NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2230, 26 May 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Shipping. —The New Zealand Sbipp'ng Company, limited, have received cable advice, dated 24th inst., of the arrival at home of their ship Otaki from Lyttelton. Signob 0. Moelev’s Congest. The Tramway cars to Papanui will call to-night at the corner of Lichfield and Colombo streets, to convey passengers from Signor Morley’s concert at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Political. —The Hon. John Hall and Mr J. T. Fisher address their respective constituents this evening, the former at Loeston and the latter at Woolston,

Attempted Suicide. —This morning the screams of a man attracted Constable Kenny’s attention to the unoccupied shanties belonging to the Lyttelton Harbor Board, and situated on the by-way which leads from Norwich Quay down to Peacock’s Wharf, at Port. Upon entering the place the constable found a young man lying on the floor and apparently writhirg in agony. He was shouting out, “ Oh, God, have mercy on me for poisoning myself.” The constable was soon rainforcod by the assistance of passers by, and the unfortunate youth qu’ckly conveyed to the Casual Ward, which is in the immediate vicinity. Drs. H. Macdonald and J. T. Rouse were called in, and got the stomachpump quickly to work, vigorously washing the recepticle of the alleged poison out with liberal supplies of warm water. The rigidity and nervous twitching of the body was, after a few minutes, subdued, and the patient was brought sufficiently to to warrant the impression that he was out of danger. It appears that the young fellow made an attempt to do away with himself the other day by imbibing chlorodyne, and ho states that, on the present occasion, he swallowed three shillings’ worth of strychnine, purchased by him in Christchurch. When last arrested he gave the name of Robert Richardson, and said he had been rejected by “ a dark but lovely damsel,” and declined to further prolong bis pilgrimage hero below under these vexatious circumstances. There is little doubt but ho is mentally diseased. Sudden Death at Rangioba. —On Tuesday, Mr George Thompson, an old resident of this district, expired somewhat suddenly at his residence on the Woodend road.

Xndustriae Association. —O wing to the regular meeting day of the above falling on the Queen’s Birthday, it has been adjourned to the 31st inst. Queen’s Birthday Bali, at Kaiapoi.— The ball given by Mr Burnip, at the Oddfellows’ Hall, on Tuesday evening, was well attended by a gay and pleasant assemblage, who kept up the dancing with spirit till a late hour to the strains of an excellent band. The ball was quite a success. Magistrate's Court, Kaiapoi.— At this Court on Tuesday, before GK H. Blackwell, Esq., Mayor, W. Kirby, for using obscene language, was fined 10s. A charge of drunkenness against the same offender was dismissed. Bakgioea. —The auditors to the Borough Council for the past year are again nominated, viz., Messrs O. J. Chapman and J. Boss. These gentlemen will, therefore, be duly elected. Bahai a. —An entertainment in connection with the public library was held in the Town Hall, Bakaia, on Tuesday evening. The entertainment consisted of vocal and instrumental music, readings, and recitations. The room was well filled, and the affair passed off very successfully.

A Lyttelton Beass Band. —Mr O. H. Bowles, bandmaster at the Burnham Industrial School, is endeavoring to organise a brass band at Fort. There are several young men in Lyttelton who are fair players, and Mr Bowles thinks a very good band could be got together.

CONOEBT, —We have to remind our readers that Signor Morley’s concert will take place this evening, in the Oddfellows’ Hall. A very excellent programme has boon prepared, and as most of the principal items will be rendered by the Signor’s pupils considerable interest is felt in the result. Signor Morley will, of course, assist, and the concerted pieces will be given by a well selected chorus.

Fish Culture at Ofawa. —About 14,000 eggs have already been obtained from the American brook trout, and there are still many fish to be stripped. From the healthy appearance of the eggs Mr Johnson anticipates a very successful hatching, notwith standing that a large proportion are from only two-year-old fish, which have turned out to be quite as productive as the English variety at three years old. New Plough. —We hoar that a combined three-furrow plough, or double-furrow with two subsoilers, will shortly be sent by a firm in Christchurch to Mr M. Dalziel, Amberloy, to whoso order it has been constructed. Should it prove a success, such an implement, on land where the subsoil requiries stirring, will doubtless become enquired for. Ho new principle is involved, as when the subsoilers are used the third mould board, &e., will be detached. It is simply enlarging on the double-furrow and single subsoiler which Las for some time been in use.

