NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2561, 23 June 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Meritale, —The Merivale Sunday school will not re-open till the Board of Health, gives permission. Kino Kalakatta.—ln a most amusing letter of the “ Vagabond,” writing from Honda! u, in a recent number of the “Argus,”' the writer, interviewing his Majesty, extracts the following admission: — sl But I understand you men. I, too, have been a Bohemian. Few know that in the old days I edited the ‘ -.tar of the Pacific/ and, rebel that you are, learn that I supported the cause of the South. Of course I don’t believe in slavery, but I always thought the Southern States had as much right to secede as the American colonies from Great Britain. It was the strong against ths weak. l r m always glad I had that experience, it taught me a good deal, and without that I should, perhaps, have had a very bad opinion of newspaper men when I have real what they siy about mo ; but I know what it is myself.”

Wakakui Road Board.— Mr Tfaoxas Walsh was yesterday elected to the vacant ■eat at the Wakanui Road Board, resigned by Mr Hugo Friedlander. There was no opposition.

Football.—The following will play for the second fifteen of the Sydenham Football Club in their match with the second fifteen of the Christ’s College Football Club, to bo played on the ground of the latter on Saturday next, play to commence at 3 pm. sharp Messrs G. Mason, T. Bearo, R. Prebble, W. George, J. itn-e, J. Pleasance, J. Keatt, W. Hoban, W. Jeffries, A. Ilea, T. Marr, N. Hall, W. Lockwood, W. Gn.nthom and P. Toombs; emergencies, W. White, J. Jackson and A. Smith. Colors, rtd and black. The members are reqm sted t j meet at the College ground at 2.45 p.m. The following will represent the Merivale Football Club (first fifteen) in the match with the Breadalbane Football Club on Saturday next on the ground of the latter, play to commence at 3 p.m. sharp;—Messrs Back, G. ®tewart Lowry (captain) Scrimshaw, Francis, Gapes (2), Mummery, Nnttal, Dale, Tucker, Wilson, Lock, Bowman and Spicer ; emergencies, Ohamnan Smith and F. Wilkinson.

Working Men’s Club.—A special general meeting of members of the above club will be h-ld this evening at eight o’cbck to receive balance sheet and an'iitcr’s report. Goon Inthvtions, —An Edinbro’ solicitor, recently deceased, used to tell with great glee how he was once visited by an elderly respec-table-looking man, wbo stated that he had oome to have his will drawn up. Seeing the prospect of a good client, the solicitor devoted much time to drawing up the instrument, in which property, shares, and funds to a considerable amount were assigned to certain relatives. When the client bad paid many visits, and woe at length pleated with the wording of the will, the solicitor asked where the property, &c , was invested. The client replied, “ Oh, I haven’t any ! I only want my relaliveg to see after I’m dead what I would have done for them had I been able."

jAial Accident at Cost. —On Wednesday an Inquest was held touching the death of John Bowman, who, as was stated in our Wednesday iisue, was killed by hi* hone and dray. In the absence of the coroner for the district, the inquiry was hold before B. L Higgins, Esq., J.P., and a verdict of "Accidental death ” returned. Ashburton Debating Society.- The first of a series of social gatherings in connection with the above society took place in Saunders Bros.’ buildings on Wednesday night. There was a good attendance, and during the evening vocal and instrumental music, recitations, &?., were contributed by various members and friends, and the entertainment was both an enjoyable and successful one.

Lyttelton Local Option Election. — The poll was taken yesterday at port under the local option clause of the Licensing Aot. Soon after 6 p.m. Mr Fred Gibson, the returning effi-er, made the following declaration of the result;—For increase of publicans’ licenses, 14; against, 35 j majority against, '2l. For increase of New Zealand wine licenses, 14 ; egainst, 32 ; majority against, 18. Presbvtbbian Baza.au and Conoebt. — The Ladies’ Association connected with the Presbyterian Church, Sydenham, held a sale of work in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham, from 2 p.m, till 7 o’clock yesterday evening. The stalls were presided over by Mesdames Banket), MoOleary, Lyle, Miss Banken, and others, and good business was done. At_ 8 o’clock a very enjoyable musical entertainment was presented, at which there was a good attendance. Fbebthought Debating Society. —The second meeting of the Christchurch Freethought Debating Society was held last evening In the Freethought Hall. There was a large attendance. It was resolved—“ That the society should meet every Thursday.” The rules of the Dunedia Association were adopted. A paper was read by Mr George, after which a discussion followed, and the meeting adjourn'd. Doyleston Town Hall Committee. —A meeting of the above committee was held on Monday evening last. Mr 8 L Jones was in the chair, and all the members ware present. The treasurer road a statement of accounts, which showed a credit balance of about £9, which was considered satisfactory. After some discussion re improving the hall, Mr A. L. Glassou was instructed to borrow £SO on mortgage for the above purpose. Btanmobb Electobatb. —The Hon. _ B Biohardson delivered on address at Phillipgtown last evening, and received a cordial vote of thanks at the conclusion of an orderly meeting. Mr Biohardson speaks this evenat Knightstown. Masonic,—The installation of the W.M. elect of the Corinthian Lodge, No. 463, 1.0., and investiture of officers took place last evening at the St. Augustine Masonic Hall. Bro. F. J. Smith, District G. Begistrar, E C., officiated as installing officer, and there was a large attendance of visiting brethren of all constitutions. After the installation a banquet took place, when the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly responded to. Exhibition Dog Show —The dog show which takes place to-morrow in the Exhibition promises to be a very great success, a large number of entries having been made in the various classes. As no extra charge is made for admission, there will no donbt be a large attendance of visitors. The judges in the various classes are requested to be in attendance at the Exhibition at 10 a.m. tomorrow, and all exhibits must be in their place* by 8.30 a.m. on the same day.

