NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2632, 13 September 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DA Y.

Visit op Sib Junius Vogel—Sir Ja'.iut Togcl, in writing to Mr W. R. Mitobel from Sydney, states that, on account of his continued illness, his medical adviser would not allow him to undertake the voyage to New Z aland, and that he was afraid some little timd would elapse before ho would be able to visit. Christchurch. His j curcey to Sydney by rail had evidently besu a tended with pain aod difficulty. Oub M. H R.’s.—As will be Been, by referenee to our shipping .columns, the membare of both Chambers are hurrying off to their respective homes after the Parliamentary campaign. Xhe Katomahaua, which left Wellington yeateidty, contained a large number of them. Mr Pi’liet, member for Siaumoio, has, by doctor's advice, taken a trip to the Hot Lakes for the benefit of his health. All through the session he has bsen forced to avoid all excitement, being in a bad state of health. Lyttelton EH. Couet.—At this Oourt this morning Mr J. Oliivier, K.M., and Dr. Sju-'o, J.P., presided and disposed of rhe following cases :—William Salt acknowledged that hia horse bolted at the sight of a bullock with rider on hia back, aud was fined 10s for the animal's timidity. Samuel Northey, who owed £l3 odd to the Government on account of the support of children in tho Industrial School was ordered to reduce it by £5 or go to gaol for one month, money to bo paid in a fortnight. Tao little children were, at the request of the mother, Mrs Guy, a widow and an invalid, ordered to bo sent to the Homan Oatholio Institution at Nelson. Mrs William Sinclair petitioned tor a prohibition order against her husband’s beer drinking proclivities. The hueband made a fervent appeal to their Worships not to cut off his supplies in hie old ago (sixty-seven years), being the father of sixteen children, whom he described as ‘‘alive and kicking.” The Bench were inexorable, aud made the older for twelve mouths. Rouss v Butt, claim 15s. Judgment by default. Ware v Barnes, judgment summon?, £l7 2s 2d. Mr Joyce, for plaintiff Order made for half to ha paid in cue month ani half in two months. Lyttelton Boeough Politics.—ln compliance with a requisition, Mr Allwright, Mayor of Lyttelton, has called a meeting of the ratepayers for to night in the OoloLisia’ Hall. There are three vacancies in the Council. Eight good end true meu have bom nominated, and tho poll takes place tomorrow.

Chambbb op Commbecb. A special general meeting of the member* of the above will be held to-morrow afc 3 p.m. to consider the question of the extension of the trunk line to Blenheim by either of the three rentes mo-.Moned in the Government engineer’s r> port in the public works statement.

Shipping —A late telegram from the Bluff aaaotm;ea the arrival at that po>t of tbo Wairarapa this afternoon. She left MilBourne at 4 p.m., on the 9th. Experienced fine weather throughout, and bring* a large somber of passengers for all ports.

Druids.—The Lyttelton Heart* of Oak Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening at the Forestere’ Hall. There wsi a fair attendance of brethren. Four candidates were initiated into the Order by the A.D., Bro. Adams, assisted by the P.A., Bro. Holland. A good deal of business was gone through and the lodge then closed.

CompumenTAßT Dinnkb.—The friends and supporters of Mr W. White, are requested to meet in the Sydenham Oddfellows’ Hall to-morrow evening, to make arrangements for a complimentary dinner to their member on bis return from Wellington.-

U.A. OD. Entertainment. A concert and ball is to be held in the New Oddfellows’ Hall, Puillipstown, to morrow evening, in aid of the benevolent fund of the Athelstan Lodge, when several Christchurch professionals and amateurs have volunteered their services, accompanied by the Lyttelton braes hand. The tickets which were issued for the concert and ball which was to have taken place on August 17th will bo available on this occasion.

Weather Exchange. New Zealand, yesterday—Fine, with light westerly winds except at Bluff, where there was a S. W. gale with rain. There was a still continuous heavy sea on the West Coast. Australia —Mcdeiate depression west of Bass’ Straits, with 8.8. winds in Tasmania and Western Australia, and showery at the latter place. Barometer —Bussell, 30.2 ; Wellington, and Bluff, 29 9 | Albany, and Sydney, 30.0; Hobart, 30.1; Portland, 29.9.

Exhibition Sports Committee. A meeting of the above committee was held at 4 p.m. yesterday at the City Council Chamber ; his Worship the Mayor of Christohnrcb in the chair. The statement of receipts and expenditure, duly audited, was submitted, by which it appeared that the receipts amounted to £713 la, the whole of which sum was expanded. The report was unanimously adopted.