Good Templauy in Ashbueton.—On Tuesday evening the seventh anniversary of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0.Q.T., was celebrated in the Templar Hall by a tea meeting, the number of people attending which was so great as to severely test the accommodating capacity of the building. A capital tea was served, the tables being laid in good taste, and the hall neatly hung with evergreens and flowers. After tea Mr Isaac Scott presided. The Revs. Messrs Koall and Nixon gave addresses, and local amateurs contributed a variety of songs. The vocalists wore Mesdames Nixon, Kay and Dunn, and Mias Murray acted as accompanist. Impobtation by the Remington. A pack of twelve harriers and a racehorse, Oadogan, arrived yesterday by the Remington from London. The horse is consigned to Mr Q. G. Stead, and the dogs to Mr Thomas Hamiyn," of Kingsborough, near Timaru. All have arrived in grand condition, the horse being well looked after on the voyage by his groom, Mr D. Roberts. Oadogan is by Cremorne, out of Chance by Adventurer, and ran second for the Two Thousand Guineas in 1879. He is about 15 hands high, a bay with black points, and will prove himself a valuable addition to the racing stud of Canterbury. Kowai Rifle Club, —On Tuesday evening a variety entertainment, concluding with a ball, was given in the Town Hall, Amberlev. Local amateurs, kindly assisted by Mr E. R. Good, of Rangiora, contributed the vocal and first part of the entertainment, after which the Sefton Amateur Dramatic Club played a farce, in which the characters were letter perfect, the poor stage appliances being a fair excuse for any short comings. The prizes won by the competitors during the day were presented by Mrs Reginald Foster. The Amberley Town Hall has never been so effectively decorated as it was on this occasion, the Kowai Rifle Club having to thank Mr and Mrs Husband, of Balcairn, in this'respect. Spbbydon School.— The annual distribution of prizes to the children attending this school took place on Friday last. In accordance with the usual custom, a prize was given to every scholar who passed at the last examination by the Inspector, the object of the committee being to encourage the pupils to persevere in their work. Out of one hundred and forty children, including infants, there were four failures only. The percentage of passes was ninety-five. After the distribution of the prizes by the chairman, Mr Henderson, the schoolmaster, congratulated his pupils on their success. He pointed out that the prizes had been given in order to show them that perseverance would be rewarded. It was an honour to obtain a prize. All those who had received prizes would be able to prove to their parents that they had done their duty at school. At the request of some ladies present, a few songs were sung, which elicited warm applause.

The Oitv Auditobshifs. —-The nominations tor the city auditorshipi closed yesterday when Messrs Noil Black, Jameson, H. Thf u 'nn t' C i rUlg WCre nominated - Ine election will take place on June Ist. The Sjdenham AtrDiTOßs._Mes.rs Neil Black andj O. Ladds were yesterday declared duly elected as auditors for the Borough of Bjdonham. &

‘ Fnpj AT Stokb Geangh —On Wednesday morning some stacks of grain and reaping machinery on Messrs Lee Brothers’ farm, at Btoke Grange, Oust, were discovered to be on fire as the men were getting up, about six o clock, A considerable amount of damage was done. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. There was an in*J* rft lL oe ,°f £llO on the property destroyed in the National Company’s office. A Peesektkekt Fulfilled. Referring to the fatal accident at Adelaide to Mr* Newton, an Auckland passenger by the Potosi, the “Observer” says that cable information received there states that it happened whilst the ship was putting out cargo. The derrick spar was defective in one port and broke, falling across Mrs Newton s nock and shoulders, and dislocating the former. Death was, of course, instantaneous. It is o curious coincidence that when Mrs Newton was bidding farewell to her husband on board the Potosi, at Gravesend, just a year ago, she turned to an intimate acquaintance (who was going out to Auckland with Mr Newton), who was standing by, and said—“ Take care of my husband, it ho should bo ill ; I know that I shall never see him again.”

Football. —The match of the Christchurch Club arranged for Saturday is East v West, Montreal street to be the dividing line. The former will wear blue and white, and the latter red and black. The following were elected members of fre club :—Messrs Spencer, Saltmarshe, Fuller, Austin, Fenwick, Knight, Hassal, Higgins, H. F. Fenwick, W. K. Spencer, and Hawkins. The match arranged for next Saturday between the members of the Ravens’ Club is A to L v M to Z, at 2 30 p.m. sharp, on Hagley Park. The latter will play in blue and white. Members are particularly requested to play. The Pilgrims’ match on Saturday will be A to J v K to Z, the former to wear gold aud black and the latter blue and white. Play to commence at three o’clock sharp.

He Lived There. —" Are you the fax collector for this ward ?” he asted as they rode together on the platform of the car. “No.” “Assessor?” “No.” “ Waterworks man ?” “ No.” “ Anything to do with the census ?” “Nothing of the sort. Why do you ask?” “ Why, I saw you coming out of a house on Sproat street the other day with two chairs, a broom and an ottoman flying after you, and I said to myself that you were an official or agent of some sort, and had unintentionally offended the woman.” “No, I'm no official or agent,” replied the man in a lonesome voice. “I live there, and that woman was my wife. Savey ?” “You bet!" was the sympathetic response, and they crept closer together and took a chew from the same box.