NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2041, 8 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Railway Mattbes.—Circulars have been issued to the various departments on the Christchurch section this day re the new rates of pay, by which employes are requested to signify their acceptance or rejection of the same at once, so that the places of those refusing may be filled up after Saturday next, September 11th. The various gaugers or foremen of the outdoor staff are notified to reply on behalf of their men and forward replies as received.

Police Court.—There were no cases on the charge sheet on this side of the R.M. Court this day.

Sickness and Accident Mutual Assueanob Association. — A meeting of the management committee was hold last evening, when the draft rules were carefully revised. Mr W. S. King was elected chairman of the committee. Encouraging promises of support have been received from all parts of the Middle island, and agents wore appointed at Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru, and Lyttelton. Arrangements are also being made for representing tho association in all the principal centres of the colony. Tenants Wanted. —lt is noticeable, to the most casual observer, that in all the streets of our city there are a very great number of the smaller houses lacking tenants —a not very healthy sign of the times. The only good likely to arise out of it is that the rents will doubtless come down, as it is only fair to imagine that rent, like labour, must submit to a reduction, whether it be a ten-per-cent reduction or more or less. Shameful Deception. —One of the witnesses in a case that was heard this morning had to serve a legal notice, it was not a writ, on the plaintiff. This person had a strong objection to being so served, and kept out of the way, and it appears had said a word in season to his wife, for, on his two or three separate visits to her house, she refused all the blandishments of the messenger—and the paper. Not to be foiled, however, he placed tho notice inside a letter, and with it enclosed a penny. He then registered the letter. It was posted and delivered in the usual manner. Tho receipt obtained for the letter was, of course, legal proof of the serving of the notice. Mr Stringer characterised this proceeding as a “sapient dodge,” but, as it affected his case unfavorably, he looked as if ho thought it a cruel hoax.

Waijiakabibi Habboe Board. The usual monthly meeting of this Board, to have been held on Monday evening, lapsed for want of a quorum. Tub Humble Beb. —From a letter read at the Council meeting of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday, it is probable that another attempt to introduce the humble boo will be made about November or December. Forestry at Kaiapoi. —The now Court at Kaiapoi will bo opened at an early date. It is intended to hold a preliminary meeting in the Farmers’ Club Chamber on Friday evening, when the application for a dispensation will bo drawn up. Lyttelton Borough Council Election. —At the request of a number of ratepayers a public meeting will bo held to-night at Lyttelton in the Colonists’ Hall, to give the candidates for the Borough Council an opportunity to state their views upon local matters. The election takes place to-morrow.

Mies Ltdia Hqwaede. —Playgoers in Chriatohuroh who recollect the very excellent season of burlesque and opera bouffe given some time back under the management of this lady, will bo glad to learn that she will shortly re-visit Christchurch with a company. Miss Howarde has arrived in Auckland, accompanied by Mr H. Shepperson, and is expected here in a few days, when it is probable that the Academy of Music will be opened for an opera bouffe season. Stack Fiee. — A stack of hay belonging to Mr O’FarrelJ, Cast Valley, was destroyed by fire on Sunday last. It appears that Mr Farrell’s youngest son, who is about five years old, left the dinner table and want to the stack yard, where he lit a match and applied it to the stack. This occurred about one o’clock in the afternoon, when the neighbours were returning from Divine service, and their prompt assistance prevented the spread of the fire.

The Cabs and the Teahwat. —Yesterday the cabmen effectually blocked the approach to the railway station of the tram cars by drawing up their cabs on the stand. So foon as the tram cars were sighted in High street detachments of cabs drove off, and, heading them, took up their position as stated. Passengers per tram car had, therefore, to alight at the end of Manchester street. It is understood that the Tramway Company have requested a conference of the cabmen and the City Council with the directors of the company as to future action, and have requested that until this takes place that hostile demonstrations on the part of the cabmen shall cease.

Theatee Koval. —“ The Sprissaun ” was repeated last night at the Theatre Boyal. This evening “ Tried and True ” will be revived.

