NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2668, 25 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tot Comkiai. SaoßßTAsr.—Tlie Hbn.T. Dick, who arrived from Wailiugtaa on Tanday in the BaSoruo, proceeded to Donedin this morning by the express train. It is expected that ha will return to Ohiistohuroh in about a fortnight'* ti no, and devote a few diija to visiting the diffstent charitable and other institutions undar the charge of hie department. £>azaab.<—A bszair to aid the fuafis of the Primitive Methodist Ohurch will be held tomorrow, Friday and Saturday, in Meier* Baaachamp and Ball's late premises, next door to Mr E. Recc--, ironmonger, Colombo •treat. Hi* Worship the M iyar is to formally open the b&ziar to morrow at noon. In addition to sale of goods several novelties are to be introduced for exhibition, including the Arm'esa Lady, velosograph, ventriloquism, Mr Punch and Sirs Judy, gipsy's tact, magic well, phonograph, &j., &j. MrOorriok's band is to perform esoh evening. For fuller partioulara wo refer our readers to advertisement.

Thh Teas-sit of "VBsrcß. —ln reference to the approaching trarsit of Venus, we quota the following from " Chambers's Encyclof roiia":—" The older determination of the sun's distance depended ou observations of the transit of Venus across the son's di*.c in 1764 ar-d 1769 mainly on those of the latter year. Bub the results almost entirely depended upon several fundamental facts and measurements, the accuracy of which, in the undevelopad state of astronomical observation during last century, coald not be depended upon. Oonsidi-ring the wonderful accuracy which characterises moderu astronouaioi.l research, it is now agreed among astronomers that this question will be best settled when another opportunity shall present ittelf to repeat the original investigation founded ou transits of Veens. This will occur in 1874 and 1882.; and it has been shown by Mr Airy' that the transit of 1882 will in every respect be particularly favorable for finsliy solving this problem. It is the circumstance! that wo measure a large angle in order Co infer from it a small one, which make* the'traniit of Venus the moat favorable of all for obtaining an exact result. A transit of Mercury is inapplicable to the measure of the sun's distance, beoausa the measured and requ red ang'ei are here in the propoition of 4 to 6—that is, a snail angle is measured to obtain a larger one, which is unfavorable to aocuraey." Aocidbsh AT Lxtteltos.—Ore of the worsmen, named i-.otert Thompson, employed on the new foot biijge across the rail Hay yard at Port, thi* mo nin? fell off the bridge, a distance of fully 25ft. When pioked up he was found to have broken his right arm and leg. He was taken to the casual ward at Lyttolton, and, aa he wished it, he was removed to his home, and earn* through by rail to town, whore he resides, Thh Ae&xlb Gbickbt Club.—The fourth annual meeting of this clud was held on Monday evening Hit at Argyle House. Mr F. S. Malcolm, president, in the chair. After > ome congratulatory remarks from the chairman on the fliurisliug condition of the club, the election of officers for the ensuing year was procaeded with. Tha folio iring is the list of new officers : —President, Mr F. 8. Malcolm, re-eleoted ; secretary, Mr N»ptcn ; treasurer, Mr T. D. Ddlamare j captain, Mr W. W. Saarle, re-elooted ; sub-captain, Mr W. Johneon, re-elected; oaitodiun, Mr Johnson. Hearty votes of thsnks were accorded to the retiring officers, and to the firm of Messrs Q. L. Beath and 00. for their annual subscription, and for the warm interest taken by them in tbe welfare of the club. After fixing the dates of matohes to b 3 played with several clubs during the present season, and (Icing other business of a routine character, the meeting terminated.

