NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2038, 4 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Railway Matters. —The revised scale of wages has been received by the general manager, and will be made known to the men this day. We understand copies of the same have been forwarded to certain station masters on the Christchurch section, such as Ashburton, Timaru, &o. Inquest. —in inquest was held this morning at the Mitre Hotel, Lyttelton, by the Coroner and a jury, of whom Mr S. R. Webb was chosen foreman, touching the death of Thomas Richardson, who was drowned the other day. Alice Gueatwood, barmaid of the British Hotel, said that deceased was in the hotel on Sunday night, partly under the influence of drink. Ha left the hotel with the cook of the Lich Awe. Deceased had no drink supplied to him in the hotel. Constable Oleary testified to finding the body alongside the Gladstone Pier in the water, ■ Homy Haxton, cook on board the Loch Awe, reported to the police, on Monday morning, that deceased’s hat had been found floating in the water and that ho was missing from his ship. The jury returned a verdict of “Found drowned,” and added that nets should be placed between the wharf and the vessels, as in other ports.

Bible Cheistian Ohtjhoh.—As will be seen by advertisement in another column, the anniversary of the Bible Christian Church, at Addington, will be celebrated to-morrow and Tuesday. The Unemployed. —Twenty-five tickets were issued from the Public Works office yesterday to convey applicants for employment to the Weka Puss, During the past few days, the families of some of the men already engaged at the Pass have gone there to settle, so long as work continues.

Ellesmere Road Board Election.— The election of one member to serve on the above Board in place of Mr Charles Bourn, resigned, took place on Wednesday, with the following result: —J. B. Campbell, 216 ; W. Gabbie, 201 j B. B, Willis, 124. The returning officer (Mr W. G. Lunn) declared Mr Campbell duly elected. Local Industry. —Messrs Ford, Wolfe, and 00. have just completed a highly creditable specimen of local manufacture in tho shape of a very large and ornamental brass plate for the Northern Insurance Company, one of the largest of the kind done here. The workmanship is exceedingly good throughout.

Concert at Port.— -One of the most enjoyable amateur concerts given at Port for some time came off in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday night, in aid of the coming bazaar to be held by the Wesleyan congregation. The Rev. Mr Beck officiated as chairman at the concert, and expressed the thanks of tho trustees of tho church to those who had got up tho entertainment. All the performers were from Christchurch, having kindly volunteered their services in aid of the object. Ashburton. —Mr F, Guineas, Resident Magistrate at Ashburton, has received notice to hold himself in readiness for removal to Oollingwood.

United Methodist Free Church Mutual Improvement Society. —The usual weekly meeting was held last night, when some good readings were given by several of the members. The Rev. E. O. Perry, president, was in the chair.

Inquest, —An inquest was held this afternoon, before J. W. S. Coward, coroner, on the body of Lewis Wallace, whose death in the hospital has been mentioned in the columns of this paper. The evidence of W. Falian, a boy of about twelve or thirteen years, of the deceased’s brother-in-law, David Hobden, and of the house surgeon was taken, and the jury returned the following verdict:—“The jury are of opinion that the medical man should have been sent for before he was, and that the deceased died from disease of the lungs and b -ain, accelerated by takii g a quantity of alcohol. A. and P. Association. —The committee of this association held its regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at half past two o’clock. A considerable amount of important business was disposed of in the way of preparing for the November show. Maoistbate's Coubt, Ranoiora. —At this Court, on Friday, before A. H. Cunningham and H. Blackett, Esqs., Ann Middleton was charged with larceny of baby’s clothes from Mrs Nottingham. Alter hearing the evidence, the Bench cautioned the accused and dismissed the ease.

L.O L., No. 10.—At the last annual election the officers installed wore: Bros. O. J. Young, W.M., F. Ballantyne, D.M., B. H. Mathews (secretary), T. Heney (treasurer), Bros. J. Heney, T. Drabble, J. Perrin, J. Hatton, and R. King, members of committee. U.A.O. Damns.—The Mistletoe Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting at their hall, Oxford terrace east, A. D. Bro. Sutherland presiding. It was resolved to have 500 copies of the by-laws printed. One member was initiated and several proposed. Some ordinary business having been transacted, the Lodge was duly closed. The Case op Dbowinq at Post. —The police yesterday afternoon were engaged dragging for the supposed lost seaman’s body alongside the Gladstone Pier, and just as they were about to give up the search came upon it, and had it conveyed to the morgue. As before staled, the man’s name was Thomas Richardson, recently shipped ae steward of the Loch Awe. An inquest is to bo held to-day.

CONOOBDIA German SOCIETY.— The members of the above club held their second ball on Thursday night, at the New Wellington Hotel, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Battle at Sedan. The large room of the hotel was beautifully decorated. Dr. von Haost, Consul of the German Empire, opened the ball, which proved to be a great success. Mrs Fuchs had done her best to make her visitors comfortable, and had the satisfaction of seeing them depart at an early hour, well pleased with their evening’s enjoyment.

