NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2592, 28 July 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Mobb LABEiKrNrssi. At tome time between sunset Jast eight and sunrise this miming aotm mi-wfaiev mi pardons amused themselves by smeiring the greater number of the houses and palirg fences in Hereford and Caihel streets, eastward of Barbadoes street, with a plentiful application of coal tar. Naturally the occupants and owners are very irate, one of whom, Mr W. Bosh, has expressed his intention ot giving a hand* some reward for information leading to the arrest of the offenders. Mb Pjxliet juid his Fbibkds. —Certain electors of the Stanmore district who took a prominent part in securing the return of Mr Pilliet to the Hones of Eepreienta ires for their district, are almost beeide themselves because that gentleman will not support the disorganised Opposition factions in the General Assembly. Consequently, they hare determined to canvass for signatures to a n quisition asking him to resign the seat. 1.0.0.3?., M.TJ.—On Thursday evening last the anniversary of the Loy*l Pride of the Valley Dodge was held in trie district schoolroom. About seventy eat down to a capital tea, the tables being presided over by Mesdames Foster, Sandford (two), and Mines Gilbert and Dimond. After justice had been done to the good things provided the room was cleared, and a programme, consisting of songs and recitations by members of the order, was gone through. Fro. GhM. Foster took the chair, and during the evening presented P.P.G.M. Woodford with a certificate of merit, in recognition of his services during the first term of the lodge's existence. Miss S. Sandford kindly presided at the piano. A dancs wound up a most successful gathering, whioh it is confidently hoped will have the effect of adding largely to the strength of the lodge, and consequently to its usefulness.

Thb Dublin Assassination.—A London telegram published this morning states that m men named O'Brien has surrendered himself to the British authorities in Venezuela, South America, confessing that he was one of the murderers of Lard Cavendish and Mr Burke. He is alio stated to have disclosed the names of his accomplices.

An Unlucky Sailoe.—Ojo of the creir of the barque Oregjn, a young man named Frederick Payne, is to be sympathised with as having suffered more pain than usually falls even to the lot oi a sailor. This morning, aa he was assisting to load potatoes into the vessel, his hook slipped out of one of the bags, and he fell baoknards down into the hold some 14ft below. He was taken to the casual ward, where Dr. Macdonald found he had sustained injuries to the extent of a broken rib and a number of bruises. When in the ship Waimate he, by a like accident, broko his arm, and in the ship Bakaia one of his legs was broken. From experience, he not unnaturally believes he is not to be killed by accident. B.M. Coubt, LTTTEI.TON.—J. Wadey and A. Asplen, sailors, were charged at this Court this morning with being drunk and with breaking a window in the Bail way Hotel, Mr J. W. Smith, J.P., fined them eaoh ss, Wadey to pay 3i 6i, the value of the window.

Weathee Exchange. New Zealand yesterday—General.j equally weather ; wind N.W. j heavy sea on West Oasst. Pr< isure recovered in the South. Australia, July 26th— Westerly galea and low barometer. Thuriday—Preesuro reoovered all over, and generally fine; ; N.W. on the West, N.E. with hail squalls on the South ; S.E. at Tasmania, and S. W. in New South Wales. Barometer— Russell, 29.0; Wellington, 29 6; Bluff, 29.6; Albany, 30 3 ; Portland, 29 9 ; Hobart, 29.7 ; Sydney, 29.8. Abbbobton's " Fish Tail."—The mem. here of the Aahburton Fire Brigade muttered in good force on Wednesday evening for the) purpose of testing an ingenious contrivance recently invented by Councillor Roberts for supplying the fire engines with water in lien of the Bumps at present used for that pnr> pose. The "fiah tail"' is a simple arrange. meat made to fit into the tide channels, and by its use it is claimed that a better and more effective supply of water can be ob« tained for the engines than by the aid of the sumps sank for that purpose in various paxta of the town. This novel contrivance can ba procured at a cast of about £3 15s, and being of a portable nature can be easily shifted to any point where it may be required, and used with good effect wherever a depth of about five inches of water can be secured. The) trial of {the " fish tail " on Wednesday evening was highly satisfactory, and the municipal authorities are in hopes that the invention, will relieve them of the necessity of constructing any more costly sumps for Are prevention purposes.

