NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2700, 2 December 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Missing Child.— The child Ada Whitlow was found alive on the sandhill on the beach between McKenkenzie’s and Baharrel’s this morning by James Ber- • bridge, who was riding after cattle. He found the child asleep under a bush. It was in an emaciated condition after upwards of one hundred hours’ exposure without food, but is expected to recover. Tradesmen’s Picnic. The railway authorities have wisely given way, and will now convey the excursionists at ordinaryspecial train rates. Cricket. —A detailed account of the match, Auckland v Canterbury, will be found in another column. In our yester-

day’s issue the result of the first innings of the Ashburton men in the match Auckland eleven v Ashburton fi ftr-r-n was given, the home team making 124. After m went to press the Auckland men piled up 154 runs, with the loss of only one wicket, thus winning the match in a canter, or, it might be said, in a walk. Mr Eobinson, who was caught by Mr Reeves and bowled by Mr "Wilding, made 20, and Messrs Barton and Ameil made GS and 60 respectively, both being not out. St. Albans Streets. Although the result of the poll on Thursday last was adverse to the loan proposals of the St. Albans Borough Council to provide funds for widening certain streets, there is every probability that the main -thoroughfare of the borough, viz,, St. Albans and Crescentroad, from Papanui road to the northern end of the Colombo street continuation, will be widened, as it is intended to canvas the residents; and if, as there is little doubt, a majority will be found favorable thereto, the work will be put in hand, and the funds therefor provided by special rate. The original proposals of the Council were to widen the thoroughfare by taking IGJft. from the northern frontage, but as this will trench rather too much upon some narrow sections, it is probable that an equal portion will be taken from either side, the only objection to this plan being that the cost of reinstating the fence will be about double what it would be if only one side was taken. It is also stated that so

soon as the thoroughfare is thus increased in width, the Tramway Company will lay

its rails the entire distance, a detour being made from the Papanui road at Peacock’s comer, a junction with the main line beingefleeted at the Golden Fleece corner. Holiday Fakes. Attention is called

elsewhere to tourists’ monthly tickets to the takes during the present and two following months. A special feature of these cheap faros is the fact that the journey may be broken at any station along tho line.

Accident at Sheffield. —An accident happened here on Thursday to a little girl named "Winifred Jehson. She was riding a horse, when by some means she fell off, dislocating her arm at the elbow joint. She was at once taken to Dr. Meadows:, who pulled the arm into its proper position. The little sufferer is now progressingfavorably. The Anniveksaky Holiday. —The anniversary of the province falling on a Saturday this year, "it is felt pretty generally, as Saturday is the day on which the country people visit town, that it would he better to postpone the celebration of the anniversary until Monday, the 18th. The observance of the holiday would certainly he far more general on the Monday than on Saturday, because Saturday being the day on which the whole of the market business is transacted, the public would greatly prefer Monday being proclaimed the holiday. It is understood that a requisition is in course of signature to his Worship the Mayor, requesting him to proclaim Monday, the 18th, the holiday, instead of Saturday, the 16th. Lyttelton Eegatta. — A very satis—factory imeeting of tho committee of the regatta fixed for Hew Year’s Day washeld on Friday night, the Commodore (Dr. H. Macdonald) in the chair. The following entries for the champion four-oared outrigger race, prize ,£125, were reported : Star Bowing Club, Wellington; Cure Boating Club, Kaiapoi; Union Bowing Club, Christchurch; and the Lyttelton Bowing Club. Entries for the pair-oared and double-sculling events were received from Messrs H. and P. Bradley, of Timaru. Captain Mclntyre was elected one of the judges. The champion four-oared race condition, providing that three provinces should he represented, was altered, so as to allow the event to take place should there be less than that number of provinces come forward, and the time for receiving entries was extended to the 29th instant. On the motion of Mr Meßoth the tenders of the Lyttelton and City Guards brass bands were accepted. In the coasters’ race the minimum tonnage was fixed at 40 tons, and 10 tons for the yacht race. A proposal to erect a dancing stage was favorably considered should the Harbor Board grant the use of the reclamation, the applicant to pay a fee of A 3 2s to the fund. Captain. McLellan was to he asked to undertakethe work of granting sites for booths on. the reclamation. It was resolved to invite

the Mayor elect, Mr Webb, to donate the usual Mayor’s Cup as a special prize. The commodore said that Mr Puflett and himself had suggested that tho flagship, which would probably ho one of the Union Company’s steamers, should be used by subscribers to the regatta fund only, nonsubscribers might he admitted upon paying a fee of half-a-crown. It was agreed to inquire what the terms would he for the use of one of the steam launches for taking subscribers to and from the flagship. The meeting adjourned to the 10th instant, by which date all subscriptions it was hoped would be paid in to tho collector. 'fEAirwAY Eobbebs. —This morning Mr Peterkin, accompanied by Detective Neill

