NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2093, 8 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Victobia Btbeet Wbll.—lt ia understood that water will be reached in the lower stratum to-day or to-morrow. Thbatbb Koyal.—There was a good house at the Theatre Kojal on Saturday evening to witness the production of " Ireland as it was," followed by the burlesque of " Ixion," being a repetition of the programme of Friday night. An attractive programme has been prepared for this evening.

• Fahct Faib.—We are requested to state that Mrs Studholme's fancy fair will be open to-morrow and Wednesday next from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., at the Oddfellows' Hall, Liohfield street. During each evening, amateur dramatic and vocal musical selections will be given, the Railway Band will also contribute to the attractive programme provided, while a Punch and Judy Show will provide amusement for the young people during the day. The proceeds of the fair will be devoted equally to the fund for building the Cathedral and to pay off the debt on St. Mary's,JMerivale. This very laudable effort we hope to see orowned with success. The entrance charge is Is, and visitors need only spend another shilling in the shape of refreshment or a bouquet, the promoters relying chiefly on these two items as the backbones of the proceeds. A speoial tram will leave Lichfield street at 11 p.m. for Merivale and Papanui. Naval Bbigadb.—The first general parade of the Lyttelton Volunteer Naval Brigade will take place at the port this evening. Officers will be chosen shortly, and the men will get their uniforms. No free passes will be issued until the members of the corps can appear in uniform. Police CotrßT. —Bota of Justices for the week ending Friday, November 12th :—Wed- ! neaday, November 9th, Messrs Tancred and Walton ; Thursday, November 10th, Messrs Westenra and Wright; Friday, November 11th, Messrs Macpherson and Mcllraith. The Court will sit at 10 a.m. each day in the Resident Magistrate's Court •bonis. Ministbbs' Association. The usual monthly meeting of ministers was held last Monday, in the Durham street Wesleyan vestry-room, the following being present— Rev. A. Beid (chairman), W. Baumber, J. Rishworth, O. Dallaston, H. Williams, J. Orewos, S. Slocombe, A Peters, T. R. Fisher, J. Clover, and J. Guy (visitor). After opening the meeting by prayer, several mutters arising out of the minutes of the previous meeting, were di: ousted and dra't with. The amount of work done >» the various tract distributing districts was considered, and steps were taken to eecnrs a-needed supply of traots for the carrying out of the scheme recently set on foot by the ajso:i*tion. Resolutions were pissed expressive of Christian sympathy with those more immediately affected by the deaths of the late Revs. J. McK.ee and W. H. A oonversation arose upon the propriety of counter, ancing Sunday funerals, and it was ultimately agreed to discountance them, special cases ezoepted. An arrangement having been made to provide a programme for the future, the meeting was duly closed with prayer. The Kkllt Exhibition.—The Kelly Exbibition was well patronised on Saturday night, considering the state of the weather. There ware also some new views shown, one being the la'-e Glasgow riot. Oaktebbuby Cup Sweep.—Mr Thomas McDonald's consultation in the eup has been filled, and will be drawn to-morrow night in the Colonists' Hall, Lyttelton. Colohia:l Built Vehicles.—Messrs Geo. King and Co. have now on view at their business premises in Oashel street some excellent specimens of colonial industry, from the celebrated manufactory of Messrs J. Robins and Co., carriage makers of Dunedin. The first is a Whiteohapel dog cart, which is strongly built, and of exceedingly light draught; the next is a very elegant gig, in which all the latest improvements have been perfected, and compared with the imported article they leave nothing to be desired, whilst as regards price the verdict is in favor of colonial industry.

0.J.0. Mbtbopoutan MsßTixa. The Canterbury Jockey Club's Metropolitan Meeting will be held on the Christchurch racecourse to-morrow, Thursday, and Friday. To-morrow (Tuesday), being the Prince of Wales' Birthday, and a legal holiday, there should be a large attendance at the races, as all places of business will be closed. Academy op Music.—The Comedy and Burlesque Company opened at the Academy on Saturday evening in " The Factory Girl " and " Pinbehind," in which Miss Morgan, Miss Amy Johns, Miss Lizzie Laurence, and Messrs Bede, Wilkinson, Herbert, &0., appeared. The same bill will be repeated this evening. Cahtkbbttby. Hbsd Book.—The fifth volume of the above, issued under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, and edited by Mr B. Wilkin, has been issued. The work, as in former volumes, has been executed by the editor carefully and well, and the illustrations are also good. They are three in number, viz., Duke of Alvie, Flower of Brunswick, and Gertrude.