Lyttbltok Bbass Baku,—The Saturday night open-air performances, which have been discontinued for some time past, will ba resumed to-night, when the public at Port will have an opportunity of ju.3glrg of the progress the member! have made' in> tbs. musical art {

- Young Men's Club—An adjourned •meeting with reference to UuiWM W »*▼• I!>een held yesterday afternoon at 4.15 at tne CHty Council Chambers. As the only P erß °P° present ware two representatives 01 xne inorning jonraui, it -was moved, seoonaea, Itnd carried nem con that the meetiog adjourn -fine die. The Hunt Club Stmblhohabb Tbophibb. —There are now on view at the establishment of Messrs Coates and Co. the trophies won at the recent Hunt Clnb Steeplechases, lne first of the.e is the Tally-Ho Cup, which is a goblet-shaped cup, bearing a suitable inscription, standing on an ebonUed stand mounted frith silver, and bearing on one side a place on which is engraved a representation or a -steeplechase. This is one of the finest pieces of engraving we have yet seen here, ana refluots great oredifc on the artist. The other trophy is a very handsome silver salver, wbion ill the prize for the winner of the Hunt Ulufc Cup. It bears the following inscription : " Christchuroh Hunt Olub Steeplechases. Hunt Olub Cup, won by Mr O. A. Jefferson 8 Leap Tear, owner up. July, 1882."

HOBOBATA LIBBARY COMMITTEE. —After the Sohool committee, a Library committee meeting was held. All members present except Messrs Bollitt and G. E. Baker. The Ohairman stated that he had not reoeived any .subscriptions sinoe the last meeting. Mr Fountains proposed that the committee at once examine the subscribers' book, and make out a proper list of the amounts due from each subscriber to the end of this year. This was accordingly done, and it was then agreed that proper accounts should be made out and rendered to subscribers, and that Master B. Philips should be allowed 10 per cent, for collection. It was resolved —"That a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs W. Baker, J. E. Fountaine and T. Brownlee. should meet at the Library on Tuesday next, for the purpose of taking stook of all books in the Library, and a list of all books out, and in whose possession." A letter from Mr "EL. Willis was read, calling attention to the necessity of some arrangement being made for oleaning the Library, and stating that he was not prepaied to continue to act as librarian if cleaning the Library was included in the duties. It was resolved—- " That on all future oooasions of publio entertainments the use of the Library should only be allowed on oondition that the floor be ■crabbed and the furniture left in a clean condition by the persons applying for it, who would also have to guarantee that any damage done to the building, books, or furniture would be made good." The meeting then adjourned. Fibh.—At half-past nine last evening the Lichfield street fire bell gave very scant warning of a fire. Some foolish or mischievous person went into the Gaiety Theatre, whioh was crowded to excess, and shouted "Fire." The result was a perfeot panic, and it is little short of a miracle that some fatal accident has not to be recorded. The fire was ultimately discovered to be in a sort of shed or carpenter's shop at the rear of Messrs. liightband, Allan and Oo.'s warehouse in Hereford street. The building, though small, burned with great fierceness, whioh is to be accounted for by the fact that there was a good deal of stook stored therrin. The brigade were unaccountably slow in getting to work, it being nearly twenty-five minutes bom the time of the alarm bung given till water was available. At one time it was thought that the store of Mr S. Nashelski would oatcb, as it adjoined the burning building, but thanks to the brick wall any danger in this direction was prevented, and the fire confined to the building in whioh it originated. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it was stated that one of the employes of the firm was at work in the shed till six o'clock. A little before six o'olook this morning, the fire broke out afresh in the partially destroyed building. An alarm being raised, some fireman from the Chester street station proceeded to the spot with the Extinguisher, and in a little time effectually quenched the fire. Ambbblby Ploughing Match. This match is announced to be held to-day on Mr Alexander Broadfoot's estate, near Scarborough North. Small Bieds' Nuisance.—A meeting of farmers resident in tho Papanui district was held at the Papanui Hotel last evening. Mr James Donald was voted to the chair. The chairman stated the business of the meeting, which was to abate the sparrow nuisance. Apologies for non- attendance were received from Messrs Homer, Amyes, and Frame, aad it was stated that several who were unable to be present were willing to be bound by the Motion of the meeting. Mr Harz proposed—- " That this meeting take similar aotion to that pursued by the Papanui and Hare wood road Sparrow Club." This was not seconded. Mr W. Travis proposed—'«That the gentlemen present form themselves into a club, to be called the Papanui Olub, adopting the rules of the late Papanui and Hare wood road Olub, also asking other residents to -pin in Same. That the price of poisoned grain be —— par bushel to members, and per bushel to non-membera." Mr W. Munro seconded the motion, whioh was agreed to. It was also agreed— " That those present form themselves into a committee for the purpose of carrying out the objects cf the elub." Mr Nunweek consented to prepare the grain. He was also appointed to act as treasurer to the olub. After some routine business the meeting terminated.

