NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2121, 10 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sudden Death.—A sudden death occurred immediately afier commenoing work in the Kaiopoi Woollen Factory thia morning, the victim being Mr Gsorgo BrorHey, a carder, who, whiht at his usual work, dvoppad down. Decoased had felt in good health, and death was the result of heart disease. Mr Brodley has been soven years in tho colony, five of which he was chief carder at the Kaikori Mills in Otago, in which district he is wellknown and respected.

East Cheibtohtjbch Pighon - flying CLUB.—Champion race, to bs flown January Ist, 1881, from Dunedin to Christchurch, distance 233 miles. Nominations—P. Taylor's Land Agent and Governor, A. Walker's Robert the Devil, W. Ashby's Bruser, G. Bryenton's Post Boy, F. William's Crusader, W. Foulke's Blair Athol and Blue William, J. Hick's First King, Stormbird, and Bow Bells.

Obitxtaey.—We much regret having to chronicle the death this morning of Mr Andrew Demean, of this oity. The deceased gentleman had been in ill-health for some time, we believe, from heart disease, and but lately went over to Australia for the benefit of medical advice there, and with a view ofseeing whether a change in climate might not do him good. He was, however-, advised that nothing could be done for him, and he returned to Ohristohurch. Since his return he has been quite unable to attend to any business, and he breathed his last, as stated above, this morning. Mr Duncan has been prominently before the Christchurch public for a number of years, and has earned their thorough good will and high esteem by his sterling qualities of heart and head. The uprightness of his character and his amiable disposition have, moreover, endeared him to a large circle of friends, amoiag whom he will be deeply missed. He was, in the old Provincial days, a member of the Provincial Council, and hag been member of the Oity Council and Mayor of Christchurch. Of late he has sat on the Drainage Board and Board of Health, a post he resigned when forced by ill health. By the death of Mr Duncan Christchurch loses a pattern citizen, and the gap caused mill be very hard to fill.

