NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2468, 4 March 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magistrate's Const. —This morning three men were brought up charged with being drunk. As they had never before been similarly charged here, they were let off with the nominal fines of 5s each. On the application of the police, Frederick Bowen, an inmate of Burnham, whose term had nearly expired, was further relegated to the charge of the master of the institution until he should have reached the age of twenty-one years. Theatbe Royal. —" The Royal Middy” was repeated last night to a very good bouse, lb will be played again to-night for the last time.

Lyttelton Magistrate's Court.—Mr H. Allwright presided at this Court this morning, and heard a lengthy case arising oat of a breach of the Railway Bylaws committed by J. Campbell, master of the steamer Kangaroo. The evidence of the railway porters was to the effect that defendant got on and off the train whilst in motion. Defendant’s witness denied that be got on the platform of the carriage when the train was moving, but admitted that he got off after the train had started. A fine of 40s was imposed. William Croton, a lad of twelve or thirteen years of age, was remanded until Monday on a charge of larceny of a pair of boots. A Chinaman named Ah Gut, lately belonging to the barque B. Webster, was also remanded until the 6th on a charge of smuggling nine pounds of tobacco. The Attempt to Shoot'the Queen. — His Worship the Mayor this morning forwarded a cablegram to Her Majesty the Queen, congratulating her on her providential escape from the attempt made on her life at Windsor Station on the 2nd inst. Lyttbelton Bobouoh School. The usual monthly meeting of the committee of the above school was held on Friday night, when there were present— The Bev. Townsend (chairman). Rev. James Hill, and Messrs H. Allwright, Neville, S. R. Webb, A. Joyce, and W. H. Turner. The consideration of the enforcement of the compulsory clauses in the Education Act was proceeded with. It appeared, since the previous meeting, notices had been sent to a number of parents of children who were not attending school, and in most instances, the irregular attendants had been brought to school. It was resolved to issue summonses against' two persons for not complying with the requirements of the Act. The intention was expressed to bring every parent to Court whose children absented themselves systematically from attending school. Several applications for the vacancy of pupil teacher were opened and read. Three only of the number possessed the requisite qualifications, and it was decided to leave the duty of recommending or otherwise one of the three to the Education Board. The unsuitableness of the times at which the pupil teaoheie’ examine tions were held, was mentioned, Thompson’s Dioeama. —The diorama of the Zulu war was exhibited last night at the Gaiety Theatre, when there was a very large attendance. The distribution of presents as usual created considerable interest, Mbs Hampson’s Mission.—A meeting of the sub-committee appointed to make ar. rangaments for the evangelical mission of Mrs Hampson was held in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms on Friday afternoon, when departmental committees and officers were elected, and a great deal of other business gone through. Hoetioultubal Society.—ln the report of the Christchurch Horticultural Society’s show held on Thursday the name of 0. Ellis appeared in the amateur class as first-prize taker for twelve onions. It should have read 0. Harris. „ . Magistrate's Court, Kaxapox.—On Friday, before J. 0. Porter, Esq., R.M., and 0. Smith, Esq., Mayor, James Rice was charged with larceny of a gold chain, value £4 10», the property of B. Butcher, Mr Holmes appeared for accused. After hearing the evidence, the Bench considered the theft proved, but in consideration of the previous character of accused, would only sentence him to one month’s hard labour. Canterbury Amateur Athletic Club.— A committee meeting of this club was held at th« City Hotel last evening. There were present —Messrs J. Campbell (in the chair), H. A. 0, Fergusson, M. Lewin, 3. V. Anson, and the secretary. The date of the general meeting was fixed for the Bth of April. A subcommittee, consisting of Messrs Oorfe, Parker, Neville, and Lunn, was appointed to decide upon a crest, motto, and inscription for the ladies’ challenge cup, and to report same at next committee meetingPbbbbntation. —At the mooting of the committee of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association held yesterday afternoon a very handsome present was received on behalf of the association. This consisted of an excellent portrait in oil of the late Mr John Deans, of Ricoarton, and was presented by Mrs Jane Deans. The association have now quite a gallery of portraits in their room*, ex. elusive of the horse pictures. Amongst those whose pictures are now in the association room may be mentioned those of Messrs G. Gould, R. Wilkin, and the late A. Duncan and J. Deans. In time a very valuable and highly interesting representative collection will be got together. Poet Victobia Races.—The acceptances for the Port Victoria meeting, to bo held at the Head of the Bay, Lyttelton, next Thurs-

