NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2659, 14 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

IiYTTHLTOK PIBB PBSVEJmOJSr.—The ninal quarterly meeting of the Lyttelton Eire Police was held on Friday night. Several fine* against absent members were imposed. It was agreed to take part with the Fire Brigade in the torchlight procession, to he held oa Now Year's Night instead of New Year’s Hve as f jrmerly. After the business of the meeting was finished the Fire Police went out on 11 active service,” under the command of Oaptaic George Ayers, and, in conjunction with the Fire Brigade, sham fire extinguishing drill was gone through at one or t *ro of the hotel buildings, including the rope and ladder and fire-escape exercise. Bbmfit to Me Eooles. —We beg to remind our readers that tbe benefit of Mr Bedes, business manager for Mr Mace, will taka place this evening at tbe Gaiety Theatre. A large and varied programme has been provided.

St. Many’s Mebitalh.—On and after to-morrow evening, service at the above chnroh will not commesoe till seven o'clock, instead of half-past six, as before. Ashbueton.—Last night a very successful ball was given by the bachelors of the Kilwinning Eoyal Arch, Ashburton. A large number or: guests were present, including many fair visitors from Christchurch, and dancing was kept np with great spirit nntil far into the small hours.

Maides Oitt L.O I. No. I.—The uiual mooting of this lodge was hold at Port on Thursday night last. It was resolved to organise a relief fund for the benefit of Orangemen who arrive at Port in straightened circumstances. Resolved also, that the meetinge of the society in future be held on the second Monday of each month. One candidate was admitted, and it was decided to have church parade on the sth of November next, iNTHEBBrrSG to Ladies. Mr O. R. Ohurch, o I Cashel street, has added to his premises a well-built and excellently-lighted show room, 30ft x 25ft, well fitted out with mirrors, counters, and recesses. The room is lofty and well ventilated, and it and its contents will, we feel convinced, give much satisfaction to onr lady readers. Missed its Maek. —A young lady, being in the country last summer, oae day picked a sunflower, and, meeting the landlady on the doorstep, she remarked, pointing to the sunflower, * These are called asithetic now, you know.’ ‘lndeed!’ replied the landlady, ‘I novar heard them called anything but sunflowers.’ The young lady, oppressed with concealed laughter, rushed off to tell a friend, a lady of apparent culture. When she had got through her story, the lady astonished her by asking, ‘ Well, aren’t they aunfldwen ? I've always colled them that too.'

Hobhouxtubal. —A meeting of the committee of the Horticultural Society was held in the rooms of the A. and P. Association last evening. Present—Hon. B. O, J. Stevens fin the chair), Messrs W. Kerr, T, Allen, H. Crooks, J. Gun trip, O. Marsh, D. Nairn, 8, Manning, and Q. A. Beade. An apology was presented for Mr F. Jones* unavoidable absence. On the motion of Mr Bsade, it was decided that the action of those members of the committee who postponed the meeting of October 3rd should be confirmed, exhibitors of auriculas and cyclamens to be Invited to compete at the show of the society to bo held on October 24th, and exhibits of cinerarias in threes or sixes to bs admitted for competition, the sum of 24s being set apart as prizaa for cinerarias. It was decided to a->k Messrs Norman and Dutton to act as judges on October 24th. Mr Crcoks was also asked to assist in staging. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs F. Jones, D. Naim, and S. Manning, wr.s appointed to act in conjunction with the secretary in making arrangements for tbs November Show. It was decided to aek Messrs Bobson, of Kangiora, J. F. Armstrong and J. Dutton to act as judges of pot plants and out blossoms on November 9tb, and Messrs J. Low, Robert MoFarlane, and W. E. Ivory to judge the fruita and vegetables. Messrs W. Kerr, H. Crooks, T. Allen, and H. Burrell were appointed stewards. The hours of admittance determined upon were from 12 to 2 p.m. at 2s fid admittance, and from 2 till the hour of closing at I« ; no exhibit to bo received after 10.30 a.m., She cub-committee being in-I store c tad to adhere strictly ta this rule. It was determined tost the action of the j secretary in endeavoring to secure payment of subscriptions in advance bo fully endorsed.

