NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1761, 11 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LsaAii.—We learn that the case Buck v " Sun" newspaper has been withdrawn by the plaintiff. Bible Chbistiaws.—The Bev. W. H. Keast will givo a lecture in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, to-morrow evening, on "Shall Methodism Betain the Class-meet-ing?" Service to commence at 6 30. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered at the close of the service. Colombo Boas Wesleyan Chubch. — The Eev. W. Baumber will preach to-morrow morning. Tho Eev. J. S. Smaller will preach in the evening on " The Signs of the Times." There will be an open-air service at Addington at 3 p.m. Cabbiage Accident.—An accident of a serious nature happened to some ladies driving in a carriage along Hereford street this morning. The carriage contained the Misses Deardon (two), one of whom was driving, and another lady, and the horse, suddenly taking fright at something, bolted at a furious pace up the street. Miss Dearden exhibited great spirit in her endeavours to check the horse's career, but to no purpose, and on arriving at the junction of Montreal and Hereford streets the vehicle capsized and the occupants were thrown out. The ladies were conveyed to the Police Depot, close at hand, where they remained till Dr. Symes, who had been at once sent for, aviived. Two of the ladies received rather serious injury, one of the Misaea Dearden, it is believed, having her arm broken ; the third escaped comparatively unhurt. The precise nature of the injuries, however, could not be ascertained at the time. Intbbcolonial Musical Festival.—The Hobart Town " Mercury " states that Mr F. A. Packer is now in communication with tbe leading musicians of the Australian colonies, with a view of arranging for holding a grand intercolonial musical festival at Hobart Town ; during the ensuing season.

A joyful Solemnity.—The most serious entertainment of modern days (says iEgles, in the " Australasian ") must have been the undertakers' picnic in Sydney a week or two ago. There were engaged in the frolic J. 20 young, old, and middle-aged undertakers—that number probably including wives, children, and sad-faced sweethearts. In the absence of exact information upon the subject, it may be presumed that the merry expedition set out in mourning coaches. The account of the proceedings, which is far too scanty, does not say whether the rovellera threw aside grave matters, buried their sorrows for a time, and almost died with laughter at the humor of shrewd Shakespearian vault openers. It is, however, on record that the toast of "The land we live in " was patriotically responded to, after which the company proceeded to further enjoyments. It might be argued that more thoroughly appropriate toasts for a funeral-baked-meats occasion such as this would have been " The land wo die in," or " The earth we bury in." Cceious Definitions.—One of the charges against a prisonor at tho Supreme Court yesterday, says a Wellington contemporary of a recent date, was rather ludicrously worded. It gravely charged the accused with embezzling " a largo sum of money," to wit 2a Id, and further charged him with embezzling a " large sum " of money, to wit, 2s lid. The aggregate of these "large" sums of money was just 10s. Why the word " large " should have figured so frequently in the indictment when such paltry sums only were concerned, is a mystery known only to members of the legal profession.

TnE Lytiblton G-baying Dock. —Some little preliminary work was started yesterday at the site of the Lyttelton graving docks 'and on Monday it is expected operations will be commenced by the contractors. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston held l& short sitting in chambers yesterday, when Boveral motions were disposed of. Mr T. W. Stringer was admitted as a barrister and solicitor, and the cases of Theobald v Studholme were postponed until the 17th instant.

As Ownbb Wakted. —One of the police constables found a swag consisting of an opossum rug and several other articles near the Madras street bridge last evening. The police would be glad to hear from the owner of it, to whom it will bo returned.

Thb Mayohal Election. —A requisition signed by upwards of two hundred burgesses has been sent to his Worship the Mayer requesting him to allow himself to be nominated for the Mayoralty for the ensuing year. It will be presented on Monday, and it is generally understood that his Worship will accede to the request. A Notice.—As will be teen by advertise mont in another column, Mr Waltor J. Leslie being anxious to disoharge all olaims aga'nst him before leaving Ohristohuroh, will feel obliged if anyone having any demand upon him will send particulars thereof to Mr Joyce, solicitor.

