NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2450, 11 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

Picnic. —The members of St. Saviour's choir, Sydenham, at the invitation of the Rev. H. B. Cooke, proceeded to Sumner to-day for the above] purpose. In the evening the party will assemble at the parsonage, Burfield. Entertainment. —The first of a series of entertainments was held at the Avonside schoolroom on Thursday evening last, and resulted most satisfactorily to all concerned. The first part of the programme consisted of choice songs, quartettes, and trios, admirably rendered by the following ladies and gentlemen, namely, Miss Little, Mesdames Palairet and Revans, Messrs Fnsohell, Newman, Hartley, Jameson, and Dr. Yon Haast, and, judging from the number of encores received, were highly appreciated. After an interval of five minutes the curtain rose upon the second part of the programme, an amnsing farce entitled “ Out Off with a Shilling,'' and the scenic effect was very good. A see side dining-room elegantly furnished with all the modern nionacs, on open window with a view of the harbour beyond, cleverly painted by a local artist, added greatly to the pleasure of the audience. The performers were Avonside residents, under the oognomens of Miss Robinson and Messrs Brown and Jones. Colonel Berners’s acting elicited loud applause, while Kitty and Sam Qaythorne, the newly-married couple, caused a fund of merriment by their capital acting. The promoters are to be complimented on giving the residents of Avonside an entertainment of such a high-class and amusing style.

Fiee at Sladdkn’s Mill.— On Friday morning last a cottage belonging to Mr J. M’Carthy was destroyed by fire, together with its contents. The building was in eared in the Australian Mutual for £75 and the furniture (or £25. Intercolonial Weather Exchange Sydney, Friday—Fine weather all over the colonies. Calm in New South Wales; light N.E. winds in Tasmania and on the sooth coast. Barometer—Portland, 30.2; Hobart, 30.2; Sydney, 30.2. Attempted Incendiarism.— Some evenings ago an attempt had been made to ignite the straw over a heap of grain in sacks, the property of a farmer in the Ohoka district. Part of the straw having been damped, the fire refused to bnrn, and the dastardly deed was thus frustrated.

Wakanui Electoral Roll.— Yesterdays at Ashburton (before Mr J. Beswick, Esq , R.M.), the application of Mr Joseph Ivess was heard to have the name of Mr C. Olenstein, of Rakaia, an alien, removed from the roll. Defendant did not appear. Hia name waa ordered to be struck off, and Mr Ivesa waa allowed costs.

Accident.— Yesterday, a young man who was in the employ of Mr Belcher, at Rolleston, whilst working a reaper and binder, got hia hand badly lacerated by the needle of the machine. He was promptly attended by Dr. Qntbrie, of Lincoln, and subsequently went to bis home at Kaiapoi. Kaiapoi Institute.— On Thursday even ing, an entertainment waa given in aid of tho funds of tbia institution, There was a fair attendance. Mr Caleb Smith, president, occupied the chair. Musical selections, including instrumental and vocal pieces, were given by Miates Monk (3), Drabble, Blakly, and Unwin, and Mra Hardey, Messrs Blakley, T. Weaton, Pollan, Brooks, Mathews, and Neeve. Mr J, Rodgers delivered a recitation. Cricket.— Tho return match between a team selected from members of the C.M.I. and one composed of the members of the “ Struck Oil ” company took place yesterday on the Lancaster Park ground. The Thespians went first to the wicket, and, thanks to the efficient cricket of Mr Powell, managed to tot up the respectable score of 117 before they were disposed of. The C.M.I. followed, but their champion bat being badly run out for a cypher, they seemed to lose heart, and could only reach 68, the Thespian team thus winning by 49 mas. Impudent Eobekbt.— On Frilay a man who had obtained a loan of 4s from Mr Bnrt’s store at Eangiora, subsequently re-entered when no one was in and stole a cheque for j 62 out of a small bag in a drawer, which cheque he offered at two or three places, and finally cashed it at one *f the Banks, Tho police were put on the scent and expect to be able to bring the offender speedily to justice.

