NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2560, 22 June 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sydenham Pbesbytebian Oht/bch.—Our readers are reminded that tho sale of woik ■ under the auspices of tho Ladies' Association is open to-day up to 7 pm, iu the Oddfellows' Hall, Colombo road. At 8 p m., an entertainment will be given. The Pbicb op a Pictubb.—At tho Exhibition yesterday a couple, who from their appo.irance seemed to ba a farmor and his wife, stood somo time admiring a picture of a sow and her litter. Turning to the blandest of the "pmj cLors" who happened to be there, says Modgo, "Mo and mymicsus seem to like this 'u-', what might be the prioe of it now ? we wouldn't mird givin' a couple of notes for it." "The prioe of that pioturo is seventy - five guineas." "Seventy • fire guineas !ye doant say so.' Well, look here, we wuut go away without buyin' something what might be the prioe cf tint (pointing to another picture) now ? " " That," said the gentleman, "is sold; it was purchased for three hundred guineas by a connoisseur from Melbourne." " Then," replitdthe astonished countryman, "what a dashed fool he must be, como along old 'oman." A.O.F.—Court Thistle of tho Forest, held its u*ual fortnightly mooting in St. Saviour's schoolroom, Sydenham. There was a good sttendanro of members. Two persons were initiated into the order and several were proposed, inoluding his Worship the Mayor of bydenhum as an honorary member. There was considerable discussion re the purchase of a piece of land for a hall, and a committee was appointed to report next court night, after whioh the Court was closed in due form by the O.K. The Littblton Footbbidob. —Mr Stooks, the contractor for the footbridge over the Lyttelton railway yard, is pushing ahead with the work. Two concrete pillars are well forward, and yesterday preparations had commenced at what is to be the ontranoe to the bridge on the town side of it. When finished (and tho contraot time is three months from now) tho public will find it a most acceptable provision. It opens immediately at the western end of the railway platform, so that passengers for the steamers will bo enabled,' after stepping on to the platform from the trains, to get upon the bridge stairs without coming out of the station, as it were. The bridge terminates almost opposite to the present watermen's boat jetty. It will be 16ft in height, or rather the iron girders are to be that distance above the rails. The tremendous inoreate that has taken place of late years in the passenger trade of the steamers has, in the interests of public safety, rendered the erection of a footbridge a necessity. Those who have experienced the soare whioh a locomotive gives dashing unexpectedly past the nose of a steamer passenger in the act of picking his way across the railway yardto the jetty on a dark night, will concur in tho remark that the footbridge is not going up • moment too soon.

Lyttblton E. M. Oofbt. —At this Court thi» morning Mr J. W. Smith J.P., sentenced a tramp named J. Johnson to seven days' gaol for vagrancy. Evidence was giren to the efft'ot that he hnd been prowling about the outskirts of the town at night, amusing himself by knocking at the doors of residences and startling the occupants, his favourite weakness beicg to frighten females. Oddfellows' Ball. —The anniversary ball of the Loyal Oity of Norwich Lodge, No. 4356, Lyttelton, takes place, as advertised, tomonoit (Friday) evening at Port. The Exhibition. —In addition to the Now Zealand Blondin at tbe Exhibition tonight, thero w ill be a G o«ac-you please Skating entertainment.

The Wbono Shop.—On a plaintiff at the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning being requested to pay the usual fee before the hearing of his case, he said he had not the money. Finding that justioe was cot|to be had without payment, he produced a watch of considerable siz.i and tendered it to the Magistrate as seourity for payment of the fee. His Worship, however, told him that this was a Court of law, not a pawnbroker's shop ; that while they could not possibly give tick, they were equally preoluded from taking his ticker. The man went away muttering tha', tho watch was worth twenty times the amount they had asked him for. Masonic Bam.—The ball given in tho Cantarbury Lodge last night was a pronounoed and complete bucccss. The fine hall, which was beautifully decorated with iljwors and evergreens, forming a number of Masonic devices, together with several tablets bearing appropriate mottoes, looked magnificent when filled. All tho Degrees in Masonry were represented in clothing the 18th degree, the Boso Croix, Grand Lodge, Royal Aroh and blue regalia being worn. Mr Schwartz's band discoursed oapital music, and tho arrangements of the committee, though tho room was rather crowded, were excellent. An enclosed awning wts run from the hall door to the building occupied by Mr White, which was laid out as a card and smoking room. Refreshments were laid in the eupper room upstairs, and also in the card room. Mr Messenger catered exoallently, and throughout the ball was a most enjoyable one. Tho ladles who assisted so much in the work of decorating the hall are to bo congratulated on the excellent taste displayed by them iu tho matter, every one being unanimous in saying that the room looked tho prettiest evsr seen here. • Bro. Peterlin, with his usual courtesy, placed a speoiul tratccar on from Papanui, whioh was taken advantage of by a number of gentlemen and ladies. Altogether the ball was an excellent one, and dancing was kept up with great spirit till an early hour, when the brethren and their lady friends loft, having spent a most enjoyable evening.

