NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2226, 16 April 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Maqisteate’s Couet. —The charge-sheet at this Court to-day was a blankPeimitiye Methodists’ Ohuhch.—ln our advertising columns the Kev. J. Ward, the newly appointed minister, is announced to preach to-morrow morning and evening, in the Cambridge Terrace Church, and in the afternoon at Philipstown. Henceforth service is to be conducted every Sunday afternoon in the Philipstown Church. DIBTEE33 IN OnElSTCHtTECH.—Uria'stakable signs are not wanting that severe distress may bo the order of the day amongst a considerable section of the community during the approaching winter. Already one hears of not a few families in the heart of the city who retire to an unsatisfying rest, to dream of the coming morning with a fireplace bare of fuel and a cupboard bare of food. A number of persons, of vague habits and without ostensible means of making a livelihood, are also in our midst, seeking shelter at night without the slightest fastidiousness, glad to improvise a shake-down in a broken-windowed, empty house, and exultant if a policeman’s bull’s-eye does not disturb their slumbers before morning. The misery which prevails, unless materially allayed, is not unlikely to fructify in wholesale thieving during the long winter nights. Hungry people are apt to set at nought all politicoeconomical distinctions between meum and teum .

I.O.GKT, New Lodge. —The institution of a now lodge in connection with the Independent Order of Good Templars, took place on Thursday evening in Gee’s schoolroom, Worcester street. Bro. O. M.GrQy,D.D.G. W.0.T., acted as instituting officer, and was assisted by Bros. J. T. Smith, J. Lang, F. E. Buckland, B. Olephane, Sister Gray, and a largo number of members from the Christchurch lodges. Twenty-three candidates were initiated into the principles of the Order, and became members of the lodge. It was resolved that the lodge bo named the Victory, and that the weekly session bo held every Thursday evening. The election of officers was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows :—Bro. J. McGregor, W.0.T.; Sister Clarke, W.V.T.; Bro. Armstrong, W. 8.; Bro. Wood, W.F.S.; Bro. Grant, W.T.; S : ster Hollingdale, W. Ohap.; and Bro. Pearce, W.M. Bro. J. T. Olarke was nominated for the office of lodge deputy, and also takes the P.W.C, Templar’s seat for the ensuing term. The officers elect were then installed by the District Deputy, and the lodge declared to be duly instituted. After some ordinary routine business had been transacted, congratulatory addresses were delivered by Bros. Gray, Smith, Buckland, Olephane, Buxton, and Seatrce, and suitably acknowledged by several members of the new lodge. The institution of this, the eighth lodge of the Order in this district, brings the number of Good Templars in and around Christchurch up to 680.

Yesterday's Holiday.—Yesterday being a complete holiday, a large number of the citizens of Christchurch took advantage of the occasion to visit Papanni and other suburban retreats, among which the pretty water-side village of Sumner attracted a good many visitors. The Newspaper Runners hold their annual picnic yesterday, Good Friday being almost the only day in the year on which they could for obvious reasons afford the time. The party, a numerous one, chose Governor’s Bay for their pionic, and a very pleasant day was spent. Mr F. O. Hall, of Sydenham, may bo complimented on the success of the affair, as it was by that gentleman's generous exertions that the hardworked ;runners were enabled to spend their holiday in so pleasant a manner.— The Lyttelton Fire Brigade and Fire Police held a pionic yesterday at Governor’s Bay, the steam-launch Lyttelton conveying the party to and fro. Mr M. Milburn, the host of the White Cliffs Hotel, placed his grounds at the disposal of the visitors, and did everything in his power to make the outing a pleasant one. The steamers running excursions yesterday from Lyttelton were most liberally patronised, the Akaroa leaving for Little Akaloa, and the Titan for Pigeon Bay, crowded immediately after the arrival of the first train from Christchurch, The s.s. Lyttelton carried a largo number of people to Governor’s Bay, to which place she ran at intervals during the day. The trains running to the Port were crowded with holidaymakers.

Wellington Lunatic Asylum Enquiry. —The report of the Commissioners engaged in the above enquiry will be found on our third page. Lyttelton Wesleyan Sunday School.— The annual tea meeting in connection with this school took place on Thursday evening, and passed off most successfully. A public meeting was held subsequently in the chapel, when addresses were delivered by ministers and others.

Lawn Tennis Club—A meeting of this club took place at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday evening. It was resolved that an entrance fee of one guinea should be charged. The ground fixed on was a paddock facing Oranmcr square, provided that some satisfactory tenure could be secured. The meeting then appointed a sub-committee to report on the best material for making the winter courts. Theatre Royal,—The Theatre will bo re-

opened this evening by the Pollard Liliputian Pinafore Troupe. The company have been playing with very great success in Dunedin, and are highly spoken of by the papers there for their clever rendering of Gilbert and Sullivan's papular satire. Mr H. Pollard has been busily engaged during the past few days in drilling a number of girls and boys for the chorus, and considering the short time he has had them in hand, the way in which they sing the choruses, &a., is wonderful. In order to afford every facility for visitors at a distance, arrangements have been made by the management with the Tramway Company to run cars after the performance every evening on the Sydenham and Papanui lines. During the season also there will be afternoon performances twice a week, viz., on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Hastes Opebbings. —Our readers who are members of the Church of England will be glad to be reminded that, in accordance with the time-honored rule of the diocese, the proceeds of their offerings to-morrow (Easter Day), both morning and evening, in all the parishes and parochial districts,- will be handed over as Easter offerings to the clergymen in charge. Wesleyan Mission, Aitbhelky. The Rev. J. Duller delivered a discourse on a recent visit ho has made to England at the Town Hall, Amberley, on Wednesday evening. The local choir added to the evening’s entertainment by contributing some well sung hymns. Rev. J. Rapley occupied the chair, and a vote of thanks to the rev. lecturer terminated the proceedings. The proceeds of the entertainment go to the local

