NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2171, 9 February 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Andebbon’s Poundby. —ln order to make room for buildings of a more imposing appearance, the shed adjoining the auction mart of Mr O. O. Aik man. Cashel street, was submitted to auction this day, but despite Mr Aikman’a eloquence, the highest hid elicited was £6, from Mr Deans, tinsmith, who intends removing it to his premises for reerection as a workshop, Butohbbs’ Picnic. —We are requested by the committee of the butchers’ picnic to inform our readers that in consequence of the festivity taking place to-morrow, all the butchers shops will be closed during the day.

Magistrate's Couet, Lyttelton. —This morning, at the above Court, Mrs Bridget Cain was fined 20s and costs for throwing stones into the bar-room of the Albion Hotel. The defendant’s excuse was that her husband was being served with drink in the place after that she had notified the house not to supply him. Messrs Qarforth and Lee, E. Gibbons, Langdon and Judge, O. Cook and R. Smith were fined for breaches of the Weights and Measures Act. Tho defendants complained of the hardship of being pounced upon by the inspector, and their weights carried off for such trivial differences os were entirely owing to the ordinary wear arising from cleaning them. They claimed also that no sufficient provision was made for having their weights tested at short intervals, tho present facilities being such as to entail great inconvenience in their business. Tho Bench considered that the cases brought, relieved the defendants from all suspicion of an attempt to defraud, and that they were breaches of the Act arising from negligence. The fines imposed amounted to £23 in the aggregate and costs, and the weights seized were forfeited. Judgment for the plaintiff was rendered in the following civil cases :—R. Smith v Adams, claim £6 15s 4d for meat; same v Newton, claim £2 6s lid ; McNeil v Thompson, claim £2 4s, balance wages as seaman on board tho cutter Hero. A Miscreant.— William John Weston was convicted this morning at the R.M. Court of having perpetrated a series of acts of indency of a peculiarly disgusting description in the presence of numerous females, chiefly domestic servants and little children entrusted to their charge. The evidence showed that the prisoner had prowled about Park terrace and the Domain during the afternoon, two days, last Monday and Tuesday, behaving m tho most beastly manner, and one of the witnesses slated that he had done the same thing to her five or six weeks ago. The Magistrate said it was the worst case of the kind he had ever had before him, or even heard of. His punishment was sharp and heavy enough, probably, to act as a warning to others. He was sentenced to a year’s imprisonment with hard labor in one case and to one week’s imprisonment in each of five other oases which were proved against him. The shorter terms to run concurrent with the first. The police stated that crimes of this description were daily reported to them ; and the curator of the Acclimatisation Society’s grounds said he has now to detail daily two or three men to protect the female frequenters of tho park against similar vile practices.

Stbay Beks. —A swarm of bees last week settled on the roof of the house of Mr J. Heyward, Kaiapoi Island, which it is reported are different from common bees. They were successfully hived. Tho officers of the Acclimatisation Society an making enquiries respeeling a missing swarm of Ligurian bees, and were expected to visit this swarm on Tuesday to inspect it.

Canterbury Obmbnt. —At tho meeting held yesterday to take steps for bringing the manufacture of cement to a successful issue, it was determined to raise the sum of £3OO for carrying on experiments on a larger scale. Several gentlemen present pub down their names for £5 each, and there is little douht that the sum will be soon forthcoming. Death op Mbs Hoskins.— Miss Florence Colville, the well-known actress, died at Collingwood, Melbourne, on January 27th. Disobeying an Obder op Court.—A man named John Hart was arrested yesterday charged with disobeying an order of the Court in 1879 to provide for tho maintenance of his wife.

Nbw Svnagogijh. —The corner stone of the new synagogue, about to be erected by tho Jewish congregation here in Gloucester street West, was laid yesterday Mr M. Harris, President of tho congregation for the present year. Waimakabibi Haebor Board. —The adjourned annual meeting of this Board was to hove been held at tho Eaiapoi Borough Council Chamber on Monday evening last, but in consequence of the accounts not having been audited was adjourned.

Hospital House Surgeon.— Dr Meikle, who has been temporarily in charge of the Hospital, owing to the ill-health of Dr Davies, was yesterday appointed by the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board as house surgeon to the Hospital. Eangioba Magistrate's Ooubt. —At this Court, on Tuesday, the magistrates present were Messrs O. Whitofoord, E.M., J. C. Boys, A. H. Cunningham, J. T. Brown, S. Heyward, The oases set down for bearing were all settled. One patient suffering from lunacy was ordered to be sent to the asylum. CANTBEBUBY BUILDING SOCIETY. A Very satisfactory report was presented at the annual general meeting of this society, held last evening, as to the operations of the past year. The retiring directors were re-elected, and Mr T. B, Craig was elected shareholders’ auditor.

