NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2616, 25 August 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A New Wobd. —On Monday last a ease in the Police Court was reported in which a woman was shown to have performed sundry striking feats with a bottle. Her example seems to have produced & most pernicious effect, not the least of which is the threatened addition to the language of a word, or a new meaning to a word, that may be sufficiently descrip ive, but otherwise cannot be a desirable acquisition. A man, having stated to the magistrate that in his journeyings he had fallen among thieves—or worse—said that two women, armed with bottles, requested him to “ come out of that,” or they would “bottle” him. As a matter offset, the man came out cf that as quickly as circumstances would allow, and so far no harm wag done ; but it will be a deplorable thing if the vagaries of a drunken woman is to be ike means of fastening such a vile ms; n'ng on wh&t is, in its proper senes, a most innocent part of speech.

Vaibdiotobt.—O.’s of the pleasantest and moat enjoyable social gatherings of the kind held here took place last evening at the Palace Hate', when, in response to the invitation cf Mr and Mrs Beatty, a number of huihs cud gentlemen assembled to wish what they hope will be a temporary farewell and good luck to Mr Bland Holt and the members of his corps dramatique. The company included Mr Holt and a number of his srtiate-, together with several private friends. Mr Beatty presided at .the supper j Mr John Baylee, ably supported on the right and left by youth and beauty, occupying the vicechair. The toaits drank were, “ Success to Mr Holt and his company,” couphd especially

with the names of Mr and Mrs Douglas, propoced by Mr Beatty, and responded to by Mr Blan 1 Holt in a most eloquent speech, and by Mr H. N. Douglas in a few approp itte and well chosen words. “ Absent Friends,” coupled with the names of Mrs Walter Hill, Messrs Hoskins, W. T. Holloway, Gaides, &0., was given by Mr Hart, and very feeiiugly responded to by Mr O. Holloway. “ The Press ” was propceed by Mr Laughrey, ooupled with the names of Messrs Pii chard. Hart, Atack, and Selig. Mr Piitohard, in le.ponding, took the opportunity of mentioning the deep debt of gratitude whit h Canterbury owed to Mr Clarence Holt (father of Mr Bland Holt) for his liberality in placing at Mr Pritchard's disposal whilst in England a large and valuable theatrical wardrobe for the use of the Sunnyside Asylum. Though Mr Holt had not been connected with Canterbury, yet he felt a deep affection for New Zealand, and had in a manner deserving great praise come forward to help in a good oauss. The other gentlemen named also responded. " Our Host and Hostess " closed the toast list, and dancing was then the order of the evening until an early hour, all present enjoying themselves to the utmost

Buggy Accident. —At Dr. Print was driving in Cashel street this morning the axle of hia buggy broke. Fortunately the drirer had the horse well in hand till help arrived, and no personal injury was sustained. Ah Old Settle* —Mr J. Parker, for many years proprietor of tte Zetland Hotel, Cashel street, then known as Parker’s Hotel, died at hia residence near the Scotch Stores this morning. He has been ailing for a long time, and his death was net unexpected. Prior to his arrival in Canterbury deceased followed the medical profession, being a duly nalified medical practitioner, Shipping.—Onr correspondent at Port telegraphs that the Falcon is ashore at Kaiapoi. The brigantine signalled is probably either the Augusta or Prosperity. Parliamentary.—From eleven o’clock this morning till 110 p.m. a question of privilege, raised by Mr Connolly in connection with the railway taxing committee, was the only snbject of discussion in the House of Assembly, after whioh it adjourned.

Bunhysidh Asylum.—An inmate of the Asylum, named Henry Weller, died in that institution yesterday.

Touthpul Tubpitudb —An innocentlooking youth, whose duty it is to stand behind the counter ’in an establishment, conceived a happy thought the other night, and proceeded straightway to put it in execution. He procured some rose-cclonred glycerine soap i he out the soap into little squares and diamonds, and powdered them with sifted sugar ; when his friends came along, presenting the box, he asked them to have a jujube. Tbe bait took surprisingly. All his friends would have jujubes, but when they got them they wish they hadn’t. They munched, but in every case they immediately afterwards showed signs of great wrath. Some of them went away foaming at the month.

