NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2458, 21 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Kowai Boas Boabd.—The Returning Officer gave hi* casting vote in favour of Mr J. Cameron, so the Messrs Briitow, Stewart and Cameron have been deolared member* of the Kowai Boad Board.

Tbadbb' Amateur Atjujbtio Giub.— Mesßn Herman and Adams and Co. have given two handsome trophies to be competed for in events to be decided by the committee of the club.

Licensing Committee. The candidates nominated for the Bangiora licensing committee are—A. H. Cunningham, M. Duncan, B. Ellis, A. Ivory, J. Johnston, T. Keir, G. J. Leeoh, E. Mulcock, A. Parsons, G. Wallace, and J. Lowthian Wilson. The election tales place on Maroh Ist. Cbickbt. —A match was played on Saturday at Fapanui between elevens of the Eaiapoi and Papanui clubs. The result was decided by one innings, and was in favor of the visiting team, who soored 45 against the Papanui team's 28. Bate and Hayman of the former club scored highest, and the bowling of the Eaiapoi men seemed to be very good. A match between the Amuri and Bangiora olubs is expected to be played at Bangiora on Thursday. Stanmobb Distbict. —Bumors are already afloat regarding possible candidates for this seat, but nothing very definite has yet transpired. Several gentlemen, however, have waited on Dr. Print, and invited him to offer himself. That gentleman has declined the honor on the ground of his professional engagements, but he suggested that the deputation should ascertain the views of Mr Edward Wakefield on the subject, and endeavor to get his consent to be nominated. Gaiety Thbatbb —Thompson's Diorama of the Zulu war again attracted a large house last night, and the exhibition was loudly applauded. The distribution of presents by Mr Thompson's very ingenious method created much amusement. The Diorama will be exhibited this evening. Thbatbb Boyal.—" The Colonel - was plnyed last night to a capital house. His Exoellency the Governor, Lady Gordon and suite were present. The piece will be repeated this evening for the last time, and tomorrow " Hamlet," with Mr Harkias in the title role will be produced. Good Tkmplaby.—A highly successful entertainment in aid of the Pride of Knightstown Lodge of Good Templars was held in St. Matthew's sohoolroom on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, and the chair was ocoupied by Mr O. M. Gray, P.D D.G.W.O.T. Songs were contributed by Mrs Gray, Mrs Amos. Miss .Kirk, Miss Amos, Miss Dixes, Messrs C. Hill, T. Heath, and J. Franois; trios and duets by Messrs Moor, Brougton, and Cooper; a bone solo by Mr Crocker; recitations by Mr Tomlinson and Master Butterfield ; a reading by the Bev. Mr Mortimer ; and an address by Mr Gray. The acoompaniments were played by Miss Moody and the Bev. J. Bowman ; and the entertainment concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Ambbblby Fabmebs' Ciub.—A meeting of this club was held in the ante-room of the Town Hall yesterday afternoon. Present — Messrs Greenwood (in the chair), Kemp, Foster, Coleman, Hadler, Orampton, Bristow, Traill, Lewton, Bell, and McDonald, secretary pro tern. Aocounts to the amount of £1 12» 6i were passed for payrrent. It was agreed that Mr Greig should continue to buy sparrows' eggs until the next meeting of the olub. Mr Foster proposed—" That Mr A. McDanald be appointed hon. see. and treasurer, in the place of Mr L. O. Williams, resigned." This was seconded by Mr J. Lewton, and carried unanimously. Mr McDonald said that he should be happy to do all in his power to further the interests of the Amberley Farmers* Club, but he could not say how long he would be in the district. Mr Foster promised to read a paper on diseases in sheep at the meeting on March 20th. Mr B. Aherne, who was present, promised to read a paper at the meeting in April, on linseed or some other Bubjeot. A vote of thanks to the ohairman terminated the proceedings. Thb Stanmobb Emotion Petition. — Judgment was given by their Honors yesterdav in the case of W. P. Oowlishaw v W. H. Pil'liet. It found that the allegation of an " illegal praotice" was sustained, but that the major offence alleged to have boan oommitted was not proved. The Court in giving judgment expressed the opinion that the respondent when entering into the engagement with Scott, which constituted the illegal practice, was not aware that he was contravening ] the law. Seott, the prinoipal witness for _ the petitioner, has to show cause on the 23rd inst. j why he should not be reported for having oommitted an illegal praotice. A. Novel Pboposali—The forthcoming Exhibition is already beating fruit in the shape of new enterprises which persons are anxious to develop. The latest of these oame before the City Council last night, whan application was made on behalf of the Ornamental Advertising Company for leave to ereot hoardings for the display of what the promoter calls works of art, viz., "elegant designs and paintings on wood or zinc" The Council referred the matter back to the applicant for further information, particularly as to what amount of rent would be offered. Axaboa High School.—This sohool is about to become a reality. The Board met on the 13th inst., and fixed a scale of fees, and also resolved that all pupils must have passed the 111. Standard to become eligible fo- admission. The fees are to be £lO 10a per annum for each pupil; for two of the same family £lB 18s, and for three, £25 4s. The master is to be allowed to take boarders at the rate of £4O per annum for eaoh pupil, fee« extra. The site has not been fixed a. yet but the Board have applied for the use of the Immigration Barraoks as a temporary buDding, and they purpow opening in May.

