NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1643, 27 May 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Diocesan Synod. —The special session of the Diocesan Synod was opened at 2 p.m. today by the Most Rev. the Primate, who delivered an address, in which ho detailed the objects of the session. The lion. H. B. Gresson was reported as having been appointed as Chancellor of the diocese, and the Rev. F. Knowles Registrar. The report of the Cathedral Commission was laid before the Synod, after which it adjourned till 4 p.m. to morrow. Resident Maoisteate’s Couet.—Today a few inebriates were fined. William Wallace was fined 5s for wilful destruction of property, and ordered to pay the amount of the damage done ; and T. O’Leary was fined 40s, or in default sentenced to forty-eight hours’ imprisonment for indecent exposure.

The Malvern Watebbace.— lt is intended to let tho water through into the race so far as it has been completed, when tho repairs to tho tunnel are completed, which will in all probability be the case at the end of this week. Tho question of continuing the work according to the original design will come before the next meeting of the County Council. At present it is intended to discharge the surplus water in to the Hawkins river, to which it will be carried by means of a ditch part of the way, and then through a creek which at present is dried up.

Foolhardiness. —As the train was leaving the port on Friday evening a half-drunken man, who was some distance off when it started, made a rush to get on whilst it was in motion. The guard commanded him to desist, but no notice was taken of what he said, and as the man was positively endangering his life, the guard rushed up to him just as he had got hold of the rail and knocked him down clear of the train. He had scarcely done so, however, when the foolish fellow got up again and made another “ figure-of-eight ” rush for the train. So the guard had nothing for it but to knock him down again, and, in order to prevent any further mistakes, sat upon him till the train was clear. City Council. —Tho ordinary meeting of the City Council will be held this evening, having been postponed from yesterday owing to the holiday. Silence is Golden. —Tho following is a remarkable instance of tho truth of this adage, silence proving golden to tho tune of at least 24,000 dollars. Hayes Hinman, who recently died at Utica, N.Y., vowed fifty years ago, when a boy of sixteen, that he would never speak again, because his father swore at a member of tho family. Tho recluse was a close student during his years of silence, and kept a record of his thoughts and sensations. He left 24,0f0 dollars to a nephew, with the advice to keep his mouth shut. School oe Agriculture. —Tho Board of Governors” yesterday determined to pay a visit of inspection shortly to the farm and buildings at Lincoln connected with tho School of Agriculture.

The Unemployed. A meeting of the unemployed committee was held in St. Andrew’s Church yesterday afternoon, for the purpose of arranging preliminaries in connection with the meeting to be held on Wednesday (to-morrow)) such as deciding on the resolutions to be moved, &c. Rangioba Borough Council. —Owing to severe illness, Cr. Thorne has intimated his intention of resigning his seat in the above Council. The Mayor and Councillors have, however, unanimously asked him to defer his resignation for the present.

Mutual Improvement Association.— The usual weekly meeting of the Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association took place last evening at the Durham street schoolroom, the president occupying the chair. Tho evening was devoted to readings and recitations with the usual discussion. Diocesan Sunday School Association. —Tho annual meeting of this Association was held last evening in St Michael’s schoolroom, his Lordship the Bishop in the chair. Tho report and b?.lanco-sheet w r ere adopted, and other business transacted, a report of which appears in another column

Mb and Mrs Darrell, —These artistes, with their company, will re-open on Saturday evening next at the Theatre Royal, in their new play, by Mr George Darrell, “ Bu-k from the Grave.” The piece has been highly spoken of both in Australia and Wellington, and no doubt will be equally successful here. MrN.S.Edwardsjthe agent in advance, arrived on Sunday, to make arrangements for the season.

Lyttelton Borough Council. The time within which nominations were to be made for two auditors for the Lyttelton Borough Council having expired at noon yesterday, tho Returning Officer announced that Messrs J. S. Willcox and H. P. Lance were the only nominees, and that on Monday next their election would be declared, no poll being necessary.

