NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2444, 4 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

IITTEBOOLONIAL WbATHBB EXCHANGE.— Sydney, Friday,—Fine weather, with light N B. winds and a high barometer, but falling slightly, now prevails on the East Coast, with a low area passing Albany, where the wind is B.W. Barometer —Albany, 29.7 ; Portland, 30.2 : Hobart and Sydney, 30 1. Pbimitivb Mbthodist Church.— -The Rev, J, Ward, who has just been reappointed bv the Primitive Methodist Conference to Christchurch, will preach to-morrow morning and evening in the Cambridge terrace church, and afternoon in the Phillipstown church. Resident Magistrate's Coubt. —At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Charles Wm. Fisher was fined 10s for being drunk. This was all the business, Mr Beetham was on the Bench.

Bbetbt Bank. —Many of the individuals who daily appear at the R.M. Court to answer for their indiscretions over night appear to have very indistinct notions of how to address the Magistrate. Some say “Your Wurtohip,” some “ Your Woshup,” and some " Your Honour ” or “Hanner,” as the case may be. The most improving of the lot up to date, however, is a man who came up this morning in a state of super-sobriety. He styled the gentleman who presided “ Your Highness!” But this piece of delicate flattery was of no avail, for he was fined 10a all tho same. Friendly Societies’ Dispensary. —Tho adjourn, d meeting of tho delegates of the various friendly societies will be held in the Forester's Hall, on Friday next, to transact business in connection with the Friendly Societies’ Dispensary. Picnic. —An adjourned meeting in cosneotion with the Amalgamated Foundries and Blacksmiths’ pionio will be held at the Wellington Hotel on Tuesday evening at eight o’clock.

Mandbvillb and Eangioba Road Boabd, —ln consequence of there not being n quorum of members on Friday, the usual monthly meeting was not held. Captain Parsons and Mr G. Edward* were in attendance.

O.E.O.—As already intimated, the swimming match under the auspices of the above club, for a trophy presented by Mr Harman, will take place this afternoon at three o’clock. Should the weather prove fine, no doubt there will be a goodly gathering of spectators. Anotheb Pionio. —A meeting was held last evening by the amalgamated foundries and blacksmiths to consider the advisability of holding a picnic. It was decided to do so on a date to be determined at a meeting to be held in the Wellington Hotel next week. Naw Zealand Grain Agency Company.—This company, with which is incorporated the business of Messrs P. Cunningham and Co., and of Messrs Hoyse, Stead and Co., have started a branch in Ashburton, under the management of Mr W. Horne, who was previously agent in Ashburton for Messrs Cunningham and Co. Detective Spark Catchers. —A correspondent at Ooalgato writes to us complaining that damage is being done to the tussock land in that district by passing engines. He concludes his communication by remarking that “ the cool manner in which an engine steams away after lighting a tract of tussock is something to see and to dwell on.” Cricket.—A match was played on the Lancaster Park ground yesterday, between a team from Mr Williamson's “Struck Oil” Company, and one selected from a well-known fraternity in Christchurch, whether from the proverbial luck which is said to attend the offspring of a certain personage, or superior play, the latter managed to defeat the Thespians. The date Reaper and Binder Contest. —Very eulogistic remarks as to the thorough and efficient manner in which the judges at the recent binder contest discharged their very onerous duties were made at the meeting of the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday, A special vote of thanks was also ordered to be recorded in the minutes to the judges, marshals, and Mr Boag. Theatre Royal.—“ Snowball ” and “ The Chinese Question,” though they have been played six nights, drew a capital house last evening at the Theatre Royal, and the interest and amusement of the audience seemed to be unabated. To-night two pieces, new to Christchurch playgoers, will be produced, viz., “Eureka” and “The Pool of the Family,” Mr and Mrs Williamson appearing in both of the pieces. Presbyterian Ohueoh. The Presbyterians of the Peninsula have again been moving in the matter of calling a minister. Congregational meetings were held on Wednesday and Thursday, Rev. A. Blake presiding, and the mind of the people at Pigeon Bay, Akaroa, and Wainui has been ascertained. Of several ministers who have recently been heard there, it has been resolved to forward a call to Rev. R. C. Morrison, of Otago. Bricklaybbb* Association.—At a special meeting of the above society hold in the Temperance Hall, Gloucester street, it was decided that in consequence of the difficulty in carrying out the Saturday half-holiday movement, through the other sections of the building trade not making it a general rule, thereby causing much inoonvenienco and illfeeling between masters and men, in future it be left optional with any member of the society whether he shall work on Saturday afternoon or not. Pbbbbntation.—There is now on view at the rooms of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association a very handsomely framed oil painting of the celebrated Clydesdale sire the Prince of Wales, presented to the association by Mr Thomas Wilkin through his brother here, Mr Robert Wilkin. The picture is an excellent one as a work of art, and will bo a splendid addition to the small gallery of a similar character which has been formed at the rooms. At the meeting of the committee of the association yesterday the thanks of the association were voted to Mr Wilkin, together with a life member’s ticket. Political Association. —A meeting of the Working-men’s Political Association was held last evening, in the back room of the Oddfellows’ Hall, and a good number of members were present. Mr Bittoliff occupied the chair. The rules, as drawn up by the committee, were approved, with some slight alterations, and officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: — President, Mr H. Toomer, son.; vice-president, Mr Billtffiff ; hon, eeo., Mr Graham; treasurer, Mr J. Orawloy; trustees, Messrs Pozzi and _W. Lockwood; committee, Messrs Handysides, O’Neill, Bullock, Scott, Davis, Frazer, Ekberg, White, Roebuck, Boyd, Johnson, and Miller. It was incidentally mentioned that the entrance fee is Is, and subscription Is per quarter, payable in advance. Aquatic.—The double-scull races for the oommiitee’s prize in connection with the Trades’ Bowing Club were continued yesterday, with the following result: —Fourth heat, Eclipse (north bank), J. Myers, stroke ; A. Range, bow ; A. Butterfield, cox; 1. Oygnet (south bank), A. Hills, stroke; F. Morris, bow ;A. Wells, cox; S. The Eclipse led from the start, and won rather easily by about six lengths. Fifth heat: Eclipse (north bank), E. Wells, stroke; J. Paul, bow ; A. Wells, cox ; 1. Cygnet (south bank), A. M. Newman, stroke; J, Stevenson, bow; A. Butterfield, cox; 2. The Eclipse got the best of the start by a length and a half, through the bow of the Oygnet unshipping his scull, and the former kept the lead throughout, ultimately winning by three lengths. The next heats will be rowed on Monday next.

