NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2131, 21 January 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Wc would remind our readers and ratepayer,s particularly, that the policing on the water supply will take place to-morro.w. A meeting of the South Canterbury Caledonian Society was held last night at the Grosvenor Hotel, Captain Mills vice-presi-dent in the chair. The payment of subscriptions was the principal object of the meeting. The secretary was instructed to collect all outstanding accounts. At Temuka to-day two youths who were driving Mr Marshall’s trap for the purpose of taking round the bread to his customers, left the vehicle at Mr William Grant's and went sparrow’s nesting in an orchard. A dog frightened the horse, and in consothc trap was capsized and rather badly damaged. Its remains were picked up in both large and small quantities, and are now’ on view at Mr Bryant’s blacksmith’s shop. An awkward mishap happened to a passenger by the North train for Christchurch on Monday morning. At Chertsey he sat down on the platform at the end of his carriage, and the movement of the train starting jolted him off. His lugubrious expression as he rose on his knees and gazed at the departing train intensely amused the more fortunate passengers. A tricycle, the first implemenent of the kind we believe that has been imported to New Zealand, has arrived in Timaru. It has been consigned to Dr Hammond, from the manufactory of W. Hosier, Coventry, England. It is light yet strong, easily handled and will enable the doctor, at the cost of a little muscular exertion, to scamper among his patients at the rate of fourteen miles an hour. Of course, being an innovation, collisions with cabs and livery stable-keepers will have to be avoidc d. The next ordinary meeting of the Timaru Literary and Debating Society is announced for Thursday evening next, at 8 p.m. The debate on this occasion will be “ should trial by jury be abolished ? ” A special parade for battalion drill was held yesterday evening, Capt. Jackson in command. The usual monthly inspection parade will take place on Tuesday, Jan, 27. Two thieves, for stealing postage stamps at Otepoiro, received twenty-eight days and six weeks imprisonment respectively. It is impossible to help sympathising with the unfortunates. Had they been Deputyllegistrars in the employ of the Government they would have escaped with a fine. A meeting of Protestants was held last night in the vestry of the Presbytsrtan Church, to consider what steps should be taken for the reception of Pastor Chiniquy. It was unanimously decided, “ That this meeting give a hearty reception to Pastor Chiniquy on the occasion of his visit to Timaru, and, with a view thereto, resolve themselves into a committee to make such preparations as are necessary.” It was also decided that five lectures be delivered in the Presbyterian Church, the subjects to be selected from a list supplied by the Pastor’s secretary, and that Protestant ministers be requested to preside. It was intimated that the Pastor would reside during his stay in Timaru at the Presbyterian Manse. It is expected that the Pastor will arrive in Timaru about the end of Feb.

Parliament must be going to assemble shortly. Wellington has had a premonitory shiver. A shock of earthquake was felt there at 4 o’clock yesterday morning. Rather rough on late topers and drowsy civil servants. But nature is always per-

verse ! Mr Acton Adams addressed his Nelson constituents for an hour and a-half on Monday night, and received a vote of thanks.

A man named Delano nearly got into a serious scrape in Dunedin on Monday, through mistaking a neighbor’s house for

his own and breaking into it after three o’clock in the morning. Delano was at first arrested for burglary but the explanations of his neighbour saved him from the tender mercies of Isaac Newton and the gaoler. The Wellington volunteers are endeavoring to compensate Mrs Donald for the shooting of her husband. An amatuer entertainment, and also a naval one, are advertised for the benefit of the widow.

It will surprise many to hear that the New Zealand Institute is still alive and that -Dr Duller, C.M.G., F. 8.5.; Mr J. Kirk, F.L.S. ; Captain W. P. Bussell, M.H,B. have been elected Governors,

It seems that the Wellington police have just become aware that the Employment of Females Act is in existance, and a telegram states that Sergeant Anderson has been appointed to enforce its provisions. Never too late!

The Rev. Lorenzo Moore to whose col-lision-with Archdeacon Edwards and his Li shop we referred the other day has struck out a new line for himself. In accordance to his announcement he conducted divine service in the old Knox Church, Dunedin. About 50 persons attended. Before delivering his sermon he explained that advanced ritualism was now practised to such an extent in the Episcopal Churches that he was compelled to initiate a service at which he and those who thought with him could worship G o d in accordance with the simple form of their Church service, which was beautiful and effective in its simplicity. A telegram despatched yesterday by his Worship the Mayor to Mr Conyers, Commissioner of Railways, asking when the Hon the Minister for Public Works might be expected in Timaru, elicited the following reply The Hon Mr Oliver will proceed to Southland in a few days, after which he will visit Oamaru, Timaru and Christchurch,” Mr Oliver’s advent will be hailed with much satisfaction, as there are matters here that require careful and immediate attention.

The ideas of some witnesses arc certainly peculiar, and it would require a volume to chronicle all their little ways. The case against Coll, for fraudulent insolvency, came to an abrupt termination to-day, in consequence of several witnesses from Makikihi, who had been subpomaed for the prosecution failing to put in an appearance. Mr White, who appeared on behalf of the trustee in the estate, suggested that probably the absent witnesses imagined that they would not get their expenses, and that they were not bound to appear without a guarantee being given them as to the payment of expenses. His Worship intimated that this was a mistaken idea. He would adjourn the case until Wednesdaynext, and in the event of the witnesses failing again to he present, warrants would be issued for their apprehension. Dr Lemon’s department is in a simmering condition at present, and numerous changes of telegraphists are contemplated. Mr John Hawley the present officer in charge at Timaru—a gentleman who has secured the esteem of those with whom he has come in contact, through his efficiency and courtesy changes places with Mr J. Bull, of Grahamstown. Mr T. M. B. Muir, now assistant in charge at Dunedin, is to be officer in charge at Invercargill, vice Mr J. L. Bush, whose destination is not yet known. Mr C. Corliss, one of the senior operators at Dunedin, is to be assistant officer in charge at Christchurch, the assistant there now (Mr Harrington) to be officer in charge at Napier. Mr Gudgeon, now operator at Blenheim, is to be assistant in charge at Dunedin, vice Mr Muir. Mr H. Day 7, once operator in Dunedin and now acting-officer in charge at Napier, is to be officer in charge at Oamaru, vice Mr Houldsworth, whose destination is not yet known. Other changes are spoken of. The officers who stuck to the wires, during the recent strike are to be specially remunerated and promoted, and the strikers are to be fined and censured. Whether this will restore harmony is very doubtful. To break up homes and trot operators about like performing bears is not likely to add to the contentment or efficiency of the service. A little sperm whale, some three feet long, was captured this afternoon off the Breakwater. The baby whale, which is truly described as a “ little beauty,” weighs about 300 lbs., and is on view at the shop Mr Hurconibe, fishmonger.

The receipts of the Auckland Harbor Board during the past year show an increase of TBIGB.

The annual pupil teachers and scholarship examinations will be held at the public school Timaru. on Tuesday, March 2, and the two following days. Intending competitors and pupil teachers must send in their names to the secretary of the Education Board, on or before Saturday, Eeb 7.

Lovers of good beer should lose no time in paying a visit to the Clarendon Hotel, where Mr Edwards has now on draught some Tasmanian ale of exceptionally tine ijuality. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and, during the hot weather, especially, no better drink can be found than this “ Cascade ale ” which, possessing a capital flavour, is as clear as sherry, and as mild as lemonade.— [Advt.]