NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2647, 30 September 1882, Page 3

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Thb Lyttelton Bowing Club.—This «lub bos won during the put year over £9O in money, probably larger than that gained by any similar club in the province during the same period. The members are going in for training for the approaching season, with a foil amount of determination to carry off soma of the honors. Tho annual meeting of tbs club will be held next Tuesday. Tbamway Extension. —After the meeting of the two directors of the Tramway Company and Mr Peterkin with the Commissioners of the Woolston Town District, reSleeting the extension of the tramway to the wing bridge, an adjourned meeting of the Commissioners was held, when the following xesolution was carried unanimously:—“That the Tramway Company in extending tho line to the Swing bridge be requested to embody in their specification that all surplus earth be placed along the side -of read to continue the formation of the footpath as far ss it will go under tho supervision of the works committee; also that the plan be submitted to the Comxnisaioners for their approval before the work is commenced.” Lyttelton Bbass Band.—A benefit entertainment in aid of the uniform fund of thie band took place in the Colonists’ Hall on Friday night. There was a fairly numerous audience, and the programme, which included Dickens’ court scene, Bardwell v Pickwick in character was put through very successfully. The Mblboubnb Cup.—ln onr last night’s issue it was stated that the Hebrew and Prima Donna had been scratched for the Melbourne Onp. A later telegram informe ua that the horses really scratched are Waxworks, Prima Donna and Harebell.

A.O.F.—The quarterly summoned meetings of the Court Btar of Canterbury and the Goart Pride of Canterbury take place—the former on Monday, and the latter on Tuesday evenings. The Court Star of Canterbury is for ordinary business, whilst the Court Pride will still farther consider the question of building a ball. AnnivebSAby Services. —The anniversary services of the Cambridge Terrace Primitive Methodist Sunday School are to be held tomorrow. In addition to special sermons, the children are to give recitations and sing select hymns. Lyttelton Building Society. The usual monthly meeting takes place on Tuasday next. The Lyttelton Regatta.— The Mayor of Lyttelton has called a public meeting of the zeaidents at port for Mond-y night to arrange for the annual regatta. Accident at Chaihey’b, —On Thursday evening Mrs Obainey, who fell out of her vehicle, fractured her thigh dangerously. She is under the care of Dr. Ovenden. Lecture. —On Thursday evening last, in the Junction Hotel, Rangiora, Mr Levoi delivered a lecture salting forth the objects of tha Hew Zealand Accident Insurance Company. There was a fair attendance, and Mr A. Ivory was in the chair. Dust. —A correspondent who walked np the Ferry road yesterday evening, makes the following suggestion. That the Woohton Town Commissioners moke an arrangement with the Tramway Company to run their water cart down that line twice a day during the summer. The suggestion is a good one, and in the interest of our Woolston friends we hepe the Tramway Company may see their way to accede to it.

The Cantbbbuby Obphanasb. This morning Mr J. O Sopp, the master, and Mrs Sopp, the matron of this institution, bid good-bye to their quondam pupils, the children of the Orphanage, and Mr and Mrs Ritchie, the newly appointed officials, entered upon their duties. Mr Harry Allwright, M.H.R, asked the children to give throe cheers to their retiring master and mistress, smd for their new instructors. Tbo poor little girls’ sobs, at the departure of their old teachers, prevented them from taking innoh part in the cheers, and oven the big boys -could not help brushing away a silent tear with their caps as their late master bade them good-bye. The emotions of the children were a sufficient proof that Mr Sopp had their affections in no small degree. Mr Sopp expressed the hope that they would continue to behave themselves towards their new •master as they had always done in his time, and he felt sure they would bo treated with the utmost kindness. On Friday Mr Allwright, Mr March, end Mr Ritchie visited the -Orphanage, and satisfied themselves that everything in and about the place was in a satisfactory condition, and gave a certificate to that effect. All the Orphanage master’s accounts have been duly audited by the ■Government auditor, ond have been duly certified to. The recreation fund shovrs a ■balance in hand of £3 7s lid. Every part of Gra building was visited tc-duy, and it is not too much to'say that every cJcroufcory was a picture of cleanliness. Mr and Mrs Ritchie, therefore, start with everything favorable, and the many friends of the institution will join in wishing them oveiy success in their new career;

