NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2512, 26 April 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Arrival of Tb Whiti and Tohu.—The Hincmoa, Oapt. Fuirchild, arrived at a little b«fi ro one o'olock. Passengers —Hon. J. Hall, Mrs and Miss Hall, Hon. W. Bolloston, Captain Hume, Inspector Ooleman, with 10 OonBLftbu!ary,8 L ftbu!ary, in charge of Te Whiti and Tohu. Mr Allwright, M.H.R., was the first to meet Mr Hall, and was followed by a large number of gentlemen anxious to Bee the late Premier, The wharf was crowded by spectators eager f m a look at the two noted Maori ohiefs, who before landing oharjged their attire to the costume of the free pakeha. A special train conveyed the whole of tbe passengers, and went direct to Addington. Accident at Ohoka.—On Saturday evening a young man named Jackson reoeived a severe kick in the ribs from a horse. He was soon after attended by a medioul gentleman, and is doing as well as cm be expsoted. Nabrow Escape.-—One day last week a r sident of Bwjgiora, who had lent a loaded guu to a friend, had it returned with on equal c'jargo of powder and shot Tho lender thinking, however, the piece was unloaded, carelessly set it do vn, when shortly after a young man, named Thompson, taking it up and sotting the butt end sharply on the floor of tho room, caused the hammer to strike the cap, and the ooctents to go off, the oharge paibing only a few inches in advance of his face, and finding an exit through a ceiling and then the roof of the premises. Looai, Option at Sphbidon.—To-day, up to half-past 12 o'olock, before Mr Joseph Richards, deputy to presiding officer, only one person had recorded a vote at the Sprejdon polling booth of the Central Hoathooto dis triot ! School op Art.—The number of students attending the morning classes is 28, and the evening classes 63. There are aIBO 31 pupils from the Boys' High School, and 15 from the Girls' High School. Robbery.--A cheque value ;83 I.sb_ was stolen at norm yoiteiday from the till in the shop of Mr Thiele, baker, of Aahbarton. The cheque was seen by Mr Thiele shortly before it was missed, but as yet there is no c'.ne to the pometrator of the theft. Magistrate's Court, KAiAPOi.--At this Court on Tuesday, before J. C. Porter, Esq., R. M., T. Welch and T. Drew were charged with fightiur. It appeared the parties had come to blows in Charles street over a disputed debt case, which was hoard on Monday, both wero fined 10s.

Magistbate's Coubt, Banoiosa. —At this Court on Tuesday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq , 8.M., A. H. Cunningham, and J. C. Boys, Eeq? , F. Stevens v J. W. Hackett, JSi 7s 6d, p id £2 ; judgment for 7s 6d, additional costs. W. Keast v J. McCormick, .£1 18s; order made for payment in fourteen days, in default seven day a' imprisonment. J. Pole vW. Wagner, £i 10s; judgment for plaintiff. Assessment Court, Mandeville and Bangioba Eoad Board.—unly three objections to the valuation were lodged with the Judge, Mr Whitsfoord, on Monday, and but two represented. John Ltixton's objection was sustained by the valuer, Mr C. G. Chapman. Messrs Anderson and Galletley'a assessment of £\oi was reduced to .£9O. The total valuation for this d'strict as amended is -528.650 17s 6d. Binking in Ashburton.—A meeting of gentlemen interested in the formation of a rinking club in Ashburton. was held on Monday evening in Mr Ingram's office. It was decided to adopt rules similar to those of last season, and also to ask the officers of the former club to again accept office. Mr Zander waa elected to fill the office of treasurer and secretary, and the opening night was fixed for May 4th. Mandeville Plains Public Library.—A meeting of the subscribers to the above library was held on Mondy evening, the I4th inst. Mr John Winter was voted to the chair. The balance sheet was read and adopted. This showed a sum of over £6 to the good. A vote of thanks was pissed to the outgoing officers, and the following were elected a committee for the ensuing year, viz—Messrs Winter, Harper, Wragg, Burgin, Hide, Frizell, and Atkinson. At a meeting of the new committee held afterwards, Mr Winter was electad chairman and treasurer and Mr Hide secretary and librarian. It was agreed to spend £5 in the purchase of new books. A vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close. Flaxton. The annual meeting of the parishioner. l of St. Paul's Church, Flaxton, was held on Friday evening, the Bev. F. B. Inwood in the chair. There was a fair attendance. The retiring' churchwarden read a statement of accounts showing a credit balance of £2 2s in the stipend account, and £.3 3s in the general account. The rev. chairman gave a statement of the work dom in the parish, which was very satisfactory. The officers elected for the ensuing year were—Minister's warden, Mr E. Mulcock ; people's warden, Mr H. E. Goodeve; vestrymen, Messrs Harris, Gundry, Kelcher, Threlkeld and Mulcock, jan. of thanks were passed to the retiring church officers the teachers of the Sunday school, and to Miss Mulcock, who had presided at the harmonium during the Sunday services. Local Option.