NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2461, 24 February 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thb Colonial Tubasubeb. Major Atkinson arrived from Wellington in the Hawea yesterday, and proceeds South by tomorrow's train. Thb Zclu War Diobama.—This pleasing and attractive exhibition again drew an overflowing house last evening. This form of entertainment evidently hits the public taste in these days, when time worn dramatio plays appear to be out of date. The Diorama will again be exhibited this evening, whioh is announced as a fashionable night. On this occasion Mr Thompson will double his former generous distribution of prizes. To-morrow is announced as the first matinee of the ■eason, when no doubt thore will be a large attendance. Resident Magistrate's Court.—This morning, before Mr Boetham, R.M,, Mary Cunningham, who had been fifty-two times previously before the Court, was fined for being drunk £l, or in default twenty-four hours' imprisonment. For a first offence a man was fined 5s and ordered to pay 18 cabhire.

R.M. CotTBT, Lyttelton.—A rcspecfcablo looking man, named T. dosoribedas a farmer, from Springaton, but whose peculiar manner in the dock was strongly remarked, was charged at this Court this morning, before Mr H. Aliwright, with using obsoene language, with being intoxicated, and with resisting the police Tho third charge was withdrawn by Bergeant Morioe, with the conBent of the Bench, as it required two justices to decide that oharge. Defendant, who was found to have £l4 odd in his pockets when he was carried into the station, was fined in all 50*. A first offender found helplessly drunk on Norwich Quay was let off. Escaped pbom Sunnyside.—A lad named •Arthur Best, aged sixteen, effected his escape from this institution this morning. He is described as dressed in a canvas jaoket and moleskin trousers

Sydenham Licensing Bench.—The election of this Benoh is proceeding to-day, and seems to excite considerable interest, at one time this morning not less than twelve persons being eager to vote at the same time. The candidates are Messrs O. A. Pritohard, F. O. Mason, W. Langdown, J. 8. Williams, T. H. Bone, J. T. Brown, G. Booth, P. O. Hall, H. W. Packer, and the Rev. H. B. Conks, of whom five have to be elected. The polling plaoe is the Borough Council Chambers, and the poll will close at 6 p.m. Lyttblton Young Mbi'b Mutual Improvement Association. —The session of 1882 opened at the Wesleyan schoolroom at Port on Wednesday night, Mr R. J. MoWilliams in the chair. The Rev. James Hill delivered a most instructive address on the subject of literary societies, at the conclusion of -which a most cordial vote of thanks was passed to the rev. gentleman by the members of the society ; also, a vote to have the leoture printed. Mr W. Gibbons gave a reoitation during the evening, and regret was expiessed at the withdrawal of Mr T. L. Smith from the society consequent upon his removal to Christohurch.

Dhuidb.—The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday evening at the Foresters' Hull. There was a good attendance of brethren. Bro. Smart, of the Oxford Lodge, was also present. A great deal of business was gone through. Oj« candidate was initiated by the A.D., Bro. Holland, assisted by P. A. Bro. Gillies; also two candidates proposed for membership, miking six for initiation next lodge night. A very pleasant half hour was •pent in harmony, whioh brought the meeting to a close.—The fortnightly meeting of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge of Druids was held in St. Saviour's schoolroom on Wednesday night, A.D., Bro. J. Hill, presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, also several visiting brothers. It was deoided to pay an official visit to the Anchor Lodge, Woolston. The executive officers were eleoted as delegates to the district meeting, and after the usual routine of business had been gone through, the lodge was closed.

