NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2438, 28 January 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Dbainasb Board Election.—A deolaration against the election of Dr. Prins for the north-west sub-division of the Drainage District was filed this morning, on the ground that he was not qualified as a candidate under the Bugulation of Local Elections Act. The objectors are Messrs J. E. Parker, James Strothers Williams and Professor Cook. The Exhibition.—Messrs Carmichael and Sons were the successful tenderers for the first contract for the erection of the Exhibition buildings. The amount of the tender was £I2OO. This, of course, is only for a portion of the work. Applications for space in the Exhibition will shortly close. The Nob’ webteb. —The strong northwest wind which has prevailed since yesterday has done considerable damage to the willows on the banks of the Avon. Opposite the Soyal Hotel, in Oxford terrace, two large trees have been blown completely out of the ground, and in Park terrace and through the Domain there are many indications of the unusual force of the wind. One op the Tabaetja Victims. —Some of the intimate friends of the late Mr W. Voung, of Lyttelton, who perished in the Torarua, and whose body was not recovered, have, by permission of his widow, erected a memorial of their departed friend in the family burial-place in the English Cemetery. The monument is a neat slab of Aberdeen granite, suitably inscribed, and was supplied from the works of Mr. W. Stocks. Tbbatbb Eotal.—There was a capital house at the theatre last night, when two new pieces, “Snowball ” and the “Chinese Question,” were produced. Both were capitally played, and the former was especially well put on the stage, the drawing-room sot which runs through the piece being highly commendable for its good taste and attention to details. Miss Solange Novaro made her reappearance in this piece, and played the part of Mrs Faatherstone with much artistic finish throughout. Miss Maggie Moore as Penelope had not a great deal to do, but that little, it is needless to say, was well done. Miss Aggie Leigh, who made her first appearance, also bad but a small part. Her astonishing rapidity of writing, as evinced during the piece, would, however, secure her a most distinguished position in the reportorial world. Mr Vincent’s Uncle John was a really splendid performance. Both in makeup and acting he was capital, and throughout the piece he evincsd what a thorough artist he is. Mr Williamson, though somewhat heavy as Felix, ployed the part with a great deal of suoeean, and the other parts were well filled. In the farce, both Miss Maggie Moore and Mr Williamson were simply immense. The former, as the Irish servant, kept the house in roars of laughter, and secured an enthusiastic encore for her song, “ The Little Widdy Dunn.” She responded with “Babies on our Block,” this being her original version, and received a triple encore. Her make up and acting as the Chinese girl was funny in the extreme, and her imitation of a star actress recently playing here inimitable in its resemblance to the original. Mr Williamson’s Chinese servant was a wonderfully clever piece of acting in its fidelity to the real article, both in appearance ana language. It is impossible to describe the piece, us it must be seen to be appreciated, but Miss Moore and Mr Williamson, assisted by the other members of the company, kept the house in a roar of laughter till the fall of the curtain. The same bill will bo repeated to-night.

The Exhibition. —Mr Lambert haa commenced operations in Hagley Park, and yesterday a large gong of workmen were bueily engaged on the lito of the proposed exhibition. They have commenced to form the carriage drive from the entrance on Biccarton road and to cut a number of ditches and lay down pipes for the purpose of draining the ground. A substantial bridge is also being constructed across the side drain in Lincoln road opposite St. Asaph street, in order to provide an entrance to the exhibition at that spot. It is evident that the public will be largely bonefitted by some of the works which Messrs Joubert and Twopeny will find it necessary to cany out. The drainage of the ground, tor instance, will be of permanent advantage, and the two entrances, with substantial gates, will, no doubt, be a great improvement to the park. The time for receiving tenders for the construction of the building closed yesterday, and to-day the final arrangements will probably be made with the contractor. His Worship the Mayor will drive the first post on Monday afternoon at four o’clock.

BbITISH ISBAEL ASSOCIATION.—The usual bi-monthly meeting of the above association was held last evening in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, Mr T. M. Geo, president, in the chair. There was a fair number of members present. The chairman reported the arrival from England of the library, which had been carefully selected, and would be open for members who might wish to avail themselves of the books. Mr Parker, who had promised to road a paper, was unfortunately prevented from doing so owing to being indisposed. In its place, an interesting conversation on several subjects of interest took place between the members. Mr Parker’s paper will most probably be given at the next meeting, failing which Mr Lambert will give on essay on “Jacob’s Stone.” One new member was proposed for membership, and from • etatemont made, it was shown that steady progress bad bean made during the year 1881, and it was hoped that members would attend the meetings regularly during the ensuing year. The benediction having been prosaounoed, the meeting adjourned.

Tailohs’ Society. —A meeting of the Amalgamated Society of Journeymen Tailor, will be hold in the Foresters Hall on Monday evening, to receive contributions and transact ordinary business. _ B Wesleyan Sebviobb.— The Bar, J. Berry will conduct service in the Colombo road Wesleyan Church to-morrow morning, and the Eev. J. Buddie will officiate in the even-