Sitnnyside Abyx.tjm.-t-A patients’ fancy dress ball took place last evening at the Asylum and was very suoc ssful. A large number of ladies and gentlemen taking an interest in the Asylum, together with friends of patients, were 'present as onlookers. In response to the appeal made by Dr. Hacon for costumes, &0., a number of articles of all kinds were aent by various donors, and the drosses, as a whole, were excellent. The gentlemen who made so successful a debut at the fancy dress ball held in the Exhibition, as Pierrots, created great amusement, at also did another exhibitor, who appeared as St. Jacob, of oil notoriety, in a very unique costume. The patients seemed most thoroughly to enjoy the entertainment, and great credit is due to Dr. Haoon and Mr Heager for the way in which the whole affair was conducted. Diphtheria at St. Aibans.— The following reports on the subject of the prevalence of diphtheria at St. Albans have been sent in by tbe medical officer of the Board of Health : —“ I have the honor to draw your attention to tbe St. Albans portion of the district in consequence of the cases of diphtheria which are still being reported from it. As several of the recent oases hava been in attendance at the public schools up to the time of their taking ill, I think it will be necessary to close the school lor the present. This precaution, however, will not avail much, unless the greatest care is used to prevent people from infected houses visiting their neighbours.” “ I am informed that notwithstanding the public schools at St. Albans have been closed on account of diphtheria in this district, one of the Sunday schools has been opened. This disease has already caused several deaths, and fresh cases are b<ing doily reported. The action of the Sunday school authorities in this matter is highly reprehensible, as it renders the precaution of closing the public schools of little or no avail. (Signed) Coubthky Nkdwxxl, Medical Ofiicer.”

A Yachtsman’s Banquet.—" Well, there was a gentleman,” said Delmonioo, •* who gave a dinner to ten people that cost him 400dol. a cover. It was luxurious enough to bo classical. His bills of fere he provided himself, and he insisted on the (-argons, five of them, being dressed as sailors. He was a yachtsman, and be bought their clothes and sent for them next day to dress his sailors on the vessel with. Tho bills of fare were the feature of the dinner. Let me see, they drank—or rather tasted—every vinted liquor that has ever been brought to America. 1 do not mean that they drank every brand of wine, but tho best was not good enough for their taste. They finished with a pousso cafe made of eleven liquors.” “ Bat the bills of fare ? ” “ They were too grand. Before each plate sat a out-glass basin, about 20in. in diameter and 4:n. deep. Each was nearly filled with water perfumed with attar of roses, on the surface of which floated half-open pond lilies. In the basin a perfoot model of tho yacht owned by the gentleman who gave the dinner was placed. It was cut in red cedar wood, with cabin, rail, wheel for steering, braeswork, such as belaying pins, binnacle, &o, man-ropes worked and trimmed with sailor knots, scraped pine masts and booms, tigging of silken cords, coloured as it would be in the prototype, and sails of satin,” “ But tho bills of fare ? ” 11 Yes, yes ! Tho •ails carried tho bills of faro. On the flying jib were tho words 1 Compliments of the —’ well, giver of the dinner; on tho jib tho date and place j on the foresail was the name of the guest who sat at tho place where each little vessel floated, and on the mainsail was the menu. Then, as the guest had occasion to consult it, he used a little gold oar that rested on the fingers of a silver naiad who peered over the sparkling glass and held out both hands to grasp tho oar. After the dinner each guest carried away tho bill of fare or had it sent to his home. The bills of fare must have cost lOOdol. apiece,—Letter to the “Philadelphia Times.” The Difference. —Dr. Hans von Bulow, the pianist, said to an American admirer, l lf I stop practice for one day I notice it in my playing ; if I stop two days, my friend notices it; if I stop three days the public notice it.’ It is different with the young man who practices down the street. If he stops for one day the whole neighborhood notices it, and feels like paying him SOOdols never to begin again. If ho doesn’t stop for two day* fcbe neighbors ask tho police to notice it as a nuisance; and, if he doesn’t stop for three, days they get down their shot guns and go gunning for him.