NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1825, 27 December 1879, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kbbideht Maoisteate’s Coubt—To-dsy a large number of caeca were diepoaed of by a very full bench. Many of the caaca aroae out of the feativitiea of the aeaaon, but a largo number out of yesterday's disturbance. Michael MoAvery, Thomas Hanley, Patrick (O-iddihy, and Michael Connolly, were charged with riotoua behavior and assaulting certain persons proceeding along the street. They were remanded to Monday, bail being refused. A number of persona were fined for throwing stones at the Borough Hotel. A full report appears in another column. Abbbbt.—During the course of the day six arrests hare bon made of individuals who are stated as having been identified as having 'taken part in the attack on the procession yesterday morning, Ancebnt Obdbb'of Shkphbbds. other column will he found a notice that on Monday, :29th inst., will be held the last meeting at which members can be admitted under the present arrangements. Bible Ohbibcian Sunday Schools.— These schools held their annual treat yesterday at Templeton. The start was made from •the Hospital between nine and ten, and the long line of carriages presented a very gratifying sight. Templeton was reached a little before twelve. A sports’ committee wsa chosen, and things soon became lively. A cricket match, Christchurch v Addington, resulted in a one innings victory for the latter, with several runs to spare. An excellent luncheon was laid, when more sports followed, until tea was ready, of which between 200 and 300 partook. A Hymn having been sang and prayer offered by the Bev. J. Orewes, the fourteen well filled conveyances started for home, all parties having thoroughly enjoyed a day in which there had not been a single mishap. Town was reach a little after nine p.m. Wesleyan Chuech, Colombo Road.— The Bev. J. 8. Smalley will conduct services to-morrow morning and evening There will be a Watehnight service on New Year’s Eve. Abeivalb. —The New Zealand Shipping Company has received advice of the arrival at London, all well, of the Orari, from Lyttelton, the Lech Deo, from Auckland, and the Benares, from Port Chalmers, prior to the 23rd instant. Kaiapoi Beabb Band Conobbt. —A concert in aid of the funds of this band, was held last evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, but owing to the wet weather, there was only a small attendance. The musical part of the affair was a success.

Sudden Death.—On Christmas Day Mr Dugald Cameron was bathing in Lake Ellesmere within view of a number of his friend?, who were picnicing close to the Maori pah, when he was noticed suddenly to cease swimming, and although he was quickly brought ashore life was quite extinct, death having probably resulted from heart disease, as it was not accompanied with any signs of cramp or drowning. This unfortunate accident caused quite a gloom, not only over the party of his immediate friends but the whole of the township, where the deceased, who for nearly ten years followed the avocation of a blacksmith, had ingratiated himself with all. St. Paul’s Chtjbch.—The several Sunday schools connected with this church, including those of Montreal street, Gloucester street, and Bingaland, as well as the central school, meeting in the old church in Lichfield street, held their annual festival yesterday. About 500 children, besides parents, teachers, and friends, assembled in the paddock east of Cashel street, kindly lent for the occasion by Mrs Stace. The weather being all that could be desired the children enjoyed the various sports greatly. An abundance of eatables was provided by the teachers and friends, and lots of prizes were distributed. The children returned home between six and seven in the evening much pleased with the day’s enjoyment.

Masonic.—The installation of the W.M. and officers elect of the Canterbury Lodge 1048, E.C., took place yesterday afternoon at the St. Augustine Hall. There was a large attendance o! the craft, both members of the lodge and sister lodges. The ceremony of installation was performed according to ancient usage by K.W.D. Diet. G.M. Bro. Thomson, assisted by P.M. Bro. W. Deamer. The following officers were installed : —W.M., Bro. Williams; S.W., Bro. H. W. Ford; J.W., Bro. M. Sandstein; treasurer, Bro. G. Tombs ; secretary, Bro. W. T. O. Mills ; organist, Bro. B. Searell; S D., Bro. L. Bergh ; J.D., Bro. J. Tovey ; M. 0., Bro. J. H. Stringer; 1.G., Bro. Helig ; tyler, Bro. Bailey. At the conclusion of the ceremony the brethren adjourned to a banquet, which was laid in the Canterbury Masonic Hall. The usual loyal and masonic toasts wore duly honored, the chair being occupied by Bro. Williams, the W.M. elect of the lodge. After spending a pleasant evening the brethren separated at an early hour. Chiabini’s Circus.—There was a large attendance at both performances yesterday, that of the evening being one of the largest yet seen. The programme was quite a new one, introducing new feats in the arena and also bringing into notice the performing zebras, tigers, and dogs. The patience of the audience was somewhat taxed owing to the management not being able to light up the show, nearly an hour bfing expended before the desired result was obtained. Mr Dunbar, on behalf of Mr Ohiarini, gave an explanation of this delay. He said that during the day some person or persons must have been tampering with the oil wells and filling the keresene lamps with water, and thus had caused the delay. To-day there will again be two performances, for which special programmes have been prepared. Fatal Firb, Ashley District. —On Friday morning a fire broke out in the new stables erected by Messrs Wilson and Nichols on their Hayland station. The flames were first discovered at 3 a.m , and six hack horses wore with difficulty released. A few saddles were also saved. It was discovered that a man named Magnus Thompson, who was sleeping on the premises, perished in the flames. An inquest will be held on the remains. Another man was with great difficulty rescued by Mr King breaking in the door. The station hands had been keeping up Christmas festivities, and had just retired. The fire broke out first in the part of the building in which the deceased man slept. The building was valued at £SOO, and insured to the extent of £3OO. Messrs Wilson and Nichols lost a lot of valuable new harness and feed oats. All the draught horses had been turned out, and escaped »ny injury.

