NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1755, 4 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Young Highway si an.—The youth who made his appearance in the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, in answer to a charge of shooting at Mr May, tho draper, and another charge of robbery, had evidently made up his mind to conduct his " life on the road," after the moat approved fashion, as indicated in the "Penny Miscellany" class of literature. When ho stuck up Mr May he had on him two Buit of clothes, for purposes of disguise no doubt, and was armed with a revolver and small bowie knife, his faco being covered with a black mask. At homo he was the proud possessor of ono large American knife, one Japanese knife, ono dagger, and the head of an assegai, a choice selection of articles which were at once impounded by the police, as they are supposed to have been stolen. As will be seen by the police report, Pillow was remanded. Theatbe Sebvioes. —The theatre services conducted by the Young Men's Christian Association on Sunday evenings during the winter months were brought to a close last Sunday evening. Colombo Road Wesleyan Chubch.— Services will be conductad to-morrow, in the morning by the Rev. J. S. Smalloy and in the evening by the Rev. J. Clover. Theatbicai, Civil Case. —The case of Mr P. H. Kirby v. Davis and Erost, of the Victoria Loftus Troupe, for the recovery of £IOO for services rendered as their agent, was decided in the R.M. Court this morning. Mr Joyce for the plaintiff, and Mr Joynt for the defendants. Mr Joyce declined a nonsuit, and Mr Joynt applied for a verdict for defendant on the ground that the plaintiff had no locus standi and could only sue with the consent of the trustee. His Worship supported this view, and entered judgment for defendant with costs.

Resident Magistbate's Court.—ln addition to the case of A. Pillow charged with shooting at Mr May on the Riccarton road, the case of J. Duncan charged with stealing a swag at the Golden Eleece Hotel was gone in to. The prieoner was sentenced tosix months' imprisonment with hard labour. Thomas Englort, charged with stealing some imitation gems from the Museum was remanded until the 11th inst.

Aquatic.—We understand, says the Wellington " Chronicle," there ia a probability of Mr Messenger, the famous Australian sculler, paying Wellington a visit. Mr Hearn, our local champion, who suffered defeat at his hands in the late encounter on the Yarra, is not satisfied -with the result, and deairea to again meet his rival. Mr Hearn has communicated with Moeaenger on the subject of a match to be rowed in Wellington Harbor, and the latter agrees, providing his expenses over be paid, and the states be £IOO a-eide. Wellington citizens have always taken a pride in boat-raoing, and, when occasion arose, contributed handsomely towards the prize money. Considering, therefore, that Mr Hearn has, on various occasions, distinguished himself as a sculler, and upheld the hoDor of Wellington at the interprovincial contests, little trouble should be experienced in raising the necessary funds. Society, in Sanson.—Society in Sanson would appear to be divided into two classos — the Bell-toppors and Mols-Bkinnera—each of whom are filled with the vory laudable ambition to come to the front. We once heard (says the "Manawatu Times") that eminent statesman, County Councillor Rockstruw, assert that to his fellow-townsman, Mr Thynne, belonged the credit of introducing the Bell-topper into tho Manawatu. We have no data as to the progenitor of the Moleskinners, but according to Mr McKenzie, he is not a match for his aristocratic opponents in Sanson, inasmuch as he is compelled to remain in the back-ground. Mr Farmer at tho Highways Board on Thursday sought to get £2OO on behalf of tho streets of the township, and although the question was asked two or three times as to which of the guilds he represented, he very wisely turned a deaf ear to the question, and did not identify himself with either.

Theatbical. —Mr J. B. Steele, the wellknown actor, who has .been long and favorably known on the boards of almost every theatre in New Zealand, was a passenger to Sydney, via Auckland, by the s.s. Wanaka. Assisting at a Benefit.—A bull dog appears to have made things exceedingly lively at a benefit recently given to Mr William Delany, at Feilding. The dog, a very large and ferocious animal, obtained surreptitious entrance into the hall, and every time there was any applause the brute, no doubt under the impression that it was " set on'' some ono, made straight for the nearest individual. No less than fire persons were bitten, and, as it has since proved, one of them severely. Ono individual cauterised his wounds, but was still laid up for several days; the other did not exhibit the same amount of prudence, and is now paying tho penalty of hia neglect. The " Manawalu Times" understands that the animal is to be destroyed. The Union Club's Boats.—The three four-oared boats, the two stump outriggers, and the skiff, ordered from Home, by the Union Bowing Club, were landed in fine order yesterday from the ship Waitangi.

