NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1731, 6 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Colombo Road Wbslevan Oiittech.—The Rev. J. S. Smalley will preach to-morrow morning and evening, A temperance sermon will be preached on Sunday, September 1-1 th. An Ac toe in Xboitblb. —An adjourned civil case brought by Messrs Leech and Lewis, livery stable keepers, against Mr R. Love, an actor attached to the Comic Opera Company performing at the Oddfellows’ Hall, was disposed of this morning in the R M. Court. The case was brought to recover £l2 for damage done to a buggy lent by the plaintiffs fo the defendant last Sunday for a trip to Sumner. Prom the evidence of several witnesses it appeared that, when near the cutting, the horse driven by the defendant began to kick, and defendant lost control of him. The buggy was upset and considerably injured, one of the members of the Juvenile Troubadours being thrown out and severely hurt. Evidence was brought to show that the horse was addicted to kicking, and had on two previous occasions broken his harness. After hearing the witnesses on either side, his Worship came to the conclusion that the horse was not free from vice, but that at the same time the defendant had shown careless driving, by which the accident had been indirectly occasioned. Under the circumstances, the Bench decided that the damages should he equally borne by the plaintiffs and defendant, costs being also divided.

Addington Bible Christian Church. — As will be seen by advertisement in another column, the anniversary services in connec(ion with this church will be celebrated tomorrow and Tuesday. To-morrow the services will be by the Revs. Clover, White, and Richardson respectively. Canterbury College.—At a special meeting of the Board of Q-overnors, held yesterday, the resignation of his seat as a Q-overnor by Mr R. J. S. Harman was received. It was resolved to declare the seat vacant, and that the nomination of a successor would be made at next meeting of the Board. The Museum.—At the meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College yesterday, £SO was voted to Dr. von Haast for his trip to Sydney to the Exhibition, where he will secure any articles of interest for the school of technical science.

School or Ageicultube.—At the special meeting of the Board of Governors yesterday, the sum of £4500 was voted for the fitting and furniture of the homestead at Lincoln, and also for the erection of farm buildings. The Benabes Inquiry.—Relative to the judgment in the inquiry concerning the grounding of the ship Benares at Port Chalmers, the Dunedin “ Herald ” gays : “ The result of the inquiry must be very unsatisfactory to the public. Our harbor is unfairly debited with a serious mishap to a vessel trading to this port, and the officials who caused it by their bungling get off scotfree, and thus receive encouragement to go on in the happy go-lucky style that is, so far as we can discover, peculiar to the Port of Otago. Cheetsby.—Mr B. G. Wright addressed the electors of this portion of the Coleridge constituency on Thursday night in the schoolroom. Mr W. A. Brown was voted to the chair. Mr Wright, on rising, was received with loud cheers. There were about eighty electors present, and the candidate was heard with the greatest attention. At the conclusion of the address, and after various ques tions had been answered, Mr Wilkinson proposed, and Mr Childs seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr Wright for his address, and moved—“ That this meeting pledges itself to support the return of Mr B. G. Wright as a fit and proper person to represent the Coleridge district.” The motion was declared carried unanimously amidst loud cheers. A strong and influential committee was formed to secure Mr Wright’s return. Gladstone Election.—The candidates, Mr John Studholme and Dr. Deane, have both been l efore the electors, and are now quietly but diligently endeavoring to fortify their respective positions. According to reports each party is confident of success, and the friends of each candidate are leaving no stone unturned to secure a majority for their man. The electoral roll for this district is in a groat muddle, names which no one there ever heard of are found on it, and hundreds of those who ought to be able to record their votes at the coming election are not entered at all. Of course no one knows who is to blame for this, but many know that their presence at the polling booth, where they have on previous occasions been able to help the cause they advocated, will be of no use on the 13th instant. In the Waimate county alone over 1100 'persons are entitled to be on the roll. In the roll just compiled only 822 names appear for the whole of the Parliamentary district of Gladstone.

