NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1873, 24 February 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Arrest. — A man named William Hudson was arrested to-day, by Detective John Neill, on suspicion of having stolen a nearly new six-chamber revolver, one of Adams’ patent, No. 5380. The revolver is at the depot, and the police will be glad to hoar of an owner. H.MI.S. Cormorant. —The “ Steel Lining Troupe,” belonging to this man-of-war, purpose giving an entertainment next Saturday night in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, the proceeds to go to the Orphanage. Sunday Trading Councillor Lambert last night gave notice of motion relative to the practice of Sunday trading in Christchurch, with a view of obtaining united action by the municipalities of Now Zealand on the matter.

Xbamwat Company.—The statement made by MrC. W. Turner at the recent meeting of the Tramway Company in reference to the City Council, was very warmly commented on by several members of that body last night. The Fish Hawkees.—At last night's’ meeting of the City Council, it was resolved that the surveyor furnish estimates of the coat of providing a fish market on the west side of the Market square.

Boaed op Goybenoeb.—A meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, and a good deal of business was transacted, including the consideration of two important reports from the College committee and the agricultural committee respectively. A long statement of accounts in connection with the School of Agriculture was also considered by the Board in committee.

Univebbity Senate. The Senate sat daring the forenoon yesterday, and disposed of a considerable amount of business. In committee the Senate recommended the appointment of Mr H. J. Tancred and Dr. Hector to the offices of chancellor and vice chancellor respectively, and this recommendation will be considered on the 3rd of March, that -being the date on which the present term of office expires.

Cbicekt. —The return match between the Woolaton and Bohemian Clubs was won by Woolston, the scores being—Woolaton 82, Bohemians 76. It was a one innings game. A match between the Beach Glen (Sumner) and Woolston second eleven was played on the Woolston ground on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for Woolston on the first innings (86 against 39), a result mainly due to the batting of A. McKinnon, 27, and E. Buxton, 26, and the bowling of B. Smith and J. W. Davis, who took five wickets each. The return match between the South Malvern District Club and the South Malvern and Whitecliffa club took place at Home Bush on Saturday, 21at inst., and resulted in a victory for the latter.

A Rich Chaim.—The days of rich claims have not yet passed away. In addition to Hoi verson’s, the Blue Duck, and others at Clark’s, we (“ Mount Ida Chronicle ’ ) have now to mention that of Mr W. at Yinegar Hill, near Oactbrian. A large extent of country, of an auriferous character, some six months ago was discovered, a considerable area of which was pegged off into claims. About three months ago Learmond and party got their claim into working order and commenced operations. Although the supply of water was anything but largo, 600 ounces were washed up the other day, or •ver £SOO per man, after payment of all contingent expenses. Several of the adjoining claimholders are also on good prospects.

The Woeld’s Commercial Navy.—The “Bureau Yeritas” gives the number of merchant vessels of all countries as 54,921, of which 5897 are steamers. The gross tonnage is 20,283,540, of which steamers have 6,173,035. England has 18,357 sailing ships, heading the list, and is followed by America, Norway, Germany, Italy, France, Greece, Sweden, Russia, Spain, Holland, Denmark, and other countries having less than 1000 each. As to steamers, England has 3543; America, 519 ; France, 292 ; Germany, 244 ; Spain, 214; Sweden, 194; Russia, 156 ; Norway, 135 ; Holland, 113 ; Denmark, 101 ; Italy, 101; and other States leas than 100 each.

Intebnational Aebiteation. General Grant, replying on December 26th to an address presented to him by a delegation of the Universal Peace Society, said that although he had been trained as a soldier, and had participated in many battles, there never was a time when, in his opinion, some way could not have been found of preventing the drawing of the sword. He looked forward to an epoch when a court, recognised by all nations, would settle international differences. He had found during his late travels that there was not the same desire abroad, as in America, for such a court, and as regarded the Eastern Question, he thought it would be a long while before the nations concerned would consent to a settlement of their differences by arbitration. All the countries of Europe had been trading with the Bast, and each was naturally jealous of the other. General Grant, in conclusion, assured the society that he believed its mission would prevail in the end.

Thbatee Royal.—The attendance at the Theatre Royal last night was very good, the performance being a repetition of Saturday night’s bill. The political allusions in the “ Happy Land ” were tumultuously applauded. Public Debate.—The public debate, announced to take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall, was commenced last evening. Mr S. P. Andrews, M.H.R., occupied the chair. The debaters were Mr Chas. Watt, affirming ; Mr F. M. Lester on the opposite side. Harmonic Society.—The usual weekly practice will be held iu St. John’s Schoolroom this evening, when a full attendance is requested. Akaf.oa County Council.—This body will hold the usual monthly meeting at the offices, Duvauchelle’s Bay. on Saturday, 28th inst. A special meeting will also be held for the purpose of adopting a code of by-laws for the county in regard to pedlars and hawkers. Amuei Railway.—A meeting of the Amuri railway extension committee will bo held at the Waiau Hotel on Tuesday, March 2nd, for the purpose of adjusting the accounts.

The Germans have long had a Shakapeare Annual and a Dante Annual. This year they will also have a Goethe Annual, published in Frankfurt. The new periodical will be a central organ and point of reunion for the many persons who devote themselves to investigating, explaining, and spreading a knowledge of Goethe’s works. Over twenty names, some of them among the first in contemporary German literature, are mentioned in connection with the new undertaking.