NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1875, 26 February 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A Fins Fish.— A trout, weighing 151bs, which was caught by Mr Seabright with a minnow, is to be exhibited at the Shades tonight. English Wheat Market. —The quotation for Adelaide wheat in London, given in yesterday’s cable messages, and which was queried as being probably incorrect, was wrongly taken off. The figures should have been 59s fid. The correction was furnished late last night. Obstructive Fish Casts. —The cases against the fish hawkers who were summoned for obstructing the A 1 corner with their fish barrows were disposed of finally, it may bo hoped, at the Magistrate’s Court this morning., Mr Garrick stated to the Bench that the men who bad been summoned had wisely agreed to avail themselves for the future of the offer made them by the City Council on Monday evening, to aephalte and devote to thoir use as a market, a portion of the reserve facing the river. He presumed that the fine of £5, which had been imposed on one of the men to enable Mr Joyce, who appeared on behalf of the hawkers, to appeal, would be reduced to the ordinary penalty, as no further legal proceedings would be taken. The Magistrate, Mr J. K. Parker, J.P., said that under the circumstances the several cases would be adjourned sine die, and the fine alluded to by Mr Garrick would be reduced to 10s. Milkmen’s Picnic. —About a score of spring carts and other vehicles, gaily decorated with evergreens, flowers and flags, this morning bore a large number of festive milkmen, with their “ sisters, their cousins and their aunts ” and nearer relatives, to New Brighton, which place had been chosen as the scene of their annual picnic. The procession was accompanied by a band of music, and the joyous appearance of the excursionists proved that they expected a good time of it. Bible Christians. —For over two years this Church have held their services in the Templar Hall. A few weeks back steps were taken to secure a suitable site on whieh to erect a church. A site has now been secured on the Ferry road, about three chains from Madras street, and facing Wilson’s street, Ferry road, and St. Asaph street. The various preliminaries are being pushed on, so that there may be no great delay before building commences. A large and solid trust is being formsd, and it is hoped that they will have means placed at their disposal to enable them to build such a church as shall be worthy of the site. Subscription lists are being handed to members of the Church and congregation and to Bible Christiana throughout the colony. It is hoped that all Bible Christians will render what assistance they can, and subscriptions from other sources will be thankfully received. Hospital Dispenses. —The applications received at the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday were Referred to the medical staff to select three for final decision upon. Water Supply. —At a meeting of the water supply committee, it was resolved to hold a meeting on Friday (to-morrow) afternoon, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, at which any of the ratepayers who may desire to obtain information regarding the scheme are invited to attend. Canterbury Rifle Association. —The adjourned mealing of the Canterbury Eifle Association was held at'Cookson’s Commercial Hotel last evening, Mr Appleby in the chair. The following gentlemen were appointed the council for the ensuing year: —Mr S. Manning, Sergeants Jenkins and Buckley, and Mr Fitch. Mr Appleby and Mr Deacon were elected treasurer and secretary respectively- The meeting then adjourned. Lyttelton Magistrate’s Court. —The following civil cases were heard at this Court yesterday—Cameron Bros, v H. S. Smith, three claims for £2B 10s, £sl, and £75 respectively, Mr H. N. Nalder for plaintiff ; judgment for plaintiff for each amount, with counsel’s fee and costs. Ferguson v Ware and Jones, £1 3s, and Simm v Same, balance claimed for wages, 7s, Mr Joyce for defendants ; judgment for plaintiff in each case, without costs.

A Domestic Pet. — A young gentleman, a recent arrival, rather astonished a respectable tradesman yesterday. The shopkeeper, who follows the calling of a tailor not a hundred miles from the Magistrate’s Court, had received a commission the previous day to make some alterations to a coat of European fabrication, which did not satisfy the young gentleman, who, by the way, is just on the juvenile side of that period of life when a man is supposed to be a fully responsible being. Being experienced, however, in the deceptive nature of the tailoring persuasion, as regards punctuality, the artless youth appealed to the sympathy of the artiste in raiment, and backed his piteous plaint for punctual restoration of his coat by urging that “ he had been so petted at home that any thwarting of his desires was calculated to have the most baneful effects on his constitution, and was against the express commands of his medical adviser.” The touching appeal melted the heart of the “ gentle tailor," and the result was punctuality.

