NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2230, 21 April 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Political.—Mr E. C. J. Bt«ven§ will address his constituents this eveuing at the Canterbury Musio Hall. The chair will be taken at 7.30. Robbbby at RANaiOBA.—On Monday a sum of over sixty pounds was stolen at the Junction Hotel. The money was in a cashbox in the bedroom of Mr Moore, of the firm of Moore and Co., drapers. Information was forthwith given to Sergeant Barlow, of the polico, who proceeded to make enquiries and follow the matter up. There apposrod to be no clue whatever to begin with, but late last evening the sergeant found that ono of the chequeß among the money, drawn by Mr Butts, Kaiapoi, had be*n cashed at the tranch of the Bank of New Zealand, Kaiapoi. Tracing this further, ho subsequently arrested a young man giving the name of Thomas Swinton, who had been staying at the Junction Hotel, and had rocontly commenced business in the town as a commission agent. Sainton's room was on the same oorridor as Moore's, and Drevious to the robbery the former hsd obtained cash for a cheque from Moore, so that Swinton might havo been aware of the cash in the box. It is supßOoed he has an accomplice. Dangbb to HoaSßS.—Yesterday afternoon a large number of horses were terrified at the approach of a great snorting traction engine, which steamed into Ohristchurch byway of Oxford torrace West. Ladies driving were obliged to steer their vehioles back in order to get out of the way, and several horsemen had to pull up pending the arrival of the engine. It may well be questioned if a restriction should not be laid down prohibiting the introduction into town of what a horsey man would term these infernal machines after the early hours of morning. Some hor eawners are quite sufficiently put to their wife,' end to avoid the tram-cars; but, as these keep to a fixed oourse, horses sensitive to their approach can gonerally, if desired, be kept out of range by dint of a little ingenuity. But if traction engines are allowed to come into town at any time and from any direction, escape becomes a matter of chance. Police Ooubt.—This morning, beforo Messrs H. J. Tancred and F. E. Wright, J.P.'s, a single drunk and disorderly case was adjudicated on in the usual manner. Clothes Found.—This mornin'c a man's clothing was found near the Q-irdor bridge Drain road, Kaiapoi, and it was supposed' that the man is either lunatic or has committed suicide. The police made enquiries about the matter, and it turned out thufc the clothes belonged to Robert H. Topping, who has sinco been discovered wandering about stark taksd. He was brought before the Mayor, am! sentenced to throe months' imprisonment for vagrancy. Tho same man cut liis throat some months ago. Excessive drinkiug has been the cause of all his trjubies. Hospital Patients. During the past fortnight twenty patients were admitted into the Ohristchurch Hospital, and thirty-two discharged, leaving seventy-one patients in (he institution. During the same period there were seven deaths. Thb Boating Exploit at Stjmneb.— Wo learn that the foolhardy crew of the O-race Darling, after.'camping all night on the sands_ at Suinnor, launohed their craft next morning, and successfully crossed the bar at '/ a.m., arriving safely at the boat sheds in Ohristchurch at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Pigeon BAT.—The steamer Akaroa is announced to make her usual trip to Pigeon Bay to-morrow.

Thb Yoluntbbb Fancz Faib. This nfteri.oori the bazaar was wt-U attended, ar;d n brisk trade was done at the various stalls. The Cavalry band played several selections. Mr Hamilton's band will play this evening, commencing at 7 o'clock, when the following programme will bo givon : - Part I.—March in "Scipio," Handel; polka, "Tit-Bit," ■familton ; raise, " Mignonette," Hamilton ; prayer from " Musaiello," Auber ; galop, " Chatterbox," Vane ; aria (adagio), Gounod; sohottischc, " Minstrel," Luboot ; air (p >.rt vocal) " The Village Blacksmith," Weiss ; Interval of twenty minute. Part 2nd.— March, "Caledonia," Anon; mazurka, "Sen Spray," Hamilton; polka (cornet obligate), " Esperanee," Marque ; valse, " Sparkling Gh»ms," Ta'bot; Meditation (religioro), I/ey bach ; quadrille, " Tourist," Marcus ; duet (cornets), "I would that my love," Mendelssohn ; Galop (part vocal), " Festival," Hamilton ; National Anthem.

