NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2120, 9 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Police Couet. —This morning, J. D. Macpherson and Jos. Birch, Esqs., J.P.’s, being on the Bench, Henry Francis Evans was brought up on the charge of having committed an unmentionable offence. Owing to the Chamber being required for the sitting of the District Court he was remanded till tomorrow.

Lyttelton Regatta, 1881.—A meeting of the committee took place at the Colonists’ Hall last night; H. Allwright, Ejq., Commodore, in the chair. A letter was read from the traffic manager of New Zealand railways, to the effect that boats intended to compete at the regatta would be carried by rail free. From letters received by the secretary, it is probable that one or two yachts from Dunedin may compote in the Yacht Race. Enquiries wore also received from Timaru as to the programme. It was agreed that all sites for refreshment booths, right of sports, &c., be sold on the ground at auction on Monday, 13th instant. Committees, as follows, were appointed:—Battery and flags—Mr G. W. White. Flagship Commodore, vice • commodore, Messrs J, D. Macpherson, Ronald, T. L. Smith, with power to make all necessary arrangements. Course Committee Captains McLellan, Clarke, Reid, and Mr Turpin. Entry Committee Commodore, vice-commodore, secretary, and treasurer. Judges—Messrs P. Cunningham, T. W. Maude, H. R. Webb, Captains Gibson and Milman. Starters— Captain Reid and Mr Packard. Time-keepers —Messrs T. Wright and F. J. Smith. The commodore, vice-commodore, under secretary, and Mr Ockford, were appointed a sub-com-mittee to arrange courses and times for starting races. The offer of the railway band to play was accepted, and the meeting adjourned.

Anniversary Day. —In answer to a telegram from tho Hon. Sec. of the Amberley race committee, the Premier telegraphed as follows : —“ All offices in the provincial district will be closed on tho sixteenth, which is Canterbury anniversary." The Cathedral Organist.—The Cathedral Chapter have offered to Mr H. Wells, now organist of St. Michael’s, Christchurch, tho post of organist in the Cathedral, Christchurch, and it has been accepted by him. The date at which Mr Wells’ duties will commence, and some other matters of detail, have yet to bo determined. Akaroa Licensing Court.—The quarterly sitting of this Court was held in the E.M. Court _ House, Akaroa, on Tuesday. The commissioners present were—J. Aylmer and H. H. Fenton, Eeqe. There was no business before tho Court, and the police reported that all tho hotels in the district were well conducted.

Hospital and Charitable Aid SupPUBS.—A meeting of the Hospital Board was bald yesterday afternoon, to Consider tenders for Hospital and Charitable Aid supplies during the ensuing year. Particulars of the Board’s decision will no doubt appear in due course.

Supposed Attempt at Suicide. —On Wednesday the Amberley police were apprised tha' a man at Cabbage Tree Flat had presented imself at a road contractors’ camp with his throat out. The would-be suicide had not ite accomplished his purpose, as although had a cut wound in his throat, his first request was for supplies. The man is supposed to be one of those unfortunates who get on the spree from time to time, and more so just after drawing their shearing cheque.

Good Hews pob Fabmbbs.— On the arrival of a large quantity of twine for the various twine binders now before the public, the Customs’ authorities here demanded that the importers should pay a duty of 15 per cent., but this the importers refused to pay, and appealed to the Hon. Commissioner of Customs, as wire for wire binders and twine for twine binders had hitherto been admitted free. The Hon. Commissioner, after a lapse of about three weeks, has instructed the Collector of Customs to allow the twine to come in free of duty. A 0.F., Court Thistle of the Fobest. —The above Court held a special summoned meeting on Tuesday, at St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Sydenham, for the nomination of officers for the ensuing term. There was a good attendance of members. Six members were initiated by P.O.R. Bro. Jacques, assisted by P. 0.8. Bro. Ward. Three candidates were proposed. A letter was read from the Registrar re the valuation of the Court, consideration of which was held over till the yearly balance-sheet was received. After the usual routine business the Court closed in due form.

Bicycling. —The intending members of a Bicycle Club to be formed In Sydenham met at the Show Grounds last evening at 6 45 for a run to Fend alt own. After returning, a meeting was held at Mr Ffitoh’s bouse, Sydenham, Mr Flitch in the chair. It was resolved that the club should be called the Sydenham Bicycle Club, and the following officers were elected: —President, Mr J. T. Fisher, M.H.8.; vice-president, Mr G, Ffitoh; captain, Mr G. Fisher ; hon. secretary, Mr F. H. Eapenett; treasurer, Mr W. G. Hall; committee, Messrs T. Espenett, F. S. Hall, and J. Gordon. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.

