NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1798, 25 November 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

R. M. Court. —At the Court to-day the lad Henry Beardsley, remanded from yesterday for stealing a revolver, was discharged, but cautioned that if brought up again he would be imprisoned and flogged. Samuel Haines was fined £5 and 14s costs for assaulting W. Wobb, licensee of the Bicoarton Hotel. The defendant said ho mistook Mr Wobb for somebody else, and that he regretted the assault very much. Bazaab and Gift Auction at Bingsband. —The ladies connected with the United Methodist Church will hold their closing sale of work in the Schoolroom ou Thursday next. By reference to the advertisement it will be seen that special inducements are offered to purchasers, which it is hoped will result in the whole of the articles being sold. Eaeminq in tub States.—New England has over 230 farmers’ clubs with 72,000 active members, and library books to the number of 21,000 ; and in the United States there are nearly 2000 agricultural societies, with 58,000 volumes in their libraries, and access to 360 different agricultural publications, all exerting a direct influence on the intelligence and future prospects of the tillers of the soil. The “ Ebatbbnits”.—The “South Australian Advertiser ” thus refers to the efforts made in the Colonial Legislature, in the interest of the bookmaking fraternity, to prevent the passing of the Totaliaator Bill : Since the pathetic appeal of the Patriarch for the dwellers of Sodom and Gomorrah,

sideration hare been heard than those’uttere'd by the hon. member for the Burra, Mr Rees, on behalf of the Magic Bing. It is true that his proto-type drew the lino at the righteous, and besought that they might not begwiped out with the wicked. But the eloquent member essayed a bolder fight, and claimed that his clients wore not only not as the wicked, but men from whom the righteous would do well to take example. The current opinion slightly differs from his, and we are inclined to follow the field on this occasion rather than Mr B?r s’ favoritei. The pros mt age is hardly yet educated up to the point of tracing in these gentlemen signs of an angelic mission, or to see in ‘ the Leviathan ’ one who reverences his conscience as his king. Indeed, if ho and his fellows gaze into the magic mirror held up by Mr Bees, they will straightway forget what manner of mea they bo. And when they have recovered their prowers of speech no doubt they will be able to find expression in words, which will be fairly posted by the recording angel.” A Victorian Politician. A former member of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria, with a candour that is eomewhat rare, has been relating his biography to one of the writers in the “Westminster Review.” As it offers an epitome of the political career, as well as an explanation of the motives and objects of many another public man in Now Zealand, it is worth quoting. The ingenious adventurer says,’:—“l came to Victoria to dig gold. I prospered but little ; I had no capital; found the shepherd’s life too rough, and of clerkships there wore none vacant. By a happy inspiration I addressed myself to the electors : made vague promises of what I would do for them should I ever get into power. Since then I hove been a respectable member, living on my £3OO a year and my free railway pass, and ever since looking forward to turning up someday as a Minister, with my £ISOO or £2OOO a year, or at all events in the end falling into some snug berth as one of those land commissioners at £IOOO per annum, After all I could not have done much bettor in life, certainly not considering the liberty I enjoy in regard to the when, the where, and the how much of my work,” Sand Hills Reserve.—Steps are being taken by the Government to have 200 acres of the land known as the Sand Hills Reserve vested in the Corporation of Sydenham, for sanitary and other purposes. City Valuation.—At the meeting of the City Council last evening, tenders were received for valuing the city for the purpose of the rate of 1879 SO. That of Mr VViitolaw for £7B was the accepted one.

The Clock To web. —After considerable discussion last night in the Oi:y Council, Or. King’s motion relative to the erection of the clock tower in Latimer square stood over. Or. King has given notice of motion to rescind the resolution carried last night. Tub Domain.—At the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council last night a resolution was passed condemnatory of any attempt on the part of the Anniversary Sports Committee to alienate any portion of the Domain, such resolution to be forwarded to the Government.

Lyttelton Mayobalty. —The election of Mayor at, the Port takes place to-morrow. The candidates are Messrs H. Allwright and Adam Chalmers. Mr Allwright holds the office at present and is socking re election, while Mr Chalmers is an ox-Mayor. Considerable interest is being taken in tho contest by tho ratepayers. Asiibueton .'Caledonian Societv, —At a meeting of this society, held at Quill’s Hotel, on Saturday, it was resolved to offer ten guineas to tho Racing Club for tho use of their ground on Boxing Day, and a dej Nation was appointed to wait on the Racing Club to arrange the matter. The question of tho amalgamation of tho Racing Club and Caledonian Societv was warmly discussed, with the object of devoting the profits of both towards the needed permanent improvements of tho racecourse grounds. It was finally resolved that a combined meeting should bo held, to discuss the terms upon which the amalgamation could bo effected. Sydenham Boeough Council. The Sydenham Borough Council held their usual fortnightly meeting last night. The prote flings are reported elsewhere. Canteebuby College — A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held yesterday. Tho business transacted was merely of a routine character.

Muff Chick st. —A match has been arranged between a team representing ‘.he City Council and one from tho Muff Cricket Club, and a committee has been appointed by the City Council to arrange matters. Tueatbe Royal.—“ The Shaughraun ” was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal to a very good house, considering the inclemency of the weather. Mr Wallace’s impersonation of the rollicking Conn, alternating with the fidelity to his master, which is the keystone of tho character, was a very good one indeed. The other characters were waT sustained, and the piece went very brightly throughout. It will be repeated again this evening.

Gaiety Theatbe. —The “ Doctor of Alcantara ” was again repeated very successfully last night, when there was a marked improvement in the rendering as a whole. Miss Beatrice sang an introduced song, “ Love Thee Dearest,” with great success, receiving an enthusiastic encore. Mr Florence, also, had an introduced song, which received a similar compliment. The gems of the opera, Miss Beatrice’s arietta and Mr Florence’s “ Serenade,” were redemandad, and generally the opera went with much success, Mr Alexander played tho part of Balthazar, and raids a great deal of it. The opera will be played egain to-night, and is well worth seeing.

Sydenham Mayoralty.—Meetings of Mr Charters’ committee was held last lust evening at Waltham, Colombo road, Montreal street, and Addington, at which Mr Charters attended, and spoke. They were all well attended, and several now committees were formed for other parts of tho borough, and unanimous votes of confidence were passed at each meeting. A combined meeting of the whole committees and supporters will be held at St. Saviour’s Church schoolroom, Going’s road, this evening, at 7 30, as the use of the Colombo road school has been declined by the chairman of tho committee. Cricket Fixtures. —Tha following eleven will represent the Wanderers in their match against tho Ashley County, to bo played on the association ground on Thursday next, viz. : Messrs D. Ashby, A. M. Ollivier (captain), B W. Hanmer, A. Longden, R. D. Harman, J. F. Hartland, W. V. Million, A. Sheath, E. A. Smith, J. S. Monck, and A. C. Wilso n Emergencies—H. Boswick, Howarth. Players are requested to bo on tho ground bv 10.30 a m. On the same day a match will be played between tho Bakers and the Sunnyside Clubs.