NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2673, 31 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

A.O.S.—A sanctuary meeting was held yesterday. After the usual business was transacted, a new member was initiated. The W.P., Pro. W. H. 1 toward, on behalf of the entertainment committee, handed to the sanctuary the proceeds of the entertainment, A 5 10s. The thanks of the sanotuaty wore voted to the committee and those ladies and gentlemen who had kindly assisted. The sanctuary was then opened for harmony. Several good songs were sung. The meeting then closed.*

A Timaru Deserter. —l’e'nrioh Frederick Thielen, a deserter from the Gerd Heye at Timaru, and who gained some notoriety by getting ashore on a raft of rather primitive construction, was arrested hy Sergeant Moriee on board the Wakatipu at Lyttelton, then about taking her departure for Dunedin yesterday. Ho was brought before Mr. Allwright, J.P., this morning, and remanded to Timaru.

Shipping. —The Waitaki passed a ship last evening, ten miles north of Otago Heads. It is supposed to be the Marlborough. A ship resembling the Waimate passed Otago Heads this morning. Wind light southerly to Peninsula, off which it is north-east.

Chap.ity Sunday. —The total amounibanked to date to the credit of the Benevolent Association from the collections on Charity Sunday is .£l5O, and there is still some £25 yet to come in. Mr Superintendent Harris.—At last night’s meeting of the City Council, Cr. Hiorns’ motion for the grant of a sum of 100 guineas to Mr Superintendent Harris, as a recognition of his services as head of the Fire Brigade, was carried unanimously. Wesleyan Church, Ashburton. —The anniversary services in connection with the above church were hold on Sunday, when there were full congregations both morning and evening, the services being conducted by tbe Rev. W. Morley, of' Christchurch. Last evening a tea and public meeting were held, and several ministers delivered addresses. Springfield. —A resident of Bussell's Flat named Simon Williams met with a serious accident yesterday at Springfield. Something startled a young hone that Williams was having shod, and it suddenly turned around and threw him to theground, and while there kicked him on the forehead and trod on his chest, rendering him cpiite unconscious. Williams was taken home, and Dr. Meadows sent for, and he did all he could for the unfortunate, man, who is still unable to get out of bed.. jVlasonic.— -Tbe consecration of tbe new hall recently erected by the brethren of, the Lincoln Lodge took place yesterday, the ceremony being performed by BrosH. Thomson and W. Deamer, assisted by tbe Grand Lodge officers. At tbe conclusion of the ceremony a presentation of avery handsome Past Master’s jewel wasmade to the 1.P.M., Bro. Revell, and alsoa present to the Lodge of a Master's chair by the W.M. Bro. J. W. Anderson. There was a large attendance of brethren from Christchurch, and at tbe banquet which followed the usual loyal and masonic toastswere proposed and duly honoured.

Eakata asd Ashbueton Foeks Eail•way Company. —With a view to increasing the benefit arising from railway communication to the farmers and others settled in the Upper -Ashburton district, we understand that the directors of this company have lately caused a most exhaustive survey to be made by Mr E. G. Park, C.E., of a proposed line for the extension of the railway from the present terminus at Methven to Buccleuch, which must commend itself to all those interested in the district as meeting a requirement which is daily becoming more apparent.