Unstjccessetjli. Several attempts were made yesterday to capture the large trout which haunts the river near the bridge by the old[Gavernmeat Buildings, but unsuccessfully. Madame Lottie Wilmot.— This lady, who has been delivering lectures on social subjects in Dunedin, will shortly pay a visit to Christchurch, under the managerial care of Mr James Gardener. Ancient Oedee op Foeestbes. —The Court meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held on Monday at the Foresters’ Hall. Bro. J. Mummery having resigned his office of Senior Woodward, Bro. G. Barron was appointed in his place, Bro. W. A. Merriman being elected Junior Woodward (not Senior Woodward as previously stated). The District Secretary read the report of last district meeting, which was received. The Woodwards handed in their report re sick and distressed. A large amount of routine business having been disposed of, the O.E. closed the Court.

The Railway Difficulty. —Last evening a number of the committee of delegates met on the Railway platform to meet the delegate sent to Dunedin, Mr James Walker, who briefly related what had occurred in that city affecting their common interest. It was agreed to hold another mass meeting of the Railway employes to receive his report and decide on further action, at-Ferguson’s shed, First street, at 7.30 on Thursday evening next. The men are very firm in their ideas as regards their recommendations to the Minister of Public Works for a partial readjustment of the scale of wages as already published. Naval Bhigadb. —A meeting of the committee who have undertaken the formation of a Yolunteer Naval Brigade was held at Lyttelton yesterday. There were present—Oapt. McLellan, Messrs Hanson, Dransfield, Kingsford, Suon, and Pyemont, hon, see. It was resolved to carry out the proposal of forming the corps independently of the Government subsidy. The appointment of a captain was considered, and it was decided to offer the command to a well-known military gentleman. Several members of the committee expressed themselves satisfied that the services of the corps would be accepted, and the secretary was instructed to communicate again with the Defence Minister on the subject. Oddfellowship in Otago. —A supplementary report from the Registrar of Friendly Societies has been presented to Parliament, and is of a somewhat grave nature: —“A short report on the valuation of the Otago District Manchester Unity 1.0. Oddfellows, has been received, and from its great import:anee I recommend that it be laid before Parliament. It will be observed that there is an actuarial deficiency in the funds of all the lodges but one. This fact is the more significant when it is borne in mind that it was from certain lodges of this district that a petition emanated for an alteration of the Act prohibiting societies from using for management purposes any of the interest accruing on the investment of benefit funds. The stats of matters disclosed is very serious, and proves the insufficiency of the scale of contributions adopted by this district.” 1.0.0. P., M.U. —The Loyal Papanni Lodge will be formally openedoa Friday by the officers of the North Canterbury District. For the convenience of visiting brothers a coach will leave the White Hart Hotel as per advertisement. Licensing Courts. —The Licensing Courts will be held in the following districts on the dates named —Kaiapoi, 13th inst; Oxford, 15th; Sefton and Wnipara at Amberley on 16th. New Bradford Catholic Church. — The solemn dedication of this church, which is situated within an easy distance of the Lincoln township, will take place on Sunday, the 19th inst. Dr. Moran, the .Bishop of Dunedin, will officiate on the occasion. St. Michael’s Entertainments. —The programme for to-morrow is advertised. The selections from Shakespeare’s plays to he given by members of the Christchurch Shakespeare Society have been well chosen, and should draw a good house. Masonic. —The consecration of the St. Clair Lodge, S.C., and installation of the officers elect, will take place at the head of Governor’s Bay on Friday next. A large muster of visiting brethren of all constitutions is anticipated. U.C.C.C.—The annual general meeting of the members of this club will be held at the City Hotel at S o’clock this evening. Charitable Aid Board. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board will bo he held at 4 o’clock to-day, at the hospital. Masonic Ball. —The working committee of the projected ball in aid of the fund of benevolence, which takes place shortly, under the auspices of the whole of the craft lodges in the district, have been very successful in their efforts to dispose of tickets amongst the members of the craft. It is anticipated that a large gathering will be present on the occasion, and the ball promises to be one of the events of the season.

Lyttelton Harbor Board. —A general meeting of the above Board will be held tomorrow, at 2 p m.