NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2602, 9 August 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY

HdUSB of Assembly. A Wellington telegram says that Major Atkinson is just moving the second reading of the North Ish n 1 Loan Bill, and is speaking fully on the ■nbjeot. Sitfebme Court,—At this Court, in the case of Begin* v Yale, for fraudulent bankruptcy, the commencement of which wee given in our yesterday’s issue, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty on the first, third, and fourth counts, and guilty on the second. The points of law raised by Mr MoOonnel during the trial were reserved for the Court of -Appeal, and the prisoner was admitted to bail to await the result. The second count charged the prisoner with having fraudulently omitted from his statement certain properties.

Legal.—The applications set down for bearing in chambers and bankruptcy, before his Honor Mr Justice Williams, will be taken on Thursday morning. The ianco applications will be heard at the conclusion of the civil business. Thmf branch Entbbtaikment. The Dawn of Peace Lodge of Good Templars held a tea and entertainment in the Templar Hall, Ashburton, on Monday night, both of which were largely attended. During the evening addressee were delivered by Dr. Trevor (chairman) end the Bevs. Standage and Nixon, and a number of songs and recitations were successfully rendered by various members and friends Of the lodge. Hotel Changes.—lt is understood that Mr Y. Ber;i, so long and favourably known at the Foresters’ Hotel, is to take charge of the British Hotel, sitoate on Oxford terrace, and now in the occupation of Mr B. P. Hill, having purchased the interest of the latter, Mr Berti will enter into possession oi the 30th inst. Wo wish him every success in his new venture.

The Pluck of ah English Bailor The following is an extract from a London exchange, dated April 29th. It relates to a young officer, a nephew of Mr O. Whitefoord, He was at one time a midshipman on board the ship Asia, and is well known in Lyttelton and other parts of Canterbury : On sth September last the ship Tome Tomo Maru, 981 tons register, purchased for a firm of Japanese merchants and shipowners for the China Soae trade, sailed from the London Docks for Yokahama, Japan, laden with railway iron and glass bottles. Captain Corbett was in command, Captain Lae Whitefoord acting as first mate; there was an English second mate and steward, and a orew of twenty-fire hands, all Lascars or Japanese sailors. After crossing the Equator the orew began to show signs of insubordination, and it became necessary for the officers to carry loaded revolvers. On the sth January, Captain Corbett, who had for some days previously shown signs of mental aberration, while on deck placed bis revolver to bis forehead and blew his brains out. The command of tho ship therefore devolved upon Captain Whitefoord, who next day, after committing his late chiefs body to the deep, tho Protestant burial service being read, assembled the orew, took possession of all revolvers, threw them overboard, and told the men be would take the ship into Yokohama Harbor without firearms, but if any one of the crow disobeyed him ha would throw him overboard. The orew were favorably impressed with their new captain, whom they knew to possess the will and power to keep his word. By the continued exercise of vigilance and firmness, Captain Whitefoord managed to keep his crew well in hand, and after a voyage of 189 days, encountering within 200 miles of Japan such rough weather as to bo dismasted, took his ship and cargo safe into the harbor of Yokohama, never having undressed from tho time of the death of Captain Corbett, a period of over two months. In recognition of his services in bringing the •hip safe into port, Captain Whitefoord hes been presented by the owners with a snm of £250. The captain, who has shown such sterling qualities of seamanship, bad only obtained bis certificate a few weeks previous to his leaving England.

Lyttelton B.M. Court.—At the Benident Magistrate’s Court, Lyttelton, this morning, John Ollivier, Esq-, 8.M., the following business was disposed of: —Property Tax Commissioners y Cameron, claim £5 3s 2d ; claim admitted. Cook y Belly, claim £1 6a 2d ; alao admitted. In the former case, judgment ■was given for plaintiff, and in the latter a similar judgment was made, the amount to be paid within two months. Theatre Botal.—There waa a very large attendance at the theatre last evening, when “ The World ” was again played successfully. The run of the piece is now getting short, as it will be withdrawn after Saturday night for the production of “ New Babylon.”

