NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2130, 21 December 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Inquests.—lnquiries were held at the Clarendon Hotel this afternoon touching the death of Jonas Day, who died suddenly last evening in Lichfield street, and also regarding the death of Ellen Anderson, whose body was taken out of the River Avon about half-past nine o'clock last night. In the case of Day the verdict was " Death from natural causes," and in that of Anderson that " Deceased was accidentally drowned whilst in a state of intoxication." Pbbsentation.—There is now on view in the window of the Wesleyan Book Depot in Colombo street the handsome testimonial which has been presented by the Good Templars to Mr J. W. Ja?o, P.G.W.O.T. The testimonial consists of an illuminated address, richly framed in black and gold, with a gold watch and chain for Mr Jago and a very chaste tea and coffee service for Mrs Jago. This presentation was decided on at the Grand Lodge meeting held in Christohurch, and was made by the G.W.C.T. at the session just concluded in Wellington. Oxfobd Cement.—A meeting of gentlemen interested in the manufacture of cement from the materials discovered at Oxford will be held to-morrow at 3 p.m. at the office of Draper, Charters and Co. Acknowledgment.—Mr Mellish begs to acknowledge, with thanks, the receipt of £2 2s, a donation from the St. Augustine Lodge, F.M., 609 E.G., per Mr H. J. Hobday, towards the expenses to be incurred in giving the usual Christmas treat to the children at the Burnham Beformatory School. Public Tempebance Meeting.—As a large attendance is expeoted at the Academy of Music this evening, on the occasion of the above meeting, all who desire a good seat would do well to go early. Election of Waihaxabibi Consebvatqbb.—This election of Conservators took place to-day at the various polling places in the different districts. The result will not be known until after our paper has been issued. The Panama Canal.—On this subjeot the " Star " has the following sparkling little leaderette:— " Baron de Lesseps definitely announces that the money necessary to carry out the Panama scheme has been fully subscribed. It is not clear whether he means the money for the preliminary survey, or for the whole scheme. The former is tho most probable explanation, because, in the absence of reliable estimates the total cost cannot be estimated, and the extent of the funds required cannot, therefore, be ascertained." We can assure our contemporary that it is entirely in the wrong. Baron de Lesseps made an approximate estimate a long time ago, and it is not at all likely that rejoicings would be held over sufficient money being raised for a preliminary survey. We are not aware that the Baron's estimate has been made public, but the cost has been calculated by some to be as high as forty millions. This sum would considerably exceed that necessary for the Nicuragua scheme. As to the Tehuantepec scheme, but little is known as to the oost.

Thb Duchesb or Westminster.—This lady, whose death is chronicled in our cablegrams to-day, was the daughter of the second Duke of Sutherland, and lister of the present Duke. She was born in 1834, and married in 1852. The (Duchess was the sister of the present Duchess of Leinster. " Taken III." A young girl named Ware, supposed to be a resident of Addington, fell down in a fit in Montreal street yesterday afternoon. Information was conveyed to the police, and Sergeant Morice gave instructions for her conveyance to the Hospital.

Sudden Death.—A man named Day, engaged in the bottle collecting buiinom, was found dead in Lichfield street at half-past seven o'clock last evening. It is supposed that he died from heart disease. The body was taken to the police morgue. Aeeebt.—Wm. Fluertz, of Okain'a Bay, was apprehended on Friday last by the Bergeant of police at Akaroa, for forgery and uttering a bill of exchange for £45, purporting to be made by Mr Chas. Brown, Okain's Bay, in favor of W. S. Haider, solicitor, Akaroa. Eipib Match.—A match will be fired on Wednesday next between the officers of the staff and the various corps. The teams will be officers of Cavalry and Artillery v Engineers and City Guards, with the staff equally divided between each. There will be five shots at each range, the teams changing weapons after the first five shots. 001. Facke captains one team and Major Lean the other. Accident.—Mr Percy, bootmaker, met with a nasty accident yesterday afternoon. About five o'clock he was riding in the Ferry road, when his horae took fright and threw him, causing slight concussion of the brain and cutting his head and face considerably. He was a!»o hurt in the back. He was conveyed to his residence in Oashel street, and promptly attended to by Dr. Prins. From enquiries made this morning he passed a favorable night and it is hoped ho is no longer in danger. Ambbbxby Races.—Settling took place on this recent meeting at McLean's Hotel on Saturday' evening, when the following sums were paid away in stakes :—B. J. Mason, £B6 9s; J. H. Lunn, £39 18s ; J. Busch, £32 6s ; T. McNaught, £23 15s ; Gk P. Williams, £l4 ss; T. Quill, £9 10s; B. Murfitt, £9 10s ; B. Askew, £9 lOs, and smaller sums, in all amounting to £23116*5,