Camtebbuby. Athletic Club.—A oommittse meeting of the OanterburyAmateur Athlstio Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening. The following were present—Messrs O. C. CoTfe (in tho chair), G. B. Hales, F. W. Hales, A. M. Anderson, R, V. Anson, J. Campbell and F. W. Hunt. The secretary received instructions to make arrangements with the Linoaster Park Company for tho use of the ground for tho ensuing season, and to report same at next committee mooting. Several accounts were passed for payment, and other routine business transacted.

Abohibakd Fobbes.—The subjoined ro markg concerning this interesting lecturer conclude a most able oritique in a recent number of the " Argun" :—" Mr Forbes, in addition to his many other gifts, is indeed ' a fellow of infinite jast, of moat excellent fancy.' Hiß lecture is as full of good things as an egg it full of meat. And tbey are told so well that it is no exaggerated metaphor to say that his audience ia kept in a simmer of delight, There is, too, a dash of audacity in his originality, a power of comparison, a sly leading np to any denouement but the one expected. that from fimt tj last there is an unbroken "flow of merriment. This af tarpieco is a rich dessert —an ear tickling fantasia, a laughing brooklet, af lor the feasts of history, the solemn dirges, and the storms and strife of nations that he has presented to us now for eight nights in Buoce=sion. The tempting titbits are as diversified as the colours of the rainbow, and all of equal brightness, like a tiara of diamonds. We do not beliove that Mr Forbes could tell a bad joke or make a pointleas epigram any more than ho could play tho ooward. To even hint at theso raoy experiences in greater detail than the published heads would be i,l»giariam and gross ingratitude to Mr Forbes, who ba.B given us the pleasure of hearing them. Suffice to say that his oayings are sure to become the rage, and unless they are heard from the lips of their ■author they will, when retailed by society, be as water unto wine." Abbbubxok Emms.—This struoture is now under repairs, and tho work of redeeming, a much needed improvement, is being rapidly carried on. Mb Pillibt's Candidature. —Mr PJ.iet announces his intention to address the electors of Stanmore district at tho Library, Knightstown, on Monday, Jons 26th, at 7.30 p.m.

Elbotioh Today at Lsttbitok.— Any ratepayer who f eels an interest in the licensing question at Port may today »iw aa ~ x " pression ol opinion at the ballot box. J.ne vote will be taken at the Council Chambers from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for and against increasing the number of lioenied houses in the district, T OIIOKA AND ETBBTON JOOKBT vUTB—II is intended to hold a special meeting of this club on Monday week to consider an application to the Eyreton Domain Board and other business whioh may arise. Abhbubton Rivbb.—The Ashburton river on Tußsday night rose to a higher level than it has been known to reaoh for several years, but no damage has been done, and yesterday it had fallen again to something near to its natural condition. Stahmobh Election— Mr W. Fleaher has announced that he will not ocntest the Scanmore seat, and as Mr 8. P. Andrews nan already retired from the contest, the fight will be between Messrs Riohardson, Pilliot, and Cowlishaw.

