NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2090, 4 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Town Bh.lt.—The Works Committees of the City Council and Sydenham Borough Council met in conference last evening on the question of the formation of the South Town belt. After some consideration of the matter, it was resolved that the Sydenham committee should prepare a plan of the proposed work for submission to the City Council, with the object of having the matter finally settled without further delayTebpsiohobhan.—A ball will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday evening next. Patients in the Hospital.—According to the usual report submitted at yesterday’s meeting of the Hospital Board, seventeen patients wore admitted to the Hospital during the past fortnight, and twenty discharged, leaving forty-sovon at present remaining in the institution.

Thb Pbsidential Election.— lt will bo seen by reference to our telegrams that General Garfield has been elected President of the United States. This election is a curious commentary on the political system under which the States are governed. That such a “ rank outsider” should win the day is totally against an Englishman’s idea of the effect of an expression of the popular will. The Town and Countby Journal —ln this periodical will be published on Saturday next the first chapter of Sir 0. Qavan Duffy’« work, entitled, “ Young Ireland: a fragment of Irish History.” Tho writer’s experience and continuous intercourse with the chief actors throughout the whole of tho troublous times, should enable him to pourtray graphically this period of Ireland’s history. Oantubbuby ScHBAY School Union.— The usual mon'h'y mooting of the above was hold last Monday evening in the vestry of Trinity Church, Manchester street. The following schools were represented:—St. Paul’s, Montreal street, Presbyterian, Sydenham, Baptist, Phillipstown, and Manchester street Congregational, Free Methodist, Bingsland, Primitive Methodist, Cambridge terrace, and Durham street Wesleyan. Tho minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed, tho president stated that out of the three delegates appointed to represent the Union at tho London centenary, Mr E. Brown was the only one who attended all the gatherings. Mr Brown has just returned from the mother country. Having expressed his willingness to meet the teachers and give an account of his stewardship, Thursday, November 18lh was fixed for the time of meeting in St. Paul's Church, Lichfield street. Messrs Ross, Dexter, Peake and Chisholm were appointed a committee to make arrangements. A committee was also appointed to select hymns, and make arrangements for the annual gathering of schools in December. There being no other business the meeting was closed with prayer. Stacks Buhnt. —On Monday last, the let inst., two stacks of hay belonging to Mr W. Strachan, of Papanui, were burnt at Yaldhurst. The fire was accidentally caused by a man In the employ of Messrs Mason and Yallanoa, who was burning gorso in the vicinity. The stacks were valued at £IOO, and were uninsured. Hbbidbnt Maoisibatb’s Coubt,— This morning the following oases were disposed of —Mason, Struthers and Co. v Spence, £ll 2a 5d on a dishonored bill. Mr Loughrey appeared for the defendant. No proof of notice of dishonor having been given was produced, and the case was adjourned till the 18th inst., plaintiff to pay solicitor’s fee and costs. The Heathcote Road Board v Greengoe, for rates, £3, and Osborne v Jones, £l4 18j for goods supplied to one Harold Pyke, on tho guarantee of defendant. Mr Joyce appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Slater for defendant. Judgment was for plaintiffs, with costs. Judgment went for plaintiffs by default in Heathcote Road Board v Wansey, £4 4s; same v Staco, £ll7s fid ; Fleming’s Trustees v Taylor, £2 ; same v Bcnmt, £l7 17» lOd; same v Main, £1 Is ; Hebert t Heath, £1 17s; Percy v Goodyer, 7s fid ; Stranoghan v Reece, £2 7s 5d 5 and Taylor v Robins and Co., £1 4s 7d. Charitable Aid Boabd.— The ordinary meeting of this Board was hold yesterday afternoon. The actual business for the meeting was limited in extent, and unimportant in character, but a good deal of time was occupied by " a personal explanation ” arising out of the late Hospital enquiry. A [report of the proceedings appears elsewhwe. Theatbb Royal. —“ Under Two Flags ” was repeated last night, and with the exception that there was still a slight haziness as to the text, went fairly well. Miss Clara Stephenson made a dashing vivandiero, and the rest of the characters were filled creditably. Tho same piece will bo played to-night, and to-morrow evening Miss Stephenson will take her benefit, when “Ixion” will be produced.