Oeiokbx. —An eleven of the following will be picked to represent the Lyttolton 0.0. in their matoh with the third eleven of Lauoaster Jfark next Saturday : Messrs Wright, Wagstaff, North, Smith, Atkinson, Anderson, Willoox (2), Arnold, Wood, Buroh, Field, Lindsays (2), Seymour, and Owen. The above are requested to proceed through by the 2 p.m. train. Mabohio Pbebentation. —P.M. Bro. W. B. Allwright, who returned from San Francisco last mail, was made the recipient of a handsome jewel, presented by the brethren of Lodge of Unanimity, No. 604, E 0., at the usual meeting held on Thursday night at Port. A large number of visiting brethron of distinction in the order were present. The W.M., Bro. Pritohard, made the presentation, and Bro. Allwright feelingly acknowledged the honor conferred upon him. The jewel was manufactured by Messrs Coates and Co,, of this city, and was insoribed : —" Presented to Bro. W. B. Allwright, from the members of the Lodge of Unanimity, No. 604, 80., in recognition of his services as W.M. during the yean 1880 and 1881. Lyttelton, January, 1882." Tbadbsmbn's Athibtic Club.— The secretary, Mr P. O. Purchase, has received a donation from his Bxcellenoy the Governor towards the funds of this club. Thb Pbicb of Gold. —The Banks of New South Wales and of New Zealand have raised the mice of gold by sixpence an ounoe, at the Wes'tport and Charleston branches. OtTBB fob Diphthbbia.—We notice in the " Taranaki Budget " that Dr. Murray Gibbs has treated twenty-three patients suffering from diphtheria at Tikoranga, with bluegum steam, and that all are convalescent. Ahothbb Sbizueb of Bbbb. —Several improperly stamped barrels of beer were on Wednesday seized by Sergeant Felton at the Ohertsey Hotel, and a charge will be laid against the proprietor. Gbain Tbaffio.—Grain is being rapidly delivered at the stations on the northern line, the midday goods train from Kaiapoi on Thursday was made up of forty-eight trucks, principally loaded with oorn.

A Cubiositt.—The name of old Traducer is so intimately conneoted with the annals of sport in Canterbury, and indeed throughout New Zealand, that any memento of the grand horse is regarded with interest. Messrs Coates and 00. have just completed a very handsome inkstand composed of one of the hoofs of the old horso, prettily mounted in silver. It is now on view at their shop in Colombo street, and is well worth an inspection.

Thb Gbbat Autumn Meeting.—There is now on view in the window of Messrs Coates and Co., Colombo street, the very handsome silver cup presented through the Hon. B. Campbell by his lather, to be run for at the autumn meeting of the 0.J.0. The cup, which is on a ebonized stand, it 26in. high in itself, and 36in. on the stand. It has two handles and a cover, being goblet shaped. On the front is an inscription bearing the name of the donor, and a space left for the name of the fortunate winner. On the other is an embossed representation of a race. The lid is ornamented with ferns and surmounted by a well executed model of a horse. Watbb Supply Kevbnue. —As an instanoe of the demand for water as motive power where able to bo utilised, it may be noticed that at one sitting of the Oamaru Council reoently no less than eight applications, varying from £SO to £5 per annum, were made for the use of the water. The purposes for whioh it was intended to be used were also very varied, including organ blowing in one of the looal churohes. This is only a small portion of the applications received during the past few months, whioh have been so numerous as to induce the Council to largely increase the water storing capacity o£ their

works. Oantbbbury Building Society. The fourth annual general meeting of the members of the above society was held last evening at the society's offices, Hereford street. Mr A. Carriok, ohairman of directors, presided. The manager read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were confirmed. The ohairman said the next business was the consideration of the report and balance sheet for the year ended December 31st, 1881, which were taken as read. The ohairman moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, and in doing so congratulated the shareholders on the favorable result of the society's operations. Considering the plethora of money and the low rate of interest oonßequent thereon, he considered the society had done very well in showing a profit of 10i percent, during the past year. Mr J. J. Thomson seconded the motion, which was carried nem ton. Messrs 8 Manning, O. E. Briggs, F. Graham, Hales were re- elooted directors, and Mr T. B. Oraig shareholders* auditor, Mr B. S. Harley having been appointed direotors' auditor. A unanimous Toto of thanks to the ohairman and manager closed the proceedings.

