NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 1995, 16 July 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Pbihonebs fboji Timabtj.—A contingent of soven prisoners from Timaru, en route for the Lyttelton gaol, will be sent forward this afternoon.

Pedbsteianism.—As will be seen, by reference to an advertisement in anothor column, a meeting of those interested in arranging for a twenty-four hours' walking competition will be held in Richardson's Empire Hotel this evoning at eight o'clock. A Light List.—On the police side tbwra were only threo cases of drunkeniiess to be heard at tho Resident Magistrate's Court this morning, and as they were all first offenders a minimum penalty was inflicted in each case. Mr Whitefoord, R.M., and Messrs Lee and Parker, J.P.'s, presided. Sydenham Pkesbtterian Church.—The foundation stone of the Sydenham Presbyterian Church will be laid on Saturday (to-morrow) afternoon, at three o'clock. Friends of the denomination are requested to attend.

City By-Laws.—ln the case of O.ty Council t. Purdy, for infringement of the Building By-Law, the Resident Magistrate gave judgment for the plaintiff. He Baid that after careful Btudy of the by-law he con- / eidered it to be the mott fearfully and wonderfully constructed thing of the kind which had ever come under his notice, and any Magistrate having to deal with it must do so under great disadvantages. He thought it reflected anything but credit upon its framera, and it was not satisfactory to find the City Council trying to work under regulations so loosely and confusedly drawn. Mr Garrick, who appeared for plaintiffs, said that an amended by-law was under draft, which was intended to remedy the present defects. Defendant was fined £5 and costs of Court only. Sight other cases were disposed of in a similar manner.

Industrial Exhibition—Tho following is tho programme to be performed by tho Railway Band this ovenhjg at tho Industrial Exhibition : Grand march, " Simplette," F. Boisson ; selection, " H M.S. Pinafore," A. Sullivan ; bolero, " Juanita." E. Newton ; quadrille, " Invincible," E. Lecomte ; quick march, " Stars of Heaven Gently Guide Me," E. Newton ; fantasia varie. " Souvenir De Valance," M. Bleger ; solo polka, " Jupiter," A. Lagny ; valse, " Leila," Ettling ; quick march, " Dainty Darling ;" National Anthem. To-morrow afternoon, Toomer's Excelsior Baud will perform the following programme : —Grand march, i" Excelsior," J. Bitiere ; ovorture, " La Couronne D'or," A. Herman ; valse, " Ma Mignonne," J. Riviere ; fantaisie, "Sur Ereysohutz," Weber; quadrille, "Le Petit Due," Lccocq; polka, " Arethusa," Bogaerde; galop, " Excelsior," W. Dorn. And in the evening tho following programme : —Grand marsh, " Queens," J. Kiviere ; quadrille, " Spanish Bouquette," W. Hawkes ; Beronado, " May Night," J. Hartmann ; waltzer, "Der Blumen sprake," C. Coote ; quadrille, "Pierrot," E. Frewin ; mazurka, " Geneva," E. Mario ; galop, Pegasus ; solo, cornet, Mr C. Coombs ; solo, clarionet, Mr Clayton ; conductor, W. Dorn.

Thb "Ambbican Expobteb."—We have reoeived from the publishers, Messrs Boot and Tinker, New York, a copy of the "American Exporter" (Australian edition) for May. The number contains a large amount of useful information in connection with almost every kind of business, and would prove valuable to importers. We notice several articles have reference to Canterbury, one paragraph stating that Messrs E merson, Smith and Co., Beaver Falls, Pa., have shipped one of their 56-inch planer saws to the Canterbury College, New Zealand. On the saw is painted the following : "Presented ty Emerson, Smith and Co., manufacturers, Boiver Fails Pa., TJnitod States of America, to Canterbury Oollege, N.Z. These saws are in use since 1874 by John McEarland, Bjq., and others, at Tappani (sic), Otago, N.Z. There is an article on " American Birds, Animals, and Fishes for New Zealand," in which special mention is made of Mr Johnson's fish breeding establishment at Opawa. The work is a splendid specimen of topographical art, and the engravings are wonderfully good.

