NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2509, 22 April 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Wholesale Bueglabies —Last night the premises of Mr Montague, fancy bazaar, Mr Wilkinson, bootmaker, Mr L»ke, bookseller, and Mr O. H. Oakey, tobacconist, all of High street, adjoining Messrs W. Strange andOo.'a, were entered from the rear by burglars, the looks being picked. Prom Mr Montagno's they abstracted £3O in cash and about £l2O worth of silver jewellery, from Mr Wilkinson's a few pairs of boots, from Mr Lake's, a box of aluminium penoils, and from Mr Oakey's £1 in silver and two valuable meersohaum pipes. They alsoeffeoted an entry into Mr IS. H. Banks' premises. At present there is no clue to the burglars. H.M.3. Mibanda.—The man-of-war in port, H.M.S. Miranda, is to be open to the public to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon. The steam launohes Waiwera and Lyttelton are advertised to run to her.

Tbb Govebnob. His Excellency Sir Arthur Gordon arrived from Wellington by the steamer Hinemoa this morning. U.A.O. Dbbtds.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Oak of Sydenham Lodge was held on Wednesday night in Bt. Saviour's Sahoolroom, A. W. Bro. Hill presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, also several visiting Brothers. Bro. HaTrinpton, secretary Lyttelton Hearts of Oak, and Bro. Woolfe, V.A., Mistletoe Ljdge, assisted by Bro. A. Kerr, rendered some very good songs. There was one candidate initiated into the lodge, and one proposed for membership, and, after some routine bueinets had been gone through, the lodge was closed. B.M. Coubt-—This mornirjg, before B. B:etham, Esq., 8.M., a man, for being drunk, was fined ss. Wm, James was charged with neglecting to provide for the support of his four children. Ho had left them ohiefly to the oare of their elder sister. A« it was proved that he was in the reoeipt of from £2 10s to £3 wages weekly, he was ordered to pay for the support of his children at the rate of £1 10 per week." Abtistic Jbwel/LEBT.—Mr Flegeltaub, the well-known jeweller, of the Goldsmiths' Hall Company, Melbourne, has created quite a sensation in Oasbel street in the business premises recently occupied by Mr P. Paterson, near the office of this paper, where an immense stock of diimond jewellery, valued at £3O 000, watches and clooks, gold and silver Bnglieh lever, Waltham, and other watches, and colonial gold jewellery are displayed, the workmanship of which is vory artistic, and amongst other reclierche valuables on sale is the oompanion bracelet to that recently presented to Mi*s Annis Montague in Melbourne, which, richly studded with Brazilian diamonds, has only to be seen to at once become the cynosure of every eyo. Every description of brooch, braoelet, &s., is here found in all the new varieties of pattern, the asithetio productions being very chaste and beautiful. Emeralds, rubies, diamonds, carbuncles, opals, &c, are here in all settings, and it is also noteworthy that whilst the most costly jewellery is shown some of the cheapest specimens of intrinsic silver jewellery and watohes are in the stock. As Mr Flegeltaub's business engagements in Melbourne require his return to that city his stay here will be but brief.

St. Mabx'b. Mbbivale.—His Lordship tho P.-imate will hold a Confirmation service at the above church to-morrow morning. Attboba Atjstbalib.—This phenomenon was again observed at Ashburton very dietinotly between seven and eight o'clock on Thursday evening last, and laßted for about half an hour. It was Been by a great many people. Purchase of Comet.—This raoehorse has been purchased, through a well known medical gentleman, for the sum of £l2O for an equilly well known firm of merchants at Ashburton. His late owner was Mr J. M. Thompson. Nortti Belt Pbbsbjttbbiah Church A meeting of the Band of Hope in connection with the above ohuroh was held on Thursday evening, Mr A. Davidson presiding. There was a large gathering of membure and several recitations were given. Peculiar Cass op Theft.—The art oirclcs of Auckland are dißquieted by rumors of the mysterious disappearance of the shef d'anvre of a well-known artist, together with an j original painting by one of his pupils, both intended for tho forthcoming exhibition. The matter, adds the "Herald," has been plaoed in the hinds of the detectives, and it is to be hoped that tho kleptomaniao may yet be discovered before it is too late.

A.O.F.—The usual fortnightly meeting of tho Court Papanni was held on Thursday in the library. There was a fair attendance of members. Bro. Maohon, district offioer, was present. Bro. Elliott, Court Star of Canterbury, was elected secretary, and Bro. Brown assistant secretary. Two new members were proposod for initiation. After a groat deal of business had been transacted, the 0.8. closed the court in due form. Bangioba School Committed. —A general raeating of this committee was held on Friday; Mr A. H. Cunningham was in the chair, and all the members were present. It was resolved to reoommend the appointment of Mr H. E. Goodeve for the headmastership. An application was made by Mr W. Haworth to be released from engagement as pupil teacher, as he did not intend to follow the profession. It was deoided that the committee offer no objection. Imported Pigs and Sheep.—The New

