NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2047, 15 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The New Kota. —Only one of the justices of the peace detailed in the Rota for duty made his appearance at the Police Court this morning. Doggicidb. —This morning, a representative of the canine species found its way upstairs into the premises of the American Photographic Company, and the polite operator at once exhibited a desire to commemorate the event of so distinguished a visit by recording it photographically. Whether the intense modesty of the dog, or fright at the preparations made, was the moving cause of the rash act which followed will for ever remain in obscurity, but the sad fact remains that the animal, giving one farewell yelp, precipitated itself out of the open window on to the glass verandah beneath, and the subsequent proceedings in that photographic studio, or indeed in the canine world generally, possessed no further intiDst fo‘ that dog. The remains, which ware left entire, were removed by the city scavenger. Resident Magistrate’s Court. —The business before this Court this morning was trifling. Green v. Gilbert was an action for trover to recover a dray, or its value. The evidence to sustain the action in that form was defective, and plaintiff was nonsuited with costs. Judgment went for plaintiff by default in Lloyd and Co. v. Stephens, £3114 1. Ford and Newton v. Cono.'ly was adjourned till the 17th, and Green v. Greongoo till the 29th. Temperance on Boars the Man opwar.—On board H.M.B. Danao a Good Templar Lodge is in full working order. The number of members is about forty-five, organised under the name of the Sea Nymph Lodge, No. 70, 8.0. Last evening about twenty of them paid a friendly visit to the Rainbow Lodge, No. 13, E C., at Lyttelton, and it was arranged, Captain Purvis giving his sanction, that the whole of the Sea Nymph members would be present at the anniversary entertainment of ttio Rainbow, to be held next Monday evening in the Lyttelton Wesleyan schoolroom.

Theatrk Royal. —To-morrow evening, the performance at the Theatre Royal will bo under the pat ronage of the captain and oflioers of H M.S. Dahae, who have signified their intention of being present to witness Mr Walter Reynolds’ comedy of “ A Christmas Mystery,” which will be played for the last time.

Tub Melbourne Exhibition. —The Local Industries Association have decided to write to the Government asking them to recognise and place on an official footing in connection with the Melbourne Exhibition, Messrs W. R. Mitchell and Isaac Wilson, who will furnish reports on the New Zealand court.

Police Changes.— Sergeant Gilbert, until recently stationed at Addington, has been transferred to Eaiapoi, vice Sergeant Wheatleigh, resigned. B.M. Court, Ashburton. —At the above Court yesterday, before F. Guineas, Esq., 8.M., P. Sullivan wa* fined 5s for having been drunk and disorderly ; J. E. Trevor was fined 5s for allowing bis horse to stand on the footpath ; and a similar fine was inflicted on John Newman for leaving his horse unattended. Theatre Boyal. —“ A Christmas Mystery” was repeated last evening at the Theatre to a fair house. The piece went smoothly throughout. The gentleman who furnishes the “ cry” for the child has evidently been taking lessons, but is scarcely perfect yet. No doubt ho will be so before the run of the piece has terminated. The same bill will bo presented this evening. Kaiapoi Volunteer Fiek Brigade.—A meeting of this brigade, at which seventeen members were present, was held in the library at the station on Monday evening, Mr Superintendent Smith in the chair. After some discussion it was decided to divide the amount in hand belonging to the brigade's private fund amongst the members, and offer certain bookcases and other property to the Borough Council. The meeting then adjourned.

Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association. —The above association held their usual weekly meeting on Monday evening, in their chambers, Durham street, whorethere was a very fair attendance. The chair was filled by Mr J. L. Wilson, vice-president. The business of the evening was readings given by Messrs Allen, Black, W. England, F. Gabites, and Hoddimot. The selection were given in good stylo, showing great improvement on the part of the readers. Encouraging Local Industries.— At the meeting of the committee of the Local Industries Association held yesterday, it was resolved to offer prizes iu connection with the local manufactures department of the November show of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association. The articles selected are twine from New Zealand fibre suitable for use in twine binding, for which a prize of £5 5s is offered, and jams and preserved fruits and pickles of New Zealand growth and manufacture, for which two prizes of £3 3s each ore offered.

A Nett Invention. —Mr Howard, of the Whately road, had an interview yesterday with the committee of the Local Industries Association, when he exhibited a patent attachment to Venetian blinds, invented by himself. The attachment is exceedingly simple and inexpensive, and entirely does away with the annoyance now caused by the rope of the blinds becoming caught in the small wooden wheel. No doubt Mr Howard’s invention will come very generally into use when the public come to be practically aware of its value. A number of orders were given yesterday afternoon by the members of the committee. Local Xndxtstbibs Association. This body has now fairly settled down in its new habitation, which has been very comfortably furnished and fitted. The first meeting of the committee in the offices of the association was held yesterday, when a great deal of business was transacted. The permanent