Fame Alaem op Fish.—The fire bell rang out an alarm at 2 o'clock to-day, the rumor being that the Clarendon Hotel was on fire. Fortunately this was not the case. It appears that a gentleman threw a lighted match into a grate filled with paper, &c, the flames from which, rushing up the chimney, caused the alarm. Death of a wan-raoTra Bookhakeb. —From a private telegram wo learn that the well-known bookmaker, Mr A. Whitly, died this morning, at Oamaru, Mr Whitly has been ailing fo" some while post. Sitpbkme Coubt.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in. bunco and in chambers on Friday next, December 17th. U.A.O.D.—The Mistletoe Lodge held its usual fortnightly meeting at their hall, Oxford' terrace Fait, Bro. Sutherland presiding. There wes a fair attendance of members, and an official visit was received from the Pioneer Lodge. The business of the evening was of an ordinary charaoter, and the Lodge was duly closed at 11.30 p.m. The Optoake Mt/bdbb.—We learn by telegraph that Mr Forwood, the counsel for Tuhi, yesterday afternoon intimated, when the case was called on, that, were the trial commenced immediately, it would, in all probability, not conclude by Saturday night, and the jury would be looked up all Sunday. He consequently asked that the case be commenced on Monday. The Chief Justice agreed, and Tuhi was removed. The Sea Side.—The advantages now held out to those who wish to enjoy six or seven hours a day at that favorite watering-place, Sumner, are now all that can be desired. Mr Hayward has so arranged his hours of departure both from Christchurch and Sumner so as to meet the requirements and convenience of both maritime pleasure-seekers as well as the residents of that locality. He has now several extra coaohes running both ways to suit all parties, and as the; summer advances no doubt a still further call will be made on his well-known coaohing establishment, and that large numbers will avail themselves of the opportunity thus afforded of getting a " snuff of the briny." Lyttbltow Licensing Coubt.—The ternporary transfers of the licences of the Ocean View Hotel to Edward Pimm, and the Saxon Hotel to George H. Pierce, were confirmed at the meeting of the Licensing Court, Lyttelton, this morning. Poet Victobia Racing Ciue.—A meeting was held at the Wheatsheaf Hotel, Head of the Bay, on Wednesday night, to arrange for the coming race meeting. Mr David Gebbie occupied the chair, and the minutes being read and confirmed, the hon. secretary read a statement of accounts showing a oredit balance of £25 13s. On the motion of Mr Manson, it was resolved that the races in future be managed by a club formed by members paying an annual subscription of one guinea, the olub to be named the Port Victoria Racing Olub, the members to be elected in the same manner as obtains in other regularly organised clubs. Upon this resolution the proposed club was at once formed, and fourteen gentlemen qualified for membership. Mr David Gebbie was then elected president, Mr Orton Bradley hon. secretary, and Mr W. D. Gebbie hon. treasurer. On a division of six to four it was carried that the race meeting be held on St. Patrick's Day. Various matters conneoted with the'ooming meeting were dealt with by the newly-formed olub, the members of which expressed the unanimous opinion that no effort would be wanting to make it sufficiently attractive as to place the Port Victoria Race Meeting upon an equality with any country meeting in the province. The next meeting of the olub will be held on the 17th inst. Bbitish Isbaki Association—The above association met in the Good Templar Hall last evening, the president, Mr T. S. Lambert, in the chair. The meeting was opened with singing and prayer, after which the secretary read a paper on "Promises made to the Fathers." An animated discussion ensued, in whioh the majority of those present took part. The proceedings were brought to a conclusion by a very interesting paper from '•The Banner of Israel," read by Mr Walkden. Racers pob thb Nobth.—Foul Play and Betrayer went by the Rotorua yesterday for Auckland. Populab Spobts.—The entries for the handicap events at the above sports closed last evening. The following numbers were received :—Two Miles Walking, 14; Bicycle Raoe, 9 ; One Mile, 25; Two Miles, 17. There is every prospect of the sports being a great success, as in addition to the large fields whioh are anticipated, thero will be several competitors from Inveroargill, Timaru, and Wellington. The Eaiapoi Natives.—ln connection with the school anniversary festival of St. Stephen's school the Maoris have docided to carry out a horticultural show as well as an exhibition of mats and baskets made from flax, also greenstones and Native curios. Vehicles from Eaiapoi to the pah will be run during the day. The Case op Attempted Suicide.—On Thursday constable Thompson, from Amberley station, brought into the Hospital the man who came to a contractor's camp at Cabbagetree flat on Wednesday with his throat cut. His name is said to be J. Thompson. He states that he had been out of work and had had nothing to eat, whioh prayed upon his mind, and he attempted suicide by cutting both sides of his throat with a razor. The outs were only deep enough to cause profuse bleeding, and when found he was in a weak state from loss of blood as well as from neglect and want of food. A Melancholy End.—A man named James Parker, a wood carver, who arrived in this colony by the Waimate in March last, was arrested on a charge of drunkenness at about three o'clock yesterday afternoon, and placed in one of the cells at the central depot. At half-past five one of the policemen having occasion to visit the prisoner, found him dead. Death must have been very sudden, as the man had been seen alive only a few minutes previously. Since his arrival in Christohurch, Parker had been a heavy drinker, and it is said that he had suffered an epileptio or some other kind of lit previous to his arrest yesterday. The CißCua.—There was a very large attendance yesterday both at the afternoon and evening performance of Mr Cole's Circus, &o. The aerial bicyole aot by Mdlle Adelaide and Messrs Murtz and Mr Dunbar, Mr Organ's triok horses " Humboldt" and " Hindoo " were very successful, and Mr Cooke in his equestrian aot with Mr M'lntyre as clown was also good. Messrs Dunbar and Livingstone on the horizontal bar gave a very elegant performance. Mr Steven's balancing act with tho globes and table reosived as it deserved loud plaudits. Pico, the clown, in his grotesque performance achieved quite a succors, and Mr M'lntyro in his song waß good. Mdlle Tumour in her trapeze balancing act, ar d Linda Joal in hor bareback riding act were bath excellent. Mr Organ introduced his full complement of six stallions, who went through their performance in a manner deserving the utmost praise. Mr O'Dale's act with five horsos exhibited tho power and daring of the rider in an eminent degree. In tho Bide show the little gentlemen were successful in their entertainment, and the other contributors to the amusement in this part were good. Mr Evans, the treasurer of the company, exhibited the powers of supplying the wants of the public possessed by him, in the rapid manner in whioh the tickets were sold from the waggon. To-day the usual performances will be given at two and eight o'clock. Annivkbsabt Holiday.—Tho Mayor, by advertisement, requests the citizens to observe Thursday, the 16th inst., as & general holiday.

St. Mast's, Mebitai^.—Church matters seem to b 9 going ahead at Merivale. We no sooner hear of an old debt being wiped off than the energetic incumbent announces that a new organ has been ordered of Mr B. H. Jenkins, of this cky, and what is better still, that nearly the whole amount of the purchase money is guaranteed by some influential members of the congregation. To locate the organ properly requires the enlargement of the chancel and the building of an organ chamber, and the vestry have just accepted Mr' Bostrick'a tender of £132 for carrying out of these and sundry other improvements. A subscription list for this purpose has been opened among the general body of the parishioners, and a considerable portion of the money is already promised. By Easter next all these improvements will be effected, and it is hoped that by that timo a surplioed choir will bo fully organised for the purpose of supplementing the present one.

Sydenham Musical Societt.—The last concert of the season in connection with this society will take place this evening in the Wealeyan church, Colombo road. The programme will comprise a sacred cantata, "Nativity," and selections from "The Messiah." The soloa will be sung by Mrs Gray. Mrs Bowler, Mrs Edmonds, the Misses Hadfield, Watson, Simpson, 4c.