NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1684, 14 July 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Obtaining Money Under False Pretin ll# —Mary Hclyday’s case was finished aiier our first edition went to press. The magistrate considered that a prima facie casa had been made out, and she wr 3 committed for trial, bail being allowed—her husband : n £IC D, and two sureties £SO each. Town Hall Plans.—To-day being the last for the receipt of plans, a number from different parts of the colony were received at the Council offices this morning. City Council. —The Council meet t) ; s evening. The works committse met this morning, and drew up a report, which will be submitted to the Council when it sits. The matters dealt with were chiefly of a routine character. SeuTHEEN Maori Election. —The results of this election will be declared at the Native school, Kaiapoi, at noon on Wednesday. Resident Magistrate’s Court. —There was a regular field day at the Oou-t to-day. W. H. Strange was sentenced to one months’ imprisonment, with hard labor, for assaulting his infant son, and J. A. Craig, cherged with obtaining goods under false pretences, was discharged. case of Mary Holyday, charged with obtaining £3O under false pretends, occupied the Court until we went to press. The Orange Celebration. —The annua 1 , dinner in connection with the Loyal Orange Society, to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of the Boyne, took place at the Terminus Hotel on Saturday evening, commencing at half-past six o’clock. An excellent spread was provided for the occasion, reflecting much credit upon the landlord. About sixty sat down to dinner, Mr Edward Revell, R.W.G.M., occupied the chair, being supported on his right by the Rev. O. Fraser, and on his left by the Rev. H. Watson. After dinner the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were duly honored, and others followed in order, first coming the toast of the evening, that of “ The Glorious, Pious, and Immortal Memory of William the Third.” In proposing this, Mr Fraser gave an eloquent history of the King’s life, saying he was the hero of one of the leading and great victories of the world, because it settled for Europe and the world the question of civil and religious liberty. The Chairman proposed “The Union of the Protestant Churches,” to which Mr Watson responded. He hoped and believed a time would come when there would be a close union of the Protestant Churches. Referring to the question of religious differences and the necessity for freedom of thought and liberty of expression in matters of faith, ho spoke of the attempts made to stifle the utterances of Father Chiniquy, and consequent riots in Hobart Town. In reference to this ho spoke as follows:—“Whilst on this subject I think it right to draw attention to the fact that the newspapers of Christchurch have suppressed the reports of Father Chiniquy’s lectures, and I cannot but feel that s«ch is the case, as I have had papers in my own home for eight or ten days, containing accounts of what took place. The fact that no mention has been made of these things may be susceptible of explanation. Nevertheless, it has been the talk of the streets, by persons acquainted with Australian papers, and great surprise has been expressed that the Christchurch press do not seem to consider the circumstances roferred to of sufficient importance to publish. I think, therefore, you will agree with me and others in this matter, that wo must look to it ns to whether there will not be occasion shortly for establishing a newspaper in Christchurch which shall not bo afraid to deal with all questions that may arise—a paper not afraid to deal with social or religious questions in a fair and tolerant spirit. I think you will agree that such a paper is needed, and I should be glad to give it my support.” The remaining toasts were—- “ Our Imperial Grand Master, Earl of Inniskiller,” “ Bro. Johnson, Ballykillbeg, and the Black Chapter of Ireland," “ The progress of the Orange Institution,” “ The Grand Master of the Middle Island,” “ The Mayor and Corporation of Christchurch,” and the “ Visiting Brethren.” A letter of apology was read from the Mayor, saying ho was unable to attend, owing to ill-health. During the evening the proceedings were interspersed with songs and recitations, which met with great appreciation. Yesterday the Orangemen marched in procession to St. Andrew’s Church, where the Rev. Chas. Fraser preached a sermon in connection with the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne. Harbor Board Appointment.— The appointment of assistant in the secretary’s office of the Lyttelton Harbor Board has been given to Mr Charles Wood, son of Captain R. Wood, Lyttelton. Poultry Show.—The annual show of the Christchurch Canary, Pigeon, and Poultry Association will open on Wednesday in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The number of exhibits in all classes is satisfactory, and the quality will be an improvement on former years, a large number of birds of high pedigree having lately been imported. New Publication. —The first number of a now publication, the “ Australian Engineering and Building News” has reached us. It is published in Sydney, and contains a largo amount of useful information connected with the special trades of which it is the organ. In addition several of the articles are illustrated, and this part of the publication is worthy of praise, the illustrations being equal to those appearing in journals of established standing. The “Building News” will no doubt be welcomed by the members of the trade to whom it appeals.

Mbs Hill’s Benefit. —The tickets for the benefit to Mrs Hill and family are being rapidly disposed of, and there is every probability of the benefit being a complete success. Tbe programme committee have been enabled through the number of ladies and gentlemen volunteering their services, to draw up a very attractive programme for both evenings. Life Insurance. —Mr J. K. Brown will deliver a lecture in connection with the Government Life Insurance, at the Colombo road Schoolroom, to-morrow evening. The Mayor of Sydenham will preside. The Unemployed —A meeting of the unemployed committee will bo held this evening at the Temperance Hall to wind up affairs.

Ball at Port. —A tea and ball are to be given to-nigbt, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, under tbe auspices of the L.O.L. Maiden City Lodge, No. 1.