NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2201, 16 March 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Licensing Court. —The Commissioners this morning refused all the applications for new licenses, of which there were four. At the close of the proceedings the Chairman drew attention to the fact that certain recommendations of the Board of Health as to earth closets had not been faithfully carried out by licensees. He said that houses not favourably reported on in this respect, at the the rext annual meeting, would run the risk of being deprived of their licenses. 1T.A.0. Druids —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Perseverance Lodge was h.ld last night in Bt. Mary’s schoolroom, Adding ton. A good number of members wore present, A.D. Bro. J. Down presiding. After the Lodge had been opened officers and members proceeded to receive an official visit from the Pioneer Lodge. There was one initiation. After the transaction of a considerable amount of business the Lodge was closed in due form. Lyttelton Magistrate's Court. A young man named John Waterhouse, a saloon passenger from Napier by the steamer Arawata was committed to Sunnyside A»ylum at this Court this morning, to be treated for lunacy. The unfortunate young fellow was en route for Tasmania, where his parents are said to reside.

A 0,1'., Ooubt Thistlb op the Fobest —The usual fortnightly meeting of this Lodge was held in St. Saviour’s schoolroom on Tuesday evening. The L >dge was opened by the P.G.3J. Bro. Jacq> ics. There was a good attendance of members. Af er the usual routine business, the Ledge was closed in due form.

Ouk Chain Tbadb —The station-yards at Lyttelton present at the present time a scene of block, so far us the discharge of grain is concerned. Notwithstanding the large number of vessels that have been loaded and despatched for Home, the grain is arriving at Lyttelton far in excess of the oapachy of the vessels on the berth ready to load. This morning not only were the large sheds well filled, but over 700 trucks wore waving in the yards, ponding the discharge of their contents into vessels • and consignors have been recommended to delay further loading up. The long passages of several vessels expected from Home have, to a great extent, brought about this block.

The agent-Genbhal.—Sir Francis Dillon Ball entered up in office as Agent General for the colony in London on February 18‘.h, Nobmal School Examination.—For tlie above examination, 121 entries were received, vi*. t 37 u.ales and 84 females.

The Pbopbbtv Tax.—The amount of the tax received at the Deputy Commissioner’, office up to Tuesday evening was £28,058, not, including amounts paid at post-offices. Pbikitivb Mbthodist Ohuech, CamBBIDob Tebkacb—A farewell tea and meeting were held last night on tho occasion of the Rev. J. Clover's removal to Oamaru. Upwards of 150 persons partook of tea. The tables were presided over by Mesdames Delamare, Carter, Edwards, Teague, Davies, and Misses Holders (2), Scott, Dalatnaro, Watkins, Whitley, and Laine, Tho provisions wore provided by friends. After tea tho meeting was held, the ohnroh being filled. Mr T. Delamaro presided. After singing, and prayer by the Rev. J. Peters, a resolution was moved by Mr T. Davies, on behalf of the Church, expressing the members’ sincere thanks to Mr Clover for his earnest and persevering labors during his two years’ ministry in Christchurch, notwithstanding the many disadvantages and difficulties that had been experienced, and wishing him success in bis new sphere of labor. The speaker dwelt on some of the distinctive features of the Primitive Methodist body, notably in the frequent changing of ministers and outdoor mission work, claiming for tho system many advantages and success. Ho referred to the personal exertions of Mr Clover in mission work, in painting and renovating the church, and in building tho new parsonage. Mr B. Newham seconded the motion, bearing testimony to the suooe. o of the body in England, and also to the faithful labors of Mr Clover. The motion was unanimously passed. The Rev. J. Crewes • xpressed pleasure in being present, and referred to the good feeling existing between Mr Clover and other ministers in the city, as evidenced by his being appointed secretary of the Ministers’ Association. The Rev. H. Williams dwelt on the grandeur of creation demonstrating the existence of God, and took occasion to touch upon his acquaintance with Mr Clover twelve years ago in England. The Rev. Mr Clover, in returning thanks, reviewed the labors of the past two i ears, and expressed his conviction that they had not been destitute of some good results. The usnal votes of thanks concluded a very enjoyable and cordial meeting.

