NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2036, 2 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Railway Crisis.— The forty-eight hours' notice of strike given by the railway employes expired at noon this day, but without any response from the Government. All the men from Amberley to Kingston, if they stand true to their pledge, will therefore strike to-night. The committee waited upon the manager, Mr F. Back, this morning, but the situation, as far as we can learn, is still unchanged. It is rumoured that two influential men at Dunedin telegraphed this morning to Mr Oliver, asking him if the Government still intended to enforce the reduction, and that gentleman's reply was " Most certainly." To-night at half-past seven the men hold a nines meeting in Ferguson's shed, First street, near the Kingston Hotel, when no douht the difficulty will be solved one way or another.

Municipal Elections.—The nominations for the city took place to-day at noon. The following were received : —South-east Ward, Mr Albert Cuff; South-west Ward, Mr W.Vincent ; North-east Ward, Messrs H. Thomson and E. Thomas ; North-west Ward, Messrs N. K. Oherrill and J. P. Oliver. There being no opposition to Messrs Cuff and Vincent they were declared duly elected for their respective wards. The polling for the North-east and North-west wards will tike place on the 9th instant, at the Orange Hall and City Council Chambers respectively. The following nominations for the Sydenham Borough Council were received by the Town Clerk up to noon this day : —Messrs W. White, jun., Edward Pavitt, W. S. Shierlaw, Sidney Day, and Wm. Merritt. The polling will take place on September 9th, from 9 till 6. Sydenham Bobough Loan.—A meeting will be called shortly—of which the date will be duly advertised—to consider the proposal of the Sydenham Borough Counoil to borrow the sum of £30,000, for channelling, &o.

Sydenham and the Dbainaqb Boabd.— Owing to tho exertions of E. Richardson, Esq., M.H.R., the Drainage Bill has passed the Assembly, thus giving Sydenham a member on the Drainage Board.

Lyttelton Colonists' Society.—At the meeting of subscribers held in the Lyttelton Colonists' Hall lust night it was resolved to adopt the suggestion of the committee in respect to altering the subscription rates so as to enable persons to become subscribers to the reading-room only. The terms—half-a-crown a quarter or one shilling per month—wore agreed to. LYTTELTON NOMINATIONS POR COUNCILLORS, —The nominations for three vacancies in the Lyfctelton Borough Council closed at noon to-day with the following:—William Eeed, Thomas McOlatohie, John Green Garforth, and Samuel Bollin Webb. The two first-named are for re-lection, and tho eleotion will take place next Thursday. Local Industries Association.—Mr W. Jameson has been appointed as secretary of the Local Industries Association, and the offices of the association will in future be in the same building as the offices of the Selwyn County Counoil. Theatre Koyal.—Mr Reynolds' drama of "Tried and True" seems to grow in public favor each night. Last evening there was a very good house, and the piece went capitally. To-night it will be again performed, and on Saturday a new romantic Irish drama, written by Mr Reynolds, and ontitled " The Sprissaun," will be produced.

Kaiafoi Farmers' Club.—At tho next meeting of this Olub, Mr H. T. Thompson is expected to give a paper on bee-keeping, treating of the subject as a benefit to farmers ; and Mr Bradley will exhibit an improved hive, honey slinger, and other apparatus connected with beo management. Kaiafoi Boabd of Health. The Borough Council met as a Board of Health on Tuesday evening. The notification of a case of typhoid fever dated on Saturday was read. Tho Mayor stated that the first intimation he had of this matter was in the Pbbsb of Tuesday. The case had terminated fatally on Sunday. He had learned that every precaution had been taken under the direction of Dr. Ovenden to prevent infection. Thbatbical.—The Lingards, from recent advices, appear to have made a hit in Auckland with Paul Merrit's comedy drama of " Stolen Kisses." The company inoludes, besides Mr and Mrs Lingard, Mr J. B. Steele, Mrs Fitzwilliam, and Mr Charles Craig, who have played here, and three ladies and gentlemen now to this part of the world. After a short season at the Thames, the company will oome South.

The Pbobogation.—Parliament was prorogued by Commission yesterday to December Ist. The proceedings were very brief, and lasted only a few minutes. Rahgioba Dbainagb Commission.—The gentlemen forming this commission visited the head waters of the Oust on Wednesday and wore shown over a line of drainage towards the Ashley river, whioh would to prove effectual have to be taken through some im-, portant estates.

