NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2026, 21 August 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Teieobaphic Communication. Communication has not yet been restored with Wellington or Hokitika. Consequently to day's issue is almost totally devoid of tele graphic item 3.

Accident at Casiihebe.—A man named Henry Alexander, groom in the employ of Sir Oraeroft Wilson, Cashmere, sustained a serious accident at about noon yesterday. He had brought the carriage round to the fror.t of the premises, and stood waiting there, when suddenly a branch was torn by the wind from an adjacont trse and hurled to the ground. In its fall the branch struck Alexander to the ground, and also d imaged the vehicle Assistance was soon at hand, and tho groom was found to be insensible He had sustained concussion of tho brain. He was conveyed to the Hospital as soon as possible, and at ten o'clock last evening had not recovered consciousness.

Ttjbf Ebgistbb.—The Canterbury Jockey Club have intimated their willingness to join tho other clubs in the colony in the cost of establishing a " Turf Begister" for New Zealand. The want of such a publication has long been felt by sporting men, and if tho project now Bet on foot can be carried to a successful conclusion there can be no doubt but that it will be a great boon,

Bbbidbnt Magistbate's Cotjbt.—At this Court this morning Margaret Guerin, a notorious offender, was fined 20a for drunkenneis. There was no other business, Ohambbb Sittings.—As it is not probable that his Honor Mr Justice Johnston will leave for Wellington till after next week, the usual Chamber sittings will be held on Tuesday and Friday.

City Isipbovembnts.— Arrangements are in progress for the erection of another large block of business premises in Hereford street, in close proximity to those now being put up at the corner of that street and High street. Maiden Cur, No. 1, L.O.L.—The annual election of officers of this Lodge was held at Lyttelton on Thursday, when the following were duly ohosen : Bro. E. Wetherall, W.M.; Bro. Thomaß Hay, D.M.; Bro. G. Johnston, secretary; Bro. Falconer, treasurer; Bro. Hawkins, I.G. Public Handicappeb.—At the meeting of the C.J 0., yesterday afternoon, a resolution was passed affirming the desirableness of appointing a public handicapper for the whole of New Zealand, provided that the other leading in the colony express their willingness to contribute their share towards the salary of such an official. The gentleman who is to be appointed will have to attend the various race meetings in the colony. Supeeme Cottbt.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston held a rather lengthy sitting in Chambers yesterday, when several cases were disposed of. The only one possessing any public interest was one in which a debtor had forcibly ejected the representative of the trusteefrom the property on coming to take possession, and resolutely refused to give up certain goods. His Honor gave him the alternative of giving up the goods or going to prison for contempt of Court. The debtor said he would give up the goods if his wife would let him.

Kaiapoi Chitech Bazaab.— This fancy fair in aid of the parish debt closed on Thursday evening at ten o'clock, when the Rev. D. O, Hampton thanked the members of the public for their attendance. The returns from the various stalls were—No.l,£2Bl6ssd; No. 2, £27 12s 9d ; No. 3, £32 10a 6£d ; No. 4. £22 13s 6d; No. 5, £4O 3s 6d; No. 6, £3O 2s ll|d ; No. 7, £2O 12s 2fcd; refreshment, £8 12s ll|-d; entranoe fees, £1614 lid; donation, £1 ; total, £23019s 9d. A meeting of the veßtry of the church takes place on Wednesday evening, when a balance sheet, showing receipts and expenditure will be presented. Goods to the value of over £SO remain in hand, and will be offered for sale at another date.

City Council Offices.—The improvements to the City Council offi.oes are now nearly completed, and a large amount of additional accommodation has been afforded by taking in the old Police Court buildings. The roof ia also being covered with corrugated iron.

Voluntebb Pabade.—The regular monthly inspection parade took place at the drill-shed last evening,, the companies presonfc being the City Guards, Artillery, Engineers, and Cadets, each of them mustering well. The men were inspected by Colonel Packe and Major Lean, and subsequently the battalion marched out under command of Lieutenant Wolfe (City Gmards). Sbevicb of Song.—The service of song with, connective readings, entitled " Eva " (Illustrating au incident from " Uncle Tom's Cabin "), was repeated in St. Paul's Churoh last evening. The former entertainment, at which this programme formed the leading feature, was eo successful that a special request was made for its repetition. There were a good number of ladies and gentlemen present, who appeared to enjoy thoroughly the excellent performance by the choir, and a very pleasant evening was passed. Oddfbllowship. The usual monthly meeting of the Rebecca Lodge, A.C., was held last evening. There was a fair attendance of members present. Bro. Teague was elected N.G., and Bro. Hastings secretary for the ensuing term. It was resolved to hold the quarterly meeting for the election of the other officers and for other business, on Thursday, September 2nd. It was also resolved that the lodge be called the " Ruth Lodge of the Rebecca Degree, 1.0.0. F., A. 0." The ~N.Gr. stated that he was visiting Dunedin next week, when he would procure a charter from the Grand Lodge of New Zealand.

