NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2406, 21 December 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Fbozbn Mbat Company.—The adjourned meeting of tho promoters of the above company was held to-day, Mr J. Grigg occupying the chair. The report of the oommittee was adopted, as also the draft prospectus. The following gentlemen were appointed as provisional directors, with power to add to their number, viz., Messrs J. Grigg, John Studholme, Qeo. Hart, John Macfarlane, John Tinline, John Cooke, B. Westenra, P. Cunningham, J. T. Ford, F. O. Tabart, W. Ohrystall, J. T. Matson, and B. Wilkin. A.O.S.—The adjourned meeting of the Ancient Order of tihepherds was hold last evening for the nomination of officers. Three new members were initiated, and after the usual routine business, the sanctuary was dosed.

Too Much.—Last evening as a much respected citizen, who bears half the Good Templars' alphabet tacked on to his name, was passing the Terminus Hotel, he was accosted by a gentleman who had dined out, and who was then balancing himself on the korb, holding by the bridle a horse. The following conversation ensued : -Diner Out: " I shay ol' f 'ler any objeckshns ol' this horih ? "—G.T.: " Objection to hold your horse ! I should think I have. Go home, sir, go home, and drink less rum."—D.O.: Allri* ol' f 'ler, allri', don'be vexsh." Ltttblton Maqibtbatb's Cotjbt.—The following oases were tried at this court this morning, Mr H. Allwright presiding : —A. F. Norwood was fined 10s for being drunk. Alfred Thompson was oharged with being drunk, using obscene language, and _ resisting the police, and was remanded until Friday. A seafaring man was, for a first offence, fined 10s. Charles Johnson was charged with being drunk on Norwioh Quay. He pleaded not guilty, and all witnesses were ordered out of Court. Sergeant Morice testified that the man was " exoitably drunk," not incapable, and his offence oonsisted in defying the polioe authority when they ordered him to move on. Constable Glachan was not quite sure whether the man was drunk. Constable MoClellan, also present when defendant was arrested, thought he was drunk, and Constable Oleary thought the man was slightly drunk. Charles Swanson said defendant was not drunk. Dr. Bouse testified that Mr Harrington called on him at 2 a.m. to go and see defendant in prison so as to testify as to his state. He believed the man to be sober, but excited from the circumstances. Tho Benoh dismissed the ease.

Hbathcotb Boad Boabd Emotion.—Mr B. Brown has consented to stand for eleotion as member for No. 2 ward. The Dbainagb Boabd. This muchabused body, as at present constituted, ceased to exist yesterday, the meeting then held being the last by the members who have held office for the time specified in the Act. Boxing: Day Excubsion.—The wellknown excursion steamer Akaroa is advertised to run a cheap holiday trip to Little Akaloa on Boxing Day. The Riveb Avon.—At the meeting of the Drainage Board yesterday it was resolved to instruot the assistant engineer to take steps to have the accumulation of weeds now in the river removed.

Thbatbb Royai,.—On Saturday evening Miss Pomeroy and her company will appear at the theatre for a season. Mr Willis has already arrived to superintend the soenio arrangements. The opening piece will be " Pygmalion and Galatea," with Miss Pomeroy as Galatea. Mr Leake joins the company here.

Wholbsalb Liobnsbs.—At the request of the Collector of Customs we would draw attention to the following :—Spirit merohants are no longer required to be licensed under the Distillation Act, 1868, fee £l, but must obtain a wholesale license under the Licensing Act, 1881, the fee for which is £2O, and should be applied for after Ist January, 1881.

Accident. —A man named Nioholae Mfiligan, who was discharged from the Hospital about six weeks ago after being treated for a broken thigh, was again brought to that institution yesterday. Milligan is a resident of Whitecliffs, and it is stated that about noon yesterday his wife called out that a ohild of theirs was choking, when he, forgetful of his leg, sprang up suddenly and again broke the limb. It is needless to add that he has received every attention. Pbbsentation. —After the ceremony on Monday of the installation of the W.M. elect of the Canterbury Lodge, 1048 8.C., a presentation of a Past Master's jewel was made to Bro. Williams, P. M. This was done on behalf of the lodge by the I.P.M. Bro. H. W. Ford, who briefly referred to the zeal Bnd assiduity in the carrying out of his duties which had marked Bro. Williams during his term of offioe. Bro. Williams suitably responded. The jewel, whioh bore a suitable inscription, was manufactured by Mr Sandstein, and is very handsome. Ancient Ordbb ov Fobbstbbs.—The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held on Mondajr evening at the Foresters' Hall. The district secretary handed over the nowly-arrived banner to the Court. The nominations for Court officers wcro read over, and several new nominations received, after whioh they were declared clooed, and tho scrutineers appointed. A letter was received from the promoters of tho proposed friendly societies* dispensary, and the required number of delegates elected. It was resolved—" That in consequence of next Court night falling on New Year's day, it shall be postponed to Tuesday, January 3rd." After the usual routine business the 0.8. closed the Court.

