NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1898, 24 March 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magistrate's Cotibt.— At the Court to-day, James Einn was charged with stealing a pair of boots and boot-tops, value at £1 4s 6d, the property of G. Gtodden. As there were four previous convictions against him, he was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor.

The Coubsing Season. —The secretory of the Acclimatisation Society has been notified by the Under-Sooretary at Wellington that the coursing season for the entire Canterbury district will commence on the Ist of May. All dogs intended for coursing must be licensed at the office of the Acclimatisation Society for North Canterbury. Shooting Season. —As a number of people are not very clear as to when the shooting season for native game commences, it may be well to state that by proclamation in the “ Gazette ” the season commences on the 29th inst. Consultation Dbawing. —Mr Thomas McDonald’s consultation on the Autumn Handicap is announced to be drawn at the Colonists’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday evening next.

Accident. —An accident occurred this morning which resulted in the loss of a valuable horse. Mrs and Miss Watson, residing in the Lincoln road, were driving into town in a light spring cart, and were in the the act of turning the corner of Oxford terrace to cross the Cashel street bridge when they were met by a cab coming at a sharp pace from the opposite direction. This startled the horse that was attached to the

cart and caused it to shy, throwing the vehicle violently against the corner of the bridge. The violence of the concussion threw both ladies out into the road, and both of the shafts of the cart were broken off. The horse, thus liberated, dashed up Cashel street with the shafts behind him, and, when in front of the Rotherfield Hotel, slipped and fell, breaking his off hind leg. It was found necessary to shoot the animal. Beyond a good shaking neither of the ladies were injured. Lyttelton Maoistbate’3 Doubt. —This morning Alexander Moss, the cook and steward of the brigantine Omaha, who was liberated on Tuesday on a charge of being absent without leave, was again brought up for a similar breach of discipline. The man admitted the charge, but asked for leniency, as he contemplated getting married next Saturday. The happy event will, however, have to be postponed, from the fact that the Bench gave the promised groom fourteen days’ imprisonment and to forfeit two days'

pay. Zealand ia Minstebls. The entertainment given last night by the Zealandia Minstrels in the Oddfellows’ Hall, in aid of the C.C.0., was a complete success, each item being enthusiastically applauded.

Assessment Coubt. The Assessment Court of the Waipara district was held at the Boad Board office, Waikari, on Saturday, March 20th, before MrO. Whitefoord, Judge. There were two or three alterations which were allowed, and the Court adjourned. Thk DbuidS. —The usual quarterly summoned meeting of the Hope of St, Albans Lodge was held ot tneir lodge-room, library, Knightstown, last evening. The secretary read a letter stating that the lodge had been registered under the Friendly Societies Act. One member was initiated. A resolution was passed that a benevolent fund be established, and a committee was appointed to carry out the proposal. Oxfobd and Oambbxdgb Boat Eace. —lt will be seen from our telegrams this morning that the annual race between the Oxford and Cambridge Universities was rowed on Monday, and resulted in a victory for the former. Since the institution of this event in 1829 thirty-seven races have been rowed, of which Oxford has won nineteen and Cambridge seventeen. The race of 1877 was the only dead heat, and this was attributed to the fact that bow in the Oxford boat broke his oar. New Publication. — A new work has just been issued from the Government Printing Office, entitled, “ A Manual of the Indigenous Grasses of New Zealand, by John Buchanan, F.L.S.” The manual in question is a reproduction, in a compendious form, of the folio work compiled at the instance of the Government, and is illustrated with nature printed plates and descriptions of each species. The botanical information has been collected from the beat authorities, and ia calculated to bo of the greatest value to persons interested in agricultural pursuits hpecimena of the grasses described in the work are preserved in the colonial herbarium in Wellington. Eastebn Football Club. —The annual general meeting of this club took place yesterday evening at Collins’ Hotel. There was a good attendance, Mr O. J. Parker, captain of the club, in the chair. After the annual report had been read, several new members were elected, and the election of officers resulted as follows : —President, Mr Wynn Williams; captain, Mr E. G. Hawkes; deputy-captain, Mr W. M. Joynt; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. B. Joynt. The follow-

ing gentlemen were appointed the committee for the ensuing year :—Messrs. Parker, Kinvig, Paul, A. Johnson, and H. Stringer. Messrs. E. G. Hawkes and Q. J, Parker were appointed delegates to the Canterbury Rugby Football Association. After the passing of votes of thanks, the meeting proceeded to consider a number of new by-laws that were proposed. Intkepeovixcial Rifle Match.— lt is found that, to fire this match on next Saturday morning, as proposed by the Otago men, would interfere greatly with the programme of the demonstration committee, and a proposal to contest it on the following Tuesday has been sent to Dunedin by our men. The alteration is not yet agreed to. It may be presumed that the majority of the Southerners will remain in Christchurch for the first day’s races, if not for the second, and the match could readily be fired on the Tuesday morn-

ing, commencing at 8.30 a.m., and be com pleted in time for all to proceed to the races. It will be a great pity if this arrangement cannot be carried out, as an interprovincial match is of some public interest, and should be fired at such hours as to induce attendance from outsiders. Oantebbuey Bebkeepbe’s Association.

