NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2452, 14 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Exhibition Cebtificates.—The certificates awarded to the Canterbury exhibitors at the Melbourne Exhibition have arrived in Christoburoh, and may bo had on application to Mr J. A. Bird, at the Chamber of Commerce.

Opebatio.—The Montague-Turner Opera Company, of which Signer De Vivo is agent, open to-morrow night at theFrincess' Theatre, Dunedin, with the now celebrated new comio opera "The Royal Middy." This piece has been the raging sensation for the last two years in Europe and America. The company will return to Ohristchurch in about a fortnight. We are glad to notice that their eucceßs in the North has been uniformly good, the Wellington season especially, which has in this particular line of amusement, surpassed all operatic successes at that place for many years past. Accident.—Yesterday, a boy named William Henry Oumming, who resides in Salisbury street, got a piece of rusty iron embedded in his right eye, near the pupil. The lad was taken to the surgery of Dr. Miokle, who promptly attended to the injuries received.

The Press Company, Limited.—At the annual meeting of shareholders held yesterday Mr C. A. Fritchard waa unanimously reelected ohairman for the ensuing year. Inspection op Dairies.—The regulations under the Order in Council for the inspection of dairies were brought up and read at the Local Board of Health yesterday.

Accident.—A man named Graham, working on board the barque Cynosure was injured yesterday by a coal bucket falling on him. He was taken to the Casual Ward at port, and thence to his residence. Cur Counoii, and the Boabd op Health.—Notice has been given by Dr. Doyle of a resolution to revoke the delegation of the powers granted by the Local Board of Health to the City Council. Lowee Waiau Bbidge.—The site of the proposed traffic bridge has boen decided upon, for which JBIO.OOO was voted last session. This bridge will be on the direct line to Kaikoura.

Contagious Disease Wabd.—This subject was diaocesed at the meeting of the Board of Health yesterday, and after some discussion it was resolved to remit the whole question to a committee, consisting of the chairman'of the Board of Health, the ohairman of the Hospital Bsard, the chairman of the medical staff of the Hospital, and the medical officer of the Board of Health.

Picnic to Boitthbbook.—On Monday a large paity of the workman in the railway workshops, with their wives and families, were conveyed by special train from town to Southbrook, where a picnio was held in Messrs W. Moir and Co.'a paddock, near the oatmeal mills. The Guards' band was in attandance to enliven the proceedings. Fine weather favored the day's enjoyment, and the party returned home, reaohing Ohiiatchuroh about 7 p.m.

Mining at Wakamabina—A correspondent of the Marlborough "Press," under date February sth, says:—A reef has been pegged off by two miners named John West and Charles Thompson. It is situated near Dead Horse Creek. I visited it myself and tried several dißhes, which showed encouraging prospects. It is a large reef and well defined, and shows gold all through the stone, but very fine. They have driven about five feet into the reef, but are not through it ye>. Ground is being pegged off in all directions. The Exhibition, —A large number of gentlemon met yesterday afternoon, at the invitation of his Worship the Mayor, and formed themselves into a committeo, with power to add to their number, for the purpose of making arrangements for holding a series of out-door sports and other entertainments during the continuance of the Exhibition. A report of the meeting appears in another column. Among the amusements suggested in the course of discussion were the following :—Bogatta, race meetings, football matches, a coursing meeting, a flower show, a citizens' ball, concerts, rifle matches, bowling matches, bicyole races, a fire brigade demonstration, athletio sports, &3. Lyttblton E.M. Coitbt.—Several suitors in civil oases at the Lyttelton Magistrate's Court yesterday wore disappointed in not getting that satisfaction which, under other circumstances, they anticipated. Mr John Ollivier declined to give judgment in oases ■whore the dofendant failed to appear, because the particulars of the claim were not given by the plaintiff in full, simply, " account rendered." A local watchmaker sued a lady for " work done," and his Worship the B.M. adjourned his case also " for amendment." The plaintiffs in each case appeared to feel the decision was rather arbitrary, and stated that they had never had the same objection raised before. Mr Ollivier pointed out that he must protect the defendant equally with the plaintiff, and expressed his regret that he could not do otherwise than give the latter on opportunity to amend their accounts.

