NEWS OF THE BAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2012, 5 August 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE BAY.

;«!, ■ • B.M* Coubt Building.—Yet another defect has become apparent in tho new It. M. Court, j The wind when blowing eaat fills the chamber 'with smoke, and this was done to an almost unbearable degree to-day.

Dbujikennesb Qttagki).—A decrepid tippler of emaciated appearance, made his periodical bow te Mr Mellish, at the R.M. Court this morning, on a ohargo of drunkenness. As usual ho argued the question with the apprehending constable. " Waa I going home?" Officer-" You was staggering along in no certain direction.'' " Was I on my foet?" Officer—" Not in a sober manner." < Accused (emphatically)—"Was I laying down ?" Officer—" No, you was not." Accused (still more emphatically)—" Well, then, how can a man bo drunk if he was not lying down?" The Court gave him fortyeight . houra in a quiet spot to solve the problem.

IfS-riELTON Coionists' Society. A meeting of the committee was held last evening for ordinary business. It was agreed to order ope or two now periodicals from home for tha reading room, and to call a special meeting of tho subscribers, for September Ist, to consider tho proposal to alter tho subscription rplo so as to mate tho charge to the reading-room 2s 6i per quarter, or monthly one shilling, 'ibis, it is believed, would meet the wishes of a cumber of visitors to the room who do not wish to subscribe to the library, and at the same titne prefer to pay something rather than avail themselves of the free regulations which obtains in reference to it.

Sydenham "Wesieyan Mutc&x Improve ment'Association.—The usual meeting of the above was held on Wednesday evening, the provident in the chair. After the ordinary businoM had been dispr.sed of Mr W. Shierlaw Tead an able essay entitled "Tho Secret of True Success," which received criticism at the hands of Messrs Eay, Dison, Rudd, Campbell Rowen, in 1 Hoddinott. From a point of interest and numbers this society is favourably increasing;

G-BBAT SCIOPTICON EXHIBITION. As will be seen by advertisement the Great Sciopticon Exhibition and a varied programme by Signor S. G. de Bonis will be given to-morrow at the Academy of Music. The railway baud has been engaged for the occasion.

Post and Tblbobaph OrricE, Sydenham. —It will be satisfactory to the residents of Sydenham to know that the erection of the post, and telegraph office is to bo proceeded with, notwithstanding tho smallness of the funds at command of the Government. The Hon. E. Richardson put the question in the House yesterday, and elicited a reply in the affirmative from the Minister for Public Works.

Tbamway Stopping Places.—We notice with pleasure that this Company have advertised definite stopping places at easy distances on the Papanui road, this will have the effect of insuring to the public increased advantages for meeting the arrival and departure of North trains. According to the present arrangement the cars will have to stop 480 times par day, so that if the public will only resort to these points a very great saving of time will be the result.

The Unemployed Petition.—The petitions for signature by tbe unemployed, as stated in a recent paragraph, were placed near the Cathedral square tank yesterday, and were signed by a goodly number of persons. Public Wobks Statement. The long expeoted Public Works Statement was not delivered last night after all, and the Premier during the afternoon sitting of the House intimated that it would not be brought down until Friday evening. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphs that the delay has principally arisen through the difficulty in deciding upon the works to be undertaken owing to the fact that the balance of the loan is totally insufficient to meet the- demands which are being urged for railway construction from all parts of tho cnlony. L.O.L.—The monthly meeting of No. 3 L."'\li. was held on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance of brethren and visitors. The principal business was the election of officers, which resulted as follows : —Bro. D. H. Christie, W.M.; Bro. Clifford, chaplain ; Bro. 0. Tribe, secretary ; and Bro. Prudhoe, treaeur?r. At the conclusion of the business the brethren adjourned for refreshment, when the usual loyal and fraternal t ousts wore proposed and done due honor to. Tbamway Line.—The various tramway lines in tho city ware gone over and inspected yesterday by Mr George Evans, the com missioner appointed by the Now South Wales Government to report upon the street tramwoys in New Zealand. Mr Evans, who was accompanied by Mr J. E. Brown, manager of the Christchurch company, spoke of the rolling stock used here as being equal to anything of tho kind ho had ever seen. The Sydenham line was afterwards inspected by the engineer and secretary of the company, who expressed satisfaction with the work.

East Chbistchubch School.—A meeting of the committee of tho above wbb held on Tuesday evening. Tho chairman of tho committee, the Rsv. H. 0. M. Watson, occupied the chair. It was reported that a month's leave of absexico had been granted to Mr Wykesmith, one of the masters of the school. Three applications for the post of pupil teacher were referred to the sub-eommifctee to consider, after coßultation with the headmaßte*. Mr Williams was requested to furnish a report aB to the drainage of the Phillipßtown schools. It was resolved to close the schools after August 14th for the holidays.

