NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1988, 8 July 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Restitution. —At the Supreme Court, today Mr Stringer, for Mr Großsman, applied under the 90th section of the Larceny Act, for the restitution of certain jewellery hold by the police, which had been obtained from him by Schmidt, who was faund guilty of obtaining goods under false pretences. His Honor made tho.order as requested, and the jewellery was handed over. Mbbting.—Wo would call our readers' attention to tho advertisement of a Temperance Meeting, which will bo held in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, to-mor-row evening. This meeting, which will take the form of an entertainment, will be free to the gonorel public Dr. Russell, who has been connected with temperance work in England for a great number of years, will preside. The usual songs, recitations, &c , will bo given ; so that we can promise all those who may be present a very enjoyable as well as instructive evening. Professional Etiquette. During tho progress of the trial of Wilson last evening for arson his Honor called attention to a breach of legal etiquette which was about to be committed by Mr Stringer. That gentleman, with Mr Loughrey, appeared tor the defence, and the latter opened tho case and examined the witnesses. Mr Stringer had intended to address the jury, but, on rising, his Honor pointed out that it V7a3 con'rary to all the rules of the English bar for a junior counsel to address tho jury, and that ho could not permit suoh a breach to tako place. This rendered it necossary for Mr Loughrey to address tho jury, though of course somewhat unprepared to do so. He, however, made a very eloquent and cogent speech in defonco, and had tho satisfaction of scoring a double event, in the shape of tho acquittal, not only of tho accusod ho was defending, but of Mayor also, who was charged with a similar offence. Ciibistchuboh Pbesbyteby.—The Ohristhurch Presbytery met at St. Andrew's Church this morning, twenty-five members being present, and a good deal of business was disposed of during tho forenoon, including matters referred to the consideration of the Presbytery from Rangiora, Kaiapoi, and other places.

Graham: Flowebs.—Tho witnesses in the case of Graham Flowers were (as stated by Mr Stringer) delayed on their pasßCge owiDg to the iljous.

Thh Unemployed.—To-day about fifty men in want of work were sent away to employment by the Works Department, the majority of thorn proceeding in the direction of Waddington, to work at the Waimakariri Gorgo. ■ Complimbntabt. ~■ In discharging the jurors not engaged in the case of Graham Flowers, which was the last on the calendar, his Honor said that he must compliment the juries of the session on the way in which they had discharged their duties. A Fact fob Tbmplabs.—Had Sir William Fox been near the Godley statue last evening, he would (as the newspapers Bay of " missing friends") have seen " something to his advantage," as a teetotaller, upon which he might have dilated at sundry -gatherings. It was no leaa than a gontleraan, apparently in goo*! health and of sound mind, who was defeated by his own bell-topper. gentleman had looked upon the wine when it was red. Hiß hat foil off in the square. He tried to recover his property, whioh stood there waiting for him. He described a circle round |it, made grabs at it, all but trod upon it, but marvellous to relate could not get a fair hold of it any how. Finally, he gave a longing look at that tile, passed a few remarks on the mutability of human affairs, and went to Hulbert's for a new hat. This might be worked up by Sir William in the House.

