NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2086, 30 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magietbatr’s Court.—There was no business on the charge-sheet this morning. Police Court—The rota of justices for the week ending November 4th :—Tuesday, 2nd—Messrs J. T. Matson and L. E. Nathan. Wednesday, 3rd—Messrs J Oilivier and J. E. Parker. Thursday, 4th—Messrs W. H. Pilliet and R. Westenra, Lytteitob Building Society. announced that owing to tho sudden death of the late secretary of this society the adjourned annual meeting, which was to have been held next Monday, is further postponed. The usual monthly meeting will be held on tho 2nd of November.

Abt Union.— It is expected that tho drawing for Mr Lake’s Art Union will take place next month. There are to be 300 members at 3s each. Among the prizes are some fine albums of the scenery in various quarters of tho globe. Judging from the album which contains Swiss and Italian views the collection should he a very fine one, as the above-men-tioned views are well chosen and very clear, some of those of Pompeii particularly being extremely interesting. Sudden Death.—A very old resident in Lyttelton, Mr John 8. Willoox, was found dead in his office last evening about seven o’clock. Heart disease is said to have been the cause of death. To-day on the shipping in port and at both public and private buildings flags were flying at half-mast out of respect to the deceased. Members of the Masonic and Foresters’ Lodges are requested to meet at 2 30 p.m. on Monday to attend the funeral ceremony. Racing Stock. The following horses arrived this morning in the s.s. Hawea : —Mr H. Redwood’s Norseman, Miss Domett, Amy, Dolphin, Flap Jack and Mr 0. Redwood’s Talent and Sir George. Pbopbbty Sale.—Mr H. E. Alport reports an important sale of land in Christchurch, being parts of sections Nos. 286 and 287, corner of Park Terrace and Chester street, measuring 48 perches for £BSO cash. The situation is exceedingly good. No improvements upon the property. Legal.—On the application of Mr George Harper in Chambers yesterday, Mr W. P. Beeves was addaitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court. Lbotubb.—The Rev. J. 8. Rishworth delivered his lecture on “Personal Reminiscences of the Maori War,” in tho Wesleyan schoolroom, East belt, on Thursday evening last, and handled the subject in such a manner as to make it at once instructive and entertaining. Tho lecturer deprecated the policy of Governor {Brown during the war as most extravagant, the outcome being to some extent the heavy tax we now have to pay. His successor, Sir George Gray, fared no better at his hands, as Governor Gray was given to too much intrigue. Even the seats of justice and the resident R M.’s in tho disturbed district were compelled to deal leniently with the Maori, and wink at their faults, or run the risk of losing their places. Unless it were some most flagrant piece of injustice, the settlers never could obtain a case. The effect \ of all this was that when Governor Grey i g-va or conceded a little to the Maori, they always asked for more, so that in the present day they are not yet satisfied. The rev. gentleman explained localities and positions by the use of a very large map, and favored the audience with a very plaintive Maori song, which was well received. Members of the choir enlivened the proceedings by their rendering of some part songe, which were given with marked effect, and reflected great credit on their leader, Mr Jos. Free. Miss H. Danks presided at the organ. The room I was well filled considering counter attractions. The chair was occupied by Mr O. B, Taylor. Railway Band.—This Band attracted a large audience in the Square on Thursday night, when the performance was gone through very creditably. The Band played a selection of music at the Picture Gallery last night. Legal.—Mr E. 8. Pearson, an English solicitor of the Supreme Court of Judicature, was yesterday admitted a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand by His Honor Mr Justice Johnston.

District Sueqeon.—Dr. Coward having resigned the position of surgeon to the Armed Oonatabulary depot, Dr. Symes has been appointed in his plaoe, and will assume the duties of that office on Monday next.

Nobthbbn Agricultural and Pastoral Association.—About 460 entries have been received for this show on November 4th, 113 of these are of sheep, and 64 of cattle. Particulars of the show arrangements appear in another column. Amuri.—An outbreak of scab on Montrose (Mr W. Rutherford’s) is reported. In order to get rid of the disease as quickly as possible, Mr Rutherford purposes killing the flock in which the infected sheep have been found, some 7000 in all

Mubp Cricket Club.—The opening match of the season was played yesterday on the U. 0.0. ground. The weather was splendid for cricket, and those taking part in the game thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The sides were chosen from the members present, and ultimately victory crowned the efforts of Mr Dunbar’s side, who won in one innings.

Sunnysidb Asylum.—Mr B. W. Seager, the superintendent of the asylum, has applied for and received twelve months’ leave of absence, to enable him to visit the Old Country and inspect the working of the asylums there, so as to come back with the latest ideas connected with the treatment of insanity. Mr Seager will leave by the Halclone.