and Constable McGill, proceeded to the dwelling of a man named Richard Green, Harper’s road. Ferry road, and taxed him with having appropriated certain material, which had been placed on the Ferry road whilst the tramway extension from Wool—

ston to the swing bridge was in course of construction. G reen denied all knowledge of the matter, as also did his sou, Albert Green, who -was suspected of being implicated in the theft. Not content with the denial, the detective and constable procured a shovel and proceeded to dig in the garden attached to Green’s house, and shortly a longitunal was found, next art iron bar, then a lot of totara cross sleepers, then two pieces of iron bar, after which a considerable number of totara sleepers cut up into kindling wood size. Father and son were then formally arrested and brought to Christchurch, and will appear at the E.M. Court on Monday next to answer the charge.

St. Andrew’s Church. —The Eev. Chas. Fraser announces elsewhere that he will conduct Divine service in the above place of worship to-morrow, at the usual hours. Bazaar and Entertainment at Sumner. —lt will be gratifying to some of our readers to know that out here, where there are so few destitute children, our little ones are showing an interest in such unmistakably useful institutions as

Dr. Barnardo’s Homes for Destitute Boys and Girls. The children of Sumner and their friends have been working for months to make and collect articles for sale, hoping to obtain at least AIG, which is sufficient to keep a boy for one year and educate and teach him a trade ; thus most likely turning one of the waifs and strays of society into a useful man. Those who themselves sympathise with such an undertaking can, hy choosing Saturday, 9th of December, for a run down to Sumner, give their children an outing, and at the same time show them what good can be done by a little combined effort.

Waipaka Licensing District. —T he local option poll of ratepayers for this district is fixed to he hold on Friday, December 15th, at the Road Board office, Waikari. Volunteer Seam Fight. Arrangements are in course of preparation for a sham fight between the City Guards and Artillery on the one side, and the Lyttelton Naval Brigade on the other. The plan proposed is that the former shall take up a position on Quail Island, in Lyttelton harbor, somewhere about the 9th inst., and the Naval Brigade will make an attack at night time, either from seaward or from the shore, or both. The Volunteers, it is expected, will thus have the benefit of all the manoeuvring ashore and afloat incidental to actual warfare. They will camp during Sunday on the island, when visitors will be permitted to inspect the quarters. "Woollens at the Otago Show. —Mr J. Martin, of Dunedin, one of the judges whose decision was protested against by the Mosgiel Woollen Company, writing to the “Otago Daily Times’’ of 27th ult., says, “It was laid down in the rules_ for our guidance that the price at which such articles can be supplied wholesale shall be taken into account in considering the merits of the various exhibits. The make and finish of the Mosgiel tweeds were quite equal to the Kaiapoi, but they were deficient in style and much higher in price, consequently no other decision could be arrived at than the one given.” Mandevillb and Eangiora Eoad Boaed. The monthly meeting of this Board was held on Friday, Ist December. Present—Messrs A. Parsons (chairman), G. Edwards, M. Duncan, and J. Stevenson. The following correspondence was read : From Mr Joynt, re rating and election of members. Prom Messrs Whiteford and Buss, advising award for Mr Dale’s road. From Gust Eoad Board, re widening East Boundary road. The clerk was instructed to write, requesting the Board to advertise the work. Prom the Springfield Coal Company, enclosing price list of drain pipes. It was resolved that a special meeting of the Board be held on Monday next for the purpose of revising the rate roll. Accounts amounting to .£lO7 were passed for payment. Tenders for shingling a portion of the Camside were opened, and the lowest accepted. Sefton. —The usual monthly meeting of the Sefton Farmers’ Club was held recently, Mr Houghton in the chair. After some preliminary business, 7Mr Barclay stated the result of his interview with the Eoad Board, intimating that the Board agreed to grant .£SO for the purchase of sparrows and eggs, if necessary. The meeting agreed to ask the Board to issue cheques to the chairmen of the different Farmers’ and Sparrow Clubs, who will hold themselves responsible for the proper expenditure of the funds entrusted to ■them. The Chairman then introduced Mr Foster, who read a paper on the “ Breeding of Sheep, and the diseases to which they are subject.” Mr Poster was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his valuable paper. The Chairman intimated that a paper would be read on “ Grubs ” at the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned till December 27th

