NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2049, 17 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Royal Oaks.—lt will bo remembered by somo "old inhabitants" that certain oak trees were planted with considerable ceremony in 1863, in and around Ohristohurch, in commemoration of the Prince of Wales' marriage. Two of these were planted on that part of the East bolt where the Ferry road intersects it. An entablature was erected in front of either tree, setting forth that the one was the Albert Edward and tbe other the Alexandra oak. But now the tablets are removed from their netting, and the omission to replace them rellocts on the loyalty of our civio dignitaries.

Avonbidb Entbbtainmbnt.—An entertainment took placa last evening in the Avonside schoolroom in aid of the Sunday school library fund. The incumbent, the Rev. W. A. Paecoe, occupied the chair. Tho programme, which was very successfully gone through, comprised vocal and instrumental items, in which Miss Ness, Miss Funston, Messrs Funston and Izard took part very nicely. Applause was frequent, and those present seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly. Another entertainment will be given about the 16th October.

Good Tbmmaby.—The Templar lodges in this city have been holding very suocessfal meetings this week, owing principally to the presence cf the G.W. Secretary Bro. D. C. Cameron, of Dunedin, who is now visiting the various lodges in Ohristohurch. Bro. Cameron, who is a universal favorite in the order, visited tho Hope L dge on Tuesday night, immediately on his arrival, the Southern Cross Lodge on Wednesday evening, and the Pride of Sydenham Lodge last night. At the last two lodges especially, as Bro. Cameron's visit was known, the attendance was very good, and the Grand Secretary was well reooived. He gave an interesting account of a lengthened tour he has recently made through the West Coast, Nelson, and Wellington lodges, and gave the members some good counsel and advice. His visit to Christchuroh will terminate to-night, when he proposes to visit the Dauntless Lodge.

Lyttelton Maqistbatb's Couet.—There were two civil cases disposed of at this Court thia morning.—G. E. Curtis v B. White, claim £1 19s, aud Galbraith v Buist, claim £8 10s. Both were on judgment summonses, and the defendants were respectively ordered, the first to pay up in full within a week, Buiat at the rate of 10a per week. Messrs T. H. Potts aud J. Ollivier were on the Bench. Lyttbhok Nbw Pouch Station.—Mr Allwright, M.H.8., yesterday received word from the Government to the effect that the plans were approved of for the new police barracks at Lyttelton. They were to be sent in to Superintendent Broham, who would attend to having the requisite conveyance of the land made from the borough. The site for tho new building will, it is said, be about wherd tho present fire engine house stands. Police Coubt, Bota.—The following J.P.'e will sit during the week ending Sept. 2*th: —Tuesday, 2lßt instant, Messrs J. P. Jameson and J. L. Kimbell; Wednesday, 22nd, Messrs H. P. Lance and A. Lean; Thursday, 23rd, Messrs Q-. L. Lee acd W. M. Maskell. The Court will sit in the Provincial Council Chambers, and owing to the District Court in session, it will open each morning at 10 o'clock. TT.A.O. DstriDß. —The Mistletoe Lodge, No. 96, held its usual fortnightly meeting at their Hall, Oxford terrace Eaßt, A.D. Bro. Sutherlan-.i presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, and a large amount of important business wm transacted. Several members were proposed, and the lodge was duly closed at 10.30 p.m. Pbize EIBING.—The rules of firing in connection with tho competition for the City Guards Challenge Belt have been drawn up and printed. The first competition for this belt, which was made by Messrs. Ooates and Company, and is very handsome, will take pl<ic:> during tho ensuing season. LooAii Indixbtby.—Our Oxford correspondent writes :—Messrs. Ingram and White, of Oxford, have succeeded in manufacturing an excellent sample of Portland cement, weighing 1181 b. to the strike bushel. The material is found in the district, at a very little distance apart. I have seen a sample, which appeared to have all the qualities of the best Portland cement.