Noeth Canteebuey Caledonian Society.—At a meeting of this society, held at McLean’s Hotel, Amberley, on Saturday evening, the president (Mr Myles Campbell) occupying the chair, it was resolved to hold the annual gathering on St. Patrick’s Day, the 17th March. Messrs James Macfarlane, E. MeAdam, and JLewton’s names were added to the list of directors. Mr T. Mcßaught was elected one of the vice-presidents, vice Mr Me Morran, resigned. After some routine business having been transacted, the meeting adjourned till the 9th December. Accident at Flax.ton. —On Monday evening as the train to Eangiora waspassing on the line which runs close along the road, two spirited horses attached to a, dray laden with potatoes bolted, and the driver, Thomas German, failing to hold them in, they rushed into the ditch furthest from the and dragged him in also, the dray with its load being capsized on to German, the axle as he lay resting on his chest. Murphy, guard of the train, when it reached the Flaxton Station, had it putback about a mile, and the passengers soon relieved the unfortunate man from his position, the impression being that he was almost dead. He was taken on to Eangiora Station, in the hope that was the quickest way to get him to a doctor, bat had to be brought back by the next train to Kaiapoi, where he was promptly seen to by Dr. Ovenden. The owner of the horses and' dray was Mr Eichard Evans. Eailway League. —lmmediately afterthe close of the St. Albans Borough Council meeting last evening, the members of that, body retained their seats and proceeded to discuss the advisability of sending delegates to represent the St. Albans district at the railway league meeting on Monday next, and it was .unanimously agreed that. Messrs C. W. Turner, C. E. Blakiston, and C. F. Money be the delegates chosen. The whole of the gentlemen present expressed themselves in favor of the West Coast Eailway as likely to bo more beneficial to the trade and commerce of Canterbury than the East Coast line.

New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance.— A meeting of cyclists was hold at the Commercial Hotel last evening. Present — Mr Parr (in the chair), Messrs Norris,. Pavitt, Preeee, Kesteven, Lowry, Langdown, Mountfort,Douglas, Searell (P.8.C.), Oakey, Dinnell, Oates (C.8.C.), and C. 11Williams (unattached). The Chairman read an advertisement calling the meeting. A letter had been received from a Dunedin club making certain suggestions. He went, on to explain the objects proposed to be secured by a union. It was intended to make the club a colonial one as regards New Zealand, and to provide for its members a fair representation as to the right of road, frame rules for the governing of bicycle and tricycle racing, ic. Mr Norris proposed that an association bo formed for the protection of the interests of cyclists, and that' the meeting proceed to frame rules for bicycle and tricycle racing. The motion was seconded, and carried unanimously. Mr Norris then proposed, and Mr Precce seconded—" That the name of the club be the ‘ New Zealand Cyclists’ Alliance.’ ” The motion was carried. It was resolved to ask Mr Wynn Williams to act as president of the alliance, leaving the office of vice-president to be filled from some other part of New Zealand. Mr Norris was elected, pro- tcm..

secretary. The secretary was requested toco mmunicate with the various clubs in Now Zealand, asking them to send delegates to a general council to be called at some future date. After considering a number of rules the meeting adjourned till November 13th.

Kaiapoi Produce axd Milling Company (Limited). —On Monday a new company was organised at Kaiapoi, having a capital of .£20,000 in 4000 shares, with shares all subscribed for, to carry on the buying of produce, dour, milling, and the export trade connected therewith. The company, it is understood, has purchased the business lately carried on by Messrs

Blackwell, Evans and Co. as corn factors, and Mr M. E. Hyatt, of the Ohoka mills. In addition to an extension of the operations of the firms named, the company purposes to go in for oatmeal milling. At the first meeting of the company the directors elected were Messrs Isaac Wilson, M.H.R. (chairman), W. Sansom, and E. Mulcock ; Mr J. H. Evans, secretary and manager.

Templeton.— A meeting- was held in the Templeton Public Library on Saturday last, for the purpose of arranging for the annual sports. Mr G. Lucock was elected chairman, Mr H. Palmer, jun., was elected hou. secretary, and Mr S.. llailey was elected hon. treasurer. A large number of gentlemen was elected as a general committee. It was decided to hold the annual sports at Templeton on Wednesday, December 27th. It was resolved that the district bo within a radius of four miles of the Templeton station. Eight gentlemen wore elected as trustees to hold the property of the sports committee. It was proposed by Mr Wright, and seconded by Mr Palmer —“ That no competitor he allowed to act on any committee in connection with the sports.” A committee was elected for the purpose of canvassing for. subscriptions for the sports. Mr L. G. Wright was elected auditor of the sporta accounts. The meeting then adjourned.

