NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1868, 19 February 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magistrate's Court.—At this Court to-day, for being drunk and disorderly, two first offenders were fined 5s each, and two older oneu 10a.

Cremation. —As to cremation, the Bishop of Manchester, England, said in his address at the Social Science Congress that, though himself greatly preferring burial, which, among other advantages, restores to the earth her fertility, he regarded oremation as a system which might ultimately have to be adopted; and repudiated the notion that " any Christian doctrine could be affected by the method in which this mortal body is disposed of."' Cricket. —The'following will represent the Addington CO. in their match with the Eoyal Oak on Saturday : —Messrs J. Grose, N. Lyons, J. Berry, F. Higott, J. Harman, W. Cassin, D. Curtain (oaptain), F. Lyons, W. Bkinner, A. Ray, J. Bealby; emergency, H. Wigeall. City Improvements.—Messrs Sargood, Son and Ewen have just completed a very fine block of buildings on the site in Lichfield street formerly occupied by them, where the fire occurred just a year ago. The building presents a very handsome front, and is both commodious and elegant looking. Entering by tho main entrance to the eastward of the fire brigade station the first room met with is that apportioned for the manager's private office, 14 x 12. Beyond this again is a warehouse, 20 x 70, for Manchester and Scotch goods, having the entering room behind. Here is also the lift for raising the goods breught in to the upper floor. Access is gained to this floor by a broad staircase, the room being 60 x 7C. This part of the building is devoted to the numerous articles comprised in the trade of the firm, and is fitted throughout with kauri pine counters. The building is fitted with gas, and generally is a handsome addition to our street architecture. It was opened for business to-day.

A Watery Episode in Lyttelton.— Father of six who lives "up in the clouds " on the Port hills, going to wash himself—- " Bless us, dear, the tank is getting low, we shall have to get the ' high level' supply in when they're ready." Mother of six, who don't give tho washing out, and who has regularly, every washing day, carried from ten to twenty buckets of water up from the corner were drowned in the 'high level,'that I do. What d'ye take me for; do you think I didn't read the accounts in the Globe, weeks since, about the water supply, and how the whole thing was finished long ago." Husband, conciliatingly—" Don't get on now, dear, it will be all right soon, but they 've taken the law against the pump for waking all the people in the neighbourhood, an' it's bin stopt." Mother, not to be humbugged—" How's that, when it only works in the daytime ; an' do they think they 'll get a pump as won't make some noise. Doesn't every pump that's worth it's salt make a noise when you pump it ? " Husband—" But it's not that kind of a pump at all, woman ; it's a tang " He was about to explain, when better counsels in his mind prevailed, and he straightways let up on it as the " old un " was twitching the yard broom in her hands rather suspiciously, and there was trouble ahead, sure.

Government Loans to Landowners. — The Act in force in Great Britain by which landowners are loaned money by the Government at long credit and low interest for land improvement purposes is being utilised to modify the distress in Ireland. A public notice has been issued from the Board of Works, Dublin, embodying the intentions of the Government. ' In view of the anticipated distress during the approaching winter amongst the labouring population, the Board of Public Works is authorised to offer to landowners in cases falling within any such unions as may be advertised from time to time by authority of the Lord Lieutenant in the " Dublin Gazette," the following facilities and advantages in obtaining loans under the Land Improvement Acts with a view to early application for the same, so as to afford immediate employment for the labouring class within reach of their home, viz.: —l. The proceedings, including plans, &c, which the owner applying for a loan has now to undertake at his own expense, will so far be put on the same footing as those which the Board of Publio Works are authorised to undertake. The Board will provide surveyors, &c, where they are requested to do so, and will defray the expense out of the vote of credit on account of loans for public works, Ireland. All moneys so advanced will be added to the principal of the loan, subject to the paragraph noxt hereinafter following. 2. The postponement of the first instalment of repayment of the loan for two years from the date of the advance, the interest accruing during that period being made an addition to the principal. 3. The extension of the period for repayment from twenty-two to twentyfour years reckoned from the date of the advance, in cases now limited to that period, and to thirty-seven years in those other cases in which thirty-five years is allowed. 4, The advantages will not be extended to loans ■ought for in respect of buildings, but only to loans for drainage, planting, and other works calculated to afford general employment to unskilled labour which can be immediately set on foot in unions in whioh a want of employment shall be declared to prevail, and carried out with the energy whioh the urgency of jjlheij circumstances demands, and to which the advantages offered are solely due. So far as the advantages offered by this notice require legislative sanction, it is the intention of her Majesty's Government to apply for it as soon as Parliament re-assembles. Irish Belief Fund.—The amount of subscriptions to the Mayor's list in aid of the Irish Belief Fund at present amounts to £BB4 12s Bd, which sum has been banked to the credit of the fund.

