NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2383, 22 November 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intebcolonial Wbatheb Exchange.— Sydney, Monday—Moderate depression between Hobart and Sydney, with light winds and cloudy weather, and S.E. rain at Portland. Barometer generally low, and falling in West. Albany, 29 8 ; Portland, 29 9 ; Hobart, 29 7 ; Sydney, 29.6. Election of Matob. —The following names were posted outside the City Council Chamber, as nomina'iona for the office of Mayor of Christchurch for the coming term : —J. Gapes; J. G. Buddenklou; O. B. Taylor. There was no ceremony whatever in connection with the nominations.

The Picnic Season. —During the summer months the steamer Akuroa will bo let as advertised for picnics and excursions. Lyttelton Mayobalty. —The nominations for the Mayoralty of Lyttelton closed to-day at noon. The following gentlemen were nominated: —Mr Harry Allwright (the present holder of the office) and Mr Samuel Rollin Webb. Theatbb Royal. —The attendance at this place of amusement last night was very moderate, despite the advent of Miss Blanche Vaughan, and the serio comic drama of the “ Lost Will.” The “ Invasion of Parihaka ” was played for the last time. The bill for this evening will be “My Cousin Matthew” and “ 111 treated Trovatorc,” the performance being for the benefit of Mr J. P. Hydes. A.0.P., Coubt Pkide of Richmond —A lecture and concert, in aid of the funds of the above lodge, will bo held in the Bingalaud school•zoom on Wednesday, at seven o’clock.

} Heathootk Election. —Mr J. T. Fisher notifies that ho will address the electors of the Heathooto district, on Thursday evening, at ho Woolston Oddfelhwa’ Hall. Loyal Orange Institution. —A special meeting of the order will be held in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, to-morrow evening, at eight o’clock. The Voluntbhbb. —The Canterbury eon. tingent, who arrived from the North yesterday by the Hinemoa, left for the South by special train at ten o’clock this morning. On the train arriving at Ashburton a large number of people assembled at the railway station and gave the returning volunteers a most enthusiastic reception. Political Association. —A meeting will be held in the Colombo road Schoolroom, Sydenham, at eight o’clock this evening, for the purpose of enrolling members and stating the objects of the Working Men’s Political Association. Nahbow Escape.—An accident of a some-

what alarming nature, though fortunately not attended with any serious consequences, happened to a party of ladies at noon to-day. It appears that Mrs Withall and Mrs Gower, each of whom had a child in her arms, and Miss Attwood had just driven in from the Perry road in a buggy, and, on arriving at tho junction of Bt. Asaph and Manchester streets, the vehicle came in contact with the 12.10 p.m. tram from Cathedral square. The engine caught and smashed tho off hind wheel of the buggy, turning over tho vehicle and throwing the occupants violently to the ground. Assistance was immediately to hand, and Dr. Frankish was quickly in attendance. On medical examination it was found that, beyond Mrs Withall sustaining a few slight bruises, the rest of the party had miraculously escaped with a severe shaking. Lyttelton Bobougu Council. The Council met on Monday night, when there were present, the Mayor (Mr Allwright), and Ors. Macdonald, Stinson, Qarforth, Webb, Grubb, Weyburne, Smith, Macpherson. A petition from W. Jones and twenty-five others was read, asking the Council to extend the sewer up Hawkhurst road ; also from G. Dennis and eight others, asking the Council to have the culvert between Ripon and Exeter streets covered in. Both were referred to the works committee to report upon. A cheque for £3O, representing the fire underwriters’ contribution to the Lyttelton Fire Brigade, was received from the secretary to the association, and was handed over to tho brigade. A letter from Mr E. Salt was read with reference to the water mains which pass through his section, and was referred to tho proper committee. It was agreed to give tho Brookley coal a trial at the pumping station by ordering a truck of it from Messrs MoOlatobie and Mclntosh when coal was next required. Leave of absence was granted to Or. Reid. Accounts amounting to £149 7s 4i were passed for payment. The engineer's report was read, and hose required ordered to bo provided. It was agreed that plans and specifications of a bathing place be prepared by Or. Stinson, and an estimate made of cost of an establishment to bo erected at Simeon Quay, on tho site of the old bathing place. Or. Webb opposed the proposal. The Mayor’s honorarium of £IOO was voted for the years 1781 and 1882. Tho Council declined to license J. Durham, junior, as a porter, considering ho was too young for the duties. The receipts of the Council since its preceding meeting were stated to have bean £174 16s.

