NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2242, 9 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mehitalh Entertainments. These gatherings, so successful in the past, are to be resumed to-morrow night. A very excellent programme is provided. Committed to Sunnybide.—Mary Ann Summers, upon medical testimony, was committed to the Asylum this morning at the Lyttelton Magistrate’s Court. Take OFr your Hat !—This is an order the police are never tired of calling out when in a court-room. But sometimes they insist on the very opposite being done. A man wasput into the dock this morning at the Resident Magistrate’s Court charged with robbing the till of a shop. The person who owned the shop had seen him from an inner room, and she immediataly wont out, seized him, and held him for some little time until he knocked her down and got away. She, however, whenconfronted with prisoner in Court, failed to recognise him until Sergeant Mason made him put on his hat, which effected such a change in his appearance as to enable her to swear without hesitation as to his being the thief.

The Rotomohana—lt is notified elsewV.ore that the departure of the Rotomahana for Wellington is postponed till to-morrow afternoon.

Government Scholarships.—The examination of candidates for these was continued yesterday, and will be again resumed this morning. Licensing Meeting.—The quarterly meeting of Licensing Commissioners, which was to have been held at Leeston on Tuesday afternoon, was postponed till this day. Supreme Court Library.—A number of much needed improvements are nowin course of being carried out in the library of the Supreme Court, which, when complete, will add greatly to the comfort of tbe profession.

District Court, —The usual monthly sittings of the District Court will open tomorrow, before his Honor Judge Ward.. Amongst the oases sot down is one between: two gentlemen of the long robe, which is exciting a largo amount of interest amongst the legal profession. The Sparrow Pest.—A large number of farmers attended a meeting of the Waterton Sparrow Club on Tuesday, Mr Wm, Taylor in the chair, and stops wore taken to promote the movement for utilising poisoncd_ grain asa moans of lessening tbe loss accruing from, the number of sparrows in the district. Lyttelton Naval Brigade,—A deputation yesterday waited upon Mr Harry Allwright, M.H.R., at Lyttelton, from the above brigade, and submitted a petition asking for acapitation allowance and some other concessions from the Government. Mr Allwright said he would do what he could towards meeting the wishes of the deputation when Parliament assembled. The Fish in Lake Ellesmere.—For the last twelve months tbe flounders have been almost unobtainable in Lake Ellesmere, thefew fishermen left having to content themselves with the small kinds. During the lost week the larger fish have again put in an appearance, and it is hoped that the men will soon be able to settle in their houses on the edge of the lake. Lyttelton Brass Band.—The first practice of the newly formed brass band at Port was held on Tuesday night in the Church of England Schoolroom. About fourteen of the members were present, and Mr Bowles succeeded in making a very fair start. There are altogether twenty-three playerswho have signified their intention to becomemembers. Akaboa Licensing Court.—The annual meeting of the Licensing Court took place on Tuesday, before J. Aylmer, Esq., Chairman,. W. B. Tosswill, and Q. H. Saxton, Eiqs., J.P.’s. The following applications were granted : —Hotel: Robert Bayley, Thomas Brooks, B. J. W. Chamberlain, Benjamin Glow, Thomas Grange, Antonio Rodrigues. Conditional: Thomas Oonnois, Edward Jackson, John Olphert, George Wascoe. Henry Finuston applied for the withdrawal of his refreshment license, which was granted. Akaeoa R. M. Court.—At this Court on Tuesday, before J. Aylmer, Esq,, R.M., and G. H. Saxton, Esq., J.P., T. Grange, J. T. Grange, and Wilfred Johnson were charged with discharging firearms within the borough, and dismissed with a caution. The following civil oases wore heard : —Okain’e, Ray Road Board v Thomas Mclntosh, claim: £2 8s; judgment for plaintiffs with costs. Same v Thomas Baweon, claim £3 3s 9d judgment for defendant with costs, andsolicitor’s foe, £1 lOj. Sidney Harris vGcorgo Franks, claim £l6 10s; no appearance of either party.

