NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2020, 14 August 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ah Ingenious Deiveb.—On the Wbbl Coast road there is a driver of a most wily turn of mind. He has a eliding scele of names for his team of horses, which varies according to the company he has on the box. The other day he had a Wesloyan minister by his side. It then was:—"Git up Wesley," " Get along Boecher." Wh«n the Kev. Charles Clark was in the box seat it was:—" .Now then, Thackeray," "Easy there, Diokens," "Hold up, Tennyßon." And so on ad infinitum The result is gratifying, and manifests itself in an unusual supply of drinks at the various stopping places. Even the Weeleyan minister in the case alluded to above, thawed, and auid to Jehu, "My good friend, will you refresh the inner man." Mabital Gbievances.—-James Lutton appeared at the R.M. Court this morning at the suit of his wife, Susan Lutton, who applied, through the Married Women's Property Protection Act, for protection of her property and earnings and support of three children, the grounds alleged being drunkenness and cruelty. Tho foundation of her trouble she attributed to her husband's brother's wife, and stated that, during the past week, defendant had not only endeavoured to strangle her and committed other acts of cruelty, au well as destroying furniture, but had turned her out of doors. Defendant asked for a remand to enable him to consult a lawyer and call witnesses, who would put a different complexion on the case and show that complainant was not what she ought to be. Tho Bench adjourned the hearing until Monday. Messrs Q-. L. Lee and J. E. Parker were the presiding justices. Thb Outgoing Mail.—The mail for Europe via San Francisco will be despatched by the o.s. Taiaroa, which leaves Port to-night at nine o'clock. Kaiapoi Woollen Manufaotu-bing Company.—A special meeting of shareholders was held at the offices, Kaiapoi, on Friday, for the purpose of confirming the resolutions passed on July 13th. Mv Isaac Wilson, chairman of directors, presided. The resolutions were duly confirmed, and it was decided to issue the prospectus at once.

The Fobthcoming Agbicultubal Show. —Laßt yea? the question of the dinner or banquet held in connection with the annual show of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association caused some discussion at one of tho meetings of the oommittee, because the banquet had not proved a decided success on tho previous year, but eventually arrangements were made, and the festive occasion, oelebrated at Mr Wagner's hotel, was an undoubted success. A feeling is gaining ground, however, among members of the committee that a dinner at night after tho show is a mistake, and interferes with the enjoyment and comfort of thoso who are expected to take part in the proceedings. It is thought by some of tho committeemen that a wiser plan would be to have an elaborate luncheon during the day, say, from twelve to one o'clock, or a little later, during which time the judging might be suspended. The luncheon could take precisely the same form as the banquet in the evening, and there would, it is held, be an advantage about it, in so far as it would place the evening of the show day entirely at the disposal of visitors. Thbatbb RorAL. —"The Kellys " was played again last night at tho Theatre Royal, when there was a very good house. To-night " The Colleen Bawn," with Mrs Hill as Anne Chute, is announced, followed by "Tho Kellys," and on Monday the nautical drama of "The Dream at Sea." Mr Walter Reynolds will shortly appear in a round of his own pieces.

Ohbibtchtjbch Debating Sooibtx". —The regular fortnightly meeting of the Ohriafcchureh Debating Society was held in St. John's sohoolroom last evening, Mr T. O. Kelsey occupying the chair. There was but a email attendance of members. The subject chosen for debate was " Free Trade v Protection," Mr James Glen opening the discussion with a plea in favor of free trade, to whioh Mr Earnshaw replied, others taking part, and expressing their individual opinions on the question. Eibk AT Balcaibn.—On Thursday about 1 a.m. Mr James Smith, contraotor, discovered his house to be on fire. He immediately got his family and seme of his furniture, to the value of £26, out, but could not in any way stop the fire. The house, which was almost a new building, was insured with the South British Company for £225, and the furnituro was also insured for £IOO. It is supposed by Mr Smith that the fire had started on some kindling wood near the fire-place. Mrs Smith was certain that she extinguished the fire in tho grate on the previous evening. Sbvebb.—During tho adjourned dtbata in tho House yesterday on the report of the Railway Commission Mr E. G-. Wright was rather severe upon Mr Pyke, the member for the Dunstan. Mr Wright was replying to the latter gentleman's motion condemning the report as only fit for the waste paper basket, and during the course of his remarks he said that, while they were in the Dunstan district a theatrical troupe was there also. They made enquiries as to the whereabouts of the hon. member, and found that he was starring the Vincent County with the prima donna of tho troupe. Mr Wright concluded his remarks in this connection with a little inference which it is unnecessary to repeat. 1.0.0. F., M.U.—The Star of Waltham Lodge held a special summoned meoting on Tuesday, to receive the auditor's report and balance-Bheet, and the hall committee's report. On the recommendation of the committee, the Lodge decided to purchase a quarter-acre soction of land on the G-asworka road, and build a hall thereon 60ft by 30ft without delay.—At the usual mealing of tho District Lodge held on Thursday ovening, an application was received from the Volunteer Lodge, asking to have a row formed at 1 Papanui. It was resolved to lay the application before a special district meeting on Thursday, the 29 th inst. •Stjpbeme Cotjbt.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday, and disposed of a short list. There wore no cases of public interest.

