NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2098, 13 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Theatre Royal. —At this theatre on Monday next will be produced for the first time the Irish drama, called “ Shin Fane, or the Shamrock Green,” introducing to tho Christchurch stage a really first-class Irish comedian—Mr Grattan Biggs. The correspondent of the Sydney “Echo” writes the following to a Melbourne paper: —“This gentleman hails from America ; but, unlike many of tho performers in this line, ho is an artist, and not a more music-hall clown. Racily humorous, without the least suspicion of vulgarity, he obtains and holds the attention of his audience by legitimate art, and never descends to the vulgar extravagancies that so often disfigure the boards of our theatres. Mr Riggs was most kindly received, and at once made a marked impression; indeed it could not be otherwise, for he could not possess better means of introduction than tho cheery tones of his voice and the genial humor of his face.”

Cattle Sale.— The annual sale of cattle and sheep under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, was held on the show ground to-day. The attendance was not so numerous as last year, owing possibly to extensive sales advertised to take place elsewhere, and the mammoth sale by Messrs Matson and Co. on Friday. A lot of stock was offered by Messrs Wilkin and Co., J. T. Ford and Co., and Messrs Matson and Co,, but the prices realised were not, on the whole, very satisfactory, and a number of animals were passed in, the bidding being very tame. A luncheon was provided on the ground by Mr Morton, The sale concluded at three o’clock. Sporting. —The Christchurch agent of the Press Association has paid us the compliment of telegraphing our report of the Cup day in full to the various papers in the colony. Whilst appreciating the delicate flattery thus conveyed, it would have added still another obligation had the agent here mentioned the source of his information. Journalistic etiquette exacts that when use is made in one paper of anything appearing in another, the proper acknowledgment should be made. We present the Christchurch agent of the Press Association with the hint for use on a future occasion. Sydenham Mayoralty. —Rumors are rife eb to certain probable candidates for civic honors in the borough of Sydenham. Councillors Droper and Joyce are mentioned as intending competitors, and the name of Councillor White has been coupled with the position, hut that gentleman declines the honor. We remind friends of candidates that the nominations must be made before noon on Tuesday next, the 16th November. Primitive Methodists. —The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday School, Cambridge terrace, will be celebrated on Sunday and Tuesday next. On Sunday (to-morrow) the Rev. J. Crewe will officiate in the morning ; in the afternoon, a service sustained chiefly by the scholars, will bo conducted by Rev. J. Clover, and in the evening a lady recently arrived from England will preach. A tea meeting in connection with the above will be held on the following Tuesday. Tea on the table at 6.30. After tea, a public meeting will be held, when the child en will sing and recite. Very Unsafe. The tram train that ran up from Sydenham to Cathedral Square to-day, about a quarter past one, did not slacken its speed in the slightest or ring its bell when crossing Cashel street. In con sequence it nearly ran over a carrier’s cart, which was making eastwards along Cashel street. Picture Gallery. —This is the last day of the exhibition of fine arts, aad the price of admission is reduced to sixpence, to give all an opportunity of seeing the pictures for the last time. An auction sale will bo held on Friday next to clear those pictures still remaining unsold. Accident at Wbka Pass. — A young man named Thomas Quintan was admitted to the Hospital last evening, about eight o’clock, suffering from a broken leg. It appears that be slipped whilst at work on the Wcka Pass section, and one of his legs got twisted under him. Dr. Prins happened to bo at the Hospital when the case arrived, and he attended it. A Reckless Rider. —A young man named Goodfellow was run over on the race-course yesterday by a horse ridden by a person named McOullum, and the result was a dislocation of his shoulder. It was said that McOullum had threatened he would run the young fellow down, and he was subsequently taken into custody on that account. Still Missing. —Another rumor by some means gained ground last night that intelligence had been obtained as to the whereabouts of Mr Maurice Jones, in fact it was said that his body had been found, but on inquiries being made in quarters most likely to receive such information first, it appeared that there was no foundation for the rumor. Up to a late hour last night no further news had been obtained respecting the missing man. M. Henry Kbttbn. —The lovers of really high class music in Christchurch will be glad to learn chat arrangements have been made tor the appearance here of M. H. Ketten, the great pianist, whose peformanoes have taken the public of the other colonies by storm. Mr O. O. Michel, the avant courier of M. Ketten, has arrange-! for a series of pianoforte recitals in the Oddfellows’ Hall, opening on December 26th, and judging from the notices which have