NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2231, 27 May 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Committal. —Thin morning, at the Beaident Magistrate’s Court, George Thomas Hulston was fully committed to take his trial at the next sessions of the Supreme Court, on a charge of larceny as the bailee of a horse, harness, and dray, the property of Fred. Horsman, from whom they had been hired. Nbw Zealand Twins.—Messrs Mason, Strothers and Co. have, in conjunction with an Australian firm, completed arrangements for the manufacturing in Christchurch of twine for the use of reaping machines. A very complete plant his been ordered by which Fhormium Tenax or Manilla hemp can be utilised for the above purposes, turning out the article at a price considerably lower than that of the imported twine. Fancy Dbebb Ball.—lnvitations have been issued by the Mayor of Lyttelton, Mr Harry Allwright, for a fancy dress ball to be given by him next Thursday at the Colonists’ Hall. The Mayor of Lyttelton gave a similar ball once before, one of the moat enjoyable public gatherings ever given in Fort. Attempting Suicide.—B. Biohardson, the young man who had taken strychnine in an unoccupied shanty at Lyttelton, as reported yesterday, and who described himself as having come to the colony in the capacity of an apprentice on board the ship Zaalandia some time since, was this morning remanded to prison until Monday next, by Dr. Donald, B.M. at Fort. Kaiapoi Council Auditohs.—Messrs. J. Matthews and G. F. Hewlings were the only candidates nominated for the offices of two auditors for this borough on Thursday, and

will be duly elected, Geand Obangb Lodge.—At the session of this Lodge held at Timarn a parse of fifty-three sovereigns was presented to £ro. E. Bavell, E.W.D.G.M., on Thursday.

Ashley County Council, —At the election for a member for the Oxford riding on Wednesday, Mr J. Ingram was elected. The votes were—Barker, 24; Ingram, 39. The Comet. —Owing to the clearness of the atmosphere last evening, the comet was much more distinct than it has been for the past few nights. It is situated in the S.W. quarter, about twenty-five degrees above the horizon.

Eiee at Stoke Grange. —Three stacks o£ oaten hay and two reapers destroyed by fire at this farm, near the Oust, on Wednesday morning, were the property of Mr David Brown.

Railway Taeifp Ax tbbation. —The Government “ Gazette ” of May 12th notifies that on the 25th June a new railway tariff will come into operation. The following alterations may be noted :—“ That season tickets can now be procured at any date j” “ That special and excursion trains are materially reduced as to the rates charged j” and also “ That special arrangements are made for small consignments of goods.” Lyttelton Wesleyan Bazaae. The bazaar held in the Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall on the Queen's Birthday in aid of the parsonage fund of the Lyttelton Wesleyan Congregation realised about £l2O. Hydropathy. —A lecture on this subject was delivered on Wednesday evening, in the Ashburton Town Hall, by Mr Wallis, of Christchurch. The audience, although not large, was highly appreciative. Thb Old Men’s Home, Ashburton.— Mr Shearman, of the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, presented a number of bottles of rum, some pipes, and a quantity of tobacco to the inmates of the Old Men’s Home, to enable them to drink her Majesty’s health on her birthday. Daemonic Society. A meeting was called by the hon. secretary of this society, without an hour being named, to take place last night in the Hew Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, "To consider the present position of the society,” At from half-past seven till half-past eight o’clock neither the hon. secretary nor any other member of the society were present, and the meeting lapsed.

Presentation. —A number of the friends of Sergeant Mason hearing that he was about to leave Lyttelton, to be stationed at Christ church, met yesterday, and subscribed a small purse, which they presented to Mrs Mason, with their best wishes for the welfare of herself and family. The idea was an impromptu one, but the generous way in which it was responded to sufficiently proved the esteem in which the recipient was held by the community. The exchange of positions between Sergeants Mason and Morioo was made yes-* terday.

Getting to Windwaed of the Eui■WAY Attthoeities. —lt is stated that a few days ago a traveller from Lyttelton to this city who had about 8 owt. of luggage, desiring to get it through as cheaply as possible, found that the regular rate for excess luggage would be X 6«. He immediately took out eight passenger tickets at Is 2d each, which allowed each passenger 1 cwt. of luggage, and thus passed the luggage through for 9s 4i, or a saving of about 6s 8d on regular rates, Woodbnd,— A public meeting was held in the district school on Wednesday evening last, for the purpose of appointing trustees for the reserve set apart as a recreation ground for Woodend. Mr James Horrell in the chair. After some discussion it was decided to ask the Government to add the adjoining reserve known as the rifle range, it being more suitable for recreation purposes, as there is a fine sheet of water on it. The following gentlemen were appointed trustees Messrs Stalker, Thompkins, Oatohpole, Lorrimer and F. Horrell, Messrs Stalker and Thompkins were requested to interview the proper authorities to secure the reserve and to endeavour to get the rifle range added to it. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Resident Maqistsate's Ooubt.—Testerday, Messrs Ollivier and Westenra, the following civil cases were adjudicated upon— Burrell v Pollard, claim £4 10s for services rendered by three children in the chorus of the Juvenile Pinafore Company. Plaintiff had formerly sued Mr Reynolds, and had been non-suited. Judgment was now given for £2_and costs. M. Brightlingv Woodhrm. Plaintiff sued for £5 13s for damages done <• a horse in a collision with a runaway baker’s cart belonging to defendant, Mr McOonnol r r Stringer for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff with costs. Judg. ment was also for plaintiffs in—Qriflln v Oorkm, £ll3s sd, and Christian v Collins, £3 12s 3d. Judgment went by default in Turner v Bansgrove, £3 He ; Percy v Ross, 8s 6d • Munnings v Goodfellow, £8 11s 3d ; Leaver v Osborne, £2 10s ; Gay v Dransfield, £lolo* 6d ; Cramp v Patoman, £1 Os 6d ; ana Twcntymaa and Co. v Mclntyre, £9 3s 9d

DAtrmxßHfl Lodge, 1.0.G.T. An open meeting of the Dauntless Lodge, No. 7, tO.G.T., will be held in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, this evening, at eight o’clock, when a lecture will be delivered fay Mr J. hn Harding, on “ Beer, and the Waste of Food in its Manufacture."

