STEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2072, 14 October 1880, Page 2

STEWS OF THE DAY.

Spohting. —We regret to have to state that a well known imported greyhound, named Q-ill Gill, which has won a number of prizes, died from the effects of poison at Yaldhurst some little time back.

Police Court. —This morning, before O. T. Ick and T; Cass, Eeqs., J.P.’s, John Jackson, alias Mason, was fined 5s for drunkenness, and Bridget Ferrick, whose name appears in this manner at very short intervals, was fined 10a. For a first offence a man was fined ss. The prisoner Jackson when arrested had a subscription list on him, with several names attached, purporting to bo in aid of ono John Brown, who lost the use of one of bis hands while working a surf boat at Timaru, and, the paper says, is anxious to get a hook fixed on to the stump of his arm. The police informed the Bench that this was a rank imposition, but as nobody could be found to sheet it home, prisoner just escaped being charged with a grave offence. Sib :et Improvement. —The City Council workmen are employed rounding off the acute angle in Oxford terrace, nearly opposite the old Magistrate’s Court by taking the kerb some seven or eight feet back into Barker’s section. The alteration is most desirable, as owing to the sharp bend the spot has long been dangerous to the drivers of vehicles and pedestrians. If now they are about it, the Council will take the other side of the road out with a sweep of ten feet or so towards the river, regrade the roadway and raise the footpath next the river, the whole thing will be finished in a workmanlike manner. The ground now slants to a gutter, which is anything but safe.

A Caution to Witnesses. —A one-armed man named Lilly was brought up before Mr Melliah this morning end received a reprimand. It appears that Lilly, who is a gate-kseper at a road crossing of the railway, laid an information against two different parties for improperly driving across the line, and was properly subposnead to appear on Monday last to support the charges. He, however, neglected to attend on that day, and the defendants were discharged for want of evidence. Ho now pleaded ignorance of his responsibility, saying ho thought the railway authorities would have taken whatever stepj were necessary. The Magistrate told him that on this occasion ho would be allowed to go, but any similar occurrence in future would subject the offender to arrest and further penalty.

The New Railway Tabiff. — A committee of the Industrial Association has been appointed to consider the new railway tariff in its bearings on local industries, to report to next meeting of the association.

Colleg k Spobts. —The sports were continued to-day. There was a good attendance of the general public, and a large number of ladies were present, notwithstanding the wet weather.

Theatbioal. —Mr H. J. Whittington, the popular agent of the Diorama Company, eaves to-day for Auckland. It is probable that Mr Whittington will return with another company shortly, when he will reoive a hearty welcome from the many friends he has made here. Mr Whittington made the tour of New Zealand and Australia with the Fakir of Oolu some few years back and won golden opinions. Oddpellows’ Picnic. The picnicking season has opened earlier this year than usual, accelerated no doubt by the remarkable summer-like weather which has prevailed. Upon this occasion the Kaiapoi Oddfellows have led off with the first picnic, to-day having been chosen by them as the auspicious occasion. This morning they left Port for Pigeon Bay, two steamers, the Akaroa and the tug Lyttelton, doing service as excursion boats. There was a very large party, the ladies being particularly numerous, and on their account especially it is to be regretted the “ clerk of the weather” provided rather indifferently for them in his line. The two steamere left the wharf at Lyttelton about nine o’clock, to return this evening.

Cricket. — The following members will represent the Sydenham C.O. in their match against tbe Avonville C C , to be played on the Show Grounds on Saturday next at 2 30 p.m. sharp : —Messrs Easton, Q. Fisher, Chambers, F. H. Espenett, Willett, W. G. Hall, Willcocks, F. S. Hall, B. Pavitt, Day and A. Pavitt; emergency—S. H. Fisher and Beare. The following will represent the second eleven of the Press C.C. in their match with the second eleven of the Bohemians .- —Allardioe, Beckett, Cant, Elvines, Lndford, Mann, Mason, K. Maurice, Eobinson, Watts and Whitford ; emergency—F. Maurice and Brunt. Wickets pitched on the Press ground at 2 p.m. Encouraging. —Speculator to old minor in Leadviile, handing him a bag of samples, “ Gold quartz or carbonates ?” The honest miner turned it over in his hand indifferently, took out his knife and picked at it awhile, and then asked, “Got much of it?” “ Thousands of tons,” answered the other, eagerly. “ How much do you suppose she’ll run ?” “ Can’t tell nothin’ without an assay.” “ But you can guess, can’t you ?” “ Oh, yes, anybody can guess ; but a guess is liable to be extravagant. Now, I should say—but, mind ye, I may go over the mark—l should s-a-a y (turning the specimen over again and holding it up to the light), I should s a-a-y that if ye can save the gold in this and catch the silver, and not waste the lead, that it might run about—well, about two dollars to the county” Inspector Buckley. —lt will be pleasing to the friends of this gentleman to know that his services are to be retained in the police force. On account of his long and efficient services he will not be included among the inspectors who are disrated. The Pumping Engines. —At the meeting of tbe committee of the Industrial Association, held yesterday, it was resolved to express to the Harbor Board the regret of the association that the consulting engineer in London should have departed from the instructions of the Board with reference to the boilers for the pumping machinery at the graving dock. New Banking Premises at Southbridge.—Wo understand that it is the intention of the Bank of New Zealand to erect more commodious premises at Southbridge, on their section at the corner of High street and Taumutu road. The building will be two storeys high, having large folding doors opening on High street. When erected this building will be a considerable improvement to the township as well as a great convenience to the inhabitants.

