NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2432, 21 January 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Exhibition.—- The following telegram was received yesterday by Mr L 1 Harper, Chairman of the Domain Board, from tho Hon. John Hall, in reference to the proposed site for the Exhibition: —“ When the particulars as promised are received, the preparation of the lease will be undertaken without delay, as the Government will ask the opinion of the Commissioner of Crown Lands as to the site recommended ; it would be well if yon were to confer with that officer so that he may send his report on the subject ” Hia Worship has communicated with Mr Marshman cn the subject, and no doubt that gentleman will forward to the Government his report upon the proposed site without delay. Tho site definitely chosen by Mr Twopeay is the portion of the park at the corner of the Lincoln and Eiocarton roads, and south of the cricket ground. The building will contain eight bays more than the one that wag intended to be erected on Oranmer square. It is proposed that the public entrance shall be at the junction of the two roads, where the present entrance to the park is. The wet weather to-day has again prevented anything being done in connection with the Exhibition. The contemplated visit to the Park for the purpose of fixing the boundaries of the site had to be postponed until Monday morning, when _ it is hopsd that this part of the work will be accomplished, so that the lease may be executed and a commencement made with the building without any further delay. The Commissioner of Crown Lands, whose report the Government desired to have as to the site, is absent from town and will not return for two or three days, but it is not anticipated that this need cause any delay, Sunday School Union.—The Sunday School Union have made arrangements to repeat the juvenile concert which was given in the Theatre Royal a short time ago. This time the concert will take place in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday evening next. Four hundred voices, under the leadership ot Mr A. Oorrick, will take part in the concert, and they will be assisted by a large instrumental band.

Arrest.—John Hall, charged with a violent assault on a woman at Bangiora, was arrested at Snowden station by constable Warring, on the evening of the 19th instant, and has been remanded to Bangiora till the 24th.

Mb Hobson.—Prior to his departure for Wellington this gentleman will give one of his dramatic and musical recitals in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday night. An attractive programme is announced, and the well-known ability of Mr Eobson should be the means of drawing a good house. West Eyebton.—On Thursday quite a commotion was caused by the report that a man named Louis Christian, a Dane, had been threatening violence with a meat chopper to whoever came in his way. As the unfortunate man seemed to have been drinking or become insane, steps were taken to secure him—a work which, after severe resistance on his part, he being a very muscular and powerful man, was accomplished by strapping his hands and feet, and strapping his elbows back. In this condition ho was brought into Kaiapoi yesterday and left at the railway station, a message being sent to the police to come for him. The officers brought him before Mr Hurae, J.P., and as it was plain the man needed care, he was remanded to Lyttelton for eight days. Christian’s hands were much swollen with the ligatures, but on examination at the gaol it was found that he had not suffered in any wise from his bonds. Immediately the Kaiapoi police took him in hand, it is needless to say that they removed the straps, and in their hands he was quite tractable.

Accident. —A man named Bobert Plumley was brought to the Christchurch Hospital yesterday from Hororata, where he 'was employed by Mr Thorn, blacksmith. It appears he was standing on a dray, on which a water tank was placed, and whilst filling a vessel with water the dray overturned on him, fracturing his left leg, which has been set, and he is reported as progressing favorably.

