NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2066, 7 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lyttelton Magisteate’s Coubt. —John Archer, charged with attempting to commit suicide, and who was remanded from Christchurch to Lyttelton a week ago, was remanded back to Christchurch this morning, no evidence, good, bad, or indifferent being offered as to why he had been sent to Lyttelton, or for what purpose he had been detained in gaol. Mr Joseph Boswiok, R.M., was on the bench. College Sports. —The annual sports in connection with Christ’s College were to have taken place to-day, but had to bo postponed owing to serious illness in one of the houses. Cube Boating Club. —Tho adjourned annual meeting of this club was held at Wearing’s Kaiapoi Hotel on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance. The President occupied the chair, and stated tho object of the meeting was to appoint officers for the enauit g season. There was a small balance of funds in hand, and the property of the club, which was all in good repair, was valued at £2OB. The officers elected were Mr G. H. Wearing, president j Mr O. W, Wearing, vice-president; Mr J. Winterbourne, captain; Mr J. P. rrin, custodian; Mr O. Wright, hou. secretary ; Mr G. H. Wearing, treasurer ; Messrs Weston, Wyllie, Martin, Smith, and Hollier, were elected as members of the club. Sundry accounts were passed for payment. It was resolved that a new landing stage at the bsat shed be erected. A vote of thanks to the retiring officers concluded the business of the evening.

Tempbbanoe Entbetainment. —ln another column will be found an advertisement re the temperance entertainment to be held to-morrow evening at the Templar Hall, Worcester street East, Dr. Bussell, who has already made for himself a name amongst us as an eloquent and amusing speaker as well as a rigid and uncompromising advocate of total abstinence, will deliver an address, and accompany himself in his singing. There will also be the usual collection of vocal and instrumental talent, which, if anything like that listened to on former occasions, will be worth hearing. When it is known that these public entertainments are free, and not terminated, as “free” entertainments too often are, by handing round the bag, plate, or hat, surely they are well deserving of crowded houses and general patronage. The meeting will commence at 8.

Captain W. J. Babhy. —This gentleman is now in Christchurch, and purposes giving a lecture or lectures on hie experiences. With reference to his reception down South, the following testimonial, numerously and influentially signed, was presented the other evening : —“ Dear Sir, —It is with feelings of regret that we hear your last entertainment in this town has considerably injured you in your vocation as a lecturer—a position you have filled with unqualified success in England, and in other parts of the colony. Allow us, therefore, as representing a portion of that audience, to testify to the exceedingly able manner in which you handled your subject, and also to give it as our opinion and to assure you that what passed at that meeting was not in any way intended as a slight upon you, and we wish, therefore, before you leave Timaru that you will accept our unfeigned regret at such an occurrence. We also trust that your world-renowned reputation will still be sustained, and that you will leave this town with a favorable opinion—an opinion which is heartily reciprocated by those who have had tho pleasure of listening to your really entertaining and instructive lecture. As a proof of our sincerity we ask you to accept the accompanying purse of sovereigns.”

