NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2571, 4 July 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ohtldbbn's Fancy Dbhsj Ball.—We are requested to state that thii ball commeneeß this evening at seven o'clock. The Dbpabtubh o» the Mkmbbbe.— The Lyttelton Brass Band propose to meet the members of Parliament at the railway station at Port to-night, on their arrival, and will give them a "send off" fitting the oocssion. The electric light will probably be used on the jetty by Mr Meddings, tb.ua affording our legislators an oppoi tunifcy of seeing its rema:kable power for harbor pur. pOBfIB. Thb City op Pbbth.—The latest report* about the City of Perth are, that a good portion of her stern post ht.e been ripped off, and the heads of the rivets for a considerable distance have been broken. The damage is thus said to be considerably more serious than was at first tupposed. Bt. Albans.—The bora and youths of St. Albans have a treat in store for them tomorrow night. The committee have secured the services of a well known entertainer, on whom will reßt the pleasing duty of inauguratine the new club. Tickets can be obtained of the committee These will admit the holders up to 7.15, aftsr which the general public can enter, on payment of Is. We cordially wish the motement the thorough; success which it deserves.

Union Insubanoe Company.—The annual general meeting of the above, company was held tc-day at noon. The annual report and balance-sheet, as published, was adopted, and the retiring directors and auditors reelected. Votes of thanks to the directors, general manager, agents, and etaff, were passed unacimoasly, and the proceedings terminated.

