NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1605, 12 April 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Theatbical. — A company of minstrels called the Mammoth Troupe has been formed in Melbourne. It is very strong numerically, numbering twenty-four performers, among whom are many well-known to New Zealand, such as Bent, Cheevers, Braham, Kelly, Kennedy, and others. Colonial Bachelors, —“ Atticus,” in the Melbourne “ Leader” of the Ist inst., says; —“ The bachelors of Australia find favor in the eyes of the daughters of her Governors. Yiscount Canterbury and Sir Hercules Robinson have found sonn-in law at the and the marriage of Sir George P. Bowen’s eldest daughter with the son of a Melbourne squatter is on the tapis. The engagement was sanctioned the evening before the lady took hoe departure for the Mauritius, whither, no doubt, she will bo followed by her suitor.” Mix Sheehan's Little Joke. —The “ Bay of Plenty Times ” docs not appreciate Mr Sheehan. The mending oi: the Maketu road is a work dear to the hearts of the residents in those parts. As long ago as Sir Donald Maclean’s time the Government gave £IOO specially for this work. Owing, however, to native obstructions, the road remained untouched, and the money was not claimed. Some months ago the Council determined to proceed with the repairs, and applied to Mr Sheehan for the £IOO. From that day to this they have never been able to get either “ yes ” or “no ” out of him. At first the hon. gentleman ignored letters and telegrams altogether. The Council are very longsuffering, but finally oven their amiability gave way, and they despatched a peremptory message on the subject. In duo course the reply came. Here it is—“ Obliged for your telegrams re grant jor road, John Sheehan.” Hereupon the “ Bay of Plenty Times ” exploded in exceeding wrath. Resident Magistrate’s Coubt. — J. D. Carruthers, a youth lately arrived in the colony, was this day sentenced to one month’s imprisoned with hard labor for stealing two coats. Stephen Walsh, a man with a number of aliases, was committed for trial for stealing a cheque for £3O and £5 cash from W. Allen in a dining establishment in Manchester street South. The Attobnkt Genebal. —The s.s, Hinemoa arrived in port with the Hon, R. Stout yesterday morning. Sanitaey Regulations in Wellington. —A late correspondent of the “ Post” calls attention to the novel but objectionable method existing of doing away with unregistered dogs. Numbers are disposed of almost every night by throwing them off the various wharves of the city. The consequence is that their dead bodies are washed up on the beach and become an intolerable nuisance. Wellington harbour is bad enough already without this melancholy addition to its impurities. Kaiapoi Wesleyan Sunday School.— As announced, the anniversary sermons in connection with this school are to be preached to-morrow, the tea mooting taking place on Monday. The Rev. W. 11. Bock will bo the officiating minister to-morrow. Cleveb Cattube. —Detective Walker made a rather clever capture of a thief on Thursday evening lust. The man bud stolen two couls from Everett Brothers, drapers, in Cashel street. Information was given to the police, and in a short time Detective Wulkor discovered the stolen articles in two pawnoffices. From the pawnbrokers ho got a description of the person who pawned the coats, and in tho evening he picked his man out from a crowd in the pit of tho Theatre Royal. He arrested him at tho door of the pit, and placed him in (ho lock-up. Lectube by Me Fox. — Tho Hon, W. Fox gave a lecture on “America” at St. Paul’s schoolroom ou Thursday evening lust. There was a very large attendance, and the lecture, which was brimful of information and of a most interesting character, was listened to most attentively, and appeared to be thoroughly enjoyed, judging from tho applause which greeted the lecturer from time to time. Mr Fox lias a happy knack of delivering little anecdotes with a humor that makes them invsislablo. The lecture was free, no charge being made for admission, but there was a collection at the close in aid of (he funds of tho St. Paul’s Band of Hope. A hearty vote of thunks was accorded to Mr Fox for his very excellent lecture. Eastek Skb vices. —Tho following will be the order of the services to he gone through on Faster Sunday in St. John’s Church. In tho morning, Pi ocestional Hymn 107 ; precis and responses (Mercer) ; Easter Anthem (Humphrey’s grand chant) ; Psalms ii, Ivii., and cxi.; To Deum (Boyce’s service in A) ; Jubilate IS (Kent in G) ; Anthem (Allen) ; Recessional Hymn 117 (St. Albinus). In tho evening will lie sung Processional Hymn 301; (“Miles’ Lane”); precis and responses (.Mercer); Psalms ciiii, cxiv., and cxviii. (Gregorian) ; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis (Fbdon in C) ; Anthem, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Handel) ; Hymn 107 (Faster); Hymn 311 (St. Cecilia) ; Recessional Hymn 117 (St. j Albinus).

