NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1979, 28 June 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Impromptu Wit.—A witness, whoso ap. pearanco and speech did not bespeak any high degree of intelligence, perhaps pe contra, made a jew d’ esprit at the Polio Court this morning. He was being questioned by Mr Neck concerning an attempt to negociate a sale, and after stating the price first sought by him, was asked if ho ho did not drop sixpence (in his demand). “If I did,” replied witness, “ I did not miss it,” taking the question in its literal sense. The Custom House.—Notice is posted at tho Custom House that the bonded warehouses will be closed on Wednesday next, the 30th, for stock-taking. Works Committee.—The works committee met this morning, when the surveyor reported that Barbadoes street South was being metalled. He was directed to proceed with the necessary repairs to the municipal offices as soon as the Magistrate’s Court was removed. Diphtheria.—A case of diphtheria and croup terminated fatally on Thursday in a family residing near the swing bridge, Kaiapoi. As a previous case of a like nature had occurred, the Board of Health has ordered the thorough disinfecting of the premises, and as the parent of the family is in the employ of the Corporation, the Borough Council will probably provide him with decent quarters, instead of the miserable cottage which they give him at present. Industrial Eihibiiion.—The time for receiving exhibits for the Industrial Exhibition in the Drill Shed expired on Saturday. A very large number,- embracing all the departments of colonial industry, have been received, and no doubt the exhibition will be a success. Theatre Eotae.—Both performances of Baohelder’s Pantasoope on Saturday were well attended. Mr Chalet’s ventriloquial feats elicited loud applause. The company appear at Kaiapoi to-night, and will play in the northern townships during the week prior to departing for Dunedin. Tho theatre here will after the benefits bo handed over to Mr J. S. Willis and his subordinates for decoration, and will probably be reopened in about three weeks with the Arethusa Company. Liability.—On Thursday last the case Vincent and Co. v Dennis Hoare was heard before Mr Whitefoord. Mr Spackman for the plaintiffs, Mr Stringer for the defendant. The plaintiffs sued defendant for payment for four hogsheads ale, delivered in Timaru on 10th January last. The defence was that the ale was hard in April when payment was applied for. From the evidence of B. Y. Weedon, H. Exley, and W. Savage, it was shown that the beer was good two months after delivery, and the contention of the plaintiffs was that XXX colonial ale was not supposed to be kept for longer than that period during the summer months. His Worship gave judgment for plaintiffs, with solicitor’s fees and costs of Court.

Child Dbotoed. —A little girl, named Marion Blanche Watson, aged eight years, daughter of Mr Henry Wra. Watson, printer, was accidentally drowned in the river Avon, above Carlton mill, on Saturday. Deceased was playing on the river bank . with some children, and while endeavoring to get a footing on some watercress fell into deep water, and was carried down by the current before assistance could be rendered. Constable Hughes and a boatman subsequently recovered the body with a drag, and it was removed to the house of Mr Henry Schoobridga, where an inquest will be held upon it at two o’clock to-day. TRINITY CONGREGATION CIIUHCH YOUNG People's Association. —An entertainment of a social nature was given last Friday evening, in connection with this association, in the school-room, Manchester street, and proved an entire success. The programme consisted of vocal and instrumental selections, all of which wore favorably received. The musical selections were interspersed with recitations. During the evening several interesting addresses were given by Revs. H. Williams and 8. Slooombe, and Mr J. P. Jameson (the president). Ample provision was made for the refreshment of those present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Property Assessment Act. —It is notified that the time for sending in the returns required under this Act has been extended to August 2nd. City Council. —The usual weekly meeting of the City Council will take place this evening. Masonic. —The opening of a lodge of Hark Masters in Lyttelton by the officers of the Canterbury Kilwinning Chapter, S.C., 130, will take place on Thursday next. Sunday School Centenary.— The first of the series of gatherings projected during the week in celebration of the centenary of Sabbath Schools took place yesterday, when children’s services were conducted in a number of churches in the city. This evening there will be a scholars’ tea meeting at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Benefits. —To-night Mr C. F. Bunz, for many years leader of the orchestra of the Theatre Royal, takes a benefit. The programme includes a farce in which Mr J. P. Hydes and other members of the Theatre Royal company will appear. The Benevolent Minstrels, au amateur organisation for the diffusion of burnt cork melodies, will furnish several items. Mr Bunz himself will play a violin solo. On the following evening Mr William Hoskins will make his final appeal to the playgoers of Christchurch, prior to his departure on a starring tour to Australia. A very varied and attractive programme has been prepared. Arrest of a Man on Bail.— Graham Flowers, a notorious character, who was recently committed for trial at Bangiora for sheep • stealing, was ra - arrested at Reefton yesterday at the suit of one of his bailors, who suspected he was going to abscond. It will bo remembered that Flowers succeeded in escaping from custody a short time ago when on his way to Greymouth for trial on a charge similar to that now preferred against him. He will be tried at the next criminal sessions of the Christchurch Court on the sth prox.