NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1977, 25 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Wicked Masks. —Tho great trial of our ■wicked friend under Statute of that righteous monarch Charles 11. is postponed till the 30th instant. Mr Joynt, who has been specially retained to lead the attack, was unable to attend to-day. Benevolent Association. —We are glad to be able to state that what was stated yesterday as to the pawning of two blankets is incorrect. We are informed that an officer of the Association visited tho house whence the things were supposed to have gone and found the blankets on the bod, the recipients expressing themselves as very grateful for the help received. Brewer v. Consumer. — A test case of interest to beer traders was heard at tho R.M. Court yesterday, after the regular business was disposed of, before Mr Whitefoord. Vincent and Co., of the City Brewery, sued D. Hoare for the sum of £2O on account of beer supplied in bulk. It appeared, from the evidence of experts and others, that the beer was delivered in January last, and on plaintiffs’ traveller calling two months later for payment, defendant refused his demands, alleging that tho beer was not good, A test was applied and the beer was found, to bo in good condition, but a month later it had turned sour and payment was refused, hence th~ notion. The magistrate held that “good order and condition” applied only to the time of delivery, and gave judgment for the amount claimed, with costs. Legal. —The case of George Edwards, of Kaiapoi, v. William Ouddon, of Eendallton, for £lO9 7s 3d, has been settled by arbitration in favour of William Cuddon. License Transfers. —The following applications for transfers of hotel licenses have been sent in; —Commercial Hotel, Edwin Cookson to Thomas Dorn; City Hotel, Oram Brothers to Edwin Oookson ; Grande Oafii Restaurant, William Skinner to Maurice W. Edwards. Oddfbllowship. —The Loyal Pride of the Valley Lodge, M.U., held their opening meeting in the Heathcoto schoolroom on Thursday night, tho presiding officers on the occasion being the officers of the North Canterbury District, a number of past officers of other lodges being also present. On tho lodge being declared duly opened, eleven members were initiated. Prov. G.M. Liddell conducted the initiation service. The election of officers was then proceeded with, when the following were declared to be duly elected G.M., Bro. W. Woodford; N.G., Bro. E. W. Bandford; V.G.. W. R. Dale ; P.S., W. Woolstein. The Prov. G.M., in responding to the sentiments, congratulated the lodge on the efficiency of its officers, under whose management it would be an honor to the neighborhood. Property Tax. —We understand that his his Worship tho Mayor, in answer to a reqnition, proposes to call a public meeting for Thursday next to discuss the property tax. The meeting will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall. Seal on View. —The seal captured at New Brighton is now on view in a shop in Manchester street South, near Tuam street. The admission is extremely low. Canterbury Sabbath School Teachers’ Institute. —The monthly meeting of the above Institute was hold on Thursday evening, 24th instant, at Lyttelton, in the Wesleyan schoolroom. There was a very good attendance of the Lyttelton teachers and friends, which was supplemented by the arrival of several members of the Institute from Christchurch. Mr O. B. Taylor occupied the chair, and the opening prayer was offered by Mr E, Bundle. The President then briefly stated to the meeting the object for which the Institute had been inaugurated, as doubtless few of the Lyttelton teachers had been present at any of the meetings in Christchurch, after which he introduced the Rev. Mr Book to the meeting, who delivered a most able and interesting paper on “ The aims and objects of Sabbath School Teaching.” The rev. lecturer was listened to throughout by a highly attentive audience. The subject of address was treated by Mr Bobk under tho folllowing heads;—(l) “To supplement whatever is lacking in home teaching”; (2) “ Tho imparting of evangelical truths and doctrines ”V; (3) “ The deepening of religious impressions in tho minds of the young” ; (4) “And, most important of all, tho conversion of ihe children.” Under tho last heading, tho lecturer vividly contrasted the difference between trying to convert the young and the old, and also cited examples from the pages of sacred and profane history to show that those who had been tho brightest ornaments in the Church and most successfully resisted evil had been those who had been brought to a knowledge of the truth in their early years. At the conclusion of the paper, the lecturer was warmly applauded, after which several members present took part in a discussion on the address. Mr J. 0. Prudhoe presided at the piano, and very materially added to the rendering of some of Sankey and Moody’s hymns, sung by tho audience at different intervals throughout the evening. The Rev. Mr Beck said that before terminating the proceedings ha wished his Lyttelton friends to accord a hearty vote of thanks, in the usual manner, to those members of the Institute at Christchurch who had come all tho way to bo present with them on that occasion, which was duly responded to, Mr Olliver, superintendent of tho Wesleyan Sunday school, then kindly invited the teachers from Christchurch to his home to partake of some refreshment, where a very pleasant social hour was passed, which otherwise would have been a tedious one to those waiting for the late train to Christchurch.

