NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 184, 20 January 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lbctcbe on Music.—Our readers are reminded that to-night the lecture on Music, by the Very Kev. J. O'Malley, S.J., will be delivered at the Oddfellows* Hall, Lichfield street. The lecture will commence preoisely at eight. The subjects to be treated of include "The Laws of Sound," "The Human Ear and Throat," and " The Theory of Harmany." The Steam Hoppbbp. —At |yesterday's sitting of the Harbc* Board, it was mentioned that during the year the steam hoppers belonging to the Board had steamed 35,000 miles. Habbob. Boabd Offices.—ln answer to Mr All wright, at the meeting of the Harbor Board yesterday, the chairman stated that the plans for the offices of the Harbor Board in Lyttelton were completed and waiting for the next meeting of the office accommodation committee.

Pbesbntation. —Mr Oherrill has presented the City Council with a group portrait of the present members. The photos are all well taken, the Mayor's occupying the central position in cabinet size. At the meeting last evening the picture was handed over to the Council, on behalf of whom his Worship thanked Mr Oherrill for the handsome E resent. The picture, when framed, will be ung up in the Council Chamber.

TbndebS Accepted.—At the meeting of the Lyttelton Harbor Board yesterday the tenders of Messrs Forbes (stores) and Captain Wood for coals were accepted. The Nohmal School—The training department of this school opened yesterday under Mr Maloolm, the newly - appointed principal. The practising school will not open until next Monday. The Telephone.—Communication between Lyttelton and the Harbor Board offices, Hereford street, has been established. The object is to keep shipping intelligence posted at the offices for the convenience of the publio in Christchurch.

Sydenham Bobougb: Council. The Council held their usual meeting last night, getting through the business at an early hour. Amongst other matters it was resolved to name the streets in the borough afresh, adopting the names of popular authors for the purpose. In this connection it may be mentioned that one councillor naively suggested that one street should be named after Oliver Cromwell.

Oiti Council. —The City Council met last evening, and disposed of the business that had accumulated during the preceding fortnight. A long report was brought forward by the water supply committee, but its consideration was postponed in order that copies might be taken for distribution among councillors not acquainted with its contents. The report will be dealt with at the meeting on Monday next, to which dote the Council adjourned. The Lijtcolnshibb Fabhbbs.—The Hon. E » Richardson telegraphed yesterday to the Hop. W. Rolleston, urging the desirability of getting the Lincolnshire farmers, now on a visit to the colony, to come to Canterbury while the crops are standing, so as to give them an idea of the growing capabilities of Canterbury. Mr Bolleston replied that he would do his best to get the farmers to visit Canterbury during the grain season.

Tbiat, ob a Goods Engine.—One of the newly imported American goods engines was on its trial trip to port yesterday, and just reached the Lyttelton station when it gave out. Some repairs were made to it, and the engine returned with a small train of loaded waggons. Upon essaying to reach the port on a second trip, it again broke down at the Valley. The accident caused some delay in forwarding the train of goods in the afternoon from port, another engine having to be sent through,

Dbedging thb Habbob.—From returns laid before the Harbor Board meeting yesterday, it appears that the following is the total of the dredging work done in Lyttelton since the commencement in 1877 : —Eight and a half months, ending 30th April, 1877—854 barge loads, amounting to 153,720 cubic yards, equal to 213,100 tons ; twelve mon'hs, ending 30th April, 1878—1596 barge loads, amounting to 287,280 oubic yards, equil to 399,000 tons; eight months, ending 31st December, 1878 183,870 cubic yards, equal to 255,375 tons ; twelve months, ending 31st December, 1879 1602 barge loads, amounting to 288,360 cubic yards, equal to 400,500 tonß. Total quantity dredged since commencement, 5073 barge loads, amounting to 913,230 cubic yards, equal to 1,267,975 tone. The average cost has been about sid per cubic yard. The Stbing Bindebs at LtncoiiN Boad. —A trial of reapers and binders took place yesterday at Mr James Stark's farm, Lincoln road. The machines on the ground were Wood's harvester and string binder and the Marsh harvester with Deering twine binder. There were a good many visitors on the ground, and the trial was very successful. Descriptions of the performances of the respective machines have already been given. Coionei, ScßATOSißr.—This officer arrired this morning on a visit ot inspection of Lyttelton Harbor, in view of defences being erected. At the meeting of the Harbor Board yesterday, the chairman stated that Mr Harman, the acting chairman, had placed the Bteam tug Lyttelton at Colonel Scratchley's disposal during his stay, in order to enable him to make a thorough investigation o£ the harbor. Flood at tub Exhibition.—lt ia stated that in consequence of the wet weather prevailing in Sydney on the 27th December, the New Zealand Court at the Exhibition was flooded, and that all the exhibits had to be removed, and that some of them were considerably dai aged.

Governor Weid. The Hobart Town " Moroury," writing of Mr Wold, says the present year is " the last of his term of office as representative of Her Majesty the Queen in Tasmania. Each year Mr Weld has been in the colony haß increased our appreciation of his intereit both in the material welfare and in the pastimes of the colonists, and his departure, sh uld it be decided on, will be sincerely regretted on all aides." Municipal Association.—A. meeting of delegates of tho various municipal bodies who have joined the association, will take place in tho City Chambers on Wednesday, the 28th instant.

Benefit op Mr and Mrs Florence. — These popular artistes announce a farewell bene6t at the Oddfellows' Hal!, on Thursday evening. They will bo assisted by the dis engaged professionals and amateur talent in Christehurch, and the programme will comprise an operetta, together with readings, songs, duetts, &c. The favorable position Mr and Mrs Florence hold in public estimation Bhonld ensure them a large attendance on this, the occasion of their last appearance.

DißTßrcr Coitbt.—A sitting of the Di*riot Court was held this morning. The case;*! Regica v Cameron, an appeal, which had beeu several times previously before the Court was conoluded, and judgment reserved. The case of Bluett v Craig, an action to recover £2Bl, was proceeding as we went to press. Thb Whcte Fish.—Notwithstanding the extreme heat of the weather the white fish ova placed in the Acclimatisation Society's hatching boxes on Saturday last are progressing favorably to maturity. The main difficulty to contend with is the necessity of keeping the water at a sufficiently low temperature. By the liberal uae of ice the mean temperature of the water flowing through the races has been kept at 55deg., but a still lower mean would be desirable. The ova commenced to hatch out yesterday evening, the percentage of bad eggs being exceedingly small. It is expected that by Monday next the young fish will be ready for conveyance to their destination at Lake Coleridge. Mr S. C. Farr is having a number of new cans made to contain the young fry on their journey, and for their safer removal will use the swinging tray ho contrived on a former occasion for the conveyance of the trout up courtry, thus reducing the oscillation inseparable from railway travelling to a minimum. The Council of the Acclimatisation Sooiety will hold a meeting during the week to fiK the day for the conveyance of the white fijh to Lake Coleridge. Coursing Club—The annual meeting of the Canterbury Coursing Club will be held at the Shades to-morrow evening, at eight o'clock.