NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2257, 23 May 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Masonic. —The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new Masonic Hall for the Canterbury Kilwinning, No. 585, 5.0., will take place in Lyttelton to-morrow afternoon. A number of visiting brethren of various lodges have expressed their intention of being present, and no doubt the ceremony will »e an impressive one. As will be seen by advertisements elsewhere, the officers and brethren of tho Canterbury Lodge, 1048;, EC., Oonyer's Lodge, E. 0., and Robert Burns, 604, 5.0., will meet at the Railway Station to-morrow, at 1.15 p.m., to proceed to Lyttelton and take part in the ceremony. Papanui Couebinq Cutis. The first meeting of this newly-formed Coursing Club will take place to-morrow at Yaldhurst, when two events, viz., tho Puppy Stakes and tho All Aged Stakes, will be‘contested. For tho first of these events five dogs are entered, whilst for the All Aged Stakes thirty-two dogs are nominated ; but it is possible that all of these will not pay up at the meeting to-night, when the drawing will bo arranged. As tho locale of the meeting is so near town, and tomorrow is the Queen's birth-day, a largegathering of tho coursing fraternity may be looked for; although, judging from the number of events, it is hardly to be expected that the meeting will be concluded in one day. It is to bo hoped the fine weather of to-day will be experienced, as it will conduce greatly to the success of the meeting. Oanaet Consultation. —The eighth of Mr Stapleton’s popular Canary Consultations, on the novelty principle, will, be drawn this evening, on tho Grand National Steeplechase, at the Foresters’ Hall. The lists are all but full, so that those who desire to take a chance should lose no time.

A Ohloeodtnb Tastes.—R. Richardson, the young man arrested last Friday at Port on a charge of lunacy from drink, and remanded until to-day, was set at liberty this morning. Ho had boon imbibing chlorodyno too copiously, the effects of which got him into the lock-up.

Lyttelton Boeough Auditoes. —Messrs Lance and Ward were re-elected auditors this forenoon at Lyttelton. Caution to Lakeikinb. —This morning at the B.M. Court Isaac Cooksloy, a Woolston larrikin, was fined £5, costs of Court and solicitor’s fee, or one month’s imprisonment with hard labor, for “chivying " a Chinaman whom, in that process, he bad found occasion to throw stones at, knock down, and handle in a very rough manner. Mr Oilivier, together with the punishment, administered a pithy recommendation to defendant to abstain in future from the amusement ho had taken up, and the young man went away, looking considerably astonished at the fatherly treatment he had received. What’s in a Name? —James Standeven was, this morning, brought up for “ not standing even”—in other words he had been reeling drunk on tho night before. The police, moreover, said that he had been fined eight times previously for the same weakness in the legs. The “ eternal fitness of things” does not seem, in this case, to sort with the man’s name and his proclivities.

Black Diamonds.—This troupe of performers will give an entertainment for the benefit of Mr H. Gardner mnsic teacher, at tho Oddfelliws’ Hall this evening.

The Peemibb —The Hon. John Hall arrived here from Wellington on Saturday, by the steamer Taiaroa.

Naseow Escape. —A three-year-old child named Douglas was knocked down by a milk cart near the Garrick Hotel, on Saturday, but fortunately escaped with a few bruises. Nbw Gband Stand. —Tho new stand in course of erection for tho 0.J.0.,and which is estimated, with accessories, to cost about£4soo, will bo complete for next Spring Meeting. Gone foe a Teip —Mr and Mrs J. L. Coster were passengers by tho steamer Taiaroa on Saturday en route to England, via San Francisco. A great many of- their friends went through to Port on Saturday night to wish them bon voyage.

Sudden Death.—A||man named Saxtor, employed on the railway, was engaged in shunting on Saturday, when he suddenly fell down, apparently in a fit. He was at once taken to the Hospital, being still unconscious on arriving there, and expired in a few moments afterwards. An inquest will be held at four this afternoon. An Intelligent Horse.—Some amusement was caused amongst a number of people on Saturday afternoon when a man, presumably in quest of a drink, wes observed to lead a horse along the main entrance into the White Hart Hotel. No mischief was done, the animal backing with care, and avoiding the pot-shrubs with which the passage was lined on either side. The Totalizator.—At the annual meeting of the 0.J.0. on Saturday, it was resolved to request the new committee, if possible, to arrange for a totalisator on the course at the ensuing Spring Meeting. A reference to the accounts presented at the meeting will show that the handsome sum of £3lB 2s was realised as the share of the club from the use of Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin’s totalisator at the Spring Meeting in November last.

Lyttelton Naval Brigade—The Court which is being held in connection with thi* brigade at tho Drillebed, it appears, is one of inquiry, not court martial, Lieut. H. McLollan, one of tho officers concerned, states that tho inquiry was ordered by 001. Packo, to whom a petition asking that the appointment of Mr A. B. P. Pyemont to tho sublieutenanoy bo cancelled. The petition was signed by forty-seven of tho members of the brigade. Calcutta Sweeps.—Calcutta sweeps on the Grand National Handicap were held at Mr J. L. Fleming’s auction rooms, High street, on Saturday evening ; but owing to tho limited attendance only one small sweep was drawn, Agent, Clarence, and Winfield realising the highest prices. Calcutta sweeps will be drawn at the same place this evening, and J. L. Fleming’s Novelty Consultation No. 2 on tho Grand National Steeplechases will be drawn at 4 p.m. Fire at Avonsidb. —A fire broke out shortly after twelve o’clock on Saturday night in the cottage of Mr E. Popporill, Avonsido. Tho house was empty. The fire soon got a firm hold, and communicated to a cottage adjoining, which was tho property of Mr T. Scarlet, both buildings being enveloped in flames in afew minutes after the first alarm. Tho Fire Brigodo were, os usual, promptly in attendance, but could do nothing towards saving the properties, which were completely in possession of the “devouring element” before their arrival. However, nearly oil Mr Scarlet’s furniture was saved. Tho insurances were as follows : —Mr Popporillj £l5O, in tho Transatlantic; Mr Scarlet, £l5O, in tho National.

Ak IJnpeoi'itadle Estate. —A bankruptcy case which recently cropped up in the Manawatu district is proving somewhat, lively for the creditors who proved in it. A debt ot' £2OO was incurred, says the “ N.Z. Times,” by the estate through wrangling over several paints which cropped up in an incidental manner, and as the assets are not sufficient to meet those claims, which must, as a matter of course, bo paid in lull, the creditors who proved their claims have been called upon try contribute to the extent o£ £7 each,