South Eakaia School Committee.— This committee held its usual monthly meet* ing on Tuesday. Present—Messrs Tucker (chairman), Sharp, Oox, Shellook, and Hartnell, The chairman read some correspondence relating to the financial part of the children’s lost year. The master’s report was read. The report of Mr Edge, the inspector, who examined the school, was road, showing that 93 children were present on the day of examination ; presented for examination, 48; passed, 27; percentage of passes, 56. The chairman recommended that the Christmas holidays commence on December 17th, continuing till the 10th of January next. Some accounts were passed for payment, and the committee adjourned to the second Tuesday in January.

Abtifioiaii Honeycomb.—As showing the great advantage which the use of comb foundation has in facilitating the work of bee colonies, a gentleman informs us that in a barframe hive, into which he placed a very strong first swarm, the bees filled three of the frames in about ten days, whereas in a similar hive in which was placed frames with the foundation on five of the bars the bees had drawn out the foundation into cells, and had nearly filled the same with honey. Within a fortnight he reckons the hive will be filled, so that he can commence removing the bars and relieving the bees of their store of sweets. Ashboubne Congregational Ohuech, Eebby Boas. —The anniversary services at this church were held on Sunday and Tuesday last, those on Sunday being conducted by the Bev. S. Sloeombe. On Tuesday evening a sumptuous tea was provided by Mesdames Sloeombe, Offwood, Wright, Bradley, Turvey, Cocker and Mallet, and enjoyed by about 200 persons in the church, which had been handsomely decorated for the occasion. After tea a crowded meeting was held under the presidency of the Bev. S. Sloeombe, who related the history and explained the present position of a scheme for erecting a new Congregational Church on a site of nearly half an acre, which bad been purchased on the Eerry road, opposite Wilson’s road. Mr A. Porter presonted a financial statement, and addresses of congratulation and encouragement, anent both the success of the work since the re-opening of the church and the contemplated union of the Ashbourne and Phillipstown congregations in the proposed new church, were delivered by Messrs Beed, Lewis, A. O. Newton and J. P. Jameson. During the evening a number of children and young people connected with the Sunday Sohooi sang some selections of music, Mr 0. Turvey, junior, presiding at the harmonium.

Bangioba Investment, Loan, Land and Building Society. —A public meeting was held in the Literary Institute hall on Tuesday evening. Owing to other meetings occurring at the same time, the attendance was not so large as was anticipated. Mr J. Johnston (the Mayor-elect) occupied the chair. The chairman opened the proceedings by calling attention to the many advantages such a society would prove to Bangiora and the Northern districts. He stated that since the previous meeting the canvassing committee had met twice and drawn up very carefully such rules os they felt would meet the views of every intending shareholder. Ho considered that sufficient inducements had been held out to commence such a society here, and that there was not the slightest doubt that it would grow to very .large proportions. He then called upon Mr Chapman, the interim secretary, to give a summary of the rules as drafted, which he did, adverting to the meetings held by the committee and the presumed number of intending shareholders, and further promises that had already beenpreoeived. A few questions in explanation having been put and satisfactorily answered, it was proposed, seconded and carried—“ That provisional directors be at once appointed, and that a meeting be held in Mr Chapman’s office at eight o’clock on Wednesday evening.” A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings.

Hbathootb Bridges. —The committee to whom the question of the bridges over the Heathcote was referred, have decided upon certain sites, and will call for competitive designs shortly. Local Industries. —The Industrial Association have decided to offer a prize of ten guineas for the best assortment of locally grown and made pickles and preserves. The terms and conditions will be arranged shortly.

0.Y.F.8. —A meeting of the Brigade was held at the Lichfield street station last evening, when twenty men offered to enter for the competition with the band engine, to be held on Boxing Day in connection with the Amalgamated Societies’ fete. Foreman E. Turton was elected drill instructor for the different teams. The terms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association net being considered satisfactory, and it being reported that Mr Elder, lessee of the park, had made a very liberal offer, it was accepted. The following delegates were elected to attend the annual conference of the Fire Brigade Association, to be held at Wellington on the 24th January next, viz,, Messrs 0. Sturrock, W. B. Hobbs, and T. Hobbs. The Ailbabd Mixed kb by Professionals.—The “ Argus ” of the 30th ult. states that the case in which Miss Ella Carrington and Miss Lily Beid, of the “ Stray Leaves ” Combination Company, are charged with the wilful murder of an infant, was called on at Hamilton yesterday, but was not proceeded with, the prisoners being remanded until Wednesday next. During the afternoon a warrant was issued in Melbourne for the arrest of Mr Charles H. Taylor, who was recently a member of tha company at the Theatre Eoyal, but who afterwards joined the “Stray Leaves” entertainment, upon a similar charge. A telegram was at once despatched from the Melbourne Detective Department to Adelaide, where Mr Taylor was residing, and he was shortly afterwards arrested and charged with the capital offence. He will be remanded to Hamilton, where he will be brought up with the two other prisoners on Wednesday morning. Committal, At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Akaroa, on Tuesday last, Mis George Scarbrough was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court for aiding and abetting her niece, Mrs A. Wright, in throwing boiling water over W. H. Bossiter, with intent to do him bodily barm. From the well known standing of the accused, the charge is causing great interest in district.