—The polling for the Avon licensing district took place yesterday. There were three polling places—Bingsland, Avon, and Taldhurst. At Bingsland the polling was as follows : Publicans' licenses: for an increase, 19; against, 38; majority against, 19. New Zsaland wine licenses : for an increase 18 ; asftinst, 33; majority against, <io. Accommodation licenses: for an increase, 17; against, 41; majority against, 2i- Bottle licenses: for an increase, 14; against, 38 ; majority against, 24 Of 1391 ratepayers on the roll 60 voted. At Avon (the Koad Board office) out of a total number of 1391 ratepayers on the roll only 5 voted. There were no votes recorded in favor of an increase, all the five psrsons who went to the poll voting against any increase, except in the cate of accommodation licenses in regard to which the number against was only four. The result of the polling at Yaldhurst will be published to-morrow.

The English Premier —Everyone is talking (saya the " Home News ") of the extraordinary vigor and vitality of Mr Gladstone. On Tuesday, February 27th, he went to Windsor to see the Qaeen. Her Majssty haß used her personal ir,flaence to overt a conflict, there is little doubt, between the two Chambers of the Legislature. By half-past two he was back in London. At three ho addressed his supporters in Downing street. Shortly after four be was at his place in the Hoase of Commons answering questions ; then came his first speoch on the motion for postponing the orders of the day, followed by hi-, encounter with Sir Stafford Northcote Af trr this he moved his resolution in a speech of rather more than au hour ; he spent the whole evening in the House of Commons, and di i not return home till half an honr after midnight. Such is a day in the life of a, Prime Minister, whose age is threescore and twelve. Kaiai'oi Wesleyan Sunday School. — The anniversary services of this school were held on Sundty, when appropciata sermons were preached by the Kev. J. S. Kishworth, a children's service b.ing held in the afternoon. The attendance at the varioas services was large, the special hymns sung by the children, under the tuition of Air Heap, being much admired. On Monday the usual tea meeting was held. The usual requisites were supplied by Mesdames R. J. Alexander, Butcher, G. Coup. Pashby, I. Wilson, and 'J'. A. Weston and the bachelors, for whom Misses Wyatt and Edmonds officiated. At the annual meeting held subsequently the chair was taken by Mr Isaac Wilson. Addresses were given by the Revs. Rishworth, Best, R McGregor, Morley, and Simmonds. The customary report, read by Mr G. H. Blackwell, detailed the flourishing state of the school. Reference was mado daring the evening to the now school building which it was proposed to ereci when the required amount, ;68(J0, was raided ; hid already been received towards tbi3 object. The children sang hymns in excellent style between the speeches. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the ladies, speakers and others. The financial result of the anniversary was £2B. Accident.—Mr Arthur Mnnson, the ferryman at the Waiau Gorge, met with a very setious accident last Thursday. It appears that Muuson had ferried some men across the river in his dray. On the return trip the horse shied, throwing Munson on the river bed, and the dray passed over his abdomen. Mr Murray, of Glen Wye, was parsing at the titno, and had Munson conveyed to the hotel, and a messenger was dis patched to tho Waiuu for Dr. Wardale. Munion is in a very critical state. CIIRISTCHURCH WESLEYAN MUTUAL TM-i-rovbiient Association—This society has now commenced its winter session, and on Monday evening the manuscript journal was rend. Three papers had betm sent in, and Mr Black, editor, contributed a well written article dealing with the " Anglo-Israel Theory." It evoked the warmest discussion, though the "Character of Church Entertainments" reciived Rome attention. The Rev. W. Tins'.ey presided, and several new members attended and took their seats at the table. A motion by Mr EC. J Kos3 was car.ied having reference to contributions, and the meeting closed A Foolhardy Thief. — :.t a quarter to nine o'clock last night a middle-aged man, named John Ed. Taylor, alias 'ihompson, whipped under his arm an overcoat, worth 21s, the property of Mr J. L. Masurier, draper, whose establishment la in Caihol btreot, nearly opposite the Pukss office. The coit was stacked ontside thß premises with several other garments, and one of the salasmon had just entered the shop with a portion of the goods which he was engaged in taking inside. Much to his astonishment, Taylor lad no sooner snatched up the coat than he found himself in the armß of De'cotive O'Connor, who promptly secured his prize. The Btreet was lighted up at the time, and a number of pedestrians were passing.

