NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2221, 8 April 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lyttblton Magibtkatb'B Coubt.—Chas. Anderson was charged at this Court this morning with using obscene language on Norwich Quay on Thursday night. He was fined 10?, or forty-eight hours' imprisonment.

Kowai Boas Distbict. —Batepayers in this district would do well to pay up arrears of rates, as the surveyor took out his first batch of summonses at Amberley yesterday. Eobbbbt at Rangioba.—On Thursday afternoon the houie of Mr Herriot, on the Ashley road, was entered during the temporary absence of Mrs Herriot, and a sum ef £3O in notes in a box is said to have been stolen. WiLLOWBy School Distbict. —At a meeting of householders in the above district to elect a, eohool oommitteo, Messrs Macson, Williams, Martin, Wilson, Hayman, Walker, and Chapman were elected. At a meeting of the committee subsequently held, Mr Chapman was eleoted chairman, and Mr Booth nominated for the vacancy on the Board of Education.

Stack Fibb at Little Rakaia. —On Thursday morning four stacks of wheat, the property of Mr &. F. Smith, Little Bakaia, were completely destroyed by fire. The fire broke out while Mr Smith was haviDg his breakfast. No clue has been discovered as to its origin, as no one was known to be near the stacks at the time. The wheat was insured in the New Zealand office for £l5O. B.M. Oouht, Ltttblton.—At this Court yesterday, before Dr. Donald, R.M , Roderick McDonald, M. McFherson, and J. Oampbell were charged with maliciously damaging the property of 0. J. Hagland. Mr Joyce for the plaintiff, Mr Nalder for defendants. The accused belonged to the crew of the barque Firth of Lome, and the proseoutor was one of their fellow seamen. The evidence showed that a chest, the property of Hagland, had been broken open, and a quantity of olothes taken out and thrown overboard. The oharge against Oampbell was dismissed, and McFherson and McDonald were ordered to recoup the proseoutor for his loss, £5, by paying £2 10s each; also, to pay costs, and go to gaol for a week. A further oharge of laroeny of a piece of plank on board the ship was preferred against Oampbell and MoDonald by Captain Steven, the master. From the evidence it appeared that accused had taken the plank for the purpose of model making, and the men were each sentenoed to twenty - four hours imprisonment.

Wbslkyan Young Mbn's Mutual Impbovbment Association.—This sooiety met as usual on Monday evening; the president (Rev. A. Reid) in the chair. After the election of new members, Mr H. Black, as editor of the journal, gave an outline of what the contributions ought to be. Mr A. Bell read a highly interesting essay upon " Water currents and their relation to winds." Mr Bell exhibited a thorough acquaintance with the a übjeot. The action of various phenomena was explained in plain language, and a large map used in illustration. Messrs G-abites, Hitohins, Boss, Allan, Skinner, W. England, Percy, Withers, Hodinott, Jones, Wright, and others criticised the matter and manner of the essayist, who suitably replied. The attendance was good, a large number of visitors being present. For next Monday readings and recitations were announced, and he meeting then closed as usual. Sunday - school Association. The monthly meeting of the Diooesan Sundayschool Association was held last evening in St. Michael's Schoolroom. The usual form of devotional service was used, and the Bev. A. 0. Wright delivered a lecture on " The Art of Teaching." There was a fair attendance of members, and the lecture appeared to be highly appreciated, the audience giving marked attention throughout.

Open Aib Mtrsio.—Mr Hamilton's band gave the final performance of the season in Latimer square last night, when there was a very large attendance of the public The programme, which was a very well selected one, was played with great sucoess throughout. Next season Mr Hamilton intends mustering up twenty-five performers, and from the admirable manner in which the band have rendered the music they have played during the season, the publio have reason to thank them for many pleasant evenings.

Licensed Viotuallebs' Association. The annual general meeting of the abore was held last night at Morton's Hotel, the President, Mr J. W. Morton, in the chair. A very voluminous report, dealing with the subjects coming before the committee during the year, was read and unanimously adopted, as also was the balance sheet. A large amount of correspondence was also dealt with. The following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year, viz.—President, Mr J. W. Morton (re-elected) ; Vice-president, Mr H. Allen j hon. treasurer, Mr Barlow ; solicitor, Mr E. D. Thomas; secretary, Mr O. W. Greenwood; committee, Messrs Bavenhill, Biohardson, Oookson. Deal, and Stenning ; Messrs McSmyth, McGovern, and Patton, were elected members of the association. An apology was reoeived from Mr H. Allen. A meeting of the oommittee was held after the general meeting. Volunteer Concert.—The ooncert to be given in connection with the Bazaar In aid of tise review debt, will take place in tho Oddfellows' Hall on Thursday, April 28th, and not in the 1 Drill Shed as at first intended.

