NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1740, 17 September 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tejiplaey—Lyttelton. —A tea meeting and concert in connection with Rainbow Lodge No. 13, Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World, is to be held to-morrow evening, in the Wesleyan school-room, Lyttelton. A first-rate programme is arranged. Legal. —Such an array of forensic talent as was assembled in the B.M. Court this morning is seldom seen in that dingy palace of justice, and speaks volumes for the amount of litigation going forward. The Christchurch bar was represented by Mr Duncan (Crown Prosecutor), Dr. Foster, and Messrs Garrick, Thomas, Gresson, Bamford, Williams, McConnell, and Neck, the majority of whom were kept waiting for a full half-hour after the proper time for commencing the business of the day. This was the more annoying as, in addition to the ordinary cases of drunkenness, there was one for hearing of four charges of forgery and uttering, which would necessarily occupy a considerable space of time. On making his appearance on the Bench, Mr Mellish apologised to the legal gentlemen present, and stated that ho had been unavoidably detained in transacting some important business in connection with the Commission which was about to sit in Weilington re certain alterations proposed to be made regarding the procedure of Magistrates’ Courts, the question of fees, <ts. Mr F. de c. Malet would form one of the Commission, and if any members of the legal profession wished to make any suggestions or offer any opinions he would bo glad to receive them. The business of the Court was then proceeded with. Ohbist’s College Spouts, —These annual sports will be held in the College grounds on Thursday, Octoher 9th. Entries for the old College Boys’ Race must be made to the secretary of the Christ’s College games committee before Monday, September 29 th.

St. Michael’s Entertainment.—This entertainment, for which a capital programme has been furnished, will take place to-morrow evening, and not this evening, as was stated by error in this morning’s paper. Oddpellowship. The Grand Lodge Session of the American Order of Oddfellows was continued yesterday, when a great deal of business was disposed of. The election of Grand Officers for the ensuing term resulted in the re-election of Bro. Wheeler as R.W.G.M.; of Bro. Reid as Grand Secretary, and Bro. J. Alexander, Grand Treasurer. Bro. O. Lczard was elected as Deputy Grand Master for the ensuing term. Tho othir officers elected were :—Grand Warden, Bro. Boyd ; Grand Marshal, Bro. Treacy ; Grand Herald, Bro. Cameron; Grand Guardian, Bro. Minifie ; Grand Trustees, Bros. Bracken, Braithwaite and Boyd. The following brethren were appointed as District Deputy Grand Masters, N.Z.: —Bros. Chappell (Wellington), Hughes (Auckland), Wallis (Timaru), Ward (Geraldine), and Russell (Dunedin). At the close of business, tho Grand Marshal, Bro. Treacy, was presented with a Grand Lodge collar and silver jewel of office, in recognition of services rendered to the order. Resident Magistrate's Cotjet.—Robert William Jones, charged with forging and uttering four cheques, and who had previously undergone several terms of imprisonment, was to-day committed for trial.

St. Luke’s Entertainment.—Another of tho series of popular entert'vvments given in connection with St. Luke's Sunday school, was held last evening in the schoolroom, Manchester street, there being a good attendance. The programme, of a literary and musical character, was full and varied, and the ladies and gentlemen who kindly gave their services, acquitted themselves most creditably. Some of tho musical selections, particularly one or two solos, wore excellently rendered, and called forth hearty applause.

Important to Road Boaeds.—At Rangiora, on Tuesday, the Resident Magistrate gave a decision against a Road Board which had neglected to place a culvert across the full width of a road and left a ditch exposed, which caused injury to a man riding after cattle. Temuka Race Club,— A committee meeting of this club took place at tho Crown Hotel on Monday. Present —Dr Hayes (chairman), Messrs Da Renzy, Storey, Wilson, Tombs, and Bolton (sec.) The meeting was held to make final arrangements about tents, racecourse privileges, weights, &e. Mr Storey undertook to chain the course and lay down the roping postsand hurdles. Mr Tombs and Mr Bolton undertook to collect outstanding subscriptions to the club. The meeting then terminated. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday, when several motions were disposed of. A sitting in banco is fixed for Friday next, and one for the 26‘th inst., so as to get rid of the business which has accumulated.

Avonside Ceicket Club. —A final meeting of this club will be held at Biugsland schoolroom this evening, at T. 30. Kaiapoi Presbytekian Church. —The first of a course of lectures will be delivered on Thursday, by the Rev. J. Elmslio, the subject being—“ The Mosaic account of creation considered in the light of modern science.”

Sydenham Borough Anniversary. Saturday next being the anniversary of the proclamation of Sydenham as a borough, it has been proposed to give the local corporation employes a holiday on that day. Ashburton A. and P. Association.— The annual general meeting will be held at Shearman’s Somerset Hotel, on Saturday next, at 12 o’clock. Tho annual show of entire horses will be held on Tuesday, the 30th instant. _ „ Sydenham Youths Cricket Club.—-The annual general mooting of this club will bo held in tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street, on Friday next, at 7.30 p.m.

