NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1681, 10 July 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magisteatb’s Couet.— At the Court to-day J. A. Craig, charged with obtaining goods by false pretences, and Mary Halliday, charged with obtaining £3O in a similar way, were, both remanded to Monday ■eit.

Messes Petersen's Exhibits foe Sydney. —Messrs B, Petersen and Co. have on view in High street three very elegant specimens of the silversmith’s art which they intend forwarding to Sydney. The exhibits comprise a silver claret jug and two cups to match. In the former is seen an excellent representation of a Maori pah, the occupants of which arc depicted in various situations, some sleeping, others eating, and in the foreground of the view more of the Natives engaged in threshing corn. The Native buildings are well depicted, as also a range of mountains in the back ground. This view is flanked on either side by magnificent fern leaves. The handle is of frosted silver, and represents a vine branch with leaves, whilst immediately below it is a triplet of harts tongue .erns. On the base is a tasteful interspersing of vine leaves and grapes, and rising above it a circlet of smaller ferns. The exhibits are arranged on an elegant stand, with plate glass top, in which six different kinds of New Zealand woods are represented. This exhibit will servo to show that Christchurch is keeping pace with other cities in producing articles of elegance.

Aetesian Well at Team way Station.— A very interesting experiment is now being made at the tramway terminus station. Cathedral square. We refer to the artesian well which is being sunk, the object being to obtain the supply from the second flow of water. Already a distance of 180 feet has been driven, the time occupied with which has been about seven weeks, and, as the pipe is 2J inches in diameter, i miy te truly said the task is not an easy one. As will bo doubtless remembered by many of our readers the question of the second flow was successfully tested some few years since by the sinking of the wells' supplying the tank in Victoria street, but the depth varies considerably, as the second flow in that instance was reached at a depth of 153 feet. The “ Fancy” among the Lawyers.— George Perry, who acted as Hicken’s trainer for the fight with Foley, has sued his employer in the Melbourne County Court for £O4 5s 6d, of which £ls was said to be due on training operations, and the balance for a velvet coat and other articles of clothing peculiar to the profession. The plaintiff, who caused some amusement by describing himself as a hammerman, stated that he was to train Hicken for the sum of £SO, of which he had only received £5. The defence was that the plaintiff was to get 10s per week, and to be paid the sum of £25 in the event of Hicken winning the fight, but as he had not won, the plaintiff was fully remunerated with £5. Judge Cope gave a verdict for the defendant.

Boots and Shoes foe Sydney. —Mr Hyde, the poetical bootmaker of this city, intends forwarding a show-case of boots and shoes for the Sydney Exhibition, and, as specimens of Christchurch manufacture, they arc highly creditable to him. “Taking the ladies’ department first, we noticed a very pretty pair of blue satin Polish Balmorals, for welding or ball-room purposes, glazed kid Polish-top button boots, plain kid Polish Balmorals, glazed kid low shoos, with fancy stitching, and also a pair of Swiss-top sidespring black kid boots, artistically stitched in red, white,, and blue. The wants of _ the sterner sex are not overlooked. A pair of gentlemen’s lawn shoes, with fawn-coloured buckskin quarters, patent fronts, and lined with lambskin, a pair of button boots with patent fronts and bound with French binding, a pair of men’s mock lace clastic sides, red tops and French calf, goloshed, and a pair of lawn boots, with French calf uppers, complete the list. The goods in question were all made at Mr Hyde’s establishment, and, although some of the material is necessarily imported, the sole leather is all of colonial manufacture,

Supekme Court. —The case of F. Lewis occupied the Court all day. Mr Joynt concluded his address at 2.30, then Mr Dunot n addressed the iury, and at 3.20 hi* Honor proceeded to sum up the case. Boaed op College Governors. —The annual meeting of the Board of College Governors was held this morning. The chairman delivered a statement of the transac* tions of the past year. Mr Montgomery, was re-elected chairman, and committees were appointed for the ensuing year. Bookbinding fob Sidney. —Messrs. Tombs end Davis’ exhibits of bookbinding for the Sydney Exhibition are well worthy of inspection. Noticeable amongst these is a full-sizs merchant's ledger, bound in full calf, with double Russian bands, vellum lacing, and marbled edges. Certain of the pages are ruled for one account, others for two accounts, and the remainder for three accounts. A journal bound in full calf, ruled in colors, and with marbled edges ; also a music folio, with handles, bound in half morocco. Of library books a varied and tasteful selection are prepared, amongst which Mrs Harriot Beecher Stowe’s celebrated work “ Women in Sacred History ” is very noticeable, being bound in full brown morocco. The edges are gilt, and bear a very ornamental figured design ; this is very artistically finished. Some railway passes in morocco, bearing the New Zealand Railway coat-of-arms in gilt, the monogram N.Z R. being well executed. The specimens are worthy of inspection, and will serve to show that Christchurch can turn out binding equal to anything of its kind produced elsewhere.

