NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2318, 8 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intercolonial Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Wednesday evenirg -Pi e light S.W. weather, with high barometer, but in the west it has again commenced to fall a little. Barometer—Albany,[3o.2; Sydney, 30.5 5 Hobart, 30.3.

I.O.G.T.—An open meeting of the Now Victory Lodge, No. 245, will take place this evening in the Templar Hall, when an address will be delivered by Bro. J. T. Smith, and songs and recitations, followed by a farce entitled “ A Capital Match,” will bo contributed by various members of tho Order. Pound.—The child Ferdinand Thiol, reported as lost to the police yesterday, has been found and returned to his parents in Kilmoro street.

Ashburton Show. —The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association have finally decided to bold their show on Friday, 28th October.

Telephonic. —lt is intended by Messrs Vaughan and Oordner, of Sefton and Waifcari, to establish a telephone circuit between those places and Christchurch. Ashley Eleotobal Distbict. —As some doubt seems to exist as to the exact boundary of the Ashley and Cheviot district, it was decided at a meeting at Loburn on Monday to request the chairmen of the Ashley and Eowai Hoad Boards to ascertain the precise boundary, and if necessary take stops to obtain an adjustment in accordance with the boundaries of tho Ashley road district.

Death at Port.—Tho railway department a'. Lyttelton had their flags at half-mast yesterday, the occasion being the death of Mr B. Knowles, one of tho oldest residents at Port, and an employe in the railway service. The atationmaster, Mr Bradley, spoke of the deceased in the most complimentary terms as being a man of exemplary habits, steady, and persevering. Ho leaves a wife and a large family. Hospital Returns.—The report of the Hospital committee read yesterday showed that during the fortnight ending September 3rd, twenty-one patients were admitted and fifteen discharged, leaving seventy-seven in the institution, and that two deaths had taken place in the same period. Last year the number of patients in the Hospital was fortyseven, and the committee were vt quested to make enquiries as to the largo increase. A.0.F., Ooubt Thistle of the Pobbst. — The usual meeting of the above court took place on Tuesday evening at St. Saviour’s School-room, Sydenham. The chair was taken by 0.8. Bro. Gum. The report of the entertainment committee showed that the arrangements for the entertainment to take plaoo on the anniversary of tho opening of tho court were progressing favorably. One new member was initiated and one proposed.

Bangiora Litebaby Institute. Tho monthly meeting of tho committee of this institute was hold on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs Buckhum (president), Cunningham, Shoreland, Good, Fulton, and Boyd <bon. sec.). The list of books to bo ordered from England was revised and passed, and it was decided to send away the order by the outgoing mail. No other business of public importance was transacted. Pbactical Benevolence. —At the mooting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, Mr March reported that an anonymous donation of £5 had been left him by a lady for the relief of tho poor in this town. He desired to acknowledge this liberal donation with thanks, and thought it would be best to band it over to the Benevolent Association in order that they might obtain a similar contribution from Government. A donation was also received of £1 1b towards the funds of the Hospital from Mr W. B. Perceval, through his orahip the Mayor of Christchurch. Temperance Hotel Company, Limited. —At the ordinary monthly meeting of directors held on Tuesday at tho Metropolitan Temperance Hotel, Cashel street, tho house committee presented their report, which showed that the business being done was highly satisfactory, and the directors determined to offer to tho public the balance of shores unsold. They propose to use the proceeds for the purpose of building an addition to the hotel of fifty rooms, including sample rooms and other offices, as tho directors find there ie a demand for more accommodation than the present building affords. Ashburton Peesbytbbian Ohubch Soibbb —Tho annual soiree was given last evening in tho Ashburton Town Hall. About 250 people sat down to an excellent tea. The tables were decorated with flowers and plants. A meeting was afterwards held, the Rev. A. M. Beattie presiding. The choir rendered several pieces pleasingly, and tho meeting was addressed by the Revs. Messrs Beattie, Oroe (of Leoeton), Westbrook, Keall, Slocombe (of Christchurch), and Gordon (of Temuka). Constitution of the Charitable Aid Board. —A letter was road yesterday at tno meeting of the Charitable Aid Board, itatmg that representations had been made to tno Government that an addition to the number of members of the Hospital and Chan 1 able Aid Board was necessary. A committee was appointed to draft a letter to the Government on the subject in reply.

