NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2214, 31 March 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Policb Cotjbt.—This morning William Clarke web brought before his Worship tho .Sfayor charged with using obscene languago in a public thoroughfare, within hearing of passers by. The oaso being fully proved, he waß fined 20s, or forty-eight hourß* imprisonment with hard labor. Sunday Trip to Littlb Akaioa.—Next Sunday a cheap excursion to Littlo Akaloa and back by the steamer from Lyttelton will be made, as advertised in another column. The same steamer, the Titan, which carried such a large party to this same place last Sunday, is the vessel announced. Chickbt.—The following will represent the Marylebone CO., of Lyttelton, v. the Bohemians, to be played at Healhoote Valley on Saturday:—Mitchell (captain), B. J. McWilliams, R. Arnold, M. Brown, O. W. Wood, J. Ryan, O. Willcox, W. Burch, A Martin, W. Willcox, Q-. B. Collins. Emergonoies—E. Bradley and N. G-albraith. Collision on the Nokth Road. —Last eveniug, about eight o'clock, a man named William Brizley was driving a spring dray on the North road, and, when crowing the second culvert north of Whito's Bridge, bo was run into by a spring cart, the driver of which was thrown out, falling on his head, the shock causing him to remain insensible for about twenty minutes. Brizley states that ho was driviog on the proper side, and that the other man (who said his name w< s Thomas Smith) was the worso for drink. Ho rendered all the assistance possible to Smith, who, after recovering consciousness, drove off in tho direction of Kaiapoi. The damage done to the dray and harness amounts to about £l. The horse had a narrow escape from being killed. Thbatbical.—Miss Louise Pomeroy, the celebrated tragedienne, oommonces her second engagement at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on Easter eve, when "Cymbeline" and " Winter's Tale" will be produced. Immediately following this engagement, Mies Pomeroy proceeds direct to New Zealand, accompanied by a large and powerful dramatic company, including Mr W. Hoskins. SIJDDBN Death.—A man named Exon, a shepherd at Sherwood, Rakaia, died suddenly on Tueeday. An inquest was held on the body at Ashburton Hospital yesterday, when a verdict of " Death from Natural Causes" was returned, the medical evidence being to the tff act that death had been caused by tho rupture of an old ulcer in the stomach. Thb Druids.—This evening tho members of the Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge, U.A.0.D., by invitation frosn the Pioneer Lodge in the city, will pay a, visit to their fellow Druids. They have arranged to leave port bv the 7.20 p.m. train, and will meet at the Wellington Hotel, where a specially-called meeting of the Pioneer Lodge is to be held.

Thb Quabantinb Station.—The removal of the Maoris from Bipa Island quarantine station has been followed by a oamplote renovation of the buildings they occupied there. In order to accommodate the dusky detenu es, partitions had to be pulled down, and the houses in other respects turned into whares. Mr Marob, the immigration officer, has since had the station put in order again, ready for the reception of the first quarantine cases that may arrive in the port. The work was performed by Mr D. Smith, son of the keeper of the station.

