NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2339, 1 October 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intbbcolobiaij Wbathbb Exchange.— Friday evoving.—A moderate depreaaion is passing south of Albany and Hobart, but the weather generally is fine. Barometer —Albany, 29.7 ; Borda and Portland, 30.0 ; Hobart, 29 8; Bydney, 30.2. Lyttelton Rboatta, 1882.—One of the most numerously attended public meetings which has been held for aome years in connection with the initial stops connected with the Lyttelton regatta management was held in the Lyttelton Oddfellows' Hall on Friday night. Mr H. Allwright, as Mayor, convened the meeting and occupied the chair A balance-shoet of last year's receipts and expenditure was submitted and adopted, the credit balance shown being £3O 14s 6d. That terminated the business so far as the regatta of 1881 was concerned, and Dr. H. Macdonald then moved, "That the annual regatta be held as usual on New Year's Day." The mover expressed his regret at hearing a report that it was proposed to let the regatta go by default next New Year's Day. Mr Rentoul seconded the motion, after which Captain W. Cameron, Captain Whitty, and several others spoke in support of it. The chairman, in putting it to meeting, declared it carried all but unanimously. Mr F. Ronalda was elected treasurer, and Mr T. L. Smith reelected secretary, a high compliment being paid him for the thorough manner he had carried out his arduous duties last year. It was agreed that last year's list of committeemen should remain intact, with power to add if necessary. The appointing of commodore and vioe-commodore was also left in the hands of the committee, with all the incidental preliminary work of arranging for the big event. From the interest taken at the meeting an exceptionally successful regatta may be with certainty looked forward to. The Railway Stbikb.—We have been requested to publish the Ministerial view of the strike in the railway workshops at Addington, whioh is as follows:—" The Ministers would always, following the rules of the ser. vice, er, quire into any individual oase where an employe considers himself aggrieved in any way ; but we will not entertain any proposal for a commission of enquiry into the question of the rates of wages to be paid. A revised scale of wages was issued and accepted by all hands. The subject has been often alluded to in Parliament, which has seen no reason to interfere. The estimates, based on this soalos, have been voted by Parliament, and the Government cannot hold out any hopes of the wages being raised." Lyttblton Co opbbativb Baebby.—A meeting of persons interested in organising a co-operative bakery was held on Friday night, in the Drill-abed, at Lyttelton. A report from the committee was read, embodying several proposals. It was agreed, however, thot a further adjournment be mado before taking dofinite steps, there not being a very large attendance. The opinion was expressed that it would be desirable to ask the local bakers to tender at a given price to supply a guaranteed number of customers, who would be required to deposit a stated sum as a membership entrance fee. The meeting stood over till next week, to admit of further information in the direction indicated being obtained. Stsambb Excr/BSioN To mobkow.—The beautiful weather |of tie past few days has induced the well known owners of the steonilaunoh Lyttleton, at Port, to inaugurate for the season Sunday excursions to Governor's I Bay. Particulars will be found in an advertisement elaewhere.

A O.F.—The quartorly summoned meeting of the Court Star of Canterbury, No. 2309, will bo held on Monday, at 9 30 p.m. Vital Statistics.—The vital statistics for Ohristohurch and district for the month of September are :—Births, 180 ; marriages, 30; deaths, 80. For the corresponding month last year they were :—Births, 196 ; marriages, 26; deaths, 63. The totals for nine months ending September 30th were ;—Births, 1549 j marriages, 298; deathi, 535.

I A Oakabd. —A rumor, started no one appears to know bow, gained considerable currency yesterday to the effect that a collision had taken plaoe at the North between the Native* and the settlers, resulting in the killing of several of the latter. So far as can be lean.t, there is not a particle of truth in the statement, which appears to have been fabricated for the especial benefit of the new recruit* of the A.O. who left here yesterday, in order to impress thom with the fact that they were on the way to death or glory. Oantkbhuhy Amateub Athlbtic Club.— A oommittee meeting of this olub was held at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday evening. Fresont—Messrs C. C. Corfe (in the chair), J. E. Parker, J. Campbell, H. V. Anson, F. Wilding, M. Lewin, A. H. Anderson, J. G. Hawkes, F. N. Robinson, and F. W. Hunt. The value of the prizes for each event was deoided on, and the orders for prizes drawn upon Messrs Petersen, Messrs Coatee, and Messrs Sandstein, at the option of the winner. The privileges (one publican's and one confectioner's booth) were put into the hands of Mr Hawkes to sell by auction. The secretary received instructions to procure a band to play on the ground each afternoon during the sports. C.V.E.—A meeting of the Christohuroh Volunteer Engineers was held last evening in the orderly room, Sergeant-Major Manning pr Biding. There was a good attendance of