i Papanui.—An adjourned meeting to corn- . eider the petition for the annexation ot a . portion of the Avon Eoad Board District to the Rieoarton district, was held last evening at the Papanui Town-hall, when it was decided that aa the Government bad applied to the Selwyn County Council on the subject, and the Council had recommended the adoption of the petition, it was unnecessary to take any action, aa the matter was practically settlel. , Lksston School Committee. —The usual monthly meeting of this committee was held in the schoolroom on Thursday, the 19th mst. Present—Messrs Barnett (chairman), Sanary, McLaohlan, Lnnn, Spring, Doyle and Jeffery. Applications (seventeen in number) for bead mastership were opened and considered, and that of Mr W. 8. Stewart, 8.A., was accepted, subject to approval of the Board of Education. Correspondence was read from the Board, asking for the annual return ; from the same, advising payment of £37 10s lOd for December salaries, and £ls 18s 7d for incidentals ; also from same, asking the committee to nominate three persons to fill the vacancies caused by retirement by rotation of Messrs Montgomery, Bowen and Boothlt was decided to leave it to the new committee to nominate, and also to close the school for four weeks for harvest holidays. The Druids.—The fortnightly meeting of the Mistletoe Lodge waa held on Thursday evening, A. D. Bro, Bailey presiding. After disposing of the routine business, D. P- Bro. Willsteed, on behalf of the Mistletoe Lodge, presented P. A. Bro. Ryan with a handsome testimonial, in consideration of the many valuable services rendered in promoting the welfare of the Mistletoe Lodge since its formation. In responding, Bro. Eyan informed the lodgeof his intention to invite the co-opera-tion of the members in forming a Mutual Assurance Society in connection with the lodge, with the object of assisting in a substantial form the members or members’ wives during times of bereavement, or through any misfortune. Bro. 8. D. Nathan, in a neat speech, urged the claim of the Now Zealand lodges to establish a District Grand Lodge, as owing to distance from the present bead centre, the business of the various lodges hero is often considerably delayed, and the increasing strength, financially and numerically, certainly warranted some stops being taken to improve upon the existing arrangements. Bros. Bailey, Woolf, and Smith wore appointed to confer with delegates from other lodges to consider the advisability of starting a District Grand Lodge. During harmony considerable amusement wag afforded by some members giving recitations from a farce, entitled “ Tendering for a Box.” Tho Lodge was then duly closed by the A.D, New Catholic Church at Ashburton. —A bazaar was opened in the Town Hall, Ashburton, in aid of the building fund of the new church, the foundation stone of which is to be laid on Monday morning by the Bight Eev. Francis Eodwood, The building will accommodate about 600 people. Shortly after two o’clock yesterday afternoon the hall was ready for visitors. The Eev. Edmund P. Coffey, M.A., was accompanied by the Rev. Mr Walsh, of Lyttelton. Tho stall-keepers included—Mosdames Adams, Brankin, Dudson, McDonald and O’Reilly; the Misses Butler (2), Bourk, Hall, Ivessand McDonald, and the Misses Didmouth, Blkinson and Maloney, of Temuka, Mesdames Fitz Gerald and MoTigue, and the Mieses Butler, MoTigue and Kiasane took charge of the refreshment counter. Several gentlemen having repaired to the platform, Mr Donald Williamson, the Mayor, said that he hod been requested by the promoters of the bazaar to open it. This he took as a compliment, paid through him to tho residents of Ashburton, and he had much pleasure in acceding to the request, and in expressing a hope that the community generally would patronise the bazaar. After specially complimenting the ladies who had contributed bo tasteful a display of articles, he reminded the members of other churches of the obligation under which they lay of helping to make a success of this the first Catholic bazaar held in Ashburton, as the members of the Catholic Church had uniformly been willing supporters of similar movements outside their own body. Having assured the promoters of his good wishes for their success, the Mayor formally declared tho bazaar open to the public. It may be added that the Hon. the Colonial Treasurer has given permission under tho Act for the organisation of a raffle in connection with this bazaar. Eehdalton Sunday School.—The annual treat for the children attending the St. Barnabus Sunday school took place on Tuesday in Mr Pereday’s paddock at Pendalton. The weather was all that could be desired, and soon after two o’clock the children, with their parents and friends, assembled, and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. An excellent tea was generously provided by Mrs Fereday, superintendent of the school, and the manner in which the buns and cakes disappeared was astonishing. After tea games for the amusement of the children were got up by their teachers and friends, amongst whom was the Eev. Mr Qlasson, curate of the parish, and several visitors from Christchurch and the surrounding neighborhood. The prizes for running, jumping, and walking races were so liberally provided by Mrs Fereday that each competitor got one, and for tho little ones there was a bran pie, into which all had a dip. This was the most exciting part of the programme, there seeming to be no end to the contents of the pie, which waa composed of every imaginable article, from a china doll to a smoothing iron. Some very handsome book prizes, also the gift of Mis Fereday to her most deserving scholars, were presented by the Eev. 0. Bowen, incumbent of the parish, who addressed the children at considerable length, pointing out the necessity for regular attendance at Sunday school, and how fortunate they were in having such kind teachers, and consoling those who had not been fortunate enough to obtain prizes this year. Throe cheers for Mrs Fereday and the teachers, and for Mr Bowen, terminated an exceedingly pleasant treat. New Method or Advertising. Our attention (says the “Southland News”) has been drawn to a method of advertising which is apparently becoming popular in Invercargill, but one which is not likely to supersede the well-established system of the newspaper notice. We allude to the utilisation of Bank notes to make known the name and style of a firm, these being stamped on the back of the notes. So far as we have seen, it is chiefly the notes for the larger denominations which are thus made use of as advertising media, the reason of this preference being very obvious. The Banks do not like being made the medium of gratuitous advertising for the shopkeepers of Invercargill, and have issued orders that all notes so disfigured are to be at once withdrawn from circulation, and thereby render nugatory the advertisers’ attempt to obtain a cheap publicity at others’ expense. There is another consideration, however, which ought to weigh with advertisers such as these seem to be, which is, that supposing the Act of last session (which was slaughtered in the massacre of innocents, but which is likely soon to become the law of New Zealand), came into force, making it penal to thus deface Bank notes, every one of these notes thus imprinted may be made the means of an action against the parties so defacing them. The conviction following would carry a heavy penalty for each note.

