NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1776, 29 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Govbbnob.—We learn from a reliable source that Mis Excellency Sir H. Robinson intends visiting Ohristchurch for the Metropolitan meeting. We understand he will stop at Mr Coker's Hotel. Magistbatb's Court. —At the Court today Albert Godfrey Saunders, oharged with inciting to forgery, who had been remanded from the 22nd inst, was further remanded to 4th November to Timaru, the same bail being allowed.

Dibobaceful Outbage.—An impudent attempt to disturb a meeting in the Orange Hall was made last evening, with what motive can only be guessed at. It appears that a committee of the society were meeting in the ante-room of the building, and the society's new band was practising in the body of the hall, when suddenly a large stone was thrown through one of the windows evidently having been aimed at the head of one of the players who could be seen through the glass. Several of the band immediately went outside, but could not discover any one lurking about, and perhaps it was as well for the offender he was not caught. Thk Kangaboo'b Name.—Mr Frank Buckland thus describes the way in which the kangaroo got its name : —When Captain Cook first discovered Australia, he saw some Natives on the shore, one of them holding a dead animal in his hand. The captain sent a boat's crew ashore to purchase the animal; and finding, on receiving it, that it was a beast quite new to him, he ssnt the boatswain back to ask the native its name. ' What do you call this 'ere animal ?' said the sailor to the naked native. The native shook his head, and answered " Kan-ga-roo," which means in Australian lingo, " I don't understand." When the siilor returned to the ship, the captain said, " Well, and what's the name of the animal?" The sailor replied, "Please, sir, the black party says it's a kangaroo." The beast has kept this name ever since. The Lincoln Koad.—The works committee of the City Council have decided to make an inspection of the Lincoln road, to Bee what steps are necessary to put it into a proper state of repair. They have also determined on filling up an open ditch on the South town belt—a very necessary work. Bangioba Unemployed. A number of the unemployed waited on the Mayor of Bangiora on Tuesday, and were courteously received. Xhe Mayor explained that there was work to be obtained elsewhere, and the Borough Council had not funds at disposal to carry on further works. The matter of giving employment had been carefully discussed by the Council, and he could only promise to bring the question before next meeting, at the same time advising the petitioners to seek work elsewhere in the meantime. Bangioba Magistbate's Coubt.—At this Court on Tuesday there was no resident magistrate present, and all civil cases over £2O had to be adjourned, and other matters requiring the attention of a resident magistrate were postponed, to the inconvenience of persons having business or summoned to the Court. Messrs A. H. Cunningham and H. Blackett were on the Bench. P. McMahon was charged with a violent assault on Maria McMahon and using threatening language towards Wm. Dobbs. The case was adjourned for eeven days.

St. Lues's.—The last of the series of popular entertainments in connection with St. Luke's parish, was given in the schoolroom, last night. There was a very good attendance, and tbe entertainment was as successful as those which have preceded it. In the course of the evening songs were sung by Miss Ada S. Taylor, Mrs Townend, Messrs T. H. Barnett, Appleby, G-ueritz, and the G-lee Party. Beadings Jwere given by Mr E. A. Worthy and Mr A. Lean. The entertainment concluded with votes of thanks being passed to tbe ladies and gentlemen who had given their services throughout the series. A Stamp Cash.—At the Bangiora Magistrate's Court, on Tuesday, a plaintiff's solidton obtained the production from a defendant's solicitor of an unstamped agreement, which he' preceded to stamp and cancel in Court. Judgment was given on the document and the defendant's solicitor has given notice to move that the case be set aside as the plaintiff did not comply with the Act in stamping the document, inasmuch as the fine to which the parties thereto were liable was not paid before the sum could be legally admitted as evidence of an existing contract. English Opbea.—There was a moderate house at the Theatre Boyal last night, when "Maritana" was again given by the English Opera Company. Miss Jenny Thorn sang the music of "Maritana" with greater confidence than before, and was proportionately more effective. Her improvement was specially noticeable in the duett "Of Fairy Wand," with Don Jose in the first act. In this she sang with so much fire and verve as to richly merit the round of applause she obtained. Throughout the opera her rendering of the music was very equal and sustained. The well-known and choice songs which enrich the roles of Don Cocsar, Don Jobc, and Lazarillo were done done ample justice to by Messrs Florence and Browning and Mrs Florence. The opera will be played for the last time to-night.