Another Maori Prophecy.—The " Rangitiki Advocate ” states that the TurakinaMaoris prophesy a two years’ famine, and are quite as specific as was Joseph to the king of Egypt in telling their pakeha friends how to make provision for the great dearth that is at hand.

Political.—lt is reported that Mr Brandon will not stand for the Wellington Country Districts uext session, and that Mr Charles Johnston, brother of the Postmaster-General, will enter the lists for that scat. There is considerable probability also (remarks the “New Zealand Herald”) that Mr E. T„ Gillon will also stand for that constituency.

Hotjsb-Beeakikg at Kaiapoi. —On Tuesday last, the house of Mr D. Tibbott, near Kaiapoi, was broken into and a eilrer watch and other articles of value wore removed. All the occupants of the house were absent at the time. Mrs Tibbett, on returning home, found that the window bad been opened in her absence, and she also noticed a stranger leaving the premises. The police are making enquiries for the offender.

Colour Photography. —An exhibition of specimens of a new development of photographic art, to bo known as colour photography, has recently been made in London. What the now process aims at, and, judging from the portraits on view, perfectly accomplishes, is to reproduce by tbs action of tho sun the tints in the face or dress of the sitter. It seems sufficient that a result is produced equal, perhaps, in the certainty, and in its artistic effects superior to hand painting of photography, at one-third the cost. The general effect closely resembles paintings on ivory, the depth, richness, variety, and harmony of colour being exquisitely and fully reproduced. Complimentary Banquet. Dr. F. Mcßean Stewart was entertained at a complimentary banquet at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on Tuesday evening. About sixty gentlemen sat down to dinner, the chair being occupied by Mr M. Stitt. The chairman proposed the health of Dr. Stewart, and read an address on behalf of the members of the Caledonian Society, which expressed regret at the doctor’s departure from the district. The toast was enthusiastically received and suit* ably replied to. Several toasts and songs were given during the evening, which passed oft m a very pleasant manner. F

Thb Teajk>way Time-table. —The Tram- “ Way Company have decided in future to run late trains on the Fapanui line on Thursday evenings. The oars will leave the «quaro_ at 8 p.m., 9.15 ,p,m. and 11 p.m., returning from Papanui at 8.30 p.m., 9.45 p.m. and 11.30 p.m. A.O.P.—The.usual meeting of the members of the Court Thistle of the Forest, No. 6494, A.0.F., was held in the St. Saviour’s schoolroom, Sydenham, on Tuesday evening. The chair was taken by C.B. Bro. Williamson, and there was a very fair attendance. The Woodwards handed in their report, and were highly complimented on the manner in which it was presented. The chief business of the evening was the nomination of officers for the next half-year. Fiee A.laem at Post. —Yesterday afternoon, tho firobcll was rung at Lyttelton, the occasion being a chimney on fire in London street. The local brigade turned ont, but their services ware not required. Oeawg k Louok at Sotjthbeidoe.— At tho last meeting of the Southbridgo Orange lodge it was decided to purchase a plot of land close to the township and erect a lodge room. We believe that the block next to tho chemist’s shop has been selected. If so, the lodge have certainly made a most convenient choice. The foundation stone will be laid on the sth of November.

