NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2241, 8 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ebtision Coxjbt. —This morning, Mr J. Nugent Wood, E.M., preeiding, the rolls for the ridings of Avon, Heathoote, and Lincoln were confirmed. There ■were no objections edged.

XT. A. O. Dedids. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Perseverance Lodge was held last night in the lodge-room, Addington, P.A, Bro. Skinner preeiding. There was a good attendance of members, also several visiting brothers. The lodge being opened, correspondence was read from Grand Lodge, appointing P.A. Bro. Willstead, D.P. for No. 20 district. There wore three candidates initiated, and two proposed for membership. After some further business had been transacted, the lodge was closed in due form. Oantbebubm Ooubbxko Club. —A meeting of the Canterbury Coursing Club will be held to-day and to-morrow, on Mr B. Chapman’s land at Springbank, Mooraki.

MAGKriUTB'B Oottkt, Lyttelton.—Dr. Donald, E.M., disposed of the following civil business at this Court this morning Nelson wij r P j r t®’ ? laun 9* 6d. Mr H, N. R alder for defendant. A set off of £2 15s 6d was put m and defendant admitted £3 Is 6d * olainl, was given for the difference as paid into Court. A. H. Blake and Oo y J Da Bloi., claim £5 16s; judgment by default. Same v Hynes, claim 19s 6d; judgment by default. Fouhdey at Abhbueton.— Messrs Jenkins and Handoe s tender has boon accepted for labor only, for the erection of a foundry which the Messrs Duncan intend starting in Ashburton, as a branch of the firm's business in Christchurch,

High f ohool ax Hahoioba.*~A petition is being signed in the Bangiora district for presentation to the members for the district, asking him if possible to obtain reserves as endowment for a school for the promotion of secondary education.

ScHOLABSHiPS Examinations. —The examinations for the Government scholarships commenced yesterday morning at the Normal School, Mr J. V. Oolborne-Veel, M.A., and Professor Cook acting as examiners. The subjects taken wore grammar and geography. The following are the numbers in attendance in the respective classes : —Class A—Boys, 4 ; girls, 7 ; total, 11, Class B—Boys, 8 ; girls, 9 ; total, 17. Class O—Boys, 14 ; girls, 6; total, 20. Tho grand total of candidates was 48.

The Dbaxnagb Question. A largely attended meeting was held lost night in the Oddfellows’ Hall, convened by his Worship the Mayor, in compliance with a requisition presented to him. The subject discussed was the action of the Drainage Board generally, and the Bill proposed to bo introduced into Parliament. A resolution pledging the meeting to oppose the Bill, and asking the members for the district to do so, was carried unanimously. It was also resolved to sign petitions to Parliament, Banqioea Domain Boaid. —A meeting of this Board was held at the Eoad Board office on Tuesday. Present Captain Parsons (chairman), Messrs Duncan, Hossack, Mulcock, Manning, Lilly and Ivory. It was decided that plantation reserve No. 132 be cleared, and tenders be invited for same ; also that Messrs Lilly and Ivory attend to the repairs of the fencing where required. It was resolved that the members for the district be asked to arrange for the reserve used os a racecourse being declared as a racecourse specially. The Board then adjourned. Noeth Oantbebdey Each Committee.— A meeting of this committee was held at Eoberts’ Club Hotel, Kangiora, on Tuesday. Present—Captain Parsons (in the choir), McGrath, Dnncan, and Aherne. It was reported that all the stakes connected with the recent races bad been paid, and a settlement was now made with Mr F. Busch, the owner of Farewell, who was paid £3O in settlement of bis claim on the club. The committee went into the question of ways and means, the result of which was that there was a small balance in hand. After passing sundry business the meeting adjourned. Pebsehtatiok. —Mr J. T. Hart, of the Customs, who has been promoted to the office of landing surveyor at Wellington, was presented by his brother officers yesterday with a handsome inkstand and cake basket, as a recognition of his merits and genial qualities. Mr Bose, the collector, who made the presentation on behalf of the subscribers, referred in flattering terms to tho services rendered by Mr Hart during the eight years he had been associated with them, tho pleasure they felt at his promotion, and their regret at parting with him. The gift was suitably acknowledged, and the party separated with mutual good wishes. Bangioba Bbabs Band.—The membersoE