Tub Dhuids. —Th* members of the Pioneer Lodge No. 47 held their usual fortnightly meeting last night, at their lodge room, Wellington Hotel, Tuam street, Bro. J. Rose, A.D, presiding. There was a very good attendance. The preliminary business having been disposed of, two candidates were initiated into D.uidism, and two were proposed for membership. The quarterly reports of the Grand Lodge were then distributed. The lodge closed in harmony. The Sheep Stealing Case. — W. Barnard, butcher, Kaiapoi, on bail, charged with stealing Mr R. Chapman’s sheep, had not been arrested up to a late hour last evening, though the police are now on the track. In connexion with the second charge of stealing from Mr J. S. White's flock, a youth, named J. Dippenheira, in Barnard’s employ, has been arrested on a charge of having assisted in the theft, and also destroying four rams, value 810, taken from Mr White’s, which were simply killed and given to the pigs, to prevent their being traced. Another person, who assisted to obli crate the brands 01 Messts Chapman’s and White's sheep, will probihlybo arrested, unless his evidence is required to assist in the conviction of those alleged to be more closely implicated in a wholesale system of sheep stealing. Canteebdhy College —The Board of Govern. ors of the College held a lengthy sitting jeslerd y. The principal business was in connection with the Medical School, which was brought before the Board by a letter from the Dean of Medical Faculty. The Accident at Amdeklev. —The man J. I)wain, who was injured by the falling of of the door of the shed at the railway station, remained in a similar condition up to last evening. Dr. Ovenden, of K .Dpoi, who has beeu with him, lias recommended his removal to the Christchurch hospital. Accident. —A little girl, named Elizabeth Robson, was admitted to the hospital yesterday, suffering fiom an injured foot. It. appears that a heavy iron wheel fell on her foot, and ii dieted an ugly wound, so she was immediately taken to the hospital treated.

No. 5 Co., C.R. V. —At the conclusion of the firing on Monday tho total scores made by the respective sides were —Sergeant J. Perrin’s company, 302 points ; Private Parker’s company, 188 points. The highest scorers were, Private Dayman 59, Sergeant W. Perrin 54, Private It. Bowen 44, Lieutenant Perrin 42, and Private Blackburn 42. The losing side have to entertain the victors at either a dinner or picnic.

Medical School. —At the sitting of the Boaid of Governors of the Canterbury College yesterday it was resolved to apply to the Government for a further grant of 5000 acres of agricultural land for the expenses of the Medical School in Christchurch. It was also resolved to reque-t the Government to secure by enactment the entree to the Christchurch Hospital of the professors, lecturers, and students of the Medical School when in operation. Yesterday at Poet. —The gloomy state of the weather yesterday was not calculated to attract many persons to Port; nevertheless a considerable number wont down during the day. The excursion steamer Akaroa was fairly patronised for her trip to Pigeon Bay, and the steam launch Lyttelton carried a number to and from Governor’s Bay. The wharves and breakwaters furnished a pro menado for a great many, their attention being divided between the shipping, the model yacht race, and tho shot and shell practice by the Artillery corps. The yacht race, in tho absence of any wind, was essentially a dull affair, and but very few on shore probably obtained any idea of how it progressed. Ten boats were started at 12.15 p.m., and at 12h. 57m. 50s. the Rival was declared tho winner, followed by tho Sumner, Nardoo, and Venture, in the order named. Two protests wore entered, one against the first boat, the Rival, and against the fourth, the Nardoo. These will be disposed of before the prizes are awarded. Tho residents at Port observed the day as a close holiday, and the Railway department’s omplojes being off duty, work at the wharves was stopped excepting the necessary work with the steamers. Tho celebration, as a whole, was in keeping with the weather, decidedly dull. Pioneee Bicycle Oltir. —A riding race of tho members of this club took place on Monday, it being the intention to ride from Kaiapoi through to Amberley. Tho Christchurch members arrived by tho first train, and, after breakfast at Burnip’s Hotel, the members mounted, and, to the number of nine, went in grand stylo through Kaiapoi in the uniform of the club. The distance to Amberley would be about fifteen miles, and the roads, owing to recent rains and new metal in parts, were so muddy and rough that the ride was a very difficult one. Reaching Woodend Mr H. O. Clarke had to stop his machine for repairs. After passing the Ashley Bridge Mr Goff had a nasty spill, which detained the party some time. Mr Clarke led all the way, with Mr J, H. Evans second. At a mile beyond Leilhfield Mr Clarke concluded to return, reaching Kaiapoi at 3.5 p.m., after covering a distance of about twenty-seven miles in four and a half hours. The diameter of the driving wheel of his machine, one of Gander’s Alerts, was 56iu. There were three Humber machines out, tho others being by different makers. All tho party, except Mr Clarke, went on to Amberley, having travelled the distance at tho rate of six miles an hour, and after dinner started away in time to catch the evening train at Kaiapoi, coming in between 5 and 6 p .m. It is expected that the first annual race of tho club will take place during the first week in September, after the annual meeting. The club at present numbers twenty-one members, who will all shortly be provided with machines. Three of tho Challenge bicycles are expected to come to hand in a few days.

