NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2471, 8 March 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Exhibition.— Messrs Joubert and Twopeny have decided that as soon as it is definitely known what space is required by tho Dunedin exhibitors tho various applications received from diff rsnt parts of the colony since the Ist of March will be then considered according to priority of application, and the required space allotted at payment of double rates. Ektsrtainment.— The Albion Dramatic Club give an entertainment and dance in the Woolston Oddfellows’ Hall, to-morrow {Thursday) evening, having chosen for their programme “ The Spectre Bridegroom ” and “ The Sudden Arrival,” with a musical interlude by lady friends, and a hornpipe by Mr Charles Morton. After the entertainment there will be three hours’ dancing, the special ’bus returning at one o’clock. With such liberal catering as this there should be little fear of a thin house. The ’bus runs at ordinary day fares. Licensing Committee. —The following have been elected as the L censing Committee for the Upper Ashburton district—Messrs McLean, Stitt, Bnllock, Harper, and Baine.

Theatre Eotal. —The Montague-Turner Company last night presented Donizetti's opera of “Lucia Di Lammermoor” most successfully. The beautiful music of the opera throughout was admirably rendered, and the applause accorded showed how thoroughly the audience enjoyed the musical treat provided. Miss Montagna’s rendering of the part ot Lucy was perfect from first to last, the beautiful music allotted to the character being given with much success. In the mad scene particularly, Miss Montague succeeded, by her admirable acting and singing, in enlisting the sympathies of the audience most completely. Mr Turner's Edgar wan a fine performance throughout, and tho Earns may bo said of Mr Farley as Bide.the-Bent. The choruses in the opera were excellently rendered, and as a whole it went capitally, 'the well-known quartette was sung with great success, and elicited loud plaudits. The other characters were we 1 filled. To-night, “ Ihe Eoie of Castile” is announced.

Cheistchurch Horticultural So--ciett.— A committee meeting was held on Friday evening, March 3rd inst.. Professor Bickerton in tho chair. A letter was received from the president, Mr E. C. J. Stevens, apologising for his abronco. The subject of staging exhibits, and carrying out the duties of stewards at the flower shows was taken into consideration, and it was resolved —“That it be a recommendation to next season’s committee to make arrangements to hove all entries for competition notified to tho secretary previous to tho day of the show.” Attention was drawn to the fact that Mr F. J. Hill had exhibited d tblias in both the open class and the amateur class. It was resolved—“ That Mr Hill be informed that ha can take a prize in only one class,” and it was farther resolved that in future if an exhibitor competes in both classes “ fer the same kind of exhibit” (as laid down in Rule X.) he will be disqualified from taking a prize in either class. The honorary secretary expressed his desire to be relieved of the duties of the office at the end of the season, and it was resolved—“ That Messrs Eeade, Nairn, and Jones be a sub-com-mittee to take into consideration tho appointment of a permanent secretary, andreport at the next meeting,” A proposition was made to hold a flower show during the month ot M»y in connection with Messrs Joubert and i wopeny’s Exhibition, and it was resolved —“That Messrs Bickerton, Eeade, Nairn, and the secretary be a sub committee ou the subject, and to rapor t as early as possible,” and the meeting joumed.

Peimxtxte Methodist Chhbch. —The anniversary services in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, commenced on Sunday last, when sermons were preached—in the morning by the Rev. J. Crewes, in the afternoon by the Eev. H. Williams, and in the evening by the Eer. A. Peters, to pood congregations The tea and public meeting were held in the church yesterday evening. The tables wore supplied by the ladies cf the congregation, and about 200 sat down. The Eev. J. Ward presided at the public meeting, and, after congratulating the Church on its advancement, called upon Mr Delaraare, sen., to read the report, which stated that during the past year the sum of .£l2O had been spent on the improvement of the church, that all expenses had been met, and a balance of a few pounds remained, and that now instead of having to receive assistance it was a self-supporting church. The branch churches at PhiUipstown and Kaiapoi were also reported to be in a satisfactory condition. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. E. Taylor, A. Read, and Penny, and several musical selections by the choir wore very creditably rendered during the evening.

New Zealand Unitbesitt. —The number of undergraduates on the hooka of the Uni* varsity on December 31st, IEBI, was 213, inclusive of eighty-eight who have not presented themselves for college examination during the last two years. To this number will have to be added those who passed at the late entrance examination. There are now thirty-six graduates admitted after examination, to whom ore to be added those who have passed at the November examination.