—A committee meeting was held at Dr. Irving’s waiting room last evening. The Hon. Sec. reported that the Society numbered already sixty members, and daily applications were made at the agent’s (Mr J. M. Thompson) for hives and bar frames. The hon. treasurer, Mr J. P. Jameson, is in communication with tn« Acclimatisation Society with regard to importing JUigurian bees. As these bees, it is believed, are capable (like the humble bees) of fructifying the red clover, the introduction of this species will bo a great boon to the farmer. In response to an influential requisition from Ashburton, the president, Dr. Irving, will deliver a lecture there on Thursday, April Ist, on “ Modern Beekeeping.” illustrated with the soiopticon.

Sporting.—The weights for the Free Handicap, to be run at the autumn meeting of the 0.J.0., appear elsewhere. Theater Eovai. —There was no change in the bill last night. The same programme will be repeated this evening. Peopeety Sale. —The well known Berwick Farm, the property of the late Mr John Stace, was sold by auction yesterday by Messrs H. Matson and 00,, and realised a total of £11,721. The Dunedin Tbagedy. —The coroner’s inquiry into the recent tragedy at Dunedin was concluded last night. The jury returned a verdict of “Wilful Murder” against the prisoner Butler.

A Remabkable Oil Well. —An oil well on Kendall Greek, near Tarpot, Cattaraugus County, New York, haying ceased to yield oil, _ the operators recently pulled up the tubing, and as no obstruction was found in that it was decided to “ torpedo” the well. Before arrangements wore completed for the operation a sound like that of steam escaping from a safety-valve, and then a rumbling noise, were heard in the well, and a trembling of the earth was felt. Presently a shower of stones, ashes, and dry dust, accompanied by a dense cloud of grey smoke, was thrown into the air. The eruption lasted only a few seconds, and then oil began to ilow copiously. The well has since been yielding nearly double its former quantity. Good Templaby. A meeting of the Liberator Lodge, No. 1 E. 0., was held at the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, on Thursday evening, Bro. J. Hollingdale, W.0.T., in the chair. Two members were initiated, and the lodge passed a vote of condolence to P.W.O.T. Bro. Miller on the death of his wife. The lodge deputies, Bros. Hill and Bridges, announced that Bro. W. Kent had been elected District Deputy. Several brothers from the ship Waimate were present, and, aided by songs and recitations, an enjoyable evening was passed. Peesbntation. —On Monday evening last Mr F. Croft, on behalf of the school committee and the parents and scholars of the Ashley school, presented Mr James Thompson, the late master, with a handsome black marble clock, suitably inscribed. Mr Croft, in making the presentation, referred to the esteem in which the recipient was held, and expressed the hope that Mr and Mrs Thompson might be happy and successful at Pleasant Point, to which school Mr Thompson has been appointed. In acknowledging the gift, Mr Thompson said that it gave him great pleasure to know that during his nine years’ residence amongst them his labours had been appreciated, and in conclusion he thanked them heartily for their kindness.

Sad Rembhbbanoes.— Her Majesty’s interest in the Zulu war has been shown in a very sympathetic and touching manner. Lately many noblemen and gentlemen and their ladies were favored with the view at Buckingham Palace of a splendid silver gilt casket, ordered by the Queen. In this were placed lockets of pure gold, containing locks of hair of thirteen officers who fell at Rorke’s Drift, each locket being engraved with an “In Memoriam ” and the name of the officer, together with the date of the melancholy death. The casket is in the shape of a Greek cross, and the lockets are arranged in that form. Messrs Harvey, Cockburn and Co., her Majesty’s jewellers, who have executed the work, have been authorised by her Majesty to receive and treat in a similar manner any like relic or souvenir of officers or men who fell in the South African campaign. Railway Band. —The following is the programme of the Railway Band on Thursday evening, in Cathedral square Quick March, “ Marmion,” (R. Smith); Selection, “La Yallee dos Roses,” (P. Damian); Quick March, ‘‘The Noble 24th, or Vanquished, not Disgraced,” (R. Smith); Waltz, " Dorinda,” (R. Smith); Fantasia, “ London Echoes,” introducing among others the following popular songs :—“ Dear Little Jessie,” “ Little Blue Eves,” “Run for the Doctor,” "‘Where was Moses when the candle went out ” “ My Grandfather’s Clock,” &c., (R. Smith) ; Solo, Polka, “The Gem,” (Metcalfe); Euphonion, Solo, by request, “The Village Blacksmith,” (W. H. Weiss) : Quadrille, “ Autumn,” (Arnaud); Schottische, “ Dawn of Day,” (B. Marie) ; Galop, “Flossie,” (B. Smith); National Anthem.

Acclimatisation Society.— A meeting of the Council of the above society will be held at the Commercial Hotel at 3.30 p.m. to-morrow.

Easteb Holidays. —The timber and coal merchants have agreed to close from Thursday (to-morrow) until Tuesday morning for the Easter holidays. Sydenham Peesbytebian Chdech.—A soiree will take place to-morrow in the Oddfellows’ Hall, in connection with the induction of the Eev. T. B. Cairns as minister of the Sydenham Presbyterian Church. Loweb Hkathcote School. —'he distribution of prizes in connection with this school will take place to-morrow, when Messrs W. Montgomery and J. T. Fisher will deliver addresses.

Wesleyan Chuech, Woodend.— lt is intended to hold a bazaar and flower show in connection with the above on Easter Monday.