NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1877, 28 February 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Police. —Mr Sub-Inspector O'Donnell, lately in charge of the Clyde district, has arrived to take charge of the Christchurch sub district in the plaoe of Mr Inspector Hickson, removed to Clyde. Chbistchubch Magistrate's Coubt.— The only business in this Court this morning was the fining of two first offenders charged with drunkenness.

Kaiapoi. Regatta.—A public meeting of persons interested in this regatta was held in the Borough Council Chamber on Friday evening, Dr. Dudley presiding. The collectors reported subscriptions promised of £74. It was resolved—" That the Kaiapoi annual regatta be held on Tuesday, April 6th." Dr. Dudley was elected commodore, Mr G. F. Day starter, Mr W. Eekersley judge, and Mr J. Lowthian Wilson secretary and treasurer. Raphael's Stab Tboupe.—lt is intimated that this troupe will give their entertainment, concluding with a grand Punch and Judy Show, at the Oddfellows' Hall to-night.

H.M.S. Cohmoeant.—The man-of-war will be open again to the public during to-morrow afternoon. The steamers Akaroa, Lyttelton, and Eclipse are advertised to run to her.

Lunacy.—At the Magistrate's Court, Lyttelton, this morning, George Ford was charged with lunacy, and was remanded for medical examination.

The Hospital.—A laboring man named Thompson was admitted yesterday evening into the Hospital, suffering from severe injuries sustained by a dray passing over one of his legs. The accident occurred at Amberley, and the man was at once sent down to Christchurch and taken, as stated, into the Hospi'al on the order of Dr. Morris. After lingering for some time in extreme pain he expired about ten o'clock p.m. An inquest will be held on Monday. The Qfabantined Immigrants.—No fresh cases of sickness were reported yesterday from the stations, and the immigrants under treatment are progressing favourably. Assessment Couet. The Assessment Court sat yesterday for the hearing and determining of objections to the rate roll for the north-west quarter of the oity.

The Aet of Pkddjqinq.—Ho was a stranger in " Ohristchurch," and it wu his first visit to Fort. There was just a ream of fancy coloured note in his basket, tbe only article left from his morning stock of varieties. He was going back on the next train and wanted to show'em (his employers) what a greenhorn at the business could do. So he stepped into the private bar of a hotel, laid down a carpet-sack and a basket in a corner—took in the situation at a glance—and called for half a pint of English. Pausing between sips, he raised bis handkerchief to his forehead, and in oratorical style mopped away the beads from his brow, and turning to the landlord said, " Here, I've sold all that basketful you saw me with this morning but this ream of fancy note paper. You shall have it cheap. Look here (pushing it at him), give me half-a-crown for the lot—worth a pound." Nobody in the bar giving him the least encouragement for the belief that they ever invested more than sixpence in note paper at one purchase in their lives, he said offhand "Come on boys." " Sixpence in and the winner shouts." Landlord, barmen, barmaid, and two others present passed in the requisite silver immediately to the stranger, who placed it carefully in his pocket. Somebody threw the three sixes, and, of course, was declared the winner of the package of paper, but when the barmaid asked him for ttree shillings for the drinks, he paid it under protest, while the pedlar laughing outright, picked up his basket and wished them good-bye.

TTnivbesitt Sbnatb.—The business on the order paper yesterday only occupied the forenoon, and on the Senate rising at 12.30, it adjourned till Monday, at half-past two o'clock. Thb Intbefbovinoiae Boatbacb. The four-oared contest between the representative crews of the Otago and Canterbury Bowing Clubs took place on the estuary lost evening, and resulted in an easy victory for the former.

The Volttntbbbs.—The monthly battalion inspection was made last night in the Drill enclosure by Acting-Major Hawkes, after which the Engineers and Oity Guards marched out with the band. The artillery battery was inspected by Major Jack of Dunedin in company movements and gun drill. The Szbbi. Lining Teoupe.—A very attractive programme has been advertised to be played to-night by the blue jackets from H.M.S. Cormorant, who compose the " Steel Lining Troupe." The performance will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lyttelton, and is in aid of the Orphanage children's treat fund.

Theatbb Eotax.—The burleaque of " The Happy Land" is still attractive enough to keep its place in the bill. Last night it was preceded by the am using comedy " TJsed Up," in which Mr Hoskina kept the audience thoroughly interested by his excellent assumption of the world-worn baronet, Sir Charles Coldstream, and Miss Florence Colville was equally excellent as Mary Wurzell. " The Happy Land" will be played again tonight, supplemented by a favorite comedy.

