NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2344, 7 October 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Finh Abts.—Mr John Ooker, who as a connoisseur in mattors artistio as well as bibulous, has now on view at his hotel a perfect gem in the shape of a oopy of a painting which, at the Melbourne Exhibition, attracted muoh adm'ration. The one jalluded to is called " Chloe." A looal artist, Mr Cousins, wag entrusted with the work, and though having only a photograph of the original as a \ model, he has succeeded most admirably in raproducing this gem. The flesh tints are beautifully manipulated, the soft rounded limbs having all the appearanoe of life. Mr Coker is to be congratulated upon the possession of suoh an artistic treasure, and lovers of the beautiful are indebted to Mr Cousins for having so faithfully brought before them one of the most exquisite pictures of modern times.

Pbovidential Escape. This morning, about eleven o'clock, a man was riding a horse along Colombo street, and his skill in the saddle being unequtl to the proper control of tbe_ animal, a very serious or perhaps fatal accident was with difficulty averted. Two lads selling newspapers were about to cross from the A 1 corner to Hobday's, and despite them doing all in their power to avoid the horse and rider, one of the boys was knocked down, the near hind leg of the beast being planted between the little fellow's outstretched arm and side. Fortunately the extent of the injury was to plaster both boy and papers with mud. The horseman returned as soon as possible, and taking the lad by the hand, led him towards the establishment of Messrs Hallenstein Bros., with the expressed intention of replacing the muddy garments by a new suit.

City Impbotbkbnts.—We notice that Mr John Cother has made extensive alterations at Caehel House. The interior has been entirely re-arranged and a new plate-glru front provided. We wish him suooess in the new venture. The premises will be re-opened tomorrow, but the establishment will be lighted up to-night to show the new stock, which is very complete in all the departments. A spaoious show-room is added, to whioh aocess is gained from the shop by a large arched entrance. The millinery and dress-making department is under the superintendence of an experienced French milliner. U.A.O. Dbuids.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge was held last Wednesday night in St. Saviour's schoolroom, A.D. Bro. Barnett presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, also several visiting brothers. There was one candidate initiated, and three proposed for membership. P.A. Bro. Mills was presented with a handsomely framed P.A. diploma. After some further business the lodge was closed. Intbbcolonial Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Thursday evening : —The weather now is generally fine. Barometer—Albany, Portland, and Sydney, 30.1; Hobart, 29.9.

Oantbbbuby Liobnsbd Yiottjallbbb' Association.—A largely attended meeting of the at )ve eisociation was held last evening at Morton's Hotsl. Mr J. W. Morton, president of the aisooiation, occupied the chair, and addressed those present at considerable length on trrde interests. Mr Henry Keane wei elected to fi'l the vacancy in the committee caused by the resignation of Mr A. Stening. Mr B. Biohardson moved, and it was agreed—" That the land at Upper Biccaiton belonging to the association be sold, and the proceeds invested at the discretion of the trustees." An earnest discussion ensuod on trade interests, and it wrs agreed that efforts be made to seoure a'l peuons connected with the trade ps members of the association. This was a? 1 the business.

I.O.G.T.—The Pride of Sydenham Lodge, No. 203, was opened on Thursday, the 6th instant, when two candidates were initiated. The lodge then adjourned and the room was thrown open to the publio, Bro. T. Heath in in the chair. The programme for the evening consisted of songs, reoitations, and instrumental music, which were very ably rendered by Mrs Wilson, Misses M. and C. Hyman, Markham, Harrison, Henwood, Pickering, Higgins, and Messrs A. Smith, T. Heath, Clarke, and Goodobild. The piano dueti by Mrs Wilson and some of her pupils were very creditably performed, rs well as Mr Goodchild's and Mrs Wilson's violin and piano duets. Bro. J. T. Smith addrecsed the meeting on the evils of intemperance; also Bro. J. W. Heath. The singing of the closing ode brought a very pleasant evening to a olose.

Fbibndly Societies' Fbtb.—The first meeting of delegates appointed by the various Lodges of Foresters, Oddfellows, and Druids to arrange for their annual fete took place last evening, at the Foresters' Hall, seventyfour delegates being present, representing about 2500 members of the three orders, from Lyttelton, Ohristchuroh, and Kaiapol. Mr W. Sxinuelo, U.A 0.D., was elected president; Mr H. Oowper, 1.0.0. F., M.U., vice-presi-dent; Mr J. S. Williams, A.0.F.. secretary ; Mr B. Watts, A.OF, treasurer. It was decided to hold the fete, as usual, on Boxing Day. It was also decided to admit any lodges of the three orders who reply, and appoint delegates, on or before the next meeting, but not after that date. The question of site in which to hold the fete was left in the hands of the officers. A sports committee was ap pointed to draw up the programme and report at the next meeting. The question of an Art Union was left in the hands of the officers, to report upon the legality of holding the same. After transacting other routine business, the meeting adjourned to Thursday, October 20th, at 7.30 p.m.

