NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2670, 27 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Committed fob Tbiad.—At the BM, Court this morning, before Messrs Ollivier and Guinness, Herman Hempton, charged with forgery and uttering (five oases), was committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Christchurch. Young Mbit’s Club.—At a meeting of the committee of the above, held last night, several handsome donations were announced. The club continues to increase rapidly. Its membership and its tflairs generally were stated to be most encouraging to the promoters.

Sudden Dhath —A man named George Newton, who was engaged in shearing operation* at Cashmere, died suddenly in the wool shed yesterday morning. The cause of death is presumably heart disesse, as deceased has been in the Hospital for that complaint. The body was removed to Walls’ Hotel, Sydenham, where it awaits an inquest. Sutbemb Ooubt, —His Honor Mr Justin Johnston;s»t in Chambers this morning, and disposed of a number of formal applioatons, particulars of which are given elsewhere. Entbbpeisb.—A few of the shopkeepers resident in Lower High street have arranged for the performance to-morrow evening by the City Guards’ band of a number of stleo tions. The band will play at the corner oi High and Bt, Asaph street*.

Hbkftoh’s Cash. —Pha forgeries for which the accused, so far, has had to answer are fire in number. They are all in the shape of promissory notes, and are clean out forgeries, that is, he had given no consideration for any of them. Some of the persore whose names he borrowed do not seem to have had any business relations with him. One of them, indeed, Mr Hanemann, said he only knew the accused by seeing him in the street. The amounts ware—(l) £7B 12i, for which ho obtained £SO from Mr. H. Marks. This would bo due on January 12tb, 1834. (!) £248 IGi 6d, discounted by Colonial Bank, falling due on October 15th. (3) £196 IBs, discounted by the Colonial Bank, and falling due on October 16th. (4) JBISO, discounted by the Colonial Bank, and falling due on December 10th. The t fifth, which was for £146, was offered to a local solicitor sc security for a loan of £IOO (for a day or two), but, fortunately for himself, that gentleman deferred the lean until after ha had mads enquiries. The enquiries showed the signature to be a forgery and, with singular leniency, the note was torn up and Hempton told to go and sin no more. That was on October Ist, and it will be seen that after that date he succeeded in extracting £SO from Mr Marks by tactics similar to those used with Mr McOonnel. The immediate instigation of hia flight was of course the maturing of the notes due a day or two after he had left, and no doubt the money he got frem Mr Marks was intended for travelling expenses. A report of the exam nation at the B.M. Court to-day appears in another oolnmn. Theatbb EovAiu—The Wilmott Combination Company are announced to appear in burlcique at the Boyal for a short season of five nights, commencing on Monday next. The bill includes “Cinderella " and a sparkling comedy. Mr John Hesforo is the stagemanager.

