NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2441, 1 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Thb Exhibition The various subcommittees appointed by the combined committee for securing a good representation of New Zsaland at the forthcoming Exhibition have lettled down steadily to work, and the remit has been very satisfactory. The snbcommittee in Class H met this morning, and decided to i«oue circulars at once. A number of intending exhibitors in the class were reported. Albion Dbahatio Club.—The members of this olub gave a successful performance in the Papanui Town Hall last the piece selected being the comedy of ' On Guard." Cast as follows :—Denis Grant, Mr H. W. Newman ; Corny Kivanagb, Mr E. Mortemar j Guy Warrington, Mr C. J. Farrant; Grouse, Mr A. Imjleson ; Baby Boodle, Mr John Ohrisson ; Druce, Mr F. Pollock; Mrs FitzOsborie, Miss E. B shop; Jessie Blake, Miss Liura Graham. The ladies acquitted themselves admirably, and the remainder of the members did justice to their various roles. The audience seemed to thoroughly enj >j themselves, and applauded frequently, the curtain having to be raised at the close of the acts. Special siention must be made of the very pretty yacht scene painted by Mr B. Atkinson especially for this I performance. A dance took plsoe at theolose I of the entertainment, which wan well at- I tended.

Proposed Footbbidob.—Several residents of Salisbury street West and its vicinity are desirous of securing the erection of a footbridge aoross the Avon, in continuation of Salisbury street to Hagley Park. It is stated that several amounts have been promised towards the same.

Gboobbs' Piooto.—Last night, at a meeting held at the Britanni* Hotel, it was resolved to hold the picnic at Kaiapoi on February Seiwyn Couai'sr Council —An ordinary meeting of this Council was held yesterday afternoon, when a largo amount of routine business was transacted, particulars of which are given in another column. Thbatbb BoTAli.—The Drogrammo of the preoeding evening was repeated last night at the Theatre with undiminished success. The present bill is announced to run until Saturday night, when the new play of " Eureka " will be given. Ashbubton Hospital. —On the Ist January there were 10 patieats in this institution. During the month IS were admitted, 12 were discharged, and 3 died, 8 remaining in Hospital. Good Tbmplaby.—The following have been installed officers of the Helpmate Division of the Sons and Daughters of Temperance, Ashburton :—P.W.P., Bro. Pickford; W.P., Bro. P.O. Smith; W.A., Bro. Cook; F.S. and E 8., Bro. Williams ; treasurer, Bro. Andrews; AC, Bro. Johns ; 1.5., Bro. Orum; 0.5., Bro. Tutty. Acoidbnt. As the timber merchants employes' picnic arrived in Ohristohurch last night, at little boy named Gaorge Howard, residing in Tuam street, was thrown from one of the vans and fell on his head. He was taken to Dr. Meikle's surgery, Cathedral square, when his injuries, which were found to be not serious, were attended to. Wakamci. The demand for inoreased school accommodation in this district baß led the Board of Education to erect a good ride school at Seafield, with all the modern improvements needful for the teaching of fifty to sixty children. The school is SO x 20, with large porch, lavatories, &o. It has an open roof, well finished and ventilated. Messrs O. G. and O. J. Chapman, of Bangiora, were the architects, and the contractor was Mr J. L. Brown, of Ashburton. The school will be opened as soon as a teacher has been appointed.

Acoidbnt at Wbst Eyrhton.—Misfortunes are said never to come eingly, and in the oaie of Mr Henry t-impson, whose home and wife and family were destroyed by the -fire on Monday, thii m-.y be exemplified, from the fact that on Tuesday his horae anil vehicle came to grief alio. The animal while in Mr FrizzeH's yard had the blinkera taken off by Mr Simpson's brother, and no sooner was this done than it kicked the fore part of the vehicle to pieces, then ran away with the ■bafts and wheels, pulled down a chimney, and damaged the side of a house, but also succeeded in breaking the wheels into pieces, thus rendering the wreckage of the trap complete. Inqttkbt.—An inquest was held yesterday at the Britannia Hotel, Victoria street, before Dr. Coward, coroner, and a jury of whom Mr Wm. Garrard was chosen foreman, on the body of an infant named Henry Tuck, aged sixteen months, the son of Henry Tuck, of the Market Place. Evidence was adduced showing that deceased was found by his elder brother in a box containing water underneath an artesian well, apparently dead. Dr. Townend was soon in attendance, but failed to restore animation. Xhe jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death," with an attached caution as to the necessity of keeping the box covered in future. Good Tbmpiab Hall, Bangioba.—The opening of the new Good Templar Hall, between Ashley street and the railway station, on Tuesday, was the occasion of a bazaar to raise funds and pay off the balance of the cost ef the erection of the same. The building recently out of the hands of the contractors, Messrs Boyd and Keir, is 40ft x 24£r, with a porch lOfs x 10ft, and a lobby 28ft x 10ft. It was ereoted at a cost of about £252, and is neatly finished. The bazaar included the usual heterogeneous collection of fancy and useful articles, which had been contributed for sale by the supporters of the order in the Northern district. The stalls were presided at by Mrs and Miss Fiing, Mrs Birob, Mrs Brack, and the refreshment stall by Mrs Evans and Mrs Mardon. The tree laden with toys for children was attended to by Mrs Birch and Mits Evuni. There was a fair attendance during the day and in the evening, and this evening an entertainment in aid of the same object, at which gome of the best talent in the district will be present, takes place in the hall of the Literary Institution.

