NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2050, 18 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Good Tbmflaey Annitebsaby at Lyttelton. —Arrangements have been made for a special train to leave Lyttelton next Monday night for Christchurch after the close of the entertainment in connection with the Rainbow Lodge, No. 13. The entertainment is to be under the patronage of the officers and members of the Good Templar Lodge on board H.M S. Danae.

The Man-of-Wabin Poet. —To-morrow, as upon last Sunday, the man-of-war H.M.S. Danae, now in harbour, will be open to the public. The steam launch Lyttelton will tun as usual. The Yictobia btbbbt Well. —The contractor for the above well is making good progress with his work. Up to the present time the pipes have been driven to a depth of 120 feet. Some very hard strata have been met with, but at present softer ground has been reached, and the work is proceeding satisfactorily.

Mabosio. —There was a very large gathering of brethren of tho craft last night at tho regular meeting of tho Canterbury Lodge, 1048, E. 0., to extend a fratenal welcome to the Masons of ELM,B. Danae. Unfortunately, only one of the brethren could attend, but the fact that nearly every lodge in the district was represented, and also all three Constitutions, shows that the welcome given was as hearty as it was general. The representative of the naval brethren spoke in high terms alike of the hospitality and fraternal kindness extended to him, and of the beauty of the hall. Mysterious Death op an Inpant.—A report was received at the police depot last evening that a man named John Huberts, living in Wilson's road, went to work at about two o’clock yesterday afternoon, leaving in the house his wife and three children, tho youngest of whom was about twelve months old. At tho time of his departure tho children appeared all well and in perfect health ; but on his return at twenty minutes to five o’clock his wife reported to him that the baby had died. Ho immediately proceeded to the room where tho child was and found it dead in its cot. The mother could not apparently give any satisfactory account of the child’s death, but said it occurred about four o’clook in the afternoon. Mrs Boberts was discharged from the Asylum iu April last, but has appeared perfectly rational over since. An inquest will be held. Fatal Accident.—As a farmer named Peter Johnson was ploughing near his house, Upper Biccarton, on Wednesday last, the blinkers of one of his horses suddenly fell off, and the team bolted. Mr Johnson, in trying to arrest them, was thrown violently to tho ground, where he lay insensible for some time, but recovered consciousness just ao his wife came to his assistance. Ho was at once taken indoors, and Dr. Campbell sent for. Ho complained of a severe pain in tho abdomen, but could not say whether he was kicked by one of tho horses. The unfortunate man died at 10 o’clock yesterday morning, and Dr. Campbell gave a certificate to the effect that death was caused by injury to the abdomen, caused by tho accident. An inquest will be held at 3 o’clook to-day, it being customary to hold a coroner’s icquiry in all cases of fatal accidents.

Ashbueton.—Tho above township has at last been supplied with water. Yesterday for tho first lime the conorote channels wore (lushed with water, and the scheme on which many looked with doubt as to its efficiency has proved a success.

Theatbb Royal. —“ Tried and True ” was revived at the Theatre last evening to a fair house. To-night, “Old London,” will be played, and on Monday a now play by Mr Reynolds, entitled “Lost and Won,”; is underlined. . .[ Cantkebcby Rowing- Club —The annual ball given by the members of the above dub was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening. The attendance was very large, and the ballroom presented a very animated appearance, everything passing off in a satisfactory manner. Lyttelton L O.L.—Maiden City L.O.L , No. 1, held its usual monthly meeting in the Hall on Thursday night. The balance sheet for the year ending August 31st was read, and showed the lodge to be in an exceedingly prosperous financial state. Some important society business was disposed of, after which sir candidates for membership were balloted for. and three more were proposed. Rifle Match. A ma'oh has been arranged between a team of the Christchurch Artillery and one from H.M.B. Daaae. The conditions are—Five shots at 200, 400 and 500 yards, ten men a side. It will bo fired on the Cashmere range on Tuesday next. The Danae team will fire with Martini-Henry rifles, whilst the Artillery are armed with the Snider carbine.