day, are published to-day. The day’s sport includes a Handicap Hurdles with five acceptances, Maiden Plato with _ ten, County Handicap with three, and a District Handicap with five. The Cup has five candidates, and the Publicans’ Purse eight, and the Welcome Stakes four, Mr Orton Bradley, the hon. secretary to the club, counts upon seeing a pretty good country meeting. JtJNIOH UNIVEBBITT SCHOLABBHIPa,— We notice that Christ’s College has again gained the first place in the examination for the junior University Scholarships, the same distinction having been obtained in 1880 and

1881 In addition to this honor, two other scholarships out of the eight given this year have been obtained by College boys, Thomas Rowe coming out first in order of merit, Herbert Inglis fourth, and H, F. Yon Haast sixth By an error in transmission of the telegram, the name of Mr P Kime, standing third on the list, was p rmted as P. Bmne. Mr Kimo is a student of the Christchurch Normal School.

Band op Hope. —A meeting of the Baud of Hope connected with the North belt Presbyterian Church was held in ths Church on Thursday evening last, when a reading was given by Miss Kerr. Recitations followed by Misses Hall and Seatree, and Messr* GK Gross, R. Green, W. Hall, and A. Maoready; dialogues being also given by Misses Kerr and Hives, and Messrs B. Green, W. ftnc * G-obb, O. Kerr, and R. A. Davidson. The attendance was very good, and if the frequent applause may be taken as a criterion, the entertainment was a source of pleasure to the audience.

INTEEOOLONIAL WuATHBB EXCHANGE. — Sydney yesterday—Light S.B. wind at New South Wales and Tasmania; sultry and overeast. Barometer Sydney, 30 0 ; Hobart, 29.9.

Oheetset. —A correspondent supplies us with the following information :—There was a very severe gale here on Thursday, with a great quantity of heavy rain and showers of hail. A large tree close to the etation was blown down across the road, nearly falling on to a horse and cart that were passing at the time. The noise of the falling tree frightened the horse and made it bolt, but it was stopped before any damage was done. The grain yields have been very poor this season, the

crops not averaging more than nine bushels to the acre. I believe that a good deal of grain has been sent away by rail, and from all accounts I hear that waggons are very plentiful this year, there being plenty to take away the grain as fast as it comes. Kowai Licensing Committee. Great dissatisfaction was expressed here at the nomination, owing to the action of the returning'officer in hurrying the nominations so as to catch the noon train. It was taken for granted that nomination papers could be had at the B. M. Court, but when a paper was applied for a copy of the Act was passed to the applicant, and he was told to copy the schedule. The contest in this district will be one of the warmest that has taken place under the new Act, and will be looked forward to with considerable interest. Wobking Men’s Political Association. —A general meeting of the members of this association was held last evening in the Freethought Hall, Worcester street. Mr J. Siltcliff occupied the chair. The chairman remarked that this was the first regular meeting of the association. In future it was proposed to meet once in each month. He was glad to state that some kindred associations in the South of the colony had agreed upon common action to ensure the maintenance of the eight hours system. The action of the committee in choosing Mr J. Biltoliff as president of the association was confirmed by the meeting. Three candidates for membership were duly proposed and elected. Mr B. P. Bkberg read a paper entitled, “ Amendment of the law relating to Coroners’ inquests,” in which it was contended that in the majority of oases in which jurors were called together there was no need of such enquiries being held, and even where necessary the number of jurors might be reduced to, say, four instead of twelve, &c. Mr James Chalmers was unanimously chosen honorary treasurer of the association. It was agreed that the next meeting of the association be held on the first Friday in April at the same time and place. After transacting some routine business the meeting adjourned