NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1692, 23 July 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Fish Cases. —This morning, in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Mr Garrick appeared, and stated to the Bench that he had searched a number of authorities, and be could find nothing which would him in carrying the argument anyfrrther; the test case against Thomas Morrison, the fish hawker, would_thereforo fall through, and ho should withdraw the other informations. Proceedings could, however, be taken under tho Police Ordinance to try tho right of fish hawkers and others to obstruct the public thoroughfares in the manner complained of.

An expensive Kiss. —Thomas Dasmond was this day brought up, charged with kissing a married woman in Tuam street yesterday afternoon. Ho was fined £3, or in defar't fourteen days imprisonment with hard labor.

District Court. —On tho case of P. and D. Duncan v Saunders Bros, being ca’led on this morning, it was intimated that defendants had consented to judgment. THs closed the session. A Dangerous Trap. —Tho attention of the authorities is directed to a nuisance of a dangerous character on the site of tho premises of Messrs f-’aunders and Henderson, next tho Oddfellows’ Hal], which were consumed by fire some months ago. The collar in the middle of the section, abutting on the footpath, is nearly full of water, and as there is no protection in the shape of a fence, it may be regarded as a sort of man trap. The cellar is deep, and any one falling in on a dark night—a drunken man, for instance, or a child—would stand a good chance of being drowned. This is rea'ly a dangerous place, and should never have been allowed to stand exposed as at present. Templarv. —Members of Rainbow Lodge, No. Bi, 1.0.G.T., are requested to meet Bro. J. W. Jago, P.W.0.T., to-morrow evening, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Jjyttelton, at halfpast seven. Visitors invited. Sbo -k of Earthquake.— A sharp shock of otrtbquako occurred at ten minutes to eleven o’clock on Monday night, which was felt in Christchurch and throughout tho Northern district.

Police Changes. —Constable Smart, one of the Christchurch Police Corps, has been removed to Timaru, Smart was for many years in tho Wellington force, and is an excellent olllcer, as may be gathered from the fact that ho was chosen to perform detective duty for a considerable period prior to his removal to Christchurch. The Pbisokeb Flowees,— T..o man Flowers, who escaped from tho custody of a constable at Otira, is being clofe’y followed, and will probably be recaptured before the end of the week. Ho has been tracked past the Hurunui Gorge, which he crossed on foot, and arrived at Sumner Luka where ho stole another horte to proceed on his journey. Woeks Committee. —Tho works committee of tho City Council met yesterday morning, as there were certain matters that required attention before tho Council met. The chairman laid on tho table replies from Melbourne and Hobart Town in reference to the cost of lighting those cities with gas. Their consideration was deferred. The tender of Mr Knowles was accepted for shingling, and other business was transacted.

A Lotee of Mankind. —Says the “Evening Post,” —“Tho amorous proclivities of a married woman wore rather conspicuously displayed in Cuba street, the other day, to tho consternation of numerous involuntary recipients of her favors. Under the exhilirating influence 1 ardent liquor, she became sentimental, and freely embraced numerous shopkeepers and male passers by. A const* able at length arrived upon the scene, and escorted her to a secluded retreat adjacent to the Supreme Court.” A young Maobi Aetist. —The “ Wanganui Herald” says:—"Reuben Yonno, the young Native artist, whose pictures have been very favorably noticed lately, died at Putiki. Just before his death he requested that his easel, together with his pictures, should be buried with him. Considering the circumstance under which the little fellow picked up his knowledge of colors, he certainly showed remarkable talent.”

The Sheep-stealing Case. —Tho news of the arrest of Barnard at Palmerston, who levanted from Kaiapoi when out on bail on a charge of sheep-stealing, was the general theme of conversation at the Rangiora yards on Tuesday. It is doubtful if the arresting constable will receive the reward offered by Mi White and the batsmen, seeing that Barnard was not arrested on the charge of sheep-stealing. Constable Briggs went to Dunedin to-day per express train, for the purpose of identifying Barnard.

The Municipal Offices. —A meeting of tho City Council, and persons selected to assist thorn in awarding the premiums for the best design for a town hall and municipal buildings, was held yesterday, tho Mayor in the chair. After considerable discussion, tho following six designs wore selected for further consideration, viz., those bearing the following mottoes : —“Bobby Burns,” “We 11 considered,” ‘'Avon,” “Each bird its nest esleometh best,” “Composite,” and “Nil desperandum.” A sub-committee of nine was elected to select two from these six to whom the premiums should be awarded. The designs will be on Cow to (he pub i: c from noon to-day, and for several days from noon till dusk. Mbs Hill’s Benefit. —There was an excellent attendance last right at tho Oddfellows Hall, when the second performance for the benefit of Mrs Hill was given. The programme opened with an overture by the orchestra, which was nicely played. This was followed by Sul'ivau’s operetta of “ Oox and Box. ” In this the characters were sustained by Messrs B. A. and H. H. Loughnan and H. F. Towle remarkably well. Both in singing and acting these gentlemen were a ,: ko successful, and they were warmly and deservedly applauded. Mr E. A. Loughnan made quite a hit in the part of Sergeant Bouncer, while Mr H. H. Loughnan as Cox, and Mr Towle as Bos, rendered their music with care and precision. Mr Towle was especially good in the “ Lullaby,” and Mr H. Loughnan in tho dice-casting scene. This was followed by a musical interlude. Mr Carder sang “Speak to me” well. Signora Venosta, who was in grand voice, sang Bordese’s “ Yashti ” in a manner which left nothing to be desired. Signora Venosta was encored, and responded with the last part of the same song. Master Herman played a violin solo, a fantasia, on airs from “ Lucia,” in a manner surprising for one so young, evincing great musical talent and command of his instrument. Mr Edmonds was heard to advantage in Poniatowski’s “ Yeoman’s wedding,” which ho sang admirably. Miss Mackett sang “ Oarissima” very well, tho song being rendered with taste and expression. Miss Maiia Robinson played an arrangement by Grottechalk, of the Miserere from “ Trovatore,” in a very artistic manner. An operatic trio, by Signora Venosta, Mr Towle, and Signor Luisetti was one of tho gems of the evening. It was admirably rendered by all concerned, and loudly applauded. Mr Williamson sang “They are coming with the Flowers” very nicely indeed. Tho railway baud, under the leadership of Mr J. R. Tyrrell, played an overture new here, “ The Oneida Chief, ” in a manner deserving tho warmest commendation. During the evening the orchestra, under Mr O. Coombes, played several selections in excellent style, particularly one from “ The Crown Diamonds.” The farce of “The Phenomenon in a Smock Frock,” in which the ladies and gentlemen appearing on the former evening were especially successful, concluded a capital programme. The results of the two performances have been very good, and the committee hope to be able to transmit to Mrs Hill a substantial memento of the respect in which the memory of her late husband and her own character aro held by tho people of Christchurch. The City Guards. —Captain Hawkes has received a communication from Colonel Whitmore, thanking him and tho City Guards for their offer of service in the event of a Maori disturbance, and stating that, should occasion arise, tho Government will be glad to avail themselves of their sei vices. Theatbe Royal. The “ Woman in White” was played again last night to a very fair house. Mr Wybert Reeve’s performance of Count Fosco raises him still higher in the estimation of the public with each repetition, and he is nightly enthusiastically applauded. Ho will appear in the same character this evening. Ashley County Council. —A public meeling of the ratepayers cf .Mount Thomas riding will be held on Wednesday, 30tb inst., in the Loburn schoolroom, to consider a proposal for the division of the c junty.