NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2408, 23 December 1881, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Intercolonial Wbathbb Exohanqb.— Sydney, Thursday evening—Light N.E. and B.E. wind* and fine weather on the Australian coast, but the barometer is falling in the west. Barometer Albany, 29.0 ; Portland and Sydney, SO.l. Friendly Socre ties' Fete. —A meeting of the Friendly Societies* Fete committee was held last evening, with a good attendance of delegate*. The order of procession was decided upon as follows :—Start from Latimer square at 10.30 a.m. ; down Gloucester *treet to Manchester street j along Armagh street to Colombo street; down Kilmore street to Papanui road ; over Victoria bridge, and down Colombo and High streets to Cashel street, turning down Colombo street to the grounds. The number of members marching will be about 3000. The Railway and Hamilton’s Bands will march with the procession. The Art Union will be drawn on the grounds on the day of the fete. It was decided to ask intending visitor* to provide themselves with change, so as to prevent blocking at the entrance gates. After appointing several sub-committees and going into details, the commhteo adjourned. Thb Totalisator Cask.— At the sitting of the Supreme Court in Baitco, yesterday, application was made by counsel on behalf of plaintiff in the case Franok v Stead and others, for leave to appeal to the Privy Council. After argument his Honor agreed with counsel’s view of the matter, and granted the application, subject to satisfactory security for costs being given. Amenities OP Journalism. —The Christchurch correspondent of a Southern journal writes as follows :—“ The Mayoral election is over, and, as I predicted in my last communication, Mr Buddenblau, the ex-publican, although not a sinner—at least not of considerable dimensions—was returned. The contest was a close one, and was merely won by the publication of a thoroughly skit by the ‘Telegraph’ newspaper against'that gentleman, and for the publishing of_ which ] the proprietory of that paper apologised in ( most nauseous terms shortly afterward*, j And to think that this organ—now a 1 thorough-paced Conservative one—is nnder ( the management of a clergyman of the Church of England!”

Acknowledgment. —The House Steward of Christchurch Hospital begs to acknowledge the receipt, with thanks, of one ham, one roll and one side of bacon, for the patients, from Mr James R>we, Peterborough street, a parcel of old linen from Mrs Oreig, Sslwyn street, and one box of oranges from the Mayor of Christchurch.

Arrests. —Two young fellows, named Joseph Wolsey and Joseph Desmon, were arrested to-day by Constable Johnson, at Addington, charged with the larceny of a bit, the property of Joseph Dann. Annie W. McKenzie was also arrested by Detective O’Connor, charged with the larceny of a dress, the property of Annie Perry, Public Library. —A a special meeting of the College Board of Governors held yesterday a discussion took place on the subject of the Public Library, which will be found reported fully iu another column.

Theatrical. —Miss Pomeroy and the members of her company arrived yesterday afternoon from the North. They will appear to-morrow evening in Gilbert’s charming mythological play of “ Pygmalion and Galatea.”

U.A.O.D.—Members of the United Ancient Order of Druids are requested to meet at the Wellington Hotel at 9 a.m. on Monday, for the purpose of taking part in the friendly societies’ demonstration.

Fttddbn Death. —A young man named William Gray, who was employed by Lightband, Allan and Co., was taken ill eomowhat suddenly yesterday afternoon, and, having left for his home, on Oxford terrace East, called at Townsend’s chemist shop and obtained some medicine, but died during the evening, before medical attendance could be procured.

Tub Recent Fire at Ashburton. —As mentioned in yesterday’* issue, a cottage tenanted by Mr Charles Bourk was burned on Wednesday. He was uninsured, and estimates his loss for furniture, See., at about £3O.

The Latb Accident at thb Railway Crossing. —The Government have granted a bonus equivalent to six months’ pay to the widow of the late Michael Howard, who was accidentally killed at the Christchurch station in September last. Wilhelmj Oonobbts. —To-night will be positively the last opportunity that the Christchurch public will have of hearing the great violinist, Herr Wilhelmj, and his talented coadjutors. The programme comprises a number of new items, and by special request the “Kreutzer Sonata” will be repeated.

Open-Air Concert. —A concert in continuation of the series now in course of being given by the Artillery Band, was given last night at the Drillshed, when there was a large attendance. An excellent programme was gone through by the band with much success. These concerts are well worth a visit, as not only is the band a thoroughly good one, but the selection of music is marked by much taste and judgment.

Building at Ashburton. Within the last few months a largo number of new houses have been put up in Ashburton, mainly wood, but several of a more substantial and safer character. Mr Cookson, livery stablekeeper, whose promises were recently burned down, is about to build brick or stone stables, 87ft long x 50£t wide, and 35ft high, at a coat of, approximately, £IOOO. The building, the plans of which have been drawn by Mr J 0. Maddison, architect, of Christchurch, is expected to be finished in February.

School Treat at Ashburton. —Some 500 of the scholars attending the Ashburton Borough school mustered at their sohoolhouso yesterday morning, marching to the railway station, whenos they were conveyed by special train to Windermere, in response to the kind invitation of Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. The young people were accompanied by teaohera, members of the school committee, and other friends.