Railway Band.—The Railway Band will perform the following programme this (Wednesday) evening:—Quick march, “ The Empty Cradle,” R. Smith ; overture, “ Confidence,” J. Hemmerle; vaUe, “ the Hub tic Queen,” H. Smith; gavotte, !“ Le Souvenir,” T. W. Graves ; fantasia, “ Concordia.” Bledger ; quadrille, "‘On the Banks of the Thames," E. Smith ; q-iick march, “ The Favourite,” Lintor; polka, ” Gazelle,” E. Smith ; National Anthem.

The Murphy Oasb.— A rule nisi was yesterday obtained in the case of Regina v John Murphy, which will be argued on Friday next. The case, ai it now stands, presents some very peculiar features of legal difficulty.

Deoal Celerity,—The proverb as to the delay of the law received a very decided contradiction yesterday in Chambers, when his Honor Mr Justice Johnston disposed of the Chamber list, numbering some fifty cases, in about two hours. Water Service por the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory.—Recently a pump, with power for lifting about 6000 gallons of water per minute, has bon erected at this factory to supply the wool scouring and other departments of the establishment. This is also to be available in ease of any accidental fire. With two branches of hose Jets can bo thrown over the roof of the tallest of the buildings, and is available for any part of the premises. A fire brigade among the mill hands has been organised, under Mr Butterworth as foreman.

Kaiapoi Regatta Committee. This committee met at the Borough Council Chambers on Monday evening. There was a full attendance, Dr. Dudley, commodore, in the chair. An entry from the Cure Boating Club for Iho four-oared sweepstakes racs was accepted. Mr J. W. Ellen's offer of a cup, value £2 2s, was accepted with thanks, and it was resolved to offer same as a prize for single sculling, the entries to be made at the post. Mr Burnip’s offer for cards 10s, was accepted. The question of engaging a band was deferred. The committee adjourned till Wednesday evening. The Minister fob Public Works.—The Hon. R. Oliver arrived by the Arawata from Wellington yesterday, and proceeded by the midday train north, in reference to matters connected with the extension of the Northern Railway. He remains for a lime the guest of Mr J. Dupre Dance. En route the Mayor of Kaiapoi held an interview with Mr Oliver anent the improvements promised at the railway station of that borough which have not yet been completed, and to ascertain when the railway siding from the line to the river, a work long since promised would be put in hand. The information obtained by Mr Blackwell is said however to have been of a somewhat indefinite character. Mr Blair, the engineer, was in attendance on Mr Oliver. On the arrival of the train at Amberlev, Mr J. D, Dance started with the Hon. R. Oliver on a visit to the country that will be benefited by the Waikari extension.

A Good Tims Coming. —The business people of Cambridge, remarks the local “ Mail,” are beginning to open their eyes as it is now known that nearly £2OOO will find its way into the pockets of the Natives concerned in the case with the Crown over the blocks now passed through the Court, and as it is generally known from practical experience that Native pockets are like stockings without feet, and “ oarpo diem” their motto, it is expected that the amount mentioned above will before long be put in circulation in a true business like manner. Dbath of an Aged Couple. —The death of an aged couple is thus alluded to by the "Taranaki News”;—There died reoent'y in the Turakina Valley, within eleven weeks of each other, an aged couple who had been united in wedlock for the long period of seventy seven years. The man came to this colony at the age of six'y, and after forty-two years’ sctivo o donial life succumbed to death at the age of 102. Eleven weeks afterwards his aged partner died in harness at her household washing at the age of ninety-six. The old lady had rinsed her clothes, had carried them to a fence, and hung them out to dry, and then quietly sank down by the side of the fence, and yielded up her life.

