NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1845, 21 January 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pastob Chiniqut.—A telegram has been recoived from Auckland to the effect that Mr Ohiniquy leaves for Christchurch on Monday next, and will probably deliver his first lecture on tho evening after his arrival.

Cheap G-bntilitv.—A little incident occurred in a general store yesterday, which may recommend itself to the fancy of those who justly appreciate the character of our modern would-be swell, the sort of msn who is a monstrous caricature upon the ancient Maccaroni, who at least had, generally, some claim to be a gentleman. A tall young man, with the promise of a downy something on his upper lip, and a brass-headed cane stuck gracefully under one arm, entered the store afore-mentioned and inquired of tho mildfaced Btoreman there for something neat in the shape of watch keys. Storeman had watch keys; feared they were not good enough; but displayed his stock. Swell, staring at ore through an eye-glass, which appeared to tickle or paralyze one side of his face, said, " Haw, have you none better finished than these; dear me; really, you know, very !" Meek shopman regrets having none better. Swell asks the price of one, which, it appears, is "sixpence!" Swell (perfectly horrified) —" Grood gwacious! you don't say so j now, really, you know, I never paid more than 3d—never." " Oh," says the storeman ; " would you please tell me your name and address?" "Why?" asks the swell—whose name was something like " George Augustus Conßtantius Beauchamp Vavasour." " Because I will sand it to your address in a spring cart, if you like." Swell glares, and retires without parting threepence. Resident Court to-day there was no business of interest. In the absence of the R.M. the hearing of the case of Mat G-oodger, summoned for driving a hackney carriage without a license, was adjourned to February 9th. Municipal.—The workß committee of the City Council held a meeting yesterday. It was resolved to employ some of the stone breakers. It was further resolved to carry out the work of sinking the trial well to the second stratum as far as possible by day labor of the Oonrcil'a employes, unless a satisfactory arrangement could be mads with the contractor.

Ibish Distbbss Fund.—A meeting of the committee formed for raising funds for the alleviation of the distress in Ireland, at which sympathisers are invited to attend, will take place to-morrow afternoon in the City Council Chambers. His Worship the Mayor has opened a subscription list, and will acknowledge the receipt of donations to it through the public press. In furtherance of the same object, Professor Hughes has made arrangements with the management of the English and Italian Opera Company to give a grand special performance at the Theatre Royal at an early date. The programme will be arranged bo as to include the services of the entire company. Lincolnshibb Delegatus.—At the solicitation of the Government the delegates from the Lincolnshire farmers will visit the Middle island prior to the crops being harvested, for the purpose of personal inspection. They will arrive in Lyttelton on the 24.'ih inet.

Effects of Intemperance.—A woman named Margaret Shannon, well-known to the police, was picked up in a gutter last evening drunk, and bleeding profusely from a wound in the head, caused apparently by a fall. She was taken to the lock-up and thence conveyed to the Hospital. Thb Irish Distress.—The Opera Company, at the r. quest of Professor Hughes, have consented to give a performance in aid of a fund for the relief of the distress in Ireland at an early date. The programme, which will be of an almost entirely national character, will be an exceedingly attractive one. Graphite in Tabanaki —A specimen of graphite, or carburet of iron, was (says the Taranaki " Herald") brought into town by Constable Tapp, which was found by him in a creek near Midhurst. We are informed by Constable Tapp that there is another piece of graphite, weighing about half a hundredweight, lying close to where he found the first specimen. Graphite is used in various ways, but principally in the manufacture of pencila, and if an extensive deposit of this substance is found, it will prove of groat value. Wellington Q.uabtz Beefs. The Featherston correspondent of a northern paper writes :—On Sunday last a considerable number of persons visited our quartz reefs, and some tests were made cf stone taken from the reef. In the eyes of most present the business seemed to be carried on in a straightforward manner ; one or two however doubted. If there are any real doubts, and a genuine cause for them, the sooner they are substantiated or dissolved the better. Most of the tests made on Sunday were very good, if genuine, but the matter will soon be set right, as some of our people who are thoroughly trustworthy intend to go down in a few days, take out the atone with their own hands, and crush, when we hope to have something good and authentic. Judging from the actions of Brandon and party we are inclined to believe in the reefs. They are not anxious to sell, and are doing a large amount of labor and expending money in road making from their reef to the site for the machinery. A Fine Tbottt.—A trout weighing lOJlbs was taken iu the Avon last evening by Mr Thornton, junior. Volunteer Inspection.—The inspection of the Headquarters corps of Volunteers, by Colonel Scratchley, R.E., will take place tonight at the Drill Shed. A large muster of the members of the various carps is expected. Acclimatisation Society. A special meeting of the council of the above society will be held to morrow afternoon at half past three, to arrange for the annual meeting and consider the draft report. Yeomanry Cavalry.—A special general meeting of the Volunteer Yeomanry Cavalry will ba held to-morrow evening, at the Britannia Hotel. Diocesan Sunday School Association. —The members of this association are invited to meet at St. Michael's schoolroom to-morrow evening at half-past seven, when the Very Rev. the L>ean of Christchurch will deliver a lecture on "Some Characteristics of the Blessed Saviour's Teaching."

