NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1970, 17 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

St. Patbiok's Haxe.—A concert of instrumental and vocal rnueic will be given in the above hall to-morrow evening. The programe is varied, and the vocalistß and instrumentalists are from among our leading amateurs. A bumper house may consequently be expected.

CnBiSTcmjECH Debating Society.—The fortnightly moeting of this society is announced to be held to-morrow (Friday) evening in St. John's schoolroom, where the future meetings will also bo held, commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. The subject for discussion will be—"ls Imprisonment for Debt Desirable ? " Mr J. E. O. Edwards will lead in favour thereof, and Mr A. W. Beaven against. All members are requested to attend.

Magibtbate's Coitet, Lyttelton.—J. Tornming, for using profane language in a public place, on Wednesday, and assaulting a constable by kicking him, was fined 403, or one month's imprisonment.

A.O.P.—Court Thistle of the Forest held their usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening, when there was a fair attendance of members. The Secretary read two letters from the District Court concerning the registration of the by-laws. Two members were initiated and two candidates proposed. Bro. Bath, O.K. of Court Star of Canterbury, paid a visit, and spoke of tho benefits derived frotu Forestry. He also expressed the pleasure he felt at finding the Court in such a flourishing condition. A vote of thanks was passed to Bro. Bath and other visiting brethren, and tho Court was then duly closed. Avon Lodge.—This lodge, working under the American constitution, held its regular meeting laßt night for the election of officers. This resulted as follows : —N.G. Bro. Lezard ; V.Q-., Bro. Hart; financial secretary, Bro. G-arnett; recording secretary, Bro. Hall; treasurer, Bro. PaSerson; trustees, Bros. Riggs and Pieremonte. A petition to the Grand LoSge for a charter for a lodge in Ashburton was brought forward, and the lodge resolved to aid in obtaining tho same. The installation of the officers elect by tho D.D.G-.M. Bro. Schwartz and his officers, will take place on the 30th inst. 1.0.0. F., M.U., Doyibston.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this order was held at Doyleaton on Tuesday last. P.G.M. J. L. Chriotenson took the N.G. chair. Correspondence was read from Dr. H. H. Chapman, Leeston, informing the lodge that after the end of the present month ho would be unablo to attend the married portion of tho members as hitherto, but saying that ho would deal with (hem as single men at £1 per head if they thought fit. After considerable discussion on the subject, Messrs J. H. Do\ lo and Q-laeson wero appointed to wait on Dr. Chapman and report at next meeting. Messrs Doyle, Christensen, Gonner, and Glasson, wero appointed as a committee to let the hall and "to draw up a set of rules to be submitted to tho lodge at next meeting. Increased Bating Powees to Local Bodies. —Captain Parsons, Chairman of tho Mandoville and Rangiora Road Board, and Mr O. Ensor, Chairman of the Kowai Road Board, have, after considering the proposals of the Government to allow the local bodies extended rating powers as well as borrowing powers on the security of tho rates, have decided to invito tho members of tho Ashley County Council and the Chairmen of the Road Boards north of the Waimakariri to a meeting to discuss this question, to be held at Rangiora, on Tuesday next. At the same meeting it is not improbable that the question of tho adoption of the Counties Act will be brought forward.

