NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2544, 3 June 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Fatal Accident. —This morning, about faalE-past eight o’clock, a fatal accident happened to a man named Ralph Reading, who owned a portab'e steam sawing-machine, and was in the habit of taking contracts for catting firewood for various coal and firswood merchants in Ghrietohu'ch and its vicinity. At the time in question deceased was working in Messrs T. and B. Pavitt’s timber yard, on the South belt, and whilst in the act of traversing a log of wood the saw broke into three or four pieces, one of ■which struck Reading in the face, completely bisecting his head. Death resulted instantaneously. Sergeant Brooks and Constable Fluellen was on the spot, and the constable at onco convoyed the body of the uu : fortunate man to the morgue. An inquest will be held on Monday, It is stated that the saw was a new one, having been purchased only the day previously. A short time ago deceased was seriously injured by a piece of wood flying from a saw, which, striking him on the faos, broke his left jaw, and very much disfigured him. Deceased, who lived in Kingsley street, Sydenham, leaves a wife and family. Parliamentary.—At the conclusion of last night’s debate Sir Q-. Grey explained that when he had said that there was no Opposition for the time being, ho was to be understood as meaning that there was no opposition on the subject of the Peace Preservation Bill, and that each was to- follow the dictates of his own mind respecting the settlement of this question. If he had lost friends on account of what hs had done in this matter, he believed the verdict of the colony would be in favor of the course he had taken, and which his duty to his God and man demanded him to take. Ho concluded by urging that certain alterations should be mode in the Bill in committee, and that a clause should be introduced to rsrure the Natives the reserves which had been promised them. Major To Whooro moved as an amendment on the motion—“ That tho Bill be committed on Tuesday j that Te Whiti and Tohu be heard at the bar of the House, either personally or by counsel, before tho Bill was committed.’’ Mr Moss seconded the amendment, which, on division, was lost by 43 to 22. The motion for committal on Tuesday was carried, and the House adjourned at 1.45 am Tho following was tho division list on the motion that the Peaoo Preservation Bill be committed on Tuesday, as against Major Te Wheoro’a amendment that Te Whiti bo first heard at the Bar : —For the original motion — Ayes, 43 —Messrs Atkinson, Beetham, Bryco, W. Buchanan, Connolly, Dick, Dodson, Fergus, Fitzgerald, Fulton, J. George, Grein, W. Green, Hamilton, Hobbs, Hursthouse, Hurst, O. Johnston, W. Johnston, Kelly, levin, McDonald, Mcllwraith, J. McKenzie, McMillan, Mitohelson, Munro, O’Oallaghan, Peacock, Petrie, Pestlethwaite, Rolleston, Rutherford, Shepherd, Stevens, Steward, Sutter, Sutton, Swanson, Watt, J. B. Whyte, J. G, Wilson, Colonel Trimble. Noes, 22—Messrs Barron, Bracken, Cadman, Daniel, Delautour, Duncan, Feldwioh, Joyce, Montgomery, Moss, Pearson, Bheehao, Taiaroa, Tawhai, Te Wheoro, J. W. Thomson, Tole, Tomoana, Turnbull,Whitaker, W. White and Sir G. Grey. Lyttelton Building Society.—The usual monthly meeting of this society is to be held next Tuesday night,

Californian Winks. —The cultivation of a taste in the community for light and wholesome wines, in preference to spirits, must have a beneficial effect, and therefore any efforts in this direction deserve recognition and support. Mr J. Oram Sheppard, of the White Hart Hotel, has recently received a trial shipment of light Californian wines, which are of a very superior quality. It is true that the period of the year is somewhat unfavourable for the success of the experiment, but still the fact that the wines, under these circumstances, are of a quality sufficient to commend themselves to connoisseurs, speaks well for them. In all, seven varieties have been sent, four being white and three red ; of the former a cabinet reieliog is a very fine clean-drinking wine, with good bouquet, and equal to a Q-erman hock. In . the red wines there is a good sound claret, and what is called Burgundy, but which would perhaps more properly also be classed as a superior claret. Both these are exceedingly good, and no doubt will rapidly come into favour here. The shipment, os a whole, is of good quality, and, as another recommendation, it may be noted that tho price is