Pbdbstbianibm.—The Australian pedestrisns, who ore now making a tour ot the colony, will arrive in Ohriatohurch on Tuesday next. Judging from their records, they have plenty of speed and stamina, and our local peds will require to be energetic in their training if they wish to avoid signal defeats by the Australians. _ A Lsnibnt Mi.GiHTRATB.-The "Grey River Argus," referring to a recent case of »ly grog-selling on the Coast, says : Ate defendant did not have to go to gaol, having, 10 to speak, 'arranged matters, with the Court, whioh was leniently disposed. Mrs Morrissey paid £lO in cash, Mr Stratford kindly advanoed one-fourth of the fine, and extended the time for paying the remaining £5 to June next. Thus the whole amount is accounted for, and justice is satisfied. Another West Coast journal, commenting on the above, warns the defendant that, if she repeats the offence in its distriot, she will find a more stony-hearted Bench. Conbtanoy Rbwardbd.— The Landon correspondent of the " Age " writes : " Those shareholders of the City of Glaßgow Bank, who bravely suffered martyrdom rather than attempt to evade their responsibility, are likely to be rewarded for their constanoy. The assets have increased so steadily in value that they are likely to be sufficient to satisfy every outstanding creditor, and to leave a handsome surplus. A oompany will be formed to take the assets, so that they may not be forced into the market until they have reached their matured value, the company providing the funds to pay off all existing liabilities. The bad management of the Bank is thus strangely contrasted with the admirable way in whioh the winding-up has been accomplished."

The National Insurance Company.— A proposal is now before the shareholders of this company to inorease its capital by subscribing for 100,000 new shares, 10a paid up, at a premium of 15a. It is proposed to extend the calls over nearly two years, tho cash amount to be raised being estimated at £125,000. The 15i premium it is proposed to carry over to the reserve fund. The nominal oapital of the company,'if this project is carried out, will be £2,000,000, of whioh £IOO,OOO will be paid up, with a reserve fund of £186,000. After March 31»t, 1884,, the new shares will stand on the same footing as the old ones, 7 per cent, interest being paid on the former by w»y of dividend up to that period. Judging from the position the oompany already ocoupies, it is more than likely that the whole of the shares will be applied for, and that the project of extending the business of the company largely to other parts of the world will be carried into effect.

Strange Case op Insanity.—A painful and extraordinary case of insanity is mentioned by the " New Zealand Herald." Mr Boose, one of the oldest and most respected settlers in the district of Pukekohe, was recently convicted of "having reasonable gvounds for suspeoting scab in his flock and not duly reporting same." Being a man of high integrity, almost excessively conscientious, he keenly felt the implied reflections, and it so preyed on his mind as to banish sleep, and resulted in his present condition. He became possessed of the strange delusion that he has a mission from heaven to banish soab from the island. All through he admitted that he noticed something wrong about the sheep, and spoke of it to a neighbour, but both attributed this to the presence of lice in the flook. A great deal of sympathy with the unfortunate man is felt in the distriot.