The Family Hotel —Mr T. A. W. Parsons, to whom the license of this hotel was transferred to-day from Mr Scott, is an old resident in Lyttelton, where he is favorably known as a worthy and hospitable Boniface. Banco Sittings. —ln Court yesterday his Honor Judge Johnston intimated that banco sittings would commence on the 22nd of the month. It is understood, however, that a sitting in banco will be held on Friday, as formerly arranged. Hospital and Ohaeitable Aid. —The Board held its usual fortnightly meeting yesterday, and got through a quantity of routine business. Dr. Chilton’s resignation was accepted, and Mr Pridgcon, the dispenser, appointed acting house surgeon. Southern Maohi Election. —The returns received by telegraph up to tho present, place Ihaia Tainui at the head of the poll ; and, as Tare Teihoka was probably strongest at Kaiapoi only, it is almost certain that Tainui will be returned. The official returns have yet to come in. Lyttelton Orphanage. —By the master’s annual report it appears that the expenditure on the above Institution for the past year amounted f > £1903 14s lOd, and the cost of maintenance was 7s s£d per week per child. The average number of inmates during the ye&r was 98. The Assault on a Child. Late last evening the police made enquiries as to how the child Frederick Strange, savagely assaulted by his father on the previous evening, was getting on. They were told that there wore signs of slight improvement, but not sufficient to justify, at present, the assumption of his ultimate recovery. The Daeeells. —Mr George Darrell’s Dramatic Company left Dunedin by the Ringarooma yesterday, and will arrive here today. They open for a season at tho Gaiety Theatre on Saturday night. The season will be for six nights only, commencing with the drama, “ Trump Card,” which has never been played in Christchurch before. Runaway Boy. —With reference to tho lad Henry Barker, who was taken charge of by the police on Tuesday evening, and who had travelled from Timaru without a ticket, it appears, from inquiries instituted by tho police, that his statement was entirely false, and that ho ran away from home to escape a thrashing for misconduct. Ho was forwarded to his home this morning, by tho express train.

Mammoth Minsters. The new programme at the Theatre Boyal last night had the effect of drawing a capital house. All the items were desei /edly applauded. The last, and. as it is stated the best, programme of the season will be produced this evening for Mr Bent’s benefi.t It will include the laughable (Monsieur Choufleuri, Mr Bent’s great Indian drama, and many other of his best specialties. To-morrow evening the company will appear for the last time in Christchurch.

Accident. —A woman named Mrs Maclachlan, who said she was a widow, was found by the police about nine o’clock last night sitting against the railings of tho Barrack yard. She said she had come down by rail from Kowai, and while shopping in town had slipped and sprained her ankle. Tho police conveyed her in tho van to the Hospital, where she was taken in.

Akaboa Railway. —The first sod of this railway was turned yesterday in the presence of Messrs Birdling, Parkinson, Gobble, Coop, Walters, Smart, Murray, Forbes, Callaghan, Radford, Jobling, Archer, Price, Smith, McCartney, and the Rev. Mr Bradley. The sod was turned at two o’clock by Mr Parkinson, who made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion, which were enthusiastically received. Mr McGrath, the contractor, arrived with his workmen and the necessary itnplements.on Tuesday, and a start with the work will be made to-day.

The Poet Daetvin Cable. —The break in the cable is believed to be about 400 milfs from Port Darwin. It is hoped it will'be repaired by Sunday. A steamer with telegrams is expected at Pore Darwin on Thursday or Friday.

