NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2092, 6 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

B.M. Coubt.—The only caie at the R.M. i Court this morning was that of Henry Wil- > iiims, charged with stealing a £1 note, a pawn ticket, and a scarf pin, value ss, the property of James Fuller. Two men had been brought up on a similar oharge in connection with tho same case, and were dis- , charged for want of sufficient evidenco to conviot, and there being no further testimony to offer in the case of Williams, he was also dismissed. Sunday Excubsion.—The favorite steam launch Lyttelton is to make two cheap excursion trips to Ripa Island to-morrow, affording an opportunity to see the Native pri- ' son erg. Post Lbvy.—Owing to the holidays the s.s. Lyttelton will make her weekly trip to Port iLevy on Monday instead of Tuesday next. Hbathcotk Racbs. —Nominations for the above races close on Monday evening at 8 p.m. Owners of horses ara reminded that their nominations are to be sent to the Wharf Hotel, Woolston. Bbadbhaw's Guide.—We havo received from Mr Niel Black, the Christ church agent, tho November number of Bradshaw, which as usual oontains a very largo amount of useful information. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in chambers and in hanco yesterday, and disposed of a number of cases. His Honor leaves shortly for the Court of Appeal. Piotubb Gallbby.—The proprietor of the - Picture Gallery intends instituting a series of promenade concerts in the evening during the next week. There was a fair attendance of visitors yesterday. R. M. Coubt, Ashbubton.—At the above Court yesterday, before N. Wood, Esq., R.M., James Taylor and James Porter were fined 20i each for having unregistered dogs in their possession. Peopebty Assessment Rbtubnb. Instructions have been issued to Deputy-Corn-miseioners to take immediate proceedings against all owners who have not complied with the Assessment Act by making the required returns of their property, and wo understand that prompt measures in accordance will be taken where necessary. A Gold Bath.—A fisherman strolling down Peacock's Wharf, Lyttelton, yesterday afternoon, had the satisfaction of landing a " take" he had not looked for, namely, a young colonial of about ten years of age. The lad had overbalanced while in the. act of pulling up a "minnow," and would have been drowned had not the friendly aid arrived when it did. Calcutta Sweep.—A sweep on the 0.J.0. Handicap was drawn last night at Mr J. L. Fleming's auction rooms, when the following prices were realised: Value of sweep, £3l 10s. Maritana, £1 10s ; Sir George, £1 10s ; Hornby, £2 ; Foul Play, £2 ; Marie Antoinette, £2 j Virginia Water, £1 10s; Betrayer, £4,; Miss Domett, £1 10s ; Pisoatorious, £1 10s ; Le Loup, £5 10s. Pbbsbytebian Tba Meeting at Raxaia. —A tea meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Church was held at Rakaia on Thursday evening. After the tea an entertainment was held, consisting of addresses by the Rev. B. W. Westbrsoke, pastor of tho district, and the Rev. Beatty, from Ashburton, interspersed with singing by members of the congregation, Mr J. Guarder accompanying on the harmonium. The meeting was altogether a sue easeful one. Oantbbbuby Sabbath School Teachers* Institute. —The monthly meeting of the institute was held last evening in the Wesleyan Schoolroom, St. Alban's. The Rev. Mr Richardson presided. Mr J. Broughton then read a highly interesting and instructive paper on Young Men's Classes in Sunday Schools. An animated discussion followed, after which a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Broughton, and the proceedings concluded. A. & P. Association.—A meeting of the committee was held yesterday; Mr J. R. Hill in the chair. A large amount of routine business was transacted in connection with the forthcoming show. Messrs Toomer's and Button's tenders for supplying uniform bui:ds were accepted. It was arranged that a parade of animals should take place on tho second day of the show, and arrangements were made for a trial of gorse cutters to take placo on Monday next as per advertisement. The annual sale of stock after the show will take place on Saturday, November 13th, on the show grounds. Mr Matson drew the attention of the meeting to the fact that the cattle recently imported from Victoria, from herds whioh were perfectly free from disease, wero now in quarantine, and expressed the hope that they would bo released in time for the forthcoming show. On the motion of Mr Moßeath it was resolved—" That a deputation, formed of members of the committee of this association, to consist of Messrs Garforth, Moßeath, Fergueson, Boag, Deans, and Matson, should wait upon the members of the Cattle Board with a view to obtain the release from quarantine of the cattle landed yesterday, ex Rotor ua." The objecL of the resolution was to carry out Mr Mat eon's suggestion. This concluded the principal business before the meeting. The Royal Pantheon.—Under this title an exhibition will open this evening in the paddock opposite tho Theatre. The bill of fare is varied in tho extreme, and as Mr J. P. Hydes is the impresario, do doubt those who attend will receive full value for the shilling charged for admission. I

