NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2122, 11 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mb. A. Whitely.—We are glad to be able to state that the information contained in the private telegram mentioned in our yesterday'a issue, to the effect that Mr A. Whitoley died yesterday at Oamaru, was entirely incorrect. Mr Whitely has indeed been very ill, but he is now recovering.

Kaiapoi Bpobts and. Races.—A meoting of the committee of these sports and races, • which are proposed to be held as usual on New Tear's Day, was held at the Borough ' Council Chamber, last evening. There was a fair attendance, Mr E. Farnham in the chair. ' It was reported that a considerable sum had i been collected towards the races. An offer of a paadock on Fuller street, belonging to the chairman, was accepted. In the list of ' sports it was resolved to excise the Are ■ brigade and old men's races. The same events were decided upon in the horse races , as last year. The secretary was instructed to obtain a supply of cake for children as wall aa toys to be given away in prizes. Bbbidbnt Magistrate's Court.—This morning, before K. J. S. Harman and J. Marshman, Esqs., J.F.'s, Thos. Fowler was brought up charged with committing a breaoh of the peaoe. Three witnesses said that prisoner created a great disturbance last evening on the corner of Madras street and the South town belt, in the course of which he knocked two men down and kicked two women. Prisoner said that he was set upon 1 by two men at once, and he merely did the best he could under the ciroumstances. He was fined 10s, witnesses expenses 10s, and cab hire 2s. Frank Wektead, an incorrigible drunkard and vagrant, who had been arrested the previous evening for being drunk, was fined £1 and oab hire 2s, the Bench saying they would give him one more chance on condition that he cleared out of town. This the prisoner [promised, and he was then discharged. Early Fruit.—Mr Nanoarrow, of Colombo street, one of our most enterprising fruiterers, has a very tempting display of early season fruit in his shop window, consisting of two luscious bunches of Black Hamburg and Buckland Sweetwater grapes, grown in. a hothouse, and a fine specimen (for the time of year) of the Beechwood melon. Last year Mr Nanoarrow was the first in the market with products from the vineyard, so that ho has thus sustained a well-earned reputation for enterprise in this branch of industry. Accident.—One of the constabulary, named Henry Jerred, stationed at Bipa Island, while loading his revolver after cleaning it this morning, just prior to going on guard, met with an accident which, it is feared, will result in the loss of his right leg. The revolver went off in close proximity to the upper part of tho poor fellow's thigh, and the ball is said to have badly splintered the bone. Dr. J. T. Bouse attended the sufferer, and ordered his removal at once to the Christchurch Hospital. Friendly Societies' Fete. —As will bs seen by advertisement, intending competitors for these sports, in events Nos. 2,7, 8, 10 and 13 are reminded that entries for same must be made with Mr J. S. Williams, hon. sec, Foresters' Hall, not later than 8 p.m. ou Monday next. Lyttelton Fibe Bbigade.—This brigade held their usual monthly meeting on Friday night. Letters were reooived from Christchurch, Bangiora, and Kaiapoi brigades aocepting the invitation of the brigade to their annual demonstration to be held on next New Year's eve; also from the General Manager of Eailways, saying late trains would be run for the convenience of visitors on that occasion. A circular was received from the president of the Fire Brigade Association, saying tho annual meeting would be held in Wellington on the 24th of January. Superintendent Sowden was asked to represent the brigade at the meeting. A copy of the rules of the engine competition to be held on the 25th December was received from the seoretary of tho Amalgamated Friendly Societies' Sports Committee, and a lotter, asking it the brigade wished to compete. It was decided that the members would not be able to give the time necessary for practice, and therefore had to decline. Committees were appointed to arrange and carry out the different items in connection with the torchlight procession, and after transacting somo other business of the ordinary character the meeting adjourned. Trip to Port Levy.