Zealand Shipping Company's ship Mataura brought to the oolony yesterday a number of Hampshire Down rums and ewe», from the nooks belonging to his R'jyal Highness the Prince of Wales. They are grand animals, probably the best of their species that have reached tho colony. There were also on bjard some splendid specimens of prize Berkshire and Yorkshire boars and sows. The whole shipment of eighteen sheep and flii pigs arrived safe and in fine condition, in charge of Mr Trude. TJ.A.O.D., New Lodqb.—An adjourned meeting in connection with the formation of a new lodge of this order, took place on Thursday evening, at the Carlton Hotel ; D.PM. O. Tomsoo presiding, and a large number of intending members being present. Mr E. Oppenheim, sen., P.D.P., explained at full length tho benefits nnd objects of the society in a very able manner. After some discussion it was resolved that the name of t'-e proposed lodge be Ducstan, and tha' - . the district president be empowered to apply to the Grand Lodge for the dispensation to open the Dunstan liodge. The presidont then recommended the committee to nominate some surgeon as doctor to the lodge by Thursday, the next lodge night. A cordial vote of thanks to Mr Tomson for presiding ' terminated the proceedings.

EOMBTHING ABOUT BOABEOBOWS.—A resident of the rising suburb of Papanui has received very cruel treatment, and although he has not travelled from Jerusalem to Jerioho yet he has fallen amongst thieves, that ii to say, they have visited his " native heath " and approached his roof tree in too close proximity to be altogether agreeable. It has fallen out ! thusitise. Facing the front windows of the house is a lawn, such an one as would make the thoughts of croquet and lawn tennis rush unbidden to one's brain, but in the lawn lay the cause of the robbery, beoanse the pertinacious grassworm had ravaged it, and the bare plaoes had to be resown to ensure a grass green spot. But then the sparrow and other feathered depredators came, and Mein Herr was forced to erect oe tan effigies, in the habiliment of which the cast-off clothing of children, sisters, cousins, and aunts was impressed. And the needy ones, or the practical jokers, have " stolen the olothos," leaving the lawn atudded with bare poles.

Ok the Tback.—A deteotive leaves Christchurch by the outgoing San Franoisoo mail, in quest of Shopherd, who recently levanted from Timaru.

Taiiobb' Sooibty.—The usual monthly meeting of the Amalgamated Tailors' Society will be held at the Foresters' Hall on Monday evening at eight o'olook. Spbingston.—The annual Bnnday sohool treat of St. Mary's took place in a paddock kindly lent by Mr W. Pearson. The children, numbering about 150, were driven there by their parents. The teachers were indefatigable in their exertions in setting afloat various games for their amusement. About five the obildren assembled on the lawn and sat down to a most excellent spread, provided by Mrs W. Pearson. After tea the prizes were presented by the Rev. Teakle, who made a few appropriate remarks to the children, urging upon them the necessity of being punctual and diligent in their study. Before they separated three hearty cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Pearson for their great kindness in providing snoh a magnifioent treat, and a like compliment was paid to the superintendent and tcaohers.

Sib Julius Vogbi, as a Dbakatist.— " Ihe versatile Sir Julius Vogel," says the "Auckland Herald," "has appeared in a new ohavaoter. Having been relieved of the oares and responsibilities of colonial statesmanohip, he has tnrned his attention to light

literature and sensational drama, and has succeeded in dramatising 'Lady Audley's Secret' for the stage. There are many adaptations of Miss Braddon's popular novel, but the assumption is that our ex-Minister's is Buperior to them all, for he has actually been successful in inducing a provincial manager to produce it. For the sake of us poor oolonists, the enterprising proprietor of the Auckknd Theatre Royal should lose no time in bringing witbin our reach the ohoice dramatic bouquet which Sir Julius has provided." This is only a renewal of an early effort. " Lady Audley's Secret " was dramatised in Dunedin by Mr Vogel many years ago. Indeed, it was his version which was first acted there.

Ohttboh of the Good Sbephbbd, Phillipstown. The annual meeting of parishioners was held on Wednesday evening. There wan a good attendance, and the Rev. H. J. O. Gilbsrt occupied the chair. After prayers, the minutes of the last annual meeting wero read and confirmed. The church-

wardens' statement of accounts, which was read and adopted by the meeting, showed that the inoome was equal to the expenditure. The following gentlemen were elejted to carry on the work of the church for the ensuing year : Messrs "Virtue and Alloway (churchwardens), and Messrs McCormick, Tanner, Oumberland, O'Farrell, Bowlker, H. Newton, and Crump (vestrymen). Considerable discussion took place in reference to the building of the new ohuroh, and the vestry whs empowered to take immediate steps towards the carrying out of the work, the present building being altogether inadequate for the requirements of the parish. A vote of thanks was given to the retiring vestry, and the meeting was closed by the chairman pronouncing the benediction.

