NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1705, 7 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A ®anqeeotj3 Tbap.—A dangerous trap for pedestrians exists at the corner of Montreal and Gloucester streets, fronting Mrs Rosa’ school. A portion of tho asphalt at the corner of tho pavement has sunk where an old telegraph pole has been taken out, and an ugly hole has been formed, making a regular trap for any person walking rapidly in tho dusk of tho "evening, or at night. This should bo seen to promptly, before some accident occurs. Pabliasientaet Spabeing.—Tho Auckland “ Star’s ” parliamentary correspondent writes :—" A rather amusing incident oocuired in the House the other day. Mr Turnbull was making a spirited speech in defence of the Government, and was rather energetically gosticulative. when he gave Mr Bryce, who was on his left, a back-hander on the proboscis. Mr Turnbull paused in hie speech to beg tho member for Wanganui’s pardon, and resumed. Mr Bryce, who had felt his nose, finding that the claret had not been drawn, subsided into his foimer attitude.” Sacked Congest.—The concert which takes place this evening at the Colombo road Wesleyan Church is likely to attract a large audience. Among those taking part in the programme are several professionals and amateurs well-known to the Christchurch public. Brief addresses will bo given by the Revs. A. Reid and J. 8. Smalley, and refreshments will be served during the interval between the first and second parts of the programme. Clerical ChaegbS.—A civil case which excited some considerable interest in mercantile circles was heard before Mr Mellish at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. The plaintiff, Mr A. Davies, of Black and Davies, sued Mr H. S. Smith, themanagsr of the New Zealand Shipping Company, for work done in preparing a balance-sheet. At the time of tho work being done the plaintiff was a clerk in the New Zealand Shipping Company’s office, and tho defendant contended that he had a right, as manager, to require the plaintiff’s services even on private business of his own such as this was, viz., winding up a bankrupt estate of which he was trustee. Some very peculiar evidence was given. Mr F. Fitchett, formerly in the New Zealand Shipping Company’s office, deposed that Mr Smith instructed him to balance the accounts somehow, and he did. After taking a good deal of evidence, judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount claimed and costs.

Accident.— Shortly before eleven o’clock this morning a butcher’s cart, belonging to Mr Macbeth of Montreal street North and driven by a young man in his employ, came to grief while passing over the Cashel street bridge. The horse shied at the western extremity of the bridge, and, swerving, brought the vehicle into violent collision with one of the iron standards through which the side protecting wires run. The standard was broken at the top, and the driver and another young man who was in the cart were thrown violently out. Fortunately they sustained no further harm than a severe shaking, and the vehicle escaped without much damage being done to it. The late Sebqeant-Majob Kerb. —Mr Cambridge, the well-known portrait painter, has just finished an excellent likeness, in oils, of the late Sergeant-Major Kerr. He is represented as wearing the uniform of the Christchurch Artillery, to which ho belonged, with his decorations attached. As a work of art, tho picture is distinguished by great merit in execution and finish, and is, at the same time, an extremely faithful likeness of the deceased gentleman. The portrait is to be seen in Mr Cambridge’s studio in Hereford street.

Lyttelton Habbob. —The Lyttelton Harbor Board lately entrusted to Mr N. K. Cherrill the task of taking a panoramic photograph of Lyttelton Harbor, to serve as an explanatory key to the model they are sending to the Sydney Exhibition. Mr Cherrill has just completed the view, which is about four feet long by nine inches wide. It is in the form of an enrolled scroll, and mounted on cedar board, handsomely framed in dead black and gold. All the salient features of the harbor are reproduced with striking fidelity, particularly noticeable being Peacock’s Wharf and tho boat landing place. A good \lew of the town, showing the principal buildings, has also been obtained, and tho site of the new dry dock below the Orphanage, in tho angle of tho Mole, is also indicated. The photograph is printed in carbon by tho autotype jirocess, and will prove an invaluable adjunct (o tbo model.