Sydenham and the Drainage Rate.— At the meeting of the Borough Council last night, it was resolved to take steps, if so advised, for again testing the legality of the drainage rale as applied to Sydenham. Thb Case or Foeohey Against W. W. Charters. —This case was to have been heard at the Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, but owing to the unusually large number of ordinary actions the hearing was postponed till Friday next at half-past 10 a.m.

A Remarkable Career, —A movement has been set on foot, says the 11 Printing Times,” with a view to do honour to Dr. William Chambers, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of tho existence of “ Chambers’ Journal,” the first number of which appeared on the 4th of February, 1832. The history of the two brothers Chambers roads like a romance, and few persons could realise from how small a beginning their present colossal concern arose, if we had not their own word to vouch for its truth. The career of the surviving brother. Dr. William Chambers, is especially full of interest for printers. Just sixty years ago he set up as a printer, without having boon even taught the rudiments of the compositor’s craft. The total cost of the plant with which he commenced business was £3, which fact lends force to Dr. Chambers’ own words, that “ nothing more primitive had been attempted since Gutenberg made hie rudimentary efforts in the art of printing.” Employment op Females. —lt appears that, in addition to ordinary occupations, females may find employment in assisting at the Magistrate’s Courts. Failing to obtain tho usual interpreter at tho Kaiopoi Magistrate’s Court on Monday, a very respectable Maori woman was sworn as interpreter to assist in translating the evidence in a larceny case, which she did with evident oa-e, and delivered the judgment of the Court quite as impressively as it came from the lips of the Resident Magistrate ; in fact, Merehana Hemiona, or Mrs Mary Ann Simmonds acquitted herself most satisfactorily in the new role.

Accident to a Cuttbh.—Ab the cutter Annie was coming up the harbor from one of tho bays on the Peninsula on Sunday night, laden with firewood, she capsized a little below Gollan’s Bay. The Master,.McKenzie, and his mate got into the dingy, and succeeded in landing without much trouble. They at once hurried to the residence of the master of the Harbor Board’s steam tug, Captain J. W. Clark, and ho very promptly proceeded with the steamer to the scene. After securing tho cutter amidships a tow line woo made fast to her, and she was brought up into the inner harbor, and made fast to one of the buoys, where she will be discharged and righted. Wesleyan Dibteict Meeting. The annual meeting of the Wesleyan ministers of the Canterbury district was commenced yesterday in the Durham street schoolroom, at 3 p.m. There were present—The Revs. J. A. Taylor (chairman), Eangiora ; J. Buller, J. Aldred, and J. S. Eishworth, Christchurch; W. Keall, Ashburton; J. H. Simmonds, Kaiapoi; W. B. Marten, Lyttelton; W. Baurabor, Christchurch ; 8. J. Garliok, Woodend ; W. E. GHllam, Christchurch ; and T. G. Brooke, Lecston. Touching reference was made in the devotional exorcises to the loss sustained by the Church during the year in the deaths of the Ears. J. B. Richardson and J. Armitage. The Eev. J. Aldred was elected secretary. Hours of session were fixed as follows :—Morning, 9 30 to 12 ; afternoon, 2 to 5. The Revs. Messrs Lewis and Marten were appointed reporters to the daily papers and tho “Now Zealand Wesleyan.” Arrangements were made for tho probationers to preach during the sessions, and certain ministers deputed to hoar them. After some further preliminary business the meeting adjourned till 9.30 o’clock to-day. Academy of Music. —The capital bill submitted by tho Hart troupe drew a very good house at the Academy last evening, which was the last of the season. Alaem of Fiek.—The fire bell rang an alarm at half-past nine o’clock last night, and a glare in a north-westerly direction, indicated that the vicinity of Park Terrace was the locality of the fire. The brigade turned out promptly, but their services were not required, as the fire originated in a heap of gorse cuttings in Hagloy Park, doubtless ignited by some thoughtless youngsters. Lecture.—The Eev. J. Hill will deliver a lecture at tho Presbyterian Church, Lyttelton, on Wednesday evening. Subject—“ Phrenology —is it true or false.”