NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2423, 11 January 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Lyttelton Magistrate's Court. —Three teamen belonging to the ship City of Nankin were brought before this Court this morning, charged with being absent without leave and were ordered to bn taken on board. Messrs H. All wright and F. Ronalds were on the Bench.

I.O.G.T.—The Pride of Sydenham Lodge ■will hold its usual public meeting in the St. Saviour’s sohool-room to-morrow ovening, when oa attractive programme will be gone through.

Labobbrb’ Socistt.— The quarterly meeting of the Christchurch Laborers’ Society will be held in the Foresters’ Hotel on Friday evening.

Intercolonial Wzathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Tuesday evening.—The depression west of Bass Straits is progressing eastward, with strong S ff. winds on the south coast of Australia, fresh NE. in Tasmania, and light N.E. in New South Wales. Barometer —Portland, 29.4; Hobart, 29 6; Sydney, 29.8.

Kaiapoi Woollen Company.—At the annual meeting of this company a dividend of JO per cent, for the year will bo declared.

StrPBBMK Cotjbt.—The nisi prim sittings of the Supreme Court opened at II a.m. to> day. The oaae of Bailey t Wilkin aid Oc. was proceeding when we went to press. Dbaina«h Boabd Candidates— Party feeling is beginning to run high in the northwest and north-east ward* of the city, in view of the approaching election on Tuesday next. For the north-west ward Dr. Pnns opposes Mr J. B. Parker, and as one of the nominators of the latter gentleman was a member of the old Board it is thought certain by the electors that Mr Parker prepared to carry out the views of the majority of the “eight educated gentlemen_ who have declined to seek re-election. It is rumored that this gentleman, viz., Mr Parker s nominator, has lodged a protest against Dr. Prins on the ground that ho is not a ratepayer of the sub-district he seeks to represent, and it is said that the returning officer has declined to receive the protest, as not borne out by the wording of the Act. The objection has been referred to two leading Christchurch solicitors, who advise that the protest cannot be sustained, seeing that the Act does not require a candidate to reside in the sub-dis-triot he seeks to represent, but means that he must reside in some part of the Christchurch drainage district, and Dr, Prins is therefore eligible. For the north-east ward Mr S. O. Parr competes with Dr. Doyle, and both of the contests are expected to be thoroughly fought out. Latb Thain on the Noeth Line.—An effort it is said will be made to petition for the running of a late train on Thursday even- * ings on the North line. The large increase in the population of the district, and the request that the train may run through from Christchurch to Amberley, it is considered will warrant the resumption of this train. About two years ago the Thursday evening train between the city and Rangiora was discontinued because it did not pay. Now it will be contended the case is far different. The Williamsons.—Mr J. P. Macdonald, the avant courier of the Williamsons, arrived in town last night, from Dunedin, to make arrangements for their season here. They will, under present arrangements, open at the Theatre Royal, in " Struck Oil,” on

Monday night, and as their reputation is world-wide, no doubt their audiences will be here, as elsewhere, largo and appreciative. This is the first appearance in Christchurch of these well-known artistes, and during the season they will produce a number of novelties. Mr Williamson having become the lessee of the theatre for a lengthened period, will give us the benefit of his long experience in the colonies, both as manager and actor, and playgoers here may depend upon having, daring the stay of the Williamsons, a real dramatic treat. Thkatbb Eorsti.—“The Hunchback ” was produced last night at the Theatre moat successfully. Miss Pomeroy’s Julia was throughout a very artistic performance, and received full recognition at the hands of the audience. She was especially good in the scenes with Sir Thomas Clifford, where he appeared as the Secretary, and in this part of the piece her acting was beyond praise. Miss Lizzie Lawrence made a capital Helen, and in the scenes with Me 3us she received quite an ovation. Mr Hoskins, as Master Walter, scarcely needs praise, as his rendition of the character is so well known to Christchurch playgoers. It was from first to last a most artistic performance, one of those which on the colonial stage is only seen at rare intervals. Mr Flemming’s Sir Thomas Clifford was also good, though in parts he was somewhat heavy. Mr Jewett made a fairly good Modus, and the rest of the characters were well filled. To-night Miss Pomeroy will appear in “ Winter’s Tale.” Picnic at Post—The Homan Catholic Church at port held their annual picnic yesterday at Port Levy. Captain Cameron, of the p.s. Titan, took tbs children down and landed them early in the forenoon. Every provision for their comfort had been arranged by Father Walsh, and an excellent day was spent. On the return trip Captain Cameron amused his guests with a display of fireworks. The Lyttelton Srass Band accompanied the party, and on their arrival at the wharf, escorted them up the pier amidst the cheers of a multitude of their friends and relatives, who were assemble i there. Thb Dbdids.—The Atholstan Lodge held its half-yearly meeting at the Royal George Hotel on Monday evening last, when there was a very large attendance of members and visitors. The following officers for the ensuing term were duly elected and installed by D.P.W.B. SamuelsA.D, W. Freeman; Y.A D , J. Price ; secretary, H. B. Rowe ; 1.G., A. F. Mitchell; O G-. T. Heard ; A.D , Bros. W. B. Barnett and W. Dixon ; V.A D , B. F. Freeman and T. Harrop ; minute secretary, F. W. Parker; treasurer, G. Collier. O. Tomsou was nominated for D.P.; G. Collier was appointed Grand Lodge Representative ; there was one member proposed. After some further routine business the lodge was closed in due form by A.D. W. Freeman.