; or, more correctly, of one policeman, there being but one on duty at a time at Lyttelton, After taking a survey of the local field, for the purpose of securing a competent Bench, or two Justices, before whom the cases might be heard, and finding that but one J.P., the Mayor, was in town, and that his Worship was confined to his house with a sprained ankle, the Sergeant resolved that “ justice should be done, though the heavens fell,” and straightway set out with his flock for Christchurch, where punishment was duly meted out to the four offenders.

Fibe. —Shortly after ten o’clock last evening a fire, which at one time appeared likely to prove of a disastrous nature, occurred at the Queen’s Hotel. It broke out in the linen closet of the hotel, where a large amount of linen and wearing apparel belonging to persons staying in the hotel was stored. Fortunately Mr Smith had built a concrete water tank in the yard, and a number of willing hands with buckets soon stepped the further progress of the fire. The whole of contfnts of the linen closet were destroyed, together with the shelving, &c. The damage done amounts to about £3O. It is fortunate that the fire broke out at a time when a good number of people were about. No alarm was given at the Fire Brigade station, as the water on the premises was sufficient to extinguish the fire before any further damage than that staled was done. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Educational.—The time-table and list of subjects for the examination of teachers, whicli will take place during the present month, appears in another column. Cricket Fixtures. —A match will he played on Saturday between the St. Albans and Avonsido Cricket Clubs on the ground of the former. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp.

A Naeuow Escape. Suffocated and roasted in a strong-room! This was nearly the fate of Mr Campbell, the assistant at the Bank of Australasia, which was burned to the ground on Tuesday, in the Masterton fire. When the building caught fire, says the Wairarapa daily, Mr Campbell was accidentally shut in the strong-room. Ho shouted from his prison, and his voice was heard as in a whisper from the outside, and he was fortunately released.

Cricket. —Great interest lias been shown by many persons in the prospect of seeing some of the members of Lord Harris’ Eleven playing on our cricket ground. We understand Lord Harris, Messrs Hornby, Hone, Mackinnon, and Schultz hare expressed themselves willing to take part in a match on Saturday next on the ground. It will bo a one day’s match, beginning early in the morning, but the exact time of commencement will probably be fixed to-morrow afternoon. It is proposed to pick an eleven to represent Canterbury, and fill up the vacancies in the English team from the players then remaining. This should produce some interesting play, and as all our bowlers will be opposed to Lord Harris, and the other members of his team, the public will have a good opportunity of seeing a fine exhibition of batting especially by Lord Harris and _ Mr Hornby. It is to be regretted that our visitors are not stronger in bowling, but no doubt they - will prove effective against our local players.