Hanuut. —A late issue of the “ Eeferee” publishes the following letter from H'snlan—- “ The fact of the matter is, I can’t attend to my hotel business and pull boat races ; one or other has to be sacrificed, and I have determined to sacrifice boat racing. At present I have won every challenge match I ever pulled —what I believe no other oarsman can say — and I think I have done my share. As I said, I have studied this matter well. I thought over, when I first started out as a rower, what end I would like to attain. I have reached that end, and my ambition is satisfied. I can go no higher, and have resolved to quit the business. Of course some people will call me a coward, but I don’t think my record shows that I have shown the white feather; at any rate I have pulled my last race. My experience is that many men who have reached the top of the tree have tried to remain there. They have been beaten, and then the public has had nothing but sneers for them. That was the mistake they made, and I don’t intend to repeat it. It is not to be supposed I could go on winning all the time. I have a business which requires great care, and which will support me and my family for life if properly attended to, and I have resolved to attend to it. ... I know what public opinion is when a rower meets with a reverse. Why, at the Providence regatta I pulled as well as I could. I was ill, and hardly able to sit in my ooat. I was beaten, and those who used to talk and praise mo the most were the first to hiss me on the wharf because I lost some of their money. ” This was written before the match with Boyd for the championship was on the tajiis.

Xhb Am, England Match. — To-da the weather was again bo unfavorable that it was impossible to begin the game. The commencement of the adjourned match is therefore adjourned to Monday, at 11 o’clock. Thbatbb Royal. —Despite the inclemency of the weather last evening there was a very large attendance at the theatre, when “ Struck Oil” was again played moat auccefiafully* Miss Maggie Moore received quite an ovation for her songs and dances, and Mr Williamson was also deservedly loudly applauded for his really splendid performance in the third act. The other characters ably supported the principals. To-night the same piece will bo repeated. INTERCOLONIAL WeATHBB EXCHANGE. — Yesterday a deep depression was passing Eahuca, there being a S.B. gale and heavy sea on the South Coast of Victoria. On Thursday the depression was off Gabo, and passing up the East Coast, S.E. winds being prevalent. Barometer—Borda and Hobart, 29 6 ; Portland, 29.9 ; Sydney, 29.7. Anglican Ohxjbch, Ashburton. —It is said that the transference of the Rev. Mr Hands, incumbent of the Ashburton Church of England, to Southbridge, is in contemplation ; but nothing definite is yet decided. Rkcoyeby oe Teeabubb. —All hope of recovering the silver which went down in the Tararua in April last is not yet abandoned. A correspondent informs us “ Southland News ”) that divers are waiting for a change in the weather to enable them to make a further attempt to got at the treasure, to reach which it is understood it will be necessary to blow oil the main deck with dynamite, so that it will easily be imagined their task is one of more than ordinary difficulty. Bowling. —The annual bowling match, Canterbury v Otago, will take place on the green of the Canterbury Bowling Club, Worcester street, on January 25th. A very excellent team has been selected to do battle for Canterbury. Dbainagb Board. —The first meeting of the new Drainage Board was held yesterday at 2.30 p.m. Mr Leonard Harper was appointed as chairman of the Board, and a considerable amount of business was transacted.

B. M. C oubt, Lyttelton. —Messrs Allwright and Eonalds presided at this Court yesterday. A civil case, A. James rJ. Smith, was heard, the claim being £l3, for wages, and judgment given for plaintiff, with costs and solicitors’ fee, Mr Naldor appearing for the plaintiff.

Accident at Ashburton. —Mr John Parham, ;contractor, of Ashburton, who has recently mado arrangements with Messrs Friedlander Bros, for carting stone, received a nasty kick from a horse yesterday morning in the chest while engaged in work at the Hinds. He was taken by train without avoidable delay to Ashburton, and convoyed o hospital.

Lyttelton Wesleyan Sunday School.— The annual picnic of the above school is postponed until Monday, 23rd inst., on account of the wet weather.

Boabd of Health. —At the first meeting of the newly elected members of the Board of Health yesterday, Mr W. Vincent was elected as chairman. East Belt Wesleyan Church.— The opening services in connection with this church will take place to-morrow. The Eev. Mr Eeid will preach in the morning and the Eev. Mr Morley in the evening. In the afternoon on address will he de'ivcred to the scholars by Eev. Mr Lee. The tea and public meeting takes place on Thursday next, when addresses will be delivered by several ministers. A Bazaar The members of the Bible Christian Church, Lower High street, are preparing for an interesting meeting to be held on Monday evening. Particulars ore given in an advertisement in another column. It is hoped that a large number of persons coming into town to see the cricket match will visit the bazaar and entertainment in the evening.

The New Imperial Boot Depot. —Mr W. Harris, of the Imperial Boot Depot, Cashel street, has removed into one of the new and spacious shops forming part of the pile of buildings recently erected by Mr John Anderson, opposite the office of this journal, and the fittings are all carried out in the newest style. The counters are of cedar and kauri and very highly polished, and immediately above them, running the entire length of the shop, suspended from the ceiling, are sixteen gas lamps with massive brass fittings of local manufacture, ma J e to the order of Mr Harris by Mr Banks, of Lichfield street. The windows are lighted by eight burners fitted in like manner. It is the intention of Mr Harris to fit up a row of gas burners outside the shop windows beneath the very elegant verandah, on the glasses of which the word “Imperial” will be written so as to be read each way. The premises, as notified elsewhere by advertisement, will bo opened for business this day.