NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2236, 2 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Polios Cottet.—The only case for hearing this morning by Messrs Ollivier and Westenra was that of Annie Wharton, who was brought up for being drunk and disorderly. She had thirty previous convictions registered against her, and was now fined 20a or forty-eight hours' imprisonment. Buddbn Dbathb.—lt was reported at the Folioe Depot that a child of Mr McQueen, who resides opposite the Public Library, Gasworks road, was found dead in its bed this morning. Also that a child named Mary Xrannary, whose parents reside in the fourth heme of the block known as Holmes' cottages, Jersey street, Sydenham, was so severely burnt that death resulted. The police are making inquiries, full particulars of which, as also the time at which the inquests will be held, will appear in our to-morrow's issue. Queeit'b Bibthdat in Little Akaloa.— A correspondent writes :—A pretty constant succession of excursion and other trips by the s.s. Titan has kept this usually quiet locality somewhat prominently before the people of Ohristchuroh and Lyttelton. The real beauties of the Bay will be readily acknowledged by those who have visited it. That Little Akaloa is becoming a favorite place in which to hold picnics is conclusively proved by the faotthat on Tuesday last the Titan, under the careful pilotage of Oapt. W. Cameron, brought down 200 excursionists. Mr Oonnon, the hotelkeeper, had made ample provision in eatables and potables for all visitors. On the same day a cricket match between the Okains and the Little Akaloa teams was played in the recreation ground, the local team securing a well oontested win. The fine all round play of H. Molntosh for the local team, and that of G. Mason for the Okain'i was muoh admired. The first-named player as the highest scorer secured a new bat, the gift of Mr Oonnon. A thoroughly enjoyable day was spent, and the wind up, a dance in the schoolroom, given by mine hoßt, was greatly appreciated by all, both young and old, who attended. The morning of the next day was by no means in its infancy when the party broke up.

Too Smaet.—Aa showing the astuteness of the Nihilists, remarks a London paper, it may be mentioned that the Austrian police reoently informed the Bussian Government that a considerable quantity of dynamite had been landed at Fiume, and forwarded to Eussia. The Russian authorities, in reply, requested that the dynamite should be allowed to pass as far as the frontier. On its arrival there it was received by persons in the uniform of Russian police officials, but subsequently another body of officials came to sequestrate the packages, and it was then discovered that i tbe_ first comers were Nihilists disguised as ' polioe, and that they had succeeded in smuggling the dynamite into the interior.