Wbathbb Exchange.—New Zealand — There is a general fall in the barometer, especially on the 8.8. coast; strong N.W. at Hokitika and Wellington, and during the night rainfall at the former place ; otherwise fine, - Australia—N.B. winds and showery ; ’ dense fog at Sydney; wind, S.W. ; fine at other places. Barometer —Bussell, 30.2 ; Wellington, 30.0; Bluff, 29.9; Albany, 29 6 ; Hobart and Portland, 30.3 ; Sydney, 30.4.

Musical.—Several changes in the Christchurch musical world are said to bo impending. It is understood that Mr Wells, the organist of tbe Cathedral, leaves for England next week. That Mr Barnett, tbe organist of St. Luke’s, will be going to Auckland, having received tbe offer of a similar appointment in one of the chief churches in that plaoe. And it is also rumored that Mr Landergan will shortly be leaving St. John’s. It will surely be s pity if Christchurch loses such men as these, who have made their mark, not only as organists, bat also as teachers. FootsAup —A match was played at Southbridge on Wednesday afternoon in the school ground, Sonthbridgo, between Lincoln College and the home team. A well contested game was decided in favor of the visitors by two touch-downs to one. Mr W. T. Linte captained the homo team, and Mr Seymour the College. For the College, Seymour, Knight and Kinsley were conspicuous by their good play, while the Willis Bros., Little, McCormick, Campbell and Penny played well for Southbiidge. Mr D. Mitchell acted as umpire lor Southbridge, and one of the College boys for tbe visitors. During the third spell young O. Willis got a severe shaking, and had to retire for some time.

Hope op St. Albanb Lodge, U.A.O.D. —The usual fortnightly meeting of tho Hope of St. Albans Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held in tho lodge-room on Wednesday evening, Bro. A. O. Birt, A D., presiding. There was a fair attendance of members, also several visitors, including P.D.P. Bro. Willsteed and P.A. Bro. Nathan. A ? itter was received from the Oak of Sydenham Lodge, when it was unanimously decided to endorse their action. During harmony, P.A. Bro. Drake presented P.A. Bro. H. Winchester with Ja diploma handsomely framed. Bro. Winchester responded in suitable terms. P.A. Bro. Tomlimson, A.D. Bro. Bi.rt, and Bro. Jordan were elected as a committee to make arrangements for holding a dinner to celebrate the anniversary of the lodge. The lodge was then olosed in due form by the A D.

