NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2262, 2 July 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

PBBBBTTBBt4.iI CONCERT AT POBT. —The Presbyterians at Port advertise a grand concert, to be given on the 21st instant, under the leadership of Mr Corrick. DTXrBXTON P.L.B. AMD I. SOOIBTT. —The usual monthly meeting of this society will be held next Tueuday, at the Colonists’ Hall, at Port. BBaiDBNT Magistrate's Court. This morning, before B. Westenra and J. Marshman, Eaqru., J.P.’s, on charges of drunkenness, John Nil on was dismissed with a caution on the understanding that he signed the pledge, James McDonald was fined 6s. PtTNEBAIi Sermons. Sermons will be preached in reference to the death of Mrs H, Elavell, one of the early residents in this city, and one of the oldest members of the Primitive Methodist Church, in the Cambridge terrace Church, near Colombo street bridge East, to-morrow. The Eev. J. Ward will be the preacher. The subjects announced are—morning; “Autumn Leaves; ” evening: ‘‘Desiring and Dreading—a contrast.” Lawn Tennis Club. —The ground of this club has now been levelled and fenced in, and the first of the four or five courts to be ultimately made has been laid down, and will be ready to play on before the end of next week. When the ground has been finished, it will be by far the moat complete in New Zealand, and perhaps in the southarn hemisphere. The expenses at starting have, of course, been found to be somewhat heavy, but when once in full swing the concern will be worked at a very moderate cost. It will supply a want long felt in Christchurch, and will make a suitable head-quarters for the game. There is some talk of the opening of the ground being inaugurated by a handicap tournament.

Done Beown.—Brown, the other day, was caat in a civil suit at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, and, in his absence, was ordered to pay £3. Learning this the following day, he ashed Smith to pay the money for him. Smith forgot all about it till ha reached home, when he gave a £lO note to Bandy, his gardener, telling him to run up to the Court and pay the money for Brown. Sandy returned after a while and handed his master £9. “Why, how is this,” said Smith, “I thought the amount was £3?” “Oh, no,” ■aid Sandy, “he was just fined 20a.” The master was mystified, but the explanation of it might have been obtained from another Brown, who, about that time, was shouting for his mates in a public-house. He said he had been bad up for being drunk, fined 20a —and “ Some blessed fool hud been and paid it for him”! P.A.T.S.O.A. —The ceremony of officially opening the Royal Standard Lodge was performed on Tuesday last in the Free Methodist Schoolroom, Addington. The D.D.O.M. Bro. Ooxhead took the chair, supported by P.M. Bro. MoWilliam; Bro. Stone, W.M. of No. 36, in the deputy chair. The lodge being declared open, the D.D G.M. installed the W.M. elect, Bro. G. W„ Gates, and presented him with the warrant of the lodge, after which be installed the following brethren in their respective offices: —D.M., Bro. P. Taylor; secretary, Bro. Wadsworth; treasurer, Bro. Fisher ; chaplain, Bro. Cook ; sen, elder, Bro. Harris ; jun. elder, Bro. G.'dfry; J.Q., Bro. Hardy; 0.G., Bro. Young. The usual business having been gone through, a ■vote of thanks was proposed to the visiting brethren, and the lodge closed. 1.0.0. F., M.TJ.—At the last meeting of the Loyal Leithfiold Lodge, the officers elected were :—Bros. A. McLean, N.Q. ; D. Shaw, V.G.; and T. Derail, secretary.