Thb Mayorai, Ouaik.—Three new links hare been added to the already weighty Mayoral ohain, the donors being the lion. John Hall, Messrs Lack and Ollivier. l»e links were manufactured by Messrs Uoaies and 00. . . The Wateb Soti-lt Sohbmb.— At last night's meeting of the City Oounoil, a resolution was carried requesting the water supply committee to oonsider and report upon an efficient water supply for the city of Christchurch.

Jttdiciai, Etiquette.—To a witne * B appeared for the defendant in a small debt case in the Kaiapoi Court on Monday, Mr Porter, EM., addressed a sharp rebuke. He said when next the witness came to Court he would appear wholly dressed. He did not expect him to do more than oome decently dressed acoording to his position in life. If the magistrates and other officials and persons appeared there in tidy dress, it was disrespectful not only to them but to the Court for a witness to come in the condition defendant had. The disrespect was shown not alone, however to these persons and the Bench, but to Her Majesty's Court. Sunstbokb. —A ohild o£ Mr George Saddler's, aged three years, while in its father's garden on Friday afternoon, received a sunstroke, and has sinoe being lying in a dangerous state, and is not expeoted to re- j oover.

Akaboa Licensing Commissionbbs.— The following persons have been nominated for the Bench:—Messrs W. Msiefield, H. Piper, J. D. Garwood, 8. Watkios, Rev. H. Stooker. J. Oullen, W. H. Henning, G. Armstrong, jun.. A. Westenra, W. B. Tosswill. CONTAGIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL. A deputation representing the Hospital Board and the Board of Health waited on the City Council last night with reference to the erection of a contagious diseases hospital. After some discussion the matter was referred to the reserves committee to report upon. Death 0* Old Settlers. —Our Akaroa correspondent writes: —" Death has been thinning our ranks, four funerals having taken plaoe last week, amongst them was Emery De Malmanche, aged seventy-seven, one of the first French settlers. He had been ailing for some time, and was very muoh respected hore, and his funeral was largely attended. The wife of Mr R. Newton, of Avlmer's Talley, another of our oldest rejidents, was also carried to her last resting place. Fatal Acoidbht.—On Friday morning Mr Joseph Smith, an old colonist, who had been in Canterbury for some eighteen years, coming out from Bass' Brewery at Burton-on-Trent, met with an accident, which unhappily terminated fatally on Sunday night. It appears that Mr Smith was working at a lathe in his workshop when the chisel slipped and entered his leg above the knee. He was at once removed to the Hospital, but mortifloation set in, and despite the care and attention of the Hospital authorities he died as stated. An inquest was held yesterday, and a verdict of "accidental death" returned by the jury. The deceased was very much respected by a large oirole of friends. College Govbbnobs.—A special meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College was held yesterday afternoon at three o'clock. Present —Mr W. Montgomery, M.H.R. (ohairman), the Most Bev. the Primate, Messrs J. N. Tosswill, Potts, H. P. Lance, W. J. W. Hamilton, E. W. Fereday, H. J.Tanored, J. 0. Veel, H. B.Webb, J. Inglis, Bev. O. Fraser, and Dr. Turnbnll. The Ohairman explained that the object of the meeting was to consider the estimates for the current year, which had been prepared by the committee. The balance sheet showing the state of the aocounts on the 31st December was on the table for the information of the Board. The estimates were then considered in committee, and progress made and reported, after which the Board adjourned. Magistbatb's Cot/bt, Kaiapoi.