already appeared in the Australian papers, a very great treat indeed is in store for us. Theatre Royal. Last night at the Theatre the bill included “ The Blue Ribbon of the Turf ” and the burlesque of “ Ixion.” In the former Mrs Walter Hill appeared as Dick Sims, and was very successful. In the burlesque Miss Stephenson and the other members of the company drew forth loud plaudits. To-night “Lady Audley’s Secret ” and “ The Blue Ribbon of the Turf ” will be produced. On Monday Mr Grattan Biggs, the Irish comedian, will make his dehut in ;tbe Irish drama of “ Shin Fane. ” Rangiora Mayoralty. —Yesterday Mr John Johnston was nominated for the position of Mayor of this borough for the ensuing year, Messrs A. B. Blackett and T. Keir signing the nomination paper. It was intended to request Mr Blackett to come forward again, but wher the nomination paper was taken to bis office for signature it was found that he was away. It was only after repeated requests that Mr Johnston consented to allow himself to be put in nomination. The election day is November 26th, and the installation of the new Mayor takes place on the third Wednesday in December. National Insurance Company. — The shareholders of the National Fire and Marino Insurance Company of New Zealand (remarks the “ Otago Daily Times ”) must be gratified at the result of the seventh year’s operations, seeing that notwithstanding very keen competition in the business, and decline in what may be termed the insurable interest of the country—exports, imports, buildings, and stocks generally—the Company maintains its position and dividend-paying qualities. The half-yearly division of profits in this Company comes regularly—a great matter for these who invest for a return, and this seems more than ever assured, inasmuch as the directors propose to make the capital and re serves up to a round £150,000. This is comfortable, not only for shareholders but the insuring public, who have an office with good assets under their own eye to deal with. Such security might be tendered as satisfactory in any part of the world where the Company cares to open business. Masonic. —The ordinary monthly meeting of the Canterbury Lodge 1048 E.O. was held last night, when there was a large attendance of brethren and visitors, the latter including the W.M. and members of the Lodge of Unanimity, Lyttelton, the W.M. of the lonic Lodge, Leeston, Sea. This being the meeting for the election of the W.M. for the ensuing year, the ballot was taken when the present S.W. Bro. H. W. Ford was declared elected to fill the chair for the ensuing twelve months. The 1.P.M., Bro. A. B. Kirk, was eleotod treasurer, and the W.M., 8.W., J.W. and Bros. Stringer, King and Clifford as the audit committee, the officers of the lodge being elected as the festival committee. The W.M. Bro. Williams then on behalf of the lodge presented Bro. P. M. Jubal Fleming with a very handsome Past Master’s jewel. The jewel, which has been manufactured by Mr M. Sandstein, is a very excellent specimen of workmanship. Two bars above the jewel support one with the date, and on the back of the jewel is an inscription. The 47th problem of Euclid, surrounded by the name of the lodge in raised letters, forms the jewel proper. In making the presentation Bro. Williams referred in terms of high oulogium to the many services rendered by Bro. Fleming, not only to the Canterbury Badge but to the craft in genera], and trusted that he might be spared many years to wear the jewel, which he had the pleasure, as almost his last Masonic act whilst in office, to present. Bro. Fleming, in response, said ho felt moat deeply the honor the lodge had that evening bestowed on him, and he trusted that ho should wear the jewel alike with credit to himself and honor to the Canterbury Lodge. The brethren, after spending a most pleasant evening, closed the proceedings in the usual way. South Waimakariri River District.— The “ Gazette ” of November 4th contains the boundaries of the above river district. The district is divided into nine sub-divisions, each sub-division to bo a sub-district. The names of the sub-districts are as follows : North-east Christchurch, South-east Christchurch, North-west Christchurch, South-west Christchurch, Sydenham, Avon, Heathcote, Bicoarton, and Lincoln. The proclamation, however, does not comply with the 7th clause of the Act, inasmuch as no mention is made of the date on which the first election is to be held. Sydenham Baptist Chhhch.— The anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the Baptist Church, Sydenham, is announced to take place on Tuesday next.

Disappearance of a Bailway Train.— The lateit curiosity from America is the mysterious disappearance of a railway train. It was on the Kansas Pacific Bailway, and between two and three thousand dollars hare been spent in searching for it 5 but it cannot bo found. About 400 miles west of Kansas city the line runs through a place called Monotony, which was visited some time ago by a terrible storm and waterspout, over 600 feet of track having been washed away. The adjacent neighbourhood, which consists of a huge rolling prairie, was eight feet under water, and it is conjectured that the locomotive and waggons (it luckily not being a passenger train) were carried away and buried under a landslip. This is the second time of such an occurrence.