NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2317, 7 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Good Templahy.—Tho first of a series of entertainment# to be given in connection with tho Good Intent Lodge, Rangiora, was held yesterday evening in 'hs Institutes The object of these entertainments is to raise a

fund for tho purpose of building a Temperance Hall in Rangiora. The attendance at the tea mooting was large, and at tho concert which followed the hall was crowded. Tho Mayor of Rangiora, Bro. Johnson, presided, and stated in a few well chosen words the purport of the meeting. Addresses on Temperance were given by the Rev. S. Maofarlane and Mr H. Bennetts, both of whom were well received and frequently applauded. The musical portion ot the entertainment comprised songs by Mrs Amos, Misses Logassiok and Amos, and Mr Hammon, a duet (encored) by Mrs Amos and Mr Hammon, a violin solo (encored) by Mr Bamberger, and pianoforte selections by Mrs Pitt. Two excellent recitations were delivered by the Masters Butterfield. Many representatives of the Order were present from the Oust, Fsrnside, Ohoka, and Christchurch sections. Chemical Fihb Alaems.—lt will be remembered that some time back the City Council voted £350 towards the purchase of additional fire plant, as recommended by tho Superintendent and fire brigade committee, conditional upon the insurance companies voting a like sum. The reply of the companies was received yesterday, stating that they had agreed to vote tho amount. On receipt of this Or. Hulbert, the chairman of the fire brigade committee, opened a subscription list amongst the citizens, with a view of further supplementing tho sum already granted for the purchase of chemical firo alarms. The amount of £330 ha# already been subscribed, leaving about £220 yet to be collected, tho total cost of tho apparatus and electrical system being £1250.

Intercolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Tuesday evening—Fine light H.W. weather, except on the south coast of Victoria, where it blows strong, with rain. Barometer, Albany, 30.5 ; Sydney, 30 3 ; Hobart, 29 8.

Early Lamb.—On Tuesday there wo* exhibited ah Mr White’s butchery, Rangiora, a carcase of lamb bred by Mr W, McGregor, Southbrook, which sealed 561 bas shown This is one of the earliest of .the season. Ashburton R.M, Court. Yesterday (before his Worship tho Mayor of Ashburton) Robert Little and Mary Ann Little were brought up, on remand, charged with larceny from his own bankruptcy estate. The trustee, not wishing to press the charges, the accused were discharged.

Artillery Volunteers, —An inspection parade of the E. Battery of Artillery was ield last evening at tho Drill Shed, when tho company, who mustered well, were put through the usual drills. The band in attendance played at intervals in the shed, there being no march out, owing to the rain.

Rangiora Licensing Court.—At this Court, on Tuesday, the Commissioners present were 0. Whitefoord, Esq , R.M., chairman, Messrs Cunningham, Boys, and Parsons. The report of the chief officer of police on the hotels of the district was satisfactory. A transfer of the license of the Club Hotel from Mr H. D. Monk to Mr J. Carpenter was granted permanently. Cathedral Bells. The bolls of the Cathedral are in position, and last evening the ringers had a two hours’ muffled practice, and, as will be aeon elsewhere, the Chapter invito those who have some experience in bellringing, together with the existing bellringers, to meet the Dean of Christchurch in tho ringing-room ot the Cathedral on Friday evening, at half-past seven o’clock, to arrange for the opening day and other matters. Proposed Peal op Bells por Rangiora. —lnformation has been asked for from England for the coat of a peal of six bells, namely, treble E, second D, third 0, fourth B, fifth A, sixth G, weight of tenor 16001 b. So soon as tho particulars of cost can be obtained a public meeting will be called to arrange for the purchase of the bells and tho tower. It is also proposed to interest the children of the town in assisting by a penny subscription.

Febnside Farmers’ Club.—The monthly meeting of this club was held in the schoolroom on Monday last. There wore about thirty farmers present, Captain Parsons, preindent, in the chair. Five or six new members were eleottd. The chairman explained at length the principles of the proposed cooperative association, which wore generally approved, and at the close of the meeting several notified their intention of taking up shares.