Thb Sttmnbb Railway Company.—The prospectus of this company appears in another column. It is shown that several reliable estimates have been made that the line can be constructed for the very modest sum of £IO,OOO, or even less. The first year’s traffic is calculated to give a nett return of 7£ per cent, on the highest estimate of cost, and considering that a large increase of traffic may safely be relied upon in consequence of the many facilities and cheap fares which a railway can afford, whilst the working expenses will be only slightly increased, the ultimate returns should be very considerable. Some authorities who ought to understand such matters consider that it should in a few years’ time be 15 or 20 per cent. To those who enjoy a day at the seaside the railway will prove a great boon, and no doubt a large proportion of the residents in and around Christchurch will gladly make use of it. It is expected that the company will be quickly floated, as we understand that a good many shares have already been applied for. Railway Band.—The members forming the above company held their usual practice last night at the Terminus Hotel, opposite the railway station. It is satisfactory to note that these practices are well attended ; also that the best selections of new band music are eagerly sought and speedily mastered. The excellent playing of the band last year in Cathedral square is likely to be excelled in the forthcoming season, and-it is to be hoped that subscriptions will flow in a little more readily than at present towards the Band Rotunda Fund. Ellesmere Aseicultttbal and Pabtobal Association. —A numerously attended meeting of members of the above association was held at the Leeston Hotel on Wednesday. Mr W. D. Lawrence, president, occupied the chair, and stated that the principal business was to fix the day on which to hold the show. Some discussion having taken place on the subject, it was ultimately decided, on the motion of Mr Dudley, seconded bv Mr Rennie —“That the first Tuesday in November be finally fixed as the date upon which the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Society’s Exhibition be held." Mr Campbell, of Bsllfield, offered £lO 10s to the special prize fund, the allocation of which was deferred until September 26th, so as to have the list finally completed. An offer of quicks by the railway department was accepted, and the ground committee authorised to make arrangements. Resident Magistrate's Court, Lyttelton. —Quite a sensation was caused yesterday in the Lyttelton Resident Magistrate’s Court through a clash between Mr Beswick, R.M., and Mr H. N. Nalder, who was present as counsel in a case. The immediate cause of the trouble between the magistrate and counsel was a remark made by the latter towards Sergeant-Major Mason, to the effect that he would not probably have such latitude in the Court in making remarks were Mr Mollish or Mr Whitefoord on the bench. As this was said within hearing of the magistrate, above breath, so to speak, Mr Beswick declined to let it pass without explanation. An apology must be made, or the Court would be adjourned, so as to give counsel an opportunity to consider an explanation, Mr Nalder said that if the Bench felt aggrieved ho was willing to apologise, but the words he had made use of wore entirely addressed, not to the Court, but to the sergeant-major. The case at the opening of which the little scene occurred was one brought under the Friendly Societies Act to compel the secretary of a society to furnish returns, &0., to the B.gistrar, and defendant’s counsel subsequently raised an objection that the sergeantmajor of police had, as prosecutor, no locus standi in the case. Finally, the case was adjourned, to afford the Bench an opportunity to solve that objection and others raised by Mr Nalder. Pafanui Ploughing Match.—At a committee meeting, held on Thursday night last, to audit accounts,'&c., for the past season, it

was found that after paying all disbursements there is a small credit balance to carry for-

ward for next year. Considering the difficulty experienced in collecting funds, and the fact that over £BO was paid in prizes alone at the last match, the committee c?rtainly deserve great credit for the financial position of the society’s affairs.

Oddfellows* Annitehsabt.—At the next meeting of the Loyal Bangiora Lodge, the question of how the anniversary shall be celebrated will form an important matter for discussion, as three notices of motion have been given, viz. in favor of (I) a procession, sports, and ball, (2) procession, sports, and dinner, and (3) a picnic.—At the next meeting of the Kaiapoi Lodge the question of joining with a sister lodge in a picnic comes on for discussion.

Christchurch Cabmen’s Protection Society. — A meeting of the above society was held last evening at the City Hotel, to receive the report of the committee appointed at the preliminary meeting, and also to decide upon the rules of the society. There was a largo .attendance. Mr Lamb occupied the chair, and called upon the secretary to read tho rules seriatim. The question arose as to making it a benefit, as well as a protection, society. A long and animated discussion ensued, and ultimately it was resolved—- “ That the question be adjourned till the copy of rules of the Melbourne Cabmen’s Protection Society are received.” The officers of tho society are —President, Mr Goodyear, sen., vice-president, Mr Lamb ; secretary, Mr Yallop; treasurer, Mr Jackson. At present the number of paid-up members is fortyseven.

Midland Cricket Club. —The annua meeting of the memoers of the above will be held this evening at the City Hotel, when tho report and balance sheet will be presented. Ellesmere Show. —The date of the show of the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association has been altered from the 4th to the 2nd November next. The Lost Tribes of Israel. —A meeting of those interested in the formation of an association for the purpose of elucidating the subject of the identification of the British with the lost tribes of Israel will be held at Bee’s Schoolroom on the 17th inst., at 7.30 p.m. The Druids. —The managing committee of the Athelstan Lodge, U.A.O.D, will meet tonight at the Royal George Hotel, Phillipstown, to receive the names of intending members. Tne lodge will be opened on Monday next in the Primitive Methodist ohnrch, Phillipstown, at 8 p.m.

H.A.C.B.S.—Tho quarterly meeting of the Christchurch branch of the above society will be held on Thursday next at St. Patrick’s Hall.

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