moderate. Yb Oxde Englyshe Payee.—On reference to our advertising columns it will bo seen that this is the last day of the fair, and. as the management have provided a very full and varied bill, it will be doubtless well patronised. The orphanage children were admitted this afternoon free of charge, and regaled with tea and buna at the Old Chelsea bun bouse. The evening performance will open at seven o’clock. Tbadesmen’s Athletic Club.—On May 24*h, previous to the sports taking place at Lancaster Park, the members of the club were grouped in the pavilion and photographed by Mr Hherlook, of Oxford terrace, and the various persons thus depicted are easily recognisable. Dunham steebt Chuech Ohoie Fund,— A vocal and instrumental concert, in aid of the Durham street Wesleyan Church Choir Fund, was given last evening in the schoolroom attached to the church, when an enjoyable programme of sixteen numbers was submitted. The instrumentation of Messrs Coombs, Clayton and Searell was well performed, and the various songs were rendered most creditably, particularly those by Masdames Searell and Oorrick. The various items wore favorably received, Hobticultukal Sooibty.—A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Society was held last evening in the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Present—Messrs G. A. Beade (presiding), S, Manning, J. B. Armstrong, Thos. Turner, J. Ountrip, B. Crooks, C. Marsh and F, Jones. On the motion of Mr F. Jones, seconded by Mr Marsh, it was resolved to request the Government to take immediate steps to prohibit the importation of vine plants and cuttings or grapes with a view to preventing the introduction of phylloxera. Messrs Beade, Turner, Gnntrip and F. Jones were appointed a sub-committee to prepare a draft schedule for the coming season, and also to consider the rules with a view to recasting them. A letter from Mr Jaokmau, proposing an alteration in rule 10, was held over for consideration at a special general meeting to bo summoned for the revision of the rules. West Oheistchueoh School. The teachers and scholars of the West Christchurch school took their farewell of their late head master, Mr J. Gumming, at 3 p.m. yesterday, in the main schoolroom. On a table in the centre of the room were displayed a handsome clock in marble and malachite, surmounted by a bronze figure, and also a very tasteful silver epergne. Professor Bickerton presided, and having borne testimony to the very great effeienoy displayed by Mr Gumming, called upon Herbert Lawrence, the dux of the school, to read the' address on behalf of the pupils. Mr J. B Wilkinson followed with on address from the teachers, and Mr Lewis Oohen read an address from the old boys of the school, Mr Gumming replied in suitable terms, paying a high compliment to his snocessor, Mr T. S. Forster, and also to Miss Brittan, who presided over the girls' department. The old boys pre sentod Mr Gumming with a handsome writing desk. The children took farewell of their farmer master with a hearty burst of cheering. The Exhibition.—About three hundred children from the Prebbleton, Leeston, and Lakeside schools, with their teachers, visited the Exhibition yesterday, and were highly delighted with what they saw. In the afternoeu and evening the Australasian Blondin performed a number of feats on the tight rope, the evening performance being illuminated by a number of colored lights. Mr Leech’s Juvenile Band performed an excellent selection of music in the afternoon, which was loudly applauded. In the evening the Austrian Band played a very nice selection of music. The committee appointed re the Exhibitors’ ball met in the afternoon and settled that the ball should take place on the 19th instant. Working Men’s Political Association. —Last evening a monthly meeting of this body was held in the Freethought Hall, Mr J. Crawley was voted to the chair. There was a moderate attendance. The correspondence included letters from Messrs H. Wynn Williams, J. Holmes, and W. White, jun., M.H.B.’s, and Mr J. W. Oram, expressing pleasure at becoming honorary members, and enclosing each a cheque for one guinea. Mr H. Thomson, M.Q.8., felt constrained to refuse to become a member, being opposed (o some of the association’s views ; and Mr J. Evans Brown wrote to the same effect. The secretary had not written to Mr Pilliet, pending the issue of the Btanmoro election. It was decided to request one or two local members to bo good enough to forward the association“copies of Bills in which it might be expected to be interested and of Hansard.” Mr Crawley was elected to fill the vacant post- of president, Mr D. Handisidea vioo president. Mr Pozzi gave notice of motion — “That the land question form the topic for debate at next meeting.” The previous meeting’s discussion was resumed, as to the propriety or otherwise of amalgamating with the Otago Trades and Labor Council. The opinion of the meeting seemed to bo that, while the association sympathised with the Council's objects in view, an amalgamation between the two bodies would be out of place, as each had to a certain extent distinct interests to advance ; but that a trades union and labor congress might bo formed in Christchurch, independently, by members of the various trades. It was decided—“ That the association desires to oo operate politically and otherwise with the Otago Tradeu and Labor Council, so far as the association’s rules allow.” During Parliamentary session the association will meet fortnightly. Poultry Show. —lntending exhibitors at the poultry show to be held at the Exhibition are reminded that entries close to day. Homan Catholic Ohuech Bazaab.— The