Thhatbb Eoyai. —There was again a very good attendance at the Theatre Royal last night, when the Diorama was again exhibited. Quite a number of conundrums were sent in of varying degrees of excellence, the lower degree being pretty fully represented. The prize one was as follows : —“ Why is ventriloquism, as represented by Mr Chalet, like the present New Zealand Parliament ? Because the speaker appears to maintain a dignified silence whilst the ‘ wooden heads ’ talk.” This was sent in by Mr J. Davidson. Mr Chalet’s ventriloquial entertainment was, as usual, loudly applauded. The exhibition will be on view again to-night. Icb Oh! —Hitherto those who would be the largest consumers of ice during the summer months have been compelled te exercise a prudent economy in the use of it, consequent upon its excessive price. There is no doubt that it would be generally used by the publicans throughout the summer were the cost of it brought to a nominal figure, as it is in the neighboring colony, or as it is in Auckland and Dunedin. This season Messrs J. and J. Robinson have done something towards encouraging its consumption by a reduction in the price. They have erected an ice-house in St. Asaph street, directly opposite Messrs Montgomery and Co.’s timber yard, and have stocked it with ice collected on the back country lakes. This they propose to dispose of at 3£d per lb , in large or small quantities, delivered to hotels or private families.

Oubious Accident. —Fatal accidents to horses are of far less frequent occurrence than to human beings. On Monday, says the Dunedin “ Herald,” a horse belonging to Mr Barnes, contractor, was killed in _ a very remarkable manner. The animal in question was drawing a heavy load of bricks along Lower High street, when it stumbled through treading on a large stone. In falling its neck was broken, and death was consequently almost instantaneous.

Lady Buedett Ooutts. —The Baroness Burdett Ooutts waalmarried to Mr Ashmead Bartlett at the Royal Savoy Chapel on August 17th. Presentation. —At the quarterly meeting of the Church Work Society, in the Merivale schoolroom, last evening (the Rev. Mr Flavell in the chair), an interesting ceremony took place. Mr J. S. Jameson, having resigned the office of organist, which he haa filled gratuitously for some years, the vestry and congregation and the choir each presented him with a testimonial of their regard and appreciation of his valuable services. The gift by the choir was a gold pencil case, and that of the congregation and vestry a handsome silver inkstand, made to order, out of New Zealand silver, by Mr Petersen. The presentation was made by Mr Stringer, and Mr Jameson having suitably responded, the meeting broke up, after spending an exceedingly pleasant evening. Chairs toe the Cathedral. —A resolution was passed at the meeting of the Local Industries Association condemnatory of the Cathedral Commission in sending home for chairs for the Cathedral before making enquiries as to whether they could not be supplied here. New Haebob Board Offices. —Four tenders were received by the Lyttelton Harbor Board for furnishing their new offices at Port, of which Mr A. J. White’s for £153 was fou d to be the lowest, and was accepted. The new building is to bo furnished before the 28th inst. A Maori Skull. —The skull which was found on the Port Hills a week or two since, and deposited in the police depot, has been examined by Professor von Haast, who pronounces it to be that of a Maori female. Local Industry. —There is on view at the rooms of the Local Industries Association a splendid specimen of work in the shape of a group of flowers manufactured from clay by the artist who attracted so much attention at the recent exhibition. It is for sale, and is really exceedingly handsome. Union Rowing Club. A committee meeting of the Onion Rowing Club was held last evening at Warner’s Commercial Hotel, at which Messrs E. Ward, E. Murphy, GK E. Dalton, S. P. Curtis, A. Eraser, and M. McAdam wore elected members, this making forty members elected already this season. After a considerable amount of routine business the meeting adjourned. Music in Cathedral Square. —The Bailway Band will open their season of open-air concerts this evening, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, and will appear in full uniform. The following is the programme:—Quick march, “ Where Daisies Grow ” (R. Smith); overture, “ Zampa ” (Herold); quick march, “Golden Hawk” (E. Mirie); valse, ‘‘Brunette” (E. Leconte); nautical fantasia, “ Britannia,” introducing the following airs :—“l’m Bound Once/-gain to a Foreign Shore,” “The Anchor’s Weighed,” “The Jolly Young Waterman,” “ Tom Bowling,” “Harry Blnff,” “Hearts of Oak,” “ Wapping Old Stairs,” “The Pilot,” “ Lightning and Thunder,” “ Bay of Biscay,” “ Death of Nelson,” and “ Kulo Britannia (Dodworth) ; quick march, “ Golden Lock of Hair ” (E. Newton); sacred ode, “ Vital Spark, or the Dying Christian” (Pope) ; fantasia, “ Militaire” (L. Boaqnier); quadrille, “The Flowers of Edinburgh” (HI. Newton); National Anthem. New Oddfellows’ Hall. — ihe opening of the new Hall in Lichfield street is announced to take place this evening, at 7 p.m. Members of the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge are requested to attend at that hour.