The Death op Oppenbach.— The death of this distinguished musical composer is announced in to-diy's cablegrams. A German by birth, and German too in appearance, he had become a thoroughly naturalized Frenchman, and his triumphs were all gained in Paris. At the time of the Beige of Paris, when to have the slightest taint of the Teuton was dangerous, Offenbach was one of the few Germans who were able to show themselves openly. Not even the most rabid could doubt where his sympathies lay. The following sketch of his career is from the “ Men of the Time ”: Offenbach, Jacques, a French musician and composer, born at Cologne, June 31st, 1819. After completing his musioil studies at the Paris Conservatoire, he was engaged as loader of the orchestra at the Tin atro Frang-v'e (1847), and became known by setting to music several of La Fontaine’s fablss. Ho also obtained a reputation as a violoncellist. In 1855 he obtained the licence of the now theatre “Les Pouffes Parish ns,’ where ho formed a company whose perform anots have since been witnessed in this country and in Germany. M Offenbach w«» decorated with the Legion of Honor in 1861 Among his very numerous huffonerieg mu sickles the best known are “L i 8.-ile Helene,” 1864; “ Orpheo aux Enters;” “La Barbe Blene,” 1866; “La Grande Duehesso, ” 1867 ; “La Pcriobolo,” 1868 ; “Les Brigands,” 1869; and “ Boi Oarotle,” 1872. His more recent productions are “ Lo Oorsairo Noir,” a three-art, opera, produced at Vienna, Sept. 21st, 1872; “La Jolie Parfumeuse,” another three-act opera, brought out at the Ronais sar;o3; at Paris, in December, 1873 ; and r. one-act opera, “Bagatelle,” prodin-ed at the Bouffes Parisiens in May, 1874; “ IJn Voyage dan* la Lune,” consisting of four acts and twenty-three tableaux, produced at the Gaite, 1875 ; "Le Dooteur Ox," a fairy opera in three acts, produced at the Varieties, in 1877.

Peesbyteeian Chuech Soibhb.—Arrangements are being made by the congregation of St. John’s Presbyterian Church at port for holding their annual soiree. It has been decided to use the Oddfellows’ Hall for the occasion, the soiree to take place on the 28th instant.