, “ Lyttelton Times ” Piohio.— The employes of the “Lyttelton Times ” and Otar proceeded to Bhodes’ Bay this morning lor ehe purpose of holding their picnic. Embezzlement.—A man named Ihomaa Eobertaon iiuaael was arrested at Pakaia yesterday, charged with embezzling several sums ot money at Oamarn. North Canterbury Caledonian Society. —ln to-day’s issue is published the programme of this gatho ing on ot. Patrick a Lay. It will be seen that cups are offered by Messrs B. Petersen and Co., S. Nasbelski and Co.. G. L. Beath and Co., H. McLean, T. McNanght, Mason, Sirutbers and Co.; Mr r. Elder gives a silver medal, Walker, Smith ana Co. a timepiece, and W. a. Smith and Co. a handsome silver lever watch. Friendly Societies Dispensary. A meeting of delegates, representing six orders, nineteen lodges, and upwards of 1700 members, was held last evening at the Foresters Hall, Oxford Terrace. A resolution —“ That it is desirable to establish a Friendly Societies’ Dispensary, similar to the Kmo raid Hill (Victoria) Institution,” was adopted, and gentlemen representing the various orders were elected to draw np a constitution and code of laws. Eanoiobi School Committee— The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Wednesday evening. Present—Messrs A. H. Cunningham (chairman), Aberno, Ellis, Stephen, Boyd, Best, and Keir. It was resolved to vote for Messrs Booth and Montgomery, but the committee could not decide upon the third candidate to be voted for. It was decided that the chairman take action, as a member of the Board of Education, to obtain extended publicity to the discussions of that Board. The usual routine business of the committee was then gone into, after which the members ad jonrned. Caliqrapht. — Mr P. B. Mills, who has been well spoken ot as a caligrapbist in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, in which cities he has resided during the time the International Exhibitions wore open, has taken the business premises in the Triangle, High street, formerly known as Calvert’s, where he intends following his profession prior to and during the time the Christchurch International Exhibition will bo open to the pubbc. The specimens of penmanship on visiting cards and hard substances have all the appearance of copperplate engraving, and are performed in a very short space of time. Alpine Explorers.— The Eev. Mr Green, an ardent member of the Alpine Club, arrived yesterday morning in the Te Anau He brought with him a companion and two well tried and experienced Swiss guides. Proceeding to the Museum, Mr Green consulted Dr. Von Haast, and examined, with his guides, the maps and drawings of that pioneer explorer of our Southern Alps, together with the splendid photographs ot Mr E. P. Scaly, ot Timarn. The party left yesterday morning for the Mount Cook district, where, near tko termination of the Tasman glacier, the principal camp will bo made. It is Mr Green’s intention to try and reach the summit of Mount Cook from the eastern aide, from the Tasman glacier. After having accomplished this. Mount Darwin, at the head of the Tasman glacier, will be attempted. As Mr Green is making also scientific observations daring his Alpine explorations, we expect that valuable results will reward him for his tronblo, and we wish him complete success in the arduous work before him.

St. Mart’s, Mbkivale —On Thursday last the children attending the above Sunday school, numbering 168, were taken by the superintendent (Eev. T. Flavell) and their teachers, in four coaches, to Sumner, where they arrived at 12 o’clock. The usual sports were indulged in and full justice done to a bountiful supply of good things. About thirty of the scholars, with some of their teachers, revelled in the luxury of a sea bath. The day’s enjoyment was slightly marred by a driving shower of hail and rain. With this exception, the holiday was snob as to leave nothing to be desired. It is very pleasing to record the fact that, owing to the energies of Mrs Flavell and the Ladies’ Working Society, and the liberality of their supporters at the late sale of work, this year’s outing has been effected without the necessity of collecting subscriptions in the parish as heretofore. E M. Court, Eakaia. —Yesterday (before B. Beetham, Esq., E.M., and D. G. Holmes, Esq, J.P.), a man named Smith, *Uas McCollum, was charged with stealing a pound note from the person of B. Cunningham, at the South Eakaia Hotel. Sergeant Felton prosecuted, and Mr O’Beilly appeared for the defence. Bobert Cunningham, on his arrival at Bakaia, went to the Eailway Hotel with another man, where they met with the accused. They had drinks together, and subsequently proceeded to Kemp’s Hotel. Cunningham and accused went into one of the rooms, where they had more drinks. Shortly after Cunningham was heard to threaten the accused that he would give him in charge for robbing him of a one-pound note. Accused was arrested while in the act of purchasing a ticket for Christchurch. After hearing all the evidence, and being addressed by M r O’Eeilly, the Bench committed prisoner for trial at the next session of the Supreme Court. The case of Police v Kemp for not keeping a light burning in front of his licensed house was withdrawn by permission.