NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1628, 9 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Burgess Roll.—The number of voters on the roll for 1879 80 is 1938, as against 1635 for the year previous, showing an increase for the present year of 308. These numbers, of course, do not represent the number of votes held within the city, the voting power of each individual being in proportion to the extent of the property held. To be Called fob. —“Found in No. 17 cab, April 15th, 1878.” Such is the inscription attached to |a lady’s head-dress, which stands upon a shelf in a secluded little corner of the Corporation offices. The lovely proprietor of this article (it is gallantry to speak thus under any circumstances) has never, to use a vulgarism, “ turned up,” and it is thought by the conscientious officials that she never will, but there it stands with a ticket shooting out from a dust-covered feather, ready to be claimed by the temporary occupant of cab No. 17, in the early part of last year. Ballasting Railways.—At present a supply of about 10,000 yards of ballast is being delivered at the Ohoka station for the Eyreton branch line which is said to much require the renewal of the ballast. Rangioea Peesbytbbian Chuech. —A committee of Messrs J. Johnston and M. McFarlane met the members of the Presbytery on Thursday in reference to making Rangiora into a separate parish. It was decided that the Revs, Fraser, Elmslie, and Horner should meet the representatives of the Rangiora, and report on the advisability of the course proposed. Peksentation to the Museum. —In the course of his wanderings Mr Crusoe, better known as Judge Crusoe of the Georgia Minstrels, has collected some mineral curiosities, specimens of which he has presented to Dr. Yon Haast as a contribution to the Museum. Amongst them are specimens of copper ore from Lake Superior, silver ore taken from the Big Bonanza, Virginia City, Nevada, and cinnabar from San Louis, Southern California. The Telephone in Ohkistohueoh.— During the last few days the telegraph wire connecting the Christchurch office of Messrs Cunningham and Co. with the office of the same firm in Lyttelton, has been fitted up with a telephonic apparatus, and yesterday some very interesting experiments were made between the two places, and proved to be of a highly satisfactory character, the voices being heard from the Lyttelton end in the Christchurch office with great distinctness. Some further improvements have still to be made, which when completed will have the effect of very greatly increasing the sound at both ends of the wire.

Thb German Church. —A meeting of the newly elected committee in connection with this place of worship was held last evening, the Eev. Mr Jacobsen, pastor, presiding. At the annual meeting a fortnight ago, in consequence of the absence of Mr Euddenklau, the treasurer, at Auckland, it was not possible to pass the balance-sheet, and the meeting was accordingly adjourned until last evening. Mr Euddenklau was then present, and explained the statement of accounts, which was adopted. The other business transacted was of a purely formal character. Grain at Stations. —The following quantities of grain in bags were at the undermentioned stations on Wednesday evening ; Albury, 330; Amberley, 23 ; Ohertsey, 49 ; Oust, 100 ; Ashburton, 100; Tinwald, 39 ; Kaiapoi, 300 ; Leeston, 180 ; Makikihi, 759 ; Orari, 30 ; Otaio, 1900 ; Oxford, East, 110 ; Oxford, West, 10; Pleasant Point, 545 ; Rakaia, 944; Eangitata, South, 57 j St. Andrew’s, 377; Sefton, 20; Styx, 320; Templeton, 64 ; Temuka, 800 ; Waiho, 473 ; Waimate, 1250; Waimate Junction, 239; Waitaki, North, 420; Seadown, 590; Winslow, 350 ; total, 8959 bags. Lyttelton Colonists’ Society. The regular monthly meeting of this society was held on Wednesday night, in the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, the president, Mr J. 0. Boddington, in the chair. An alteration in the library hours was brought in force during the winter months. The library, hitherto opened for business at 4.30 p.m, daily is not, to be opened until 6 p.m., to close as before at nine o’clock. Upon Tuesday and Friday in each week it will be open, however, for an hour earlier, namely, from 4 to 5 p.m. Rangioea Literary Institute.—A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening, Mr A. H. Cunningham presiding. The treasurer reported the receipt of a grant from Government of £25, making a balance in hand of £3l. Accounts amounting to £33 were passed. Notice of motion was given that the offices of secretary and treasurer be amalgamated. Mr Peele was appointed auditor, and after the discussion of some matters of routine, the meeting adjourned. Kaiapoi Island.—A very pleasant entertainment was given in the school-room on Monday evening last. The schoolmaster, Mr T. G. Smith, presided, and in a short introductory speech impressed upon the parents tho importance of sending their children regularly to school. Tho entertainment consisted of dissolving views of the late “ Arctic Expedition,” the “Prodigal Son,” and miscellaneous scenes. Mr J. T. M. Smith contributed some choice selections on the harmonium. At the close of tho entertainment Mr Ross proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, which was carried by acclamation. It is intended to hold a series of similar gatherings during the winter, tho proceeds to be given to the prize fund of tho school.

