NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2497, 8 April 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

H.M. S. Miranda. —The man-of-war, H.M.9. Miranda, is to receive visitors tomorrow (Sunday), and the steam launches Lyttelton and Waiwera are announced to run to her at intervals during the day. Governor’s Eat. Messrs Agar and Roberts give notice that they will not run to Governor’s Bay to morrow. Ministerial. —The Bon. Walter Johnston, Postmaster-General, arrived from Wellington this morning to be present at the opening of the Exhibition. It is understood that the bon. gentleman will this afternoon accompany the Colonial Secretary on a visit of inspection to the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Fumner.

Visitors to the Exhibition. —The ss. Penguin, which arrived this morning, brought a large number of visitors to the Exhibition. Amongst others we noticed the name of the Mayor of Wellington. Kaiapoi Brass Band —On Good Friday the members of this band gave an open air rehearsal on the beach, where they provided a supply of dance music for the benefit of the very large number of visitors who went to the Eaiapoi beach on that day, and for the devotees of Terpsichore who used the hard beach instead of the well waxed floor to trip the light fantastic toe. The weather was very favorable.

Cricket.— 4. match wan played yesterday between the Fendalton Brewery Club and the Standard Brewery Company Club, which resulted in a draw in favour of the former. Scores .-—Standard Brewery, first innings 148 runs, second 59 ; Fendallon, first innings 92, second 66, without the loss of a wicket. Tradesmen's Athletic Club.— An extraordinary meeting of this society waa held on Thursday evening. Mr Hulston was in the chair. Messrs J. Butler, Hulston, A. J. Kenny, J. B, Macgregor, James Atkinson, W. J. Haddrell and P. O. Purchase were appointed a managing committee. After considerable discussion it was resolved to offer a gold oup as a prize for the 440 yards champion race. The secretary was instructed to write to the exhibition and sports committee, asking for assistance, as they had unintentionally anticipated the club by announcing sports on a day prior to that upon which the club purposes to hold theirs. The secretary was also instructed to write to the secretary of the Agricultural Association, asking for the use of the grounds on May the 24th. The meeting then adjourned. Suicide near Fbrnsidb. —On Thursdayevening Mr John Luxton, while riding along the road near here, saw the body of a man lying on the road, whom he found had bten ehot in the head. Mr Borrell, who came up soon after, drove toHangiora for Dr Downes but before his arrival the man was dead. An inquest waa opened at Carpenter’s Club Hotel, Eangiorn, on Good Friday afternoon, before O. Whitefoord, Esq, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr W. Best waa chosen foreman. Constable Giffaey gave evidence of the locality where deceased waa found, and of the nature of the wound which had been made by a ball from a revolver, apparently the one found near deceased, of which some of the chambers were discharged, There was a paper found on deceased’s person, requesting whoever found him to send word to his relations, signed “ Albert William Tomes.” A. H. Cunningharajand J. Webber gave evidence of identification, and B. Brown, that he had seen deceased at the smith’s shop, Fernside, The jury returned a verdict that deceased shot himself in a fit of temporary insanity. The Philosophical Institute. —An ordinary meeting of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury was held on Thursday evening at eight o’clock, Professor Von Huast in the chair. Mr B. Meyriok waa electr,d a member of the institute. The following donations had been received since last meeting—2oo pamphlets on various subjects, presented by Professor Hutton ; Report of South Australian Institute, 1880-1, and Bullet’s “Butterflies of New Guinea; also of the New Hebrides,” presented by Mr J. D. Enys, Several papers wore read and elicited interesting discussions.

Yesterday in Port.— Between 2000 and 3000 porsono went through to Lyttelton yesterday, which was as usual a close holiday. H.M.S. Miranda was visited by a large proportion of those who were down, and the dock and shipping were visited by a very large number of people. The p.s. Titan and b.b. Akaroa ran to Little Akaloa, and were fairly patronised, and the steam launches ran to Governor’s Bay with a number of passengers. The newspaper runners’ picnic was held at Governor’s Bay, the party proceeding there early in the morning. The weather was showery during the forenoon, but cleared up afterwards. United Friendly Societies’ Dispensary.—The sub-committee appointed to consider wave and means met on Wednesday at Arenas’ Oaf# de Paris. Mr Sexton was voted to the chair. Most of the items of expenditure were considered, but, in consequence of not being able to arrive at the cost of one of the principal items required without professional advice, it was decided to allow that portion of the business to stand over until the next meeting, when the information required would be forthcoming. It was thought by the committee that they might follow the example of the pr*moters of the Emerald Hill Dispensary, which proved so successful, viz , to make a small levy on the members, and raise the balance by means of bazaars, entertainments, &j. In reply to the question of a member, it was stated that several of the most popular doctors in Christchurch had expressed themselves favourable to the establishment of a dispensary in connection with 1 Iho Friendly Societies.

