NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2326, 17 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Committed toe Trial —Wm. Douglas, alias Scottie, and Wm. Burden, alias “ Billy the packer,” charged with stealing £lB from the person of Wm. Quibell, on September Ist, were this morning at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, fully committed for trial at the coming sessions of the Supreme Court, to be held at Christchurch,

“Wax Figgbbs.”—The business premises of Messrs Hallotistein Brothers, in Cashel street, was the centre of attraction to a large throng this morning. One of the windows has been re-arranged, and a number of wax figures introduced, clad in every variety of costume. The centre figure, the likeness to whom it is hard to determine, is shown in a hunting suit, but conjecture aa to the illustrious individual is set at rest by a placard denoting that it is no lees than the Prince of Wales, although we do not hesitate to affirm that his Boyal Highness would feel anything hut flattered at the lack of resemblance ; but doubtless it is, like one of the max Jiggers shown by Artemus Ward, destined to represent more than one individual before its uses are dispensed with. Some of these figures revolve, and the whole are nicely shown off by a plate-glass background. The idea is new to this city, and, as a means of attracting attention, certainly fulfils all the wishes of the proprietors, Intbrcolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Friday evening—Moderate N.W. and westerly winds, with rain in West Australia. The depression first reported on Wednesday appears to bo passing to the south-east. Barometer—Albany, 29 7 ; Borda, Portland, and Hobart, 29.9 j Gabo, 30 1; Sydney, 30.2 ; Brisbane, 30.1. Theatre Royal —“ Los Cloches de Comeville” was produced ny Mr Cary’s company for the first time here last night, and as a whole went fairly well. Mdlle. Muriede sang the music of Germain correctly, but it is somewhat too exacting in its nature for her. The charming waltz song in the third act was, for some reason, omitted. Miss Leaf did not crcate_ a favorable impression as Serpolette, tbora being on almost entire absence cf that vivacity which is so necessary for success in the part. The music allotted to her was sung well. Mr Porter made a hit in the Marquis, bat Signor Morley and Mr Wentworth, as Grenlchenx and Gaspard respectively, were only moderately successful. The scenery was really excellent, and so were the dresses. The choruses throughout were splendidly sang. The piece will bo repeated this evening.

Death of Dr. Dudley. —This gentleman, who is well known as one of the earliest of Canterbury settlers, died at his residence. Kaiapoi, last evening, about 7.30 o’clock. For some time he had been troubled with some attacks of gout, which on more than one occasion had been sufficiently serious to lead to the conclusion that death might supervene. Although his excellent constitution survived each attack, lie was left each time much weaker. About a week ago ho was attacked with bronchitis, and his death finally resulted from congestion of the lungs. In his last illness he was unremittingly attended by Dr. Ovenden. Dr. Dudley for many years has been on the commission of the peace, and was Coroner, as well as Registrar for the district. He was an enthusiast in all manly sports, including cricket and boating, having been allied spresident with the first boating club started here. His kindly disposition and advice, freely given, rendered him one of those gentlemen whose loss will be severely felt. U.C.C.C. —The annual general meeting of the above club took place last evening at the City Hotel. Thirteen members were present. Mr T. D. Condell in the chair. The secretary read the balance sheet for the past year, which showed balance in hand, £l6 iss fid; subscriptions, £154 9s; other receipts, £2fi 11s ; total, £197 15s fid. Expenditure. £159 _ Ifis fid; balance in band, £37 19s CJ; liabilities, £l3 12s 9d. The balance sheet was then received and adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows : —President, Mr H. P. Lance; vice president, Mr E. C. J. Stevens ; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. F. Hartland; captain of non-association matches, Mr Morgan ; committee—Messrs 0. C. Corfe, B. Mainwaring, K. Cotterill, E. Rodmayno, E. Ashby, T. D. Condell, and P. Fenwick. Meaira Fenwick and Morgan wore elected us delegates to servo on the association committee. Messrs W. V. Million and R. D. Harman were chosen to assist the non-association captain in making arrangements for matches. It was agreed to recommend the committee to make certain alterations and improvements in the lavatory and dressing room at the pavilion. Votes of thanks were unanimously passed to Mr Morgan, the outgoing committee, and also to Mr J. F. Hartland for his services as secretary and treasurer, after which the meeting adjourned. Alleged Larceny at the HiKoa.-r-Testerday, in the Ashbnrton B.M. Court (before Mr J. Nugent Wood, R.M., and Messrs C. P. Cox and H. T. Winter, J.P.’s), Robert Little and Mary Ann Little were charged with having stolen a quantity of jewellery, Ac., said to he worth £ls 17a fid, the property of Joseph Baldwin, lessee of the Hindhope Hotel. Mr Wilding appeared for the defence. After evidence heard, the case was dismissed, the Bench commenting on the trumpery property alleged to have been stolen, and saying that, if it was stolen at all, it was more likely to have been fcakaa by some children to dress a doll.

