NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2306, 25 August 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Druids’ Centenary. —ln consequence of the inclement weather the entertainment and procession in connection with the Druids’ centennial demonstration is postponed till Monday next, Lyttelton Magistrate's Coubt. —A man named B. McDonald, charged with stealing a set of bagpipes, the property of Angus MeDelian, was remanded until the 31st instant at this Court this morning, by Dr. J. T. Bouse, J.P.

Weatiibb Exchange. —The following is the intercolonial weather exchange, dated Sydney, Wednesday evening : Centre reported yesterday is now well to the eastward, bringing strong southerly wind and heavy sea along the east caoat of Australia. A fresh depression is extending across from Borda to Bathurst. Barometer —Borda, 30 0 ; Hobart, 30.1; Sydney, 30.2.

Goyebnmbnt Reward. —A reward of £SO has been offered for snob information as shall lead to the conviction of the person or persons who set fire to the ketch XXX at Port Lyttelton.

Accident at Post To day. —One of the crew on board the steamer Eotorua, while working cargo, was knocked down the hold by a bale of goods which fell from the slings. The accident is stated to have been mainly due to the slipping of one of the ropes attached to the discharging gear round the barrel of the steam winch, the barrel being wet from the falling rain at the time. The man’s name is Johnson, and ho was one of the few survivors from the memorable wreck of the Turarua. The poor fellow, having narrowly escaped death from drowning on that occasion, only to narrowly escape breaking his neck in the hold of a steamer, reasonably considers he is “ down on faia luck.” Dr. Macdonald was called as soon as the accident occurred, and had the man removed to his berth. It was found that he was seriously out about the head and had sustained a fracture of two of his ribs. 1.0.0. E., M.U., Kaiapoi.—At the last usual meeting of this Lodge, on Tuesday evening, it was decided to celebrate the anniversary of its establishment by a picnic to Oxford bush during the day, and a ball in the hall of the order at Kaiapoi in the evening. Flowers pob the Hospital. —At the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, the Hospital committee reported that Messrs Duncan and Son had kindly undertaken to receive donations of flowers for the Hospital at their seed warehouse, Cashel street, and to forwaid them from time to time as received. Banoioba Steah Floub Mill. —Messrs Bamberger and Franz having nearly completed the milling plant in these premises, anticipate that they will be able to hold a trial of the engine and machinery next week, and soon after 'September Ist it is in every way probable that the mill will be in full opera tion.

Waeanui Eoad Board Election.- Yesterday being nomination and election day, for candidates for the vacant seat on this Board, Messrs David Wilson, of Wakanui, and Murdoch Bruce, of Seafiold, were nominated. The result was that Mr Wilson was elected, having 67 votes to his opponent’s 52 votes.

Apparent Scarcity op Teachers —For the appointment recently vacant at the Kaiapoi borough school for the situation of infant mistress, with a salary of £llO, and lodging money, there was only one applicant; and for the situation of second master, with a salary of about £l3O, and a similar allowance, there were only two applications. It is evident that there is not the same number of candidates oaring for appointments of this class which there were when these same offices were previously vacant. Open Air Service.—The United Band of Christian Workers, consisting of members of various Ohurohee, held their second open air service at Colombo road, a little above the North belt, last Sunday afternoon. The attendance was large. Appropriate address s were given, two by ladies and two by gentlemen. Kaiapoi Fire Brigade. At the last meeting of the members of the Kaiapoi Volunteer Fire Brigade, at the station on Monday evening, the question of arranging for an entertainment, the proceeds to be devoted to the funds of the brigade, was discussed. It is anticipated that several members of the dramatic society will bo induced to give their services to assist in the object,