Gaol Retuens.—The returns of the Canterbury Gaols for the month of September show that on the last day of that month there were 113 prisoners in Lyttelton Gaol, 57 at Addington, and 21 at Timaru. Four debtors were treated at Addington during the month, and one was discharged.

Pebsentation. —Just aB the steamer Albion was leaving the wharf at Lyttelton the other day for Melbourne, somo ladies, representing the teachers of Holy Trinity Church Sunday, school, went on board and presented Mrs F. Fielder, the late superintendentin tho infants' department, with a beautifully designed clock, as a memento of their esteem. A suitable inscription was engraved upon tho present. TnEATEE Royal.—Tho sparkling comedy entitled " Sweethearts " preceded tho opara last night, and Miss Alico D. Lingard and Mr W. H. Lingard were extremely happy in their assumption of tho characters of Jenny Northcote and Harry Spreadbrow. The "Little Duke " waa represented for tho last time, and went as well as ever. To-night will witness the revival of " Our Boys," with Miss and Mr Lingard in their original characters. Tho performance will conclude with a now comic operotta, entitled " 1 Ladroni," supported by tho entire strength of the company. Peize poe Mebino Sheep.—A handcomo silver cup has been presented to the Agricultural and Pastoral Association by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The cup is richly plated and artistically chased, and is to be awarded to tho prize-taker in exhibits of merino sheep. Committals poe Tbial. —The sitting of tho Besident Magistrate's Court did not terminate until six o'olock last night. There wero throe committals for trial—William Honry Reed, for larceny; Thomas McCallum, receiving stolen goods, and Matthew Henderson, for libel.

Defeat op the Govebnmbnt.—lt will be seen from this morning's Parliamentary intelligence that tho Government were defeated last night, on Mr Hall's amendment to the address in reply, by a majority o£ two, the numbers being 43 to 41. The members who voted with tho Opposition were, with one exception, classed aa opposed to the Ministry in tho list published in this journal on th» camplelion of tho elections. Tho exception was that singularly vacillating politician, Mr Joseph Shephard, the member for Waimea. Messrs Whyte, MoCaughan, and Masters, who were in that list represented aa doubtful, no sufficient information on their opinions having been published, joined the Opposition side, while Messrs Einn and Tawhai, tho only others who were classed ad doubtful, took tho side of tho Ministry. Mr Brandon was unable to vote, and paired with Mr J. 0. Brown. Ono seat for the Thames was vacant, and Mr O'Rorke was in the chair. Thus the whole eighty-eight members of tho House are accounted for.

Gaiety Theatre.—There was a change of programme laßt night at the Gaiety Theatre, when a very good bill was presented. Messrs Rickey and McCarthy gave a capital Irish sketch, which was followed by Miss Linnie Leslie in a ballad. Messrs Sarony and Lb Clair then appeared in a sketch entitled " The Sailor's Return," in which thoy were very successful. Miss Loftu3 sang "The Irish Brigade," and in response to an enthusiastic encore, gave a ballad entitled " Dawkina' night," with an amount of pathos which one would hardly havo given her credit f jr. •' The Dancing Quakers" afforded Messrs Sarony, Kelly, and Waters an opportunity of displaying their powers in the matter of grotesque dancing, of which they took full advantage. Miss Esmond gave a song and dance, and in response to an encore, danced a sand jig. The next item, a silver statue clog dance by Messrs Rickey, Waters, and Kelly, was one of the best of the kind seen here, and they also introduced some groupings, which were exceedingly pretty. The burlesque of " The Bride of Abydoß" closed a very excellent programme, with which no fault could be found. To-night a change of programme will be given. Agbicdxtubaii and Pabtobai. Association.—The ordinary meeting of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association was hold yesterday. There were present : Messrs A. Duncan (in the chair), Thomas Bruce, John Mann, J. R. Hill, Robert Wilkin, A. W. Money, John Anderson, Jun., William Norman, H. Washbourno, Sen., John Deans, John Mcßeth, MurrayAynsley and Sutherland. Tho minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, letters of apology were read for the absence of Messrs Henderson, Cunningham and Ford. The question of vacancies in the lists of judges was then discussed, and remitted to the sub-committee to make tho appointments. Nominations to fill vacancies in other classes were al?o made. The chairman stated the financial position of the association to be:—Accounts for paymont, £217 19s 8d ; Bank account, £304 7s. leaving a credit balance of nearly £IOO. It was resolved to have fifteen additional horse boxes constructed, a committee being appointed to see the work carried out. With, regard to the supply of fodder, some conversation took place, the plan hitherto adopted not being considered so desirable as that which obtains in England—namely, selling the fodder on the ground. It was resolved that this year a supply of fodder be granted, and that the same be sold to exhibitors at a reasonable scale of charges. Tho chairman reported that the situation of caretaker had been given to Luke Archer, and the appointment was generally approved of. The secretary stated that a number of subscriptions were outstanding, and it was resolved that endeavors bo made to induce payment of the same. The committee were informed that the books and medals had arrived, at the same time, Mr Wilkin expressed the opinion that the library of the association was too limited in extent. Among the accounts submitted was a land tax claim of £lO 10s. It was resolved to sanction only a half-year's payment, which would amount to £5 ss. Mr John Overton was elected a member of tho association, and after some questions of detail had been disposed of, the committee adjourned. The Chbistohubch Seat.—Messrs Harper and Scott, solicitors for the Hon. E. Richardson, have been instructed to prefer a petition against the return of Sir George Grey for Ohristchurch.