Kaiapoi Bobough Council.—An election to fill extraordinary vacancies will be held on July 23rd. Nominations to be sent in before noon on the 16th. It is reported that Messrs J. Stanton, O. Smith, G. H. Wearing, and Wilson are intending candidates. Kaiapoi Annual Ploughing Matgh.— At a meeting of the committee appointed to fix the date for this match, held on Tuesday, it was decided that it take place in Mr Parnham's paddock on the 21st inst. Entries will olose with the committee on the previous Saturday, in order that the working committee might be in a position to lay off sufficient land on the day previous to the matoh. South Raicaia. —The usual monthly meeting of the South Bakaia school committee was held on Tuesday last. Present—Messrs C. Tucker (chairman), W. Hartnall, A. Makeig, and W. Oox. The master's report was read and considered. It was resolved that the ohairman obtain a return of all the children under four years of age attending the'sohool, the ohairman to report to a special meeting to be cilled for the purpose. Several accounts were passed, and the committee adjourned. Pests ov Society.—ln the case of Byan, who was convicted of stealing from the person, his Honor commented severely on the character of ths class of men to which, as it appeared, the prisoner belonged. The detectives pointed out that the accused, in addition to being an associate of thieves, bad been sccubtomed to frequent racecourses as a gambler, and his Honor remarked that suoh men were neither mora nor less than peats of society, and characters of the worst type, who m»de their unfortunate fellow men an easy prey. The Unemployed.—A large number of the unemployed visited the Government office yesterday afternoon. In all there were about 194 applications for work lodged with Mr Austin, and tickets to the Weka Pass, Albury, and the Waimakariri Gorge were issued to the number of 125, arrangements being made for a further issue of tiokets for the remaining applicants. At the same time the men were promised that tents and tools would be ready for those who are to go to Waddington on Friday next. Gbbman Society.—A general meeting of the members of the Canterbury Deutsoher Verein wa* held last evening at Biohardson's Empire Hotel, for the purpose of electing officers of the society for the ensuing year. There was a full attendance of the brethren. The secretary, Mr Hofmeister, presented the oustomary report and balance-sheet, which shows that the society is in a very satisfactory condition. The officers elected were as follows : —President, Mr P. Taylor ; vice-presi-dent, Mr T. Hansmann; secretary, Mr H. Hofmeister ; treasurer, Mr C. Vogel; trustees Mr T. Ebert and J. G. Buddenklau ; auditors, Mr M. Sandstein, W. Kissel and H. Kissel; medical officer, Dr. Campbell; committee, Messrs S. Simpson, T. Ziem, F. Fuohs, H. Kissel and A. Berg. Sudden Death.—Frederick George Baldwin, aged three months, a son of Mr Thomas Baldwin, carpenter, Springston, was seized with convulsions yesterday morning, and died before medical assistance oould be procured. An inquest will be held at the Spring3ton Hotel, this afternoon. Ohbistohubch Young Men's Chbistian Association.—The quarterly meeting of this association was held in their rooms last evening, at seven o'clock. Mr Purdie, president, presided. The president, in his opening remarks, introduced Dr. Russell, M.D., lately arrived from England to reside in Christchurch. Mr T. P. Slime sang, " There is a Golden City," accompanied by Mr J. W. Twentyman on the American organ. Mr Slime sang in capital style, and was heartily applauded. The secretary gave his report for the quarter, which showed an increase of forty-nine members and twelve associates. The attendance at reading rooms had increased. Forty-two devotional meetings had been held, total attendance 1142, or an average of twenty-seven per meeting; twenty-five Bible classes, total attendance 402, average sixteen. A lodging and employment register had been established, a chess club, classes for French, Latin, German, and Greek were in course of formation under competent teachers ; a shorthand class of eighteen members was conducted by Mr J. Jennings. Mr J. M. Hey wood, in the absence of the treasurer, gave a financial statement, which elicited considerable discussion. Various proposals were made to relieve the association of its present liabilities of £l2O. Mr G. Gould having offered 20 per cent., Mr J. H. Twentyman 15 per cent., and two other gentlemen 5 per cent, each on the amount being collected was considered to be a sufficient incentive to the young men to at once take the mattor in hand. Mr J. H. Boss offered to raise or give £2 for the purpose during the quarter, and thought that if all the members present undertook to raise as much more, the difficulty would be overcome. Dr. Bussell, in a very lucid and practical manner, supported the proposition. Slips being handed round, in a few momentß a response of £25 was given. Mr Bobt. Diddon, teacher of languages, gave some sweet music on a stringed instrument not generally known in these parts, the " Zither," which was very much appreciated. Mr Mariner spoke on visiting committees, showing the value of such agencies in behalf of absent, sick, and lukewarm members. Mr J. H. Boss read an excellent papor on educational classes, which deserved more than passing notice. Befreshments were handed round during the evening. At 10.30 this enjoyable meeting was brought to a cloße by singing the doxology. The Thbatbe. —Mr J. S. Willis is making very good progress with the work of redecorating the Theatre. Not only will the decorations be carried out in a first-class style, but the whole building will receive what it wanted very muoh, a thorough oleansing. Eastebn Football Club. A genera' meeting of the above club was held at Collins' Hotel last evening; about thirty members were present, Mr E. G. Hawkes in the chair. A motion was put and carried that the praotico ground of the club be changed to a portion of Hagley Park south, which has boon kindly placed at the disposal of the club by the Domein Board. Mr T. L. Smith was eleoted as a delegate to the Canterbury Bugby Union Association. This being all the business the meeting then adjourned. Postponement op Sale. Messrs H. Mataon and Co. have been unavoidably caused to postpone the sale of Mr J. A. Fountaine's choice little farm in ths Harowood road, which he.s boon duly advertised for to-day's sale, until Saturday next, at 2 o'clock. Society of Arts.—The meeting of those favorable to the establishment of the above will be held at the Public Library this evening. Princa Pierro Buonaparte, the cousin of Napoleon 111., who married a seamstress, is said to be now so reduced in circumstances that ho is living in the most humble manner at Versailles on a small pittance from Prince Jerome.