NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2473, 10 March 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tun o’Olook Closing.— The licensing committee of North Christchurch have intimated that it is not their intention at present to enforce the section of the Act compelling public-house* to close at 10 p.m. „ The Late Attack on the Queen. His Worship the Mayor has received the following reply to the cablegram ho forwarded congratulating the Queen on her providential escape on the 2ad inst.: —“March Bth Mayor of Christchurch. The Queen thanks the Mayor and citizens of Christchurch for congratulations on her providential escape. Kimberley, London.” Me Turner’s Benefit — To-night, at the Theatre Royal, Mr Charles Turner will take his benefit, the piece selected being “ Maritana,” Mr Turner taking the character of Don Ctcsar de Bazin, in which he has but few equals on the lyric stage. During his stay here Mr Turner has justly established his claim to take high rank as an English tenor, and in the role of Don Caster he has full scope for the display of his really magnificent voice. It is to be hoped, therefore, that on this occasion there will be a crowded house to show their appreciation of Mr Turner’s high artistic merit. The Gloucester street Nuisance —At the Re*i lent Magistrate’s Court, this morning, the keener® of a house notorious as being the resort of the worst of characters, known as Burmoister’s Oyster Saloon, were brought up charged with conducting a house _ frequented by persons not having lawful visible means of support. Burmeister, who has had charge of the place for many years, was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment, with hard labor. His assistant was discharged with a caution. This result has been secured by the police after great difficulty, ami will probably be the moans of breaking what has kng been known as a den of infamy. North Christchurch Licensing Committee. —This committee held its first meeting to-day, and elected Mr Harman as chairman, The committee refused several applications for extension of hours to midnight, under the Act. Several wholesale licenses wore granted, and a warning given to those hotels in Christchurch who do not afford accomodation through complying with the Act, so far as keeping bedrooms which were never occupied, or as to the occupation of which difficulties were placed, and the police were requested to furnish a list of such hotels.

Labrikinism.— Justice, perhaps not very swift, and, as it maybe thought, not adequate, ha* overtaken some of the scoundrels who ran through the streets of Christchurch on the night of Saturday, February 25th, assaulting in tne most brutal manner every person who unfortunately were in their path. As will be seen, by the report of the proceedings in the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, two men were identified, and dealt with, as being of the gang before-mentioned. Unfortunately, the exigencies of the case necessitated their being prosecuted under an Act which only incidentally deals with such offences, and the ruffians escaped with comparatively light sentences. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the rest (five or six in number) of the gang, and owing to the evidence against them being perfected, it is probable they will receive punishment somewhat even with their deserts.

R.M. Court, Lyttelton.—Tho business at this Court this forenoon consisted of fining A, Allen 24s in all for damaging a constable’s clothes while in a state of ebriety. Messrs J. T. Rouse and H. Allwright were on the Bench.

Druids. —The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held the usual fortnightly meeting on Thursday (evening, at tho Foresters’ Hall, Lyttellon, A.D. Bro. Holland presiding. There was a good attendance of brethren and visitors, including secretary Bro. Rowe ; V.A. Price; Marsholls Bros. Gunderson and Jones, of the Atheletan, Oak of Sydenham and Excelsior Lodges. A.D. Bro. Holland addressed the I.G. Bro. W, B. Allwright, saying how pleased the brethren were to see him safe and well amongst them again, after his journey to San Francisco, Bro. Allwright suitably replied, thanking the brethren for their expressions of paternal feeling. Picnic. —A meeting of the employes of Mr Taylor, contractor, was held last night at the Golden Age Hotel, to consider the advisability of holding a picnic at Sumner. It was decided to hold one to-morrow.. Accident to a Steeplechaser.— Hope, the crack steeplechaser of the Amberley district, met with an accident by falling in a fence on Wednesday, and sustained tho loss of one of his eyes. Fire Brigade Picnic. —The Christchurch Fire Brigade held their annual picnic yesterday in the paddocks of Mr Kennedy, of Governor’e Bay. A very pleasant day was spent, and the programme of amusements was greatly diversified by Superintendent Harris presenting Foreman Turton with a photographic group on behalf of the winning teams at the recent Friendly Societies’ competition, Mr Turton acknowledged the gift, and concluded by handing Mr Harris a similar group to that of which he had just been the recipient. Improvements at Woodbsd. —lt is the intention of Mr J. Conway, of the White Crane Hotel, to enlarge and improve the hotel by tho erection of a substantial addition of at least nine rooms thereto. The now portion is to be of brick, and tho front will be faced with grey stone. The work is to be carried out upon a plan proposed by Mr J. J. Robinsou, of Rangiora, and when the building is finished the hotel will be a most convenient one in every way.

