NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1708, 11 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Templaby. — A meeting of Esinbow Lodge, No. 13, to confirm by-laws and appoint trustees, is to be held in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Lyttelton, to-morrow night.

Laud Tax Appeals. —Tho Court for hearing tho appeals against tho land tax valuations for the borough of Christchurch opened to day at ton o’clock. Mr G. L. Mollisb, R.M., presided. The appeals dealt with related to the S.W., N. 8., and N.W. quarters. Committee Meetings. —The usual meetings [of the works and finance committee ef the City Council were held this morning, and reports will bo submitted to the Council this evening. With reference to works, it may be mentioned that Mr Deen’s tender for the supply of lanterns for street Jlamps was accented, and the surveyor was instructed to shingle Mon Place and New street as soon as the material could be obtained. Dbainagb Operations. —Tho operations in connection with the drainage scheme have now been so far extended as to form part of a circle round the town, in addition to the intersecting portions in various directions. The pipes are now being laid along the South Town belt, to meet tho work which is rapidly approaching from the East along the Northern boundary. The Hospital Staff. —Drs. Ellis and Patrick have resigned their positions in r onneotion with tho Hospital staff. The reason alleged is connected with some step taken by Dr. Campbell which the gentlemen s’ludod to considered unprofessional. Respecting Teeth. —Tho London “Medical Record” says :—“lt has long been noted in this country that in those districts where tho use of oatmeal (in place of whoaten Hour) prevails, we find children and adults with the beat developed teeth and jaws : and so well recognised is the influence of ofttmeal diet upon tho teeth, that many practitioners order its use as an article of daily diet for children, in cases where the dentition seems likely to be either retarded or imperfect. Resident Magistrate’s Court. —A large number of cases were disposed of to-day. Tho case of Charles Eoyle occupied able time. The c'Toumstances connected with it are somewhat curious. A full report will be found in another column. The prisoner was remanded to tho 18th instant. Ratepayers’ Association. —It has been suggested that in view of the approaching election for the different wards of Christchurch, an association of ratepayers should be formed to watch over the elections, and also to take cognizance of all matters affecting municipal interests. It is stated that there are a number of ratepayers willing to join such an association if tho first steps towards forming it were taken. Rakaia. —Mr Halo, of Solwyn, exhibited his scioptioon views, consisting of scenes on tho Rhine and Nile, Venice, tho Tower of London, and some others, including tho Polls of Niagara, and the usual collection of comicalities, in the schoolroom on Priday evening. The attendance was very limited, owing most probably to the insufficient notice given of his coming. Tho children, who were admitted free, enjoyed the views greatly.

Lyttelton Fire Brigade. — A practice was held on Friday night, and the Harbor Board’s fire prevention plant tested and found in good order. Subsequently a meeting was held by tho brigade in tho Council Chambers, and ono new member was added to their number. Some ordinary business was disposed of, and accounts passed. Tho superintendent, Mr J. Sowdeu, stated that the call for contributions of books to the brigade’s library had only boon responded to in ono instance, and he hoped that such of the residents of port us bad any books to spare would be kind enough to give them to the library, Obangeism. —A meeting of Lodge No. 11 was held in tho Orange Hall, Courtenay, on Friday, when a largo number of brethren attended. The lodge was opened in duo form aud a quantity of business transacted before closing. Subsequently tho lodge was raised to the A.P. degree, Bro. Tribe being invited to act as M.C. on the occasion. Three brethren wero duly installed in that degree, and tho lodge closed with the usual ceremony. Tho brethren then adjourned for refreshments, when the usual toasts were drunk and some excellent songs and recitations given, after which tho National Anthem was sung and the brethren dispersed. St. Michael’s Choral Society. A repetition of the oratorio of “ Naaman,” by tho members of St. Michael’s Choral Society, will take place this evening in tho schoolroom.

Pioneer Bicycle Club. —On Saturday eight members of the club met at headquarters for a run to White’s bridge on the North road. The road was generally very good. When the Seven Mile Peg was reached five of the members rode on to Kaiapoi and throe returned to town, all having thoroughly enjoyed the run. Theatre Royal. —The Hudson’s Surprise Party gave another of their performances at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, when there was a good attendance. The programme was a new one, and all the items were well performed. Miss DeGay’s violin solos were loudly applauded, and Messrs Hudson and Wallace also secured the plaudits of the audience in their contributions. The company appear again to-night, and to-morrow evening (Wednesday), which will be their last appearance, having been set apart for the benefit of Mr Charles Wallace.

St. John’s Church, Southbbidoe. —The annual meeting of this congregation was held on Wednesday evening, when there was an unusually largo attendance. The Rev. J. W. Cree occupied the chair. The chairman stated that it had been intended for some time past to enlarge the Church, but ho thought it weuld bo advisable not to undertake the work for a time. The treasurer (Mr A. Cameron), handed in a financial statement showing a balance to credit of £1 Os 2d, and stated that there was a sum of £26 still due from pew rents, which, if collected, would place the congregation in a more favorable position. It was resolved that in future all sittings, the rents of which are twelve months in arrears, may bo let to other applicants, and that notice bo given at once to scat-holders that all arrears must be paid up by October Ist. Mr Ennis, the superintendent of the Sabbath School, handed in a very satisfactory report, the attendance being very encouraging, but he stated that it would he necessary for some members of the congregation to give their assistance in the school, owing to several of the teachers having removed from the district. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Ennis for the lime and attention he had bestowed on the school. The following gentlemen were elected to serve on the financial committee for the ensuing year : Messrs Wm. Oraham, A. Cameron, A. Storry, Wm. Gabbie, W. Thompson, Robert Webster, H. Ennis, O. Hurst, H. Anderson, J. Benny, J. Craig, and Wm. McYennie. A vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring committee. The meeting was closed by the chairman pronouncing the Benediction.

Harmonic Society.—The committee of this society have decided to postpone the first concert until September. The severe winter has affected the attendance at the rehearsals. It has been decided also to change the night of rehearsal to Tuesday in each week, so that in future, commencing with to-morrow night, the practices of this society will be held on that evening.

City Council. —The usual weekly meeting ofjtho City Council will bo hold this evening at seyen o’clock.