NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2269, 12 July 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kesidbkt Magxsteate's Coitet.—This morning, before J. Nugent Wood, Esq., R.M., Elizabeth Bennett was fined for drunkenesa 5s ortwenty-four hours'imprison* ment with bard labor. For first offences of the came kind one man was fined 5s and another was cautioned and dismissed. Mary Ann Ford, charged with violently assaulting Jane Paul, was remanded till Thursday, complainant not being able to appear. Her deposit of £5 was accepted as bail for her reappearance.

Good Tbmpiaht, —A meeting of the Christchurch district executive was held on Monday evening in the Templar Hall, Bro. O. M. Gray in the chair. It was resolved, after considerable discussion, that sub-committees be appointed for each lodge in the district,for the purpose of obtaining the registration of ail members of the Templar order who are entitled to have their names placed on either the Christchurch, Heathcote, or Avon electoral rolls. The chairman was requested to procure the necessary rolls for the use of the different lodges, and the sub-committees were empowered to use every effort in order to the further accomplishment of their duties. A determination was expressed by the meeting to make the Templar vote in this district a most important one, and if possible to make it a “ block” one at the next general election. It is confidently expected that the Temperance vote, when fully registered, will not fall far short of 350 in the city alone.

Accidbnt to Greyhounds. —On the arrival at Hornby of the 7.30 train this morning, the door cf the truck containing a number of greyhounds, being conveyed to Sheffield for the conning for the Canterbury Oup, by some means fell down, end three of the dogs immediately sprang out. Mr J. Piper’s Blush Hose was unfortunately killed, and Mr Judge’s Bonnie Boon, and Mr Hole’s Spring made their escape. The Druids.—The half-yearly summoned meeting of the Athelstan Lodge for the election of officers was held at the Boyal George Hotel last evening. The auditors’ report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The following officers were elected and duly installed by D P. Bro. Samuels : A.D , Bro. Stead ; V.A., Bro, Freeman; secretary, Bro. P. W. Parker; treasurer, Bro. G. Collier; A.D.B.’s, Bros. Withers and Thomas ; V.A.B.’s, Bros. Whitby and Harrcp ; 1.G., Bro. J. Price ; 0.G., Bro. Atkinson ; minute secretary, Bro. H. E. fioso ; lodge surgeon. Dr. loving. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring officers ; also to Bros. Price and Withers for tboir gift of a cash box. Bros. Freeman, Stead and Parker were appointed delegates to the meeting to be held in reference to celebrating (fie centenary. D.P. Bro. Samuels announced that the first meeting of delegates would bo held on Saturday next at the Wellington Hotel. The Lodge was then closed.

Lyttelton Magistrate's Court.—Henry Bray, fer the larc ny cf a ring, the property of J. Peebles, was sentenced to seven days’ imprisonment at this Court this morning by Mr J. Beswick, K.M , and an application for an extension of license made by G. H. Pierce of the Saxon Hotel, in connection with the Orangemen’s ball, was grantedLyxtelton Naval Brigade.—On Monday night. Colonel Packe made an official inspection of this brigade, and expressed himself highly pleased with the manner in which the various evolutions were gone through by the men. He congratulated the brigade upon the efficiency it had attained in the short time it had b'ea organised, and paid a compliment to the drill instructor and the officers, promising to give, if possible, more attention to the progress of naval volunteering at the port than he had hitherto done. Colonel Packe stated that ho had secured the sum of £25 from the Government towards improving the drill shed. After the inspection, Mr F. Dransfield was elected second lieutenant of the brigade. Hunting —Mr Archer, of Titnaru, will hunt with his hounds in Ashburton county to-morrow.

The Vacant Portfolio —A report was again in circulation in Wellington yesterday to tbo effect that the vacant portfolio had been filled up. We have authority for stating that the repoit is absolutely untrue.

Mount Sowers— On Friday evening, Mr T. E. Tomlinson, master of the Mount Somers school, prior to leaving for Christchurch, was prosentod with an address and a purse containing twenty-eight sovereigns. A soiree was given on the occasion, held by members of the Presbyterian Church, in conjunct on with the meeting promoted by the testimonial fund committee. Oantkeduet College.—At the annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College, held yesterday, Mr Wm. Montgomery was re-elected chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. The various committees for the year were also appointed. The members composing these are identical with those of last year, except Dr. Coward, who has left the colony.

