NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1870, 20 February 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fibb.—A fire took place last night at Mr H. B. Lane’s slaughter-yards, Lincoln road, by which the slaughter-house and contents were totally destroyed. No clue has yet been discovered to the cause of tho fire. Fortunately the meat for Saturday’s consumption had not all been slaughtered, so the loss in this direction was comparatively small. Dog Licenses. —The City Council’s ranger has commenced a vigorous crusade against owners of unregistered dogs. As many as twenty names have already been taken down of owners of dogs who have hitherto disregarded the law in this respect. It would, therefore, be as well for other defaulters to take time by the forelock, and so avoid the trouble and expense of a visit to the Resident Magistrate’s Court. Theatre Royal. —This evening will be presented “A Game of Speculation” and a new burlesque. Those who have not yet seen Mr Hoskins as Affable Hawk should take this opportunity of doing so. To-morrow will be given a localized adaptation of “ The Happy Land,” bristling with local hits. This play has caused the greatest excitement in England and Australia. Whether it will be prohibited after Saturday by the Mayor of Christchurch we are unable to say, but should that catastrophe eventuate, those who do not go on Saturday will be sorry for it.

Granite from the Port Hills. —Two sections, forming one complete column of granite, from the Port Hills, are to be seen in the shop of Mr Nashelski, in High street. This specimen column forms one of a number intended for the embellishment of the front of the Boys’ High School. The granite is of very close texture, and highly polished, but with more complete appliances is susceptible of a still higher degree of lustre. Tho supply of this granite is comparatively inexhaustible, and in combination with the lighter stone from tho Oamaru and other quarries, is admirably adapted for the ornamental portion of public buildings, as well as for monumental purposes, mantel pieces, <tc. The finish of the stone is creditable to Messrs Greig and Hunter, the well-known contractors.

Ltmeltoit Magistbate’s Cotjkt.—Judgment was given this morning at the above Court by Mr Beswick, 11. M., in the case of the police against Keane, proprietor of the Royal Hotel, charged with having hij barmaid employed after eleven o’clock at night. In giving nis decision, which was a dismissal of the case, the magistrate said the hotelkeeper was given the benefit of the doubt; in future, so much leniency would not be shown to publicans who permitted their female servants to be in the bar after the closing hour. A civil case, Taylor v Smith, claim £1 Bs, was taken, and judgment entered for the plaintiff by default. The Wool Sales, —We have been favored by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, with the following copy of a telegram, dated London, 18th February, 1880 :—Wool : The sales opened with spirit on the 17th inst., at an average advance of Id to IJd on last sale prices. Up to date 199,000 bales have arrived; 25,000 bales are admissable to the series; 23,000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts direct. The opening catalogue contained 7000 bales. Competition by both Home and foreigh buyers is active. The following advances on last sale prices are exhibited : Superior greasy. Id to l£d ; combing washed, 2d ; scoured, 2d ; clothing washed, Id ; crossbred clothing washed, 23. Lambs’ market unchanged.

Ministbb op Education.—The Hon. W. Bolleaton, Minister of Education, is expected to arrive in Christchurch to-day. Wakanui Valuation Bold. —This roll, being incomplete, has been thrown out altogether, and a new one will have to be substituted. There was no sitting of the Assessment Court for this district at Ashburton yesterday in consequence. The New Fieb Bell —The new fire bell in Lichfield street has been re-hung since the last trial, and it is thought that it will now realise in tone all that was expected from it. It will be tested again by being rung at seven o’clock to-morrow morning. UNiVEBBirr Senate, —The New Zealand University Senate met again yesterday at 3 o’clock, and partially considered the annual report. With regard to the election of chancellor and vice-chancellor, it was resolved to consider that question on Monday during the forenoon. A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Minister of Education in reference to the reserves for higher education. The Senate will resume at 10 o’clock this Morning.

Retirement op an old Public Servant. —Commissioner Kemp has retired from public service, after forty years’ service in several capacities. He is beat known as a Native Lands purchaser. The Canterbury Plains were purchased by him for the colony. Irish Famine Juvenile Bntbetainment. —To-morrow will be given at the Theatre Royal a unique entertainment in aid of the Irish distress consisting of beautiful dissolving views and a laughable pantomime. The entertainment will commence at 2 p.m., and the prices will be million prices. The dissolving views are, we are informed, of a very superior order, and the shadow pantomime is under the superintendence of gentlemen whose well known abilities must secure a great success. Ram and Ewe Faik. —The Canterbury ram and ewe fair will take place in the ground of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Thursday, March 11th and succeeding day.