NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1728, 3 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

E.M. Couet. —At the Court to-day Peter Eomolus was brought up charged with vagrancy. He had not long been discharge 3 from gaol, and had built himself a whare in the North Park, about 3ft. high, ; u which he lived. He begged for scraps of food, and then took them off to his den ti eat. He was an annoyance to the ladies passing through the Park, who were afraid of him. The prisoner was sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment with hard labor.

Shipping Notices. —Before the removal of the telegraphic department into the new Government buildings great convenience was afforded to the public by the exhibition in the window of a paper containing all useful items of shipping intelligence. This practice has been discontinued at the now Telegraphic Office, and might be revived with advantage.

Captain Pbeston’s Body Found. —The body of Captain Preston, whom it was supposed was drowned while going off to his vessel, the brigantine Nightingale, on the night of July 23rd, was found this morning floating off Sandy Bay. Messrs Grubb, jun., and David, who were passing in a boat at the time, observed the dark object afloat, and having secured it towed it into the adjacent bay and gave information to the police at Port. The latter brought it on to Lyttelton and conveyed it to the morgue to await the coroner’s inquest. Some money (about £3 10s) was found on the body, besides a watch, chain, and a few trinkets. City Council Elections. —ln answer to a requisition signed by Mr L. E. Nathan and others, Mr O. P. Hulbert has consented to offer himself as a candidate for a seat in the City Council at the forthcoming elections.

Ashley Election. —lt is stated that Mr J. A. Cunningham has consented to allow himself to be placed in nomination for the Ashley district, and that his address will appear in due course. Gab Mains. —The Gas Company are now laying 5-inch mains in the principal streets, in the place of the 2-inoh ones formerly used. These will run to St. Alban’s lane, and are rendered necessary by the increased demand caused by the extension of the mains of the company.

Tub Town Clock. —The Mayor received a telegram yesterday from the Minister of Public Works, informing him that the clock now in the old Provincial Government Buildings would be handed over to the corporation on application.

Como Opera Company. —This clever company had a capital house at the Oddfellows’ Hall last night, when “Pinafore," and “Trial by Jury" were repeated. Both pieces went excellently. In “Pinafore” the yrima donna received what amounted to an encore for her scena in the second act, and also in the bell trio. She was also very good as the injured plaintiff, and Miss Hunter was also good as the chief bridesmaid. The other characters were well filled, and altogether both pieces were capitally put on the stage. The same bill will be repeated this evening. Meeting at Tai Tapu.—A meeting will be held at the schoolroom, Tai Tapu, this evening, to consider what steps caa bo taken to abate the sparrow nuisance.

Thb Death of thb Pbinck Impkbial— A telegram hag been received in Wellington stating that tho Cape nows published at the end of last month re the death of the Prince Imperial was incorrect in one particular. It was not Trooper Harrison that the Duke of Cambridge censured when he released Lieut. Carey, but Colonel Harrison, AcbCpg QuarterMaster General of General Wood’s column. “ Victoria in 1880.” —We have received a specimen number of a now publication, entitled “ Victoria in 1880.” It is intended, ae the prospectus states, “ as a worthy memorial of the rise, progress, and present prosperity of the colony, and will form not only a valuable addition to libraries in general, but a most appropriate souvenir'for visitors to Melbourne during the Exhibition year. “Victoria in 1880 ’’will embrace features constituting it a veritable livre dc luxe ; but vying in this respect with the best publications of the Old World, will still be thoroughly and distictively Australian.” The literary portion of tho work has been entrusted to Mr Garnet Walch, and the numerous illustrations will be executed in the highest style of art from original drawings made expressly for the book by Mr Charles Turner. It is dedicated to the Hon. W. J. Clarke, president of the Victorian International Exhibition Commission, and it has a very long list of patrons, headed by the Marquis of Normanby. The price, extra cloth, gold embossed and gilt edged, will be : for subscribers, £3 3s ; for non-subscribers, £4 4s. In the number received there are two engravings, both good specimens of the engraver’s art. The letter-press is both interesting and amusing. The work is sure to find favour among those interested in the colonies in general or in Victoria in particular.

Petty Sessions Const fob Sydenham The establishment of a petty sessions court at Sydenham, for hearing small summons cases in the matter of borough by-laws, and to save the expense of bringing persons to Christchurch on every occasion, is proposed. At their fortnightly meeting on., Monday evening the Council resolved to lend the Council Chamber for a court, and it is understood that Mr Beswick, 8.M., will attend once a week to dispose of tho business. Oabbiaqb Accident. —As a buggy, belonging to the Rev. O. Eraser, was being driven along the Lincoln road yesterday, a portion of the harness gave way, and the horse bolted. On turning into Selwyn street, the vehicle came into collision with a cab with such violence that the cab, which contained two women, was overturned, and the buggy was also damaged. The driver of the buggy was rather severely bruised about the head, and one of the occupants of the cab got her shoulder slightly sprained, but no further damage was done. Lyttelton Licensing Court. —Yesterday afternoon the quarterly meeting of the Lyttelton Licensing Court was held by the Commissioners, Messrs J. Beswick (chairman), J. T. Rouse, and T. H. Potts, being present. An application for a wine and beer license, preferred by Mrs Cain, for the Harp of Erin [Boarding-house, was refused. Mr Joyce appeared for the applicant, and presented a petition from residents near the house. The temporary transfer of the wine and beer license held by Charles Johnson of the Victoria Dining-rooms, Mr H. N. Naldor for applicant, was confirmed. The license of the Lyttelton Hotel, temporarily transferred some time ago from J. T. H. Montgomery to J, T. Andrews, was confirmed, and a subsequent transfer of tho license was made at the instance of Mr Belgrave, through Mr H. N. Haider, from J. T. Andrews to W. J. Simmons, the latter having purchatod the property. The application of Henry Eeane, Royal Hotel, for an extra bar, wai granted. Policb Changes. —Detective Walker well known in eonnection with the_ police of the colony, and for a considerable time associated with the detective department of Canterbury, has been transferred to Dunedin, and his place here will be taken by Detective Thomas Noil of Dunedin. ThbAtbk Royal, —The Juvenile Troubadours bad a very good house last night, when a capital programme was presented. They appear again this evening, and to-morrow they give a performance at the Asylum to the patients and their friends. Lyttelton Boeongh Council Nominations.—The following nominations for the three vacancies in tho Lyttelton Borough Council were made yesterday in the order named :—Messrs B. Weyburne, J. Grubb, S. R. Webb, W. Holmes, J. Higgs, and J. W. Smith. The retiring councillors are Messrs A. Chalmers, T. A. W. Parsons, and B. Weyburne. The election is to be held on the 11th lost.

