NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2674, 1 November 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Shipping. —The Marlborough had an uneventful voyage, and her passengers are all well. She saw nothing of the Waimate nor any ship along the coast. S popping. —We published yesterday a an “ extra” the principal events of the Melbourne race meeting. A table of the Cup winners and fall account of the whole day’s sport will be found on our fourth page. Destitute Patients’ Fund.—An open air performance by the band of the CityGuards, in aid of the Destitute patients' fund of the Christchurch Hospital, willtake place on Saturday afternoon next in the hospital grounds. No charge will he made for admiss : on, but boxes for the receipt of donations will be placed in a convenient position in the grounds. The committee of the above fund, as controlling the admission, ask that children be accompanied by their friends, and wish to intimate that the larrikin element will he excluded. A very excellent programme of hand music luis been selected by the bandmaster, which includes the newest music procurable, and in the interests of the fund, the hope is expressed that the public will accord a liberal expression of its sympathy. New Gas Lamps at Pout.—ln view, possibly, of the inevitable competition, which the introduction of the electric light has brought about with gas as a. lighting material, the Lyttelton Gas Company has had three new style lamps placed, on the steamer jetty at port. The upper half of these lamps are composed of opal glass, which forms the reflector, and. the light is thrown directly beneath the lamp. The peculiar shape in which the lamp is made effects that most desirable purpose, the spreading of the light tliametrically, and judging from the trial made of thenew lamps on the jetty on Tuesday night, they accomplished that purpose thoroughly, and afforded a beautiful light over an almost incredible circumference of space beneath. The burners used are what are known as Bray’s flat flume burners, and the largest of the lamps erected has five of these burners, each giving a much larger flame than what is now given bythe ordinary burner in the street lamps. Altogether there is no doubt but the new lamps are a vast improvement upon the light which has been so long in vogue. The Gmcns. Woodyear and Boss’s Circus Company arrived to-day at Lyttelton from Wellington, by the steamer Grafton. They show at Port tq-night and to-morrow night. The Cathedrae Beees.—This day the bells rang out in commemoration of the consecration and formal opening of the Cathedral, which took place exactly one year ago. A mistaken bookmaker, however, was heard to express a belief that the victory of Assyrian was the event desired to be recorded. As being considerably interested in that victory, he intends, it is understood, to forward a. donation to the Dwn and Chapter towards expenses. The bookmaker in. question, wo believe, means well, though his views on tlm fitness of things are not well balanced. Lyttelton B.M. Court. Messrs H. Allwright and J. W. Smith, J.P.’s, presided at this Court this morning, and gave judgment in tho-civii case W. H. Lance v W. Holmes, far £2 14 3cl, for the plaintiff with costs. Volunteers en Route.—The steamer Arawata from the* North yesterday bad on. board upwards of a hundred o: the volunteers competitors to take part in the coming prize shooting at Duuedin. Theatre Eoval. and “ Cinderella ” were repeated last night at the theatre. This evening “ Struck Oil,” in which Mr J. C. Williamson and Miss Maggie Moore made such ahit here, will he given.

Leeston Show.— The annual show in. connection with the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association took place yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired, and there was a large attendance of visitors. United Methodist Feee Church.— The anniversary tea and public meeting of the St. Asaph street U nited Methodist Free Church took place yesterday. Tea, was laid in the spacious schoolroom at the rear of the church, the tables being presided over by Mesdamcs Hamilton, Rogers, Oatway, Robson, and Partes, and Misses Frazer, Gilling, and Robson. About 150 persons were present. The Mayor of Sydenham presided, and having briefly congratulated the church upon the verysatisfactory progress of the past year, called upon the treasurer (Mr E. Oatway), to read the financial report, by which it appeared that the sum of A 750 had been, raised for all purposes during the year past, and that the floating debt of A 320, which was owing at the commencement of the year had been wiped off. Addresses were delivered by the Revs. R. Taylor, S. Macfarlane, C. Penny, and A. Peters (United Methodist), and the Rev. J. Crewes (Bible Christian). The attendance was good, and the meeting was commenced and terminated by devotional exerciaos.

