NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2532, 20 May 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Serious Accident —Yesterday afternoon, at half-post four o’clock, James Patrick Maher, a deaf and dumb boy, aged seven years, eon of Mr Daniel Maher, of Byron street, Sydenham, builder, was accidentally run over by a railway tr uok, and had one log completely out off, and the other badly brolun. Tho child, at the time of the accident, was standing on the line near tho yardgate, but the two men pushing the (rack did not observe him, Tho boy lies in a precarious ■ ate, and it is feared the broken leg will have to be amputated. Inquest.—At ten minutes to four this afternoon a verdict of death from pulmonary disease was returned by the jury sitting at an inquest held in the Clarendon Hotel, before Mr J. W. F. Coward, District Coroner, touching the circumstances of the death of Mary Cassidy, who died yesterday. Grand National Steeplechase —Mr James Campbell sold the rights at the forthcoming Grand National Steeplechase this morning. Tho two publicans’ booths brought £26 and £l7 respro ively, the buyer being Mr Burke of the Yiotorian Hotel. Tho confectioner's booth was bought by Mr Bobinson for £3 10s; the horse yards were passed in, as also was the right of sports. Valedictory.—A number of friends met at the Eastern Hotel last evening, to bid farewell to Mr James Hutchinson, who proceeds to Wellington. A very enjoyable evening was spent, when tho health of Mr Hutchinson and several other toasts were proposed, the company breaking up at an early hour. School Inspectorship. —The Kev. Mr Gumming, headmaster of West Christchurch school, has received tho appointment of inspector of school in North Canterbury district. Lyttelton Fire Police. —At a meeting held in the Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall on Friday evening, Mr George Ayers, captain, in the chair, a letter was read from tho superintendent of the Fire Brigade, Mr J. Bowden, requesting that steps be taken for the better working of tbe brigade and police conjointly at fires. A committee of six was appointed to confer with a like committee from tho brigade with a view to drawing up by-laws bearing upon the request. Lyttelton E.M. Court. —A first offender for being drunk was lot off by Mr J. W. Smith, J.P. at this Court this morning. The Eicoabton Shooting Case. Through Messrs Duncan, Cottcrill and Martin, solicitors, Mr John Deans offers a reward of £2OO for suoh information as will lead to the conviction of the man who shot at him on tbe 15 th inst.

Yb Olde Englysiie Fayeb.— -The preparations for this novelty are very complete. The street of many gables ia being rapidly constructed, and the rehearsal* of the children engaged in the processions, coronation scene and Olde Englyshe dances, are progressing satisfactorily. On the morning of Her Majesty’s birthday a procession will be formed, and march through the streets of the city. The various stalls have been nearly all let, and everything seems to promise the production of a faithful mirror of old English manners and cus'oms. Late Oanlb News. — A posse of news has reached na too late for insertion thia afternoon relating to the late assassination in Ireland and its concomitants, but which shadows forth nothing of importance to what ia already known.

Anniversary Services. —The anniversary of the Colombo road Wesleyan Church will be observed to-morrow, the preacher for the morning being the Rev. W. Tinsley, and the Rev. B. Best for the evening. Special Sermon. —The Eev. J. Ward is announced to preach a special soimon to-morrow evening in the Cambridge terrace Primitive Methodist Church, bearing on the wrecks and loss of life in the late Timaru disaster.

Mrs Hampson.—This lady will conduct another of her services in the Theatre Boyal to morrow evening week, at half-past seven. Since completing her last mission here, she has held services at Timaru, Ashburton, and wo believe at the Lakes. 11l health will prevent her from conducting more than one Evangelistic service in Christchurch on this occasion. A preparatory devotional meeting is advertised in another column, to be held next Saturday evening in the Congregational schoolroom, Manchester street. At this meeting the attendance or the stewards and workers in tho late mission is specially desired.

Canterbury Oouebino Club. —The first, second and third dogs in tho Oaks, and also the first in the Christchurch Stakes, were trained by Forward, whilst Hayden trained the first and second in the Derby and the second in the Christchurch Stakes ; the third in the Derby and Ohrishnrch Stakes being trained by Mr O. Adkins. They wore one and oil in first-rate fettle, and reflected every credit on their trainers.