A Codl Sentinel —During the summer or fall of 1867, General Cu»ter was out with his command on the frontier of Kansas, chasing Indians, they at that time being on the war-path. Volunteers were called for, and a battalion designated the Eighteenth Kansas was organised and sent out to scout the frontier of Kansas and the Indian territory. One day the gallant Seventh happened to oimp with the Eighteenth. During the day General Custer, having occasion to pa»B along the picket line, came across a sentinel who was sitting on the prairie, and who had taken his gun or carbine to pieoes, and wi B trying his best to clean and brighten it. _ It being such an unusual thing for a sentinel to do while on duty, the general remarked tc the man, "Sentinel, what are you doing ?" The sentinel replied, " Nothing—just giving this 'ere gun of mine a sort: of a clean." Then looking up, he s*id, " I£ I mayn't be too inquisitive, who are you?" Custer replied, " I'm a sort of a general." Not in the least put out, the sentinel said, " So ! Well, general just sit down and make yourself comfortable until I get this darned gun together, and I'll give you a sort of a salute." Tnn Bankruptcy Laws.—A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday to consider the replies drafted by the committee to certain queries from the committees of both Houses as to the amendments considered necessary in the Bankruptcy Act. After a somewhat lengthy discussion, the report of the committee was adopted with somo slight amendments. It was resolved to call the attention of the Government to the anomaly existing in the present Act by which a debtor could be summoned to give evidence on oath before a trustee, but was liable to no penalty for false statements. Hoeticuxtubal Societt. —A meeting of the committee of the Christchurch Horticultural Society was held last evening in the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Mr G. A. Beade in the chair. The other members present were Messrs D. Nairn, H. E. Webb, M. Murphy, F. Jones, S. Manning, T. Allen, J. Guntrip, J. Gray, T. Turner, O. Marsh, and the secretary. It was resolved "That in addition to the general exhibitions for the coming season, there be meetings of members in October, at which spring flowers be brought forward; in January, lor carnations and picotees; and in April, for chrysanthemums." Messrs A. Duncan, G. A. Beads, T. Turner, and the secretary were appointed a sub-committee to draw up the schedule for the ensuing season, and to report on Thursday, June 24th. It was further resolved to hold the regular committee meetings on ibo first Thursday in the month. Amateur Musical Society.—The second concert in connection with the Sydenham Amateur Musical Society -will take place in the district schoolroom on Wednesday next: Cathedral Guild.—A general meeting of the members of the above will be held this evening in St. Michael's schoolroom, when the Very Rev. the Dean will read a paper. Vocal and instrumental music will also be rendered during the evening. Concert. —The concert in aid of the music library fund of St. Andrew's choir will take place this evening, at the Oddfellows' Hall. A veryjattractive programme has been prepared, and no doubt there will be a large attendance. Philosophical Institute.—The first of the series of popular lectures in connection with the above will be delivered in the lecture theatre of the Canterbury College this evening, by Professor Hutton. The subject chosen is " The origin of living matter." Each member of the institute has the privilege of introducing two friends. The Theory of_ Life Insurance.—A lecture upon this subject will be delivered by Mr J. M. Templeton in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening next. The lecturer has the reputation of being able to afford his audience considerable amusement and instruction, the latter by the aid of a series of diagrams which are quite a novelty. Mr Templeton was highly complimented by the Press in Duncdin, where he has recently been lecturing. Football. —It has been arranged that a match shall be played between the Past and Present College on Saturday next, game to commence at 2.30 on the College ground. The following will represent the Past College— Messrs A. G. Atack, W. H. Atack, E. J. Cot. terill, W. Cotterill, J. S. Field, B. D. Harman, J. Lawson, G. S. Mathias, W. V. Millton, S. M. Ollivier, W. Potts, W. P. Beeves. F. N. Bobinaon, A. G. Sheath, and H. Williams. Emergencies—H. Brown, C. Dobson, F. Pratt. The colours of the Old Boys will be red and black. Any of the above who may be unable to play will please send word to Mr W. V. Millton.

Theatre Boyal.— Batchelder's Pantascope was again exhibited last night at the Theatro Boyal, and attracted a good audience. Mr Chalet was as successful as ever, both in the lecturing and ventriloquial part of the entertainment. The company appear again to-night.

South Maittebn. —An able and instructive lecture was given in the South Malvern Baptist Church on Tuesday evening, June 15th, by the Rev. Thomas Harrington on " John Bunyan." Mr James Ford occupied the chair. The lecture was listened to by a very attentive audience, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer at its close. Baptist Chubch.—An entertainment was given on Tuesday evening last in the above ohurch, the Rev. O. Dallaston in the chair. There was a large attendance. The programme, which consisted of songs, duets, anthems, readings, and recitations, contributed by members of the ohurch choir, was gone through in a very creditable manner. The proceeds will be devoted to the organ fund. SOUTHBBIDGE SCHOOIi COMMITTEE. A special meeting of the Southbridge School Committee was held on Tuesday evening, the 15th June, in the schoolroom. Present—Messrs Frame (in the chair), Bourn, Graham, Pattle, Webster Bradshaw, and Woodbury. The reply of the schoolmaster to the committee's report to the Board was considered, and after considerable discussion the chairman was empowered to make further representations to the Board. The acceptance of Miss Edwards' resignation was held over ponding the sanction of the Board of Education to her appointment to the St. Alban's school. A communication was received from the head master that he would have to apply for a further leave of absence on account of illness. As it is usual to give holidays during the present month, it '.. as decided that it should be done at once, and the school closed from Thursday, the 17th June, to Monday, sth July. The visiting committee reported reßpeoting certain drainage matters, &c, required, and the necessary works were ordered to be done. The meeting then adjourned.