Aquatics. —The boat race between Mr W. H. Liugard and Mr. Ssarell over the mile yesterday attracted a large number of spectators, mainly of the theatrical profession. A very good start was made, but the representative of music was soon in difficulties, ho having succeeded in landing a well-developed specimen of the crustacean and losing hi* sculls. Soon after this the Thespian ran into the bank, and was also in difficulties. Mr Searell having recovered one of his sculls, proceeded to paddle, and then a series of fouls took place. The referee decided, under the circumstances, that the race should be rowed again. The race will be probably rowed in Auckland, and the lovers of aquatics will look for the result with great interest. Cole's Oibcus—The first matinee performance was given yesterday afternoon, in which the main items were the same as these of the first night, except that Mr Organ introduced six stallions instead of five, and the act went splendidly throughout. The other performers went through their respective acts excellently. In the evening there was a largo attendance, and the performance went well both in the circus and side show. To-day there will be another afternoon performance and the nsual evening one. We have been requested to remind intending visitors that tickets may be obtained at Messrs Milner and Thompson’s music warehouse.

Stock fob New Zealand. —On Wednesday week, says a recent number of the “ Mark Lana Express,” there were exported in the Nelson, from Glasgow, some Scotch polled bulls for the Hon. Matthew Holmes, of Otago, New Zealand. These arrivals are said to bo intended for crossing shorthorn cows in that colony. By the same vessel, eight Lincoln rams, two Cheviot rams, and five Cheviot ewes have been sent to New Zealand for the Now Zealand and Australian Land Company.

The Cape Wab. —Much interest is felt in England at the present moment in the Basuto outbreak, and it is seldom that the English press. Conservative and Liberal organs alike, is so unanimous as it is in condemning the action of the Cape Government for its disarmament of the tribe. All here seem agreed that, as the Basutos were an exceptionally advanced race, and had shown themselves such loyal and firm allies, shedding their blood liberally for us on many occasions, they ought to have been treated differently from the other natives who were known to be disaffected, and who would seize the first suitable opportunity for taking up arms. The Capo Ministry, says the “Argus” correspondent, are blamed as the real cause of the war.

Aquatic. —On Saturday next the Union Club's Junior Pours are to be rowed. For this race the club gives a prize. The course is from Wright’s to the Willows, two miles; and a start will be made at 2 o’clock punctually. The following are the crews :—First heat—F. G. Moule, C. Stringer, J. B. Johnston, B. Blanchard v. W. M. Joynt, C. Bowley, G. A. Atack, E. H. Woledge. Second heat—F. Fuller, J. Oilmour, P. Ward, J. Thomson v. P. A. Button, G. Wright, W. A. Styohe, C. Sawtell. Weekly Concert. The following programme will be performed by the railway band in Cathedral square this evening:—Qnick march. “The Noble 24th, or Vanquished not Disgraced,” R. Smith ; Overture,“Los Cavilieres.” Metcalfe ; Valse,“ Souvenir,” Emile Waldtenfel; Fantasia Varie, “ Souvenir De Valance,” M. Bleger ; Bolero (by request),“Juanita.” E. Newton; Fantasia, “ Hommage an Nord,” R. Smith ; Quick March, “ Marmion,” R. Smith ; Polka Cornet Solo, “The Gem,” Metcalfe; Quadrille," Le Serpent da Desert,” M. Bleger; Galop,”The Czarwitch,” J. A. Gifford ; National Anthem. East Cheistchuhch Pigeon Flying Club. —Members of this club _ are reminded that the time for nominating their birds for the Champion Race, to be flown on Ist January, 1881, from Dunedin to Christchurch, expires to-night. Nominations must be lodged with Mr A. Walker, Manchester street, by 9 o’clock. The following nominations have already been receivedG. Bryenton’a Post Boy, J. Hicks’ First King and Stormbird, A. Walker’s Robert the Devil, R. Foulk’s Blair Athol and Blue Villain. The match between Mr B. Foulk’s Glaumore, Mr Walker’s Bridgewater, and Mr Bryenton’s Scud is arranged to take place on the 16th instant., from Amberley to Christchurch.