Cantebbuby Amateur Athletic Club. —A committee meeting of this Club was held at the Commercial Hotel last evening. The following gentlemen were present— Messrs J. E. Parker (in the chair), F. Wilding, J. Campbell, Q-. B. Hales, F. N. Robinion and F. W. Hunt. Mr Wynn William! was elected vice president of the Club in lieu of Mr Westenra resigned. A handicapping committee was elected, consisting of Messrs Lewin, Anson and Hunt, and a programn e of events were then drawn up. This concluded the business of the meeting, Leoiube. —The Bev. A. O. Gillies repeated his lecture last evening on “ Christianity and Freethought Analysed and Contrasted.” The Sev. E. Best presided. The hal, was crowded, and hundreds were unable to gain admissien. The happy style in which the subject was handled told with the audience, who repeatedly applauded the lecturer, who spoke for upwards of two hours. At the close of the lecture a collection was made on behalf of the building fund of the North belt Presbyterian Church.

Fbozbn Meat Company. —This company’s refrigerating machinery arrived in Lyttelton per ship Thorne on Monday night.

Etbeton Licensing Committee. —Mr B. M. Wright has resigned bis position as a member of this committee. Distubbahob Amongst Pbisonbbb. Yesterday an inquiry was held by Messrs J. OUivier, H. B. Webb, and Hon. B. Biohardson, at Lyttelton prison, with reference to a diiturbanoe which occurred yesterday morning. A prisoner sentenced to four years, named O’Oon or, had challenged Chief Warder Ferguson to fight while the prisoners were paraded in the yard. This led others to grow somewhat defiant, but the warders assembling at the moment speedily stopped the impending outbreak. O'Cotmdr actually assaulted the chief warder, and also one of the other warders, before he was secured. Hli grievance was some alleged dissatisfaction about bis cell. The visiting justice* made a searching investigation into the whole matter, with the result that O’Connor was sentenced to twenty lashee, which he will get thia morning.

Bangioba Domain Board. —An adjourned meeting of this Board wai held on Tuesday, at the Bead Board office. Present—Captain Parsons (chairman), Messrs Ivory, Lilly, Mulcock and Duncan. The plan of a grand stand proposed to be erected by the North Canterbury Jockey Club, to be erected on the Domain, was laid on the table. The Board agreed to sanction the erection of the stand pending the offer of the racing club to rent the ground. Mr J. Hossack, bon. secretary of the Bacing Club, said the club was willing to pay 10 per cent, on the cost of the outlay on the building, and to keep the tame in repair. It was decided that a grand stand be erected according to plan submitted, and the racing club’s proposal agreed to for the meeting, October, 1882. It was decided that Mr Boyd bo asked to supply specifications for erection of the stand, and that tenders be invited for the erection of the atand.

New Zealand Country Jotjbnal. —The September number of thia excellently conducted journal is to band. It contains, as on former occasions, a very useful assortment of articles, not alone for the practical farmer, but all those who take an interest in agricultural or pastoral pursuits. Mr T, H. Potts continues his ever welcome articles, “ Out in the Open,” which this month consist of a description of the Blight bird. Mr Gray has an article on the chemistry of the dairy, and there is also a resume of Mr Mnlball’s pamphlet on the frozen meat trade of New Zealand, by Mr Jenner. Sporting notes, including racing, coursing and football, together with a number of articles on subjects interesting to the farmer or breeder, close a very excellent number, which fully sustains the high reputation already gained by the “ New Zealand Country Journal."

Banqioba Linseed On and Fibbe Company. —The adjourned general meeting of the shareholders of this company was held on Monday evening in the Council Chamber, Bnngiora. There was a large attendance, about fifty persona being present, Mr J. Johnston presiding. The principal business of the meeting was to consider the articles of association of the company, and to elect directors for the ensuing year. A draft of the proposed articles of association was read over and considered, several of the clauses causing a good deal of discussion. The committee appointed to read the same over asked an opinion on various point*, and, after these were decided, the articles were adopted as a whole. Thirteen gentlemen were nominated for the office of directors, and a ballot having been taken, the following nine were declared by the chairman to be duly appointed, viz : Messrs J. Johnston, H. Blackett, Q. Buckham, J Fulton, W. O. Nicholls, W. Maofarlane, H. Bojd, W. H. Luxton, and J. Boberta. The meeting terminated with the naual vote of thanks to the chairman. Thb New Shades.—Mr W. H. Porter’s enterprise in re-building that well-known hoitelrie in Hereford street called The Shades, resulting in the old weatherboard structure being replaced by a most conveniently-arranged brick building with facings of Oamaru stone, is patent to frequenters of that busy thoroughfare. Not only is the well known character attaching to the spot for its wines and liquors well maintaijed, but also the mid-day meal, essential to city men, has received the beat attention. In aooor ance with instructions, Mr T. J. Watters, of Cashel street, has fitted the kitchen with a largo range, and also » grill, which is stated to be the largest in Christchurch, and it is therefore satisfactory to know hat the favorable prestige attaching to the old house for its viands will ba maintained and extended in the new B‘ructuro.

