NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2541, 31 May 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mkbivale Entebtainment.— The second entertainment in connection with the above takes place to-morrow evening, when a splendid programme will be gone through, comprising instrumental music, songs, glees, and a dramatic piece entit.ed “The Area Belle.” Ms F. H. Digby. —An erroneous statement to the effect that this gentleman, whoso sad affliction is the cause of universal regret, is dead, has been going the rounds of the colonial press. The following appears in the “Grey River Argus" of the 20th inst.:— “ Mr F. H. Digby, a well-known contributor to the Canterbury “Press,” under;the nom dc plume of 1 The Loafer ’ is dead. For some time ho had been suifering from an affection of the brain, which has developed to such an extent that he had to be removed to the asylum, where, rapidly getting worse, he died last week.” As it is probable that this may be seen by the many friends of Mr Digby in the other colonies, it is necessary to state that it has no foundation whatever in fact. Mr Digby, though still mentally very bad, is in good bodily health. City Axjditobs. —Advertisements appear elsewhere of the different candidates, notifying the election of two gentlemen for the above position, in the City Council Chambers tomorrow.. The New Zealand Uniyebsity. The “ Gazette ’’ of the 18th May contains a statute of the New Zealand University repealing existing statutes and regulations, and saving existing rights. It embodies full particulars in regard to the examinations to be passed for medical degrees. Papandx Road Labbikins, —Some larrikins made free with certain geese, the properly of Mr J. T, Matson, on the evening of Monday last; they also lifted certain gates off their hinges. A* the police are looking after these young gentlemen it is likely they will shoitly figure at the R.M. Court, Wkatheb Exchange. —May 30th—New Zealand, fine all over, with light easterly airs and high clouds, A heavy swell is making at Gisborne from the S.E, Australia, fine but the barometer is falling rapidly in Sydney, with westerly winds. Still S.E. and overcast in Tasmania. Barometer New Zealand—Bussell, 30.0 | Wellington, 29.9 ; Bluff, 29.9. Australia—Hobart, 30.0; Sydney, 29 8.

The ’Frisco Mail,—The Wnnaka, with the ’Frisco mail, ia expected to arrive at Wellington about 4 p.m. to-day. The Hawea will be detained to await her arrival and will then push on with all practicable speed for Lyttelton, so as to catch Thursday morning’s Dunedin express if possible. Sydenham Borough.— A meeting of the burgesses o; this borough will bo held at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Colombo road, on Tuesday next, to consider the amended Drainage and Fire Brigade hills. Tub Price of Bread. —At a meeting of master bakers, held at the City Hotel last night, it was decided to charge 61 cash for the 41b loaf, and 7d booked, as certain stores have been in the habit of making the bread a leading line, at a price which the bakers cannot compete. The bakers, therefore, cease to supply those stores in future if they continue doing so. Licensing Meetings. —To expedite matters at the coming licensing meetings, all applicants for publicans’ licenses in Christchurch and those districts for which Mr Walker acts as clerk, are strongly reoom mended to leave at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, without delay, the necessary proofs in the shape of newspapers of the advertisements inserted by them of their intention to apply for licenses. Industrial Association.— A. meeting of the committee of the Industrial Association was held last evening at their rooms in Hereford street East. Several members handed in subscriptions collected from members who were in arrears. The question of the appointment of a secretary, and the continuation or otherwise of the present room was deferred to the next meeting. Messrs D. Reese and R. Shanks wore elected to fill vacancies on the committee. A suggestion was made by a member that any person desiring to start a now industry should be invited to correspond with the committee or the secretary. After transacting some routine business the committee adjourned to Tuesday, 13th June.

Tub Chaihmanship op Committees.— Tho appointment of a permanent Chairman of Committees was finally decided in the House of Representatives yesterday afternoon. The Hon. Major Atkinson proposed and Sir John Hall seconded Mr Hurst, but that gentleman declined, for reasons which he stated. The name of Mr Hamlin was thou inserted instead of that of Mr Hurst. Mr Fish, the member for Dunedin South, then proposed Mr Thomson, the member for tho Olutha. A short discussion followed, and, on the division being taken, Mr Hamlin was elected by a majority of four. Hunt at Landsdowne.—A very enjoy able meet took place yesterday at Lmdodowne, on Messrs Ferguson and Lewin’s estate. Upon arriving there in the morning a very nice epread was provided on the lawn in tho true old English style. After lunch a move was made towards tho hills, when the hounds soon got scent of a hare, taking across the hills and over tho road through Mr Moffatt’s and Messrs Ford and Oo.’s paddocks, where, the hares being so plentiful, the hounds had to bo called off after a run of some seven miles. After leaving Messrs Ford and Co.'s, a move was again made towards tho hills, where a second hare being found, another good run took place, but did not end in a kill. Amongst the ladies and gentlemen present, mounted on some very good horses, were the following ;—Mrs Scott, Mrs Lswin, Misses Pixley, Tompler, Allen and Wood, Messrs Starkey, Lewin, Rhodes, J. Thompson, Kimbell, A. Delamain, Mitton, McAlpine, Haydon, &3.