liOSS OV THE SA.BA.II AND MA.KY.—MeSBM Black, Davies, and Co. recoived further advice yesterday about the above vesßel. Tho captain telegraphs that she is a complete wreck, that none of the cargo was saved, and that his and the men's clothes were lost. Fortunately all the orew escaped safely. Ths Unemployed.—No more tickets have been issued since those distributed last week, but arrangements are being made for forwarding another party of men on about Wednesday next, the tents and tools having been procured to send on ahead of them. It is thought that when the contingent referred to are gone provision will have been made for all tho unemployed in Ohristchurch—that is, all who care to bo so employed on public works.

Good Tbmplaby.—A meeting was held last eight, in the Schoolroom, Heathooto Valley, for the purpose of arranging for the formation of a lodge of Good Templars in the Valley. The chair was taken by Bro. O. M. Gray, District Deputy, and in addition to his remarks addresses were delivered by Bros. J. T. Smith and Neil. About forty were present, and at the close of the meeting seventeen names were handed in to the District Deputy to join the Templar Order. The institution of a lodge was decided on, and it will be opened probably about the 20th inst. Youno Men's Christian Association.— The third of the series of lectures in connection with the above Association will be delivered by the Rev. D. McKee on Monday evening next, in the Manchester street schoolroom. The subject chosen is " Cranmer." Cantebbury Club Company.—The annual general meeting of the shareholders in the above company will be held on the 28th inst., at 2 p.m., to receive the directors' report and balance-sheet, elect directors and auditors, and allot shares. Chamber op Commerce. —The nominations for office bearers for the ensuing year in connection with the Chamber of Commerce must be made to the secretary on or before Wednesday next. Union Rowing Club.—The annual general meeting of the above will he held at the Commercial Hotel on the 25th inst., at 8 p.m., to receive the report, of the committee and the balance sheet, and to elect the officers for the ensuing year. Scholastic.—The Gilchrist Trustees give notice of a scholarship of £IOO par annum for three years to the candidate who passes highest in the honours or in the first division at a London University Matriculation Examination, to be held at Christchurch on the 6th September aid four following days. Candidates may obtain information from Professor Brown, or the Secretary of Education. Thb Lakes Station. —It is reported that this pastoral property, situated between the branches of the Hurunui has changed hands, Mr W. Parkerson being the purchaser. A Usefui Pbesbnt. —The Presbyterian congregations of Prebbleton and Lincoln have presented their minister, the Rev. A. Blake, with a handsome light buggy for his use in the work of the district.