f E.M. Court, Lyttelton—Messrs Al'wright and Bo .se, J.P.’s. presided at this < ourt this morning. Frederick Johnston was fined 6 s or fourteen days’ imprisonment for assault and for resisting the police, and John Houlihan, for fighting, was fined 40s or a week’s imprisonment. U.A.O.D.—The fortnightly meeting of the Campbell Lodge was held on Thursday last at the Wellington Hotel, the District dresi dent, Bro. O Thomson, being present, it was resolved that the lodge wear their regalia in procession on Monday. It was also resolved that the lodge alter their night of meeting. A considerable amount of general business was transacted, and the lodge was then closed in due form by the A.D. The Exhibition Procession.— In another column -rill bo found advertisamonts notifying members of tho various friendly sooiotioa that they are to meet at their respective headquarters at an early hour on Monday morning, preparatory to joining in tho Exhibition procession. Thb Bbv. Gnow Jukufifar. —The lecture to be given by this gentleman, entitled “ Slavery and Slave Trade,” on Monday evening next, will be delivered in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lichfield street, and not in the Congregational schoolroom, as announced in the morning papers. Court Holidays.—At the Resident Magistrate’s Court on Monday next, there will be a sitting for the hearing of police oases only, commencing at half-past eight o’clock in the morning. On Tuesday, the usual hour of commencement will bo observed, though none but police cases will be taken. Extraordinary Unanimity. —At the Resident Magistrate's Court on Thursday morning, ninety civil cases were sat down for hearing, not any of which were disputed. Theatre Royal.—“ Patience” was re. posted on Thursday night, and went excellently throughout, the principal items being encored. It will bo again performed tonight. Volunteers The Timaru Volunteers arrived at the Christchurch railway station by the express train last evening, where they were met by the Artillery band. The Oamaru, Temuka, and Ashburton contingents are expected to day. H.M.B. Miranda. His Worship tho Mayor, Mr Henry Thomson, M.H.R., and Mr Twopony made a formal visit to H.M.B. Miranda on Thursday afternoon, and paid their respects to Commander Wilson, Alterations and Additions to Railway Tariff.—The “Gazette” of the 30th March contains an announcement that travellers’ annual tickets available over the whole of the New Zealand railways for one year from tho date of issue can be obtained, the charge for which will be £SO. Applications will bo received at tho manager's office.

Coach Accident. —Eugg’s coach was capsized at Porter’s Pass on its last journey to Westland. It is slated that several of the passengers received injuries, amongst whom is the Rev. Mr Blandish, a Wesleyan clergyman, and a lady named White, both of whom were brought to Christchurch. As the information received is somewhat meagre, we are unable to give fuller details at present. Christchurch Football Club. —At a committee meeting of theOhristchuroh Football Club, held on Thursday evening at Warner’s Hotel, the following members were elected: Kenvig, Wilson, Smith, J. O’Donnell, W. M. Chapman, W. J. Cotterill, H. H. Lee, W. Willis, W. Withers, H. McLean, R. B, N. Twopony, G. Hoywocd, H. G. Simms, Roberts. It was decided to open the season on Saturday, April 15th. Rangioba School Committee —At a meeting of this committee on Wednesday evening, to receive applications for the post of master and mistress, Mr A. H. Cunningham presiding, it was resolved to recommend to the Board of Education Mr J. Gurr, Southland, and Miss Kifchingman for appointment as head master and mistress, in place of Mr and Mrs J. G. L, Scott, resigned. Druids. —The members of the Hearts of Oak Lodge, Lyttelton, are requested to meet on Monday morning at the Oddfellows' Hall at Port.

Rangioba Horticultural Society.— On Wednesday evening a meeting of this committee was held in the Road Board office. Present—Mr H. Blackett, president (in the chair), Messrs Robson, Fulton, Buckham, Josling, Shorland, Hunnibell, Atkinson, and Jennings. It was reported that the last two shows had been the moot successful of any since the establishment of the society. After some consideration, it was resolved to award one shilling for each point. A total of 616 points had been gained, and Mr John Fulton, treasurer, was desired to pay the same. After transacting eome routine business the committee adjourned. Bible Christian, The largest communion meeting ever held in the church, Lower High street, took place there last evening on the occasion of welcoming persons who have applied for membership of the church as a result of Mrs Hampaon’s mission. The Rev. F. W, Bourne, one of the leading members of the denomination, will bo here on a visit to-morrow weak. During the Exhibition a few seats in the best parts of the church will be allotted to visitors, who will bo very cordially welcomed, and everything will bo done by seat-holders to make visitors specially comfortable. Working Men’s Club. —The general halfyearly meetmg of members of the above was held on Tnnrsday evening. There was not a large attendance of members. The principal business wen the election of seven committeemen and two auditors for the ensuing term. For the former there were thirteen candidates, and the following were elected:—Messrs T. Hobbs, A. Skene, W. H. Howard, J. Tucker, Q. Askoy, J. Parry and W. 8. Williams ; and for the tlfiae cl auditors Messrs J. T. Bell and H. Murray, being the only candidates nominated, were declared duly elected. A veto of thanks to the vice-president, who ocouoied the chair, concluded the meeting.