NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2644, 28 September 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Presbyterian Church, Lincoln. —On Taeadsy evening last the Bev. A. Blake, M.A., delivered an interesting and instructive lecture in this church on President Garfield. The proceeds were on behalf of the building fund, and at the close a cordial and unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to the rev. lecturer, and to the chairman, the Bev. James Maxwell. Working Men’s Political Association. —For explaining the objects of the above Association, enrolling members, and placing members’ names on the Electoral 801 l of the district, a meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Sydenham, on Friday evening next. A Washing to, Boys. — A little boy named Williams narrowly escaped being killed in Sydenham this morning. A quantity of timbsr has been stacked on a vacant section of land in Going’s road, preparatory to building, and it seems that the lads in the neighboi hood are in the habit of playing on the same. Such was the case with this lad, and the pile giving way, ho was partially buried by a lot of boards, his bead only being visible. Mr Whitelaw, the architect, who was passing at the time, assisted by the children near, began removing the timber, and some of the Sydenham Council employes also rendered help, the lad being extricated to all appearance lifeless. He was taken to the ditch alongside, and, consciousness being restored, be was taken to bis parent’s residence, when Dr. Fussell was sent for, but it appears, beyond being badly bruised, there is not much the matter.

An Insane Pbisoneb. —John Young, nrdergoing a sentence in Lyttelton gaol for indecent assault, of which he was convicted at the lest Supreme Court sessions, has been committed to Suunysida Asylum for being of nnsourd mind.

Danina.—The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their quarterly summoned meeting on Tuesday evening at the Foresters’ Hall. There was a good attendance of brethren, A good deal of business was gone through, and several acconnts passed for payment. Two candidates were initiated into the order by the A.D. Bro. Adams, assisted by P.A. Bro. Gillies. It was also decided not to take part in the Amalgamated Friendly Societies fete this year. The lodge then closed at 10.80 p.m. Receipts of the evening, £4l 10s 9d.

Paiza Bhbbp. —Some seven prizs rams and thirty sheep arrived this morning from Adelaide, in the s.s. Te Anaa, for Messrs Dalgety and Co., Messrs A. W. and G. Butherford, and W. Maofarlane. Lyttelton Y. M. M. I. Society, - The subject, “Should Trades be Taught in Prison,” was discussed out thoroughly on Wednesday evening at the usual meeting of the Lyttelton Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Society, and was decided in the affirmative. These meetings are very interesting, as a role, and the members are always glad to see visitors present. Congbegational Babaab. —The bazaar and couvdrsszioiie in aid of the Sunday Sohool Renovation Fond wes opened this day at three o’clock, in the Congregational schoolroom, and was well patronised. The Japanese and New Guinea Courts were attractive features. The art gallery and parlour magic, the latter being under the care of a celebrated illusionist, were also well patronised. In the evening an attractive programme of vocal and instrumental music will form a pleasing addition to the many novelties inseparable from these gatherings. Anglers’ Society. —On Friday evening next a special general meeting of the above society is announced to be held at Warner’s Hotel, when all lovers of this gentle art are invited to attend.

B. M. Ooust| Ltttblton. —Mr John Ollivier, 8.M., presided at thi» Court on Wednesday, and Messrs All wright and J.W. Smith, J.P.’*, on Thursday, when judgment for the plaintiff* wai given in the following oases :—W. Gebbie v J. Williams, claim £5 10* ; W. Hatherley v J. Newton, claim £2 9i 3d; 'W. Gemmell vW. H. Mein, claim £25; H. N. Nalder vW. Ohilds, claim £6. Concert —A concert will ho given this evening at Wesley Church, east belt, when the cantata of * ' The Jewish Flower Feast ” will be given. Distribution of Tbout.— At the usual meeting of the Council of the Acclimatisation Society yesterday, the trout now in the boxes of the society at the Gardens were arranged to be distributed in various rivers, Ac. liBSAB. —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, whose health it is satisfactory to note has been much restored by hi'. Australian tour, will arrive in Christchurch from Melbourne to-day. His Honor will hold a sitting in Chambers to-morrow at 11 a.m. Commjmbntaby Dinneb. A complimentary dinner was given last evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham, to Mr W. White, jun., M.H.E. The chair was occupied by the Mayor of Sydenham, and a lengthy toast list was gone through. Ohbisxohueoh Fire Beigadb. The members of the Brigade turned ont last night at .7.80 for practice with the ladders of the chemical fire engine. The building selected was that of Messrs Coombs Bros., Lichfield street. The usual quarterly meeting was subsequently held in the Library, Lichfield street, when a letter was road from the Sydenham Borough Council, thanking the Brigade for its services at the Windmill road fire. A billiard table having been procured for the use of the Brigade, it was resolved that the bagatelle table hitherto used be presented to the Christchurch Hospital for the use of the convalescent patients. Same routine business was transacted, after which the meeting adjourned. Harboe Defbnck —At the H?rbor Board meeting to-day it was stated that four torpedo boots had been sent Home for by the Government, and it was intended to carry out the erection of batteries in accordance with Colonel Soratohlry’s report. Eieotbio Light.— The chair man of the

