NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2367, 3 November 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

B.M. Court.—This morning, before Mr Mellisb, the only police business was the case of an inebriate, who, for a first offence, was fined ss.

Owhbb Wahted.—The police want an owner for a hat and stick, found yesterday morning on the bank of the river in Cambridge terrace, near the cemetery. Rbsi&natiohb. —At the ordinary meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, the resignations of Dr. Meikle, as house surgeon, and Miss Esmond, as matron, were received and accepted. South Malybrn.—On Tuesday evening the Bev O. Dallaaton delivered a very interesting lecture on " Billy Bray," at the Baptist Ohuroh. There was a large congregation. Mr B. Pole presided. DOG Shott. —The following are particulars of the entries for the various classes at the forthcoming dog show :—Setters 20, pointers 10, retrievers 11, spaniels 28, greyhounds 39, harriers 3, beagles 4, mastiffs 9, St. Bernard's 3, Newfoundland's 8, bulldogs 2, bull terriers 15, fox terriers 22, black and tan terriers 5, Scotch terriers 3, Skye terriers 3, terriers (other varieties) 9, toys 11; total 205.

Hobbe Rack at Kanoioea.—A trotting match between Mr P. Lang's Bumblefoot and Dr. MacCarthy's chesnut mare took place over about three miles and a half of the road between Woodend and Bangiora on Wednesday last, for £ls a side. The mare seemed to bold her own all the way, and was landed a winner by about six chains. Great interest was taken in the race. The Bbixs. —ln connection with the opening of the Cathedral, it may be mentioned that the bells were rung at intervals from 6.30 a.m. till 10.30 p.m., the following being the ringers : —Bev. A. Lingard, who led with the treble bell; 2, William Smart; 3, John Marsden; 4, John Guntrip; 5, John Dunn; 6, Charles Cranston; 7, Henry Walkey; 8, Joel Falkinder; 9, Boger Jennings ; tenor, John Andrews. The last bell, whioh weighs 32owt, was rung by Mr Andrews on each occasion. The ringers breakfasted and dined together at Mr A. Gee's, and in the afternoon they were photographed in a group, with the bell ropes in hand, by Mr Sohournp. The belli will be rung in peal ovory oTOning this weok.

lEiiHCroBAi, —Mr J. L. Wilson will address the St. Albans electors in Mr Baber'a large grain store, at Addington, to-morrow evening, at 7 30. Concert.—A concert of saored music in connection with St. Andrew's Church, is advertised for to-morrow evening. I.O.G.T.—Ihi members of the Dauntless Lodge of the Independent Order of Good Templars are invited by advertisement to attend the Lodge on Friday evening next. The eleotion of District Deputy and Grand Lodge representatives will take place, also the installation of officers for the ensuing term. Intbbcolonial Wbathbb Exchange.— Bydney, Wednesday evening. There is_ a moderate depression south of Tasmania, with light winds and fine weather, and B,W. winds on the south coast of Victoria, N.W. in Tasmania, and N.E. in New South Wales. Barometer—Portland, 29.9; Hobart, 29.7; Sydney, 29 9. Meeting of Beiokmakhbs.—At a meeting held last night at the Oddfellows' Hall, Gasworks road, it was resolved to form an association. The following increase of wages was agreed upon : —Briokmakers, Is per 1000 ; temperers and clay fallers, 3d per 1000; Betters, 6d per 1000. It was decided that the new rates should come into force after Saturday next. Between sixty and seventy men were present at the meeting. Ashbt/rton Voutntbebs. The places rendered vacant through the recent departure of sixteen of the Ashburton Bin's Volunteers

for the West Coast have einco been filled by

fresh recruits, the corps now comprising sixty men. At Tuesday evening's parade Lieut. Douglas announced that an extra drill would tako place one evening each week until further notice, the two drill nights to be Tuesday and Thursday. Kaiapoi Tbadebmbn's Picnic—A meeting of the committee appointed for arranging this pionio was held at the Borough Council Chambers on Tuesday evening. About fifteen were present. Mr W. Eraser was voted to the chair. A report wns made on the arrangements respecting the conveyance of the party by train and steamer to Little Akaloa. It was decided that the tickets be sold at 6a 6i each, and that steps be taken to ascertain the number that would join in the picnic, to report at a future meeting. Frbbthot/ght Association.—This evening the inauguration of the Freethought Hall will be celebrated. The hall is situate in Worcester street, conveniently close to the centre of the city. It had been anticipated that Mr Bobert Stout would have been enabled to be present to deliver the inaugural address, but circumstances will, it is expected, prevent him from doing so. This being so, tho president of the association, Mr Wm. Pratt, will deliver the address, and there will be other speeches, &c, interspersed with music. The ceremony of opening take place at 7 p.m. Mabtiai Abdottb.—Amongst the volunteers who recently left Ashburton for Parihaka, was a resident of Treverton, who had arranged that during his absence his wife should draw half his pay. On arriving at Wellington, however, he telegraphed to his wife that she should see Sergeant Felton, and aik him to have a warrant issued for his arrest for deserting his wife ! The application was duly made, the wife acknowledging to the Bench that she knew her husband had been privately drilling for several weeks, so as to insure his being acoepted as a volunteer for tho front. The Magistrate declined to make an order. The wife then asked if her husband would be shot. On this point the Magistrate gave her no definite assurance, beyond his opinion that there was not an' immediate risk of bloodshed.

