NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2057, 27 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Bathing in the Avon —At tbe Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning when dismissing with a caution two boys who were bathing unclad during prohibited hours, tbe Bench took occasion to say that persons might batho in the river at any hour, provided they appeared in bathing dress. Offenders against decency, in this respect, would, in future, bo rigorously dealt with. Disabled Vessel.—A cablegram has been received by a firm in the city from the Mauritius, stating that the barque Ocean Ranger, from New York to this port, had put into Port Louis disabled, and her rudder damaged, A portion of her cargo has had to be discharged to effect the necessary repairs. She was expected to bo ready for sea on tho 2Sth inst. The Maori Prisoners.—The Hinemoa arrived thia morning at Lyttelton with fiftynine prisoners from Now Plymouth. They wore landed soon after six o’clock, am! marched to the gaol. The one hundred and thirty-three prisoners who have been delained in the gaol were taken over to Ripa Island in the Hinemoa afterwards.

Theatre Royal.—Tho second performance in aid of tho “Lyttelton Times ” Sick Fund Society took place on Saturday evening, when there was a good house. The bill of the preceding evening was repeated very successfully, both pieces going well. Theatrical. —The company which has been playing at the Theatre Royal for some time past, including Mr Walter Reynolds, hove started on a southern tour, commencing at Timaru, where they open to-night in “Tried and True.” On their return they will be strengthened by tho accession of Miss Clara Stephenson and others, and it is probable that burlesque will form a part of the next season’s programme. It is not certain at present whether Mr Reynolds will return, but the many friends he has made hero will be glad to see him. The Sorata.—The committee of the Chamber of Commerce have received telograpnic intelligence from tho secretary of tho Melbourne Chamber that the general average deposits are being paid by consignees in that city to Messrs Bright Brothers, agents for tho Sorata.

Reunion. —On Friday evening Mr J. W. Bllen, on hie retirement from the Kaiapoi Woolsoouring Works, he having sold the same to Messrs Webster Bros., entertained at a dinner, at Patman’s Pier Hotel, the whole of his employee, with their wives, and several other friends in the town. A capital spread was provided by mine host. On the removal of the cloth the loyal toasts were given from the chair by Mr Ellen. The vice- chairman, Mr A. T, Clark, proposed “ Health and Prosperity to Mr Ellen,” a sentiment which found a very hearty echo, and to which that gentleman responded in feeling terms. Subsequently a dance was given in the Orange Hall, and kept up with spirit till early morn.

Release op Prisoners. The seven prisoners who were sentenced to twelve months’ imprisonment some time since for attacking the Orangemen near Barrett’s Hotel were set at liberty on Saturday by order of the Government, to whom it had been shown that in the punishment already inflicted they had sufficiently atoned for their offence. They wore also recommended on account of good conduct since their incarceration at Lyttelton. The four other prisoners who were sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment were informed that a continuance of their present good conduct would secure to them their discharge in November next.

The Oepheds Memorial.—A committee comprising the following officers, namely, Sir Henry Barkly, K. 0.8., G.C.M.G.; Sir T. Qore-Browne, K.0.M.G., O.B.; Sir Julius Vogel, K.0.M.G.; Captain Walker Stewart, 8.N.; Major Aylmer Somerset, Rifle Brigade; Major Francis Bulkeley, late 65th Regiment; Commander Sir Win. Wiseman, Bart.; Lieut. J. L. Armit, R.M.L.1.; O. G. Brooko-Hunt, midshipman on board the Orpheus; with Messrs O. Hopkinson and Sons, bankers, 3, Regent street, as treasurers ; and Mr W. G. Francis Hunt, R.N., Naval and Military Club, as hon. secretary, has been formed for tho purpose of raising sufficient funds for the erection of a memorial obelisk to the gallant officers and men (numbering 189 in all) who were lost in H.M.B. Orpheus on the Manukau Bar, New Zealand, February 7th, 1863. New Oeuisees.—Tho Leander, Phaeton and Arethusa will be very similar to the Iris and Mercury which are cruisers of the first class. The chief modifications are that the engines will be of less power, and the weight thus gained will be applied to tho fitting of an under-water armour deck over tho engines, boiler and magazine, and in increasing the quantity of coal carried. The principal dimension of the second-class cruisers will be the eamo as those of tho first-class, viz., 300 ft. in length between perpendiculars, and 46ft. in extreme breadth, with a load displacement of 3700 tons at a draught of 19ft. The armour deck will consist of two thicknesses of J-inch steel plating placed slightly below tho water at the centre of the ship and rounded down to 3ft or 4ft below it at the sides. Coal bunkers of a 1000 tons capacity will be ranged at the sides and ends of the engines and boilers’ spaces, both above and below the armour decks, thus admitting of a very perfect system of coal protection for the machinery. The hull will be entirely of steel. The engines to work to 5000 horsepower, and give a mean speed of sixteen knots on the measured mile with all weight on board. Tho new cruisers are to be fitted with Whitehead and other torpedoes, machine guns, electric lights, &c., and each will carry a couple of second-class torpedo boats. The armament will probably consist of a revolving gun on the forecastle and poop, and nine guns at the stern and broadside ports on the upper deck. Promenade Concert. —Tho promenade concert in aid of the funds of St. Paul’s Church, Papanui, will take place to-morrow evening in Tattersall’a. A very attractive programme has been prepared. Acknowledgment. —Tho house steward of the Christchurch Hospital begs to acknowledge a handsome donation from Mr Alex. C. Loan of | Temnka,