The Linseed Industby.—A mee'ing of persons interested in the development of the linseed industry, was held in the Boad Board office, Ohoka, on Monday evening, at which there was but a small attendance. Mr Isaac Wilson occupied the chair, and after commenting upon the necessity of assisting in the establishment of all such industries, he introduced Messrs Aherne and Andrews. The former jjentleman read a paper on the question of the industry, and the latter made some remarks on the very growth of the crop and manufacture of twine from the same. Several questions were then asked, and at the conclusion of the meeting a vote of thanks waa aocorded to the gentlemen who had attended, and they were asked to return on a moro favorable evening, whioh they promised to do. Mr Andrews showed some excellent samples of twine made by him from flax whioh had been allowed to ripen prior to being pulled.

Dbainaoh Board Emotion.—An influential and representative meeting of ratepayers of the Heatheote distriot was held last evening at the office of the Boad Board, Ferry road, to take into consideration the present position of Drainage Board matters as effecting the interests of the ratepayers of the 1 distriot. Present—Mr S . Jones in the chair, Messrs John Ollivier, Goodman, Olephane, Toomer, Attwood, Sharpe, O'Neill, Ellis, Yorke, J. Davis, Dunbar, B. Brown, Parsons, E. J. T. Ford and others. After considerable discussion on drainage matters and general expression of disapproval of the allocation of the Board's indebtedness on the distriot, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr E. J. T. Ford, seoonded by Mr J. Ollivier, to nominate Mr F. Junes to represent the Heathoote district on the Drainage Board, and the meeting pledged itself to use its best endeavors to secure his return. It was moved by Mr Ollivier, and seoonded by Mr Dunbar—" That this meeting desires to express its condemnation of the aotion of tho Drainage Board in entering into extensive contracts on the eve of its retirement from office, and in defiance of resolutions passed at meetings of the ratepayers held in the district." Carried unanimously. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Ollivier for his constant and untiring efforts in the interests of the ratepayers.

Chbistchuroh Jam Faotoby. Some little time since tho committee of the Christohuroh Industrial Association offered a special prize for tho local manufacture of a certain quantity of jam, and although the prize was not claimed during the current year, it is satisfactory to notice that it has had the desired effect, as one of our townsmen, Mr Wm. Thomson, of Colombo Btrent, has made arrangements for the production of jam in considerable quantities. At present the facilities allow of half a ton daily being made, although complaints are made that the fruit oomes to hand very slowly. It is Mr Thomson's intention, as the demand increases, to erect more buildings on the section, and also additional boilers, so that there is every reason to hope the industry will be a permanent one. At the time of our reporter's visit, several hands were busy preparing the fruit for the copper, where at least an eighth of a ton was being oonverted into jam. From thenoe into the paoking room was but a step, where numerous rows of nicely labelled pound tins of gooseberry, strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb jams were awaiting removal. Mr Thomson intends applying for the Industrial Association's prize, should it be again offered, and judging from the excellent appearance and flavor of the jams, there is every probability of his being successful. The manufactory is situated in Cambridge terrace, about midway between the Cashel and Montreal street bridges, and there is plenty of room for the erection of a very large factory, should tho industry assume such proportions as, from the consumption of j«n in the colony, might be anticipated if purchasers would use the locally produced article in preference to imported jams. Lyttbltoh Bohottgh School.—The distribution of prizes at this school will take place to-morrow, the infant nohoil at 330 p.m. and the upper school at 6,15 p.m. Tonight there will be a ooncert in the Oddfellows' Hall in aid of the prize fund. Acknowledgement.—The house steward of Christohurch Hospital begs to acknowledge the receipt, with thanks, of a bouquet of flowers and some fruit tor the patients from Mrs E. C. J. Stevens, of Eoglefield; also, a donation of £2 2s to the destitute patients' relief fund, from Mrs Samuel Site wart, of Lichfield street.