Lyttelton Kailway Yahd. —Yesterday the railway yard at Port presented tho appearance of a general produce store and timber yard. Stacks of gram and loaded waggons are supplemented by several thousands of tons of potatoes and several cargoes of timber. Tho grain and potatoes are, of course, there perforce watting shipment, and the timber is said to bo blocking the yard, because of the scarcity of rope in the railway department. Tihwald School Committee. —At the usual meeting on Tuesday evening, tho master’s monthly report was received, ohow. ing an average daily attendance of 65 scholars. Tho Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Association were granted tho use of the schoolroom one night weekly. The resignation of Mrs Allsop, schoolmistress, was accepted. Accounts amounting to £2O 17s 8i d were passed for payment. GOOD Tbmplaby.—At the usual meeting of the Rainbow Lodge, No, 13 8.W.0.L.W., held in Lyttelton on Tuesday night, an invitation was received from the Liberator Lodge to visit tho brethren next Thursday. Several members expressed their intention to comply with the wish of tno Liberator Lodge, and it was ultimately agreed that the Bainbow Lodge as such should accept the invitation. The Bainbow Lodge has now about sixty contributing members, and is in every respect in a flourishing state. Good Templary, indeed, has bean moat progressiva since it was first established as a society in the Fort. Waltham.—A very successful entertain, menfc was held in the Waltham Wesleyan schoolroom on Tuesday evening iu aid of the Wesleyan Good-fellowship class and Waltham Sunday-school. Mr John Joyce occupied tho chair. A capital programme had been arranged, and was greatly appreciated by the audience. Songs and recitations were rendered by the following ladies and fentlemon :—Misses Watson, Howard, A. and I. Simpson, and Messrs Cork, Daitry, Sharpe, Bhind and F. Simpson. The songs were accompanied by Miss Needham and Mr Carter, who did justice to their playing. A vote of thanks having been passed to the chairman and the performers for their kind assistance, the entertainment closed with the National Anthem.

lißcrrßß.—The Eov. J. W. Oree give a most interesting lecture on Tuesday evening, in the Southbridge Town Hall, to a numerous audience. The subject chosen was "Darkness and Terror,” or " England's Past and Ireland’s Present.” Mr William Gabbie occupied the chair. The lecture occupied about an hour and a half, end was listened to attentively throughout, the audience several times applauding the sentiments advanced. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was awarded to the reverend gentleman, on the motion of Mr Thos. Wauchop, for the able manner in which he had handled his subject, Mr Wm. Gabbie, in replying to a vote of thanks to the chair, stated that it was nee i less to remind the audience that the proceeds wore to be devoted to a charitable purpose.

Southbbidob. —The contractors for the new Union Bank of Australia in Southbridge have now nearly completed their contract, and they are to be congratulated on the admirable manner in which they have done their work. The timber used throughout the building is faultless, and has been put together as it ought to be. The general opinion expressed throughout the district is that a great error of judgment has been used in not making the budding a two-storey one throughout.

Meeting ob Daibvmbn. —A meeting of the dairymen was held at the Rotherfleld Hotel last evening to consider the proposed license question. There was a numerous attendance, and Mr Yogel was voted to the chair. After a lengthy discussion the following resolutions were adopted:—“We, the dairymen of Christchurch, pray the Government to take in(o consideration the licensing of dairies, as suggested by the Board of Health, which asserts that the dairies of London, Glasgow and Edinburgh are licensed. The said license was never in force until the rinderpest broke out in the above towns, and the license was merely a guard against the spread of the disease.” “That wo consider that this proposed tax is unjust, especially as the m ; lk has not been analysed for the past two years.” A committee was appointed to forward the resolutions to the Government, and report to a meeting to bo held at a future day.

