NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2342, 5 October 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intebcolonial Whathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Tuesday evening : —The barometer is now rising in Tasmania, but a second moderate depression is extending over tho land from Portland to Sydney. Barometer : Portland and Sydney, 29 8 ; Hobart and Brisbane, 29.9. Sunday Tbamcabs. —At a meeting of the directors of the Tramway Company yesterday it waa decided to run the oars on Sunday.

Masonic.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Emulation Lodge of Instruction wm held last night in the Canterbury Masonic Hall, when there was a good attendance. After going through the work the lodge adjourned until the third Tuesday in the pro sent month, to meet at the Canterbury Hall. Pbbsbntation. —The teachers of the Rangiora Presbyterian Sunday school have purchased, for presentation to Mr W. Good, a handsome ink stand and an elegantly bound copy of “The Land and the Book,” in consideration of his long connection with the school, of which he has been secretary for a number of years Mr Q-ood has recently removed from the town to the Bank of New Zealand at Milton, Otago. Oantbebuey Sunday School Union.— The usual monthly meeting of delegates was held last night in the vestry of the Congregational Church, Manchester street. Mr 0. B. Taylor (president) occupied the chair. There was a good attendance of representatives, twenty-throe being present. It was resolved to hold the annual conference on Wednesday, October 19th, in the Baptist Church, Oxford terrace. Arrangements were also made for conducting meetings of special prayer on Sunday, October 16th, at 7 a, m., on behalf of Sunday school work. The meetings to bo held at St. Albans (Wesleyan), Sydenham (Presbyterian), Bast town Belt (Wesleyan), Woolston (Wesleyan), Young Men’s Christian Association. It was also resolved that a deputation representing the Union wait upon the directors of the Tram Company re the running of trams on Sundays.

Thb Coming Elections.— We have good foundation for mentioning that in all probability Mr Marmaduke Dixon, of West Eyreton, will stand for Ashley county in the forthcoming election.—A largely signed requisition has been presented to Mr J. H. Lee, Stoke Grange, taking him to become a candidate for the Kaiupoi district.—lt was reported on Tuesday that Mr Caleb Whitefoord would be asked to come forward as a candidate. —ln response to a requisition signed by Messrs Wm. L. Allan, W. Hartnell, and thirty-five other electors, Mr J. Oathoart Wason has decided to seek election as member of the Wakanui district.—Mr Joseph Ivoss is also in the field for the representation of the Wakanui constituency. Accidents —On Saturday a man named Henry Hunter was driving between Tinwald and Winslow, when his horse bolted, and Hunter was thrown out. On being picked up he was found to have his leg broken. Ho was taken to Ashburton Hospital.—On Saturday night as Dr. Malone was driving home from a professional visit to Mr William Wylie, on the Lees ton road, his horse took fright at some sheep and bolted along the road at full speed. The doctor, however, managed to pull him up, and was in the act of handing the reins to a boy that was with him to got out and speak to the horse, when he suddenly started off again, throwing the doctor heavily to the ground. The horse slackened hie pace a bit in front of Mr Bray’s honse, and the lad was endeavoring to clamber out of the back when he started off again, the lad getting a severe shaking by the fall. On turning Flood’s corner the gig capsized, breaking the shaft and doing other damage. Mr JsiDM Duffy was fortunately close by, and secured the horse before any further damage was done. The horse was badly out on the shoulder. Dr. Malone himself was considerably bruised on the temple, cheek, and chin, and had both bands and knees badly out. This is the third time that the same horse has bolted since the doctor has had him.

