NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2064, 5 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Excklsioe Band. —We are requested to inform the public that the Christchurch Excelsior Band will play in Cathedral Square on Thursday, the 7th inat.

Ancient Obdeb op Eoeebtbbs. The quarterly summoned meeting of the Court Star of Canterbury was held last evening, at the Foresters’ Hall, at which there was a very large attendance. Two applications from distressed brethren were received and referred to M.O. to take action. The balance sheet for the last quarter was read and adopted. A letter having been received from the fete committee, eight delegates were appointed. P.O.E. Pine was presented with a trustee’s neck ribbou. A clearance member was_ admitted, and several more proposed. Receipts, £173 9j 9d.

A Nuisance. —A nuisance has been caused by the choking up of a drain from the fish market. The matter was referred to and dealt with at tho City Council last night. Anyone who has been in the habit of passing by the market place lately will have a lively recollection of the sensation experienced in the vicinity of our local Billingsgate, AmbbbliET, —At the meeting of the Kowai Road Board held on Friday, tho question of opening up what is known as the Dock Creek so as to ensure a good flow of water in the creek running through the township was discussed, and it was understood that the Board would undertake the work provided those interested contributed half the cost, which is roughly estimated at about £BO. Inquest. —An inquest was held at the Junction Hotel, Rangiora, yesterday afternoon, on the body of Mrs Thomas W. Kersey. From tho evidence it appeared that tho deceased lady expired suddenly on Saturday evening, the cause of death, according to the evidence of Dr. Burrows, who made a post mortem examination, being disease of the brain. Tho jury returned a verdict in accordance with tho medical testimony. Much sympathy is felt in the district for tho family in their sudden bereavement.

Coboniad Fiee • bhicxs, During the periodical cleaning of the boilers of the engine at the Kaiapoi Woollen Company’s Factory, yesterday an examination was made of firebricks, of colonial as well as English make, put in some months ago. The former were made by Messrs Ford and Ogdon, of this city, and were supplied by the local agent, Mr J. Sims, of Kaiapoi ; the latter wore of the best Stourbridge make. Both had been subjected to the same fierce heat and blast of the furnace. Those made by Ford and Ogdon showed no signs of burning, while the imported bricks presented a burned and glazed appearance. Another point in favor of the Malvern made bricks is, that they are also cheaper in price than those imported from Stourbridge, Feiskdlt Societies. —Dr. Russell gave a lecture at the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, last evening, on “ The Importance and Advantage of Friendly Societies.” The hall was well filled, Mr O. O. Bowen, M.H.R., occupied the chair, and briefly introduced the lecturer, who spoke eloquently for upwards of an hour of the feelings of self-respect and self reliance inculcated by membership of any friendly society. He said that the day would come when the State would take the matter up, and thus deal pauperism its death blow. He indicated as legitimate work for such societies the establishment of reading rooms and libraries, and educational aids to those who had not received the benefits of education in early life, and hoped that each would have its savings bank and building society for the use of its members. Votes of thanks to Dr. Russell and the chairman, and also to the Loyal Oity of Christchurch Lodge of Oddfellows for the free use of the hall were passed by acclamation. Thb Ashbueton Resident Magisteatb. —Mr P. Guineas, R.M., Ashburton, received a telegram yesterday from Mr Rolleaton, directing him to proceed to-day to Oollingwood, to which place he has been transferred. Owing to Mr Guiness’s indisposition, however, he will not be able to leave Ashburton before next Monday or Tuesday. Sudden Death. —Mr Hugh Neck, son of the late barrister and solicitor of that name, died suddenly yesterday evening. He was taken ill in the afternoon, and was attended by Dr. McCarthy and Dr. Nad well, but he expired some hours afterwards. An inquest will be held.

Thbatbb Royal —There was a very large attendance laat night at the Theatre Royal, when the Confederate Diorama was exhibited. There was not standing room in the lower part of the theatre. The fortunate winner of the suite of furniture was Mr Coles, Colombo street North. To-night another suite of furniture will be presented. Mb Walter Reynolds. —From a telegram received yesterday we learn that Mr Reynolds’ opening in Dunedin was a complete success, there being a crowded house. The piece performed was “Tried and True.” Mr Reynolds plays a season of three weeks in Dunedin. Masonic Ball. — A meeting of the committee of the Masonic ball, to take place at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday next, was held last night at the Commercial Hotel. The reports of the representatives of the various lodges were handed in, showing a very satisfactory return of tickets sold, and so far as can be seen, the Masonic ball of 1860 will in no way bo inferior to those which have preceded it.

Wooden Footpaths. —A Mr Benjamin Smith, from Wellington, has introduced to the notice of the civic authorities here a plan of making footpaths of wood, being on the old principle of block roads used in parts of London and other large cities. Mr Smith explained to the Council last night how the plan had operated in Wellington, possessing an advantage over asphalte in that it cost less than half the outlay involved by the use of asphalte, and could be more easily repaired, whilst it does not require skilled labor to do the work. The Council instructed the works committee to inquire into the matter.

Waipaea Extension. —lt is the intention of the Government to open the Waipara extension of the Northern line for goods traffic on Wednesday. As there is no population at Waipara, trains will only be run when the traffic warrants it, in the same way as done on the Mount Somers railway. As it is intended to push on the line to Waikari the waggons and coach proprietors have determined to run into Amberley as usual, there being no stable or other accommodation at Waipara. We understand that the carters will only charge railway rates between Waipara and Amberley. Evangelistic. —We understand that Mr Thomas H. Bates, evangelist, who has been preaching for the Church of Christ meeting in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, for nearly four years, is about to change for a few months with Mr A. B. Maston, evangelist, of Wellington, lately from America. The latter named gentleman will therefore deliver a series of sermons in the Oddfellows’ Hall, o >mmenoing on Sunday, October 10th, 1880. Our Wellington contemporary speaks very highly of this gentleman’s capabilities, and people in Wellington flock to hear him. He has a novel style of drawing the attention of his audience by means of a black board, on which he illustrates his subjects, thereby (as he says) making an impression on the minds of his hearers through the eye and the oar.

The Sttjd. —We learn that Mr Archibald Yates, of White Bock, has purchased Campsie 111. from Sir Craoroft Wilson. Licensed Victuallers’ Association.— The quarterly meeting of the above will be hold on Thursday next at Morton’s Hotel. Philosophical Institute —An ordinary meeting of the above will bo held on Thursday evening next, when papers will be read by Messrs W. M. MaskeU, F. Adams, snd J. Yon Tunxellman. Church Work Society. —The first annual meeting of the above will be held in St. Michael’s schoolroom on Thursday next, when the Bishop will preside. Chess Club —The annual meeting of the above will be held this evening, at eight o’clock, at the Commercial Hotel. Good Templabt. —An open meeting in connection with the Hope of Christchurch Lodge will be held this evening, at eight o’clock, in the Templar Hall. An address will ha delivered by Dr. Russell, and a programme of songs, &c., gone through. The Canterbury Building Society, Permanent. —Subscriptions and repayments are due this day, when the office will bo open from 7 to 9 p.m., as well as the usual hours from 10 to 4 p.m.

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