NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1593, 28 March 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

This Mobning’b Q-ale. The gale this morning was felt very severely at Addington The strain on the new Government workshops there was very great. A report was circu latcd this morning that the whole building had been carried away. Wo are informed however that only a small part of the gable was blown out, and that an expenditure of about £5 will place everything on its old footing. Railway Benefit Society.—A committee meeting of the Railway Employes Benefit Society was held on Thursday evening last, at the railway station, Christchurch, at 8 p.m. Several of the committee were present, and various matters discussed. The chief business of the meeting however consisted in the consideration of the rules of the society. A resolution was moved by Mr Heaton (chairman of committee), who vacated the chair for the purpose, to the effect that the new rules be considered in for. e. This having been seconded, an amendment was moved by Mr Ashley, and duly seconded, to the effect that the new rules, so far as they relate to funeral benefits, come into force on the 20th of April next. Mr Spencer, chairman pro Urn., having put the amendment to the meeting, it was carried. It was thought, however, by some of the commit! ee that, as this matter is likely to meet with the non-approval of several of the members, it will come up again for argu ment at the next meeting. After passing several amounts for sick benefits, the meeting adjourned. Mr Davis, who was appointed hon. secretary, vice Mr Bain resigned, has declined the office, and Mr Ellis, the treasurer, has also resigned. Mr E. A. Dowden is now secretary and treasurer to the society. This society is a very large one, and is evidently progressing favorably. Tbanbfeb of License.— The license of the Waltham Hotel has been transferred from Edward Pargeter to John Ackerman. Resident Magistbath Coubt.— To-day W. Lennox, cha r ged with forging three orders tor chloroform, was remanded, in order that the question of his sanity might be enquired into W. Allen, alius W. Belgrave, a colored man, was committed for trial for the larceny of £7 trom the person of J. Eld ridge. CRICKET FIXTURE. —The Association match on Saturd y next will he Public Schools and Universities v orb . Ihe committee, finding it impossible at present to make up a 1 üblic Schools and Universities devenof players from the English Public Schools and Universities, have included, contrary to the usual practice, players who have been at Christ's College, ' anterbnry. The following are the sides Public Schools and Universities Mes-ra Alington, Corfe, E. Cotterill, Harmon, Hartland, E H. Lee, Millton, Neilson, Ollivicr, b'ecretan, Sevens, and A. C. Wilson. WorW-Mea&rs Ashby, Allen, Beard, J. Fowler, Fuller, W. Frith, Longdon, Macdonnell, Monce, Turner, Watson, and J. Wood,

Strpaiisrß Cohbt. —Their Honors Justices Johnston and Williams sat in hanco yesterday, and disposed o£ several cases. The Judges proceed to Dunedin to hold a sitting there early next week. Emu School Cadets. —The following are the scores obtained by the High School Cadets at the recent prize firing at Cashmere: — Range—2oo, 250, and 300 yards, five shots at each range—Sergeant Crowe, 28; Cadet Tombs, 2(1; Cadet Butler, 24; Sergeant Fulton, 23 ; Sergeant Thompson, 22. Ambeeley and Cook’s Steaits Railway.—The first sod of the extension will be turned to-day near Brown’s bridge. It is, perhaps, not without some significance that the extension has been styled as above in the contract instead of as advertised —Amberley and Brunuerton Extension.

Kaiaboi Foal, G-bain, and Root Show. —The list of private prizes offered at this show, to be held on Thursday week, is advertised in this issue.

Cbaigiebukn Station. The sale of this estate in the Upper Waimakariri district, did not take place. Mr J. T. Ford offered the property pursuant to announcement, but there were no buyers. Tub Kaitangata Relief Fund.— The subscription list of Messrs Bird and Paul appears in another column, from which it appears that the amount collected by those gentlemen up to the present time, is £899 2a.

Uneegistkbkd Dogs. Owners of unregistered dogs are reminded that the exertions of the city ranger are not confined to impounding of stray horses and cattle. Ho has recently turned his attention to the suppression of the numerous unregistered dogs that infest the streets. The fine under the information of the city ranger is increased from 20s to 27s for each offence. Thu Cantebbfey A, and P. Association. —The first meeting of committee since the annual election took place yesterday, and was very largely attend d, a circumstance which the chairman attributed to the liberal use of the postal card. The cards, he stated, had only cost a couple of shillings, and ho informed the meeting that the system of sending out these cards would he continued, in addition to the ordinary advertisements. The principal business transacted was the appointment of sub-committees and the election of a considerable number of new members. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere.

