NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1714, 18 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Committee Meetings. —There was _no meeting of the works committee this morning, the members thereof not pntting in an appearance. The finance committee, met and passed the weekly accounts. The design committee moot to-morrow. CnEisrcnup.cn Election. —As will be seen by advertisement, in another column, Mr Stevens’s committee will meet at the committee rooms, opposite the Bank of New Zealand (late Lewis’s fruit shop), at seven o’clock this evening. Mr Richardson’s committee will meet at the same hour at their room in the Triangle (Simpson’s old shop, adjoining Royse, Stead, and Co.’s office.) It is particularly requested that all members will bo present. Resident Maoistkate’B Court — A largo amount of business was before the Court today, which was left sitting when wo went to press. A full repoifc up to that time appears •liewhere. A Wail from Ashburton. —The flourishing township of Ashburton does not appear to hare escaped the general depression so much complained of in commercial circles. Here is an extract from a resident to a friend in Christchurch :—“The all absorbing topic hero now is as to who will be the next person privileged to have the Royal Arms over his name —as a bankrupt. If a tradesman is seen to be promenading the Railway station (bo his intent never so innocent) it is at once concluded he is 'going to town to get white washed.” This is hard lines on the tradesman, to whom the advice of the poet might be fittingly given in this extremity—namely, to be patient, and believe that such severe afflictions not from the ground arise. That “ celestial benedictions (!) oft assume this dark disguise.” The only thing is to get the tradesman to believe it.

Theatre Hotal. —On Saturday the clever little company now playing at tho Theatre gave two performances, viz, a matinee and the usual evening one. In the afternoon there was a very good attendance, both of adults and juveniles, tho latter of whom evinced the greatest possible interest in and appreciation of their confreres on the stage. In tho evening the performance went capitally. Miss Nina Tulloch as Inzclte, and Miss Fox as Lucy Fuller, acted and Bang with great success. The songs of the two young ladies were encored enthusiastically, Miss Fox being particularly good in the pretty ballad “ Speak to me.” Master Parlato is perfectly inimitable in his rendering of the part of Oonred, every point being made with a force and power which is wonderful in one so young. Master McLean, in make-up and acting, is such a close copy of Mr Farron as to evoke a general round of applause on making his appearance. In the musical melange of “ Patchwork ” there is no cessation of the fun, and in it Mies Tulloch and Miss Fox evince vocal and histrionic powers of no moan order. They are most ably supported by Masters Parlato and McLean, and between the quartette the fun is fast and furious. They appear this evening. H. M. Customs. —lt is a matter of general complaint among those frequenting tho long room at the Custom House that tho noise is so great when people are talking or moving about, that it is extremely difficult to transact their business. This might be easily remedied by the Government covering the floor (which is now bare) with kamptulioan, or material of a similar kind, to deaden tho sound.

Legal. —A sitting in banco will be held to-morrow, before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston. Amongst other cases set down for hearing is tho argument for a non-suit or new trial in tho case of Court v Studholmo, arising out of the Waimate fire. It is probable that his Honor Judge Williams will also sit on tho occasion.

Ashley Electorate.— Mr H, L. Higgins, who had been pressed to contest this election, has definitely decided not to do so, stating as hie reason that the probability of the session extending to harvest would cause him to neglect his faiming interests. Mr L. O. Williams, Amberley, and for some time a member of the Kowai Koad Board, has been invited to become a candidate.

Electoral Rolls. —There haa been great difficulty in obtaining copies of the Aahley electoral roll, which was still in the printing office on Saturday. It is said that on nearly all the rolls there is a large number of names in duplicate, and great care will have to bo exercised by returning officers to prevent personation of voters. On one of the rolls tliero have been detected upwards of twenty names in duplicate. New Morgue at the Depot. —The new morgue at the depot is finished, and the bey has been handed over to the police authorities who, it may bo mentioned, are somewhat perplexed to find that the Government have not provided any furniture for either the dissecting room or tho dead house, not even a table. Nor has provision boon made for a place in which to hold inquests, and there is no room at the depot which can be used for such a purpose. Football. —A match was played on Cranmer square, on Saturday, by two teams of the Rugby Union Association, one being captained by Mr Lewin and tho other by Mr Boulton (in the absence of Mr Evans). Tho former team, numbering seventeen, wore blua and white, and tho latter, numbering twelve only, red and black. Owing to the rain, tho ground was in a very slippery condition, and tho play was consequently not so brilliant or certain as could otherwise have been expected, though many of the members appeared to bo in capital form. Taken as a whole, the game was well contested, but the Blues generally had tho best of it, their adversaries being unable to hold their own against tho long odds opposed to them. In tho first spell tho Blues scored a touch down, obtained by Bell ; butj Million was unsuccessful in trying to convert it into a goal. In tho last part of the game the Bluos added two more touchdown to their score, one of which was obtained by Lewin, and tho other by Bell. Both tries, however, wore unsuccessful, the ball being too slippery to kick with any degree of certainty. The Reds, though unable to score, exhibited some capital play, Bolton, Baker, Pickering, and W. Potts being particularly prominent forward, whilst some firstrats hack play was shown by Chapman, Robinson, and W. Stringer, the latter being particularly good. On tho part of the Blues, Bell, Million, and Grigg played up, and did good service, whilst Lewin always appeared to the fore, and, as usual, did a good deal of hard work. Their efforts were well'supported by McCardell, Colterill, Chapman, and Anderson. The latter was in his usual good form, but owing to tho slippery stale of tho ground, was seldom able to get far away with the ball. District Court. —Tho usual monthly sittings of tho District Court will be held before Judge Ward on tbe 20th instant. Sydenham Borough Council.— The usual meeting of the above body lakes place this evening. City Council. —The ordinary weekly meeting of tho City Council will bo hold this evening at seven o’clock. OrANQKISSI. —An A. P. Lodge in connection with L0dg05N05.2,3,2 l,will;bo held in the Orange Hall to-morrow evening. St. Luke’s. —The first of a series of entertainments in connection with St. Luke’s will be bold to-morrow in tho schoolroom. A good programme will bo provided for the occasion._ Christchurch Election. — A meeting of Mr E. Richardson’s committee will bo held this evening at tho rooms in tho triangle, whou it is particularly requested that all members attend. Selwyn. —Tbo Hon. John Hall will address the Selwyn electors on Monday, 25th, at Leoston, and on Wednesday, 27th, at Halkett; on both occasions at 7 p.m. An announcement of further addresses iu other part* of th<i t district will bo made shortly.

Accident at Oust. — A man named James Cooper was admitted into the {Hospital on Saturday evening, suffering from a broken thigh. It appeared that bo was carting shingle in the locality stated, ar.d as he was crossing a bridge his horse took fright and bolted, throwing him from the cart. The wheel passed over b’s log above the knee and caused a rraoture. He was immediately brought to town and received treatment at the Hospital.

RECEKSENrATION OF COLERIDGE. Mr B. G. Wright has announced his intention of contesting the seat for Coleridge.