this baud, under the leadership of Mr Hammond, gave an open air rehearsal of dance and march music at Kaiapoi on Saturday evening. In spite of the cold weather a goodly number of persons turned out to listen to the music. The band took up its position in a somewhat unsuitable place at the corner of North road and Haven Quay. All the selections were very highly appreciated, but unfortunately the strains of music were only heard over a limited part of the town. At the conclusion of the performance three hearty cheers were given for the kindness of the Hsngiora friends. Distbiot Oonet, Abubfeton.— His Honor Judge Ward presided at the sitting of the above Court on Monday. Bankruptcydischargee> wore granted to H. Godfrey, Quinton Bros., F. Black, and H. O. Harold, On the petition of Elizabeth Lucas, W. Sutherland was adjudicated a bankrupt. An application for a rule of attachment against the creditors' trustee in the estate of H, O. Williamson, was discharged without costs. Letters of administration were granted in the estate of John Stalker, deceased, to Jane Stalker. The case of Charles.

Lake v McKerrow and Oo„ claim £55 16i 3d,, was then heard. After evidence bad been, given, his Honor gave judgment for defendants with costs.

Wbspbtan Mutuai. Imbbovbhekt Association. Notwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, the usual weekly meeting was largely attended, between forty and fifty being present, the Eev. W. Baumber (vice-president) in the chair. Three new members wore introduced, and junior members read essays as follows, viz., “New Zealand Industries," by Mr W. England; “Perseverance," by Mr J, W. Jones ; “ Martin Luther," by Mr O. Gill. These all evidenced careful thought and study, and the criticisms which followed were of a moderately favorable character, and it was considered that considerable progress had been made.

WAxirAKaeiri Haebor Board.—A meeting of members of this Board was held in the Kaiapoi Town Council Chamber on Monday. Present—Messrs Moore (chairman), Farnham and Wearing. Letters wore read from Messrs Robins and Day, asking for consent to transfer of lease of wharf from Messrs Langdown and Co. to them, also offering to rent a strip of land adjoining. Leave was granted to transfer, and it was decided to charge 3s per week for the extra land, a week’s notice to terminate the agreement. Frem Mr A. Thompson, asking consent to transfer to Mr J, Goodman of a building on a reserve in Charles street. Consideration deferred. From Mr Hempleman, asking bow the reserves were let. It was decided he be asked to name the one referred to. From Messrs Eckorsley and Maofarlano, asking the Board to clear front of the wharf opposite their store. Consideration deferred. From Mr J. W. Ellen, offering to lease store in Charles street at £2O a year. Agreed to. The Chairman was asked to communicate with Mr Bowen, M.H.R., in reference to the introduction of a clause into the Harbor Act granting the Waimakariri Board borrowing powers. Accounts £6 12s 3d were passed. The Board then adjourned. The Drama in Sydney.—Our Sydney correspondent, under date May 26th, writes : —“ At the Royal Byron’s comedy of the ‘Upper Crust’ has held the boards for the last week, and still draws good bouses. The piece is very similar in style to * Our Boys,’ and is splendidly played by the London Comedy Company, whose ranks have been strengthened by the addition of Mr R. Stewart. This gentleman plays Doublechick, a character of the same kind as Perkyn Middlewick in ‘ Our Boys,’ very well, but the feature of the piece is Mr Titheradge's assumption of Sir Robert Boobleton, a boorish prototype of Talbot Ohampneys. His drunken scene is capitally acted, and altogether bis rendition of the character is true to nature in every respect. Another great feature is Mr G ordon's admirable scene of Doublechiok’s drawing-room. This is a triumph of the scene painter’s art, and all agree that nothing like it has ever been seen here before. At the Gaiety the MontagueTurner Opera Company have been reviving several operas, notably * Maritana ’ ana ‘Trovatore,’ and on Monday ‘Faust’ will be produced. At the Queen's Mr Keogh’s company have appeared in the ‘ Shaughraun ’ and ‘ Jessie Brown,’ while the season of th Mastodon Minstrels at the Opera Hou closes on Monday night. Their laf speciality is a capital burlesque of ‘ Finalr* under the title of ‘ Pun-no-tear,' ”

Sudden Development of Mvbica'*' TEEBBT. —The Wellington correspond jSthe Wanganui “ Chronicle ” Excellency the Governor appear* t of music. Both ho and Lady Gord' .-7 stay to hear the whole of the volur -p Mr Parker, the able organist oil B Church, plays at the conclusion of-j.,,*.- * Two result* have followed upojt fl _ £?° n of this practice, one is that o{ J: f * longer and more ambitious J( j t;,- „ f v _ than, he ever attempted bef<j rWoes Jf r is that the church, after never or’ remains half filled with before, how.' hibited any interest in thd wa - g ever fine it might be, i(yiSLStolt homo with the groatotmood. j the benediction was ood deal of snoh always afraid there vlon't like to «J, * bery in Wellington. 1 ” Beo carried into church.