Runaway Tbtjoks.—a. few days ego, at Oxford, some trucks which were beiDg discharged or else loaded by consignees started away of their own motion down the incline towards Bennett's Junotion. An engine wan hastily sent in pursuit, and fortunately stopped the runaways at Btar?atian Hill by hooking on, and restraining their oourse, brought them baok. Wbathkb Exchange —New Zealand, Yesterday—N.W. winds in the South; the sea is rising at Taranaki and Hokitika. Australia—A moderate depression is passing West Australia with N.W. winds; light 8. W. winds and showery on the East Coast and Tasmania. Barometer—New Zealand: Buseell, 30 ; Wellington, 29 8 ; Bluff, 29.3. Australia, 29.9; Hobart, 29.8; Portland, 30.1 ; Sydney, 30.1. Thb Kaiapoi Beidgb.—lt is intended at an early date to oonvene a meeting of burgesses to consider the ways and means for erecting a new road traffic bridge, to re-plaoe the existing shaky structure, also to deoide in reference to laying a tramway along the streets and orossing the new bridge. The meeting will be held to deoide upon proposals to be submitted to a poll of tho ratepayers, mainly on the proposition to raise a loan for these public works. Thb Latb Fibb.—Mr James Robertsoa has handed to the Fire Brigade a cheque for five guineas in aid of their library fund. He has done this in recognition of the assistance rendered by tho Brigade at the fire which occurred a few nights ago. Athletics. —The adjourned fortnightly meeting of the Canterbury Tradesmen's Athletio Club was held at the Wellington Hotel last evening. Mr Parker was in the cbair. The balance-sheet was adopted. Football and gymnastics were discussed at some length, but, on the motion of Mr Butler, seconded by Mr Lowry, they were allowed to stand over till next season. The meeting was adjourned till next November, A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the proceedings. Thb Waimakaeibi.—On Tuesday night the volume of water brought down in tho Waimakariri was so great that at one time a serious flood was expeoted. The south channel was full to overflowing at several points. A considerable scour sets in against Kaiapoi Island, and the road near the island south bridge was flooded, as well as the main North road, at Chaney's, and slightly on the road between the Waimakariri dray bridge and Kaiapoi. Some of the farms in this locality were slightly innndated. The Stewart's Gaily cntting kept the line clear of water, and there was an immense current in this channel. The heavy body of water was backed ur- a mile beyond Kaiapoi town, but the embankments of oourse held it within bounds. Kaiapoi Boabd op Hbalth.—The mom" bers of the Borough Council sat as a Board of Health on Tuesday evening, the Mayor presiding. Dr. Ovendon, medical offioer, said he was glad he hud not been required for some time to present a report, as the health of the town had been very good. Last week, however, there had been a malignant oase of diphtheria, in the case of a child in Peraki street, whioh had terminated fatally. Every oara was taken to lessen the possibility of infeotion spreading. With respect to two aged persons in Sewell street who had been seriously ill, with no one to attend to them, a nurse had been obtained, who claimed 30s per week for her services, whioh was a fair and reasonable oharge. The Mayor said the charitable aid office would only allow 20s. It was deoided to recommend the payment of the claim. After passing some routine business the Board adjourned. Exhibition Doo Show.—The following is the number of exhibits in each class, viz.:— Mastiffs, 3; St. Bernards, 6; Newfoundlands, 4 ; bull dogs and sluts, 3 ; bull terrier dogs, under 181 b, 1; do slut, 2; do, over 181 b, 7 ; do, sluts, 2 ; black and tan terriers, 7 ; Skye terriers, 5; Bedlington do, 8 ; Dandie Dinraont, 4 ; any other variety of terriers, 7; toy terriers, 4 ; any other variety of toy, 12 j cattle dogs and sluts, 3; sheep dogs, 17 ; any other variety of non-sporting; dogs, 2 ; English setters, 7 ; Irish setters, 6 ; Gordon setters, 2; pointers, dogs, 14 1 sluts, 4; retrievers, 7 ; Russian do, 6,- spaniels, Clumber, 10 ; do, Cooker, 8 ; do, puppy, 3 ; any other variety of spaniels, 9; greyhounds, dogs, 14 ; do, sluts, 12 ; do puppies, dogs and sluts, 10; do, saplings, 21 ; fox terrier dogs, 8; do, sluts, 5 ; do, puppies under six months, 7 ; any other variety of sporting dogs, 2. Total, 252. Exhibitors are reminded to find their own collars and chains. Skating Contest at thb Exhibition.— A meeting of sinters was held at tho Coffee Palace last ovening ; Mr J. Q. Walker occupied the chair. The following programme was agreed upon: —Long ruou in costumo, ten laps; Junior raoe, for any competitors under sixteen years of age, three laps ; L*dies race, three laps; Fancy skating, time five minutes for each competitor; liace backwards, three laps; Hurdle raco, four laps, over two hurdles each 18in. ; Consolation race, for competitors who have not won a previous race. It was decided that the contest shall commence at 7.45 p.m. sharp on Wednesday, the 28th inst. A resolution was passed that Messrs Siltmarsh and Loughnan bo again asked to kindly aot as judges. It was resolved that no competitor shall ba entitled to take more than one prize, but shall have the right of selecting which he likes of those he may have gained. A cordial vote of thanks was nnanimously passed to Messrs Joubert and Twopeny for their kindness, and that the secretary, Mr Rosewarne, write to those gentlemen to that effect. All entries close on Tuesday, 27th inst., at 4 p.m., at the Coffee Palace. Wbbck of the ss. Wbbtpobt.—A telo gram in our yesterday's issue announced the sicking of the steamer Westport off Flax bourne and the landing of the crew in boats. The insurances on her were also given. It will be remembered that the staainer loft Lyttollon on Sunday at 4.45 a.m. in a disat l;d oondition, leaky and light, with an engine and centrifugal pump on her deok for the purpose of keeping her afloat. The Westport's career in New Zealand has been an unfortunate one. It is hardly twelve months since she was launohed on the Clyde. Captain W. B. Williams, her owner, brought her out specially for the Westport coal trade. She made a splendid paesage out to the colony, and was at once put on the trade. Bhe had remained almost wholly in it up to the time of her wreck, and was under charter for twelve months to the Westport Colliery Company. In February last, when at Westport, she grounded on a snag and sank, barely esoaping becoming a total wreck, and a week ago yesterday she struck on a rock off Akaroa Heads, with the result that several holeß were made in her hull, as already reported. She was taken to Akaroa, where an eight-hone power engine and centrifugal pump were put on board. These were purchased for her by Mr P. Cunningham from Messrs Ware and Jones, the graving dook oontraotors. It was found that she could, by keeping the pumps going, put to sea safely, and she steamed from Akaroa to Lyttelton. At the latter port the major portion of her cargo was landed on Saturday last and early on Sunday morning. Ste> started for Wellington, her underwriters Giving a certificate authorising her removal. It should be stated that her machinery had in no way suffered by the accident at Akaroa. Her enjines were in perfect order when she left port, and the portable engine on deck, with the pump, were also in first-class working order. What fatal weakness showed itself after she loft Lyttelton has yet to be made known. While at Akarca inch tern-

