NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1836, 10 January 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

R.M. Couet. —The only business done in this Court to-day was the fining of one inebriate. Oaeriaob Licences.— For the information of those concerned it may be stated that the time has arrived when all applications for hackney carriage licenses should be presented ; and owners of dogs would also do well to register at once, as it may save additional trouble, the inspector being on the war path. I.O.G.T.—An entertainment will be given in St. Alban’s schoolroom on Tuesday evening next. Addresses will be given on “ The Political, Social, and Biblical Aspects of the Temperance Question,” which will be interspersed with songs, recitations, and readings. Wild Beasts in Cathedral Square.— There is at present, located close to our immature Cathedral and the Camera Obscura, a nice little collection of ferocious animals. Foremost among them is the lion on which Dr. Mclntyre, of Timaru, operated most successfully in extracting the nail from its near fore paw, the nail having grown round and back into the pad of the paw. There is a cheetah, and a young Russian bear, the latter very playful and, like other youngsters, with its soul given over to devouring fruit and sweets. A snake-killer, at present in delicate health, and some monkeys complete the collection.

Aeeest. —One of the navvies working on the tramway was to-day arrested by Detective Benjamin for complicity in the riots on Boxing Day. The prisoner is stated to have been recognised by several individuals as having taken part in the at'aek on the procession. The Telegraph Strike. —The operators from Christchurch who were dispatched to do duty in Dunedin and other southern stations returned by the express on Thursday evening.

The Tramway. —The contractor for the tramway is making very good progress with the work. The excavation and laying has reached Cashel street, and as the time for completion does not expire until the 15th inst., it is probable the work will be finished within the contract time.

Kaiapoi Regatta. —As there appears to fee a considerable amount of interest taken in boating this year, the secretary of this regatta will call a public meeting at an early date to arrange for this annual fixture, which will probably be set down for one day during the Easter holidays.

Habvbst at Sutton. —The first of this season’s grain was delivered at Sefton station yesterday, from Mr W. Graham, a large quantity for Messrs Yaughan and Cordcer, and also a quantity consigned by rail to order. The sample is very good, and the yield was between 30 and 40 bushels to the acre.

Asphalt Pavement. —The asphalt pavement in Chester street, running alongside the Court house has been commenced, but only the first portion finished. Owing to the large amount of traffic over it now that the Supreme Court is sitting, it is more than probable that it will be damaged unless steps are taken to complete the work.

Friendly Societies Spobts. —The handsome silver goblet, given at the Amalgamated Societies Sports on Boxing Day by Mr S. D. Nathan as a prize for the highest running high jump, is to be seen in his window, Colombo street. It is ton inches in height, richly chased, the cup springing from a slender stem, the base being formed by three dolphins. It was won by Mr T. Ly ford, hia Jump being sft. 2in. and a half.

Masonic. —The first number of a periodical entitled, “ The New Zealand Freemason ” has been issued by Messrs Bracken and Co., of Dunedin, The journal, which is to be issued monthly, is very neatly got up, and contains a large quantity of information which will prove interesting to members of the craft. In the introductory remarks the publishers express the hope that they will be able to make “The New Zealand Freemason,” an organ of which Masons of this colony will have cause to feel proud, and they add that no efforts will be spared to make the periodical a true exponent of the opinions of worthy members of the Craft.

Trial of Goods Engine — Yesterday afternoon one of the now American goods locomotives imported by the Government, and which arrived the other day in the Elmiranda, was tried on the port line with very satisfactory results. At Lyttelton seventy loaded trucks with the goods engine Corsair at the back as an auxiliary, should she be required, were coupled on to the newly imported locomotive, and hauled through the tunnel without any assistance from the Corsair. The engine had only newly been fitted and “ primed ” a little, but from the test obtained the engineer was satisfied that, after a day or two’s use another ton wagons might safely be added to the above number. These engines were imported for heavy work upon steep grades rather than for speed. Whales near the Coast. Captain Bayldon, of the steamer Wanganui, which arrived in port last night, reported passing twelve whales off the Peninsula, a little south of Akarop. Heads.

Drowning at Chhviot. — A young man named Arthur Harrison waa drowned at Cheviot while bathing on Thursday. It was reported to the police that the body had been recovered yesterday morning. He was missed at twenty minutes to four on Thursday. De c-’ased was formerly a gamekeeper for Colonel Whitmore.

Kaiapoi Farmers’ Club. —Tho monthly meeting was held at the club room, Cookson street, on Thursday evening. Present, ton members, Mr Pashby, chairman of the club, presiding. Mr W. W. Charters explained his views on tho questions of pr: tection and free trade, and the objects and rules of the association for tho fostering and encouragement of native industri- s and productions. On the moton of Mr Young, seconded by Mr E. Wilson, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Charters. It was resolved—“ That tho chairman and secretary form a deputation to interview the Minister of Public Works, in reference to weighing grain at railway stations and improvements at the Kaiapoi Railway Station.” It was decided that no meetings should be held during February or March, and that the question of holding the annual foal, grain, and root show should be considered at tho April meeting. The club then adjourned.