Death of Eclat.—lt is with much regret that we have to announce the death of Mr B. Shadbolt's well-known thoroughbred horae Eclat. He was being travelled by Mr B. Shadbolt, jun., and on leading him along a narrow ridge between Okain'a and Stony Bay, on the Peninsula, he reared up and fell over 50ft. on some rooks. On being examined by his owner it was found he had broken hit back, which necessitated his being destroyed. This useful horae was bred by Hector N. Simpson, Esq., of Victoria, and was by Camden, out of Prestige, by Premier (imp.). It will thus be seen that his breeding was very good, and be was closely related to Dagworth, The Barb, Tattendon, and many other good ones. Since his stay in New Zealand he has performed successfully at several up-country meetings, but it is at the stud that he will be most most missed, as he was in his prime, being only eight years old. All Canterbury breeders will sympathise with Mr Shadbolt in his loss. Qoos TeitpliAey.—The ordinary weekly session of the Dauntless Dodge, No. 7,1.0.G-.T., was held last Friday evening in the Templar Hall, Worcester street. There was a large attendance of members and visitors, the room being well filled. Bro. O. King, L.D., assisted by Bros. Olephane and Henwood, as G.W. M. and GhW.S., respectively installed the following offices elect for the ensuing term: —W.0.T., Bro. W. J. Eudd; P.W.0.T., Bro. J. Pedler; W.V.T., Sister M. H. Stephens ; W.S., Bra. J. Mackay ; "W.A.8., Bro. Clothier; W.F.S., Bro. Rogers : W.T., Bro. Cole; W.O. Bro. Tnrner; WM.G-., Bro. Smith; W.0.G., Bro. Sylvester; W.R.H.S., Sister J. Stephens ; W.L.H.S., Sister Smart; W.M., Bro. Parkin; W.D.M., Sister Parkin. Bro. Cunningham was recommended as D.D. for the next term. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring and installing officers, and to Sister Wilson for her kindness in playing the piano throughout the quarter. The W.C.T. made a few remarks of encouragement to the members, after which the lodge was closed in the usual way, a pleasant and interesting evening having been spent by all. Spokting. —Mr Redwood's Amy was scratched fcr all her engagements at the forthcoming Metropolitan Meeting on Saturday last. Accidbkt at Stthneb.—An accident of a somewhat novel character occured at Sumner on Saturday afternoon. A gentleman was taking his horse into the sea when suddenly a wave coming up frightened the animal and caused it to swerve round, at the same time throwing its rider into the " briny." After a struggle, in which the horseman was several times invisible, both reached " terra firma " in safety, none the worse for a good ducking. Panthbon o* Abts.—Owing to the proprietor of this place of amusement being unable to complete his extensive arrangements for opening on Saturday evening, the first performance was postponed till to-night, when a very attractive programme will be presented, in which Mr J. P. Hydes and a host of auxiliaries will take part. Missing.—A Mr Morris Jones, a cattle dealer, who is reported to have left his home last Tuesday in his buggy, presumably for the Leeston Cattle Show, is missing. He is said to have left his buggy, and since then was seen wandering afoot about the hills at the Head of the Bay, and opposite to Dyttelton. The police and several friends of the unfortunate man, besides a number of volunteers, are out searching for him. Another missing individual was reported on Saturday. It appears that a man went down towards the boat jetty at Dyttelton early on Friday morning and asked someone when the boat left for Christchurch. Soon after he was seen in a boat belonging to a waterman named Messiter. Mr Messiter, upon being notified, put off after the stranger, but before he could get up with him, the latter had landed on the opposite side of the harbor, and had cast the boat adrift. The owner of the boat secured it and brought it back to port. The police, who had been informed of the affair, went over soon after to search for the supposed lunatic, but as far as ceuld be traced, the man had taken to the hills.

Saib op PbitilißGßS.—The privileges for the Ashburton races, which were sold by Messrs Quill and Go. last Saturday, realised £253 3s. Opihi Bridge.—The Temuka Road Board invites competitive plans and designs for a bridge over the Opihi Eivor, on the main South road. Prizes of -£IOO and -CSO respectively will be given for the two designs which may bo selected.

