NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2245, 9 May 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Medical. —It is announced by advertisement that Dr. Wilkins has returned to Christchurch, and will see paients as usual at his residence.

Consultation.—Mr McDonald, of Lyttelton, announces a consultation on the Grand National Handicap, to be run at Timaru on May 24th.

Sydenham Musical Society.—We call attention to the announcement that the Sydenham Musical Society intend giving a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Wednesday evening next. Tho programme, whioh is a good one, should attract a full house, as the object is one that will appeal to the sympathies of evory one, it being the intention of tho Society to devote t'ao proceeds to augment tho Tararua fund. It is, perhapß, deserving of mention that, for tho above reason, Messrs Milner and Thompson have kindly lent an excellent piano.

Enoch Abdbn.—Dr. Forster-Wanstall announces a literary entertainment to-morrow evening, in the District Bohoolroom, Sydenham. The Doctor will recite " Enoch Arden," and the evening's programme will be amplifled by the assistance of professional artistes at intervals.

Lyttelton Magistbate'b Coubt.—There wore several cases for hearing at this Court this forenoon. It was found impossible, however, to get two Justices to sit, and Mr All* right, who was present, therefore remanded such of the coses as required two or more Justices, and sentenced William Humphries, for using obsoene language, to forty-eight hours, giving him the option to pay a fine of 20s, which latter alternative he accepted.

Tabarua Passengbr(?)—Mr G. M. Frean, of whom tho Union Company have reoeivi d * cablegram from London asking if he was a passenger by the ill-fated Tararua, booked by f,hat steamer on 26th March for Sydney, but it is thought that he left Lyttelton by another ateimer after tho departure of the Tararna for Sydney via Northern ports on Ist April.

MttmiphcatioN.—Had tho members of tbe Ministry stood, at o'olook on Saturday afternoon, on tho pathway opposite the premises of Messrs Beath and Co., they would have recognised the fact that we require no Chinese here, or any other outlandish aid to white-man colonists. Four perambulators came together, each with at least one occupant, each driven by its tvxo owner, and each attended by a string of satellites, varying in numbers from two to four boys and girls. Each baby scowled at the other babies ; each mother looked to see what tho other mothers' babies were like ; each littl» girl sp ,- od out what the other liffle girls worn ; aud each little boy scowled defiance at. a rival. Tho general publi" wore obliged to step off the pathway and tak- to the road to ovoid a collision with the proo?siion of infants.

Sale of Wobe.—Attention is drawn to a Rale of tho goods left over from the recent Adding! on l:az-.ar. The sale will bo held in St. Mary's schoolroom, Addington, on Wednenday next, from 3 till 9 w'clock. About £l5O worth of things will be offered for sale.

Pbotkstakt A lliakcb F. 8.0. A. The second meeting of Ihcse interested in the formation of a L:idpo of tho above Order in Addiugton, hold in tho house of Mr Gr. W. Gates, Paulson streot, on Friday evening. ''hero was a large attendance of members, who formally joined the Lodge, besides soveral members of tho Queen's Own Lodge. Bro. Scolt, P.M., opened the meeting, when the following officers wore elected to act temporarily, or until the general election in Juno:—Bro. P. Taylor, W.M.j Bro. O. W. Fisher, secretary; Bro. W. H. Harris, treamror. Bro. Scstt, in temporarily installing the officer?, took occasion to congratulate officers nnrl members on ao successful a start, and said he waß sure many more would tako udvautuga of the low initiation fee, but he trusted i he prosent members would look more to qualify than to quantity. It was decided to call (he Lodge the Royal Standard. Ihe quoatiou of a Lodge surgeon was referred to a committee of three to report on at n< xt mtotiiig. Tbe general working of the Lidge was then commenoed, and presently several more members put in an appearance. Tho room being crowded before they came, the W.M.. decided to adjourn until Monday, 16i.1i in&t. Bro. Fisher moved a vo'eof thanks to tho members of the Queen's Oifn Lodge for thptr kit d assistance. Bro. J. Johnston, in reply, said ho would urge upon the Brethren tho advice given by Bro. Scott, as to how the financial success of the society iu Australia, u» woll as in New Zealand, was duo to careful celeotinn of members. The meeting then adjourned. Obnbtjs BBTtraNß.—The following returns have been received:—Kaiapoi, 1221; Ban giora, 1434 ; Manr'eville, 767 ; Eyroton, 855 ; West Eyreton, 61 ; Oust, 823 ; Oxford, 946 ; Mount Thomas, 561; Kowai, 1272; Waipara, 279; Tekoa, 209; Benmore and Hawkeswood, 102 ; Mandeville and Bangiora, 1209 j Mandeville and Bangiora, 664; Eyreton, 785 ; West Eyreton, 324 j Oxford, 1254 ; Oxford, 17; Kow-i, 1507; Waipare. 67; Waipara, 366; Tennvson, 250 ; total, 15,173. The number of dwellings in the above townships is 2912.