How to Meet a Dog.—A gentleman gives the following advice in relation to dogs : "If," says ho, "you enter a lot where there is a vicious dog, be careful to remove your hat or cap as the animal approaches you, hold the same down by your side, between yourself and the dog. When you have done this you have secured perfect immunity from attack. The dog will not bite you if this advice is followed. Such is my faith in this policy that I will pay all doctor bills from dog bites and funeral expenses for deaths from hydrophobia." That's What He Is.—lf an editor omits anything, he is lazy. If he speaks of things as they are, people get angry. If ho glosses over or smooths down the rough points, he is bribed. If he calls things by their proper names, he is unfit for the position of an editor. If he does not furnish his readers with jokes, he is a mullet, If he does, he is rattleheaded, lacking stability. If he condemns tho wron?, he is a good fellow, but lacks discretion. If he lets wrongs and injuries go unmentioned, he is a coward. If he exposes a public man, he does it to gratify spite—is the tool of a clique, or belongs to the " outs." If he indulges in personalities, he is a blackguard. If he does not, his paper is dull and insipid. The Old Bachblob.—What a pitiful thing an old bachelor is, with his cheerless houso and rueful phiz, on a bitter cold night, when the fierce winds blow, when the earth is covered a foot with snow ; when the fire is out, and in shivering dread he slips'neath the sheets of his lonely bed. How he draws up his toes, encased ia yarn hose, and buries hie nose beneath his chilly bed-clothes ; that his nose and his toes, still cnoased in yarn hose, may not chance to get froze. Then he puffs and he blows, and ho swears he knows no mortal on earth ever suffered such woes, and with ahs ! and with ohs! and with limbs so disposed, that neither his toes nor his nose may be froze, to his slumber he goes. In the morn when the cock crows, and the sun has just rose, from beneath the bed-clothes pops the bachelor's nose ; and you may suppose, when ho hears the wind blowe, and sees the window all froze, why, back 'neath the covers pops the poor fellow's nose ; for full well he knows, if from the bed he rose, to put on his clothes, that he'd surely be froze. A gap in the carving-knife betokens that a spring chicken his b6on in tho house.— " Boston Transcript." " My dear," said Mrs P , toying with the nut-cracker alter dinner, " I happened in at Androwa' this afternoon, and he said he hoped I was pleased with the pearl necklace you bought me last week. Now I had to say something, you know ; so I told him I would send it back and have some trifling alterations made in it. So you'd better get it from the fortunnte possessor, whoever eho may be, and take it down and have something or other done to it." "Keally, Matilda, thisisawfully magnanimous of you, and I hope to die if I ever deceive you again as long " "Oh, don't mention it; we must spare one another's feolings and reputations you know, and it was very kind of you to say it was for me. Just do as I suggest, and I will say no more about it." The next day Mr P loads her down with presents of jewellery ; but all the same, the day after she goes to the man of gems, carelessly mentions that she has changed her mind about having the pearl necklace altered, take' it home with her, and wears it at dinner. Mr P , knowing there is not another like it in America, does not particularly well enjoy his meal.—" Argonaut."

An American paper is responsible for the statement that at a recent representation of "Belshazzar" at Bridgeport, the following took place :—" It seems that during the intermission Daniel and Belshazzar stepped out to get a drink, and one of the Babylonians followed, and wanted to bet that Bridgeport would go democratic A discussion ensued, and when the curtain rang up, the Babylonian was unable to see out of one eye, and Belshazzar dropped out four front teeth in merely sayiDg" lam the king." The audience being a critical one, took the ground that their appearance was not historically accurate, and demanded their money back." The Albert Victor, steamer, built for the Folkestone and Boulogne service of the SouthEastern Kail way, was launched on the 10th of May. from the building yard of Messrß Samuda Brothers, Poplar, since received her engines from Meßsrs Penn and Sons, and on June 12th made a'preliminary trial trip, when she fully realised the result she was expected to accomplish The trial was made at the Maplin Sands, on the government measured mile. The veesel was carrying all the outfit and weights she will have in ordinary service, and was drawing 7ft lOiu of water. The speeds observed were as follows :—lst run, time, 3min lsec, equal to 19.890 knots ; 2nd, 3min 24sec. equal to 17.674 knots ; 3rd, 3min 5 sec, equal to ID 459 knots : 4th, 3min 19=ec, equal to 18.090 knots; the mean of the four runs being 18.698 knots, or 21V statute miles. The engines developed 2800horse power, and maintained throughout the trials a steady steam pressure of 691 b, and 27in of vacuum, making 40 revolutions per minute, and working in all respects satisfactorily. The Admiralty have issued the following notice with reference to the missing training ship Atalanta:—"A reward of .£2OO will be given by the Admiralty to the firet person who gives suoh information as may lead to any definite knowledge being obtained of the cause or locality of the loss of her Majesty's ship Atalanta, or who finds the first traces of any part of her hull or equipment." H.M.S. Constance was launched at Chatham on June 9th, in the presence of a numerous company. The vessel is built of steel, and wood sheathed. She was commenced on September 14th, 1878, and her dimensions are as follows: — Length between perpendiculars, 225 ft.; extreme breadth, 4ift. 6in ; draught of water forward, 17ft., aft, 18£t. 6in.; tons, 2383; armament, two 90cwt. guns, asd twelve 64-poander gnns ; horse power, £3OO ; crew, 251. She is the first steel-built vessel of her class, and has been fitted with a powerful engine, as she is intended for a fast ocean cruiser. Her draught of water is very small for her size. She 'is fitted with an auxiliary rudder, and will have a ram.