NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1784, 8 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Attempt to Commit Suicide. John Doggitt, brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, on a charge of attempting to commit suicide was, on medical testimony, committed to the Sunnyaide Lunatic Asylum.

The Metropolitan. —Owners are reminded that tho sweep on tho Free Handicap, and final payments on the C.J.O. Handicap and "Welcome Stakes must be made to the secretary of the C.J.O. before nine p.tn. on Monday.

Bible Christians. —The Rev. W. H. Keast will preach in the Templar Hall tomorrow night, on the “ Opening of the Books at the Last Day.” After the sermon, the Sacrament of tho Lord’s Supper will bo administered, at which the members of tho Church are prossingly invited. The Presentation Rage. —Presentations are becoming common enough; but an unusually interesting one occurred recently at Gosely in Staffordshire. A highly respected hawker of that place, named Dainty, had for some time been in reduced circumstances, and a little while ago be was compelled te seek parochial relief. Dainty’s health is also not what it should bo, and, according to his own account, the parish surgeon thinks it improbable that he will live twelve months longer. Recently ho informed some of tho local tradesmen of the surgeon’s opinion, and expressed a hope that his friends would not permit his remains to be interred in a pauper’s coffin. Certain of the tradesmen to whom ho communicated his wishes, offered to provide him with a good coffio, valued at £3 10s, it being stipulated that tho presentation should take place within a week. Dainty returned a touching reply to this offer. “In this world,” he said, “ it would be a consolation to him to think that when he should be no more ho should have a good shelter.” The coffin was at once ordered ; and tho day being fixed for the presentation, the streets of Oosely were crammed with people anxious to witness the spectacle. Two men carried the coffin, which was “ trimmed with black furniture,” the name and ago of the ahout-to-be doooased man being described on a plate. The coffin was followed through tho streets by more than 5000 persons, and several women and children were knocked down in the crush. Oa the procession arriving at Dainty’s house a difficulty arose owing to his sou resolutely declining to allow the coffin to enter the door, and it had therefore to bo deposited in an adjoining building. With this exception, the presentation seems to have bean a decided success.

The Deuids. — A preliminary meeting to start a lodge of the above order in Sydenham was held at tho Waltham Arms Hotel last evening. P.A. Bro. Swinniston was voted to tho chair. Bro. Tomson was appointed sec. pro tern. It was resolved to call the now lodge “ The Oak of Sydenham.” A working committee was appointed, and wore requested to wait upon the several doctors, to report at at the next meeting the result of their visits. Bro. Willsteed explained tho objects and working of the order at some length. It was resolved to send to Melbourne a dispensation to open the now lodge, the necessary number of names having been obtained. After a vote of thanks to the chairman the meeting adjourned to Monday week. SpeatS. —Our readers may not perhaps be aware that other sprats than finny ones exist. A “sprat,” however, is, it will be well for them to know, a gilt sixpence. On its head side it bears an exact resemblance to a halfsovereign, and it has to be turned over in order that the difference between the two may be seen. In these busy holiday times it would be well for tradesmen to be cautious when receiving half-sovereigns, as we understand there are a good many “sprats” about. Colombo Hoad Wesleyan Church. —The anniversary services of tho Sunday School takes place to-morrow. Sermons will be preached in the morning and afternoon by Rev. W. Baumber, and in the evening by the Rev. W Beck. The children of the school will occupy seats around the rostrum, and sing special hymns at all the services. The soiree will come off on the show day (Wednesday), at 5 p.m. in the public school opposite tho show grounds. A public meeting in the Chuvch at 7 p.m., wiil be addressed by several ministers, and the children will sing. A large attendance is anticipated. City Council. —There will bo a meeting of the Christchurch City Council on Monday evening. It may be remembered that tho Council Council at its last meeting adjourned for a fortnight; but it has been since determined to hold tho ordinary meeting as usual on Monday. , Out Fishing at Poet. —This morning a man, out in a boat just off tho end of the eastern breakwater at Lyttelton, hooked a bigger fish than he expected. The tempting bait affixed to his line, and thrown out for the benefit of tho finny tribe below, had scarcely reached the bottom when a violent agitation of the lino set the fisherman agog with amazement. Being an expert at tho “ gentle art,” he succeeded in hauling up the monster sufficiently near to have a look at him, expecting no doubt to find it was the veritable “ sea sarpint." In this he was disappointed, as it proved to bo a shark. Upon towing it in to the watermen’s steps it was found to measure six feet in length. Tho presence in the bay of these fish should ho a .caution to bathers.