Kaiapoi Tradesmen's Picnic. —At a meeting of the committee, held at the Municipal Chamber on Thursday evening, there was a full attendance; Mr W. Fraser in the chair. The chairman reported the receipt of a telegram that day from Mr Back, railway manager, stating that, as on Anniversary Day all the railway carriages could be profitably employed, and as the time between the morning and evening trip was so long, special train rates both ways must be charged. Considerable annoyance, was expressed at this departure from the rates gazetted, and a deputation was appointed to wait upon the manager, and failing to obtain a satisfactory answer, the committee decided to employ coaches and wagons, so as to reduce the fares between Kaiapoi and Christchurch to 2s each for the return journey. The rates proposed to be charged on the railway, if there had been no other means of conveyance, it was stated, would virtually put a stop to the proposed picnic. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Sheffield. — At this Court on Thursday, James A. Mcllraith, Thomas A. Anson, Alfrel Saunders, and H. J. Mathias presided. Several of the justices had business before the Court, and when their cases came on left the Bench. William Long was charged under the Malvern Waterrace Act, on the information of the engineer, C. L. Davies, that he allowed his cattle to wander upon the said race, thereby causing damage to the sides of the race; fined £1 and costs. Thomas Cooney was charged by the same plaintiff, under the same Act, with diverting the water from the race, without the consent of the Council; fine and expenses the same as in previous ease. William Morgan was charged, on the information of Hugh Corrie Prere with shooting a pheasant on Mr Anson’s property at Courtenay last October; fined £3 and costs 11s. D. B. Craig v Thos. Pearson, claim of 4s lOd ; judgment for defendant with costs 7s. George Robertson v Arthur Smith, claim of .£3 Bs, for damage done to a dividing fence cut by defendant ; judgment for defendant. Alexander Johnston v Thomas Archer, claim £8 19s 6d, half cost of erecting a dividing fence as per agreement; judgment for amount and costs 17s. John Thorne vA. A. Fleming, claim £7 17s ; judgment by default for amount and costs 11s. E. Banks vA. Trip, claim .£l4 17s 6d. An offer was made and accepted, and judgment entered for plaintiff with costs 17s. John Pease -v Alfred Saunders, claim £-1 Os 2d for a truck load of timber delivered at Aylesbury and unloaded by defendant, judgment for defendant. Richard Kemp v George Franks, claim of JBIG, breach of warranty. Mr Thomas for plaintiff, Mr Joyce for defendant. Judgment was given for plaintiff with costs £4 3s. James Horner v G. R. Willis, claim .£3 17s 3d; set off for £1 Is was put in, and £1 10s 3d was paid into Court; j udgment was given for the full amount with costs 7s. Springfield Store Company v James Rugg, claim £l4 Gs 8d ; Mr Joyce for plaintiff. Order made that the amount, with costs £2 Is, be paid in fourteen days, or, in default, six weeks’ imprisonment. . The Choral Society’s Concert. —The first concert of the Christchurch Choral Society was given in the Oddfellows’ Hall last evening, and must have given satisfac. tion not only to the audience, which was a fairly numerous one, hut to the ladies and gentlemen taking part in it. The first part consisted of the principal solos and choruses from Mendelssohn’s Oratorio of “St. Paul.” The Amateur Orchestral Society, under the leadership of Mr J. Coombs, accompanied the work in a very efficient manner, except that at times the brass was rather forte this was especially noticeable in several choruses. Miss Rowley was very successful in the air “Jerusalem! thou that killest the Prophet,” and another. Miss Rowley received a well - merited encore for the recitative and air, “ But the Lor iis mindful.” The duet, “We verily have heard,” by Messrs Knox and Meers, was very nicely given, but the best effort of the former was undoubtedly the arias, “ Consume thorn all” and “Oh God, have mercy.” Mr Appleby rendered the recitative, “And they Stoned him,” and the air, “Bo thou Faithful,” excellently, the hitter being accompanied with a cello obligato by Mr Spensley. Thu choruses were well rendered, with plenty of light and , shade, showing that the conductor. Signor Sorgo, had them well in hand. The second part consisted of miscellaneous music. Mozart’s trio in E fiat, op. fourteen, was rendered in a very artistic manner by Messrs Coombs (violin), Cohen (viola), and Sorge (jfiano). The song, “Golden Land,” by Miss Little, was very nicely given. Miss Thompson sang Bishop’s “ Mocking Bird,” with Unto obligato by Mr Rowley, in splendid style, and was deservedly encored. Mrs W. 13.I 3 . Townend was also 'encored for her song, “ Marie,” to which she responded with “ Twickenham Ferry.” Miss Thompson and Miss Little sang the duet “I heard a voice in the tranquil night,” with much taste. Mr F. Hobbs was very successful with Pinsuti’s song. “ The Bugler,” and Mr P. Pratt sang “ True to the last.” Signor Sorge played two selections on the piano, receiving a well deserved encore. This concluded the first concert by the Christchurch Choral Society, which must be pronounced a decided success.

