NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2506, 19 April 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thbateb Royal —“ Pinafore ” again attracted a full house Inst craning, and we must congratulate the management on the immense improvement in the rendering of the opera as compared to its representation on Monday evening. The leading artistes were evidently on their mettle, and their efforts to thoroughly satisfy the requirements of an emoting audience were, judging from the tone and volume of applause, a complete success. The piece has been so much before the public cf late that we are somewhat surprised that so played out an opera should attract such large audiences. To use a phrase wbioh has become identified with the premier baritone of the company, we are inclined to ask with him, What is the letting on the run to day? The opera will be repaoted this evening. A.O.F.—The usual fortnightly meeting of Court Thistle of the Forest was held last evening in the schoolroom adjoining St. Saviour's Church. There was a good attendance of members. After transiting a considerable amount of business, the court was closed in due form. H.M.P. Mxbahda —To-morrow the man-of-war in port will be open to the public. Two steamers are advtrtiaed to run to her. Lyttelton Magistrate's Court.— Mr Harry Allwright presided at the above Court this morning. P. Sullivan, for being drunk and for using bad language, was fined 20s. Frank Wollifood, charged with larceny of an opera glass, and who had bten remanded from the day before to admit of evidence being brought from Pictou, was discharged, the principal witness having left the colony.

The Orphans.—The children in the Canterbury Orphanage at Lyttelton were taken off to the man ot-warH.M.S. Miranda this afternoon in the steamer Lyttelton, generously placed at their service by her owners, Messrs Agar and Roberts. The Prince op Wales’ Visit to a Coffee Hall. —The Prince of Wales, who has ever shown himself a generous patron of the theatres and other places of amusement in the west end of London, a few nights’ back visited the Victoria Coffee Hall —the old “ Vic”—on the Surrey side of the water, and in his benevolent motive to give encourage, ment to this excellent effort to develop temperance entertainments, ho was accompanied by his amiable Princess and the Duke and Duchess of Teck. The entertainment consisted of an Irish ballad concert, and it was the Prince’s expressed wish that the old traditionary customs of the “ Vic" should not be altered, bat that the regular habitues of the theatre should enjoy themselves in their wonted manner. Accordingly the singular spectacle was witnessed of a front row gallery sitting, in the presence of royalty, minus coats and collars, and with shirt sleeves tucked up, smoking their short pipes, ur.d enjoying themselves as much for their three pence ao would the half-crown occupants of Her Majesty’s Theatre. One curious incident is wo th recording. Just at the moment that the royal party entered a vocalist was singing “ The Minstrel Boy,” and the song was brought to an abrupt conclusion. The transpontine boys did not approve of this, and shouted "Go on with the song,” “That be blowed,” and other kindred sentiments. Then the National Arthem was sung, and they realised the fact of the august presence, but they insisted u[on the completion of the song of “ The Minstrel Boy,” and the singer had to come back and finish it. Who can say this ia not a free country ? The Prince and Princess stayed until the close of the per formanoe. Kaiapoi Island Sooth. The annual thanksgiving harvest service was held in the school on Sunday, the J6th inat. The Rev. D. O. Hampton, incumbent of Kainpoi, conducted the service, and delivered a very effective sermon. Hymns suitable for the occasion were rendered by the following Indies of the Church of England choir, Kaiipoi: —Mrs Mcore, Misses Unwin, Monk and Winterbourne, accompanied by Miss Merrin on the harmonium. The school was tastefull/decorated with grain, rcota and fruit by the following ladies : -Mesdames O’Callaghan, Scott and Gillman, Misses Wall-, Belcher and Merrin. At the conclusion of the service, the Rev. D. O. Hampton distributed a number of prizes to the children attending the Sunday school. The Kxhib.tion.—There was a fairly good attendance yesterday both morning and evening at the Exhibition. The number of visitors for the week ended Saturday last was 40,313. The Kaiapoi Woollen Factory intend having their looms at work shortly, which will no doubt bo very interesting to the public, as was the case at the Industrial Exhibition. The Oriental Tea Company’s tea room, under the superintendence of blra Rutherford, was largely patronised during the day and evening. A bell has been placed at the disposal of the promoters for the purpose of ringing out the public. In future it will bo rang ten minutes before closing litr e The commissioner for the West Coast at the Exhibition received the following telegram yesterday from Keeftoa :—“ Strong committee of ratepayer* - arranging to largely supplement the Coast exhibits with various timbers, greenstone, &c. Please keep space open. A railway committee) is formed to work in conjunction with the promoters of railway scheme. ’’ Bible Christian Church.—Last evening there was a public tea iu the church at Ad-iing-ton. A large number partook of the good things provided. At 7.30 the company adjourned to the United Methodist Free Church schoolroom, where the Rev. F. W. Bourne, of London, delivered hia very popular lecture on “Billy Bray ” Mr. J. Joyce, Mayor of Sydenham, presided. Tne Mayor delivered a short and a;> propriate speech, and introduced Mr Bourne to the meeting. The lecture was thongbtfnl, humorous and eloquent, and was received with f Teat interest bv the large audience-assembled o[hear it. Mr Bourne, who is very popular as a lecturer, will deliver another lecture in the Bible Ch-istian Church, Lower High street, this evening. I'- 'Thia will be his la-.t public service in Christchurch.

