NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2052, 21 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kbits from Europe.— lt will bo eoen by reference to to-day’s telegrams that telegraphic communication is cut off from Europe, tho line to Port Darwin having broken down.

Thb Lynch Family of Bellringers.— The Lynch Family of Bellringers and vocalists, after an extremely succeosful tour up North, returned to town by the Te Anau from Wellington this morning. They perform for two nights at tho Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and on Friday morning they proceed by special coach overland to Hokitika, where they commence a short season on Monday next. Pomes Court. —This morning at the Police Court, before F. J. Kimball and J. P. Jameson, Esqs,, J.P.s, two inebriates for first offences wore fined 5s each. This was the only business on the list.

A Mask's Nbst. —The appearance in tho streets of two men carrying a stretcher with something lying upon it ie, at a distance, a sufficiently stro prima facie case to warrant what occurred this morning in Lyttelton—a stretcher homo by two able-bodied porters being carried from tho To Anau to the elation, tho form of, a body lying upon it being distinctly discernablo. The measured stride of tho portern added effect to tho “sell,” which it afterwards proved to be. The report that an accident had occurred on the To Anau gained rapid currency, and in due course the local representatives of tho Christchurch journals might have been seen making gigantic strides to the scene of tho melancholy event. The sight of such unusual haste on the part tho members of tho Fourth Estate gave the cue to the passing pedestrians, who at once followed en masse to the station. On tho platform lay the victim on its back, writhing in tho agony evinced by a largo turtle when it is turned the wrong side up, for, “ Shades of tho Casual Ward,” such it actually turned out to be. District Court. —Tho Court resumed this morning, and tho hearing of the adjourned ease. Trustee of Henry Qualmer v. J. McHarg, was proceeded with, Mr Joynt for the plaintiff, Mr Harper for tho defendant. Tho claim was for £2OO, sought to be recovered on behalf of the bankrupt’s creditors, that sum being tho amount of goods and chattels made over by him to his wife, of whom McHarg was trustee. A quantity of evidence was taken. The case was still proceeding when we went to proas. Benevolent Aid. Association. —At the gonoral meeting of the above held yesterday it was decided to adjourn the consideration of the question of the future operations of the association for one week. Ancient Obdee of Foresters. —Court Star of Canterbury held its ordinary fortnightly meeting at the Foresters’ Hall Is at evening, at which there was a good attendance. The officers and sixteen brethren of Court Thistle of the Forest paid a visit to tho Court and received a hearty welcome. The attention of the members was drawn to tho fact that the Juvenile Court would give an entertainment on Tuesday, 28th instant. A number of propositions having been road, and several initiations gone through, the O.R. closed the Court. Sunday Service to tub Unemployed.— The Rev. J. Smalley, Wesleyan minister, held an afternoon service for the benefit of the .unemployed, at the Waimakariri Gorge bridge, about seventy men being present. The subject of discourse was the “Pool of Siloam,” which was ably handled by the reverend gentleman. At the conclusion, the unemployed were unanimous in their expressions of gratitude at Mr Smalley’s kindness. Accidents. —On Saturday afternoon a young man named Farquhar, living at Brown’s bridge, Amberley, was run over by a Cambridge roller, which he was driving. Ha has sustained severe internal injuries and a contused ancle.—On Sunday evening a man namofi J. Whitehead, employed as platelayer on the North lino, was crossing the cattle pit from the station yard, Amberley, with a bucket of water to his tent, when he slipped and received great injury in the region of tho thi«h, causing intense pain. Dr. Preston considerably relieved the poor fellow’s agonies, and he was sent to the Hospital by the morning train yesterday.

Fire at Rangioba. —About two o’clock on Monday morning Mr F. Busch, of Bellgrove, was aroused by the fumes of smoke penetrating his sleeping room, and almost before tho family were aware of the danger the premises were so enveloped in flames as to make the chances of escape a matter of doubt. Fortunately, little or no personal harm was experienced, but except a few articles of clothing that Mr Busch hastily put on, everything was lost. Tho fire brigade was in attendanco as quickly as possible, but as tho engine shed is fully a mile from the scone of tho fire, no good service could be rendered. Mr Busoh was not insured. The cause of fire is unknown. The value of the house was about £2OO, furniture and contents £SOO.