Boat Accident.—Three men were returning from Akaroa to Wainui in a dingy on Wednesday, and on reaching the Wainui shore attemted to land, but in consequence of the heavy swell or earthquake wave, the boat was dashed against the rooks, overturning all the men into the surf. They had a narrow escape from losing their lives, and as it was two of them were very much cut and bruised. The one moat hurt is a son of Mr Kennedy, of Wainui. The boat was very much damaged, and nearly ell the goods that were in it were lost. Pigeon Flying.—A race under the auspices of the East Christchurch Pigeon Flying Club will bo flown on Monday next from Amborley to Christchurch, distance thirtythree miles. The birds will be started singly at qnarter-hour intervals. The following entries have been made :—Mr 0. Beeves’ Don Pedro, W. Ashby’s Hinda. F. Williams’ Formosa and Pilferer, G. Bryenton’s Scud, King Hall, and Splutter-the Dew, Messrs Walter and Grouth’s Bridgewater, Glaumore and Faugh-a-ballsgh. The first birds will be started at 10 a.m. Lincoln.—The ad journed meeting of persons desirous of holding a ploughing match in the district was held at Sluis’ hotel on Thursday evening last. The chair was taken by Mr John Wells. The following resolutions were adopted;—“That the match be held on Friday, 22nd July.” ‘‘That the 1 icretary advertise fer oilers of ground, such tenders to be sent in not later than the 11th July.” “That Messrs Dunn, Jno. Tod, H. Pannett, Brown, and Wells be elected a working committee.” The meeting was adjourned till 7.30 p.ra. on Monday, July 11th, to be held at Sluis’ Hotel. The Peomised Deeb.—Mr J. Trethewie, Ourraghmore, Tasmania, has written a letter to Mr 0. Whitefooid, Kaiapoi, in which he apologises for not fnlfilling his promise to send two deer, owing to the shepherd not having seen them since the rutting season. He had thought whan that was over that they would return, as one was so quiet that it would take a piece of bread out of the hand. But though careful search had been made and the cows watched that they used to run with, they had not been seen since. He was much annoyed at not beiag able to send them, but Mr Whitefoord might depend on receiving a pair in the spring if he then wished them.

Popular Sports Association. —A meet-

ing of the P> pular Sports Association was held at the City Council Chamber yesterday afternoon, present—Messrs Gapes (in the chair), E. O. Farr, W. F. Warner, Hebden, Haskins, Oogan, H, E, Alport, W. E. Mitchell, Drewett, P. Hobbs. Mr Hebden stated that the committee appointed at the last meeting had mot to consider the matter of carrying on the sports. He thought they would not bo justified in going further unless they wore sure that the public were with them. Mr Oogan thought they had not tested the feeling of the public in this matter, and then again he might remind them that they had £IOO of public money in their hands contributed for the purpose of carrying out the sports, and they could not devote it to any other purpose. He would move —“ That the sports on next Anniversary Day bo carried out, without seeking for the concession of closing a portion of the park that day, and without asking for public subscriptions.” Mr Mitchell seconded the motion. Mr Hebden opposed the motion, and thought that a determined effort should be made to got this concession. Tho motion was put and carried and the meeting closed. Cheap Horseflesh. —At the Eangiora Yards yesterday, a horse was sold at the low price of 2s 6d. The buyer made a profit upon his purchase by selling it again for 3a cash. What tho auctioneer’s commission was on the sale has not transpired. Small pox at Dunedin. —It will_ be observed from our telegrams this morning that t he health-officers, on visiting the ship Charles Worsley, which arrived at Port Chalmers on Wednesday, declared that the disease under which some of the sailors had been suffering, and which had proved fatal in the case of the mate, was small-pox. The passengers were confined to the after part of the ship, and escaped attack.

Improbable. —From Home papers to hand per ’Frisco mail, we (“New Zealand Times”) learn that Mr Henry Irving, the eminent tragedian, is still suffering from ill-health, and that his medical adviser* insist upon his taking a period of rest and perfect quietude at a distance from all scenes of present excitement. He has relatives in Nelson, and it is not improbable that he will visit them, and find it the healthy climate and perfect tranquility there pervading the rest and restoration he so much needs. The Tonnage op Ships —The tonnage of a ship is ascertained under the Merchant Shipping Acts by measuring the whole space included in it, and then making certain deductions therefrom. The “Times" says that some doubts having arisen as to the interpretation of tho language of tho statutes with respect to this, Mr Onamberlain has introduced a Bill declaring that it is the intention of the statutes that nothing be included in the deductions that has not first been included in the measurements. Ebmabkablb Accident. —A terrible accident recently occurred in Paris in front of the ruins of the “Printemps, which was burned down a few weeks ago. An immense beam, thirty feet long, which was being erected as one of the supports of the demolition scaffolding, slipped from the hold of the workman and fell on to the top of a passing brougham, cleaving it in two, crushing two gentlemen whom it contained, and striking an old man with a wheelbarrow beyond. The two gentlemen were M. Daguin, formerly President of tho Tribunal of Commerce, and M. Pascal, formerly director of the Credit Foncior, and now director of the Banque d'Esoompte. M. Pascal died a few hours afterwards and M. Daguin was seriously hurt. M. Daguin was a Eeaotionary candidate for Paris in 1877. A Liberal Donation.— Mr Dalgety, of the well-known firm of Messrs Dalgety and Co., who has recently paid a visit to Christchurch, gave the sum of £SOO to the Bishop, to be used by his Lordship as ho may think best for the purposes of the diocese. The following is Mr Dalgety’s letter to the Bishop, which we ( : ‘ Church News ”) publish at his Lordship’s request:—“Christchurch. N. Juno 18th, 1881. My dear Lora Bishop,—l have pleasure in handing you the endorsed draft on Dalgety and Co., Christchurch, for five hundred pounds sterling (£500) as a donation to the church funds of your diocese, and which you are at liberty to apply to such purposes as you may deem most beneficial to tho interest of the ohuroh under your guidance. Eegretting that I bad not the opportunity of making your personal acquaintance, and with my best wishes, —I remain, yours faithfully, F. G. Dalgbty.”

