NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1944, 18 May 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Accident.—An accident, which might have been attended with fatal results, occurred yesterday, opposite Mr Strange's shop in High street. A cab was comiDg up from the station and the horse took fright and bolted. At the place above indicated it collided with a buggy belonging to Mr Walton, and the result was that the cab was badly damaged, and the driver was thrown violently into the air for some distance. His escape from death or serious injury wag almost miraculous, for the " spill " was one of the heaviest ever seen. The driver of the buggy, too, was thrown out, but with not nearly such force. Camilla Ueso.—This talented lady and troupe arrived by the Te Anau this morning from the North, and are staying at Coker's Family Hotel. The first performance will take place to-morrow evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall, for which a recherche programme has been issued. Resident Magistbatb's Coubt.—George Gustav Schmidt was charged to-day with obtaining a quantity of jewellery from J. Grossman, a jeweller, by means of false pro tences. The case was remanded to Thursday next, for the production of other witnesses.

Bib Geobgb Gbet.—The Ex-Premier was a passenger to Lyttelton by the Te Anau this morning, and was met, on arriving at the port, by several members of the Liberal Reform Association.

Theatbe Royal.—" Miriam's Crime," and the variety entertainment of Miss Sallie Lloyd and Mr P. Gill, formed the bill at the Theatre Royal last night. The same bill will be given this evening. Accident to a Stose, Kaiapoi.— On Sunday evening the upper floor of a storo laden with loose oats, belonging to Messrs Eckersley and Co., in Charles street, gave, way with a sudden crash. There was a considerable amount of damage done to the building, and also a loss of grain. On Monday men would have been at work underneath. It is therofore fortunate there was no loss of life.

Accident at Kaiapoi.—On Monday evening Mr John Ruff, while crossing the swing bridge approach, was accidentally knocked down by a horse and spring cart, driven by Mr H. Hale. The horse stumbled on Mr Ruff, and the wheel went over his shoulder, breaking his collar bone. Fire neab Rangioba.—On Sunday evening at nine o'olock a Btack of wheat on the farm of Mr T. Howell, on No. 3 drain, was discovered to be on fire, and as the combine and engine were in close proximity it was feared that the destruction and loss of property would be very great. Mr A. B. Blackett and some neighbours were quickly on the spot, and had succeeded in removing the machine and engine before the brigade arrived. All hands speedily went to work and succeeded in saving the remaining stacks. Mr Howell's loss will be a serious one to him, about 300 bushels of wheat in stack and a similar quantity of threshed wheat and oats having been destroyed, all of which were uninsured. Melbourne Exhibition. The usual weekly meeting of the local committee, which shonld have taken place yesterday, lapsed for want of a quorum. Messrs Beaumont and Allan were the only members present. The following additional applications for epaoe at the Melbourne International Exhibition have been received since the last meeting : —Flour, G. Pannell; chalk drawings, pen and ink sketches, &c, J. F. McCardell; polished grey stone and granite, Greig and Hunter; cones, &c, seeds of trees, &3., exotic and indigenous, Thos. H. Potts ; oil paintings, Mrs A. R. Nichols, South bridge ; ale and stout, Vincent and Co.; ale and malt, Ward and Co.; oil painting, St. Kilda, Melbourne, 1857, W. Garrard.

Infectious Diseases. The following infectious diseases were reported botween April 19th and May 17th :—Typhoid, 14; diphtheria, 6 ; scirlet fever, 1. Total, 21.

The Dbainagb Bilk.—Tho City Council had the proposed Draina'O Bill undor discushion last night, and p issed several resolutions concerning its provisions.

Cosipaeisons. Last night in tho City Council, one of the members, Councillor Hulbert, stated that the worst stroet in Christchurch was in a better condition than he principal streets in Dunedin. Inquest at Weeden.—An inquest will be held at 3 p.m. to-day, at the house of Samuel Wilson, Weeden, on the body of his wife, who died in childbirth at 8 o'clock on Sunday night, no medical man being present. The Clock Toweb.—At the meeting of tho City Council last night the reserves committee brought up their report on the site for the clock tower. The committee rooommended that the site selected should be on the East town belt, near Worcester street. The report was adopted on a division, the works committee en, masse voting against it. Boabd as Health.—At yesterday's meeting of the Board of Health a long report was read from Dr. Nedwill, the medical officer. The report is of considerable importance, as showing the great increase of certain diseases, and the causes from which they are supposed to arise. In this respect it will repay perusal. Pioneeb Bicycle Club.—A general meeting of the above club was held last night at Cookson's Hotel. Mr Godfrey waß electedhon. member. Proposed by Mr Hobday, and seconded—" That the bicycling season close after May 24th till the first week in September." Several accounts were passed. All bicyclists are cordially invited to attend the run to Amberley on the Queen's Birthday, leaving the Post Office at 8 a.m. The meeting then adjourned. A Hobse Tbapped. —On Monday, a horse belonging to Mr W. Burnip, Kaiapoi, while being driven along the North road, jumpod into one of the cattle pits at the railway crossing near the station. The barß of the cattle trap had to be removed before the animal was extricated. The department will charge the owner of the horse with the damage, and the owner vows that he will claim damages to his horse from so dangerous a trap being allowed on the road.

Anglbbs' Society.—A meeting called for last evening lapsed for want of a quorum, there being present only Dr. Campbell, Rev. J. D. Fergusßon, Mr Stoddart, and the secretary, Mr MoWilliame. As much important business was to be transacted, and interesting information regarding the success that has attended the introduction of trout into some of our lakes was to be laid before the meeting, those present regretted the absence of their friends of the gentle art. Another meeting was appointed for Wednesday evening, when it is hoped the members will attend in force.