C.Y.O. Shortly after tvo o’clock yesterday aiternoon both A and B troops mustered at the Drill Shed and proceeded to the North Park for inspection by Major Lean -e ho arrived on the ground shortly after three o’clock, attended by his orderlies. The men were put through various evolutions, the march past being gone through with evident care and in good order, the walk, trot and gallop being very effective. The combined troop then made a deshiog charge in splendid order. Major Lean then briefly addressed the msn, congratulating them upon their soldier-like appearance and the manner in which they had behaved at inspection and their commendable attendance et drill, the importance of the latter being forcibly pointed out. The Drill Shed already shows that the week’s drill is over. The Bmgiora contingent paraded at 7.30 last evening in fall marching order, and then left the camp for home. The B troop, under the command of Cap tain Wright, paraded in marching I order at ten o’clock tint morning, af corwards marching to Addington, from whence they left for Timaru and Temuka by special train at eleven o’clock. The Bakaia and Ashburton contingents also returned to their homes by the same train. The Ellesmere contingent, under the command of Lieut. Chapman, also paraded at 10 a.m., proceeding to Leeston by road. The officer commanding has issued a regimental order complimenting the men upon the successful results of the week, and has notified the following promotions;—A Troop—Troopsr Wansey to be corporal. B Troop—Trooper J. H. E. King to bo corporal vice Corporal Kerrow, resigned; and Trooper Brown, to be corporal.

St. John’s Concert.—The concert at St John’s schoolroom, Latimer square, last evening, was very successful, oliko as regards, attendance and the various items of the programme, which comprised seventeen numbers, two of which were contributed by Mrs Charles Harper, the first being a selection from Yinoent Wallace’s opera “ Lurline,” the second being the well-known “Nobil Signor,” from "Lee Hugenots.” As might be expected, the clear vocalisation and correct musical interpretation was justly applauded. Miss Fairhurst give an expressive rendering of Braga's “La Serenata,” which bad the advantage of violin obligato by Mr J, Coombs. This lady olso achieved a decided success in the duet, “ Keep the Bing,” from Balfe’s opera, " Talisman.” In the two songs contributed by Mr Appleby, his fine tenor voice was beard to groat advantage, the first of which, Pontet’s “ Vision,” was well received, whilst the second, “ The Bend of the Biver ” (Blumenthal), wao do■ervedly encored. Mr Eaox sang “The Sentinel ’’ (Weiss), and “ The Free Lance ” (Pinauti), with all his well known force, being honored with a call for the last-named song, Mies Spensley gave a talented rendition of Glover’s “ Beating of my own Heart,” whilst the duet “ Sister Elves ” (Glover), by Miss Wright and Miss Rowley, although carefully sung, was somewhat marred by one of the ladies suffering from a severe cold, uud Miss Wright also contributed a song, “ Beautiful Boses ” (Michael Watson), with considerable musiosJ taste. Mr Landergau was the conductor. The orchestral band rendered selections at intervals during the evening, and at the conclusion the Rev, H. 0. M. Watson tendered his thanks to tho ladies and gentlemen who had taken part in tba concert. Charity Sunday.—The following is a list of the preachers on the occasion of Charily Sunday, to morrow:—The Cathedral, morning, Very Bev. tho Dean; evening, Canon Stanford ; St. Michael's, mornirg, Bev. H. O. M. Watson j evening, Bov. B. .a. Licgari ; St. Lnke’e, morning, Rev. W. Harper; evening, Rev. H. O. M. Watson ; St. John’s, morning, Rev- E. A. iingard ; evening, Bev, W. Harper; St. Mary’s, Addington, Bev. H. East; Tho Good Shepherd, Phillipstown, Rev. H. J. C. Gilbert; St. Mary’s, Merivale, Rev. T. Flavell; St. Matthew’s, Bov. R. A. Mortimer ; St. Peter’s, Biccarton, morning, Bev. H. Glftisson ; evening, Bev. 0. Bowen; St. Barnabas, Fendalton, morning, Bev. C. Bowen; evening, Bev. H. Glasson; Sumner, Yen. Archdeacon Harris; St. John’s, Woolston, Rev. O. J. Merton ; St. Mark’s, Ooawa, Bev. F. Knowles; Sydenham, Bev. H. B, Cocks ; Catholic Church, Barbadoes street, Bov. Father Ginety; Wesleyan Churches, Eevs, W. Tinsley, E. Best, J. Eullsr, Messrs Smyth, Bing, and Wood; Congregational Church (Trinity Church), morning, Bev. H. Williams, evening, Rev. A. Peters; United Methodist Free Ohnrch, St. Asaph street, morning, Bev. A. i eters, evening, Rev. O. Penney; Addington, morning, Mr O. E. Leadley, evening, Bev. B. Taylor. The City Guards will parade and attend service nt 86. Mary’s, Merivale. The proprietor of tho Coffee Palace has arranged to give one-half of the gross receipts of the day to the fund.