total receipts from the tale of goods at this bazaar realised the sum of £205, and the articles unsold will be retained for a future occasion, Ashburton Hunt Club. —The members of the Ashburton Hunt Club had a very successful run with the hounds at Ohertsey on Thursday. Accident in the Hunting Field.—Mr Crawley, while out with the hounds at Chertsey on Thursday, in company with other members of the Ashburton Hunt Club, met with an accident whereby his collar bone was broken. This is the second serious accident that has occurred amongst tho members of the Ashburton Hunt Club during the past week, Dr. Rose having broken his leg while hunting at Tinwald on Saturday last. Ashburton R.M. Court. —At this Court yesterday, before J, Beswiok, Esq., R M., and O. P. Cox, B*q , J.P., M. Wilson, on a charge of drunkenness, was fined 10s. A second charge against Wilson, that of being an habitual drunkard, was adjourned, A case against R. Ruddiok, of Rakaia, for having 'two unregistered dogs in his possession, was adjourned till Thuroday next. On the application of the police, a charge against W. Fleming for the iU treatment oE a horse was withdrawn. Lyttelton Harbor Board. —An ordinary meeting of this Board was held at the offices, Christchurch, on Thursday last. Mr R. J. 8. Harman occupied tho chair, and made the usual statement. The amount received since last meeting was stated as being £4312 10s Bd. The engineer was instructed to prepare tenders for filling up the Naval Point opening in the breakwater, and to call for tenders as soon as possible. The Harbormaster reported on the use of luminous paint on the buoys, that the experiment was very satisfactory. The Board decided to allow tho use of the tug to take off the City of Perth at Timaru, providing the underwriter’s consent oould be obtained. It was resolved that two new diving dresses bo procured. The Sailors’ Home committee were requested to report an the next meeting. The Board then ad--1 journed until June 29th, at 2,30 p.m., it Christchurch.

Presentation. —Mr Lewis A. Hawkes, the dispenser at the hospital, who is on the eve of sailing for England for the purpose of studying for the medical profession, was presented with an address and a purse of seventeen sovereigns by the officers, nurses and servants of the institution. The purse bore a silver plate, suitably inscribed. Dr. Bobimon, the house surgeon, made the presentation, which was acknowledged by tho recipient in suitable terms. Ashburton Bobotjoh Auditors. —The election of two auditors for the Ashburton Borough Council took place on Thursday, and resulted in the appointment of Messrs Alfred Curtis and W. BL Qundry.

What in the moat unfortunate vegetable they could have on board a ship ? A leak. Why is a Grecian nose like a correct racing prediction ?—Because it’* a “ straight tip.”

A little six-year-old ia perplexed at the number of JVliss Spinsters whose banns are read out in church every Sunday. Why may an assessor of taxes be said to be the most appreciative man in the world ? Because he never underrates anybody. “No man ever gets rich on modesty,” says a meek young man, “ unless an heiress takes advantage of leap year, and proposes to him."

