NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2336, 28 September 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

The Stbikb and the Pbbmieb. —In accordance with hi» promise to the men on ■trike, the Hon. E. Richardson at once telegraphed to the Premier, who replied : “ I expect to be in Christchurch on Friday, and will see any deputation that day or Saturday. Maxwell goes South per Albion, perhaps you can see him.— J. Hall.’ Nobth Island Abmed Conbtabulaby.— Up to 1 o’clock to-day, 132 men were duly sworn in as constables, having passed a satisfactory medical examination. A Liitlb Wandbbbb. —About a quarter to nine this morning Mr John Stanley, Victoria street, found a little child about two years of age, dressed in a grey frock trimmed with velvet, and, believing it to be lost, took charge of it. Mr Stanley’s shop is next to Mr Bowman’s furniture store, near the Junction Hotel.

Pbotestant Alliance, P.8.0.A. The quarterly summoned meeting of the Queen’s Own Lodge, No. 36, was held in the Orange Hall on Monday evening, and was one of the best attended, and most enthusiastic meetings that has been held for some time. The members seemed to take more than usual interest in the working and management of the lodge, some timing a considerable distance to bo present at the meeting. The business-sheet was a full one, and had to be pushed through faster than it should have been. Three members were balloted for and elected, and one initiated. After roll-call, the W.M, said it was very pleasing to himself and the other officers to see so well attended a meeting, and he was glad to see that only six out of a roll of 120 were fined for absence. He then alluded to the loss of our late Bro. Wm. Jenkins in very feeling terms, and asked the secretary to read the copy of letter of condolence which was sent to Mrs Jenkins, the widow of their departed brother. The good and welfare of the order was then attended to, and receipts declared to be £SO 2s 6d. The lodge was then closed with prayer.

Lyttelton Building Society, The eleventh annual meeting of the Lyttelton Permanent, Land, Building, end Investment Society was held at their offices, Canterbury street, Lyttelton, on Tuesday night. Mr Harry A'lwright, M.H.8., was voted to the chair. Xne report and balance-sheet submitted were unanimously adopted, and votes of thanks were carried to the officers and committee. The election of two committeemen resulted in the two retiring members, Messrs W. B. Weyburne and W. Slater, being returned, and Mr J. W. Smith elected a trustee, vice Mr H. B. Webb, resigned. The society’s rules were altered in some respects by the introduction of amendments, after which the meeting adjourned. The newly-elected committee met immediately after the shareholders’ meeting, and Mr David Dimond was unonimously reelected chairman.

BUNA WAY. —Last night, while pa-sing St. Paul's Church, the axle of a cab driven by Frank Mulholland broke, throwing him off the seat. The horse bolted, and came into collision with an obstruction in High street, still further damaging the vehicle. The driver was unhurt.

Pibb. —About nine o’clock last night a two-roomed cottage in Colombo road, Knightstown, was observed to be on fire. With the help of some men near the fire was put out with very little damage. The house was both unoccupied and uninsured. The Dbuids.— The Perseverance Lodge held their quarterly summoned meeting at their lodge-room, St. Mary’s schoolroom, Addington, last evening. The secretary intimated that the by-laws of the lodge had been duly registered at Wellington. It was decided to have 100 copies printed. Bro. Stenbouse resigned the office of M.S., and Bro. J. Dowling was elected in his place. It was decided to celebrate the anniversary of the lodge with a soiree, and a committee of seven was appointed. Is wes resolved not to take part in the fete on Boxing Day. The lodge was then closed.

Intbecolonial Weather Exchange.— Sydney, Tuesday evening—Fine weather, with light northerly winds, except in the north of Tasmania, where the influence of a moderate depression is still felt. Barometer —Albany, 30.1; Portland, 30.0 ; Hobart, 29.9 ; Gabo, 30.2; Sydney, 30 3.

1.0 B.—The quarterly meeting of the Pride of Christchurch Tent, 1.0. E., was held on Monday evening at the Templar Hall, Worcester street, when there wss a good attendance of members. All the retiring officers were re-elected, and the new code of by-laws, which had been for some time under consideiation, was Anally adopted and ordered to be sent to the Begistrar for approval.

Museum of Technological Science. — Dr. Haast stated last night to the committee of the Industrial Association that the exhibition appertaining to the above department would bo opened to the public about Christmas.

