NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2139, 3 January 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Latb Shooting Oasb.—The man Korrison, victim of the late tragic event at Templelon, is dying. As the paper goes to press, his death is momentarily expected. East Chbistchubch Pigbon Flying Club.—Matches flown on Ist January, 1881. Maiden Plato, flown from Rollcston to" Christ church; distance, fourteen miles. Fifteen birds competed. Mr Bishop, station master, kindly acted os starter. Mr Williams' Firefly opsned the ball at 7 a.m., the remainder at quarter-hour intervals. Firefly arrived at 7h 17min 45eec, being 17min and 45sec on the journey, and it was thought that he had a very good chanoe of winning the first prize, but, as the result proved, Firefly had to be content with sixth place. The following is the result:—Mr R. Foulkes' Chippendale and Mr W. Aahby's Blueskin, a tie, 16min 30sec ; Mr Williams' Might, 16min 45sec; W. Ashby's Progress, 17min; Q-. Bryenton's Black Squall, 17min 30sec; F. Williams' Firefly, 17min 45sec; W. Ashby's Seabird and J. J. Parker's Joan of Arc, 18min. The other seven all arrived home under 22rain. The tie between Chippendale and Bluetkin will be flown off on the 10th inst. Champion Race, flown from Dunedin to Ohristchurch ; distance, 233 miles. Nine birds started. Mr Buchart, station master, Dunedin, acted as Btarter. The first bird was liberated at 6 a.m.; the others at twenty minutes intervals. R. Foulkeß* Blue Villian and Blair Athol, 8h 35min 15seo; G. Bryenton's Postboy, 9h .'JOmin ; J. Hick's Stormbird and First King, 10b. A telegram from Dunedin states that the birds were liberated in a heavy shower of rain, which accounts for their being so long on their journey. It is very probable that a match will bo flown next week from Dunedin between Mr Tayler's Land Agent and Governor and Mr Foulkes' Blair Athol and Blue Villain. A Nabbow Escape.—A child of Mr Nashelski narrowly escaped a watery grave yesterday. The little fellow, who is only three years of age, was playing by the river side, near Madrai street bridge, when he slipped and fell into the water. His mother, hearing him o:y, ran to the spot and saw her son lying in the water a little distance out and beyond reach. A young lady, who was passing at the time, came to her assistance, and they managed to resoue the child. When brought ashore, he was quite insensible, and remained unconscious for an hour afterwards. Happily, he recovered after that, and does not appear muoh the worse for his adventure. Druids.—The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their half-yearly summoned meeting on Thursday evening, at the Foresters' Hall, Lyttelton; the attendance of members being large, a < greas deal of business was gone through. nations were received to fill the din"ore ,I Jp offices for the ensuing term; the election takes place next Lodge night. Four members were initiated to the Lodge by the A.D., Bro. Hildyard, assisted by the P.A., Bro. Ryan, after other business. The Lodge was then duly closed by the A.D., Bro. Hildyard.

Sudden Death. A milkman named Sheppard died suddenly early yesterday morning at his residence on the Canal reserve. The day before he complained of a pain in hii chest. An inquest will be held at two o'clock to-day. Theatre Boyax.—Professor and Madame Haselmayor again appeared on Saturday evening, when there was a holiday audience. The various illusions seleoted from the repertoire of the professor were admirably performed, and elicited loud applause. They will appear again this evening, when some new illusions will be introduced, Impobtant to Know. —It is not generally known that, by a recent Act of Parliament amending the Municipal Corporations Act, a person is not at liberty to make a cellar under his premises without first obtaining permission of the civio authorities, as in the case of ereoting hoardings. A complaint of obstruction, caused in Hereford street by the work of constructing a cellar, was made at the City Council offices. In this case no permission had been sought in the ordinary way, through ignoranoe, no doubt; and it is as well that the fact of such preliminary step being necessary should be known. Accident to a Jockey.—A jockey named John Eettenburg, riding a horse called Supplejack at the Bangiora races on New Year's Day, sustained a bad accident. Horse and rider fell in a hurdle race, the horse rolling over his jockey. Kettenburg had one arm broken and his skull fractured. He was taken to the Hospital yesterday. A Maiiciotjs Joke.—Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, a cutter yacht named the Fairy, owned by Mr Oharhs Bich, was sunk somewhere off the boat shed, near the tunnel wharf, at Lyttelton. The yaoht had been hauled up, and made snug with block and tackle, so that the perpetrators of what is supposed to have been a malicious act, must have been put to some considerable labor to consummate their untoward determination. The boat shed was also broken into, and it would be as well, perhaps, that, under the circumstances, the police take the matter in hand and fossick out the culpable parties.

