NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2192, 5 March 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A High Time at Sdmneb.—Our Sumner correspondent informs us, that the beach yesterday was strewn with V.D.L. pailings and wreckage. Some of the residents taking advantage of the opportunity to do a little flotsam and jetsam business, brought drays down which were quickly filled up. The wreckage is supposed to have come from the Clematis, the wreck of which our reader will remember we reported sometime ago. Ybby Poob Humanity.—This morning two brutes were brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, one being a man named Lindeman, and the greyhound, his victim. This hound—the two-legged one—was proved to have deliberately jobbed the small blade of his knife—the blade being 2Jin. long—into the shoulder of the dumb animal, who, Or which, had done nothing whatever to provoke the cowardly action beyond coming up to be stroked. The Magistrate took a singularly lenient view of the offence, which is punishable under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1880, by fine up to a maximum of £2O, or a term of imprisonment, and fined Lindeman 27s 6d, and other expenses, which amounted to a few shillings more. The prisoner paid the fine, and so ended the matter. Thera were several witnesses of the little amusement which the prisoner had chosen, who, it appeared by what he himself said, would have, if they had been allowed, treated him in a rougher fashion. He had narrowly escaped severe chastisement on the spot, and possibly if he had received a “refresher” of that kind not too severe, of course—the most appropriate thing would have been done that the circumstances required. New Season's Hops.—There is now on view at the establishment of Messrs H. Davis and Co., Cashel street, a bale of the new season’s hops, from Nelson, which is worth while inspecting. The season’s crop in Nelson has been bought by Mr M. Davis, who has appointed Mr H. Davis, jun., of Christchurch, his agent for the sale of the new season’s hops. The Beginning op a Bad End.—A deplorable phase of life in Christchurch was exhibited in a case heard before Mr Mellish this morning. Two young girls, who in age appeared to have hardly left their mothers’ apron strings, were brought up for creating a disturbance in a brothel at four o’clock this morning, where, it appeared, they had, with the assistance of four larrikins of the male sex, created a sort of minor Pandemonium. The boys were not arrested, but, determined to see their lark out, were in attendance, and, pointed out by a policeman, grinned a response from the gallery of the Court. Sergeant Morice said that these two girls were part of a gang of young prostitutes who roam the streets, a nuisance and disgrace to the community. Some of them are of even tender years, and, altogether, the view of the life led by them, as depicted by the same authority, is the reverse of encouraging to those who think of or care for the moral welfare of their fellow men and women. The prisoners received a short sentence of imprisonment.

Tbah to Papanui. —By request, the Traffic-manager will detain the last tram-car to Papanui until the close of the theatre tonight. Hobticultttbai Show. —ln the notice of the Horticultural Show, appearing yesterday, it was stated by mistake that Mr J, Allen was gardener to Mr Norman. The former gentleman is an amateur. The judges of pot plants wore Messrs Thomas Turner and Tnomss Robson, and of fruits and vegetables Messrs Ivory and Trounce. There wore one or two items which escaped notice, amongst othois the really splendid show of fine foliaged plants sent by Messrs G. Gould and W. Norman, and some excellent fuchsias and cut blooms sent by Mrs Greenaway, Haevksx Thanksgiving. —A special service of harvest thanksgiving was held at Bt. John’s Church, Latimer square, last night, when the church was prettily decorated with fruit and flowers. An appropriate selection of music was rendered by the choir under the direction of Mr A. Landergan, organist of the church.

Thr Dbuidb.—The Mistletoe Lodge, No. 96, held their fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening, at their Hall, Oxford terrace, Bro. Hepburn, A.D., presiding. After transacting a considerable amount of business, the lodge was closed in due form at 10 p.m. Amatbue Opbba.—Signor Morley has arrived from Dunedin, and intends endeavoring to get up an amateur opera class here, similar to that so successfully organised by him in Dunedin. Signor Morley is known here as a thoroughly competent musician, and his career in Dunedin proves him to be also a good instructor.

Ashbubton Licensing Couet. The usual quarterly sitting of the above Court was held at noon yesterday, before J. Nugent Wood, Esq. (chairman), T. Winter, and J. Ward.,Esqs , Licensing Commissioners. The transfer of the Railway Hotel, at Bakaia, from Mr Macnamara to Mr Compton was confirmed. Complaints were lodged by the police against the Central Hotel and the Hindhope, the licensees of which were cautioned by the Bench. The Court adjourned.