The Spaebow Pest. —Farmers are now beginning to find out that their efforts to lessen the evils of the Bparrow nuisance are somewhat thwarted by the encouragement which is given to sparrows to live in the city and towns. It has been gravely proposed to send round the streets of this city a cart load of wheat and a man with a wind blast broad cast sowing machine at an early hour in the morning, so that the town as well as the country sparrows may be poisoned. TbmMiABT.—A very successful open Lodge was held last evening in the Crusader Lodge, No. 8, in the Primitive Methodist Church, Phillipstown. Songs were given by Bros. Bridges and Williamson, and Sisters Alloway and Wright. A choir of young ladies, under Sister Alloway, sang very efficiently. Readings were given by Bros. Slater and Sleddon. Addresses by Bro. Griffin and another member from England.

Andbbbon and Sons' New Offices. — The new offices being ereoted for Messrs Anderson and Sons, founders, in Lichfield street, are now nearly completed. The building, which has a fine frontage to Lichfield street, has been constructed to afford the extra accommodation and conveniences rendered necessary by the increase of trade and consequent extended importance of the works. Mr Parr was the architect; Mr Tait the builder. As soon as the offices are quite finished and ready for occupation, it is intended to demolish the old building on the valuable site in Cashel street and erect warehouses thereon.

Summonses fob Bates.—Nearly all the summonses for rates overdue for the June quarter have been taken out, and the City Council officials have now received instructions to proceed against defaulters for the general rates. . Theatbe Boyai..—"Ourßoys and Lingard's sketches drew another good house last night, and this evening other novelties mentioned.in the advertisement will be produced.

Ihon Wobk fob the Poet.—Amongst the work being done at Anderson's foundry may be noticed two large cranes, to be used at the Port for discharging and loading vessels. They are of the largest kind nsed, possessing 10-horse power engines the machinery and everything connected with the cranes was manufactured at the Foundry. . A new windlass for the Crusader is also being made there, that vessel having had her windlass smashed on the voyage out. CANTEBBCEY LICENSED VICTUALLLEBB. — A very large and influential meeting of the trade, not confined to members of the association, was held at Morton's Hotel last evening, to consider a revision of the Licening Laws, and Mr Saunders' Local Option Bill. The following representatives were appointed by the meeting to represent Canterbury in the proposed conference, viz.:—Mesßrs H. Sawtell, S. Manning, J. W. Morton, and E. Hiorna. It was decided to telegraph to the other associations in the colony proposing Wellington as the most suitable place for the conference, the Canterbury delegates being prepared to leave for there on the 20th instant, meetings of the conference to be held as soon after as possible. Pionbeb Bioyole Club. —The first race of the season connected with the Pioneer Bicycle Club will take place to-day. It is named the Five ".Mile Club Handicap race, and will be from the racecourse corner to the Carlton bridge. There will probably be six entries for the event, and the start will be made at 3.30 p.m. The Membbbb foe Waimba. On Mr Shephard's consistency the "Nelson Mail" says :—" We confess that we are somewhat surprised at Mr Shephard voting with the Government as at present constituted, as on reference to the report of his meeting at Wakefield on the 23rd August, we find the following question and answer:—' Mr Painton : Will you pledge yourself not to support any Ministry of which Mr Macandrew is a member ?—Mr Shephard : Most certainly I will." And yet, within six weeks from making this pledge, and on the very first occasion that offered itself of giving practical proof of his sincerity in so doing it Mr Shephard is found voting in favor of a Ministry of which Mr Macandrew is a member." Lbebton Show.—There is now on view at the establishment of Messrs Petersen and Co., High street, a very handsome assortment of prizes intended for competition at tbe forthcoming show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, presented by various donors. Amongst other things there are four very handsome cups, a spirit stand, and a very elegant centre-piece, the gift of Messrs Petersen and Co. Altogether the array is well worth seeing, and will no doubt stimulate miny exhibitors to|try and oarry them off.