NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2384, 23 November 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

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Sydney, Tuesday—Dpression east of Gabo, with heavy rain from S.W., 1.40 inches having fallen; moderate winds from B.E. on south coast; N.E. in Tasmania; and S.W. in New South Wales. Barometei—Portlmd, 30.0; Hobart, 29 9 ; Sydney, 29.8 ; Brisbane, 29.9. Southbbn Maobi Elbotobai. Distbict. —lt is expected that Hori Kere Taiaroa will be the only candidate for this constituency in the present election, and it is thought that his return would be certain against any opposition. A.O.F.—The annual meeting of the members of the Widows' and Orphans' fund will be held on Friday evening, for the purpose of electing officers and receiving the annual report and balance sheet. Obioket.—A match was ployed on Saturday last between the Biccarton 0.0. and tho Lincoln road CO., which resulted in a victory for Bicoarton by 9 runs. The soores were— Biccarton, 27 end 28 ; Lincoln road, 40 and 6. The bowling of McGregor and Curtain for Biccarton, and A. Dixon and Pole for Lincoln road was very good. Good Templ4hy.—The oggregato Good TemplaTg of Ashburton have selected Bro. Isaac Scott to proceed to Invercargill aa Ashburton representative at the approaohirjg Grand Lodge meeting. Bro. Thos. Williams has been elected D.D.G.W.O.T. for Ashburton.

Oxford Boad.—At present this road is in a dangerous condition between tho Oust and Starvation Hill, in consequence of the increasing width of the ditch on the south side. The roadway is so narrow between the stream and tho Oxford railway that there is barely room for two vohioles to pass. Ancient Obdbb op Fobestbbs.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held at the Foresters' Hall on Monday evening. The attendance was small, but a fair amount of business waa transacted. The 08. called the attention of tho members to the leoture and concert to take plaoe this evening in the Bingsland schoolroom in aid of the funds of Court Pride of Bichmond. After the usual routine business was finished, including an initiation, and the proposal of several candidates, the Chief Banger closed the Court in due form. Nobth Cantbbbury Races.—A meeting of the committee of these races was hold at Mullin's Bed Lion Hotel, Bangiora, on Monday. Nine members were present; Captain Parsons presiding. The hon. secretary read a letter from the Ohoka Race committee, asking if it was intended by the N.C.J.C. to remove tho disqualification of Pippin imposed by the Ellesmero Club. It was finally deoided that Mr Hossaok, hon. sec, should communicate with the latter club before deciding on the matter. From the lists handed in it was shown that there was a considerable amount of support promised towards these races, and, judging by reports, a number of horses will be entered.

Grand Concert.—Tha programme for the concert to be given by the Orchestral Society in the Gaiety Theatre to-morrow evening will be seen in our advertising columnß. From a glance at the names of the performers and the varied selections, there can be no doubt tbat a great musical treat will be enjoyed by those who attend.

Cbicket. —A matoh was played yesterday between the Woodend and Midland Clubs. Tho countrymen got rather roughly handled by their town friends, who ran up a soore of 179 against 49 and 47. Washer and Ataok scored at a very rapid rate off the long hops to leg with which they were regaled, knocking up no less than 31, nearly all to leg, in three successive overs from one of the bowlers. The former scored 67, and the latter 37. Palairet 19, and Hunt 11, were the other double figures. Smith, who went in first, and carried his bat out for 29, was the only one to show up on the side of the losers, who were evidently ill at ease rather than otherwise on a smooth ground. Lbbston.—The annual tea meeting of the Leeston Excelsior Band of Hope was held in the Town Hall on Friday. 'Xhe members of the Band of Hope assembled, and at four o'olock sat down to tea. The ohildren amused themselves in an adjoining paddock kindly lent by Mr Carston while the tables were prepared for the public After tea a meeting was held, and the chair was taken by the Bev. J. W. Cree, president of the sooiety, who in his opening gave a resume of what had been done during the year. Addresses were delivered by Messrs Kneeshaw and Simpson, songs and recitations by members and others, and a hearty vote of thanks to all who assisted closed the proceedings. Wesleyan District Mebtino. The meeting was continued yesterday at 9.30 a.m., when, in addition to the ministers already assembled, the following ministers were present: —Eevs. W. H. Back, Timaru ; J. J. Lewis, Waimato ; J. S. Smalloy, Springston ; T. Fee, Temuka; and Te Kote, Baupaki. After devotional exercises, the question was considered—" What ministers have died during tho year?" when, after singing the 949th hymn, and prayer by the Bev. Mr Bishworth, several ministers bore testimony to the personal piety and the ministerial ability and faithfulness of the late Bevs. J. B. Eichardson and J. Armitage. On he motion of the Bev. J. Buller, it was resolved

