NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2669, 26 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Medicaii—A telegram from Havelock this morning states that in consequence of the death of Dr. Biby, the whole of the town and district i» left withoct medical aid.

Haglby Paek.—At the meeting o£ the Anniversary D.*y sports committee yesterday, mention r as made of the state of that portion of the j ark just across the Oollfge bridge. Those who hare occasion to enter the park at the spot refeir -d to will have a lively remembionca of the big sand bank that has to be wsded through lor a considerable distance* and the hope may be expressed that now attention has been called to the nnisar.ee—for it cannot be otherwise designated—that the gentlemen constituting the Park Board will see their way to devoting a portion of the furda that scorns from grsalng sheep in the People's i ark, to make it somewhat belter than it is at present in this locality; seeing that pedostritm have to wade ankle deep for a considerable distance. Perhaps the services of the Addington prison gang might be obtained for the purpose.

TimaeU Show.—The annual show in connection with the Timarn Agricultural and Pastoral Asiooiat.ion wai held on Tuesday and yesterday, The weather on tho second day was a I that could be desired, and there - was a large sttendarco of visitor!. Malvben Dietbict. —The weather throughout the Malvern district was of a very wintry character on Tuesday afternoon and night. Sufficient snow fell to whiten theground on the fist, and a heavy fall on the hills. The thermometer fell to freeaing point inside the homes. A Boy Sun Ovkb by a Cab.—A lad named John Wiltshire, an apprentice of Messrs Lightband, Allan and Co., was run over by a four-wheeled csb, netr Messrs Edwards, Bennett and Oo.’a, Manchester street, about half-past five yesterday. The right arir was broken, and ho was at once conveyed to the Hospital, where the bone was set. Ho is going on favorably.

Wbathse Exchansb. —Ksw Zealand* Yertarday—Fine weather and riling barometer all over, with light 8.8. and S.W. winds, which commenced with a strong gale and mow on the bills. Australia—An area of low pressure was orer interior of Australia, with 8.8. galea over New South Wales and Victoria, and showery. Barometer—Wellington, 29 8 ; Bluff, 29.7 ; Albany, 30.2 ; Portland and Sydney, 30 0.

Ahatbue Athletic Bpoets Association. —Mr Hawkca submitted the privileges at the sports which will be held in Lancaster Folk oa Friday and Saturday next, to public competition at the Commercial Hotel yesterday afternoon. The publican’s booth fell to the nod of Mr J. A. Hansman, of Lincoln road, for £2O per day; the confectioner’s booth being secured by Mr Knight for £5 per day; thus mat ing a total of £SO, Kaiapoi Borough Endowment Heberts. —On Tuerdsy the Mayor (Mr Caleb Smith) and Mr Farnham (chairman of the works committee) proceeded to Ashburtoa to inspect the 2000 acre reserve, in order to see that the conditions of the leases were complied with. It is understood that their report will be of a satiifiotory character, the land being under crop to the extent of 1200 acres and in a good state of cultivation, while some of the other Councils’ endowment reserves are still in the native state—unproductive and unprofitable. Coach Accident. The coach from Springfield to Bealey met with an awkward accident near the Springs, about seventeen miles from the starting point. As the vehicle was going around a sharp curve, the traces of the leaders by some means became detached from the bars, and before the driver could take any steps to prevent it the coach tumid over, completely smashing the. top against the hillside. There were several -passengers on the coach, but none of them wore seriously hurt, though considerably frightened. After a short delay for repairs, another start was made, tho coach arriving at Bealey at 9 IS p.m. Amateur Athletic Club. —The annual sports in connection with the above will be held to-morrow and Saturday, on Lancaster Park. There are 173 entries for the different events, and very complete arrangements have been made. Carriages will be admitted to the ground, and a very useful adjunct to the sports has been provided in the shape of a telegraph board, to show the number of starters and the winners in each race. The sports will commence at noon each day, and trams will run to the ground every half-hour from 11.30 a.m. Should the weather prove fine, no doubt there will be a large attendance.

Sudden Death at Kaiapoi.—On Wednesday morning, about 8.30 a.tn., Mr W. Oattermole, residing in Sneyd street, Kaiapoi, left his home for the purpose of cutting grass near the railway line in Fuller street. A short time afterwards Mr Aaron Baker, who was passing the spot where Oattermole had been working, saw him lying down. On going to the place he found that Oattermole was quite dead, death haring apparently occurred a short time previous, as the body was still warm. The deceased, who wan about sixty years of age, had been subject to apoplectic fits. An inquest will be held this morning at deceased’s house before Mr Harse, J.P., in the absence of the coroner (Mr O. Whitefoord) at Waiaa.