Theatbe Royal.—The second representation of “ King Lear ” drew an excellent attendance at the theatre last night. Mr Creswick was in grand form, and his performance was enthusiastically applauded. Tonight Lord Lytton’s grand play “ Richelieu ” will be played, the part of the Cardinal being sustained by Mr Creswick and that of Julie de Mortemar by Miss Helen Ashton. This is one of the pieces in which Mr Creswick appears to the greatest advantage, and no doubt a crowded house will be present to witness its representation. The Gaiety Theatbe. The Georgia Minstrels gave their fourth performance at this place of amusement last evening, when there was a very good attendance. The first part of the entertainment consisted of solos and choruses and witticisms by the corner men, the whole of which appeared to give entire satisfaction to the audience. In tne next part the clog dances and the farces were os well received as ever, while the educational speech of Charley Crusoe was received with much laughter. To-night is announced as positively the last night of the Georgias in this city, and the occasion will be marked by an entirely new programme. The troupe open in Dunedin to-morrow night. Eanoioba Footpaths.—At the meeting of the Rangiora Borough Council this evening, Councillor Burt’s notice of motion to improve the footpaths’and side channels of the principal streets from the west boundary to the Club Hotel, will come on for discussion. The proposition as it stands is to asphalt a width of 3ft. 6in, of the side walk, and put in concrete kerb and side channel. This it seems is very necessary should be done, seeing the large traffic there is along High street particularly, and the unpleasant state of the path, which is coated with loose shingle, and during the dry weather most annoying to walk upon. The channels are very dirty, as well as out of proper level. With the funds in hand this is a work which the borough should endeavor to proceed with as soon as possible. No doubt the owners of land on the improved side walk would all contribute to finishing the other half of the width, which, especially under the verandahs, would effect a vast improvement. The College Building —The new wing of the College is fast approaching completion. The roofing is finished, and nearly all the glazing. Any detailed description of the architecture is unnecessary, the style in all respects corresponding with the correspond ing wing on the other corner of the main structure. The extension to the building will contain five rooms, two on the ground floor and three on the upper storey. The latter, it is stated, will probably be devoted to a class room, 31ft. by 22ft. ; a laboratory, 20ft. by 16ft.; and a retiring room for the convenience of the!professors, 16ft. by lift. Dr. Powell and Dr. Yon Haast will lecture in this department on the branches of higher education which come within their scope. The two apartments on the ground floor will consist of a class room of similar dimensions to the one above, and a library 28ft. long by 20ft. wide. The branch of study which will more especially be imparted in the lower class-room will be that of modern languages under their appointed professors. Each of the class-rooms will accommodate from fifty to sixty pupils. The interior fittings are being pushed forward as expeditiously as possible, and it is expected will be completed in about a month’s time. The new wing adds greatly to the imposing appearance of the whole building. One very noticeable feature is the shield or tablet beneath the clock, facing Worcester street, carved very elaborately in white stone. The coat of arms is that of the province of Canterbury, the upper part being a portion of the arms of the archepiscopal see of Canterbury, which belong by right to the Primates of England. The lower portion of the device is emblematical of the agricultural and pastoral interests which are the backbone of the province. The motto “ Ergo tua rura manebunt,” was chosen in the early days of the settlement by the Canterbury Association as a fitting commentary on the peculiar constitution of the province as a Church of England settlement, and the objects of its colonisation. When the College at a latter period was founded, it was considered that no more fitting coat of arms and motto could be adopted. In the language of the Herald’s College the shield would bo described as “ Argent three ploughs proper, a chevron yules with three fleeces or on a chief azure cross Calvary or, between two archepiscopal palls argent.” The palls are taken from the arms of the See of Canterbury, and the remainder of the device, as before stated, is typical of the principal pursuits of the province.

Lecture. —Mr J. Harding is announced to lecture at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Kaiapoi, this evening, on the subject of his tour through the United States and what he saw there, having special reference to the operation of the present American liquor law.