Fink Art Collection. —Mr Blake, of the A.l. Hotel, possesses a splendid collection of original oil paintings, which are now on view in one of the largo private rooms of his hotel. They present considerable variety of style, and the subjects are all admirably chosen, the pictures being for the most part tho works of celebrated English artists. Many of them were chosen from tho Clifton Academy, Bristol, some being purchased from tho private collections of tho artists themselves. From the smallest study to the most extensive in the collection, there is ample evidence of the taste and judgment exercised in acquiring them, whilst tho names of tho artists form a sufficient guarantee of their excellence as works of art.

Resident Maoisteate'S Couet. —To-day Bridget Ferrick, for stealing a £5 note, which she had snatched from the hand of a laborer named Michael Ryan, and had ran off with, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor. The prisoner boro a most disreputable character, Canteebuey Oephan Asylum. —The following is a return of children in the Asylum during tho month of July ! —Boys, number on becks, July Ist, 60; admitted, 2—Total, 62 ; none left. Q-irls; number on books, July Ist, 37; admitted, 2—Total, 39 ; loft, 2; leaving 37 girls in tho Asylum, and 62 boys.

Accident. —A man named Con O’Conner working for Mr S. Smith, of Stoneyhurat), was admitted into tho hospital yesterday morning, suffering from a broken arm. It appeared that O’Conner was staying at the Amberley Hotel, and as ha was going to bed on Tuesday night, fell down and broke hie right arm. He was taken to tho hospital, aud there received proper attention. Donations to Charitable Aid. —The Charitable Aid Board acknowledge with thanks two trucks of coal (six tons) contributed by Mrs Deans, from Q-lentunnel colliery. Ashley Disteict. —lt is rumoured that Mr James Dupre Lonce will be asked to contest the Ashley election. Mr J. R. Q-orton, of View Hill, Oxford, and Mr E. L. Higgins, Oust, are spoken of as probable candidates. Sly Grog Selling. — A case of sly grog selling at the Weka Pass railway works is just now being investigated by the police, and will no doubt ultimately form the subject of a case at the E.M. Court. Colombo Road Wesleyan Church.— The sacred concert to celebrate tho opening of the new galleries in the Colombo read Wesleyan Church will take place this evening. St. Michael’s Choral. Society. —This society will this evening give a public rehearsal of Sir M. Costa’s oratorio “ Naaman.” A full band and chorus has been secured, and from the names given the concert should be a great success.

Philosophical Institute. —An ordinary meeting of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury will be held this evening at the Public Library. Dr. Haasb will read a paper, “ Notes on a Manufactory of Stone Implements at the Month of the Otakia Creek.” Thera will also he an exhibition of microscopes. Leciurb.—A lecture will be delivered this evening in St. Paul’s Schoolroom in connection with the Young Women’s Christian Association, by Mr T. S. Mannering, The subject chosen is “ The Tabernacle.” Land Tax Appeals. —Tho Court for hearing the objections for Christchurch will sit tomorrow at 10 a.m. Mr G. L. Hellish, 8.M., will preside. Football. —As the match between Eangiora and Christchurch has fallen through, it has bean decided to play a Fifteen against a Twenty. The following are the Fifteen (who will wear red and black): —Messrs Grant, Robinson, McCardell, J. S. Anderson, W. Stringer, J. R. Evans (captain), Million, Bolton, Potts, Field, Ollivier, Harman, Pavitt, E. Chapman, W. Cotterill. The Twenty (blue and white) : —Messrs E. Cotterill, Higgins, Chapman, Alaba'ter, Williams, Lee, Grigg, Rattray, Webster, Chaffey, D’Anvergne, L. Hawkes, White, Baker, Hartland, Ross, Pickering, Easlea, Lewiu (captain), Beswick. Emergencies Lawson, Hastings, Schmidt, Pratt, Paul, Hanmer. Entertainment. The entertainment in aid of the “ Lyttelton Times” Sick Fund will taka place on the 29th instant instead of the 28th, ns formerly advertised. Mrs Walter Hill and Miss Arethnsa May have kindly given their services, and will appear in the comedy, together with several members of the fourth estate of Thespian proclivities.