Gebman Sylvestbb Fete.—The members of the German C lub, Concordia," woundup the old year in the customary style of clubs in Germany, by giving their families and friends an opportunity of enjoying themselves thoroughly. The large clubroom of the new Wellington Hotel had a merry appearance on the last night of the old year. A tall spruce tree, one of the best out of the Carlton Nursery, and presented to the club by Mrs Stewart, spread its branches, loaded with all kinds of sweets, and illuminated by numerous candle-lights. At about 8 o'clock tho members and their frienda gathered round the tree. The programme consisted of some well-selected German and English songs and recitations, and concluded with a chorus by the whole of the members. The next event was a prize drawing of the presents subscribed 'by the members or their families, whioh were well worth receiving, and in many instances gave cause to great merriment. The presents having been disposed of, the room was cleared for a dance, which was kept up with great spirit. The choir was under tbe direction of Mr Loibl. Sdtbehb CotTßT.—The criminal session of the Supremo Court opened this morning, before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston. The calondar is a very heavy one, comprising twenty-two cases, many of them for heinous offences. The following are the cases for trial: Rpgina v James Watt, perjury ; Regina v Michael Murphy, parjury ; Regina v Peter Hay land, horso- stealing and escape from lawful custody; Begina v Charlotto Wright, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm; Begina v Charlotte Scarborough, aiding and abetting an assoult with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Begina v 8. Mayfield, forgery and uttering ; Begina v H. Davenport, C. V. Hodge, and R. Shand, unlawfully wounding and murder; Begina v Matthew McCallum, burglariously entering and stealing from a dwelling; Begina vJ. 0. Nelligan, making a false declaration to a Justice of the Peace; Regina v W. H. Hewieon, forgery and uttering; Begina v Alfred Forest, breaking into a shop ; Begina vW. Smith, larceny; Begina v William Smith, larceny; Begina v Robert Grant, larceny ; Regiuu, v Pouhipi Waikena, horsestealing; Regina v H. F. Evans, unnatural offence ; Begina v H. Cooper, forgery and uttering; Regina v W. Plutey ; Regina v George Norrie, indecent assault ; Regina v Sarah Brimmicome, concealment of birth j Begina v Wiremu Wharepa, wilful uorder.

Lyttblton Pbbmanbnt Land Building and Investment Society.—The usual meeting of the Lyttelton Permanent Land Building and Investment Society will be held at the Colonists' Hall to-morrow evening. RBBIDENT MAaiSTBATB'S Couet.—On New Year's Day R. Westenra and J. E. Parker, E*qs., occupied the bench. A charge of indecent exposure against 0. W. Angus was dismissed, the evidence being too conflicting to warrant a conviction. An inebriate, his first appearance, waß fined ss. Baptist Sunday School, Oxfobd tbebacb.—On New Year's Day the teachers and scholars held their annual treat in a paddock at Hillsborough, kindly lent by Mr P. Duncan. There were about 400 on the grounds. Various games were indulged in with great delight, and many found their resort on the hills. Mr Slade, oonfeotioner, &s., oatered. During the evening a hearty voto of thanks was given to Mr and Mrs Duncan for their kindneßß. The return home was made at half-past 6 p.m., and all arrived without any mishap, having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. City Council. —The ordinary meeting of the City Council will be held this evening at seven o'clock. Citt Council Election. —The polling for the vacant seat in the North-West ward takes place on the 11th instant. The candidates arc Messrs Treleavan, Bowman, and J. P. Oliver, Art Union.—lhe holders of winning tickets for the art union in aid of the convent fund are reminded to cill at St. Patrick's Hall to-day (Monday), between two and seven o'clock in the afternoon, to receive their prizes. A corrected list of the winning numbers appears elsewhere.