Diocesan Synod.— The Synod concluded its sittings last evening after a session of ten days’ sitting. A report of yesterday’s proceedings appears elsewhere. Amateur Opera —A very successful rehearsal of the opera bonffe of “ Dick W_luttington,” which it is intended to produce -with an amateur company, assisted by Miss Amy Horton, on Saturday nest, took place last night. The opera will be produced Tinder the superintendence of Mr Sidney 'Wolfe, and, judging from the rehearsal, should prove a success. Hires in Sydenham. —About t .30 p.m. on Sunday evening, a fire broke out in a twostoried house, situated on Wilson s street, facing Buffon street, and containing _f°ur rooms. The building, which was entirely demolished, was unoccupied, and had only recently been removed to its present site, having been a portion of Barrett’s Hotel. The house was the property of Mr Malloy, and was uninsured.—Another fire broke out last evening shortly after six o’clock, the scene being a four-roomed cottage, situate in Coleridge street, owned and occupied by aMrMcQuinn, carpenter, ihe building was quickly enveloped in flames, and an adjoining cottage was in imminent danger, but owing to the plucky and strenuous exertions of the neighbors, escaped with but little damage. Mr McQuinn was absent from home at the time of the fire, leaving his wife in charge. The fire seems to have originated through a defect in the construction of theoliimney. The building was insured for AIOO in the London and Globe office.

"West Coast Railway. —The president and Mr Chrystall have been appointed a deputation to represent the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce at the meeting convened for Monday next, the 6th of November, at the City Council Chambers, to consider the advisahleness of forming a Railway League. The Chamber has also communicated with the Government, at the request of the Reefton Railway League, asking that amongst the other duties of the Royal Commission that of travelling over the various railway routes may form part of its duties, and to take evidence at the principal centres of population.

Hellas’s Wonders. —Messrs Kellar and Cuuard, whose clever automata have created so great a sensation in the South, open at the Gaiety Theatre for a short oh Friday evening next. _ The season in Dunedin has been exceedingly successful, and the Southern journals speak in the highest terms of the entertainment as a whole. > -

Cricket. A match was played on Saturday last at the Native pah, Kaiapoi. and in spite of rain was well contested Between the youths of the woollen mill and the boys attending the National school. The former were disposed of for 25 runs, and the latter gained 37, Hoani XTru scoring 16 for the Maori side. The opening match of the Lyttelton Cricket Club was held on Saturday last at the Valley. Sides were chosen, captained by Messrs Mitchell and Seymour. Score — Mr Mitchell’s side, 5-1 and 35 for six wickets ; Mr Seymour’s side, 35. The match was decided on the first innings.

Lyttelton Regatta. — A meeting of the committee of the Lyttelton Regatta •was held on Monday night ; Dr. Macdonald (the commodore) in the chair. Some correspondence from Wellington bout altering the rules respecting the Yacht Race was discussed, and resulted in the committee adhering to the rules as passed. The question of flagship was also discussed pro and con, but was further adjourned until the meeting to be held in a fortnight, when it is hoped the collectors of subscriptions will be in aposition to report that they have a sufficient sum in hand to meet the expend! tore of the regatta. Town Property. —Mr Charles Clark offered for sale this morning the large leasehold premises in Cashel and Hereford streets, belonging to the estate of J. T. Ford and Co. There was a small attendance of bidders, and the lot was withdrawn ~at .£SOOO, the only bid offered. Supreme Court. —His Honor Mr J ustice Johnston sat in Chambers this .morning, and disposed of a number of cases. Some bankruptcy business was also transacted. The Melbourne Cup. —This event will come off at Melbourne this day, at two o'clock, which by New Zealand time is shortly before four. The result will be given in an extra.