NEWS OF THE DAY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 2362, 12 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Half-an-hour or so after the business at the Borough Council meeting had commenced last evening, a rap at the door caused Mr Lough to put down the letter he was reading in order to attend the summons. A.n individual attired in a well cut suit of light tweed was standing on the door mat and on being asked by Mr Lough what his business was he said he was a reporter for this journal and asked if he could come in. He came in, took his seat at the reporters’ table, produced a number of “slips” and a pencil and commenced with a professional air to copy resolutions and condense the eloquence of the councillors in the most orthodox style. He waited until the tenders for supplying uniforms to the Fire Brigade were opened and then he “ slithered.” From his face and bis manifest anxiety during the reading of the before-mentioned tenders, it seems more than probable that the gentleman was not wholly unconnected with the clothing interest. He had no sooner vacated his seat at the Tress table than His Worship the Mayor and some of the Councillors expressed doubts as to his being a bona fide reporter, and the representative of this journal being informed for the first time, that the mysterious stranger had gained admission by using the name of the South CANTERitunv Times, was heard to remark that he wished he had known that sooner. The stranger was observed to sit crosslegged at the table—probably from force of habit.

The usual weekly practice of the Fire Brigade took place last evening, after which Mr Turnbull the late captain invited the members upstairs when he formally took leave of them. The remainder of the evening was devoted to enjoyment, and judging by the “ sounds of revelry - ’ that reached the Borough Council Chambers, which is on the same floor, all hands were thoroughly enjoying themselves. The part} 7 broke up about one p.m.

The annual festival of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Timaru, will take place to-night, at the Queen’s Hall. Tea will be on the table at six p.m.