Hospital Enquiby. —At the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, the chairman stated that as he was going to Melbourne he had requested the Government, if possible, to defer the proposed enquiry into hospital matters until his return. This has been done because the chairman, more than any other member of the Board, can give information on the subject of the enquiry. Aghicultdeal Show. —A deputation from the Agricultural and Pastoral Association waited on the Premier yesterday, in accordance with a resolution passed at last meeting of the committee, in reference to proclaiming a holiday on the occasion of the forthcoming show. Mr Hall consented to make arrangements for having the public offices closed on Wednesday, the 10th, instead of Tuesday, the 9th, of November. Ohuboh Ooncebt. —There was but a moderate attendance at the Lyttelton Colonists Society’s Hall, on Tuesday night, to hear the concert in aid of Holy Trinity Church. The Misses Gibson, Mias Button, and Mosdamos Eyes, Eairhurst, Allwright and Gibson, and a number of gentlemen took part in the concert. Following tho musical portion of tho programme, the farce “ Box and Cox ” was played, and appeared to be very much enjoyed. A City IiiPBOTEMENT.— A right-of-way is being formed between Gloucester street and Cathedral square, which will be found of great convenience to business man whose time is precious, as it will give a short cut from the first point mentioned to tho Post-office and Government Buildings. The right-of-way runs through the property known as Barker’s Estate, the present owners of which gave a strip of land twelve feet wide for that purpose. Waikuku.—The usual monthly meeting of the school committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present—All tho members except Mr Orchard. Correspondence was road from tho Board of Education re reduction of salaries, and enclosing salaries and inspector’s report. The master’s report was read, and considered satisfactory. It was agreed to give an entertainment on the 19th in aid of the prize funds. After payment of salaries and transacting some routine business the committee adjourned. Thbatbb Royal. —Thera was a good house last night at the Theatre, when tho Diorama was again exhibited. Mr Chalet introduced some new and exceedingly amusing effects into his ventriloquial entertainment, which were loudly applauded. The gift distribution included a suite of drawing-room furniture, besides a number of other articles. To-night the Diorama will again bo exhibited, and on Saturday there will be a matinee as well as the usual evening performance. Masonic Ball. —The ball to be given tonight in aid of the benevolent fund under the auspices of the various craft Lodges promises to bo a thorough success. Mr W. H. Messenger, in whose hands the catering, decorating, &c., has been placed, is carrying out the latter very artistically, and when the hall is filled, what with the decorations and the various insignia of the craft, it will present a very pretty appearance. From the number of tickets sold a large attendance is expected. Styx. —The opening of the tramway to Papanui has had the effect of creating a large demand for properties on the North road. Tho desire to possess rural residences in this neighborhood has become so great as to induce, amongst others, Mr W. Tombs to cut up his farm at the Styx into building allotments, which will bo offered for sale by Messrs Ford and Newton on Saturday next. Mr Tombs’ land is in close proximity to the Styx railway station, and the proposed new township will in reality be only an extension of Papanui. A Peouliab Case. —lt will be remem. bered that some time ago Mr J. Ivess, of Ashburton, sued a collector, named Martin, in the Magistrate’s Court there for the recovery of a debt amounting to £6 13s. It appears that the amount in dispute formed part of a much large' sum, the balance of which plaintiff had received, and on tho ground of non-jurisdiction the plaintiff was non-suited. Subsequently the case was taken to the District Court, where it was dismissed by Judge Ward, who said that the amount sought to be recovered was below his jurisdiction and that ho could see no reason why the lower Court declined to adjudicate. On Tuesday last the case was again heard before Mr Guiness, at Ashburton, and met the same fate as on the first occasion. The plaintiff, who thus finds himself in the novel position of being unable to obtain a settlement either in the Magistrate’s or District Court, has stated a case for the Court of Appeal, and as the points involved possess more than ordinary interest for business men, a decision, one way or tho other will be verv desirable. Ahbial Railways. —A new plan has been patented in the United States for moving cars on elevated railroads by means of skates or runners sliding along a smooth rail. It is claimed that this invention will avoid the jarring and vibration which are so destructive to both the fixed and rolling stock where wheels are used. The skates are each provided with a chamber for containing a lubricant, and are fitted with wearing-slips, which can bo readily removed and replaced when they are worn out. Tho inventor asserts that a train may bo moved on tho plain track with less power than is now required to move cars provided with wheels. Otago Habbob, —A special meeting of the Otago Harbor Board was held on Friday, September 24th, when the scheme submitted by tho engineer to the works committee was adopted unanimously. The scheme is one upon which, with the means at the disposal of the Board, it is- estimated that the harbor works can be carried on so that fifteen or sixteen months hence intercolonial steamers will be able to coma to Dunedin by the new channel. At the meeting nearly every member expressed confidence in the judgment of the Board’s engineer, and a general desire was evinced to give him full control of tho work, to that the responsibility might lie with him of fulfilling the predictions contained in the report. Dubious Spectacle. —The spectacle of tho sun shining at midnight attracts many foreigners in Swedish Lapland during the month of June. For six weeks there is scarcely any night in the north of Sweden; the sun never sets, and the Boil, constantly heated, produces in a month and a half barley and other crops. At that time of the year the Laplanders pen up their reindeer and move their huts towards tho cultivated fields. Being very hospitable, they greet with joy the arrival of tourists, who generally meet at Mount Qellaware, 148 kilometres from Luka. From that hill, which is 580 metres high, the beautiful spectacle of the “ midnight sun " can be admired in better conditions than from any other place. June 24th is the day selected for the ascension ; it is the longest day in the year, the sun being twenty-two hours above the horizon. This year June 24*h was not favored by fine weather, and, owing to a cloudy sky, the sun was not visible at midnight; but the following day travellers were well rewarded for their trouble, the sun shining brightly at midnight.

Accident.—A painful accident occurred to a boy named Horace Leverman yesterday afternoon. He, with other boys, having just come out of school, was playing in theroid, when a milk cart came along and knocked him down, one of the wheels striking him on the head, and inflicting a nasty wound. Dr. De>mer attended him, and pronounced the injury to be not serious. It appears that the man in charge of the vehicle by which the boy was knocked down, did not stop to enquire whether he had done any injury, but drove away at a fast pace. Inquest. —An inquest was held yesterday, before Dr. Coward, coroner, and a jury, touching the death of George Tucker, farmer, aged 51 years. It appeared that the deceased had been drinking heavily for some months. On Tuesday he went into the garden about 11 o.m , and was taken suddenly ill, having to be assisted into the house. He was put to bed, and died shortly afterwards. The jury, after hearing the evidence, returned a verdict that the deceased died from apoplexy.

agriculture in Ireland. —The Irish Registrar General, in his annual return, gives sume statistic# of the state of agriculture there, which will be of Interest at the present time. It appears that the total acreage under all crops this year was 5,081,224 acres, while last year it was 6,121,833, thus showing a decrease for the present year of 40,609 acres. The returns of live stock for the year show a decrease in all descriptions as compared with last year.