members. The financial statement read by the secretary showed that the sum of £SO, on account of uniforms, was still a liability, whilst the sum of £27 was in the Bank to the credit of the company. It was resolved to apply to the Government for a refund of money on uniform account, which wds incurred prior to the stoppage of the capitation grant. It was also resolved to reinsure the ordeily room. Letters from the Hon. E. Richardson and Mr E. C. J. Stevens to the effect that the oompany's petition had been laid before the petitions committee, and promising it their support, were read. It was decided that Mr Buckley should wait on those gentlomen with a view to eliciting further information on the matter. 1.0.G.T. —An entertainment under the auspices of the Liberator Lodge, No. 1 (working under the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World), took place in the Temperanco Hall, Gloucester street, on Thursday evening last, the room being packed everywhere. The ohair was taken at 8 p.m. by Bro. Hoskins, who during the evening read some poetry showing the principles under which the Ofder is working. The harmonium was kindly lent by Bro. Goring, who ably accompanied the various songs. Bro. Potter was also present, and with his four children contributed largely to the programme. Bro. Potter has trained his children to sing and recite very creditably. Songs and recitations wero also given by Sisters Goring, Harver, and Borrell, and Bro. Bridges, Harvey, Robinson, and Yallop. One of the principal features of the evening was a dialogue entitled "The Travelling Monkey," whioh was ably given by members of the Lodge.

Ashbubton RAonrG Club.—The annual meeting was held at the Wakanui Road Board office, Ashburton, on Thursday evening. Prerent—Mr H. Friedlander, in the ohair, and ten members. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, on Dr. Ross's motion, seconded by Mr Ireland. On Dr. Ross's motion, seconded by Mr Quill, it was agreed to allow the amount of subscription to remain at £2 2s. It was further arranged that the usual two days' meeting be postponed until autumn. The following office bearers were elected for the ensuing year :—President, Mr E. G. Wright; vice-presidents, Messrs W. O. Walker and John Grigg ; Judge, Mr M. Btitt. Stewards :—Dr Ross and Messrs E. 8. Coster, L E. Corsbie, W. Saunders and G. D. Kranson. Treasurer, Mr 0. O. Fooks; clerk of the course, Mr Edwd. Saunders; clerk of the scales, Mr E. F. Wright; starter, Mr S. Saundcm ; secretary, Mr J. C. Bell; central committee, Dr Ross and Messrs Digby, 8. Saunders, E. F. Wright, M. Stitt, E. G. Crisp, R. Friedlander, T. Quill, and Jas. Wilkie.

Thbatbb Royal,—"As You Like It " was repeated last evening at the Theatre, when there was a large attendance. Miss Pornoroy's Rosalind was, if possible, even more successful than on the previous evening. In one or two points judicious alterations were made, whioh had the effect of rendering her charming and artistic impersonation most enjoyable throughout. This was especially noticeable in the fourth act, where Miss Pomeroy played with a finish and effect which elioited loud plaudits. It is hard to understand why the " Cuokoo Song," exquisitely sung as it was, escaped an encore. Miss Pomeroy it an educated musician, with a flexible and sweet voice, and sings the song with an amount of archness and vivacity which makes it one of the features of the piece. As a whole her Rosalind is a grand performance. The other parts were all well filled. Miss Grey increased the excellent opinion created by her first appear&nce, and Miss Jennings deserves credit for her acting in the part of Phccbe. Messrs Flamming, Hamilton, and Wallace, and last, but by no means least, Mr Hoskins ably supported the star. To-night a great treat is promised to playgoers in the production of "Antony and Cleopatra." Miss Pomeroy's impersonation of the heroine has been spoken of in terms of the highest commendation in Australia, and every preparation has been made to mount the piece in the best possible style.

Elkctobal—Mr 8. R. Webb announce that he is a candidate for M.H.R. to represent Lyttelton. This makes three candidates that have announced themselves for the Port