A Eoyai Invitation.—The following is a copy of Tawhiao's invitation addressed to the mayor of Hamilton, inviting Europeans to his great meeting near Alexandra in May next: —" To John Knox, Mayor—Greetings. I have Bent the word to Clark, Mayor of Auckland, to give notice to all the Europeans, to the gentlemen, to lawyers, to farmers, storekeepers, publicans, shoemakers, blacksmiths, and carters, and the people generally, to come here (te maehe.) The Ist of May was the day mentioned for arrival here. I also said I would arrange about Waikato townships, and this is my word to you all, to those who desire to come, come, lest it should be said the word was hidden. This is my word. By Kisa Tawhiao," The gentleman who undertook to interpret the above invitation, states there is an ambiguity in it, a result no doubt due to its comprehensiveness. How Shb Escapes. A Home paper eaya :—"Baroness Erlanger, wife of the wellknown banker, owes her life for the seoond time to the tippling propensities of her coachman. This gentleman was half seas over when driving bis mistress to the Nioe Theatre on the night it was burnt, and the oonsequence was that he took a wrong turning and found himself a oouple of miles on the road to Mentone before ho discovered his mistake. When the Baroness reached Nice the theatre was already in flames. On the night the Ring Theatre was destroyed the same coachman had orders to put to the horses at half past seven to drive the Baroness to the theatre, but at a quarter to eight ho was still in amorous dalliance with the bottle, and on reaohing the Sohettenring at a quarter-past eight, the Baroness was informed of the awful calamity. The coachman has been handsomoly rewarded." Thb Gioeibs op a Thbonb.—That visit of the ex-Empress Eugenie to the ohateau at at Eountainbleau, round which cluster memories of the brightest days of the French Empire, must have been to the exiled lady in widow's weeds, who stole through the silent rooms, a bitter drop in a deep and bitter cup. Whitening hair and furrowed cheek have taken the plaoe of that splendid beauty that was the talk of Europe—the visible signs of an unutterable grief. The palace, in the forest adjoining which the brilliant hunting parties were given, has remained in taot since it was occupied by the Emperor. In the tenontless rooms fell the gaze of their quondam occupant on artioles of furniture indissolubly associated with the memory of glad momonts of her past life. Every lounge, the pattern on every piece of tapestry, called up, with relentless cruelty, the harrowing recollection of a time that the passing of years wss mercifully helping to bury. Circumstances seemed to combine to remind the exiled monarch of her fate, and tourist patties, to whom was being told by garrnlous and indifferent attendants for a franc or two, their meohanically-relatod history of the plaoe, had to get their money's worth before the Empress could be condncted through them, to her familiar rooms. She wandered through the stately chateau, recognising each familiar spot, suffering, but silent, until she reached the room that was used by the late Prince Imperial. There, just as she ■ remembered having left it, stood the bed on which the boy had slept, and there only did the sovereign lady's feelings overoome the stern will that held their expression in cheok. Wondering servants, the attendants of _ the Empress before her sun had set, recognised, through the mask of her careworn features, their former mistress, and round the bed dropped in common sorrow the tears of humble peasants and the ex-oocupant of a throne. —" Aberdeen Herald." Soibntipio Wobks.—A recent number of "The Ibis," a quarterly magazine of ornithology, published in London, gives _ some interesting particulars of the sale of scientific works and natural history collections belonging to the late John Gould, the celebrated ornithologist. The trustees of the British Museum purchased his famous collection of hamming birds, together with an extensive collection of unmounted bird skins, for the sum of £3OOO. The prices that some of the more important ornithological works realised at the sale of Mr Gould's library are given, among these being a complete set of " The Ibis," £SO; Buller'e " Birds of New Zealand," £2O; and Jerdon's " Illustrations of Indian Ornithology," £7 17s 6d. Referring in particular to the " Birds of New Zealand," the same journal has the following:—"We are pleased to learn that Dr. Buller has in preparation a new and enlarged edition of his 'Birds of New Zealand,' in which it is proposed to give a separate colored illustration of every specieß, with botanical accessories characteristic of the country. It is Dr. Buller'e intention to come to England, in order to superintend himself the publication of this work. That there is a demand for another edition, may be safely inferred from the fact that, although nearly 300 copies wore subscribed for in New Zealand alone, a single copy of the book has fetohod as much as £2O, at public auotion, in _ the coljny ! Where the popular love of science finds so tangible an expression, an author has little else to desire in the way of encouragement. In the meantime, the local demand will be appeased by the publication of a Manual of New Zealand Ornithology (under the auspices of the Geologioal Survey Department), the materials for which will be drawn from Dr. Buller's present work, the plates being reduced for that purpose by a process of photo-lithography. We have seen a specimen plate, and can speak of it as being highly I creditable to oolonial art."