Lincoln.—A lecture entitled "An evening with the South Sea Islanders " was given in the Presbyterian Church here on Thursday last by the Rev. A. Blake. Mr Robt. Rainey was voted to the chair, in the unavoidable absence of Dr. Guthrie, who had consented to preside. The lecturer gave an interesting and graphic account of the South Sea Islands, particularly the Hervey Group, or Cook Islands, of which Rarotonga is the chief. The second part was devoted to New Guinea, an island of great size and possessed of valuable natural products and resources, but of the highest interest to the Christian philanthropist. The missionaries, who, with the help of a little steamer, have explored the rivers and neighbourhoods of savage tribes for seven years, have been already rejoiced by signs of their turning to God. In the Samoan Group, now wholly Christianised, the jubilee of the Gospel is to be celebrated this month by missionaries and people. Amusing allusions were made to several native customs, and a number of colored illustrations and curiosities were described. The church was well filled, and the interest was maintained to the close. Oxfobd Tebbace.—The steam road roller was employed during yesterday on the part of Oxford terrace beyond St. Michael's Church, which has recently been re-metalled.

Libel.—The information for criminal libel laid by Mr J. Izett against the "Echo," will be heard on Monday next, in the Resident Magistrate's Court.

Railway Fiee Bbigadb.—The members of the above corps turned out last night, and had a " wat practice " near the Chriatchurch railway station. LtrNAB Rainbow.—On Thursday evening, about 6.15, a very fine lunar rainbow was witnessed by many persons at Rangiora in the north arc of the sky. As the moon shone brightly, the effect was particularly good.

A Tbam Shook.—A cab and the tram met at the junction of! Hereford street yesterday afternoon. The horse became alarmed by the appearance of the opposition conveyance, and after a series of plunges he fell, and cut his shoulder. The cab was not damaged. Footpaths.—At the meeting of the City Council when permission wai granted to the contractor for the building at the corner of High and Hereford streets to enclose part of the footpath, it was understood that arrangements would be made to give increased accommodation for foot-passengers on the High street side. This has not been done, though it is exceedingly necessary, the traffic at this part of the street being very large indeed. Nabbow Escape fboji Firb at Oxfobd. —On Wednesday morning the stables at Mullin's Terminus Hotel here, narrowly escaped being burned down. About ten o'clock smoke, and then flames, were obsorved issuing from the building. With plenty of assistance, and buckets of water, the fiery eloment was overcome. Sergeant McDonald and constable Firman, who were going to the train, rendered mosn valuable help in getting the fire under. It was supposed that the fire arose from embers emptied near the building. New Gband Stand. —The plans for the new grand stand proposed to be erected by the Canterbury Jockey Club have been received and have met with very decided approval from those members who have inspected them. The building will be an exceedingly handsome one, and provided with every convenience, such as ladies' balconies and rooms, Governor's box, committee box, refreshment rooms, and all other details. A mound similar to that upon which the Dur.edin stand is placed will be made, so that those who prefer to see the race from the lawn can do bo. A gravelled promenade runs round from back to front, and generally the stand when erected will be one of the best in New Zealand.

Saitwateb Gbeek.—A magic lantern entertainment was given in the district schoolroom on Wednesday evening, in aid of tho Sunday Bchool funds. There was a large attendance, especially of the juvenile members of the community, who, to judge from their tumultuous applause, thoroughly onjoyed themselves. The performance consisted of "Jessica's First Prayer," and humorous scenes and pictures. The connective readings in the first part of the entertainment were given by the Bev.B. Tout. During the evening several musical selections were given by the Sunday school scholars, under the superintendence of Mr T. Wyllie, and led by Mr Preßtney, who presided at tho harmonium. Votes of thanks to the exhibitor and Bev. B. Tout brought the entertainment to a olose. Eefreohinents provided by Messrs Wyllie and Thompson were then handed round, after which the room was cleared, and dancing indulged in, the company breaking up at an early hour.

