NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4756, 30 October 1880, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Basco Sittihgs.—His Honor sat in banco yesterday and disposed of some of the cases on the list. The rest will be heard at the adjourned sitting. Bcddbn Death. —A very old resident in Ljttelton, Mr John S. Willoox, was found dead in his office last evening about seven o'clock. Heart disease is said to have been tha cause of death. Committal. —At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, John Chute Neligan was committed for trial for making a false declaration before a Justice of the Peace, with intent to defraud. Railway Bakd.—This Baud attracted a la*ge audience in the Square on Thursday r>'gh*, when tbe performance was gone through very creditably. The played a I selection of musio at the Pioture Gallery last night. LBGAL.—Mr E. 8. Pearson, an English solicitor of tbe Supreme Court of Judicature, was yesterday admitted a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of New Zealand by His Honor Mr Justioe Johnston. Dibtbiot SraGHOir. —Dr. Coward having resigned the position of surgeon to the Armed Constabulary depot, Dr. Byrnes has been appointed in his place, and will assume the duties of that office on Monday next. NOBTHBBH AGBIOULTUBAL AHD PASTORAL Abbooiatiok. —About 460 entries have been received for this show on November 4Lh, 113 of these are of sheep, and 54 of cattlo. Particulars of the show arrangements appear in another column. Ahttbi.—An outbreak of scab on Montrose (Mr W. Rutherford's) is reported. In ord»r to get rid of the disease as quickly as possible, Mr Rutherford purposes killing the fl >ck in which the infeoted sheep have been found, some 7000 in all. Mttff Gbiokbt Club.—The opening match of the season was played yesterday on the U.C.O. ground. The weather was splendid for cricket, and those taking part in the game thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The sides were chosen from the members present, and ultimately victory crowned the efforts of Mr Dunbar's side, who won in one innings. Sr/HKYStDB Asylum.—Mr E. W. Seager, the superintendent of the asylum, has applied for and received twelve months* leave of absence, to enable him to visit the Old Country and inspect the working of the asylums there, so as to come back with the latest ideas connected with the treatment of insanity. Mr Seager will leave by the Halcioe. r Piso&tobial. —Quite a treat was afforded to the public yesterday by Mr J.W. Morton, in the shape of the display of some beautiful trout, amongst them the largest fish of the season so far. This weighed 12ilbs, and was a perfect beauty. It was caught by Mr Gtratkin, near the Madras street bridge. Mr Morton had alto three or fonr brace of smaller fisb, which were equally well worth looking at. The Lyttbltoh Rbsbbvoib.—The trout which were last season liberated in this water performed their duties in so satisfactory a manner that the insect life with which the water previously abounded has/been sensibly diminished, whilst tbe fish soon attained anunusually large size. Another lot of fifty one-year-old trout have been j turned out, together with a few salmon, as fin experiment for reproductive purposes. The fish were supplied from the Opawa Fish-breeding Establishment. Theatbs Royal.—The well known and somewhat well worn drama of "Leah" formed the bill at the Theatre Royal last night. Miss Stephenson made quite a hit in the title role, her acting in the curse scene especially being worthy of commendation. Miss Lily May played Modelina well, and Miss Bessie Vivian made a good Dame Gertrude. Mr Burford was tbe Rudolf, and the other oharact ra Were well filled. To-night "The Little Detective " is announced. Rangioba School Committee.