Inquest at the Hospital, —An inquest was held to-day on the body of William Murray, admitted on Tuesday. A verdict of congestion of the lungs was returned. Resident Magistrates, Court.— To-day, Richard Brnnet was charged with concealing £3O from t’ e true l ee of his bankrupt estate. The Bench held that the evidence was not sufficent to warrant the case being sent to the Supremo Court, and the accused was discharged. Cheque Found. Yesterday afternoon Sergeant O’Malley picked up a cheque in Hereford street for £l7l 10s. drawn on the Bank of Australasia, and signed J. B. Seller. As the number of the cheque was crossed out and made illegible, and it was also undated, the probability is that a foolish hoax was intended.

Qaiktv Theatbe.-— The “Blackbirds” had one o£ the best bouses of the season last night. This evening is devoted to the benefit of Judge Crusoe and Billy Wilson, the two corner men of the company, to whose versatile talents much of its success is due. A varied and amusing programme has been drawn up, embracing the favorite items in their extensive repertoire, and an excellent entertainment may be foretold. Theatre Royal.— “ Ten Nights in a Bar Room ” was repeated last night, and the final performs,nee of the drama will be given this evening. To-morrow night a new play, possessing features of great interest, entitled. “Never Forgotten,” will be produced, in which Miss Beatrice, Misses Hamilton and Ogden and the entire strength of the company will appear. Preparations are being made for the production on Tuesday of Bret Harte’s great play, “Two Men of Sandy Bar.”

Fobestey. —A meeting of the entertainment committee of the widows and orphans fund was held last night, in the Forestem’ Hall, at which a number of the members who had assisted in former years were present. A great deal of interest was manifestsd, and all present pledged themselves to use their befit endeavors to bring the matter to a successful issue. Bro. Sparks was appointed stage manager, a post he has heretofore filled with credit. It was resolved that negotiations should he entered into with the lessees of the Theatre Royal for its use one night during the ensuing six weeks. It was further resolved that the Chairman, Bro. 8. Bath, and secretary, Bro. S. Crooks, should be delegated to carry out the whole of the arrangements.

Sanctuary of Shepherds.—At a meeting held in the Forester’s Hall on Wednesday evening to consider the advisability of opening a Sanctuary of the Ancient Order of Shepherds in connection with Forestry, some correspondence connected therewith was read from Wellington. A large number of the brethren expressed their willingnass to forward by every means in their power the object in view. It was stated that the members of the Ancient Order of Shepherds] in England had rapidly increased in number, the names on the rolls of the various sanctuaries amounting to upwards of fifty thousand, and they were still increasing. Service op Song.—A service of sacred song, with connective readings, was_ given in the old St. Paul’s Church last evening. The attendance, considering the unfavorable state of the weather, was remarkably good, and entertainment provided most successful. Mr Johnson acted as leader of the choir, and Mr Searrell presided at the harmonium. The Rev. Mr Elmslie, who occupied the chair, delivered a short introductory address, and gave the connective readings, with which the music was interspersed. The proceeds of the entertainment wore to be devoted to (he funds of St. Paul’s Sunday school.