Accident. Yesterday afternoon, whilst several men were employed in removing the old store at the corner of Montreal street and Oxford terrace, one of the men missed his hold, and the building falling on him, broke his leg. He was removed to his home, where his injuries were duly attended to. Temperance Hotel Company. —The adjourned annual meeting of the above company was hold last evening in the company’s office, Cashel street, at half-past seven o’clock. There was » good attendance of shareholders. The Very Eev. the Doan of Christchurch was voted to the chair. The chairman said the best report that could be given was to point to the hotel buildings, which were nearly completed, and which he hoped would be ready for opening in about two months hence. He would call on the secretary to read the balance-sheet, which showed that £3084 had been received on account of shares ; the unpaid calls amounted to £879 10s; forfeited shares were represented by £lB4, whilst the amount remaining to be called up was £lO9l 10s. The receipts during 1880 amounted to £1450 4s 2d ; the expenditure to December 31st, 1880, being £IOBB Is lid, of which sum £675 bad been paid to the contractor on account of building. The assets were shown as £5753 11s sd, whilst the liabilities included £3IBO, balance of contract sum for the hotel, and £I4OO balance of purchase money still owing on the site. On the motion of Mr J. W. Morton, the balance-sheet, as read, was received and adopted. In answer to a shareholder, the chairman replied that a builder’s risk of £IBOO was effected on the building in favor of the company. Messrs J. Hepworth, Q-. Booth and J. Q-lanville were elected directors in place of Messrs A. Saunders, J. Hepworth and Q. Booth, who retired by rotation. Mr J, F. Marshman was elected auditor for the ensuing year, the fee being fixed at £3 3s. Votes of thanks to the directors and chairman terminated the proceedings. United Methodist Fbbb Churches. — A tea and public meeting in connection with the Addington circuit was held last night in the Selwyn street Obmroh for the purpose of bidding farewell to the Eev. J. White, who was appointed by the late district meeting of the body to open a mission in Dunedin. The tea was largely attended by the people of Addington and by numerous representatives from other churches. Mr J, T. Brown, Mayor of Sydenham, occupied the chair, and on the platform were the Bevs. S. Macfarlane, E. O. Perry and A. Peters, and Messrs G. Booth, O. B. Taylor, W. Flesher, J. L. Soott, W. Bowron and others. Mr G. Booth, as senior member of the Oburob, presented the Eev. J. White with the following address : “ To the Eev. J. White, Minister of the United Methodist Free Ohuroh, Addington, N.Z. Eev. and Dear Sir, —Before allowing you to depart from us to conduct the enterprise assigned you by the district meeting held in Christchurch, January, 1881, of establishing a church of our denomination in Dunedin, we, the officers and members of the Addington Church, take the opportunity of expressing our high esteem for your character and hearty appreciation of your services. We bear willing testimony to your zeal, your diligence and your devotion. We thank you heartily for your sound and intelligent pulpit ministrations, your pastoral oversight, and your deep interest in all the concerns of the Church during the three years of your residence with us ; and we can assure you that unless we wore strongly persuaded of the wisdom of the enterprise upon which you are entering, and the call of Divine Providence in your selection for the post of honor, we should not willingly part with your services at a time when we think your influence is at its best. We part with you, however, in the assurance that the same abilities which you have manifested here will, under God’s blessing, ensure your success in your new sphere, and bring honor to our denomination. Our sympathies, our affections, and our prayers go with you and your family, and may our Father, God, direct and bless and prosper you most abundantly.” After the Eev, J. White had responded, speeches were delivered by the Bevs. S. Maofarlane, E. O. Perry and A. Peters, and Messrs O. B. Taylor, Soott and Flesher, all bearing cordial testimony to the high esteem in which the Eev, J, White was held, both by his own Ohuroh and by the other churches of the city. Mr White leaves for Dunedin tomorrow, and he carries with him the hearty good wishes of his many friends for his prosperity. The Eev. E. Taylor, of Auckland, succeeds him at Addington.

Cooking Claeses. —The second of the series of Mias Fidler’s cooking classes will take place at the Oddfellows’ Hall this afternoon, at three o’clock, and in the evening at half-past seven. Miss Fidler has on her programme many useful lessons in an art much too neglected nowadays, and it is to be hoped that she will receive that encouragement she deserves. B.M. Coubt, Ashburton. —At the above Court, yesterday, before Nugent Wood, Esq., E.M., a first offender was fined ss. Colin Macdonald, charged with having obtained Bs, under false pretences from a woman named Agnes West, was discharged, there being no appearance on the part of the prosecutrix. J, A. Campbell, brought up by Constable Rouse from Rakaia, was charged with stealing £5 from the person of a man named Corbar. It appeared that the theft was committed while Corbar was drunk. The prisoner was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment with hard labor. Mandbville and Ranguoba Road Board. —The monthly meeting was held on Friday. Present—Messrs Parsons (chairman), Duncan, Sansom, and Crossley. Mr Taaffo, surveyor, presented the accounts, duly audited, which were approved. It was decided to shingle a foot-ath near the Eaiapoi Woollen Factory. A letter was read from Mr March, sanctioning the selling of immigrants’ cottages near Woodend. The surveyor was instructed to write to the railway authorities respecting gorse growing on Boys’ road. The question of lengthening the bridge at Flaxton was deferred. Accounts amounting to £l7O 10s 4d were passed.

