NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1594, 29 March 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Colebidge Constituency. —We understand that Mr George Hart, chairman of Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway, has accepted an invitation to stand for the above district, tho representation of which will be rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr Wason. Tns River Bank.—Between Cashel and Hereford streets, on the river bank, a fine young sycamore has, for a long time, been lying on its side, having been blown down by a gale. At present it is certainly not ornamental; it should be either brought into an upright position or altogether removed. Love's Alabms.—A young man was brought up at the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day charged with threatening to blow his cousin's brains out. The young lady stated that she was in general fear for her lifo. "The old, old story" assumes many complexions, but this one is of an unusually sanguine and determined hue. The Kaitangata Fund.—His Worship the Mayor has received from Mr W. H. Cumerford thfc sum of £f> 7s, being tho proceeds of a concert at Prebbloton, on behalf of the Kaitangata Relief Fund. Pbotestant Alliance Fbiendly Society Of Austbalia. —A summoned meeting of the members of the Queen's Own Lodge, No. 36 of this society, will be held on Monday next, in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, at 7.30 p.m. Sydenham Wesleyan CnuBCH. The Rev. J. S. Smalley will conduct services tomorrow morning and evening. In the evening there will be an evangelistic address entitled " Four Harvests." Sankey'a hymns will be sung.. Db. Chilton. —Dr. Chilton, the house Burgeon to the Hospital, is at present confined to his room by a severe attack of rheumatic fever, which just now is very prevalent. Left Behind.—The Georgia Minstrels were to depart from Christchurch for Dunedin by the through train this morning, in order to open at the latter place to-night. Most of them did go, but five of the company were left behind, being too lato for the train. It is scarcely probable, therefore, that the Georgia's will perform in Dunedin until Monday night. Commission on Native Affaies.—Mr Thomas Young, a Judge of the Native Lands Court, is expected to arrive in Christchurch next week, to hold a Commission of Inquiry into certain Native affairs, in accordance with a promise made by the Native Minister on a visit to the Maoris of the Canterbury district. Nominated Immigbation. The total number of persons nominated at the Christchurch office during the past month was 250 souls, equal to 224£ statute adults. Dbyness OF the Season.—ln consequence of the unparalleled dryness of the season, it is impossible in many cases to get forward with ploughing operations. Fbaudulent Bankbuttcy.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston yesterday ordered the trustee (Mr Suckling) in the estate of John Johnson to institute legal proceedings against the bankrupt for fraudulently concealing a portion of his estate from his creditors. Supbeme Coubt.—Thoir Honors Justices Johnston and Williams sat in banco yesterday. Prior to the banco sitting a good deal of Chamber business was got through. Their Honors proceed to Dunedin to-day to attend the banco sittings at that place. Nobthebn Railway Extension.—The first sod of the northern railway extension beyond Amberley was turned yesterday. An account of the ceremony and report of the speeches on the occasion are published in this issue.

Tbains on Malvebn Bbanch Line.— There is now running on the Malvern and Whitecliffs branches a regular goods train, and if a passenger carriage was attached to each train it would be a great convenience to the public, especially to the business people of Christohurch. At present no passengers are allowed to travel by these trains. Cantebbtjey Mabble.—The directors of the Canterbury Marble Company have decided to send several specimens of marble to tho Sydney exhibition by the John Knox, Captain Davis having kindly consented to take charge of them. They will be polished in Sydney, and will doubtless be inspected with interest by the visitors to the exhibition. It may also bo mentioned that Captain Davis has offered to take charge of any small exhibits, and deliver them in Sydney. Fabewell Dinnee.—On the eve of a late and respected director of the Canterbury Saleyards Company, Mr George Tickner, taking his departure on a visit to the old country, several of the directors and shareholders of the above company invited him to a farewell dinner on Thursday evening last at the Clarendon. Sir J. Cracroft Wilson, chairman of the company, presided, and about fifteen or sixteen gentlemen sat down to a repast served by Mr Wagner in an exceptionally good style. After the usual loyal toa9ts and due honor having been done to the departing guest, the company enjoyed a most pleasant evening. Hackney Cabbiage ByLaav. One of the clauses in tho new by-law of the City Council affecting hackney carriages was to prevent the obstruction of footways by cabs and carriages in waiting, such obstructions having been found to be a frequent nuisance. Notices wore served on most of the proprietors of hackney carriages in the City, but it is feund that cabmen el 111 obstruct the thoroughfare in the manner against which provision lias been made in tho by-law. The clause referred to reads ua follows:—"40. Except in tho cases in this clause specified no driver of any hackney carriage shall permit tho same to stand elsewhere than on some public stand, Any hired driver may wait at any place then open for public amusement, or fjr any public assemblage, provided he wait on the middle of the street, not, Ices than thirty-three feet distant from a noint opposite the centre of the chief entrance of such place then open aa aforesaid ; and may take liis turn in front of such place upon being hailed therefrom, or upon the performance or business thereat being concluded." The police have been instructed to proceed against persons committing any infringement of tho by-law.

Tim Geokgias.—Mr Kicki' company of Georgia Minstrola concluded their stason at the Gaiety Theatre last evening. The various items on the programme were gone through excellently from first to last, and applause and encores wore both loud and numerous. The company leave to-day for Dunedin, where they play u short, season. Me Mabtin Simonsen.—This well-known violinist arrived in Christchurch on Thursday, having come from Australia in the Rotorua en route to San Francisco and the United States. It is his intention to_ return with talent, either operatic, dramatic, or of the variety type, of a quality superior, if possible, to any that has preceded. Mr Simonsen is very popular as an enterprising entrepreneur arid no doubt will be successful in his mission. DeaIKAGB Works. —The most satisfactory progress is being made with the drainage works, the weather having of late been exceptionally favorable for the operations of the workmen. In the course of a few days, as soon as a sufficient supply of bricks are obtainod, the engineer to the Board intends commencing the big main sewer at the eastern end of Tuam street East. The Board are in hopes of obtaining a piece of land sufficient to widen the street a chain, and when the water which now passes through the old sower is drawn sway from the locality the new one will be commenced and taken down the centre of the road.