NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2690, 21 November 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Railway Commission. —The Commissioners did not hold a formal sitting today, hut were otherwise engaged in obtaining information on the subject of their inquiry. They will sit to-morrow morning at ten o’clock for the purpose of receiving evidence. A sub-committee, consisting of Messrs Weston, Richardson, Reese and Pavitt, have been appointed on behalf of the League to prepare statistics and other itformation, and, if they have made sufficient progress by that time, their evidence will be taken at to-morrow’s sitting. He Wasn’t on. —A somewhat remarkable incident in connection with business matters in Christchurch took place the other day. A firm, finding the pressure of circumstances compelled them to ask the indulgence of their creditors, issued a circular letter to that effect. One of the creditors, thinking to do the magnanimous, offered to take out the debt due to the firm ho represented in goods. This, after a little consideration, was agreed to on condition that the order was made a few pounds over the debt, so that the sellers might have a little cash to receive. In the largeness of his heart the gentle creditor consented even to this. A selection was made of goods up to about j£7 or AS over the debt, the sellers, of course, under the circumstances, making every line exceedingly cheap. Exit the complacent creditor having instead perhaps of a total loss, made as he supposed, a fairly decent general average. For some inscrutable reason, however, the indebted firm declined to deliver the goods. An interview was sought, and a proposition made to deliver the goods, amounting to say -£s2 the debt being A21 —on condition of half the indebtedness being allowed to stand over, and a cheque given for the balance. A2O. Strange to say the creditor did not see it, although with the 25 per cent. Tfh .ib of course would be added on to the price of the goods for sale in reduction of liability, the A2O cash, and the Al2 remaining liability, it would have been a very soft thing—for the debtor. However the crcdi or wasn’t on, and now the denouement of this little comedy is rapidly approaching in the shape of a visit to ti e levee of Mr John Ollivierj B.M. St. Albans Loan. —The meeting of the burgesses of St. Albans to consider the proposal for a loan to be expended in works in the borough will be held this evening.

The Eating op Papantji. —At the E.M. Court this morning- a case of some interest to residents in this suburb came up for hearing. The Avon Eoad Board sued for rates a ratepayer. The intent of the action was to test the validity of a certain proclamation which, in dividing the district among two or three ■ ocal bodies, had made many errors in laying down boundarylines. The point, however, was not argued,, as counsel for defendant was absent, and judgment was given for the Board. The case, however, may be reheard, if application is made in a given time. A report appears elsewhere. Lyttelton Matokalty No minations. — The Eeturning Officer at noon to-day declared two nominations to have been made for the Lyttelton Mayoralty, namely, Mr B. Weyburno and Mr S. E. Webb. Both the candidates are borough councillors. Mr Weyburne has been returned and rereturned to the Council by the ratepayers, and has thus, it would seem, held the confidence and respect of his fellow townsmen. Mr Webb is a much younger man, and hia experience as a councillor is such as he has gained during his first term of office, which is still current.