—Mr Harry Allwright, the Hon. Edward Richardson, and Mr Webb. Sinco the Liberal franchise which the present]'.Government carried the session before last, and by which almoßtevery man in the country has becomejposseßßfld of a voice in the general elections, the electoral roll at the Port has increased by nearly one hundred per cent. The voting population in Lyttelton number something like eight hundred, and the cry is " still they come." A requisition signed by 160 persons was presented to Mr Isaac Wilson yesterday, asking him to oome forward for the Kaiapoi distriot, and that gentleman in reply to the deputation consented to do so. Beverul gentlemen have been interviewed with respect to the seats for Ohriitohurcb, hut up to the present no one has definitely consented. It is rumored, though with what truth it is hard to say, that Mr H. Thomson will be a candidate for Christchurch North, for which Mr 8. P. Andrews announces himself as a candidate. A requisition has been presented to Mr W. F. Pearson, asking him to come forward for Ashley to which ho has replied in the affirmative. Mr Treadwell up to the present is the only candidate in tho field for Sydenham. ASHBTTBTON R.M. Cot/bt. Yesterday, before Mr J. Nugent Wood, R.M., S. Christie was charged with having been drunk and disorderly, and with having assaulted Constable Daly while the latter was acting in discharge of his duty. Christie, who admitted tho charges, was fined ss, with the option of twenty-four hours' imprisonment, for tho first offence, and 10s, or forty-eight hours' imprisonment, for the second.—Wm. Macartney waß charged with beating bis wife. Constable Neill, who proved the arrest, deposed that on going to the house ho found some of tho things smashed, the bed things on the floor, and that Mrs Macartney had two black eyes. Mrs Macartney said her husband had given her the black eyes, had also struck their baby, and had threatened to take both his wife's and the baby's lives. Defendant said ho earned £2 10s as a working man. He was fined 10s, with the option of forty-eight hours' imprisonment.—H. Hamblin, who had been an inmate of the Old Men's Home, but was necessarily turned out of it, was charged with having no visible means of support. Ho was ordered three months' hard labour in Addington Gaol. — Charles Rylands was charged with having obtained £ll worth of goods under false pretences from Andrew Orr. The goodß included seventeen and a half yards of silk for children's dresses, children's hats, a portmanteau, gloves, shirts, &3., which had been sent by Orr, because Rylands, when addressed, answered to the name of McColl, and Orr thought ho was Archibald McOoll, station manager at Rangitata for tho executors of the late Sir J. Oraoroft Wilson. Rylands had also said the goods were to bo charged to McOoll, but Rylands had no authority, as the evidence showed, for saying so. Rylands had worked for McOoll for a . twolvomonth, off and on, three years ago, and ' the latter had lent him (Rylands) £IOO. For

this Rylands had given McColl a cheque, which -was afterwards dishonoured. When Constable Hicks arrested Rylands, he claimed the portmanfeau as his. Sergeant Felton deposed that Kjlands had sags the affair was a nuisance, that ho was " #frof funds," and that he wanted particularly to go away. Rylands expected money from Home. He was committed for trial at tho next criminal sittings of the Supreme Court in Ohristchuroh. On another charge he was remanded until 7th October, there being several witnesses at Eaikoura. Bail was allowed in two sureties of £250 eaob, or one of £SOO

East and West Coast Railway.—A meeting of subscribers to the above will be held •» Monday evening next, at the Wellington rfotel, luam street, at half-past seven o'clock. Dbpabtubb op the Constabuxabt KbOEUITB. —The men selected by Mr Coleman, to the number of 161, ajsembled at tho Drillshed yesterday afternoon at. 2 o'olook, when they were inspected by Colonel Packe, who expressed his satisfaction at their appearance. The recruits then marched to the railway station, and were recoived withcheers bythecrowd assembled there. A special train was in waiting to oonvey them to Port, and on its arrival at Lyttolton crowds of people had gathered near the station, as it was expressed, "to give tho boys a cheer." The Lyttelton brass band turned out and marched in the van of the not by any means " awkward squad" to the steamer jetty, where the Hinemoa was lying in readiness for the recruits to embark. Mr Coleman took his stand on the bridge of the steamer close to the gangway, and addressing his able-bodied detachment, none of whom had been permitted to board the steamer, he enjoined silonce whilo he called the roll. As each name was uttered, the owner of it responded with a loud "Here, sir," and bounded upon the gangway, and thence on the deck of the steamer. Without wishing in any sense to moralise upon the soene as reflactingupon the overdone state of what might be jtermod the highly genteel labor market, it could not but have occurred to those who took a survey of the 161 recruits as almost incredible that suoh a number of well and stylishly dressed men could have been enlisted in Canterbury. The majority of them were new arrivals or reoent arrivals probably, and there were young men there the native-born sons of well to-do parents, youths whose love of adventure, more than their need of employment, prompted them to offer their services. Be it said to the credit of the whole 160, that not in a single instance was a recruit when his name was called found to be, to use a common phrase, " with the riign of drink upon him." Mr Coleman has undoubtedly done well in his selection, and if the other parts of the oolony contribute as handsome a body of recruits to the force as left by the Hinemoa yesterday, there need be no apprehension that in physique anything will be lacking in our representatives at "the front." Many hearty cheers were given by the crowds on the jetty as soon after four o'olock the steamer left the wharf, and three hearty cheers from the steamer rang out for the Lyttelton brass band, when the lines were cast off and the order given " full steam a-head."