Piscatorial.—Quite a treat was afforded to the public yesterday by Mr J. W. Morton, in the shape of the display of some beautiful trout, amongst them the largest fish of the season so far. This weighed 12}Ibs, and was a perfect beauty. It was caught by Mr Gwatkin, near the Madras street bridge. Mr Morton had also three or four brace of smaller fish, which were equally well worth looking at.

The Lyttelton Resbryoib.—The trout which were last season liberated in this water performed their duties in so satisfactory a manner that the insect life with which the water previously abounded has been sensibly diminished, whilst the fish soon attained an unusually large size. Another lot of fifty one-year-old trout have been turned out, together with a few salmon, as an experiment for reproductive purposes. The fish were supplied from the Opawa Fish-breeding Establishment. Theatre Royal.—Tho well known and somewhat well worn drama of “Leah” formed the bill at the Theatre Royal last night. Miss Stephenson made quite a hit in the title role, her acting in the curse scene especially being worthy of commendation. Miss Lily May played Madelina well, and Miss Bessie Vivian made a good Dame Gertrude. Mr Burford was the Rudolf, and the other characters were well filled. To-night “The Little Detective” is announced.

Fabmees’ Olxtb —A meeting of farmers was held at the Library at Sheffield on Friday, October 22nd, for the purpose of determining whether it would be advisable to start a Farmers’ Club, as a branch of the Courtenay Club, or whether they should start independently. Mr Bossiter was elected chairman of the meeting, and the following resolutions were passed :—Proposed by Mr Barr, and seconded by Mr Paterson—“ That a branch club be formed in the Malvern, Bast Malvern, and Upper Waimakariri districts, to be a connection and a part of the Courtenay Farmers’ Club.” Mr MoNae proposed, and Mr Fraser seconded Redfern bo formed into a committee.” Mr Barr arranged to attend the meeting of the Courtenay Farmers’ Club on Tuesday, November 2nd, and it was also decided that another meeting should be held on thefollowing Friday, to receive Mr Barr’s report, and to endeavor to put the club in working order. The customary vote of thanks concluded the meeting.

A.O F.—An entertainment in connection with Court Thistle of the Forest was held on Thursday evening, in St. Saviour’s Schoolroom, when there was a large attendance. The chair was occupied by P D C.E Bro. Ness. The programme included songs, recitations, readings &c., all of which wore given admirably. After a short interval Bra, Jacqnes gave a report of the Court for tho year. From this it appeared that tho number of benefit members was fifty, with three honorary members. The profits for the year had been £66 Is 6d. Several other songs were sung, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.

The Metropolitan Show.—Exhibitors are reminded that the time for sending in entries expires to-day. Evangelistic Services. —Mr A. B. Hasten will preach in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, on Sunday evening at 6 30. Saturday Afternoon Concerts. —Mr Lund will give the first of a series of Saturday afternoon concerts on November 6th. St. Paul’s Church. —The anniversary servie s in commemoration of the opening of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church will take place tomorrow, when the Eev. Mr Elmslie and Eev. Mr Cairns will preach. St. John’s Choir Concert.— The choir concert will take place next Ttursday evening, at the school-room, Latimer square.

Religious tracts sent to a man with twelve cents postage due on them are not conducive either to religious thought, word, or action. We have in our mind a young man who was just wavering in the balance; the twelve cents, decided him, and he became a howling heathen.

A gentleman, seeing an Irishman staggering home from a fair, observed to him, “ Ah, Pat, I’m afraid you’ll find the road you’re going is rather a longer one thon you think.” “ Sure, you’re honor, replied Pat, “ it’s not the length of the road I care about; it’s the breadth of it that’s destroyin’ me.” A gentleman not very well versed in the dramatic literature of his country wandered into the pit of a theatre one night when the tragedy of “ Hamlet ” was in the bills. At the end of the first act Hamlet was recalled, and as he was bowing at the footlights our hero nudged his neighbor in the pit and asked “IE that young man appeared often in this play ?” “ Yes,” replied his neighbor, “ Hamlet has a good deal to do in it.” “Oh!” was tho reply, “then I’m off ” —and he went. This seems perfectly inimitable —the concentrated essence of criticism.

The minister stopped at a house last week, and sought to improve the time by giving an eight-year-old boy an instructive lesson in morality. “My boy,” said the minister, “ I have lived forty-five years, and have never used tobacco in any form, nor told a lie, nor uttered an oath, nor played truant, nor—” “ Qimminy crickets,” interrupted the lad, “ yer ain’t had no fun at all, have ye ?” The number of pawnshops in Java and Madura has alarmingly increased during the ast ten years. In 1869 there were 292 of these institutions only, now there are 1107.