Meeting at West Melton. —A public meeting of those interested in the small bird nuisance question was held in the sohoobroom on Tuesday evening last, Mr Jones in the chair. The following resolution, proposed by Mr Hill, seconded by Mr Moor, was unanimously agreed to by the meeting—“ That the email birds nuisance having become so wide spread that it is no longer possible to cope with the evil under existing circumstances, this meeting considers that Government should legislate on the matter, and in the event of their not doing so, it bo made a political question in the coming election, and that a copy of the foregoing resolution be forwarded to our representative, the Hon, J. Hall.” The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman. Blbotbio Fxbb Alabms. —It will be remembered that some time back the City Council voted £350 towards the purchase of additional fire plant, as recommended by the 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 the amount. On receipt of this Or, Hulbert, the chairman of the fire brigade committee, opened a subsoription list amongst the citizens, with a view of further supplementing the sum already granted for the purchase of chemical fire alarms. The amount of £330 has already been subscribed, leaving about £220 yet to be collected, the total coat of the apparatus and electrical system being £1250,

Good Templaey. —The first of a series of entertainments to be given in connection with tho Good Intent Lodge, Eangiora, was held yesterday evening in the Institute. The object of these entertainments is to raise a fund for the purpose of building a Temperance Hall in Eangiora. Tho attendance at tho tea meeting was large, and at the concert which followed the hall was'crowded. Tea wos provided by Mesdames Evans, Brook, Derbidge, Sinclair, Taylor, Pring, Mardon, Keir and Johnston, and the Misses Evans, Pring and Hall. The Mayor of Bangiora, Bro. Johnston, presided, and stated in a few well chosen words the (purport of the meeting. Addresses on |Temperanoe were given by the Bev. 8. Maofarlano and Mr H. Bennetts, both of whom were well received and frequently applauded. The musical portion of the entertainment comprised songs by Mrs Amos, Misses LeGaasiok 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 tho Order were present from the Oust, Fernside, Ohoka, and Christchurch districts. The proceeds amounted to about £lB or £2O.

West Melton Library. — The annual general meeting of the members of the West Melton Library was held in the reading-room on Monday evening, the sth inst, for the purpose of receiving the committee’s report and balance-sheet and electing a fresh committee for the ensuing year. Mr Jones (chairman) read the report and balance-sheet, showing tho number of subscribers and receipts to be the same as last year. The balance in the hands of the treasurer was considered satisfactory. It was unanimously resolved that the report and balance-sheet be received and adopted. A small amount, with a vote of thanks, was passed to Mr A. Sandison, for his services as librarian, the balance in hand to be expended in the purchase of books. The newly-elected members of committee are— Messrs Sandiscn, Hill, Johnston, Eade, Moore, Ooggin, Murray, Trusoott, and Jones. At a subsequent meeting, Mr Jones was reelected chairman, Mr Murray, secretary and treasurer, Mr Sandison, librarian. The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Loyal Doyleston Lodge op Oddfellows.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge-room on Tuesday, the 6th inst. ,“Bro. William Durrant, N.G., presiding. After the usual routine business of the lodge had been disposed of, P.G. Bro. A. Boberts gave notice of motion for next summoned meeting that he would move a resolution to take into consideration the doctor’s question, seeing that the lodge is still without a medical man, and that there seems no chance at present of obtaining one, owing to there being no resident doctor at this end of the district, and that assistance be given to members in paying their doctor’s accounts. After a prolonged discussion re tho celebration of the anniversary of the lodge, it was unanimously agreed to celebrate it with a picnic, to bo held at tho Maori Pah.

Peoposbd Removal of the Ellesmere Railway Station.—A petition has beenlpresented to the Government by Messrs Bluett, Ooe, Gardiner, Overton, and others, stating that owing to the increased quantity of grain that is being grown in and about the Selwyn and Irwell, it would bo more convenient to all concerned if they would do away with the Ellesmere and Irwell stations, and erect a central one on Gardiner’s road, near the Irwell school. The petition sets forth that if this is granted, it will save the quantity of traffic over the Selwyn cart bridge, which is said not to be strong enough to take the increased traffic of the coming harvest. Last year something like 30,000 tons were carted over this bridge, and as an increased quantity of grain will be grown in this part of the district this season, this is urged as the principal reason for granting the petition. A deputa tion, consisting of Messrs Bluett, Ooe, and Gardiner, waited on the Acting Minister for Public Works in Wellington, and on their return stated that the Hon. J. Hall promised to give the subject his early attention. Counter petitions are being numerously signed by the farmers at Brookside, Irwell, and Ellesmere against this change, especially at the Irwell.

A return has been presented to Parliament of tho names of persons who have been employed during the past year as Assessment Court Judges, and the amounts paid to each as remuneration and travelling expenses. The following appear in the list :—J. N. Wood, £9 11s ; W. L. Simpson, fl 10s ; I. N. Watt, £2 lls ; T. W. Parker, £4 19s 6d ; H. A. Stratford, nil ; E. H. Oatew, £l3 18s 2d ; H. W. Bobinson, nil ; H. MoOullook, nil ; J. Keddell, £6 6s 6d.