IkdusX-Eiali Association. —An ordinary meeting of the committee of the Industrial Association was held last evening at 730 o’clock. Present—Messrs J. P. Jameson (president, in the chair), A. G. Howland, M. Bandstein, H. J. Eos*, W. 8. King, J, Waller, J. B. Sheath, E. H. Banks, E. Toomer, E. Buchanan, D. Reece, and L. Bergh. Mr H. B. Kirk was elected to the vacancy on the committee caused by the resignation of Mr Espenett. Mr A. Q. Howland reported that the sub-committee had inspected several rooms available for the meetings of the association, particulars of which he laid before the meeting. It was decided to leave the matter in abeyance till after the new committee were chosen. It was decided that the annual meeting be held on Tuesday, August 22nd, at the Corn Exchange, at 8 p.m , and that nominations for-ofiicera and committeemen must be forwarded to the secretary on or before August 15lh. The President then submitted the draft annual report, which will bo read at the forthcoming annual meeting, which wes corsidered clause by clausa. Messrs King, Boss, Sheath, and Banks took exception to certain portions referring to the late International Exhibition, and it was agreed to add a danse referring to the necessity for a railway to the West Ouast, where, not 100 miles from Christchurch, vast deposits of ironstone, coal, and other minerals, as also a large area of heavily timbered country, awaited development. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Thbatbioax,. —Mr J. L. Hall and hie company passed through Christchurch yesterday, en route for Timaru, where they open a short season this evening. The repertoire of the company includes several new comedies, and it is probable that they will afford Christchurch playgoers an opportunity of seeing them, by giving a season at the theatre, following that of “ The World ” and “ New Babylon.” The company, in addition to Mr Hall himself, comprises many old Christchurch favorites, including the Misses Jessie and Euth Grey (Mrs Boothman), Miss Louise Crawford, Messrs Boothman, Sefton, Hesford, Ac. After the Timaru season, it is probable Mr Hall and the company will pay a visit to Dunedin.

Young Men's Club. — A meeting of the above committee was held in the City Council Chambers last evening. The Mayor ef Christchurch presided. The following members were present: —The Dean, Yen. Archdeacon Harris, Messrs Malcolm, Miller, Bennetts, March, and Griffiths, Mr Griffiths was appointed secretary, and the Rev. C. Fraser was added to the committee. The rules were considered seriatim. It was decided that the committee should meet every Tuesday evening at 730 p.m. The Dean gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that steps be taken to form a Young Men’s Club. The members individually undertook to make inquiries with a view of obtaining suitable premises for a Young Men’s Club. It was resolved to print the rules and forward copies to the various friendly societies, in•yiting their co-operation. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings, ACCIDENTS —Yesterday afternoon, about half-past four o’clock, a lad named Charles Hogan, in the employ of Messrs Tudball and Co., butcher, was riding a horse in Colombo street, and whilst opposite Messrs Coates and Oo.’s the horse shied, and threw the lad off, but, his right foot hanging in the stirrup, lie -was dragged along till opposite the Cathedral, when the boot came off. Tha lad lay insensible for a brief period, when, the police trap passing, he was taken in it to the Hospital, where it was ascertained that his bead was badly bruis'd, and he was also considerably contused about bis body. He is reported to bo progressing favorably. A nasty accident happened yesterday afternoon to a butcher named John Kerr, an employe of Mr Hopkins, Colombo street. Ho wm cutting up some joints on the block, when the knife slipped from his hand and inliotod a punctured wound on the right thigh. _He was at once conveyed to the Hospital, whore bis injuries were attended to.

. Ahheueton County -Council. —An adjourned meeting of this Council was held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday. Present — Messrs W. O. Walker (in the ohair)» *• Bullock, J. Jackson, J. Lambis, and H. T. Winter. Tenders for leasing the Ashburton County Baleyards were considered in committee, and on the Council resuming it was resolved—“ That the Chairman and Mr Jackson be appointed a committee, with full powers to deal with the Ashburton County Baleyards Company.” Several complaints were received with regard to trespassing on the planting reserves in the county, and the clerk was instructed to take steps to procure the necessary authority for taking proceedings against persons found trespassing on the Council’s reserves. With reference to stray dogs, the Council decided to authorise the police to destroy all such animals found at large without collars. This was all the business, and the Council adjourned.