Religious Services. —The Rev. T. RCairns preaches a special sermon at the Sydenham Presbyterian Church to-morrow evening; and at the large Oddfellows Hall, Lichfield street, Mr George Parnell

♦ aducts the evening service. Another Suspicious Fire.— According to a telegram from Dunedin-'. bit morning, the Milton Pottery Works were destroyed by fire during the night, and incendiarism is again suspected. A.O.F. —A summoned meeting of Court Star of Canterbury is announced for Monday evening next. Lyttelton Building Society. — The usual monthly meeting of the above society takes place on Tuesday next. Entertainment and Presentation. — A very interesting social gathering took place at the Brookside School on Wednesday last, to bid farewell to Mr John Baldwin, the head teacher, who has been promoted to the headmastership of the Sydenham Borough School. The schoolroom was crowded to excess. The chair was taken by Mr Holland, chairman of the school committee. The first part of the proceedings took the form of an entertainment given by the school children, assisted by several friends. The children contributed several glees very creditably. Miss Baldwin acting as accompanist upon the American organ. Several recitations were also given during the evening. Songs were given by Mrs Sharp and Messrs Gates, Comerford, and Fabling, Mr Gates presiding at the organ. Eeadings were contributed by Messrs Bishop and Fabling. At the close of a lengthened programmee, Mr Cunningham presented Mr Baldwin with a valuable gold English lever watch, having the following inscription :—“ To Mr John Baldwin, from the residents of Brookside.” Hearty cheers for Mr and Mrs Baldwin were called for at the close of the speech by the chairman, and wore given vociferously. Addresses wex - e given by Messrs Simpson and Elwin, and a very pleasant reunion was brought to a close by singing “ Auld Lang Syne” and “ God Save the Queen.” Kaiapoi Druids. —At a meeting of the Trafalgar Lodge, hold at Burnip’s Assembly Hall on Thursday evening, it was decided to take part in the welcome to bo extended to Grand Secretary Bro. J. Brennan at Eangiora on Friday evening. It was also resolved to hold a Druids’ ball on the evening of Boxing Day in the Oddfellows’ Hall.

Templaby.—A very pleasant reunion was held last night at the Temperance Hotel, the occasion being the visit of some of the AV.G. lodge officers of the order on their return to Australia. About forty members sat down to supper, the G.AV.C.T. Bro. Smith presiding. After a very good supper had been partaken of, Bro. Smith delivered a very appropriate address of welcome to the visitors, Bro. F. Dunn, P.G.AV.C.T.,andBro. Goddes, the G.AV.C.T. of Victoria. Regret was expressed at the enforced absence of Bro. Rev. F. Kingdon, P.AV.G. Templar, whose health did not permit him to attend. Bro. Dunn responded briefly, thanking the Christchurch members for their welcome, which ho took not as to himself, but as to the office he bore and the thousands he represented in Victoria. Bro. H. Bennetts gave a spirited sketch of the difficulties which temperance reformers had to struggle against at the time he had first engaged in the temperance work forty-three years ago. Bro. Geddes, G.AV.C.T. of Victoria, said he was glad of the opportunity of expressing his thankfulness to the Templars of New Zealand for the hospitality which had been tendered to them during their visit. He recounted at some length the work which had been done by the temperance bodies in Victoria. Still there was much to do, as recent figures proved the consumption of drink to be about .£5 per head of their population, so the Templars must work on and be of good courage. Several addresses were also delivered by local members. Lyttelton Borough School. —At a committee meeting of this school held on Thursday night a new departure was made with reference to the Christmas and new year holidays. Instead of the usual holiday spell lasting |five weeks uninterruptedly it was decided to dismiss the school on the 14th of December, and give three weeks vacation, after which and for four weeks succeeding instruction will be resumed, the school to be dismissed at noon. It is believed that this will meet the wishes of the majority of the parents of the children, and as it carries the school duties over the most trying period of the warm weather will be altogether an improvement on the old plan. The school will thus “ break up” on the 14th inst., and the day following the distribution of prizes will take place in the infant department at 3 p.m., and at C. 30 p,m. for the upper school. In connection with the prize fund a concert is to bo given on the night of the 14th, to which it is hoped a liberal support will bo accorded. Horobata Library. A well-attended entertainment, in aid of the Hororata library fund was held at Hororata on AVcdnesday night. The promoters had wisely chosen the first day of the county cricket match for their purpose, the result being a crowded house and a very satisfactory addition to the funds. A dance was held after the concert and kept up heartily till daylight. The catering was all that could bo desired.