Cathedral Items. —The Lurline has arrived, bringing several oases of goods for the Cathedral, including 800 chairs, the carpet; and hangings for the temporary sanctuary, and the surplices, cassocks, and caps for the choristers. All these articles are supplied by Messrs Jones and Willis, The oases, with the exception of those containing the chairs, are now at the College Library. The Most Eev. the Primate hqs also received the eagle for the lectern, which is a private order. The case oontaing this has been opened, and the eagle displayed to view. It is of oak, and beautifully carved, but as it is not yet removed from its case we are unable to give full particulars, Lady Wilson has decided to place a stained glass memorial window in the Cathedral, in memory of her late husband, Sir J. Oraoroft Wilson, C. 8., K.S.I. The window chosen by her ladyship for the purpose is the western one of the south aisle, corresponding to the one selected by Mrs Hawdon at the west end of the north aisle. The three western windows are now all provided for, as the rose window i; to be filled with stained glass by Mr and Mrs L. Harper.—“Ohuroh News.” Pbooebss of the Oathbdbal. The “Church News’’says:—Since our last issue the works in connection with the Cathedral have made rapid progress towards completion. By the time this is in the hands of our readers the whole of the windows (with the exception of those which will be filled with stained glass) will have been fixed. They are made of cathedral glass of two tints, arranged in various patterns, which present a very pleasing effect, and excite great attention from the numerons visitors to tho building. The arrangement for the choir occupying the eastern bay of tho nave has been completed, and is now ready for the stalls. Tho apse has been lined in woods of two colors, and the various doors throughout the building are now being huog. Tho interior stonework has been cleaned down, and the bnilding internally now presents every appearance of being completed at an early date. The north poroh is also drawing near completion, and adds considerably to tho external effect of the building. Work is proceeding in tho tower in fixing the louvre hoards and windows, and laying the doors, and preparations are being made to receive the bells, which are expected by the Waipa. The work of cleaning down the spire is progressing, and it is anticipated that in about six weeks the edifice will be out of the contractor's bands. The same paper says that it is not expected that tho opening of the cathedral will take place before October at the earliest.

The Earthquake. —The “ Foxton Herald” publishes full particulars of the destruction wrought in the Manawatu district by the earthquake. Information from the country districts shows that many large fissures have been made by the earthquake. Between Motuiti and Opiki there is one several inches wide, extending for two or three milet. About tho centre of this there are evidences of a quantity of sand having been thrown up, and forming an oval mass about twenty feet in diameter and twelve inches thick. At this point, however, the fissure has closed up, and it is impossible therefore to ascertain the appearance of the spot whence the sand was thrown. At Waiatapia a large crack, between two and three feet wide, was formed. In the Carnarvon district the earthquake was felt with great violence. Several large fissures have occurred between Bainesse and Carnarvon. On Sunday morning a German, living near Bainesse, found that during the night his well, which was six feet deep before, had become so deep that the bottom could not be reached with a 40-feet line, and he also asserts that when he first went to the well the water was bubbling up. Information has been received that the upper Orona railway bridge, between Fielding and Palmerston, has been twisted, and care is necessary in crossing it; also, that two of the understrutted bridges between Palmerston and Fielding have been damaged. The railway line along the sandy country between Foxton and the Oroua Bridge was also twisted about in a singular manner, especially about 1J miles from Foxton, being turned about in a snakelike fashion at that point. Tho gangers, however, immediately set to work to repair the damage at the worst places, and the down train on Monday was able to reach Foxton, though it had to go at a much slower pace than usual, reaching Foxton about three-quarters of an hour late.

