NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1712, 15 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Obanqe Ball. —Last evening a Boiree and ball, in aid of the Protestant Brass Band, waß hold in the Orange Hall, Worcester street. The committee, who were very aotive in making arrangements for the comfort and convenience of those who would favor them with their company, had their anticipations more than realised. After tea, Mr Schwartz took the conduct of the dance music, and Mr Harrup the ceremonies, and the younger of the company entered into the amusement with spirit, while those further advanced in years enjoyed themselves by being onlookers. Dancing was kept up to an early hour in the morning. Over a hundred couple were at the entertainment, and the whole passed off creditably and to the full satisfaction of the committee.

Political Meeting at Sydenham.—A meeting of committee in connection with the Liberal Beform Association will be held this evening in Colombo road, Sydenham, and it is probable that arrangements will then be made for holding a public meeting at Addington on Tuesday. Besidbnt Magistbate'S Court.—At the Court to-day the charge against Christian Messeh, for stealing pawn tickets was dismissed, as the prosecutor was still absent. The case of F. G. Rutland, accused of uttering counterfeit coin, was dismissed, as there was some dcubt as to the identity of the prisoner with the man who uttered the false coin.

Municipal Designs.—A meeting of the sub-committee appointed with reference to the designs for municipal offices, &s, took place yesterday. The report of the quantative surveyors was read, which stated that none of the six designs selected came within the sum fixed as a limit by the conditions. The sub-committee decided not to recommend any of the designs to the committee for the premium.

Political Meeting.—A meeting of the supporters of Messrs Stevens, Moorhouse, and Biohardson was held at the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. Mr W. S. Moorhouse intimated that he resigned the contest for the city. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Moorhouse, Stevens, Bowen, Biohardson, Hon. J. Hall, and Col. Brett. A resolution was agreed to forming [two sub-committees for securing the return of Messrs Stevens and Biohardson. Entbbtainmbnt. —A very enjoyable entertainment was given in the Durham street schoolroom last evening by the members of the Wesleyan Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. In the absence of the Bev. A. Beid, the Bev. Baumber occupied tho chair. A very attractive programme was prepared, each item being loudly applauded. Songs were given by Messrs Shelton, Jones, A. Searell, Hulmes and Woledge, and the Misses Kent, Ellis, and Mrs Smith ; recitations by Messrs Prudhoe, Gibson, Baumber, Atkinson, and England ; readings by Messrs Atkinson and Grossman, and a vocal duet by Miss Kent and Mrs Smith. Lidebal Beeoem Association Meeting. —A public meeting, called by advertisement of tho Canterbury Liberal Beform Association, was held last night at the library, Knightstown. Dr. Turnbull, the president of the association, and Mr S. P. Andrews, hon. secretary, attended on behalf of the association. The meeting was fairly attended, and very enthusiastic in their approval of speeches made by both the president and Mr Andrews. Considerable interest was evinced on the part of the audience by questions on the various matters mentioned in the speeches of both gentlemen, the answers being received with much approval. A local oommittoe waa formed to act with the central committee of the association and the meeting adjourned. Missing Man.—A man named George Vennall, sixty years of age, residing on the bank of the Avon near New Brighton, has been missing from his home since the 6th inst. From tho statement of his wife, from whem he was living separate, Tennall had been addicted to intemperance, but joined the Good Templars about a month back. On two former occasions he had fallen into tho river, and had been rescued, and it is feared that he has met with another accident of a similar nature. This is rendered the more likely, as Vennall was compelled to draw water habitually from the river, there being no well on his premises. He is described as being sft. sin. in height, stout built, with grey hair and whiskers, but no beard or moustache. When last seen ha was wearing an old faded pea jacket, corduroy trousers, and a black billycock hat. The police were engaged to-day dragging the river, but up to the hour of our going to press tho misting man had not been found. Templab Annivbesaby.—The sixth anniversary of the introduction of Templary into Christchurch was celebrated last night in the Templar Hall, Worcester street. A capital tea was provided by the sisters of the Dauntless Lodge, No. 7, and after tho tables had been cleared away a public meeting was held. The chair was taken by Mr Joyce, who opened tho proceedings with an address. Mr J. T. Smith, who is tho W.C.T. of the Dauntless Lodge, gave.an interesting account of the progress and present condition of tho ordor, drawing special attention to the flourishing condition of tho Juvenile Temple. The Rev. W. H. Keist next addressed tho meeting, urging total abstainers to be diligent in their efforts to spread the cause, and to make every effort during tho present elections to further legislation on the question. The Bev. P. H. Munro gave a capital racy speech, interspersed with anecdotes. Somo very good songs were given by Mr and Mrs 0. M. Gray and Miss Clifford, ono from Mrs Gray, "Sign tho pledge for mother's sake," meeting with great applause. The meeting was a great success, the hull being quite full. Football. —The South Canterbury match having fallen throngh, it has beon decided to play two fifteens against each other on Saturday. The teams are as follows: —Messrs Evans (captain), T. W. Stringer, Kinvig, G. Robinson, H. A. Anderson, Alabaster, Bolton, Chaffey, Ollivier, Grigs, Pavitt, Potts, W. Tickell, T. Searell, and Rattray. Messrs Lewin (captain), Parker, McCardell, P. Chapman, E. Cotterill, Field, Harman, Giles, Millton, E. .Chapman, Hartland, Baker, H. Stringer, E. G. Hawkes, and J. S. Anderson; emergencies—Webster, Lee, Higgins, W. Cotterill, L, Hawkes, and Bell. Mr Evans* team will wear red and black, and Mr Lowin's blue and white. The matoh will commence at 2.30 p.m. Canterbury Rowing Club.—The annual meeting of the C.R.C will be held on Friday, September stb, at Cookson's Commercial Hotel.

