NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1793, 19 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Industrial School Christmas Treat. —The public are reminded that subscriptions and donations in aid of this treat can be forwarded to the Resident Magistrate or the Clerk of the Court. It is to be hoped that a considerable sum will be realised. It is but seldom that the inmates of the institution have an opportunity of enjoying themselves, and the Christmas treat is looked forward to with tho greatest eagerness during the entire year.

District Court. —The following cases are set down for hearing in the District Court tomorrow :—Morton v Attwood, Chain's Bay Road Board v Stenney, Simpson’s trustees v Bradwell, Regina v Cameron (appeal from conviction for dog stealing, R.M. Court, Malvern).

Death op a Prisoner. —A prisoner named Timothy Houlahan, under sentence of six years’ penal servitude for rape, died in the Lyttelton gaol on Tuesday night. He was upwards of sixty years of age, and had been ailing for several days with an affection of the chest. An inquest will be held to day Resident Magistrate’s Court. —At tho Court to-day Charles Steinmetz, charged with obtaining money and goods from John Steinmetz by false pretences, was remanded for twenty-four hours. It will be remembered that it was on the charge of obtaining this money and these goods that the actor J. W. Tyrrell was arrested at Port Chalmers and brought up to Christchurch, enduring much hardship and suffering considerable loss, both pecuniarily and otherwise, merely because he happened to be rather like another man.

! Cricket Fixtures —The following members will play for the C.C.C. on Saturday against Prebbleton Messrs Turner, Caygill, Wheatley, Anson, Lusk, Fisher, Donohue, Johnston, White, Marshall, and G, Booth, Against Richmond—Messrs A, Ashby, Washer, Taylor, Thompson, Alex. Marshall, Collier, Honston, Caygill. Cant, Scott, A. Lusk. Against Sunnyside—W. Ashby, Nevin, Hepworth, Mayne, Hooper, Belgrave, Wilson, Dougall, Kissel, J. Lusk, and Nairn, The Railway Band.— The following selections will be played by the railway band in Cathedral Square to-morrow evening :—Quick march, “ Conqueror,” grand contest piece, Smith; overture, “Oneida Chief,” Verdi; valse, "Waywood Beauties," Emile Waldtenfel; solo polka, “La Belle France,” Millescamps ; euphonium solo, “The Village Blacksmith,” by special request, W. H. Weiss; quadrille, ■‘Queen’s Town,” Dan Godfrey; fantasia, “ Figaro,” Mozart; quick march, “My Grandfather’s Clock,” by request, B. Smith ; galop, “To the Rescue,” B. Smith; God Save the Queen. Recovery prom Drowning. —A most remarkable instance of recovery from drowning is reported from Brussels. Dr. Isux of that city was called upon to attend a man who had been a considerable time under water, and on whom all the usual remedies had been tried without effect. Tho doctor applied plates of iron heated to a white heat to the vitals, and in about an hour the man was restored to consciousness, and experienced no other ill effects from the accident than the severe burns which the hot irons inflicted. Boiled Sea Water. —Professor Do Candolle has made a remarkable discovery in regard to the preservative power of boiled sea water. A branch of the coffee plant had been preserved in liquid said to be salt water, for fifty-three years. De Candolle had some doubts of it, because all experiment with ordinary sea-water failed. But recently tho wax and cork were removed, and the preserved plant and liquid examined chemically. It was found that tho sea-water had been boiled before using. Do Candolle believes that boiled sea-water will displace alcohol for museum work.

Cricket. —A match was played on Saturday last between the St. Albans C.C. and Sunnyeido C.C., and resulted in a victory for the former by 10 runs, Sunnyside putting together 41 and St. Albans 51 runs. The bowling of White and Glasson for the former, and F, Nelson, Kerr and Tolan for St. Albans was very effective. Northern Agricultural and Pastoral Association.— A well attended meeting of members of this society was held on Tuesday, at Hadfleld’s Junction Hotel, Rangiora. Mr J. McFurlane, president, in the chair. Several matters arising out of the last show were discussed and arranged. Judges were appointed to inspect tho farms entered, and the meeting then adjourned.