Me Wybbbt Reeve. —This celebrated English actor will make his first appearance in Ohrietchurch on Saturday night at the Theatre Royal, under the auspices of Messrs Hiscocks and Dayman. He will be supported by Miss Beatrice and the company lately performing in this city. The opening play is an attractive piece from the joint pens of Palgravo Simpson and Herman Merivale, the author of “Alone,” in which Mr George Rignold some short time ago made a hit as Colonel Challioe. Mr Reeve comes to Christchurch with good credentials as an excellent artist, and will, no doubt, be well supported by the public.

Cattle fob the Colonies, —The following items appear in an English journal to hand by the mail :On May Bth Mr McCulloch shipped in the Kent, the following pure-bred Shorthorns for Melbourne : —Grand Duchess of Oxford 22nd ; Oxford’s Duchess 2nd and her roan bull calf ; Duke of Oxford 31st (33713) ; Lady Rachael; Georgie Oxford ; and Duke of Elmhurst. It is stated that six pure-bred Shorthorns, two cows, and four heifers, selected from the herd of Mr J. S. Bult, of Dodhill Hsuso, Kingston, Taunton, were shipped, on the 6th, for New Zealand.

New Zealand Magazine. The first number of a musical publication, entitled the “New Zealand Magazine,” has been forwarded by the publisher, Mr Geo. R. of Dunedin. It is very well got up, the musical type being exceedingly neat and clear. The contents comprise some of the choicest vocal efforts of c imposers of .all kinds of songs. Amongst them will be found some of the latest and best comic ditties, as well as sentimental ta'.lads of great merit. The magazine is a credit to the firm that has issued it.

Certificated Teachers — The “ Gazette” of July 2nd, contains a list of teachers holding certificates or licenses under the Education Act, 1877, specifying the district in which they reside, and the rank they hold under tue new classification. Teachers who have been offered classification and refused it, or not signified their intention to accept it, are not included in the list. Some teachers who have proved their claims to certificates are not yet classified, because their status cannot be defined until Inspectors’ marks have been, assigned, as required by the Order in Council.

Me Aetiiub Dobson. —In its mail news the Melbourne “Daily Telegraph” »ajs A correspondent with General Wood’s column writes :—“ Arthur Dobson, poor fellow, was killed on the very top ot Zlobaue. Ho happened to bo right behind everybody else, and one of the Frontier Light Horae rode up to him and said, ‘ For God’s sake, Dobson, come on, the Zulus are almost on top of you.’ He, looking behind, and in the coolest way possible, said, ‘ That’s nothing ; you go on, and I will take care of myself.’ Ho had a splendid horse, but never attempted to hurry it on,”

Papandi Ploughing Match.—The eighth Papauui annual ploughing match will take place to day, in a paddock on the Harewood road, about. a mile from the Papanui railway station, kindly lent by Mr C. Auiycs. Being the first match of the season, great interest is taken in the result, and judging by the entries in the various classes already received, keen competition may bo expected. A liberal programme of prizes has been prepared, and _ judges of known ability have been selected, residing as far as possible from the district.

Public Hodbb Fbacas. —Yesterday afternoon between four and five o’clock a serious row took place in the bar of the Garrick Hotel. It commenced between a man named Philip Gear and another named Charles Physicks. The former was under the influence of drink, and spoke to Physicks in an insulting manner. The latter getting excited knocked Gear down with his fist, and while down struck him again. On Gear being raised ho complained that one of his legs pained -him. The landlord of the Hotel, Mr Bennett, had him removed to the Hospital in a cab, and Constable Briggs going up to ascertain the ext ;nt of his injury was told by Dr Chilton that Goar’s leg was broken, and that ho had been attended to. The man who assaulted him is still at large.

Bea.ch Road, Kaiapoi. —The Borough Council on Tuesday evening, after discussing the question of the illegal tampering with this road, decided not to prosecute, as the parties agreed to stop the gap till a conference had taken place between the Mandeville Road Board and Council. The channel was filled on Wednesday, and the Mayor and some of the councillors, after inspecting the locality carefully, were of opinion that the Mandoville drainage ought to be taken further to the east of the town. In order to do this effectually a wide drain will bo required. Considerable sympathy is felt for those whoso lands have been flooded, as the land is of rich quality. Others complain because, for the offence of damage to the embankments, heavier fir.es are inflicted, while, in this case, there was no prosecution. The leader of the deputation opposed to cutting the road, when he was Mayor of Kaiapoi threatened the Government to cut through the railway embankment at Irishman’s Flat. One of the gentlemen who cut the' road during the recent flood, stopped a farmer outside the west of the borough who was preparing with his pick to make a drain across Ohoka road. The whole matter is one of great interest in the district, and the action taken really seems to be for the purpose of bringing drainage matters near the town to an issue.