Lyttelton Regatta, 1880.—The Mayor of Lyttelton, by advertisement elsewhere, calls a public meeting to consider the preliminary arrangements for holding tho annual regatta. The meeting is to be held on Friday evening next, in the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton. Selwtn County Council. A special meeting of the Solwyn County Council will take place on Friday next, at 10.3Ua.rn. Oddfellows’ Banquet, —A banquet in connection with tho 1.0.0. F., A.C.,will be held this evening, in honour of tho visit of the R.W.G.M., Bro. Wheeler, and Grand Lodge delegates. Philosophical Institute. The next monthly popular lecture will be delivered in the Science Lecture Theatre, Canterbury College, by Professor Bickerton, President, on Thursday evening, at 8 o’clock. Death op Mb Bosselman. —In reference to tho sudden death of Mr H. H. Bosselman, Dr. Coward, the coroner, decided that it was unnecessary that an inquest should be hold, there being no doubt that tho deceased died from heart disease. Public Meeting at Zaiapoi. —lt is expected that at the public meeting to be held at Kaiapoi this evening, there will be a considerable amount of opposition shown to tho proposal to merge tho Harbor Boaid in the Borough Council, and a motion approving of the action of the Board, and requesting that it continue to exercise its powers is likely to be carried.

The Gaiety Theatre.— Mr DeLias and Mr Davis, the managers of the Victoria Loftns Troupe, intend carrying < ut a series of much needed improvements at the Gaiety Theatre, in order to remove many of the inconveniences now felt by those who attend there. The season of the troupe opens on Saturday, and probably when the building is renovated as intended, those who have hitherto been prevented from attending will find their objections removed.

Theatre Royal. —A repetition of “ New Men and Old Acres ” afforded a more perfect representation of the comedy in some respects last night than on the previous evening. A more intimate acquaintance with tho language, especially in the first act, gave the performers greater confidence, and thereby enhanced the effect of their acting. All the characters wore effectively represented, and Miss Ada Lester, Miss Beatrice, Mr Wybert Reeve, and Mr J. G. Joyce were frequently and deservedly applauded. Tho piece will be repeated this evening, Kaiapoi Cricket Club. —A meeting of tho committee of this club was held at the president’s office, on Monday, Mr Wilson in the chair. The secretary reported that the amount received by the concert was £9 4s. On the motion of the president, seconded by Mr Merrin, a unanimous vote of thanks was passed to the ladies and gentlemen who assisted at tho concert in aid of the club fnnds. Messrs A’Oourt and Merrin were appointed a committee to see to fencing the ground and preparing it for next season. It was decided that the annual meeting be held on Monday evening, for the election of officers and committee and general business.

Lyttelton Drainage Scheme. —At the meeting of the Lyttelton Borough Council, held on Monday night, the foreman of works submitted a very complete report upon the extent of the culyerting involved in the proposed drainage scheme. Notwithstanding the very great natural advantages the port possesses towards a perfect system of drainage, very much has yet to be done before such system is thoroughly satisfactory. The population is found to he increasing at a rate which renders the early completion of such a work highly necessary. In the recent election very much stress was laid upon this question, and the sense of the community seemed to be that it was pre-eminently an undertaking to be at once entered upon by the Council. The question of ways and means appeared then to have been tacitly settled, namely, by giving the waterworks as security for the money required for the work. From the approximate calculation made by the foreman of works, it seems that the amount required -would bo between £6OOO and £7OOO, for which comparatively small sum an unexceptionable system of sewerage could be provided. Waimaeahibi Habboh Board. —A special meeting of this Board was held in the Kaiapoi Council Chamber on Monday evening. Present —Messrs Wearing (chairman), Mathews, Parnham, . Moore, Blackwell, Eekersley, Denton, and Beharrell. Mr Moore stated that as a public meeting was to bo held to consider the question of transferring the powers and property of the Board to the Borough Council, he would ask the Board to defer the consideration of his motion till after the ratepayers’ meeting called by the Mayor. Mr Blackwell said that the meeting was only convened to obtain the opinion of the burgesses, and did not extend to the ratepayers of the Hyreton district. Some discussion ensued, during which it was pointed out that the meeting on Wednesday might be extended so as to be a meeting of all persons interested in the Board and improvement to the navigation of the river. Mr Parnham moved, Mr Mathews seconded—“ That leave be given to Mr Moore to withdraw his motion.” This was carried, and the meeting then ended.

Burglary.—Some thieves broke into Mr Garnett’s shop, in East street, Ashburton, on Monday night, and stole about £4 worth of tobacco and cigars. A cash box, containing more than £2O was missed by the burglars, who were disturbed by the return of Mr Garnett. An ; entrance was effected by the thieves through a window at the back, the glass of which was broken in order that the catch might be pulled back. Undoubtedly the burglars knew that Mr Garnett’s usual habit was to leave the shop locked up from 10 to 12 p.m., and it was only his unexpected return at 11 p.m. that prevented them getting away-with a largo booty. Several persons are suspected. Rangioea Licensing Oouet.—The adjourned meeting of the licensing commissioners for tho above district was held on Tuesday. The commissioners present were Messrs O. Whitofoord (chairman), J. O. Boys, A. Cunningham, and 8. Heywood. In reference to the improvements to the Junction Hotel, which tho chairman said had been promised by the licensee when the license was applied for, the commissioners, after inspecting the hotel and plans presented in Court, had decided to grant time till the annual licensing meeting for the completion of the whole of the additions, and suggested that the bar might be placed so as not to open directly on to the main street.