StrsiNEß. —On and after Monday next mew opportunities of reaching Sumner than hitler!* will bo available. Mr Hayward, proptietor of 4he coach line, has made a new programme in which extensive nao ia made of facilities. U.A.O.D.—The quarterly summoned meeting of the Anchor Lodge waa held on Wednesday evening in the Oddfellow's Hall, Woclston ; the A.D. presiding. There was a full attendance of brethren. Bro. Ball was elected as 0.0., and installed by P.A. Bro. Engelmann. The by-law committee placed Before the Lodge the by-laws, which were adopted. Four candidates were initiated into the mysteries of Druidism. The receipts for the evening amounted to £47. After other considerable business was transacted, ■the Lodge was closed by the A.D. at midnight. L.O.L.—The Eoyal Arch Purple No- 2 Ledge held a special meeting last evening, W.M. Bro, Williams presiding, and, having duly opened and raised it to the Royal Arch ■Chapter, the sublime degree was committed to the charge of Bro, Tribe, who, in Li* usual efficient manner, carried out tbo solemn ceremony, raising four brethren to fellowship- Tho W.M. and officers of tho Chapter were ably supported in their duties by W.K.'s Bro. Cook (Prebbloton), Bro, Paddy (Southbridgc), and the W.M.’s of No. 3, 24, and 32, Having lowered the Chapter to the first degree, and received reports of a number of brethren who were ■waiting to be advanced, it was decided to arrange, at am early date, to hold another meeting of the Chapter, After duly closing the lodge, the brethren took their teats around the social board for refreshment, and, with song and recitation, spent a very harmonious and happy evening. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having oeen observed, and the National Anthem sung, the brethren dispersed, , . . Native Washing.—A somewhat xmportout letter from Major Kemp ’appears m our telegraphic column*, warning ■visiting within the Wanganui and Menmotn boundaries “that they will bo Violently turned book.”

Accident.—At 1.30 to-day an old man, who wa* crowing the road opposite to the Bank of New Zealand, wa* knocked down by a waggon and two hone*. The homes pawed over him, and he wa* picked up from under-, neath the dray, apparently not much the wone for his ihaking. The driver had called out to him, and had tried to pull up in time, but the old man was very feeble and deaf. Hia escape wa* a narrow one, and the affair is a lewon to driver* that all men are not equally active, and that many, particularly old men, are deaf.

Singular Fatality among Boad Boabd Survbyobs.—Within lixteen year* the Mandeville and Bangiora Boad Board ha* lost tho *ervioe* of »ix of its anrveyors by death whilst they were in the employ of the Board, namely Captain Fuller, Mr Thornloy, Mr Bo*e, Mr J. Taafe, Mr O. J. Chapman, and Mr O. Q. Chapman, the lait named three gentlemen within two years. Benefit.—A benefit to Mrs Thompson, the armless lady, tendered in consideration of her losses by the recent fire in High street, will be given in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Monday next. Tho performance will be under the patronage of tho Mayors of Christchnroh and Sydenham, and a very excellent programme has been arranged for the occasion.

Musical Society.—Tho second concert of the season of 1882, in connection with the Christchurch Musical Society, will bo given at the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday next. Tho work selected for tho occasion will bo Costa’s "Eli,” in which tho part of Hannah will bo taken by Mies A. S. Taylor.

C.T.O.—The above regiment ha* decided to hold its annual week’s training for 1882 at Ohriitohnroh, and will accordingly assemble for the purpose on Monday, October 9th. B. troop and other Southern contingents will arrive on tho previous Saturday by special train, leaving tho Washdyke at 8.15 a.m,, while those belonging to Ellesmere and Bangiora will come in by road on Sunday. The whole will be located at the drill shod, the officers’ horses being at MoAlpine’* stables, and the remainder at the Zetland Arm*. Mr J. W. Morton will be_ in charge of the commissariat. The inspection by the officer commanding the district will most probably take place on Friday, October 13 th, and the regiment will be dismissed on the following day. Mandevxllh and Bangioea Dbainaqb Distbiot.— A meeting of the Board of Conservator* was held at Mr Mulcook’s house, Flaxton, on Friday. Present—Mr Muloock, chairman, Messrs Duncan and Young, An apology was received for the absence of J. O. Boy®, Esq. A letter was road from tho Mandeville and Bangiora Boad Board, requesting the Board to pay one-half t/i<> cost of erecting embankment to protect ilr W. Hickland’s section on main drain ; also from Mr James Butt, requesting the Board to make him an allowance on his contract on Wilson’s drain, as he was a considerable loser by it. The Board decided they could not entertain it. It was decided to strike a rate of Is in the pound for the ensuing year, and after passing some accounts the Board adjourned.