Woodfobd Testimonial Fund, A O F,— A meeting of committee was held on Friday evening, 7lh November, C.R. Bro. Watts in the chair. Bro. Ness, secretary to the fund, read several letters from the different courts in New Zealand, also produced subscription list. Tno sum collected up to date is £4O 18i 63. It was resolved that the subscription lists remain open uhtil tho 31st December 1879.

Governor's Bay. —Excursion tripi to G-overnor’s Bay are advertised for next week by tho s.s. Eclipte. Spring Steeplechase. —The name of Little John was omitted from the p.cceptanccs for the Spring Steeplechase, published yesterday. Resident Magistrate's Couet. —At the Court to-day Patriot Moss alias Moss Benjamin was committed for trial for stealing seven £1 notes from the person of W. Wilson. James Slado, a baker, was fined 40j and costs for adulterating his bread with alum. Gaiety Theatre. —Mr Ogden, Mies Beatrice, and company will open for a short season at the Gaiety Theatre on Monday evening in “ Minerva, or that Mother-in-law of mine,” and an olio. Rifle Association.—A programme of events for the meeting of the Canterbury Rifle Association, to be held on Wednesday next, has been drawn up, and there is reason for supposing that the several matches will be keenly contested. Mr Blake’s cup will not, however, bo fired for on that occasion, as was at first intended. The South Town Belt. —The conference of the City Council and the Sydenham Borough Council as to tho South town belt came to an untimely end last night. After a great deal of conversational discussion, the conference came to a conclusion without any result, Cr. Joyce moving that the proceedings be adjourned sine die, which was carried.

Meeting of Unemployed. —A meeting of tho unemployed was held in Cathedral square last evening, when members of the committee stated what had been done on behalf of the unemployed in tho district; also that the present committee intended leaving for work offered by the Government. Other works will shortly be opened towards the same end. Another meeting will probably be held to-day for the appointment of a now committee. Rangioea Litehabv Institute. The monthly meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening ; six members present ; Mr A. H. Cunningham presiding. It was decided to sell tho surplus books of tho library and repair others. The treasurer reported an overdraft of £7. Accounts to the amount of £l4 16s were passed. It was agreed that tho hall bo granted free to the Sunday School Union on November 16th. Some routine matters were discussed, and the committee adjourned.

Guild op the Holt Hood. —The anniversary of the Guild of the Holy Rood was celebrated on Thursday by a picnic. The locality chosen was Mr J. W. Ellen’s place, who placed his paddocks and beautiful garden at the disposal of the visitors. They arrived about ten in the morning, and stopped there till seven in the evening, when a move was made, after giving three hearty cheers for Mr and Mrs Ellen, to the Guild room, in which the annual mooting was held for the election of officers, and other business. Twentytwo new members were admitted into the Guild.