SYDENHAM WESLBYAN MUTUAL Impbovrmknt Association.—This society held its usual meeting last evening, a large number of members and visitors being present. The order of the evening was an able essay by Mr 0. Bay, entitled "Themind and its management," which, from the free criticism which ensued, showed the appreciation of those present. " The best means of reforming the criminal population of New Zealand" will form a topic for general debate at the next meeting. Deamatic Copyright.—Mr G. W. Geddes, who has recently been served with a process on behalf of the Dramatic Authors' Sooiety for producing " His Last Legs," has been again summonsed for having played "Pjg* malion and Galatea."

Entertainment. —Last oven'ng at Ihi»St. Asaph street schoolroom an entertainment was held, consisting of readings, recitations, singing, &c, by Sunday-school teachers and members of the church. The schoolroom was well filled, and each item on the programme was crodifcably given. A collection was made at the cloße in aid of cleaning and decorating the Bchoolroom. Tho Rev. E. O. Perry occupied the chair, and his brother presided at the piano. An Unusual Case.—To-morrow a case will be heard at the Ljttelton Magistrate's Court of an exceptional character. The secretary of the Ancient Order of Foresters, Lodge Court Queen of the Isles, is to be placed on trial for neglecting to send the Registrar an annual return of the receipts, &3., of the society, in compliance with the requirements of the Friendly Societies Act. Mr H. N. Nalder has been instructed for the defence.

Supposed Dbownino.— A man named Richardson has been reported missing at Port. He came to the colony as second steward of the ship Geraldino Paget, and had shipped as steward in the Loch Awe. On Sunday night he was last seen, and as his hat was found floating in the water near the ship at the pier, and he not having been seen since, it is feared that ho has met with an accident. The police were engaged searching yesterday for his body. Habmonio Society.—At the usual committee meeting of the above, held on Tuesday evening in St. John's Schoolroom, Professor Cook in the chair, it was resolved to abandon tho intention to produce Handel's oratorio of " Solomon." This has been decided upon in consequence of the inability to obtain a sufficient number of copies for the use of the society. The next work to be taken up will probably be the " Stabat Mater," which will be put in rehearsal on Tuesday next.

Stjmnbr Railway.—A company, with a large provisional directory, is in course of formation to undertake the construction of a railway from Eerrymead to Sumner, the Government having agreed to re-lay the rails on the old Ferrymead branch and to work the now line when it is finished. This should bo good news to those Ohristchurch people who are in the habit of paying frequent visits to this favourite flea-side resort, as the run down will be done in less than half the time hitherto raquired by the coach, and ought to cost much less.

Proposed Natal Bbigadk.—The promoters of the Naval Brigade movement, which was brought rather prominently before the public some time since, have shown a perseverance in tho cause which should entitle tbem to success. Some correspondence has taken place between the secretary, Mr Pyemont, and the Hon. E. Richardson, M.H.R., in reference to the question of capitation, as to which, however, no definite arrangements have boon made. But a meeting of those who have subscribed their names will be held at the Port on Monday next for the purpose of taking preliminary steps in the formation of the corps, as it has been determined to proceed under any circumstances. Organ Rbcitaii. —This evening an organ recital will be given in St. John's Church by Mr A. Landergan, in aid of the organ fund. The programme of music selected is a very excellent one, comprising illustrations of the WDrks of Hayden, Mozart, Handel, and Mendelssohn, and others. Since the last organ recital the following additions have been carried out to the organ, under the superintendence of Mr Jenkins, viz., on the pedal organ, one 16ft. open diapason, range from COO to D; on the great organ, one trumpet stop, Sft. metalj on the swell organ, cornopean stop, Bft. metal, and one Bourdon, 16ft. wood. The last three stops are the full compass of the manuals, from G-G- to E. Midland Cricket Club.—The annual general meeting of the members of the above will bo held en Saturday next at the City Hotel for the reception of the annual report and balance sheet, &c. Licensed Victuallers' Association.— The quarterly general meeting cf the members of the above association will be held to-night at Morton's Hotel. St. Michael's Entertainments.—The first of a series of four entertainments, advertised to take place this evening, has been postponed until next Thursday evening, for which a very good programme has been provided, one of the principal features being the readings to be given by members of the Christchurch Shakesperean Society. The scenes, which have been selected from "As Tou Like It " and "Much Ado about Nothing," are for six characters, and should be a decided improvement on the customary stereotyped readings at parochial entertainments.

Firb Brigade Re-union,—The annual reunion in connection with the Chiistchurch Hire Brigade will take place this evening, tickets being 13sued to members and their families only. These gatherings have proved highly pleasing in the past, and no doubt this year's will prove equally satisfactory in all respects.