Attempted Suicide. —At the B.M. Court, Southbridge, on Wednesday, before Messrs E. G. Lee and W. D. Laurence, J.P.'s, Thomas Gulliver pleaded guilty to a charge of having attempted to cut his throat at Southbridge on Monday evening. Dr. Malone certified to the injuries the accused had inflicted on himself with a razor, and stated that he was at present out of danger. Tho Bench severely reprimanded tho accused, and stated that, owing to his previous good character, they would not commit him for trial. They desired the police to mention in their report to the next Lioens ing Court the excoss to which drinking was carried on in that township. Haebob Boaed Employes.—The Lyttelton Harbor Board havo passed a resolution by which tho engagements of any of their employes become terminated at once on insolvency. Theatke Royal,—There was a very good house last night at the theatre, v. hen the play of "A Christmas Mystery" was repeated. This evening " Tried and True " will bo revived, and on Saturday "Old London," with Mr Beynolds as Jack Sheppard, is announced. Kaiapoi Cbicket Club.—A meeting of the committee of this club was to have neon held on Wednesday evening, but owing to the limited attendance was adjourned. It was decided that tho secretary oall a general meeting of persons interested in the game, and for the election of officers of the club as well as passing the accounts.

Timabu Wateb Race.—The tender of Mr J. T. Thompson, who recently resigned a district surveyorahip in favor of private practico here, has, on tho recommendation of the chief surveyor of Chriatchurch, been accepted by the Timaru Borough Council for the survey of tho Timaru water race. Mr Thompson having entered into partnership with Mr J. W. Davis, of Lichfield street, the combined practice will be carried on there as usual. Kaiapoi Biveb. —During the last few days a tolerably sized schooner and ketch, heavily laden with timber, have come into this river, and tho largest, drawing 7ft sin., was successfully brought to a wharf above the bridge. The depth of water on the bar is reported to be between 13ft. and 14ft. There has been a proposal made to open out a regular means of communication by either sailing vessels or steamer with other coastal ports. " New Zealand Fbebmason."—The establishment of an organ devoted to the interests of the craft in New Zealand has long been felt as a want, and this has now been supplied by the issuing of a paper from Dunedin under the above title. It is very neatly printed, and contains a large amount of information interesting to all degrees of the craft. An agency has been established in Christchurch under the care of Bro. N. Black, and no doubt the organ will be largely patronised by the brethren of the mystic tie here. Hotel Impbovbments.—Mr E. Cookson, of the City Hotel, has just completed a series of improvements which are worthy of imitation in tho matter of fire-prevention by other hotel keopers in the city. Mr Cookson has had a concrete tank constructed in the yard capable of containing 800 gallons of water, and supplied by a two-inch artesian well. Thia water is forced up to three large tanks by means of a Orosaley's gas engine of onehorse power. Attached to tho engine is a two-inch pipe leading into the centre of the hotel, on to whioh is sere we i a fire hose capable of being directed to any part of the house. This is in addition to tho supply pipe for baths, &c. The work of fitting has been very efficiently oarried out by Messrs. Bogers and Co. Southbbidsb School.—Mr Luoas, who was temporarily appointed to this school on the retirement of Mr J. J. El win, has received tho permanent appointment as held master, a step which has given satisfaction throughout the whole district.

The Lost Tribes.—The preliminary meeting to consider the adviaab'eness of forming a society to investigate the subject of the connection of the British with the lost tribes of Israel takes place this evening, in Mr Gee's schoolroom. Bunt Club—A meeting of those interested in the revival of the Canterbury Hunt Clnb will take place at 5 o'clock to-day. Sydenham Musical Society.—The next concert of this society takes place this evening, in the Colombo road schoolroom. The Costly Model.—The Harbor Board have agreed to pay the sum of £3O odd claimed by the Railway Department for the model of the graving dock. Balcaibn.—lt is reported that the railway station here will bo made a flag station, and the station-master, who has won golden opinions for his energy and civility whilst in the service, will be transferred to another position. In a Milwaukee street oar the other day a near-sighted man was sitiing near the farebox reading a newspaper, when a lady passed up the aisle and accidentally dropped her handkerchief in the lap of the near-sighted man as she paid her fare. She did not notice her loss, and after she had taken her seat a gentleman sitting opposite the near-sighted person touched him with his cane to call his attention to the handkerchief. Tho nearsighted man looked down, saw the white handkerchief in his lap, and immediately covered it up with his paper, blushing as he did so. Then he inserted his hand under the paper, tucked the handkerchief in out of sight, and went on reading. Tho " Boston Post" has discovered a humane butoher, who whistles " Pinafore " airs to the animals and makes them want to be killed. Said the Arknnsas man : "I respect religion, but can you fairly expect me to attend church when there is a circus in town demanding support ?" A Boston theatrical oompany recently played a sceno laid in a church so naturally that to many of the audience it seomed bo real that they went to sleep.