NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1627, 8 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Intebesting Pbesentation. —An incident of some interest in connection with the first visit of his Excellency and Lady Robinson to Ohristchurch, occurred during the progress of the procession from the railway station to the Hon. W. Robinson's residence. Whilst the Governor's carriage halted under the central arch, Lady Robinson remarked a gentleman standing in the front rank of the crowd, carrying two beautiful poodle puppies. The gentleman, hearing that Lady Robinson had expressed admiration of his pets, stepped up to the carriage and presented her ladyship with one of them, which was gracefully accepted. This little incident made quite an impression on the bystanders, and doubtless will be long remembered by one, at least, of the aotors oonoerned. School fob the Deaf and Dumb.—lt is understood that steps are being taken to call together a preliminary meeting of gentlemen interested in the question of establishing some means of educating the deaf and dumb. The Bishop and clergy and his Honor Mr Justice Johnston are understood to have expressed considerable interest in the movement. In a few days circulars will be sent round calling the first meeting, which, it is understood, will be of a semi-private character.

Ovebwobked OFFICIALS.—The clerks in the City Council offices may truthfully be described as "overworked officials," so far as the experiences for the last month or two are considered, during which time they have been engaged in the preparation of the annual rate rolls and valuation lists. In order to get the work done in due time they have had to work overtime constantly (for which they are not supposed to get extra pay) in a wretched little room in which there is scarcely room to move about. To say nothing of the additional work and long hours, such close confinement must be exceedingly detrimental to health, and it is only fair that they should receive some recognition of their services.

A Poob Couet von Justice.—At the Lyttelfcon R.M. Court, as it is called, justice is dealt out but by halves. This morning five cases, in each of which the attendance of witnesses was involved were put off until Monday for no other reason than that the Government has failed to procure anybody to try them. The witnesses present in behalf of Regina were, it is needless to say, not paid fc r the inconvenience and loss the Government had entailed upon them. The condition of affairs at this Court is certainly disgraceful. Lyttelton.—There is a grand display of flags at Port to-day in honor of the visit of his Excellency the Governor,

The Govebnoe's Depaetube —His Excellency the Governor, Li;dy Robinson, the Hon. Miss Robinson, Mrs St. John and Caph St. John left by special train for Lyttelton tbis afternoon at half-past two o'clock. His Worship the Mayor, the Hon. W. Robinson, the Hon. Mr Fisher, and others being p 0 Sent to see the party off. Suitable preparations were made by the Mayor and Council of Lyttelton for his Excellency's reception there.

Resident Magistbate's Coubt.—To-day, William Powell, a lad of fifteen, charged with stealing a gold chain of the value of £9, was remanded to the 15th inst. In the case of George Blantern, on remand from the sth inst., charged with larceny of a set of studs, and with forging and uttering one cheque on a Temuka Bank and one on an Ashourton Bank, the first two charges were withdrawn, and the prisoner was remanded for twenty-four hours to Ashburton, where the third offenoe was committed Chabitable Aid Boaed. —A special meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board was held yesterday afternoon, when a good deal of business was transacted.

Masonic—The installation of the W.M. and officers of the Ashley Lodge takes place this evening (Thursday). The Coboneb and Hospital Subgeon.— Correspondence from the medical staff and the house surgeon of the Hospital, with reference to the removal of the body of the man Brecne from thence, was laid before the Charitable Aid Board yesterday, but owing to the lateness of the hour it was not considered.

Mooee's Centbnaey.—A meeting took place last night at the Commercial Hotel for the purpose of taking steps for the celebration of the centenary of Tom Moore, the Irish poet, which falls on the 28th of this month. Mr R. A. Loughnan occupied the chair. After some discussion a committee was appointed to inquire into the feasibility of the plan proposed, and to report to the adjourned meeting on Friday night. Theatee Royal.—" Ten Nights in a Bar Room" still attraots good houses at the theatre. There was an increased attendance in the dress circle last night, which was probably owing to the fact that it was generally understood that the clergy would patronise the performance by being present. The piece went very smoothly, and the manifestations of approval from the audience were frequent. " Ten Nights in a Bar Room" will be played again this evening. De. Mask's Resignation.—A very lengthy statement of the grounds upon which Dr. Mark tendered his resignation as one of the medical staff was laid before the Board yesterday. It was resolved—" That the Board as a whole resolve itself into a committee of enquiry, and meet on Tuesday next for that purpose." The consideration of the statement of Dr. Mark was, therefore, adjourned until that day. THE Blackbieds.—There was an improved attendance last night at the Gaiety Theatre. The singing of Mr J. Marshall with the comicalities of Charles Crusoe, Hosea Easton, and Wilson were thoroughly appreciated. On Friday night Judge Crusoe and Billy Wilson, the low comedian of the company, will take a benefit. A special programme will be presented in which the clever beneficians will take a prominent place. Their ability and popularity should ensure a good house. St. Michael's Choeal Society. A concert will be given this evening in the schoolroom, Durham street. The programme is a particularly attractive one, comprising both vocal and instrumental selections of a miscellaneous character, and Barnby's cantata "Rebekah," The society have taken advantage of Mr Robert Parker's presence in Christchurch to secure his services at the harmonium, and Mr Landergan will preside at the pianoforte, being his first appearance in public since his return to Canterbury. Mr G. Palairet will act as conductor.