Kaiapoi Boabd op Health. The Borough Oounoil met as a Board of Health on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (Mr Blackwell), Ors. Mathews, Monk, Fraaer, Smith, and Pinching. Dr. Ovenden (medical officer) reported a case of typbeid fever in a family residing in Adam street and five cases in Sneyd street, the latter traceable to the removal of a fever patient from the Christchurch district. There had also been a mild oase of scarlatina in a family on North road. In each case proper precautionary measures had been taken to prevent the disease spreading by contagion. Kaiapoi Boeot/oh Oovnciz —This Oounoil met on Tuesday evening. Prosent—The Mayor (Mr Blackwell), Ors. Mathews, Monk, Fraser, Smith and Pinching. Letters wore read :—From the Manawatu County Council, ordered to be acknowledged. From the surveyor reporting on the works in progress, and the damage done to the floodgate of Heney's drain. It was resolved—" That persons found tampering with the drains, or the floodgates thereto, be prosecuted." The credit balance in the Bank was reported to be £SB. Sundry accounts were passed for payment. The Mayor reported having sent away the order for fire brigade requisites and hose through Mr Superintendent Harris, of the Cbristohurch Fire Brigade. A vote of thanks was pissed to that gentleman for having taken charge of the order to Messrs Shand, Mason and Co. It was resolved, on the suggestion of Or. Monk—" That the Peraki street side channels be cleared, and the olerk ascertain cost of concrete kerb and side channel, and timber kerbing and concrete channelling." After passing some routine business the Oounoil adjourned. Akaboa B.M. Coubt.—At this Court on Tuesday, before Jn. Aylmer, K?q , 8.M., Basmus Betusen, Henry Anderson, and George Johnson were brought up under tho Yagranoy Act. From the evidence it appeared that on Friday evening last Constable Scott received a telegram from the Head of the Bay, and on proceeding there be found that the prisoners had demanded liquor from Mr Brooks, of the Somerset Hotel, and on being refused had used threats, and helped themselves. They afterwards prooeoded to the house of Mr B. Hhadbolt demanding food and using threatening language. The constable had some trouble in arresting the men, it being three o'clock on the following morning before they were lodged in the look-up. His Worship sentenced them to three months' imprisonment with hard labor. O. Johnson was oharged with attempting to resoue one head of cattle from H. Hewer, ranger to tho Boad Board. Fined 6s and costs. B. Close was oharged with assaulting his wife. Prisoner pleaded di ink as the cause. Sentenced to fourteen days' hard labor. Rbsident Magistrate's Court.—Yesterday, Mr J. N. Wood, K.M., presided. Martin v Andrews, £2O ss, was an action for the balance due on a contract for sinking an artesian well at Tai Tapu, the oost of a pump, &n. Defendant had paid £2 5s into Court for the pump, and denied further liability. Mr McOonnel appeared for plaintiff, Mr Oarrick for defendant. The Magistrate said the evidence showed that plaintiff had agreed to sink a well, and guaranteed to procure a flow of water. He was unsuccessful in two trials, for though pipes had been driven down 145 feet and 160 feet, the water had net risen to the surface. Plaintiff appeared to be under the impression that the second set of pipes had been driven under a upeoial agreement, which entitled him to the amount be claimed, flow or no flow, but there was nothing to bear him out in that riew. Judgment for defendant with costs. Judgment was for plaintiffs by default in Beath and Co. v Bobinson, £57 16s; and Matson and Go. v Levers, £29 18. Tarobnll v Hutohinson and Tombs v Bayner were adjourned till April

Voltoteeb Fasoy Fair.- A fancy fair has been arranged to take place on April 20th and 21st in aid of the fund being raised to meet the deficiency respecting the Easter review. From the names on the ladies' committee, the proposed faney fair should be a great success, as, no doubt, the most attractive assortment of articles will be prepared for the occasion. Nbw Football Club. An adjourned meeting of the Bangers Football Club was held last evening at the Scotoh Stores. The mooting was so thinly attended, however, that very little business resulted. It was proposed to give the working men another opportunity of joining tho club, and another meeting will therefore bo held at the Market Hotel on Saturday evening next at eight o'clock, when it is hoped a larger number will be got to- j gether.

Oantebbubi Coxlbob.—The oourse of lectures on " Natural Science " were inaugurated last evening, in the Biological Leoture Room, by Professor Hutton. There was a very large attendance. The leoturo wns principally devoted to an explanation of tho nature and proportions of Protoplasm, and was listened to throughout with much attention. Tho leotures will be continued at the same hour on each successive Wednesday, to commence punctually at 8 p.m. Hotel Imphovbmbwtb, Oxfobd.—Extensive additions have been made to the Terminus Hotel here, whioh io opposite the West Oxford railway station. The bar and part of the south end of the old hotel have been removed, and their places supplied by a substantial briok building, which presents a massive as well as imposing front. The outward appearance of ease and comfort is fully borne out by an inspection of the interior, the rooms being spacious and airy. In all seven- '

teen new apartments hare been made, including bedrooms and private sitting rooms on the upper floor, which open for the most part on to the balcony, and command extensive views of the surrounding country. Downstairs a bar-room with a circular bar is located at the corner. Behind this is a wall-lighted billiard room, in which is to be introduced a superior table. A roomy dining'room and sitting-room have been made, which renders the hotel one of the most complete in the northern district. It is now under the management of Mr John Fißher, who seems bent on striving to give the public every accommodation, and to study their eonTenionce in every way.

