NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2596, 2 August 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Jews in Russia. — A public meeting to sympathise with the persecuted Jews in Russia, will be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening at half-past seven o’clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Sydenham Poultby Fooiety. —The time for receiving entries for the first exhibition in connection with the above ha* been extended till Saturday next.

Sotbbmb Court —The adjourned sitting of the Supremo Court, intended to be held on Monday next, has been postponed until Tuesday, the Bth instant, at 11 a.m. City Guards Band.—At a meeting of the above held on Monday evening, Herr Braun, late conductor of tht |Austrian Band, was appointed as bandmaster. Pbdbsxbianism.—Another running match took place yesterday on Lancaster Park between Q. Quartsrmaine and W. Williams for £5 aside, which resulted in an easy victory .for the former, the distance being 300 yards. Animals Pbotbcxion.—The “ Gazette of the 25th announces that Messrs Mathoir Stitt, Octavius Digby, Charles Compton Books, John Carter, and John Bonifont have been appointed rangers under the above Act fott the Canterbury district. Mr prr.T.TKT AND HIS CONSTITUENTS.— At a meeting of electors of the Stan more district held last evening in the Knightstown Library, it was resolved by a large majority of tUoia present —“That Mr Pilliet had forfeited the confidence of his supporters by hi* *etion in the General Assembly, and that h<t be reauaited to resign the eoet"

Abhbtjbxon Libbaby.—The Ashburton library committee have accepted the tender oi Messrs Nelson and Ooutts, Ashburton, for 'l*o erection of aueh part of their library Imildingi as they intend to proceed with at present. The tender i* oloie npon £IOOO. Hosts Oahtbbbubt Steeplechases The course finally decided npon to hold those races on 'is upon Mr F. Courage’s Seadown jSstate, about half.a-mile from Amberley. A capital course has been secured, thanks to the owner of the property. Nominations ana entrances for all the events close on Saturday next. Eabsioba Build ms Society (PbbkaifßHT) — At a meeting of the directors of this loo’ety, held on Tuesday, present —Messrs Johnston (chairman). Leech, Wilson, Ivory, Blackett, Best, it was resolved—“ That the directors record their regret on tha sudden decease of Mr 0. J. Chapman, who proved himself so useful on the introduction of the society.” Mr James Withers wes elected as a. director in. place of Mr Chapmen. The meeting then terminated. City op Chbisiohubch Lodoe. —A summoned meeting of this Ledge was held at the Oddfellows’ Chambers, on Monday even'ng, when the auditors’ report and balance-sheet vrere read, received, and adopted. The balance-sheet showed the value of the Lodge b 3 be £7161. One member was initiated into the Order. On last quarter night the reoeipts amounted to close on £3CO. The receipts on Monday evening were £55, and the expenditure £169105, After the_ business of the evening, the Lodge was closed by the ■ir.GK in the usual manner. EHTHSTAiNsranT.—An entertainment, conslating of a concert and dance, was held in the Public School, Upper Bicoarton, on Friday evening last, the proceeds of such entertainment being devoted to the widow and family of the late Wm. Parker The attendance, despite the weather, was a grand success. The efforts of Mr Speight and Mr Hanson aid the Misses Spenoley were well received. Iq addition to the above we may mention, also, the indefatigable exertions of Mr T. Wilson, who acted as hon. see. to the concert committee, who, iu addition to tha concert, succeeded in raising a voluntary subscription which amounted to £lO. Papahbt Pbmbytebian Ohuboh.—A lecture was delivered on Monday evening last oi behalf of the debt extinction fund of the above church by the Eev. F. M. Heiuxwell, who lock as his subject, “Sir Walter Scot 1 -.” I-afore the lecture a quartette entitled the “Switzers’ Home” was well rendered by the Misses Lowe, Mr Lowe, and Mr Bishop, Mr Godfrey accompanying on the harmonium. The rev. lecturer touched upon the outstanding features of Scott’s life, pointed out some of the [chief cause I of his great popularity, and the lessons that might be learned from his tragic end. The audience was large and appreciative, and after singing the National Anthem the. company separated highly pleased with the evening’s entertainment. Banoioea Domain Boaed. — A public meeting, attended by about 200 persons, was held at the Institute, Bangiora, on Friday evening ; Mr J. Johnston, Mayor, in the chair. Mr H. Blackett moved—“ That, in the opinion of this meeting, the Bangiora Domain Board Empowering Bill should not become law, unless the Board is made an elective one.” Seconded by Mr E. Evans. Air A. Parson* moved an amendment—“ That the present Bill be allowed to pass, and that At the next session of Parliament representation should be made to have the Board made an elective one." Seconded by Mr H, Boyd, ffhe amendment was carried by a majority of eleven, thirty-three voting for and twenty-two against. The meeting then terminated after a vote of thanks to the chairman. Kaiapoi Debugs. —The efforte of the Waimakariri Harbor Board to remove the dredge from the position iu which she was sunk on Friday last were successfully concluded on Tuesday. After closing all accessible openings in the hull, tha steam fire engine, which was placed on the river bank opposite, was employed to pump the water out of the vessel. After considerable trouble this was accomplished, and the dredge was again afloat. At high water she was removed to a more secure position, near shore. The cause of the submerging of the dredge was the removal of two taps in the well of the vessel, which must have been removed by some one who had acquaintance with their position and use.