OnDFntLOWSHIP.— The half-yearly meeting of the Loyal Southbridge Lodge was held at Sutherland’* Hotel on Christmas Eve. There was a numerous attendance of members, Bro. GK Bright in the chair. After the usual routine business had been transacted, correspondence was laid on the fable from the chemist, advising an increase on his contract for supplying members with medicine, owing to the rise in the cost of drugs. From ll e secretary of the Amalgamated Benefit Societies’ Fete, requesting the attendance of as many from the Southbridge Lodge a* possible on Boxing Day, and from several members who were unable to attend, apologising for their absence. Several accounts were examined and passed for payment, and the gross receipts for the evening amounted to £l9. Bros. D. Mitchell and R. Andrews were elected N.G-. and V.GK respectively for the ensuing half-year. The ceremony of installation was postponed, till the next regular meeting owing to the lateness of the hour Bro. hPOassy was re-elected secretary, and Bros. Desborough and Sutherland Lodgebook examiners. Before the close of the Lodge P.GK Bro. Dugald Cameron was presented by P.GK Bro. Tilleyshort on behalf of the Lodge with a complete set of purple regalia in recognition of his services to the Lodge whilst holding the N.GK’s and P.GK’s chairs. Dnfortunately Bro. Cameron was never destined to wear this insignia of respect, his death having occurred on the following day under circumstances related in another paragraph. Catholic School Picnic. —This picnic took place yesterday, at the Racecourse, when there were present about 700 children and the same number of adults. The party, after mass, marched from the church to the railway station, under the superintendence of the teachers of the Christian Doctrine Society and the Rev. Fathers Devoy and Gtrunholz. The band of the H.A.0.8.8. headed the procession. On reaching the ground, cakes and gingerbeer were distributed to the children, and they then took part in the races, for which liberal prizes had been provided by the committee, owing to the generous manner in which the public had responded to the appeal of the committee. Several races were arranged for adults. There was a large attendance of visitors during the day, including the Right Rev. Bishop Redwood, who arrived in company with the Rev. Father Glinaty. Mr Gahagan had a refreshment stall for tea, coffee, .&c. Those present enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and shortly after 5.30 p.m. the party returned to town, after spending a very happy day. They re-formed in procession at the railway station, and proceeded to the church, where the benediction was pronounced, and Father Glinaty thanked the children for their good conduct.

Acknowledgment.—The house steward of the Hospital wishes to acknowledge the receipt with thanks of one sack vegetables from Mrs Crosby and a quantity of preserved fruit and strawberries from Mrs Justice Johnston. Thbatbe Eoyal —There was a very scant attendance for a holiday night at this place of amusement last evening. Mr Wallace appeared in “Queen’s Evidence” and “The Irish Emigrant.” To night “ The Irish Exile ” will be produced. St. Andekw’b Sunday School. The annual excursion of this Sunday school took place yesterday, the place selected being the beautiful grounds surrounding Holmwood, the residence of Mr K. Wilkin. At intervals during the day refreshments were distributed in abundance. Gbmes of various kinds, some being for prizes, were engaged in, and the excursionists returned to town at an early hour in the evening, all appearing highly pleased with their day’s outing. A clergyman in a certain town, as the custom in having published the bins of matrimony between two persons, was followed by the clerk’s reading the hymn beginning with these words x —“ Deluded souls that dream of heaven.” A gentleman who used to live close to the residence of the lata Tom Moore tells the following anecdote i—Once driving home to Chippenham from Dannies, I gave an old lady a lift in the trap, and in conversation I asked her if she saw much of Tom Moore in her village when he was alive. " Tom Moore, Sir P Tom Moore?” said she. “ Oh, you mean Mr Moore. Mrs Moore were a kind lady, but Mr Moore used to write all sorts of verses about the moon, and. such like things. He were no account.” Wo (“Belfast News Letter,” of October Ist) understand that the firm of Danville and Co., the celebrated whiskey distillers, made a lodgment in the Ulster Bank yesterday in cheques amounting to £482,000., being very close on half a million of money. This is the largest lodgment ever made by one firm in Belfast. “ iEgles ” has the following in the “ Australasian ” :—“ Had Q-ernd.” You cannot guess what these symbols are intended to represent. Yet they are to be found on the charge sheet of a petty cessions, in the handwriting of a lately-created magistrate, and are intended to indicate the postponement of tie Court to a future date.