NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1943, 17 May 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Building- Bye-Law.—ln the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, Messrs Wood, Shand and Co., were fined £5 for a breach of the building bye-law in erecting a building in the inner area in Oxford terrace of timber and iron, the Act providing that only stone or brick should be used. Mr Harper asked the Bench to make a minute of the decision. A Sad Case.—ln the death notices that appeared recently was one referring to the decease of a young gentleman named Woledge, nephew to Mr Woledge of this city, an old and respected settler. The circumstances surrounding the case were of a melancholy character, the gentleman referred to having left Home in the Orari in a delicate state of health, in the hope that the climate of New Zealand would prove more suitable to him. When the vessel arrived Mr O. W. H. Woledge went on board in the expectation of welcoming his nephew, but was met with the sad intelligence that the young fellow had died shortly rftor leaving England. The deceased had enlisted the respect and affection of many on board, even in the short time he was a passenger, and his untimely death was very sincerely regretted. A Goldfields Incident. —In noticing the death of a well-known carrier in Otago, named Macdonald, the Dunedin “ Star says : —“ When the Dunstan rush broke out he was carting stores, and getting whatever terms ho liked to ask for carriage. A number of diggers, not caring to tramp the whole distance over the rough roads of those days, suggested to Mao that he should give them a lift. At first he declined, but, on thinking the matter over, decided to meet them half way. ‘ I'll take you as freight,’ was his reply, ‘ but you must bo weighed and ticketed as such.’ And on to the scales wontjevery man of them, and paid fare at so much per pound per mile. The diggers thought it a dear ride ; but at the end of their journey they declared it one of the jolliest trips they had ever made, so full of fun -and anecdote was ‘old Mac.’ ” Mb Montqomeey’s Speech.—Mr Montgomery wishes the following corrections to be made in the report of his speech delivered at Akaroa on Thursday last: —“When the assessors sent round the schedules they (the owners of the property) would have to lake a pen and put down every article, and estimate its value at auction,” the following words should be added, “ and put the total value in the schedule.” And further on, where the report states “ they would have to put down all their stock,” it should read “ estimate the value of.” Instead of “Major Atkinson issuing Treasury bills to the extent of two millions to meet the deficit in the revenue,” it should read “two hundred thousand pounds annually.” Instead of “ the course chosen by Major Athinson and his friends was to seize the Canterbury land fund,” it should read “ the course chosen by Major Atkinson was to vote for the seizure of the Canterbury land fund.” Instead of “ £112,000 a year of net income” from the railways, it should road " £212,617.” Dauntless Lodge, No. 7, 1.0.G.T. —A most successful public meeting in connection with this lodge for the advocacy of the cause of temperance was held in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, on Eridayjovening last, about 200 persons being present. Bro. J. T. Smith, W.0.T., occupied the chair. Very able addresses were delivered by the Bevs. Seotry and Clover, showing the evils of intemperance and exhorting all present to join the cause who had not already done so. Bro. Glover recited “ Shamus O'Brien” in capital style, and at the conclusion was loudly applauded. Bro. Davidson also gave “ The Bashful Man ” and Sister Pedlar “The Last Shilling,” in a very creditable manner, and the following also took part in the programme —Bros. Parker and Jervis, and Sisters Hale and Parker. A vote of thanks was accorded to the rev. gentlemen for their excellent addresses, and to those ladies and gentlemen who had so kindly given their services, and to the chairman. A temperance ode having been sung by the company, the Bev. Mr Clover pronounced the Benediction and the meeting closed. Theatbb Royal.—The bill of the proceeding was repeated at the Theatre Boyal on Saturday night. In “The Critic” Miss Ashton undertook the part of Tilburina. Tonight “Miriam’s Crime” will bo produced, and Mies Sally Lloyd and Mr Patsy Gill will appear in a variety act of songs and dances.

Inquest. —An inquest was held at Leeston on Friday, May 14th, before B. B. Willis, Esq., coroner, and a jury of fourteen, of which Mr Walter Spring was chosen foreman, to enquire into the cause of the fire by which Messrs Wills Bros, had about 1300 bushels of wheat destroyed, and Messrs Levett and Dale, who were threshing at the time, had their combine and elevators burnt. A great number of witnesses were examined, but nothing of _ any importance in connection wit h the origin of the fire could be gathered. The enquiry was a lengthened one, lasting for six hours, but as no clue could be obtained, the jury, after consulting together for a few minutes, returned the following verdict: — “ That the sacks and grain, part of a stack, the combine, and elevators were set fire to and burnt, but that there was no clue or evidence to show how the fire had originated.” Coen Exchange. — A meeting of subscribers of the Com Exchange was held at the rooms on Saturday last. Several members of the committee were present, together with others. Mr Bateman attended, and read a paper re “The Utilily of Farmers’ Clubs and Corn Exchanges." The paper was listened to with much attention by all present. Mr Poryman proposed, and Mr Bailey seconded, 5‘ That the thanks of the meeting bo accorded to Mr Bateman for his valuable paper, and that they hoped steps would be taken to have it printed.” The meeting then terminated. Thb Hewitts. —Mr and Mrs Hewitt gave their entertainment at Eaiapoi on Friday evening, which, in consequence of the bad weather, was poorly attended. They mot with a fair reception at Bangiora on Saturday. Sib Geoeqk Qeei’s Visit. — A meeting of the committee of the Liberal Eeform Association took place on Saturday night, when arrangements were made for the meeting on Tuesday, and sub committees were appointed to take charge of the platform, the galleries, and the body of the hall. The gallery will be reserved for ladies up to a certain hour. The committee will meet this evening to complete arrangements. The committee have received a telegram from Sir George Grey, stating that he approves of the arrangements made for this meeting.