Governess—“ What is the future of the verb ‘to love,’ Mary?” Pupil, after a pause “To marry, Miss Jones." The Queen of Sweden has for her device a swallow with the motto, ‘ To seek the beat.’ Yes? Our swallow has that motto. The best costs 15 cents a glass. The Doctrine of Kents—Said the teacher—- | “ And it came to pass, when the king heard it, he rent his clothes.” Now, what does that mean, children—“ he rent his clothes” ?' Up went a little hand. ‘ Well, if you know, tell us.’ ‘Please, ma’am,' said the child, timidly, ‘ I s’pose ho hired ’em out. ’ The Eev. Dr, Talmage on the Press.— The newspapers will be the right wing of the apocalyptic angel, and the cylinders of the Christian printing press will be the front wheels of the Lord’s chariot.—Talmage. Meanwhile newspapers can be used for covering pantry shelves, as usual. 1 One pint of kerosene has made eighty families homeless in Kokomo, Col., assisted by the bad judgment of one who is now an angel,’ is the pathetic way in which a Western paper records a sad item. At a restaurant: First Diner— ‘ Here, waither, I say, confound it, this game is too much so.’ Waiter (blandly)—'Bog pardon, sir, but you’re mistaken, sir. It's the other gentleman’s fish at the next table, sir.’ A Great Want.—The next man who gets out a dictionary should not neglect to put in a few words that will rhyme with October, for the benefit of Fall poets. The dictionaries in the market are now very deficient in this respect.—American paper. The Way We Live Now—Time, 3 p.m. Scene, Club. First Gilded Youth—Had any breakfast, old chappie ? Second Gilded Youth—Yes. Had an egg beaten up at 12. First Gilded Youth (in admiration) —Doose you did. What a constitution you must have 1 * Punch.’

A young man proposed for the hand of a beautiful girl. As she hesitated about replying, he said : ‘ I await your answer with bated breath ’ The girl, who is a good deal of a humorist, said : ‘Well, Mr Man. yen will have to bait your breath with something besides high wines and Llmberger cheese to catch your humble servant. Good evening.’ At a table-d’hote in Normanby a very polite gentleman seizes the cider carafe and pouts out for all his neighbors. ‘ Madame, a ittle cider?’ ‘Oh, monsieur, thank you!’ * And you, monsieur ?’ ‘ With pleasure. But you are giving me all; you have none left for yourself.’ The gentleman, with satisfaction, ‘ Ah, now I can have some fresh !’ Bad luck depends very largely on the amount of downright laziness which is packed away in your system, and good luck consists greatly in what is properly o died your ptip on affairs. Some people have bad luok because their hands always slip when they take hold of anything, and others have good luck because they simply take hold and keep hold.

‘Anything that is worth doing is worth doing well.’ Always remember this when you are sparking a girl, and don’t sit looking at her with your thumb in your mouth when she feels faint and needs your strong arm to support her. Waist no time, but seize the opportunity—and the girl. A timid Bostonian has married a lady whose weight verges up to two hundred pounds. *My dear,’ said ho to her, ‘ ehall I help you over tho fence ?’ ‘ No,’ says she to him, ‘ help the fence.’ We have to make our choice in life, and to abide by the results of our decision when made. We cannot go on two different ways at once ; nor take a deep draught and keep the cup still full; nor spend and save. Wo can make a loaf of bread or brew a cup of beer at our pleasure j but we cannot make both of tho measure of meal that is enough only for one. ‘ Which shall it be ?’ is the great question to bo asked by each of us.

In proof the assertion that cattle will stray into strange places, we have seen a cow hide in a shoemaker's shop. * Does poultry pay?’asked a stranger of a city dealer. ‘Of course,’ was the reply ; ‘ even the little chickens shell out.’

For persr.ns who want to get rich—lf you want to get rich, mount a mule, because when you are on a mule you are better off.