I CBxawiio BajoiOETH—" Digonet," in the "Baferee," says:—When Oetewajo and bu chiefs received the intelligence that they were going back to Dixie's laud they executed a wild war d&nce at the villa at Melbnry road, and spent oome hours in joyous song. The way Oatowayo leapt over the couch,-stood on his head on the hearth rug, and lurnsd a somersault over the dining table was samething to remembtr. The housekeeper grew alarmed as the canto continued, and the oeiling below began to fs.ll in showore ; but she didn't seed for the district surveyor until one of the chiefs seizi i the chandelier, swung himself up into it, and be/tan a few fymuastic feats of the Zaluagioal iider. {Then the good lady thought it time to knock at the door, and say, us the gu wta escaping and the door bud begun to c?ij«, perhaps the royal party wculd adjourn to t! e back garden, and continu.3 tkocoiebrit. ; o:i ia fco.iar or tha royal restoration therf, tbofen {erhapa his Uajesty wou!di.'i mind doing bis /as seul as far from, the centre bid of geraniums aa convenient*

U A.O.D.—A spucial summoned meeting i>f the Athelstan Lodge, N>. 112, ie advertise for Monday evening next in the_B->yai George Hotel, to take into consideration the removal of the lodge. 1.0.0.F..M.U. To-morrow evening b grand conoert and ball in connection with the Loyal Phillipstown Lodge will be held in the But belt Oddfellows' Hall. Sydbnham Poultry Show.—A committee meeting of the above Poultry,. Pigeon, and Canary Society will be held to-morrow ovoaing in the Oddfellow*' Hall, Sydenham. LjrrrEi/roN EM. Coral.—Mr John OlliTier, H.M., presided at ibis Oonrt thia morning, and . dispoied of the following civil eascD :—J. T. Bouie v Davis, claim £27 4s. Mr Haider for plaintiff. Adjourned again for a month to suit defendant's convenience.

Mr Nalder asked for a fee, which the Bench •aid would be considered, and if allowable would be granted. W. H. Lance v W. Holmes, claim £2 13s. Same v Fenton ; adjourned for a week on application oE Mr Haider. Warne v NewtoD, claim £3 43 for tent. Mr Nalder for defendant, who when called failed to appear. Judgment was given for plaintiff. King and Co. v Fitzpatrick, claim £4 2s 7d. Judgment for plaintiff. Hatherly v Cooper, claim £1 3i 2d. Da fendant admitted the deb*. Plaintiff remarked there were "no effects," whioh the magistrate replied to by saying "he could not help that." Hatherly TG. Giaham, •laim £llos 8d ; judgment by default. Druids.—The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance of Brethren. A good deal of business was gone through : one candidate was initiated into the order by the A.D. Bro. Adame. assisted by P.A. Bro. Lawson. P. A. Bro. Gillies introduoed two delegates from the Oddfellows, who were admitted, and they explained their reason for visiting the lodge, which was to see whether the Druids would amalgamate with the Oddfellows arid Foreatara in. a picnio to take plaoe on Anniversary Day, 16th December.. The lodge decided to take part, and appointed P. A. 's Hildyard and Gillies as delegates. A circular was received from the G.S. stating that one of the Grand Lodge officers will fisit New Zealand next month. The lodge was then niosed.

Amhbioah Bzight.—As the spring season advances, so in a greater or less degree are apple tress affeoted by the above pest, but a very simple and efficient remedy has been discovered. About seven yeais ago a resident in one of the suburbs of Ohristchurob, whose acquaintance with the iron trsde has enabled him to know that iron buried in the earth would give off a percentage of oxide, dug tome in around bis blighted apple trees, and soon the effects were shown in the decrease, and ultimate disappearance of the blight. Any refute iron from the shop of the blacksmith, or the yard of the ironfounder that may be available, will answer the purpose. It need hardly be explained that the earth thus becoming impregnated with oxide of iron, the roots of the trees feed on the same, which, ascending in the tap, poisons the food of the insects, and they speedily die away, never to come again whilst the sap contains a particle of oxide of iron.,

Whathbb Exchangh.—New Zealand. Yesterday—Generally fine, though gloomy. Depression to the east; moderate westerly winds. Australia —Law pressure over Eastern Australia, but fine with fine light west wind; -strong BE. wind on the south coast, and overcast. Barometer Wellington and Bluff, 29.6; Portland and Sydney, 29 6 BjMBHBEE A. & P. ASSOCIATION, —The following is a list of entries received for the forthcoming show, to be held at Leeston next Tuesday, vis.—Blood horses 6, carriage do 7, hackneys do 16, poising 13, draught horses 48, cattle 54, sheep 69, pigs 13, implements 35, dairy produce 37, poultry 12, dogs 11, (rain 19, wool 7.