The Druids.—The Mistletoe Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening at the Star and Garter Hotel, Oxford terrace, A.D. Bro. Hepburn in the chair. Tho lodge had the honor of a visit from the two district presidents of the order in Canterbury, who were well received. One member was initiated and two proposed for membership. Tho delegates reported re Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ fete committee, and informed the lodge that the first meeting of delegates would take place at the Foresters’ Hall on tho first Thursday in October to make arrangements for the next demonstration on Boxing Day. 1.0.0 F., M.U.—A summoned meeting of tho Loyal Rangiora Lodge was held on Monday evening, for the purpose of taking into consideration the beat moans ot celebrating the anniversary. A fair attendance of members was present, also D.P. G.M. Crompton, from Amberley. After a good deal of discussion, it was ultimately decided to hold a picnic at Sumner, and that the other lodges in the Ashley district be invited to join with them, A committee was elected to carry out the arrangements. A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to D.P.G.M. Crompton for his attendance, to which he very suitably responded, and the lodge was closed in the usual manner.

Immigration.—ln the House on Monday evening, tho Hon. Major Atkinson presented a return of immigration from July Ist, 1880, to March 31st, 1831. Tho total number was 833 souls (o f whom 702 are nominated), viz., Auckland, 171 ; Taranaki, 25 ; Hawke’s Bay, 21; Wellington, 103 ; Marlborough, 21 ; Nelson, 3 ; Westland, 14 ; Canterbury, 242 ; and Otago, 233, The total numbers from the initiation ot tho scheme to date have been : Auckland, 13,028 ; Taranaki, 2248; Hawke’s Bay, 7325 ; Wellington, 15,535 ; Marlborough, 1451 ; Nelson, 2140 ; Westland, 1743 j Canterbury, 27,954; Otago, 29,672; total, 101,096 souls, equal to 85,244 statute adults. Last year’s immigrants comprise—4l6 Irish, 297 English, 114 Scotch, 4 Germans, 2 Danes. Tho total Government immigration to New Zealand has been 51,400 English, 25,311 Irish, 16,825 Scotch, 3038 Germans; 195 Danes, 703 Norwegians, 686 Swedes, 312 Italians, 284 French, and 582 others.

Thb Royal Commissions.—A return was presented to Parliament on Monday, showing the amounts paid to each member of the various Royal Commissions appointed by the present Government on account of travelling expenses, honorarium, or otherwise. The figures are as follows :—West Coast Native Commission —Travelling expenses : Sir F. D. 8011, £B3 4s 6d ; Sir W. Fox, £175 16s lOd ; Motu Tawhai, £l7 4s; joint expenses, £125 18s 7d. Railway Commission—Travelling expenses : J. M. Clark, £22 16s ; O. Curtis, £l3 8s ; B. Pearce, £4 16s; J. Reid, £l3 16s; E. Q. Wright, £9l 10s; joint expenses, £747 4s 2d ; honorarium, at two guineas per diem, J. M. Clark, £273; Oswald Curtis, £3lO 16s; E. Pearce, £159 12s :J. Reed, £199 10s ; E. G. Wright, nil. Civil Service Commission—Travelling expenses : A. Saunders, £l2 5s lOd; Sir R. Douglas, £l6 8a lid ; T. Kelly, £l6 17a 2d ; O. Pharazyn, £8 18a 4d ; joint expenses, £6l 3s 4d ; honorarium, at one guinea per diem, A. Saunders, £7O 7s ; Sir R. Douglas, £ll3 8s ; T. Kelly, £97 13s ; O. Pharazyn (including £224 special allowance), £338 2s. Local Industries Commission—Travelling expenses : A. J, Burns, £75 5s 4d ; E. Wakefield, £76 6s ; J. W. Bain, £25 8s 9d ; E. O. J. Stevens, 16s ; F. L. Tinne, £SB 14s 9d ; W. A. Murray, £l3 4s; joint expenses, £lO 3s; honorarium, at two guineas, A. J. Burns, £l7O 2a ; F. L. Tinne, £173 10s. „ _ Ashburton Boeough Council. The fortnightly meeting was held on Monday evening. Present—-The Mayor, and Ore. Williamson, Harrison, Friedlander, St. Hill, Robinson, Roberts, Parkin, Bullock and Ivess. Tho amount of the overdraft at tho Bank was stated to be £l4Bl 19s 6d; amount of rates received, £lOlO 2s 6d ; contributions to sanitary inspector’s salary, £l2 11s sd. Tho engineer’s report, which was adopted, mentioned that Mr Bradley had completed his contract for putting in nineteen sumps ; also, that there would be no difficulty, in pursuance of Mr S. Brown’s application, in sending a flow of water down Wakanui road, passing the Central Hotel, by putting down a culvert in Cass street.

