NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1941, 14 May 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pbhjury.—At tho Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, in tho civil case Duncan v. Henderson, the Resident Magistrate ordered Henry Davis, one of the witnesses in the case, into custody for the above offence, characterising it as the most gross, deliberate, and unblushing perjury he had ever listened to. Waltham Public Libbaby.—The annual meeting of subscribers took place on Wednesday evening laßt, Mr J. Ebert being voted to the chair. The hon. seo. (Mr J. R. Andrew) read the report and balance-sheet, which showed that the receipts had been £35 Os lOd, and the expenditure £33 16a Bd, leaving a balance in hand of £1 4s 2d. The report arid balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following gentlemen were then eleoted as officers for the ensuing year:—Messrs W. Langdown, president; J. R. Andrew, hon. boo. ; and J. W. Leigh, treasurer. Messrs Andrew, Bbort, Rowland, Leigh, Penfold, Gordon, Triggs, and Parsons were elected a committee. A vote of thanks to the retiring members was passed and duly acknowledged. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Bakbbs' Cricket Olt/b —The meeting of the above, called for last evening, lapsed, probably owing to tho iuclemency of the weather. Theatre Royal.—Despite the inolemenoy of the weather there was a very fair houso at the Theatre Royal last night. " The Road to Ruin " was repeated, Mr Hoskins as Goldfinch oreating roars of laughter. Mr Ssarle's Old Dornton evinced careful study of the part, and the remainder of the characters were filled satisfactorily. To-night Mr Searle takes his farewell benefit, when "All that Glitters " and " The Critic " will be played.

Oantbbbt/by Obicxbt and Athletic Spobts Gbound Company.— This company has made arrangements for purchasing eleven acres of land adjacent to the East Town Selt and the Ferry road, and intend commencing the formation at once, with a view to enable cricket and sports being held on the ground during tho next season. We understand that a small number of shares arc still open for application. The necessary forms can be obtained at Messrs Barman and Stevens' office, Hereford street.

Thh Dbainagb Rate.—A well attended meeiing was held at the Colombo road school last night to consider the 9d rate imposed on Sydenham. Resolutions were passed expressing the protest of the burgesses of Sydenham against the rate of 9d in the £ ; the charge of half tho cost of the Madras street sewer, and the proposed new Bill. It was also unanimously resolved to request Messrs Tancred and Duncan to resign. Resolutions were passed deprecating the removal of the railway staff to Duuedin, and also the putting together of looomotives for the Canterbury lines in the Dunedin workshops.

Mb Sbablb's Benefit. The farewell boiefit of Mr O. F. Sajirle, who has been associated with the dramatic profession for a number of years, and who has worthily won considerable reputation on the boards, will take place this evening at the Theatre Royal. Mr Ssarle has boen promised a large amount of patronage, including the names of all our leading citizens, and it is to be hoped that his appeal to the playgoers of Christchurch on this occasion will meet with a substantial response. The pieces selected are " All that Glitters " and " The Critic," in both of which Mr Searle will appear. In the latter Mr Hoskins will sußtaia the character of Puff, in which he has made a name for himself both in Australia and New Zealand. BIBIHDAT PABTY. AT TUB OSFHANAGB.— Tho usual annual birthday party of the children in tho Lyttelton Orphanage was hold last night. The juveniles wore given a holid*yfor tho day, and were allowed an extended dietary scile, including the orthodox roast beef and plum pudding for dinner. In the evening a distribution of toys took place, after whicH tho children were treated to an exhibition got up by some friends from Christchurch. One or two choruses from " H.M.B. Pinaforo " were performed by the boys and girls, and several solos, and after a servioe of lollies round the little folk retired for the night brimful of gratitude, and beaming with smiles at the colebration of their general birthday. Mebivalb.—The Debating Society held its first meeting on Wednesday last, Rev. T. Flavell in the ohair. Mr W. Stringer raised a lively discussion on the advantages to be derived from suoh societies. Tho information gained, the confidence and facility of speaking asquirod, and the power of looking round a subject were the main points enlarged upon. The chairman followed with a short exposition of the principles of orit.ieism. The four canons or guiding principles suggested and exemplified were adequate knowledge, a proper standard, regard tor the author's intention, and constant courtesy of manner. On the next occasion Mr D. Griffiths opens with affirming " That the colonies are beneficial to the Mother Country." Mr H. Nottingham takes tho negative. Sbbving a Wbit.—A story is told by tho " Home News," which would have formed a splondid incident for ono of Lever's novels: An Irish M.P., apparently in that condition known as "hard up," received a letter, dated from a remoto corner of his constituency and duly signed, announcing that a meeting had b3en held with intent to encourage him in his patriotic obstruction of tho Saxon, and that a deputation had been appointed to wait upon him with resolutions. Where and when might thoy be received ? The M.P. promptly taking up bis pen, maie an appointment for an early day, and renewing hia injunction about tho bailiff, gave orders that the deputation was to bo admitted. With the hour came the honest voters, wearing green ribbons and brimful and layalty. The M.P. received them in a private room, and holding out his hand to receive from the epokoeman the resolutions agreed upon at the meeting of his constituents, had pi iced in it—a writ! Tho meeting, the deputation the gr 'on ribbons, and tho copy of the resolu' ions were all a device of an attute firm of Dublin solicitors.

Zip.—Mr and Mrs Hewott appear in thtir pleasing operetta "Zip" this evening at Kaipoi, on Monday at Kangiora, and on Wednesday at A mberley. ..

Elbctobal Bolls. The rolls for the Avon, Heathooto, City of Christchnreh, and County of Selwjn are now on view at the office of Mr G. L. Leo, registration officer. Colonial Insueancb Company. Th« seoond annual general meeting of the shareholders of this company will be held at Welling, ton on Monday next. Canterbury Coursing Club.—The opening meeting of the season will be held at Sheffield, on the 18th and 19th instant, proceedings commencing on arrival of the morning train from Christchnreh Entries for tho Derby, Oaks and Birthday Stakes clo'O at 8 p.m. on Monday next, tbo 17th instant. Oddfellowsiiip.—Tho Benevolent Lodge 1.0.0. F., M.CT., celebrates its anniversary tonight by a soireo anil bull in the hall, Montreal street North. Every preparation has been made for the comfort of visitors, and no doubt the reunion, which promises to bo a very pleasant one, will bo very Urgely attended. Grand National Stbkplbchaph. Tho salo of the privileges connected with the above mooting will tako place at tho Commercial Hotel at 3 p.m on Tuesday next. A Good Cukb fob Colds. —Boil 2ozs of flaxseed in one quart of water, strain and add 2i7.s of rock candy, one half pint of honey, juice of three lemons; mix, and let all boil well; lot cool, and bottle. J)jbo, ene cupful before bod, one half cupful before meals. The hotter you drink it the better.