Me Stevens at Phillipstown. —A large number of electors met Mr Stevens last evening at the schoolroom, Phillipstown, Mr Andrew Duncan in the chair. Mr Stevens said that he wished to summarise what he had said on previous occasions. He then proceeded to deal with the various questions of the day, expressing himself to the same effect as in his previous addresses. With regard to the Addington workshops, ho thought this was the central part for the workshops for the Middle Island. He intended to do his best to make them so, but he did not think that it was the intention of the present Government to make them so. Mr Stevens concluded by saying that if he was returned ho would always act in the same straightforward manner as he had hitherto done. He was in favor of a good Opposition, but he would never be an obstructionist. Mr Stevens replied to a number of questions by electors to the satisfaction of the meeting. Mr T. Pavitt moved a vote of thanks to and confidence in Mr Stevens, which was seconded by Mr Barnett. The vote was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated a most orderly meeting. Me Te had well at Knights town. —Mr Treadwell addressed the electors at Knightstown last evening. Dr. Florence was called to the chair and introduced the candidate, who addressed the meeting in the same strain as on previous evenings. After many questions, which were answered to tbe satisfaction of the meeting, a vote of thanks to Mr Treadwell for his address, and of confidence in him as a representative in Parliament, was passed by acclamation. Mr Treadwell, in returning thanks, stated that he would support the measures and the men.

Me S. P. Andeews at Bingsland.— This candidate addressed a largo number of electors at the Bingsland schoolroom last evening. Mr Flesher occupied the chair. Mr Andiews was received with cheers. Ho then went on to speak of all leading political matters of interest and was cheered during his speech. At the conclusion a number of questions were put and answered. It was proposed and seconded —“ That Mr S. P. Andrews is a fit and proper person to represent us in Parliament, and that they will use their best endeavors to place him at the head of the poll.” The chairman declared this to bo carried unanimously. This was received with cheers, A vote of thanks was passed to the chairman, and three cheers were given for Sir George Grey and Mr Andrews, and the mooting concluded.

Killikchy Cbicket Cltte. —Tho annual general meeting of this club was held in tho library on Wednesday evening. The treasurer’s report showed tho club to bo free from debt. A hearty vote of thanks was returned to Mr Body for his kindness in giving the use of his ground last season. The fallowing odicers were then elected :—Messrs M. Jones and H. J. Unwin, president and treasurer ; D. M. Yeats, captain ; AV. Moorhead, secretary ; M. G. Unwin and G. Moorhead, members of committee. A resolution was passed for submission to tho Looston and Southbridge clubs, proposing to amalgamate, in order that matches may bo regularly and successfully carried on this season in the Elloamere district. A vote of thanks to the. chairman terminated the meeting!

Kaiapoi Farmers’ Club. —The monthly meeting of the members of this club was hold on Thursday evening. There was a very largo attendance of members, Mr T. Pashby, chairman of the club, presiding. The chairman introduced Mr Bateman, late secretary to the Christchurch Corn Exchange, who read a paper, “ The Agriculturist.” Some discussion followed the reading of Mr Bateman’s paper, after which Mr M. Jones moved, and Mr E. Muleock seconded—“ That a hearty vote of thanks be recorded to Mr Bateman for his valuable remarks.” The motion was carried unanimously. It was resolved —“That in future the members’ subscription be 10s per annum, and that tickets be issued.” The chairman stated he would read a paper at next meeting, and hoped to have other volunteers to keep up a full series. The club then adjourned.

The Heathcote Election.— Mr Morgan addressed the electors at Messrs Boyse, Stead and Co.’s stores at noon yesterday, about thirty persons were present. Mr Wilson briefly introduceditho candidate,who answered several questions to the apparent satisfaction of the meetiicg. A vote of thanks was proposed by Mr Baylie and carried unanimously. Mr Morgan addressed a large meeting at the schoolroom, Lincoln, last evening, Mr A. P. O’Callaghnn being in the chair. Mr Morgan spoke on the various topics of interest and answered several questions. A vote of thanks having been proposed by Mr Townsend was carried amid long and continued applause. Hibernian Society. —The members are summoned to attend the quarterly meeting, to be held in St. Patrick’s Hall on September the 11th. Austbalian Mutual Peovident Society.—A special meeting of the members of this society will bo held at the head offices on the 3Gth September.

Kaiapoi Paesonagb Repairs Fund.— It is proposed to give two dramaticjperformances in aid of this fund at the Oddfellows’ Hall, by the “She Stoops to Conquer” comedy company, who will produce “ Betsy Baker,” the “ Heir at Law,” and " A Regular Fix,” and “All that Glitters is not Gold.” The performances are expected to take place on October Ist and 2nd.

The Oddfellows. —The anniversary celebration of the Kaiajjoi Lodge is announced to ho held ou Thursday 25th, and will include a tea meeting and entertainment.