Pbesbntation.—The transfer of the Bev. Father Walsh, parish priest at Lyttelton, to the charge of the parish at Kumara on the West Co&st, was a matter of regret to that gentleman's congregation. Though but comparatively a very short time in charge of the spiritual interetts of Bomau Catholics at Lyttelton, Father Walsh had become endeared to the laity by hia kindness and earnestness. Expressions conveying a sense of that appreciation fell from the lips of a number of his parishioners on Monday night in the schoolroom of the church. The occasion was taken advantage o E by the young of the congregation to present Father Walsh with an addreaj eni a purse of eoveraigntj both of which were suitably acknowledged. The reverend gentleman left for the scene of his future labors this morning. He is to be succeeded at Lyttelton by the Bev. Father Tracey, formerly of Wellington. Pabliamewtahy Visit.—A party of M.H.H.'s and other gentlemen paid a visit this morning to the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory's warehouse, Cashel street. They were met there by toe chairman of directors, Mr Isaao Wilson, and by Mr B. Allen, one of the directors ; Mr B. Shanks, general manager - r and Mr T. G. Pasooe, manager of the ClothingFactory. Shortly after noon the party left by special tram to catch the train at Papanni, sn route to visit the company's works at Kaiapoi. Prior to the -f if it to the Woollen Company's store the members, on the invitation of Mr J. E. Brown, M.H.8., inspected the Tramway Company's c.epot in Cathedral Fquare, and afterwards proceeded by tram to Papanui, Sydenham, Ferry road, &?., thus obtaining a very good idea, not alone of the extent of the operations of the company, but also the extent to which the suburbs of Ohristchurch have progressed. Foultby Show.—Last evening, at the Shades, the treasurer and the secretary distributed the prizes won at the recent show. The Citizssb' Ball —lt was, as Bornand puts it, a happy thought to include a hall to the members of the two Houses of Parliament in the programme of festivities, because it enabled our visitors to ace the main hall of the Exhibition at its best when filled with gaily dressed ladies. The arrangements made by the [promoters also for the decoration of the concert hall, in which the snpper was laid, were unique. The corners were filled with beautiful masses of ferns, mosses, evergreens, La., making in itself when seen under the electric light quite a spectacle. The many balls which have preceded this one were mast enjoyable, but, for beauty of decoration and arrangement, the citizens' ball takes the palm. Not potaessing the regal nature of the Mayoral ball as regards its arrangements, the committee and the promoters are to he congratulated upon the success of their efforts. About 500 persona were present, and dancing commenoedshortly after nine, to the inspiriting strains of Mr Schwartz's band. The supper, which waa provided by Mr Buggy, was laid out in the coooert hall, and the catering was really first class in every respect, there being no laok of anything. The concert hull was illuminated by the eieotric light, which, contrasted with the green of the ferns and mcs.ee, made a splendid picture. Altogether the ball was throughout a great sucossj, as much due to the taste and ingenuity of the promoters, Messrs Jeubert and Twopeny, as to the committee. Tramway Extension.—Yesterday a special trip was made on the Ferry road fine over the extension from Ollivier's lane- to Woolston. At 3 p.m. an engine and car conveying Mr Peterkin, the traffic manager, Mr Evans, the secretary of the company, and several other gentlemen, left Cathedral square and travelled right through to Woolston. The new portion of the line ran very smoothly, and the convenience will no doubt be greatly appreciated by the inhabitants of the rising 6uburb of Woolston. On arrival a large number of the juvenile population, of whioh Wooluton appears to poosefg a fairly good share, were indulged by Mr Peterkin with a free ride on the line as far as the township. At the conclusion of the run, by the liberal invitation of Mr Piper, th" host of the Wharf Hotel, the visitors drank " Success to the Tramway and the Subcrb of Woolston." " The Health of Mr Ferritin and the Officers of the Company" was also duly honored. So soon f. 5 the Government; Engineer has made Lii offic al visit of inspection the line will be permanently opened for traffic." The Exhibition.—There waa a fairly giod attendance of visitors at the Exhibition yesterday, and the beauty of the floral arrangements in the concert hall were the theme of univeis.il admiration. The Austrian band played several selections, both afternoon and evening, very nicely indeed. The electrio light was also exhibited during the evening in tuo concert hall. To-night one of the most interesting of the events in connection with the Exhibition will take place in the shape of the children's fancy dress ball, whioh will be held in the art gallery. For this some three or four hundred invitations have beon accepted, &nd rumour has i.t that some of the costumes will bo remarkable alike fcr their beauty and originality. That the young poopla will enjoy themselves thoroughly, goes, as oar French friends have it, without saying, and they will certainly owe a debt of gratitude to Mr Walton and the other gentlemen who have worked so assiduously to make the ba'l a success, and afford them an enjoyable evening. SYDENHAM BOBOUGH COUNCIL.—The usual fortnightly meeting of this body took place at their Chambers last night. Present—Hia Worship the Mayor (in. the chair), Crs. Webber, Forrester, Brown, Andrew, Hall, and Langdown. Or. Hs.ll apologised for the absence of Or. Pavitt. The report of the finance committee was read and approved. It stated that the receipts for the past fortnight had been £369 5e 6d, of which £3OO had been for publicans" lioenses. The expenditure in !the Eame period had been £53 10s 43, and the credit balance remaining at the Bank was £632. The clerk was instructed to reply to a telegram from Or. White, M.H.8., respecting the appointment of a public vaccinator for the borough. Or. Hall moved—" That as the funeral of the wife of our este-med oolleague Mr Edward Pavitt took place to-day, this Council, as a mark of sympathy, do now adjourn." The motion was seconded by Or. Andrew, and carried unanimously. The Counoil then adjourned till July 17th. Public Meeting at Bih&sland.— A meeting was hel •'. lact evening at the Bingsland schoolroom, to consider whether the name of Richmond should be retained for that distriot, or another substituted therefor. After considerable discission, Mr Fiesher moved—" That the Postmaster be asked to insart the name of Stanmore for that part formerly known aa Bingiland." This was seconded by Mr Ken, Mr Swann proposed as an amendment—" That the came of Biohmor.d ba retained, and that the Postmaster be asked to insert it in the Gazette." This was seconded by Mr Eij ax., The amendment was carried unanimously.

PARiHAi:A.-One of the Ohriatchurch oontincent of the Armed Constabulary stationeri at Parihaka, in writing to a friend in Christohurob, says:-« Everything is r**T JF* with us, but seventy seven of us arsßtationea here now, many members of the vanouß oompanies having taken their dischargee, -ino new library and the theatre a™ rapidly approaching completion. We expect to hold the first performance in July. I see, from ihe ' Weekly Press' you are kind Bnongfc lo send me, that Te Whiti and Tohu are having a good time of it in the South Island." -Bt/sot Accideht.— To-d»y at about 12.45, as Messrs Fawkett and Howe, of Manchester street, were driving round the :aorth-west corner of Latimer square they shaved it too fine, end the buggy, coming into collision with the telegraph post, was upset, both its occupants thrown out, and some nasty cuts inflicted on their faces. They were> taken to Dr. Prins' residence, where their wounds were dressed, and they were subsequently taken to the Queen's Hotel. The horse and bnggy -escaped damage or injury.