I CHEESE Export. —With a view to making the export of cheese a success, Messrs George King and 00. have taken the whole of the spacious cellarage beneath the drapery establishment of Messrs Everett Brothers, Cashel street, and have fitted the same with shelving or racks, on which the chf ese are placed, to undergo the process of ripening. A trial shipment has been already sent _to England, and the firm are anxiously awaiting tidings of its success. Contingent on which a large trade will be developed, and another staple added to the exports of this colony. An uniform temperature in the cellar is secured by gas jets, which are kept burning continually. Ambbrley Licensing Court. — A sitting of this Court was held on June 30, before Caleb Whitefoord (chairman), and A. Broadfoofe, F. Courage, W. O. Fondall, Esqrs., Commissioners. The police reports on all the houses were satisfactory. A temporary transfer was granted from H. Cooper, Weka Pass Hotel, to E. D. Long. The transfer from George Gay nor to David Hood, Eailway Hotel, Amberley, was confirmed, the police reporting that the house was now furnished. H. Stace applied for a transfer _of his license from the City Hotel, Leithfield, to the Eoyal Hotel, old premises. Mr McConnel, with him Mr Clark, for applicant. Mr Stringer appeared on behalf of Messrs Louisson and Collier, mortgagees of the present licensed house. A considerable amount of forensic eloquence was shown by counsel, Mr McConnel contending that the mortgagees were not householders entitled to object. The commissioners, however, de oided not to allow the transfer, as where a house was well conducted and equal to tho requirements of a place they would not take the license from a house, which granting the present application would amount to. Eenewals were granted in all oases.