Kaiapoi Woollen Factory. —ln consequence of the numerous applications made by residents in Christchurch for permit tickets to view this factory, the directors have thought it more advisable to admit the visitors all on one day, and have decided that the factory shall be open to anyone from a distance on Thursday next; they also, on this occasion, have arranged for tho running of a special train. This will be an excellent opportunity for inspecting the improvements which have been recently made. Visitors who have not previously seen the process of manufacture of woollen goods have now a chance of witnessing the most modern machinery in operation for that purpose, and may form a fair estimate of tho quality of the fabrics which it is possible to make at this factory. Train tickets are to be obtained on application at the Christchurch or Papauui Railway stations. The trains will leave at 11 50 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. (special), and return from Kaiapoi at 5.35 p.m. MAGISTRATE'S Court, Kaiapoi. —On Monday, before O. Whitefoord, Eaq,, 8.M., Q-. P. Milsom, for allowing cattle to wander, was fined ss. W. Patman, Pier Hotel, for supplying beer to a woman on Sunday duiing prohibited hours, was fined £3. H. Hinges v J. Francis, £l3 14s 6d ; order made for payment at the rate of 10s weekly. Same vW. Orchard, £7 17s sd; a similar order. E. Hornby v A. McLeod, £l6 Ss ; judgment for plaintiff. J. Kinley v A. Campbell, £1 8s ; adjourned. Same v O. Moody, £6 9s 2d j judgment for plaintiff. The Mail. —The a.s. City of How York, with tho San Eranciaco mail, arrived at Auckland yesterday afternoon. Our Wellington correspondent telegraphed last night as follows '• The Secretary for the Post Office tells me that the Taiaroa loaves Manukau if possible to-night with the southern portion of the San Francisco mail. If she can cross the bar to-night she will come direct to Wellington, calling only at Taranaki, and in that case the mail will reach Christchurch and Dunedin on Thursday ; but if not, she will go round by Nelson and Picton, in which case the mail will probably be delayed till Saturday.” Pedestrianism. —A running match took place at Yaldhurst on Saturday last between Q-. Pratt and A. M’Donald, tho distance being one mile, and the stakes £2. A good deal of interest was shown in tho affair by the residents of the district. Tho hotting was in favor of McDonald, owing to his previous performances. The race started punctually at 3 o’clock p.m., both men going well away together, which positions they kept until within about 200 yards of the winning post, when Pratt put on a spurt and came in an easy winner by about fifty yards. The result was a surprise to all present, as the betting was 2 to 1 on M'Donald. Eight apies Darkness. —Mr Arthur Bathurst, principal of St. Leo’s High School, delivered a lecture on the above subject last evening at eight o’clock at St. Patrick’s Hall, Barbadoea street. The hall was well filled. Dr. Moran, Bishop of Dunedin, presided, and briefly introduced Mr Bathurst, who, in tho course of an elegant lecture, abounding in wealth of imagery and choicest language, traced the struggles of mankind for light instancing its strivings as exemplified in tho various systems of heathen mythology and idolatry till it found its true ideal in Christianity, The lecturer was frequently applauded, and when he concluded Mr W. Maskell moved, and Dr. Smith, of H.M.S. Dinae, seconded, a vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation, A vote of thanks to Dr. Moran, coupled with three hearty cheers, brought the proceeding to a close. Artillery Inspection. —The official inspection of the E battery has been postponed till the 2Sth inst. Masonic. —An emergency meeting of the Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge, No. 585 5.0., Lyttelton, will be held this evening. The Mayoralty. —As will be seen by advertisement Mr A. Ayers announces himself ns a candidate far tho mayoralty. Public Baths.—Tenders arc invited for renting the public baths from October Ist,