NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1974, 22 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Distbict Cottbt.—ln the case of Doe's Trustees v Bank of New South Wales, heard yesterday in this Court, and a partial report of which was given in our yesterday's issue, his Honor reserved judgment. The Court will not sit again until Thursday, owing to the banco sittings of the Supreme Court occupyinp to-day and to-morrow. Lvttblton Batbb. —Attention was called laßt night, at the meeting of the Lyttelton Borough Council, to the unsatisfactory speed at whioh the rates were coming in, and it was resolved to give delinquent ratepayers fourteen days' time to pay up. Final Reheabsal.—The final rehearsal of the Sydenham Amateur Musical Society takes place in the schoolroom to-night at 8. Ancient Oeder op Foeestees. The ordinary meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held last evening at the Foresters' Hall, when a considerable number of members attended. The Woodwards gave in their usual report, which was considered satisfactory. A letter was read by the Chief Ranger, drawing the members' attention to the "New Zealand Friendly Societies' Gazette," and it was resolved that the Court give this paper its hearty support. The nomination of officers for the ensuing term showed a brisk competition for honors. Lksaii.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in banco to-day. There is a very lengthy list, and the sitting is expected to last over two days. Eclipse of the Moon.—A total eclipse of the moon will take place to-night, commencing at 10.49 and ending at 3.53 a.m. on Wednesday. City Council.—The usual weekly meeting of the Council was held last night, when a jzood deal of business was got through. It was determined to meet the Board of Health in a conference to-day at three o'clock on the sanitary control of the city. The patronage of the City Council was accorded to Mr Hoskins on the occasion of his farewell benefit on the 29 th inst.

Cathbdbal Sqtjabe.—The attention of the works committee might very advantageously be directed to the state of the sidewalk on the eastern side of Cathedral square. From some cause or other it has fallen into great disrepair, and several large holes exist, quite sufficient to trip up the unwary pedestrian in the dusk of the evening.

The Mayobaltv.—Mr J. Ollivier has received an intimation from the Government that he will be unable to come forward as a candidate for the mayoralty, as the 7th section of the rules for the guidance of civil servants is opposed to this being done. Mr Ollivier will therefore not be a candidate for the mayoralty. A Maobi Witness. Although many Natives are fully able to convene in the English language, they invariably plead that they must have an interpreter in the Courtß. At Kaiapoi on Monday a witness of this kind pleaded as a final excuse that his sore lip hurt him to Dpeak in English. With a smile the magistrate granted him an interpreter, but before many sentences had been spoken tho Nativo concluded that he could manage his caje bettor by speaking the English language, and to tho merriment of the Court proceeded to do so.

A Loan.—Cr. Gapes has given notice of motion to the effect that the finance committee should take the necessary steps to raise £IO,OOO as a loan to complsto the channelling of the oity. Thkatbe Eoyai.—There was a fair house at the Theatre Koyal last night, when Bachelder's Pantascope and Mr Chalet's ventriloquial entertainment were repeated. Both portions of the entertainment were apparently highly appreciated by the audience, who were loud in their expressions of approval. To-night, a new set of views entitled " The Enchanted Palace," will be exhibited.

Pbesbntation.—Mr E. J. Harper, aooountant at the Bank of New Zealand, was presented by bis brother officers yesterday with a gold watoh, on the eve of his departure for Danedin, to which place ho has been removed. Mr Butler will succeed Mr Harper in the bank here. MtrsicAii Ohabity.—At the usual meeting of the Benevolent Association committee yesterday, the custodian reported that in the contribution-box whioh is reached from outside, the only thing deposited during the past two days was a Jew's harp. Evidently some sweet singer of Israel had taken compassion on the destitute. Municipal WOBKB. —The works committee of the City Council, at a meeting held yesterday morning, gave instructions to have the formation of Mollett's right-of-way proceeded with, and accepted Mr Brightling's tender for screenings for footpaths. It was decidfld also that the formation of footpaths in Latimer square be proceeded with, and the surveyor was instructed to have a footpath in Horatio street repaired. That Heathen Chinee.—At the Magistrates' Court, Kaiapoi, on Monday it transpired that the Maori constable had, as he himself stated, been "slewed" by a Johnny. He had called on the Chinee about his unregistered dog, and the latter told him if he would call again he would show him the receipt. John immediately set off to the proper officer aDd registered tho " puppy," and in the evening chalked off the constable by the production of the document, which the constable subsequently found out had been obtained after his first visit to the Chinaman's cabin that day. ITataii Boat Accident.—A most unfortunate accident happened an Saturday laet, at Waikerikikeri, to one of the surf boats engaged in loading the EU. Cameron, by which two men were drowned. It seems that the boat, loaded with timber, and manned by three men, named Bowland, Waller, and Konch, was being launched to proceed to the vessel, when it filled, and turned bottom upwards, and before any aid could be rendered by those on shore, Rowland and Waller, who tried to swim through tho surf, were drowned. Rowland's body was afterwards washed in shore, and recovered. Kench, it appears, remained on the boat, and was afterwards taken off by another boat, and conveyed on board the E. U. Cameron. Both the drowned men were single. COSPEBBNCB BE SANITABY MATTEBS. A conference of the Drainage Board and three members of the City Council was held in the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. A report appears elsewhere.

Thb Local Ikdustkibs Exhibition. — Further applications for space have been received by the committee for the exhibition taking place under the auspioes of the Association for Fostering Local Industries, during the ensuing month. The affair promises to be a great success, and the committee are making every arrangement to meet the convenience of exhibitors.

Pbculiab. —His Worship the Mayor oreated some amusement last night in the City Council, by stating that ho had been summoned by Mr Paddy—who it will be remembered defied Mr Brightling's satellites —for the return of 6a 6d, alleged to have been overcharged by his Worship for the removal of night soil by him. The same gentleman wrote last night asking the Council to hold over the enforcing of hia general rates until October, when he hoped to receive his remittances from home.

Thb Libbaby.—A handsome addition to the reference room of the Ohristchurch Public Library arrived by the ship Norfolk, and was unpacked by Mie_ librarian yesterday ; and a large shipment is now on the way out. Among those works now to hand are fifteen volumes of the Statutes revised, and other exceedingly useful works of reference, whilst some gems of ancient literature almost "out of print," and therefore exceedingly rare, are included in the list. Among these last mentioned may be enumerated Professor Ackley's "History of the Saracens," in two volumes, published in 1757, and there is a large volume (the first) of " Monumenta Historica Britannica," or materials for tho History of Britain from the earliest period down to the end of the reign of King Henry the Seventh. The reference library has been largely increased during the paßt two years, and these latest .shipments possess a value equal to any that have come before.

Sydenham Amateur Musical Society.— The Becond concert of the above society will take place to-morrow evening-. A capital programme of glees, choruses, trios, duets, piano solos. &e., will be presented. The first concert of this society so thoroughly established its reputation that no doubt the concert to-morrow evening will be very largely attended.

Friendly Societies Association. A conference of representatives from the Oddfellows' (M.TT. and American constitution), Druids, and Foresters, on the amendments necessary to be inserted in the Friendly Societies Act, will take place on Thursday evening next in the Foresters' Hall.

Masonic Ball. —The ball projected under the auspices of the craft in aid ef the scholarships endowment fund, which takes place on Thursday next, promises to be a great success. A number of fancy dresses will be worn on the occasion, which will add very greatly to the appearance of the room. Added to this the decorations will be of a very varied character. The committee have entrusted the two very great essential elements to a successful ball, viz., the musio and catering, to experienced hands, and in these departments those attending on Thursday evening will find little or nothing to be desired. »