NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2402, 14 December 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

The Pipe Laving Scheme.— The tender of Mr Stinson, of Lyttelton, for pipe laying in Chris' churob, Sydenham, and Heathoote, was accepted at the special meeting of the Drainage Board to-day.

St. Albans Mayoralty, The nomination of the first Mayor for the newly created borough of St. Albans took place at noon today. Mr W. F. Beatson, the Returning Officer, announced that the only candidate nominated for the Mayoralty wes the Hon. John Thomas Peacock. Ha had, therefore, to declare that gentleman duly elected as the first Mayor of the borough of St. Albans. [Applause.] The Mayor elect said that, though the position was new to him, and the duties therefore unfamiliar, ho could assure them that he would do bis best to discharge those duties in a way whioh should do credit to their choice that day. He thanked them very heartily for the honour they had conferred on him, and, as he had said in reply to their requisition, his best abilities should b« devoted to the interests of the borough. He did not intend to make a long speech, but would ask them simply to Judge of him by his actions in the future. [Applause.] The nomination of Councillors and Auditors takes place at noon to-morrow.

Resident Magistrate's Cottbt.—This morning, before G. L. Mellish, Esq., 8.M., a man for being drunk, his first offence, was fined ss.—The following civil oases were disposed of :—Britlan v Orowe, claim £SO 5s 6d as balance due for building a house, &o. Mr Button appeared for plaintiff, Mr Stringer for defendant. After some discussion, the case was adjourned sine die, the parties having agreed to let it go to arbitration,—Former r D. Sandford and M. Bandford. This was an action to recover £25 for damages alleged to be sustained from an assault. According to plaintiff, the parties, who are related, met and commenced to discuss a family disagreement, a quarrel ensued, and plaintiff wss knocked down and kicked by the Sandfords, from the effects of which plaintiff had been suffering for six weeks, being under a doctor’s care for that period. Defendants denied the assault, stating that plaintiff had fallen and was injured, if injured at all, accidentally. The ease was adjourned for twenty-four hours to enable the plaintiff to procure the doctor’s evidence. Mr Qresson was counsel far plaintiff, and Mr Stringer for defence.—Henwood v Mein, £4. Plaintiff stated that he replied to an advertisement of plaintiff for a competent butcher. He was accepted, worked three days, and was then discharged ; he now claimed £2 10a for one week’s wages and £2 10s in lieu of a week’s notice to leave. He had received £l, which left the balance sued for. Defendant stated that plaintiff was only taken on trial, and did not suit. No rate of wages were agreed for, and the amount paid him was sufficient for the work he did. Judgment for defendant with coats.—Judgment was for plaintiff without dispute in dreamer v Oorio, £6 la Bd. Judgments went for plaintiffs by default in Wilson v Greenwood, £27 Is 8d ; Irving v Medley, ?8i 6d ; vHewlings, £2 0j 6d, and v Long, £1 11s 61; Main v Frisk, and McLelland v Lowe were adjourned for one week. Union Rowing Oiub —The junior fouroar race (club's prize) has been unavoidably postponed from last evening till this day between five and six o’clock.

Normal School. —The annual presentation of prizes to the pupils of the Normal School took place this morning, in the presence of a large number of visitors and of about a thousand children. The prizes were presented fay Mr John Inglis, chairman of the Board of Education, and several other members of the Board were present. At the conclusion of the ceremony presentation of gifts from the teachers and scholars wore made to Miss Hadcliffe and Mr Thornton, M.A,, on the oosion of their leaving the school. Thb Wilhblmj Season. —It is perhaps almost unnecessary to remind the musicloving portion of our community that tomorrow evening the greatest event in the musical history of Christchurch will take place in the appearance of Herr Wilhelmj, the renowned violinist. This gentleman, togther with those acsisting him, comes to us with such a high reputation, that no doubt the opportunity now presented of hearing high class music will be eagerly embraced by a large number. The sale of family tickets will close at 5 p.m. to-morrow. Imported Sheep. —By the Lady Jocelyn twenty-one valuable sheep have arrived, to the order of Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co., in splendid condition. They comprise six Southdcwns for Mr Deans, of the Biccarton Estate ; twelve Hampshire Downs and two Lincolns for Mr Dudley, of Irwell; and a border Leicester ram, for Mr Boag, of Burnside. The sheep are now open for inspection at Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s New Zealand wool stores, where they can be seen up to Monday next. School Commiitbe Elections. The elections of the now committees for the divided district of East Christchurch will take place this evening at 7 30 That for the new district of Richmond will bo hold in the Bingsland School-room, and that for East Christchurch in the Gloucester street School.

