NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2303, 20 August 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Theatbe Royal.—"My Partner" was repeated last night at the Theatre Boyal, when thera was a good house. The various parts were well represented, and the piece, us a whole, went capitally. To-night, another piece by the aame author, entitled " The Galley Slave," will bo produced. Mrs Walter Hill has been specially engaged to strengthen the cast of the piece, and will play Franceaca Bimini,

The Laying out of Cbanmbb Sqttabe. —We understand that a petition to the Mayor and corporation of the city of Chtistchurch is in course of signature, praying that Craniner square may be allowed to remain an open square for the purpose of public recreatior, and miy not be laid out as Litimer square has been, to tho exclusion of the youth of Christchurch for the enjoyment of cricket, football, and other sports. Petition pob anothee Bank at Kaiapoi. —Yesterday a petition naa circulated, and pretty well Bigned, addrossad to the directors of tho Colonial Bank, asking that company to establish a branch at K.iapoi. A similar memorial was promoted s-me yeara ago. Sudden Death.—A child named Louisa Alice Bosanowski, throo years old, dhd suddenly at 12 o'clock, at the residence of the parents, London Btreet, Bingsland, on Thursday night. An inqueet will most probably be held. DINNBB AT Ashbpkton.—List evening about fifty gentlemen met in Quill's Hotel, ABhburton, where a complimentary dinner was given to Mr Howard O. Jacobaon to testify the esteem in which ho ia held, and the regret which is felt at his contemplated departure from tho district. The chair was occupied by the Major, Mr Hugo Prijdlander.

Shobthobns.—Mr E. Menlove, of Windsor Park, Cimaru, has resold to Mr P. C.Thielkeld the bull Prinoe Imperial, sire of the grand calves exhibited last year by Mr Menlovo. Princo Imperial was originally purchased by Mr Ihrelkold at Mr Q. M. Bell's sale iu Otago in 1874, and is by Prince Frederick, dam Jessamine 24th.

Athletic Club. —A committeo mooting of the Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club was held at tho Commercial Hotel on Thursday everinrj last. Thore were present—Messrs 0. C. Corfe (in the chair), Parker, Wilding, Lewin, Neville, Andorsoa, Forgusson, Anson, Eawkes, Campbell, and Tho ordor of the programme as drasrn up by tho sub-com-mitteo was approved of and accepted. A list of events on the programme will bo found in another column, but tho order ia not necessarily correct.

The T3AMWAT Extension.—Ytaterday the Tramway Company received intimation that the order in Council for the new lines had been passed ; nothing remains, therefore, to interrupt the progress of the company in their enterprising caroer. We understand that a contract for the Addington lino ha 3 been accepted, and work will be commenced iu a few days. The Ferry road line, it is expected, will be commenced in a few weeks. Accident at lemuka. A man named Brcsnaban, a small farmer, residing at Kerrytown, was returning home from work last Thursday evening on top of a dray load of straw, when the horses taking fright Bhied and bolted, throwing Brcsnahan with much violence to the ground. The wheel went over his leg, shattering both bones a Bhort distance below the knee. Dr. Huyes was Bent for, and pronounced the injuries to be of a serious character. Mr Brosnahan has a large family dependent on his labour. Gebaldine Beagle Club. —The above club held the last meet but one of the season at Mr Ford's Arowhenua Btation, on Thursday last. There was a large turn out of sportsmen and spectators. Throe very good runs took place, resulting in two kills, the first run being especially fast and oicitir.g. Most of tho wires wore taken out of the fence?, which rendered the fences tolerably safe, though one or two saddles were emptied during tho day. The approach of the lambing season and the sowing of wheat has rendered it judicious to leave off hunting till rext season. The last meet will be at Mr Escort', K'.iiwhu Port Victoeia Race Oltjb.—A meeting of the above club was held at tho Wheateheaf Hotel, head of the Bay, last Wednsaday night, when there wero present—Messrs Jo'-.n Gebbio, A. Constable, W. D. Gabbie, G. B. Dance, D. Gobbie, H. Manson and O. Bradley. A discussion arose as to tho ownership of the horse Blue Gum, which ran at tho last meetin", and Mr H. B. Manaon informed tho stewards that he wqb tho rightful owner. The stewards requested Mr Manson to produce documentary or other proof of ownership, but he declined to do eo, and action with reference to Blue Gum wr.s deferred, ponding advice from the O.J.'J , to which tho matter was referred. tip I O G T.—On Monday last a new Lori ( >o of the" above order was instituted at Kirwee under the name of thoßndeof the Plains with very satisfactory results. 1 ne officers of the Providence Lodge of Courtor.ay were all present, and the opening of the Lodge was conducted under the superintendence of the DD.; fourteen new members being initiated and five by clearance card. The following is ?he list of officers :-L D., Bro. W.J. Simpson; W.0.T., Bro. Anderson; W.V.J., Bro. Haokett; W. 8., Bro. Jennings ; W.P.S-, Bro. Drummond; W.T., Sis. S.mpsor,; W. 0., Sis. Hackett; W.M., Bro. V>>ylo ; I.G , Bro. J. Anderson; 0.G., Bro. E. Simpson. A hearty vote of thanks to the instituting officer and his assistants terminated the proceedings.

