NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1909, 7 April 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

B.M. Couet.—The only business transacted in the R.M. Court this morning was the transfer of the license of the Terminus Hotel from William Muff to Cecil Louisaon. Thb Dbtjids.—The Hope of St. Albans Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting at their Lodge room, Knightstown, last evening. One member was initiated, and four were proposed. Thbathe Royai,,—The repetition of the " Lancashire Lass " had the effect of drawing a better house than that of the previous evening. The piece went off with great eclat, the applause being frequent and genuine. This evening ""Formosa" will be performed for the last time. Thb Cabandini Concbbts.—There was an excellent attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall last night, the programme being again changed. Several of the members were encored, the vocalists responding to the compliment. A specially attractive programme will be given this evening, being the last appearance of the Garandini Concert Company in Ohristchurch.

Kaiapoi Institute.—The monthly meeting of tho committee was held on Monday evening, the president in the chair, and five members present. The treasurer reported £5 5s 2d in hand. Accounts, £.4, 12s lOd, were passed. The librarian reported that he had commenced his inspection of the library, and would make a full report on the result at next meeting. Yotjng Mbn's Christian Association.— Thiß excellent institution is steadily increasing in prosperity, so much so in point of numbers, there being 145 members on the roll, that it has been found necessary to provide larger and superior accommodation. The members have vacated their old quarters in Colombo street, and secured a portion of the upper floor of the premises at the corner of Cathedral square, lately in the occupation of Messrs Hobbs and Co. The reading room is handsomely fitted up, and contains a fine harmonium, and a very superior library of valuable books for the use of the studious. It is further contemplated to hire more space in the premises for the convenience of holding divine service, but this will depend on the financial prosperity of the association advancing hand-in-hand with its utility. Waimakabibi Habuob Boabd. The monthly meeting of this Board was heid in the ICiiapoi Borough Council Chamber ou Monday evening. Present—Messrs Blackwell (chairman), Wearing, Mathews, Denton, Moore, Parnham, and Beharrell. Tho chairman reported that he had given permission to cut down trees' in front of Mr J. A. Alexander's residence. A letter was read from the Marino Department, forwarding a notice of alteration of signals at certain ports. In reference to Mr A. Thompson's rent of reserve in Charles strpet, it was decided to adjust tho rent and apply for immediate payment. It was decided to buo another tenant! for rents in arrow,

AsnistriTON- Bobou-chi Council.—At tho meeting of tiio above Council, held laßt Monday evening, Cr. Saunders gave notice that at tbo next meeting he would move for the appointment of a committee to consider the advisability of selling the water pipes. Coopebative Land Compani.—A meeting of shareholders of this company took place last Monday evening at the Golden Age Hotel, previous to the departure of the delegates, Messrs Basley and Cook. The principal business was the passing of a resolution expressive of tho company's confidence in Mr Baßley, who had acted as secretary, but was now retiring from that post, and of their appreciation of his past services. The meeting concluded with the usual compliment to the chairman. Canteebuey Beekbbpebs' Association. —A public.: meeting in connection with this Society took place last evening, and was largely attended. The President, Dr. Irving, opened the meeting with a few introductory remarks, and then called on the Secretary, Mr F. Adams, to read the interim report. Mr N. K!. Cherrill then exhibited Eeveral beautiful photographs in the Scbpticon, which were much admired, the President giving illustrative remarks. At the conclusion of the ineoting several of the audience joined the Society. United Methodist Fbeb Chubch.—Tho annual festival in connection with the Sunday school attached to tho St. Asaph street church took place last evening. The proceedings commonced with a tea meeting, which took phice in the schoolroom, the tables being provided by tho ladies of the congregation and friends. About 250 sat down to tea. On the conclusion of the feast a public meeting took place in the church, presided over by Mr Oatway, the superintendent pro tern, of the school. Addresses were delivered bv tho Revs. H. Williamß, E. O. Perry, A. Peters, and Mr J. Broughton. In the course of the evening suitable hymns were sung by tho children and the choir, presided over by Mr J. T. M. Smith. Ansivebsary. Sebvices.—The anniversary services of the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, were held on March 4th and sth. The sermons on Sunday were preached by the Revs. A. J. Smith and H. Williams. On Monday the tea was provided at 6 p.m. The tables wore presided over by ladies of the church and congregation, and were well patronised by the large attendance present. At the public meeting which followed the church was nearly filled, and the meeting was of a most enthusiastic character. Mr J. Broughton ably filled the chair. Speeches were delivered by Revs. A.J. Smith, J. Crews, H. Williams, C. Dallaston, and Mr E. Carter. Hearty voteß of thanks having been passed, the proceedings terminated at 9.35 p.m.

Mysteeiotts Disafpeabce of a Wellington Clebk. —A well-educated man, named Henry Kirk, formerly a clerk in the employ of Mr P. K. Watty, has been missing from Wellington for a considerable time, under circumstances that have caused a great deal of anxiety to his friends. It appears, sajs the " Post," that he was a lodger at Clovely House, The Terrace, a boardinghouse kept by Mr Neilson, and for some time previous to his disappearance —which took place towards the latter end of January last—ho was very strange in his manner. He was on one occasion examined by two medical men, with a view to his being committed to the Lunatic Asylum, but they pronounced him to be sane, and accordingly he was liberated. Some time after this he went up to the gaol and coolly requested that he might be hanged there and then. He was sent away, and one or two attempts were made to get him admitted to the hospital, but without success. On the day of his disappearance—about the 25th of January—he had eaten little or nothing for three days. The proprietor of the house pressed him to have some breakfast and he sat down at the table, but soon jumped up again in a wild and excited manner and left the houso. Mr Neilson saw him again that night outside the Theatre Royal Hotel, but Bince that time nothing has been seen or heard of him. He is believed to have been very well connected at Home, and there is a remittance waiting for him at the present time at Mr Watty's. Kirk is described as being of short stature, of about thirty-six years of age, and had red whiskers. »

Foa Weak Eyes.—Bathe the eyes in soft water that is sufficiently impregnated with spirits of camphor to be discernible to the smell, a teaspoonful of spirits of camphor to a tumblerful of water. For inflamed eyes use milk and camphor, adding a little more oE the camphor than above. An excellent lotion, commended by a leading Boston oculist, is a solution of ten grains of boras in the offioinal " camphor water" (not the tincture of comphor). This is safe and beneficial as an application in any slight weakness or inflammation of the eyes, duo to exposure or weakness. In serious cases professional advice should always be taken.