Larceny peo3s Maori Women. —Henry Brown was brought before the Bangiora Bench on Tuesday charged with stealing a petticoat, stockings, loots,' cuffs, and purse containg 2a lOd, the property of Sarah Friday, a Native, residing at Kaispoi pa. It appeared that she and Jemima Feetow were cutting flax near Eangiora on Monday afternoon, when accused chased them through the flax for a distance of a mile. On returning to where they had been, they found the articles gone. Mrs Friday identified a sixpence'which was found by the police in prisoner’s possession when arrested that morning. She also described the other money to the satisfaction of the Bench. Constable Mahar said,.that accused offered, when arrested, to settle’the matter, and stated he had thrown the skirt away. The Bench commented on the shameful conduct of accused, and sentenced him to be imprisoned for a term of two months. ErtESMEBH Spaehow Association.—A meeting was held at the Boyal Hotel, Southbridge, on Monday, Present—Messrs Wm, Graham (in the chair), James Andrews, A. McLachlan, G. F. Smith, G. McClure, Thos. Hogg, the secretary, treasurer and others. A letter was read from the president of the association apologising for his unavoidable absence. After a lengthened discussion as to adding another month to the season for laying poison, it was decided to let the matter stand over for the present. The treasurer stated that since last meeting he had paid for the destruction of 3313 eggs and 667 birds, which was considered very satisfactory. It was suggested that some one be appointed at Leeston for paying the boys who collected eggs and birds at Leeston, Killinohy and Doyleston. It was decided to consider the matter at the next meeting, to take place at Leeston on November 28th.

The Deities. —A meeting was held in the Waltham Hotel, last Mondayevening, P.A. Bro. Swinnerton in the chair. After a few remarks far the D.P., Bro. Oppenheim, it was resolved to engage the St. Saviour’s schoolroom for lodge meetings. Bro. Dr Patrick was elected as medical officer, and Wednesday, the 17th December, was appointed the opening night. Between forty and fifty names are now on roll. After a vote of thanks to the district president and chairman, the meeting adjourned. The Hope of St. Alban’s lodge, No. 93, held its fortnightly meeting in the library, Knightstown, Bro. Boyce, A.D., in the chair. Several members were initiated. Bro. Mclntosh was elected secretary in place of Bro. Primmer, resigned. The meeting closed with the usual harmony. Lyttelton Mayohaity. Two candidates were .nominated yesterday for the Lyttelton mayoralty, Mr Harry Allwright, the present Mayor of Lyttelton, and Mr Adam Chalmers. The poll is to be held next Wednesday. ■ The New Tahiti'.— At a meeting of tobacconists hold at the White Hart Hotel last night, it was unanimously resolved to raise the retail price or tobacco and cigars, so as to meet the extra duty imposed under the altered tariff.

Racehorses fob the North. —The following horses were shipped last night by the s.s. Wallahi :—Mr Walters’ Libeller, Grand Duchess, Billingsgate, and Fiscatorious ; Mr Redwood’s Sir George. The four former for Auckland, and Mr Redwood’s for Picton. Thkatbk Boyal. —There was no change in the bill last night. “ The Irish Exile” will probably run the week, to be succeeded by “ The Shaughraun.” Diocesan Synod. —The eleventh session of the Diocesan Synod was opened yesterday afternoon by the Most Rev. the Primate. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. Trotting Match. — A trotting match for £SO a side between Mr Porter’s grey mare Nelly and Mr Kirkwood’s horse Black Boy, came off yesterday morning. The distance was two miles along the Lincoln road, starting from the Junction Hotel, and finishing near the Asylum bridge. Mr Porter drove his mare, and Mr H. Prince acted as charioteer for Mr Kirkwood. The result was an easy victory for the mare.

Cricket Fixtures. The Association match. North v South, will be continued on Saturday next, play commencing 2 p.m. Players are requested to be punctual. The following United Club eleven will play Christ’s College on Saturday, at 2: —Messrs Baker, Dawe, Cotterill W. G., Horwood, Easton, Millton, Nalder, Peter, Perceval, H. S. Smith, and A. G. Sheath. On the same day the Richmond will play against the Christchurch Club, on the ground of the latter.