Mbmbbbb’ Railway PbivileqbS —The railway passes just issued to the newly-elected members of Parliament extend to both the New South Wales and Victorian railways. Thb Hospital.—The boatswain of the Lady Jocelyn, who was lately reported as having broken his leg when that vessel waa entering the harbor, was admitted into the hospital yesterday. N.Z. Shipping Company's Lyttelton Opticbb. Messrs Hollia and Williams’ tender, £2759, for the erection of new offices for the New Zealand Shipping Company, on Norwich quay, at Port, has been accepted. _ Bt. Albans Mayobalty. —A requisition has been presented to the Hon. J. T. Peacock, asking him to allow himself to be nominated for the Mayoralty of the new borough of St. Albans, to which ho has acceded. Ranqiora High School. At an unofficial meeting of the Board of Governors for this school on Tuesday, the name of Mr A. H. Cunningham was decided to be submitted to his Excellency for appointment as chairman.

Oanob Race. —Several members of the Trades Rowing Club recently contested a canoe race on the river in six heats, in order to decide who should represent them at the Akaroa Regatta, with the result that Mess W. J. Wood and W. Lamb were chosen. District Oouet. —This Court resumed its sittings yesterday, and disposed of the remaining business on the list. In the case of Madame Lotti Wilmot v the Papanui Town Hall Company, judgment was given for the plaintiff for £25 12s and costs. A report of the proceedings appears elsewhere. Ohoka Rack Peivileges. —The sale of the privileges at Matson, Buss and Co.’s yards on Tuesday, resulted as follows : Publicans’ booth, £23 ; confectioners’ booth, £3 ; right of sports, 30s; and horse yards, £3 15s, all bought by Mr W. Burnip. The right of cards, £3 17a 6d, waa sold to Mr T. White.

Magisteatb’s Couet, Eangioba. —At this Court on Tuesday, before 0. Whitefoord, Esq., R.M., and A. H. Cunningham, Esq., T. Denob, owner of cattle at large, was fined ss. E. 0. D’Auvergne v G. 8. Bartrum, £lO 11s. Mr Nslder for plaintiff, Mr McConnell for defendant, for damages by illegally impounding cattle ; plaintiff nonsuited. J. George v J. Young, £5 7s 6d ; judgment for plaintiff; J. Hossaok v J. J. Henderson, £6 11s 6d; judgment for plaintiff.

O.R.O.—The annual ball of the 0.R.0. was held last night, In the Oddfellows’ Hall, and oassed off most successfully. There was a arge attendance, and the room was very tastefully decorated with evergreens, flowers, and trophies of oars. The music was supplied by Mr Schwartz, and was very good, as also was the catering for the supper, Ac., which was in the able hands of Mr Messenger, of His Lordship’s Larder,

Accident, —An accident of a «ad nature happened yesterday, at Mr William Neighbour’s brisk yard, Hillsborough, whereby a lad, a son of Mr Mintron, had his leg broken in two places. He was standing, with his father, in one of the briokmaking sheds, when a large mass of earth fell down the hill, and breaking through the side of the shed struck the lad on the leg. Dr. Doyle was quickly called in and set the wounded limb, and at latest advices the lad was doing as well as could be expected. It may be mentioned that the lad had lost a leg before. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. —A fortnightly meeting was held on Monday evening. Present—The Mayor, and Crs. Harrison, Roberts, St. Hill, Orr, Bullock, Parkin and B. Friedlander. The overdraft at the Bank was stated to be £1591; rents of cottages received since previous meeting, £2 4s ; earth sold, £9 15s. A telegram was received notifying remittance of £176 4s Bd, amount of subsidy. The fee for registration of dogs was fixed at 10s. The pay-sheet, amounting to £95 7s 3d, was passed for payment.

Lvttblton Fire Brigade. —The usual monthly meeting was held on Monday night. Fireman Derbidge was appointed delegate to the Amalgamated Fire Brigade Association. The sum of £3O was duly acknowledged from the Insurance Association through Mr Rogers, town clerk. Surprise was expressed that it was £2O less than last year, and as there was not sufficient to meet current expenses on hand, it was resolved to ask the Council to assist. The usual grant for boots was made, option being given to the members to get them where they thought best. Cricket. —The Opera Eleven, undeterred by the severe leather hunting they went through on Monday, again met yesterday a team of Lancaster Park men, captained by Mr Atack. Fortune, however, did not reward their bravery, for they were unable to head the score made by their adversaries. The respective totals were Lancaster Park—first innings, 122; Opera Company, 74 and 34, with seven wickets down. For the home team Mainwaring scored 26, Easton 14, Hyman 14, and W, Atack 38 not out. For the strangers the principal run makers were W. A. Thompson 26 and 11, Piokersgill and Quin 10 each, and W. Thompson 18. The Opera team have not been fortunate in Christchurch, but they have fought their battles with great determination and pluck, and all lovers of the game will wish them a happy voyage and better luck with the players in the North Island.

