NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2623, 2 September 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Defekcb of Lttteltok Habbob.—W» are authorised by the chairman of the Lyttelton Harbor Board to state that four torpedo boati hare been 01 dared from England for the protection of the principal harbors, and i hat the gun platforms will be put in hand shortly after the requisite funds have been voted by Parliament. Cokobbt.—A well attended concert in aid of the funds of St. Paul's Church,. Papann*, was held in the Papanni Town Hall on Thursday evening. An enjoyable programme of eighteen numbers was submitted j the songs contributed by Mrs Barry and Master Woodward, were particularly noticeable, the faverable impression cr.a'e-1 } y this young gentleman's excellent vocalisation at the recent Dormitcry concert bcL-g fully sustained.

Woolbton Cbiokbt Crffß —A meeting of persons interested in the formation of s cricket club was held last Thursday evening at the Wharf Hotel, Woolstonj Mr A. Pavitt in the chair. It was resolved by those present—" That a olub be formed to be called the ' Woolston Cricket Club,' and that Mr W. H. Wynn Williams, M.H.R., be elected E resident, Mr J. Cole vice-president, Mr P. cott hon. sec. and treasurer." After enrolling a number of persons as members, "i.ndry matters of the club were discussed, ana "vote of thanks was passed to the chairman ry r-esiding. The meeting then adjourned till next JL*. when the •lection of oommittees will «. 4^e place.

MbTEOB.—A brilliant meteoi _ M Men evening, at about twenty minutv B to eight. Its courts toward* the horizon \. M slightly couth of west. Its luminosity w». - er y great. Accident to a Hobsh —On Friday afternoon Mr W. Bramley, while riding his cob along the High street and turning iharp into Church street, came to grief by his horse falling, it having in the sudden turn broken the hind leg. The animal was subsequently shot by Mr Q. Ed ward*. GUABDS TO M.ACHIHBBY UT MOTIKf.— Mr Whitefoord, ooroner for the KtiapoxRangiora district, has received from ths Colonial Secretary a reply to the rider agreed to by the jury at the late unfortunate accident at Southbrook, stating that the inspector of machinery will receive explicit instructions tosee that machinery in motion is properly protected. Whathbb Exchahgb. E*w Zealand,, yesterday—l'here was gloomy weather and squally rain in the North and on the West Coast of the South Island, with a rough sea i wicd N.E. in the North, and N.W. in other place*. Australia—The depression is now oS the South coast of Australia with moderate winds all over. Barometer—Russell, 30.2 t Wellington, 80.0; Bluff, 29.7 j Portland, 29.6; Sydney, 29 9. Magistrate's Co?bt, Ashjbbtoh. —At this Court on Friday, S. Burnip was fined 10s for leaving a cart in the street without an attendant; for burning rubbish in her garden, Mrs Pass was fined 10s j for drunkenness, J. Leary was fiaed 103, J. O'Brien 20s, and B. Cavendish 10s and 2s cab hire. Three other, iuebriste* were fined in various amounts A charge Against W. H. Puddioombe for illegally rescuing a cow wbioh was being driven, %a thQ peund. was diimisged.-.

