NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1725, 30 August 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Ma&istbate's Coitbt.—To-day the only business done in the Court was tho fining one inebriate ss, and of a woman 20s for using obscene language. Thb Inward Mail tia San Francisco. Xhe inward mails via San Francisco were brought on from Wellington in the s.s. Hawea, and arrired early thia morning.

&AIBTV Theatbb.—On Monday will appear at this theatre the Chaplin-Osborne company, who arriTod in Ghristohurch to-day. " Hamlet " will be the first play put on the boards, to be followed by " Richelieu." Mr Chaplin's well known powers will be backed up by Miss Bose Osborne and a very efficient troupe . The Christchurch public are evidently " in for a good thing." ThbATBB Royal. McLean's Juvenile Troubadours will appear again this evening in their excellent entertainment of "Patchwork," and " Kickers and Hash." Last night they performed in Port, where they were much appreciated. Those who have not yet seen these exceedingly clever young actors should do so at once, and we will guarantee they will be muoh surprised at the " finish " shown, and the verve and originality of the whole performance. Gas Extension.—Workmen are at the present time busily extending mains of a large size up Manchester street. Considerable doubt has existed in the minds of some people as to whether the pipes were for drainage or lighting purposes, as the size of them warranted the supposition that they might do for either. The large size of these pipes is owing to the fact that they are what is termed trunk or arterial mains, and it would be well if consumers would be careful as to the amount of gas they burn, ub the pressure resulting from them must necessarily be heavy. Land Tax Coitbt.—This morning, Mr G-. Mellish, held a Land Tax Court for the district of Spreydon and Halswell. A considerable number of objections were brought forward, some being allowed, and in other cases the objectors failed to appear. Thb Steam Roller.—The steam roller is doing good work in Worcester street. A large quantity of rough metal has been laid down, and rolled almost as hard and smooth as concrete. Thb Oddfellows' Hall,—Some little time back a statement was made by the Mayor to the effect that the doors in the Oddfellows' Hall open inwards. This is not the case, as all the doors open outwards, so as to enable an audience to be got out quickly in case of a panic, or any extraordinary crush similar to that of last Saturday night. Neglected Childbbn.—Two girls named Mary Bridget Dowey and Katherine Dowey were yesterday sent to the Burnham Industrial School as neglected children. The elder, thirteen years old, will be an inmate of the school for two years; and the younger, nine years of age, for five. The appearance of the children in court was deplorable in the extreme, and bore evidence of the grossest neglect. The father, James John Dowey, was ordered to pay 10s per week for their maintenance. Alabm op Pibk.—Shortly before eight o'clock last evening a dense cloud of smoke was Been to rise from the Triangle, and the alarm was quickly given by the Lichfield street bell, followed at a short interval by that of the Chester street station. On examination, however, it was found that there was nothing very serious, the alarm having arisen from a chimney in the bacon smokehouse attached to Mr Gaisford's butcher's shop catching fire from too much sawdust, shavings, Ac., being put on the fire. The brigade, fire, and regular police were quickly on the spot, but fortunately their services were not required, and the fire in the chimney was put out without any damage. St. John's Entertainment.—There was a very good attendance last evening at St. John's schoolroom, when one of the series of entertainments which have been given during the past few weeks took place. Songs were given by Miss Rowly, Messrs Edmonds, Wilson, and Corbett; piano duets by Madame Winter and Mr Landergan; trios for piano, violin, and violincello by Messrs Landergan, Coombs, and Nottingham, and readings by the Bev. H. O. M. Watson. The chairman (the Bev. Mr Watson) announced that the last entertainment of the series would take place in abeut a fortnight, when a programme would be given embracing all the talent in Christchurch. Comic Opbba Company.