Kowai EiFLK Club.—At a meeting of the Amborley contingent, Mr J. W. Powell was elected captain and custodian; Mr B. MoAdam, treasurer; and Mr Meadows, secretary. The second and fourth Saturdays in each month were appointed general practice days. It was resolved that a badge be worn by members when shooting, and that none but members be allowed to practice at the range. Messrs G. and B. Kemp wero elected hon. members. A member suggested that, in the event of any accident at shooting of cattle, a general levy should be made to pay such damages. Caictjtta Sweeps.—Calcutta sweeps were drawn at Mr J. L. Fleming's auction rooms, High street, on Saturday night, with the following result:—No. 2 sweep on the 0.J.0. Handicap, value £3l—Volunteer, £2; Sir George, £2; Virginia Water, £1 10a; Hornby, £1 10s; Le LDup, £2 10j ; Foul Play, £5 ; Betrayer, £3 10s. No. 3 sweep on 0.J.0., value £3B ss—Virginia Water, £2; Betrayer, £5; Le Loup, £5 10s; Sir George, £3 10i; Piscatorious, £3 ; Hornby, £3 ; Foul Play, £4 10s. No. 4 sweep on 0.J.0., value £43—Betrayer, £5 ; Le Loup, £4 10a ; Foul Pley, £5 10s ; Hornby, £lloi ; Sir George, £3 10a ; Luna, £2 ; Marie Antoinette, £2; Virginia Water, £2. Elocutionary Gush.—The following remarks are taken from a epeech recently made by Mr Speight, M.H.8., at a soiree at the Volunteer Hall, Shortland:—"l want to apologise to you for Sir George Grey's absence from this meeting, he having given me a message to you. Before I deliver it, I may say that the old man has a leaning to meeting the masses of the people—not select coteries at guinea banquets—but the people themselves. Sir George was very ill, and it would have been nothing short of cruelty to bring him to the Thames tired and wearied as he was. Before he went down to the Kawau to convey him whence a steamer was waiting, he said to me, ' Oh, Speight, how much I would like to go to the Thames to speak stirring words to the men and women. To think that the mothers of the children will be there, and we don't often get at them.' " Pbesbwtation.—On Saturday afternoon a number of the friends of Mr 0. Ward, for many years connected with H.M. Customs, met at the Scotch Stores to present him with ft mark of their esteem and respect on the occasion of his retirement from the service. The form the testimonial assumed was that of a very handsome liquor stand of three bottles, bearing a suitable incription; a purse of sovereigns, and an address. The latter was signed by all the subscribers, amongst whom were the principal mercantile firms in Christchurch and Lyttelton, and a number of private friends. Mr Henry Sawtell, on behalf of the subscribers, had been requested to make the presentation, which he did in his usual eloquent manner. After reading the address, which expressed in highly eulogistic terms the appreciation of those signing it of Mr Ward's many good qualities, both as an official and in private life, Mr Sawtell spoke at some length of the great respect and esteem he personally entertained for the recipient of the testimonial, and expressed a hope that he might long live to enjoy his well-earned retirement. Mr Ward briefly responded, thanking the subscribers and those present for their kindly expressions of goodwill. The healths of Mr Ward, the chairman, and the host having been drunk heartily, the proceedings terminated. Sydenham Bobotjgh Council. —This body meets at seven o'clock to-night. Sons of Tempebanoe.—A meeting of the Grand Division of the above will be held on Tuesday next in the Temperance Hall, at 10 a.m. In the evening a soiree will take place, when a number of addresses will he delivered. Back Consultations.—The drawing for Staple-ton's No. 5 Canary Consultation is fixed for this evening at the Foresters' Hall. It was intended to draw that of Mr J. L. Fleming this evening, but it has now been postponed till Wednesday. Metropolitan Show.—A parade of cattle, draught, and light horses has been fixzd to take place on Wednesday next on the show ground, commencing at 11 a.m. The judges of all classes except blood stock, pigs, poultry, and dairy produce will meet at the secretary's office on the show gronnd at 10 a.m. to-morrow. Those bdoßgir.fr to the classes excepted above will meet on Wednesday at the same place at 9.30 a.m.