The Ctjtteb Hero. been received from Lyttelton that the cutter Hero from that port, whioh i§ reported in today's Wellington telegrams as missing, is still lying in Fort Levy with the Aspasia, Kestrel and Ocean Bird, windbound. Panobama OB Austbaxia. —This company continue to give successful entertainments at tbe Academy of Music. During the panorama portion of the entertainment, Mies Lillie, the clever little vocalist, and Mr G W. Oorbett, the ventriloquist, go through their reßpootive performances. As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere a number of K fts will be given away before the audience d sperae. Ancient Obdeb op Fobestbbs. — The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury, A.0.F., was held laßt evening at tho Foresters' Hall. A letter was read from Bro. Dr. Campbell re (1) appointment of medical officers, and (2) brothers under temporary suspension from benefits. It was resolved that discussion of the same be deferred until next summoned meeting. The 0.8. read the address presented by the Executive Counoil of the High Court in connection with the quarterly report. It was resolved—" That the secretary write to the secretary of the Friendly Societies' Association stating that this Court recognises the great benefits to be derived from that institution towards the good and welfare of the Friendly Societies, and agrees to urge the members to attend and give it their hearty support." The routine business of Court having been gone through, the new members propoaed at the former meeting were initiated, and other propositions read. The O.R. read a letter from the Pioneer Lodge of the United Anoient Order of Druids, covering complimentary ticket for thoir dinner to bo given on May 20th. The meeting wbb closed by the 0.8. in duo form. Tub Peemiee.—The Hon. John Hall requests the e'e.tors of the Selwyn di triet to meet him at the Town Hall, Leeston, on Thursday next, tho 20*11 inst. Resignation. The resignation of Cr. Wyatt, as one oE the representatives of the north-east ward, was received by the City Council last evening. The town clerk was instructed to take the necessary steps to fill the vacancy. Sib Geo. Geey.—The central committee of the Canterbury Liberal Beform Association met last evening at tho offices at 8 o'clock, and made final arrangements tor Sir Geo. Grey's meeting, to be held in the Oddfellows' Hall this evening. Numerous applications have been made for tickets of admission for ladies to the gallery.

Fbbey Road Tramway.—The chairman of directors of the Tramway Company, Mr J. E. Brown, with Mr R. Allan, had an interview last night with reference to the concession required for the tramway passing down Lower High street. The matter was discussed at some length, and ultimately the plans were referred to the city surveyor to report upon. The Wobjcs Committee. Considerable amusement was caused last night in the City Council by one of the members of the works committee stating that he was glad to bo able to state that for once his colleagues and himself were working amicably. The committee has been far from a happy family lately. Hence the congratulations of the other members on the unwonted state of things.

East Coast Tbade.—ln order to meet the present requirements of this trade the Union Company has decided to take the Hawoa off the West Coast service and lay her on as an extra boat to the East Coast ports as far as Auckland. The Hawea is appointed to sail from Lyttelton on Tuesday next, May 25th, and to replace her on the West Coast the s. s. Wellington has been put into commission, leaving here on Monday, the 24th May. The Dbuids.—A general meeting of the above order was held at the Wellington Hotel last evening. D. P. Bro. Swinnerton occupied the chair, and explained the reasons of the meeting. It was agreed that a special train be engaged to convey the Christchurch members to Rangiora tJ open a lodge of the above order there. A committee was appointed to wait on the manager of railways in reference to the Bpecial train. A list was taken of intending members, fifty signifying their indention of going. The meeting then adjourned for a fortnight, with a vote of thanks to the ohairman.

1.0.G.T., St. Andbew'b Lodge, No. 41. At the last weekly session, which was an open one, a very pleaiing and useful programme was submitted for the approval of the members and friends assembled. The various small speeohes were arranged under the following headings:—"The Social Aspect," ably put forward by the Rev. Crewes ; " The Medical Aspect," by Bro. J. T. Smith ; and "The General Aspect," by Bro. Bennetts. These were pleasantly interspersed with music by several sisters, supplemented by a recitation by Sister De La Mare, also one by Bro. Glover. A dialogue between a sister and a brother brought the meeting to an end. German Church. —A general meeting of the members of this Church is announced to be held on Saturday to consider certain proposals r* .-ommended by the vestry. A Hint to Meat Pkbsebting Companies.—A family residing at Gernsbach, Germany, sustained injury to health from the use of canned corned beef imported from America, and both the cans and their contents were analysed. The meat in both cans was found excellently preserved. The tin used was pure, but the soldering contained 56 per cent, of lead. Owingj to the want of precaution in handling the plumbifcrous soldering, a slight but distinctly traceable admixture of lead had penetrated into the outer layers of tho canned meat, and this admixture was " almost sufficient, in the opinion of experts, to produce very palpable injuries to health, even in adults, such as inflammation of the stomach and intestines, vomiting, distensions, constipation, diarrhoea." Social Meeting. A social meeting, to celebrate the first anniversary of St. Paul's Church Young Men's Society, will be held in St. Paul's church, Lichfield street, on Thursday evening next. Loyal Avon Lodge.—As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, the Avon Lodge, No. 23 A. C, has removed its place of meeting te rooms over Thompson's sewing machine depot, Colombo streei. The regular lodge meeting will be held there to-morrow evening.

Hotel Change —Mr Grange, engineer, of Lyttelton, has taken a lease of the well-known hostelry Brnce's Hotel, Akaroa, carried on by Mr Beecher for the last seven years.