Tbotting Races.— Two trotting matches were run off at; West Oxford on Saturday. The first event was a race between Mr Edward Murfltt's mare Bumblefoot and Mr P. Marsh'a Nellie, tho distance being two miles, Bumblefoot receiving a start of 200 yards. Tho match was for £5 a side, and after a capital raco 'Mr Marsh's Nellie won by a few yards. The second event was a trot of two miles by Mr P. Marsh'a Nellie against Mr Murfltt's pony Butterfly. Both animals atarted from scratch, and Mr Murfltt's pony won by fifty yorde, hard held. The races were run on the main road from the Barracks to Mr Barker's Terminus Hotel, Mr Cockburn acting as starter and Dr. Fisher officiating cu judge.

Chbss OMTB.-At a special netting of the Chess Oiub held last night, Mr J. V. OolborneVeel was appointed vice-president ana mr Ouddon a member of the oommittee. Boabd o* Heamh.-The usual meeting of the above Board was heJd af.er tne Drainage Board yesterday, when a good deal of buiiness was dealt with. Pbbsbytebtan Assembly.— The opening meeting of the General Assembly of tne Presbyterian Ohuroh of New Z aland taKes placo this evening in St. Andrews Church. St. Albans Council,.—An ordinary meeting of the St. Albans Borough Council was held last evening. Particulars of the business transacted will be found in another column. Taxl Scoring. —ln the intercolonial orioket match between Hew South Wales a • Viotorian elevens, the former made the extraordinary score of 775 runs in their first innings. The Victorians yesterday went in and lost six wickets for 207 runs.

Intebcolonial Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, yesterday. Pine weather, with N.E. winds in N., 8.W., and south of Australia ; moderate BE. winds in Tasmania. Barometer—Portland, 30 2; Hobart, 30.1; Sydney, 30 2. Cabpbntebs' Picnic. —A meeting of the carpenters* picnic oommittee was held last evening at the Prince of Wales Hotel, when it was reported that the tickets were going off favorably. The City Guards band has been soeured to supply the music, and it has been arranged to leave Cathedral equare at 8.30 a.m. punctually on Saturday for Tai Tapu, where a very good paddock has been secured, and a good programme of sports has been arranged. Inquest.—An inquiry was held josterday at the Sunnyside Asylum, before Dr. Coward and a jury, touohing the death of an inmate of that institution named Wm. Mackay Stephen, a sailor, whose probable age was forty-six. Deceased was committed to the Asylum from iiinaru gaol in September, 1879, suffering from acute mania, since which date he has been getting gradually worse, and death resulted on February 12th. Dr. Hacon made a post mortem examination, and certified that death resulted from paralysis. The jury returned a verdiot " Death from natural causes." It is stated that deceased has left a wife and a)child, a boy of nine years of age, in poor circumstances, and that they reside in Timaru.

Thbatbk Foyai.—To night Mr D. H. Harkins and his oompany will open a short season with Bumand's comedy of " The Colonel." Mr Harking arrived last eight per express train from Dunedin specially to superintend the arrangements for the opening night, and he is sparing no trouble or expenie to place the piece on the stage most completely. As already stated, the company who support Mr Harkins are favourably known to Ohristchuroh playgoers, inoluding, as it does, Miss Maggie Knight, Miss Ethel Adelle, Miss Jenny Watt-Tanner, &3. The piece itself is one which haß aohieved a remarkable success both in Ed gland and America, and no doubt it will do so here. Mr Harkins enters upon his season wi'h the good wishes of a number of friends here, who, knowing his talent, desire to see him appreciated as he deserves. It is quite needless to bespeak a kindly welcome for the other members of the company, as they have already in limes gone past fully deserved it, and it is to be hoped that to-night there will be a orowded house to witness the first performance here of " The Colonel."

An accident occurred at the Dubbo races, caused by a drunken man running amongst the horses. A young man named Fanning waa killed and two jockeys injured.