St. Michael, and Ail Angele.—Testerday being St. Michael’s day, was observed at the above church. The anniversary services were as under ;—Holy Communion (choral) at 7.30 a.m. j celebrant, the Rev. Walter Harper ; tha service intoned being Garrett in F. The Processional Hymn was Ho, 317, Ancient and Modern, the Recessional being Nunc Dimiitis, set to Tonus Peregrinus. At evensong there was a very full attendance ; the lessons were read by the Rev. Walter Harper, the preacher being the Rev. Canon Stanford. The service was fully choral, the Psalms being set to special chants. The anthem was, “Stand up and bless,” Gone. An organ recital was also given, comprising six numbers, viz.:—l., Pastorale, T. Kullak ; 11., Andante from Quintette, Beethoven ; 111., (a) Andantino, (&) Allegro, with variation!, Handel; IV., Andante, Mozart; V., Fao ut Pollem, Rossini; V1.,0n jus Animate, Stabat Mater. Perhaps the gem of the evening was the Andante by that colossus of harmony, Beethoven, the bass or violinoello part of which was played on the new pedal stop recently added to the organ. The Recessional Hymn was Ho. 274, Ancient and Modern. The service was most effective. The church decorations were very pretty, being confined to the lectern, choristers’ stalls, and the Holy Table, which were nicely set with floral garniture. Kaiapoi United Chickst Club.—A well attended general meeting of members of this club was held in the Municipal Chambers on Thursday evening, Mr R. Moore in the chair. The new rules, as revised, were adopted, and Mr Dudley’s kind offer to print same free was accepted. The use of a roller was offered by Mr Pearce and accepted, and, after passing some routine business, the meeting adjourned. Southbkook. —A very successful concert, in aid of the prize fund of the Southbrook district school, was given in the large room of the school on Thursday evening last. The chair was occupied by Mr James Withers, chairman of the committee. The programme comprised several songs by the school children, and tha manner in which they were given reflected great credit en the master and mistress, Mr and Mrs Oumberworth, especially the action songs by the smaller children, songs by Misses White, Hammond, HunnibeU, Sealey, and Wilmot, who had to respond to more than the usual quantity of encores. The rendering of the song “ Please give mo a penny,” by Miss Wilmot, was certainly the gem of the evening, Mr H. O. Shrimpton sang two songs in character, and was encored for hia last. A trio by Miss HunnibeU and Messrs HunnibeU and Oumberworth was very nicely rendered. Duets were contributed by Mias and Mr HunnibeU, Messrs IShrimpton and Adamson, and Messrs Shrimpton and Oumberworth, the one by the lady and gentleman being encored. Mr Wilmot gave two humorous readings in capital style. Miss HunnibeU and Mr J. G. Shrimpton presided at the piano during the evening. At the close the Chairman proposed, and Mr Q. Watson seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to aU the performers, which was carried with cheers. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant evening to a close. There was a very large attendance. It was announced that another concert would be given for the same object in about a month; Papanttx Tbamway,—The employes o the Tramway Company have been engaged for the past two days in straightening the tramway line from the Golden Fleece corner to Victoria Bridge. Obcbltt to Akimaib. —Yesterday, before Mr Joseph Beswiok, R.M., Ashburton, three coses of working horses while suffering from sore shoulders wore heard. One case was dismissed, as the guilt was shown scarcely to lie with the party accused, but Michael Keane and George Tate were found guilty and fined 10s and 20s respectively. CONGBEOATIONAL CONVKBSAZIONE. This bazaar and conversazione was continued yesterday with good results. The decorations of the large Christmas tree were distributed last night to the juvenile folk attending, and the committee to whom the affair has been entrusted are to be congratulated on the success achieved, and in this connection the names of Misr. Jameson and Mr Malcolm deserve especial mention. Peebbtbbanc* Lodge.—The quarterly meeting of the Perseverance Lodge, No. 116, U.A.0.D., was held in the schoolroom. Be. Mary's Park road, Addington, on Tuesday evening last at eight o’clock, Arch. Druid Bro. O. W. Fisher presiding. There was an average attendance of members present. A very large amount of business was gone through. After a short adjournment the D.P. Bro. W. Skinner presented P.A. Bro. Joseph Peek with a very handsomely framed P.A. diploma, aoeompanied by a few well chosen remarks. Bro, Peek responded in a suitable manner. It wae resolved to celebrate the anniversary of the lodge by an entertainment. A committee, consisting of Bros. Fisher, Greenwood, Peek, Brown, and Petrie, and the recratary, to carry out the necessary details. The lodge was then closed in due form by the A.D,