Wbathes Exohakgs, New Zealand, yesterday—Generally fine weather, with N.W. and BW. winds ; heavy sea from the S.E. at Timarn. Australia—High pressure all oxer Australia, with moderate N.E. winds on the south coast and Tasmania, N.W. on the West, and southerly on N.S.W. Barometer —Bussell, SO.I ; Wellington, 29 9; Bluff, 29 9 ; Albany, 30.1 ; Portland, 30 2 ; Hobart, 30.2; Sydney, 30.1. Assault.— Harry Morris was brought up at the Coalgate police court on Wednesday before Jas. Mollraith and J. A. Philips, Eeqs., J.F.’s, charged with an indecent assault on Mary Jane Smith, of South Malvern, on tha 21st instant. After bearing the evidence the Bench thought the case would be met by the infliction of a fine of £lO, and costs £1 4s or in default two months’ imprisonment with hard labor. The fine and costs were at once paid into court. Tbades Bowing Club. —At a meeting of the Trades Bowing Club, held last evening, the following gentlemen were nnanimonsly elected hon. members;—Han. E. O. J. Stevens, M.L.0., John Holmes, M.H.S , J. L. Coster, O. W. Turner, B. Sutherland, M. Harris, O. Oookson, F. Hopkins, A. J. White, H. Haddrill. A double sculling racing boat was ordered from Mr Harrison, a well known boat builder j it will be fixed with twentyinch sliding seats of the most modern principle and patent swivel rowlocks. Thb Chuboh Pbobbbty. —Quite a little breeze was got up in the Synod yes-erday afternoon when Mr Weston moved his resolution for. the preparation by accountants of a statement of the Church funds and property, to be made public. Bev. Mr Mortimer said that the most absurd and exaggerated ideas prevai ed about the wealth of the Church, which prevented people giving as freely aa they otherwise would. The motion vsi very etrennoualy opposed, and after a slightly warm discussion was withdrawn. The Chatham Islands. —a very well ‘written and interesting narrative of a three months’ visit to the Chatham Islands has be> n. published by the Bev. P. O. Anderson, who was on the islands daring July, August and September. Without a_y attempt at an elaborate description of the islands, Ur Anderson’s notes of his sojourn give one a very good idea alike of the place and the people, and will well repay perusal. In addition to the notes, there is also a well executed map of the Chatham group. Inquest at Bangioba. —An inquest was held on Thursday morning at the residence of the l.to Mr Oattormole, Bneyd street, befo-e J. Horse, Esq., Justioe of the Peace, and a jury of whom Mr J. Winterbourne was chosen foreman. Evidence was given by Mrs Oattermola respecting her lata husband’s health, to the effect tha'; he left home to attend to his usual work. Aaron Baker deposed to finding the body na ir the line in a position as if deceased had suddenly fallen. Dr. Pinching, who had made a post mortem examination of the body, ascribed death to apoiilexy, and the jury brought in a verdict of “Died from natural oaneei.” Kaiatoi Tbadkshbn’b Picnic. — A meeting of all interested in holding what may bo considered to have become the annual tradesmen's picnic was convened at the Municipal Chamber on Wednesday evening. There was a fair attendance. Mr W. Fraser was voted to the chair. It was resolved that the pionio take place on Anniversary Day, December I6;h ; and, after some discussion on the question of the place of resort, it was agreed bo approve of a railway excursion to Lyttelton and a sea trip to the Bay, if the question of railway fares and steamer charter could be satisfactorily arranged, Messrs P. Bate, B. Moore, J. ;H. Moore, T. G. Blackwell, O. Bradley, A. Pearce, J. Perrin, J. Hirst, J. Webster, H.Boll, T Winterbourne, and W. Fraser were appointed a committee of management, with power to add to their number, Mr Fraser to be chairman, and Ur Bate secretary. The committee appointed to meet for the despatch of business on Friday next.

Sydenham Podltbt Association.—A meeting of the committee of the above essooistion took place last night at the Oddfellows* Hall, Sydenham. A balance-sheet of the past year was read and adopted, by which it appeared that, though there were no fundi is hand, .there were no liabiiites. A report was drawn up to be submitted to the general meeting on Tuesday next, and the committee adjourned.

Fbbbevbbancs Lodgb. —The usual fortnightly meeting of the Perseverance Lodge, Ho. 116, U.A.O-D., was held in St. Mary’s schoolroom. Park road, Addington, on Tuesday evening last, October 24th, at eight o’clock. A.D. 8r0.0.W. Fisher was in the chair. There was a very poor attendance of members. A very large amount of routine business web gone through, and one member was initiated into the mysteries of Druidism. Satisfactory progress was reported re anniversary entertainment. The treasurer’s resignation was held ever till next lodge meeting. Several accounts were passed for payment. The ledge was then closed in due at a lata hour.

Night Fohool —Mr Malcolm, the principal of the Normal School and one of the most liberal and energetio supporters of the movement which terminated in the establishment of the Tonng Men’s Club, propounded a scheme at the last committee meeting of that body whereby a ready and chesp means will be afforded of obtaining or finishing a sound education. He stated that for improvement in advanced subjects young men in Christchurch, who are employed in the day time, have to pay as high as five shillings per hoar. Ho proposes to establish a regular night school on the lines of that now carried on under the auspices of the Caledonian Society at Dunedin. The charges will bo nominal, and the school will be affiliated to the young Men's Club. The proposal met with the entire approval of the committee, and is likely to result in a practical move at an early data. Thb Bluebkin Railway Accident.—lt is. stated that several practical railway engineers and the Hon. George McLean visited the scene of the railway accident on Sunday last, and inspected the engine. They discovered that the tires of its wheels ore worn away, so that the flange*, which are also worn thin, came into contact with the plate* which rivet the rails together. These defect* may account for the accident. A gentleman who was a passenger in the train which met with the accident states that ha examined the line of rails for some 100 yards at the curve where the accident occurred, and found that the rails were there secured by only what are technically known as “ dogs ” —a sort of medium-sized spike nail; and that, moreover, the timber of the sleepers was quite soft, and the dogs bad therefore been forced back out c£ their position by the heavy leverage of the heavy engines repeatedly sweeping round the carve. The reals were consequently forced apart from their proper gauge, and an accident occurred which might have resulted in the death of nearly 100 persons. The gentleman in quettioc, who has a practical knowledge of suoh matters, suggests that at snch points of the lire the rails, besides being secured by “ dogs,” should also be secured by “ shoes,” and should be firmly bolted together at short intervals.