ViTAti Statistics.—The returns for the City of Ohristshuroh and district are to hand for the month of January this year. Births— City, 56; district, 106; total, 162. Marriages—Oify, 18; district, 12; total, 30. Deaths—City, 19; distriot, 35 ; total, 54. The aggregates for the corresponding month last year were—Births, 164 ; marriages, 27 ; deaths, 56.

Wbluhston Eichs. —Excitement is beginning to be manifested in connection with the coming raoes (says Mcday's " Post ") though speculation can hardly be said to have fairly oonamenced, and no betting record can be given. At present the only quotation may be said to be 3 to 1 on the field for the Cup, there being great uncertainty yet as to the starters. Grip was scratched at 10.15 this morning for all engagements, so the Hon. W. Bobinßon probably iotends to rely on Salvage to carry his colours to victory. Messrs Hasan and Vallanoe's Fleur de Lys arrived yesterday by the Botorua, and is Erobably the hope of that stable. The ones at present here, irrespective of any yet to arrive from the country, are Sir George, King Quail, Fleur de Lys, Poet, Hilda, Clarence, Somnuß, Sir Modred, and Magnolia. A large addition is expected from the South to-morrow, viz., Salvage, Lady Emma, Louis d'Or, Hinemoa, Luna, Agent, Grand Duchess, Slander filly, and Piscatoxious, with very likely others. It will thus be seen that some of the beat horses in New Zealand will sport silk on the Hutt course on Thursday and Friday next. A large contingent of sportsmen and bookmakers is expected by the Rotomahana from the North, and on their arrival the betting market will no doubt become brisk. All the horses at present here are doing good work, and some excellent sport may with perfect certainty be anticipated. IHTBBOOLOHIAL WsATHHB EXOHANQH.—A ■light BE. wind prevailed on the East Coast of Australia yesterday, with rain. Barometer, 29 9. There was no report from elsewhere. Gold BBTtrßN3.—During the quarter ended December 3Ut Auokland yielded 96440 z., Nelnon 413)2., West Coast 35,9300 z , Otago 26,798uz. This makes the total amount of gold entered for exportation since 1857, 9,822 755 )Z., the value being £3B 461,423. Thb Fatai Bibb at Wkut Exkbton. —At the official inquiry yesterday no new facts were elicited as to the origin of this fire, and the jury returned an open verdict. The remains of tho unfortunate Mrs Simpson and her little family of six will be interred in the Presbyterian Cemetery at Bangiora to-day. Spobtino.—The C.J.C. committee having b»en notified that Mr Morrin's filly Katipo

was entered in error by that gentleman for the Derby, 1883, and Welcome, 1882, instead of the filly Linda, by Musket out of Maid of Athol, and having satisfied themselves that the first entry was purely an error, have .accepted the rectification.

