NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2080, 23 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Potatoes. —A fine sample of kidney potatoes was exhibited to day by Mr S. O. Webb, gardener, London street, Lyttelton. They were grown at Rhodes Bay. Police Court. —Rota of justices for the week ending October 28th :—Tuesday. 2Sth October, Messrs J. P. Jameson and F. J. Kimboll: Wednesday, 27th October, Messrs H. P. Lance and A. Lean; Thursday, 28th October, Messrs G. L. Leo and W. M. Haskell. Fbeh Thought Lecture. —As will be seen by advertisement, Mr Chalet will deliver, at the theatre to-morrow evening, Colonel Bob Ingorsoll’s lecture, entitled “Moses’ Mistakes,” as given by Mr Chalet before the Free Thought Association of Dunedin and numerous audiences of free thinkers in Dunedin and Timaru.

Tbmpehakoe Hotbl —At a meeting of the directors of the Temperance Hotel Company Limited, held yesterday, a resolution was passed to (he effect that persons taking up new shares in the company, in lieu of paying up at once the whole amount of calls already made, shall be only required to pay double calls (i.e., 4,3 per share instead of 2s) till the back payments are completed. The Railway Tabifp.— Mr A. F. de Yeaui has published, in two handy sheets, a digest of the new Railway Tariff (which came into force on the 11th), showing, in a convenient form, the charges on all classes of goods between various stations and Christchurch and Lyttelton respectively. The rates for wheat, barley and oats show the freight cost per bushel, and are worked out to the eighth of a penny. These tables should be useful to every merchant or dealer in grain, timber, coals, &0., and by farmers should he much appreciated. TJ.A.O.D. —The third preliminary meeting for the purpose of opening a lodge of the above order in the Addington district, at the Free Methodist schoolroom, Addington, a large number of intending members being present. D.P. Bro, Swinnorton in the chair. P.A. Bro. Willstead addressed the meeting in a very able manner. The secretary stated that after next meeting (hey would be able to open the lodge with a good number of members above that required for the opening of a new lodge. After three doctors had been nominated for the position of surgeon to the lodge, the meeting adjourned till October 29th.

Funbbad Sermon, -In the course of the service of the Bible Ohristicm Connection at the Templar Hall, to-morrow evening, the Rev. J, Crewe* will briefly review the life and death of the late Rev. W. H. Roast.

Accident. —Mr J, GK Scott, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Leeston, was on Sunday, the 10th instant, thrown from his horse, and had his right arm severely injured. We understand Mr Scott was insured in the Accident Insurance Company of New Zealand, the policy having been taken out in March last. Broaching Oabgio. —The three'seamen belonging to the ship Jessie Roadman, who were arrested on the ship’s arrival for broachcargo, were this morning remanded at Lyttelton until the 29th instant on application of the police. Pbopebtv Tax. —Wo remind our readers that Monday, the 25th instant, is the latest date on which statements of property under the Property Assessment Act can be sent in. Persons owning property who have not received forms are required by the Act to apply for them, and “ any person failing to furnish such statements shall not be exempted from any penalty he may have incurred thereby by reason only that he received no personal notice to furnish the same, or that proper forms of returns were not delivered to him.” The penalty is not less than £5 or not more than £IOO, and three times the amount of the tax which has been sought to be evaded. Hague? Paek Roads.—An adjourned meeting of the Conference xe the maintenance of the Hagley Park roads was held yesterday, but no definite resolution was arrived at, and the meeting was further adjourned for a week