Educational District of East Christchurch. —'the schools of this district will begin work for tho year 1880 on Monday, the 26th of January. In order to facilitate classification parents and guardians are requested, if possible, to send pupils to the schools during the first week. Cricket Fixture.—ln the match United Canterbury v. Midland the (following will repreeent tho United: —Messrs Ashby, Corfe, E.J. Cotterill, Frith, Hanmer, Hartlund, Ollivier, Reeves, Secretan, Stevens, and Sheath ; emergency, A. C. Wilson. Play will commence at 2 p.m. on Saturday next. Bicycle Club —A general meeting of the members of the Bicycle Club will take place tomorrow evening at the Commercial Hotel.

Canterburt Coursing Club. The annual meeting of the momberii of the above club will take place this evening at the Shades at 8 p.m. The Hospital—As will be seen by advortisemfint, applications arß invited from duly qnalified medical practitioners for the poat of house surgeon to the Uhristchurch Hospital.

Kaiapoi Wbslbxan Ohukch Annivbbbaby. The anniversary sermons of thia church were preached on Sunday by Rev. W. Morley, president of the Wesleyan Conference, and collections taken morning and evening in aid of the trust funds. On Monday evening a tea meeting was held in the Oldfellows' Hall. Trays were provided by Mesdames R. Wright, Isaac Wilson, W. Weston, T. A. Weston, J. Harper, and R. Evans. After tea a largely attended public meeting was held in the ohapel, at which Mr James Wood presided. Addresses were given by Revs. J. B. Richardson, W. McGregor, W. Munro, W. Morley, and J. Armitage. Mr R. M. Wright, circuit steward, gave a statement of the building fund account. The Rev. W. Oannell, at the close of the meeting, moved votes of thanks to the ladies who provided tea, the speakers, and choir, which were unanimously carried. The receipts from the tea meeting were noout £l3. Inquest at Oxfobd —An inquest wbb held at East Oxford on Tuesday, before 0. Dudley, Esq , Coroner, touching the death of John Hand, who died somewhat suddenly at Mr Lee's, Warren station, on Monday, after being ill for a few days, though not attended by a doctor. The jury returned a verdict of " Died of rupture of the lungs."

REAPBB AND BINDBB TbIAL.—A trial of reapers and binders, under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, will take place on Monday next, the 26th, [at Burnßide, Fendaltown, in a paddock belonging to W. Boag, Eaq. It has been arranged that the machines will have a trial in wheit and oats, both heavy crops. Seven machines, including three twine binders, have been entered, as will be seen on reference to advertisement in this day's iesue. MASONrc.—The ceremony of installation of the W.M. elect of the St. Augustioe Lodge, No 603, E.C., and his officers, by the R.W. District Deputy G.M., Bro. H. Thomson, will take place to-morrow evening, in the Canterbury Masonic Hall.

Thb New Fire Bell.—The t#wer at the Lichfield street station, which has been erected to receive the bell presented by the Union Insurance Company, has been completed. The bell will be placed there at an early date. Boyb in CotrßT.—At the Rangiora Court on Tuesday the presiding Magistrate had to stop the proceedings during a oase in which the particulars of some foul language were being detailed, to ask the police to order three or four small boys " out of the Court, or from within hearing of the Court."