NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1735, 11 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

R.M. Cotjbt.—A number of persons were brought up this morning charged with riotous behavior and with inciting to resist the police yesterday evening. The Bench, in most of the instances, took a lenient view, and taking into consideration the excitement consequent on the elections, dismissed the casrs. John Toon was, however, fined 20s, and Thomas Poole, who had been specially disorderly, 40s.

CHBiaTCHtTBOH UITY COT/NCII. ELECTION. —The poll for the election of a new Council commenced this morning at nine o'clock, and will close at six o'cloch this evening. No very great amount of excitement prevailed, owing probably to that expended on the more important general election; but the supporters of the different parties canvassed actively for all that, though quietly.

Sydenham Council Elections. The poll for the election of three members of tl e Sydenham Borough Council took place today, commencing at nine o'clock this morning. The poll closes at six o'clock this evening. Pigeon Match.—A pigeon flying match (between Bangiora and Christchurch) took place yesterday, the start from the former place being at nine o'clock. The result of the contest was—Mr T. Hall's Childo Harold, 26min. 30secs.; J. J. Parker's Bow Bells, 33min. ; Harrison's Conrad, 33min. ; Brenton's Starlight, 34aiin. Mr Earnshaw acted as starter. The prize for second place will be divided between Bow Bells and Conrad. Public Mbeting at Hobeeetille. —A meeting of farmers in the neighborhood of Horrelville was held at Moorbarton Farm, on September 3rd. Mr John Horrel was invited to the chair. The matter of a siding near the railway platform was felt by all present to be a very pressing need. It was pointed out that the land for the purpose had already been secured, and was now vacant. Statistics were presented by those well acquainted with the district, which showed that over twenty thousand bushels of grain together with wool and other farm produce were annually grown, and that these required to be conveyed by rail from Horrelville. It was resolved that a petition be forwarded to tho Commissioner of Railways requesting that the required accommodation be provided be-fo-o the coming grain season. ODDFBLLOWsniP. —At the usual meeting of the Avon Lodge, 1.0.0. F., under the American constitution, last night, tho arrangements for the reception of the K.W.Gr.M. Bro. Wheeler and Grand Lodge officers on the occasion of the Grand Lodge session here were completed. It was arranged that the reception committee should meet the visitors on the arrival of the express on Monday next. An address of welcome will be presented at the opei.ing of the session, and on Wednesday a banquet will be given at Feathers' Hotel. Come Opeea.—The very successful season of the Comic Opera Company came to a close last evening, when Mr Biccardi took his benefit. There was a capital homo, the front seats especially being crowded. The bill included " H.M.S. Pinafore " and the socond act of " Tho Sorcerer." The first piece went very brightly indeed, and despite tne many times it has been played, the various airs wore received with laud plaudits, and the_ principals wore encored. Miss Leaf was in excellent voico and sarg her music capitally, and the same may be said of Miss Heath and Miss Hunter. Mr Biccardi as Sir Joseph, Mr Harding as the Captain, and Mr Grain as Ralph, all succeeded admirably, and the result was a perfect success. At the close of the first piece all the principals roceived quite an ovation, being called before the curtain and cheered again and again. Mr Riccardi and Miss Leaf were honored with special marks of approbation. The second act of "The Sorcerer" followed, and this also went well. The quintette in the second act, and Mr Riccardi's song, "So and So," were deservedly encored. Miss Leaf sang "Itis my Darling's will," capitally, and Professor Hughes played the violin obligato most artistically. The company leave for Wellington to-day, and the only regret is that their stay has been so short. It is probable, however, that they will onco more pay Christchurch a visit, when they will have added to their repertoire of operas. Coleridge Election. —Mr Hart addressed the Seafield electors on Tuesday night and received a vote of thanks and confidence. Thbatbe Royal.—The attendance at this place of amusement last night was only moderate. " Diplomacy " was repeated. It is impossible for the piece to go better than it did on the first night of its production, but it increases in popularity, and should, on its intrinsic merits, attract large audiences for nights to come. There is no change in the bill this evening. Gebbie's Valley Cbioket Cltjb. A meeting of this club was held in the schoolroom on Thursday, the 4th inst. Present — Messrs James D. Harper (in the chair), John Radford, H. Radford, Thomas Radford, Joseph Radford, G-. Radford, E. Radford, W. Manson, A. Harkiss, T. Harkiss, George Morgan. A vote of thanks was passed to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr John Radford, for the great attention he had paid to the business of the club during the past season. Mr Radford replied suitably. Mr Thomas Radford was appointed captain and Mr James D. Harper hon. sec. A vote of thanks was given to the chairman and the meeting terminated.