Le Bon's Bay. The Congregational | Church at Le Bon'a Bay is at the present | time undergoing considerable alterations and repairs. The building will be one-third longer than its original length, with a vestry room attached to the new part. The main entrance door will be placed on the eastern side of the church, and a large Gothic headed window will be placed in the gable end fronting on the main road. Mr M, Fenlington, of Akaroa, is superintending the work, which is expected to be completed by the new year. While the church is closed religious services are conducted in the Government sohool, kindly placed at the disposal of the congregation by the school committee. Pbeskntation.—The officers of the Chief Post-office, Christchurch, waited yesterday afternoon, at the Sydenham Post and Telegraph office, on their late fellow-officer, Captain Bailie, for the purpose of manifesting to him how he was appreciated while connected with the Christchurch office. The presentation was a gold pen and pencil case, bearing the following inscription .—" To F. Bailip, from Christchurch postal officers. 16th December, 1880." Mr Cumming made the presentation, and spoke of the high esteem in which the recipient was held by his fellowofficers and their regret at his leaving. Mr Camming also remarked on< the satisfaction which Captain Bailie's promotion had given them. Captain Bailie thanked the officers for their handsome gift, and expressed feelingly his appreciation of the kind feelings which prompted them in giving him something to remember them by. Death fboji Deowhino.—Last night about a quarter past nine a woman named Ellen Anderson was taken out of the river near St. Michael's Church. She was seen walking along the Oxfor t terrace footpath in company with a man, both in a drunken state, and shortly after an alarm was raised. The police were soon on the spot with the drags, ' and Dr. Doyle, who was passing when tho woman was taken from the water, pronounced her deai. The body was taken to the morgue and the man was locked up. Magistbatbs* Cotjbt, K&XAroi.—At the above Court on Monday, before J. Beswiok, Esq., E.M., George and Frederick Orchard were charged with fishing in the Saltwater Creek estuary with ja net, without being duly licensed. Accused, who pleaded ignorance of the law, were fined Is each, and ordered to pay costs. J. Baker, for having two horses at large, was fined ss. Mary Dale, four horses, fined 20s. Barbara King, eighteen cows, first offence, fined 50s. E. Baker vB. Monk, £5 14) 4d, judgment for £4 19s 8d; E. Baker v J. Humphries, £6 16s, adjourned ; T. and W. B. May v H. Brown, £1 2s 6d, judgment for plaintiff; J. Sims v Garry, £1 sa, judgment for plaintiff. Oddfeliows* Hail.—Dr. Verd made his debut at the Oddfellows' Hall last night. The entertainment can scarcely be called a success, though one or two of the tricks exhibited were exceedingly clever, particularly the performance of Little Eva in the cabinet. The best advice one can give Dr. Yerd is to take a country tour, aa the show as at present constituted is hardly attractive enough for a metropolitan audience. The gentleman, no doubt, meant well, and his tricks, when they came off, were fairly good, but the process of incubation was a trifle lengthy, and the results hardly commensurate with the trial of the patience of the audienoe whioh had to be endured. The prevailing feeling was that of sympathy for the performer and his assistants. The performance will be repeated this evening. Bbice and Montague's Christmas Cabnival. —In anticipation of the coming holiday season, Messrs Brice and Montague have engaged the upper portion of Messrs Ford and Newton's new buildings, Caahel street, for the purpose of holding their second annual Christi mas fancy fair. The large room has been fitted i with seven stalls, which are laden with an ; immense assortment of fancy and useful articles, comprising dressing cases and bags in i morocco, stereoscopic monnts, albums, fans, writing cases, travelling bags, glove boxes, [ pearlnecklets, beads, card cases, card baskets and trays, figures under glass shades, vases, &c, and a perfect wilderness of toys of every description, 1 amongst which dolls of every conceivable kind figure largely. Two magnificent Christmas trees, reaching nearly to the ceiling, are to be i seen laden with a profusion of really useful and i valuable articles, which will become the property of those to whom the wheel of fortune allots them. A marine piece, representing four vessels on the briny, worked by mechanism, forms a great object of attraction. The walls are decorated with flags, and festoons of Chinese lanterns are tastefully hung in different parts of the room. The admission is sixpence, which, however, entitles the holder to a share in a grand prize distribution to take place at the end of the carnival, the first prize in which is a magnificent piano. The carnival was well attended yesterday, especially in the evening, and will be open daily from ten in the morning till a late hour each evening. Whether considered as an exhibition or as a bazaar, it is well worthy of a visit. Christmas Obatobio.—A rehearsal of "The Messiah " by the Christchurch Harmonic Society will take place at St. John's School-room tonight, at eight o'clock. Cobk Exchange.—The annual meeting of the members of the above will be held on the 28th instant, at 2 p.m.

"Look here, Matilda," said a Galveston lady to the colored cook, " you sleep right close to the ohicken house, and you must have heard those thieves stealing the chickens." " Yes, ma'am, I heerd de chicken holler, and heerd de woices of de men." "Why didn't you get out then?" "Case, ma'am," bursting into tears, "case, ma'am, I knowed my ole fadder was out dar, and I wouldn't hab him know I'se los' confidence in him foah all de chickens in de world. If I had gone out dar and kotohed him it would hab broke his ole heart, and he would hab made me tote de chickens home for him besides. He done tole me de day before dat he's gwine to pull dem chickens dat night."— "Galveston News."