NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2293, 9 August 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Resident Magistrate’s Court. This morning, before R. and J. E. Parker, J.P. 'a, Eaqs., Gerald Crowe was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and with assaulting his wife Susannah. The evidence was to the effect that prisoner had been drinking heavily for the past fortnight, and on Monday ho endeavoured to prevent his wife from leaving the house, striking her at the time with a parasol. The Bench said they would treat him leniently on this occasion, in the hope that he would reform. If, however, the complaint was renewed, steps would be taken to effectually protect his wife from further violence. He was fined 20b. Wbbt Oheistchtjbch School —The above schools will re-open on Monday nest at ten o’clock, after being closed for a brief period on account of measles beirg the cause of a meagre attendance. Thb Elbctbio Light. —Two of the principal Licensed Victuallers in Christchurch, finding that the gas charges come exceedingly heavy upon them, have sent to America for the latest improved method of lighting by electricity, and no doubt one day we shall have at least two of the largest hotels in Christchurch lighted by means of the electric Natal Bbxoadb. This brigade held an inspection parade at Port last evening, when about fifty members wore present. Colonel Paoke complimented the men upon their efficiency and general appearance.

Ooncbbt. —A concert will bo given in the Colombo road Wesleyan Church this evening, at 8 o’clock.

A Missing Coasting Vessel. —Anxious enquiries by the friends of those on board the vessel are being made about tho schooner Bee, which left Lyttelton three weeks ago yesterday for Havelock, and has not reached there. The vessel was a small one, from 30 to 40 tons register, and was in ballast going for a cargo of timber for her owners, Messrs Langdown and Co. She had been in the timber trade for years, and her master, Captain Green, who had been in her for seven or eight years, possessed a minute knowledge of the coast. It is possible that she sheltered somewhere, during the heavy weather which followed her departure ‘from Lyttelton, in a bay, out of which she may hive found it impossible to get with the shifts of wind which have prevailed on the coast for some time past, and it is to be hoped that something of her whereabouts or that of her crew may be yet forthcoming. Captain Green had three of his sons in tho vessel with him, their ages being respectively 19, 17, and 14 years. Two men, whose names are so far unknown, also took passage by the Bee for Havelock, where they intended to work at one of the timber mills. One of them ii reported to have relatives and friends residing in this city. Captain Green’s family live in Lyttelton. Lyttelton Magistrate's Cotjbt, William Fitzgerald for being drunk was fined 10s at the Court this forenoon, and for using obscene language was fined 20a. North Belt Pbesbytbeian Church.— The Eev. H. Williams delivered a lecture in this church last evening on behalf of the Sunday school. The Rev. Mr Forgusson occupied the chair. The lecturer had chosen for his subject 11 Westminster Abbey,” and his lecture proved highly interesting. Thbatbb Royal. —The Lyons’ Tourists gave a change of programme at the theatre last night, which, judging from the applause and encores, was highly appreciated by the audience. Miss Amy Horton sang two new songs, which were encored. The Wyburd Brothers introduced a novel skating act, and tho remainder of the company also appeared in specialties and novelties. The same bill will be repeated this evening. St. John’s Temperance Society. —The usual meeting was held in St, John’s schoolroom last evening, the Rev. Mr Watson in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. An address was delivered by the Rev. H. B. Cooks, members of the choir contributed some vocal performances, which proved most enjoyable, and those present passed a very agreeable evening. Ohbistchubch Horticultural Society. —The ordinary monthly committee meeting was held on Friday last, Mr H. R. Webb in the chair. After the transaction of routine business, a paper was read by the honorary secretary on “ The Auricula; its history and cultivation.” The subject was discussed by the members present, and a vote of thanks passed for the paper, with a request that it be published and distributed among the members of tho society.