Spobts Association. —A meeting of the members of the above was hold at 4 p.m. yesterday. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs S. P. Andrews (in the chair), T. 8. Lambert, T. Searell, G. Turner, Waohsmann, E. O. Farr, E F. Oogan, Drewett, Walkden, F. Hobbs, H. E. Alport, Haskins (hon. see.), Atkinson, Samuels. An apology for nonattendance was read from Mr Crooks, who also forwarded a report on behalf of the children’s sports sub-committee. Messrs T. Searell and J. P. Smith were elected as members of the association. Mr Alport brought up the report of the sale of privileges, which amounted to £B6 10s. Tenders were opened for the right of printing and selling programmes of the sports—from Mr E. J. McOleary, £1 Is ; and Eedfern and Gardiner, £2 2s. Mr Oogan moved—“ That the price for the privilege be fixed at £3 3s, and that 1000 programmes be printed, 100 to be reserved tor the use of the committee.” This was not seconded. Mr Lambert moved—- “ That the tenders bo declined.’’ This also was not seconded. Mr Alport moved—“ That the tender of Messrs Radfern and Gardiner for £2 2s be accepted.” Mr Atkinson seconded the motion, which was carried. Mr Searell suggested that the outside of the running ground should be fenced in, say with about fifty posts and a rope or one wire. The crush of the public in many of the events spoilt the enjoyment of the sports. The Chairman said he understood that the general committee intended to fence in the ground. Mr Searell expressed himself satisfied. Mr Samuels applied, on behalf of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies’ fete committee, for the loan of ropes, &o. On the motion of Mr Atkinson the request was granted. The Chairman said that they had seventeen entries for the one mile running race, sixteen for the two miles, ten for the walking race, and six for the bicycle race. The officers were appointed as follows: — President, his Worship the Mayor; vicepresident, Mr S. P. Andrews ; treasurer, Mr H. E. Alport; hon. sec., Mr Haskins ; judges, Messrs Waohsmann, W. B. Mitchell, E. F. Oogan, W. F. Warner, E. C. Farr, G. Turner, and James Campbell; referee, Mr 8. P. Andrews; starter, Mr S. P. Andrews; clerks of the course, Messrs Farr, Atkinson, Lambert, Searell, Turner, and Samuels; handioappers, Messrs Andrews and Waohsmann ; time-keepers, Messrs Lambert and W. F. Warner; entry secretary, Mr J. F. Smith. The meeting, after the transaction of some routine business, adjourned till to-morrow at 4 p.m.

Presentation. —Mr R. U. Malyon, who for the past eleven years has held the post of cashier in the office of Mr O. W. Turner, Cashel street, being about to visit the old country, his follow employes took the opportunity of expressing the estesm in which he was held amongst them, fay presenting him with a testimonial, in the form of a sum of money, with which to purchase in England a suitable souvenir. The presentation took place at the office, and the healths of Mr and Mrs Malyon and a pleasant voyage were drank in the orthodox fashion.

Kaiapoi Eire Brio ads. —On Monday evening the member* of this brigade appeared on parade in their new uniforms, made from locally manufactured tweed by the contractor, Mr J. W. Ellen, clothier, of this city. The men presented a very smart appearance, and went through their drill with the hand engine in a way which reflected very great credit on the brigade and its inspector, Mr G. H. Blackwell. It is expected that the display on Monday (kept as New Year’s Day) will be one of the best; ever made, and the members of the brigade are very anxious it should bo •o.

Riooabton Gabdbk Fbtb.— This annual pariah gathering waa held yesterday afternoon in the Parsonage grounda, and despite the boiaterona nor - weatee that prevailed the attendance waa large. Three tenta were pitched on the grounda, the firat of which waa devoted to refreahmenta, the aeoond to diaplay of artiolea of infantile apparel and fancy needlework, which had been prepared by the ladiea of the pariah for aale, and the third to the diaplay of pot planta and flowera. In another part of the grounda a merry-go-round waa erected, which the thoughtful care of Mr H. P. Lance had provided for the little onea, who patroniaed it extensively, ae alao did aome of the older pariehionera. Several lawn tennis parties were arranged, both in the paddock and on the Parsonage lawn. Mr Button’s band waa engaged, and played at intervals during the afternoon. A number of Christchurch residents took advantage of the ’buses that ran at short intervals frpm Morton’s Hotel to attend the fete, which possessed features much in advance of gatherings of a similar kind J

Thb Cathedral —On Sunday next the service of ordaining priests and deacons will be celebrated at the morning service, when the Rev. O, H. Gossett, of Woodend, will be raised from the diaoonate to the priesthood, and Mr Garvett will be admitted to deacons’ orders. This will be the first consecration service held in the Cathedral, the Church of St. Michael and All Angels having hitherto been used for the purpose.

Blind Tom, when at his home in Georgia, plays day and night on his piano. Vacant houses are voty plentiful in his neighborhood. People who have flattered themselves that lightning never strikes twice in the same place may see the ruins of a barn near Council Bluffs which has been burned by lightning six times in ten years. It was rebuilt five times, and the owner then concluded that Providence wanted the site for some special purpose. “ I declare I never was more impressed in my life with the foolishness of flies,’’ exclaimed a boarder to his landlady, as a couple of winged voyagers embarked in his soup plate. “ I do not understand you sir,” she added haughtily. “ Well,” he explained, those two poor creatures undoubtedly supposed that this stuff was thick enough to float ’em.”—Brooklyn “Eagle.”