NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2599, 5 August 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Eeboe.—An error appeared in a local we inserted yesterday re the proceedings at the Resident Magistrate’s Court. In that- local Francis Innes is desoribEd' es having been on a charge of “forgery.” He vrba committed on a charge of “perjury” not “forgery,” as was fully narrated in our report of the Court proceedings. We regret that such a mistake should have crept into our local.

Thb Baiiatat Taeiep.—A meeting of farmers, convened by the chairman of the Farmers’ Co-operative Association and the Corn Exchange, was held to-day it tbe Corn Exchange, to con idor the question of the tariff fc-r carriage of grain, &j., on the Canterbury railways. Mr Ensor occupied tbe chair, and the following resolutions were passed :— ‘ That, in the opinion of this meeting, the Canterbury members will not be doing justice to their constituents unless they use every means in their powtr to get the present high tariff on farm produce reduced, and that the matter shall not be left till the recess.” “That formers be requested to hold meitirgi in all tbe country districts, in order to show (heir local members the strong feeling of the constituencies on the matter.” “That the chairman transmit copies of the above resolutions to the Canterbury members new in Wellington.”

LtttbltOn Bokough School—At the appointed bonr o£ meeting on Friday night there were but three member* of the committee o£ this school present, namely, the Hev. James Townsend and Messrs Neville and S. B. Webb—one short of a quorum. The meeting therefore lapsed, and it was decided to call the members together on the evening of the 17th instant (Thursday), when the pplioations sent in for the position of assistant teacher will be entertained.

Watbb Supply Company. A preliminary meeting of gentlemen interested in the formation of a company for tho supply of water to Christchurch by means of a gravitation scheme from the Waimakariri was held last evening. After some discussion, it was considered desirable that a company should bo formed to carry out the project, and that a meeting of citizens should be convened at an early date to discuss tho subject. The meeting was a thoroughly representative one, and no doubt when the matter comes before the public for consideration, it will meet with tbeir approval. Hobse Parade. —The annual c-tud horse parade, under the auspices of tho Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, has been fixed to take place at the grounds of the association on September 30th. Horses Killed by thb Teaiit. —On Thursday evening, two horses, the property of Messrs Kinley and Crozisr, were killed by the train on the line near the Snoyd’a Arms, Kaiapoi. They appeared to hare been feeding on the line, and were knocked to each eide of the road. Theatre Eoyal. played last night to a capital house considering the weather, and went excellently throughout. Miss Lake again received a we' l , deserved encore for her dance, which was most gracefully executed. There is one character which in former notices of the piece has been passed over, viz., that of the olerk In the office scene, so efficiently played by Mr E. Eyan. It is true that bis efforts are limited to a perusal of the newspaper of the day, but the diligence and assiduity with which he devours the contents of the paper entitles him to a word of praise. The remainder of the characters were admirably rendered throughout, and the piece went splendidly. “ The World” will be played again this evening. Cabmen’s Protection Society. A meeting of cabmen was held last evening at the City Hotel, to consider tho provisions of the proposed hackney carriage by-law. Mr Mela scan occupied the chair. A draft of the proposed by-law was submitted to the meeting by Mr S. Thomas, secretary to the society, and exception was taken to clauses 11, 15a, 20, 24, 38, 44, and also clauses 1 and 2 in schedule Q-, by which increased foes, tho affixing of the license, with licensee’s name in full, number of licence and carrying capacity of tho cab inside each vehicle, changing or creating oab racks by advertisement, payment of Is for copy of by-law, leaving seat to search cab after each fare, leaving cabs unattended whilst carrying luggage to door, to charge la for fifteen minutes’ fare, were proposed. Mr Thomas proposed, and it was agreed—" That the cabmen will not work under clause 1, schedule G, but prefer the old regulation.” Messrs McLennan, Jackson, and Thomas, were appointed as a committee to wait on the City Oounoil, and point out the various objections. It was also pointed out that the absence of milestones caused uncertainty as to distance, and also that it was advisable that at least fourteen days’ notice of any proposed change in a cab rank was desirable. Mr Brooker proposed—“ That the Council bo sskod to remove the Cathedra! square oab rank to the western side of the footpath, in front of tho Qodley statue.” This was all the business. Thb Egyptian Policy.— -The policy of England towards Egypt was formally stated in a dispatch from Lord Granville to Sir E. Malet, K. 0.8., dated 4th November, 1831. Lord Granville said that it was evident that false notions were being propagated in Egypt as to the British policy, which was being represented as one of aggrandisement and annexation. In particular there was an impression that Nubar Pasha had been maintained in office in the interests of Great Britain. Lord Granville desired it to be mads known in every possible way “that England desires no partisan Ministry in Egypt. In the opinion of her Majesty's Government a partisan Ministry founded upon the support of a foreign Power is neither calculated to be of service to tho country it administers, nor that in whose interests it is •apposed to be maintained. It can only tend to alienate the population from true allegiance

