NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2065, 6 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Suicide EiTEAOBDiNAur. —This morning, at about six o’clock, a woman deliberately walked into the Avon near Montreal street bridge. Two men, who were passing, hauled her out, and she was taken to the lock-up. She was found to be too drunk to give any account of herself. SyDBNHAir Weslbtan Mutuai I UPHOVEmeet Association. —Tne above association met for the last time for this session’s general business on Wednesday last, but the formal adjournment follows an entertainment (as seen by our advertising columns) to be given by the members and friends to-morrow evening, in the church with which the vestry is connected. The programme warrants a pleasantly spent evening. Kaiapoi Backs and Spouts.— A public meeting of persons interested in holding these annual sports was held in the Borough Council Chamber yesterday evening. There was a full attendance. Mr B. Moore was voted to the chair. The hon. secretary reported a small balance in hand, which would barely cover outstanding accounts. On the motion of Mr W. Fraser, seconded by Mr W. Burnip, it was resolved—“ That the annual races and sports be held on New Year’s Day, 1881.” The officers nominated were Dr. Dudley, patron; the Mayor, president j Mr W. Eckersley, judge; Mr E. Parnham, starter ; Mr T. Weston, clerk of the course; Mr J. Beharrell, clerk of the scales; Mr C. E. Dudley, hon. sec. and treasurer. Committee — Messrs F. Besustow, W. Fraser, W. Burnip, O. Hansen, B. Monk, J. Bugg, G. Edwards, C. Smith, J. H. Moore, B. Moore, T. Heney, 0. J. Young, W. H. Ovenden, G. W. Wearing, F. Pearce, J. Perrin, E. Patman, J. W. Ellen, M, O. Moran, A. Kidd, J. Albert, A. Piper, J. Fountaine, W. Baker, A. T. Clark, E. Macfarlane, and G. H. Barclay. It was resolved that five members of the committee form a quorum. It was resolved to invite offers of a suitable paddock. The committee decided to meet on Friday, 22nd inst. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. The Muephvs’ Cabb.—lt is rumoured, in connection with the name of a rising young barrister, that the suggestions of his Honor Mr Justice Johnston regarding the prosecution of the witnesses, Murphy and Watt, in the case of Bogina v Murphy, lately heard in the Supreme Court, will in some form be proceeded with. Bbsident Magistbatb’s Couet. This morning Mr Mellish gave judgment in the case Vincent and Co. v Collier, which was hoard on September 29th. Plaintiffs had sued defendant for £39 tax on beer supplied by them, brewers, and landlords of the Boyal George, to him a publican, another tenant in the above bound house. Defendant pleaded that though he was bound by agreement to take beer from plaintiffs, if they supplied him, they were not bound to supply him any longer than they chose to do. The Beer Tax Act, under which plaintiffs sought to recover, says —" If any- person shall have been compelled to pay duty under this Act upon or in respect of any beer which he has contracted to sell or deliver under any contract or agreement entered into prior to 9th June, 1880, such person shall be entitled to add so much money to the contract price as he shall have been compelled to pay for duty under this Act, and may sue for and recover the same accordingly.” His Worship now decided that no such contract as named in the Act existed between the parties, and judgment must be for defendant, with costs. The only other business before the Court was —Beed and Gray v Becker, £2O; Haskins v Carlyle, £27, in which judgment went by default ; and BossitervDelamain, which was adjourned till October 13th. The Maoeib. —The twenty-five prisoners who arrived from Dunedin last night visited the gaol in Lyttelton this morning for the purpose of seeing the Natives there now undergoing hard labor. They stayed for about an hour, returning then to the steamer Hinemoa, which loft with them this forenoon for Taranaki, Police Business. —At the Police Court this morning an inebriate was fined 5s ; B. Tindall was also fined 5s for the same offence. Fbaotubed Collas Bone. — A man named Miles Byan was admitted into the Hospital this morning, having sustained a fracture of the collar bone by a fall off the coach coming from Weka Pass. A.O.F.—The Court Thistle of the Forest held their quarterly meeting in St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Sydenham, on Tuesday evening, when there was a large attendance of members. Tenders were received for printing the by-laws. It was resolved that the district secretary be empowered to get the by-laws printed. The auditors quarterly report was received and adopted. The returns, showing a good increase of members for the past quarter, was road. A letter was read from the Amalgamated Friendly Society fete committee, asking the Court to appoint a delegate to assist in carrying out the fete on Boxing day. The Court closed in due form.