Acoidbkts. A man named Prosper Hurtrolli was engaged in working over a sawpit at Alford Forest on Monday morning last, when ho fell from tho log he was sawing to tho bottom of the pit and dislocated his right shoulder. He was admitted to the Hospital yesterday afternoon, when moan* wore taken to reduoe the dislocation,— Another nasty accident happened about 9a.m, yesterday, to a boy named John Kevin, who was working at Mr Graham’s farm, Opawa, engaged in stacking grain, when he slipped backwards and fell from the top of the stack. In falling his left arm was pierced by one of the prongs of a hay fork, tho handle of which was (stuck in tho ground at tho foot of the stack. Tho limb wbs impaled on the fork close to the shoulder, the prong passing completely through the upper part of the arm. and inflicting a serious wound. He was taken to the Hospital, whore every attention was at once paid to his injury.—As Mr George Duncan, of Hillsborough, was returning home from town yesterday afternoon, ho was thrown from his buggy, and was picked np in an insensible state. Ho was immediately attended by Dr. Mickle. No serious consequences are anticipated.—Mr Michael Cribbins fell oil his dray in East street, Ashburton, on Thurtdey evei.ing, and broke his arm, besides sustaining severe bruise*. He was taken to Butler’s Hotel, where he received medical attention prior to bis removal to the . ooal hospital.

O.J.O.—Nominations for the Great Autumn Handicap, with Mr Campbell’s 100 guinea cup, also for the Easter Handicap and Hying Stakes, close at 9 p.m. this evening, at the 0.J.0. rooms. Eipout op Cheese. —A very interesting account of an experiment made in cheese export by the president of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Mr J. B. Hill, was read at the usual committee meeting yesterday. Ashbhbton Lxbeaby Comiiittbb. _ A special meeting w«s bold on Thursday evening at Mr Joseph Ward’s private residence, Mr Ward in the chair. Messrs J. M’Lean Dunn, A. Roberts, and W. St. Geo. Douglas were appointed a sub-committee, with a view to obtaining a temporary reading-room, pending the construction of a new building to take the place of the one recently burned. Cricket.— The following will play for the Artillery in their match against the Cavalry on Wednesday, the Bth inat.: —Lieutenant Hill (captain), Corporal J. A. Clarke, Gunners Napier, Washer, Gostley, Taylor, Stnbbs, Horwood, McQachio, D. Lusk, and Bandsman J. A. Lusk. Emergencies Bomb. J. Jackson, Gunners W. Earnshaw and W. Jackson. Mr Harkins opens at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, on Easter Monday, and will be supported by Mr Wybert Reeve, Miss Annie Mayor, Mrs Stammers, and other favorites. Hia Sydney season commences at Whitsuntide.

Mr Frank Weston, for many years agent for Mr Harkins, proceeded to Sydney on Thursday to make arrangements for Miss Louise Pomeroy’s season, which commences there at the Royal on tho 18th proximo in “ Oymbeline.” Mr Herbert Flemming ao companies her. Before hia departure Mr Weston was presented by Mr Harkins with a very handsome watch in token of his past services. Miss Pomeroy may be congratulated on securing so able a pilot. The enthusiasm of Mr Irvine’s Scotch admirers has taken some odd forms. One of them wrote a highly poetical opiatic begging him to accept a tribute of admiration. The tribute was a haeeis.