NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2302, 19 August 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

NotAET PtTßLiC—Sir E. E. Doecon wag to-day sworn as a notary public before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston. Thb Member fos Ashley.—Our Weilington correspondent telegraphs that Mr Moorhouso is in an extremely critical state, and it is feared that the fatal termination o£ his illness cannot long be delaycdi

Bohbmian Cbiokkt Club —A meeting of the at ova will be held at Mr Preece's shop, tj morrow evening, at seven o'clock. Thb MAYOBALTr. —It is understood that Councillor C. B. Taylor has expressed his willingness, if requested, to come forward as a candidate for the mayoralty of the o 'y during the ensuing year. A Bio Land Buying Schemes —Oo Thursday night about thirty residents of Lyttelton met in the Church of England oohoolroom, at Port, and formed an associa tion cahed "Lmd Ho! Association, No. 1." Mr Alex. Joyce, the author of a pamphlet, ■recently published, entitled "L'ind Ho!" addressed tho meeting, being introduced by Mr E. C. Brown, tho chairmrn. Briefly stated, tho object of tho association is to so cure the return to Parliamout of a man pledged to advocate the nationalisation of the whole of the land m the colony ; that is, that •the Government shall purchase every inch of ground which is now held by private individuals, and the improvements thoreon, thus abolishing altogether every tenure known aa freehold in land, whether tewn or oountry. In other words, every person occupying lands or houses wculd have the same landlord — namely, the Government, from whom they would rent oz- lease. Subletting by individuals is prohibited. Mr H. J. Sealey, the author of a pamphlet on the land question, was pre.-ent, at the moating, and gave a doleful aooount of the state of business down about Oimaru and Timaru, stating that the shops in those towns wero shutting up for want of trade, and the people leaving by hundreds. The alleged exodus cf the population, and the depression in bußinees in the places named, ho considered was somehow due to tho existence of large estates held by private landowners. He said a similar condition of affiirs existed in Hawke's Bay, 'Nelson, and Marlborough provinces. Accidbht.—A son of Mr Kelland, residing near Amberley, yesterday afternoon by some means got his hands caught in the rope by whioh his horse was tied up to Messrs D. and D. Cameron 5 !) store, and tho hor3o pulling back, tore part of his thumb and part of two fingers cff.

Kaiapoi Soman Catholic Chtjbch.—The tenders for the erection of this church were opened by the building committee on Tuesday evening, and the tender o£ Messrs Boyd and Eeir was accepted. The amount is stated to have been about £530. Wholbsalb Spabbow Netting. On Wednesday, a party of five gentlemen proceeded to Mr Digby's farm, three miles from Ashburton, and after a couple of hours' beat- ■ ing of furze-bushes, succeeded in capturing two hundred sparrows with nets.

CANTBBBPBT '.EIjBCTOBAI. DISTBICTS. An error appeared in the boundaries of the Tirraru district, published yesterday. The latter part of the paragraph refers to the Gladstone . district, the introductory lines of which were omitted in the telegram, thus causing the boundaries of the two electorates to be mixed together.

Bbnbtolbnt Association.—A meeting of the subscribers to this association was held yesterday. Some routine business was transacted, and it was agreed to adjourn for a week, when the committee for the year will be appointed. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the hon. sec, Mr W. R. Mitchell, for his untiring zeal in procuring the subsidy from the Government on the amount subscribed in money and in kind during last year. Lotal Watbbton Lodge, M.TT., 1.0.0. T?. —On Wednesday evening, a lodge entitled as above, was installed, a number of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge being present. Thirty-two candidates were initiated members. The following were elected officers of the new lodge : -Bro. Thos. Williams, N.G. ; Bro. P. O'Shannassy, V.G.; Bro. Henry Hudson, P. 8.; Bro. Bryans, E.B. ; Bro. Jas. Davies, treasurer; Bro. -Lambert, warden. After drawing rules as to dates of meeting, some fifty persons Bat down to an excellent dinner in Bro. O'Shannassy's hotel.

Philosophical Instittjtb.—ln connection with the Canterbury Philosophical Institute, Professor Bickerton delivered a lecture in the Science Lecture Theatre, Canterbury College, last evening, to a fairly numerous and very attentive audience. Subject—" On the Immortality of the Cosmos." Tho Professor's remarka were directed to Bhow that the new theory of partial impaot rendered the conception of » genoral decay of tho universe unnecessary. By the card, Vlr T. S. Lambert will deliver the next lecture, "On tho ventilation of buildings."

