NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1717, 21 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magisteate's Cottbt. The only business done by tho Court to-day was the fining of two inebriates, one the sum of ss, tho other 603. Clevee Captube of Peisonebs at New Plymouth.—At 7 o'clock on the morning of the 13th two prisoners named Hall and Hinaki (a native) made a bold striko for liberty. They were, in accordance with tho custom of the gaol, occupied in performing certain duties connected with the prison under the superintondance of tho gaoler. While bo engaged, the prisoner Hall rushed past tho gaoler and bolted out of the prison, quickly followed by his companion Hinaki. The gaoler at once gave pursuit, and raised an alarm, which had the effect of attracting the attention of several persons residing in the locality. While the gaoler was pursuing Hinaki, he called out to Mr Morton, who lives in the vicinty of gaol, to follow the prisoner Hall, and not to loose sight of him. Tho native was cleverly captured boforo ho had reached tho outside of the prison grounds by Mr Bussen. Mr Morton, inspector of nuisaucss, in the meantime had followed Hall, and kept him in view until they reached tho Woodley stream, where Hall dashed into some scrub, and was lost to sight. Mr Morton was joined by ono of the constabulary men, and they at onco made search for the prisoner. After they had searched about tho scrub a short time without success the constable wont into tho stream, and followed its course sotno Utile distance, when he espied tho head of tho prisoner Hall above tho water, the remainder of his body being submerged. Tho constable mado a cautious approach, and succeeeebd in capturiag Hall, who little expected to bo pounced on in the manner the constable managed it. The whole affair did not ocoupy the space of an hour from tho timo the prisoners first eeciped until Hall was brought be ok. Katepayebs' Association. A Batepayers' Association for the city of Christchurch was formed last evening to secure the olection of momborß to tho City Council, and discusi any matters that may arise from time to timo in connection with tho interests of the citizens. A strong committee was appointed.

Distbict Coubt.—This morning Judge Ward delivered judgment in the case of Fleming v. Booth and another. His Honor stated that the sole question before the Court was whether tho order given in this case was revocable or not. He held that an order given by a dobtor to his creditor upon a third person having moneyß of the debtor, to pay such moneys to the creditor, cannot be revoked at the pleasure of the a;s-'gnor. Judgment was consequently given for the defendants, with costs.

Pigeon Fitino.—A remarkable feat in flying has jußt been performed by two pigeoDß, Smike and Land Agent, the property of Mr Donohue, of Christchurch. They were liborated at Dunedin at 8 a.m. to-day, and arrived here at a quarter to 2p m. The distance, 230 miles, was therefore performed in 5J hours or at an average rate of exactly forty miles an hour for the whole distance. The birds had never been to Dunedin before, and, we believe, are the first that have flown thi3 distance in New Zealand. We are given to understand that a gentleman in Christchurch has offered a prize for the first birds that performed tho distance, and apparently Mr Donohue is entitled to reap the advantages of his enterprise and the staying powers of his birds.

LYrTELTON Election.—Mr H. P. WhrrayAynesley will address the electors of Lyttelton tomorrow evening at the Oddfellows' Hall. A special train will leave Chriitchureh at 6.45 p.m. for the convenience of electors from Christchurch desiring to attend the meeting.

Ohbistchttbob: Gas Company.—A special general meeting of the Christchurch Gas, Coal, acd Coke Company was held this afternoon, E. G. Wright, E*q., in tho chair. On motion of Mr Mollott, seconded by Mr Tipping, it was resolved that the directors be authorised to declare an ad interim dividend of 7 per cent., payable on the Ist of October. This was the only business, and a vote of thanks having been passed to the chairman the raeeting terminated. ODDPELtowsniP.—At a meeting of the Loyal Avon Lodge, No. 23, American Constitution, held last evening, tho Rebekah degree was instituted for the first time in Christchurch. The lodge having been opened in the degree, P.G. Brother Teague, acting as N.G. and P.G. Bro. C. Lezard as V.G., seven brethren were instituted into the degree with due formalities. This degree, which is worked in connection with tho subordinate lodges, allows of the membership of ladies, being the wives of brethron of the order. The ritual is highly impressive and interesting. The institution of the ladies who desire it into the degree will take place on the 17th September, when the K.W.G.M., Bro. Wheeler, will conduct the ceremonies. At the regular meeting of the Avon Lodge, held before tho degree meeting, P.G. Patterson and P.G. Teague were elected Grand Lodge representatives.

Pout of Kaiapoi.—lfc is expeetsd that two, if not three, Teasels will eoma into the river this week, one of which ia the brigantine Cleopatra. These will bring in cargoes of eoal and sail with produce, which latter has for Borne time lain awaiting shipment.

Addington.—An entertainment, consisting of the usual programme of glees, song?, duets, readings, &c, will be held in the schoolroom, Addington, on Tuesday next, the 26th August. The proceeds are in aid of the debt on the school. The General Election. —Addresses will be delivered by candidates aa follows: —The Hon. E. Kichardson, this evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall. On Friday evening, Mr H. P. Murray Aynsley, at Lytteltsn. On Saturday, fcir George Grey, at tha Oddfellows' Hall, Christchurch; Monday, the Hon. John Hall, at Lee-ton; Tuesday, Mr E. 0. J. Stevens, at the Gaiety Theatre, and Mr C. C. Bowen, at Kaiapoi. St. Michael's Entertainment.'—The programme advertised for to-night is certainly the best that has been provided for the season. It includes selections from the operas of " Maritana " and " The Soicerer ;" part songs by an unusually strong company Jof amateurs, and a piano solo by a lady amateur whose playing was much appreciated on a former occasion. These items, together with several songs by well known aTiateurs, and three attractive readings, should draw a good house, and supplement the school funds materially.