Tub Newly - discovered Coalfield,— Further information regarding the discovery of coal referred to some days ago has now come to hand, and a company will be formed to work it. In addition to coal seams of good quality and thickness, there is also fire clay and indications of the presence of other mineral deposits. Akaeoa Resident Magistrate's Couet. —At this Court, on Tuesday, before J. Aylmer, Esq., R.M., in the case of Bratus v Lambert, for assault, defendant was fined 200 with costs and witnesses’ expenses £2 7s, solicitor’s fee £1 Is, or in default one month’s imprisonment. Chain’s Bay Road Board v J. Smith, claim £lO Its 3d, for rates; adjourned till Tuesday, Bth inst. Same v Knight, £4 10s, rates ; judgment for amount claimed. Same v J. Thacker, £ls ; judgment by default. Same v Jas. Dalglish, £9 15s ; judgment for amount claimed. 1.0.0. F., M.U.—A new lodge in connection with the above order was opened in the schoolroom at Barry’s Bay, Akaroa, on Tuesdoy, Ist March. The name of the lodge will be the Loyal Perseverance. The following officers were installed by P.G. Sims and P.Q-. Whitfield of the Akaroa Loyal Good Intent Lodge:—H. Lo Oompte, jun,, N.G j P. Havill, Y.G.; E. 8. Latter, secretary. About forty members and visitors afterwards sat down to dinner, and in the evening a ball was held, which was largely attended. The meetings will be held every alternate Saturday in the schoolroom, A. and P, Association. The usual monthly meeting of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held yesterday afternoon. Present—Mr J. R. Hill, president, in the chair; Messrs Sutherland, W. Henderson, J. Ferguson, J, Mann, S. Qarfortb, MoHeath, J. Q-ilmour, A. W. Money, P. Cunningham and J. T. Ford. The secretary, Mr Murphy, brought up the draft report, which was read and considered, and was, on the motion of Mr Henderson, seconded by Mr Money, ordered to bo printed, subject to certain alterations made in it by the committee. The statement of accounts and balance-sheet wore also brought up and adopted. This was all the business, which was by way of preparation for the annual meeting of the association. Incendiary Stack Fieh at Balcaibn.— On Thursday night about eleven o’clock, a serious fire happened on Mr Samuel Bailey’s Summerfiild Farm, when sixteen stacks of wheat, oats, and barley were destroyed. The stacks were in four lots, viz., one of three, two of four, and one of five stacks. All the lots were a considerable distance apart, being in four different paddocks, and were all on fire at the same lime. A resident at Balciirn, who noticed the fire when it was first breaking out, and used a field glass to observe it more closely, distinctly saw the fire being carried by someone to the different clusters of stacks. Mr Bailey was from home at the time, he states, at a bush sixteen miles away cutting firewood. The stacks were well insured by the lienee with the South British Company. The owner of the grain states that he has his suspicions of a certain person who might commit the deed. An enquiry will probably be held. Sunday School Tbbat at Southbuidgb. —By the kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Charles Hurst, the children of the Hootch Sunday school were treated to a day’s amusement at Oakley, on Thursday last. The day being fine, the youngsters mustered in great force, over 150 being on the ground, the parents and friends numbering about 50. The children were driven from Southbridge in large conveyances, with banners flying, the rear being brought up by a youth on a fine specimen of a donkey, affording considerable amusement. On arrival at Oakley it was found that Mr Hnrst had a programme of sports of all descriptions for the day’s amusement drawn up, prizes for which were kindly given by Mrs Hurst. During the day refreshments were supplied to tho youngsters and a cold luncheon for thtir parents. The Rev. Mr Oree was present, and entered into the amusements with interest. At five o’c'ock all started for Southbridge, after giving three ringing cheers for Mr and Mrs Hurst, all having thoroughly enjoyed the day’s outing.

Mandeviule and Bangioba Dbainagb Commission.—The report of the commission upon the drainage of the Oust and Mandoville and Rangiora districts, adopted on October 19th last, has been, by resolution of the Board of Conservators, printed in pamphlet form for distribution, and copies, it is understood, may be obtained on application to the surveyor of the Board at Rangiora. While the report of the commissioners is published in full, together with a verbatim report of the evidence, it is to bo regretted that there is no plan showing the drainage system of the Oust watershed on the longitudinal and cross sections of the main drain, to which the witnesses frequently refer, and the reader is somewhat at a loss in following the connexions for want of the plans. From the evidence may be gleaned the fact that a system of drainage was necessary, and that those who do not apnrovo of the same do not appear to have a better plan to offer. This has been palpable to the commissioners, who advise the extension of the system, and they offer sugeestions for carrying out improvements, as the funds of the Board of Conservators will allow.