The Maori Meeting —The Maori meeting to be held shor'ly in the VVaiararapa promises to be a most extensive affair. Natives are s’ ill pouring into Te Ora Ore, making preparations for the eventful time. We learn from the “ Waiararapa Daily” that on Tuesday morning the principal party of Natives arrived, and wa-o met by the Mast.erton brass band. The "Daily” adds:—“The cortege was an imposing one, consisting of fifty two buggies and sixty horsemen and horsewomen. The Natives were well dressed and were prepossessing in appearance, the vehicles were good, and some of the horses were superior to anything driven by the Maoris in this district. Many very handsome pairs of horses were attached to the vehicles, and even the harness was, in many instances, new and highly ornamented. The Napier Natives are evidently well to do, and in general get up are in advance of their Waia-arspa friends.”

Vine CtTLTtTBB.—The cultivation of the vine in Olago is proving to be eminently successful. On Saturday afternoon we (“ Morning Hera'd ”) had the pleasure of visiting the vinery under the management of Mr Ward, gardener to Mr Daniel Haynes, Smith street. The siae and quality of the grapes were surprising, and the success already attained will doubtless lead to an extensive cultivation of the vine in Otsgo. Part of the garden entrusted to Mr Ward is a magnificent vinery, containing ten vines. The vines, which sit years ago were a foot high, bearing very small specimens of fruit, are now about 24 ? t in length, and yield this year an average of twen’y eight, bur ches eaoh. The buneVies measure f ri m 18i» across by 18 : n long to Sin across and 12in long, and their average weight it from 6J b to 3ib. The grapes are black, and they have a remarkable delicious flavor. Some of the finest bunches were exhibited at the Kaikorai Horticultural Society's show on Saturday, and wore much admired. AoHictmTJHAb Sobap Books. Kvory funner should keep a book in which to pasta agricultural scraps. Everyone in reading a paper will see a number of things which he will wish to remember. He will perhaps see suifg-'s'ion*, the vsluo of which (says the '■ Philadelphia Weekly News”) he will desire to toot, or hints which ho will want to be governed by in future operations. And yet after reading the paper he will throw it down and will probably never see it again. In such a case all the valuable articles will bo lost. To prev.nt such a locs every render should clip from the papers such articles as he desires to prerorve and remember, and paste ( hem in a scrap book. Such a bonk, ut the oad of a year or two, will be very intsrwUng and valuable.

A Waij'ofthb Sba—A curioui anecdote ia told by the “ Indian Herald " concerning Admiral By the tea, V. 0., 0.8., who haa juit retired from the service, after having for many yeara filled the post of Oonaalting Naval Officer to the Government of India. It ia abated that the Admiral waa picked up, aa an infant, far out at aea, laahed to a bale of goods. A lady presumably bia mother—waa with him, but she was dead, and there was no evidence of any kind by which the names of the waifs could be traced. The officers of the man-of-war which picked up the poor little infant did all they could by advertisement and inquiry to find out his relations, and, finding all their attempts futile, they determined to adopt the child, to whom they gave the name of “By the Sea.” He was sent to a naval school, and when old enough joined the Novy. By a happy coincidence, the first ship in which he served was the one which had saved his life as an infant. Ho took to his profession, and during the Crimean War distinguished himself at the Island of Wardo, where he earned the Victoria Cross and the decoration of C.B. Later on his services in India gave him the Companionship of the Order of the Indian Empire, and he now retires from the Service with the rank of Admiral—a consummation little dreamed of by the kind hearted officers who rescued and educated him.

'J he Lion Queen —young, beautiful, beloved —on the morning of her intended marriage with a French nobleman, unknown to her future husband and the invited guests, entered the cage of the Royal brute, it ia supposed, on account of the great contrast of her bridal attire, as compared with her performing costume ; or, possibly, not speaking immediately upon entering the cage, that the animal failed to recognise her. Her cries brought immediate assistance, hut alas, too late to save I Beautiful though in death, the can be seen at Hay’s Free Fine Art Exhibition, Market Place, near Victoria bridge, Christchurch. Four hundred prizes. Tickets, only 2a fid. Remember 1 admission free. More Agents wanted. All Agents specialty invited to see prizes. (See favorable notices In "Star,” Globs, and ‘'Telegraph.”)—[Advt.]