I O.G.T.—An opening meeting in connection with the Dauntless Lodge of Good Templars was held in the Templar Hall, Worcester street, last night. Mr Seutree delivered his popular lecture on the “ Waste of Food in the Manufacture of Beer.” He traced the various processes in the manufacture in a very amusing wav, and expressed himself as sympathising very deeply with poor John Barleycorn, on account of the crushing, bruising, and torture ho underwent in the process of manu'acture. Mr Seatreo also handed round two puddings. One was the sediment, as the result of an analysis of a quart of ale. The other was made of barley, and looked very much like a rice pudding, showing how utterly felaoious was the cry often raised about “ robbing the poor man of his beer.” In adiition to the lecture, several songs, duets, and recitations were given by the Misses Le Gtsiok, Lsar, Waoelor, Styohe, Harrison, and Messrs Bolt end Hyman. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer and all these who had contributed to the entertainment.

Death op an Old Settler —Mr George Felgate, of Akaroa, aged 85, d ed at his residence on the 16th ihst. Mr Felgate came to Wellington in 1843, and arrived at Akaroa in 1855, where he has since resided. Deceased was well known and very much respected in Akaroa.

Accidents. —A man named Frederick Curtis was admitted to the Hospital yesterday suffering from a dislocated shoulder, caused by a fall whilst working at the Belfast Factory.— On Thursday evening Michael McGinnis, one of the workmen on the Tuam street line of tramway now in coarse of construction, fell down in a fit, and his head struck the rail, causing a severe scalp wound. He was at once taken to the Hospital, where ho received prompt attention.

Masonic. Degree, has received a letter from tho Hup rem Grand Council of tho 33rd Degree of England, Wales, and British Colonies, dated 22nd June, 1881, convoying tho intelligence that he has been advanced to the 32nd Degree. The letter of tho Grand Secretary General says:—“lll. Bro I have the pleasure to inform you that tho Supreme Council 33rd Degree, taking into consideration the position of Masonry under the A. and A. rite in New Zealand, and the services which you have rendered generally to the order, have determined to offer yon tho 32nd Degree Jionoris causa.” The preferment thus announced of 111. Bro. Doamer to this high degree will be welcomed by tbe craft generally in Canterbury, as he has always been a most enthusiastic. efficient and zealous masonic worker in all the degrees.

Ellesmere Cricket Club. The ad journod general meeting of this club was held at Mitchell’s Royal Hotel, on Thursday evening. The secretary stated that Mr W. Graham had consented to give the club the use of the ground for the ensuing season. The balance-sheet, which was adopted, showed that when all monies due were collected, a balance of about .£ll would be available after paying all liabilities On the motion of Mr Harbottle, seconded by Mr Campbell, the name of the club was altered to the Southbridge Club. Ihe late secretary, Mr W. Mahoney, presented the club with two now bats and sets of leggings. On the motion of Mr Lee, a vote of thanks wn recorded, and also to Mr W. Graham for the use of his ground. It was decided to epen the season the first Saturday in October. Inquests —An inquest was held yesterday, bsfore the District Coroner and a jury, of whom Mr i homas Fountain was chosen foreman, as to the death of Denis Black, who died in the Hospital on Thursday last. Deceased was admitted to the institution suffering from a broken log on the 16th Juno last, having received the injury whilst working in a gravel pit in Sydenham. After hearing evidence, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased died from exh matron, the result of injury accidentally received under the circumstances mentioned—An inquest was hold at Holmes’ Bay on Thursday, 16th inst., before J. Aylmer, Esq , coroner, on the body of a child named H. P. White, aged eighteen months, son of Mr Harry White, of Holmes’ Bay. Mr Randall was chossu foreman of the jury Prom the evidence of Mrs White, it appeared that the child had strayed away from the house and fallen into the creek where it was found, but life was extinct. Dr. Singleton made a post mortem examination of the body, and deposed that death was caused by drowning. Deceased was the only child of Air and Mrs White. The Novelty or Hillside Plough. A public trial of this new implement took place yesterday on the farm of Mr J. Taylor, near Bligh’s road, Papanui, and it is satisfactory to record that it was in every way a success. The land ploughed was a piece of heavy sw-mp, never before broken up. The novel feature of tfao new plough is its reversibility, which is gained by its being workable from either end. The horse gear is attached to a steel ring which is made to travel along a steel rod to the roar of the plough, thus the ploughman and the horses change ends. The handles being reversible are cast ovev to the erstwhile forepart of the plough, And without ploughing round the headland as is the case with other ploughs, a second furrow is laid to the first ; this operation is achieved by means of two mould boards and also two ploughshares. The work was well done, the furrows being very evenly packed, the feering also being all that could bo desired. Tne “ novelty” is an I: uglish invention, being created toprovide fortho downs and hilly land of the south-west counties of England. It is intended to give a trial on the hillside at an early date, as the plough is equally serviceable on Hilly or flat lands.

Lecture on Phrenology. Professor Simon delivered a lecture on “ i'hrenology ” at the Oddfellows’ Hall, last evening, to a fairly numerous audience. The lecturer illustrated his remarks by the reading of characters of some la lies and gentlemen present, who, in response to his invitation, took seats on the stage. The next lecture will bo given on Monday at the Gaiety Theatre. Bible Christians. —The Eev. J. Crews will preach in the Church, Lower High street, tomorrow evening, and, alter preaching, will publicly welcome several persons who have been approved by the elders' meeting to Church membership. The members of the Church are all specially requested to be present, and the public are cordially invited.