NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1662, 18 June 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

St. Michael's Entertainment. —We hear that a very attractive selection of music has been made for to-moirow night which, judging from previous entertainments, is sure to bo well rendered. There will bo also readings to vary the programme. Cetewayo'b Reteeat. Cctewayo, the Zulu King, is said to be preparing a last retreat for himself. It is in a ravino between high rocks, and said to be accessible only in front, and that through a morass, impassable, or nearly impassable in wet weather. If defeated, ho says he will retire and make his last stand there, and kill himself rathui' than fall into the hands of his enemies. R.M. Coubt.—The only businars en the criminal sheet at the R.M. Court this morning consisted of four eases of drunkenness, which were dealt with in tho usual manner. A sum of £l9 odd was found on one of tho delinquents when arrested. Sale of Insurance Shares. Messrs Mat son and Co. sold a parcel of Union Insurance Company's sharos this morning, the prices ranging from 12s 9d to 13s. Accident.—About noon to-day a baker's cart, belonging to Mr Hopper, Addington, was proceeding down Durham street when, at tho junction of that street with Kilmore street, the horse shied at some pipes lying in the road and fell into the cutting made in that place for the now drain. The horse broke its neck, but the driver fortunately escaped. Ranoioba EoßOumi By-laws.—The objection taken a fortnight ago at the Rangiora Resident Magistrate's Court to tho validity of the by-laws, was on Tuesday withdrawn by Mr Clark, as his clients did not wish to test the question, and they wore fined thereunder. The Borough Council was prepared to support its position in every way, and had retained Mr J. B. Gresson as the borough solicitor. XoEin Rakaia Boabd of Conseevatoes —Nominations of two members to fill seats on the above Board, in the place of Messrs E. J. Loo and J. J. Loe, were received in the Town Hall, Southbridgo, on Tuesday, 17th June, when tho following candidates wero nominated :—Edward James Lee, proposed by Mr Charles Bourne, and seconded by Mr Sam Lemon; David Marshall, proposed by Mr John Ronnie, and seconded by Mr Robert Lockhead ; Mr Robert Lockhead, proposed by Mr J. McLachlan, and seconded by Mr Robert Marshall; Mr Edward Ruddock, proposed by Mr Robert Thompson, and by Mr Wm. Abbott. The Returning Office* gave notice that a poll would be taken at tht, Town Hall, Southbridge, and the Road Board office, Leeston, on Wednesday, tho 2nd day or July, 1879. Inhuman Act.—At the Rangiora Magistrate's Court on Tuesday two men were charged with cruelty to a dog, by steeping it in kerosene, and setting fire to it. The Bench deferred sentence till next court, for the purpose of considering what punishment was suitable to such an offence. lie posted Potjltbt.—Somo fourteen or fifteen fancy pigeons and a few choice bred fowls wore brought from England by the ship Red Gauntlet that arrived yesterday. They were imported by Mr W, C, Hill, of this oity.

Fibh on Boabd A Schooneb.—Between three and four this morning a fire was observed by the men working on the Rialto, on board the schooner Volunteer. On arriving, (he galley was found to be in a blaze, the Games reaching to the boom and gaff of the foresail. The men on board were roused from sleep, and with great difficulty the fire was extinguished. The damage done ra l confined to the galley foremast, the gaff, sail and boom. The Unemployed.—A meeting of the committee of the unemployed was held in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, yesterday ; Mr Kent in the chair. It was proposed, seconded, and carried—" That a public meeting be convened for the consideration of the proposal to establish a labor agency, and that a committee of three wait upon the Mayor for the purpose of making arrangements for the Barne." Over £IOO has been collected and £6O has been expended. A balancesheet will bo presented to the public meeting. Popttlae Entsetainment Association.— A meeting of the committee was held yesterday, at which a considerable amount of business was transacted. The treasurer reported that he had a sum of £IGO in hand. Notice of motion was given for the widening of the running course, and also for ploughing up and sowing down the central portion. It was resolved to interview the Domain Board, and also to communicate with the Selwyn County Council as to a contribution from both bodies towards a bridge over the river into the Domain, so as to improve the access to this place of public recreation. Gebmania. —The members of the German Debating Society held their first ordinary meeting last night at the parsonage of the Q-erman Church, the Rev. P. G. Jacobeen presiding. There was a very fair muster of members present. Tho business, which as the passing of rules and regulations as framed by the committee elected for the purpose, having been disposed of, tho evening was Bpent in conversation. Wesleyan Impeovement Association.— Tho weekly meeting of this society was held on Monday evening, the Rev. A. Reid in the chair. About thirty members were pi'esent, and several readings were given with considerable taste. The subject for next Monday was announced to be a debate on "Is England's Policy in Afghanistan ar.d Zululand Justifiable," when a full house is expected. Sin William Fitzheebebt.—The following address to the electors of the Hutt has been published by Sir William Fitzherbert : " Gentlemen, —The Presidency of the Legislative Council having been offered me by the Government, I have decided, after a very careful consideration, to accept the offer. This step requires me to resign my scat in Parliament as member for tho Hutt. In thus severing the political ties which have united U 3 for so many years, I feol a regret deeper than I can well express. In many fierce political struggles I have fearlesely advocated in your midbt liberal and advanced political views of policy, and I shall cherish as long as I live a grateful memory of tho generous support you always gave me. I am, yours faithfully, William Fitzheebebt."

Otaqo Univebsity.—The Daned:'n "Star" states that the total valuation of the endowment of this University, as made by the Land Tax officials, is £420,000, and the annual tax the Council will be called on to pay is £875, besides £45 17s 61 for what is known as the Museum endowment. Kaiapoi Populab Entebtainmekts. — The first of a series of popular entertainments for the winter was held at the Oddfollows' Hall on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance. The president of the- institution, who occupied the chair, stated that the proceeds from the series would be devoted to the purchase of books for the library. He briefly alluded to the progress of the inetitute, and said it would need no persuasion on his part to induce persons to assist in rendering the entertainments so successful that the committee would be enabled to announce that by such assistance it was enabled to add many interesting and useful volumes to the library. The following programme was then gone through:—Piano overture, "The Maiden's Prayer," Miss Wright; reading, the Chairman; song, "England Yet," Mr R. M. Wright; piano solo, "Caller Herrin," Mrs Harvey ; song, " The Vacant Chair," Miss Shearsby; eong, "Just before the Battle," Mr T. Weston; song, "Dreamland," Mrs J. Crombie-Brown (encored); reading, " Among the Shakers," Mr Hewlings; piano solo, "Adeste Fideles," Mrs Harvey; song, " Come, Bobby, come," Mr P. Bate (encored) ; glee commencement, Messrs Johnston, Evans, Weston, A'Court; song, " Mother kissed me in my dreams," Mr 11. M. Wright; piano duet, " Goldfinch Quadrilles," Mrs Harvey and Miss King; song, " Have I not loved thee," Mr S. Johnston ; glee, " Picnic ;" song, "Don't dye your hair," Mr P. Bate. At the close a vote of thanks wes carried by acclamation to those who had taken part. The next entertainment is expected to bo hold in a fortnight. The receipts on Monday evening were £5 10;. Philosophical Institute.—The next of the seriea of popdar lectires in connection with ike Philosophical lustitutc of Canterbury will be given to-morrow evening, by Mr N. K. Cherrill, on "The Modern Magic Lantern."