NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2542, 1 June 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

LTTTBLTOH MAGISTEATB’a OOtTST.—The bminess at this Court this morning consisted of fining a man 5a for drunkenness, and hearing a charge of lunacy from drink. A man named Henry Cochrane, on remand from Eaiapoi for medical treatment for lunacy from drink on May 25tb, was shown to have recovered. The gaoler, Mr Phillips, applied under the 145th section of the new Licensing Act, for the gaol expenses in keeping Cochrane, which amounted to 10* 6i. The order was made as asked, the defendant to pay the amount or go to prison for one month. He took the last alternative. Tbadeb’ Athletic Clttb. —A meeting of the above club was held at the Wellington Hotel, Tuam street, at eight o’clock on Wednesday evening, Mr Purchase in the chair. The chairman stated the of the meeting was to pnsent the prizes recently won at the Exhibition sports meeting, and to receive the statement of receipts and expenditure, which showed the receipts to be £74 19s; expenditure, £65 14i 6i; credit balance, £S 4s 6d. This was considered very satisfactory. The prizes were thou distributed. Mr Oaksy’s prize, a valuable meerobaum pipe, was precented to A. Anderson, in recognition of the manner in which he ran in the Birthday Handicap Race. A vote of flanks to the chair concluded the meeting. Resident MaqibtbAte’s Cohbt. Tomorrow, Friday, this Court will bo held at the Provincial Council Chamber at the usual hour, the Oonrt house being required for the purposes of the sitting of the North Christchurch Licensing Committee, which sits at ooon.

Fiee at Addington.—Last evening at about eleven o’clock a bright light was seen in the direction of the Government workshops at Addington. Constable Johnston at once proceeded to the spot, and found that a stable and coach-house, belonging to Mr Alfred Schultz, timekeeper at the Addington workshops, were in flames. The fire was first discovered by Zaohariah Beadle, the night watchman at the Government workshops, who at once roused Schultz, who states that at the time of the fire a waggonette, a set of harness, and about three-quarters of a ton of hay were on the premises and were destroyed. There was no horse in the stable, as a little time since the animal was injured on tho railway and he had to destroy it. There is no •lue to the origin of the fire. Shortly previohs to its barsting out the watchman had been his rounds, when all was seemingly right.

Accidents:—A man named John Mortimer, in the employ of Messrs Montgomery and Co., was badly hurt on Wednesday afternoon whilst working in the firm's timber yard, A loaded crane swung round and caught him on the right side, inflicting serious injuries ; bis right arm was fractured and broken in two places, and one of bis legs was also broken, A man named James Hamilton was driving a cart along the Ferry road on Wednesday evening, at the same time leading a horse, when dragged from the cart and trod on by The led animal. Both men were taken to the hospital, where they received every attention, and are progressing as favorably as possible. Licensing Committee, Christchurch South.—A number of applications wore acceded to this afternoon, as reported elsewhere, In tho case of the Borough Hotel, Manchester street, a renewal was granted to the present licensee, Mr M. McGovern, tho question of a transfer to Mr J. Barrett being deferred for a fortnight, on Mr Joyce’s application, Fibb.—The bell rang out an alarm at eleven o’clock last night, a lurid glare being notice 1 in the sky to tba westward, caused by a fire presumably several miles distant.

Auckland qbown Fbuit. —There i» now on view in the window of Mr Bashford, confectioner, a sample of Auckland-grown apples, which are very excellent, alike in color and flavor. Sir Julius Vogel's Mission.—A special telegram to the “ Argus ” states that Sir Julius Yogel'e object in visiting the colonies is to float the Australasian Electric Light Company, with a capital of a quarter of a million. Extended Jurisdiction. During tho absence of Mr 0. Whitefoord, 8.M., while holding the enquiry into the Benevolent Institution, Dunedin, Mr Porter, E.M., takes his duties in the northern district courts with extended jurisdiction. Oahtbebubt Chamber of Commbbcb.— Elsewhere is reported an important meeting of this body yesterday. It was decided to abandon for the present tho project of erecting new premises, and resolutions were adopted with a view to simplifying and facilitating recovery of debts and Supreme Court procedure. The Eight Hours Bill.—The motion for the second reading of this Bill, which was introduced by Mr M. W. Green, came on for discussion in the House yesterday. Several members spoke on the subject. Some defects in the Bill were pointed out, and intimations of amendments in committee given, Tho Bill was read a second time without a division. Proposed Dog Show. —A general meeting of jthe members of the Papanui Coursing Club is called for Saturday evening next, for the purpose of making arrangements for holding a dog show, under the auspices of the club. The date has not yet been determined, but it will most probably taka place after the Exhibition coursing meeting, so as to allow dogs coming from a distance to be shown. From all that can be gathered a good show may be anticipated, as the present time is exceedingly favorable for a good muster of sporting dogs.

United Feibndi,y Societies’ Dispenbaby Entertainment. —A meeting of the ball and concert committee was held on Tuesday, at the Foresters' Hall, Oxford terrace, Mr Samuels in the chair. An interim report was received. The secretary intimated that a large number of ladies and gentlemen, both amateur and professional have signified their willingness to take part in the concert to take place on tho 15th of next month. Communications were received from, Mr Hamilton, of tho Artillery band, and Mr Pope, of the Lj ttelton, generously offering their services for the occasion. A meeting of the general committee will be held on Wednesday evening. Weatheb Exchange Yebtbbday, Fine all over New Zealand, with light easterly winds, but heavy SB. swell at Timaru and Gisborne, Australia—A steep depression has advanced from the N.B. over N.B. W., while a remarkab y high pressure prevailed on Tuesday in West Australia, the difference being over one inch, with heavy grades for southerly winds. Bain is general over Australis, and the fall in the last twenty-four hours varied from 0.12 in to 1 40in at different stations. Barometer—New Zealand— Russell, 30.1 ; Wellington, 30 0 j Bluff, 20 9. Australia—Albany, 30.5 ; Portland, 29 8 ; Hobart, 29 8 j Sydney, 29.4.

Ancient Obdeb op Foresters. —A meeting of the juvenile lodge was held at the Foresters’ Hall on Tuesday evening, when between 250 and 300 members were present. An interesting feature in the evening’s proceedings was a display of competitive drawings, and also an elocutionary competition, for which prizes were awarded. At the request of the committee of management Mr S. D. Nathan was asked to deliver the prizes, and took the opportunity of expressing himself as highly delighted, not only with the elocutionary display and the amount of ability shown in the various drawings, but of the general appearance of the lodge and the large amount of intelligence shown generally by the members, and expressed regret that more prizes were not forthcoming. The following were the awards:—Elocution, W. Robb, first prize, “ Mary, Queen of Soots ” ; and R. Wood, second prize, “Life Boat.” Draw, ing, first prize, 8. B. Sears ; second prize, 11. Ward.

Vital Statistics.—The following are tho returns for the month of May:—Births; OUy, 35 ; district, 128. Marriages—City 39 ; district 19. Deaths—City, 19; district, 36. The totals for the same month last year wore 193 births, 36 marriages, 51 deaths.