Northern Snow Ball. The annual ball in connection with the Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show, held in the Literary Institute, Rangiora, on Thursday, was a complete success. The hall was tastefully decorated, and the arrangements for music (which was supplied by the local brass band) and the convenience of dancers were perfect in everyway. Upwards of 100 ladies and gentlemen wore present. Supper and refreshments wore provided in very good stylo by Mr Robert’s, Club Hotel. Dancing was kept up till an early hour next day, the only failure being in respect to the pipes, which were expected to furnish the music in three or four reels. Mb Allwright and his Constituents. —The following reply to the address forwarded to Mr Harry Allwright, the member for Lyttelton, was received yesterday : “Wellington, November 4th, 1879. To J. Dunlop, Esq., and the eighty others. Gentlemen—Accept my thanks for the kind address you have been pleased to forward to me, and you may rest assured that I shall be found supporting all measures conducive to the advancement of the country. I have not forsaken the party with which I am associated, but shall take an early opportunity of calling my friends together, and explain to them my opinion of both sides of the House. The last paragraph in the address states that some of my friends have been trying to intimidate me. This statement is without foundation. I am, gentlemen yours obediently i (Signed) H. Allwbighit.” Ashburton Show. —Entries for tho above show close on Monday next. There is every prospect of the classes being well filled, and a great success is anticipated. The Juvenile Teoubadoubs. —This clever little company will appear on Monday evening next, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, and will play during the race week. Okibntal Exhibition. —There was a good attendance at tho Oriental Exhibition last night. To-day an additional attration will bo provided in the shape of a Welsh harper, who will perform daily. Theathh Royal. —There was no performance at tho Theitro Royal last night. Tho Premier Comedy and Burlesque Company will re-open the theatre this evening with the comedy of “Meg’s Diversion,” supported by Miss Ada Lester and Mr Boothman, and a grand Oriental burlesque, in which the whole of the company will appear. Inquest. —An inquest was held at Sutherland’s Hotel, Southbridge, on Friday, 7th November, before R. B. Willis, E-q., coroner, on the body of George Santana, lately residing at Taumutu, who was supposed to have been drowned with his cousin, Cosmo Santana, in a squall on the 4th of September last, whilst out fishing on Lake Ellesmere. Enare to Paro (Pohau), a Maori residing at Taumutu, stated that ho found the body on the southern shore of Lake Ellesmere on the let inst., about ten yards above tho present high water mark, and communicated with the police on his arrival at Little River, who took charge of the body. Charles Illiugsworth, a fisherman, identified the body from the remnants of clothing on it. An open verdict of “ Found drowned on the shore oU Lake Ellesmere’’ was recorded. Prbbblbton and Lincoln Cemetery Boabd. —A meeting of this Board was held at tho Road Board office, Prebbleton, on the 6th inst. Present —Messrs W. H. Peryman (chairman), S. Moule, P. Henley, W.Probble, and J. Osborne. The hon. secretary said he had not received any reply from Mr Joynt re claim for fencing on the Prebbleton Cemetery. Mr Henley stated that the Lincoln Cemetery was now ploughed and laid down with grass seed It was resolved that the plan of the Lincoln Cemetery submitted by Mr Davies bo adopted. The question of drawing up regulations for both cemeteries was left in tho hands of tho chairman and Mr Davies, a draft to be submitted to each member previous to tho regulations being gazetted. The hon. secretary was requested to insert advertisements in the papers inviting applications from tho different denominations for plots of the Lincoln Cemetery. Mr Moule and the hon, secretary wore authorised to got gates erected at the Lincoln Cemetery. The Chairman stated that he had made application to the County Council for a further grant. The account of Mr Hampton having been examined, payment of £lO on account was ordered to be made, and the Board adjourned to December 4th at 11.30. Colonial Museum and Labobatohy.— The fourteenth annual report of the Colonial Museum and Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Hector, is just published. Tho report shows that very large additions have been made to tho Museum during the past year, and the library has been increased by two hundred volumes, consisting chiefly of the publications of British and foreign scientific societies, received in exchange for the “ Transactions of the Now Zealand Institute.” The specimens added to tho Museum number 12,330, of which 11,816 ware collected by tho officers of the Geological Survey. Valuable analyses have been made in tho Laboratory, numbering altogether 2401, inclusive of 235 made during the past year. The additions to the Museum are shown in a tabular form in classified lists, and the publications .indicated in the same way. Tho portion of tho report devoted to a description of certain special processes which have been employed in different examinations is very valuable, not the least interesting part being tho table showing tho result of the 'special examinations for silver and gold, waters, and miscellaneous articles.

Anniversary Tea Meeting. —The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Lincoln Road Baptist Church, will take place next Wednesday evening, tho anniversary services taking place to.morrow.