NEWS OF THIS DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1953, 28 May 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THIS DAY.

St. Mast’s, Addington.—The first of the winter entertainments for this parish will be givou this evening in St. Mary’s schoolroom at eight o’clock. The programme wi”. consist chiefly of feats of legerdemain by a well-known amateur conjuror, interspersed with music.

Rbqina r, Maeit3.—This case has so far terminated in tue ii fliction of a fine of 5s on the accused. It ie by no means probable, however, that we have heard the last of it. It appears that under Mr Meliish’s view of the law he has power to inflict the fine, and in default of payment may order distraint to bo made; but if this cannot bo satisfied, the subsequent proceedings are not at all certain. It is here wnero the trouble about the stocks comes in. Whether for punishment of the present or future offender a special instrument of that kind will have to be procured, or whether some other penalty may be substituted, is loft open to future elimination. Mr Molliah did not say ho thought it likely that stocks would be set up in the market-place, or anywhere else, but of course such u result, under the law, is possible, and may properly be held in terrorem over he heads of such persons as Wicked Marks. A point worthy ot notice in these proceedings is their exceeding cheapness. It was stated in Court this morning that the costs amounted to two shillings. Mr Joynt, the counsel for the prosecution, said ho would not ask for costs on this occasion, but in any similar case he would not be so generous. The learned gentlemen evidently scent the battle from afar.

Theatre Royal. —“ Pink Dominos” wn played lust night, and went lairly throughout. To-night “ Ttie Octoroon ” will be played, for the benefit of Mr Gill, Mr Hoskins playing Salem Soudder and Miss Colville Zoo.

Winchester Lodge, 1737, B. O. —The usual monthly meeting was hold on Monday, May 24th. The chair was occupied by Bro. J. King, P.M. The routine business of the lodge being finished, the Worshipful Master called upon the brethren to elect officers for the oneuing year, and the ballot on being taken resulted as follows : Bro. George T»ylor, W.M. ; Bro. John Paterson,treasurer; Bro. William Shallard, tyler. The lodge was then closed in due form.

Weedon. — A lecture was delivered by th Bov. J. S. Smalley, in the school room on Tuesday last, which was well attended. Mr Donald presided. Yocal and instrumental music were rendered at intervals by Messrs J. B. Bossy, A. Proudlock, Q. Phillips, and Mrs Proudlock. A vote of thanks being accorded to the rev. lecturer, and to those who assisted in the entertainment, the proceedings terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.

Mebivale. —ln spite of the threatening weather, a good audience assembled for Wednesday’s entertainment. Some of tho solos wore unusually good, and gave groat satisfaction. Tho readings comprised one from Sir Walter Scott (given by ono of his countrymen) and another from “ Nicholas Nickloby,” both being well received. In concluding his study of Shakespere’s humour, the chairman briefly sketched the characters of Bottom, Touchstone and Autolycus, each representing a distinct period in Shakespere’s art. On the next occasion, a parishioner is to give a short experimental lecture on some scientific subject. A Lucky Find. —The whale which Messrs Day Brothers recently towed in at Sumner has been tried out and yielded 440 gallons of oil. Lsithpibld. —Tho weather hero during tho last few days has been very showery, and, the quantity of rain water brought down tho Kowai River was so much that a horse and vehicle crossing yesterday narrowly escaped a capsize in tho south stream. Persons crossing ought to be cautious how they attempt to ford tho stream till the flood subsides.

Strickland Street. —A meeting of those persona interested in the formation of this street, toot place at the Boyal George Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mr George Collier occupied the chair. Mr Otley informed the meeting that ho had seen the chairman of the Hoathcote Hoad Board with reference to having tho street formed and made over, but as there were so many difficulties in the way ho proposed that the matter be left in abeyance. This view was also taken by those present, and the proposition carried. After a vote of thanks to those persons who had interested themselves in tho matter, the meeting lapsed. It was afterwards agreed amongst those present to have a grip cut and approaches made, Messrs Collier, Ormanby, and Carmichael being appointed to collect tho funds and call for tenders, and to report at a meeting to be held that day week at tho same time and i lice. Eastern Football Club. —Tb* members voing to Southbridga aro requested to attend for the 7.30 a. m. tram on Saturday next. Members not playing in tho above match will play A to LvMto Z, former yellow and black. Play to commence at 2.30 p.m. sharp on Latimer square. Volunteer Inspection, The headquarters corps of volunteers will bs inspected this evening in the Drill-shod by General Davidson.

Happy Hopes. —Another good hrui*. greeted Mr and Mrs Hart last evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, and at the close >f the performance it was announced that they would prolong their stay until Saturday eight. A Loss of Abt. Raphael died without knowing tho rapture it is to catch the expression on the face of a man who chases a street car three blocks, and then, just before he makes the jump for the step, pulls up suddenly and geos back to the side walk, trying to look as though ho hadn’t just discovered that he hadn’t a solitary, lingering red cent, about bin clothes.

Venturin' Cruelty to Animals. —A coloured drayman, who was trying to haul more freight than his mule co.ild well draw up the slippery wharf, spoke in this manner—- “ Look here, mule 1 you needn’t think ’cause you's got a sioty hero in Helena for venturin’ cruelty to uniinulos dat you can fool wid die nigger when I’a in a hurry. I’ll let you know dat I kin have some witnesses summoned well as you.”—“ Arkansas Yeoman.”