South Eaxaia Sparrow Club, — A meeting of the above club was held in the Eoad Board office, Eakaia, on June 30th, There was a good attendance of farmers from all parts of the district. Mr Lyttelton occupied the chair, It was resolved that tho South Eakaia Sparrow Club join with all similar clubs in requesting their respective members in the House of Eepresentativcs to use their best endeavors to induce the Government to pass a short Bill (similar to the Eabbit Nuisance Bill) compelling all owners of land to pay a rate for the purpose of raising the necessary funds for destroying the small birds pest, such rate not to exceed one farthing per acre. It was resolved to invite all tho farmers in the district to contribute 10s each, they to receive poisoned grain to that amount, and to pay for any extra quantity they may require. It was also resolved 'that on July 12th next a general sowing of poisoned wheat should take place throughout the district. The sum of £2O was subscribed in the room for the purpose of purchasing poisoned wheat. Messrs W, L. Allan, J. Lambie, L. Mangham, and Oakley for tho lower part of the district, and Messrs Mackio (2), Alington, Holmes, Lyttelton, Coster, Hartnell, McMillan, Dowling, Jackson, and Chapman for the upper part, wore appointed to canvass for subscriptions. Hunt Club Steeplechase. —At a committee meeting of tho Christchurch Hunt Club, held on Juno 30th, it was decided that it was desirable to have a Hunt Club Steeplechase meeting some time in the month of August. The sketch draft programme was brought up for the approval of the general meeting and stewards and officials appointed. A general meeting was held later in the evening, when Mr Kimbell, who occupied the chair, made a brief statement of the financial position of tho club, after which tho meeting proceeded to consider the draft programme nought up by the committee. It was proposed by Mr Egan, seconded by Mr Browne, and carried—“ That a steeplechase be hold under the auspices of the Christchurch Hunt Club.” Carried unanimously. It was decided that the programme should consist of four events, the stakes to be £2OO, and a committee was appointed to fix the added money of the various events. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the committee to endeavor to bring off the meeting on a Tuesday or Friday. Mr Browne proposed that another instruction to the committee be—“ That any horse that ha; hunted six times be qualified to compete for tho hunters’ races, to be ridden by members of any recognised hunt club ; and further, that the Grand National Steeplechase rule on the lowest weight being lOst be not adhered to on this occasion." Mr Thompson seconded this pro forma, Mr Egan moved, and it was seconded by Mr Lockhart — “ That the horses eligible for starting for the hunters’ races he approved by the committee.” Mr Lunn moved as an amendment—- “ That the Hunt Club Steeplechases be restricted to horses that have never started during the past twelve months for steeplechases of the value of over 25 sovs, the same to be approved by the committee.” Mr Egan’s resolution was carried. The stewards, officials, and committee of management for the meeting were then appointed. Dbbbs Eegulations bob the New Zealand Artillery. —We clip the following fsom the “ Volunteer Service Gazette “Members of artillery batteries will be interested in knowing that the debated question of color of the cord on the regimental facings has been, after much debating, definitely settled. That of scarlet—the same as the British Volunteer Artillery—has been choron over white and yellow, both of which had their advocates. In connection with this it. may be stated that the new dress regulatii ns for the regiment have now been issued from the Government press. They are neatly printed—fcap.-Bvo size, including a voluminous index, extending to forty-two closely-set pages.” A Bold Nihilist, —The “ Homo News ” says ; —A rumour is current in Bt. Petersborg that the revolutionists lately appointed one of their number to wait upon the Emperor Alexander and explain to him in bluff and unambiguous words what he really wanted. One day, so runs the story, a young man presented himself to the City Captain Baranoff, and requested him to procure him an audience of the Emperor, as he had a most important communication to make to bis Majesty. Deaf to all. uostions, he would speak bis message to the Czar alone, and on his Majesty expressing his readiness to receive the mysterious stranger, the latter, after being carefully examined, was led into the presence of his Sovereign. Commanded to speak, the young man said he had been commissioned by the executive committee of the Nihilist party to make oral declaration to the Czar of their proposals for the restoration of peace, as it was feared his Majesty had been kept in ignorance of the demands contained in their recent manifesto to him, which was being printed in largo numbers and distributed among the people. After delivering his message the bold revolutionary legato was promptly placed in durance in the fortress of 88. Peter and Paul, but the police have hitherto been unable to find the slightest clue to his identity. Counties Receipts. —The total receipts of the several county councils in the colony for the year ending 31st March last amounted to £664,319 6s lid, of which the very moderate sum of £6372 7s was represented by Bank overdraft, only eight out of tho forty-eight counties having retained such questionable advantage at the close of the year. Tho Government subsidies on rates collected amounted to £128,891 lls sd, and special grants for public works to £98,773 3s Id. The population of the counties numbers 247,637, and of road districts 198,499. A Tube Novelty. —What is termed a Noah’s Ark Eace is said to bo an amusing novelty on the turf. It was introduced at a recent Madras fair, and was a handicap for all animals bred in the country, the competitors including buffaloes, elephants, a goat, ram, emu, and elk, and other creatures, besides ponies and horses. The elephants were as placid as if moving in a marriage procession, and went over the course at a quick walk. Tho ram and goat, ridden by little boys, ran well, and the buffaloes went at a good gallop, but the emu would not stir, neither would the elk, until the end of the race, when it took fright and darted down the course at great speed. Finally, a ram was tho winner, a horse coming second, and a buffalo third. A similar affair took place at tho feast of St. Antonio, at Naples, horses, asses, and pigs being mounted. A number of riders who fell off were seriously hurt through being trampled upon by the animals. Conscience Monet. —Somebody has placed a couple of five pounds notes under the office door of the Victoria Insurance Company at Timaru. They were enclosed in envelopes neatly addressed, but the mysterious donor, beyond signifying that they were for the company, made no sign as to the why or wherefore of the gift. Tho agents of the company promptly acknowledged receipt through the “ Herald,” with the remark that if the contribution was “conscience money ” a continuation of the payments in full liquidation would be tho correct course for the “stricken ” one to pursue.

AOBICtrLTTJBAL AND PABTOBAL ASSOCIATION. —There was a meeting of the committee of the above yesterday, when the catalogue was finally gone through and passed, and the sub-committee to select the judges appointed. Some few alterations which will be found noted in the report were made in the catalogue.