Kata-pot Fbibndly Societies’ Picnic.— The picnic of the combined societies of the Oddfellows and Foresters holding lodge and coart at Kaiapoi took place on Friday last by railway excursion to the Waikari. At 7.20 the party, over two hundred strong, assembled at the platform to the enlivening strains of the local bras* band, and though the weather was threatening and drops of rain commenced to fall, it was decided to proceed on the journey. Leaving Bangisra a slight shower cams on, and the cheering music of the band seemed to fail in removing the looks of depression morn by the excursionists. At Sefton, where there was a hoit of ten minutes to allow the North passenger train to pass, the clouds lifted, and after a shortstop at Amberley to replenish the engine tanks, the train sped on into a mure salubrious and agreeable climate of sunshine. The trip through the beautiful scenery of the Weka Pass was thoroughly enjoyed by all. With a lusty cheer on the ascent of the sum mit and entrance to Waikari, the parly was soon at the station. Hero the reception seemed at first unfavorable. In front of the hotel opposite was displayed a death’s head and crossbones flag, but fortunately the house displaying this sign was not wanted, there being a complete supply of eatables and drinkables in the tram. The next damper met with was an intimation that the excursionists would not be allowed to trespass oil the public roads, but this wrj dispelled, thanks to the kindness of Mr Parkeraon, who agreed to allow the brothers of the Older, with their wives, children, and “ twenty lovesick maidens,” to climb the sunny elopes of his estate, and here the majority sought out little resting places, and during the day appeared to enjoy the pure air ot the country away from the hurried noise of factory and labor, at a height of 900 feet above soa level. The band and devotees of Terpsichore were granted a level paddock by Mr# Hood, of the hotel. At 4 p.m. the party rejoined the train and returned home, A ball in the evening at the Oddfellow*’ Hall was largely patronised. The committee of management deserve the warmest praise for the completeness of their arrangements,! and the band’s music portfolio seemed inexhaustible. All day a close holiday was observed in town, the woollen mill, and the school. MAQiaTBATB’a Couet, Banoioba. —At ti .4 Court on Friday, before A. Blackett, Kiq., M. pelaney, brought up suffering from lunacy from drink, was remanded to Addington gaol for seven days.

A.O.iJ.—Attention ii celled bj the Court Pride of Richmond to the alteration of date of next meeting to Thursday, the 19th, H the room will not be available for the 17th. Fbshs.—Mr O. O. Armstrong, who is so well known with reference to fern culture, has arrived from Dunedin with a choice selection of all kinds of ferns, which will shortly be snbmitted to the public. Bowusa Club —Practice will commence at the green of the Christchurch Bowling Club this afternoon. The formal opening of the eeason will be postponed until the return of Mr Cunningham, the president, from the North. Magistrate ’8 Couar, Kaiapoi,— At this Coart on Friday, before J. O. Porter, Biq., Mayor, Thomas Harvey, charged with stealing a spade, value 7s, the property of Mr O. Smith, was senhajed to three months’ Imprisonment. Two previous convictions for larceny were proved. AcotDBNT.—A lad named Stephen Payne, of Lincoln, was admitted into the Hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from a broken arm. It is stated that the lad was vaulting with a pole, which snapped, and hence the accident. The limb was set, and he is pro greasing favorably. Ashburton Ohbbsb Factory. —On Thursday evening a meeting of farmers was held in the factory buildings, at Fleming ton, ra the carriage of milk to the factory. A lengthy discussion ensued, but the meeting finally separated without any actual business having been done, opinions being very much divided as to the most equitable moans of conveying the milk from the farms to the cheese factory. Masonic. The various lodges hailing under the three constitutions will, by the invitation of the D.D.G.M. of the English Constitution, meet at the St. Angnstine Hall to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m., to proceed to the Cathedral, in order to take part in the services of Charity Sunday, in aid of the funds of the Benevolent Association. The brethren on the occasion are requested to remember the object of the service, and to come prepared for the occasion. The lodges taking part in the service, in addition to the Grand Lodge will bo as follows Lodge of Unanimity, Lyttelton; St, Angnstine, Canterbury, Conyers, Robert Barns, Corinthian, &c.

