NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2555, 16 June 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

AoK»Owt,flDaMBNT. —Dr. Haeon act no w* ledges with many thanks a present to the patients at the Sunnyside Asylum of an excellent and varied assortment of bats and caps (also dressing gowns for the sick) and smoking caps, from Mr O. P. Hulberfc, for the Fancy Dress Ball. He alsc intimates that bona fide relations of patients can obtain tickets on application at the office. Mbs Moobb’s Lectubbs. —Our readers

are reminded that one of the eerier of lectures on the nursing of the sick nril be given this evening at St. Michael’s schoolroom, at eight o’clock. Accident.—This morning as a cart laden with coal slack was proceeding along Victoria street the near side wheel got locked with the tram rail, and, the load being heavy, the efforts to extricate the cart resulted in the axle snapping. The load was at once thrown out, and the cart now lies, minus a wheel, on the Market Place reserve, near the weighbridge. Parliamentary —Last night, after Sir Geo. Grey had replied on the general debate, Mr Swanson at considerable length replied to ceitain remarks made by Sir George ; and Messrs George and DaLmtonr replied to Mr Swanson. After this the House divided as follows : —Ayes, 19—Messrs Bracken,Oadman, DeLautour, Dodson, Feld wick, George, M.W. Green, Kir George Grey, Messrs Holmes, Hutchison, Joyce, Montgomery, Moss, Munro, Seddor, Shephard,Sutter, Tole and W. White. N ea, 37 —Messrs Beetham, Dick,

Sir J. Hall, Messrs Horsthouse, Captain Mackenzie, Messrs Poatlethwaite, J. Buchanan, Fergus, Hamlin, C Johnston, McMillan, Eolleston, W. O. Buchanan, Fish, Hobbs, W. Johnston, Mitohelson, Eutherford, Oouolly, Fulton, Hurst, Kelly, Peaoock, Sheehan, Stevens, Taiaroa, Xomoana, Weston, Sutton, Tawhai, Trimble, Whitaker, Swanson, H. Thomson, Watt, T. Wilson, and J. G. Wilson. The Purchase of Votes Bill was then ordered to be read a second time that day six months. The House rose at 2 25. R.M. Court, Lyttelton.—At this Court this morning John Pearce was charged with the larceny of a haer cf coal, value Is, the property of the N.Z. Grain Agency. The polios prosecuted, and the accused pleaded not guilty. Sergeant Morice, J. W. Malcolmsen, and the master of the barque Oiyndor gave evidence, and the Benoh sentenced Loo defendant to seven days’ imprisonment.

Caste Comedy Company.—This company will appear for the first time this evening, at the Gaiety Theatre, in “ The Ticket of Leave Man." The performance will be under the patronage of his Worship the Mayor, and will be for the benefit of the Tima.ru disaster fund. In the present dearth of dramatic entertainments in Christchurch, coupled with the object for which the per-

formance is given, a good attendance miy be expected.

Exhibitors’ Ball.—The ball given by the exhibitors, which has been fixed to taka place in the Art Gallery of the Exhibition on Monday evening next, promises to be a great success, over 200 invitations have been issued, and the committee are sparing no pains to raider the gathering a thoroughly pleasant and enjoyable one.

Working Men’s Political Association. —A meeting of the above takes place this ev-ning atj the Freethought Hall at eight o’clock.

A Camel Eacb. —In the interior of Augiralia camels have for some time past been uisd as beasts of burd, n. The Australian, however, is not only a good man cf business, bu a keen sportsman as well, and especially fond of a race meeting. Thus it came about cue other day that on the arrival at Thargonumdah of a troop of eighteen camels laden

-i'h merchandise some of the enterterprisiug t.wu'men arranged fora race bit ween five of the fleetest of the “ ships of the desert.” They were ridden by light weights—two of them being jockeys well known to the sporting public in the neighboring township of W liannia—and the only stipulation made wan that the prize of £ls should be handed ov r by the winner to the trustees of the fund for fencing the cemetery ! A level start web effected, but the camel ridden fay one Bond made all the running, and won in a " canter ” by four lengths. One of the ‘'ships” ie reported to have laid down at the back of the ■Jourse, and, “his steering gear out of order,” he could not be piloted straight afterward. I has not only is Thargomindah entitled to the credit, if any, of having promoted the fi-st ontel race in Australia, but also to the exceptional credit of having devoted racing stakes to a praiseworthy object.—" Tha Colonies and India.”