Novelty ConsutAtion. —By reference to out advertising columns, it will be seen that the drawing of Mr J. L. Fleming’s Novelty Consultation No. 8, on the Camara Steeplechases, is unavoidably postponed till eleven o’clock to-morrow morning.

Tub Lath Jewellery Robbery in Cashel Street. —By a reference to our telegrams, it will be seen tnat a clue has at lost been gained as to the perpetrators of the robbery of a large quantity of jewellery from the_ shop of Mr Q-eorge Hooper, Cashel street, which took place some four or five weeks since. The police have been doing all they could to discover the burglars, and have at last succeeded in apprehending a man named John Anderson, who was brought ud at the Dunedin Police Court this morning, charged with the robbery of the jewellery. A man named John Connell was also brought up, -charged with receiving £7O worth of the stolen goods. Both prisoners were remanded for eight days.

Resident Magistrate’s Court. —He Cecil Gurney, fined at a previous sitting of the Court for illegally practising as a solicitor, defendant applied for stay of execution until Friday next, when ho intonde to apply for a re-bearing. Being sworn, ho stated that the judgment had been influenced by a statement of the prosecution that a deed known as No. 1 bad been drawn by applicant, which statement he was then unable to disprove. He has since got possession of the deed, and will bo able to prove that it was drawn by one Scott, a solicitor’s clerk. The Magistrate granted the application, and execution was ordered to be stayed accordingly. Civil cases—Judgment went by default in Ward and Co. v Monk, £96 2s 6d. Judgments were for plaintiffs in Wilson, Sawtell v Monk, £l4 16s 7d, and Brown v Smith, claim £49 17s 4d ; judgment for £3O 17a 43, costs, expenses of two witnesses, and solicitor’s fee ; Crawton v Smith was adjourned till June 22nd.

Entertainment. —An entertainment, consisting of songs, recitations, &o , was given in the Waltham schoolroom on Tuesday evening, in aid of the Wesleyan Sunday School. A capital programme was gone though very successfully, the various items eliciting much applause. A vote of thanks was passed to the ladies and gentlemen who gave their services, the entertainment being brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem.

Thb Nelson Election. —Mr Lavistam was returned yesterday by a majority of thirty-one votes over his opponent) Mr Richmond. Saw Mill Accident. —Mr Eldred Beeves, a very promising hand employed by Messrs Boyd and Eeir, builders and contractors of Bangiora, had his hand seriously injured whilst engaged at the circular saw bench yesterday. The thumb, first and little fingers hod to be removed by Dr. Downes. The sufferer was sent to the Hospital by the midday train for further treatment.

The Railway Taexff.—The new scale of fares and charges which comes into force on the 25th inst. contains several alterations affecting the travelling and mercantile public. Amongst the passenger regulations we note that passengers getting into a train at a booking station without a ticket will be charged one shilling in addition to the ordinary fare. School tickets, which under the old tariff were issued and dated from the first day of each month, will in future bo issued and dated as from the first day of each quarter. Ordinary single tickets, issued on Saturdays and Sundays, will bo available as return tickets until the end of the following Monday. In all other cases, single tickets will be available on the day of issue only. The charges for season tickets up to twelve miles remain the same, with one exception. For distances beyond, a reduction has been made in some instances and an increase in others. The charge', for special trains has been reduced. Under the old rate the charge was 15s per mile, while for distances up to thirty miles the charge is now 10s per mile, with 5s for every additional mile. One large or two small carriages are allowed, and additional ones are charged 5s per mile. The parcel rates have undergone revision, tho general effect of which has been an increase. In the goods rates some reductions have boon effected, notably in the carriage of wool and dried skins, and in some of the various classes of merchandise, while the rates for the transport of sheep, pigs, &0., have boon raised. A special scale has been prepared for goods in small lots under Classes A, B, O, and D. The minimum quantity is 3 owt. j any less will bo charged at parcel rates. There are several other alterations and additions contained in tho new tariff which will claim the special attention of those interested.

