NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2106, 23 November 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Queen's Own Lob&k.—This branch of the Protestant Alliance held a special summoned meeting at the Orange Hall on Monday, November 22nd. After the usual lodge business, it was resolved and carried unanimously that they hold their anniversary picnio on Boxing Day at Prebbleton. A committee was appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements. The Wbmjnghon Cup Weights.—Two typographical errors occurred, in the weights for the Wellington Cap, as published yesterday. Betrayer's weight should have been Bat 21b, and Natator'a Set,

Mayobaxtt Squibs.—ln oonneotion with the election, a couple of caricatures have been "on view " daring the afternoon in many of the show windows. The first represents the tonaorial candidate for the cirie chair presenting a bouquet on a celebrated occasion whioh has now become municipally historical. The second represents the candidate performing, in the exercise of his usual duties, the famous Bazor Trick. The Professor, depicted at grasping an unsuspeoting client by the nose and flourishing] an enormous razor in dangerous proximity to his throat, exclaims, " May I reckon on your support ?" " Oh, oertainly," replies the lathery viotim. In the back ground another burgess is, like one of Thackeray's heroes of the Battle of Limeriok, evidently seeking in terror for the baok door with a view of veiling his feelings. The perspective of the atelier is well rendered, while the expression of determination on the face of the professor is perfect. City Coracm Changes.—The departmental committee last night brought up a report reoommending tha superanuation of Mr F. O. Tribe, for many years rate collector under the City Council, and the dispensing with the services of Mr Barker, assistantcollector. Mr Tribe will receive a month's salary for each year of service as compensation.

Watebing Bate.—Steps are being taken at once to issue summonses for watering rates outstanding. The work has hardly been carried out in a way deserving the highest commendation, but the rate having been struck must be paid. Stbbbt Watebino—Yesterday Mr Peterkin, traffic manager of the Tramway Company, ran a watering car along the Papanui road, which was most effectual in laying the dust on that road. It seems a pity that the Council cannot make some arrangement with the Tramway Company by whioh the streets of the _ city could receive the benefit of Mr Feterkin's invention. Fibk at Kaipoi.—At 9.30 p.m. on Monday the alarm whistle at the Woollen Company's factory was sounded, quickly followed I by the ringing of the fire bell and the running out of the engines. The fire was found to be in an eld stone shed on the oompany's premises, but some distance away from the factory, in whioh wasto was stored. There was no danger whatever to the works or the wool shed, and the wind carried the flames clear away. The damage done was estimated at about £SO. The fire brigade under Superintendent Blackwell mustered twenty-four strong, and the steam engine Torrent was playing on the flames within twenty-three minutes after the first alarm. Only two members of the fire polioe appeared to be present, whose services were not required. The fire was supposed to have originated spontaneously. Theatbb Boyal.—" The Irish Detective" was repeated laßt night at the Theatre Boyal. To-night Falconer's drama of " The Peep o'Day Boys" will be played. Mayobai Emotiok.—The polling for the Mayoralty of Ohrißtchurch takes place tomorrow. Both sides are working very hard, and a close contest is anticipated. A meeting of Mr Gapes' committee will be held this evening at Mr Carew's office, adjoining the Clarendon Hotel. The Champion Shobthobk,—We understand (says the " Oamaru Mail ") that Mr E. Menlove contemplates disposing of his now celebrated bull Christmas Knight, the champion shorthorn bull at both Christchurch and Oamaru. As we mentioned yesterday, this grand animal has met and defeated all the best bulls in Canterbury and North Otago, and he will go to the Dunedin Show, immediately after which he will be sold, unless previously disposed of privately.

Entertainment at Sydenham. —An entertainment in connection with the Wesleyan Scholars Good Fellowship<class, for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the banner lately presented to tho Colombo road Wesleyan Sunday School, was held in the district schoolroom, Sydenham, last evening. The chair was taken by Mr W. J. Rudd, and a varied programme'of songs, readings, recitations, &0., was submitted to a numerous audience. The various items were rendered in a satisfactory manner, if the applause aocorded to each performer may be taken as a criterion. Sheep Sash. —Meson B. Wilkin and Co. held a sale yesterday of merino rams and ewes, imported from the well known flock of Mr W. A. Xermode, Mona Tale, Tasmania. The attendance was good, and very satisfactory prices were realised. The first lot submitted was a merino ram Premier, a wellknown prize taker on the other side, and he fell to the nod of Mr H. P. liance for thirty guineas. The others went as follows: —One to Mr Oordy for eleven guineas, one for twelve guineas to Mr lionoe, and sir at fourteen guineas each to the same gentleman. The ewes, eighteen in number, were bought by Mr H. P. liance at ten guineas per pair. The sale totalled up £322 7s.

Pbbsonax.—The Temuka paper states that the Bov. A. F. Barclay, of that town, has gone quite blind. The rev. gentleman is somewhat of a public man, and there are many outside of South Canterbury who sympathise with him in his affliction, which it is to be hoped may prove to be but temporary. Lyttemon Chobax Society. Several very successful practices have been held by this society, who have now in preparation "The Messiah." Between fifty and sixty local members usually attend the practices, and the performance promises to be one of the best over given at the port.

