NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1897, 23 March 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Cobb & Co.—As will be seen by advert • mont elsewhere, Cobb & Co,’s office is removed from this date to Cathedral square, opposite the New Post Office. R.M. Court. —There was a clean sheet this morning, with the exception of one case of drunkenness, which was disposed of in the usual manner by a fine.

Drainage Rates. —At the meeting of the Drainage Board, held yesterday, it was resolved that the drainage rates for the year 1880, for the districts under the control of the District Drainage Board, shall be as follows :—Christchurch, 7d in the £ ; Avon, lid in the £ ; Heathcote, 5d in the £ ; and Riocarton, 4d In the £.

The Libel Case.—The case of Stead t. the “ Otago Daily Times ” and “ Witness ” Company was heard yesterday, at the R.M. Court, as against the managing director, Mr Q-. Fenwick, and resulted in the committal of that gentleman for trial. The other defendants were, on the application of the prosecutor, discharged from attendance. Model Yacht Race.—A meeting of model yacht owners was held at Lyttelton, in Mr Bennington’s shop, on Friday night, at which it was decided to have a race for the boats next Friday, the course to be the same as on New Tear’s Day last. The use of crooks for piloting or turning the boats was considered, and it was agreed that they bo dispensed with, and that the boats be turned by hand. Eastee Holidays.—The various Insurance Companies have announced their intention of closing their offices from Thursday evening the 25th inst., until the following Tuesday morning, and at noon on that and following day. Several of the leading city merchants have also announced their intention of suspending their business from next Saturday until Easier Tuesday, the first and last days inclusive. Lastly the timber merchants will close their places of business from next Thursday night until the following Tuesday morning.

Scene in Coijet.—A rather painful sensation occurred in the Resident Magistrate’s Court during the hearing of a petty summons case yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff in the action then before the Court was a young servant girl, who had summoned her mistress for assault. On entering the Court she appeared indisposed, and was accommodated with a seat while giving her evidence. Just as the case was drawing to a close the girl, who had been visibly agitated throughout, fell down in a fit, and had to be removed.

Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in chambers to-morrow, at 11 a.m. The Weathee.—ln the northern district it rained heavily all day on Saturday, Sunday, and on Monday. The Eyre was in heavy flood, and the water of the Waimakariri was very much discoloured. No damage has been reported.

Theatee Royal. The “Pilot” drew another good house at this place of amusement last night. The piece went very smoothly, and despite its antiquity appeared to delight the audience immensely. The piece will probably run for a few nights, and will then make way for an Easter novelty. Thanksgiving Sbevices.—Thanksgiving services were held on Sunday last in all the Wesleyan Churches throughout Canterbury. Special discourses were delivered, hymns sung, and some of the churches wore tastefully decorated with flowers and fruits. Tho latter have since been forwarded to the Hospital,

Noeth Waimazabibi Oonsbbvanot. — The meeting of members of the late conference on the above, convened for Monday at Kaiapoi, fell through, owing to nonattendance of the representatives of public bodies interested. The only persons present at the hour named were Mr Blackwell, Mayor of Kaiapoi; Mr Isaac Wilson, chairman of the Eyreton Road Board; and Mr R. Coup, ex-chairman of that Board. It is probable that another meeting will bo called. Leeston. -A public meeting of persons interested in the formation of an Oddfellows’ Lodge at Leeston was held at Spring’s Hotel on Saturday evening last, at which Mr Jameson presided. The Chairman, in a few words, explained the object of the meeting, and read out a list ot names of persons already promised. It was decided to hold the meetings on every alternate Monday, at Spring’s Hotel, and that the lodge should start as soon as the dispensation was granted from the District Lodge, Christchurch. The Peoposbd Municipal JtOAN. — sitting of the City Council last night, the draft of the advertisement respecting the proposed municipal loan was agreed to and ordered to bo published.

Volunteer Dbmonstbation Concert. — This concert, to take place in the drill-shed and grounds on Saturday evening, promises to bo not the least attractive of the many events provided in connection with the Easter Review. The committee advertise that eight military bands will take part in the concert, including the bands of the Wellington Naval Brigade (26), Wellington City Rifles (20), Invercargill Garrison band (24), Oamuru Artillery (18), Dunedin City Guards (20), Dunedin Naval Brigade (35), Christchurch Yeomanry (13), and Christchurch Battalion band (18). This number will give a combined strength of 174 instruments. The arrangements made are as follows : —The bands will each play a selection of operatic or leading dance music, on a band platform erected in the centre of the grounds. Professor Thompson has been entrusted to illuminate the grounds with powerful limelight from 7.45 p.m. until 10 p.m. There will be two intervals between the instrumental portions of the programme, when some vocal music will be given by some of our leading amateurs and visitors. The whole of the ground has been got into good order, so that, given good weather, the public will have the opportunity of enjoying the best promenade concert ever given, possibly in the colony. The bands, combined, will close the evening’s entertainment by playing the National Anthem. The gates will be opened for admission at 7.30 p.m. Entrance, one shilling.

Theatrical. —The Arethusa Star Dramatic Company, after a successful season in Invercargill and Dunedin, will open next Saturday night for a short season in the Academy of Music. The company, which numbers twentytwo performers, comprises in its ranks many established Christchurch favorites, and having the advantage of opening during the Easter holidays, a successful season may be predicted for them. At present the company are playing in Timatu.

Native Land Court, Kaiapoi. —At the sitting of this Court yesterday his Honor Judge Symondswaa informed that the Natives had decided to oppose the claims of the Mutu family. His Honor then intimated that they would be disallowed, and proceeded with the consideration of the other claims. After hearing several of these, the Court adjourned at 5 p.m. till 10 a.m. to-day. The Fish Market. —Power was given last night to the reserves committee to extend the asphalting of the fish market should the applications for space warrant such extension. Union Bank op Australia. —The Union Bank has issued notice that it intends, on and after the 30th day of April, 1880, to register itself as a company limited by shares under the Companies Acts, 1862 to 1879, of the United Kingdom, with the name of “ The Union Bank of Australia, Limited.” Fade prom a Teain.— On Saturday afternoon, says the “ Timaru Herald,” as the express train to the South was nearing the Normanby station, a man named Patrick Hanley fell from the platform of one of the carriages, while, it is supposed, attempting to light his pipe. Information of the occurrence was forwarded to Timaru, and Mr Jones, the stationmaster, proceeded on an engine in search of the man, Inspector Pender having also despatched a constable by the road. On arrival at Normanby it was ascertained that the man had received no injuries through his fall, and had walked along the line to Makikihi, where he procured a conveyance and proceeded to his home at Waibo.

Heathcote Regatta. —The City Council offices will be closed to morrow from the hour of noon in consequence of the Heathcote Regatta. Christchurch Football Club. The annual meeting of this club will take place tomorrow evening in the Commercial Hotel. Sale or Privileges. The sale of three days’ right of confectioner’s booth at the forthcoming Easter Review and Autumn Meeting, will taka place at 8 o’clock to-morrow evening at the Commercial Hetel.