Ditobob Coubt.—A sitting of the Supreme Court in its Divorce and Matrimonial Causes jurisdiction, will be held on Monday next before his Honor Mr Justice Johnston. There are two cases set down for hearing, viz., Jamieson v Jamieson and Long v Long. Under the new Aot a single judge has the power hitherto only hold by the Full Court of granting a decree nisi.

Whathhb Esohahqh. New //.-aland yesterday—Fine weather and light westerly winds aU over;Australia. High pressure off Eastern Australia ; fine weather, with light westerly winds. Barometer—Bussell, SO. 2 ; Wellington, 29.9; Bluff, 29 9 ; Albany, 30.1; Hobart, 30.8 j Portland, 80.2 j Sydney, 30 2

Sydhnham School Oommittbb. —An ordinary meeting of this committee was held on the evening of Friday, October 13th, Present—Messrs Joyce (chairman), Dyason, Oairns, Forrester, Martin, Andrew, and Mortlook. It was resolved to intimate to the Board of Education that several of the pnpil teachers of the school attended at the gymnasium on the regular day for drill instrnotion, but that there was no one there to supervise the instruction. It was agreed to hold a concert in the Oddfellows’ Hall on the evening of Friday, the 27th inst., in aid of the prize fund. All arrangements were left in the hands of Messrs Herr and Easton, and ample encouragement has already been offered for it. Sundry accounts were passed for payment and the committee adjourned. Theatbk Royal.—“ Imprudence ” was repeated lost night for the benefit of Mr J. L. Hall, when there was a very good house. The piece went excellently from first to last, all the points in the smartly written dialogue being rendered with care and effect and taken up by the audience. The characters were called before the curtain at the end of each act, and at the close of the second Mr Hall spoke a piece. He referred to the fact that, as the pioneer of the drama in Christchurch, ho felt that ho was entitled to far more recognition t can ho had received, considering that he bad put before playgoers comedies in a way which deserved support. Gift shows of various binds and of somewhat questionable merit had been largely patronised, yet when the best comedies, which in England had received hearty support and wel-

come, were produced but scant patronage was afforded to them. The comedy will be repeated this evening. Appointment.—Wo understand that Mr W. Fowler Chapman, formerly of the Soyal and London and Staffordshire Insurance Companies, London, and tho Homo Fire Office of New York, and for the past five years with the Standard Fire and Marine Insurance Company in this oity, has been appointed chief clerk to the Australian Mercantile Insurance Company.

Ashburton A. and P. Association.—At a meeting of the above, held yesterday afternoon, promises of special prize* for tho show to be held next month were received from Messrs Wilkin and Carter, J. Carter, Friedlander Bros,, T. Taylor, Matson, Oox and Co., and the N.Z, Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. The offer of a special prize of five guineas for the best pen of merino ewes was received from Mr H. 8.

Coster. It wan decided to accept the offer of the Saleyards Company to erect a shed, and the Association to have the use of it at a rental of £lO yearly, Mr J. Carter stated that sheep intended for the show, and belonging to people living at a distance, would be taken charge of for the time if sent to bis farm.

Ashburton B.M. Coubt. —At tho above Court on Friday, before J. Beswiok, Esq., R M., Michael Sheehan, on remand from Timaru, charged with vagrancy, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment. For keeping two unregistered dogs, James Sweeney was fined 10s. A charge of a like nature against R. Tilson was dismissed. For allowing a horse to wander at large, F. Ferrimim was fined ss. In the civil cases, Wakanui Road Board y McKenzie, claim 9s; and Muir v Soland, claim £lO 9s fid ; judgment was given for plaintiffs with costs. In Scrimgour r Farr, claim £4l, the parties were advised to mutually arrange as to mode of payment. In Jones v Coffey, claim £1 Is 7d, half cost of barb wire for fencing, plaintiff was nonsuited, with ousts and expenses of two witnesses.