Impobtbd Game Fowls.—Mr Crisp, of Ashburton, has just imported by the b.b. Rotorua, from Hobart, a blaok red game cock and hen of well-nigh faultless symmetry. The cook challenges special admiration for his fine clean head, blood-red eye, gold hackle, jot black breast, and beautifully barred wings. His carriage is perfect, and altogether he is a worthy son of his father, who last month won first prize at the Melbourne Poultry Show in the face of open competition. Monaco and its Gambling Tables.— From an instructive little pamphlet on " Monaco and its Gaining Tables," written by Mr John Poison, we gather that the present proprietor of the notorious gaming establishment at Monte Carlo holds a lease of this lucrative privilege which will not expire till 1916. The Prince of this anomalous little State receives, we learn, as ground rent 50,000 f. per annum, and a tenth of the profits of the tables ; besides which his little army of forty soldiers in light blue uniform, and his twenty gendarmes in cooked hats, are clothed and maintained from the same source. The number of suioides last year traceable to losses at the tables is officially reported as fourteen only, and the number of delinquencies attributable to the same cause as forty - seven. According to Mr Poison, however, a a gentleman of high official position at Nice estimates the real number of suicides at an average of about three a week.

A Wife Releases hbb Husband fbom Gaol.—A plucky aot on the part of a woman, though csrtainly not a creditable one, is reported from Masterton. It appears that a man named William Walker had been sentenced to twenty-eight days' imprisonment for stealing a crosscut saw, and he was duly looked up prior to being conveyed to town on the following day. The "Daily" states that early in the morning Sergeant McArdle awoke and prepared some refreshments for this expectant traveller, then, opening the cell-door, he invited Walker to como forth and get a cup of tea, but, like Mother Hubbard's cupboard, the cell was bare, and the call of "Walker" was eminently suggestive of Hookey Walker. The "ohild-like and bland " saw artist had been allowed an interview with the " wife of his bosom" on the preceding evening, and brought his native talent to bear on tie situation. Mrs Walker, no doubt, ascertained the whereabouts of the key of the cell, aid when all was quiet gave him his discharge The whole affair was planned with great skil, and carried out in the most careful manna:. The lady made her entry through a window which lights the passage between the cols and the office. The latch of the window wis broken off, and, when once inside, it was en easy matter to secure the keys, whioh are kojt in the office, and open the cell door. Nothing was done hurriedly, however. The cell do>r was reclosed, bolted, and locked, and the kers hung carefully in their usual place. The bask gate was properly secured, and everything was left in the usual order. The sergeant proceeded to the house of Mrs Walker on discovering his loss. He found her at home, of oourse greatly surprised on hearing of her husband's sudden departure. Chinese Version of the Pmodigal Sou. —"A man, he two sons. Son speakee to father: father got money ; give some he; father he take it all rightee. I just now giveo you half. He givee him half; he go long way—likee me come China to New York. No be careful of money, use too muchee ; money all gone ; he velly huugly. He went to man. He wancee work, he say; all light; he tell him feedeo pigs. He givee pigs beans ; he eatee with pigs himself. He just now talkee 'My father he lich man—muchee money. What for me stay .here hungly ? I want to go back and see my father. I say to him, I velly bad. He knows I bad. Emperor (God) see I bad. No be son, me be coolie. He go back ; longee way, father see him. He takee him on the neck. Son say, ' I velly bad. I just now no be your son; I coolie.' His father talkee to boy and say, ' Gettee handsome coat; givee he ring, givee he shoes ; bring fat oow—killee cow, give him to eat.' They velly glad. He allee samee dead, just now come baok alive ; he lost; he get back. Number one son come. He hear music ; ho tollee coolio, ' What for makeo musio ?' He say, ' Your brother come back ; your father velly glad ho no siok ; ho killee fat cow.' Number one Bon velly angly; he no go inside j velly angly. Father he comee out; he soy, ' No, no be angly.' Number one son say, ' I stay all time by father ; never makeo him angly. My father nover killee ono fat cow for me. My brother he velly bad ; he use money too muohee : he have fat cow and music' Father say, 'You bo sabee; he just dead ; he now comee to life ; he lost; now comoe back.' They makee music."

Two bags with 150 pounds of dynamite were found under the bridge over tho Catherine canal, St. Petersburg. The Gorman Government is anxiously endeavouring to devise measures to arrest the enormouß flow of emigrants.