Cabbages —Two lads wore arrested thin morning by Constable Whitby charged with stea'ing cabbages from the Chinamen’s gardens in Colombo street North. I.arcbny —A man named Long was arrested by Detective T. Neil, at 1 p.m. this day, for the larceny of a saddle and saddle cloth, the property of Mr R. P, Hill, and also a bridle belonging to Mr H. M. Goodger. Grog Stealing —lnformation was received at the police depot this day, about half past one o'clock, that two men had been pilfering grog at the residence of the late Captain Ologstonn, and that they were helplessly drunk. An auction sale is being held on the premises. The police waggon was at once despatched to facilitate their removal to town.

Horticultural Society.—The autumn

show in connection with the Sydenham Horticultural Society will be held in the schoolroom, Selwyn street, on Friday next. Ransitata Koad District. —Mr James Coskeria has been elected a member of the Board in the room of Mr Gibson. Mount Hutt Licensing District.— The following have been elected Licensing Commissioners : —Messrs W. McMillan, D. Cameron (of Clones), J Jackson, Punnett and Dent. North Caledonian Gathering.— The following entries were omitted in yesterday’s Hat: —Walking Handicap, G. Miller. 100 Yards, J Miller. 410 Yards (Hurdles), A. McLean

Gaiety Theatre. —Mr Thompson’s Diorama of the Zulu War was exhibited last night at the Gaiety Theatre to a large house. To-night it will be again on view, and a large number of gifts will be distributed. Exhibition Sports Committee, A meeting of this committee was held yesterday afternoon, when several reports were received from aub committees, and a good deal of other business was disposed of. A report appears elsewhere.

The Albion’s Mail —lt has transpired that the bag which was picked up in the harbor from the Albion on Saturday evening contained newspapers only, and was for Wellington. The contents of the sack were almost uninjured. Death at the Hospital. —The lad Nixon, who was taken to the Hospital on the 23rd February through having sustained a compound fracture of the left leg, whilst playing on the vacant section of land adjoining the 'I hoatre, died in that institution at a quarter past eight o’clock. An inquest will be held. The Styx Bridge. —The new bridge over the Styx on the North road was passed on Wednesday last by the inspector. Mr Williams, of Lyttelton, was the contractor, and his work was much praised by the inspector. Mr Williams says the bridge is sufficiently strong to admit a large locomotive travelling across it.

Intercolonial Weather Exchange Sydney, yesterday. Fine clear weather on the South Coast of Australia; light N E. wind; light wind from the same quarter in Tasmania ; in New South Wales fresh B.W. wind and threatening rain. Barometer —Portland and Sydney. 30 0 ; Hobart, 30 1. Inquest.— An inquiry was hold yesterday at 3 p.m , at the Bising Sun, Caledonian road, before Dr. Coward, coroner, and a jury, touching the death of Maria McNaulty, who died suddenly at her residence, Knightstown, on Sunday evening last. The husband of deceased gave evidence respecting her sudden illness, and to obtaining the medical services of Dr. Mickle, who in turn deposed that he had made a post mortem examination, and found that death had resulted from apoplexy. _ The jury returned a verdict in accordance with the medical testimony. Ashburton Borough Council, —An ordinary meeting was held on Monday evening. Present —The Mayor, and Crs. Harrison, Ivess, Orr, Bullock, St. Hill and iarkin. The debit balance at the Bank was reported to bo ,£717 17s. Amounts received since previous meeting— Dog licenses, .£ls 10s 6d ; refund law costs re Jeff’s lease, £3 6s 8d; rates, £5 17s ; rents of cottages, 16s; licenses, £1 ; fines under by-laws, 5s ; sundries, £3 3s 2d. Total, £34 18s 4d. The engineers reported, inter edia, that there was a quantity of asphalts channelling and kerbing ready for laying, and that work had been commenced in Tancred street East. A carter’s license was granted to J. Hooper, and a carrier’s to C. Shepherd. Ashlkt Farmers’ Club —The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Boad Board office, Loburn, on Monday evening. There was a fair attendance. Mr E. H. Broun, in the absence of the president, occupied the chsir. A general discussion on the harvest prospects took place. It was the expressed opinion of many that the Government should place someone permanently in charge of the Ashley railway station to receive the farmers’ produce and protect the same from damage by fowls. Mr W. Free promised to read a paper at next meeting on our game laws. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Fire — A fire broke out about seven o’clock last evening at Eitson’s boarding house, which is situated at the corner of Madras and Chapel streets. It appears to have originated in a cupboard under the staircase, and burned through the partition and ascended the staircase. Mrs Bitson, assisted by the neighbours, got the fire under before much damage was done; bat a lot of furniture that was pitched into tho street was considerably damaged. The contents of the house were uninsured, but the building, which is owned by Mr W. Gilmour, is said to be insured ; but owing to that gentleman’s absence at Glentunnel, the amount effected and the office are not known. The tire bells were not rung, and consequently the brigade did not attend. Ancient Order op Foresters. The ordinary fortnightly meeting of Court Star of Canterbury was held on Monday ei ening in the Foresters’ Hall, when there was a fair attendance. Great regret was expressed regarding Bro. J- Anderson’s death, and the C.E. asked the members to attend the funeral Bro. E. H. T. Wood was unanimously elected Junior Woodward, vice Bro. B. Christie resigned. The secretary of the Juvenile Conrt read the statement of receipts and expenditure, which was received and adopted. Tho Woodwards having reported a case of distress the usual sum was granted. The Court confirmed tho'e’eotion of delegates to the committee appointed for the purpose of organizing a friendly societies’ demonstration on the opening day of the Exhibition. The C.E._ then closed the Conrt with the usual formalities