porary repairs as it was possible to make were done, to the damaged portions of her hull, and afterwards at Lyttelton, all that could be done to render her sufficiently sea-

worthy for the run np to Wellington was done.

Football.—The team to represent the Ashburton Football Club in a match to be played at Ashburton on Saturday next against the East Christchurch Club, will be chosen from the following : Messrs Church, Evans, A. and E. Pooka, Fish, Qrove9, Hart, Hunt, Hepburn, Haßaey, Hngomin. Lechner, Panling, Shnry, Winter, Wood. The following will represent the Fast Christchurch Football Club: W. Q Ataok, R. Blanohard, W. De Castro, George Fisher, J. Fuller, H. Hinge, F. D. Kesteven (captain), A. Mountfort, J. Boss, R. Shand, W. Pringle, E. Winter, A. T. Roberts, G. Wright, E. fit. Woledge.—Canterbury Association Football Club. The match next Saturday will be England v the Colonies. The former will play in club uniform. Play commences at throe o'clock at Hagley Park, near the running path.—The following will represent the Merivale Football Club in their match with the Glo toaster Football Club on Saturday, June 21th, i.t 2.30 p.m.: W. Wilkinson, A. Smith, E. Cree-woll. McKee, F. Wilkinson (captain), G. Dale, H. Hiddlestone, W. Hiddlestone, D. Hatt, T. Rae*e, C. Garrard, E. Hall, B. Barry, J. Mundy, Wilson. Fmergeneifls, Grogan and Large.—The match for the Ravens Football Club on Saturday will be East v West, Colombo street being tho dividing line. The Eaßt wdl wear blue and white and tho wost black. — Orristchurch Football Club. The Saturday's match of this club is to be Cricketers v the rest of the Club. The former will wear blue and white, tho luttor red and black. Flay to commence punctually at 2.45.