Entertainment - Avonside.—Tho second of a series of wiuter entertainments was held m thu Avonside schoolroom on Monday evening last, the 2Hh inst., and resulted in a success both financially and otherwise. The entertainment consisted of somo songs by the following ladies and gentlemen: Miss Taylor, Mrs Fletcher and Mrs Hardy Johnston, and Messrs Newman and Paschal; a concertina dnet by Mis ß Taylor and another lady, and pianoforte fo'c by Misa Thompson, who as well most kindly played some of the accompaniments to tho songs, all ot which were very much appreciated. The entertainment conoluded with the laughable farco the " Arsa Belle," which was performed by some Avonside ladios and gentlemen. Tho part of Pitcher, the policeman, by Mr Brown, calls for special mention, his acting being very good indeed. The other parts were Tosser. the soldier, by Mr Robinson, who looked every inch ono; and Chalks, tho milkiian, by Mr Jones, whose "get up" was spkmdid. Miss Smith played Penelono, the servant giil, very nicely, and was complimented by a very nice bouquet Mrs Green, who appeared for the first time, was good as Mrs Croaker, the irate old " Missus." The next entertainment of a similar kind will be held in about a month or six weeks from now. North Canterbury Coursing Club A meeting of the niwly formed club was held at Robert's Junction Hotel on Tnosday. Present —Messrs G. D. Greenwood (chairman), Oone, Hav■ Barclay, Manning, Pick, Moran, J. Burt, 3. Hoasack, I). Todd, J. Duff, J Bursa, and R. Parsons (hon. sec.) Twelve new members were elected. The chairman next asked the Club to propose the election of officers. Moved by Mr Barclay, soeonded by Mr Moran, that Mr W. Pearson, M.M..R, be elected patron. Mr W. Boss was elected president, Mr R. Chapman, juur., vice-president. With reference to the question of election of a judge, it was thought best to appoint a local man. application was made by Mr Turner for the office of judge. It was moved by Mr Oone, seconded by Mr Hossack, that Mr J. Hurse ba asked to accept tho office of honorary judge. Mr George Cone was appointed honorary slipper, Mr J. Manning slip steward, Mr G. D. Greenwood flag steward. The club then proceeded to discuss tbe proposed rules of the club. It was duiing the discussion decided that the annual r übscriptians be payable on April l&t, and the management of tho clnb be in tho hsnd» of a committee of twelve with the officers ex officio ; the committee to act as the stewards ot the club, six to form a quorum. In all about thirty members have been enrolled.