—Despite the Btrong counter attraction elsewhere, the Pinafore Company had a large audience last night at the Oddfellows' Hall. The opera was very successfully purfurmert throughout. Miss Leaf wan particularly good in the recitative and soena in the second act, for which she received an enthusiastic encore, and she was also heard to great advantage in her part in " The Bell " trio. This young lady has now thoroughly established herself as a prime favorite with her audiences, and deservedly so. Miss Heath and Miss Hnnter also were excellent in their respective parts, and received due appreciation at the hands of the audience. Mr Harding, who was in good voice, sang " Pair moon to thee" well, and Mr Biccardi and Mr Grain were also loudly applauded for their contributions. Mr Hodaon sang well in the popnlar duet, " Kind Captain," which was encored, and Mr Love made a great deal out of the small part of the Boatswain. Most of the wellknown airs were encored, and generally the opera went very highly, the chorus doing their work with precision and success. The company appear again to-day and to-night. Mdlle. Ditboin at Lbbston. This talented pianist gave one of her entertainments in the Leeston Town Hall, on Thursday evening last, to a very fair house. Mb Saunders at Waiatt. —Mr Saunders held a meeting at Waiau last evening, Mr James Macfarlane in the chair. About thirtyfive electors were present. A vote of confidence, proposed by Mr S. Neville, seconded by Mr Praßer, was carried unanimously. A large number of questions were asked, and satisfactorily answered. Licensing Cobbt.—The quarterly Licensing Court will be held next Tuesday, September 2nd. The following are the new applications :—Hotel licenses —John Toovey, junction of Barbadoes street and Oxford Terrace; Christian Klingsnstein, Cashel street; Michael Hales, junction of Hill's and Opawa road ; James Major, Springston; John Somers, Colombo road South ; and Stephen Lawrence, Sydenham. Hdmund Bourgeois, Cashel street, will make an application for a wine and beer license. "Lvttblton Times" Sick Pt/nd.—The stage of the Theatre Royal was last night occupied by tho Amateur Dramatic Corps of the " Lyttelton Times," who gave their annual entertainment for their Sick Pund Society. The performance consisted of a petite concert and Robertson's comedy " Society." Prior to the rising of the curtain Mr C. Hull spoke with excellent effect a prologue written for the occasion by Mr Ludford, and both the composition and the manner in which it was given were loudly applauded. The concert was sustained by Mr R. A. Loughnan, Mr Kitchin, Mr J. Dunlop, and Mrs Crombie Brown, whoße efforts were warmly recognised. The comedy waa really excellently played, all the characters being stamped with appropriate individuality, Mr J. Hebden as Tom Stylus, Mr Kitchin as Mr John Ohodd, jun., and Mr E. J. LeGrove, being conspicuous by the ability they showed in their respective roles. Apart from these characters it would' be invidious to individualise where all the dramatis persona: were so perfect in text, so painstaking, and at the some time so successful in their efforts. Mrs Walter Hill as Lady Ptarmigant was warmly welcomed by the audience, and played with her usual ability, and the same praise may be accorded to Miss Arethusa May as Maud Hetherington, and a very clever little girl named Mies Eda Mercer; who very prettily impersonated Little Maud. The house was crowded in all parts. The entertainment gave general satisfaction, and will materially benefit the object for whieh it waß given. Thb Case as Vennbll. —On Sunday morning, at nine o'clock, a 'bus, chartered by Mr MoQ-uinness, will leave the Britannia Hotel for New Brighton, for the purpose of conveypersons wishing to 00-operate with the police in their search for the missing man. Refreshments will be provided for the search party. Election Addresses. —Mr J. W. Treadwell will address the electors of Christchurch in tho Colombo road school on Monday evening. Mr Fisher will speak at the same place this evening. Mr Andrewß will also speak to-night at the Gaiety Theatre. Lyttelton Temperance Societies. — A meeting of electors connected with temperance societies i 8 to be held to-night at 7.30 p.m. at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton. Kaiapoi Bououan Council. —The nomination for this Council took place on Tuesday. It is reported that a number of candidates will probably be put in nomination. Rangioba Litbbaby Society.—A concert in aid of the funds of the above Institution was held on Thursday evening last. There was a very poor attendance, which, considering the benefit the institution is to the people of Rangiora, was much to be regretted. The programme was ably rendered by Mr Merton and his class, assisted by several well-known amateurs.