The Moobhouse Memobial. Good progress is being made with the collection of subscriptions towards the Moorhouee memorial, as up to the present time something like £6OO has been promised. Nbw Bicycle Olub. —A general meeting of the (new) > hristchuroh Bicycle Olub was held at Mr Oakey’s, High street, last evening. Present —Messrs Atkinson (chairman),Church, Oakey, Hanna, Williams, Bliok, Thomson, and Wilson. Three new members were proposed. Officers and a committee were elected for the coming six months as follows : —Mr J. Hanna, captain; Mr Oakey, hon. sec. and treasurer ; Messrs Atkinson and Williams. Runs were arranged to take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in the season, starting each day at 6 30 a.m. from opposite Edwards, Bennet and Oo.’s score. The first of these events was fixed for Friday, October 7th, to Cashmere, via Spreydon. Chess Olub. —The annual gen ral meeting of the Canterbury Chess Olub was held at the Commercial Hotel last night. Mr H. J. Tanored, president of the club, occupied the chair. The annual report snd balance-sheet were read and adopted. The latter showed a balance of £l3 10« lid in favor of the club. The election of officers for the ensuing year was then proceeded with, and resulted as follows : President, Mr H. J. Tanored ; vioa-president, Dr. Ellis ; secretary, Mr P. F. Jacobson : treasurer, Mr Smith ; committee, Messrs Colborne-Yeel, H. H. Paul, Hookham, W. D. Wood, and T. Moore. A vote of thunks was passed to the retiring officers, and the meeting then closed.

Presentation. —Several residents of Prebbleton desiring to give a tangible recognition to the valuable services rendered to the Anglican Sabbath School in Prebhleton by Mrs Winter during the past sixteen years, subscribed sufficient funds for the purchase of a very handsome solid silver tea service, furnished by Messrs Coates and Co. Occasion was taken to make the presentation yesterday afternoon, the Rev. A. O. Wright doing so in appropriate language on behalf of tho subscribers, referring in terms of eulogy to the good work done by Mrs Winter, many of whose Sabbath scholars have become “ children of larger giowth.” The presentation was unexpected, and the “ mute eloquence” of the recipient showed that she was deeply moved by the solid appreciation of her worth, in the prooural of which not a few of her old scholars were privileged to participate.

Waimakabiei Haebor Boaed —A meeting of this Board was held on Monday. Present —Messrs Moore (chairman), Parnham, Wearing, Denton, Mathews and Blackwell. The Chairman laid before the Board the Act passed last session authorizing the Board to borrow money. Letters were read—From Messrs Twentyman and Cousin and Turner Bros., re tenancy of store in Charles street. The Chairman said that the store had been let on a temporary agreement. From Otago Harbor Board, enclosing copy of their harbor regulations. From the Eaiapoi Borough Council, asking for permission to use the embankments on which it was intended to lay the proposed tramway. From Colonial Secretary and Marine Department applying for certain returns. The Secretary said these had been furnished. From Messrs Eckersley and Maotarlane, offering to lease reserve number 80 for twenty-one years at £lO per annum, and to erect improvements value £3OO. From Mr G. H. Wearing, stating that section occupied by him was 9ft short of required frontage. From Mr Garrick re Newnham’s lease. The Chairman explained his action in the matter, which was approved. The Chairman said the section applied for by Messrs Eckersley and Macfarlane must be let by tender or auction. Mr Parnham proposed, and Mr Blackwell seconded—“ That the application of the Kaiapoi Borough Council be granted, without prejudice.” The motion was carried by the casting vote of the chairman. Messrs Blackwell, Parnham and Moore voted for it, and Messrs Mathews, Wearing and Denton against. It was decided to refer Mr Wearing’s letter to Mr Parnham and the chairman, to report at next meeting. The Secretary reported a credit balance in the Bank of £7B. Accounts amounting to £4l9s 4d were passed. The Chairman said he should like to have tho opinion of members as to the desirableness of completing the dredging plant, the present plant, owing to its incompleteness, was useless. The pilot had reported that there was good channel, and 12ft of water on the bar at high water. It was resolved to coneider the question raised by the chairman at the next meeting. Mr Parnham moved—- “ That a cordial vote of thanks bo accorded to Mr Bowen for the courtesy shown by him to the Board, and for the trouble taken by him in connection with the affairs of the Board.” Mr Mathews seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Tho Chairman reported that he had procured a supply of stakes, which would be put up in tho river. The meeting then adjourned. Oiyoed Rowing- Club. —A full committee meeting of tho above Olub was held at the Club’s sheds, Oxford Terraco, last evening, Mr R. Henry in the chair. Letters wore read from several gentlemen accepting honorary membership. Notice was received from Mr F. Sheerer that ho was now able to commence at once with the Club’s three new boats, as he had finished the boat he was building for the Lyttelton Harbor Board. A motion was passed that no now members will be elected after the last of October.