Opening of the Cathedral Organ.— The opening services in connection with the Cathedral organ took place last night, when there was a full congregation. The proce.'sior-al hymn was 416, the service Calkin in B. flit and the anthßm "Wo have beard with our ears" (A. S. Sulivan). After the anthem the Catheoral organist (Mr Wells) gave an_ organ recital consisting of—(1) Air, with variation, from S::ptuor (Beethoven). This was played mostly o.i soft stops with great precision and judgment, the first movament having more the effect of stricged instruments. (2) "Andante" (Schumann). This wai of an entirely different charact?.r to No. 1, and was played with much smoothnesH and refined taste. (3) "Fugue on the name of Bach" (Schumann). This peculiarly romantic composition opened in a very weird style, and was gradually worked up to a grand climax. The fugue abounds with difficulties, but it was played with a facility ef execution that could only be attained by a thorough master of the instrument. The sermon was preached by the Primate from Kevelations iv. 8. The recessional was Hymn 448. Great credit is due to Mr E- H. Jenkins for the very able manner in which he has eieoted and tuned this organ under exceptionally difficult circumstances. An organ recital will be given in the Cathedral this evening at half-past seven o'clock by Mr N. G. Barnett, F.C.O. Theatre Boyal— The holding capacity of the Theatre was tested to the utmost last night, on the occasion of the farewell appearance of the talented Opera Company which has been for the past few weeks delighting us, and the benefit of the director, Mr J. C. Williamson. " The Pirates of Penzance " formed the first part of tho programme, in which the only change in the east was the substitution of Mr Williamson for Mr Forde as the sergeant The piece went capitally thronghout, laughter and applause being hearty and frequent. At the conclusion of the piece, in response to an enthusiastic call, Mr Williamson came forward _ and made a few remarks, thanking the Christchurch people for their patronage. Mrs Williamson and Miss Bees were also called for, and received quite an ovation. A concert followed, comprising seven numbers, M 139 Alico B'jes sang Ganz's florid fong " Sing sweet bird" excellently, the runs and trills being taken with great clearness and artistic force. She was also exceedingly good in the trio from " Attila." with Signor Verdi and Mr Beaumont. Mddle. Navaro, with Mr Vernon, sang tho now famous "Patience." receiving an enthusiastic encore, and Miss Ida Osborne rendered Molloj's ballad, "The little mountain lad," very nicely irdeed. Mr Beaumont's singing of " The blue Alsatian mountains" was most onjoyable, and Signor Verdi did justice to Pin?uti's soner. " I foar no foe " Signor Biccardi Bang " The yooman'B wedding '' very well, and generally the performance was a success, worthily concluding a very excellent season, one which w.ll long live in the memories of lovers of music hero. The company leave fur Wellington today per tho Hero and Wanaka.

He Dealt on the Square.—Yesterday mornins; a tall young man of twenty landed at the Union depot with a bundle under big arm, and, aCtor three or four minutes spent in getting his bearings, he walked up Jefferson avenue and turned into a clothing store. ' Do you viah to try on some coats and wests for a dollar?' asked the proprietor, as he rushed from behind the counter. 'No, I guess not. Do you deal on the square ?' 'My frect, dot is exaotly vhat I does. I vas so square dot I lose 3000iol last year. Can I sell you an overcoat for lOdol ?* ' No, I guess not. Hero is an overcoat that I bought off you four weeks ago.' 'Bought of me?' ' Yes, I think you are the man. When I got home we found that it was moth-eaten. I oan pick it to picoeo in a dozen places.' 'ls dot possible! Und how much you pay?' * Eight dollars.' 'My sthars! And vhat you want now?' "I want my money baok?' ' Vhell, vholl. My frent, lam sorry for you. You seem like an honost boy, and it vhas too bad.' 'Yes, it nas a swindle, and I want my money back.' 'Dear me, but I vish you vhas here yesterday. Let me explain to you. \on bought dot cost four weeks ago ?' ' Yes, four weeks in.day. ' Vhell, I had sold oudt to my couoin Philip shust one day before. Philip ish no' a square man.' ' What havo I got to do with Pnilip ?' ' Let me explain in three days Philip makes assignment to my brudder Louis. Dot Louis iB a leedle off. He would sheat your high teeth away from you.' 'Yes, but I haven't anything to do with Louie.' •Let me explain. Louis keeps der plaoo a week, und he give a shattel mortgage to my fadder-law, and vhas bounoed out.' ' I don't know anything about that.' 'Let me explain. My fadder-in-law was took mit a fit and died, and he leaf dis plaoe to my wife. My wife vas gone to Europe for two years, and she leaf me aB agent. Now you see how it was. I oan not tell you who sold dot coat. May be it vas Philip, may be Louie, and may be fadder-in-law. It couldn't have been me, for I vas in Shicago. If you leave dot coa I will write to my wife. She is square, shust like me, and may be she writes baok dot you can tako a linen duster and two white vests and oall it all right.' ' Puy, this is a sneaking swindle/ exclaimed the young man. 'May be it vas. Philip was a great liar.' 'l'll go to the police.' 'Veil, dot is all right: may be der police will help me eatoh Louis. I shust found out last right dot be out all der hind buttons off all der ooats in der store before he left.' 'lf you'll step outdoors I'll mash you.' ' Veil, I like to oblige, but you see I was only agent for my wife.* ' Well, you'll hear from me again, and don't you forgot it,' said the victim as he went out. ' I hope so ; I hopo so. I like to make it all right. I was only agent for my wife, but I feel so square dot I take dot coat baok for droe dollars if you vant to trade it out in paper collars.' —'Detroit Free Pres."