Physiogkomioai. Leotxtebs.—Last Saturday evening Dr. Simma' lecture on Oheoka, Skin, Keck, and Forehead, was largely a'tended, the Congregational schoolroom being well filled with a highly respectable audience. Physiognomy ia an interesting topic, and it has an a->le exponont in Br. Simma. His subjects for to-night are Hair, Beard, Feet, Hand?, and Hand-writing, as denoting charaoter. At the close of eaoh lecture he describee the faces of several individuals chosen from the audience in an entertaining and correct manner. Football.—There was an excellent roll up of the Pilgrims' Club on Saturday last. The match, a picked fifteen v. the rest of the club, resulted, after a very pleasant and enjoyable game, in favor of the club by two goals and four tries to three triea. The play shown during the afternoon, taking into consideration tho recent formation of the olub and the little opportunity members have had as yet of practicing together, int. be considered very satisfactory. Conspicuoua duririg the afternoon among the forwards may be mentioned the names of Messrs Bowley, A. Moulo, and Harding, and among the backs Messrs Blanchard and Wolcdge. Far the Club, Messrs Lavery, Bioh, and Wright, forward,

and Messrs Hinge, Fuller, and De Castro, did good service. The tries for the Olub were obtained by Messrs De Castro, Livery (two), Fuller (two), and Wright, and for the fifteen by Messrs A. Moulo (two) and Bowley.

Collision at Sea.—A disastrous collision occurred on March 12th in the Channel. The African Steamship Company's steamer Benin, on her homeward voyage, was run into off Start Point by the .Eastern Shipping Company's steamer Duke of Buocleuch, from Calcutta, and was cut down so thoroughly that sho foundered within forty minutes, carrying with her a very valuable West Indian cargo. Her passengers and mails had fortunately been lauded at Havre, and she was en route for Liverpool. Both steamers were on the same course, but the Duke of Buocleuoh was going two knots faster than the Benin, and overtook her. There was no wind and the vessels had been following eaoh other for an hour. The captain and crew escaped on board the Duke of Bucoleuoh, and were brought into Plymouth. The vessel and cargo were worth £200,000. Well Pbovided Foe.—Thanks, it may be presumed, to tbe influence of Sir Hercules Robinson, the Zulu ex-King is to be relraeod from his close confinement in Oape Town Castle, and allowed to live on a farm in the neighborhood of the city. He will thui in all probability, cays the "Pall Mall Gazette," become a neighbor of the Natal chief Lanaalibalele, who has for some years been provided with a similar residenoe. So far as health and beauty of surroundings are concerned, Cotewayo will have nothing to comnlain of. His dwelling will be in the midst of a broad, breeze-swept, heath-covered fla , with a magnificent view of Table Mountain constantly before his eyes It is not stated who will bo charged with the cost of his establishment. The Natal Government pay £SOO a year for the maintenance of Langjalibalele, and year by year there is a proposal made by indignant colonists to cut off his supply of bottled beer. The beer, however, has hitherto successfully resisted colonial encroachments. Tub Land Leagttk.—Numerous meetings oontinue to be held in the United States in nupport of the Irish Land League. Mrs Pornell, mother of Mr Parnell, wos among tbe speakers at an assembly at Brooklyn on March 3rd. A movement has been set on foot at Philadelphia with a view to the formation of a Central Union of the Lmd League. According to the " Irish World " the Land League Organization in Amerioa sent £I2OO to Ireland last week. The total receipts are over £14,000, and it was expected that by St. Patrick's Day they would roach £20,000. There are now 919 branches of the League in Amerioa. The " Daily Telegraph's " correspondent at New York says that the breach between the two factions of the League organization grows wider every day; and the prospect now is that the party will be divided into two oamps, who will fight each other as bitterly as tbe old Fenians. Sydenham Boeough Council.—This body will hold its fortnightly meeting this evening. City Council.—Tho usual weekly meeting of the City Council will be held this evening at seven o'clock.