NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1994, 15 July 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Game Poaching. —Hangers and others have been on the qui viva of late to discover trespassers and those unlawfully in the pursuit of game, with the result that a number of sportsmen have received invitations to the Resident Magistrate’s Court. Mr Stringer, who was engaged in some of the cases, raised certain legal points with a view to showing that tha Game Laws were inoperative, and trespassers could not bo convicted. Mr Beswick ruled yesterday that the 26th section of the Act was sufficient to sustain a conviction, and that anyone found on laud with a dog and gun must bo presumed to be trespassing in search of game. He fined each of the six defendants before him 40a and coats. Industrial Exhibition. The Christchurch Industrial Exhibition was opened this morning. A report appears elsewhere. Lyttelton RM. Cohet.— At this Court this morning, Gavan Marshall, for being absent without leave from the barque Annabella, wae lemandod until Friday. Canterbury Herd Book. —The fifth volume of the “ Canterbury Herd Book” is now in course of compilation by Mr Murphy, Secretary to the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Owners of pedigree stock are requested to send in their entries and corrections at once.

Lyttelton Dock.— The Lyftelton Harbor Board have a proposition under consideration to lengthen the dock. Poultry Show. —The number of exhibits received for the Poultry Show on the 21st and 22nd inst. is very large, far exceeding those of former years. Amongst the entries are birds from Timaru and Dunedin.

Supreme Court. —At the Supremo Court yesterday, the case of Saunders v. Dolamain was tried before a special jury, and a verdict for the plaintiff returned with damages to tbs extent of £4OO with interest and costs.

Benefit Peupobmancb. —A benefit performance was tendered to Messrs R. and A. Shott by the Leonard and Terry Combination Troupe, in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. The attendance was but meagre. The troupe wont through their minstrel and variety performances in a manner that appeared to please those present. Railway Employes’ Petition. The committee yesterday made arrangements for printing the petition against the reduction of wages on the railways. The petition will not be sent away probably till the end of the present week. It is intended, we believe, that a general meeting of the railway employes shall bo held at the Terminus Hotel next Saturday.

Oub Yolunteebb. —In reference to a recent appointment of a temporary character on the local staff, a letter of complaint signed by officers of the different companies, who considered the appointment unfair, and reflecting upon themselves, was sometime since sent to the Colonel commanding the district, and an answer has been received to the effect that their representations should be promptly attended to. The appointment in question, it ma y be stated, was objected to on the ground that the person promoted was of junior rank and experience to the other volunteer officers in the district.

Thb TbAMWAT. Yesterday an experimental trip on the newly completed portion of the tramway was made, and proved very successful. The line will, it is expected, be opened for traffic this week. 0.Y.0., Rangioba Contingent This contingent met on Wednesday afternoon for mounted drill under Sergeant Lewis, and were marched to the Mary Andrew Park. About fifteen were present, and the manoeuvres were well carried out, Bobough Council Election, Rangioba. Yery little interest was manifested in this election on Wednesday, to electa Councillor in place of Mr Robinson, resigned. At the close of the poll the numbers were—W. White, 59 ; P. Buseh, 53. Mr White was then declared elected by Mr C. G. Chapman, the Returning Officer. Matson’s Rigiit-op-Wav.—For a considerable time past this thoroughfare has been in a bad condition, at times almost impassable, and the Council have now resolved to make the necessary improvements. A portion of it is to be asphalted and the remainder covered with broken metal. 1.0.0., M.U., Rangioba Lodge.-At the adjourned half-yearly meeting of this lodge on Monday evening, it was arranged that the committee appointed to inquire into the question of providing medical attendance to the wives and families of members be given an extension of time, that the views of their medical officer might be obtainedOIIAEITABLE AID BoAED. At the ÜBUal meeting of the above yesterday, it was resolved to reply to the Board of Health respecting the recent report of their health officer as to typhoid cases'not being reported, that instructions had been given in future that all cases should at once be notified. Avon Lodqb. —The regular meeting of Avon Lodge No. 23, A.U., was held last night, when there was a good attendance of brethren, including visitors from Dunedin. A candidate was initiated into the first degree, and a good deal of business was disposed of, after which a vote of thanks was accorded to P.G. Bro. Thos. Bracken for his kind services to the lodge whilst visiting on this and previous occasions.