Rakaia.—A man named Dixon, working at tho sleeper cutting machine, had his finger badly cut yesterday morning. He had to go to Ashburton to get it dressed. City Guakds.—As will be seen by advertisement, membersof the ehristchurch Uity Guards holding- Schneider rifles and bayonets are requested to return them into tho temporary store, Hereford street, by noon on Saturday. Thb Juvenile Troubadours.—The juvenile Dramatic Troubadours made their first appearance last night at th« Theatre Royal, in Baker and Farron's peculiar drama, " Conrad and Lizette," compressed into one act. The performers, the eldest of whom cannot be more than fifteen years of age, and the youngest about eleven, are surprisingly clever, and are irresistibly attractive from theabandon with which, they throw themselves into their work, and the natural unforced humor which characterises their respective impersonations. Masters Parlato and McLean, as Conrad and Tim Flaherty, gave very clever imitations of Baker and Farron, the peculiar _gait_ and bearing of the latter being an inimitablo specimen of mimicry from so youthful a performer as Master McLean. Miss Nina Tulloch and Miss Emmelino Fox sustained the characters of Lizotto and Lucy Fuller with a piquancy and freshness, coupled with an amount of ease and self-possession, that might be envied by many a more experienced and mature artiste. Each young lady possesses a nice voice, and their stylo of singing shows that their musical education has not been neglected. The same praise may be given to the vocal efforts of Master Parlato and Maßter McLean. Master Willie Perman is also a clever little fellow, and each member of the company adds dancing to their other accomplishments. Many of tho characteristic songs and dances in the first piece wore enthusiastically and deservedly encored, which seemed to stimulate the little people to further efforts, which were thoroughly appreciated. There was a general call for the whole of the characters on the fall of the curtain. The performance concluded with " Patchwork," made familiar to a Christchurch audience by Salsbury's Troubadours. In this drawingroom extravaganza, which fairly bristled with songs, dances, and short operatic selections, the troupe literally revelled, and their spontaneous fun and unstudied antics had a contagious effect on tho audience. This brought a unique and merry entertainment to a close. The performance will bo repeated this evening. Mb John Bright on Reciprocity.—Mr John Bright has written a letter, in reply to a communication from a meeting in favor of Free Trade, recently held in Bradford, in which, referring to the advocates of Reciprocity and Protection, he says, " the simpletons who have no memory and no logic," forget that the Btato of tho country from 1839 to 1842 was ton times worse than at present, although that was tho period of the fullest "Protection." He points to the United States, which he calls the " most protected nation in the world," and says the distress there during the last five years has been in every way greater than in this country.

A Parliamentary paper has just been issued containing a correspondence between the British and French Governments relative to the tariff question. The French Government has " denounced" the existing commercial treaties with thiß and other countries without having, as yet, passed any new tariff law, and British manufacturers havo been kept in considerable uncertainty as to the course they might have to pursue. Explanations were, therefore, naturally asked for, and the result, as set forth in the correspondence now published, is to re-assure us on at leaßt ono point. No new tariff law will be sprung on foreign traders as a kind of surprise. The Bev. Canon Frederick Beadon, rector of North Stoneham, near Southampton, died in the 102nd year of his age, having completed his 101st year in December last. He was ordained in 1800, and held the rectory of Stoneham for nearly three-quarters of a century, succeeding his father in the living. He was appointed Canon of Wells in 1812. It will be remembered that the Queen paid a visit to the venerable gentleman shortlyiafter his centenary.