Ehhctobai.—We are informed that Mr John Anderson has consented to become a candidate for South Christchurch at the emuing election of members for the House of Representatives. Sydenham Mmio.pai Election. —The polling for the election of a Councillor took place yesterday in the Borough School, and but little interest was exhibited by ft e public. At 7 p.m. the returning officer, Mr O. Allison, announced the numbers pollsd to be —Brooklehurst, 70 ; Sherlock, 60 ; Webber, 71. Mr Webber was therefore declared duly elected. Codbt Pride of Richmond, A.O.P.— The first quarterly summoned meeting of the above court was held in the United Eree Methodist schoolroom, Stanmore road, on Tuesday last, when there was a large attendance of members and visitors. The court was opened in due form by the 0.8., Bro. G. Swann. Pour members were duly initiated into the order and two candidates proposed for membership. The court has been opened three months, and shows a roll of thirty five financial members. The receipts of the evening amounted to £l2 2s 6d. A great deal of business was transacted, after which the court was closed in due form by the O.R.

Thb West Coast Railway. —A public meeting of those interested in the construction of the above line of railway is announced to be hold in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, on Monday evening next. A great deal of interest is taken in the project, and the subject will be fully ventilated at the meeting, which will be addressed by several prominent citizens. The promoters are showing considerable activity, and they anticipate that the public will come forward and take up sufficient shares to enable the line to be proceeded with, an event which it is admitted on all hands would promote the interests of both the East and West Coasts.

Thbatbb Royal —lf way proof were wanting us to increasing popularity of Miss Pomeroy and her company, the crowded house last night on the third representation of “Antony and Cleopatra ” would have supplied it. Indeed, each night the piece is played the houses increase, and it is matter for regret that it should be withdrawn for a piece of such maudlin sentiment as “ East Lynne.” In the character of Cleopatra last night Miss Pomeroy achieved a genuine triumph, the crowded house fully endorsing the favorable verdict parsed on the first production. To-night is announced as the last performance of “ Antony and Cleopatra,” though many playgoers will regret its withdrawal. To morrow “East Lynne” will be given, with Miss Pomeroy in the dual part of Lady Isabel and Madame Vine. Of her rendering of these parts the critics elsewhere have spoken favorably, and as it is a piece which always draws a large percentage of the fair sex, no doubt there will be a good house.

Electoral.— A meeting of the elestora of Stanmore to consider who should be supported for the district will take place this evening at the Bingslaud schoolroom. Salk of Work —The sale of work, &c., in connection with St. Mary’s, Addington, opens to-day. The ladies of the parish have been most energetic in their efforts to provide a large amount of articles, both of a nseful and ornamental character, and no doubt there will be a good attendance of visitors on ths occasion.

Fire at Papanui. — A eix-rcomed house, situated about two miles from Papanui, on the Harewood road, and occupied by Mr Joseph Manning, dairyman, was burned down at 10 30 p.m. on Monday. The building was insured in the Victoria Company for £2OO. All that is known at present is that when the fire broke out the family were asleep, and it was with the greatest difficulty that the children were rescued. The contents of the house wore uninsured, and it is said that a sum of money, amounting to £3O, was atnongst the things destroyed. The police are making inquiry as to the cause of the fire.

Cathedral Union. — A meeting of the members of the Cathedral Union was held last evening, at 7 30, in the Cathedral schoolroom, Chester street west. The Most Bev, the Primate presided. The Primate announced that the propositions of the last meeting had been submitted to the Council of the Union, which had decided that the present meeting should elect two clerical and two lay members of the Council, instead of four of each order, as proposed, and also a eretary and treasurer. The following office bearers were elected—Treasurer, Mr B. W. Mountfort; secretary, Mr Sydney Smith; members of committee—clergy, Revs. W. A. Pascoe and B. A. Mortimer ; laity, Dr. Irving and Mr Charles Innes. The question of preparing by-laws was referred to the Council. It being suggested that Thursday was an inconvenient evening for the meetings of the Union, the meeting resolved to select the first and third Tuesdays in each month for the future.