Nab now Escape. —Lust night, about 7.33, as the tram waa returning from the railway station and waa nearing tho White Hart corner, the horses took fright at a cow which was being driven along the street by a lad. The horses gave a sudden bound and pulled the car off tho line, and daahed for the verandah in front of Mulligan’s drapery shop. Tho driver hauled the horses round smartly, and guard Peacock put the break on hard, but tho horses were so frightened that they had reached Black’s corner before being stopped, when, strange to say, they had regained the lino again, and what looked at one time as being a serious accident, fortunately terminated only in the horros and men in charge getting a fright. Concebt, —Signor and Madame Morley assisted by their pupils and friends, gave a concert last night at the Oddfellows’ Hall. Owing probably to the counter attractions of the musical contest at the Exhibition there was not so largo an attendance as the merits of the programme submitted deserved. The programme comprised sixteen numbers, all of which wore exceedingly good, and rendered in a way deserving commendation. Tho solo performers wore Madame Morley, Miss I. Bponsley, Mr Huxtable, and Mrs A, Spensloy, and several choruses were also nicely sang by the ladies and gentlemen taking part in the concert. Miss I. Spensley sr.ng Oowcn’s “It was a dream,” and in response to an encore gave, “ Shall I wear the White Rose, or shall I wear the red.” Tho performance concluded with the National Aut’nom, sung by the performers. Mr A. Landerg.ni accompanied tho songs in his usual artistic manner. The applause during the evening showed that the audience though small waa appreciative. United Fbiendlt Societies Dibpensaev. —A meeting of delegates of the various friendly societies was held last evening in the Foresters’ Hall; Mr Hall occupied the chair. All tho Orders were represented. The various committees handed in their reports, which wore considered satisfactory. Tho tickets for the concert, &o , on tho 15th June were issued. This will take place in the Exhibition building, prior to which a torchlight procession will take place.

Teachers’ Institute. —This morning, m the West Christchurch school, a meeting wss held of teaoheis in the North Canterbury district, with a view to forming an educational institute for teachers and others interested. The ohair was occupied by the Eev James Gumming. Thirty teachers were present. Mr H. Cape-Williamson, the secretary of the Ashburton Teachers’ Association, having b ietly explained the preliminary action taken in the matter, moved —" That an educational nstituto bo formed for North Canterbury, the mao'hers of suoh institute to consist of te vohers in the North Canterbury district, and of others interested in educational matters.’' This was seconded by Mr Baldwin, of 8.-ookaidc, and was unanimously carried. A discussion ensued as to the scope of the institute, it being generally argeed t iat the main object was to further the interests of public school education, and to afford members an opportunity of exchanging ideas on educational matters. The title of the aseo elation was chosen, being that of the Educational Institute of North Canterbury. The following gentlemen wore elected offic bearers for the ensuing year :—President, Professor J. M. Brown (of Canteibuty College) ; vice - presidents, Bov. James Gumming, Mr Alexander (of Kaiapoi), and Mr Hector Dempsey (of Ashburton) ; ho a. secretary, Mr H. Cape-Williamroh (of Flcmington) ; hon. treasurer, Mr J. G. L. Scott (ol Gloucester street) ; librarian, Mr Wilkinson (of West Christchurch). Branch district associations are to be formed at Christchurch, Leeston, Ashburton, Akaroa, Eaogiura, and at other places, a) may be required. Members of the institute will bo regarded as belonging to tho branch or district in which they reside, and will pay the annual subscription to the treasurer of their particular branch. The dote of the annual meeting was left to tho district acoociations to determine, their reports to be Bent in to the secretary before tho Ist of August. The general committee of management comprises the office-bearers ex officio and Messrs Malcolm (Normal School), Dawe (Lyttelton), Easton (Sydenham), Bishop (Bouthbridge) and Baldwin (Brookside). Mr Dawe was appointed delegate to the Conference of the Otago Institute. Cordial votes of thanks to the chair and secretary concluded the proceedings. The question of engaging suitable premises is expected to be entertained at an early date.