Banco Sittings.—The 1 Banco sittings, which appear likely to last for several days longer, were continued yesterday. Two cases were argued—Bank of New South Wales v Cox and Postlethwaite and McLean v Ostler. In both his Honor took time to consider. The sittings will be resumed to-day at 11a.m.

Sydenham Wesleyan Mutual Impeoyemhnt Society. —This society met on Wednesday last, tho chair being taken at 8 p.m. by the President (Rev. J. 8, Bishworth). After sundry business had been disposed of, the portfolio was proceeded with, eliciting general interest. On account of the centenary soiree the meeting for the next week is postponed. Railway Sick Benefit Society. —The regular half-yearly meeting of the Christchurch Railway Employes’ Sick Benefit Society was held at tho Terminus Hotel last evening. There wore about thirty present, Mr P. Forgueaon, president in the chair. The auditors’ report showed the income for the past half-year to have been £l4l 3s G£d, and the expenditure £74 Is lid, thus leaving a balance to profit of £67 is 7£d. This report was deemed highly satisfactory and adopted. Tho other business was confined to matters of detail, of interest only to members.

Licensed ViOTUALLEBa.—An will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, the Collector of Customs has notified that he is prepared to issue licenses on presentation of certificates. Country members of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, whoso applications have been granted by the Christchurch Bench, can have their certificates on application at the office of Mr O. Greenwood. Licenses must bo taken out not later than Wednesday next. The Good Old Style. —ln the E.M. Court yesterday a person was summoned by an hotel-keeper, of Sumner, for £l6 7s, being the cost of one day's festivities held by the defendant. The bill of fare contained items for lunches, &3., costing 9s, but with this morsel of bread there appears to have been consumed an inordinate quantity of sack — Nineteen large bottles of champagne and four small ditto does seem to border on the lavish. Not that this quantity was “ enclosed” by the princely customer himself, far from it, for, according to the publican’s account, he “shouted” for butchers and bakers and and all the population of the sea shore who chose to partake of his generous hospitality. In short, ho was a customer, as far as liberal orders wont, calculated to gladden the heart of any landlord. It is true no money was forthcoming, but he had been introduced to Boniface as one who had spent “ hu-n-dreds of pounds” similarly, and who was good for any amount. However, he repudiated as cheerfully as a South American Republic. “ Hinc ilia) laorymse”—that is the landlord’s tears. And worst of all, the stern magistrate used the sponge pretty freely on this particular slate, wiping off, with one fell sweep, the champagne bolus bolus. Moral for publ cans —When champagne is ordered see to your change. Oddfellowship. —The regular meeting of Avon Lodge, No. 23, A. 0., was held on Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance. It was resolved to invite a fraternal visit from the Addington Lodge on the occasion of the installation of officers on the 30th inst. After the transaction of a good deal of business, the Lodge was duly closed.

