NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2259, 29 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lkctueb. —Professor Bickorton delivered a lecture at the Working Men’s Club last evening, on “Science as applied (o Education.” There was a large and appreciative audience, including members of the club and their friends. B ached Mtrsic at Poet To sioebow. Tho concert advertised to imvo taken place last Thursday night at the Lyttelton Wesleyan Church, and which was postponed on account of the inclement weather, will be held to-morrow evening as advertised elsewhere. Mr J. T. Knight, tho conductor, has arranged to give Farrier’s beautiful cantata, “Ohriit and His Soldiers,” the performers hi ing local musical performers, supplemented by several friends. Lyttelton Maqistbate’s Cocet. —Mr Joseph Boswiok, R.M., presided at this Court this morning, and disposed of the following business; —A seaman belonging to tho ship Corby was ordered on board with a caution not to absent himself again. Several offenders for broaches of tho Borough by-laws were fined in various sums. Tho licensee of tho Royal Hotel, Honry Keane, applied for a temporary transfer of his license to R. W. Qrauthom, lute of tho Albion Hold, find tho same was granted. Mr Keane it leaving port to take tho Scotch Stores.

Bilxjabd Match. — A match was anjiouned to be played at the White Hart thin era fling without authority, but as will be seen by advertisement elsewhere, it will nob take place. Cohn Exchange.— A committee meeting was held at the rooms on Saturday last. Present —Messrs Bruce (chairman), Leadley, Attwood, Moßeth, Peryman, Henderson, and Willis. The half-yearly statement of accounts was submitted and approved. Resolved—“ That the directors of the Corn Exchange do highly approve the action Mr Stead took in bringing under the notice of the Chamber of Commerce the exorbitant charges made by the legal profession.” Wesleyan Mutual Impbotbment Association. —This association met on Monday evening at their rooms. The attendance was very numerous, about 100 being present. Seven new members were introduced, including two ladies. A motion to have the manuscript journal printed in pamphlet form was carried. Mr H. Black, the editor, then opened the business of the evening, the “‘Journal.” The editorial met with great approval, and the various articles which wore read received considerable attention. Criticism followed, some of the papers receiving keen attention from the speakers, A thoroughly pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion in the usual manner. Kaiapoi Ploughing Match. —It has been decided to hold the annual dinner after the match at the Kaikanui Hotel. Unusual Sale—A somewhat unusual lot was yesterday offered by auction by Mr Charles Clark. It comprised the town section at the junction of Montreal and Worcester streets, together with all buildings thereon. So ran the advertisement. Hence the fact that few citizens knew that the Gorman Church, its parsonage, and peal of boils were being offered to the public. There was a somewhat lively bidding as, started at £I3OO it rose to £2210, at which price it was knocked down to the bid of a city solicitor, understood to bo representing a certain section of the members of the Church. The bidding was, ns might bo expected, confined to the members of the Church.

The Wily Maobi. At the Eangiora Couit on Tuesday, a plaintiff, who is const able at tho pa, near Kaiapoi, wished to give his evidence through the medium of an interpreter, as ho could not speak English well. Mr Whitefoord said he had frequently taken evidence from him previously in English. Mr Mahaika observed that he did not feel equal to the occasion that day at any rate. Mr Whitefoord then said he should have to consider the question of recommending tho Government to appoint a Native constable who could speak English. This had tho effect of unloosing Mr Mahuika’s tongue, and he gave bis evidence in English with a fair degree of fluency. Bakaia and Ashbueton Poses Bail way. —At the annual meeting of the Bakaia and Ashburton Porks Eailway Company, held yesterday, tho report and balance-sheet were adopted, and tho shareholders present expressed themselves highly satisfied with the working of tho lino during the past year. It appeared that the whole working expenses had not exceeded 71 per cent, of the receipts, the nett returns being about 2 per cent., leaving 3 per cent, to be made up by the Government and the district. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the directors, and opinions expressed that tho future working of the lino would ho very profitable. The chairman recommended the consideration of the desirability of extending the lino a further distance of five miles. North Kowai School. —A public meeting of the old subscribers to this school was hold in Amberley on Monday afternoon, when the following resolutions were unanimously carried :—“That in the opinion of this meeting the action of the Board of Education in selling the buildings of the original school privately, after having previously advertised them as for sale by auction, meets with general disapproval, as the opinion held is that after their withdrawal from auction public notice should have been given of the property being again in the market, so that not only would the best, price be secured, but satisfaction given to all.” “ That if the Board of Education consider it necessary to secure the interests of the donor of tho land, we, tho subscribers to tho cost of the original buildings, would respectfully suggest that our individual interests should be also conserved.” And—“ That a copy of these resolutions bo forwarded by tho chairman (Mr Alexander Groig) to the Board of Education.” A very strong feeling was expressed by some of tho speakers against the action of tho Board of Education in dealing with tho buildings as they have done. The chairman of the local committee stated that the committee had never been consulted as to the sale of the property since its withdrawal from sale by auction, nor did they know it was for sale. Maqistbatb’s Court, Banoioba. —At this Court on Tuesday, before O. Whitefoord, Esq., 8.M., J. O. Boys, A. H. Cunningham, J. Johnston, H. Blackett, and G. H. Lee, E?qs., in the case of B. B. Haworth for violently assaulting his wife, adjourned from time to time for the last three weeks, Mr Clark stated that defendant was too ill now to attend, and handed in a medical certificate showing that ho was in a critical state of health. The Bosident Magistrate said the Justices who eat at the first hearing of the case had decided to inflict a fine in this case of 40s. B. Hanna and Co. vB. Diamond, £23. The claim was admitted, defendant saying that he wished to pay tho amount at the rate of £lO a year out of a pension of 2s per diem, received after twonty-ono years’ service in India. Tho Besident Macistrate did not sco what tho service in India and tho pension had to do with making such a proposal. Judgment was for plaintiffs, the payment to bo left to after arrangement. 0. D. MaeOarthy vH. Williams (a Maori), £5 ; judgment was given for plaintiff. W. A. Burt vJ. Pritzell, 15s. , In this case J. Frizzall appeared, and said he never owed tho amount; ho claimed expenses from West Eyraton. It was shown that tho wrong man had received the summons, and his costs wore allowed by tho Court. Honare Mahuikn v G. B. Bartrum. Application under 82nd section of Besident Magistrates Act, for recovery of possession of land leased to defendant, Mr Gressou for plaintiff, Mr McOonnel for defendant. Tho Bench considered that plaintiff had established his case, and gave judgment for the possession to he given up within seven days. Mr McOonnel gave notice to appeal, on the ground of proper notice not having been give:-) of plaintiff’s intention to re-enter. G. S. Bartrum v Henare Mahuika, £9 Os 6d ; judgment for plaintiff. Wesleyan Chubch. —The quarterly meeting of tho Durham street circuit, which comprises the Durham street, East Bolt, Woolston and Heathooto churches, was held in the schoolroom on Monday evening._ The Bev. W. Baumber occupied tho chair, and the attendance of office-bearers was unusually large, each church being well represented. Tho chairman reported a considerable increase in the number of church members during the quarter, and at the same time made reference to tho great loss tho circuit had sustained by the death of Mr E. OonFal, who had for many years taken a very active part in tho affairs of the church. Several of the members of tho meeting iboro testimony to his worth, and spoke of the high esteem in which ho was held by oil who knew him. Tho following resolution was ordered to be placed in tho minuto-book :—“ This meeting desires to place on record its very deep regret at tho sad and untimely death of Brother Oonnal, in the wreck of tho Tararua, when on his way as a delegate to tho general conference in Adelaide, Brother Oonnal having boon one of tho original members of this quarterly meeting, and for more than twenty-four years nn active and energetic worker os lay preacher, class leader, Sunday School superintendent and teacher in tho Christchurch circuit. It would also suggest to tho trustees tho propriety of placing a tablet to his memory in tho Durham etreot church.” Tho circuit stewards, Messrs E. O. Mouldoy and N. Martin, presented their financial statement, which showed a total income for tho quarter (including a credit-balance from last quarter) of £507 3s ; and an expenditure (including £2l granted to conncxional funds, £27 to foreign missions, £SO to home missions, and £l5O to tho various trust funds) of £465 14j lid, leaving a balance in hand of £4l 8s Id. Tho Bov. W. E. Gillum, who has been working in the circuit since the Bov. A. Koid loft for England, received from the mooting a hearty welcome. An attempt was made some time ago to introduce tho envelope system of church finance into tho Durham street church, but its adoption not having been very general, it was decided that tho subject should bo brought before tho congregational meeting on ■Wednesday evening. Mention was made of the groat success that had attended special services that were being hold in tho St. Albans circuit, and a general desire was expressed that similar services should bo held in this circuit. After tho transaction of other business, tho meeting closed with prayer.