Pitjmpton Gbotods Company.—A mooting of the above was held at the Shades last night, Mr B. R. Deacon occupying the ohair. The sub-oommittee appointed to confer with the Jockey Olub respecting the use of the course for the purposes of the Association, reported that they had bad several inteiviewß with the committee of the 0.J.0., and that the result of these deliberations was that the promoters were advised that the better course would be to wait until legislation could be obtained to a'ter the present status of the Jockey Olub as regarded the letting of the course. The committee, therefore, suggested that the promoters of the Association should delay any further steps in the matter until legislation in the direction spoken of was obtained. After passing some accounts, the meeting closed. St. Maby'S, Mbbivaib.—The last entertainment in connection with the above Church took place in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening, a very large audienoe be : ng present. The programme comprised songs, glees, recitations, and concertina music by Miss Taylor, all of which were well rendered, special praise being given to Miss Taylor. At the close, Mr Devenish Meares said that as this entertainment was the last for the season, he felt it was due to the incumbent that some notice should be taken of the admirable manner in which he conducted those gatherings. He had attended them for the last four years, and could testify to their suooess. Ho was sure everyone present would join with him in giving Mr Flavell, not a mere vote of thanks, but a sincere and hearty one, for the trouble he had taken in bringing these entertainments to so successful a termination This was warmly taken up by those present, and suitably replied to by the Rev. T. Flavell. A vote of thanks to those who had so kindly taken part in the entertainment, olosed the proceedings.

ORANGBI9M. —The opening of a new lodge at Papanui, being No. 36 on the roll of the Grand Lodge of the Middle Island, to)k place last night at Papanui. The Grand Lodge officers present wore, Bros. D. H. Christie, G.M. ; T. J. Beresford, G. Seo.; and W. Prudhoe, Grand Treasurer. About sixty members from Bister Lodges were also present. The Lodge was opened by the G.M.; after whioh the G. Sec. read the warrant constituting the new Lodge. The Lodge was then raised to the A. P. degree, when the G.M. installed the W.M. elect Bro. Hewitt. The other officers installed were as follows : —Bros. B. Duncan, D.M. ; A. Orchard, secretary ; B. Wilson, treasurer; and J. G. Brightling, first committeeman. Five candidates were proposed for next Lodge night. The G.M., Bro. Christie, and Bros. Prudhoe and Beresford having congratulated the new Lodge upon the favorable auspices under whioh it had started, the Lodge was duly closed. Working Men's Cltji.—The election of officers of the above for tbe ensuing year will take place this evening at eight o'clock.

Boat Claimed.—The boat referred to a fair days ago as having bees found on tha Woodend beach, has been claimed as belonging to the Enterprise, and will be returned to Mr Brownell, her owner, at Timaru. The boat was lost from the Enterprise on September 12tb, off Banks' Peninsula. Electoral.—lt is reported that Mr Pater-; I son, of the Mandsvillo Plains, intends offering himsolf as a candidate for the representation of K»iapoi in the General Assembly. For Sydenham, Mr Charles Clark announces himseif as a candidate, and it is rumoured that Mr P. Cunningham will contest the soat for Ohristohurch noith. Aa will bo seen elsewhere the Hon. John Hall seeks ro election for Selwyn, and Mr J. T. Fisher for Heathoote. A requisition to Mr Caleb Whitefoord asking him to stand for Kuiapoi is in course of signature. Mr H. Thomson, it will be observed, has definitely announced himself as a candidate for Ohristohurch north. A Nbw Locomotive Fubnaob.—For some twelve months past Mr John Alves, of Dunedin, has been experimenting with a new locomotive furnace, with patent bars and a smoko-consuming bridge. We (" Daily Times ") yesterday inspected a model of this furnace at the Fernhill Coal Company's office, Princes street. The model is very neatly made, and complete in every detail. Eight of these models have been manufactured for exhibition in Great Britain, America, Australia, and the Continent, where patents have been taken out, and one has recently been taken to England by Mr J. Mills, of the Union Steamship Company. The furnaces I

are suitable for steamboats as well as locomotive engines, and the engines of the Bingarooma, Maori, Shag, and other boats have already been fitted up with them, while no less than thirty have been introduced into the engines on the Middle Island railways. The upper edges of the furnace bars are bevelled, and oast three together—a plan which prevents them from being twisted. The bevelled edges cause the whole of the under side of the fuel to be in contaot with the atmosphere through- , out the whole area of the grating, whereas the common flit bars only admit one-fourth J the quantity of air to the coal. The bridge is an imitation of a brick arch, being made of Cist iron, hollow throughout, and perforated at both sides with holes a quarter of an inch in diameter, there being one of these in every square inch. The draught enters from below, and passes through the hollow between the oast iron plates of the bridge, escaping through the perforations and mingling with the smoke, thereby causing it to ignite and go through the tubes in flames By this plan a considerable saving is effeoted in fuel, and this is the object for which the furnace has been designed. Bt. John thb Baptist, Banqioba.—The adjourned meeting of parishioners was held in the Church schoolroom on Wednesday evening last at eight o'clock, to consider the necessary steps to be taken to complete the nave and aisles of the new church, as designed by Mr Mountfort, the transept and apse of which were built about four years ago. It was deemed advisablo to finish the church at once, particularly as most of the principal timbers can be utilised in the construction of the new part. After discussion, it was decided to canvass the town and neighbourhood for subscriptions, and proceed with the work so goon as sufficient funds warranted that course.

Philosophical Institute.—An ordinary meeting of this society was to have taken place at their rooms lest night, but at the hour advertised the attendance of mem. berg was so small, that an adjournment was made till Thursday night next, at 8 p.m.