NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2323, 14 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

INTBECOIONIAIi WEATHER EXCHANGE— Sydney, Tuesday evening Wave of high pressure over E-jsfc Australia, with fine weataer in the west and south, and light S."E. rains on the Bißt Coast. Barometer—Portland, Hobart, and Sydney, 30.5 ; Albany, 30.0. Electobal.—We hear that a requisition is being signed in tho new electoral distriot of St. Albanß, asking Mr J. Evana Brown to become a candidate for that district at the forthcoming eleotion for the General Assembly. It will be remembered that Mr Brown formerly gat in the House of Representatives for the Ashley district. Theatbe Boy/ai,.—" The Pirates of Penzance " was repeated last night, and went fairly well, though in some parts the principals were a little astray. The choruses, especially " With catlike tread," woro capitally sung. To-night the piece will be again repeated, and to-morrow will bo its last performance, for the benefit of Miss Murielle. On Friday " Lea Cloches de Corneville " will be produced.

Anglers' Society.—A special general meeting of the Anglers/ Society will be held this evening at tho Commercial Hotel, to consider the date of tho opening and closing of the fishing season.

Cathbdral Bbllb.—The ringers laet night gave a number of chunges on the bells, which attracted a largo number of listeners, despite the heavy dry Bou'-weater which prevailed. Trades Bowing Club.—A mooting of the provisional committee of the T. 8.0. took place at tho Foresters' Hotel on Monday evening last, when letters worn read from Messrs James Gapes and A. W. Bickerton, kindly acceding to the requoat of the committoo that they would allow themselves to be nominated as trustees. Twelve more members wera elected, mating a total of over Bangioba Horticultural Society.—At a meeting of this Society, held on Friday ovoning last, in the Literary Institute, Mr H. Blacketfc, president, in the chaw, it was decided, after some to hold the two shows of the Society on December Bth and March 9th. A revision of the rules was made and adopted. At a meeting of the subcommittee appointed to revise the prize schedule, on Monday evening, it was decided that as a. show at Woodend was announced for March 9th, the autumn show'Of the Eangiora Society be held on March Bth. The question of holding a show on the grounds of the Agricultural Association was discussed at the Utter meoting, when it was concluded not to attempt holdiDg tho show on the ground this year.

I Phrenological Professor Simon anI nounces that he will give one of his amusing phrenological entertainments at the Oddfellows' Hall on Friday evening next, when, while blindfolded on the stage, the Professor will delineate tho oharaoters of some of the oitizens of Christchurch. A.O.F.—A meeting of peraons interested in the establishment of a branch court of the Anoient Order of Foroaters will be hold in the Papanui Town Hall, on Thursday evening next.

Fabhbbs' Co opbbative Association.— A well-attended meeting of farmers and others was held in the Road Board office, Rangiora, on Tuesday afternoon. Captain Parsons ocoupied the ohair. Mr O. Ensor, who attended, explained at length the objects of the company and the success of similar organisations amongst American farmers. He said that the election of managing directors had resulted in the return of gentlemen who would see that the affairs of the company were managed in a business-like way and to the best advantage of shareholders. A discussion took place, in which Mr J. H. Lee asked if a comparative list of prices had been drawn up P Mr Ensor said the only comparisons made in favor of such a oompany were those already made public.—The chairman referred to a buyer of clover seed who saved £25 in the purchase of it through the Timaru Society, and said instances would be soon plentiful enough to show the advantage of the co-operative scheme.—Mr Lee said that barb wire quoted here at £7O per ton had been obtained direct by a farmer at a cost of £39.—Mr Ensor alluded to a price quoted for a fender at 25s in a Ohristchuroh shop which, upon the buyer saying the manufacturer's price was ss, was offered to him for purchase at Bs, as an instance of profits in the iron trade.—ln reply to Mr Guild, Mr Ensor said Mr Ballantyne was the agent of the Timaru Society in London, and that the Northern Society was prepared to indent or advance on produce at once. They estimated, on present prices, to obtain an additional sixpence per bushel on wheat in the saving of commission charges.—On the motion of Mr Barclay, seconded by Mr Guild, a vote of thanks was passed to Mr Ensor. A similar compliment was paid to the chairman. A number of shares were applied for by intending shareholders. A.0.E., Court Woodfobd.—At the usual meeting of this Court, held on Monday evening, at Kaiapoi, five new members Jwere initiated and twenty-four were nominated for election at next meeting. The officers for the ensuing term were nominated. The evening's receipts were £5 16j. The anniversary of this lodge will be held on Friday next, the Court meeting at the lodge room, Cookion street, at 5 p.m., and forming a procession to the Kaikanui Hotel, at which the dinner is an- I nounced to be held.

Oxfobd.—An accident happened at the View Hill school, in this district, whereby a boy, aged five years, named Thomas Oleever, had his left leg broken midway between the ankle and knee. It appears that at this school are erected a horizontal ladder and the other appurtenances for gymnastics. This child was on the ladder, but missed his hold of one of the rungs, and falling on a loose stone met with his accident. Dr. Roes was in attendance soon after and set the leg for the little sufferer, who was progressing favorably from last accounts.

Pbopbbty Tax.—lt was rumored in Wellington on Monday that the Government might drop the Property Assessment Amendment Bill, which is to render foreign capital liable to taxation ; and that, to make up for the loss of revenue accruing from this abandonment, they might propose to levy the whole penny during the present financial year. We have the bost authority for stating that there is no truth whatever in the report.

Ashbbrton Licensing Oot/bt.—At the sitting of this Court held yesterday, before Commissioners Messrs O. P. Cox, H. T. Winter, and J. Ward, the application of John Friedlander, for a publican's license for a new hotel at Green street, was refused, as the Bench considered that the evidenoe failed to show the necessity for a house in tho district. Tho application for a transfer of the publican's license of the Whoatsheaf Hotel, Alford Forest, from John Tisch to John Bowick, was granted. The transfer of the publican's license of the Hindhope Hotel from Robert Little to Joseph Baldwin was also granted.