South Canterbury Times, MONDAY, MAY 10, 1880. NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2229, 10 May 1880, Page 2

South Canterbury Times, MONDAY, MAY 10, 1880. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Two of the boys of the Burnham Industrial School are reported to be missing and it is supposed that they have escaped. One of the youngsters is Eli Jones, who was committed from Timarufor larceny, a short time since.

The only eases set down for hearing at to-inorrow’s sitting of the District Court arc McLcish v. Meek (to be heard before a jury), claim £2OO damages; and an application in bankruptcy for an order of discharge by John Coll, Mr Tosswill for applicant. |

; James Deacon, laborer, who was run over by a railway train on Tuesday last, at Waihola, formed the subject of an inquest on Thursday, and immediately afterwards was buried in a newly dug hole, without rite or ceremony. The recipient of this dog’s funeral had been several years in the colony but had no relatives. Hard lines for a Deacon ! Where was the clergyman? Surely a mangled corpse might have been forgiven the audacity of stopping a good’s train. The quarterly meeting of the Life Eoat Lodge, No. 101., 1.0.G.T., took place on Friday evening in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sophia street., W.C.T. Bro. J. R. Johns in the chair. Three candidates for membership were proposed, and one brother admitted by clearance. The initiation* of officers was then proceeded with, to which the public were admitted. The officers for this term arc Bro. Thomas E. Lyle, W.C.T.; Sister Wilds, W.Y.T.; Bro. Goday, W.S.; Pro. J. L. Potter, W.E.S.; Bro. Moore, W.T. ; Sister Barclay, W.C.; Bro, Laurie, W.M, ; Bro. South, W.1.G.; and Bro., 11. Ooc, W.O.G. Bro, Clayton was elected organist of the lodge. A lengthy and well rendered musical programme was then presented, and was much enjoyed by the audience. The W.C.T. thanked the visitors for their presence, and said that if there were any among them who would like to join the order he would be glad to receive their names. On the lodge being re-opened two candidates were proposed and duly elected, and one brother and two sisters were initiated. This terminated an enjoyable evening.

Mr Ferguson, of Balclutha has been promoted to the managership of the National Bank in Timam. The “ Clutha Leader” pays Mr Ferguson the following high compliment :—“ Mr Ferguson has been with us during all our misfortunes and dil'Jiculties connected with the flood 0f.1878, and everyone will agree that he has taken a very active and leading part, both with advice and assistance, in the efforts that have been put forth to repair damages and get matters put to rights. In this way and from his urbanity and kindness of disposition, and the exceptional considcratcness he has shown to some during their difficulties, he has gained many friends here and his genial countenance will long be missed from our midst. We arc sure all will heartily wish him much happiness and prosperity in his new sphere of labor.”

A handsome and substantial new Masonic Hall, at Geraldine, was dedicated and consecrated to the purposes of Freemasonry on Wednesday last. There was a large attendance of visiting brethren from the neighboring townships. Bro. Caldwell, S.G.L.S., and A.D.G.M., of Dunedin, attended as representative of the Provincial Grand Lodge, and conducted the ceremony of consecration in a most impressive manner. The dedication over, a Masonic ball followed, which was numerously attended by the brethren, and was in every respect a success, dancing being kept up until daybreak on the following morning.

The opening match of the season —a scratch one—was played by the South Canterbury Football Club on Saturday afternoon in Captain Cain’s paddock, North street. Twenty-two players turned up, and sides were chosen and placed by the Secretary, G. Gordon, and the Treasurer, A. Iscmongcr, as follows :—Secretary’s side— Gordon (captain) and Shirtcliffe, halfbacks ; Chapman and Mansfield, quarterbacks ; Burns, Campbell, Hawkins, Luckic, Mitchell, Mourant, and Smith, forwards. Treasurer’s side —Isemonger (captain), Bell, Deuihey, Haylock, Lough, Melton, and Mackay, forwards ; Craig and Eichbaum, half-backs; G, Wood and Eichbaum quarter-backs. The. play may be characterised as very fair, considering the nature of the ground, and that this was the first match of the season. After a somewhat exciting contest the Treasurer’s side secured the game. Mrs Sarah Bostock, a new arrival, who was prosecuted at Auckland for smuggling watches and jewellery, being unable to contribute the fine of £IOO which the .Bench imposed, has been removed to a winter residence at Mount Eden Gaol.

Advices have been received privately to the effect that the barque Whittington, which left Philadelphia for England on December 8, has been lost with all hands. She was loaded with grain, and it is conjectured she was caught in a hurricane and foundered owing to the shifting of the cargo Captain Webster, who had command of her, was, during the period of 1872 to 1876, in the employ of Messrs John Brogdcn and Sous, of this colony.

Sir William Fox has been elected for Rangitikoi. The following was the result of the polling on Saturday Sir William Fox, 232 ; Mr D. Fraser, 123; Mr Lyon, 09. The Government have received a telegram to the effect that To Whiti has given positive orders that there must be no interference with the Constabulary or roadmaking parties on the part of the natives, who were strictly ordered to let the roadmaking proceed without obstruction.

A telegram from Blenheim states that the workings bn the new diggings at Wairua Valley arc at present confined to the bed of the crock. There arc about sixty men working there, all of whom have taken up claims, but arc much troubled with boulders of such size that they cannot be removed. About five claims are paying well. One of them obtained 14 ozs in the course of a morning about a fortnight ago. On the other hand, there are a great many more claims on which the men are barely making a living. Morgan, who prospected the creek, has been out prospecting between the same diggings and Wakamarina for the last month. He returned last week without having been able to find any payable ground in his travels.

Attention is directed to the sale on May 19 of the Fairfield Estate, which has been divided for the purpose into thirteen farms. This’is a splendid chance for intending settlers in this neighborhood. A quantity of jewellery, to be sold at any sacrifice, is on view at Collins and Co.’s sale rooms.

In consequence of the Queen’s Hall having been previously engaged on Thursday Evening next, the Tradesmen’s Quadrille Assembly held on that evening will be postponed until Thursday evening, May 20, and C mtiuuc as usual.— [Advt.'J