NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2475, 14 March 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Plastkbkbs' Picnic—The above pionio took place on Saturday last at Sumner. About 15u altogether drove down in traps, enlivened by the music of the Bailway Band. The weather was fine, and everyone seemed disposed to thoroughly enjoy their day's outing. Impromptu amusements were got up, and were greatly patronised. Mr Adam Menziea gave eveiy attention to see that the children were thoroughly happy, and his efforts were highly appreciated. Mr Milner, of Sumner, was the caterer, and he did everything in first-class style. The committee met last night, and it turned out that this picnic was not only successful in providing a day's enjoyment for a large number of citizens, but it has also proved a financial success. A Mistjndebstandinq —At the Besidant Magistrate's Court, this morning, a witness who was asked by his interlocutor, " What are yon ?"—the question meaning to inquire his occupation—answered, in a defiant tone, " I am an Irishman 1" Another person, tome time ago, in the same place and to a similar question, replied " I am a Presbyterian !" both answers being perfectly correct, no doubt, but neither conveying the information required. Mb Dinion's Lbctubks. —Mr Denton will commence his series of six lectnres this evening at the Theatre Boyal. O.J.C.—The sub-committee appointed by the C.J.O. to select a seoretary have agreed to reoommend MrPenfold for appointment, to the general meetingjtobe held on Monday n< x'« Absconding sbom Sbsvioh. —On Sunday evening Sergeant Soott at Oxford arrested a youth named Joseph Beamish, who was hired from the Industrial School by Mr Mole, of Prebbleton, but absconded. The aconsod was brought up yesterday, and remanded for evidence. Magistrate's Coubt, Kaiapoi.—At this Court on Monday, before J. C. Porter, BBq., 8.M., the following cases were dealt with : H. King v T. Obappell, claim of £1 10» ; judgment for defendant. J. Sims v W. titevenaon, claim of £29; adjourned for want of jurifdiotion. BT.O O. Eooiktt's Gaihbbing —His Excellency the Governor has accepted an invitation to attend this society's annual gathering on the 17th inst. From the entrieß already received and those likely to come forward for the events, the meeting promises to be a success. Muxuai Impbovbmsht Class, KAiAPpi. improvement olaas has been formed in this district. Its members will meet in the Orange Hall, and there can be no doubt but tHe class will be well supported, as fhe ' 'management has been entrusted to a gentjlemaU who will take a thorough interest injits a Bndertaking. . w _, laofKaooioiriAi, Wsathsb Exchange.— Sydney yesterday—Light ». W. winds in Now Soojh Wales j U.S. winds on the south coast of Australia and Tasmania; fine, though the barometer is falling. Barometer Sydney, 29.9 1 Portland, 29,8 j Hobart, 29.7.

SUKNUNO COMMITTM.-M the fttß i Bating of the Licensing Committee for Lhmtchnrch East, held to-day at noon, the was raised, on an application from Mesne Wilkm and Co., whether it was intended by .the Licensing Act that a wholesale license should not be issued to a firm one of whose members w*s an auctioneer. The committea reservedits decision on the point for a have time to communicate with the Attorn fyGeneral. Bome other business was transacted, particulars of which will be found :n another column. „ «r_ •'The Btobt op tub Eabth. —Mr Denton will commence a eeriea of bix under the above title, at the Theatre Royal, this evening, the Bubjeot of the opening discourse being " The tfiery beginning of onr Planet," illustrated by a number of diagrams. From the great interest and controversy excited by Mr Denton's lectures in Dunedin and elsewhere.it is anticipated that the lecturer will draw large audiences at the Theatre Eoyal daring hie stay in Christehurch. Clbabinq a Street. This moijmg a swarm of bees created rather a sensation in Colombo street, scattering the passers by promisouously. They luckily abstained from " brutally assaulting " any particular individual, and finally cleared off into a back yard, where they settled. „ ... . The Inwabd Maili.—The Stella, with the Canterbury and southern portion of the European and Amerioan mail (via San Franoiscu), arrived at Lyttelton at ten minutes paßt uiree o'clock yesterday afternoon. The mail came through by special train soon after, and was distributed last evening. St. Aibams Boeoxtsh Couhoiii.—This body held an ordinary meeting last evening, and transacted some routine business. The award of the Auditor-General was reoeived, making an adjustment of accounts between the borough and the Avon Eoad Board. A report of the proceedings appears in riother I column.

The Citt GuabdS. —This corps, headed by its band, marohed out last night after parade to the suburbs, proceeding along the Papanui road, and thence by way of Merivale, home bao> to Ohristohurch. Between fifty and sixty men answered to their names at roll call.

Sale of Gbbyhoundb.—The two greyhound slut pups by Yaldhurst - Honeymoon, advertised for sale on Saturday last at Tattersail's, were seoured by Mr B. J. Mason for the sum of 14 guineas. They are both untried, but have been in the care of Mr J. Forward of Gloucester street, who has got them very forward in their training for the coming season, although they have not yet been tried after puss. Board op Consebvatobß.—The Board of Conservators, Mandeville and Banglora drainage district, hold a meeting at Flaxton on Monday, when tenders were opened and the following were acoepted:—For No. 2 eontract, main drain, W. Lynskey, £34 18i; for pile groin, G. Burrell, £29 18s ; for the completion of deepening No. 3 drain, O. Meara, 93 101 per ohain. The Board also decided to bear one-third of the cost of drainage into the Cam provided the oost did not exceed £SO. Other matters of drainago were deferred to next monthly meeting. The Board, after inspecting some required work at the head of No. 1 drain, adjourned till Friday, March 24th.

Thb VoltotbbbS. —Last night after inspection Colonel Packe read a telegram from Wellington which he had reoeived during parade, stating that the Government had decided to pay the capitation grant to the various volunteer companies for 1831. The 0.Y.0., Artillery, and Naval Brigade will receive £2s 10a each man. The various Infantry corps £2 each man, and the Cadets half capitation, or £1 eaoh. The news elioited three hearty cheers from all assembled. A. similar announcement has been made by Colonel Stavely of the Otago volunteers. Mrb Hampboju'b Mission. —In preparation for the above a prayer meeting was held yesterday from 12.30 to 1.30, in the Congregational schoolroom. Several ministers and about thirty others were present. The Bev. W. Williams presided and delivered a short address. At 4 p.m. there was a general committee meeting in the Young Men's Christian Association's room. At 730 there was a prayer meeting in the Wesleyan schoolroom, Durham street. Bev. A. Beid presided. Through some misunderstanding several persons went to &'t. Paul's Church. It will be noticed that the evening meetings will be held this evening and to-morrow in Durham street sohoolroom, and Thursday and Friday in St. Paul's.

Law Pbbmiums.—We understand that Mr Slater, the hon. secretary to the Canterbury Law Sooiety, has sent the following letter to the Law Examiners (Messrs T.S.Weston, M.H.B. and Allan Holmes, barrister): — " Ohriatohuroh, March 10th, 1882. I have the honor to inform you that the Council of the Canterbury District Law Sooiety intend presenting, after eaoh half-yearly examination of candidates for admission as barristers and solicitors of the Supreme Court (and who have not yet been admitted elsewhere), a gold medal and two certificates of honor to the three candidates in eaoh class who shall attain the highest number of marks, and, in the opinion of the Examiners, have passed an examination of sufficient brilliancy to entitle them to such a distinction. It is proposed to make the first presentation after the examination to be held this month.