NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1623, 3 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Reiidknt Masistbateb’ Coubt.—ln the Court to-day John Marshall and Margaret Stanton, alias Margaret Clark, charged wit h indecency in a public place,were each fined £5, or in default one month’s imprisonment with hard labor. CotnasiN©.—The Canterbury Coursing Club have, through the kindness of Messrs Elder and Mitchell, the lessees of the North and South Park, obtained the exclusive privilege of coursing in those portions of the domain. Pot hunters are therefore cautioned against trespassing, as in every case of detection the Club are determined to defend their rights by legal proceedings. Sydenham Wesleyan Chuech. The Rev. J. S. Smalley will conduct the service to-morrow (Sunday) morning, and the Rev. W. Baumber, the newly appointed minister for Christchurch, in the evening. Death op a Raoehohse. —Mr Mallock’s well known racehorse Nemo died this morning from the effects of a surgical operation. Nemo was a well known and much admired horse, and his death will be a serious loss to the owner. OANTEBBtrEY Sbamens’ Union. —A meeting of this society took place last night in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, about thirty members being present. The rule relating to the rate of wages (No. 3 of the Victoria Seamen’s Union rules) was adopted, the rate being increased by £1 per month on that fixed by the Union of Victoria. This completed the code of rules for the society, and the Union was declared to be now fully organised. After some detail business had been disposed of the meeting adjourned until next Friday week. Peimitivb Methodist ChTTech.—An open air service will be held (weather permitting) at Ashburton to-morrow, near Mr White’s store, to commence at 2 30 p.m. The Peimitivb Methodist Chtjbch, Phillipstown.—Special services in aid of the harmonium fund will be held in the above church to-morrow. The Rev. J. Clover will officiate at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m., and the Rev. J. White at 2 30 p.m. Novel Means op Fibe Extinction.—A novel apparatus for the extinction of fire has been fitted up in the upper portion of Coker’s new hotel in Manchester street. This is a reel of piping, about a hundred feet long, with branch attached, which, by the simple turning of a handle, can be unwound so as to be carried to any portion of the building, while the full supply of water above, leading into the pipe, will give a very strong pressure. The whole, when wound up, is covered by a neat mahogany case, in the main corridor, and is available at all hours of the day and night for the purpose for which it is intended. ■Faeewell Testimonial few of the members of No. 2 L O.L. held a private entertainment last night in the Rotherfield Hotel, for the purpose of presenting Bro. W. Chapman, who is leaving for Ireland, with a ■mall mark of their esteem in the shape of a gold chain and locket, elaborately got up and engraved. Bro. Chapman, who has made himself very conspicious in the institution, made an appropriate reply, thanking them for the kindness shown him while he was amongst them, and now, as he was leaving for his native country, he wished them every success. After several toasts had been given and responded to, the members separated, wishing Bro. W. Chapman every success and a safe Voyage home Eaiapoi Island School.—lt is proposed on Monday evening to give a magic lantern entertainment, for the benefit of the funds of this school. It is satisfactory to learn that since Mr Smith has taken charge the attendance at the school has trebled. R.M. Cottbt Business. —The number of criminal eases disposed of at the Christchurch Magistrate’s Court during the year 1878 was 2589. The number of civil cases heard during the same period was 3998, and the amount sued for £39,427 12s 6d. Thb Late Resident Engineer.—The London “ Times,” of March sih, states that Mr George Phipps Williams, 8.A., late of the Public Works Department, New Zealand, was on the previous day elected a member of the Civil Engineers Society. Peofobed Yacht Race.—lt is proposed to get up a race for model yachts, to come off on Her Majesty’s Birthday. The owners of the yachts are to hold a meeting with reference to it in a few days, when the programme will be announced. Another School of Minks His Worship the Mayor of the Thames, says the “New Zealand Herald,” a few days ago telegraphed to the Premier regarding the School of Mines promised to be established on the Thames, and has received the following reply : —“ School of Mines. The matter to bo considered in Cabinet, —G. Gbby.”