; Oonobet. —Signor Oarmini Morley may be congratulated upon the success of his concert, which took place last evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall. There was a numerous and fashionable audience, who thoroughly appreciated the items of an attractive and liberal programme. We regret that the extreme pressure upon our space prevents a detailed criticism, but speaking in general terms wo cannot do otherwise than express our pleasure at the artistic manner in which the numbers were given. Miss Grinstcd and the Mieses Sponsley, pupils of the Signor, acquitted themselves admirably, and gracefully submitted to the demands for encores. Messrs Wright, Williams, and Porter were also excellent in their various songs, while the quartettes and chorusses were sung with precision and effect. Signor Morley and Mrs Morley sustained a considerable part of the programme, and it is needless to say were loudly applauded. Mr Landergan presided at the piano during the evening with his accustomed skill. Signor Morley may rest assured that his next concert will be looked forward too with considerable interest.

Bangioea, —The farewell concert given by Mr O. Merton to his friends on Wednesday evening was largely attended. The concert was opened by the company singing a verse of the National Anthem. Mr Merton's class rendered several concerted pieces in an efficient manner, and there were also several quartettes and trios. The solos were rendered by Miss A. Lilly and Messrs O. Merton, A. Merton, J. Fulton, and E. R. Good. A duet by Messrs A. Merton and L. Hunnihell was loudly applauded. The pianoforte accompaniments were played by Mrs Tribe and Misses Boys and Lilly. Before “ Auld Lang Syne " was given by the company, as a closing piece, Mr Merton, in appropriate terms, thanked his friends for their attendance. He referred to many interesting reminiscences connected with his twenty-four years' experience in Rsngiora. At the desire of Mr H. Blackett, all present joined in three hearty cheers. During the evening the brats band contributed several pieces most efficiently. The room was then cleared, and dancing was indulged in till an early hour next morning. The music was contributed by the Rangiora brats band and the Messrs Hunnihell.

Shocking Death.—The remains of a man —Edward Cole —who has been missing in Greymouth, were found at Brunnerton in a rather singular manner. The “Argus ” states that a man named Geo. Crawford went te clear out a culvert that was choked with sludge and sand. The hole was between five and six feet deep, and the culvert about one foot square. When working with his shovel he came across a piece of cloth, and immediately after found that the culvert had been partly choked by the body of a man. The feet were inside the culvert, which was quite stopped up by deceased’s legs. It is supposed deceased fell into the accidentally, and that before he could extricate himself be was smothered with water and sludge. He had been recently driving a horse and cart for Mr Bowe, contractor, Stillwater creek, and has friends at Hatter’s terrace.) The Disposal op Sewage.—An article in the “ Manchester Examiner " describee how the Health Committee of Manchester and their manager, Mr Whyley, get rid of the “nightsoil” and other house refuse of their great town. The earth-closet system is adopted, and appears to be a great success. The refuse is removed in hermetically sealed cases at least every seventh day. There are about 700 men employed in various ways in this work, 130 being carters and 130 assistants to them. They collect from the 60,000 closets some 180,000 tons of refuse each year. Half of this is disposed of in the old way, as what is still called nightsoil. It goes by road, rail, and boat to the near farmers about Manchester. The committee are dealing, and with eminent success, with the other half. They have erected huge works at Holt Town, and have spent £IOO,OOO there, and they are dealing with one-half of the refuse of the town in a manner that staggers ’deputations from great and various local and municipal governments. Out of 90,000 tons of refuse taken to Holt Town, a fine manure, weighing about 10,000 tons, is made. This is done by fire and evaporation.

Dunedin Exhibition. —We learn from the “ Daily Times ” that a quantity of goods for the exhibition, to the amount of SO tons, arrived by the To Anaa on Wednesday, and a further quantity is to be sent over next week. In the meantime the number of applications from all parts of Hew Zealand for space is steadily increasing, and it is anticipated that the buildings at the disposal of the Exhibitioncommittee—the Garrison Hall and Messrs Matbeson Brothers' warehouse adjoining—will be insufficient to meet all requirements. As a means of getting over this difficulty it has been decided to erect a number of marquees for the accommodation of agricultural machinery and produce. The various subcommittees in connection with the Exhibition are at present busily arranging details regarding the allocation of epaco. The Rational Insurance Company have undertaken the insurance of exhibits from the time of arrival to despatch.

South Line.—The railway station hitherto known as Woodbridge, will in future be called Rangitata. Sydenham and the Dbainaoe Board.— A meeting will be held this evening in the Colombo road schoolbonse at 7.30, to obtain an expression of opinion from the ratepayers of Sydenham as to the proposed action of the Drainage Board towards the borough.