Mortality Amobq Legislatobs. —The death rate among members of the House of Representatives during the last six cr seven years has been a little over 5 per cent, and if the present session is prolonged to any great extent, the average is likely to be brought np considerably. The subject is not a cheerful one, but it is a fact that a large number of members («ay» the “ Now Zealand Times ”) are seriously indisposed, several of them being confined to their beds. Mr George, chairman of tha House Committee, called the attention of the Government to the matter on Wednesday evening, and remarked that there was only one reporter left in the gallery who was able to continue at work until late at night, while even he would not last long. The committee of experts who are to report on the condition of the building are not likely to bo able to recommend anything that can be of service dating the pieseut session, but it is to be hoped that when hon. members are called together again they will bo able to attend to their duties without sacrificing their health. The one remaining healthy reporter has been rapidly losing condition since Mr George referred to him, and his friends do not expect him to last more than a fortnight.

Oddfellows’ and Foresters’ Anniversary, Kaiapoi —A meeting of the amalgamated committees of these ordern was held at Kaiapoi on Monday evening. Present— Messrs Clack (chairman), Edmunds, Butts, Pnllam, Anderson, Bardon, Hempleman and Fowler. It was decided that the combined anniversary of the two orders be held in October next, and that the same consist of an excursion to Waikari and a ball in the evening. The meeting then adjourned.

Parliamentary English. —For a unique specimen of English composition (aays the “New Zealand Times a question that appeared on Tuesday’s Order Paper cannot be easily beaten. Mr Cadman asked the Government “ When they intend to take any action towards supplying the want shortly to be felt in this colony, which ia now being caused by tho wholesale denudation of our forest lands.” It is a feather in the cap of the Hon. W. Rolleaton to say that he answered the question satisfactorily. Bangioba Fibb Brigade. —On Monday evening a meeting of the members of the volunteer brigade was held here, at which Mr Superintendent Gulliver presided. It was decided to hold a torchlight procession and ball in aid of the funds of the brigade on an early date, and the Chairman, Messrs Blackett, Jones, M’Aleer, Lnxlon, Walters and Willis were appointed a committee to carry out the same. It was decided tbat the members of the Christchurch, Kaiapoi and Lyttelton brigades be asked to take part, and that the Oddfellows, Druids and Good Templar societies bo asked to take part in the demonstration. The meeting then adjourned. Magistrate’s Court,l3 angioba.—At this Oourt on Tuesday, before O. Whitefoord, Esq., 8.M., and A. H. Cunningham, Esq., Sutton and Co. v S. Burrell, £l3 Is lOd, judgment for plaintiff ; Q. Sides v M. Bklaark, 4s 7d, tendered 3s Id, judgment for plaintiff for amount paid into Oourt, and costa 3s ; J. Polo v Faetow, £5 17s Id, judgment for plaintiff; Hanna and Co. v Mrs Atkinson, £1 lit 6i, nonsuit. Sib Julius Vogel. —The London correspondent of the Auckland “ Star,’’ reforming to the visit of Sir Julius, says:—“ln my letter by tho extra mail via Brindisi a month ago, I told you that Sir Julius Vogel’s visit to the colonies was purely financial in its object; in fact, that he wants to sell the colony an electric light patent. As is natural, the great man’s departure has exulted a little gossip in city circles ; amongst other things, 1 hear bis directors have allowed him £6OOO for expenses! If this is indeed so Vogel should out a great dash amongst yon and achieve much by the'aid] of dinner giving." Sir Julias’ stay in Melbourne seems to have been most unexpectedly prolonged.

Amusement —‘How did you contrive to amuse yourself?’ ‘Amuse,’ said the other, starting, * do you know I have my household work to do ?’ ‘ Yes,’ was the answer, ‘ I see you have to do it, but, as it is never done, I conclude you must have some other way of passing your time.’ Owned to His Beoord. —The editor was sitting in his revolving cane-bottomed chair when Tornado Tom, the travelling terror of Texas, came in and demanded retraction of the statement that he had swindled an orphan out of ddol. * It’s a lie clear through,’ said the Terror, striking the table with his fist. ' I’m as good a man as smells the atmosphere in this section,’ ‘ Perhaps you are better,’ xoid the editor, meekly. * My record’ll com-

pere favorably with yourn,’ said the Terror, with a sneer }' • perhaps there are a few little back rackets in your life, sir, that wonldn t bo«r a microscopic investigation.’ ‘ Oh, sir, said the editor, -visibly agitated, * don t recall the past; don’t bring up the memories of the tomb t I know I’ve led a hard lif* —don t deny it I killed Shorty Barnes, the Bowery boy of New York, hacked him all to pieces with a knife, I have atoned lor it a thousand times, I blew off a man’s head at a log-roll in Kentucky, and bitterly have I repented of my folly. I slow a lot of inoffensive citizens of Omaha over a paltry 410 l pot simply because I got excited. Oh, could I but cheat the tomb of the men I have placed in its mew I would be happy. But It was all owing to my high temper and lack of early training. I know that I have been wayward, wicked, and you have a right to come here and recall those unhappy memories; but it’s mean for all that. Nobody with a heart would treat a man like you have me. Don’t leave, stranger; I’ll tell yon all; I sawed a man’s head off with an old army sabre, but for ’ The Texas Terror was downstairs and halfway round the corner, while the editor, taking a fresh chew of rattlesnake twist, oonti ned his peaceful avocations quietly as a lawabiding citizen—“ Salt Lake Tribune,"