Ashbubton Fibe Bbigadb.—At a meeting of the above corps laat Wednesday evening the Captain put the men through drill, as to the heat way of carrying their apparatus to the sccno of a fire. The secretary was instructed to write to the fire committee of the Borough Council, calling their attention to the cecsoity of sumps being laid down, and also complaining that the contractor had not yet delivered the boots ordered for the brigade. It was also stated that the new hose rvol, which Messrs Baker and Brown were making for the brigade, would soon be finished, and that it would be a first-class one. Thb Juvmniß " Pinafobk " Company.— Mr H. Pollard, the gentleman to whom in a great measure is due the success of the juvenile " Pinafore " company now playing under engagement to Messrs Reynolds and Dunning, arrived last night from Dunedin to arrange for the training of the youthful auxiliaries which are necessary to support the principals. The success of the company in Dunedin has been very great indeed, a success which, judging from the encomiums passed upon the performance by the Dunedin papers, is likely to be equalled, if not eclipsed, here. The company open on Eaßter Monday. Philosophical Institute op Cantebbuby.—A meeting of this Society was held last evening at 8 o'olook. Professor von Haast in the chair. There was a moderate attendance of members. Mr Ford was eleoted a member, and two nominations were received

for the next meeting. The report of the Auckland Institute for the past year was mentioned as having been presented. Prof. Hutton then read a paper entitled, '• Notes on same Land Mollusca," in which he gavo the results of his investigations ou the species already attainable. A short discussion followed, after which the meeting closed, and the members inspected a few of tho works of the Arundel Bociety lately received. Public Libbaby.—The reading-room and reference library will be open on Sunday next, from 2 to 5 p.m., and from 7 to 9 p.m. The following rule for admission to the referenoe library will be strictly observed : " No person will be admitted to the reference library until he has signed an agreement to conform to the regulations made by the Board of Governors for the use of the Library, and obtained an order of admission either from the Registrar, a Governor, or from the person for the time being in charge of the Library. Any Governor or the Registrar may grant an order of admission to stand good for any period not exceeding one year. The sub-librarian, or person for the time being in charge of the Library, may at his discretion issuo an order for admission for any single occasion to any person who has signed the agreement above referred to." Fibh at Febby Road.—-A fire broke out

last evening about half-past six o'clock in a four-roomed oottage situated in Ollivier's road, the property of Mr Alfred Hewitt. It appears that Mrs Hewitt, after lighting the lamp, placed it on the mantelshelf, and went out to meet her husband as was her usual custom. Before proceeding far an alarm of fire was given, and on retracing her steps she founH that their house was all ableze ; only one or two artioles were saved. Some valuable machinery and a sum of money which was left in the house were destroyed. The building was insured in the Standard Insurance fur £2OO, and the furniture in the South British for a certain amount. The fire occurring outside the boundary, the fire brigade as a body did not put in an appearance. 11. M. Coitbt, Ahberlby.—At this Oourt yesterday, before 0. White foord, Esq., R.M , and Messrs Broadfoot, F. Courage, and W. O. Fendall, Eeqrs., J.P.'e, slaughter licenses were granted to M. Campbell, Kowai, and W. M. Cox, Weka Pass. W. Mitohison v Bash ford, £5 lis; judgment for plaintiff. W. Mitchison v D. Cameron, Baloairn, £3 Is 6d, judgment for plaintiff; D. O'Brien v J. S. Woodhouse, £4, claim for trespass of cattle, adjourned for a fortnight, one of the presiding, justices stating that he would go and see the place; Jones vW. T. Scrimgeour, £ls 16s Bd, judgment for plaintiff, with oosts ; J. Machin v Armstrong, £4O 19s 8d ; Same v Same, £9O 12s 3d, adjourned for a fortnight, defendant paving into Court £9O, which was about the amount he considered he owed; Yaughan and Cordner v D. Cameron, Baloairn, £l2 2s 2d, judgment for plaintiff, with oosts. Oathbdbal Choib and School—As will be seen by an advertisement respecting the above, twenty boys and six lay clerks aro required for the daily services, the former to reoeive free education and the latter a stipend. Volunteers are also required to serve as auxiliaries for Sundays and special occasions. At the opening services it is intended to give Furcell's Festival Te Deum, composed for the sons of the clergy, Sullivan's service, composed expressly for the general thanksgiving on the recovery of the Prince of Wales, and other similar works with full orohostra and chorus. It is therefore necessary that the choir should be formed as soon as possible, and all who wish to join should send in their names to the organist of the Cathedral, Mr H. Wells. The first practice will be held on May the 16th.

In France many professors of the art of cooking feed a family for so much a day and an additional sum for each guest. They bring the provisions, submit a menu, which may be changed, and send a cook to live in the house. At a dinner party they or their aids superintend. They are answerable for the cook.

The King of Sweden is a poet, and when he sends a few verses that ho just daishod off to a Swedish editor the hungry waste-basket stops yawning for the time being, A small boy went to see his grandmother. After looking eagerly around the handsomelyfurnished room where she sat, he exolaimed, inquiringly—" Oh, grandmamma, where is the miserable table papa says you keep ?"—"Cincinnati Commercial."