Babthquakb.—A smart » hook o£ ? Mtl * quake was felt in Ohristchuroh at two minutes past three o'clock this afternoon. The airec. tion appeared to be from east to west, ana the •hook lasted some few seconds. ' Wbsibyan Pionio Tba.—The Wesleyans of Christohuroh and its vioinity, and also the members of the Wesleyan Conference, assembled yesterday in the grounds of the Hon. J. T. Peacock, Papanui road, where the ladies of the Ohuroh had provided tea. Various games were indulged in during the afternooD, and subsequent to the tea several ministers of the denomination addressed those assembled. The Durham street ohoir were in attendance, and saDg several anthems. The Rev. T. Buddie spoke at considerable length. The Eev. W. J. Williams, of Wanganui, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies who had furnished the tables. The Rev. O. Beat moved the thanks of the gathering to the choir. The Rev. W. Morley Pr°P? g ™ a hearty vote of thanks to the Hon, J. T. Peacook for placing bis grounds at their disposal, to which that gentleman responded by assuring them that it gave him great pleasure to do so, and he should always be happy to do the same in the future. Three cheers wore then given for Mr and Mrs Peacock, after whioh the doxology was sun*. The gathering numbered between 490 and 500 persons. A Pish Stoby.—A resident at Le Bon's Buy informs us that quite an unusual interest was created in that distriot on Saturday afterthe appearanoe in the river of large ehoals of maokerol. Very naturally, he states that they were first seen in the bay, and the first who had the privilege of witnessing this singular phenomenon were grass seeders, pursuing their usual avocation two miles away. Conjecture ran high as to what was causing the commotion in the bay, and some attributed it to a tidal wave. A large quantity of the visitors then crossed the bar, and reconnoitred the river and blocked it to such an extent that a boat could not be rowed through the almost solid mass of fish. The news spread, and those of a piscatorial turn of mind had a good time of it. Carts, sledges, and pack-horses made the spot their rendezvous, and were soon busily oocupied in carrying away the fish. One lucky individual succeeded in obtaining a ton and a half of mackerel, and indeed it was not difficult for him to aohieve such a result, for our informant says—" That any one could walk into the water and drive them (the fish) ashore by the dozan." On Sunday morning several people congregated at the river with the intention of securing a stook of mackerel, but the scene had ohanged, and for them the fish had no more reality than Mirzu's vision had for him, for during the preceding night the fish had taken their departure, no doubt thinking, as our correspondent aptly adds, "That their ranks were sufficiently thinned at Leßon's Bay." It may also be noted that the fish were in excellent oondition, their flavor all that the most epiourean taste could long for, and averaged three pounds in weight. Bathing- in thb Riteb. Yesterday afternoon a number of youths were bathing from the banks of the river adjoining the College grounds, to the great annoyance and inconvenience of ladies and others boating on the Avon. This part of our beautiful river is already monopolised by larrikins until one o'olook in the day, and they also occasionally take possession above the Carlton bridge. Probably next summer the indulgent authorities will hand over the park and the river to their exclusive use. We would suggest that a policeman should be placed on duty in the park to prevent the nuisance now oomplained of, and whioh, if not stopped, will result in the exolusion of ladies altogether from some of the prettiest walks in the park. Cantbbbubt Fbbbhold Land Association. —A general meeting of the shareholders of this association was held last evening, in the rooms of Mr H. E, Alport, Hereford street. There were about sixteen members present, and Mr Christie occupied the chair. The director's report was read. It stated that the rules had been revised in order to bring them in conformity with the Industrial and Provident Societies Aot, 1877. The chief alterations were limiting any shareholder's interest in the association to £2OO, and another taking power to make advances to members on the security of freehold or leasehold properties. The first block of land that had been purchased was one of thirty aores, on the New Brighton road, known as the Lookley Estate, which had been acquired on' the following terms: —The prioe to be £SO an acre, £IC3 to be paid as soon as the registration of the association was oompleted ; £IOO in two months thereafter, and the balanoe to remain on mortgage for five years al 6 per cent, per annum. The purohase was nearly completed, and the survey was in progress, as well at road making and the subdivision of the land, for which a tender had been received from a competent surveyor. Arrangements had been made with the bankers by which advances could be obtained from time to time, if needed. There were about 90 bona fide shares on the books on the 31st December last. Since the last meeting, Mr Christie had been elected ohairman in place of Mr Forster resigned, with Mr Parry as vice-ohairman, and Messrs Bell and Wagstaff as treasurer and seoretary respectively. Messrs Christie, Tinker, Hopkins, Parry, and Lowe were the retiring directors, but were eligible for re-eleotion. On the motion of Mr Clark, seconded by Mr Weir, the report was adopted. The statement of accounts showed that the receipts up to the 31st December last amounted to £125 ss, and the expenditure to £33 15s 7d. A discussion took place as to whether the Lookley Estate block should be sub-divided into quarter-acre or half-aore sections. Ultimately, it was decided, on the motion of Mr Bell, that the front sections should be a quarter of an aore in extent, and the back sections half an aore. The following gentlemen were elected by ballot to fill the place of four of the retiring direotors -.—Messrs Parry, Lowe, Weymouth, and Cooper. Mr H. E. Alport was elected auditor for the shareholders for the ensuing year. A vote of thanks was passed to the retiring direotors, and the proceedings tor minated.