E.i.O.D, — Aq adjourned meeting in oonncouon with tho proposed new lodge will be held at the Carlton Hotel to-morrow evening night o’clock. Baptist Bazaar. —The attendance at the bazmr yesterday was in every respect a satis* factory cne, the proceeds of the day amounting tt £ll6, Musical selections, both vocal and instrumental, wore given during the evening. A galvanic battery met with a good share of patronage, and the Ait „ r y was visited by large numbers. To-night Mr J. B. Stansell will call attention to the wonders of the microscope, and a magic lantern will also be one of the attractions. The attendance this a ternoon is very good, there being every indication of another successful day. Catholic Bazaar —lt is stated that the net proceeds of the recent bazaar in aid of the Convent building fund amount to nearly £7OO,

The Stanmorb Seat. —The “ Wanganui Herald 99 states that Mr Ballance has declined

to contest the Stanmore seat. Mandevillk and Eanghoba Board of Conservators. —A special meeting of this Board was held at Kangiora on Tuesday afternoon. There wore present the chairman and all the members. One or two s-.ts of tenders for drainage works were opened, and the lowest in each case accepted. It was resolved that the members meet at the Sk.w bridge, Flaxton, on the 28th inst, to inspect the works. Kaiapoi Institute. —The monthly meeting of the managing committee was hold on Monday evening. There were eight members present. Mr E. Revell, in the unavoidable absence of the president, occupied the chair. The treasurer reported a balance in hand of £3 12s Bd. Accounts amounting to £3 14s lOd wore passed. Arrangements were made for lighting the lamp, and it was decided that attention ho called to rule 3 in respoet to the immediate payment of subscriptions. Local Option.— The polling of ratepayers in the Christchurch East Licensing District on ihe question of whether new licenses should be granted within the district took place yesterday in the Orange Hall, Worcester street, before Mr G. 1-. Lee, Returning Officer, with the following result; Bnblicans’ licenses. For, 9; against, 37 ; majority for, 28. New Zealand Wine Licenses: For, 9 ;’against, 31; majority for, 25 Accommodation Licenses. For, 5; against, 37 ; majority for, 32. Bottle Liconsi a : For, 6 ; against, 31; majority for 28. the total number of votes recorded was 47, the number of ratepayers on the roll being 682. There was one informal vote. Serious ■ccidekt. —On Saturday evening Mr Curlette, of the firm of Elmsloy and Cnrlette, was driving from Hornsby to Christchurch with his wife and two ladies, and shortly before reaching the Biccartoa Church was ran into by another trap, driven by a youth named Voice of Templeton, who was on his wrong side, and who would, but for the assistance of a gentleman who was passing on horseback, have made his retreat. Mrs Curlette was s'riously injured, and now lies in a very precarious state, having two bones broken above the left hip, and also lost the power of her lower limbs. Mr Curlette received a compound fracture ob his lelt ancle, but is progressing favorably. Miss Johnson, one of the occupants, had b >th ancles slightly braised, and the other occupant escaped without injury. Drs. Brittan and Frankish were called in, and did all they could to assist the sufferers. It may be stated that Voice was vary insolent when spoken to about bis carelessness, and said that if Mr Curlette would not inform on him that he would lend him his trap to take the sufferers home in.