The Missing Man Vennhll.— The police be baffled in clearing up the* mystery surrounding the disappearance of Yennel, and with this end in view the search is still being ■vigorously prosecuted, without, however, any result so far. Several gentlemen have been good enough (as previously stated) to supply refreshments to those so engaged. Mr Hfll, of the British Hotel, yesterday sent up provisions for the search party. St. Luke’s Entbetainment. —The second of the series of entertainments in connection with St. Luke’s Church, was held in the schoolroom last evening, when the attendance was most satisfactory. An excellent programme had been prepared, and the Idles and gentlemen who kindly gave their services acquitted themselves in a highly creditable manner. It may be also stated that, financially considered, the entertainment was an unqualified success, the amount received at the doors being greater than that taken on the first night, which at the time was looked upon as being very satisfactory. Woeks Committee. —At a meeting of the works aommittee of the City Council yesterday morning, the tender of Mr J. L. Wilson for 500 yards of shingle, was accepted. Several minor matters were attended to. The Dunedin Election. —The Dunedin “Herald” recently summarised the views of the three representatives elected by Dunedin yesterday as follows :—Both Mr Oliver and Mr Dick, we need hardly say, are staunch Liberals and honest and determined opponents of the present pseudo-Liberal Government. There is this to be said in favor of Mr Stewart, that he voted with the Opposition on the want of confidence motion, and took a very creditable position in the House. But in one of his election speeches he said ho would support the present Government if Sir George Grey were only out of it. Conceet. —A very successful entertainment was held last evening, in aid of the choir funds, by the Colombo road choir, in the Harper street school-room, Mr John Joyce in the ohsir. A short address was delivered by the Eev. J. S. Smalley, the various items being efficiently rendered by the members of the choir, under the conductorship of Mr Q, Daltry. The National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.

Municipal Elections. —The candidates nominated for the Kaiapoi Borough Council election to £ll three vacancies are—Messrs. W. Burnip, J. W. Ellen, E. Moore, J. Stanton, and G. W. Wearing. For the Eangiora Borough Council, to fill three vacancies— Messrs. J. Lilly, B. Bib’s, J. J. Eobinson, E. H. Hanna, A. Ivory, S. Stephens, and W. White.

Christchurch Horticultural Society. —A meeting of the committee of this society was held last evening, Mr E. Jones in the chair. The other members present were— Messrs. J. Guutrip, J. Gray, J. A. Bird, G. A. Reade, O. Marsh, D. Nairn, and the secretary, On the motion of Mr G. A. Reade, Messrs. F. Jones and the secretary were appointed to make arrangements for the next monthly meeting, to be held on Tuesday, October 7th, at which there will be an exhibition of auriculas and primroses. Messrs. A. Duncan, G. A. Reade, and D. Nairn were appointed judges for the same. It was further resolved that the meeting be opened at three o’clock p.m, to members and their friends.

OddfbllowShip. — The Grand Lodge Session of the Independent Order of Oddfellows' working under the American Constitution, will open in Christchurch on the Isth inst. It is intended to hold a banquet at Bro. Hansman’s Hotel, Addington, to welcome the R.W.Q.M., Bro. R. T. Wheeler, and the delegates on the 17th September. They will be received at the railway station on arrival, and the reception committee have also made arrangements for giving them a hearty welcome to Christchurch. During their stay here the R.W.G.M. will institute the Rebekah degree. A dispensation has been granted enabling brethren who have been exalted to the fifth degree being present at the ceremony of the installation of Grand Lodge officers, which will take place during the session of Grand Lodge. Native Industries.— A meeting ot the association for the protection of native industries will be held this evening.

Election Addresses. —Mr Bowen is announced to address the electors at Eyretoo on Thursday. Mr Treadwell invites the electors to meet him at places named in the advertisement Cricket. —A meeting of the Bingsland cricketers is announced to ho held in the Foresters’ Hotel on Thursday next. Christchurch and Suburban Building Society,— The offices of this society will be open for the receipt of subscriptions and other payments, and applications for investing shares, to-day, between the hours advertised. Kaiapoi b lection. — A special train for the convenience of Mr Bowen’s supporters will leave Christchurch at 11 a.m. on Friday.