Thb Totalisatob.—Messrs A. Drake ar.d A. Snider have, it is understood, laid an information undor the Vagrant Act againßt Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for using their totalisator on the racecourse at the Autumn meeting. Thbateb Royal. drew a crowded house last night at the Theatre, when the Liliputian Company wont through the opera admirably. Several of the pieces were encored, and Dick Dcadeye, the Captain, Admiral and Josephine all catno in for a share of the applause which was liberally bestowed upon the performers. C.J.C. Meeting.— The following are the amounts paid at the settling last night:— Mr J. Chaff*?, £57 ; Sir H. Bobinson, £SOB ; Mr H. Driver, £431 I2j ; Hon. W. Robin»o<i, £ll9 ; Mr Bell, £10; Mr G. Fraser, £137 15s; Mr Walters, £134 18s jMr ft, Batts, £3B. Total, £1438 10s. Holt Tbinity Chtjbch, Littblton. — On Wednesday evening a eooial meeting of the congregation was held in the schoolroom on Winchester street, and was largely attended. The room presented a very attractive upptarance, the decorations of flags and flowers showing it off to great advantage. Upon tables encircling the room were tastefully arranged a variety of curios collected for exhibition amongst the members of the c )ngrogation. Some very beautiful paintings were also exhibited, and a few of the ladies belonging to the church availed themselves of the opportunity to dispose of needlework and other workmanship, the proceds from which would, with the other receipts, be devoted to making some improvements about the church parsonage. The exhibitors of woodwork, Mr George Lewis, Mr J. Oarrell, and Mr J. H. Collins, had several beautiful specimens of inlaid work in New Zealand woods, table tops, handkerchief boxes, draught boards, writing desks, and so forth. Miss Emily Childs sent in for exhibition several wool pictures, which were greatly admired. The turning lathe worked by Mr W. Graham, sen., manufacturing bono ornaments, was a feature of considerable attraction ; and one or two water-colour pictures by Mr G. W. White, a local artist, were generally praised. Addreese* were delivered by the Revs. Townser.d and F. Knowlee. Just prior to this, a harvest thanksgiving service was held in the church, at whioh the Rov. Mr Knowles officiated, the church being decorated for the occasion. The choir also rendered the special psalms in a very creditable manner. The parish meeting tikes place on Friday night. Baptist Chtjbch, Oxfobd Tbbbacb.—The tenth anniversary of the Sunday school connected with the above church was celebrated by special services on Sunday last, the church being crowded in every part. Last Tuesday evening fully 300 porsons partook of a well supplied tea, the tables being presided over by the teachers of the school. After tea a a public meeting was held, the Rev. C. Doll an ton in the chair. The secretary's report stated that the number of scholars is 143 boys and 184 girls, making a total of 327, showing an increase on the books of 105 during the year. The number of teachers connected with the school was 27. Since last report thirteen of the scholars had joined the church. The treasurer's report stated the year's receipts amounted to £49 13s 6d, and the expenses to £49 lis sd. Addresses were delivered during the evening by the Revs. J. Crews, Cato, Peters, Bray, and Mr Lewis. At intervals of the evening the Sunday school ohildren contributed a number of hymns, under the leadership of Mr Ohivers, and showod great care in their training. Mr Corrick presided at the organ, and Mr J. T. Smith assisted with the bass viol, and Mr T. Austin with the violin. The officers aleoted for the ensuing year are: —Mr Chidgey, superintendent; T B. Peto, secretary ; Ohivers, treasurer; A. Pillow, librarian ; Chivers and Bastion, visitors. The proceedings of the evening then closed with the chairman pronouncing the benediction. Elephant Fish. —A very large specimen of this remarkable fiish is now on view at Mr R. Skiffins, fishmonger, Colombo street, and during yesterday attracted a large number of the curious. The perfect formation of nostrils in this species is a distinctive feature, and are well developed in the fish now shown by Mr Skiffins.

Missino.—Yesterday afternoon Mr Hall, licensee of the Eastern Hotel, reported to the police that a man named Rico Foulkes was misting from his home. It appeared that he left the house in which he was residing, Tuam street West, on the 19th inst.. carrying with him a double-barrel gun, which he said he was going to lend to a cabman ; he also took some powder and shot. He has not returned since. Following is the description of Rice Foulkes as given to the police:—"English, aged 29 years, sft 4in in height, stout build, fair hair and moustaohios, fresh complexion, dressed in a light suit, with drab fell hat—a butcher."

Maobi Mabbiage.—A marriage in high life among the Natives took place at St. Stephen's Church, Kaiapoi, on Tuesday, the ceremony being performed by Rev. D. O. Hampton, assisted by the Rev. G. P. Mulu. The bridegroom is Tare Wi Tehoika, a Nativo assessor, and the bride is a relation of Ihaia Tainui. The churoh was crowded with visitors, Maori and European. The bride was attended by two train bearers and twelve bridesmaids, attired in white, with soarlet sashes, and blue veils round their hats. The day's proceedings were kept up with feasting, for which purpose a large supply of provisions, inclusive of dried shark, had been laid in store. The bride's cake was a very handsome one, and about 2501bs of oake altogether were used up.