A Tribute. —A short time ago (the “ Liverpool Mercury ” says) a number of Liverpool opticians, members of the Liberal party, and therefore cordial admirers of Mr Gladstone, conceived the idea of expressing in some way their high appreciation of his personal worth. Faithful to the old adage that there is nothing like leather, they have carried that idea out by manufacturing for bis especial use a masterpiece of their handicraft in the shape of a pair of spectacles. The difficulty of obtaining the Premier’s true « sight ” was overcome by obtaining private information as to the strength of the glasses which Mr Gladstone has in ordinary use. As showing that in this, as in other ways, the great Liberal leader is by no means the old man his years would indicate, it may be interesting to know that his “ sight” is classed by these skilled opticians as “remarkably young” for his time of life. The frames of the spectacles are of the best gold, the glasses of the beat Brazilian pebbles, and tbe handsome case in which they are placed bears Mr Gladstone’s name on the outside. Everything being thus completed, the gift is to bo forwarded, along with a beautifully illuminated address, which concludes as follows:—“Wo beg to assure you of our appreciation of your favor in accepting these helps to second sight, and to express the hope that you may live long to enjoy the use of them, so that we may profit by your vision.” The address and spectacles will probably be sent to Mr Herbert Gladstone, M.P., for the purpose of being convoyed to his father.

Eaiapoi Institute. —The monthly meeting of the managing committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Messrs O. Smith (president), Clark, Pinching, E, Eevell, Goldthorpe, G. Coup, Mathews. Accounts £4 8s 4d were passed, and after transacting some routine business the committee adjourned. The annual meeting of members was held on the same evening. There was a good attendance. Mr Caleb Smith, president, occupied the chair. Mr E. H. Mathews, acting hon. sec., read the annual statement of accounts, which showed the year’s receipts to have been £lO7 7s lOd ; from balance forward, £34 4s Id; subscriptions, £36175; rent of hall, £22 3s 6d; entertainments, £7 6s; sundries, £6 17s 3d. The expenditure had been—salaries, £35 ; books, £2O Is j insurance, £lO ; papers, £l3 13s 8d; expanses, £l7 Os; license fee, £4; leaving a balance in hand of £7 4s 2d. The chairman, in a brief speech, reviewed the position of the institute, which he regretted to state was not so satisfactory as it might be. Ho urged those who took an interest in the institute to do their utmost during the coming year to aid its success. The balance-sheet was then adopted. On the motion of Mr W. H. B. Pinching, seconded by Mr B. Eevell, Mr Smith was re-elected president. Mr Wm. Dixon was elected hon. secretory, Mr B. H. Mathews treasurer and librarian; Messrs Pinching, Eevell, Bourke, Coup, Soulby, Clarke, Qaldthorpe, Evans and Barclay members of the new committee. On the motion of Mr J. Wilson, an unanimous vote of thanks was carried by acclamation to the officers and committee of last year. In order to reduce the expenditure Mr Pinching moved, Mr Barclay seconded—" That the librarian’s salary bo reduced to £25 a year.” Mr Eevell moved, Mr Goldthorpe seconded—“ That the salary be reduced £5 only. Mr Wilson spoke strongly against the reduction, saying that under existing arrangements the comfort of the reading room and the convenience of members visiting the library was better attended to than previously. The proposed reduction "was negatived. Mr Q’OldtQorpe moved for the reduction of the annual subscription from £1 to 10a 6d per annum, which after discussion was negatived. A motion made by Mr Pinching—“ That the use of the reading room only bo allowed to persons subscribing 10a a year in one sum in advance, provided not less than twelve signify their intention to avail themselves of the privilege, was agreed to. A vote of thanks to tbe chairman terminated tbe mooting.

A* impudent theft was committed in Paris in November in the Rue Vivienne. A postman was violently pushed by three men, who were apparently hastening to pass him, and shortly afterwards be missed eight registered letters, said to contain enclosures containing securities and 600,000 f. in bank notes. The supposed thieves have not yet been caught.