City Council. —A special meeting of the • above was held last evening to consider the miscellaneous by-law. Present —His Worship the Mayor (in the chair). Councillors Vincent, Hiorns, Reese, Louisson, Bowman, Brice, Jenkins, Prudhoe, and Lambert. The by-law had been partially considered at the ordinary meeting of the Council on Monday last, and now the further clauses were gone through, the Council adjourning the consideration of the by-law as a whole till Monday next. St. Luke’s. — The parochial dedication festival of this church will be held this week. On Wednesday, at 7.30 a.m., there will be choral celebration of the Holy Communion ; in the evening, at 7 p.m., there will be choral evensong and sermon by the Rev. Canon Stanford. On Thursday evening there will be a grand concert in the schoolroom, and judging from the list of ladies and gentlemen who have promised to assist thereat, it will be more than ordinarily attractive. Kaiapoi Mayoralty. —Mr E. Parnhara one of the senior members of the Borough Council, has been duly nominated as Mayor of this town for the current year. Frozen Meat. — A telegram received by Messrs Dalgety and Co., of Dunedin, and dated London, November 17th, announces that frozen mutton has advanced in price, and that the meat is now at 7d per lb for the best quality. Aurora Austbalis. Notwithstanding the bright moonlight, a most brilliant aurora was visible for a considerable period last night. Its range from east to west and towards the zenith was far greater than is usually the case. Picnic. — A meeting of timber and coal merchants’ employes was held last evening at the Wellington Hotel. It was decided that the annual picnic take place about the middle of January next. Resolutions dealing with the details having been passed, the meeting adjourned. Presentation. —The presentation to his Worship the Mayor in commemoration of the Exhibition year will be made to-morrow at the City Council Chambers, at noon. It had been intended that Sir John Hall should make the presentation, but unfortunately his state of health precludes him from doing so. Morten’s Block. —lt is understood that in a few days tenders will be invited for the erection of a portion of the buildingson Morten’s block in Cathedral square. Mr Morten is having this erected for letting purposes, and the elevations, which will be four storied, will carry out strictly the designs which were selected at the recent competition of designs, being those prepared hy Mr T. S. Lambert. Fire Prevention at Sydenham. —At the meeting of the Sydenham Borough Council last night Cr. Andrew asked if a report that the Mayor had in some way pledged the borough to a contribution to the Christchurch fire brigade was correct. His Worship said no such pledge had been made; he had suggested such a course being taken if the borough continued to receive assistance from the Christchurch brigade. | The East and West Coast Railway. —A full report appears elsewhere of the discussion which took place yesterday between the deputation from the Kailway League and the Middle Island Railway 1 Extension Commissioners. It will be seen \ that the latter do not regard a line to the i West Coast as within the scope of their commission. They will, however, he willing to receive information regarding the line, and particularly with respect to a line across the Cannibal Gorge up to the i Maruia, and, via the Tophouse, on to either j Blenheim or Nelson. I “Lyttelton Times” Dramatic Society. | —An arrangement has been come to ! between the members of the above society I and the Choral Society by which the con- ! cert announced by the latter for next I Friday will be put off till the Friday folj lowing. A clash between the two enter- ! tainments will thus be averted, and each 1 will probably obtain a better audience than were they to play in opposition. The I Orchestral Society, who were to have taken ! part in the concert, have very kindly I offered their services to the “ Times ” I amateurs, who will secure for once what we i so rarely hear in dramatic performancees—--1 some decent music ia the waits between I the acts. Sydenham Horticultural Society.— The monthly meeting of this society was j held on Friday, the 17th. Present —Messrs I Griffith (chairman), Triggs, Green, Starkis, j PAnson, Manser, Nairn, Beattie, Line, ! Burns, Hepworth, treasurer and assistant | secretary. The treasurer reported the re- | ceipts at the late show to he satisfactory. I The secretary was empowered to pay j sundry accounts. Votes of thanks were 1 passed to the judges, treasurer, suh-com- | mitteo, Mr I’Ansou (for use of piano), and ; assistant secretary. It was resolved that | tha rose show be held in Selwyn street i school on December 12tb, and that Messrs ‘ Beattie, Starkis, Line, and assistant se- ! cretary be a sub-committee to make all I arrangements. Several notices of motion I being given, a vote of thanks to the chair j concluded the meeting. Linwood Town Board. —An adjourned i meeting of the above was held at the offices. East Town Belt, last evening. Prei sent —Messrs R. P. Glen (chairman), Good--1 man. Hale, H. Toomer, E. Toomer, and G. Collier. The Chairman informed the meeting that he had arranged with Mr Alexander Lean to take the offices they i were now in for twelve months. The works I committee report was brought up, read, | and adopted. Mr Hale moved—" That 1 tenders be called for the hire of horse, dray, and man for use on the works of the | district.” Mr 11. Toomer seconded the : motion, which was agreed to. The works i committee were instructed to inform the ' employes of the Board that they would* i have to take alternate weeks in lighting and extinguishing the lamps ;in the district, and that an al- : lowance would he made therefor. A ■ letter was read from C- Moore, Matheson a road, with reference to the bad state of the side channelling. Referred to the works committee, with power to acti A letter was read from the Sydenham Borough Council respecting the keeping of the Ferry road in repair. Air Hale moved —“ That the Board agree to keep the Perry road in order, under the agreement between the two bodies, for six months.” Mr G. Collier seconded the motion, which was agreed to. Mr Goodman inquired whether any reply had been received from the Heatheote Road Board with regard to an adjustment of the accounts. The Chairman replied in the negative. On the motion of Mr Collier, it was resolved that another letter be scut to the Heatheote Road Board requesting their early attention to the matter. Air Hale moved—“ That the clerk be instructed to procure copies of the two morning papers and keep the same filed.” Air E.. Toomer seconded the motion, which was carried. It was resolved that the clerk write to the Gas Company requesting them to lay gas on to the offices of the Board. J Air Goodman drew the attention of the I Board to the had state of the side channels in Hereford street, and, on the motion of Mr Collier, it was resolved that the whole ; of the labourers employed should be en- | gaged during the coming week in putting j the side channels in order. The meeting then adjourned till Monday next.

The Auckdasd Match. —The following were chosen to-day by tlic Selection Co nxnittee to play against tlie Auckland Eleven on the 2nd, 4th and sth of next month, viz., Messrs D. Ashby, G. Barnes, J. Fowke, E. T. A. Fuller, W. Frith, T. D. Harman, J. F. Hartland, A. M. Ollivier, W. P. Beeves, G. Watson and F. Wilding The emergencies are Messrs C. Strange and W. J. Cotterill. As will be seen the team chosen are strong both in batting and bowling, and should be able to give a good account of themselves. No doubt arrangements will be made to give them fielding practice and to get them to work together. As matters at present stand there are the afternoon practices at Lancaster Park, at which it is to be trusted that the players picked will attend as regularly as possible. The Mayoralty. The nomination of candidates for the Mayoralty of Christchurch for the ensuing year will take place to-morrow at noon. Up to the present the only candidate nominated is his Worship the Mayor, Mr J. G. Buddenklau. Lyttelton Naval Brigade. —The usual monthly inspection of this brigade took place last night, when there was a good attendance—47 rank and file present. After the inspection by the officer commanding the district (Major Lean), the company wore put through various drill, by C. P. officers Susiman and F. Arnold, to the satisfaction of the Major. The brigade led a rifle match with the second ten of the City Guards and Christchurch Artillery some time back, the latter concluding the match on Saturday last, which resulted in victory for the Blue Jackets, they heating the Guards by 109 points and the Artillery by 8 points. _______