Fire Bbigadb Ret/hion. —The annual dinner to the Firo Brigade, given by the Superintendent (Mr W. Harris), was held ' last evening, at the Foresters' Hall, which waa nicely decorated by flags, and also upwards of one hundred choice pot ferns, lent for the occasion by Mr E. Turton. The spread reflected credit on the caterer, and a varied programme of songs and recitations was gono through. The toasts, " Mr and Mrs Harris," " Tho Press," and " The Ladies " were given and duly honored, and lhe company, which was large and enthusiastic, separated at a late hour, after spending a most enjoyable evening. Boaed op Education.—A meeting of the Board of Education for the district of Nosth Canterbury was held yesterday afternoon. Present —Mr Inglis (chairman), and Messrs. Cunningham, Taucred, Booth, Peryman, B?v. Ohaa. F.-aser.—The sec.-atary read a statement of the business done by the chairman, which was approved. —Reports of inspectors on various schools in tho district -were laid, on the table, and wore ordored to b? fo?w irdcd to the different committees.—A letter was read from the Athhurton Committee, agreeing to the proposal of the Board to retain tho services of tho prosent master till tho end of the year. —The Amberley Schco! Committee wrote enclosing a resolution to the effect that the master'a explanation in regard to the inspector's recent unfavorable report was considered satisfactory. The Board decided to suspend their judgment on the matter till the next examination, to be held in three months. — From the East Ohristchurch Committee requesting to bo provided with a draft of the scheme of proposed change* iu tho payment of teachers, so no to givo the ccminitiee an opportunity of offering suggestions; and the Board resolved lo reply that U 3 Boon ea tho Ecalo was authorised a copyoE tho same would be sent.—A deputalion representing tho West Chriatohurch School Committee waited on tho Board, with a request for repairs, &c, to sido school, and a house for the caret iker, &c. The Board promised to taka lhe matter into consideration. —A communication was received from the head department in Wellington in reference to enforcing the compulsory clauses cf the Act of 1877, and stating that committees might avail themselves of the services of the police in carrying it into effect.—Mr Cuucingham, in accordoneo with notice, moved—" That tho head teacher, when required by tho committee of any sohool district, and when fundß aro 3upplied, shall purchase books and school requisites, and sell to the pupils at cost price for cash ; and shall also keep an account of the same, and render a statement of the stock and cash in hand to tho committee when required." Some discussion ensued, MrTancred strongly opposing the motion, on the ground that it was imposing upon teachers a duty not contemplated by their agreement. Even tually the motion was postponed till next meeting.—The tender cf Mr Buckley for a school at Methven (£530) was accepted.—An application for repairs at Boulhbridge waß retU3ed on the ground of no funds. In aldition to the above a largo amount of formal business was dono ; alio certain matters was dealt with in committee. ThBATBB Boyal.—" My Partner " was repeated most suoce3sfuily last night at the Theatre Boyal. Mr Leake confirmed tho ,-good opinion already formed of his acting, and has already established himself as a great favorite with his audience. Mr Hamilton's Major Butt is a piece of character acting which it would bo difficult to surpass anywhere, and the reßt of tho parts, especially Mr Wallace as Soragg?, wore lillod efficiently. Thoro is just one objection to the piece as presented, which was omitted to be noticed yesterday, and that is the introduction of each character by a strain of music, sad for the Lero and heroine, and defiant for the villain. This is perfectly in accordance with stagy traditions, but quite opposed to what takes place in every day life, and this detracts from the realism or the play No one objects to " The last Roso cf Summer" or " The Heart bowed down" in their proper place, bnt, it wculd bo eomowhat inconvenient if, bb pourtrayed in tho piece, one had to procure theso airs to be played each time on entering or leaving a room. To aay nothing of aDy other matter, the expense of beeping a band on the premises would bo a serious item. It U to be hoped that in future tho management will allow the characters in the pieoe to make their entrances and exits like ordinary mortals. The piece will bo repeated this evening, and is well worth aeeing.

( New Zealand Pj.umpton Gbottnd Asso OIATION.—An adjourned meeting of the promoters of the above was held at the Shados last night. Mr Judge ocoupied tho ohair. A report was read from the subcommittee appointed to inspect the sites offered by Mr Biiley at Templeton. Two effers had been mado by Mr Bailey, viz , 441 acres with improvements and the other of 240 aores. Mr Piper suggested that a company should be started, with a nominal capital of £2OOO in 2000 shares of £1 each. It was resolved to request the provisional committee to draw up a prospectus of the proposed company, and to get applications for shares. Tho provisional committee wero increased as follows, to ten members, with power to add to their number, by the addition of the following : —Messrs. Eavonhill, Calvert, McFaddon, B. P. Hill, Porter, Deacon, and E. B. Hill. It was resolved to adjourn till September Ist e.t the same place and time.