Church Woei Socidtt. —The first annual meeting of the above will be held this evening at St. Michael’s schoolroom.

Kaiapoi Electoral Distbict. —Mr 0. C Bowen will probably address the electors at the centres of this district on the 20th and 21st inst.

Kaiapoi Woollens. —At the Napier Agricultural Exhibition, held yesterday, the display made by this company of tweeds, flannel?, blankets and yarns was greatly admired, and the whole of the exhibits, valued between £3OO and £4OO, were sold in one line to a local wholesale house before 11 a.m.

Barker's Estate. —This large and vainable property, which was out up into sections and sold by auction some time since, is being cleared of its trees and the ground levelled preparatory to fencing. Several of those gentlemen who purchased sections intend, we belive, to build. This will greatly improve the appearance of the square.

South Rakaia. —The school committee held its ordinary monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Tucker (chairman), Hartnall, Cox, and Shellook. The master’s report was read. A circular was read from the Board of Education relative fo the reduo'ion of teachers’ salaries. Mrs Hogan interviewed the committee regarding complaints about her not cleaning the school properly. She was informed that the work is being done satisfactorily now. It was resolved to call for tenders for gorso-entting and other works at the school.

Encaustic Tiles. Some very pretty specimens of tile painting are in the office of Messrs Austin and Kirk, Colombo road. The tiles came originally from the Patent Tile Works of Minton, Hollins and Co., Stoke-on-Trent, and are known as the Minton tiles. Miss Brandon, cf Wellington, having painted some excellent floral devices in water colours on two of these tiles, they were cent to Christchurch to be burnt and glazed, and it is satisfactory to be able to state that the experiment made by Messrs Austin and Kirk proved entirely successful. Hitherto, we believe, it has been the custom to send such work to Australia, under the impression that it could not bo done in this colony, but the samples above referred to turned out by our local firm show incontestably that it is not at all necessary to go so far from home. The Druids. —The usual meeting of the Star of Anglesea Lodge, Lincoln, was held on Tuesday evening last, Bro. G. Bishop, A.D., presiding. There were thirty six members present. One member was initiated and four new members were duly proposed. A considerable amount of business was transacted during the evening. Bro. J. Taylor was elected Y.A. Bard, vice Bro. Longuet, resigned. Accounts duo to the Grand Lodge for past quarter and for goods supplied, also surgeon’s account, were passed for payment. Notice was given of the intention to pay an official visit by officers and brethren to the Pioneer Lodge on Monday next. The lodge contains thirty ■ eight financial and six honorary members, and several others have been duly accepted for initiation. Bro. Bartram, sen., presented the Lodge with a handsome frame for the dispensation. The lodge was closed in due form. Cricket.— A match was played on the association ground on Wednesday between the Butchers and Bakers clubs, in which the butchers were victorious. In the first innings the butchers made 101, and the bakers 100. In the second innings the bakers made 73 and the butchers had made 68 for the loss of four wickets when time was called. The match was therefore decided on the first innings. For the bakers, Bennett 31 and Whitfield 26 were the highest scorers, and for the butchers 0. Dickenson and Lodge made 26 each. —The opening match of the season, between the members of the Lincoln Cricket Club, was played upon the club’s ground on Monday last. The sides chosen were Married v Single. The members were not in very good form at first, but great improvement was shown after a few hours’ steady play. The match resulted in a victory for the benedicts, chiefly owing to the bowling of O’Oallughan in the second innings. The scores were— Married, first innings 11, second 96 ; total, 107. Single, first innings 69, second 28 ; total, 97. A Paying Line. —The moat profitable railway in the world is a little affair not half a mile long, which connects the Manhattan Beach and the Brighton Beach Hotels on Coney Island, N. Y., the summer resort of the well to do New Yorkers. It is of 3ft. guage, and has two locomotives and four carriages, a train running each way every five minutes. The railway paid for itself in a few weeks after it was opened, and last year returned 500 per cent, on its cost. The expenses are 30dol. a day, and the receipts average 450d01., the fare being 50. Licensed Victuallers’ Association. — The quarterly meeting of members of the above will take place at Morton’s Hotel this evening at eight o’clock. Debating Society. —The last debate of the session in connection with the above will take place to-morrow evening in St. John’s schoolroom. Concert. —The concert and ball given by the Railway Band to celebrate the inauguration of their second season of open-air performances will take place to-morrow evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Drainage Board Election. — The election of a member on the Drainage Board for the district of Heathcote, vice Mr A. Duncan, resigned, takes place to morrow at noon. Temperance Hotel.— The foundation stone of the new Temperance Hotel will be laid by the Primate of New Zealand at three o’clock on Saturday next. Acknowledgment. —The house steward of the Christchurch Hospital desires to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of two bags of onions from a friend. Philosophical Institute. —The ordinary meeting cf the above will be held this evening in the rooms of the Public Library, when papers will be read by Messrs Adams, Haskell, and Von Tunzleman. I'Orthekn Agricultural and Pastoral Association. —The bon. secretary to this association desires that all who intend to offer special prizes at the forthcoming show, will send him particulars of the same before Saturday next. Out-Door Concert. —The following is the programme of music to be played by the Christchurch Excelsior Band in Cathedral square, this evening, at half-past seven : —l. March, “ The British Soldier,” J. Hecker ; 2. Waltz, “ Wein Weib ung Gesang,” Strauss ; 3. Grand Selection, “ Maltha,” Flotow ; 4. Troop, “ Inspection,” Bonnisaeau; 5. Selection, “Les Huguenots.” Meyerbeer ; 6." Polka Mazurka, “ Queen of Beauty,” Lamotte; 7. Grand March, “Souvenir.” E. Hare; 8. Galop, “ Harkaway,” Millars; “ God Save the Queen.”

