NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2650, 4 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Imported Dogs akt> Poultry. —Twenty foxhounds, ten Scotch sheep dogs, and tan pups arrived tc-day by the ship Wairoa from London in splendid condition, and some choi -e poultry. Cheap Daw.—At the Resident Magistrate'* Court this morning an- important and pressing debt case wag lost, for the time, in consequence of a trifling formality of the Court not being complied with. The case had been prepared by non-professional hands. Wesleyan Church, Lyttelton. The quarterly meeting of this ohuroh was held in the vestry on Tuesday evening, there being a good attendance. The Bev. W. B. Marten occupied the chair, and reported 74 names on the roll of membership, with 33 other communicants. The balance sheet showed an income of £93 6s OJ'd, and an expenditure of £93 5a 10id. There were 321 children is tho Sunday school, with an average attendance of 258. The Chairman stated that he had commenced a meeting for children on Tuesday afternoons, from four to fire o’clock, and would be glad to see it well attended. A resolution was paci:d, expressing gratitude to God for the measure of prosperity which had been vouchsafed during the year, and more especially for a good work which is still in progress. On the nomination of the stewards, Messrs Wood and Olliver, the Bev. Mr Marten was unanimously invited to remain a third year in the circuit.

The Band Botunda,— This subject was again before the City Council on Monday evening, when it was decided that tho Council could not accede to the request to erect a rotunda aa required. Some two years ago plans were prepared by the city surveyor to cost £l3O, and a canvass for subscriptions instituted. The manager of the “Press"has had since 1880 two donations towards the cost of a rotunda, and if the idea is to be carried out he will be glad to hand over tho amount. If not, the money will be returned to the donor;.

Thh Society pob the FREyasiiON op Cruelty to Animals. —This morning the first step was taken towards tho establishment of a young people’s branch of this society. The Ears T. Flavell ar.d the secretary of the society met the children of the Normal School in their drill shed, and addressed them on tbs objects of the society, inviting them to become members, stating that the annual subscription would bo 3d, and that the society would offer once a year prizes for the best essays on animals, to be competed for by the members of the young people’s branch. Mr Malcolm, in olosing the proceedings, moved three cheers for the society, and recommsnned the children to speak to their parents on the subject, and stated that their teachers would take the names of all wishing to join the society.

Sumshb. —On Wednesday last the VenArchdeacon Wilson, Messrs H. i!. Johnstone and O. L. Wiggins, waited upon Mis* Miles, and on bchlif of the congregation of All Saints presented her with a lady’s beg and muff combined, containing a small packet of sovereigns, as some slight proof that her services to the church had been appreciated, Mies Miles has for the last six or seven years rendered valuable assistance in the choir, and latterly has performed most efficiently the duties of organist. She ia now about to leave the district for a time, and hoi less will be greatly felt. West Coast Bahwat.—At a meeting held last evening at Mr T. S. Weston’s chambers, the affairs of the promoters were formally wound up. Inspector Beoham.— ln yesterday’s issue it was stated that a report prevailed that Mr Broham had resigned his position as Inspector of Police. We have since been authoritatively informed that he has not done so. Firs Escape. —Mr W. E. Oarmalt, Superintendent of the Dunedin Salvage Corps, and formerly Lient. of the Dunedin Fire Brigade, has arrived in Christchurch with a view of introducing to hotel keepers and others his recently invented fire escape, which has been approved by the heads of the police in Dunedin and other southern towns. The merits of this escape are set forth in the circular ns follows :—“ An inmate can put the escape in working order and reach the ground from a three storied building ia eleven seconds without extraneous aid. After communication with the ground is made fifteen per minute can descend with perfect safety. When the escape is not iu use it forms a dressing or hall table under the window, and thereby is always in its place ready for use, and is neither inconvenient not unsightly.” Ashburton Borough Council. The usual fortnight y meeting of this Council was hold on Monday evening. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Ors, Friedlander, Harrison, Roberts, St. Hill, A. Orr, Bird and Nelson. The Mayor made his usual statement, and reported the Bank overdraft to be £873 18s 4d. A letter from the Department of Justice was read, Elating arrangements would be made for the holding of more frequent sittings of the Magistrate's Court at Ashburton. The assistant engineer wrote, stating that he had been instructed to put in hand at ones the work of opening up a crossing over the railway at Havelock street. A letter was read from Mr A. Orr, asking permission to connect with the outf..ll drain from his private residence. After discussion it was resolved that the matter be r.-lc.-rod to the Wakanui Road Board, and that tho clerk write officially pointing out tho benefit already derived by the Board from the ontfall drain, Tho engineer reported on the encroachments of verandah posts on tf o foot” paths, and it was resolved that the owners of the property be written to and requested to remedy the evils toomplalncd of. Drivers' licenses were granted to F. McKonzio, K. McKenzie, G. F. Scott, Hugh Muir, J. Newman. On the motion of His Worship the Mayor it was resolved—“ That ths dork send the sergeant a fortnightly list of all applications for licenses.” After passing account!)the Council adjourned.