Ashburton Industrial Association. — On Wednesday, in the Town Hall, Ashburton, a meeting was held to consider the udvisableness or otherwise of winding np the affairs of this association. Eighteen gentlemen were present. The chair was occupied by Mr Hugo P.-iedlander. After some discussion, the sum of the liabilities, to about £lO, was collected in the room j and it was decided not to wind np, but to hold future meetings, if permitted, in the Borough Council Chambers. Caledonian Sports.—ln connection with these sports, which are to be held in Lancaster Park on Monday, January 2nd, Messrs E. Wilkin and Co. offer, under the name of “O. K. Whisky Trophies,” a cup, value £5 sa, for the best sword dance, restricted to residents in Canterbury; a oup, value £5 ss, for the best bagpipe music, reels and strathspeys; and a onp, value £4 4i, for the best bagpipe music, pibroohs and marches. For the sword dunce the sports committee add £2. Mr R. Sutherland also gives a oup, value £5 ss, for throwing the hammer. Concert at Port.—On Wednesday night a concert in aid of the Lyttelton borough school prize fund, was given in the Oddfellows’ Hall, and realised some £l3 or so for the fund. Dr. Rouse presided, and a very good programme of vocal and instrumental music, readings, & 3., was submitted. The Lyttelton brass band gave their services, and the bandmaster, Mr MoKillop, pUyed several difficult solo selections on the cornet. The following ladies also took part in the concert : Mesdumes Allwright, Grantham, Maopherson, and Gibson.

St. Albans. —The election of councillors for the newly-formed borough of St. Albans took place yesterday, and although the event naturally awakened a certain amount of interest, still the excitement was never very great. The friends of Mr Bountree seemed to muster in considerable numbers, but the result did not justify the generally expressed opinion that he would head the poll. From a little time after six o’clock, when the poll closed, the vicinity of th" Avon Hoad Board office was the centre of a gradually increasing number of those anxious to learn the result, but as time passed away it thinned somewhat, and it was quite half-past ten o’clock before Mr W. F. Beatson, the Returning Officer, announced the numbers polled as follows : Mann, J., 279 ; Blakiston, O. B-, 231 ; Moor, W., 213; Bountree, J., 210; Money, 0. F., 194; Bull, 8., 192; Matson, J. T. 186 ; Turner, O. W., 181 ; Dickenson, G., 178 ; Hawker, Q-. T., 169 ; Million, W. N-, 156; Duggan, 0-, 91; Brooker, W. J., 69; Pine, D, 59; Green, E., 41. The announcement was received with the usual cheering. The official declaration appears incur advertising columns. The election of auditors will toke place to-day from 0 a,m. to 6 p.m.

Bazaar. — A bazaar in connection with the Colombo rood Wesleyan Church wu» opened to-day at noon, in the Oddfellow* 1 Hall, the object being to raise fund* toward* building a Sunday *ohool. The Rev. J. S. Rishworth, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev. A.

Reid, who had been invited to preside, formally opened the proceedings. The hall presented a very pretty appearance, the different articles for sale being tastefully and effectively arranged. The three principal stalls wore presided over by the following ladies: —No. 1, by Mesdames Andrew, Smith, and Cook; No. 2, by Mrs Rishworth, Mrs Jno. Dewsbury, and Mrs Rundle ; and No. 3, by Mesdames Messenger, Cork, and Kirk. The stall furnished by the ladies’ committee was in the hands of Mrs Bowen and Misses Meadows and Airey; and the refreshment stall, which looked particularly attractive, was over by Mesdamee Burns, Davis, and Neednam. A Christmas tree, appropriately decorated, was a conspicuous and attractive object in the centre of tho hall, where was also placed a pretty arranged collection of geraniums and other flowers in pots. A book stall, containing about 400 volumes collected by Mr Shierlow, and presided over by that gentleman and Miss Needham, forms an important feature of the bazaar. One of the side rooms, labelled “ Tho Antiquaries* Last Repose,” should be largely visited by lovers of the ancient and curious. Mr Graham, of Lyttelton, is present at the bazaar with a lathe, with which he turns articles in both wood and ivory. In the evening there will be an exhibition of dissolving views, and some instrumental and vocal music. The bazaar will extend over two days.

Borough op St. Albans. —Tho Returning Oflloer (Mr W. F. Beatson) has received a communication from tho Colonial Secretary acknowledging the appointment of the Hon. J. T. Peacock to tho Mayoralty of the now borough of St. Albans. U.A.O D.—The quarterly summoned meeting of the Perseverance Lodge of Druids was held in the lodge-room, St. Mary’s schoolroom, Addington, on Tuesday evening last, A.D. Bro. Pack presiding. There were two members initiated into the rights of tl • Order. There was a good attendance of members and visiting brethren. After a considerable amount of business the Lodge was closed in the usual form by the A D. Ohebsb and Butter Factory, Ash burton. —A meeting of the provisional directors took place in tho Town Hall, Ashburton, on Wednesday evening, Mr Hugo Friedlander in the chair. As a site for the proposed factory Mr John Grigg, of Longbeach, offered 23 acres of land near Flemington school, tho price to be £lB per acre, £5 per acre inj fully paid up shares as deposit, and the balance at 7 per cent, for ten years. Mr Grigg telegraphed in addition that he would take more shares in the company in the event of his being satisfied with the mode of working. Mr Bowron reported favorably on the suitability of tho land. It was stated that some 500 shares had already been taken up, and that a large number of farmers had expressed themselves in favor of the factory. On Mr Thomas Bullock’s proposal, seconded by Mr George Jameson, it was resolved that a paid canvasser should be appointed, at a commission of a shilling per share, to canvass for shares, and to report within fourteen days.