NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2060, 30 September 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Omission. —The name of Mr F. D. Ferguson was omitted by mistake from the list of (labia passengers per Wuitangi published yesterday. Cabhbl Street Bbidgb.—This bridge is closed for traffic for the present, as some of the planks being in a defective state will have to be replaced by others. It. is also possible that some of the girders of the structure will have to be seen to, as they show symptoms of decay.

The Tbamway Company and the Cabmen.—At the Police Court to-day Daniel Howard, a cabman, was summoned for wilfully damaging the property of the Tramway Company. His explanation of tho circumstance was that his horse had bolted. After a lengthened hearing, the particulars of which are of some interest, and are to be found in another column, the case was dismissed. The conduct of the police in the matter was referred to by the Bench in anything but a eulogist io manner.

Deputations.—The Premier received tiro deputations yesterday, one from the Local Industries Association, and the other from volunteer officers with regard to a subsidy from the Government towards the deficit in the accounts of the late review.

Holiday at Kaiapoi.—ln compliance with a requisition presented, the Mayor has proclaimed a holiday on Thursday, Ootober 14th, being the day on which the Loyal Kaiapoi Lodge of Oddfellows hold their anniversary commemoration.

Pbbsbntation.—The presentation to Mr Bobert Wilkin took place at the A. and P. Association's rooms, yesterday afternoon. There was a good attendance of members of the association and personal friends of Mr Wilkin. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. East Chbistohuboh Pigeon Flying Club.—The third and final heat for the President's Cup was flown yesterday from Timarn to Christchurch, distance 100 miles, and was won by Mr A Williams' Pinfire in 2h. 18min. Mr J. Hicks' Bow Bells, entered by Mr Walker, was second, in 2h. 18Jmin. ; Mr Asbby's Flying Scud, 2'i. 20 nin ; Mr J. Hiok's First King aod Btorm Bird, 2h.24»in. and 2h. 25min. respectively. Mr Enrnehaw's Savanaka and Mr J. J. Parker's Peep o'Day Boy wore scratched.

Candle Making.—On Tuesday laßt Mr 0. Ff. submitted to our Inspection at Bangiora an improved machine for the making of mould candle*, for which he has applied for a patent. The improvements consist in the way in which the wick ia inserted and the cooling of the candles by means of a stream of water through the moulds. The candles mado by Mr Piimberton'a process are certainly the best that have been seen in tho way of local manufacture. Ho is also taking steps to introduce an improved wick for oandle making.

Nobthbbn Pigeon and Spabbow Club —At a meeting of this newly formed club, held at the Club Hotel, Rangiora, on Tuesday evening, a committee, consisting of Messrs Lee, Merton, Roberts, Cone, and J. Burt wa? formed, with the presidont, Mr J. Lee; Mr P. M'Grath, vice-president; Mr L. W. Wil son, hon. sec. and treasurer ex effieio members. A code of rules having been read over and revised, the secretary hub empowered to have the same printed. Some twenty gentlemen were proposed, second*d, and elected members of the club. It was decided that a match should come off at an early period after which a series of handicap matches should bo held.

SOUTHBBIDSH SCHOOI. OOMMIITBB special meeting of the abovo wan held in Ihe schoolroom on Monday evenine. Present — Messrs Frame (chairman), Webster, and Puttie. Mr A. Cameron was eleoted a member of the committee in plaoe of Mr Charier Bourne, resigned. Tenders were opened for the cleaning, &c, of school for the ensuing twelve months, and that of Mr Dyee, for i £3B, accepted. Correspondence was read j from the Board of Education, intimating that as there was such a largo percentage of infants at the school, it hud been decided not to appoint an assistant master in place of Mr Q-eorge Andrew, but that there should be an infant mistress instead. The committee approved of the action of the chairman in promptly advertising for the mistress, as directed by the Board. A notification of reduction in salaries was read. Some minor business having been transacted, the committee adjourned. Loom Inditstbibs.—At the meeting of the Local Industries Association lust night it was mentioned: that samples of Canterbury made cement would be shown in a few days, Dbainagb Boabd Election.—A request haß been made to Mr 0. Cuff to allow himself to be put in nomination for the seat on the Drainage Board for the Heatbcote district, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Andrew Duncan. Mr Cuff has consented to come forward. Hotel Changes.—lt is statfd that Mr Geo. Hexall has taken the Hurunui Hotel, hitherto conducted by Messrs Daniels and Powys. It is reported also that the Club Hotel, at Bangiora, has been sold by Mr W. Wilson to a Christohurch hotel proprietor, who contemplates carrying out some extensive additions.