AsHBUKTOir Borough Council. —The usual meeting of tho Ashburton Borough Council was hold oa Monday evening, and .all the Councillors were present except Mr John Orr. The Mayor gave the overdraft at that date to bo .£990, and stated that the income for tho fortnight had been. .£143. Regarding the question of the borough seal, it was decided to make no charge for its use on leases of reserves direct from the Boi’ough Council, but the usual fee would be charged in the case of transfers. An invitation was received from Mount Somers residents to accompany the Minister of Public Works on his visit to that district, and the letter also expressed the writer’s thanks for the Council’s cooperation in the agitation re tho railway extension. A request for pecuniary aid in. establishing a library at the hospital was declined for want of funds. A request was made to have a public bath constructed at the end of. West street on one of the reserves. The matter was left in the Mayor’s hands. Delegates, consisting of the Mayor and Cr. Ivess, were appointed to attend the West Coast Railway Conference in. Christchurch on the 7th November next, and after some routine business had been, transacted the Council adjourned. Vital Statistics. Tho return of births, deaths, and marriages for the City of Christchurch and district for the month of October gives the following details : Births, IG7 ; marriages, 35; deaths, C 9. The total for the corresponding month last year were : —Births, 170; marriages* 33 j deaths, 40.

Fire. The residence of R. H. Rhodes, Esq., Elmwood, Papanui, was burning at the time of our going to press, and there is every probability of its total destruction. Mandbville and Rangiora Drainage

Board. —Mr J. J. Kohinson has been appointed returning officer to conduct the elections of members of this Board. Impounding Cattle. —A case important to persons impounding cattle was heard at Eangiora Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, when judgment was given for a small amount of damages against a Road Board ranger who had not complied with the Trespass Ordinance and the Public Works Act in driving the cattle seized to the “nearest public pound,” hut impounded them in a pound which was shown to he a mile at least beyond the distance to the nearest one. Whilst the case was being heard it transpired that poundkeepors were not always careful to immediately advertise or give the owners of cattle impounded notice of the same, any neglect in which respect would probably he the cause of a similar

action for damage. Sydenham Poultry Association. —The ; annual general meeting of the Sydenham Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Association was held last night in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham. Mr Charles Deal was in the chair. The report and balance sheet were read and general routine business ' transacted. The meeting then proceeded to the election of office-bearers with the following result: —President, Mr Joyce, Mayor of Sydenham; vice-presidents, Messrs Charles Clark, E. Pavitt, White, M.H.R., and Packer; treasurer, Mr Banks; secretary, Mr A. Johnston. A committee of twelve gentlemen was also appointed.

Oxford Terrace Band of Hope.—A tea and service of song was given last evening by the members of the Oxford terrace Band of Hope in the schoolroom attached to the Baptist Church, Oxford terrace. About 200 sat down to the tea, which was presided over by the young ladies of the Band. After which the service of song entitled “ Bart’s Joy,” was rendered by a hand of sixty. Mr Chivors was the leader, and Mr Corrick presided at the harmonium. The connecting readings between the various songs wore read by Mr Pouiton. The chair was taken by the Rev. C. Dallaston. The schoolroom was crowded.

Canterbury Dog Show. —Owing to an error in the advertisement notifying the Dog Show, which will he held on the 9th of November, in conjunction with the annual show of the' Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, it has been determined to extend the time for receiving entries till 8 p.m. this evening, consequently any letters containing entries from the South, if sent by the express train reaching Christchurch at 7.55 p.m., or by the train due from the North at 7.80, will be in time. Such letters should be addressed to the secretary, at the Shades, or the City Hotel. Judging from the entries already received in the majority of the classes, the show will be very successful.

.Bazaar at Eangioea. A bazaar in aid of the building fund of St. John’s parish church was opened on Tuesday in the hall of the Literary Institute, which has been transformed into a veritable fairy land of gay colors and showy articles, which by the help of the energetic committee had been collected for the object named. The stalls were managed by Mrs C. E. Tribe, assisted by Miss Wigney, Mrs Jones, Mrs Horniblow, Mrs Monk, Miss Roberts, Mesdames Manning and Cone, Mrs and Miss Holcroft, and Mrs Dudley. The refreshment stall was managed by Mrs Stephens, Mrs and Miss Du Moulin and Mrs Keal. A tree which blossomed with fruits of uncommon growth was managed by the Misses Blackett and Miss Kir ton. During the day a fair amount of business was transacted, and in the evening there was a very good attendance. The stock of goods was sufficient to provide for a second day’s sale which takes place today. Flemington Cheese Factory.—A fete in celebration of the opening of the Flemington Cheese and Butter Factory took place at Flemington on Monday, having been arranged for by the farmers and others in the district. Between 400 and 500 people were on the factory grounds by two o’clock, when sports commenced, for which small prizes were offered. Owing to the large number of people present. over what was expected, an earlier adjournment was made for dinner than was at first intended, and the schoolroom was crowded to the door, the caterer, Mr Marsh, having to provide for over 500 people, instead of 250 as he had contracted for. It was somewhat dining under difficulties in the schoolroom, and the toasting and speechifying w r ere overlong before the eating was.' Some excellent and practical speeches were delivered by Mr Bowron, Mr Harding, Mr Gilmour, and others, and after dinner a ball took place in Jthe schoolroom, which was kept up with unflagging spirit till an ■ early hour in the morning. Band of Hope. —The anniversary of the Oxford Band was celebrated on Monday .evening at 6.30. About 350 parents and children sat down to a good substantial tea provided by the band. At 7.30, the Rev. C. Dallaston took the chair, and next to him being the members and those to take part in the evening's proceedings. The chairman made a few remarks regarding the Band from its start. For the first twelve months the Band numbered about 150, and since then it had gradually increased, till at the present time there are some 350 names on the books, and as shown by the remarkably careful and well rendered service song given is in no way lacking in talents, and reflects great credit on those who had the management. The service and song, entitled “ Bart’s Joy,” was given in a really creditable way, especially the single items. The receipts of the evening amounted to about .£6, which will go far towards defraying the expenses of a banner, to which it is intended to devote it.