Mutual Improvement Association.— The Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association ■will conclude their session on Thursday evening, the 7th inst , with a social gathering, which will be held in the school-room of the Durham street Wesleyan Church. Refreshments will be provided, together with readings, recitations, &c. Cricket.— The following will represent the St. Albans in their match with the Avonvilie on Saturday next on the grounds of the former : Messrs J. Nelson (captain), P. Nelson, P. Philpott, H. Bnckett, J. Hirst, A. Disher, H. Stapleton, J. Lloyd, C. Frith, W. Vartha, J. Pepper : emergencies—J. Bennetts, J. Harri son. J. Parker, F. Kennard. The following will represent Sunnyside C.C. in their match against Eiccarton 0.C., to be played at Biccartonon Saturday next, viz.. Dr. Hacon, Messrs Berkeley, C. Seager, H. Seager, Smith, J. Kinsman, D. Reese, ifi. Kinsman, Moore, Triggs, Lancaster ; emergencies—Petrie and Morriss. A conveyance will leave Cashel street bridge at 1.30 p.m for Eiccarton, via Lincoln road. The following will represent the second Eleven of tho M.C.C.C. against the U.C.C.C. on Saturday next: —Messrs Atack, Kitchin, Hunt. Palairet, Monck, White, Pavitt, W. H. Smith, Sbireff s Fairhurst, and Hill; emergency men and a third eleven to ploy against another team of the U.aC.C.. will be chosen from the following : Messrs Edsar. Shand, Gretton, Dunbar, Digby, Cox, B. Bell, R. Bell, Buchanan, Williams, J. Hopper and Skeet; all of whom are requested to turn up. We have been requested to mention that, in accordance with the new rale, no one will be allowed to play on the Association grounds until his subscription is paid.