A Tout at Jebome Pabk. —Laat Satur day, lays a recent number of the "Turf, Field, and Farm," at the Jerome Park races, a green-looking individual scooped in 200 dols. on Luke Blackburn in the first race. < Shortly before the race for the Westchester Cup he was seen looking at the quotations of a prominent bookmaker, and appeared unde- t cided about betting. The aforesaid bookmaker called a tout, and pointing out the green-looking individual, said—" You see that man ; go tell him to back Uncas; that he is a sure winner, and I will give you 25 per cent of what he bets." Taw green-looking individual, being advised, stepped up and bet the bookmaker 100 dols. to 600 dols. that Uncas would win. The result is known. Barbee landed Uncas a winner, and the bookmaker was beaten at his own game. Wanted Him Abbested. —This morning a way-worn stranger, friendless and hatless, and bearing above his left eye a mark resembling very much the one which is supposed to have caused the late Exciseman, Mr Bardell, to glide from this mundane sphere some time sine?, drovc[up in front of the office occupied by the representative of this journal at Lyttelton, and asked his way to the police office. The passers-by were at once on the qui vive, and a "kerbstone inquest" was there and then held, the unanimous opinion being it was a case of " sticking up." The horse certainly bore evidence of hard travelling, there was nothing about the buggy's appearance to oppose the theory that a highway robbery with violence had been committed, and the occupant of it from all points of observation quite harmonised with the ghastly thought. A blood smeared and hatleßS driver, a panting horse, and a mudbespattered buggy don't often come into pott in a heap, as this lot did; indeed the art of buggy driving upon orthodox principles is not | cultivated there anyway to any great extent, ! and it is therefore not surprising that the spell bound sensation on the part of some Portonians, as described, was experienced. Even our local representative felt sure the case was good for a column, and had prepared the introductory, well fortified by masked robbers, with full description of them and the dominoes worn by them, &c, &c. There was nothiog in it, however, more than appertains to an ordinary case of hawking, in which the hawker goes forth with a hired Cbristchurch buggy laden with wares, sells freely, and drinks not less so, finally getting into trouble with a wayside hotel keeper. It is scarcely necessary to say the information was not laid, but quarters were considerately found for man and beast by the jo'ice in which they might take a rest. South Aubtbahah Agbicuxtttbaii Statistics. —The extent of land under cultivation in tho year 1879-80 in South Australia was 2,270,655 acres, and the total yield of grain crops for the year was as follows: Wheat, 14,260,964 bushels, or 9 bushels 47 lbs per acre ; barley, 202,166 bushels, or 13 bushels 19 lbs per acre ; oats, 61,818 bushels, or 15 bushels Ilb per acre. The areas occupied by these crops were respectively—Wheat, 1,458,096 acres, or no less than 152,245 acres in excess of 1878 ; barley; 15,107 acres, or an increase of 3018 acres ; oats, 4117, or an increase of 1186 acres. In peas there was a decline of 270 acres in the extent of land under cultivation, the total for the year being 3963 acres. The potato crop amounted to 27,832 tons gathered from 7320 acres; in each case an increase upon the return for the previous year. Spobtikg.—Mr H. P. Lance, who for ao long has occupied the position of handicapper not only to the 0.J.0., but also to other racing clubs throughout the colony, has intimated his intention of retiring therefrom. This is induced from the fact that Mr Lance is going into racing, and though the accession of a gentleman bo universally respected and esteemed to the turf cannot but be matter for congratulation, there is yet a feeling of regret at the loss of his able services as handicapper. In handicapping, as in other matters, it is by no means in mortals to command success, but Mr Lance has certainly endeavoured to deserve it. His retirement, therefore, will be heard of with regret not only in Canterbury, but in all parts of the colony.

JoubnaljlSTic.—Mr J. Ivess intends starting another paper in the Waikato district, in opposition to the "Waikato Times."

New Music. —" The Nightingale " is the title of anew waltz which has jait been issued in Christchurch. The composer is Mr Maurice Cohen, of this city, and his efforts have resulted in the production of a bright sparkling waltz, which is sure to become a favorite. "The Nightingale " may be obtained at the principal music sellers.

Service op Song.—A new service of song, " The Wars of Manßoul," will be given at Ashbourne Church, Ferry road, on Monday next. The musical selections will be given by the choir of Trinity Church, and the readings by the Rev. S. Slocombe.

St. Mary' s, Addington.—HisJLordship the Primate will preach in this church to-morrow at the morning service, and the Very Rev. tthe Dean will preach in the evening.

Two turfmen, well known in Paris, M. Edouard Couturier and the Baron d'Hoyelle, made a bet the other day that recalls in a measure the famous one of Lieutenant Zubovitsch. The Baron wagered that he could, without stopping, make the 150 kilometres that separated his Chateau du Haut Yigneau from that of M. Couturier, in eighteen hours. The parties, accompanied by witnesses and a veterinary surgeon, says the " Parisian," loft Haut Vigneau on May 25th, at four in the morning, and after very short relays arrived at the Chateau de Floriac, winning the bet. The horse was fed on bread, oats, and water with wine during his dashing ride. It is said (says "Eapier") that an interesting match has boon arranged between the Duke of Westminster and Lord Bradford. Muncaster and Zealot are to run against each other in the course of the Houghton meeting. The distance, I believe, is a mile, and there is to be a difference of 41bs in the weights. Seeing that Muncaster just managed to do Zealot by a short head in the Twenty-seventh Triennial at Ascot on Friday, when the former was in receipt of 71bs, I suppose that Muncaster receives the weight, though of this my informant was not sure. It would be a good thing for the turf if there were more of such matches between such owners and such horses. There is surely more true sport about a race like this than about a handicap in which the main question often is how cunningly an owner has contrived to hoodwink a handicapper. Mr Bwinburne's Ode to Yictor Hugo, says the "Athenaeum," will be included in his new volume of poems The book will bear the general title of " Songs of the Spring Tides."