Commemoration Dinnbb. —A dinner in commemoration of the twenty-first anniversary of the arrival in Fort Lyltelton of the ship Chrysolite was held at Warner's Hotel last evening. The ship arrived on July 27th, 1861. A number of ladies and {gentlemen assembled on the occasion The chair was occupied by Mr James Campbell, and Host Warner provided an excellent aiproad. After ample juttioo had been done to the viands the usual loyal toasts were proposed and duly honored. The Chairman then gave the health of Captain Mclntjro, who was in oommnnd of the ship on her arrival here. Captain Molnt;re responded in a few appropriate words. A presentation on behalf of the passengers was then made, comprising an inkstand and clock, &3., bearing a suitable ineoription. The toast of "The Press " was next proposed, and responded to by Mr C. B. Briggs, who spoke in feeling terms of the pleasure it gave him to be present on the occasion, having been a passenger by the ship from England to New Zealand. Several songs were sung during the evening, and those present spent a very pleasant tima.

Football —The following have been chosen to represent the Fast Christchuroh Football Club v Christ's College on Saturday:—W. G. Alack, E. Blanchard, W. Be Castro. B. Fuller (captain), J. Fuller, Q. H. Godwin, F. D. Keßteven, ft. Mountfort, H. Parsons, W. Pringle, S. Shand, T. L. Smith, B. J. vVileon, G, V. Wright, E Winter (colors gold and black). The match will be played on the Calleae ground, to commence at 280 p.m The following will be the second fifteen v High School—J. B. Brunt, 'lhoß Fuller, H. Gray, E. H. Hill, H. Hinge, A. 8. Lough, F. Muter, B. W. Iv'ountfort, J. Boss, G. W. Shields, W. A Styche, B J. McWilliams, F. Hobbs, E. H. Woledge (captain), H. Shand The match will be played on the E.C.F.C. ground to commence at 2.30 (colors gold and black). The match of tha O.F. Club on Saturday next will be Heavy v Light, the latter to consibt of members weighing lOat 71bs and under, and to wear blua and white. All mamberß of the Havens Club not f ngagect are invited to join in the game, which will commence at 2.45, and be played on Cranmer square. Tha Association Football Club will play on Saturday on the Eavena' ground at 2 45 sharp ; match, England v the Colonies, the former in club uniform. The following will represent tha Bavena' Football Club in the match e gainst North Canterbury at Bancfiora on Saturday: Hall, Bobb, Smith, Shackleton, Hymen, Hawke, Spragge, Stringer, Hawkes, C. Morris, C. Fdgar, W. it'dgar, V. Wilson, Montgomery and Frank Messrs Leach and Lewis' drag will start from their stables at twelve o'clock, -where the players are requested to meet. A meeting of tho 39 selected to train for the coming interprovincial football match was held at Warner's Hotel last evening. It was decided to practice every morning, excepting Saturday, at Cranmer square at 7 a m., anc also to meet at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday for t walk. All footballers are invited to attend the practices.—A meeting of the Cantarbnry Engbj Union was to have taken place at the Clarendoi Hotel last evening. Only four or five members however, turned up, and the secretary no' making his appearance the meeting lapsed. £ ■cratch match has been fixed for the members o: the Sydenham F.C. to-morrow, Bides having been chosen by the captain and vice-captain Play to commence at 3 pm. Bharp. The fol lowing are the respective sides : Meßsrs H. D Bobinson (captain), W. White, W. Allardyce A. Anderson, H. Newman, J. Costley. W Jeffries. W. Foban, J. Fleasance, N. Hall, J Bice, W. Fo tw, H. Mann, T. Joyce, and E Prebble.—Messrs W. Grantham (viee-captam; G. Mason, T. Beare, J. Taylor, J. Perceval, 1 Marr, J. Jackson, A. lies, D. Bruce, "W George, A. Bmith, W. Lockwood, W. W. B Smith, E. Maurice, and W. Toombs. An members of any other club not engaged i the match are kindly invited to join in tr. jpime, ItasflsV

Thh Fbbbthought Society.—A very well

attended meeting of the debating society was held last night. The discussion on the ' nationalisation of the land was continued, ana seversl good speeches were delivered. At the conclusion of the debate a resolution was agreed to affirming the desirability of nationalising the land. Finh Abtb. —The purohase of the pioture " Leda and the Swan " for the Museum has

been accomplished, so far as the acquisitioi of the pioture itself is oonoerned. A P 0?' 10 , 1 of the money yet remains to be subscribed but no doubt that will be forthcoming in a few days. Fancy Dbbss Bali.—A fanoy dresa balJ was held at the Oddfellows* Hall, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening, whioh was; very wel! patronised. The assemblage was a very pretty and varied one, as the danoers went gaily along the hall, including as it did volunteers, jookeys, negro minstrels, a pirate, Falstaff, a prince and polioe officer, Cinderella, a Brazilian gypsey, fairies, Italian, Swiss and German peasants, French waitresses, a oomet, Oollsen Bawn, shepherdesses, and some of the fair sex in the charaoter of flower girls. The music supplied by Messrs Hnnnibell and Hammond's bands gave every satisfaction. Sir John Falstaff as M.O. proved fully equal to his duties, and host Burnip's supper reoeived high enooniums. Sefton.—A meeting of the Farmers' Club was held in the Town Hall on July 26 th. Mr Houghton, president, was in the chair. Although the attendance was small, yet much useful information was elioitod from members present. Mr Barclay informed the meeting that a great number of farmers have availed themselves of poisoned wheat for destroying small birds, and had been very successful. Every seed, he said, will kill one bird, and one shilling's worth is sufficient to destroy at least 500 birds. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr Barclay for the interest and and trouble he had taken in the destruction of birds.