• Musical Socijctt.—ln consequence of the rain there was no practice last night, but one will be held this evening. The performaroe of Costa’s oratorio of “Eli,” by the Christchurch Musical Society will tie place at the Ocdfellows’ Ball to-morrow evening. 1.0.0. P,,MU., Banqioea.—At the fo-t----nightly meeting of the Loyal BangioraLodj e, Che resignation of the medical officer *at received and raooepted, and it was_ decided that applications for the office be invited. Absent Jueoe.—The fine of 40a impoi’d upon Thomas Moore for non-attendance at the Supreme Court as a common juror was yesterday reduced by His Honor to ss, the juror having represented that he was only ton minutes late. Etbbton Licensing Disxbiot.—Mr R.

Evans has been appointed a member of this Licensing Committee in place of Mr B. M. Wright, resigned. The extraordinary vacancy being filled by the Governor in accordance with sub-section 12 of section 13 ef the Licensing Act. Abhlet Boas Boakd Election.—The election held on Thursday last for the return of a member of this Board resulted in the votes being for Mr Joseph Barker 78, Mr O’Halloran 50, and the former was declared by Mr Dick, returning officer, and chairman of the Beard, duly elected. The A shbtjrton Bomb. — The master of the Ashburton Home -wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of JBI 4s 3d at the hands of Mr H. Zander, being the net proceeds of the fancy dress rick at Ashburton, towards the organ fund. Mr Harria wishes m to state that any further donations towards the above fund will be thankfully received by him, Bangiora Cricket Club. —A meeting of the committee of this club was held on Monday evening, Mr W. A. Burt in the chair. The secretary read a number of challenges to play matches received from other clubs, and it was decided to accept the majority of them. The gronnd committee reported on the state of the ground, and promised to test the hose with a rotatory force pump, with a view of procuring a better supply of water for the gronnd. SupRBHB Court.—The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court were resumed yesterday. Francis Innes, charged with perjury, was acquitted. A Moriori named Tepene, charged with an indecent assault upon a Maori girl at Chatham Islands, was found not guilty. Matilda Hansen, for larceny from the person, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor. This was the last case on the list. The civil sittings of the Court will commence on Monday next. Magistrate’s Court, Bangioba. —At this Court on Tuesday the magistrates present were, J. C. Porter, Bsq., 8.M., A. H. Cunningham, H. Blackett, and J. Johnston, Bsqra. Application was made for an order against H. Norfolk, under section 167 of the Licensing Act. Evidence was given that he was injuring bis health and wasting bis estate. The Court made an order that the publicans and others in the Bangiora and Bangiora and Mandeville districts bo forbidden to supply accused withfliquor for the apace of one year. The Resident Magistrate observed that the prohibition extended to all persons, and there was a heavy penalty on persons who might supply accused with liquor, even a glass of drink in their owe house. The civil cases disposed of were—J. Thomson v A. Protheroe, £l4 14a Id, sot off £lB 16s Bd, tendered £2l4a Id. Mr Spackman appeared for plaintiff, Mr Gresson for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff for £l2, in addition to sum tendered. Judgments were given for plaintiffs in cases of W. J. Crothers v A. Fitzgerald, £3 Is 63 ; same v W. Knight, £1 10s 9d; Vaughan and Oordner v Sir Michael Le Fleming, £33 15s 9d ; same v A. Brown, £3 16s 63, paid 10s, and an offer made of 10s per week—order made for payment of debt at 20a per week ; E. Murfit y J. Hamilton, £5. Ashlht Farmers’ Club.—Tie monthly meeting of this club was held at the Boad Board office, Loburn, on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr D. Carr occupied the chair. One new member was elected. A discussion took place on the subject of a letter from the Sefton club in reference to the poisoning of small birds, and in respect to forming a central Farmers’ dub. It was decided to reply that the question of destruction of the small birds be referred to the Sparrow Club. Mr Martin proposed, Mr Barker seconded—“ In respect to tbe central club proposition, that delegates be dispensed with, but there be an interchange of papers.” Mr Dick moved—“ That there be a meeting of delegates if a central place could be fixed on, and that the delegates from this club bo ballotted for.” On tfie motion and amendment being put the former was carried. Mr Barker said tbe Ashley olnb would be glad to give any information at its command to other clubs. It -was decided that Messrs Carr and Barker procure for tbe club one of the latest works on veterinary surgery. Mr F. Duncan read s paper ou ‘‘Milk, butter, and cheese,” in doing so explaining the advisablenets of a good selection of cows, and the care to be observed in the manufacture of dairy prodnee. He referred at some length to the improvements made in breeding. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Mr Duncan. It was resolved that a book be laid on the table for the purpose of advertising produce for sole or requirements wanted by the members of the club. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Tai Tatu Wesleyan Sunday School. — The anniversary of the T»i Tapu Wesleyan Sunday School was celebrated on September 28th, a service being conducted by the Bov. 35. Best at half-past one o’clock. In the afternoon a children’s flower show occupied the attention of the numerous visitors, and was acknowledged a complete success, the children having evinced much interest in the affair. The number of entries was seventy-four, exclusive of those for exhibition only. Special prizes were given by several of the parents—first, second and third for pot plants ; first and second for table bouquets, hand bouquets, and gentlemen’s button-holes. The judging was kindly undertoken by Messrs Dulien, Blank, and Nairn. In the afternoon the children were provided with tea, the public tea meeting being held at half-post five o'clock. Trays were provided by the Mesdames Dulieu, Tanner, Sinclair, Barnes, and Perymen. in the evening meeting the Bev. J. 8. Smalley occupied the chair. The annual report, read by the superintendent, showed the affairs of the school to be prospering. Addresses were delivered by the Bev. B Best, Mr A. Ssunders, end Mr Forbes, Some hymns wore nicely rendered by the children under the leadership of Miss 8. B. Peryman, Miss Smart, of Edinburgh, presiding at the harmonium. Bocitatious, given by several of the children, added greatly to the enjoyment of the evening. The meeting closed by the singing of the doxology, and the benediction pronounced by the presiding minister.

