NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1969, 16 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Entertainment. —An entertainment was recently held at the Upper Heatheote Schoolroom in aid of the funds of the Library. A very lengthy and varied programme of instrumental and vocal music was gone through chiefly by amateurs, who acquitted themselves most creditably. The second part composed the legerdemain feats of a well-known professor of the art, which were, it is needless to say highly enjoyed. Mr and Mrs Morgan (harp and piano) played tho accompaniments during the evening, and also supplied the music for the dance afterwards. Their efforts gave every satisfaction. Chinese from Sydney. —On the steamer Wakatipu, which arrived at Lyttelton this morning, there were fifty-two Chinamen bound to Dunedin from Sydney. These undesirable immigrants appear to be taking time by tho forelock, expecting no doubt that this young colony will before long take the hint from its neighbours who have suffered a Mongolian invasion, and pass an antiChinese Bill. Oriental Exhibition. —As will be seen by advertisement elsewhere tho well-known Oriental Exhibition, under our old friends Kaurt and Ali, will open in Lyttelton for three days only, commencing on Eriday, tho 18lh of June, at2 p.m. Wesleyan Sunday School.— The annual gathering of tho Lyttelton school takes place to-morrow evening. A tea will bo laid at six o’clock, and later a public meeting will be held. Extraordinary Disclosures. House last night, Mr Bryce, the Native Minister, in moving tho second reading of the Native Lands Salas Bill, made a series of disclosures of a most startling nature. We direct tho attention of our readers to his remarks, which will be found in our Parliamentary report. Sudden Death. — A man named Charley McCarthy died suddenly on Monday night at Mr Oarruthers’, South Rakaia. Deceased had been ailing for some little time, and medical assistance had been obtained on Monday. An inquest on the body will be held at Rakaia. Christchurch Resident Magistrate’s Court. —Mr Hellish, R.M., has been granted six weeks’ leave of absence, and during this time his duties will be discharged by Mr Whitefoord, and probably Mr Beswick will assist.

Smoked Out.—At the Rssident Magistrate’s Court this morning, when the magistrates took their seats, the Court-room was found to be filled with smoke, which puffed down a chimney that is situated just at the rear of the centre seat of the dais ; a sharp N.B. or B.E. gale at the same time played gustily in the corners of the Hall of Justice, stirring up any stray bronchitis that might be knocking about. A member of the bar, who found himself, for the first time no doubt, in a fog, was understood to move the adjournment of the Court to the open air. His Worship, however, did not seem to consider that that course would be quite oonsis. tent with the majesty of the law, which, presumably, must bo maintained to, and by, the last gasp of its minister. The matter ended by Sub-Inspector O’Donnell and three policemen putting the fire out instead of the Court, Christchurch Shakspebb Society.— This society held their first ordinary meeting at the College Library, on Monday evening. The Very Bev. the Dean, the president, and thirteen members wore present. The secretary stated that since the last meeting six now members had joined, making now in all nineteen members. The two first acts of “ Macbeth " were read, and the text and readings freely criticised. After apportioning the characters for the third act, to be road next Monday, the meeting broke up, having spent a very pleasant evening. Papanui Ploughing Match.—A general meeting of members and others interested in the above match was held at Wild’s, Sawyers’ Arms Hotel, Papanui, on Monday evening lest, a fair attendance being present. The meeting was unanimous in resolving to carry out the match for the ensuing season, the date of which is fixed for Tuesday, July 20th. A committee, consisting of the leading agriculturists of tho district, was formed to solicit subscriptions and make other necessary arrangements. Mr J. T. Matson was elected president, and with a liberal prize list the meeting of 1880 will no doubt be a success.