The Tababtja Wbeok. The " Daily Times" Fortrose correspondent writes:—"l regret having to report the failure lo recover the bullion, &0., by the diving party at the scene of the wreck of the s.s. Tararua. The efforts of this party have been strenuous, and have extended over nine months. It appears that the divers have fourd the bottom to be quite clear of Bind, and composed of rooks, boulders, and beach, with a considerable amount of kelp or seaweed to contend with ; in fact, the description given of the course of the track made by the steamer when coming upon the reef is compared by the diver to a lane enclosed by a 12ft hedge of kelp, and this was found to retard operations so much, in consequence of its becoming entangled about the air tube, that a knife was need el constantly at hand to out the weed and free the tube. The course of the vessel was traced for some distance by this, and when found she was in two distinct portions. These have since become so much broken up that the debris appears to cover nearly an aero of the bottom. The storeroom was found to be covered by a portion of the deck. This, in ounsequecce of the girders or beams of the deck being of iroD, had settled down so closely that dynamite has had to be used to remove it. I hear some rice, brandy, &c, have been seen about where tne storeroom was situated, and some lemonade was recovered which, after being taken to Mr C. Bruaton's station, was found to ba quite uudamaged by its long submersion; but r.oihintf of any value has been recovered. After the fine clear weather and calm seo of the past week, tho men appear to have decided that any further efforts are useless, as, if anything was to be done, it could then have been tfijoted."

Thb Latb Earl of Cbawfobd.—Accordto tho " New York Times," the Philadelphia Dolice have been looking recently for an Italian vagabond named Antonio Bocco, who voluntarily told them a queer story, to which they paid no attention ac the iime, but whioh they afterwo'-'la regarded as a clue to the stolen body of the late Earl of Crawford and Biloarres. " Bocco said that on the night of Wednesday, January 25th, he occupied a room in an Italian lodging-louse in Carpenter street, near Seventh, and there made the acquaintance of two Neapolitans, who said they had come from Havre on the steamship St. Germain, landing in Ntw York January 21at. They had with them a heavy ohest and a canvas bag filled with clothing, and carried the ohest to their room, but left the bag lying carelessly in the hall. (They were given a room next to that of Kooco, and during the nipht the latter was awakened by a quarrel, which came from the strangers' room, through the thin partition against which his cot was placed. The men's voices were suppressed, and they spoke in a thieves' jargon with which .Cocoo was not familiar, j but he understood enough to ascertain (that the cause of their quarrel related to their travola. One wanted to go west, while the other protested that they must leave this country, as they would certainly be arrated if they remained in i f . They had a great deal to say about the chest, and the second speaker declared that he would go to Havana and take the ohest with him. Finally one of the men said, ' If they catch us with that in our possession, we shall be taken baok to Eugland and punished like dogs. lam siok of the whole business, and as Pareta has deserted I am for Havana, and once at sea, we can drop box and all overboard, and bury it for ever.' At thin point a slight noise alarmed the talkers, ar.d though Bocco listened a long time, he heard nothing further. Ho slept late next morning, and when he woke the men and their myslerioud baggage hiid gone. Bocco himself has now disappeared, and it is said that he shipped as oook on board a coffee vessel whioh Bailed for Bio. What gives plausibility to his story is the fact that three Italians followed the Karl's body to Aberdeenshire, and that the foreign detectives who have been working on the caae believe the body was stolen by I Italians and sent to America."

PBBBBNTATION AT R AKOIOBA. —Before the dismissal of the Kangiora school yesterday tho teachers and pupils of the school presented Mr and Mrs Scott with a very handsome silver breakfast combination. The assistant master on behalf of his fellow teachers and the scholars made a few remarks requesting their acceptance of the testimonial, and wishing them "every success in their new abode. Mr Scott then thanked them for thoir present, and expressed his regret at leaving the school, having been connected with it for the past five years.

Labbikinism:.—This evil is said to bo on tr e increase in Auckland, and the local " Star " says :—" It is absolutely necessary that strong measures should be taken to repress the teudencr towards larrikinism exhibited by Auckland youtbt."

OpiiptisrsNTAßY Dinnbb. —Mr George Soott, of. the well-known firm of Scott Brothers, ironfonndera of this city, who is :*buut to proceed on a visit to America and England, wag entertained at dinner last evening in the Temperance Hotel by about thirty gentlemen, most of whom represented manufacturing and other business houses in Christohurch, the ohair being ccoupied by Mr J. Joyce. Mayer of Sydenham. The dinner was sorved in a manner worthy of the ooeasion. After it had been done full justioe to, a list of toasts was gone through, and in a manner consistent with the temperance prinoiples of the establishment. The first were the usual loyal and patriotic toasts. MrD. Reese proposed " The House of Representatives," wnioh was responded to by Mr John Holmcß, M.H.R. The toast of the evening was proposed by the ohairman, who referred to tho guest in very complimentary terms, and wished him a pleasant voyage. Mr Scott suitably responded. Mr H. B. Kirk proposed the health of the City and adjoit ing Counoils, for whioh Mr Whiteliw returned thanks. Mr B. Ashby proposed " The Looal Industries," and the toast was responded to by the following gentlemen : —Messrs John Anderson, Jun., P. Duncan, A. G. Howland, Shanks (Kaiapoi Factory), A. Aulsebrook, E. Ford, and T. Atkinson. Tho health of the builders and that of the Press concluded the list of toasts.