NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2435, 25 January 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Intercolonial Wkathbb Exchange. Sydney, Tuesday— Light S.W. wind and tine weather in Eastern Australia and Tasmania. Barometer rising, Portland, 30.2; Hobart, 29.8; Sydney, 30 0. Lyttelton Magisthatb’s Court. —This morning the following business was put through by Drs. Donald and Bouse, and Mr H. All wright, at tho above Court Adelaide and Alice Robinson, aged respectively twelve and eight years, wore sent to the Canterbury Orphanage ; BE. Haselden, for assaulting George Johnston, was lined 5s ; and a case of disputed ownership of a dog between Thomas Wright and J. PJaystoad resulted in the defendant being ordered to pay £3 and costs into Court before he could got possession of tho coveted mastiff. Serious Accident. —An accident occurred yesterday afternoon, just after the conclusion of tho cricket match with tho All England Eleven, by which Mr Grierson, senior, of Avonside, received a very serious injury. He was seated on top of the Staumore omnibus, which was being driven by Mr Seaton along Lower High street, between Barbadoes street and tho Town Belt, when the ’bus came into collision with a cab, and Mr Grierson was thrown violently to the ground, his head coming in contact with- the kerbstone. On being picked up he was found to be insensible, and was taken into the residence of Mr B. J. Hale. The driver of the cab lost no time in procuring the services of Dr Prins, who, after examining the sufferer, reported that he had received a very serious wound on tho back of the head, which would at any rate prevent hia removal for some hours. Mr Grierson died at eight o’clock this morning. Theatre Royal. —Notwithstanding that last night was the eighth consecutive performance of “Struck Oil,” there was a capital house, and the piece appeared to have lost none of its interest with the audience, who applauded the principals moat heartily. It will be again presented this evening. L.O.L. No. 2,—An Arch Purple meeting in connection with the above will be held in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, at eight o’clock this evening. Soiree. —A public soiree in connection with the opening celebration of St. Peter’s Presbyterian Ohuroh, Eerry road, wi" be held tomorrow, when addresses will be delivered and selections of music rendered by St. Paul’s choir and others. Dbpabtueh of the English Eleven.— The Lyttelton wharf was packed with an enthusiaatio and admiring crowd yesterday when the cricketers left by the Penguin. A. large number of ladies were present, and joined ia the parting demonstrations, and showed their appreciation of the famous eleven by waving of handkerchiefs as the steamer cast off from the jetty. Wesleyan Confeebncb. —Last evening tho Rev. A. Reid, who has recently returned from Europe, gave an interesting account of the proceedings of the Methodist CEcumenioal Conference recently held in London. There was a good attendance, the platform being occupied by the various ministers and gentlemen attending the Conference; and the reverend gentleman, who spoke for nearly two hours, was attentively listened to end frequently applauded. The choir rendered several selections of music at intervals during the evening. Qbooers’ Picnic. —A preliminary meeting of employers and employes of the grocery trade vs* held last evening at the Britannia Hotel, Victoria street. Mr Bobt. Billons, jim,, was voted to the chair. There was a good attendance. A resolution affirming the desirability of the grocers holding a picnic was proposed and carried unanimously, and a committee was appointed to take the necessary steps to ensure success. After which the meeting was adjourned till the 31st January, at the jame place and hour. Milkmen’s Picnic.— A meeting with reference to the annual picnic of the milkmen of Christchurch will be held at the Rotherfield Hotel this evening. Business at Ashburton. —Messrs Friedlander Bros, have purchased Messrs Montgomery and Co.’s corner block opposite the Somerset Hotel.

Catholic Bazaar at Ashburton.—Up to Monday night about £l5O had been realised at this bazaar, a very satisfactory result achieved in spite of unfavorable weather. Found Dead. —At the inquest hold before Dr. Trevor on the body of Henry Thomas, laborer, who was found lying dead in bed at the Barrhill Hotel, a verdict of “ Death from natural causes ” was returned, deceased having suffered from heart disease.