dates of holding the committee and general meetings of the association were fixed, and Mr J P. Jameson has been requested to prepare a digest of the report of the Local Industries Commission, to be laid before the next general meeting in October. The Dbdids. —The usual meeting of the Pioneer Lodge was held at their lodgeroom, Wellington Hotel, on Monday evening. There was a very good attendance. One member was initiated. An official visit was paid by the Oak of Sydenham Lodge. A sum was pla ed to the credit of the benevolent fund which had been formed. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Williams, who aoted_ as secretary, for the energy displayed in trying to establish an association in connection with the friendly societies. It was decided to pay an official visit to the Oak of Sydenham Lodge on their next lodge night. The lodge was then closed in due form. Selwvn School. —An entertainment in aid of tho school sports was given in the schoolroom on Friday evening, 10th inat. The doors were opened at 7 30, and in a few minutes the room was crowded to excess. At eight o’clock the chair was taken by Mr John Lcokhead. Songs well rendered, and receiving the applause of the assembly, wefe gl-on hy Afoaara Bauer, T)«llow, Gibson and Dickson, and recitation “ The Charge of the L ; ght. Brigade ” by Mr B. Lockheod ; the '•Collegian and the Porter,” and tho Spirit of Contradiction ” by Mr Watson were very efficiently rendered. This closed the first part of tho programme. On resuming, several amateurs of tho district appearing in Christy Minstrel drees performed a very pleasing part of tho programme, tho songs, jokes, &c., being bighly appreciated by those present. This, together with a step dance by Mr Baxter, concluded the programme. The room was then cleared, and dancing commenced, which was kept up with good spirit to an early hour, when the meeting dispersed, all feeling entirely satisfied with the evening's entertainment. The proceeds of the entertaiment amounted to about £ll. Sydenham Boboxjgh Loan. —The meeting of the burgesses of Sydenham, to consider the question of the proposed loan for the borough will be held this evening, in the Colombo road schoolroom.

Thbatbical. —Miss Lydia Howards leaves for Melbourne to-day per tho Hero, to bring over a company which has been organised to commence a season of opera bouffe and burlesque through New Zealand, under Mies Howarde’s management. Accident —An accident happened to a lad named George Carline, aged eight years, yesterday. He was driving a hoop along one of the streets in the city when a Norseman came along and the horse knocked the boy down. Ho was immediately taken to the hospital, and on examination it appeared that he had a broken thigh and a contusion of the forehead.

Bbd-taphism. —An incident of an unusual character has occurred at Ashburton. The

Templar Hall of that township has been used as a Court house for some time past, the company which owns it having let it for that purpose. The company furnished the Department of Justice with their bill for rent, but it was returned, with a note accompanying it stating that there was an inaccuracy in the computation. The secretary and some members of the company spent an evening in trying to find out the error, but they could not, and they furnished the account afresh. It was again returned, and the same operation was repeated till the account bad made the journey to Wellington and back five times, and still the dignified upholder of red-tapeiam would not condescend to point out whore the error existed. The company gave the matter up as hopeless, and placed a bailiff in possession of the Court house. The bailiff has been in possession for the last few days, and unless the rent is paid next Thursday everything belonging to the Court will be sold by auction. Cruelty to a Horse.—Mr J. H. Doyle, on the information of Constable Hilliard, was charged on Tuesday at Leeston, before W. D. Lawrence, J. E. Campbell, and O. T. Dudley, J.P.’s, with the above offence. Defendant partly admitted the case, so far as beating bis horse with either a pick or an axe handle. Several witnesses were examined, and all agreed that defendant had hit his horse with a heavy stick. Defendant was fined ss, and costs 15s. Five witnesses in the case declined

to accept expenses. Masonic. —The regular meeting of the St. Augustine Lodge, 609 E.C., will be held this evening at 7.30. Lincoln Cricket Club.—A ccncort and dance in connection with the above will take place on Friday next in the Lincoln schoolroom. AcademyJ; of Music. —The Irish Pilgrim (Mr J. P. Armstrong) will deliver his ‘lectures on “ The Pilgrim in America,” and ‘‘Life in Australia in 1851,” in the Academy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Hunt Club. —A meeting of those interested in the revival of the Canterbury Hunt Club will be held at Ford and Newton’s new rooms, Cashel street, on Friday nest, at 5 p.m. Pisciculture. —Young trout can now be obtained at the gardens of the Acclimatisation Society at ■£! 10s per hundred. St. Mart’s, Mbrivalk.— For the last entertainment in aid cf the Marivale Sunday School Funds, to be given at the schoolroom to-night, a good programme is prepared. In the place of the usual readings the comedietta—“ Bombastea Furioso ” will be performed. Harbor Board. —A meeting of this Board will be hold at 2 p.m. to-morrow.

Board of Education. —The nsual meeting of the North Canterbury Board will be held tomorrow at 3 o’c.ock.

C.R.C.—The annual general meeting of tba members of the Canterbury Rowing Club will be t eld this evening at the Commercial Hotel at eight o’clock. Lost Tribes of Israel.—-A mooting of persons interested in the formation of a society for tracing out the identity of the British with the lost tribes of Israel, will be held on Friday evening at Oee’s schoolroom.

Attempted Suicide at Southbridqe.— A man named Thomas Gulliver, who has been drinking heavily lately, attempted to cut his throat yesterday afternoon, but fortunately was caught in the act, but not before he had inflicted a large wound. Dr. Malone was immediately gent for and sewed up the wound, and the man is now able to walk. He will be brought up at the Resident Magistrate's Court to-day. "Lyttelton Times" Sick Fund.—The entertainment to be given by the members of the above, in conjunction with Mrs Hill, Miss Arethnsa May, &c., will take place at the Theatre Royal on September 24th and 25th. The pieces chosen are Byron’s comedy of “ Old Soldiers” and the farce of "To Paris and Back for £5.” Prior to the performance a prologue, written for the occasion by Mr Ludford, will be spoken by Mr C. Hull. The stalls on this occasion will be kept strictly select, and from the number of tickets sold there can be no doubt of a good attendance. The object, apart from the attractiveness of the programme, is of bo worthy a nature that it is hoped there will be a bumper house on the occosion. The programme will be seen in another colnmn.