Bast Chbistchubch Pigeon Fuyinq Club —The tie between Mr Foulke’s Highflyer and Mr J. J. Parker’s Bridgewater was flown off yesterday, and resulted in a victory for the latter. The birds were liberated at Kaiapci, and the distance, 13f miles, was covered by the winner in 15 mins. Resident Magistbatb’b Ooubt, Ashbubton.—At the above Court, yesterday, before F. G-uiness, Esq., P.M., two children named Dunn were brought up under the Neglected Children Act, and ordered to be sent to the Industrial School. It appeared that their father was in the Lunatic Asylum, and their mother was existing on the charity of the nighbors. Supreme Couet.— The hearing of the case Young v Hill was continued yesterday. The witnesses examined were Messrs J. T. Ford. O. Newton, and A. M. Ollivier. Counsel on both sides having addressed the jury at great length, His Honor summed up, and the jury returned answers on the issues submitted to them. The general effect of these answers is as follows:—That the purchase by Messrs Ford and Newton of the estate was a bona fide one, and that subsequently they offered the property to the plaintiff upon certain terms, that the plaintiff did not comply with those terms, and that thereupon, after notice, they cancelled this agreement. A variety of other points were also answered on the issues, but the above are the main features of the verdict. Upon these answers the plaintiff will move in banco for a decree for the reconveyance of the estate to him. The Court then adjourned till 10 a.m. on Monday, when the case of Hoddinot v Barrett will be taken. Lowbb Heath cot a Racing Club.—A meeting was held at Wooleton Library on Thursday evening last, Mr Pavitt in the chair. There was a large attendance of members, and, after some discussion, the following programme was agreed upon :—Open Hurdle Race, £SO ; ' District Hurdle, £3O ; Lower Heathoote Cup (Open), £100; Trotting Race (Open), £SO ; District Flat Race, £2O ; Consolation Race, £ls ; District Hack Race, £lO. Kaiapoi Church of Enqiand. —The final bazaar and a tea meeting in aid of the funds of this church, were held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, on Thursday afternoon. Most of the goods were sold. Tea was provided by Mr R. Wilson, and dispensed by ladies of the congregation. The affair realised about £3O. District Ooubt. —lt hed been the intention of his Honor Judge Ward to deliver judgment in the case of the Colonial Bank v. Isaac Sargeant yesterday, but as counsel on both sides were engaged in the Supreme Court, it was postponed till next sitting of the Court.

Thbatbh Kotal. —The Diorama was again exhibited last evening, when the attendance was good. Considerable amusement was caused by the two ventriloquial figures being won by a gentleman from the [country, who appeared somewhat embarrassed as to the disposal of his prize. Oantebbuet Baptist Association. —The half-yearly meetings of the above association Mere held in the Oxford Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 20th, The morning session was occupied with the business affairs of the association, and was presided over by the Bev. Thos. Harrington. A social tea was provided for the members of the Oxford Church and association, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. In the evening the public meeting was held in the church. The chair was taken by Mr T. W. Adams, and addresses, bearing upon the work of the association, were delivered by the Bev. T. Harrington, Bev. W. 0. Spencer, Messrs T. Dixon, T. Sharplin, and 0. Storey. A hearty vote of thanks on the motion of the Bev. W. 0. Spencer, seconded by Mr T. Dixon, was accorded to the Oxford Church for the hearty reception accorded to the delegates.

Friendly Societies’ Annual Fete. —A meeting of the amalgamated Friendly Societies’ fete committee was held in the Foresters’ Hall last evening. The following officers were elected : —Chairman, Mr B. Watts ; vice-chairman, Mr G, Collier ; secretary, Mr J. S, Williams ; treasurer, Mr W. Jacques. It was resolved, after consideration of the question, that a fete be held on the Monday after Boxing Day in the grounds of the A. and F. Association, if that site should be procurable, and that the profit or loss should be divided pro rata among the Societies concerned. In reference to this, however, several delegates from the United Order of Druids desired to receive definite instructions from their Lodges before proceeding further. A sub-committee was appointed with power to add to their number. It was resolved to write Messrs S. F. Andrews and J. Hebden, asking them to act |as handicappers, and it was also determined to pay the travelling expenoes of country delegates. The committee then adjourned for a fortnight. Getting to the Eeab. —The following, related by an officer of the Stonewall Brigade, may interest some of our soldier friends : While Jackson’s corps was cautiously moving to the flank and rear of the Union army at Chancellorville, the Confederate cavalry in advance became engaged with the enemy. Soon a wounded and bleeding trooper was seen emerging from the woods in front. After looking around, he moved in the direction from which the infantry were marching as if seeking the rear, or, as the average gray jacket would say, the r’ar. Soon afterward rapid firing explained that the blue jackets had closed in behind Jackson, and it was not long before the poor cavalryman was seen coming back again. When opposite tho “ Stonewall,” another cavalryman from the front also arrived. No. 1 at once recognised him, and said, “ Hallo, Bill—wounded ? ” “ Yes,” said No. 2, “ but not bad. Let’s get to the r’ar.” At which No. 1 exclaimed : “ This is the darndest fight I've bin in yit. It hain’t got no r’ar.”— Harper’s Magazine.”

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