—At this Court on Monday before J. 0. Porter, Esq , 8.M., and Caleb Smith, Esq., Mayor, J. H. Mitohell, a youth who presented a half-witted appearanoe, was brought up on remand. Sergeant McDonald stated he had no further evidence to offer. It was decided to commit him to Addington gaol for a month with a direction to the chief officer to keep him apart from other prisoners. F. Lambert, summoned for allowing a horse at large, did not appear, and was fined 10s. J Ranky v Immanuel Seewood, £4 Os 2d, judgment debt. Order made for payment of 10s psr week, or in default one month's imprisonment. J. Sims v Wilson Wi, claim £2 2a 4d for debt, paid £1 2» into Court; judgment for plaintiff for £1 Os 4d. W. Fraser v Timothy Murphy, £ll 14j 5 judgment for plaintiff. Death op a valuable Mam.—Breeders of pure-bred Clydesdale draught stock will sympathise with Mr James Walls, of Kaiapoi Island, npon the loss last week of his valuable imported mare, Maggie Craig, whioh died on Wednesday from the result of a rupture of the stomach. This mare was bred in 1871 by Mr Peter Smith, Skemish Barr, near CampbelltoD, Scotland. She was a beautiful bay, of immense power and bone, full of quality, of rare symmetry, and for many seasons after her arrival in Canterbury, in August, 1874, having been then purohased by Mr Walls from Mr W. Craig, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, she appeared in the "hows of draught stock here as in the home country, and took a large number of valuable prizes. Her progeny has been one colt and one filly foal, the former of which (an animal of great promise in favour of his dam, and also his sire, Pride of Scotland), died, and the filly, known as Jennie Dsans, presents many of the prominent features of its mother. Maggie Craig could not have cost her owner less than £SOO when landed, and one Canterbury breeder soon after made an offer of £750 for her, which was declined. This is the second severe loss whioh this gentleman has sustained in his horse stook in one season, the first being the imported Clydesdale horse Kilbowie, and we are certain that breeders everywhere will feel a deep commiseration with a gentleman who has spared neithor pains or expense to improve the draught stock of the province during the past ten or twelve years. CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH ELEVEN t THE COMBINED ELEVEN. [reuteb's telegbams.l SYDNEY, February 20. The cricket match between the Australian team and the English Eleven was resumed to-day, the weather again being very fine, and the attendance large. The Englishmen resumed their second innings, and were all disposed of for 232. The following are the individual scores : All England Eleven. Ulyett, 1 b w . . .67 Selby, c . . . .2 Bates, c ... 5 Barlow, c . . .62 Shrewsbury, c . .22 Midwinter, b . . ,8 Scotton, 1 b w . .12 Emmett, c . . .9 Pilling, b . . . 9 Shaw, b . . .30 Peate, not out. . . 0 Extras . . . « Total . . .232 The Combined team requiring 169 runs to win, have now gone in for their second innings. Later. When the stumps were drawn for the day the Combined Team had put together 35 runs for the loss of two wickets. Blackham scored 4 and Massie 22.