Encounter with Wild Cattle. — A pedestrian pursuing his way at Avonside in the neighborhood of Barbadoes street yesterday afternoon was surprised and put to flight by two infuriated bullocks charging him. He ran and tried hard to escape, but unsuccessfully, as one of them caught him with its horns and made him perform an involuntary somersault. Fortunately, beyond his complaisance of mind being disturbed, ha sustained no bodily discomfort. Congest at Rangioba. —A concert in aid of the church organ fund was given at the Literary Institute on Tuesday evening. The programme was a full one, and most ably carried out by Mesdames O. Harper, O. B. Tribe, and Mias A. Lilly, Messrs S. Foster, J. G. L. Scott, J. P, Newman, B. Hammond, and A. Merton. Mr O. Merton and his class gave two good selections. The financial result was satisfactory, about £l4 being taken. After the concert a dance took place.

Rangioba Land and Building Society.— At a preliminary meeting held at Eangiora on Tuesday evening, Captain Parsons in the chair, to consider the advisability of establishing a loan and building society in the borough, it was unanimously agreed that such was advisable, and that a public meeting be called at an early date, at which Mr J. L. Wilson be asked to attend, and to take further steps towards the promotion of the object in view. Municipal Buildings. —The work_ of reconstructing and adding to the municipal offices is progressing rapidly. The addition of the old B.M. Court offices will give increased accommodation to the extent of five rooms, not including the Council Chamber, which latter will be of a character much more commodious than the old room, and better furnished. The offices now in use will be devoted entirely to the use of the rate collectors, the town clerk to have his office in the old Council Chamber, a portion of which will be set apart for the accommodation of the public. As far as possible the ancient pile, which has been made to perform a double purpose for so long, will be made to meet the requirements so urgently needed by the corporation officials. Entebtainmbnt at Mbbiyalb. The monthly entertainment in connection with St. Mary’s Church, Merivale, was held in the schoolroom yesterday evening, the incumbent, the Rev. Mr Flavell presiding. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen, who spent a most enjoyable evening, the programme being specially calculated to please all tastes. In addition to the ordinary items, a special feature was introduced by Mr G. Grey, from the Canterbury College, who delivered an exceedingly interesting scientific lecture, the aubjeot being," What is Water Composed of ?” Mr Grey had brought with him the necessary apparatus to illustrate his discourse, and all the experiments showing how the elements might be separated were most successful, and delighted the audience. Otherwise the programme consisted of readings and vocalisation by ladies and gentlemen, and gave great satisfaction. Last night’s entertainment was one of the most successful ever held in Merivale, Tai Tapu Spabbow Club.—A meeting of this club was held in the schoolroom, on Thursday evening, July Bth. Several new members were reported to have joined the club. Ten bushels of poisoned grain had bsen sold and a further quantity has been prepared for sale. It was resolved that all poisoned grain be paid for on delivery, and that the club meet again on the first Thursday in August. The Caeandinis. —This talented company is announced to appear at the Town Hall,Christchurch, in farewell concerts, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, July 2Gth and 27th. Society op Arts, —The adjourned meeting of the Canterbury Society of Arts will take place at the Public Library this evening at eight o’clock. Gaebxck Hotel. —The Garrick Hotel has changed hands, Mr J. Morling, who has purchased the property and goodwill from Mr Oram Sheppard, having resumed possession yesterday. Monet Lost. —As will be seen from advertisement, Mr J. W. Turner, of Lichfield street, has had the misfortune to lose a pocket-book containing £147 in money and some valuable papers. Anyone finding the hook will, on its return, be thankfully and suitably rewarded. Mb Hydes’ Benefit. —To-night Mr J. P. Hydes makes an appeal to the public of Christchurch, which it is to be hoped will be responded to satisfactorily. The programme is a most attractive one, and includes the first appearance of a lady in dramatic representations, together with many old favorites. Mr Hydes has made himself very popular here, and, no doubt, his friends will rally round him to night.