City Watbh Supply.—The water supply committee of the City Council held a meeting on Thursday, and after due consideration it was resolved to draw up a report advising future action. Their report will be submitted to the Council at the next meeting. Enginebbingl—The council of the Institution of Civil Engineers have awarded a Telford Premium to Mr Eiward Dobson, formerly provincial engineer for Canterbury, for a paper on the works of the G-eelong water supply recently completed under his superintendence.

Dbainage Mattebs at Pobt. —It is stated that the long contemplated culverting through Salt's Gully at Lyttelton, is to be commenced without further delay. Messrs Boyse,J Stead and Co. have the order for the bricks and cument now in hands.

Amateue Oeohbsteals.—This society repeated their very successful concert last night at Coombos' buildings, when there was a very good attendance. The various items on the programme were gone through most successfully, and thoeo presont spent a most enjoyable evening. Bankbuptcy Legislation.—The following telegram waß received on Tuesday by the secretary of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce from Mr W. D. Stewart, M.H.R. :—"Have arranged with Minister of Justice to introduce Debtors and Creditors Amendment Act as a Government Bill to save delay. I have prepared several amendments, and will send you Bill when printed." The Pboteotion Movement.—Referring to the hint on the Bubject of Native industries conveyed in the Governor's speech, the "North Otago Times" says:—"The suggestion about encouragement to Native industries is a mere matter of expediency, and is no doubt due to Sir G. Grey's connection with Ohristchurch, where a number of would-be monopolists and purblind politicians are just now giving way to a craze about trade protection. The House we feel sure will not so far disregard the true interests of the colony as to give effect to any Legislative enactment to a proposition so preposterously antagonistic to the first principles of justice, so opposed to the future welfare of the people of the country and to the colony's sound commercial development. The Eastebn Maoei3 and the Ministry. —The election of Henare Tomoana for the Eastern Maori Electoral District is proof positive (says the "Waka Maori") that the great and powerful tribes inhabiting that extensive district have no confidence in the present Government, more especially in Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan. After the decease of Karaitiana Takamoana, the late member, Tomoana, was sent to Parliament for the express purpose of voting against Grey and Sheehan, and a pledge was exacted from him that he would do so on all occasions, consequently he voted with the Opposition in the no-confidence motion. After the dissolution ho received the thanks of a large number of the constituents (i.e., those who had an opportunity of seeing him) for the course which ho had pursued, and an assurance of their continued support. Again, at the late election he openly declared himself a determined opponent of Grey and Sheehan, and on that ground ho claimed the suffrages of the Maori people. There was no mistake about the matter.

A Mystic LoCkkt. —The London correspondent of the " Hartford Courant," in a recent interesting letter, says that the locket which the Prince Imperial wore when killed, and which the Zulus left upon his body, contained the famous " Voudoo " stone given by a West Indian woman to Jo-ephine when the widow of Beauharnais. This was scrupulously treasured by her until she gave it to her husband, the First Consul, who wore it in every one of his campaigns. On account of his superstitious regard for it, it came to be considered tho amulet of the Bonaparte family. Napoleon 111. wore it constantly during his captivity at Ham, and while the Second Empire existed it was to be seen at Compiegne. in a lfttle red ahiine. The Prince inherited it, and wore it in a locket covered with miniature paintings. This amulet is a piece of carved quartz, prepared by negro hands with certain mystical ceremonies.

A certain nouveau riche recently bought a horse from a well-known West-end dealer. Seeing his customer at Tattersall's on the following Monday, the dealer politely raised his hat. "Oh !—ah!—yes," said the exvender of groceries, you're the sharp I bought a spavined horse from the other day." "Certainly," replied good-looking Jimmy; " that if, if you're really the mug I sold him to."