—" That the secretary be direoted to forward a letter of condolence to the widows of the deceased ministers." The Revs. J. Buller and W. B. Marten were appointed to draw up the usual obituary notices. It was also resolved to send a telegram to Dr. Borrows, of Dunedin, expressing sympathy with him and his family in the severe accident which has recently overtaken him. The usual enquiries were then made respecting the moral charaoter and ministerial ability of eaoh of the ministers, the result being satisfactory in every case. In the oasa of the Bev. W. E. Gillam it was agreed that Conference be recommonded to grant an additional year to his status, in consideration of the circumstances under which he came to the colony. The consideration of a proposal to constitute Malvern a new station was postponed till Thursday, when the lay representatives will be present. All tho ministers present expressed their intention of attending the Conference to be held in Ohristohurch in January next. The Bev. Te Kote gave an interesting acoount of his work among the Natives in the distriot. About 320 persons attend his ministry, who had subscribed during the year the sum of £2l 3s towards his maintenance. He preaches in five different places, and a new church is about to bo ereoted at Taumutu, to assist which a grant

■was solicited from the Mission Fund. The rest of the afternoon was occupied over the consideration of financial matters, to be discussed further "on the assembling of the laymen. Bangioba Mayobalty.—Mr J. Johnston was the only candidate nominated yesterday, and will be, therefore, at the proper time declared elected for a second term of office. Opbbatio.—Mr DeLias has arrived in Ohristohurch to make arrangements for the forthcoming season of the Montague-Turner Opera Company. Sydenham Mayobal Picnic—His Worship the Mayor of Sydenham, accompanied by the Borough Councillors and their families and several " speoial invites," went by the p s. Titan to Little Akaloa for an outing yesterday, and the result was that a very pleasant day was spent. Tho catering reflected oredit on Mr J. E. Bashford, of Colombo street. Papantti Pbesbytebian Chubch.—The annual meeting of the congregation was held in the ohuroh on Thursday evening. Satis-

factory reports having beon read by the secretary of the committee and of the Sunday School, and adopted, the committee for the ensuing year was then elected. The moderator having pointed out the deairability of seouring a settled clergyman in the district, it was resolved unanimously to invite the Eev. F. M. Hauxwell to become their minister. The uaual stops will be taken by the Presbytery to give effeot to the wiahes of the congregation. INQCBBX at ~B.vb.vxvi. —An inquest was held at Hurunni Hotel, yesterday, touching the death of George Drysdale,before C. Whitefoord, Esq., Ooroner, and jury, of whom Mr W. Norrie was foreman. The evidence of William Smith, Frank Holder, Sergeant Scott. Edwd. Powis, and Dr. Morris was taken, from which it appeared that on Friday, the 18th inßtant, deceased, who was eixty-eight years of ago, was travelling in the coach from Waiau to Hurunui, and when near the hotel at the latter place the coaoh, in drawing on one side (to get out of the way of a trap in which Mr Brandt and Mr Smith were driving), got off the crown of the road, and giving a jolt, threw deceased (who was not sober at the tiure) out on his head. Mr Brandt and Mr Smith picked deceased up and conveyed him to the hotel at Hurunui, where he received every attention, and where he was attended the next day by Dr. Morris. From the medical evidence it seemed that no bonei were broken, and deceased died from the shook to the nervous system consequent on the effect of so severe a fall to a man of his age. The jury found a verdict accordingly.

Industbiai, Association. A general meeting of the above association was held last evening at tho offices, Hereford street. Mr llowland presided, and forty-nine members were present. Tho first business was the presentation of a very elaborately illuminated complimentary letter to tho late president, Mr E. Allan. After somo eulogistic remarks by the chairman upon Mr Allan's conduot during his two years of office, Mr Allan acknowledged tho presentation, thanking those present for their appreciation of his services, and stating that it would serve to remind him of two very pleasant years. Mr J. P. Jameson was then proposed as president, but declined I on the ground of the recent resolution of the association. A long discussion followed, in which it was urged that although Mr J ameson did right in resigning after tho adverse votes of October 17i.h, that Mr Jameson should accept offioe, and that they should begin de novo. Messrs Hulbert, J. P. Jameson, W. B. Mitchell, Kelsey, Dr. Haast, M«esrs Allen, W. 8. King, Kirk, H. J. tfoss, Sheath, Banks, Scott, and Hall having spoken in a long and stormy discussion, Mr Kelsey moved, and it was ultimately resolved by twenty-one to twelve—" That the two resolutions of the

last general meeting of October 17th be rescinded and expunged from tho minutes." It was further agreed—" That this meeting be adjourned till November 29th for the election of officers, consideration of pamphlet passed by the committee on the subject of Messrs Joubert and Twopony's exhibition, and also if any steps shall be taken by tho association to ensure a representation of local exhibits at the forthcoming exhibition." The meoting then adjourned.