1.0 O.E.—At the qn-'.rtorly meeting if the I e»y a I Atltlingioii Lodge, No. 28, held on Monrhiv evening, (he 7i.h irmtiuif, eft;r the u»u ;1 business ami initiation of several car dictates had t ceil gone through, (ho in-taiiai ion of officers for the ensuing term took place, I and resulted as follows, viz, :— jjro. Aug. Schwartz, PAP. ; Bro. Edward Taylor, N.G. ; Bro. J. A, Harsmann, Y G. ; Bro. .1. Brunette, secretary ; ;> ro. J. Faville, treasurer ; Bro. J. Swan, w. rlen ; Bro. T. Clemens, conductor; Bro. A. Jones, 11. S. to N.G ; Bro. D. Casbolt, L.S. tr N.G. ; Bro. R. Line, 11.3. to Y G, ; Bro. 0. Red feme, L.S. to Y.G ; Bro. J, Treganovan, I.G. The install'''ion w >.s conducted by Grand Warden Bro. G. Lchard, Acting Grand Master for the district, supported by officers of the Grand Lodge. Suitable remarks were made by the Grand Lodge officers, Bro. Teague and Bro. Blythe. The East Cheistchuech School Band. —The main school of Christchurch east can claim for itself the merit of possessing amongst its scholars a capital brass and string hand. For this the school is indebted in no small degree to the zeal of Mr Wykesmith, the second master, who in himocif a musician of no mean talent. The band numbers thirteen performers, all of whom, except Mr Wykesmith himself, arc scholars at the school. There are four brass instruments, a flute, five violins, a clarionetto, a viola, and a contra basso. The time and tune of the juvenile bandsmen are exceedingly good, reflecting very great credit on their instructor. On the occasion of the presentation of the swimming race prizes on Thursday last they played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March, a galop, and the National Anthem in first-class style. The institution of such bands in connection with our public schools seems to bo a step in the right direction, and no doubt many others will follow the good example set by the one at Gloucester street. The Lyttelton Magistbacy. —On Thursday afternoon several cases set down for hearing at the Resident Magistrate s Court, Lyttelton, had to be adjourned until April 25th, owing to Mr Mellish, who occupied the Bench on that day, being obliged to leave. Mr Nalder asked the Magistrate if the want of a resident magistrate in Lyttelton could not bo forcibly represented to the Government, and cited the great inconvenience and expense to which suitors and others were put in Lyttelton, owing to there being no permanent Resident Magistrate in the town. He mentioned that one of the cases adjourned was a claim for wages, and that the plaintiff would bo put to fourteen days’ delay and expense before his case could bo heard. One of the prisoners brought before the Court that day and discharged had ho said been in custody since Monday, waiting for some one to hear the case. Mr Mellish said the matter had been represented hy him to the Government, and ho was anxious to do all in his power to ameliorate matters, but was unable to sit more fre quently, owing to the great and increasing demand on bis time in Christchurch, South Town Belt Road. A secml sitting of the conference of members from tne Christchurch City Council and Municipal Council of Sydenham, in reference to the formation of the road on the south side of the south town belt, was held, on Thursday at noon, in the municipal offices. There were present the Mayor of Sydenham and Crs. Jenkins, Wilson, Tremayne, Binstead, White, Pavitt, and Andrews ; also the city surveyor and the town clerk of Sydenham. The minutes of the previous conference, held last February, were read and confirmed, after which a long discussion ensued in reference to the boundary question as affecting the respective bodies. The Sydenham members, as on a former occasion, laid great stress upon the large amount they would be called upon to expend in forming the streets leading from Sydenham to the south beP, in consequent of the manner in which the levels had been taken and the belt formed, which they contended might have been done on a block system. On these grounds, therefore, they considered it only fair that the city should pay a proportion of the cost of forming the south side of the belt. The whole subject was considered pro and con at considerable length, and the Christchurch members replied to the arguments adduced by those of Sydenham. It was pointed out, for instance, that, the levels on the belt had been taken to suit the levels of the city of Christchurch, and the opinion of the Council generally was stated to be that not one penny of the city rates should be expended on the south side of the bolt. Under those circumstances, Mr White said it was useless to extend the conference further. The meeting then broke up. St. Maey’s, Mertvale. —The Most Rev the Primate will hold a confirmation in this Church to-morrow (Easter Sunday), at the morning service. The Stewaets. —Mr R. Stewart, assisted by his daughters the Misses Docy, Nellie, and Maggie, will reappear this evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall in “ Rainbow Revels.”