ins, Intebcolonial Wbathbb Bxohan&b.— Sydney, Friday—Fine weather, with high SW. wind, prevails on all part, of the coast, with a rising barometer. Portland, 29.9; Hobait, 29.6; Sydney, 29.8. Papanttt Distbiot School.* Thii boqool will re-open after the Christmas vacation on Monday next, the 30th inst. Teottt por Abhbubton. —Mr A. H.pnury haa liberated a fresh supply of trout in the Ashburton domain reservoir, and though a number have succumbed, it is expected that the favorable conditions by which the remainder are surrounded will enable them to thrive. . , , ... City Guards Band. — This band, which under its former title of the Railway, has given some very enjoyable concerts in Oathedral square, played a very selection of music there last evening. The night being exceptionally fine, there was a largo attendance of visitors, who enjoyed the performance thoroughly. Inquest at Sunnyside. —An inquiry touching the death of Donald McKenzie, who was admitted into the asylum in 1879, was held yesterday afternoon at that institution before Dr. Coward, coroner, and a jury. Dr. Haoon testified that deceased had died from effusion of blood on the brain, and a verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony. Lyttelton Harbor Boabd Libbaey.— A donation of twentyfive volumes of Sir Walter Scott’s works is acknowledged by Captain McLellon, the Harbormaster, from Mr J, D. Macpherson on behalf of the South British Insurance Company. The books have been placed in the library in the captain’s room in the Lyttelton Harbor Board’s offices. The harbormaster also acknowledges receipt of two volumes of Chambers’ “ Book of Days,” presented to the library by Captain Mosey, of the New Zealand Shipping Company’s ship Waimate. Southbbidqe.— On Friday morning early a nor’-wester set in, and by midday had increased to hurricane force, causing the strongest houses to rock. Mr B. T, Webb’s large chimney was blown down, as well as several fences, &0., in the township. Those, however, are minor matters as contrasted with the damage done to the crops. On the plains crops that were ripe days ago and waiting for machines will be almost completely mined. Close to the township corn in stock has been blown down, causing great damage, and in one large paddock just fit and at present being cut the severity of the gale haa caused between three and four bushels to the acre to be shaken. The Bakais River is at present moderately low, but more may be heard of it.

Painters’ Pionio.—A preliminary meeting to consider the advisability of the painters, plumbers and gosfitters of Christchurch holding a pionio was held at the Foresters’ Hotel last evening at 7.30. There was a good representative attendance, and Mr J. Parry was voted to the chair. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr O. Wood, that a picnic bo held, and that, subject to the opinion of a subsequent meeting to be held on Monday evening next, Pigeon Bay be selected as the locality. It was agreed that information be obtained as to the cost of chartering a steamer to either Little Akaloa or Pigeon Bay, such information to be submitted to the adjourned meeting. This was all the business.

Union Bane of Australia., Ashburton Bbanoh.—Very necessary alterations have been made in this building for the general convenience of customers, a doorway having been built at the Christchurch end of the Bank, so that comparatively quiet ingress and egress may be possible on days, suoh as yesterday, when nor’-westers prevail. Thb Inteepeoyincial Bowling Match. —A very interesting ceremony in connection with the visit of the Dunedin bowling team to Christchurch took place yesterday afternoon, on the ground, where the players on both sides in the late match met in a friendly game. Mr Morrison, the captain of the Dunedin team, said the members of it desired to leave behind them some tangible memento of their high appreciation of the courtesy and kindness which they had experienced during their visit. Mr Morrison then presented, on behalf of the Dunedin team, a very handsome silver fiagon, bought from Mr Sandstein, jeweller, Cashel street, for competition between the members of the Christchurch club. Mr Cunningham, in _ a few well chosen words, thanked the Dunedin team for their handsome present. Ashburton Boeouoh Council.—An adjourned ordinary meeting was held on Wednesday evening. Present—Mr D. Williamson (the Mayor), and Ors, Ivess, St. Hill, Harrison, Roberta, H. Friodlander, E. Friedlander, Bullock, and J. Orr. The overdraft at the Bank was stated to be £lßll 6s lid. There had been received since last meeting—dog licensee, £l4 10s ; rents collected, £4; rates, £1 ; sundries, £1 Oj Bd. Mr James Bradley’s offer was accepted to lay down and maintain in repair, for three years, 100 chains of asphalte kerbing and channelling at £5 10s a chain. The Mayor and Ors. St. Hill and Ivess were appointed a committee to confer with the Industrial Association in regard to the'proposed Christchurch Exhibition, a circular having been received from Mr Jameson, of Christchurch, asking the Council's aid in forwarding the interests of the Exhibition, The Q-as Company’s tender for lighting the town with gas was accepted. Or. Harrison’s motion—" That the Council asphalte side streets from Bast street and West street for one block, provided all owners sign an agreement to asphalte the other part, making in all half the sidewalk,” was carried. Cabmen’s Picnic —A meeting of the cabmen of Christchurch was held last evening at the City Hotel, to decide upon the date and locale of the annual pionio in connection with that fraternity. Mr Brooker occupied the chair, and stated that two properties had been placed at 'their disposal, the one being Mrs Fergusson's twenty acre paddock at Halswell and the other an eighty acre paddock at Burnside, Mr W. Boag’s estate. It was unanimously agreed that a letter embodying the thanks of the Cabmen’s Society be sent to Mrs Fergnsson, regretting that the size of the paddock so kindly offered precluded its acceptance, and deciding on Mr Boag’s offer. The pionio will take place on February 2nd, when the usual horse and foot races, and women’s and children’s sports will be duly arranged, for which events about £7O has been sot apart. The Artillery band has been engaged, and all that is needed to ensure success is a fine day. Interpbotincial Cricket Match. The following have been chosen to represent Canterbury in the annual match versus Otago, at Dunedin : —D. Ashby, A. Chapman, W. Cotterill, J. Fowke, E. Fowler, J. Fowler, E. T. A. Fuller, C. Strange, W. P. Reeve*, G. Watson. F. Wilding.