Ie OiiDK Englyshb Payee. —The attendanoa at the fair yesterday afternoon was good, but far better in the evening. The drolleries of Punch and Judy, and also the attraction of the merry-go-round, still attract the attention of the juveniles, whilst those of larger growth are equally attracted by the former reminiscences of early days. At Bichardson’s show the complete tragedy of “Biohard the Third” was fairly patronised, and the maypole dance still proves an object of interest. The fish pond, alive with mechanical fish, was also the centre of a eurions throng, and the acrobatic performances of the Eastern Brothers earned well-merited applause. The fair opens again to day at two o’clock in the afternoon. H.A.0.D., Dunbtan Lodge, A very largely-attended meeting of the intending members of this lodge was held on M mday evening at the Carlton Hotel; Mr W. H. Cummins presided. It was resolved to open the lodge on Thursday evening next, in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Montreal street. There were several additional names entered on the roll, which now numbers nearly sixty names. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Sudden Death. —When the train from the North reached Papanui last evening, a Maori named Harry, who was on his way to the hospital in charge of another Native, was about to change from the train to the tram, when the tram guard, thinking him unfit to travel, recommended that he should be taken to the Papanui Hotel. This was accordingly done, Mr Young making him as comfortable as possible, but within twenty minutes after entering the hotel the poor fellow died. The police have taken charge of the body, and an inquest will follow in due course.

Ov ST. —The licensing meeting for this district has been adjourned till Friday, June 10th.

Thbatbicad. —ln compliance with a promise made on the occasion of the opening of the Williamson Opera Company here, Mr George Beatty, the proprietor of the Theatre Koyal, has entered into arrangements for the improvement of the theatre in various respects, which, when carried out, will render it the premier theatre of New Zealand. A contract has been let to Messrs Bose and Co. for elevating the seats of the circle. The slope of the seats will be such as to afford everyone in the circle a full view of the stage, however remote they may bo from the front. The dress circle entrance and that to the stalls have been placed in the hands of Mr A. J. White, who will carpet them, and also carry out further improve menls, whilst Mr Williams, the well-known artist, will complete the decorations. The designs for the centra chandelier are to hand, and are now being inspected by the engineer to the Gas Company, with a view to their being carried out here. If, however, a sun light of sufficiently elaborate character cannot be executed here, an order will be at once cabled Home, eo that no time will be lost. It will be seen from this that Mr Bsatty is determined that our local temple of the drama shall bo furnished in a manner second to none in Now Zealand, Cantebburt Coursing Club. A committee meeting of the above club was hell yesterday afternoon, at half-past four o’clock, Mr Oharteris in the chair. There was a good attendance. The hon. secretary stated the business before the meeting was the consideration of the programme for the Exhibition coursing meeting, which was arranged to be held at Bolloston on June 14th and following days. The Exhibition committee had placed £25 at their disposal, and it was probable a further sum of £lO would be granted them. Perhaps some gentleman present would make a proposition touching the business before them. For his part he thought the stake should be open to every one, and that a trophy should be given, to be called the Exhibition Cup. The Chairman thought it should be an open stake, as it would thus be the means of inducing many to join the club. Mr Piper moved, and Mr Ravenhill seconded —“That it should be an open stake.” Mr Walters moved as an amendment—“ That the stake should be confined to members of the Canterbury Coursing Club only.” Mr T. Bassett seconded the amendment, which, on being put, was declared lost, and the original resolution was carried. It was agreed that ownership of dogs should data from not later than April Ist. It was then resolved—

“ That an all aged stake for an unlimited number of dogs of both sexes, with a trophy added, be run on the 14th June ; nominations to close not later than nine o’clock on the evening of June 12th at the Shades, or by letter addressed to the hon. secretary, Box 251, Christchurch Rost Offiae ; the draw to take place immediately after the nominations close." It was also agreed that a Maiden Puppy Stakes for an unlimited number of puppies of both sexes at sgs each be also run on that date ; the same particulars as to entries closing, &c., as in the All Aged Stake to apply thereto, but that any winners and runners up be barred entry. This was all the business.