Fbibndly Societies Fbtb Committee. — A meeting of tho abova took place laat evening in tho Foresters' Hall, Oxford terrace, with a good attendance of members, delegates being present from all the metropolitan lodges, also from Lyttelton and Kaiapoi. The seoretary reported that Mr 8. P. Andrews had kindly promised to undertake the duties of handicapper, also that the officers had engaged the services of the Ezoelsior and Bailway Bands, each numbering twenty performers. A sub-committee was appointed to report upon the advisability of holding an ait union in connection with the fete. The sports subcommittee appointed last meeting brought up the programme of sports, which proved to be a very lengthy one, numbering thirty-two ovents, with prizes amounting to £l2O, exclusive of the Licensed Victuallers' Gup value £3l 10j, and Mr Berti's Cup value £ls 15s. The programme consists of the usual running, jumping, and walking events, also artillery gun drill competition, fire brigade engine drill, and a bioyole race. After transacting a great amount of detail in connection with the fete the meeting adjourned till Thursday, the 18th inst. Thbatbb Boyal.—A piece of decidedly Hibernian extraction, entitled " Ireland as it was," formed the first part of tho bill at the Theatre last night. Why the plots of Irish dramas, as a rule, should be gigantio conundrums as to their meaning it is hard to say, but the piece last night was no exception to this rule. However, it afforded Miss Stephenson, Mr Burford, and Mr Kennedy an opportunity of displaying their talents in this particular line, so that, after all, one is content to accept the mystery. The burlesque of " Ixion " followed. Miss Stephenson filled the title role with much dash and spirit, and was fairly well supported by the other members of the company, considering that, except Miss Vivian, burlesque is not their forte. Mr Wills made a very good impression as Ganymede, though his costume, as well as some of the other characters, was far from being classical. Miss Bessie Vivian sang a very pretty little song nicely, and danoed an Irish jig with great fervour. The Misses Lily and Arethusa May looked pretty as Cupid and Jupiter respectively, and Mr Kennedy was funny as Minerva. Mr Tyrrell as Mars performed some most extraordinary feats in dancing, apparently much to the astonishment of his fellow artistes. The other characters do not call for special mention. The same pieces will be repeated this evening. Flattbbing.—The " Marlborough Times " alludes to Mr Saunders, the member for Cheviot, as " tho John Bright of New Zealand." Consultations. —The drawing for Stapleton's consnltation will take place on Monday next, at the Foresters' Hall; and that for Bichardson's to-night, at Mr J. L. Fleming's auction mart. Colombo Boad.—The anniversary services in connection with the Colombo road Wesleyan Sunday School will be held to-morrow morning and evening. In the afternoon a floral service will be conducted, when Bev. Mr Bishworth will deliver an address. The church has been prettily decorated for the occasion, and the scholars will bring bouquets of flowers and present them, to be taken to the Hospital at its close. Special hymns will be sung by the children at each service, under the leadership of Mr G. Daltry. A fair but sun-burned youth, with a welldefined quarter-stretch expression on his roseate countenance, called at this office the other day and inquired for " the party that heels up the poetry." Being directed to that department, he walked in and said he wanted a poem. " What kind of a one ?" asked the gentleman in charge. " I want one for a purpose, and must have it. I want something soothing, something that will make you feel like dying, and cause a feeling of ineffable peace, a quiet day dream, from which there is no wish to escape. You see, I've got a six-year-old bay mare tbat can probably out-kick, outjump, and out-bite anything since the day that Bucephalus threw out a curb and was retired. She won't stand still long enough to he fed, let alone harnessed, and something has got to be done. I have occasionally read some of the beautiful lyrics in your paper, and, barring a slight inclination to shoot the authors, have enjoyed them greatly, since by reciting them while seated on the front steps I have completely cleared the neighbourhood of tramps. Now, if you conld " " Say no more," interrupted the Director of Lyrics. "Here is something that will_ quiet the mare," and he read in a loud voice the following gem : "In the purple dreamland dreaming, In the depths of deepest deeps, 'Neath the waves of the Hereafter, Little Mabel softly sleeps." " You oouldn't have hit it better," said the visitor. " I will hire a professional reader to recite this to the mare, and perchance they may both die, thus enabling us to kill two birds with one rook," and, silently pressing the hand of his benefactor, he was gone. A four-year-old Sunday school girl did the best she could with a question that was asked of the infant class. Said the teacher : " And it came to pass when King Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes. ~Sow, what does that mean, children, 'he rent his clothes? ' " Up went a little hand. " Well, if you know, tell us." " Please, ma'am," said the child timidly, "I spose he hire 'em out."