Habewood Bo ad. —An entertainment was given on Wednesday evening last at the above place by the " Comiques." The usual ohair business was given in a very successful manner. The funny business by Messrs O. Hill and J. Crocker was well received, and sonpe by Master E. Robinson, J, Franois, and J. Wallaoe were well rendered. The_ second portion of the entertainment oonsisted of negro oomioalities by Mr C. Hill, who convulsed the audience with laughter throughout ; Fongs by Messrs J. Franois and G. Wallaoe, who sang well; two well rendered reoitations by Mr Davidson, and a first olass bone solo by Mr J. Crooker. A very funny farce by Messrs C. Hill and T. Pollook followed, Mr C. Hill being highly amusing with his negro wit and eccsntrioities. The night's amusement was brought to a close with a dance. Thb Last No-Conmdencb Dbbath.—ln the disoussion which took place on the ten per cent, reduction, Mr J. Buohanan, who had been regarded as an Opposition member, said—"lf the Government was to be attacked, let it be done by men of good standing in the Home, and decided after fair debate. Whatever his convictions might be, he was driven to support the Government, simply because he could find no other leaders in the House. He might state, however, that he had great sympathy with the object of the hon. member for Waipawa, but though several of the men had spoken to him, he had given them no pledges. He had the courage of his opinions, but he would not support the proposed interference with the Government." Abhbubton Public Libbaby.—An entertainment in aid of the funds for building the proposed new Publio Library was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening, when the capital programme submitted and the praiseworthy object in view bad the effect of drawing a numerous audience, Tho proceedings were opened by an address by Mr J. Ward, the president of tho library committee. This was followed by the rendering cf some really gocd vocal and instrumental music, in whioh the members of St. Stephen's Churoh choir and many of Ashburton's well-known lady and gentlemen amateurs took part. A mo3t successful entertainment wat t -brought to a olose with the farce of "Betsy Baker," given by the Amateur Dramatic Club. Previous to the commencement of the entertainment in the Town Hall, the Ashburton brass band played a selection of music outside. E Battbby N.Z. Abtilleby.—Tho usual half-yearly meeting of the battery was held on Tuesday evening, after parade. There was a full attendance of members, Lieutenant Strange presiding. The half-yearly statement of accounts, which was read, showed a credit balance of about £SO, and several accounts wore passed for payment. Quarter-master Sergeant Leahy's resignation was received, and consequent on it the following piomotions were made:—Senior Sergeant Sinclair to be Quarter-master Sergeant, Junior Sergeant Cant to be Senior Sergeant, Senior Corporal A. Lusk to be Junior Sergeant, Corporal J. A. Clark to be Senior Corporal, Corporal Ambrose to be second Corporal, Senior Bombardier Dougall to be Junior Corporal, and Junior Bombardier W. Jackson to be Senior Bombardier. An eleotion then took place to fill the pest of Junior Bombardier, which resulted in the ohoice of Gunner Ocstley. It was decided to hold the annual ball about the end of Auguet. The meeting then adjourned till next Tuesday, the Ist proximo.

Ambbblet Magistbatb's Cotjet—The fortnightly silting of this Court was not held on Thursday for want of a quorum of justices, and had they been present ten oases irere over the jurisdiction. Mr A. Broadfoot only was present.

'Stole any chicken dis week, Brudder Jones ? ' said a searohing colored class-leader to a member of suspected thieving proclivities. ' No, sah, thank goodness ! ' ' You'se done well,' said the leader, and passed on ; while • Brudder Jones,' turned to ' Brudder Brown' and whispered, ' Lucky ho said " chickens ; " if he'd said " ducks " he'd a bad me, shuah ! ' During the long drought of the put summer the Ohio river became so low that all the boats built for it had to 'tiedup,'a»d the Mountain Boy was taken from the Big Sandy and put on the Portsmouth and Cincinnati route. It was important for General John Echols to reach Majavillo from Ashland by a certain hour, and he went by land to Poitimouth, reaohing there before sunrise, but he found, to his great annoyance and disgust, that the Mountain Boy had left the wharf at three o'clock in the morning. Somewhat impatiently he aaked of the wharf master why the boat had left at such an unreasonable hour, and rcooived the satisfactory reply—--1 The fact is, General, the skipper wanted to get the advantage of the dew.'