IIYTTBMOK BOTIDESO SOCIETY. The above sooiety holds its u<m»l monthly meeting on Tuesday craning next, when the payment of subscriptions and the taking np of now shares oan be made. Accidknt.—An accident, fortunately unattended with any serious results, occurred about 1 p.m. this day. Mr Lamb was driving a Tebiole and pair part the junction of High and Hereford streets, when the off side horse slipped on the tram rail, and falling, knocked the near side horeo off his egs, and both fell. Mr H. A. Watt, manager of the Bank of New Zaaland, wag paeeing, and rendered valuable; aid in preventing further consequents than breaking the pole of the Tehiole. LicEHßnrs Committee.—lt is reported that Mr Cunniogl am has resigns! his seat On tie Lioensing Bench. We believe very different views are held by the members as to the policy to be adopted, seeing there is no prospect of the Aot being altered this ■eision. Conokbt.—A concert was given last night at the Oddfellows' Hall in aid of the choir fundi of St. Paul's Preßbyterian Ohuroh. The firjt part of tne programme comprised iaored selections both instrumental and vocal, the seoocd part being seeular. The various items en the programme were rendered very ■uooi eafu'ly, and generally speaking the conoert was a most enjoyable one. The Teh o*OlockLiobnßK3. —In response to en inquiry from the ohairman of the Licensing Committee of the North Christchurch district yesterday, Mr Superintendent Broham stated that no diminution in the oases of druckennees brought before the B.M. Court for the district of Obristohurch had occurred during the past quarter, when the majority of public houses had been closed at 10 p.m. Kaiapoi Odkfeixows akd Fobbbtbbb' AsmvEßSißi. —At a meeting of the amalgamated committee of the Oddfellows and Foresters societies held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday, thirteen were present, Mr A. T. Clark, ohairman, presiding. The report of the train arrangements sub committee was presented, and it was deoided that the fare to Weka Pass on the day of the celebration b? 5s 6d return, the excursion to leave Kaiapoi at 730 and return at 4 p.m. The visitors, it was understood, would have the opportunity of alighting either at Weka Pass or Waikari. The ball sub-oommittee presented an interim report, fixing tbe price of tickets double, 6a; single, gentlemen, 8s 6 ' ; ladies, 2s 6d. This committee had decided to accept the offer of Mr A. Anderson, baker, to oater. After a general discussion on the matters brought forward the committee adjourned. The Ashbtjbton Cbioibt CiiTjbb. A meeting of the representatives of the Ashburton cricket clubs, as well as the lovers of the game generally, was held on Wednesday evening at Quill's Commercial Hotel. There was a large attendance, and the president of the Muff Cricket Club (Mr G. D. Branson) was voted to the chair. Mr Branson having explained the business of the meeting, Mr C. P. Cox, as one of a sub-committee appointed at a previous meeting, reported as to the terms on which a suitable pieoe of ground could be purchased for orioketing purposes. Mr Cox said the committee would suggest that a joint stock comp iny be formed, and that a piece of land be purchased and prepared, eo that it oould be utilised both for cricket and other recreation purposes. A piece of land just outside the town couLi now be had on reasonable terms, and if a company were formed, and £IOO of the nominal capital paid up, the ground oould be purchased and put in proper order, as he thought the owner would be willing to take a fourth of the purchase money, and arrangements oould be made for the subsequent payment of the remainder. Several members present spoke in favor of the Domain ground being put in proper order, as this could be done for a very small cutlay. After some considerable discussion a resolution was oarried to the effect tha*; it would be better for the clubs to enoourege the formation of a company to purchase a piece of ground independent of the Domain, and that it would be cheaper in the lor.g run for eaoh club to rent a suitable ground than to put the Domain in order. A meeting for the purpose of discussing the formation of a company to purchase a suitable pieoe of land will be called at an early date. Thb Phninstjia Fibbs.—There is really nothing to reoord further of any importance, though of course nimor has beea busy. The Somerset Hotel (says the " Akaroa Mail") had been empty for a long time, it being five or six weeks before the fire when any one

was livi-g on the premises. Mr J. Bailby Barker, jun., the coach, driver, was the first to be awakened by the conflagration. He ■lept ia Mr Lee's stables. He gave the alarm, and was first on the ground, though speedily followed by Mrs Shadbolt (the proprietrix), and Mr Lee. When Mr Barker first got there, however, all ohance of discovering the origin of the fire was at an end, for that part of the hotel faoing the main road to Barry's Bay was a sheet of flame. All they could do was to watoh and see the building orosumed. Built on the site of the Traveller's Best, the Somerset Hotel was a comparatively new one. The Head of the Bay being such a centre for gatherings of all sorts, it is to be hoped that □o time will be lost in erecting a proper Structure for the accommodation of travellers. The Resident Magistrate telegraphed to the Minister of Justice, asking that a reward .■sight be offered, or other steps be taken towards the arrest of the culprit or culprits. Replies were received, stating that the matter'had been referred to the Constabulary Department; and they have sinoe taken steps to do all they oould. So far as we can learn, however, there is not the slightest clue to any offender up to the present time. The insurance agents he <i communicated with their heads in Ohristchurch, and on Thursday we understand that one arrived to hear any further particulars posisible. An enquiry is to be held in a day or two, but the exact date has not been fixed. There is still a good deal of uneasiness prevailing.

Will the 'coming man' shut the door after him ? He will in this office, or the going man will go out of the window. Used up that Star.—A Maine skipper pointed out to an ancient darkey, whose trick it was to steer at the helm, a certain ■tar to steer by. In luffing to meet a rqual 1 that came up rather suddenly the old darkey lost sight of his star. He hurriedly aroused the skipper, shouting, ' Gimme anuder star, capting, ; I'se done sailed past dat fust one!' Quite Sufficient Bsason. —A good and sufficient reason is what every man ought to have for his conduct. If we cannot have quite that, then let us have the next thing to it, namely, a reason which is perfeotly satisfactory to ourselves. For instance,' Close up, boys; close up!' said a colonel to his regiment. 'lf the enemy were to fire on you when you are straggling along that way, they wouldn't kill a single man of you. Close op !' _____^__^_