Resident Magibtbaot. —Mr J. 0. Porter, o£ Kaiapoi, upon bis retirement from the legal profession, has been appointed an honorary resident magistrate for the northern district to assist Mr Whitefoord in his somewhat onerous duties. Mr Porter’s appointment has appeared in a recent “ Gazette." School Tebat. —The Balcairn school broke up for midsummer holidays on January 13th. The annual treat was held on the farm of the chairman of committee. There was a full muster of children, and the prizes were distributed and the usual sports were gone through to the satisfaction of all. Loyal Woodend Lodge, 1.0.0.F.M.D. —lt is the intention of the members of this Order here to keep pace with the advancement of the times, and the numerical increase in their society in the district, by erecting a suitable hall for the proper transaction of business. The proposed lodge is intended to cover an area of 28£t by 16ft, and to be erected on a piece of land purchased from Mr Bernard Wittie, on the main road opposite the White Crane Hotel. In a few days builders will be asked to compete for the erection of the same, and soon we may be able to congratulate the members upon the attainment of their object. 1.0.0.F.M.U.—At the quarterly meeting of the Loyal Benevolent Lodge, held in their Hall, Montreal street, N., the election of officers took place, when the following Bros, wore duly elected to the various offices:— Bro. J. Look, H.G.; Bro. Thos. Allen, Y.G.; Bro. Bev. Thos. Flavell, B. See., and were afterwards installed, D.P.G.M. Foster and P.G. Hubbard acting as installing officers. The other business of the meeting was the consideration of the advisability of establishing a Friendly Societies’ dispensary, which provoked a great deal of discussion, A majority of the members were in favor of the movement, although it was shown that the proposed contributions would have to be made much lower before the benefits to be derived therefrom would be superior to those already existing in this lodge. Finally it was resolved to send D.P.G.M. Foster as a delegate to the committee meetings. A letter was read from Bro. J. W. Morton, P.G., tendering his rosignation as trustee, which was accepted, and after other routine business the lodge closed in due form. A special summoned meeting was held on the 9th inst., to elect a trustee, when after a close contest Bro. W. Hayward, P.G., was declared elected. A cheque for £4 Is 3d was received from the A.F.B.S. fete committee as this lodge’s share of the profits. After other business it was resolved to ad-

journ the summoned meeting until January 23rd, to receive auditors’ report and the balance-sheet, Bros. Hubbard and Foster having been appointed auditors. Accordingly on Monday last the lodge met, and D.P.G.M, Foster read the report and balance-sheet, which were very satisfactory, the balancesheet showing a clear profit of £7B 6s 4d, notwithstanding tho heavy calls made upon the funds during tho past year. The total value of tho lodge as stated is £l4lß 17s lid, and tho number of members eighty-seven. The balance-sheet and auditors’ report was then adopted. A grant was made from the management fund to a distressed brother, and the lodge closed in due form. Kaiapoi Wesleyan Church. —The anni-

versary services of this church were held on Sunday, tho sermons being preached by the Bev. W. H. Beck to large congregations. The usual tea meeting was held on Monday evening in tho schoolroom. Trays were provided by Mesdomes Brighting, Turner, Weston, Wyatt, Blackwell, and Isaac Wilson. After tea a public meeting was held in the church, at which Mr Isaac Wilson presided. From the statement read by the chairman, it appeared that when ail the assets were realised there would be a credit balance of £4O. Addresses were given by the Eevs. Gray, Brooke, B. McGregor, Gillam, J, H. Simmondsi and Marshall. During the evening the choir contributed some excellent selections of music. The customary votes of thanks were passed to speakers, choir and the ladies. Tho proceeds of services anij tea meeting were about £ls,

Suicide at Ashburton. —Mr John Brown, aged thirty-three yearn, who resided near the South belt, Ashburton, was found yesterday morning in a chaff-house, hanging to a beam, his feet barely a couple of inches from the ground. Underneath him lay a kerosene-tin, and on this deceased appears to have supported himself, kicking it away at the last moment. Dr. Murdoch was at once sent for and arrived without delay, but he found that death had resulted a couple of hours previously. Deceased, who lived with a married brother, appeared to enjoy hia usual health and spirits at breakfast yesterday morning. Supebmb Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Johns ton hold a sitting in Chambers and in Banco yesterday, and disposed of a pretty lengthy list. It is probable that the trial of election petitions will be taken some time during the vacation, so as not to interfere with the regular routine of business, which keeps the Judges fully employed to overtake the work.