Pbeeulkton School Committee. A special meeting of this committee was held at the schoolroom on tho 24th instant, when it was decided to hold tho annual school treat on the 12th March, at the Government Domain, Christchurch. As the management has been loft in the hands of Messrs Overton, Anderson, and the chairman, it is anticipated that tho holiday will be a very enjoyable one. Oddfbllowship at Rakoioea.—A special summoned meeting of this lodge, to receive report and balance-sheet, was held on Monday evening. Tho assets of the management fund were £SB 13a, and the lodge was shown to have a credit of £1793. The number of members was 131, of which 17 received sick pay during the year, amounting to £63. A vote of thanks was passed to Bros. Robinson and Gulliver, the auditors.

A New Departure.—The practice which has hitherto obtained to a greater or less degree of supplying liquors to other than ho7ia /Me|passengers onjboard the Union Company’s steamers when these vessels are in port, appears to have been prohibited. Yesterday, when the steamer Wakatipu was at Lyttelton, several applications are reported to have been made during tho day to the steward in charge of the bar by visitors, and in every instance with the same ineffectual result. It is said that an order on the subject has recently been promulgated by the superintending providore of the company, and that this warning has brought about the present reform. Horticultural SociETV. —A meeting of the committee of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held last evening in the rooms of tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Tho president—Mr E. O. J. Stevens —occupied the chair. There were also present—Messrs T. Allen, S. Manning, F. Jones, J. Gray, H. Crooks, and tho secretary. The committee appsinted to purchase and collect prizes reported that the gifts and purchases would number over 700 pot plants, consisting of camellias, ferns, fuchsias, begonias, double and other geraniums, &0., as well as a number of choice shrubs, bulbs, and other articles, making altogether a large prize list. Final arrangements were made for allotting the prizes and for other matters in connection with the show and art union. Entertainment at Ashburton.—Professor ‘Hughes gave his lecture on “Tom Moore” at the Town Hall, Ashburton, onTuesdiy, and was exceedingly will received and loudly applauded. He was assisted by Miss Best, who sang several of tho melodies with exceeding taste. Her voice is a mezzo soprano of great power, and capable of giving much expression, and she does not, as many do, merely sing the notes in correct time, but really interprets tho meaning of the words, so that in her case music is really wedded to immortal verse}. Tho professor’s violin playing was a great feature of the entertainment, Miss Best playing the piano accompaniments moat tastefully. Two gentlemen amateurs assisted, and added materially to the evening’s enjoyment. The net proceeds go the Irish Famine Belief Fund.

Ibish Belief Fund.—The Amberley committee yesterday remitted through Mr L. 0. Williams a cheque for £56 3s as a first instalment of the district contribution towards this fund.

Tub Immigrants in Quarantine. —The report sent from Ripa and Quail Islands yesterday upon the condition of the immigrants from the Westland and the infected passengers by the Waimate was very satisfactory, everything progressing favorably. Otago and Canterbury Bowing Clubs. —The four-oar race between crews from the above clubs will be rowed on the Heathoote estuary to-morrow, the 27th instant, starting at 6 p.m. sharp, when it will be high water. Mr Joseph Say, of Sumner, has laid out a very fair course of about two miles and a half. Both crews have been hard at work for some time on the estuary, the Otago men going out twice a day and the Canterbury once. A 'bus to convey members of the Canterbury Bowing Club who wish to witness the race will leave Millett’s stables, in Cashel street, at five sharp. Mr Frank Pavitt will act as starter, and Messrs F. Digby and H. Thomson as umpire and judge respectively. Ambeblby School. —Mr Spurr, the headteacher of the above school, has tendered his resignation, to take effect in a month from date. Thbatbe Royal. “The Happy Land ” were repeated last night to a good house. The political burlesque and a comedy will constiture the bill of fare this evening.