Gebbib's Valley School Committee. — A meeting of thin committee was held in the schoolroom on Saturday last. Present —Mr J. Radford (in the chair), Messrs M. Wheeler, W. Braving, and W. Manson. A letter was received from Mr Thomas, resigning his seat on the committee, as he had left the district. It was proposed and carried that Mr Thomas' resignation be accepted. Mr W. Manson was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy. A circular was received from the Board of ESacation re keeping school registers correctly. The inspector's (Mr Edge's) report was read. The following are extracts: — Costly repairs and additions have been made since last inspection, and the buildings are now in good order. An additional cupboard is required. A beginning has been made in elementary science, and good results will no doubt be produced in time. By the energy of the teacher and good will of the parents, sufficient funds have been raised to procure some apparatus for illustrating this subject. Drawing and singing are taught with considerable success. The tone and discipline are all that can be desired. The following resolution was then unanimously carried : " That a hearty vote of tbanks be accorded to our schoolmaster, Mr Harper, for the able and painstaking manner with which he has conducted the business of the school since he has had the charge." A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.

Facilities for Business. —It is not so very long ago since a journey to Timaru and back was regarded as a very serious affair, involving usually about ten days, to say nothing of the dangers incident to crossing the Bakaia, Bangitata, Ashburton, &c. As an instance of how this has been changed, it may be stated that on Monday last Mr Walton, of Messrs H. Matson and Co., left Christchurch by 8.45 express, arrived in Timaru at 12.52 p.m., held an auction sale of property, at which the usual conditions of sale had to be read over, disposed of it—the Caledonian Hotel in Temuka—for £2350, caught the 2.22 p.m. train, and arrived in Christchurch the same day at 6.30. A Waenino feom QtrEENSLMn?.—The following is found in the "Australasian":— Some members of the Queensland Assembly have by their behaviour of late in Parliament subjected themselves to unpleasant imputations. Bocently the complaint has been made on more than one occasion that members have come in and essayed to address the House while thej were in a state of intoxication. It is quitejevident that such conduct, if tolerated, would be wholly destructive of the self-respect of a public deliberative body, and it is to be hoped that the cases that have occurred may be regarded as exceptional and accidental ones. Possibly somo leniency may justly be shown to two recent instances, which were severely condemned in Parliament and in the public press. A portion of the Housa behaved in such a way as to get themselves described by an hon. member as tho "tipsy contingent," and they are depicted in a Brisbane paper as " lurching heavily about the chamber, making idiotic and incoherent speeches, illustrated by still more idiotic gestures."

Nbtv ZBAIiAND at Sydnbt.—Concerning the Exhibition the " Morning Herald" says—- " The New Zealand Commissioner has given to the Sydney Commission the übo of a bell, weighing 6owt., caßt in Dunedin, and also a concrete pavement of Christchuroh manufacture, to be used for the western or main entrance. The Queensland, New Zealand, Yictorian, South Australian, and Tasmanian courts alio* the greatest progress, and there is little doubt that they will be complete before the opening day." Football. —The following team will represent the Christchurch Football Club against the Eastern Football Club on Saturday next. The match will be played on Craamer Square, commencing at 2.30 p.m.: Mtssrs Alabaster, Bolton, E. Cotterill, Evans (captain), Field, Grigg, Harman, Hartland, Lewin, Millton, McCardell, Ollivier, Pickering, Potts, W. Strineer. Emergencies Mesbra E. Pavitt, W. Cotterill, T. Robinson, Pratt, and Lawsom Entertainment, —An entertain aent will be given at St. Paul's Church this evening, comprising readings, vocal and instrumental solos, recitations, &c. The entertainment is given in connection with St. Paul's Christian Young Men's Society. Gold in New Calbdonia. —News from New Caledonia states that good reports continue to arrive of the gold discoveries at the north end of the island, and there is considerable excitement regarding them. Official reports state that six reefs have been traoed, two proving very rich. One ounce of ahotty gold was washed from 851 b. of oarth.

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