Ashbubton Old Men's Home, —The “ 010 ” at the Home were on Wednesday treated to an entertainment given by the choir of St. Stephen’s church. The music was vary ■ well rendered, and the audience thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Xhh 8.8. Manapouei.—This new steamer left Port Chalmers' wharf yesterday, at 4 p m., but owing to a heavy eea was unable to crcai the bar till an early hour this morning. “She should put in an appearance about 6 p.m. this evening, and will probably leave for the North after the arrival of the 8.10 p.m. train from Christchurch. Oust Licensing CousT.—Tho sitting of this Court was held on Thursday, at the Hoad Board office. Present, Messrs R. L- Higgins (chairman), Tipping, and Addinell. The application of Mr Morgan, of the Half-way House Hotel, for a renewal certificate of his publican’s license was granted, the house being reported to he well conducted. Mr Hewlings, clerk of the Court, was appointed to take the local option poll of this district on Wednesday, July st.h. MAGISTBATE'B COBBT, AMBBBLBT. —At ■this Court on Thursday, before Meesrs O. Whitefoord, Esq,, KM, T. Douglas, F. Courage, and A. Broadfoot, J. Thomas was charged with having been illegally in pursmt of game on Mr Courage’s land. The prosecutor did not press the case, and accused was fined in tbe nominal sum of 5). Messrs Me -'dam, McLean. McLaren nnd May wore charged by the Kowai Road Board with interfering with and removing the pipes of a culvert under the Board’s control. Mr Spaokman for the prosecution. The act was admitted, the defendants pleading that they had applied to the Board for the removal of • the pipes, which were a hindrance to the ■proper drainage, and that they had only adopted this course after failing to obtain wtiat they considered to be the redress they wanted from the Board. The Bench was of opinion, from the defendants’ witnesses, that * the pipes were an obstruction, and muet inflict a nominal fine of 6s each, with costs, inclusive of the expense of replacing the pipes. J. Harper, who had been employed by the parties, was also charged, but the case was dismissed. E. Watson v Hill and Helmes, claim of £7. Mr Watson for plaintiff, for whom judgment was given, with casts. Obahob Ball. —The Orangemen of Lyttelton intend to celebrate the 12th of July next by holding a bull. Loadin'. —The annual meeting of the subscribers to the Loburn Public Library was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday last. There was a fair attendance; Mr O. Cunningham in the chair, Mr Brook, treasurer, reported that the receipts for the past year were £l3 17i 5d ard theexpenses £ll 19s 9J; balance in hand, £1 17s 8i ; and that fortyaeven volumes ordered from Mudio had arrived per the Waipa. Mr Wilmot, secretary, reported there were 770 volumes in the library, and that two wore missing. During the year 364 volumes had been taken out, and that, with a few exceptions, the books were in good condition, Mr Brock proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Wilmot on his leaving Loburn, fur his attention to the library and his oiurtesy at all times to the members. After votes of thanks to the chairman and treasurer, the following were elected in place of the nine retiring members of committee, viz., Messrs. Cunningham, ’Dick, Carmichael, Free, Barker, Duthie, Carr, Duncan, and CHlmour. Mr O. A. Cunningham was elected president, Mr D. Dick vicepresident, Mr D. Brook secretary and treasurer, Mr Q-. Duncan librarian. Stranding op the Wbstpoet.—Our Akaroa correspondent writes : —On Wednesday morning at 11.30 a strange boat pulled up ■to the Akaroa jetty. It turned out to belong i to the above steamer and brought the intelligence that the steamer had gone ashore at '2.30 a m. stem on to the rocks at or near Piraki, about five miles south of Akaroa Heads. Owing to the dense fog the captain hod lost his way, and the rooks were only seen in time to prevent the steamer going on at a speed of 8i knots. The engines were reversed to full speed astern, thereby checking her way. As it was, sufficient speed was onto cause two large holes in her bows to be made, ond fixing her to the rooks until sufficient -wheat (with which she was loaded) was thrown over to cause her to float off. The captain then steamed for Akaroa, where she arrived about four o’clock apparently in a sinking condition, as she was shortly after ‘beached close alongside the jetty, where her ‘damaged bows soon appeared as the tide receded. The wheat in her tore hold is partly under water, and it is only through her engines and after part being protected by water-tight compartments that she did not at once sink, and had she not floated off yesterday the heavy gale now blowing would have paused her to become a total wreck ere another day had passed. It is said that the owners intend to patch up the leaks and send her to Dunedin or Wellington to be decked. A number of the Akaroa boats was smashed T>y the gale on Wednesday night. Oantbbbitby Fbeshold Association.— Last evening a general meeting of shareholders of the Canterbury Co-Operative Freehold Land Association (Limited) was held at the office, Hereford street Chambers, There was a good attendance. The chairman’s statement expressed the directors’ satisfaction in allotting the sections that evening on their first estate, the prices placed on them having been arrived at by careful consideration. So soon as settlement on the block required it, the directors would be prepared to form the roads laid off. Steps had been token to place the whole block under the Land Transfer Act, that each shareholder may obtain a certificate of title in the best way and at the least possible coat. The licenses to occupy would be issued as speedily as practicable after the ballot. At a meeting in July some modifications of the rules would probably bo submitted to the shareholders’ consideration, to enable more valuable sections to be dealt with, in which the scale of repayments could bo mode proportionate to the value of the sections. It was also in ‘contemplation to make use of the registered constitution, with a view to advancing to members temporary loans on other than freehold or leasehold securities. The imposi’ion of fines for non payment of subscriptions was also proposed to be put in force from date. The allotments in the present estate nearly or quite providing a section for each share, the directors intended to at once look out for another block of land. The proceedings concluded with a ballot for the various sections in the Locksley estate. Pbevbntion op Ceubltt to Animals.— The committee appointed at the recent public meeting held in connection with tbo prevention of cruelty to animals, met in the Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. The Rev. Thomas Flavell was voted to the chair. Mr Joyce, solicitor, wrote, offering to plaoe his professional services gratuitously at the disposal cf the committee. It was resolved to defer the appointment of a permanent solicitor, but the secretary was instructed to thank Mr Joyce for hi* offer. Mr Hill was appointed honorary veterinary surgeon to the society. The Bank of New Zealand was appointed the society’s bankers. It was decided that the committee should meet on the first Monday in each month, at 4 p.m., in the Provincial Council Chambers, if their use can be obtained. A sub-committee, including the chairman, the hon. secretary, the hen. treasurer, Messrs F. W. Jones, W. H. Lane, and Stanley Edwards, was appointed to carry out details in regard to the work of the society. It was stated that Mr Leahy, inspector of nuisances, had, subject to the consent of the Mayor and Councillors being obtained, offered to act as inspector, and to report all cases of cruelty falling under his notice. The sub-committee was instructed to make arrangements for the appointment of a temporary inspector, and to direct him, it being understood that such officer should be naid for his services. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Shaw—" That the secretary bo instructed to write to the editors of the Press, stating that to prevent any misconception tbo society recognises the fact that it can only succeed in carrying out its objects by securing the respect and support of moderate men and disclaims any intention whatever ot eoine to unreasonable extremes at any time, and deprecates any intention to do so, but only to encourage careful treatment and to prevent acts of flagrant cruelty to animals It was stated that the Primate had consented to act as a vice-president of the society. Messrs Kimbell, Carruthers, Bspenette, and Cliaaold, were added to the committee. Some formal matters having been disposed of the meeting adjourned. “Much Ado About Nothing. The -students of Canterbury College are to boomgratnlated on their very successful rendermg . of this most enjoyable comedy evenmg. fit. Michael’s Hall was fitted up with • stage and scenic accessories, the lime tyf being well managed. The entertainment w»a given under the auspices of the College Dramatic Society. The performers were Tepeatedly applauded, and were called before the curtain at the conclusion of the comedy.

