NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1683, 12 July 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Twelfth of July.—The annirersa;/ of the 12th of July will he celebrated by a dinner at the Terminus Hotel this evening. Town' Hall.—Another plan for the proposed Town Hail has arrived ut the port, advice of it having been received at the City Council Chambers yesterday. This mates the third received up to the present time.

Colombo Hoad Wesleyan Chubch.— The Rev. J. B. Richardson, of St. Albans, will be the preacher in the morning. The Rev. J. S. Smalley wil lecture in the evening on “ Revivals of religion, with illustrations from the life of Pinney.” Captain Reek.—To-morrow evening, Capta;n Peek, of the ship Wa'mato, vlll preach in the Lyttelton Wesleyan Church.

Sudden Heath on Chilblains ia the American Lotion.—[Advt.]

Unitbd Methodist Free Ohubches. — By reference d advertisement it will be seen that the services to-morrow will be conducted at St. Asaph street by the Bov. S. Macfarlane and Mr 0. R. Lsadley ; at Bingsland, by the Rev. A. Peters, and at Colombo road by Mr Q-. Lewis, and Bav. S. Macfarlane. Sabbath schools are held at each of these places, commencing at 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. Resident Magistrate's Court. — Oons'dering that it was Saturday, the number of cases before the Court to-day was large. Charles Physick, for assaulting Philip Gear, an elderly man, at the Garrick Hotel, the latter breaking his leg in the scuffle, was sentenced to pay a fine of £6, or in default one months’ imprisonment with hard labor. James Falloon was sentenced to fourteen days’ imprisonment with hard labor for stealing a pair of boots. Mb Wybert Reeve. This celebrated English actor will make his first appearance in Christchurch to-night, at tho Theatre Royal, in Pul a rave Simpson and Herman Mori vale’s celebrated play, entitled “ All For Her.” Tub Weather. —Yesterday afternoon and evening the weather was very cold, and there was a heavy fall of snow up country. At Oxford, when the evening train came away, it was nearly six inches thick, 0.Y.F.8. —Mr Superintendent Harris has received the following letter from Mr Nashelski :—“Sir, —Enclosed please find a cheque for £3 5s for the Eire Brigade funds, as a small acknowledgment for the valuable services rendered by the Brigade on the occasion of the late fire on my premises in Lichfield street. —Yours, &c., S. Nashelski.” Paean hi Ploughing- Match. —ln the report of the Papanui ploughing match in yesterday’s issue omission was inadvertently made in the prize list of the awards in Class 1 for Double-furrow Ploughs. Tho first prize, £lO, was awarded to H. Storer, and the second, a Corbett and Peel’s grubber, with harrows attached, given by Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co., to C. Skcvington. The Mammoth Minstrels, —Despite the unpleasant state of the weather last evening, the Mammoth Minstrels had a capital house for their farewell performance A good programme, comprising in the main the items of the previous night, was presented, and wont capitally throughout. The Minstrels play to-night in Lyttelton, and go North by the Ringarooma on Sunday, Church Concert. A well-filled house responded on Thursday night to the announcement of tho hon. sec. for the Church concert, held in tho Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, in aid of the Holy Trinity church. There was a good representation of local talent, and some of the best amateur musicians from Christchurch kindly contributed their services on the occasion. The entertainment was highly successful. Anniversary Dinner. An enjoyable evening was spent by the members of Loyal City of Norwich Lodge, 1.0.0 F., Lyttelton, and their friends,- at the Mitie Hotel, on Thursday, on the occasion of the anniversary dinner of the lodge. Tho chair was taken by Dr J. T. Rouse, surgeon to the society, and between fifty and sixty guests sat down to dinner. The usual loyal and society toasts were honored, the meeting separating at a 1 its hour. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers and Banco yesterday. The only case of importance dealt with was that of the Bank of New Zealand v Sims. In this, the Sheriff of Timaru had obtained a rule nisi calling on the Bank to show cause why possession of goods seized by the Sheriff under a writ of fi fa should not be given up to the trustee of the debtor. After the entry of the Sheriff and before sale, the debtor filed his declaration, and the trustees then gave the Sheriff notice not to sell. His Honor held that the right of the execution creditor before tale was extinguished by bankruptcy. Inquest. —An inquest was held yesterday at the Junction Hotel, Hals well, to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of William Bettridge, a quarry man, who met with an accident while at work the day before yesterday. The inquest was held by the Coroner, Dr. Coward. It transpired from the evidence of Robert Gallagher and William Bryant that tho deceased at tho time of the accident was working the Halswell quarry in partnership with Mr Bryant. Ho was TOppASftfl" ■" I, ld‘ To m ft® f ace of the quarry, several r „°PA. w^. e A getting dislodged fell down on him and bore him to the ground, death apparently being instantaneous. Robert Gallagher, who was close to where deceased fell, filling a dray with stone, on hearing tho noise of the falling debris, at once wont to the assistance of the deceased, and with the help of two other men, extricated him from the mass of stone, and took him to the Junction Hotel. Medical aid was sent for, but life was extinct. The jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death.” The deceased leaves a wife and family, and bad no other relations in the colony. Gaiety Theatre. —Mr Darrell’s season at this theatre opens this evening, when his piece “The Trump Card” will be presented. The plot of the piece turns mainly upon circumstantial evidence. The hero and