Masonic. —A very pleasing ceremony took place last evening at the regular meeting of the Lodge of Concord, 1925, 8.0 , in connection with the approaching departure for the North Island of Past Master Bro. Prank Pavitt. The brethren, recognising the many acts of kindness to the lodge performed by Bro. Pavitt, determined to present him with a small mark of their esteem and respect for him. Accordingly, at the close of the business on the circular, Bro. W. J. Fisher, on behalf of the brethren of the lodge, requested the W.M., Bro. N. Wolfo, to present P.M. Bro. Pavitt with u little memento of their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Bro. P.M. Pavitt to the craft in general and the Lodge of Concord in particular. The form the presentation assumed was that of a purse of sovereigns subscribed by the brethren. The W.M., in making the presentation, spoke of the great kindness and assistance Bro. Pavitt had always shown and rendered to the lodge, and on behalf of the brethren wished him God speed in his new sphere of labor, Bro. Pavitt briefly responded, thanking the brethren for their munificent gift, which had entirely taken him by surprise. Public Me tins at Phillifstown. —A meeting cf the residents in No. 1 ward, Heathcoto road district, was he d at the Phillipstown schoolroom last evening, at 7 '3O, to consider the advisability of forming No. 1 ward into a town district. There was a good attendance. Mr P. Jones was voted to the chair, Mr B Olephana moved—“ That this meeting is of opinion that the time has now arrived when those parts of the Heatho te road district known as No. 1 ward, and embracing Christchurch east of the belt, Avonville, Staoe’a 1 nd, the Berwick and Linwood estates, Phillipstown, and Matheson’s land, should be severed from the said road district, and formed iuto a town district under the Town Districts Act, 1881.” Mr J. B. ‘Williams moved as en amendment to the effect—“ That the thanks of this meeting be awarded to the committee for its report, but is of opinion that it will be bo ter to romam as they are at p esent till formed into a municipality.” Mr By an seconded the amendment. The amendment was negatived by a large majority. The resolution was then put and carried. Mr Carmichael then proposed—- “ That the name of the district shall be the Eastbourne town district,” _ stating that the new name would commend itself as not being that of any portion of the district. Mr Hingsbeer seconded the motion. The names of Phillipstown, Avonvillo and Linwood were also proposed, and ultimately that of Linwood was carried by 45 to 41. Mr Badger proposed, Mr H. Brabnor seconded, and it was resolved —“That a committee consisting of Messrs Olephiue, Carmichael, T. Atkinson, and A. Kingsbear, with power to add to their number, be and are appointed by this meeting to form the said district, and to carry out the resolutions passed at this meeting.” The names of Messrs J. S. Williams, Badger, T. Hullett, P. Jones, G. Collier, T, J. Beresford, W. Jamieson, W. Attwood, H. E. Smith, Alexander, Martin and 35. Toomer, wore subsequently added to the committee, A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Thbatbe P.oyal. —“ New Babylon ” was played last night to a very good house. This evening is announced as the last performance of this piece. The company leave for Wellington on S.tarday evening. Considering that the ootuoany arrived hero just on the o ose of the Exhibition, the result of the se -

son as a whole has be n very satisfactory. To mama Meeting—The meeting to consider tbs question o' the proposed extension of the Northern Railway, now under discussion in Parliament, called by hia Worship the Mayor in response to a requisition, will be held at tho Oddfellows’ Hall this evening. As the subject ia one of great importance, no doubt there will be a large attendance.

Thb Gabfibld Memoeiae —Steps are about to be taken to place subscription lists towards this worthy object in the various banks, &0., in this ci y, and it is to be hoped that Mr Taylor, tho Consular agent here of the United States, will be able to remit a goodly sum as the contributions of Canterbury towards the Memorial Hospital. Tempekanob. —There was a well attended meeting of the members of the Ashburton Church of England Temperance Society, held on Wednesday nights, when a paper on 41 Alcohol” was read by Mr J. Bradley. Accident. —A lad named Henry Smith, who is in the employ of Messrs Montgomery and Co., whilst crossing the timber yard yesterday afternoon fell, and sustained a fracture of the right ankle. Ho was removed to the .Hospital, where he is progressing favourably.

I U A.O. D.— rhe AtbeUtane Lodge, No. 112, held its usual fortnightly meeting in the Royal George Hotel on Monday evenin_lait, A.D.8r0.F." W. Parker preai ing.' There was a lar e attendance of members and visitors from the various lodges. After some routine busk-ess had been gme through the lodge adjourned for harmony, when some capital songs were rendered by the members. A vote of thanks was passed to the visitors, and the ledge olosed in due form.

What did he say to me, the beggar P’ said the prisoner in a fine bnrst of indignation. ‘He stopped an’ stud still in the middle ov the street, and he nivir opened his mouth j he tuk off his coat just, an’ ho trowed it down on the ground like that, an’ he tuk off bis hat an’ he trowed it down on top ov it just, and he tucked up his sleeves an’ clapped bis hands the wan in the other, like that, and that’s all he said, the blatherin’ son of a gun! An’ phwat more wud ye want him to say before ye struck the top of him in wid a pavin’ hammer.’ That gave him ten days.