Cust. —A public meeting of ratepayers was held here on Monday evening, Mr B. L. Higgins, chairman of the Boad Board, presiding. It was decided that it was advisable to select a site for a cemetery on Early's road. A discussion took place in reference to an embankment near Mr Morrison's gate, and it was decided that the Boad Board ought to make increased water way above and below the bridge, and fill in the approaches so as to prevent future damage by floods. A long discussion took place in reference to the delays in the completion of the Oust bridge, and it was decided that as the contractor declined to go on with the work, the Board have a test pile driven by day labor, and if that was successful, that they should let a new contract for the work. A vote of thanks to tbe chairman concluded the proceedings.

Ashbubton Mayobaitt. —Mr Joseph Ivess announces his intention of standing for the Mayoralty of Ashburton. Mr Hugo Friedlander will also be a candidate, with a strong support. The present Mayor,"Mr Bullock, retires.

AsHBCBTOir MAaiaiiuTß'a Co cbt.—• A man named Little was 'yesterday fined £1 by the Ashburton Magistrate for trying to get on a railway train fifty yards away from the station, and after a tolerable speed had been attained. A good number of cattle trespass cases were heard, and the owners fined 5s and costs in each case, with one exception, in which the owner of a stray entire was fined £l. Some civil cases of minor impoitanoe were also disposed of. New Doq Coklabs. The public of Ohristchurch will be indebted to the works committee of the City Council for the introduction of an improved kind of registered dog collar. Heretofore the collars have been composed of a coarse kind of leather, and complaints h&ve frequently been made by the public as to their unsightly appearance. The new registered collars, of which there are five different sizes, are made of superior material, the smaller sizes being patent leather.

Cbickbt.—The match between the United Club and Biccarton was finished on Saturday, resulting in a victory for the United, who succeeded in getting rid of their opponents just as time was called. Griffin's bowling at the beginnning of the second innings was very effective, taking fire wickets for 2 runß. The scores were:—United, 93 and 98; Biccarton, 73 and 34. The match between Woolston v Courtney was played at Courtney, and resulted in a victory for Woolston. For Courtney J. Sanson played a fine innings of 26, and Hopkins one of 17. For Woolston Monck played well, scoring 31, as also did Hatherton with 17 and Thomson with 13. The totals were:-Courtney, 76; Woolston, 83.

Lebbton Mutfaii Improvement Class.— The usual fortnightly meeting of this class was held on Monday evening, in the Public Library, when Dr. Chapman read a paper on " Treatment of horses," which was duly appreciated and well discussed by all present.

The Cook Btbaitb Cablk. —At present no definite intelligence is obtainable aa to the proepecfc of communication being restored on the old Cook Straits cable. The publio are in the meanwhile dependent on the single •wire cable for all Northern intelligence. All that is known so far of the operations on the disabled cable is that the steamer Agnes is at work in the Straits and communicates occasionally with the shore, but the weather has lately been too rough for any great pjrogreßS to be made. Home Missions. —In another column wil be found an advertisement drawing attention to a public meeting to be held at Dnrhain street Church in connection with the above mission., Sbadown Estate. —On Thursday, at Timaru, at the rooms of Messrs Mac Lean and Stewart, Messrs H. Matson and Co., of Christchurch, will submit to public auction 4000 acres of the Seadown Estate, in farms, as per plans, varying in size from 30 acres to 300 acres each. The interest centered in this sale is very great, forming as it doe 3 a fair basis for calculation as to the worth of freehold property in South Canterbury. Seadown is admitted on all sides to be some of the pick ef the island for either stock grazing or grain producing, and its proximity to a seaport town renders it one of tie best opportunities for the selection of a freehold where industry and careful husbandry can scarcely fail to meet their reward. Acclimatisation. The council of the Acclimatisation Society will hold a meeting next Thursday, at the Commercial Hotel, at 3.30 p.m. Oddfbllows' Hall.—The first appearance of Hall and Merlon's Juvenile Dramatic Company will be at the Oddfellows' Friday evening, when a special programme will be submitted.