Trades Rowing Club. The final heat for the Pair-oar Bace was pulled off last evening with the following result: —Eclipse, south bank, J. W. Wood (stroke), F. Wigzell (bow), F. Reece (cox), against Cygnet, north bank, W. Lamb (stroke), F. Haddrell (bow), A. Butterfield (oox). Both boats onught the water together, the Eclipse was slightly ohead at Robinson’s, and on rounding Oowliehaw’s increased the distance, and won a hard contested race by about a length and a half.

Protestant Alliance Friendly Society.—A meeting of the members of the Royal Standard Lodge, No, 61, of the above society, was held on Tuesday evening in the Free Methodist schoolroom, Addington, Bro. G. W. Gates presiding. One member was initiated, and four candidates were proposed for membership. The W.M. stated that the officers and members of the Queen’s Own Lodge would pay the Royal Standard a visit next lodge night. A good deal of routine business was tranaaoted, after which the lodge was closed in due form.

Accideni' at Hodthbbidsk. —On Wednesday afternoon Mr Charles Hunt, of Oakleigh, near Southbridge, having sickness in his family, called on Dr. Malone, and started to drive him up to the house. As it was a serious case the doctor urged Mr Hunt, who was driving, to push on quicker. He laid the whip on the horse, which immediately started kicking, and pitched Dr. Malone into a gorse fence and Mr Hunt on to the hard road. The shafts were covered from the buggy and the harness broken. Beyond a good shaking neither of the occupants were hurt. The horse bolted off home, takingiwith it the shafts and part of the harness. Mr Hunt borrowed a horse and went in pursuit, whilst the doctor returned to Southbridge for hia own horse and trap and was quickly in attendance. St. Albans Dodge.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Hope of St. Albans Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held in the lodge room, St. Albans, on Tuesday evening, Bro. J. B. Tomlinson, A.D., presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, and several visitors, including Bros. Samuels and Willsteed, D.P.s of thirteen and twenty districts, and Bro. B, D. Nathan, P.A. It was resolved to hold a concert and bail in connection with the lodge at an early date. Bro. Samuels informed the lodge that Bro. O. Tomson, PA., had been elected his successor as D.P. of thirteen district. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded on the minutes to Bro. Samue's for his services to the lodge and the Order in general. Two persons were proposed for membership, making five for initiation next lodge night. A deal of routine business was transacted, after which the lodge was closed in due form by the A.D., Bro. Tomlinson. Ltons’ Tourists.—This company mot with a successful reception at Eaiapoi a week ago, and again on Wednesday evening, when they played in the Oddfellows’ Hall. The production on the latter occasion of “ Milky White ” and “ Irish Practice ” was generally well received by the large audience which was present. Thompson’s Diobama. The diorama of the Zulu war was again exhibited last night at the Gaiety, when there was a capital house. To-night there will be another exhibition, and to-morrow an afternoon performance will be given, in addition to the usual evening one. At both of these a gift distribution will take place.

Obickbt. —The following will play , Sydenham Youths on Saturday against second eleven of theU.O.O.: —Messrs row e, Flowers, Smith, Taylor, Forsyth (2), Allardyoe, O. Wagstaff, and Lawrence G;. Emergencies —Rowe and Wagstaff. The mate will take place on the U.O.C. ground, commenoing at 2 p.m. . , . Linseed Fibre, —Mr Orr, of New Brighton, who has bean growing a crop of linseed, has succeeded in ripening the seed successfully, and has prepared some cf the fibre, as weU as made a sample of twine, which is on yi°w with Mr Murphy, at the Canterbury Agnoultural Society’s rooms. The yield of fibre jn the samples shown seems to bo very good m color and strength] „ Kaxapoi Regatta. —lt is expected that, « usual in years gone by, there will bo a public holiday in Kaiapoi for this event.

Said Stiggins to his wife one day, 'We’ve nothing left to eat; if things go on in this queer way, wo shan’t make both ends meet! The dame replied in words discreet, ‘ We’re not so badly fed, if we can make but one end meat, and make the other bread,’