Magistrate's Court, Eangioba. At fc’iis Court on Friday morning, b fore Mr Cunningham, Abel Ashborno was charged with creating a disturbance in the Bed Lion Hotel, and with assaulting Constable Mihar. It appeared the accmel, who wrestles in the Cumberland style, took a grip and threw (he constable in a bn'took throw with such force as to temporarily unfit him for duty. A remand of the case was granted till Tuesday.

Kaiapoi Spoetb. — A meeting of the committee was held on Thursday evening at Burnip’s Hotel. Present, seven members, Mr Parnham in the chair. The secretary presented an interim statement of accounts. It was decided that all prizes be paid at once on application to the treasurer, Mr J. Lowthian Wilson, and that a final meeting be held on Saturday evening. Bboadfield. —The monthly meeting of the Broadfield school committee was held on Monday, the sth instant; Present—Messrs Harrison (chairman), Benington, Clark, Maginess, and Denison. A cash statement relative to the late school treat was presented by the chairman, showing a balance of 4s 6d in hand. This was deemed very satisfactory. The following correspondence was read : (1) From the secretary to the Education Board, advising payment of salaries for December, also £5 18s on account of incidental expenses for quarter ending 31st December, 1379- (2) Circular requesting that the school incidental fund account for the year ending 31st December, 1879, bo made up and audited before the 31st inst., and enclosing two forms for filling up items. Mr Bonington proposed, and Mr Maginess seconded—“ That the chairman bo authorised to get the spouting round the school repaired,” Carried. It was resolved —“ That in consequence of harvest operations having already commenced in the district, the school be closed for the harvest holidays on Friday, 9th inst., and re-open on Monday, February 16th.” The quarterly account for cleaning the school was passed for payment, and the committee adjourned. The Deaf and Dumb Asylum. —Mr Von Asch, the superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum which is about to bo established in this colony, probably at Christchurch, arrived (aays the “ New Zealander”) by the Scottish Prince, from London. Mr Von Asch possesses high qualifications for the office which ho has been selected to fill. West Wanganui Coal.— The “Nelson Colonist” learns that Mr Brandon, M.H.R., who is at present on a visit to Nelson, is interesting himself in the development of the coal seams at West Wanganui. Recently a party comprising some of the practical coal miners at present at the Immigration Depot, and who are waiting for the Westport Cool Company to get their mine sufficiently advanced to take them on, offered to explore the seams in the West Wanganui district, provided that the company would keep them supplied with rations and other necessaries, and thereupon Mr Brandon telegraphed to the Government requesting them to authorise the necessary expenditure, in order to permit of these men viewing the seam. New Zealand Rifle Association.—A meeting of all persons interested in this association will be held at Commercial Hotel, on Wednesday evening next, after which a meeting of local council will he held. The firing at Nelson commences on 2nd March. Canterbury Rifle Association.— The prizes won at the second meeting of the Canterbury Rifle Association last year will be presented at the Drill-shed, on Tuesday evening after battalion parade. This includes the Challenge Cnp, won on that occasion by Quartermaster Sergeant Fox. Liquor Licenses. —As many wholesale dealers in wines and spirits, and brewers, or dealers in New Zealand beer, have not registered or paid their license fee of .£l, and therefore are unlicensed, they are advised to take the necessary steps to obtain licenses at once, as in a few days lists will be handed over to the police authorities fo enable them to prosecute and enforce penalties.

A good story is told of venerable Judge H. The other day, while holding the Circuit Court, he grew weary of the endless tongues of attorneys, and, calling to a bailiff, said, huskily, “ Go over to the 1 Bole in the Wall,’ and bring me a drink of whisky.” The bailiff disappeared, and reappeared shortly with an inch and a half cf cornjuice in a glass, enough for any Christian mar, but not a sufficiency for aa Alabama judiciary system. “Go back,” growled the judge, “ and tell Hagerty to send me a drink —a drink of whisky.” The bailiff disappeared again, and reappeared a second time with a tumbler brimming full. “ Ah,” said the wearer of ermine, “ that, now, is a drink ! But what,” wiping his lips with the cuff of his coat, did he say ?’* “ Oh, he didn’t say anything, jonr honor,” answered the bailiff, bushing. ‘‘Oh, yes, he must have made some remark. Now, what did he say ?” ‘‘ Well, I don’t like to tell you, sab, your honor.” “Go on and tell me exactly what he said,” demanded the judge. “ Well, sah, your honor,” drawled out the bailiff, “be said, 1 1 sent him a drink of whisky at first; I didn't know that the old fcol wanted to take a bath 1 ” Mr Charles Dickens has completed an exhaustive “ Dictionary of the Thames,” on which he has been at woik for some months The plan of the work embraces —in addition to the usual handbook information which is treated in the unconventional manner adopted in the yachting matters—articles by well-known specialists on the geology, ornithology, botany, art, and literature of the river. The business detnilo of the port of London Vinvc also received a fair share of attention, and the book, which will be pub fished forthwith, contains no fewer than nineteen maps and plans.

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