Review Committee.—The general review committee, together with the sub-committees for the sports, ball, concert, &c, met last night at the Commercial Hotel, for the arrangement of matters of detail in connection with the forthcoming review at Easter.

Charitable Aid.—lt is stated that some of the Borough Councils, who administer their own charitable aid, find it cheaper to purchase porter by the cask and brandy in bulk, than to give orders to patients for relief to obtain these articles in small quantities at the hotels. Shooting Game out ov Season.—A few days ago some boys reported to the police at Kaiapoi that a resident near the North Waimakariri railway bridge had been seen to shoot a wild duck. Constable Johnston on proceeding to make inquiries found the game, and the person accused admitted the deed. On Tuesday the ranger at Woodend saw a man shoot four wild ducks at one shot. He succeeded in obtaining three of the birds as evidence. The cases will be heard before the Magistrate's Court. Kaiapoi Church Ornaments. —The police have been unable to obtain any clue which would lead to the conviction of the person or persons who removed the ornaments from the church, which were recovered last Friday. A difference of opinion has been raised as to the ownership of the goods, which in the meantime are retained at the police station. The current belief is that the articles were taken out of the church, carefully packed up, and stored in anticipation of the Rev. H. E, Carlyon's return, and were not malioisusly or feloniously taken away.

South Rakaia Schooi Committee. —A special meeting of the above school committee was held on Tuesday evening last. Present—Messrs Caleb Tucker, Wm. Cox, and George Shellock. The Chairman read a communication from the Board of Education, giving the names of those gentlemen who have been nominated to fill the vacancies on the Board caused by the retirement of three of its members. On the motion of Mr Cox, seconded by Mr Shellock, it was resolved—- '• That the South Bakaia School Committee support the election of Messrs Tanored, Saunders, and Webb." The committee then adjourned to Tuesday, March 2nd.

Gbbymouth Waiisbnd Collihby Company.—The prospectus of this oompany for working a coal deposit in the Grey district is published, and seems to offer advantages for the profitable investment of capital. The promoters claim for the Greymouth coal a superiority over any other for gas manufacturing purposes, and likewise aver that it is the best procurable for the use of steamers, &o. Full particulars of the new soheme are published in the prospectus. Mr H. H. Paul has been appointed the local agent for the oompany. St. John's Sunday School—The annual picnio of this school was held on Saturday, when about 400 children, teachers, and friends took the rail to Hillsborough, where Mrs Garland, sen., had kindly placed her paddocks at their service. The weather was all that could be wished, and the holiday was thoroughly enjoyed by all concerned. Before dispersing hearty cheers were given by the children for their entertainer. The railway authorities put on a special for the service of the school, and made every arrangement for their comfort and safety.

Picnics.—The employe* of Messrs Vincent and Co. held their annual picnic in a paddock belonging to Mr Smith at Tai Tapu. The usual games and sports were indulged in, and the übiquitous band of Mr Button supplied the music. The juvenile portion of the holiday makers were liberally supplied with toys and suitable refreshments, and a very pleasant day was spent by young and old. The employes of the Crown Brewery Oompany had their annual picnic yesterday. The festivities took place at Governor's Bay, about sixty persons, including children, being present. A very enjoyable day was spent. The journey was made by rail to Lyttelton, and thence to Governor's Bay in vehicles, the party returning in the evening in the same manner, the expenses as heretofore being defrayed by the company. Crnjket Fixtures.—The Sydenham and Richmond Clubs will play a match on the Sydenham ground, Going's road, on Saturday afternoon. The following team will represent the United Club v the College on Saturday, play to commence at 2.15 p.m.—Messrs Perceval, Hanmer, B. Harman, Fasten, Tarleton, Baker, H. Cotterill, W. Cotterill, Peter, Eedmayne, and E. J. Boss; emergency. McDowall. Beekeeping.—A meeting of persons interested in beekeeping will be held in St. Michael's schoolroom to-morrow evening. District Court. —The usual monthly sitting of the District Court will be held before his Honor Jndsre "Wardto-morrow at 11 ft m.