NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2126, 16 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

R.M. Covet. —ln consequence or to-day being e. general holiday, there was no sitting of the R.M. Court. Bain Fall. —While the country towards the seaward of tho Ashley county experienced the advantages of a thorough soaking with rain on Monday evening, there was hardly any foil in tho Eyreton district, the crrpg of which stand grdaily in need of wet weather.

Patients in the Hospital. —The Hospital committee reported to the Board yesterday that during the past fortnight nineteen patients were admitted into tho Hospital, and fifteen discharged, leaving sixty-four patients in tho institution. During the same period there were throe deaths.

The Cincus.—There was a large attendance at the circus yesterday afternoon and evening, when the programme was gone through with that completeness and finish which has characterised the company during their stay. This afternoon and evening will be positively the last appearances of the company hero, and, no doubt, being a holiday, both performances wiU be largely patronised.

East Beit Wfsibs’An Chttbch.— The Sunday-school Anniversary in connection with this church was celebrated on Sunday last, when sermons were preached by the Hers. Wm. Keall and A. Reid to large congregations. In the afternoon an add reels was giyen to the scholars and their friends by the Bav. S. Slooombe. The annual soiree was held in the church on Tuesday evening, when a large number of persona sat down to,a tempting tea, which had been provided by members of the congregation and other friends. The after meeting, swhich | was numerously attended, was presided over by Mr N. Martin, the superintendent of the school. The report read by the secretary showed the* number of scholars to be 215, an increase of forty-seven on last year ; and the average attendance 130 as against 115. During the evening very interesting addresses were given by the Bovs. J. Orawef,li. S. Bishworth, A. Eeid, and Mr Smyth. Votes of thanks to the ladies, the speakers, and the chairman, was proposed by the Eev. Wm. Bapmber, the pastor of the church, and heartily carried. Suitable hymns were sung by the scholars at all the services in a manner which reflected great credit on those by whom they had been trained. Miss Martin presided at the organ with her usual ability. The meeting closed with the Benediction. Eishino Company. —A deep sea fishing company is in process of formation at Lyttelton, A meeting was held on Tuesday night of persons interested, at which it was proposed to start with a capital of about £IOOO, and to purchase the cutter Dove for a pioneer boat. A carefully managed company could scarcely fail to find this branch of “ local industry ” profitable, and it is one capable of considerable development. Babiy Habtbst. —Mr O. L. Houghton, Ashley Bank, began cutting a fair crop of early oats on Saturday last.

Accident Insurance. —The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company, which takes risks ot all kinds relating to injuries to which human flesh is liable, apparently meets its claims very promptly. In the case of a gentleman who sustained a dislocation of the shoulder in Eaiapoi a few weeks ago, £2O has been paid by way of compensation, this sum being accepted by the insured instead of taking the weekly allowance allowed under his policy for disablement.

Kaiapoi Island School South. —On Tuesday evening an entertainment was held here in aid of the prize funds. There was a large attendance. Mr D. O’Callaghan, chairman of committee, presided. Songs were given by Messrs T. Weston, S. Johnston, and F. Murton ; readings by Messrs Oillman and W. Walls. Mr Charles Martin contributed two or three negro songs in character, which were most amusing. Several of the scholars gave recitations, which appeared to be of interest to those present. A hearty vote of thanks to those who had assisted and to the chairman brought the entertainment to a close. A very enjoyable dance was afterwards held.

