NEWS OF THE DAY

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2710, 14 December 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

The San Fbancisco Mail. The Wanaka arrived from "Wellington at 2 p.m. to-day with the San Pranciseo mail. Not thh Least Use.—A young man who, by his dialect appeared to be a native of Prance, preferred, at the Police Court this morning, a charge of assault and battery against his former master. After explaining how he had been " basted" with a stockwhip, he went on, " and, yer hanner, he shtruck me a box in the chest." "Well," said his "Worship, " did you ask for an explanation of his conduct ?" "Ax for an explanation, is it ?" replied the prosecutor, " Sure 'twas no use in the wor-rld in axing him for an explanation, sorra a taste ,- the man, yer hanner, is as deaf as a posht I" Chakitable Aid Conference. The

Government have communicated with the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board to the effect that they have no objection to the proposed conference with the various local bodies, respecting the question of charitable aid.

Charitable Contribution. A letter ■was read from the Government at the meeting of tho Hospital and Charitable Aid Board yesterday, stating that the Government would like to know whether the Board expected to raise one-half the cost of charitable aid required by voluntary subscriptions after the current financial year. It was resolved to reply that the Board had no reason to expect that they would be able to do so.

Concert. —On Tuesday evening a concert was given in the Congregational Schoolroom by the church organist, Mr A. Corrick, on behalf of the new organ fund. The performers consisted chiefly of a large string band, composed of the pupils of Sir Corrick, and his musical friends. Mr Pose sang two songs, which were encored, as also a vocal duet and a solo by the Misses Button. The programme, which was somewhat lengthy, comprised violin solos from " Lucretia Borgia," by Master Sandstein, "Robert le Diable," by Mr Parsons and'Mr Garland, and a " Swiss Air," with variations, by Mr Skelton. The playing of the pupils of Mr Corrick exhibited excellence in time and execution that won repeated applause; as also the excellent playing on the cornet by Mr Pooley in " Les Folies." The band, of over twenty performers, rendered overtures from "Martha" and "Esmeralda," schottische " Marguerite," valses " Toujours Fidele," mazurka " Styrienne," conducted by Mr Corrick in capital style and taste. The Kev. H. Williams, at the close, referred in terms of eulogy to the services of Mr Corrick, and the favor he had conferred on the church by the- concert, which had been his entire work.

Kaiapoi Flower Show.—Mr L. Witchell was the largest; prizetaker at this show with 32 J points.

View Hill.—A correspondent writes . A very strong nor'-wester sprang up on Sunday, and as a consequence everything is very dry, and as usually happens a fire started in the bush, and has been ra<rinoever since. Up to yesterday no serious damage had been done, but it is impossible to tell where it will end. It has occurred in a bush full of dry timber, which extends for miles. People should be more careful with fire in the bush at this season of the year.

Serious Accident at Bennett's Junction. —On Wednesday afternoon, whilst coupling a truck to the in train on the Oxford-Eyreton line, the station master, Mr W. W. Webb, met with a serious injury to hisright arm. The coupling hook jammed the limb, and pressed the top of the hook clean through the sinews, evidently severing an artery from the quantity of blood which came away. Mr Kneeshaw, the relieving station master, who was on the train, took charge of the station, and sent to Oxford for Br. Weld to attend to Mr Webb.

Lincoln.—A meeting of the above school committee was held in the District Schoolroom on December the 4th. PresentMessrs Wolfe (chairman), Topham, Doherty, Kestall, Baker, and Rev. J. F. Teakle. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education re salaries, refund, and infectious diseases. It was' resolved by the committee that the holidays commence on December the 22nd, and end on January the 3rd. That the annual picnic be held at Birdling's Flat (ii possible), on January the Bth; and that consideration of Mr Taylor's Bill be deferred until next meeting. The usual monthly- report was received from the master, and was considered very satisfactory. After going through the usual routine of business the meeting closed. Feiendly Societies' Spoets.—lntending competitors for the handicap races of the Friendly Societies' sports are reminded that the entries close on Thursday evening, at 8 p.m, at the Oddfellows' Chambers, Lien- j field street.

Society fob the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.—Our readers arc reminded that a meeting of those interested in the work of this society will be held this evening, at 7.30 p.m., in the Provincial Chamber, the Mayor in the chair. Ladies invited.

Beitish Israel Association.—A meeting of the above was held in Messrs Bamfield and Cameron's offices, Manchester street, on Friday evening last, principally for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. Mr T. M.'Gee (president) occupied the chair. The secretary read the balance-sheet, which was passed as satisfactory. The following officers were then elected : —President, Major Bamfield; vice-president, Mr Walkden ; honorary treasurer, Mr T. M. Gee ; honorary secretary, Mr J. R. Brunt; committee, Messrs Ford, Baker, Parker, Carmichael, and Dickinson. The retiring president, Mr T. M. Gee, gave an address on the progress of the society during the past twelve months. Major Bamfield then took the president's seat for the ensuing year, and addressed those present on the advisability of the Identity Question not being allowed to drop. He hoped that the meetings would be regularly attended by the members, and that lectures, readings, or papers would be given by members in turn, by which means, he contended the members would greatly benefit, besides making the meetings interesting and pleasant. Interesting discussions on different subjects then ensued, after which the president closed the meet- | ing with the benediction. Avon Road Board. —Mr Johnston, according to appointment, met the members of the Avon Road Board at Chaney's corner on Tuesday, at 9.30, with respect to the petition presented to him the previous day. After inspection of the place he said that he had carefully looked over the petitions sent to the Government and to Mr Rolleston, and he found that it was admitted that there was considerable inconvenience. Mr Bolleston and the Government had endeavored to meet the difficulty, had had the position of the gates altered to meet the view 3 of the Board ; but as that had seemed to have not quite done what was wanted it appeared to him that nothing short of the entire removal of the gates and the construction of Yankee crossings would be satisfactory. He would therefore undertake to do that.