Sblwtn School Committee.—A meeting of this school committee was held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. Present — Messrs Brown (chairman), Tow, Taylor, Till, Hart, and Cornelius. The committee promised to support the following gentlemen as candidates for the Board of Education:— Messrs George Booth, E. J. Lee, and H. W. Feryman. The committee also appointed Mr John Watson master of the Selwyn school. After passing some small accounts, the meeting terminated. City Impbovements.—Several improvements in the buildings in the northern part of the city are in course of being completed, or have already been carried out. As to the first of these, Mr D. McGuinneaa, who has received an extension of the lease of the Britannia Hotel, intends carrying out shortly a aeries of improvements which will render the hotel one of the beat family hotels in Ohristchurch. Mr P. Gabites has also just completed an extensive alteration of his business premises, which has doubled the accommodation formerly existing. Andebson'b Foitndby Picnic.—One of the most suoceasf ul gatherings of the holiday season, which is now drawing to a close, was the picnic given by Mr Jehn Anderson, proprietor of the iron foundry, to his numerous employes, which took place yesterday. A start was made from the foundry at about nine o'clock, and the holiday makers, numbering about 450, went away in carriages, headed by one carrying the railway band, en route for Sumner, where Mr Day's paddock waa placed at their disposal. All sorts of gamea were improvised for the occasion, in which numbers of the young people took part, whilst there were not wanting the means of quiet enjoyment for those possessed of leas exuberant spirits. A cipitul luncheon had been prepared, at the conclusion of which the health of the hoßt waa proposed by Mr Kirk, who said a few words appropriate to the occasion, thanking Mr Anderson on behalf of all present for the treat they had enjoyed. Mr Anderaon replied in a happy manner peculiar to him. The return trip waa shortly afterwards undertaken, and the party arrived at the foundry again at half-paet eight, the band playing "Auld lang ayne," concluding with the National Anthem.

Wab Bumoitbb.—A Eeuter's telegram from Sydney yesterday made the startling announcement that war between England and Russia was imminent. The rumour fortunately has not yet been confirmed. No mention is made of it in the cable messages from Europe published this morning, and .the Governor of this colony has received no message warning him of the danger. Cbickbt.—ln response to an invitation from a number of the Head of the Bay players, a match came off there on Thursday with an eleven from the Port, in one of Mr Manann's paddocks. Lyttelton won the toss and the Head of the Bay went first to the wickets, staying there until the score reached 183. Only a one innings match was played, the Head of the Bay making short work with the Lytteltonians, whose score at the conclusion had only got to 43, nine less than Anderson put together himself for the other side. The viotors were, however, not only modest at their success, but generous in their hospitality to their defeated guests, who returned to Fort at dusk.

Head of thb Bat Racbs.—A meeting of the stewards for the forthcoming races at the Head of the Bay was held on Wednesday night, in the Wheatsheaf Hotel, for receiving nominations. There has been but one race meeting held at the Bay prior to the one now being arranged for, and it was so well patronised that the settlers there believe it will become an annual affair. At the Wednesday night meeting twenty-nine nominations were received, namely, four for the Hurdles, five the Maiden Plate (open to the 10th), five the County Handicap, five the District, Port Victoria four, and for the Publicans' Purse six. The meeting is to be held on St. Patrick's Day.

Temperance Sermon. The Rev. Dr. Roseby, G.W.C.T., of Dunedin, will preach a temperance sermon to-morrow evening, in the Colombo road Wesleyan Church. Cricket Association.—A meeting of the general committee will be held at the Commercial Hotel this evening, at 8 p.m.

The last Census taken in Cuba gives the number of inhabitants as follows :—Whites, 764,164; free negroes, 3,444,050; negro slaves, 227,902 ; Chinese, 58,400. The number of slaves since 1870 has decreased by 136,000.

Foub Aces.—Political principles change, kingdoms are overthrown and religions alter, but four aces hold an undisturbed preeminence in their own peculiar way. An unknown man was killed by the cars at Stratford the other day. The contents of his pockets, sixty cents and a pair of scissors, would indicate that he was conneited with journalism.—" Danbury News." " What is statesmanship ? " asks the " Chicago Inter-Ocean." Statesmanship, we believe, is the peculiar gift some men have of robbing the government without being caught. —"Philadelphia Chronicle." They had their usual evening quarrel as they sat by the hearth. On one side lay quietly a blinking dog, and on the other a purring cat, and the old woman pleaded with her growling husband : " Yuet you look at dot gat und tog, toy nefer gwarrels und fights like us." " Yah," said the old growler, " I knows dot, but you yust tie tern togeder once, und den you see wot." " Instances of this sort could be adduoed indefinitely, but sufficient has been advanced to show the utter folly of patronising sires at the exorbitant fees now in fashion, and we hope we shall soon be able to herald a better tone, and see breeders obtaining a more remunerative return than has been the case of late years, during which, however, it is clear that they have not had much reason to grumble."

Polish fob Patent-leathbb Goods.— Take Jib. of sugar, loz. of gum arable, ar d 21b. of ivory black ; boil them well together, then let the vecsol stand until quite cooled and the contents are settled, after which bottle off. This is an excellent reviver, and may be used as a blacking in the ordinary way, no brushes for polishing being required.

Martin F. Tupper asks—" Where are the pure, the noble, and the meek?" Don't know where they are in England, but in this country they are running for office.—" Albany Express." Remember that ehar ooal is good for chickens; to quote from the patent medicine men, it is a grand purifier of the system.