Cbiokbt.—A match was played yesterday between the first eleven of Christ's College and an eleven composed of masters and others. The latter went in first, and made 103. The boys then put together 130, with the loss of only four wickets. For the masters, A. Mellish made 39, and Malet 28. For the school, H. Matthias scored 76, not out, in first-rate order, while Bridge made 19, and Monde 18, not out. The fielding and bowling of the masters was a trifle Weak. SHETLAND DISABTBB BEIiIBP Fund.—The committee in aid of the above met last night at eight o'clock, in the Temperance Hotel, Cashel street. Present Mtasrs Baattie, Heddle, Alexander, and Lauronson. The subscription lists handed in showed the sum of £195 13s 6d had been subscribed, of whioh Lady Wilson had collected, including her own donation, the sum of £l2O. It was reported that the manager of the National Bank had kindly promised Lady Wilson to remit the money free of ezobange. It was decided to request friends in the country who had promised subscriptions to forward them early. Oathbdbal Sbbvioes. The Cathedral services yesterday consisted of Matins at 9 a.m., liitany at 12 30, and evensong at 7.30., and on each ocoasion the Cathedral was well filled. The preacher in the evening was the Bishop of Wellington. The first and second lessons were read respectively by the Vens. Archdeacons Harper and Dudley. The sermon was an impressive one, the subject being " Tbe Cathedral as a centre of religious life and influence in the diocese," in the treatment of whioh the preacher dwelt on the facilities the Cathedral offered as an adjunct to the work of the parochial clergy. To-day's services will comprise Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m., Matins at 9 a.m. , and evensong at 730 p.m. At the latter the Bishop of Dunedin will preaoh, taking for his subject " The office of the Cathedral as exhibiting the highest attainable type of Divine service." Coitktbnay Fabmbbs' Club. —A meeting of the Oourtenay Farmers' Club was held in the Boad Board room, Kirwee, on Tuesday, Mr T. H. Anson (president) in the ohair. There was a large attendance of members. The prize list for the forthcoming show, as submitted by the revising committee, after a short disoussion and some alterations, was adopted and passed. A letter from the secretary of tho Co-operative Association re farmers ordering their goods through the club's secretary was considered, and ultimately the matter was deferred for the present. The Chairman informed the meeting that an offer to supply hurdles from Messrs Hill and Sons had been accepted. A number of tenders for land were read, and on the motion of Mr Parker, it was resolved—" That consideration of same be deferred." The secretary was instructed to call tenders for a publican's booth with refreshment tent for the judges, also confectioner's booth, to be sent in by the 16th inßt. Messrs Anson, Parker, and Orough were appointed to purohase cups for the society. Three new members wero proposed. The treasurer reported that the club's financial position was very satisfactory. NOBTHEBN AOBIOULTTJB4.I. AND PA*TOB\L Association. —Very complete arrangements have been made for holding this show at Bangiora to-day. Special trains, it will have been seen, are advertised, conveying passengers at single fare rates from all stations to Bangiora. The arrangements made for the convenience of visitors and stock upon the ground yesterday, were very complete. There are no leas than 492 entries. Ample provision has been made for stock, while the visitors will meet with a very hearty welcome.

Eixbsmbbe Show.—ln our report of the judges' decision in the hackney class, it was stated that Messrs Campbell and Oo.'s grey mare was highly oommended. It should have been Mr A. Cameron's blaok mare Beauty. Ashbubton Odbpbxxows' Lodgb.—Tb.3 building committee havo decided to build in Ashburton a hall 100 ft by 40ft, in Burnett street.

A vain and coveteous nobleman employed an architect to erect for him a splendid man soleum. When it was completed he said to to the artiat, " Is there anything wanting to complete it ? " " Nothing but your lordship's corpse," replied the architect. You can tell a merciful farmer &s soon as he stops his team at a post. He takes the blanket off his wife's lap and spreads it over the poor horses. Would Go on the Same Train.—Little Jimmie, for onoe, couldn't have his way. " Mamma, I am going to leave 'oo ; going to take the train an' never turn back." Mamma said: " Very well; I, too, shall get on a train and go away forever." This terrible scheme had never entered Jimmie's head. He suddenly remembered that if his mother were to disappear he would certainly be spanked as often as he should deserve it. Bunning up to her and throwing his arm about her, he said, " Mamma, me and you'll go on the same train —won't we, mamma t" A Cambridge, Mass., mother sent her small boy into the country, and after a week of anxiety has received this letter : —" I got here all right, and forgot to write before. It is a very nice place to have fun. A fellow and I went out in a boat, and the boat tipped over, and a man got me out, and I was so full of water I didn't know nothin' for a good long while. The other boy has got to be buried after they find him. His mother oame from Chelsea and she oried all the time. A horse kioked me over, and I have got to have some money to pay a doctor for fixm* my head.

We are going to set an old barn on firo tonight, and I should smile if we don't have bully fun. I lost my watch and 1 ani very sorry. I shall bring home some mud turtles, and I shall bring home a tame woodohuck, if can get 'em in my trunk."