the villain of the piece are both in love with the same lady, and by a chain of apparently strong circumstantial evidence the former, through the machinations of the latter, is arrested on the double charge of stealing a will and murder. In the second act he escapes from gaol, and by means of a drunken accomplice of the villain the plot is partially discovered, sufficiently to enable the friends of the hero to take measures to establish his innocence. While this is being done the villain is endeavoring, by slow poison, to get rid of the heroine. Fortunately this is frustrated, and the drunken accomplice making a full confession all ends happily. The piecs is well spoken of elsewhere as being well written, and the sensation scenes worked up with some skill. At the end of the piece Mies Navaro will sing “Never More.” Every arrangement has been made by Mr Darrell to render the season a success. The

musical portion of the arrangements has been placed in the hands of Mr Towle, and the scenery, &c., will be by Mr Huntley. The prices to charged are million prices, namely, 3s, 2s, and Is. Beeach op Railway By Laws.— Several complaints have reached the police authorities at Lyttelton lately of the conduct of boys [ travelling on the trains to port, and the reckless manner in which they jump off and on at the platforms. Yesterday morning a youth was charged with jumping off tho train at the Lyttelton station before it had stopped, and but for the kindly suggestion of Mr Joyce, a solicitor present in the Court at tho time, and who had happened to see tho boy spring off the train, tho Bench would probably have sent tho youth to prison. Mr Joyce said that that tho lad received a terrible fall, and for bis own part be at the time thought he was killed. Ho believed the lad was unaware that he was doing wrong, however, and if tho Bench would discharge him with a caution, he thought it would be sufficient. Tho Resident Magistrate accepted the suggestion, but elated that another offender coming up would not be so leniently dealt with. Mbs Hill’s Benefit.— A meeting of the managing committee of the Hill Benefit was held yesterday, the Mayor presiding. A

communication was read from Ashburton, staling that a concert in aid of the fund would ba held there on the 17th iust. A number of offers to assist were laid before the committee. It was resolved that a subcommittee be appointed to draw up a programme from the offers submitted. A seating committee, and one for money and checktaking, & were appointed. The Mayor intimated that the City Council would adjourn until Wednesday, 23rd, to allow of Councillors being present. It was resolved to write to bis Honor the Judge, the Mayor, and City Councillors, the Fire Brigade and Fire Police, Colonel Pacho, and the officers of the Volunteer companies, asking for their patronage on the occasion. It was also resolved that a deputation wait on Mr Back to request him to have late trains from Lyttelton and the North on (he- evenings selected. An offer from Mr W. S. King to lend a grand piano, was accepted with thanks. It was agreed that the sub-committee should meet again on Tuesday next at 4 p.m.

Change Anniversary. —The anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne will be celebrated by the Orangemen of Christchurch and neighbourhood this evening, by a banquet at the Terminus Hotel. The E.W. Hist. G.M. of the Middle Island, Bro. Itovell, will probably preside, and there will bo a largo muster both of resident and visiting brethren of the various Lodges. Juvenile Musical Entertainment.— An instrumental and vocal musical entertainment will be given next Thursday evening in the Preo Methodiat School, St. Asaph street, by Mr Corrick and his pupils. Mr C,crick's juvenile band will appear for the first time before the public, assisted by well-known local talent, making in all a band of twenty performers.