NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1629, 10 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The City Solicitoebhip.— lt is stated that up to the present time there has not been a single application sent in for the appointment of city solicitor. Under these circumstances, seeing that the advertisement was confined to the local papers, and that no duties and no salary of any kind were specified, this is not much to be wondered at. It is said, however, by the “ knowing ones,” that there will at least be one application sent in on Monday, and that the appointment is already ns good as settled. Me Wm. Hoskins. —It is stated that this gentleman will not proceed at present, as originally intended, upon a twelvemonth’s Australian tour, having been appointed the Christchurch local agent and theatrical manager for Messrs Hiscocks and Hayman, whose frequent absence from this city with their various companies renders it necessary that they should be represented by some one with a thorough knowledge of the theatrical business in all its branches. No more competent gentleman, therefore, could have been selected than Mr Hoskins.

Mb Alfked Dampiee. This highly popular English and Australian tragedian, who was so singularly unfortunate in Christchurch, after a mast successful, though short, starring season in Melbourne, opened at the Queen’s Theatre, Sydney, on the 26,h of April, in a new play called “ Royal Pardon.” The gonial John Bryan, who was so long connected with him, has rejoined him as agent, having parted with Mr Reeves, who has gone to Adelaide. Writing to a friend in this city—Honest John —who by the way has taken to himself a wife —says in the course of his remarks—“ Mr Dampier opens to-night at the Queen’s in 1 Royal Pardon,’ his own property, so if any thief introduces it to Now Zealand it will be stolen. Our terms here are £IOO per week for six weeks, with two half-clear benefits. From here we return to Melbourne.” There is no mention of Mr Dampier coming to New Zealand, nor is he likely to do so after the scant patronage ho received in this country from non-appreciative audiences. Mr Bryan’s remarks re the stolen plays are surely made in jest, for are not New Zealand managers “ all —all honorable men.” Mr Keogh and the “ Shaughraun” company could say something on this subject too.” “ ’Tis Yeaes Since Last Wb Met ”. — Now that his Excellency the Governor has taken his departure all sorts of little incidents are related about him, among which is the following :—On his way along Victoria street for Park terrace he observed in the crowd the eyes of a labouring man fixed upon him with an intensity that at once attracted his Excellency’s attention. Looking then more closely he recognised in the labouring man a school mate of many many years ago. The Q-overnor at once whispered to the coachman, and intimation was conveyed to the “seedy one” that his presence was required at the residence of the Hon. W. Robinson. The meeting between the two old schoolfellows was cordial in the extreme, and, after B n had refreshed the inner man, he related his experiences, and traced his downward career to a too strong indulgence in “ a drap o’ the cratur. ” He has now gone to Wellington, where the Q-overnor has promised to look after him and find him a billet, if he will only keep himself straight. We give this story as it was told to us, without exaggeration of any kind. The Baptist Ohuech. —This church, at the Hereford street and Cambridge terrace, is now being removed piecemeal. The new building near the Madras street bridge is in every respect superior to that which is now disappearing. Cahsiees’ Licenses.— Or. Cass will on Monday evening bring forward a motion making it compulsory on all carriers who may convey parcels about the city, whether for the Government or otherwise, to take out carriers’ licenses, as it is considered only fair to carriers generally that this should be done.

A Chekeful Couet House.—-Yesterday the Court house presented a most cheerless appearance, the rain coming in through the roof as through a serve. The Magistrate looked oven more solemn than usual, and remarked that oven the efforts of the Press had not succeeded in obtaining a new roof. Then up rose one of the reporters, and made application to wear a covering for his head. The request was graciously acceded to, the Magistrate adding that he could wear his umbrella if he choose. Really the condition of this miserable Court house is past all endurarce. Sydenham Wesleyan Chubch. —Three services will bo hold to-morrow. The Rev. A. Reid will be the preacher in the morning. A missionary meeting of united schools will be held in the afternoon to be addressed by Rev. A. Reid. The evening service will be of an evangelistic character, to be addressed by Rev. J. Smalley and Mr Broughton with Sankey’s hymns. The New Town Hall.—Last night there was a committee meeting of the whole of the City Council, his Worship the Mayor in the chair, for the purpose of considering whether it would be advisable to alter the plans and specifications sent out in regard to the proposed town hall. The Mayor explained the reason of the meeting at length, which was in brief to have some of the rooms cut down in height, as it had been pointed out that if the plans were carried out as originally designed the cost would be greater than had beeu estimated. The general opinion of the Council seems to be that as the plans had been sent out so long, and as no doubt many architects would already have spent some considerable time in drawing up dfsigns that it would not be advisable to make the proposed alterations, and a motion to this effect was accordingly carried.

The Gem Company.— This company, consisting of the Misses Madge Herrick and Alice Johns, and Bfessrs J. P. Hydes, Walter Hydes, and J. Wlkinson, returned to town last evening, alto.' a short suburban season of four nights, tvo of which were spent in Leeston and tvo in Southbridge. The programme given on each occasion was of a light and varied character, and seemed to be highly nnnreciated lv the audience. At Southbridge, especially, «iey were very liberal in their patronage, ond, as showing the good feeling that provided, it might be mentioned that the brass ba>d turned out in full force on both evomngsand gave their services, refusing all fee or ward of any kind. On the last night f ball followed the theatrical performance and Mr Hydes met with so much encoura;oment generally that ho is now forming a gnnil but complete burlesque company, for tho nirpose of going “on tho wing” in the couitry districts.

Tub M/Il. —The inward English mail, via San Franci’co, arrived ui harbor, per 8.8. Wamika, at noon to day. Temperance at Dunsandbl. —In a few days it is contemplated to hold a public meeting at Dunsandel for the purpose of forming a branch League of the Canterbury Temperance League at that place. The Revs. Watson and Dallaston will go from Christchurch as a deputation from the principal branch of the League in this city. StrohßN Death oir a Boy. —At half-past ten o’clock this morning Mr SamueljCrysell, farmer, living in the Ilalkett district, near the Courtney Hotel, reported to the police the sudden death of his son John Oryseli, aged eleven years. It seems that the lad had been ailing lately, and that his father was bringing him down this morning to Christchurch for medical treatment. About half-past eight, and when in the coach, on looking closely at his son, he found him to be dead. The body was removed to Frank’s Hotel, YaldhUrstj where.it awaits an inquest. The deceased had never been under medical treatment except about nine and a half years ago, when he was a patient of Dr. Coward, and was suffering at the time from abscess. Tom Mooee’s Centenary. —The cammittee appointed at the recent meeting to consider the best method of celebrating the centenary of Thomas. Moore, held a meeting last evening, at the Commercial Hotel. Mr R. A. Loughnan occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance. It was decided that the celebration should take the form of a banquet, to be held on the evening of the day —the 28th May. A sub-committee was appointed to make certain inquiries, and to report at an adjourned meeting, to be held on Tuesday evening, at the Commercial Hotel. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings. Trotting Match.—A trotting match is to take place in Christchurch shortly between Mr Thomas Milner’s Black Boy and a horse belonging to Mr Evans, of Rangitikei. not yet decided whether the race shall com# off on the course or on a metalled road. A good deal of interest is taken in the match among sporting men.