Ashburton Borough Council. —The usual fortnightly meeting took place on Monday evening last. Present—His Worship the Mayor. Councillors Bullock, Loss, Orr. Harrison, and fit. Hill. His Worship reported the overdraft at the Bank to be £lOl9 2s 4d. f-ince last meeting there had been collected £47 7s 3 Od. From J. JS. March, pointing out that the Government had given no authority re the sale of immigration cottages. After discussion it was decided to communicate with him, showing that the reserves which the cottages were now standing on w n re too valuable for such use. From G. Kidd, asking for refund of costs inflicted on him for lighting a fire in the open. Application refused. Frem the secretary of Canterbury Fire Insurance Association, showing that they had forwarded three small hand pumps for fire purposes. It was decided to place one at the Union Bank cf Australia, one at Quill’s Hotel, and the other to be left in charge of Cr. St. Hill for the west side of the borough. The engineer’s report was read and adopted. The Inspector of Nuiaimces reported on the sanitary condition of the town, which was consider’d satisfactory. A meeting was appointed for the 26th instant at 2 p.m., to hear objections to the burgess list. Accounts to the amount of £6B 18s 2d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned. Bicycle Races. —ln connection with the interprovincial races, to be held in Lancaster Park to-morrow, the committee intend to hoist a flag as the leading rider passes the po. ; t at the commencement of each lap. This will obviate the difficulty generally experienced by the pnblio, who often do not know who is first until the race is finished. A band has been engaged. The bicycle procession will start from the Post-office at twelve o’clock.

Temuka Paper Mill, —A meeting of the directors of the proposed Paper Mill Company ut Tomuka was held at the Star Hotel, Tenmka, on Friday evening, 14th inat., J. Hay hurst. Esq, in the chair. Dr. Hayes, on behalf of the sub committee appointed to draw np new prospectus, stated that although it was resolved nome months ago to make a further effort to float the project after harvest, yet the subcommittee thought it advisable before incurring more expense, to call a meeting of directors to consider the matter, as the sub committee were, after mature consideration, of opinion that the prospects of floating the company were not more ::avorabla now than previous to harvest. The directors wore unanimously of opinion that the district was not at present ripe for a project of such magnitude, and approved th» action of the sub committee. Proposed by Mr Paterson, seconded by Mr Mondelson. and carried the affairs of the Paper Mill Company be wound up, and the money returned to the shareholders pro rata ” Mr Ashweil was appointed to wind np the affairs of the company under the supervision of Messrs Mondelson, Hay hurst, and McKay. It was felt by those present to be a matter of regret that a scheme for starting a local industry of such importance should fall to the ground; they could only attribute its failure to wane of enterprise in the inhabitants, coupled with depressed times. A vote if thanks to the chair ended the meeting. Magistbate’s Court, Kangiora. —At this Court on Tuesday, before O. Whitefoord, Eeq , R.M., A. H. Cunningham and H. Blackett, Esq.i., a temporary transfer of the license of the Plough Inn was approved of from H. Davis to J. Carpenter. Sutton and Co. v T. Nohle, .£22 8s Bd. judgment for plaintiff ; J. Ball v J. Hurse, £l4 10s, for driving 2500 sheep from Balmoral station to Amberley ; set off, £l6 'Bs lOd for sheep damnged by careless driving and loss through defendant’s sheep “boxing” with mobs on'Cnlverden ant Glenmaik runs. Mr Clark for plaintiff, Mr Gressou for defendant. The plaintiff’s negligence was considered proved, ar.d that the sheep had been overdriven, and a judgment recorded for defendant. Hanna and Co. v Sutton and Co., £!4 ss, tendered .£l2 18s Id. Mr Button for defendant. Judgment for amount tendered, without costs ; defendant allowed expenses of witnesses and counsel's fee- C. G. Chapman vB. D. Nathan and Co., £5 2s, judgment for plaintiff ; Thomas Bird v J. Hnrso, £5 ; J. Major v same, .£5 10s ; and J. Perry v same, £2 6s ; which were claims for labor in levelling and covering sandy ground at Kaiapoi. Evidence was given that the contract lor the work was let to one Smith, but that he gave it np, and defendant told the men he would pay them to finish the job as far as the bianco due in respect to the contract went. The plaintiffs contended that the understanding all through was that defendant would pay them, and judgment was given for plaintiffs in each case. Vaughan and Cordner y W. Farqnharson, £8 17b Bd, which bad been referred to the arbitration of Mr O. J. Chapman in this matter. The award was £1 Is Bd, which wss confirmed by the Court, and an order made that the parties piy the arbitrator’s fee of £3 3s and costs.