Kaiapoißoabd op Hbaith.— The Borough Council met as a Board of Health on Tuesday evening ; the Mayor presiding. Dr. Ovenden reported that the sanitary condition of the town was good. There was one case of diphtheria in a family on the North road, and the patient had been isolated. The Board of Health for the Eyreton district would, he understood, co-operate in reference to amendments in the Health Act, providing • that twenty-four hours’ notice be given of the removal of patients, or to check the introduc- i tion of infectious disease in the same way as that adopted for the control of infected animals. Or. Pinching moved and Or. Woodford seconded—“ That a meeting of delegates of the Council and adjacent Eoad Boards bo held on Monday, at 2 p.m., at the Council Chambers.” Carried. The five recent deaths from typhoid fever wore stated to have arisen from a case brought from Christchurch, and spread by the sale of milk from the house into which the patient was taken. The Board then adjourned. SOHTHBEIDGB SCHOOL OoiIHITTEB. — At the ordinary monthly meeting of the above committee, held in the schoolroom, the following members were present —Messrs E. G. Btavoly (in chair), Erame, Woodbury, Graham, Burns, and Webster. An application from Mr J. Burnett for the use of a room for Good Templar meetings was considered, and ultimately granted, subject to certain laid down roonditions. The head instuotor applied for permission to give a Bible lesson in the morning, this was granted, provided it did not in any way interfere with the secular education. Correspondence was read from Board of Education, giving a statement of marks obtained by pupil teachers at late examination, and also re the attendance of children under five years of age. It was decided that no child under the boo o£ five years be allowed to attend the school after Eriday, 10th June, and the secretarv was instructed to insert on advertisement in the local paper to that effect. The master s monthly report was read and considered—as usual perfectly satisfactory. A vote of thanks to tho chairman closed the meeting, after several minor matters had been disposed of. Football.— The following will represent the Havens’Football t Club in their match against the Lincoln College Football Club, to be played at Lincoln on Saturday next, tho 11th instant. —Measra Parker, Kinvig, chanan, Hawkos, Farr, Stringer, Atack, Evans, Hyman, Shackleton, Smith, Blanchard, and Buck. Colors, blue and white. A drag will leave Messrs Leach and Lewis’ stables at 12.15 p.m. Any of the above who are unable to play are requested to let the secretary know as soon aa possible. The Pilgrims’ Football Club match on Saturday next will be Tall v Short, sft 8m being taken ns the dividing lino. The former to wear gold and black, tho latter bine and white. Play to commence at 2.30 p.m. sharp. The match arranged to ho played by the Christchurch Football Club on Saturday is the following fifteen —Pratt, Bolton, Potts, Hartland, Dobson, Martin, Williams, Boys, Lewin, Baker, L. Hawkes, A. H. Anderson, E. J. Cotterill, Holmore.’nnd Redmayne, against the remainder of tho club. Tho fifteen will wear red and black, and tho clnb blue and white. Members are requested to turn np punctually at 2.45 to enable the game to commence sharp at 3. If any of the fifteen are unable to play, they will . oblige by letting the secretary know.

IThbeb Bays on a Fence. —The following rather startling adventure by flood and field is narrated in an Australian contemporary as i occurring during the recent flood at a place called the Six-mile Gate, leading to a certain station. It appears that a man and his wife passed through, and reached the above locality on the day tho rain commenced. Ho had his wife and goods in .a spring-cart, and crossed a bend of the river to be near water. The rain poured down. He could not find his horses. He was caught between the arms of the creek. On tho next night the cart began to sway about in the water, and finally began to float. Ho thought it time to shift. First he carried h’> wife, swimming about twenty yardo and wading the rest, and deposited her on high ground on the top of a fence. Next he swam with the child. Then he carried off some clothing and provisions, and at last lashed the dray to a tree. He and his family lived on the fence until the third day, when the water subsided. Flint Meets Steel. —A Wellington correspondent furnishes us (“ Wairarapa Star”) with the following, which, we are assured, is genuine in every particular ; —A few days ago tho manager of one of the Wellington Hanks was requested by His Excellency to call on him re Government matters, and forthwith proceeded to Government House. The banker in question being no small beer in his own estimation, stood not upon formalities, but having delivered his cord, walked in without waiting to be announced. His Excellency was at the moment busily writing in in bis studio, and as ho paid not the slightest to his visitor, the banker coughed several times. At last his Excellency looked up, and sternly surveying the intruder, said—“ Why were you not introduced ?” “ Oh,” said the banker, “I gave my card.” “But you were not introduced,” retorted his Excellency. The banker wiped his spectacles, and in a vexed tone rejoined, “ For the future, your Excellency, any banking business had better be conducted at the Bank, ” His Excellency did not care to continue the dialogue, and the interview is said to have terminated somewhat abruptly.