Theatbb Royal. —Bachelder’s Pantascope, with the new moving diorama, was repeated last night at the Theatre Royal to a very good house. To-night M. Chalet will take his benefit, when a varied programme will be presented. This is tho last week of the Pantaaoope, as after Saturday evening it proceeds on a country tour. The Lath Fatal Deowning Case. —The unfortunate young man Edward Carrigill Waller, who was drowned at Waikerikikeri on the 19th inst., was the oldest son of Mr Robert Waller, farmer, Lobum. He was much respected and deeply regretted by all who knew him. His age was twenty-three years. His body was not recovered when his father left on Wednesday morning. Disteict Cottbt.—A short sitting of tho District Court was held yesterday morning. The adjourned cases of George Edwards v W. Ouddon and McFarlane v J. and A. Anderson were set down for hearing, but both of them were adjourned by consent for a month, and His Honor Judge Ward notified that he would on tho following day deliver judgment in tho case of Loo’s Trustees v Bank of New. South Wales. The Court then adjourned till eleven o’clock to-day. Poisoning.— Fearful havoc has been made during the last couple of days amongst dogs in and about tho town of Ashburton by poison. The poison has evidently been scattered promiscuously about the streets in the shape of bread well seasoned with arsenic, and is extremely dangerous not alone to dogs but also to children. Geain Thaffic. —There were 5698 bags of grain carried on the Christchurch section of railway, and on Wednesday night 2833 bags were on hand at the various stations along tho line. Masonic Ball. —A ball in aid of the scholarship endowment fund was held last night in the Oddfellows’ Hall. There was a large attendance, and the ball passed off very enjoyably. New Zealand Unitbebitt. —To-day we publish the list of Scholarships awarded by the Senate of the University of New Zealand as the result of the examinations held at the end of last year. It will be seen that the students of Canterbury College have acquitted themselves with great distinction, having gained seven out of the eleven senior scholarships. Otago University has gained two, and Auckland the remaining two. The medical scholarship, which has been gained' by a student of Otago University, was by the regulation which prescribed Human Anatomy as a subject of examination, practically confined to members of that institution. Independent Oedbh of Rechabites.— The Pride of. Christchurch Tent 26, held their quarterly meeting in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, on Monday evening, 21st inst., when two new members were initiated. After the usual routine and other business had been transacted, the election and installation of officers took place as follows : —Bro. J. T. Smith, 0.R.; Bro. J. H. Pentecost, D.R.; Bro. J. Pedlar, secretary; Bro. J. Coombs, treasurer; Bro. W. R. Cole, O. 8.; Bro. F. Bennington, 8.5.; Bro. A. Billens, Levite; Bro. B. Stephens, Guardian; and Bro. T. Tresslor, P.O.R. Auditors—Brothers White, Kerr, and Shaw. Paeish of South Rakaia. —The Church property trustees have made the parish of Rakaia a grant of the sum of £SO and a loan of £2OO for tho purpose of enlarging St. Mark’s church. The work will be proceeded with as soon as tho necessary plana have been prepared. I 0.0. F., M.U. Loyal Yoltntbee Lodge, —At the half-yearly general meeting of the above lodge, held on Wednesday, the23rd inst., the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: —T. Hancock, N.G. ; E. Hocken, Y.G.; and J, Cummings, ES. It was decided to open a Juvenile Branch in connection with the lodge on the third Wednesday in July, when youths from twelve to seventeen years of age will bo initiated. Impeoted Fibb-aems.—A military smallarm manufacturer at Wurzburg has invented a simple apparatus which will enable any ordinary breeohloading rifle or gun with central ignitioa to be used as a saloon rifle, thus allowing men to be exercised at target practice in the drill-shed, or even in their rooms. The invention consists of a tube of cast steel of the same length as the barrel of the rifle with which it is to be used, but of very small calibre. This tube is fitted with brass rings, about an inch wide, which enable it to be pushed into and pulled out of tho barrel of a rifle without in any way injuring the interior of the piece. The cartridge used is of steel, and is so designed that none of the gas generated by the explosion of the small charge of detonating substance used to propel the bullet can escape to injure the bore of the rifle.

Acknowledgment. Tho Master of the Home, Ashburton, begs to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of two sacks of vegetables from Mr W. Gimhlett, Christchurch. The Master of the Industrial School acknowledges the receipt of two sacks of carrots, two do cabbage, one do turnips from “ Wicked Marks”; one box of vegetables from W. Strays. The Comiquks.—The entertainment to be given by the Comiques at tho Sunnyside Lunatic Asylum, will take place this evening, a ’bus for the convenience of those wishing to attend leaving the Hospital at seven o’clock. The programme embraces minstrel business, vocal and instrumental, and a farce, the whole conclodiug with dancing. Football. — The following team of the C.F.C. will play in Cranmer square next Saturday, against the club Templar, A. Anderson, Alabaster, P. .Robinson, H. Williams, W. V. Millton, M. Lewin, Evans, Field, Potts, Bolton, Ollivier, B. Harman, Shireff, W. H. Ataok. Emergency—Baker, Lawson, Pratt, Baker, Morgan. Colours, red and black. Tho club will be captained by E. Cotteiill. The above are particularly requested to play, as, with alterations, they will represent tho club against Bangiora, on the 3rd.

M. Chalet’s Benbeit.— This evening has been set apart ot the theatre for tho farewell benefit of M. Chalet, the clever ventriloquist and lecturer attached to Baohelder’s Pantascopo. M. Chalet has shown himself not only a very excellent lecturer, but a thorough artist as a ventriloquial performer—ono of the best, if not tho best, we have had in tho colony. Such being the case, and as he has also established himself as a thorough favorite with Christchurch playgoers, no doubt his benefit this evening, for which ho intends providing special attraction, will bo crowded. Ranoioba Peomenadh Conobet. —The concert of Wednesday evening given by tho Rangiora Brass Band and friends, in aid of the Literary Institute funds, was a complete success. About 250 persons were present. The band gave several good selections, and the duet by Messrs Hammond and Hunnibell was especially enjoyable. Dr. McCarthy also give several good songs, and accompanied nimself on tho banjo. The success of this, the first concert, loads tho promoters to hope that a winter series will generally be acceptable.