Hbathcotb Regatta Committee. —A meeting of the oommittee was held yeßterday evening, in the Commercial Hotel, Mr Thomson in the chair. The business was purely formal and routine. Mr J. O. Jones, the treasurer, stated that the receipts for the year amounted to about £l3O, of which £ll7 89 had been already received, including a «um of £9 collected by Mr Monck. Acoounts were passed for payment as follows—Prizes, £B7; general expenses, £3l 7a Bi. The committee then adjourned.

Ckicket.—The following have been chosen to represent the M.C.C.C, in their match with Ashley County on Saturday, the 2nd Apri', on the ground of the former. .Play to commence at a quarter past 10 sharp :—S. Alpe, W. H. Atack, W. Beir.l, L. Cohen, J. Fowke, W. Frith. F. Morrice, B. T. McDonnell, E. Thomas, G. Watson, J. Wood. Emergencies— A. Whito, Fairhurst, and Beanmont. —The following will represent the Bohemian C.C. in their match with the Lyttclton C.C, to be played at the Heathcote Valley on Saturday next, the 2nd April:—Free (captain), Bitchie, Fisher. Jones, Peacock, Pugh. Preece, Balfour, Newman, Gain, and Jackson. Emergencies—Hill, Hay, and Ssvan. Members are requested to meet at railway station, to proceed by 1.25 train. j Open Aib, Music. The following programme will be performed by the Railway Band in Cathedral square this evening, at 7 30 : Quick march, " the Primrose Path," R. Smith ; fantasia, "Lucia," Donizetti; valse (by request), "True Love," H. Bound ; grand fantasia (descriptive), '* The Wedding Day," H. Bound ; qnick march, "Little Blue Fyes, Sweet and True," B. Smith ; quadrille,"Chants Da Soir," Tilliard ; fantasia. " On Guard," L. Bonsquier ; schottische. " Vinette," Edward Newton ; polka (cornet solo), " The Imperial," H. Bound ; National Anthem. The grand descriptive fantasia " The Wedding Day," was written expressly for the Knowsley Park Grand National Brass Band contest, Mersey Docks and Harbor Board employes' annual feto and picnic. Bank holiday, Monday, August 2nd, 1880, in aid of the funds of the Liverpool Hospital for Consumption and Children's Infirmary. The following are the airs, &c.,oftbe fantasia :—" Awakening of Natnre " (with rocit. for principal cornet and solo for horns) ; " When the Eosy Morn Appearing " (quartette and grand tutti with running basses) ; " The Manly Heart" (dtiet for solo cornet and euphonium); " Haste to the Wedding " (tutti, with effects) ; *' The Wedding Chimes (solo and cadenza for principal cornet) ; "Angel of Love" (duet for euphoninm and baritone, with obligato for soprano) ; " The Fine Old English Gentleman " (trombone solo, with comic accompaniment in fugue for basses) ; " The Wedding March " (grund tutti) ; " Wedding Dance " (with novel effects of counterpoint) ; " Oh, Happy, Blissful Fate " (brilliant solo for cornet) ; " Hail, Love Divine, Heaven's Brightest Gift " (grand finale, with bass solo). Hay's Ch>istohurch Hue Art Union and Free Exhibition of Picture Prizes, Market place, Cbribtchurcb. The largest and cheapest Art Union ever got up in Canterbury. 400 prizes in tickets at 2s 6d each. Oil paintings and every other variety of picture f.-nm £!5 down to a few shillings. See and judge for yourselves the quality. Agents are respectfully and especially requested to tee prizes, for they can hardly expect to be very successful in disposal of tickets for something they have not seen The very many persons who have promised to take tickets are requested to take them as soon as possible, so that I may be able to oarry out my intention of drawing prizes latter part of April. Open from 9.30 a.m.

to 9 SO p.m.—[Advt.] " Linked for Life" is how the " Syraouee Standard" heads a marriage notice. How forcibly this reminds us of Byron's beautiful line, " I saw two sausages in the hues of youth." vertiser."

" He's an honest young man," said the saloon-keeper, with an approving smile, "he sold his vote to pay his whisky bill."— *' New B/Ocbelle Press."

Young clergyman at a clerical meeting—" I merely throw out the idea." Old minister—- " Well, I think that is the best thing you oan do with it."

It is a mean thing for a handsome man to go to a town and gire every indication of being in the market, until half the girls are wild about him, and then send for his wife.— " Boston Post."