NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1796, 22 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

I.O.G.T.—The elections for the North Cant erbury district have resulted in the return of Mr Robert Evans, of Rangiora, as Districtdeputy for the next year, and of Miessrs I’. Hassell, of Gust, and J. Shaw, of Rangiora, as representatives of the Grand Lodge. Messrs Evans and Hassell were returned by very large majorities. Wesleyan Church, Colombo Road.— Tho Rev, J. S. Smalley will conduct services to-morrow morning and evening. The evening subject will be, “Ten reasons for believing the eternal punishment of sin.” There will bo open-air service at Addington, at 3 p.m., if the weather permits. United Methodist Free Chuech. —The anniversary of the Sunday school in connection with the above church will be celebrated to-morrow, when a sermon will bo preached in tho morning by the Rev. C. Walker (Congregational), and in the evening by the Rev. A. Peters. In the afternoon there will he a children’s service, to be conducted by Mr S. S.Oook. A Runaway. —Some excitement was caused in the main thoroughfare of the city to-day by a runaway extraordinary. A horse and cab, belonging to Mr John Dalwood, was standing at the Golden Fleece Hotel, Colombo street, when tho horse suddenly started off at a gallop, and the driver, Henry Wright, could not control him, being eventually thrown off and receiving some injuries to one of his hands. The horse continued his mad career, turning into High street, fortunately escaping the various vehicles on the road, eventually stopping at Dalwood’s stable, after doing about £3 worth of damage to the fourwheeled carriage, a handsome vehicle, and dragging the goto off the hinges. The San Francisco Mail. —The inward mail arrived this morning by the s.s. Wanaka. The mails as far south as Oamaru were despatched by special train, tho Dunedin and Invercargill portion being carried on by the steamer. Resident Magistrate’s Court.— Three young boys were to-day convicted of stealing money and various articles from sundry storekeepers. The father appeared in Court and said he was quite unable to account for their conduct, as they had been carefully brought up and all went to good schools. Mr Mellish ordered the boys to be locked up for three days and severely flogged. Sporting. —Tho weights for tho Auckland Summer Meeting appear elsewhere. Ambebley Races. —No nominations for these races will be received after the advertised date and hour for closing. Owner Wanted. —The police have in their possession, supposed to be stolen, and for which an owner is wanted, a collection of warlike implements, comprising a sixohambored revolver, powder flask, cartridges, volunteer cartridge pouch, &o. Solicitors’ Examination. Messrs Meares, H. J. Raphael, Widdowson, and Beswick, have received intimation that they have passed the examination for general knowledge for solicitors under the Law Practitioners Act. The examination was held last September. Licensed Victuallers. A largely attended meeting of the trade was held at Morton’s Hotel last evening, at half-past seven, the immediate business being the consideration of the report of the delegates to the oonfererc?, and the consideration of ths suggestions for the new Bill agreed on in the conference. The chairman gave a full report of the proceedings in conference and the deputation to the Government. The other members of the delegation from Canterbury followed, detailing the business done in committee, and acknowledging with the president the {hospitable reception given them by the Wellington association. The meeting unanimously adopted the following resolution :—“ That in tho opinion of this association the increase of 2s per gallon on proof spirits, proposed by the Government, is excessive ; that an increase of Is per gallon will meet all requirements ; and that the secretary be requested to communicate with the kindred associations on the subject.” Sundry other matters of peculiarly trade interest were discussed; after which the meeting ended.

Kaiapoi Wesleyan Church. — A concert of sacred music, to celebrate tbe opening of the new organ, recently erected in the above church, was held in the church on Thursday evening. The performance was carried out by the church choir, assisted by friends from Christchurch—in all fifty, including ten instrumentalists. Before commencing, Mr J. Wood explained that owing to the unfinished state of the instrument Mr Q-. Palairet’s solos would be omitted. The programme, which included selections from Mozart’s Twelfth Service, and from the works of Handel, Gounod, and Mendelssohn, was successfully carried out, the most noticeable items being solos by Misses Smith and Eadcliffe, Messrs Pusohell, Johnson, Wisker, and Master Eeynolds. Two marches by the band were also well given. The concert was brought to a close by the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Mr Macleod Smith ably conducted, Mr G. Palairet presiding at the organ, in such a manner as to bring out the full powers of the instrument. The attendance numbered nearly four hundred. The performers were afterwards entertained at supper in the schoolroom.

Cruelty to Animals. —At the Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, yesterday, a man named Dan Buckley was fined £5 and costs for illtreating a mare most brutally. A number of civil cases were disposed of. Theatre Eoyal. —The “ Irish Exile ” was played for the last time at the Theatre Eoyal last night. “ The Shaughraun ” will be revived this evening, the title role being sustained by Mr J. J. Wallace. A Magnificent Teout. —The largest trout which has been taken in the Avon was caught last night by Mr Wagner, of the Clarendon Hotel, a little below the dam at the Hereford street bridge. This monster, which was taken with an ordinary fly, weighs no less than sixteen pounds, is thiriy inches in length, and has a girth of sixteen inches. The fish will be on view at the Clarendon during the day. Sydenham Mayoralty. —A largo number of Mr Charters’ supporters met at Waltham last evening, to hear his views on matters concerning the welfare of tho borough. After hearing his statements, the meeting passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the candidate, pledging themselves to use their utmost endeavours to secure his return. A strong committee was formed for the Waltham district, and great enthusiasm was exhibited by those present. Oriental Exhibition. —The success which has attended this exhibition since its opening in Christchurch is a proof of the great attractions it presents. During the week over 3000 people have visited the show, and no doubt the gifts which are now being presented to the visitors will largely increase its popularity.

Chamber of Commebcb. —The quarterly general meeting of the Chamber was held yesterday, the President, Mr Q. G. Stead, presiding. Three new members were elected on the ballot. Some discussion arose on the question of a search being made at the Orozets for the passengers of the Knowsley Hall, as it was thought likely that they might be there. It was ultimately decided to telegraph to the Government asking that a man-of-war might be sent to search the Crozets for any indications of the wreck of the Knowsley Hall. The next subject discussed was with reference tc the advisableness of transfers of policies of insurance being registered similarly to bills of sale, and it was decided to remit the matter to the committee for consideration. The question of dual trusteeships in bankruptcy was discussed, and the President read the Act which has been introduced into the House to put an end to this, copies of which had been forwarded by Mr Stevens. After some further business the meeting adjourned.