Revebbing a Magistebial Obdhe—Mr J. S. Williams, solicitor, has adopted an emphatic course in assorting his privilege as a member of the Bar, and has so far succeeded as to get one Magistrate to over-rule what another has ruled. At the Besident Magistrate's Court this morning Mr Williams made an application for execution in the case of Dr. FrankUh v. George Collier, which was originally a claim of £lB 15s heard before Mr Mellish, 8.M., on the 15th April last, and an order was made for the payment of £5 a month, upon the statement of defendant that he was unable to pay more, and without counsel being allowed to cross-examine him. Mr Williams contended that the whole proceedings were [ultra vires, and the order was not made on a judgment summons, as it should have been in the ordinary course, but on the hearing of the case. Defendant was an hotelkeeper on the East town belt, and since the order was made against him had purchased a piece of land for £75. Mr Whitefoord expressed surprise that Mr Williams had not been allowed to exercise his privilege of cross-examination, and to give him an opportunity of doing so would order defendant to appear at three o'clock in the afternoon, when, if good cause was not shown, he would be directed to pay the amount owing forthwith. A Ship Captain Drowned.—Last night, jußt before midnight, J. S. Paters on, master of the ship Hudson, was drowned in the harbor at Lyttelton. He was on board the ship Lanarkshire, where, at the urgent request of Captain Mackay, he had retired for the night. The Lanarkshire is lying alongside No. 5 Wharf, and the deceased, it appears, got out of bed, drew on his trousers, and went up on deck. Captain Mackay followed him, but before he could prevent him the unfortunate man had got down the gangway and dropped into the water between the ship at:d the wharf. All hands were called, and Captain Mackay at once made fast a rope and went over the side after him, but saw nothing of him. A boat was manned and search made, but it was an hour or thereabouts before the body was found. An inquest will be held tomorrow. The Tbaitway.—The resident engineer in Christchurch having sent his report to head-quarters in Wellington, regarding the experimental trip to Papanui, the only thing necessary before the new section is opened for regular traffic is that the company receive a certificate of anproval from the Government, or an intimation that Buch has been granted. A telegram to this effect is expected any time, and the train will probably run to Papanui before the end of the week. It may be stated here that an engine will be run over the new High street section of tramway, by way of trial, at 7 o'olock this morning. Salmon. —On Wednesday Mr W. C. Cooke, Eev. J. D. Fcrgußson, and Major Cunningham proceeded to the mouth of the Waimakariri to test the question of the supposed existence of ealmon in that river. During the night and early next morning they were successful in netting three fine fish, one a particularly good one, which however appeared to be a cross of the brown trout species and Oalifornian salmon. The report of these gentlemen will shortly be made known to the Acclimatisation Society, in the interests of which association they were acting. School of Abts. —A meeting of the Canterbury Society of Arts was held at the Public Library last evening, there being a good attendance, with Mr H. J. Tancred in the chair. The business of the meeting wa9 the election of officers, which resulted in the reappointment of Mr Tancred as president, Mr Wynn Williams vice-president and Capt. Temple hon. secretary. The Council were also appointed.

LICENSED VICTTJAILEBS' ASSOCIATION I . Last night, at Morton's Hotel, Mr Morton, president of the Licensed Victuallers' .Association, presented Mr H. Sawtell, of the firm of Messrs Wilson, Sawtell and Co., with a very handsome silver salver, bearing a suitable inscription, in recognition of the many services rendered by Mr Sawtell to the trade as delegate to Wellington. Mr Morton, in the course of his remarks, took occasion to speak in eulogistic terras of tho ready manner in which Mr Sawtell had always placed his services at the disposal of the trade, and requested his acceptance of tho gift as a slight token of their appreciation of his services. Mr Sawtell, in responding, expressed his astonishment at the presentation, as he was perfectly unaware that such a thing was to bo done. Ho had given his services freely, and trusted that they had been of use to the trade hero. The proceedings terminated by drink, ing Mr Sawtell's health in some of Host Morton's best brand of sparkling. Philosophicai, Institute. —The second of the course of popular lectures was given last evening in the Science Lecture Theatre, Canterbury College, by Professor Bickerton. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. The subject was " Tho Rambh • of a Carbon Molecule." The Professor, after u few introductory remarks, proceeded to explain the difference between a molecule and an atom. He then traced the molecule through carbonic acid gas to various substances. He ulso detachod an atom of carbon from marble, and concluded by explaining in what forms carbon existed in sugar, starch, gaß, benzol and ether substances. Ltttblton Dock.—The Harbor Board, at at a meeting held yesterday, expressed a dotermination to proceed with the extonsion of the Lyttelton dock, so as to render it capable of accommodating steamers of the largest size, such, for instance, as the Orient. A tender for tho second contract was sent in by Messrs Ware and Jones, who have the first contract, and as tho sum named by them—£64oo—is Ipretty close to the engineer's estimate, it is not improbable that it will be accopted. However, the Board has directed that plans of the work be sent to Wellington for the Governor's approval.

Thb Hobbital—Considerable improvements havo been made in and around the hospital since the office of houße steward was assumed by Mr Bell. Among such improvements may be mentioned a kind of poultry farm, the accommodation necessary for which Mr Sell has himself constructed, and the result of his labour and subsequent careful attention has proved eminently satisfactory, as a good supply Jof eggs has of late been obtained from the fowls. J A stable or carriage shed has, in accordance v ith a resolution of the Board, been erected for the use of vehicle! during winter months. This was very much required. :'lt appears, however, that the smoking room has not yet been commenced. A number of the old trees are being cut down, and used for firewood. Their plaoe will be supplied by trees of a better quality.

Chubch op Enoland Tempebance Society.—A comparatively large and influential meeting was held last evening in St. John's schoolroom for the purpose of forming a branch of the above society. The Primate occupied the chair and, after opening the meeting with prayer, explained the action of the proposed society, and exhorted those who joined either of its sections to exercise toleration towards each other. The following gentlemen addressed the meeting in connection with the several resolutions :—The Venerable Archdeacon Dudley, the Revs. W. O. Harris, H. B. Cocks, H. G. Gould, J. G. Cholmondeley, W. A. Pascoe, H. C. M. Watson, F. G. Brittan, C. Mortimer, A. Davidson, and Messrs Gresson, Bennett, Clophane, and Dr. Russell. Apologies were received frcm Judge Johnston, Rev. E. G. Penny, and Mr H. J. Tancred. Resolutions were -passed affirming the desirability of forming a branch of the society, and the following gentlemen were appointed a committee to draw up the rules and report at an adjourned meeting :—The Most Rev. the Primate, the Very Rev. the Dean, the Venerable Archdeacon Dudle*-, the Revs. W. O. Harris, F. G. Brittan, H. B Cocks, H. C. M. "Watson, J. G. Oholmondeley, and Messrs Gresson, Dr. Russell, Webb, and H. J. Tanored.