Lost Oiiiud.—A child named Ferdinand Thiel (usually called Ferdi), about_ seven year* of age, left hi* mother’s hou*e m Humore street, near Ward’* Brewery, about 2 p.m. yesterday, and has not since been heard of. He is described as of fair countenance, light grey eyes, sharp, pinched features, and of thin build ; dressed in blue cloth coat, dark knickorbocker trousers, round black felt hat and lace-up boots. Canterbury Sunday Scnooii Union. — The usual monthly meeting of the committee was hold on Monday night, in the vestry of the Congregational Church, Manchester street, when the following representatives of the schools connected with the union were present : —Mr O. B. Taylor (president), Messrs Ross, Staples, Marriott, Hubbard, Robson, Clark, Woodham, Callender, Burley, Hewitt, Eggilston, Aulesbrook, Oatway, Dexter, Wagstaff, Harman, Edmunds. Mr Clark was reelected secretary. It was resolved that the usual monthly prayer meeting be held on September 15th, in the North Belt Presbyterian Church. The president was requested to communicate with the Rnv. Thos. Spurgeon (who is at present in the North Island), inviting him to attend the October conference of the union, and to give an address. Mr Ross mentioned that satisfactory arrangements had been made for holding a grand sacred concert by the scholars belonging to the union. Other important business having been transacted the meeting was closed, Ashuby Farmers’ Club. —The monthly meeting of this Club was hold at the Road Board Office on Monday evening. There was a good attendance of farmers, and seven new members joined. Mr J. A. Cunningham ooounied the chair. Mr D. Dick opened the subject for discussion, on co-operation. Mr O. Ensor who attended also addressed the meeting at some length, referring to the hearty way in which the subject was taken up in the older countries of England and America. He pointed out the success attending the floating of the Timaru Company, and hoped that North Canterbury would take the subject up. Some discussion took place on the matter of making advances on growing crops. In reply to Mr Hodgson, it was stated that this company would use the Timaru agency at present. It was stated that the Timaru Society had obtained 67s per quarter for its wheat. In reply to Mr Barwell, Mr Ensor thought the London merchants would not treat the company better than any other firm, and it might be necessary to conduct the sales themselves. Some opposition was shown to the proposal of making advances to members as the directors might think fit. Yates of thanks wore passed to Messrs Ensor and Dick. Ancient Obdbb on Foresters. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held lost Monday evening in the Foresters’ Hull. The attendance was moderately good. A number of visiting brethren from Eaiapoi, amongst whom were the Chief Ranger and secretary of the Eaiapoi Court and Bro. Woodford, received a hearty welcome, and, after acknowledging the same, drew the members’ attention to the anniversary of their Court, which is to be celebrated by a dinner and ball on Friday, September IGth. A letter was received from the honorary secretary of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ fete committee, stating that their first meeting would take place on Tuesday, October 6th, and asking the Court to appoint their delegates, which was then done. During the evening the secretary of the Widows’ end Orphans’ Fund stated that he already had the tickets printed for the annual entertainment, to come off at the Theatre Royal on Monday, 26th inst. The district secretary reported that in consequence of the inclemency of the weather on the date previously fixed, the meeting at Papanui for the purpose of considering the advisability of opening a Oourt there, had been postponed to Thursday, September 15th, when he hoped to see a good muster of old members. After the usual routine business was finished, the O.R. closed the Court. Eaiapoi Institute. —The usual monthly meeting of committee was held on Monday. Mr 0. Smith, president, in the chair. The treasurer reported the balance in han.4 to be £ls 13s 3d. Mr Dixon wrote, resigning his appointment as secretary, as he was leaving Eaiapoi. It was decided to accept the resignation with regret at the loss of such a valuable officer. The question of filling the post was deferred. Accounts amounting to £5 6* 4i ware passed. Several works of reference having been improperly removed from the library, it was resolved that the librarian post a notice in the room, giving the names of the missing books, and that the reference library be closed until the books are replaced, except when the librarian is present. An application to rent land at the roar of the hall was granted.