The Action at Chaxoup —According to a Bombay telegram of August 23rd, published in the “ Ceylon Observer,” this action was a smart affair. The gunboats Seagull and Mosquito took two companies of High, landers up the Canal to a point opposite the enemy’s position, and shelled it. After* terwardi the Highlanders, with the marines and blue jackets, landed and attacked the enemy, who offered a stubborn resistante, but our troops being supported by a destructive fire of Gatlings from the gunboats, took the position at the point of the bayonet, completely routing the enemy. The remainder of the Highlanders marched from Sue* along the Canal, but did not reach the scene of action until the fighting was over. The British less was four killed and fourteen wounded. The Highlanders afterwards marched to Ismailia. A telegram dated Simla, August 23rd, says, " A farther report from General Macpherson states that in the action at Ohalouf, the enemy, who were about 3000 strong, lost 168 killed, and about 30G wounded. One of their guns was captured. The loss on the British side was two men of the Seaforth Highlanders drowned and two wounded.” An Impudent Eobbbey.—The loss of a large sum of money under singular circumstances was repotted to the Melbourne police recently. Mr McGregor, a butcher. Bout his son, a young man, with money and cheques amounting to £BO 16s Id, to deposit in the Commercial Bank. When the youth bad got within a fow yards of the Bank he was met by a man, who asked him if ha was Mr McGregor’s son. He said “ Yes.” The man then said, “ Oh, you had batter give me the money and book, as Mr Ooock, the manager, is very ill and unable to take it from you now, and he has told mo to call at your father’s shop for the money.” The young man gave up the money and book, and went home and told his father: On inquiries being made at the Bank, it was, of course, found that no money had been paid in, and that the Bank officials knew nothing about it

f Shipping, —The Union Steamship Com- [ pany has been advised of the launching or I their new steamer Xarawera, which is to mu I on November 29 th i , I Wbaxhhb Exchange. New Zealand yesterday—A depression is passing over the South Island; strong N.W. winds and passing showers. Australia —A depression is passing the Australian Bight; centre far to the south; prevailing westerly winds aud showery on the south coast of Austral’a. Barometer—Bussell, 30,1; Wellington, 29 6; Bluff, 29.4; Hobart, 29.6; Portland, 29.9; Sydney, 80.3. Theatre Eoyaii.— ll Out Girls was tqpeated last night at the Theatre, and went well throughout. Prior to the curtain rising, the orchestra played “ The Wedding March ” in honor of an event which had taken place during the day, and the two principal actors therein, on making their entrance, received a hearty welcome from the audience. To-night a double bill is announced, via, “ Old Soldier* ” and “ The Wandering Minstrel."

The laziest man is on a Western paper. He spells photograph * 4tograph,’ There have been only three worse than he. One lived out in Kansas, and dated his letters 1 llworth; ’ another spelled Tennessee ‘ 10aO,’ and the other wrote Wyandotte ‘ Y&o.’