B.M. Cottet, Ambkelev.—At this Court yesterday, before J. Beswick, 8.M., and A. Broadfoot, W. O. Fendall and F. Courage, J. P.’s, Brisman and J. Jones, for knocking at the windows of H. Wilson’s house, and using abusive language, were fined 10a and 5s respectively. H. Kelson, charged with assaulting Dunn, was fined 10s, medical expenses 10s and costs. J. Ashworth was charged, on the information of O. G-. King, with using abusive language. Mr Scott for complainant. The abuse complained of arose out of some ill-feeling as to a road adjoining the parties’ properties, now being constructed. The defendant admitted using some of the language. Fined 10s, solicitor’s fee, 21s, and costs. Bonn and Co. v Ashworth, claim £62 19s Id. Judgment for £59 19s Id, Ashby v Jackson, claim £46. Adjourned, Wilson v Brown, claim £27 Os 4d. Judgment by consent. West Melton. —A public meeting was held of residents in this district on Monday evening last, in the schoolroom, to consider what means could be devised to have a branch or branches of the Malvern water-race con • tinned through West Melton. Mr J, Jones occupied the chair, and explained the object of the meeting, after which considerable discussion took place. It was finally resolved that a memorial be presented to the Selwyn County Council with the above object, a draft copy of which was read and generally approved by the meeting. It was also resolved that Mr Trickett be entrusted with the custody of the memorial for signature. The Bev. O. Fraser, Messrs Trickett and Jones kindly consented to wait upon the Council at its next meeting in support of the memorial. After a vote of thanks to Mr Jones for having called them together, the meeting terminated. Masonic. —The installation of the W.M.and officers elect of the Conyers’ Lodge, E.C.,took place last night, when there was a large attendance of Fast Masters, visiting officers, and brethren representing the Canterbury, Lincoln, Unanimity, Canterbury Kilwinning, St. Clair Kilwinning, Robert Burns, Corinthian, and Fort Chalmers Marine Lodges. The B.W. District Deputy O-.M., Bro. H. Thomson, assisted by F.M. Bro. 0. De Longueville Graham, of Otago, performed the ceremony of installation and investiture most impressively and effectively. The officers installed were W.M., Bro. Joyce; 8.W., Bro. Walker; J.W., Bro. Martin ; secretary, Bro. Hart; S.D., Bro. Eden; J.D., Bro. Watts ; treasurer, Bro. Day ; 1.G., Bro. Charters. At the close of the proceedings a banquet took place, when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given, and a most enjoyable evening spent. To-night the brethren and their lady friends hold a conversazione to commemorate the anniversary of the lodge. Inquest. —An inquest was held in the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, yesterday, before Dr, Trevor, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr Fred. Pavitt was chosen foreman, touching the death of a male infant, found on Tuesday last buried near a house at Bakaia, occupied by a man named Brimicomb, whoso daughter, Sarah Brimicomb, had been in custody since the 9th inst., on a charge of concealment of birth. Dr. Boss, who made a post-mortem examination of the body, deposed that the lungs of the child, which was full grown, had never been inflated, that it had never breathed, and it was not born alive. From its condition he thought it had been dead about fourteen days. Inspector Fender, who conducted the inquest, said he thought that sufficient as regarded the death of the child. The question now was to find who the parents were. Henry William Felton, sergeant of police at Ashburton, gave evidence of the finding of the body, and the confession of Sarah Brimicomb that she was the mother of the child. Other evidence having been taken, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the child was stillborn, and that Sarah Brimicomb was its mother. Exhibition Bbeebebs. —At the dinner given by the Korthern Agricultural Association, on Tuesday evening, Mr W. Buss, the energetic secretary, who always seems to be quite alive to the promotion of the interests of the show of the society, in reply to one of the toasts, referred to a subject of considerable importance. As persons who visit the cattle shows may have remarked, in both cattle and sheep classes the competition has, of late years, been mainly between breeders of pedigree exhibits, and many farmers who have one or two choice animals only have been afraid to enter the lists. As Mr Buss pointed out, while he recognised the.lmportanoa of giving encouragement to the breeding of pure stock, there were many exhibits of crossbred cattle and sheep which might be made if anyone could suggest how the same could be arranged. Mr James Guild, a subsequent speaker, gave notice that at the next meeting of the association he should bring up the question for discussion. His opinion was that the matter could be met by arranging separate classes for breeders of stud sheep or cattle, and classes only open to farmers. It had long been apparent, ho said, that the actual farmers did not exhibit so largely as they might do at the shows, and there were points of interest to be observed in crossbred animals of quite as much importance to the visitors to the shows as the examination of the best points in stud animals. The approval with which these remarks from both gentlemen were received showed that the farmers present were desirous of seeing the question discussed.

Rifle Match. —The match between the Christchurch Engineer Volunteers and tho Kowai Rifle Club takes place on Saturday at the Cashmere Range. The names of the Kowai representatives have already been published. The Engineers will he represented by Captain Warner, Sergeant-Major Manning, QuarterMaster Sergeants Beattie, Sergeants Buckley and Jenkins, Lance Corporals Jeffries and Chapman, Sappers Costley, D. Marshall, Jenkins, Williams, Eoweu, Gray and Gallan. Emergencies —Sappers Webber, Withers and M'Qinity. All the volunteer members are requested to attend at drill on Friday night for final instructions. C. J.C.—A general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held on Saturday next at four o’clock to consider the autumn programme.

The Sanitaet State of the City. —At the gathering held yesterday, after the installation of the Mayor, Or. Taylor, as chairman of the sanitary committee, said he desired to state that the powers of the Board of Health, respect to the sanitary condition of the city, had not been transferred to the City Council, and that body was not, therefore, in any way responsible yet for the existing state of things.

The fearful effects of drink were well expressed to his flock by a parish priest the other day. “ What is it, me bhoys, that degrades ye to the level of the bastes, of the field ? Oi tell ye its dhrink. What is that deprives ye of your nerve ? The dhrink. What is it that makes ye shoot at your landlord, and miss him ? It’s the dhrink ?”

A sentry, placed before a powder magazine, sees his colonel approach, smoking an imported Havana cigar. He presents arms, and says, firmly but respectfully, “ Pardon me, colonel, but smoking is not allowed hero.” The colonel, with a superb gesture, flings away the cigar, and gives the faithful sentinel a lonis d’or. As soon as he got around the corner, the faithful sentinel, with proud tears on bis rugged countenance, picks up the cigar and finishes it with every manifestation of delight. With regard to the Bill legalising marriage with a deceased wife’s sister, one great advantage seems to have been overlooked, viz., that a man may have two (or perhaps more) wive* and only one mother-in-law. A young lady remarked that she should like to have bicycles so arranged that she and her beau could both ride. Being asked where her fellow should sit, she emphatically replied, “On the little wheel behind, of course.” And still the young men go on marry lag. It was a Suffolk farmer painted a ferocious looking sign—“ Look out for the dog!” and put it up by bis yard gate to scare away tramps. Next morning a tramp, with a bad smile, shouldering like a load of hay a club, with death winking out of every knot of it, rapped at the front door and demanded some hot buttered toast, new-laid eggs, and a cup of coffee, and asked pleasantly, “ How is that dog ?”