Fatal Acoldbst. —At eleven this morn.

sag William Ellis, a farmer residing near Bolleston, on the Tramway road, reported that Charles C. Williams died about 6 p.m. at his residence on the 26th instant. Ur stales that deceased was thrown from a horse on the day previous, near Bolleston, and had not recovered since. He was attended by Dr. Townend, and the doctor who resides at Lincoln has also seen him. Deceased is a young man about, thirty years of age, and came out from England about twelve months ago to obtain a knowledge of ’farming. An inquest will be held at 3 p.m. to-morrow at Mr Ellis’ residence. Congest at Stdenham. —In addition to the advertised programme for the concert in aid of the school prize fund this evening, Mr Bowles, late leader of the Burnham Band, will introduce the newly-formed Sydenham Borough Baud, who have already acquired great proficiency under bis tuition. Bazaar —The isle at the Primitive Methodist Bazaar, held at Messrs Beauchamp and Bell’s late premises yesterday, was very successful. There was a good attendance all day. It will be continued this evening and to-morrow. The Armless Lady now holds 11 levees ” in connection with the bazaar.

Theatrical—The many admirers of Mr Bland Holt and his excellent company will learn with regret that the return visit to Christchurch whioh was contemplated has had to be abandoned in consequence of Mr Holt’s engagements in Sydney. This is more (o be regretted inasmuch as during Mr Holt’s stay in Auckland be has produced two London novelties, viz , “ Mankind ” and *• Taken from Life,” both cf whioh have been very successful in London. Daring the carnival week, whioh is now close at hand, Christchurch will bo by no means ill sup* plied in the matter of amusement. At the Theatre Boyal Mr Wolfe gives the opera bouffe of "Dick Whittington,” with Miss Amy Horton and several lady and gentlemen amateurs in the oast. At the Gaiety quite a novelty will bs presented, in the shape of Cucard and Kellar’s illusions, comprising, beside# very clever automata, legerdemain, •Ac., which has the merit of being entirely new. Last, bat by no moans least in the matter of attractiveness, a circus will pitch its tent amongst ns for the race and show week. The tastes of all kinds of amusement seekers will, therefore, have every ohanoe of being satisfied. Mr H. Vernon, whose clever assumption of Bonthorne in “Patience” is still fresh in oar memories, has gone into management, so far as a New Zealand tour with “ Tambour Major,” “ Patience,” and 11 Billie Taylor ”is concerned. Signor Nobili, who was here with Signora Gundngnini, is the advance agent, and has arrived in Auckland, where the company open on November 3rd.

Cbxckkt.— A match has been arranged for Saturday next, commencing at 2 p m. sharp, on the Association Ground, between the Mercantile and Shipping interests. The following are the teams s— Mercantile—Messrs Glen, Cox, Fuller, Paul, Makeig, Stablechmidt, Frances, Arundel, W. C. B. Buchanan, Sawtell, Jennings, Butland and A tack. Shipping—Messrs T. Buchanan, Cctterill, McDowell, Bullock, Fuflett, Bold, O. G. Moore, A. Cuff, L. Cuff, Kinsey, Ward, Smith and Moore.

An arm of the Sea—The boarding-pike. A singing in the Ears—The wind among the barley. -Captain Farrow, of lolebro, Maine, tells a good story at his own expense. The captain was trading in a small vetsel along the coast, and at Tampa Bay he purchased twenty dozen chickens, paying tdo'.s a dozen for them. They were of all ages and sizes, some being ready for the pot and others scarcely done with their shells. At Key West a hotelkeeper came alongside and asked the price of chickens. The captain answered—'lf yon pick them out I shall charge yon Gdols a dozen, but if yon let me pick them out you may have them for Sdole a dozen.’ 1 All right,’ said the hotel man,’ 1 you pick them out.’ The captain selected several dozen of the fledglings,expecting every moment to hear the purchaser cry 1 enough.' But still be said •go on. * The captain saw the point at last, but be stuck to his bargain, and ‘ selected ’ the entire lot, at a net loss to himself of SOdols.

* Ah!’ said an old Highland piper, as he was describing to his comrades at home his recent experience in Edinburgh. ‘Ah there was ane nicht I’ll ne'er forget. There were eighteen pipers, besides mesel, all in Mrs Glass’s wee back parlor in the Oowgate, and wo were a’ playin’ different tunes, an’ I jist thocht I was floatin’ to heaven.’

A poor Paddy who was en his deathbed, end who was not quite reoonoiied to the long journey before him, wae consoled by a friend with the common observation that we must *ll die once. 1 Why, honey,’ answered Paddy, •that is the very thing that vexes me; if I oonld die half a dozen times I should not mind it.’