Bad Q-as. —There have been many complaints of bad gis of lute throughout the town, the City Council being by no means a singular instance, notwithstanding the letter of the gas company read at the last meeting of the Council, which attributed the defective light given to the bad quality of the fittings. Last night the gas was bad all over the town at an early hour, and about six o’clock it went out altogether in several places of business, so that, for a short time, candles had to bo used. Tai Tapu Lidhaey.— The annual public meeting of the subscribers was held in the reading-room on Tuesday evening, April 29th, the president in the chair. The following report of the committee was read : —“ Your committee have the honor to report, during the past year there has been added to the library seventy-three books, at a cost of £ls ss. Owing to the absence of a librarian for several months of the year, the readingroom was not opened as regularly as your committee could have desired, but they nave much pleasure in stating that Mr Speight has kindly undertaken the duties of libarian for the year ensuing, therefore, the reading-room will be opened regularly two nights a week, Tuesday and Saturday, from 7to 9 p.m. The annual fee having been raised from 5s to 10s, has considerably increased the funds. Total receipts for the past year, £3O 14s lOd j expenditure, £27 5e 9d, leaving a credit balance in hand of £3 9s Id.” Mr Morgan moved, and Mr Holly seconded, the adoption of the report. The resolution was carried, coupled with a vote of thanks to the retiring committee. Messrs Tanner, Rainey, Watson, Morgan, Speight, and Sheenan were elected a committee for the ensuing year, with Mr H. W. Peryman, president; Mr R. Forbes, treasurer; and Mr J. Mangles, secretary. The committee met immediately after, and passed the following resolution : —“ That in the event of any parent becoming a subscriber, his children under fifteen years of age may become members at half-price, providing'that they are allowed to take out one volume only at a time.” School. —It is understood that Mr Rayner, at present head master of Raiapoi school, has been appointed by the Board of Education to the head mastership of the Normal School. Q-aibtt Theatbb.— There was an excellent attendance last night at this place of amusement, Rainer’s panorama of the RussoTurkish war seems nightly to increase in attraction, and the songs of the delineator, Mr Harry Stanley, every evening excite tha patriotic feelings of the audience to enthusiasm. Last night in addition to the usual presents a handsome oleograph picture wa§ awarded to the fortunate author of the priae conundrum. This afternoon there will be an extra performance for schools and families, when every child visiting the theatre will receive a present. To-night the final performance will be given, when every one who has not seen the panorama should attend. Zealandia. —Willis and Seymour’s panorama, Zealandia, was again exhibited last night. The attendance was very small, which is a matter for surprise, as apart from the merit of the panorama as a work of art, |it might have been anticipated that the object for which it has been painted would hare stimulated an unusual amount of interest and curiosity. All the gems of the panorama were applauded, and it was evident that many of the most striking views were promptly recognised. The lecturer, Mr J. M. Perrier, materially enhanced the interest of the entertainment by his witty and appropriate commentaries. The last six nights of Zealandia are announced, after which the proprietors will take it to Wellington. Ten Nights in a Bab Room.— Messrs Hiecocks and Hay man’s new dramatic company make their first appearance at the Theatre Royal this evening. From the promise held out by this enterprising firm of introducing new features of excellence, as one of the specialities of their management, great things are anticipated. There is undoubtedly room for great improvement in the whole morale of theatrical management in New Zealand, and if Messrs Hiecocks and Hayman justify the hopes they have encouraged of regeneration in this respect, they will be entitled to the thanks of the theatregoing community. Of their company report speaks high’y Many of the ladies and gentlemen are artistes of repute in the Australian colonies, and will doubtless sustain the reputations they have earned. With respect totheir opening piece, “ Ten Nights in a Bar Room,” it would be premature to speak. It professes to inculcate a great moral lesson ; to instil into the minds of those witness it, by “showing vice her own image,” an abhorrence of intemperance, and, indeed, for the time being to make the stage what its most ardent admirers wish it to be, a great public instructor. These are most laudable objects ; how far they will be carried out through the agency of “ Ten Nights in a Bar Boom ” remains to be seen. The play has had a lengthened run in Melbourne and Sydney, and attracted large audiences in Dunedin. This evening Christchurch play-goers will have an opportunity of judging of the merits of the play and the new company for themselves.

Scholarships. The North Canterbury Fducation Board 'advertises that the list of candidates for the scholarship examination in Jana will close on May 10th.