NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 261, 26 August 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Svdbnham Baptist Ohpbch.—A tea and social meeting, in connection with the opening services of this chnroh, is announced to be held on September 19:h, in the Oddfellows* Hall, Colombo road. Pieotechhio.—Among the many gorgeous pieces and sets fired at the Crystal Palace reoent'y were a flight of twenty monster dragonflies, the golden rain cloud, the aerial wheatsheaf, produced by the simultaneous display of 400 rockets, an immense cascade of fire, 150 ft. long and falling 85 f. The great special device, “ The Old and New Eddystone Lighthouses,” 125 it in height, with a ship in the distance showing signals of distress, excited the astonishment and admiration of the spectators, who cheered vociferously when the ship was vividly seen in the background with startling reality. The signals of distress had a good effect, as they were fired from the terrace where the lighthouses were erected. It would be impossible to describe all the details of the splendid programme of Messrs Brook, but a special mention must be made of theg eat firework portraits of H.B.H, the Duke of Edinburgh, Master of the Trinity House, Mr Smeaton, and Mr Douglas, the architects of the old and new Eddystone Lighthouses. Boabd op Health.—At yesterday’s me ting of this body ait- r we w nt to press a short conversation took place about the recent conference with tee representatives of the City Council and other local bodies, -.nt no motion was made and the subject dropped Mr Adams’ letter was referred to the Health. Officer for his report. The matter referred to in the Inspector of Nuisances’ report was ordered to be left in the hands of the chairman who was requested to act as might be necessary. Accounts to the amount of £57 8s 4d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned till September 22nd. Navigation Boabd toe Poet.—A Board of Examiners in Navigation is to be established at Lyttelton, the Q-overr ment having acceded to the petition recently sent to them, on that subject from here through Mr Harry Allwright, M.H.K. American Teottins Hobbes.—Mr Kerr, of Nelson, who brought down from San Francisco eovan stud American trotters and four marcs, all pedigree animals, arrived from Nelson this morning by the steamer Hawea. He has brought with him to Canterbury four of the stud horses and two mares, from the best blood of Kentucky, Some of them have made good records on the trs ok, several doing a spin of a mile in two minutes and a half. Mr Kerr brought no sulkies (the American spider racing vehicles) with him from the land of stars and stripes, preferring to trust to local industry for anything he might _ require in that line. The horses have been imported, however, more for travelling purposes than for racing. Thbatbb Eoxali —Mr Bland Holt's season here terminated last night, when "New Babylon " was given for the last time. The company leave this evening for Wellington, but it is not improbable that we may have a return visit from them at no distant date. It is understood that Mr JT. L. Hall will fellow with his Comedy Company, but the date of their appearance is not yet fixed. Inspection Paeade. Last evening the Artillery and City Guards Volunteers were inspected by Major Lean, and were afterwards put through various evolutions, which were gone through with commendable precision. The Artillery also were exercised in gun drill, subsequent to which both companies marched out. The Artillery were commanded by Lieut. Strange, whilst the City Guards were under the command of Captain Wolfe, v The bands of both corps were also present under the leadership of their resp<stiv£ masters.

Bxdbnham Burgesses, —The Mayor of Sydenham has notified hi* intention, in com* plianoe with a requisition of the calling u public meeting at the Colombo road Odcfellows’ Hall, on Wednefday evening next, re desirability of the Northern Extension Bill now before Parliament. Thb Gabpieid Memorial.— By tiiement elsewhere, signed by Mr O. ±5. Taylor, the United irtates Consul, it will bo seen that all who sympathise with the tate President Garfield can show it substantially by subscribing to any of the lists placed in the various Bank', to the Consul himself, or to Mr Howland, at the American Coach Factory. Legal —The case of Pagan v the Waste Lands Board will bo hoard before his Honor Mr Justice Biahmcnd, on Monday next, and on Tuesday in all probability his Honor will ■it in Chambers.

Church rAEADB. —The "Volunteer Artillery and some other companies are to take £art in a church parade to-morrow at the ijttelton Holy Trinity Church. They will he met by the Lyttelton Naval Brigade on their arrival at Fort. Thb Nobthben Railway Extension.— A public meeting, which was largely attended, was held last evening to discuss the question of the extension of the Northern railway as proposed, when resolutions condemnatory of the project and urging the Government to •übstituto the West Coast railway, connecting Christchurch, Oreymouth, Eeefton, Pioton and Nelson were passed unanimously.

Ashburton B bilge Approaches. —The work of shortening and widening the preaches on either side of the Ashburton bridge is now nearly completed, and both in appearance and as a matter of convenience to the travelling public, a marked improvement has been efieoted. The approaches have been shortened by several chains, and an extra ten feet has been allowed in the width.

Inquest. —An inquiry was held at the Snnnyeide Asylum yesterday at 3 p.m., before Dr. Coward, coroner, touching the death of Henry Welles, an inmate of the asylum, who died in that institution on August 24th. Deceased was admitted into the asylnm in December, 1880, and has been in a weakly state from that time. Dr. Robinson deposed that death resulted from congestion of the lungs. A verdict was returned in accordance with the medical testimony.

Bail way Time Tabus. Attention ia directed to an advertisement notifying that certain alterations in the Railway time-table will come into force on the Ist proximo. The principal alteration* are the starting of the express from Christohnrob five minutes earlier, and of the evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton at 4.15 p.m. instead of 425 p.m. The latter train will not stop to allow passengers to alight at stations between Christchurch and Burnham, and consequently takes leas time on the journey than at present A train leaves Christchurch for Springfield at 4 30 p.m., by which passengers for any station between Christchurch and Bolleston can travel. There are several other alterations, which will be found in advertisement.

Footbaul. — A match was played bc« tween the Fast Christchurch Club and the West Christchurch School Club on Oranmer square, yesterday. It resulted in a victory to the former by one goal and two tries to nil. The game was stopped by the captain of the West club owing to a dispute.