Thb City or Pbbth.—The secretary of the City of Perth Company has forwarded to Captain Clark, of Ljttelton, a cheque for £SO in recognition of bis energetio servioes in floating the City of Perth. The company, moreover, heartily thanked Captain Clark for the able manner in which he managed the reeovery of the vessel. Accident.—An acoident happened on Monday last to a man named W. B. Churley, an employe at Messrs Hill and Thomas' sawmills, Waiau, who are also contractors for the Waiau bridge. Whilst in the act of lifting a heavy log he lost oontrol of samp, which falling on his right hand crushed all the fingers. Ee was brought to the Christchurch Hospital last evening. Oanthbbuby Linseed Oil and Fibbb Company, Limited. A meeting of the directors was held yesterday. Mr J. P, Jameson was in the chair. The eeoretary laid on the table a set of simples of dressed flax, embracing Frenoh, Dutch, and Irish, ranging from £3O per ton to £125, the latter being Courtrai. The secretary read a draft eiroular, which it was arranged should be sent out, asking for information from the shareholders and others as to the quantity of flix •own this season, &c, &0., with a view to enabling the directors to determine in what districts to ereot their soutohing mills. It was determined to arrange for the purchase of the necessary plant for oil crushing, &c, Jfca. After passing several accounts for payment the meeting terminated. Presentation. —On Monday night Mr Gamble, on behalf of the trustees of the Primitive Methodist Ohurch at Waddington, presented a very handsome testimonial in the •baps of a valuable album to Miss Mary Tresidder for her past gratuitous services at the harmonium during divine service. Mr Carter also presented a similar g'ft to Miss Martha Tresidder on behalf of the Sunday school children and teachers. Mr Tresidder responded on behalf of his daughters.

Tbansit or VBNtrfl.—A recent ißsue of the " Ban Franoiaeo Weekly Bulletin " contains a telegram from Washington with reference to the transit of Yenut, that will doubtless be read with interest. It runs thus : "With the 75,000 dollars appropriated by -Congress to observe the transit of Venus, three expeditions will be sent out. Admiral Bowen takes a party to Patagonia ; Protestor Newcomb has charge of a party that will make their observations from the Cape of Good Hope ; Professor Edwin Smith, of the coast surrey, goes to Now Zealand; and another party goes to Texas. There will not be another transit for 116 years, and all nations are interested in getting correct observations. An international meeting will be held in Paris next year, waeu the various parties will compare notes."

COHOBBGATIONAL BTODAY SCHOOL, PhII- ] 3UPITOWN. —A tea meeting and concert in ! aid of the fundi of the Phillipstown Congre. gational Sabbath school took plaoo yesterday evening at the new Oddfellows' Hall, East belt. About 250 persons sat down to tea, whioh was provided and presided over by the ladies of the congregation. The tables being cleared, the Bev. H. Williams, of Trinity Congregational Church, spoke at some length on the poaition of the denomination in Pdillipstown, ofter whioh a programme of eighte*n numbers was submitted, songs being sung by Misses Evans, Woodham, Wilcox, Nicholls, and Hyman, and Messrs Htggius, Woodham, Martin, Johnson, and Fawoett. Selections were also rendered by the ohoir. In the interval the Sunday school superintendent (Mr Porter) gave encouraging statistics of the sohool and the progress made, sLa.ing that the average attendance was 170. He urged that psreuts aid the teaohers by seeing that their children attended proa-ptly ana regularly, remarking that nothing tended to dishearten a teacher so mnoh as occasional attendance of scholars. Mr o«ren presided as the piano, and Mr J. Higginaactod as conductor.