Pbbtention of Cruelty to Animals.— Mr W. M. Miller, who has been appointed inspector to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to ‘Animals, will lose no time in entering upon the duties of bis post. Canterbury A mathub Athletic Club,

—A committee meeting of this club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening, Mr Parker (president) in the chair. The date of the general meeting of the club was fixed for September 26th, and the date of the sports for October 27th and 28th. Tho secretary received instructions to arrange with the Lancaster Pork Company for the use of the ground, and a ground committee was appointed, consisting of Messrs Lswin, Fergusson, Campbell, Partridge, Pavitt, Ollivier, and Hales, after which a considerable amount of routine business was transacted.

1,0. G.T.—The quarterly installation of officers for the Pioneers of Addington was held on Monday night. After the transaction of some routine business, the D.G.W.O.T. Bro. Forsey, assisted by Bros. J. H. McMillan and H. Henwood, sen., installed tho following officers :—W.O.T., Bro. S. Penrose; W.Y.T., Siitor Forsey; W. 8., Bro. J. Weston j W.F.9., Bro. G. B. Bird, re-elected ; W.T., Bro. J. Taylor; W.M., Bro. G. J. Neil, reelected ; W.C., Sister O. Mcaziea ; W.1.G., Bro. E. Dowing ; W.0.T., Bro. T. Brunsden ; W.A.8., Bro. F. 0. Hooper; W.D.M., Sister A. Woods, re-elected; W.E H.S., Bister A Patton; W.L.H.8., Sister L, Jackson; P.W.0.T., Bro. G. Woods. Fihb.—A destructive fire took place at 1 30 yesterday morning at Avonhead, by which the Avonbead Mill and its contents were totally destroyed. The property in question belongs to Mr Walter Blake, and is leased to Mr Andrew Pnrves, who lives about a chain distance, who was aroused about half-past one o’clock by an employe of his named Harris. When Mr Pnrves arrived on the spot the flames were bursting out of the top storey, and in ten minutes the mUI, which was four storeys in height, was a mass of flames. Mr Pnrves had about £7O worth of grain on the premises, and there was also about £2OO worth of grain and flour belonging to Mr Hansen, of the Biooarton Store, both being uninsured. The building was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Office for £4OO, and the machinery was also insured in the same office for a like sum. The origin of the fire is unknown. The Egyptian Crisis. Mr H. Z. Tajlour, 8.A., B L , gave an entertainment under the above title at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on Monday evening. Notwithstanding the miserably inolemer/t state of the weather there was a crowded honse, and the excellent views and portraits exhibited and graphically described by Mr Taylour, drew forth many evidences of keen appreciation from the large audience. Each picture, as it was thrown on the canvas with light effects, was graphically described, and Mr Taylour was warmly applauded at intervals during bis lecture. At the close a large number of valuable gifts were distributed with a lavish band, the recipients of the principal prizes being— Miss Dalton, Mrs Hunt, and Messrs Branson and Pope. An entire change of programme was announced for the following evening, Ashburton Bobough Council. The usual fortnightly meeting of this Council was held on Monday evening. Present His Worship the Mayor, Ors. Bird, Friedlander, Harrison, Orr, and St. Hill. The overdraft at the bank was stated to be £823 8s 7d, and the total amount of the current year’s rates collected to date was £635 18s 4i. Amongst other correspondence road was a letter from Mr E. Q. Wright, stating that the railway department were opposed to the opening of a crossing at Havelock street, as it would bo likely to interfere with the fmture railway platform. The Fire Brigade committee reported on the public trial of Or. Boberts’ “fish tail,” and recommended its general use instead of the sumps. The report was adopted. It was decided that the newly formed Fire Brigade be supplied with a “ tail ” in lieu cf sinking sumps on the western side of the town. Speaking on the question of tho library and fire brigade sites, the Chairman stated that the engineer had reported to him that there was a difficulty in finding satisfactory accommodation for both the Fire Brigade and the library on the proposed site. He would, however, make inquiries and report at next meeting. Some other business of a minor nature was transacted, and the Council adjourned.