American Logic —The newest thing in Shakespearian subtleties comes £ r om America. Mr Edward P. Vinning, of Philadelphia, has at last hit upon a point “in Hamlet's soul unseized by the Germans yet.” Ho hai written a book to persuade us that Hamlet was not a man at all, but a woman disguised ar a man. He believes that in the course of years of brooding over the Hamlet legend—brooding which found vent, first of all in a supposed play before 1589, and then in the quarter of 1603 and 1604—a moment arrived in which a wholly new idea dawned upon Shaksp'are, a point in fact at which be said to himself “ I am not describing a man—this is exactly the manner in which a woman, brought up from her childhood to play the rote of a prince, would act and feel.” Thenceforward, posstssed with this s.-crot idea, he remodelled the play in accordance with it, without, however, ever giving it open expression. Mr Vinning employs the following arguments to prove his point. Canning is the favorite weapon of woman ; it was the favorite weapon of Hamlet. Fear of death is a characteristic feminine trait ; and the fear of meeting his, or rather her, match - in Claudius is what really prevents Hamlet from attacking the King. -Women admire men ; does not Hamlet bid us notice “ what a piece of work is man,” and is not hia bivhest praise of his father, “ Ho was a man ” t OomiJer him a woman and extraordinary light is thrown upon lit conduct to Ophelia, &r.

Intercolonial Weather Exchange Sydney, April I7th. Squally from the S.W. on tbo south coast but fine in Tasmania. From 7*20 te 10.30 p m. the Aurora Australis was visible. Barometer—Portland, 30 2; Hobart, 29 8 April 18th. Fine with N-W- wind in Sjdney. Barometer—Sydney, 30 3. m Wesleyan Mutual Improvement Association,—On Monday evening last the of this association held their ordinary meeting in Barham street vestry. Pome of the members entertained the company with seme well chosen selections from various authors, which were well read and exhibited ca-efol study. A short poem on the “ Death of Mary Queen of Scots,” impressively read by Mr Gabites, was very favorably received. The “ Manuscript Journal” will occupy the attention of the society at next meeting.

Theatrical Evolution.—The transformation scene.

Little Johnny’s Tala.—Onoo there was a man who didn’t bleeve in drintcin wottor, cos heed tuk a noshen into his hod that wotter was weeknin to the boddy, so ho drank logger beer all the time, and told everybody that was the way to ba a sontenarian. But one day he seen a piece in a paper wich said that logger was morn 90 per cent, wotter. He was mity tuk down, and said heed thot ol along that logger was too thin for the human system, and ho lade in a big kag of wine. After heed drunk the wine most 01, he told a kolege professer he gueiasd a man which drunk wine would live to bo 120 years old. But the kolege professer ho told him that wine was aity per cent, wotter. fiun the man he felt cffla bad, and ho a»t the kolege professer if ho diden’t kno of a drink wich diden’t have no wotter in it. Then the kolege professer he laft, and he sed he gest absloot alkuholl wud fit the bil. The man he sed hed get sum and fil his bil. So he went to a potokorry and hot a pint of absloot alkoholl, and when he went home he drunk it oil up. Then he laid down on his bod, and kolled his wife and children around him, and he oed, ‘mi wife and children, Ime goin to die cos Ivo drunk so much wotter all my life. Lern from mi sad fait to esohu drinkin wotter.’ Then he dide, and his widder and orfuns felt dreffla bad cos heed been a good husband and father. Deceptive Appearances.—Miss Julia and her mamma were on a visit to a newspaper office. 1 Who,’ inquired the blushing ma der, ‘is yonder merry man, whose face is meat son in smiles, whose eye is bright, whose laugh is loud and long ?’ ‘ That, my dear,’ remarked the businesajmansgar, ‘ is the obituary editor.’ 1 And who is he that looks so sad and mournful, like un(o a discharged tragedian in the undertaking business?’ ‘That, fair maiden, is our professional humorist. He was born that way.’