NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1777, 31 October 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tunbeul Arrivals. —Among the numerous birds which have arrived in the Waipa under the care of Mr Brandmuler, are two nightingales. Sslwyn County Council. —A meeting of the Selwyn Oounty Council was held this morning. The business was of a routine character. The Council rose at two o’clock this afternoon, and the next meeting will be held on the 26th of next month, which date is also appointed for the next annual meeting. Resident Magistrate’s Court. —At the Court to-day William Matthews was charged with illegally pledging a watch, the property of Patrick Ryan. Mr Mellish took a lenient view of the case and sentenced the prisoner to fourteen days’ imprisonment with hard labour, under tbe Vagrant Act. Thos.Kelly, alias Denis Anglin, was brought up on a warrant charged with failing to appear at the Supreme Court, Dunedin, on the 6th of January, 1879, to answer a charge of perjury. He had previously been committed for trial by the Dunedin Bench and admitted to bail. The accused had been arrested from a description in the “Police Gazette,” The Bench cons'dercd the circumstances justified his detention and remanded him till next Tuesday. Robert Wright was fined 20s for assaulting John Barrett, landlord of the Borough Hotel.

CRICKET. The following have been selected to play for the second eleven of Sydenham Youths’ in their match against the second eleven of the Christchurch Club on Saturday next: —Messrs Lawrence, Wagstaff, Simpson, Empson, Webber, Forsyth, Allardyce, Shearlaw, Mann, Rowan, and Garty ; emergencies, Williamson and McGregor. The following will represent the Bohemian Cricket Club in their match with the St. Alban* O.C. to-morrow :—Andrews, Balfour, Costley, Creswell, Elvines, Peacock, Ritchie, Preece, Walsh, Hills, Little ; emergencies— Robinson and Bonnifaoe. A conveyance will be at Latimer square at two o’clock. PassßYTEßiAif Church Soiree. The Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton, was crowded last night, the occasion being the annual soiree of St. John’s Presbyterian Church, The pas’or, the Rev. James Hill, occupied the chair, and the Revs. O.Fraser, J. Burnett, and J. McCallum took part in the after tea programme, which consisted of addresses, recitations, vocal and instrumental music.

Use op the Telephone. —lt has been determined to establish telephonic communication between the Port of Lyttelton and the Harbor Board offices at Christchurch. The object is to convey to Christchurch early and complete intelligence as to the movements of the shipping. Accident. —Constable Kelly, stationed at the railway terminus, met with a singular accident the day before yesterday. He was walking along Gloucester street from the Theatre, when he suddenly slipped and broke the small bone near the ancle of his right leg. The Express. —The engine of the South express train broke down yesterday afternoon within one mile north of Waihoa, between Timaru and Oamaru. The train was detained one hour, and left Oamaru for the South forty-five minutes beyond the usual time.

A Merited Recognition. —ln connection with an official recommendation made to the Government in reference to the capture of the prisoners who attempted to escape at Lyttelton recently, the Government have authorised the payment of three guineas each to be made to Messrs Joseph Graham and John Williams, residents of Lyttelton, as a reward for the prompt manner in which they acted in securing the prisoners. Imported Sheep. —By the steamer Waitaki, which arrived yesterday, from Port Chalmers, there were imported ninety superior bred merino sheep. They were transhipped at Port Chalmers from the s.s. Ringarooma, and comprise seventy-five merino rams, bred by Mr J. L. Currie, of Victoria, the importer being Mr A. McDonald; twelve rams, bred by Mr J. Murray, and consigned to Messrs Miles, Hassall and Co. ; and three for Mr O. G. Trip, bred by Mr J. Wilson, Victoria.

Union Rowing Club. —Tho junior pairoar races of this club will bo held on November Bth, over a one mile course, from Pratt’s to tho Willows, for the committee’s prize. The following crews will compete : —Messrs H. H. Parsons and G. Wright against Messrs O. Bowley and H. Martin ; Messrs J. Gilmour and J. Thomson against Messrs F. Button and R. Mountford ; Messrs F. Moule and J. Shackleton against Messrs J. Fuller and J. Sbaad ; Messrs H. Hargreaves and J. R. Johnston against Messrs H. Duncan and Ohas. Stringer, A very neat programme of the various events to be competed for in this club in the present j season has been issued.

Sudden Death. —A woman named Maria Picken, married, died suddenly at her residence, St. Asaph street yesterday, at one o’clock. An inquest will be held at the Prince of Wales Hotel, at three o’clock this afternoon.

Harbor Board. —The Lyttelton Harbor Board held its ordinary fortnightly meeting at tho Hereford street offices, Christchurch, yesterday afternoon, when a large amount of business was disposed of, being chiefly of a routine character. With respect to the proposed docks, Mr Bell, C.E , submitted a report, in which he advised the appointment of Messrs Bell and Miller, of Glasgow, as consulting engineers, and also offered suggestions as to the machinery to be used. English Opera. —The same performance was given last night at the Theatre Royal. “ Maritana ” will be played for the last time this evening, and will be taken off the boards to-morrow night to make way for Balfe’s grand opera of the “ Bohemian Girl.” This universally favorite opera, which has not been played for a considerable time in Christchurch, will doubtless draw good houses, as it is exactly suited to the calibre of tho company. Juvenile Dramatic Troupe. —Hall and Merton’s Juvenile Dramatic Company will make their first appearance this evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall. The pretty serio-comic drama entitled “ Alone " is the piece chosen for the debut of the company, in which Mr Hall will sustain the character of Colonel Ohallice. The performance will conclude with the “ Widow’s Victim,” in which Mr Oharrington will impersonate Jerry Clip, and give imitations of theatrical celebrities who have appeared in Christchurch. Man Missing. —lt is reported that a man lately working for Mr Cannon, near Southbridge, cannot be heard of. It seems the man is subject to religious mania, and has twice been in tho lunatic asylum. On Monday last, after placing a sum of money to his credit in the Bank of New Zealand, Southbridgo, ho went out to Mr CannoVs, and while there stated he wished Mr Cannon to shoot him. Ho afterwards left the place, taking tho road towards the river, having his dog with him, which has since returned. The police were employed yesterday in making a farm to farm inquiry, but up to last night have heard of no further trace of him. Concert. —A very enjoyable concert in aid of the funds of tho Battalion band, was given last night at tho Oddfellows’ Hall, when there was a very good attendance. Mrs Barry and Miss Rowley contributed some well sung pieces, the latter being excellent in Pinsuti’s song, “ The Baft.” Miss Taylor played one of her well-known concertina solos, and Mr Carder sang “ The Gallants of England ” very well. The treat of the evening was tho instrumental duet and trio played by Messrs C. and J. Coombs and Landergan, The Masters Herman played a violin and piano duet, and the band gave two overtures very successfully. Cricket Fixtures. Matches will be played on Saturday between the St. Alban’s and Bohemian Clubs, between Avonside and Kaiapoi, on the ground of tho latter, and between Christchurch and Sydenham Youths, £wo matches.

Appointment. —Mr J. Derbidge has been appointed inspector of works at the graying dock, Port Lyttelton. Jockey Club Meeting. —A special general mooting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held on Saturday (to-morrow), at four o’clock. Business—Election of members, etc. Tea Meeting at Ashburton. —A tea meeting, in aid of St. Stephen’s Church Building Fund, will bo held on November 26th. A Presbyterian meeting of the same sort will be held at Bakaia, to-night.