Baptist Ohuboh.— A social meeting, to commence the ensuing session of the Oxford terrace Mutual Improvement Society, was held at this church on Monday evening, about 200 persons being present. The secretary'e report showed the number of members had increased daring the past year from 14 to 43. Appropriate addresses were delivered by the president, the Rev. O. Dallaeton, and Messrs B. G-. Lewis and T. P. Slinn, vicepresidents. The ohoir and several ladies and gentlemen added greatly to the enjoyment of those present by contributing vocal and instrumental music, under the leadership of Mr H. Oorriok, who presided at the organ. Refreshments were provided by Mr Slade. Corn Exchangb.—Tho general meeting of subscribers to the Corn Exchange, adjourned from the previous Saturday, was held at the rooms on Saturday, February sth, at 2 p.m. Present—Mr Bruce (chairman), Mesars Miles, Watson, Osborne, Gaimnaok, Mills, Moßeth, Higgins, Elder, Johns, Woodman, Henderson, Mathias, Banks, Hancock, Allngton, and Cardiner. The Chairman said the business before them was the adoption of the rules as recommended by the sub-committee, and the election of a secretary. The rules were then gone through seriatim, and with some slight alterations and additions were adopted as read. Mr Banks proposed, and Mr Mathias eoconded—- “ That if any director shall be absent for three consecutive committee meetings, his seat at the Board shall be declared vacant, and that the directors present shall have the power of electing another in his place.” On being put to tho meeting, it was negatived. Mr Henderson proposed, and it was seconded by Mr Eagle some—“ That the secretary be allowed £IOO a year, 10 per cent, on all subscriptions collected, and 10 per cent, on the commission earned.” Carried. The present secretary was re-eleoted for another year. The Tahx’O.—That unlucky steamer, tho Taupo, whose recovery from her wrecked position at the entrance to Tauracga harbor has been predicted almost daily from the time she struck the fatal rocks untiljnow, has, it is said, still “ a fair prospect ” of being raised. The Auckland ".Herald ” of a few days since is, according to its showing, “ quite prepared to hear of her being afloat within a month.” Those of the pubho who feel an interest in the Taupo, and who have not made the requi-

«jte preparation for receiving the welcome tiding!, may deem it necessary to make amend* on receipt of this news. It is certain, however, that should the raising operations thistime be successful, and the Taupo be once more a traveller along these shores, the genera!public will be as thoroughly pleased at the success of the raisers as they have hitherto been disappointed at failures that have been made. Ashburton Borough Council. —At the meeting of the above body, held last Monday evening, the Mayor stoted that there was a sum of £lO6 16s 5d to the credit of the Council. A lengthened discussion re the appointment of an inspector of nuisances took place. The Mayor moved—“ That the Council, with aid of the Wakanui and Upper Ashburton Road Boards, appoint an inspector of nuisances for the current year.” Or. Williamson said the Council would be responsible for the wages of the inspector. He thought the Boards should bear their share, and moved, as an amendment—“ That the Boards shall give the Council three months’ notice if they wish to withdraw from the arrangement.” The amendment was carried. A letter was read from Mr J. Wilkie, resigning the position of fire inspector for the borough. On the recommendation of the Fire Brigade, Mr J. C. Dolman, whom the brigade had elected as captain vice Mr James Wilkie, resigned, was appointed fire inspector. On the motion of Or. Harrison, seconded by Cr. St. Hill, it was resolved to take immediate steps against such persona as had neglected to comply with the Council’s order to remove tussocks from their sections. Or. St, Hill stated that Mr Crisp wos ready to hand back to any person from whom he had obtained sir shillings on account of writing to them re rates, the sums he had thus received. Mandeviule and Eawoioba Drainage Boaed. —A special meeting of this Board was held at Bangiora on Tuesday. Present —Mr E. Mulcock (chairman), Duncan and Young. The Board considered the report of the commissioners appointed to report on the drainage works of the district, when it was decided to ask if the Government would agree to the Board working in accordance with the report, and if so then to urge upon the Government the importance of increasing the width of the railway bridge at Flaiton and the placing of permanent bench marks as indicating the levels on No. 1 drain. Mr Taaffe produced the accounts of the Board duly audited, which were approved. Accounts £2l 7s were passed. It was decided that the report of the commissioners ho printed for distribution. The Board then adjourned.

The Bight Eev. Dr. Damage, the newlyappointed Roman Catholic Bishop of Central Oceanica, left Sydney on Christmas morning for his distant mission in the South Seas.

The Paris correspondent of the “ Daily News” says the partnership of the French Rothschilds which expired on the Ist October, has been renewed. It is to end in 1905. The capital of the house is fixed at two millions sterling. Barons Alphonse, Gustave, and Edmond Rothschild are each to furnish one third. The registration of the deed of partnership cost 62,000 f.