The Thamwat. —The new section of street tramway has made considerable progress during the past few days, and the connection between Pa'panui and the present completed portion of the line is now very nearly completed, and the trams will in a short time be running. It is, we understand, the intention of the company to extend the tram to Ferry road and the Borough of Sydenham as soon as possible. Already this means of locomotion has been largely patronised, thus giving the company encouragement to extend their enterprise. Bbbach os Licensing Law. —The master of the steamer Akaroa, trading between Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, was summoned at the Akaroa R.M. Court last week for selling liquor on his vessel without a license. It appeared that some men were had up for drunkenness at Pigeon Bay, and they stated they had got some of the liquor on the steamer, the police accordingly instituted proceedings against the captain and owner. Mr Garwood appeared as the agent of the defendant, who was not present, but as a plea of guilty was not entered the case had to be adjourned till the defendant could attend in person. Midland Obioxet Club. —A committee meeting of the Midland Canterbury Cricket Club wag held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday evening at eight o’clock. Present — Messrs R. T. McDonnell (chairman), J. Fowler, E. T. A. Fuller, F. H. Morice, O. Palairet, G. A. Turner, and G. Watson. The statements made at the committee meeting of the Cricket Association, held on May Bth, were duly discussed, and it was resolved that the secretary of the Midland Canterbury Cricket Club write to the secretary of the Canterbury Cricket Association, informing him that the Midland Canterbury Cricket Club never disputed the liability (£18) due to the Association, and, provided that the objectionable and nngentlemanly remarks made at the aforesaid meeting are withdrawn, the Midland Canterbury Cricket Club will pay the liability; and further, that this meeting will delay any steps until an answer bo received. It was decided that on receiving an answer from the secretary of the Association a general meeting of the club be held. It was generally expressed that the club, instead of being in a retrogressive state (as hinted) would in everv respect be in a better position next season that it has been during any previous year. With thanks to the chair, the meeting adjourned. Romantic Elopbmbnt. —Musurus Bey, son of the Turkish Ambassador in London, while on a visit to the French capital recently, fell in love with’Mdllo. d’lmeoourt, a young lady belonging to one of the richest and most distinguished families in the Faubourg St. Germain. The affection was returned, but the mother of the young lady refused to listen to her marriage. So Mdlle, d’lmecourt eloped with Musurus Bey to London, where they wedded at a church in Middlesex. After the lapse of a fortnight, however, the young lady’s family succeeded in bringing her back to Paris, and the mother has now applied to the Civil Tribunal to annul the marriage, on the ground that it took place without her consent and without the publication of banns, and that it is therefore illegal. It is said that the young wife has been put into a convent.

Chinese Lahndbibs. —The agitation in California has frightened the Chinese as well as the millionaires eastward. New York has now nearly 5000 of the“ pig-tailed heathen,” and there are large arrivals every week. Already (says the American correspondent of a Sydney paper) John has secured the largest part of the washing business. You cannot go five blocks on any of the main avenues without finding a laundry kept by a Celestial. Yet three years ago there was not a Chinese washerman in the city. The secret of their success is undoubtedly that they do their work admirably, and charge only the same for doing it well as Bridget charged for doing it execrably.

Topographical lonobancb. —The Manawatu “Herald” says: —“No doubt our readers have over and over again smiled at the gross ignorance of the Home journals with regard to the geography of Australasia. One time we are told that Sydney is on the sea coast of Now Zealand ; at another that Dunedin is the capital of Adelaide, but the following is tha latest and neatest specimen of the kind. In referring to the exploring expedition in northern Australia, the South Wales “ Weekly News ” says : —‘ Mr Alexander Forest’s expedition reports the discovery of many million acres of pasture land in North and West Melbourne.’ And this in the nineteenth century ?” The Abohbishop op Tham. —The oldest bishop in Catholic Christendom at present officiating—John, Archbishop of Tuam, to wit —entered his ninetieth year only on Monday last (writes “Atlas,” in the “World,” of March 17th). And he still sails about the wild isles of the West, carrying hia erozier, and preaching in the native tongues ; he holds his monster stations on the hillsides, and takes care of the politics of his archiepiscopal province. I am told that hia Grace, who has lived and acted in more chapters of Hibernian history than any man of the age, is engaged in arranging his papers and his literary notes in snob a form that when —possibly early in the next century —he shall go over to the majority, his memoirs may easily be written.

Tub Fabbeiu Alybteet.—What is known as the Farrell Mystery (says the Melbourne “ Argue ”) appears to have quito baffled the police, who have been unable to trace the missing woman, Mrs Farrell. During the past 12 months every possible search has been made for her, both in this and the adjoining Colonies, without success, and the police are now fully convinced that the woman was murdered, and her remains destroyed in some way. It will bo remembered that some seven or eight days elapsed after her disappearance before the police entered upon the search, and this, it is thought, gave the murderers time to destroy all traces of the crime. A fresh statement has recently been made by a young woman residing in Collingwood. This person states that late one night, about 10 days after the supposed murder took place, she was standing at the corner {of Glass and Wellington streets, when she met two men, each carrying a parcel. As soon as the men observed her they changed their course across a piece of vacant ground, and disappeared. The young woman further stated that when the men approached her a most disgusting effluvium was emitted from the parcels they wore carrying, almost causing her to faint. This person also stated that the odour was quito foreign to anything she had ever smelt before. It will be remembered that on the night on which the woman was first missed a peculiar odour was noticed emanating from Farrell’s house in Montague street. Other matters have transpired, whichjloave no doubt on the minds of those who have been engaged in the search that the woman was murdered, and her remains afterwards destroyed.