I Board op Health,-A feting whs held today. Preient—Mr W. man), Messrs J. E. Parker, W. . ' S. Manning, and A. Dunbar. The folio wing motion stood in Mr Ft liter’s name *, the following resolution be rescinded : Anac m the opinion of the Board it is desirable that the powers delegated by this Board un Public Health Act to the Christchurch City Council be revoked.” In the abseno fuller attendance, Mr Parker gave notice of motion to the same effect, a ** Board adjourned, after a twenty mi Kaiapoi Fabmbbs’ Club.—The monthly meeting of this club will be held on Monday evening, to hear a paper read hy , he /P e ’ and to arrange for the annual ploughing mitcbi l Stanmobe Election.— Mr W. H. Pdl'et will address the electors of Stanmore at tbe Bingsland schoolroom on Monday n«t. Mr Oowlishaw also meets the electors at Phillipstown on the same evening. Freethought Association. —A meeting of this association was held last evening in the Freethought Hall. The object of the meeting was to consider the desirability _or establishing a debating society in connection with the association. There were twenty members present, and these resolved to form themselves into a class. It was decided tbat the platform should be an open one, and that those uaoonneoted with the association may take part in the debates it introduced by a member. . . Wakahui Election. —The polling in this election takes place to-day. Both candidate! addressed the electors in Ashburton last night, Mr Ivess at Bullock’s store and Mr Saunders in the Town Hall.

Two Yankees were once describing the character of a third. One defended him and the other disparaged his honesty. ‘ Well,’ said the first,‘you must admit that he has lots of moral principle.’ He orter to have, retorted the second, * for he never uses any.’ A boy came home from school very much excited, and told his father that he believed all human beings were descended from apes, which made the old man so mad that he replied, angrily, ‘ That moy be the case with you, but it ain’t with me; I can tell you that now.’ A gentleman who employs a great number of hands in a manufactory in the West of Scotland, in order to encourage his workpeople in a due attendance at church on fastday, told them that if they went to church they would receive their wages for that day in the same manner as it they had been at work, upon which a deputation was appointed to acquaint their employer that ‘if he would pay them for over hours they would attend likewise at the Methodist chapel In the evening.