Fibe AT Poet.—Soon after nine o'clock last night the loft in tho stables behind Hill's Albion Hotel, in Lyttelton, was diicovered to be on firo. The alarm was given, and the B igado soon appeared at the scene and subduod the conflagration. The building was constructed of galvanised iron, and was owned by Mr James Hill, of the Mitre Hotel A quantity of straw was consumed, and after the Fire Brigade had boen operating on the building a very short timo it was saved from all but comparitivoly slight damage to the roof and upper portion. Four horses, in the stable at tho time, were Rot out safely, and also tho harness. Ono of the mombcrs of tho Brigado, Mr J. J. Fenton, while engaged in cutting an aperture in tho end of the Btablo to admit tho n„zz!e of the fire-hoso, foil from the ladder upon which ho was standing and sus tainod a dislocation of oro of his ankles. A slight accident occurred also to a son of C.iptiin Wood's during the fire, The origin of tho firo is unknown.

lO.OF. —The ordinary meeting of the Liyal City of Norwich Juvenile Branch took place last evening at Port. Three candidates wero admittod to membership and two proposed. The balanco-sheet for the paßt halfyear was adopted, and a vote of thßnks P as 1 to the audi >rs, P.G-. T. Ookfordand J. G-.fford. A competition among tho members for the best song resulted in Bro. S. Messitsr carrying off the prize.

ASHBtTBTON AGEICULTUBAI. AND PABTOBAL Association.—Yesterday afternoon, a committee meeting was held in tho upper room of the Town Hall, Ashburton, to arrange for the dates, &c, of the horso parade and annual show. Present —Messrs J. Carter (president), It. Miller, D. Oliver, O. P. Cox, E. 1. Coster, J. Hawdon, Geo. Jameson (hon. see), and Alfred Harris-n (hon. treasurer). The date of the horse parade was fixed for tho first Saturday fol owing tho Or ristchurch parade, and Messrs Joseph Hunt, M. Stitt, and F. Mayo wero appointed a committee to make arrangements. The Timaru Show being fired for 25th and 26th October, and tho Christchuroh Show for Bth and 9th November, it was agreed, on Mr Cox's motion, seconded by Mr Coster, that tho Ashburtjn annual show be held on Tuesday, Ist November. On Mr Hawdon's motion, secondod by Mr Coster, a sub-committee, comprising Messrs Cox, Jameson, John G-rixg, and Oliver, were selected to revise the catalogue. It was left to tho committee to draw up suggestions as to amounts of prizes, &:>., and a future special meeting will appoint judges, stewards, &e. On Mr Coster's motion, seconded by Mr Harrison, a Bub-committoe, comprising Messrs Carter, Cox, Oliver, and Stitt were elected to make recommendations on ";he subject of additions to tho yards, and to report at a special meeting on the 2nd September. New Volunteer Cojipant.—A meeting of tho promoters of a new company of guards was held at the Commeroial Hotel last night, when there was a good attendance. A number of names were added to those already Bent in as willing to join tho company, and a committee appointed to arrange for the getting of other members.

" Let me Dream those Dreams Again" is the title of a now song by Will Hayes. All right, Willie. Just state what kind of pie you tackled beforo dreaming them the last time, and we will fix it for you. The proper time to run a law a mower is about five o'clock a.m. Then you not only cut the grass, but prevent the neighbors from oversleeping and being late to breakfast, and the fact that they hope you'll get your fingers in the m obine, and have them cutoff, doesn't hurt you any.