' The Scotch Banks. —Several of the unlimited stock Banks have held special meetings of their shareholders with a view to adopting the principle of limited liability, with a greatly increased capital, in the manner which has proved so successful in London within the lest two or three years. The action is preconcerted among the various Banks, and as the public mind has been well prepared to understand and even to desire this change, Bank stock, far from declining, has risen. The National Bank, which held its annual meeting since I last wrote (remarks the “Daily Times’ ” correspondent), declared a dividend ot 13 per cent., with 2 per cent, bonns, besides adding £30,000 to the rest, and carrying £24,300 forwaid ; and its £IOO shares are now (like those of the Bank of Scotland) quoted at £3OO. The shareholders of tho North of Scotland Banking Company agreed to change the name ot that concern to the “North of Scotland Bank (Limited),” and in like manner the name of the Aberdeen Town and County Banking Company is to be changed to “The Town and County Bank (Limited).” Obioebt Mania.— “ Apropos ” of the cricket mania on the other side just now one of the Melbourne papers writes Talk about idolising mere muscularity. Men were never so enamored ot athletics as they are now ; even Splodgers, that erudite bookworm, is, I regret to say, ‘dancing mad,’ having been bitten by the tarantula of cricket. And now, if you wish tho solution of a knotty theological point, and refer to that erwhilo peripatetic encyclopedia, he remarks ‘ When Anaxagoras, on man wrote —by jove, just fancy Murdoch scoring 321.’ ‘ But,’ you rejoin sharply, “ Hang Murdoch; just settle this point, Splodgere ? ’ 1 Oh, excuse me,’ remarks Splodgers, ‘beg pardon, my friend.’ Now, with regard to your question. Zeno, I fancy, asserts—mustn’t Sammy Jones have batted well for 109 ?’ ‘ Oh, Jones be cremated,’ you rejoin, irritated, ‘answer my question.’ ‘ Well, old man,’ deprecatingly rejoins Splodgers—“l cannot put it better than by borrowing from Aristotle, who says, in his ‘ Nicomaohean Ethics'—well, I’m blessed if I’d have let Spoflorth play at all in the match.’ So Splodgers is impregnable, and, with a demoniac feeling you are tempted to brain this monomaniac. Oo the whole, however, you think it advisable to refrain, intending to remonstrate with him during his next lucid interval.”

Daniel Webster, travelling, had the night stage, Baltimore to Washington, with no companion save the driver, and contemplated that worthy’s forbidding visage with a very uneasy mind. He had nearly reasoned his suspicious fears away when they came to the dark woode between Bladensburg and Washington, when Mr Webster felt tho courage oozing out of his fingers’ ends as he thought what a fitting place it was for murder. Suddenly the driver turned towards him, and roughly demanded his name. It web given. Then ho wanted to know where he was going. ‘To Washington; I am a senator.’ said Daniel Webster, expecting his first thoughts were near realisation. The driver grasped him by tho hand, saying—‘ How glad I am, mister, to hear that. I’ve been badly soared for the last hour, for, when I looked at you, I felt sure you was a highwayman.’