St. Albans. —lt seems that the compulsory clauses of the Education Act are soon to be strictly enforced in this district. Notwithstanding the excellent educational advantages now offered to the parents in the neighborhood, there are Dome who are utterly indifferent to them. The committee are therefore forced to do an unpleasant duty. The usual legal notices are at once to be issued to some of the defaulting parents. Alterations in Railway Charges.— The following importaut alterations come into operation at once;—Class N, viz., ships’ ballast, gravel, road metal, and shingle will be reduced one shilling and sixpence per ton below the rates now in force. Bricks, New Zealand manufacture, will be charged one shilling and ninepence per ton for distances of nine miles and under, and the charge for rough stone will be two shillings per ton for distances of ten miles and under. A reduction will also be mads in the rates for sand. Spobtin®. Owners are reminded that entries for the Canterbury Derby, 1882, and Welcome Stakes, 1881, close at 9 p.m,, on the Monday after the forthcoming Metropolitan Meeting. Mb Gbatton Biggs. — This gentleman who brings with him from Australia a very high reputation as an Irish comedian, will appear shortly at the Theatre Royal. Mr Riggs has a number of new plays, of which report speaks very satisfactorily. Thk Steam Laundbt. —Quito a boon to the heads of households has recently been instituted in the shape of a steam laundry on the South town belt, under the superintendence of Messrs Isherwood and Co. The laundry comprises four departments. In the first the clothes are soaked in water, charged with disinfecting fluid, comprising an extract of chlorine of soda. Prom this department the clothes pass into the washing and wringing room. Here is a large wheel revolving quickly, in which the clothes are placed, a pipe connecting with tanks above conveying water into them, and a second pipe carries off the waste water. After they have thus undergone a complete purification the clothes are placed in a rapidly revolving metal receptacle, which wrings them nearly dry. Prom this room they then pass into the drying room, which is fitted with four stoves, also used for heating irons. Here also are wire lines to hang the clothes on. In the apartment adjoining this the ironing, folding, &0., is done, and here are a number of young women busily engaged in putting the finishing touches to the various articles. Hia Honob Undbbstood. —Much amusement was caused in Auckland society some years ago when it was found, during the progress of a case before Chief Justice Arney, that he was utterly in the dark as to “Yankee Grab,” and had never even heard the expression. It would seem, however (says the “ Herald”), that Mr Justice Richmond is somewhat better informed. Mr Hesketh was yesterday examining a witness as to his having been drinking for several days—“in short,” said the learned counsel, “ you were on the burst." Witness seemed relieved at having itg so succinctly put and in a phrase which which came home to his mind, and answered with an emphatic “ Yes.” Then counsel bethought himself, and said that probably His Honor did not understand what was meant by “on the burst.” The learned Judge, with a look of melancholy, replied, “ Tos, Mr Hesketh, I was in Otago for some years, and I know what the phrase, l on the burst,’ means.” Saturday Afternoon Concert*. —The first of a series of Saturday afternoon concerts will be given in St. Michael’s schoolroom by Mr H. M. Land on the 6th instant, assisted by Miss A. S. Taylor and Mr A. J andergan. The price of admission has been fixed at a popular rate, viz , one shilling, and no doubt a large number will avail themselves of this opportunity of hearing good music. Wbekly Concert. —The following programme will be played by the Excelsior Band in Cathedral square, this evening:—Quick march, “ One more glass before wo part,” Haro ; quadrille, “ Cremerne,” Herman; fantasia, ‘•Fleurs dn Nord,” Riviere; march. “ Souvenir,” Hare; valse, “Mi Miguonne,” Riviere; eohottisch, “ Florentine,” Herman; quadrille, “ Adia,” Verdi; galop, “Pegasus,” Hartmann ; “ God Sava the Queen.” Avon Road District. —A meeting of the ratepayers of the Avon district will be held this evening at the Bingaland schoolroom to consider matters connected with the drainage of the district. St. Michael’s. The concert at St. Michael’s Schoolroom takes place to night, when the toy symphonies will be given by the boys of St Michael’s choir, in addition to a number of other items on a well-selected programme. Academy op Music. —This place of amusement will be opened on Saturday next by the Comedy and Burlesque Company, which has recently been playing in the South. Michael’s Choral Society.— The second concert of this Society, which was postponed owing to the great attraction of Mr Proctor’s lectures, is now fixed for Thursday, 25th inst. As was previous announced, the “ May Queen ” will form the first part, and miscellaneous pieces the second. Philosophical Institute. — The annual general meeting of the institute will be held this evening, when papers will be read by Professor Bickerton and Mr T. Mollet.