LIGHTNING AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, —A correspondent sends the following :—On Sunday afternoon the inhabitants of the Irwell were startled with the news that a thunderbolt had fallen in the township, and a boy seriously injured. On enquiry it was found that the lightning had struck the ground on Mr Millar’s property, and set the gone fence on fire. A sen of Mr Millar, who was milking a oow at the time was stunned, the bucket be had in his hand being scorched. The oow was thrown heavily over on her side, and was some time before she regained the use of her legs. Mr Millar and some men who were standing a short distance off were ail thrown to the ground by the shock. After the inhabitants had recovered from their fright, they set to work and extinguished the fire, which was rapidly spreading towards the blsoEsmith’s shop. Beyond the fright none of the parties are any worse for their upsetting. Kaiapoi Boeough Council.—The nmol meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Or*. Mathews (chairman). Pinching, May, Foldwick and Champion. The report of the finance committee brought np, showed the receipts fur last two weeks to have been £8 15s 53, expenditure £2l 8j 2d 5 the overdraft was stated to be £l9O Si sd. On the motion of Cr. Pinching, seconded by Or. May, it was resolved —“ That Cr. Champion bo authorised to sign cheques for th» clerk during his absence.” Or. Feldwick applied for an extension of timo to bring np reports of works committee, referred to at last meeting. Granted. Cr. Feldwick was empowered to have ruts in the streets filled up. Or. Feldwick gave notice of motion ror next masting—“ That tenders be invited for future supplies of kerosene.” Apologies for the absence of the Mayor end Or, Parnham were made, and the Council adjourned. Hobbei.i.viix.b.— The anniversary soiree is connection with the Wesleyan Church wu held on Monday evening last. On the previous Sunday two sermons, morning and evening, were preached by Mr Wood, of Bt. Albans, to very good congregations. On Monday evening a lerge number of persona from several neighbouring districts, in addition to the ordinary congregation, sat down to an excellent tea provided by Mctdamee Bradley, Hassal, Pro! hero?, and McGowan. At the after meeting Mr Wallace, of Southbrook, presided. Mr Graham made a financial statement, which was very satisfactory ; thfn followed addresses by the Bev. Neil McOallnm (Presbyterian), and Messrs Wood and Meredith, Soma very nice hymns, &3. f were sung during the evening. The usual votes of thanks and the benediction, pronounced by the Bev. N. McOallnm, brought tha meeting to a close. Ceicket.—-The following will represent the Addington Second Eleven against the Standard, to be played on the ground of the former next Saturday ;W- Ashby, J. E. Brunt, E. Brown, A. Johnson, W. Eorsytb, A. Cant, O. Lawrence, P. Board, C. Seager, S, McMurrny. A Q. Ashby ; emergencies. Paling, H. E. Wilkinson, and E. Sneddon.— The following wiil represent the Standard against the Addington Second Eleven Messrs Ba.four, Coughlin, Garty, Haltoy Hill, Hirrer, Moorhouse, Price, Q. Rows (captam). Shea, Waller; emergencies, Marr, H. howo, Harper. The game will be played on the Addington ground, commencing at 2.15 p.m.—The following will play for the Merivale in their match against the Upper Eiccarton :—A. Gapes (captain), Billens, Lane, Garrard, Alfred Gapes. Matthews, Evans, Eeay, Tucker, Mummery, Mclntosh ; emergency, V. Pozzi—The opening match of the Lyttelton Cricket Club will be held on Saturday next the 28th inot., at Heathco o Valley—Eleven v Best of the Club Members are requested to mast at the station, to proceed by the 2 p.m. train.

Papanui School Commutes.—A meeting of the above committee wan hold last evecicg in the schoolroom. Present— Messrs Goodland (chairman), C. A. Calvert, H. Godfrey, James Lowe, Oresawall, and J. G. Howe. Correspondence was read re alterations to the schoolmasters’ house and fencing. The tun of £6B 2s 61 was granted from the Board of Education foe repairs, As. The resignation of Mr D. Thomas as member of the committee waa accepted with regret, and Mr J. ■G. Lowe was unanimously elected in his stead. The compulsory clause was discussed «t some length, and it was unanimously resolved that several parents in the district be summoned for the non-attendance of their children. It is intended to give the children the usual treat at the braking up for holidays. Alter sundry accounts had been passed for payment the meeting adjourned. Christ's Collbgs Rifle Cobra. A number of the old College boys having determined to form themselves into a Bifle Corps, met last evening at the Commercial Hotel. Major Lean, who was present by invitation, was voted to the chair. Mr Martin (of Messrs Duncan, Cotterill and Martin) stated that finding many of the old Christ’* College boys were desirous of keeping up the friendship and intimacy of College days in the manner in. cheated, he had convened the pre.ent meeting by circular. He then read the regulations by which the corps would bo bound, and proposed—" That the Ohriet’s College Bifle Corps bo formed.’’ The resolution waa carried unanimously. Major Lean then gave the meetine information as to the status, As., of tho corps, and answered a number of questions. Several names of eligible drill instructors were mentioned, and the offer from Captain U.Y. Biohards to act free of charge in that capacity till the end of the year was unanimously accepted. Sixty-one names were given in, and the first drill wae fixed for Wednesday next, at 7.50 p.m.