Acclimatisation. —By special coach today, a consignment of about 7000 teout were be sent to the West Coast, 1000 being dropped en route at Craigieburn. Thanks to the exertions of the Acclimatisation Society, trout will before long be numerous in almost every river and creek between Christchurch and the West Coast. Confe debate Diobama.— There na9 a fair houso at the Theatre Royal last night, when the Confederate War Diorama was again exhibited. The gift distribution followed, and the quality and quantity of the presents seemed to find high favor with the lucky recipients. To-night the Diorama will again be on view, and on Saturday the first matinee performance will be given.

Attempted Suicide.—A man named John Eshen jumped into the River Avon yesterday afternoon, with the intent, apparently, of putting an end to his life. Ho was discovered by some men who happened to be passing in a boat, and having pulled him out of the water, he was taken into custody and looked up. A charge of attempting suicide will be preferred against him. Eshen had been living at Barrett's boarding-house, and it had been noticed that he suffered of late from melancholy.

Dedication Festival. The dedication festivol 1880 in connection with the Church of St. Miehael and All-Angels was celebrated yesterday, in the morning by Holy Communion and choral service at 8 a.m., and by choral evensong at 730 pm. The pillars of the church wero decorated with floral devices, end there was a large attendance at each service. Mr Wells acted as organist, and the music in parts and chorus was ably renderad by the choir.

Flogghng a Police Offices.—Nihilists soemingly begin to understand that every enemy does not deserve to be punished with death. The chief of the police at Kit if was soized while returning from a visit to some friends, tied, blindfolded, thrown into a carriage, and escorted to an isolated house in the suburbs of the city. There his eyes were uncovered, and he saw himself surrounded by a host of persona wearing masks and dressed in black. Four of the masks undressed him, and stretching his body upon a board, flagged him until they fancied he had had enough of it. He was next required to sign a receipt for the flogging he had reooived. This the poor man at first refused to elo, but he was finally persuaded by threats of another dose of the knout. He was then dressed again, tied, blindfolded, and conveyed in a carriage to the corner nearest the police headquarters. The authors of the outrage, despite the most active efforts of the police, remain undiscovered. Lbchtbe Postponed.—The lecture announced to be delivered by Baron Mollwo, last evening, was postponed owing to the very small attendance. The wet weather and oounter attractions in the way of amusement, no doubt, militated against a good attendance, and his Worship the Mayor informed those present that Baron Mollwo -would deliver his lecture on Friday week, the Bth proi.

Hats Made mom Babbit Skins.—Some months ago (says the "Daily Times") Mr Y. Almao, of Dunedin, sent a large shipment of rabbit skins to a well-known New York firm of hat manufacturers for the purpose of testing their value for felting purposes. A few days since he received a consignment of black Amerioan felt hats from the firm in question, the felt of which they are made having been manufactured from the New Zealand rabbit fur. The hats are of firstclass quality, and can be sold at a reasonable price, so that the experiment must bo regarded as a decided success. Mr Almao will Bhortly send another shipment of 8000 rabbit skins to America. Native Coal.—The trials of local coal in our railway locomotives at the beginning of this month did not (remarks the Dunedin "Herald") prove satisfactory. One engine on which a colliery fireman was placed so that the lignite might have fair play, came to a standstill at the north end of the Oaversham tunnel for thirty minutes, further on it stuck for twenty minutes, and at a level crossing north of Clinton ten minutes, making one hour's delay in all on the journey from Dunedin to Clinton. On the return things were worse, the stoppages being—Criohton Bank, twenty minutes; between Greytown and Owiro, twenty minutes; at Wingatui fifteen minutes, and on Abbotsford Bank fifteen minutes, or an hour and ten minutes in all. Another train, tended by a regular fireman, and using lignite, stuck at Chain Hills for fifteen minutes, and at Titri Bridge for twenty minutes during the run to Balclutha.

Canterbuby Sabbath School Teachers' Institute.—The monthly meeting will be held at the Wesleyan Church, Sydenham, this evening, at half-past seven o'clock. Subject (by the Rev. Mr Hlocombe)—" Practical Bible Teaching," with illustrations. Kaiapoi Woollen Company —The applications for Bhares in this company close on Friday next, so that those who wish to become shart holders must send in applications before that day. Benefit Performance —The Albion Amateur Dramatic Cmb will give a performance at the Oddfellows' Hall, this evening, for the benefit of Mr J. Howe, a gentleman well known in theatrical circles, and for a long time connected with the stage in different parts of this colony. An attractive programme has been arranged, and the amateurs will be assisted by Miss i ily May, Mibs Lucy Ashton, and Mr W. S. Addison.