City Quabds. —The shooting season in connection with this corps will commence on Wednesday next. A team has been picked by “Lieutenants Wolfe and Francis to fire for 500 rounds of ammunition. It is understood that the City Guards intend challenging the crew of the Danae to a friendly match, which will no doubt meet with a ready acceptance. Woolston Entebtainmbnt. —A successful entertainment, consisting of the burlesque of “ Aladdin ” was given in the Woolston Hall on Tuesday last for the benefit of Mr J. Briggs, well known in the theatrical world as a scenic artist of some ability. There was a good attendance, and the performance went off very smoothly. It is intended to repeat the bill on a future date, of which due notice will be given. The Ibibh Filgbim. —Mr Armstrong made his second appearance in the Academy of Music last evening, the subject of his lecture being “ Life in the Australian Goldfields in 1851.” The subject was one calculated to interest, instruct and amuse, and the audience, though small, appeared to be highly appreciative, soma of the incidents and experiences related proving very entertaining. Mr Leslie contributed largely to the evening’s entertainment by singing Sweet and Low,” and other songs, in really excellent style. The Pilgrim will appear at the Academy again this evening. The Diamond Dbill —Referring to the work now being done with the Government diamond drill at Kanieri, the “ West Coast Timee” says the rate of progress is not considered satisfactory, and so far the machine cannot be said to be a success in boring through the soft sandstone where it now is at work. In fact, it is merely making a considerable hole by friction instead of by cutting with the diamonds. The drill “ wobbles” about in the hole, which is much larger than the drill, and simply frays away the ground by friction instead of by cutting. No such thing as a core is possible up to the present time at least, and the sandstone is discharged through the rods in the form of puddle. Avonside Entebtainmbnt. —An entertainment took place on Thursday evening in the Avonside schoolroom in aid of the Sundayeohool library fund. The incumbent, the Rev. W. A. Pascoe, occupied the chair. The 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. Papahui Pbksbytebian Ohhech. —The fourth annual tea meeting to this church was held last night in the district schoolroom. Upwards of 300 sat down to tea, which was provided by Madames Kruse, Somiok, Strahan, Duncan, M'Gregor, and Mr Tisoh. Whilst the the room was being cleared for the after meeting a gift auction was held in the school grounds, at which Mr Thomas wielded the hammer. Addresses were given by Revo. Messrs M'Kee and Cairns, and the musical portion was very nicely rendered by the choir, assisted by friends from Christchurch.

West Coast Mabblb.— The “ Morning Herald” hoars it is probable that a large trade in marble will be developed shortly on the West Coast. There is an enormous quantity of colored marble very useful for building purposes near Lake M'Korrow. We have been shown a magnificent specimen of pure white marble from Caswell Sound, where it is said to exist in large quantities. A Febak of Natdbb. —We (“Xemuka Leader”) were shown on Tuesday last a curious sight in the shape of a lamb born with two tongues, eight legs, two bodies, and two tails. The bodies extend from the shoulders, and are perfect in every way. The lamb was dropped on Monday by a purebred Leicester ewe, on Mr Grant’s farm, Temuka. As a freak of nature, the like has never before come under our notice. It was forwarded by Tuesday’s express to the Christchurch Museum.

Westport Coal. —The Westport Colliery Co.’s works are now in operation. One hundred and fifty tons of coal par diem are run down the inclines without hitoh, and as experience is being gained, the facility of working is daily improving. Double the above amount could be taken down daily if the demand for the coal warranted it. Owners and agents of vessels need no longer be afraid of not securing a load at Westport, as the shoots on the wharf are kept ready to run coal right into a vessel’s hold. Vessel’s drawing anything under 12ft. can enter the river, load, and depart in one day. Dunedin Hospital. —The "Daily Times” says that the attendants at the Dunedin Hospital are now required to appear in uniform when on duty. The uniforms adopted are very much like those worn by the Gaol warders, but the material is not so good. Why cloth caps with largo and heavy leathern peaks should be a part of the uniform of indoor attendants it is difficult to understand, but it may be that the committee are desirous of learning by experience what amount of pressure will produce brain fever, or whether headaches can in any way interfere with the duties of hospital attendants. The Price op a Vote. —A good story is goining the rounds in connection with the recent municipal elections at Invercargill. It is said that one of the candidates took up a position near the polling place, and on seeing ratepayers returning from recording their votes ho invariably inquired if tney had voted “ right.” It the answer was in the affirmative the candidate showed his appreciation by “shouting,” for this purpose giving an order on a well-known institution in town. In one ease he was prevailed on to make the order for three “ nobblers ” instead of one. The recipient, not satisfied with this, inserted another “ three,” and treated himself and thirty-two companions to liquid refreshments. And after all that candidate was not elected. Benevolent Association. A general meeting of the subscribers and others interested in the above will be hel 1 at the City Council Chambers on Monday next, at 4 p.m., to receive tho report of the committee and to discuss the question of closing the institution. Sickness and Accident Assurance Association. —The members of the above and others interested in it will meet at Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, at half-past eight o’clock, to confirm additions to tho rules and appoint an auditor. Baptist Church.— The Kev. A. Webb, of Auckland, will preach in the Oxford Terrace Church to-morrow. A public meeting in connection with the Baptist Conference will be held on Wednesday next, when addresses will be delivered by the Eevs. Davies, Hinton, and Webb. Promenade Concert. —A monster promenade concert has been arranged to take place on the 28th inat., at Tattersall’s, in aid of the funds of St. Paul’s Church, Papauui. Messrs Landergan and K. T. Searrell, together with the Kail way and Coomb’s bands, have given their services, and the affair promises to be a great success. The Progress op Dunedin. —As au example of progress in tho ten years which have intervened since 1870, wo (“ Daily Times”) may instance the assessment roll of the City of Dunedin. In 1870 it was £127,970; in 1880 it had mounted up to £278,419 —an increase of 1171- per cent. At fourteen years’ purchase the value of the property rated in the city would be £1,791,580 for the former period, and £3,897,866 for the latter. This is a rate of progress greater considerably than that of the population of the colony, which has increased 90 per cent in tho interval. The valuation for tho different wards for 1880 is ar. follows : —South Ward, £48,491 ; High Ward, £104,069 ; Bell Ward, £67,975 ; Leith Ward, £57,884,