Pebsonal.—On Tuesday night Mr Monk, of Kaiapoi, -well known in the northern dietricfc, was seized at his residence with a fit o£ apoplexy. He had been in Ohristchuroh that afternoon, and on the return home complained a little of feeling unwell. On Wednesday he was attended by Drs. Ovenden and Prine, who gave no hope of Mr Monk's recovering, the unfortunate gentleman remaining nearly unconscious all day. GeemaN SOCIBXT. —The above society held its half yearly meeting at tbe Empire Hotel last evening. About fifty members were present ; Mr P. Taylor in the chair. A great amount of business was transacted, one important question which was raised being postponed for a fortnight. A very enjoyable evening was spent by those present. Fibb.—A very unfortunate fire occured on the farm of Mr John Bennie, Doyleston, whereby be had about twenty fat pige burnt alive. The stye, whioh must have been burning for some time, was first discovered to be on fire at four a.m., when everything possible was done to try and save them. There is no clue as to how the fire originated. Lad Mr.6sr.ua fbom Watebton. —On Monday, a son of Mr D. Evans, of Waterton, nine years old, played truant from school. His father chanced to hear of this, and, on the boy's return home, went out in qu?st of a switch wherewith to follow Solomon's advice to parents. Thereupon the lad, dressed in a night-shirt only, took flight; nor, up to last night had his whereabouts been discovered. Monday night was dark at Waterton, and rain fell at intervals. Search-parties were organised, but so far ineffectually. Lyttblton Bbabs Ban».—A meeting was held in the Lyttslton Colonists' Hal), on Tuesday night, for the purpose of organising a brass band, under the tuition of Mr Bowles. Twelve members were enrolled, and Master Collins appointed secretary pro. tern. Mr Bowles is sanguine that a good band can be formed at the Port, there being a good many young men there who are anxious to find some entertaining means of spending their winter evenings, and not a few of them have been initiated into the first principles of music. Another meeting is to be held to-morrow. Abt Union at Kaiapoi.—The Art Union in aid of the funds for erection of St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church here, was drawn in the Institute Hall on Tuesday evening. Nearly 1000 tickets had been disposed of. There was a large attendance. Tbe prizes included conveyance of i-acre section neay the Brewery, valued at £IOO, for which the lucky number was drawn by a local tradesmen ; a building lot in Bangiora street, valued at £SO ; brood mare, harness, watch. £5 note, quilt, calf, £2 10s worth of oaten chaff, and a variety of other prizes. The list of winning numbers is published in another eolumn. About £270 would be netted to the building fund. Ashbttrton Vitai STATISTICS.—The following are the statistics for Ashburton district during Msy : —Births, 23 ; deaths, 10 j marriages, 3. Lyttblton Town Clock.—Last night the town clock at Port was illuminated for the first time, under the arrangement made by the Mayor with the Government. The Maobi Pbibonbbs.—The Hinemoa is to take the Native prisoners from Lyttelton to New Plymouth to-day. There are eightythree of Te Whiti's political detenues and twenty-nine of tbe two-year prisoners. City Atjditobs.—The election of city auditors took place yesterday, with the following result:—Mr Neil Black, 256; Mr W. Jameson, 245; Mr H. E. Alport, 219; Mr T. B. Craig, 108. The first two gentlemen are therefore elected. Accident at Kaiafoi.—A tinsmith named Worls, while attending to a job on the roof of Mr E. Hornby's premises, North road, on Wednesday, slipped, and falling from the roof on to a lean-to, and thence to the ground, had his collar-bone broken, The fracture was reduced by Dr. Ovenden. Lecxueb at Bangiora.—Mr Oswald E. Hugo gave one of his interesting lectures on Phrenology, &c, at the Literary Institute on Tnesday evening. The room was well filled. Several of those present submitted themselves to the ordeal of "bump feeling" by the lecturer, and his clever delineations of character called forth general applause. Publication Bbceitbd. —We have to acknowledge the receipt of a pamphlet entitled " Are we to stay here P A Paper on the New Zealand Publio Works policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the settlement of the Crows.' Lands, and thu incidence of taxation." The paper was written for and read to the members of the Timarn Debating Society. Otago Oentbat Bailway,—The "Daily Times " states that the contractor for the Wingatui section of the Otago Central railway is now pushing on with the driving and lining of the first tunnel on the route. The tunnel is connected by tramway with the North Taieri railway-siding, and the material required in lining is thus conveyed directly to the works. Bangioka Boboitgh Council.—The adjourned special meeting was held on Tuesday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Ivory, Stephens, Ellis and White. The reserve committee presented their report, and the conditions suggested for leasing the reserve at Methven, which were accepted by the Council, and it was decided "that tenders be invited by advertisement for the lease of the reserve." " The question of gas supply for the town was then introduced, and Friday evening, June 10th, was fixed on when a publio meeting would be called, Mr Clemingshaw, of Ohristchurch, having promised to attend auch meeting and submit estimate, &c, of probable cost. For shingling footpath of East town belt, tbe tender of Mr Davis was accepted. The meeting then adjourned. East Chbistchuboh School Con wittee—A special meeting of the East Ohristchurch school committee was held on Tuesday evening in the committee rooms, all the members being present. In respect to Mr Wright's nomination, the committee resolved to adhere to their nomination, as it was found that Mr Wright possessed the necessary qualifications to entitle him to an appointment under the Board of Education in Now Zealand, and that hit official testimonials were of an exceptionally good character. A copy of Mr A. Loughrey's letter upon the classification of Victorian teachers, and Professor Pearson's opinion of tbe value of a license examination, were directed to bo sent to the Board for their information. The vacancy made by the resignation of Mrs Haughton in tbe main school was filled by the nomination of Miss Dunnage, one of the present staff. Other vacancies were filled by the promotion of other members of the staff, after which the oommlbtee adjourned. A Obt/ei Sbix.—During Mademoiselle Sarah Bemhardt's recent starring tour in the United States, that gifted actress received many solid,[as well as complimentary, recognitions of her dramatic talent from the American public. Upon one occasion it .would appear that an enthusiast successfully besought her to accept a massive golden j parare, somewhat clumsy in fashion, but of a weight which, from a practical point of view, more than atoned for its lack of artistic oiagance. Upon examining it closely, JMademojeeUe Bernhardt discovered that the donor had forgotten to detach the tiny price tieiot, aed was not a little gratified to observe that individual appreciation of her merit* had found concrete expression in a tribute wotth 5000 dols. Shortly afterwards, in conformfty with the practioe adopted by her of periodically lightening her luggage by turning superfluous gifts into money, she offered the paruxe to question for sale to a leading New York ieweller, who examined it with care, aud. having applied the usual tests to its surface, informed her that its intrinsic value was exactly 60 dols. "How can that be? " exclaimed the lady. "Simply because it is mainly composed of copper, not over thickly gilt," was the reply. Thb Cottbsb of Tbub Lots.—An unfortunate aooident terminated a romantio adventure of two lovors a night or two since in the Eue des Trois Bornes, Paris. The parents of ■ the young girl, who had, apparently, motives to fear some act of folly on her part, took the precaution of locking her up in her chamber every evening. A few days back the young people met by chance in the streets, and thf youth persuaded his sweetheart that, if she was willing, it would be easy for him to visit hor in her prison. The girl consented, and as S ged 'A bOUt i en °' cl ° ok at right tied hcl sheets end to end, and made fast one extremity to her wmdow-rail, letting down the othE into the courtyard. ThtyoZZr™ menced the ascent, while h?s SS.JS3S the, window to encourage him by her present She was just leaning forward to receive n her arms, when she lost her balance arS fell, carrying her lover with her in, CfcJl Their cries for help were heard as they lav on" the ground, and they were found f« V* ° serious injured that their reuS^th^ 0 Louis Hospital was neceisary. Ht *

Thb Fivb Miiliow Loah.—Mr W" 6 " garth, in his oiroular of April Bth says =-~ Tlle privilege of converting the New Zealand 5 per centa., 1889, into 4 per cents, expired on the 16th ultimo. About 4i out of five millions have been converted. This privilege ended, thia 1889 stook haa dropped in ™ue from 1101 xd to about 106. ' mt _ „ . Thb Engmbh Okickbtbbs.— The English crioketera will play matches in New f aa'and aa follows :—Auokland, November 24th, 25th, smd 26th ; Wellington, December Ist, 2nd, and 3rd ; Ohrißtohuroh, December sth, 6th, and 7th; Timaru,Deoember Bthj Oamarn.Deoember 9th; Dunedin, Decomber 10th, 12th, and 13th; Inveroargill, December 15th and 16th. They then go on to Melbourne, playing there from Dooember 26th to January 3rd, and again, after a tour through Australia, on March 3rd, 4th, and sth.