B.M. Coubt, Ashbubton.—At the above Court yesterday, before J. Nugent Wood, Esq., R.M., Julia Sullivan was charged on the information of Francis Brothers with using abusive language, calculated to provoke a breach of the peace. She was fined 5s and costs. James Alexander was charged with keeping his horse for three days without food or water, and fined 20s and costs. Thomas Kitchen, an inmate of the Old Men's Home, was charged by the master of that institution with assault. The defendant, who was represented by Mr Crisp, admitted the charge. He stated he was a cripple from rheumatism, had been ordered by the doctor to lie quietly, and that he was lyirg in bis own bed in the Home when the complainant turned him out of it. It was then the assault took place. He was fined 20s or seven days’ imprisonment in Addington gaol. David Alexander was charged with the larceny of £4 18j, the property of James Henderson, from the dwellinghouse of Samuel Lucas. It appeared that both Alexander and Henderson were locked up for drunkenness on Saturday night. The former had £2 7s and the latter £4 13s in his possession. On Sunday morning they wore released, the police keeping a £1 fine from each of them. On Monday information was given to the police that Henderson and some other boarders had been robbed in the Albert Dining-.rooms on Sunday night. Alexander was arrested, and a sum of £3 was found in his possession, amongst which was one shilling which Sergeant Felton recognised as being in the possession of James Henderson on Sunday morning. It was also shown that Alexander came in through a window late at night, and was seen going into several of the bedrooms. Mr O’Reilly, who appeared for the defence, produced evidence to show the prisoner on Friday evening, changed a cheque for £6 10s, and that he had a half-sovereign besides in his possession. His Worship said the prisoner had a narrow escape. The charge against him was nearly proved, but as there was a doubt he would give him the benefit of it, and dismiss the case. At the same time ho would warn him to ooaso drinking, or he might get into greater trouble. Masonic. —A meeting of the promoters of the Lodge of Concord, ml ended to bo established at Papanui, was held on Thursday evening at the Town Hall. It was resolved to fix the date of consecration and opening of the lodge, together with the installation of the officers elect, for Tuesday, March 15th, at 7 p.m. Special arrangements have been made for a tram on that evening to enable visiting brethren to bo present on the occasion. It is expected that a number of masons hailing under all constitutions will take part in the ceremony. The new lodge starts under most favorable auspices, and bids fair to be in a short time one of the most flourishing under the English constitution in the district

Lekbton School Committee —The usual monthly meeting of this committee was held on Thursday. Present—Mr Barnett (chairman), Messrs Doyle, Spring, Jeffery, MeLachlan and Lunn. The chairman reported the result of the explosion of the dynamite in the well, also that Miss Blee would commence her duties on the 4th inst. Miss Thomas was duly appointed head mistress, in place of Mies Ford resigned. Correspondence was read from ihe Board of Education, advising payment of £4l 7e lOd, also authorising the committee to advertise for a mistress for the side school. Prom Mr Pord, stating that the average for the week ending 25th February was 116. Prom Mrs Smith, that the average for the same week at the side school was 23.

Thb Govebnob’s Totjb. —Our Wellington correspondent telegraphed last night as follows : —As all the statements yet published os to the programme of the Governor's southern tour ore more or less inaccurate owing to subsequent changes, I send you the following, furnished on authority, which I have every reason to believe will strictly be'adhered to : —His Excellency leave* Wellington by the Hinemoa next Thursday, and reaches Christchurch on the following day. He will remain there on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, the 14th, ho proceeds by rail to Dunedin, where he stays on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, the 17th, be goes by rail to Invercargill, whore he remains over Friday, proceeding on Saturday by rail to Lake Wakatipu, and staying there over Sunday. On Monday he travels from Kingston via the Waimea Plains railway to Dunedin, and probably will remain there until after the sports on the 23rd, starting by rail for Christchurch en route for Wellington on the. 24th, and arriving here on the 25th. Pbbsdttebian Tea Meeting. A tea meeting, the object of which was to bid farewell to the Rev, Wm. Douglas, was held at the Oddfellows' Hall, Akaroa, on Thursday, when about 150 sat down to tea. The tables were presided over by Mosdamcs Dalglish, H. Reid, Rowleton, Gundy, W. Bruce, G. J. Black, S. Curry, Jolly, Wight, and Miss Rowe. After justice had been done to the very tempting display made by Mr O. Brown, a public meeting was held, which was opened by einging and prayer by the Rev. Mr Horner. Mr Horner then addressed the meeting, alluding in his remarks to the work done by the Rev. Mr Douglas, and expressing his regret at losing the services of so valuable a brother minister from the Presbytery meetings. A number of vocal and instrumental selections, interspersed with addresses from various gentlemen, were given during the evening, and the meeting was brought to a close by a touching and earnest address by the Rev. W. Douglas, in which he bid farewell to all the members of his congregation ; also to the many friends he had formed during his seven years’ residence among them. Cricket.— The Association Cricket Match to-day will be postponed, in consequence of the Amateur Athletic Clubs’ Sports. Kaiatoi Brass Band. —This band will perform the following programme at Kaiapoi ibis evening:—Grand march, H. Bosqnit ; valae, “Queen of the Lakes,” Arditi; selection, “ Farewell to the Forest,” Mendelssohn ; galop, “ Harkaway,” Millars ; “Christmas Quadrille," E. Hare ; valse, “ Corisande polka mazurka, “The Immense,” E. Hammond; “God Save the Qneen.”

“ Where are yon going in snoh a hurry, old fellow.” “ Well,|Fred, I am glad I have met you, for I am on my way to see by daylight what I last night saw by gaslight, Hay’s Fine Art Free Exhibition, and Art Union at the corner of the Market Place and Papanui road. His Art Union Tickets are only 2s 6d each, and I mean to have fonr chances. Besides, the Exhibition is free, and better worth seeing than many for which 1 have paid a shilling admission. So came along.” They go together.—[Adv.]