mission. Cricket. — A return match was played between the Lyttelton and Christchurch Good Templars at Hillsborough yesterday, which resulted in a win for Christchurch on the first innings. Coles, Smith, Jones and Monies displayed good cricket on the part of the victors, while the batting of Jopp and Webb, who made a determined stand at the conclusion of the first innings, was very good, and nearly enabled the Port Templars to score a victory.

Eillinchy.—On Wednesday last Mr and Mrs Nixon gave a treat in the schoolroom to the children attending the Presbyterian Sabbath school, also to tfae day school scholars, with their parents and friends. About 200 sat down to tea. The weather was everything that could be desired. In the evening a service of song was given, under the leadership of the Eev. J, W. Oree, the Eev. T. E. Cairns, Sydenham, giving the reading. A vote of thanks to the choir brought the day’s enjoyment to a close. Eiewbe.—The anniversary of the Eirwee Baptist Church was celebrated on Sunday and Tuesday, April 10th and 12tfa. The anniversary sermons were preached on the Sunday by the Eev. Thos. Harrington, of Oxford. The customary tea meeting was held on the following Tuesday, and was provided by members of the church and congregation. The following ladies presided at the tea tables —Mesdames Simpsom, Crossbill, J. Eemp, and Miss Shepherd. The tables were nicely laid out for the occasion, and the tea was evidently enjoyed by all present. The church was quite full at the after meeting, and the chair was taken by the Eev. T. Harrington. Prayer was offered by Mr J. W. Sawle, after which an amusing lecture was given by the Eev. O. Dallaston on “ The Sayings and Doings of the Eev. C. H. Spurgeon.” A vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr Sawle, seconded by Mr H. Shepherd, was accorded the lecturer at the close of the lecture. The meeting was then closed by the singing of the hymn “ Abide with mo,” and prayer by the Eev. C. Dallaston. Calcutta Sweeps.—The following sweeps on the Great Autumn Handicap were drawn at Mr J. L. Fleming's rooms. High street, Triangle, on Thursday evening:—No. 1, value £SO ss. Prices —Governor, £2; Lady Emma, £3 10s ; Libeller, £3 ; Sir Modred, £l2 ; Luna, £4 ; Joker, £3 ; Eandwick, £3 ; Grip, £5 ; Natator, £ls, No. 2, value £-16 15s. Prices Hilda, £2 ; Luna, £4 10a ; Governor, £2 j Natator, £9 ; Grip, £3 10a ; Eandwick, £2 10s ; Prospero, £1 10s ; Sir Modred, £11; Joker £1 10s ; Libeller, £2 ;

Lady Emma, £4. No. 3, value £SO 15s. Prices—Lady Emma, £3 ; Hilda, £2 ; Luna, £3 ; Libeller, £1 10s ; Natator, £l7 ; Joker, £2 ; Sir Modred, £l4 ; Grip, £3 ; Eandwick, £5 10s; Governor, £2 10s. No. 4, value £33 ss. Prices—Luna, £2; Governor, £1 10s; Eandwick, £2 10s; Hilda, £1 10s ; Natator, £9 ; Lady ;Emma, £1 10s; Joker, £2 ; Sir Modred, £lO 10 1. Calcutta sweeps will be drawn at the same place this evening. Intending subscribers are also reminded that Mr Fleming’s Novelty Consultation closes at twelve o’clock to-day. Ashburton Local Industries Association. —A meeting of the above association was held last Wednesday evening. Mr F. Pavittin the chair. Mr Eodder said that cheese might be made in the district for exportation to other countries. Mr Carter said the cheese made at Home was far superior to that which had been made here. They ought to wait until they heard the result of the shipment of cheese recently sent Home. After considerable discussion, in which Messrs Jacobson, John Orr, and Hodder upheld that there was as good cheese made in New Zealand as anywhere else, Mr Harrison moved

formed to consider the advisability of forming a joint stock company, having for its purpose the object of raising capital to assist individuals now establishing local industries, and that members be requested to furnish the committee with information as soon as possible, so that the committee may be able to report progress at the next meeting of the association.” Mr Braddell seconded the resolution, and it was carried after some further disonssion. The following gentlemen were appointed a committee to carry out the foregoing resolution, viz :—Messrs H. Friedlander, J. Orr, T. R. Hodder, S. S. Eevans, F. Pavitt, and the Hon. Sec. The Railway B ind. —The Railway Band gave one of their enjoyable performances in Cathedral square on Thursday evening. The weather being beautifully fine and mild there was a large gathering of promenaders. These open air concerts have become a valuable institution, for which the public are much indebted to the excellent band of the Railway Department. Their discontinuance would bo regarded as a loss, and the band is deserving of the public support on all occasions. Benefit Ehtebtainhbnt. —An Amateur Darkle Concert was held in the Leeston Town Hall on Wednesday evening last in aid of the Arth family. The entertainment was a groat success, the Hall being well filled. The proceeds amounted to over £ls.