Waimaeahiei Haeboe Boabd. The monthly meeting of this Board for dispatch of ordinary business was held at Kaiapoi on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Wearing (chairman), Eckereley, Blackwell, Moore, Parnham, and Mathews. The chairman reported that Mr Scott had seen him and ■promised to finish the work undertaken from the Board. A letter was read from Mr Woodford, contractor for fitting the dredge machinery, stating that in consequence of delays and alterations he considered his contract with the Board null and void. The secretary reported that the depth of wafer in the river had improved to 3ft 3in at the shallowest part at low water, and sft at the deepest part. Allowing sft Sin for the rise of the tide, there was now a general depth at high water of about 10ft. A letter was read from the Kaiapoi Council asking for the exclusive right to take metal out of a spit in the river. Granted during the pleasure of the Board. The engine committee reported on the engines under offer, the preference being given to one with double cylinder. It was decided that the committee pursue its enquiries for an engine, and report at next meeting. Accounts were passed, viz., Mr Woodford, for contract, £6B ; extras, £3O ; Scott Bros., £7O , and Mr Linklater as overseer, £9 10s. The dredge committee reported having completed the purchase of a boat. The B a -d then adjsurned. Thb Dacoit Cute ages nr India.—A Bombay telegram of May 21st says:—The Dacoit outrages are attributed here to the instigation of some di*sffocted individuals, no general local cause to account for them being known. The Governor of Bombay long foresaw that disturbances were probable, and at the beginning of March last strengthened the police force in the principal towns in the Poonah district by military detachments. But for these precautionary measures it is thought probable that the disturbances would have spread over a wider area. Over 800 infantry and 200 cavalry are now pursuing the Dacoits, who number a few hundreds altogether. Those in the hills to the west of Poonah are very desperate characters. Troops have also been sent into the interior of the Satara, Sholapore, and Tanna districts. Football. —The following will represent the Eastern Club in their match with the Avouville Club on Saturday next: —Messrs Kesteven, Johnston, A., Paul (captain). Crowe, Shackleton, Searell, A., McDougall, Smith, A., Fisher, Turner, Joynt, W., Hamilton, Stringer, C., Buchanan, Smith, T. Emergencies—Gilchrist, Johnston, J., Dunsford, Mountfort. Colors, bine and white. Play to commence at 230 sharp. Any of the above who are unable to play are requested to communicate with the secretary. St. Michael’s Entertainments. —The next of the series is advertised for this (Thursday) evening. The programme is a very good one, and contains a novel item, viz., “ An hour’s magic with the Wizard of the Soath.” The musical items, both vocal and instrumental, are quite equal to former entertainments, and should ensure a good attendance if the night proves fine. Hitherto the St. ‘Michael’s entertainments have been singularly unfortunate in the weather, the programme on every occasion having merited a much larger audience, Mrs Walter Hill’s Benefit. —A meeting of the sub-committee who are making arrangements for the above benefit will take place to-morrow afternoon. The tickets are now ready, and can be obtained from any member of the general committee, or at Montague’s fancy bazaar, High street.

A Mr Isaac Y. Green, of Michigan, ran away with his wife’s aunt recently. In other words—

“ He ran away with his spouse’s aunt,

And never again was seen— Thus proving anew what a rare old plant Is the Michigan I. Y. Green." A colored child had a fall from a secondstorey window, and bis mother, relating tho occurrence at a grocery, said —“ Dere dat child was a-coming down, feet fust, wid every chance of being killed, when de Lawd, ho turned him over, de chile struck on bis head, and there wasn’t so much as a button flaw off.”

A short time ago a little boy went with his father to see a colt. He patted the colt’s head and made quite a fuss over it, until finally the stableman told him to fce careful that the colt did not turn round and kick him. When the little chap went home his mother asked him what he thought about tho colt. “ I like him pretty wsll,” he replied. “ He’s real tame in front, but he’s awful wild behind.”