Lyttelton Choral Society.—Under the conductorship of the well-known musician, Mr J. T. Maoleod Smith, a now choral society has been organised at Lyttelton. There are something like thirty-five members who, from the hearty way in which they have interested themselves in attending rehearsals and arranging for the proper management of the society, appear to be on tho right track for making it a permanent institution at the port. Their opening concert will take place on the 18th of July, with the cantata “The Jackdaw of Rhcims,” and from Mr Smith’s reputation as b director the performance cannot fail to be a success, and such as should command a full house. Waikaei. —The late fire at Messrs Rolleaton and Barker’s is being inquired into by the police, but as yet nothing has been elicited as to how the fire originated. The amount of tho insurance (£300) will not cover half the loss. Tho wool shed destroyed was generally considered to be one of the moot convenient and well designed in North Canterbury, and much sympathy is felt forJMr Rolleston, the resident partner. Theatre Royal.—There was a very good house last night at the Theatre Royal, when Bachelder’a Pantascope was again exhibited. Mr Chalet’s ventriloquial entertainment was loudly applauded, and the various scenes in the Pantascope also received recognition at the bands of the audience. The exhibition will be repeated this evening, and on Saturday next the first matinee performance will be given. Ranghoba Magistrate’s Court. —A proposition has been made to petition the Resident Magistrate to hold the weekly Court on Friday instead of Tuesday, On Tuesday Mr Whitefoord said he would be willing to meet the wish of those interested in any way, Mr Qresson, on behalf of the legal profession, pointed out that Friday would be a more convenient day. It was pointed out during the discussion that while the plaintiffs in many cases were local tradesmen, whose busiest day was Tuesday, the defendants, who for the greater part might be farmers in the neighbourhood, found it more convenient to attend on the market day than any other. No new arrangement has yet been made. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton. —At the above Court last Monday, before F. Guineas, Esq., Joseph Beirpra, charged with vagrancy, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labor. On Tuesday George Skates was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and being illega'ly on the premises. It was shown that he had recently come out of gaol, where he had served a term for the larceny of a watch. He was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labor. "William Mahony, charged with assaulting Samuel Lucas, was mulcted in the nominal fine of ss. Benjamin Corrio, who for the third time had been brought up on remand, charged with sheepstealing, was discharged, the sergeant of police stating that he had not sufficient evidence against him to sustain the charge.

Masonic. —The usual monthly meeting of the St. Augustine Lodge. 609 E.C , is announced to take place on Wednesday next, the 23rd, this being a correction of the date on the cards, namely, the 16th of the present month. Attention is called to the alteration by request. The regular meeting of the Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge, No. 585, Lyttelton, will be held on Friday next at half-past seven o’clock. Property Tax. —A meeting to consider the property tax is arranged to be held at Kaiapoi on Monday evening. Sabbath School Centenary. —The united committees have arranged a week of specialities, to commence on June 27th. We are informed that already over 1000 tickets are bespoke for the conversazione on the Monday evening, and it is expected that all the other gatherings will be as successful. A grand sacred conceit will be held in St. Paul’s on Thursday, July Ist. Mr Landergan has consented to conduct. There will bo a full rehearsal on Thursday in St. John’s schoolroom. St. Andrew’s Choir. —A concert in aid of the music library fund of the St. Andrew’s choir will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening. The programme is an exceedingly varied one, comprising vocal and instrumental items ; and doubtless such an attractive bill of fare, coupled with the object for which the concert is given, will induce a full house.

Midland Cricket Club. —A meeting of the above will be held at the Commercial Hotel this evening, at 8 o’clock. Licensed Victuallers’ Association. — A special general meeting of the association is called for this evening, at Morton’s Hotel, at 7 o’clock sharp. The Druids. —The quarterly summoned meeting of the Lyttelton Heart of Oak Lodge will be held to-morrow at 7 p.m. Cathedral Guild.— A general meeting of the guild will be held at St. Michael’s schoolroom to-morrow evening at eight o’clock, when readings will be given and selections of sacred music contributed during the evening.

A close observer of human nature remarks that a boy who won’t take as big a bite as he can from another boy’s apple, is disguising his real feelings, and should be narrowly watched. “Ouida” did well to call her last book “ Moths.” It is thoroughly typical of her fiction, and, fortunately, its popularity will be as ephemeral. If you'get on the right side of the King of Siam he will decorate you with the Order of the White Elephant. If you get on the wrong aide he will decorate your grave with a pumpkin vine.