.Lyttelton Harbor Board, ot its meeting today, stated that ha hoped the Board would settle to proceed with the work of lighting the harbor with electricity in accordance with Mr Sledding’* plan. Asiatetje Athletic Club. —A general meeting of the membcro ot the fTadee Amateur Athletic Olab was held last evening *t the Wellington Hotel, Tunm »ti eet, when « fall attendance resulted, Mr P. O. Purchase being voted to the chair. It was stated that the business was to consider the date on which the opening meeting of the season should bo held, and it was decided that the 2th of November ia tho most fitting day. Soma discussion ensued as to the ground, when the majority decided in favour of Hagley Park, and it was further agreed that if the ground can be illuminated by the electric light that fche sports take place after sundown. The neco/tsary arrangements were jjptTOßfced to the committee.

t hipping.—The Loch Awe, Oapt. Dickol, ha? arrived at Auckland from London, after a passage ol ninety-nine day*. > CHBiSTOHtraon Musical Sooibty^—- too . next concert by the society is fixed for Thurs- . diy, October 4th, when Sir M. Costa a n°» oratoris “ Eli ” will be produced. Miss > Taylor, Master Appleby, and Messrs Joseph • Suitable and Merton, will take the respective ; parts of Hannah, Samuel, Hlkanah, Eh, and the Man of God. Xjowbb Hbathootk Racing Club, —A 1 committee meeting of the above club was held at the Wharf Hotel, Woolston, on the 2Bth inst. There was a good attendance. Mr J. W. Davis in the chair. Mr B. G - . Griffith was elected handioapper for the ensuing season, A good programme was drawn up for the meeting on Boxing Day. Damn's Funeral at Eangioba.—On Wednesday the funeral of Bro. Young, a member of the order, was largely attended by brothers of the Bnd of Hope and other lodges. Ohbistchubch Amatbub Swimming Club.—The third annual meeting of the Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club was held last evening, at Coker’s Hotel ; there was a good attendance. Mr A. Francis (captain) in the ohair. The chairman said that no statement had been prepared, but he was happy to say the club was not in debt. Indeed the petition of the club, both financially and numerically, was in every way satisfactory. The memberships had increased from thirty-six in 18S0 to nearly seventy at the present time, in addition to which eleven new members had been proposed at the meeting of committee just held. He would suggest certain alterations in rules 3 and 11, via., that rule 3 should be so altered as to make the quorum six instead of eight, as at present, of whom the captain, secretary, and treasurer, should be ex officio members; also, that rule 11 should be altered to read—- “ That a general annual meeting of members shall be held on the first Wednesday in October, at the commencement of each season, to discuss and arrange the affairs of the club. - ; twelve to form a quorum.” The suggestions of the Chairman were unanimously agreed to. The election of officers resulted ( as follows:—President, Mr F. Back ; vicepresident, Mr R. Allan ; captain, Mr _A. , Francis j hon. sec., Mr H. L. Ephraim; j treasurer, Mr W. M. Bob arts; committee, j Messrs A. Leonard, G. Booth, and W. ( Greenbow. Votes of thanks were accorded j to the various officers, and a special vote of • thanks to the West Christchurch school com- , mittee for the use of the swimming bath j during the past season. A vote of thanks to ( the chairman terminated the proceedings, j The season commences on October Ist. 1 Theatbb Royal.—There was a good f house at the Royal last night, when “ The r Gnv’nor ” was repeated, and, as hitherto, re- J ceived with every demonstration of favor. It f will be repeated for the last time this even- c ing, when it will be withdrawn for the production of “ Our Girls,” withjMr J. I/. Hall in his well-known impersonation of Captain J Gingah.

Trades Bowing Club.— A meeting of the members of the above club was held last evening, when it was reported that the club’s new shed was nearly finished. The Mayor of Christchurch and Messrs Q. Gould, Joseph Palmer, Geo. King, John Anderson, T. i. Joynt, S. Manning, P. Cunningham, T. S. Weston, T. S. Duncan, O. Lonisson, J, Dougall, B. Bearle, and J. Bowman, junr., were elected honorary members. Some routine business was also transacted.

Kaiapoi Beidgb. —The principal item of business before the Borough Council on Tuesday evening was a consideration of the proposals to erect a new bridge. The proceedings of the Council on this question were in committee, in order that the discussion thereon might not be reported by the press. Bo soon as the proposals are matured, the Council will make the same known to the ratepayers in an official notification.

Defences of Viotobia. —The Treasurer (says the “ Argus ”) has received very satisfactory reports regarding the progress of the defence works and of the permanent artillery. This corps has been enrolled up to its full strength—lßs all told—and the men having already been exercised in preliminary drill, are now undergoing a course of gunnery instruction. Their uniforms will be forwarded in a few weeks and a detachment will then bo stationed at the QueenscliS battery. They will be quartered in the building near the fort now occupied as a postoffice, and by the lighthouse staff. A new post-office will be established in the town. At Swan Island three guns have been mounted, and a fourth is now being placed in position. The construction of the causeway to the main land and of the north-eastern portion of the fort is now being rapidly proceeded with.