Vaccination. —The work of vaccination among the Natives is being prosecuted vigorously in this locality. Dr. J. T. Bouse, the public vaccinator at Port, has vaccinated all the Natives at the Bapaki settlement, and will operate on the aborigines at Port Levy in a few days. Instructions have issued from the Government to all public vaccinators to vaccinate all unvaocinated children attending the public schools in each district,

Oust Cemetery Boabd. — A meeting of this Board was held on September 23rd. Present—Messrs Leach, Oromie, Grant, and Head (chairman). The chairman reported that the roads were finished, and the gates erected. It was decided that tho cemetery be opened, and the folllowing fees charged for funerals, viz., for children under fifteen years of age, a cemetery fee of 7s 6d, and a sexton’s fee of 7s 6d ; for adults a cemetery fee of 10s, and a sexton’s fee of 10s. The Board then adjourned.

Wesleyan Mutual Impbovbment Association. —On Monday evening last Mr F. W. Isitt opened the debate on the question, • Which was the greater statesman, Gladstone or Disraeli?” Mr Isitt took the part of Gladstone, and his remarks were so well put together in his opening extempore speech, and found so much favor with his audience, that Gladstone was declared by a large majority to be the greater statesman, and the better man of the two. Mr Hodinott will give an essay next Monday evening, subject “Dreams and Dreaming.”

Wesleyan Sunday School Annitebbaby,

The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Durham street Wesleyan Sunday School took place last night. The tables were supplied by Mesdames Harrington, Gould, Ashby, Hewitt, Willis, Andrews, Judge, Percy, Bone, Beed, Booth, Borthwiok, Newman and Grossman. After lea the usual public meeting was held, when the Bey. Mr Isitt occupied the chair. Mr Prudhoe read the annual report, which was adopted, and addresses were delivered by the Bovs. Best, Baumber, Taylor (Free Methodist), »ad Mr Smythe, an apology being offered on account of the Bev. W. E. Gillam through indisposition. The singing by the scholars of the hymns &c, specially selected for the occasion was very good indeed. The collections at the anniversary services were announced as being £7l Is.

Funeral of Father Donovan. —Seldom if ever bu a larger funeral been witnessed in Fort than that of the late Father J. Donovan, which took place yesterday. It was attended by priests from almost all parts of the province, and large numbers of the laity from beyond the immediate parish arrived by the morning trains at Port to follow tho revered remains to their last resting place. The body, which had been lying-in-state in the parsonage for tho previous day or two, had been scon by it must have been hundreds of Catholic people before it was removed into the church yesterday morning. At ton o'clock the church was crowded, and a requiem mass for the dead was sang by the clergy, the service occupying fully an hour and a half. The church (Bt, Joseph’s) was heavily draped with mourning, black crape, interwoven with white crosses, and a more impressive and solemn service it would be difficult to witness. Father Ohorvier officiated as celebrant. At about a quarter to twelve, the mass having concluded, tho congregation formed in process! *n on Winchester street in front of ths church, and the funeral cortege, under the direction of Father Q-inaty, was arranged in the following order:——Xhurifier, cross-bearer and acolytes and boys of the parish school, numbering about one hundred.'Next came the gentlemen of the parishjand general public, numbering about one hundred and fifty, the chorister boys next, the clergy, Fathers Ginaty, O’Donnell, Ohervier, Binsfield, Ooffey, Coleman and Walsh. Following these came the relay of pail-bearera and tho coffin. The bearers were composed of prominent members of St. Joseph’s congregation. After the coffin a number of the girls belonging to the parish followed, and about thirty of the Children of Mary, all being specially attired for the occasion. They were followed by tho ladies of the parish, of whom there were a considerable number present. The mourning dresses of the Children of Mary and the girls belonging to the parish wore very beau, tiful indeed, and exceedingly appropriate. The mournful procession moved slowly along Winchester street, up Oxford street, along Exeter and St. David’s streets, and to the cemetery. The burial service having been read and tho revered remains placed in the grave, an opportunity was afforded those present to take a last look at the form of their late esteemed spiritual adviser before the covering was placed upon the plate glass inner easing of the casquet, and fully a hundred of tho choicest bouquets procurable at this season of the year wore thrown upon the grave.