Oddpbuowship. —The ceremony of the consecration of the Uoyal Fhiilipstown Lodge, I 0.0.F.,M.U., took place last evening by the officers of the North Canterbury District. The N.G, of the lodge having requested the Prov. G.M. to proceed with the ceremony, Bro. Foster, the Prov, G.M. of the distriot, instructed his heralds to prepare for the .ceremony. Tha three heralds then advanced with water, flowers and wheat, which were scattered according to the ritual. The chaplain, the Bov. T. Flavell, then invoked a blessing on the work, and the Provincial G.M. having delivered a short address, the ceremony of consecration eonoluded, The ordinary Lodge business wa*? then proceeded with, and several candidates were initiated. After the closing of the lodge an adjournment was made to refreshment, when Bv'Yeral toasts were proposed and duly honored, af?d ■ vel 7 P* 68 ’ Fast owning spent.

A.0.F., Court Woodeobd, No. 6583, Eaiapoi.—The above court held a summoned meeting on Monday evening in the court-room, Oookion street, when there woe a very full attendance of members. After the opening ceremonies, the usual routine of business was gone through, including the opening of applications from qualified gentlemen for the office of medical officer, which deluded Drs. Ovenden and Pinching, Eaiapoi ; Dr. Bussell, Christchurch ; and Dr. Campbell, of West Oxford. The decision was deferred until a general meeting of Foresters and Oddfellow. cm be held to discuss the matter. The following were nominated for the various offices “.during next term, viz.—l.B., Bro. H. MoGifford ; 8.8, Bro. A, MoDougsll; D. 0.8., Bro. Belcher ; J. W. Bro. J. L. Cox (re-elected); 8.W., Bros. Hills, Cox, and Belcher ; secretaries, Bros. Fowler and W. Hayman ; treasurers, Bros. Slorley, Burnett, and P. 0.8. Woodford ; assistant-secretaries, Bros Burnett and Bamsden; 0.E., Bros. Pul'an and P. 0.8. Brooke. One honorary and three ordinary members were initiated, and ten new members proposed, after which the court closed in duo form.

Kaiapoi School Committee. The monthly meeting of this committee was held on Monday evening. Present—Messrs Parnham (chairman), Coup, Robins, Eevoll, Fraser, and Moore. A letter was received from the Board of Education, voting £2 10s for improvements to the urinals, and pointing out that the other matters for which the committee asked for a vote being of an incidental kind should be paid for out of the

incidental allowance. Mr Rovell drew attention to the dirty state of some of the closets. Messrs Robins and Fraser, members of the visiting committee, reported that they were clean that day when inspected. Mr Re veil doubted this statement, and visited the place complained of; on his return assorting that his previous statement was quite correct. The matter was referred to the visiting committee to deal with. The returns stated the number on roll to be 463; the average attendance, 337. A return of the absentees was not presented, as the school had recently reopened after the holidays. The head master reported one of the female teachers had been absent five weeks through illness. Sundry repairs to fencing and the school buildings were approved of, and to bo carried out under the direction of the chairman. Attention was directed to anuisance on the railway premises near the [school, which it was agreed the visiting committee would inspect, and if necessary being under notice of the proper authorities to procure its abatement, Taiwhanqa in London, The three Maoris hare had a lively time of it since they landed in England, says a Home paper, and have been shown many of the “ sights of London.” The other night Mr Summers. M.F., obtained admission for them to the distinguished gallery of the House of Commons, and they afterwards had an opportunity of seeing the interior of the House of Lords. The time of the visit, however, was badly arranged, a«, when they entered the Lower House, it presented no better picture of Imperial effort than was afforded by the committee on the Arrears Bill. The same afternoon they visited the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace, and they have since paid a visit to the Bishop of London at Fulham, The Sunday before last, while proceeding along a West End thoroughfare, they were attracted by a crowd around a street preacher, and impressed by the preacher’s rhetoric, the English-speaking chief—Hirini Taiwhanga—begged to be allowed to mount the box which the preacher had converted into a temporary platform. “Certainly, let my dark-skinned brother come up,” said the civil but amazed exponent of the Gospel; and his “dark-skinned brother ” went up, and astonished a crowd of languid Londoners in the heart of the West End by a spirited panegyric on the blessings of Christianity and the good effects which it had produced among the aborigine* of New Zealand.

A locomotive lives about thirty years, which is a long time for inveterate smokers. In mercantile circles a hanging is now alluded to as a forced suspension. The Fun of the * Fair.’—Trying to catch husbands.