Boabd OP CONBBBVATOBB. The following gentlemen have been declared duly elected failing opposition, viz. s —Christohuroh North-east, Mr E. Mitchell; Christohuroh South-west, Mr B. W. England ; Sydenham, Mr W. White, jun.; Mr H. W. Peryman for the sub-distriot of Lincoln. The polling wili take place on the 30th instant for the City of Christohuroh South-east, at St. John's Schoolroom ; for Christohuroh North-west, at the City Council Chambers; for Avon, at the Avon Boad Board office; for Heathcote, at the Heathoote Boad Board office ; and for Biccarton at the Biooarton Boad Board office, and at the Templeton Boad Board office. The Tramway.—The tramway committee brought up a report to the City Council last evening, submitting alternative plans to finally settle the tramway dispute. The report, as a whole, was adopted, and the town clerk instructed to forward a copy of it to the Tramway Company for their views on the subjeot.

Change in the Bail-way Depabtksnt —A change has taken place in the staff of the railway store department at the Christchurch terminus, Mr Carrow, head of this particular department, having been removed to Wellington, where a general head office has been established for stores,, and Mr W. J. Stevens takes charge of the stores here. It is understood that this change in the position of Mr Carrow has been made in lieu of tSe proposed appointment of an Inspector of Stores. Citt CotTNOilj.—An ordinary meeting of the City Council was held last evening, the order paper not being lengthy, notwithstanding the fact that one meeting was allowed to lapse during the carnival week, as is customary once a year. In_ more than one respect, however, the business done was important, one really sensible resolution being carried, by which the Council determined to meet in future once a fortnight instead of weekly. So far as the purely executive or departmental work is concerned, the Council is not by any means required io meet every week, toeing that a great part of the work is really performed by the committees, and as to matters of general municipal interest, a fortnight's accumulation of such business is not likely to be more than aan be thoroughly and efficiently transacted in.one evening.

BOT3JAY EVENING EIBEEBTAIN3TBNT3. The question of Sunday evening entertainments in publio places of amusement was disoußsed at some little- length in the Oity Council last evening, Or. Hulbert asking whether the Council hi granting licenses for theatres and halls were supposed to contemplate the possibility of their being opened on a Snnday and charges made for admission, the argument having reference apparently to the lectures of Madame Lotti Wilmott. The Mayor stated that; enquiries had been made, and it did not appear that the Council bad any power over the licenses further than such as they might be supposed to exercise in regard for the publio gaiety. It appears that some time Bince, whoa occasion seemed to demand it, the civic authorities sought advice on this subject, and finding that they oould not take any action towards suppressing what they recognised as an objectionable practice, thought it batter to let the matter teat quietly, rathe? than bring it into prominence by an open discussion, which would only servo to advertise certain persons gratuitously without in the least benefitting the public.

Oaktebbtjbt Jockey Club. —A meeting of the 0.J.0. wai held yesterday afternoon, at the Commercial Hotel. Present —Messrs H. P. Imnoe (chairman), Griffith, A. O. Wilson, W. Beeves, 0. Williams, P. Cunningham, J. B. Gresson, J. Birch, G. G. Stead, P. Embell, Hon. J. T. Peaoook. Tha Chairman the steps taken by Mr Stead and himself in reference to the erection of the new grand stand. A discussion on the financial aspect of the question ensued, and it was finally resolved, on the motion of Mr Kimbell, seconded by Mr Griffith, to leave the matter in the hands of the chairman of committee and treasurer, the building not to be commenced till the close of the autumn meeting. The oommittee were authorised to draw up the programme of the autumn meeting, to be brought up for the approval of a future general meeting. After some farther routine business the meeting terminated.

Kaiapoi Bbsatta.—A suggestion hasjbeen made to hold this regatta on December 16tb, but it is thought that there is not time to arrange for the same, and it will have to stand over till later ia the season.

Gobbd by a Cow.—On Monday Mrs Hill, wife of Mr T. Hill, milkman, Bangiora, while in the paddock was rushed by one of the oows, and before her cries brought a neighbor to her assistance the animal had torn her clothes and shaken her very much. Dr. Burrows was sent for, and attended to her bruises, which it is fortunate were of a superficial character.

Oattlb at Labgb.—Mr Beswick, 8.M., intimated at Kaiapoi yesterday that it was his intention after the first offence, in cases for cattla_ trespass, to inflict a fine of at least 5s a head in every instance. Kaiatoi Choral Society.— After the usual practice of this class at the institute on Thursday evening, the terms of subscription and rules were adopted. The officers elected were:—President, Mr J. Wilson ; vice-president, Dr. Ovenden; conductor, Mr B. Mapfarlane; secretary, Mr O. J. Champion ; committee, Mesdames Champion, Hansen and Oldham, Messrs Mathews, A'Court and Pallan.