Ir to their sovereign, and to give rise to counter intrigues.” Lord Granville went <on to enlarge upon the desire of England to maintain Egypt “in the measure of freedom secured to her by the Saltan’s firman." The tie which unites Egypt with the Porta is described as "a valuable safeguard against foreign intervention.” If the protectorate of the Porte were removed, says the “Argus,” then Egypt, owing to her situation, her relations with Europe, and her internal weakness, would be exposed to great danger from the rivalry and ambition of foreign powers. Lord Granville added, “The only circumstance which could force us to depart from the coarse of conduct which I have above indicated would be the occurrence in Egypt of a state of [anarchy. Wo look to the Khedive and to Oherif Pasha and to the good sense of the Egyptian people to prevent such a catastrophe." Ashbubton Woolihk Faotoev.—Tenders are about to he o tiled for the necessary buildings, engine, &}., for tho Ashburton woollen factory, end an order goes by the outgoing mail for the machinery that cannot be made in the colony. Pc MP Trial.—The City Council have purchased one of the pumps exhibited by Miss Flood at the late International Exhibition, and it has been erected dote to the Cashel street bridge. The pump will be used for filling the water carts, &0,, <-nd is far superior in every respect to tho now old fashioned Californian pump used by the Council. The trial yesterday morning was most satisfactory throughout. The Kaiapoi Bank.—ln consequence of the tenders for the proposed new bank being considered too high they were declined, and it is intended now to invite tenders for a much ilarger building, which will include spacious premises for the manager’s residence, and occupy a considerable portion of tho land at the corner of Charles and Oookson streets.

Wbatheb Exchange.—New Zealand— Yesterday : A depression is approaching from the N.W., and wind easterly, with dull weather ; raining at Taranaki; gale from N.B. at Gisborne. Australia—A depression passed over Victoria yesterday, with light 8.8. winds in Tasmania, and westerly in N.B.W. Barometer—Bussell, 29,5 j Wellington, 29 8 j Bluff, 30 0 ; Albany, 30.1 j Hobart, 30.0 j Portland, 29.7.

Qbbaldine Ploughing Match.—From a private telegram we learn that at this ploughing match yesterday Dunn obtained the first prize in the single-furrow competition and Moorhead in the double-furrow contest. The ploughs used by these winners, as well as by two others who secured second honors, were manufactured by Messrs P, end D. Duncan, of Christchurch.

Eatapoi United Obioeet Club. —A meeting of members was held in tbe Municipal Chambers on (Thursday evening, Mr R. Moore in the chair, Mr P. Bate, bon. secretary, read offers of land which had been made for a cricket ground, which were all thought to be too high, and a committee of Messrs Moore, Bate, Hurse, and Wilson was appointed to make further enquiries with a - view of obtaining a suitable ground for the club before tbe season begins. Papanui Spabbow Club. —The adjourned meeting of the above Club was held on Thursday night at Young’s Hotel, Fapsnui, Mr Donald being in the chair. (There was a very fair attendance of members. The business was in reference to poisoned grain, and it was resolved that the grain be laid on tbe different members’ property. It was also agreed that the price be filed at 12s to members, and 16s*to non-members, per bushel. Several new members were admitted to the club, after which the meeting adjourned. h shbxjeton Racing Club. — A meeting of the committee of this club was held at Quill's Hotel on Thursday evening; Mr B. Friedlander in the chair. Two members of the committee were authorised to purchase a totalisator for the club. Mr E. GK Crisp was elected permanent chairman of the committee. On tbe motion of Mr W. Saunders it was decided to bold the next Spring Meeting on November 22nd and 24tb, A resolution was carried to the effect that the added money in connection with the Spring Meeting be not less than £SOO, Messrs Max. Friedlander and J. O. Bell were appointed a sab-com-mittee to draft a programme, and submit tbe same to a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening next, Messrs Dowding and Stitt were appointed handicappers to tbe club, and Messrs Winter, Fooks, and Stitt the ground committee. The remuneration of £3O per annum was fixed for secretary, and Mr S. Saunders was elected to fill that post from Ist September next.

Meeting oj Consignees oi thb Pampbko.—A meeting of consignees of the Pam* pero was held yesterday afternoon at three o’clock, at the Commercial Hotel, Cathedral square. Present—Messrs O. H. Williams, representing the Harbor Board, E. Williams (T. J. Maling and Co.), W. B. Sharp (Dalgety and Co.). Gibson, (B. W. England), J. P. Ward (Kinsey, Ward and Oo.), and D. Craig (Insurance Association). Mr B.Williams was voted to the chair. The chairman read correspondence from Messrs Niell and Co,, agents of the vessel at Dunedin, stating that the consignees there had signed an average bond and paid a deposit of 20 per cent. Mr Gibson moved, Mr O. H. Williams seconded, and it was resolved—“ That Messrs T. J. Maling, O. H. Williams and D. Orsig be appointed trustees to receive the amount of the deposit, and bank it at the Bank of New Zealand to a joint trust account to be operated on by them only in terms of the average bond.” Mr D. Craig moved, Mr Sharp seconded, and it was agreed—“ That a bond similar to the one prepared in Dunedin be made out and sub- ■ milled for the signature of consignees.” The average bond will be at tho offices of Messrs T. J. Maling and Co., Hereford street, for signature on and after Monday nest.

Ashburton Bntrbtaikmbnt. —Mr H. Z. Taylour, 8.A., 8.L., intends giving a limelight exhibition, illustrative o£ the route from London via Gibraltar to Alexandria, and homo again via America, next Monday and Tuesday at Ashburton. The gifts are on view in Mr Davison’s window, Town Hall, Ashburton.