1 The Yoluntebbs. —The monthly inspection parade of the Artillery and City Guards took piece last night at the Drill Shed, when there was a good attendance. Bible Chbibtian Ohuboh.— The Rev. J. Crewes delivered his lecture on Mahomet at the above church on Monday evening. A vote of thanks was passed to the rev. gentleman at its conclusion. Lyttelton Naval Beigadb. —On Monday night the resignation of Sub Lieutenant A. £. P. Pyemont, of this brigade, was road. It was notified also that the resignation had been accepted. New Team Cab.— A now tram car, built by Messrs Moore and Sons, of this city, was running on the Papanui line yesterday, and appeared to give general satisfaction. It is the second car made by the same firm after the model of the American oars that were first in use. The general workmanship and finish reflect, the greatest credit on Messrs Moore and Sons. Licensing Coubt. —At the adjourned meeting of the Christchurch District Commissioners yestordoy, Messrs Tancred, Harman, and Lee were press nt. The temporary transfer of the license of the Riccarton Hotel from O. Lewis to O. Dyer was confirmed. A renewal of the license of the Papanui Hotel was granted to O. Amycs. St. Michael's Ohobal Society. —The concert given last night by tho members of St. Michael's Choral Society was well attended, the largo schoolroom next to the church being nearly filled. The programme was a well selected one, and under the conduetorship of Mr Tandel the concert passed off most successfully. The part songs and glees were remarkably well rendered, and the opening orchestral selection by the Messrs Coombs deserves special mention. Mr Boyd received an encore for his baas song, “Land of each dear delight,” in the first part of the entertainment ; and tho closing trio by Miss Fairburst, Mies Parkorson, and Mr Appleby was one of tho gems of the evening. Part two opened with another excellent orchestral selection by Messrs Coombs,and Messrs' Izard and Boyd wore deservedly applauded for their duet, “ The moon has raised her lamp on high.” Generally speaking, the members of tho sociely are to be congratulated on the success that attended their efforts last night.

Nobth Belt Pbbsbytbbian Sunday School.— On Monday evening the teachers of the North Belt Presbyterian Sunday School held a social meeting with a few of their friends in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street. The Bev. J. D. Pergusson presided. Tea was provided at 630 p m., after which short addresses wore delivered by the Bevs. J. D. Fergusson and T. B. Cairns, Messrs Cameron and King, and a reading by Mr Hubbard, which were interspersed with anthems and hymns nicely rendered by several of the teachers. A pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation of a Bible to Miss Alexander, one of the teachers who had been connected with the school for several years, and was leaving owing to having removed to Sydenham. The gift was suitably acknowledged by the Bev. Mr Cairns on behalf of Miss Alexander. The meeting was brought to a close at an early hour, all of those present having spent a very pleasant evening. Industbial Association.—A meeting of the committee of the Industrial Association was Held yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs E. Allan (in the chair), Howland, Oherrill, Jenkins, Waller, Weal, and Scott. The minutes of the previous meeting Were road and confirmed. The chairman said that since the last meeting he had received the report of tho sub-committee on technical education, and had forwarded it to the Minister of Education. Some months ago he had written to one of the leading papier inache firms, asking to be furnished with an estimate of the cost of machinery for paper making. Ho had received a reply and a fully illustrated catalogue. These would be laid on the table for public inspection. He thought there was a fine opening for this industry here, especially in the manufacture of printing papers. For last year the value of imported paper was £BO,OOO, £70,000 of that amount being for printing paper. There were at the present time two mills in the colony engaged in the manufacture of wrapping paper. The estimate ho had received was for machinery capable of turning out sixteen tons of paper per week, and this would only cost £25,000, the estimate being for water power. Even a mill of this capacity should have a great future before it, especially as flax for the manufacture of paper was being sent to other colonies, while the New Zealand paper-maker would also have the advantage of cheap straw. In addition to what be bad already mentioned, he might state that £BO,OOO worth of stationery was imported last year. Ho had received a memorandum from Mr Trent on tho subject of potatoe farina, and promising to make further inquiries as to the cost of the machinery for its manufacture. It was principally used by starch makers, but a specific price could not bo given in tho absence of samples. The price might be stated at from £l4 to £l7 per ton, but the demand was limited. Mr Trent’s correspondent in England hoped to be able to supply further particulars by next mail, A letter had been received from Mr Mountfort, architect, forwarding a complete set of samples of New Zealand cement, manufactured by Mr Atkinson. At a price he hod no doubt it would be a very useful article, and he was informed that it could be shipped from the place of manufacture at fifty shillings per ton, which seemed to him very reasonable. The breaking strain of Mr Atkinson’s cement, as tested by the Lyttelton Harbor Board’s machinery, was 759 lbs., while that of White’s cement was 1200 lbs. A very high breaking weight, however, was not alwajs preferred by builders. He (the chairman) might mention that Mr Pederli had returned to Christchurch from Hokitika, and intended to resume his labours in connection with silk culture. At the suggestion of Mr Howland, it was resolved that any proposed amendment of the tariff on imported articles used in local manufactures should be considered at the next meeting, and also the question of taking steps to induce members of the association who wore in arrear to pay up their subscriptions. Messrs Morgan and Walker presented several samples of infant’s food, manufactured from potatoe farina and the “firsts ’’ of flour. The articles appeared to be of excellent quality, and it was stated that several hundred packages had already been placed on tho market.