Masonic. Tho arrangements for the issuing of the new Masonic journal, “ Tho Craftaman,” have been completed, subject to tho consent of the Deputy District Grand Master being obtained. The prospectus will at once be issued, and should the support accorded to it by the craft hero be as hearty as it should be there can be no doubt of its success. Tho journal is started, not eo a commercial speculation, but by several brethren who feel that a want exists here for a journal devoted entirely to Maaonio matters, and the only return that is looked for is that they shall not lose by the venture.

Lakeside School Entebtainment. —An entertainment in aid of the funds of the school was held in the schoolroom on Friday evening, Mr Prodk. Overton in the chair. The room was crowded, and the affair was altogether a great success.

The Hospital.—No. 6 ward having been vacated some tinm since, owing to a bad case of erysipelas breaking out, advantage was taken of the opportunity to thoroughly clean it and re-paint the walls and ceiling. The patients will bo removed to this ward during the week.

Chicket. —A general meeting of the members of the Peess Cricket Club was held on Saturday, when it was resolved to amend tho rules, so as to admit of any member of the printing trade joining it. The first match of tho season will tako place on Saturday next, on the ground of tho Club, Eagley Park. Claims fob Compensation.—Claims for loss of frontage, occasioned by the extension of the railway north from Ambcrley, are, we understand, being sent to tho Government.

Dueham street Wesleyan Ohobch.— Tho annifersary services in connection with this church wore conducted yesterday, when there were large congregations. To-morrow evening the usual tea meeting will take place. Accidents.—As Constable Flannigan was driving a cow to the pound at Papanui on Saturday his hat fell off, and as he was attempting to recover it a cart camo along and ho was knocked down, one of the wheels passing over his hand and smashing the middle finger. Constable Flannigan will be incapacitated for several weeks—Thomas Jackson was admitted into the Hospital on Saturday, suffering from broken ribs. It appears that he was struck by a large stone which was thrown out of the face of a hill whore the men had been blasting. Russia and Afghanistan. A St. Petersburg!! telegram in a San Francisco paper says :—There is no doubt that Abdurrahman Khan’s assistance to Ayoob Khan had not been withdrawn at tho time of the recent British defeat. It is learned from a good source that Russia has ordered a communication to be made to Abdurrahman Khan, advising him on no account to interfere with the English withdrawal from Cabul. If he does not observe these counsels, he will forfeit the sympathy and good opinion of Russia,

Diphtheria.—lt will bo remembered (says tbe “ Sydney Morning Herald ”) thal in July last the medical section of the Royal Society of Now South Wales appointed a sub-com-mittee to inquire into and report upon the prevalence, causes, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of diphtheria, as it appears in the Australian colonies and New Zealand. As the movement is a very important one, it is hoped that professional and non-professionalmenwill supply the committee with any information on the subjects referred to which is theirs to dispose of. Forms specifying the nature of the information desired may be obtained from Dr. P, S. Jones, of College street, or Dr. McLaurin, of Macquarie street, to whom also information independent of that detailed in tho forms may be addressed. Citt Council.—The ordinary weekly meeting of tho City Council will bo held this evening at seven o’clock. Sjdenham Borough Council. The fortnightly meeting of this body takes place tonight. Oddfellowship.—Tbe quarterly summoned meeting of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge will take place to-night, at half past seven o’clock. Benefit. —A complimentary benefit will ba given to Mr J. Howe, at tbe Oddfellows’ Hall, on Thursday next, when Miss Lily May, Miss Lucy Ashton, Mr W. S. Addison, and the members of the Albion Amateur Dramatic Club, will appear in a very good programme. Lecture. —A lecture on the Eastern Question will be delivered in Gee’s schoolroom on Wednesday next, by a gentleman from Russia Young Men’s Christian Association.— The concluding lecture of the series will be delivered this evening, in the Congregational schoolroom, by Mr Alfred Saunders. Confederate Diorama.—To-nigbt the Confederate Diorama will open its season at the Theatre Royal. The pictures are spoken very highly of, and with the combination of M. Chalet and Lieut Herman, the other portion of tho entertainment should leave nothing to be desired Tho gift distribution is on a scale hitherto nnattempted in these colonies, and taken as a whole the season should be a success.