—An excursion by steamer, which has the recommendation of not being longer than an hour on the trip, is advertised to be made by tho Akaroa on Anniversary Day, the spot selected being Port Levy. Owing to its proximity to Lyttelton, this place is particularly well suited for picnicing. Excursion to Akaboa,—An advertisemonl, calls attention to tho fact that tho s.b. Wanaka will leave Lyttelton on Anniversary Day, the 16th inst., on tho arrival at Port of the 8.5 a.m. train. She will return the same day in time for the 11.45 p.m. train. The West Coast Railway. Messrs Thornton and Brown, the engineers engaged in exploring a route for the West Coast railway, telegraphed to Messrs Lloyd and Co. ' yesterday from Reefton as follows : —Arrived hero last night. Examined three passes. Fixed on one not noticed by Government Engineers. An open valley runs almost level for twenty miioa ove" water-shed, where heavy grades were expected. No tunnel. Boute far beyond expectation. Rangioba Horticultural Sooietv.—A meeting was held on Thursday evening to make final arrangements for the show, to be held on Tuesday next, which it is expected I ■ will be well patronised. ' i

CoNGBKGATIONAIi METHODISTS' CHtTBOH. —To-morrow, at the Orange Hall, tho Key W. Harris will preach in the morning at 11, and in the evening at 6.30. Coin's OIBOUS.—The afternoon and evening performances of the Circus yesterday passed off very suocessfiniy. In the evening there was a very large attendance, the stalls and pit especially being crowded to excess. The balancing act of Mr Stevens, the horizontal bar performance of Messrs Dunbar ai.d Livingstone, and Mdlle Adelaide's riding in the first part were loudly applauded. Pico the clown, too, introduced several new specialities, in which he was very good indeed. In the second part, Mdlle. Linda Jeal in her wonderful leaping act, Senorita Tournour's bal/mcing trapeze, the Livingstone Bros, in their acrobatic feats, and Mr W. O'Dale'sfivo horse act, were each and all received with loud applause. Last, but by no means least, came Mr Organ and his splendid troupe of stallions, whoße docility and excellence in their performance have made them one of the spocial features of the circus. In the side Bhow Baron Rosebud and Count Littlefinger held a crowded lovee, and the other attractions were well patronised. This afternoon and to-night the usual performances will be given, and as there is a late train for Lvttelton to-night no doubt there will be a large house. Handsomb Donation.—Messrs B. "Wilkin and Co. have forwarded a cheque for £SO as a donation to tho funds of the "Eire Brigade In a letter to Superintendent Harris Messrs Wilkin and Co. state their pleasure in forwarding the donation " for the very efficient services rendered during the late fire, whereby much valuable property was saved through tho exertions of yourself and members." As many people are under the impression that the firemen personally reoeive the money, we may take this opportunity of mentioning that in such cases as the above the amount ia placed to the general fund of the brigade and is used entirely for goneral purposes. Tejipebance.—A publio meeting was held last evening in tho Templar Hall, when an acoonnt was given by the delegates from Christchurch of their visit to a temperance conference in Melbourne. Mr J. T. Smith, in speaking of the exhibition, said it was a credit to Victoria and the Australian colonies. He also paid a compliment to the hospitality of the pooplo of Melbourne. The conference lasted for several days, and included representatives from the different Australian colonies and England. The political, economical, social, moral, religious, and physiological aspects of the temperance question were discussed, and he believed a great impetus to the causa would be tho result. Mr Bennetts, another of the delegates, and Dr. Russell also addressed the meeting, and the proceedings were interspersed with several songs. LXTTELTON MAGIBTBATB'S COtTBT. A civil case, brought by Messrs Mason, Struthers and Co. against Captain A' derson, of the steamer Durham, occupied the Court for some time yesterday. The claim was £24 ss, for alleged damage to a consignment of reapers and binders consigned to the plaintiffs. Mr H. W. Spackman appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr H. N. Haider for the master of the ship. Judgment was reserved. Madame Wilmot.—The last of the series of lectures by Madame Lotti Wilmot will be 1 given to-morrow evening in the Theatre Royal. Citt Council.—The first fortnightly meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday evening next, at seven o'clock. St. John's Chubch.—The Rav. C. M. Pym will conduct the services at St. John's, Latimer square, to-morrow. There will be a special service in the afternoon for men, at , 3.30 p.m.