Death in the Hospital—A person named William Murray, who was admitted to the Hospital on Tuesday evening, died yesterday afternoon. It appears that deceased had been living at the Railway Hotel for some six weeks, and was 'suffering from some internal complaint which caused him to vomit blood, and when admitted to the Hospital he was in a very weak condition. He had, so far as is known, no means, and nothing has been ascertained as to whether he has any relations in the colony. The police would be glad of information. An inquest will be held on the body this afternoon.

A Birthday Tbeat at the Orphanage. —Ab for some of the little ones in the Orphanage at Lyttelton, birthday celebrations are impracticable, their birthdays being unknown, Mr J. 0. Sopp, the superintendent, fixed upon Tuesday last to give a general birthday treat to thern. A monster plumpudding was the foature of the event, the incidentals being in the shape of cakes, toys, &c. In the evening an exhibition was kindly given by Mr H. Waters, of his interesting collection of dissolving views, at the close of which the children gave three cheers for the exhibitor and the same for those who provided the good things of the day, and for the Mayor and Mrs Allwright, who were present. Sanitary Mattebs. —The sanitary committee of the City Council held a meeting yesterday morning, when several matters brought under notice by the inspector, Mr Hobbs, were dealt with. It was resolved to put down a number of sumps in different localities thoughout the city. A number of letters relative to the remission of rates were considered, and a resolution passed that the applications could not be entertained. The inspector pointed out that the cabstands in Cathedral square and elsewhere should be remetalled, and the committee agreed to have the work done where necessary. It was also resolved to inspect different parts of the town to-morrow in relation to certain statements laid before the committee by the Local Board of Health. The committee then adjourned.

Sydney Exhibition Committee. The usual weekly meeting of the local committee of the Sydney Exhibition, which should have taken place yesterday, lapsed for want of a quorum. The following applications have been made up to the present time for space : Department No. 1, Mining—Canterbury Marble Quarry Co. ; Ford and Ogden, fire bricks, fire [clay, ganister, &c.; J. B. Stansoll, glass making sand, marble, pottery clay, &c. No. 2, Manufactures —W. Forster, life saving vest; Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Co., blankets, flannels, tweeds, and yams. No. 4, Art —J. F. McCardell, illuminated calendar ; Lyttelton Harbor Board, model of the harbor of Lyttelton ; N. K. Cherrill, ceramic enamel photographs, paintings, &c.; T. H. Potts, old plate, tankards, &c.; John Gibb, oil paintings. No. 6, Agriculture —P. Cunningham and Co., grain and produce; W. Tombs, wheat; W. D. Wood, flour, bran, &o. ; 0. B. Candy, cheese ; Vincent and Co., ale; 0. Ohinery, flax ; H. Bunting, straw binding apparatus. No. 7, Horticulture —T. H. Potts, Beries of cones of forest trees grown in New Zealand. Southbhidgb.—A tea meeting was given in the Southbridge Town Hall by the members of the Wesleyan Church, on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of liquidating the debt on the church. Tables, provided by Mesdames De Bidder, Barnet, Altwood, Waby, Grant, and Wilßon, were laid for about two hundred persons, and were well attended. After the tables were cleared, Mr Cannon occupied the chair. Speeches by the Revs. Worker and Baumber, of Christchurch, Messrs G. C. Waby, J. Barnett, and others kept the audience amused and instructed until a late hour. A telegram, apologising for the absence of Mr Smalley, was received with regret. The Leeston choir varied the programme with selections from Moody and Sankey, and a well rendered cornet solo was given by Mr Rogers, Miss Worker playing the accompaniment on the harmonium. At tho suggestion of Mr Waby, the treasurer of the church funds, votes of thanks were unanimously accorded to the ladies who had given trays, to tho Revs. Baumber, Worker, and other gentlemen who had afforded amusement to the audience by thoir addresses. The financial report was read, which was in everv respect satisfactory, and the meeting terminated with prayer.