Eicyling.—On Tuesday Messrs Evans and Dudley, of Kaiapoi, made a bicycle run from Oxford, through Malvern and Christchurch to Kuiapoi, and enjoyed a very pleasant day’s ride. Anothke Cash op Sudden Death.—A farmer named George Tucker, residing on the North road, died suddenly yesterday afternoon. it is supposed from apoplexy. An inquest will bo held at three o’clock to-day. An Omission.—When the Council met at seven o’clock on Monday evening, Or. King was not present, having not then returned from the country, but he put in an appearance some time afterwards, which was not mentioned in our report of the proceedings. Chess Contest. —A chess contest, between twelve members of the Canterbury Club and twelve players from Lyttelton, Leithfield, Ashburton and Timaru will take place at the Public Library on Saturday next, to which all chess players will be admitted. A dinner will bo given to the visitors by the club at the Terminus Hotel in the evening. The Druids.—The Athelstan Lodge held their usual meeting at their lodge room, Royal George Hotel, on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance of members. An official visit was received from the Oak of Sydenham Lodge. A committee of nine was elected to frame by-laws for the Lodge. One member was initiated, and one was proposed. Some further business having been transacted, the Lodge was closed in duo form. Lectuhk on the Aet op Memoby.—“ The art of Memory of the Chinese and Ancients ” was the subject of a lecture announced to be delivered by Mr P. P. O’Reilly in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening. At the appointed hour, Professor J. von Haaat took the chair, and, after waiting several minutes (there were only a few persons in the hall), introduced the lecturer. Mr O’Reilly opened hislecture, being the same as that which ha gave at Ashburton last week, but owing to there being such an exceedingly meagre attendance he rapidly brought it to a close. Oeanokism.—A meeting of the members of Noa. 1,2, 3 and 5 will be held this ever ing in the Orange Hall on bnsinoss of importance.

Effects op Dsink. A man named Henry Ulf, who hag been for gome lime goffering from the eflectg of a “big spree,” alarmed gome of the inhabitants of Amberloy by perambulating the streets of the township in a state of nudity early yesterday morning. He was secured by some of the residents and lodged in the lock-up. Although doubt* less a liberal contributor to tho Customs revenue, he is putting the Government to some expense, as it is only a week since he was released from Lyttelton, after eight days’ medical treatment. On Monday he wag in the Amberley lock-up, and wag released, saying he felt bettor, and could get work, but yesterday showed him to be again bad, and he was remanded for medical treatment. Cool.— One of the passengers tells “ Atticus ” that on the night when the Sorata struck, all was confusion, women fainting, men running hither and thither, and seamen swearing with true British energy. At this critical moment, when the cry on all sides was for tho boats, and when trunks were being eagerly opened by owners anxious to save something of their valuables, the understewards went the rounds and presented tho wine bills for settlement Theateb Royal. —The announcement of a suite of furniture as a prize at the Confederate Diorama had the effect of drawing a large house last night. Mr Chalet’s ventriloquial entertainment created much applause. Tonight there will be anther exhibition. Ancient Obdee of Foeestbbs. — The quarterly summoned meeting of the Court Star of Canterbury was held on Monday 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.R. Pine was presented with a trustee’s neck ribbon, A clearance member was admitted, and several more proposed. Receipts, £173 9s 9d.

Aebbbt. —A young man named David Crawford was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing a sum of money from a hotel in Lyttelton gome time ago. He had only just been released from gaol, where ho bad been fulfilling a term of imprisonment for larceny of a coat. The circumstance will no doubt be fresh in the minds of many persons who knew the young man when he occupied a respectable position in Christchurch. The Latb Fiee at Riccaeton. —Mr R Windsor writes to the “Press” as follows : “Would you kindly allow a small space in your valuable paper to enable me to return my most sincere thanks to everyone who so kindly assisted me in my great misfortune in losing my dear children by the late fire. I shall ever remain indebted to the following : Tho Rev. Mr Turroll, G. L. Mellish, Esq_., Mr J. Hanson, Mrs Thompson, and Mr J. Halliwall; and indeed to everyone, whose sympathy and substantial aid I shall never forget, Chang in thb House of Commons. —Tho last “Home News” thus refers to our old friend Chang : —“ Since Chang the Chinese giant made his appearance in the Speaker’s Gallery in the House of Commons the other night, ho has become an object of increased public interest. It was a good advertising move if nothing more, and the fact that he was accompanied by the dwarf, who acts as a foil to Chang’s height, rather bears out this view. It is not generally known that Chang is a man of great intelligence in his wav, and speaks several languages. The present Chinese Ambassador to this country, the Marquis Tseng, whose family name differs only slightly from the giant’s own, has taken great interest in him, and has frequently shown him hospitality at the Chinese Embassy—hospitality which Chang, who adds to his Bft. Bin. of height abnormally long arms, has repaid in his usual way by writing his name on the ceilings of the Embassy.” Inquest. —An inquest, touching the death of a married woman named Catherine Sullivan, was held yesterday at Quill's Hotel, Ashburton, before Dr. Trevor, Coroner, and a jury. Several witnesses proved that her husband, Patrick Sullivan, had on a previous occasion kicked and ill-treated her, but the evidence of Dr. Stewart, who made a post mortem examination of her body, showed that death had resulted from natural causes. The jury, after a short deliberation, returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony, adding to it the following rider : “ That the Coroner be requested to severely reprimand Patrick Sullivan for his brutal conduct towards his wife, as shown by the evidenca.