NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2254, 19 May 1881, Page 1

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Our Population. —Recent telegrams prove that the migration from New Zealand of men of European descent hag been unusually large during the lagt few weeks, a number being attracted by the immense railway contracts undertaken in New South Wales. On the other hand, there is an unsatisfactory prospect of the vacancies being filled by Chinese, an undesirable ingredient of population, as California has learned to her cost. Police Changes. —lt is reported that Sergeant Frank Morioe is to be transferred to Lyttelton to take charge of that station, exchanging with Sergeant J. T. Mason. Lyttelton Entertainments. —The first of a series of entertainments to be given during the winter will be held in the Colonists’ Hall at Port to-morrow (Friday) evening, as announced by advertisement. In past years these amusements have been well patronised, and the programme, which hn been issued for to-morrow night, can scarcely fail to draw as large an audience as any that attended in by-gone times. Inquest. —An inquest was held at the Kingston Hotel to-day before Dr. Frankish, Coroner, touching the death of an infant child, son of Mr Emery, fruiterer, Sydenham. From the evidence adduced it appeared that the child was found dead at about 5 o’clock this morning. Dr. Anderson, who made a post mortem examination of the body, gave it as his opinion that death resulted from suffocation. The jury accordingly returned a verdict of accidental suffocation. Coursing. —The South Canterbury Coursing Club’s first meeting was held yesterday at Waimate, Mr O. Wise being judge, and Mr Turner slipper. There was a good attendance. Weather and hares being propitious, a single day’s meeting concluded the events. For the first round of the Puppy Stakes, Mr A. Thompson’s Bosworth beat Mr Jas. King’s Jewish Maid ; Mr T. Hurt’s Wandering Nun beat Mr A. Turnbull’s Lady ; Mr B. Thompson’s Star of the South beat Mr A. Turnbull’s Juliet; and Mr B. Thompson’s Duchess of Connaught beat Mr Hague’s Cloudy Boy. For the first ties, Star of the South beat Bosworth, and Wandering Nan beat Duchess of Connaught. The final event resulted in Mr T. Hunt’s Wandering Nun beating Mr B. Thomson’s Star of the South, and winning the stake. For the All-aged Stakes Mr A. Thomson’s Don Carlos beat Mr Eavenhill’s Avon Brae ; Mr A. Thomson’s Hinemoa beat Mr S. Bannister’s Woodbine ; Mr G. Laurie’s Border Lad beat Mr J, W. Hurt’s Yorkshire Lass ; Mr M. Sherwin’s Queen of the Sees beat Mr J. Allen’s Shylock ; Mr 8. Bannister’s Van Dieman beat Mr M, Sherwin’s Maritana. For the first ties Don Carlos boat Hinemoa ; Queen of the Seas beat Border Lad ; and Van Dieman ran a bye. The final event resulted in Mr A. Thomson’s Don Carlos beating Mr M. Sherwin’s Queen of the Seas, and winning the stake. Boys' High School, This school was opened for the term yesterday, when seventy pupils were present. Fevee Waed. —ln connection with a paragraph in the report of the medical officer of health, read at fast meeting of the Board of Health, it was stated yesterday at the Hospital Board, that all cases of scarlet fever, &0., coming into the Hospital, were placed in an isolated portion of the institution. Lyttelton Steam Launbey. —This newlyestablished concern was thrown open to the public yesterday afternoon, and was numerously visited. Mr Bradshaw was in attendance, and gave a practical proof of the efficiency of the process adopted in the laundry. The visitors were well pleased with what they saw.

I/HOriraß.—A lecture was delivered last evening by Mr W. Bowron at the United Methodist Free Church School-room, St. Asaph street. The subject was entitled “ A Trip across the Atlantic,'' but, owing doubtless to the boisterous weather, the attendance was moderate. The Eev. E. O. Perry presided, and briefly introduced Mr Bowron, who, by the description of the various incidents connected with the voyage, interspersed with humourous anecdotes of people he met in the States, provoked the risible faculties of those present. A vote of thanks to the lecturer was carried by acclamation, and duly acknowledged. The proceeds of the lecture will bo devoted to the trust fund of the church.

Thbatbb Royal.— “ Olancarty ” wag repeated at the Theatre Royal last night, and the second representation fully confirmed the favorable opinion already conceived, alike of the piece and the company. Throughout it was played excellently. Miss Leigh, Miss Watt-Tanner, and Messrs Carden, McGowan, O'Brien, Elliott, and the other members of the company receiving a warm appreciation of their efforts at the hands of the audience. To-night “ Olanoarty ” will be given for the last time, and to-morrow a society comedy by the author of “Peep o’Day Boys,” entitled “ Extremes,” will be played. Pilqbims Football Oltjb.— A "special general meeting of the above club was held last evening at the Eastern Hotel, for the purpose of electing two delegates to represent the club at the Rugby Union Association. There was a large attendance of members, and Mr Bowley, the captain, was voted to the chair. The meeting then proceeded to elect the delegates, with the result that Messrs F. Fuller and W, Ellis were duly elected. It was decided that the colors of the club (blue and white) be changed, on account of their clashing with other clubs already playing here. After some general discussion on the matter it was proposed and duly carried — “ That the colors be changed to gold and black.” The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair. The Ministeb boh Public Wobks.—lt will be seen from the telegram of the "Press’ ” Wellington correspondent that the retirement from the Ministry of the Hon. R, Oliver, Minister for Public Works, is almost a matter of certainty. The urgency of attention to private affairs, owing to the death ef the Hon. gentleman’s nephew, Mr Eva, who v as lost in the Tararua, is stated as the reason which will necessitate Mr Oliver’s resignation.

Tub Scatengino Bate. — A petition lies for signature by the ratepayers of Christchurch at the City Council offices. It has bees signed by about 2100 persons, and, in order to become operative, at least 400 more ratepayers must affix their signatures thereto by Saturday next. It can be signed during this day, Friday, and Saturday by applying to Mr Haskins, the town clerk, and, in order to allow those whoso business prevents their doing so in office hours, the City Council Chambers will be kept open this evening and Friday evening from five till seven o’clock. The Late Db. Campbell.— A meeting of the private friends of the late Dr. Campbell and family was held at the office of Messrs P. Cunningham and Co., yesterday (Mr John Anderson, sen., in the chair), for the purpose of considering what steps should be taken to have a memorial erected. It was resolved that a monument should be erected to their memory in the Presbyterian Cemetery, Christchurch. It was considered advisable that no subscription should exceed a guinea, so that an opportunity may bo afforded to their numerous friends to contribute towards this object. This being a private matter, those present wished it to be clearly understood that their action should not interfere with the more public one of erecting a memorial in memory of all who were lost in the Tararna. and to which several present expressed a wish to contribute if it were thought advisable to erect one of a public nature.

Philosophical Institute.— The second of the popular lectures of the session will be delivered this evening, in the science theatre of the College, by Professor Cook, on the Construction of the Telescope,