Expensive Children. —Erom a return read yesterday at the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board it appears that the cost of hoarding out destitute children for the past halfyear has amounted to £350, or about £7OO per annum.

Licensing Doubt, —The quarterly Licensing Court will be held in the Magistrate’s Court next Tuesday, at noon. Two new applications will he made, one from D. Bryant, for an hotel at the junction of the South Town belt and the Lincoln road, and the other from the present licensee of the Garrick Hotel for the premises erected in Sydenham by Mr Somers, for which a license has been repeatedly refused.

Abtillbbt Volunteim. The second carbine match for ex-Gunnei Long’s cup took place yesterday afternooE under the superintendence of Lieutenant Strange, when eleven members of the battery competed, the highest scorer being Sergeant Hill, with 65 points, and the lowest 54. The weather was fine, with a strong wind blowing from left front and very gusty at intervals. The cup now becomes the property of Sergeant Hill, he having made the top score of 75 points at the first competition. Waimak arihi Haebob Board. — A meeting of this Board was held at the Kaiapoi Borough Council Chamber on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs G. H. Wearing (chairman), Moore, Denton, Blackwell, and Mathews. On the motion of Mr Denton, seconded by Mr Mathews, Mr Blackwell was elected chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. On the motion of Mr Blackwell, seconded by Mr Mathews, a unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Wearing for the energy shown by him as chairman of the Board during last year. There was no other business of public interest transacted.

Bussell’s Flat School. —The annual examination for prizes was made by Mr Blythen. The following is the prize list according to the standards for which the pupils are preparing:—Standard V: Ellen Craighead 1, Jane Ward 2, Elizabeth Wallace 3, Anne J. Butledge 4. Standard IT.: Susan Henry 1, Mary A. Henry 2, Sarah Butterfield 3, Margaret Field 4, Standard III.: Mary Butledge, Walter Field (equal) 1, Elizabeth Moore 2. Standard II.: Eosey Butterfield 1, Ellen Coumbe 2, Martha Craighead 3. Standard I. : H. Ward 1, M, Fairbairn 2, J. Bobertson 3. Two special prizes were awarded for harmonium playing by tonic sol-fa music. E. Wallace 1, A. J. Butledge 2. Journalistic. —A new weekly paper is to be issued in Dunedin at the end of this week. It will appear under the name of “The Echo,” will be edited by Mr Eobert Stout, and published by Mr W. Absolom Smith, of George street. The “ Daily Times,” says that its politics will be, as may be imagined, Liberal, and its principles, as may also be imagined, Preethinking. Indeed, in name, size, and tone it will be a resuscitation of the “Echo” which gained some fame under Mr Stout’s guidance some years ago in Dunedin.

Harvest Thanksgiving. A harvest thanksgiving service will be held this evening in the St. Asaph street United Methodist Free Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev. A. Peters. The choir will also give a selection of music suitable under the direction of Mr J. T. Macleod Smith. Some skill has been displayed in the decoration of the church for the occasion. Canterbury Building Society. — The second annual general meeting will be held at Gee’s Schoolroom, Worcester street, Christchurch, this evening, at 8, when all members are requested to attend.

Ikish Famine Fund. —The committee request that all lists, accompanied by remittances for the amounts acknowledged thereon, may be forwarded to the Mayor of Christchurch not later than Wednesday, March 31st. Cricket Fixture. —A match will be played between Woolston and Christchurch Clubs on Saturday next and following Saturday, on the Christchurch Club ground. Raphael’s Star Troupe. —This troupe of gymnasts and acrobats will give a performance at the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening.

Charles Rowell, the English pedestrian, publishes the conditions for a match to take place on the sth of April, 1880, in London or at Monchoster. The articles are precisely the same as those governing the last contest for the Astloy bolt in New York. Sir John Astley objected to increasing the entrance foe or the minimum distance—4so miles—for participation in the gate money. He says he regrets the withdrawal from the contest of O’Leary and Panchot. Rowell declares that if O’Leary will come to England he is ready to accommodate him with a wager of £SOO or mow