I Benevolent Association.—A meeting of the Christchurch Benevolent Association was held at the Council Chambers this afternoon, at half-past 2 o’clock. Present— Messrs C. T. Ick, Qjo. Booth, W. Harris, W. R. Mitchell, Bov. T. Flavell, J. Ollivior, W. M Maskell, J. B. March, Dr. Prins, W. Pratt, B ig.E jG. Penny and Patter Qinaty. Mr O. T. lot presided, and apologised for the hon. secretary having to leave to attend a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Lettira weie read from Mr H. _W. Packer and others, the former signifying his willingness to serve on committee. On the motion of the Uev. T. Piavell, seconded by Mr J. E. March, Messrs W. Pratt, J. G. Hawkes, O. T. Ick, W. K. Mitchell, H.|W. Packer, J.P Jameson, W. M. Masked, J. Ollivier, O. Clark, G. Booth, W. Harris, and J. T. Brown were elected members of committee.' Mr Ollivier explained that the omission of the clergy from the committee arose from the belief that they would be able to strengthen the hands of the commiUteo by cooperating in outside work, and reporting oases of necessity brought under their notice. The Revs. T. Flavell and E. G. Penny concurred in the wisdom of the clergy being omitted from the list. In reply to the Eev. Father Ginaty, the chairman stated that Mr A. J. White was unable to give the necessary time required as a member of committee. It was agreed that the full scope of the association be decided at a future meeting. The secretary was appointed as convener of meetings. This was all the business. The Mail.—The s.s. Wanaka with the southern portion of the San Francisco mail left Onehunga at nine o’clock yesterday morning. The Ebpbbsentation Bui.. bo seen from our Parliamentary report that the Nelson and West Coast members have been carrying into effect their intention of “ stonewalling ” the Eepresentation Bill. The House sat during all day yesterday and adjourned at five o’clock until eight, when the “ stonewalling ” tactics were resumed, with the assistance of Sir G. Grey and his following. Finally, after several amendments to clause 3 bad boon proposed and rejected, the clause was passed as printed. The rest of the Bill was passed without comment. Theatre Royal.—A melodramatic adaptation from the French, entitled “Bustache, the Convict,” formed the first item of tie bill at the theatre last night. It is to be regretted that we have not yet bad an opportunity of seeing the talent Mr Leake undoubtedly possesses worthily brought out in pieces possessing some degree of merit. The farce of "Slasher and Crasher” concluded the po>{ rmance. To-night an Irish drama, called “Kerry Qow,” is announced, which it is to be hoped will be an improvement on the one preceding it. Not bo Safe as it Sbbms —The peculiar effect of figures—which by the way it has been said can be made to prove anything was exhibited on members of the Diocesan Synod in Council assembled yesterday afternoon. The Dean of Christchurch moved a resolution standing in his name, the object of which was —“ To utilise for the benefit of the church the large sums of money now expended annually in the insurance of church buildings.” In speaking to the motion the ; very rev. gentleman drew quite a pleasant little picture of the peculiar good fortune of the church, in that it had enjoyed a remarkable immunity from loss by fire during bis experience in the colony, extending over a considerable period. The risk on church building*, indeed, was infinitesimal. Ho did not speak by the boob, but from memory, and in the discussion which followed no speaker’s recollection on this point appeared to clash , at all with the mover’s, so that the < fate of his motion, to say the very least, promised to be quite bright and cheery. But ■ in an evil moment for that motion, and luckily, perhaps, for the Church, Mr W. D. Meares, at the last moment, got upon his legs, armed with an array of figures which presented startling revelations and, as handled by Mr Meares, caused no little amusement. They utterly clouded the brilliant prospects which the Dean had raised. It was shown, for instance, that churches an*l other buildings of a kindred nature were as liable to the ravages of the “ devouring element” as furniture warehouses, and that it is almost as risky a commercial speculation to insure a church as a " gin palace.” This and other statements of an equally alarming character had an effect upon the Synod, and they appointed a committee, to enquire, and Mr Meares was made a member of it.

A medical man says —“ The ideas cannot flow freely when the waist is squeezed,” Perhaps not; but on Sunday evenings, when waist squeezing is at its height, the young people don’t care a cent whether the ideas flow freely or not.. They only have one idea in common at such times, anyhow. “ ’Twixt the Gloaming and the Dark ” is the title of the latest novel issued in New York. A Chicago young man is thinking of getting out one entitled “ ’Twixt the Old Man and the Bark.” He called when her father was at home and the dog untied.