Magistrate's Court, Eanqioea. —At this Court yesterday, Messrs C. V/hitefoord, E.M., A. H. Cunningham, and J. C. Boys presided. The following cases were disposed of : —tV. A. Burt v H. Bloomfield, 13s; judgment for plaintiff. Vaughan and Cordner v V/. B. Bayne, All 14s lOd, Mr Corr for defendant; adjourned for fourteen days. Mandeville andEangiora Eoad Board v J. Egan, A 3 2s 6d ; judgment for plaintiffs. Same v J. Lasky, 13s Gd for rates; judgment for plaintiffs. W. A. Burt v J. O. Neill, AS 10s 9d, judgment summons ; order made for defendant to pay half the amount in twenty-one days, and 10s per week, ox in default one month’s imprisonment. J. McLeod vW. Ivons, A 4, damages for illegal pounding of cattle, Mr Spackman for plaintiff, Mr Gresson for defendant; the Beach said section 101 of the Public Works Act plainly sot out that the cattle must be placed in the nearest pound, and gave judgment for A2 4s and costs. Ashley Dray Bridge. —lt is proposed at an early date to convene a meeting o: persons interested in the erection of the traffic bridge connecting the Ashley and Mandeville and- Eangiora districts to discuss the advisabEness of proceeding with the same under the terms of the Eoads and Bridges Construction Act. Weather Exchange. —Yesterday—New Zealand —Fine with high pressure area .and moderate variable winds, rough sea

at Hokitika and Gisborne. Australia — Passing depression, S.W. winds and rain in West Australia, and N. winds and threatening weather over Eastern Australia and Tasmania, 'barometer—Russell and Wellington, 30.2 ; Bluff, 30.3; Albany, 29.0 ; Portland, 29.8 ; Hobart, 30.1; Sydney, 30.0. Axjateuh Opera.— Another very successful rehearsal of “ Hick Whittington” by the members of the Christchurch Amateur Operatic Society, under the conductorship of Mr S. Wolfe, took place last night at the Gaiety. The piece will bo produced on Saturday evening. Cricket . —As the Auckland match will not •come off quite so soon as was expected, the match committee have decided not to hold any more practices until after the coming holidays, when they will publish another list of probables. _ Volunteering. — A meeting of those desirous of joining a new infantry company will be held to-morrow evening, at the Commercial Hotel, when Major Bean will be present. Philosophical Institute. —The annual meeting of the Institute will be held tomorrow evening, at the rooms, Public 1 Library, when the presidential address will I be delivered and the Council elected tor the L -ensuing year.

Merivale Entertainment. The next Merivale entertainment will not take place till the 15th inst. „ , Caledonian Society.— The first ann gathering of the Canterbury Caledonian Society is announced to take place at Dan caster Park, on the Anniversary Day.

Dr. Yavorski, the Russian physician who attended the late Ameer Shore All, is about to publish an account of his journey in Central Asia. , , . Prince Bismark’s speeches made between 1879-ISS2, with explanatory notes by Herr J. Schmitz, have been published by Herman, Risel and Co. . Herr Joseph Joachim'has been appointed conductor of the Royal Academy of Music of Berlin and musical director of the Academy of Arts. The Hon. Eva Mary Knatchhull-Hu-gessen, the youngest daughter of Lord Brabourne, passed in English history, English language, and literature, Latin and history (with honors in the two latter subjects), at the recent examinations for women at Cambridge University.