Kaiapoi Maoisteatk’s Couet.—Great c is expressed with the fact that a Resident Magistrate site at this Court only i-noo fortnight instead of weekly as formerly, 'i ho Borough Council haa represented the matter to iho Government, and in the event of not receiving any satisfactory reply, a meeting of persona ia to be called to ask some member of the House to draw attention to the matter in the Assembly.

Supreme OotTBT. —Tbe case of O’Neill v Mclntyre ended 10 day in a verdict for defendant. New Hotel at Kaiapoi.—lt is reported that a now hotel is proposed to be erected on the land sold on Monday near the Woollen Factory. Local Boabd or Health.—Some im-

portant correspondence was read at yesterday’s meeting of the Local Board of Health, in reference to the spread of typhoid fever. A report apoears in another column. The Earthquake. —The earthquake on Sunday appears to have been felt generally throughout the province, our country correspondents, north and south, having informed us of the occurrence. St John’s Temperance Society.— The usual weekly meeting was held in St. John’s schoolroom last evening at 7.30 ; the Rev. H. O. M. Watson in the chair. Two addresses were delivered by Kev. W. O. Harris and Mr H. Bennetts. Songs were given by Mieses Thompkins and Dunsford, and the proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the ladies and speakers. Accidents at Kaiapoi.—On Sunday, at 11 a.m., aa Mr F, Backer, jun., was riding along the Beach road, his horse slipped and rolled over him, rendering him imeusible, and indicting several bruises. His brother, who was with him, rode for Dr. Ovenden. The sufferer was removed to the doctor's house. It was about three hours before consciousness returned, but the patient was able to bo taken heme in the afternoon. On Monday a horse and vehicle belonging to a Maori, while being driven off the Cum bridge at Kaiapoi, overturned through the driver making too short a turn. Two of the occupants were thrown clear, but Henare Mahuiks, the Native constable, was not so fortunate. One side of the vehicle fell on his head and neck, causing concussion of the brain. Dr. Ovenden was sent for, and the poor fellow was taken home, still unconscious. 1.0.G.T., Dauntless Lodge, No. 7. —An open meeting was held in connection with this lodge on Friday evening in the Templar Hall. There was a very large attendance. Air May, W.0.T., presided. Dr. Russell gave a very interesting and instructive address on the philosophy of total abstinence. He also used several illustrations to show that the use of strong drink and tobacco was against nature. He also stated that it was not only the root of nearly all the crime that was committed, but also a great many of the diseases. Mies Styche, Miss King, the Misses Hyndman and Misses LoGassick and Evans sang some yery excellent songs, which were well appreciated by the audience. Miss A. Stevens gave a recitation, which was applauded. Miss LeGassick presided at the piano, and contributed, largely to the enjoyment of the evening. Mr Francis also sang a song, and Mr Bolt gave a recitation. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close by singing the closing ode. Akahoa R.M. Couet. —At this Court on Friday, before J. Aylmer, Esq., E.M., E. Lelievre was charged with driving cattle through the borough during prohibited hours; but, owing to a douht about the time, his Worship dismissed the case. T Oldridge v T. Macmillan, claim £l3, for goods supplied; judgment for plaintiff and costs. T. Macmillan v T. Oldridge, claim £2O, for bookkeeping and general clerk work. Judgment for defendant with costs. Eeiends op Labor Loan Society,—The tenth half-yearly meeting of the above society was held at the Market Hotel last evening; Mr T. Gapes in the chair. The balance-sheet, duly audited, and the secretary’s report were read, and, on the motion of Mr Watts, received and adopted. The balance-sheet showed that the cash out on loan was £3019 12s 6d ; credit balance in Bank, £641 4s lid ; cash in hand, £2O Os 8d ; whilst the amount to the credit of shareholders wag £3191 2s 7d. The society numbers 286 members, holding 854 shares, of whom 200 are borrowers. It was decided to pay a dividend of 7]- per cent, for the half-year—being equivalent to 15 per cent, per annum. Mr T. Gapes was elected president; Mr Gain was re-elected cashier; Messrs Swindell, Lummis, and White were elected members of committee. It was agreed that when shares reached the full value of £2O that all subscriptions in respect thereof shall cease, the holder paying up working expenses and receiving the half-yearly dividends, The meeting then adjourned.