Amateur Opera.—A rehearsal of “Ernani” and “ H M.S, Piuaforu” will take place this evening in Messrs Coombs and Son’s warehouse, Lichfield street. A full attendance is requested. Chess Tournament.— The handicap tournament will commence on Wednesday, June 3rd. A general meeting will he held next Saturday evening at the Commercial Hotel.

Panama and its vicinity seem to bo the homo of revolutions. Fortunately the powder they use is so poor that when a man gels home from a battle lie just takes off his clothes, shakes them, and out drop the bullets. A few stitches and he is fit once more to face the enemy. But then, if Edison’s electric light is generally introduced into our houses, what is Bridget going to light the fire with ? “ If all the world were blind, what a melanoh ly sight it would be !” said an Irish clergyman.

Garibaldi is as uncomplimentary to Beaconsfield as Thomas Carlyle. He writes thus to Mr Potter, M.P., who is on a visit to Italy: “Dear Mr Potter, —I always augured badly of Lord Beccaflicio, and if they do not send him away he will ruin England and the world. Yours for life Q- Q-aribaldi.” “ Beceafficio” is the Italian for little bird. DeAIH THEOUGU A Rusty NEEDLE.—A few days ago (says the “ Hamilton Spectator”) Miss Devlin, sister to the late Mrs A. T. Dickens, and who has been on a visit to Mr Dickens and his daughters since her lamentable death, ran a rusty needle into her thumb The wound was deemed of so trifling a nature that Miss Devlin took no notice of it until she became in great pain. Dr. Annand, who was called in, immediately saw that phlegmonous erysipelas had set in, and applied the usual remedies. Affairs became so serious that Dr. Annand held a consultation with Dr. Janie-, and everything was done that could be done, but without avail, the unfortunate lady breathing her last on Wednesday evening.

In the war between Chili and Peru, it is thought that Chili is over-matched. Advices from Panama say that the situation in Bolivia is unchanged. Chili holds the Bolivian posts and will not give them up without a fight. The latest news was that three Peruvian ironclads were ordered to proceed to Iquique immediately, though a thousand soldiers were under orders to proceed there also, as soon as means of transport could be obtained. Peru lias an old Inundation to avenge. This is her opportunity.

Turkey will take measures for the defence of Epirus and Thossally. Muktar Pacha asked for 4000 men and 100 cannon for the fortification of various frontier towns. The Turkisli policy, relative to the Greek frontier, is disapproved of by the Powers, England included. Franco and Germany first’espoused the Grecian cause conjointly, with energy.