The New Gold Discoybby on the West Coast.—Tae following extract, from a letter received from Paringa by a gentleman in town, takes a very hopeful view of the prospects of the new diggings : —" T— F—came in with over 50ozs. of coarse gold. The largest piece weighed loz 2dwts., and eeveral pieces ioz. and down to fine. Itiß a splendid sample of gold. They have not officially reported it yet, as they do not want to cause a rush. They both say that there will be room for a large population when the road now being constructed is finished. They got gold over fourteen miles of country, and to the top of the highest hills. They say that it will be a splendid ground-sluicing country. Mr Mueller, the chief surveyor, saw the gold, and I see by the papers that he has reported the circumstance to the Government. Tenders have been called for another three miles of the road towards tho Haaat. The wages ore lis per day of eight hours, and it is a pity that some of the able bodied unemployed do not niake thsir way to these parts instead of eating the bread of idleness in Chrislchurch." Cotjbtenay.—The annual meeting of the Oourtenay Farmers' Club was held at the Kirwee Hotel on Monday, August 2nd, Mr Auson in the chair. The attendance was good from all parts of the district. The secrotary read his report, and the treasurer his financial statement, both of which were satisfactory, but owing to the late depression in trade, the latter' was not so good as otherwise could have been expected. It was decided to curtail the committee for the coming year to twelve members only, who wore duly elected and fairly divided throughout the district. After a good deal of discussion it was finally settled that the next Agricultural Show should take place at Kirwee, this locality beiug more central, and also clobo to the railway. The secretary was instructed to got printed cards with fixed dates for the different meetings in the coming year, one to be sunt to each member. Also, to write to Messrs Colthart and Shanks re holding a meeting at Kowai Pass to obtain the opinion of the surrounding farmers as to opening their district to the Courtenay Agricultural Show, and further to co-operate with the olub for the benefit of all. Mr O. G. Parker offered to read a paper at the next meeting. A hearty vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Goyeenmbnt Insubances.—ln reply to a question in the House yesterday, it transpired that tho Government buildings, offices, &c, were insured for £57,000, distributed amongst the various local insurance companies. The principal amounts are on Parliament buildings and tho departmental offices, each of which is insured to the extent of £20,000. Bills Passed —The Ashburton County Council Waterworks Bill and the Malvern Water-race Transfer Bill were read a third time and passed in the House yesterday. They were also read a first time in the Legislative Council. Hospital and Chabitable Endowments. —The Bill dealing with endowments for ho3pitale, &c, came before tho Legislative Council yesterday for the second reading. Quite a lively little scene was enacted, and the Bill was eventually thrown out by 30 to 6. The Druids.—A special meeting of the Pioneer Lodge of Druids was held on Tuesday evening at their lodge room to welcome Bro. Alexander of the Wellington Lodge. There was a large attendance, and the A.D. of the Pioneer Lodge occupied the chair. After a fraternal welcome had been extended to Bro. Alexander, who gave a graphic description of the progress of Druidisrn in Wellington, the meeting resolved itself into harmony. Several excellent songs were sung, and a very pleasant evening was spent. St. Sayioue's, Sydenham. A general meeting of parishioners took place on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of considering proposals for the enlargement of the Church. Tho Rev. H. B. Cocks occupied the chair, and introduced the subject of the meeting. A motion was unanimously carried that it was desirable that the church should at once be enlarged. It was decided that the form such enlargement should take should, subject to certain conditions, be left in the hands of the building committee. It was alao decided to canvass the district for subscriptions to the building fund. Ninety pounds were subscribed towards this object at the meeting. South Bakaia.—The school committee held its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Tucker (chairman), Oox, Sharp, and Welsh. A circular was road from the Board of Education, i.otifying that in future no teacher will be allowed to act as secretary to any school committee. A letter was read from tho Board, sanctioning the appointment of Eate Doherty as pupilteacher to the school, subject to her passing the necessary examination and signing the uiual indenture. The chairman stated that Kate Doherty had expressed her willingnPßS to conform to the regulations, upon which ho had instructed her to commence work. The action was approved. It was resolved that the master be instructed not to absent himself from his duties without asking the consent of the chuirman, in writing, and obtaining a written reply, or in the absence of the chairman, tho consent of any two members of tho committee. Eastern Football Club —The above club will play a match on Cranmer square next Saturday, at 2.30 sharp. Sides—East v West o. Colombo street. Colors —East, blue and white; and West, amber and red and black. Theatrical.—A benefit performance on behalf of Mr J. Briggs, scenic artist, has been arranged to take place at an early date in tho Academy of Mnsic, when tho programme produced by the Foresters in the Theatre Royal some time back, will be repeated. Mr Briggs is well known in different parts of the colony as a gentleman of f ome ability in his profession. The Late Exhibition. —The final meeting of the managing committee of the above will be held this evening at half-past seven o'clock. Philosophical Institute.—A general mpefcing of the above will be held this evening, at the Public Library, when several papers will be read. Justces or the Peace.—All Justices of the Peace living in Ohristchurch and neighbourhood are requested to attend a meeting, to bo held in the room of the Resident Magistrate, at two o'olock, on Friday next.