—A meeting was held on the 27th instant. Present—Mr A. H. Cunningham in the chair, and four members. After the usual routine business, the Chairman reported that the present satisfactory attendance was the result of vigilance on tbe part of tbe committee in enforcing attendance. The inspection of the sohool would be held on the 22nd November. Messrs. Bell and Ellis resigned office as a visiting committee, and Messrs Keir and Stephens were appointed. The arrangements for the usual prize fund entertainment were left in the- hands of Mr Soott. The circular submitted by the chair man re secondary education was approved, and it was directed that the same be distributed in the district. The object desired was the establishment of a High School. ■ A.OF. —An entertainment in connection with Court Thistle of the Forest was held on Thursday evening, in St. Saviour's Schoolroom, when there was a large attendance. The chair was occupied by F.D.O.R. Bro. Ness. Tbe programme included songs, re. j citations, readings &0., all of which were ! given admirably. After a short interval Bro, Jacques gave a report of the Court for the year. From this it appeared that the number of benefit members was fifty, with three honorary members. The profits for the year | had been £66 Is 6d. Several other songs were sung, and the meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Fabmhbs' Club.—A meeting of farmers was held at the Library at Sheffield on Friday, October 22nd, for the purpose of determining whether it would be advisable to start a Farmers' Club, as a branch of tha Courtenay Club, or whether they should start independently. Mr Bossiterwaa elected chairman of the meeting, and the following resolutions were passed :—Proposed by MrJStarr, and seconded by Mr Paterson—" Tha#» : Jjranoh club be formed in the Malvern, East Malvern, and Upper Waimakariri distriots, to be a connection and a part of the Courtenay Farmers' Club." Mr MoNae proposed, and Mr Fraser seconded — "That Messrs Rutherford and Redfern be formed into a committee." Mr Barr arranged to attend the meeting of the Courtenay Farmers' Club on Tuesday, November 2nd, and it was also decided that another meeting should be held on thefoliowing Friday, to receive Mr Barr's repatS, and to endeavor to put the club in working order. The customary vote of thanks concluded the meeting. Lyttbltoh Peksbytebias? Chttbch.—The annual soiree in connection with this church was held on Thursday evening. The tea was spread in the Oddfellows' Hall, - and was largely patronised. After the tables were removed, the Rev. James Hill took the chair, and opened the evening exercises. There were on the platform the Revs. Ferguson, Beck and Cairns. Before the appointed hour for opening arrived the hall was filled to every part, and a great many were unable to obtain seats. A most enjoyable evening was spent, and in all respects the festival HfßSMßikkfc successful. Tbe following ladies preaioecisF that» tables—Misses D'Authreau, Connel (two), Forester (two), Henderson, Payman, Hill (two), Garland, Irvine, Joss, Kennedy, Grubb, Malcolmsen (two), McOiatchie (two), McLeUan, Pitcaithly, Dallas, Stout, Sinclair, and Mesdames Millar, Mcintosh, McClatcbie, Mackay, Maodonald, Bay, Qtobb, Flett, Ferguson, Duncan, Cunningham, Campbell, and Brown. Mesdames Oorriok, G?reT and Millar, and Misses Clifford, Ellis. Thompson, Crarfand, Stout, and Malcolmsens, with a number of gentlemen, contributed the musical part of tha mtertainment. Vote* of thanks to the ladies, the speakers, and to the chair* man, concluded the proceedings.

A Lova Fast.—The " New V >rk Her. Id" of August 12ch says: - " Mrs Emiluie Winans • l*dj °* forty-tbre» years of ac?, diad a week ag> to-day at h*r home, No. 179, Newton street, Newark, NJ., after having been absolutely without food for forty-six days. Whan a young woman, Mrs Winans was remarkably fine-looking, strong, arid heathy, of fair compl-xion, wi<h very light bair ard large blue eyes. Nine yea*s ago she WH afilcted with rheumatism, and became somfwhat crippled. Oue Bunday, several weeks ago, Mrs Wiua-. s thought to surprise her sister by making the fire and getting breakfast. She was t»ken with a fit and hsd to be placed in bed at once. From that day until she died she had never taken a particle of food. Oace she asked for some pigeoD, but when it was prepvei could scarcely taste tbe soup and and ate not »n atom. Bhe was ■very thirsty, and wanted water constantly, which was given her sparingly. She wasted away to a skeleton. Almost every hour, day and night, she vomited She bore her sufferings with great fortitude, and was th« most oheerful person in tbe bouse. She rejoiced in the approach of deatb, and selected the text and hymn for her funeral service. When litted into the coffin the crpse of the woman who, nine years ago, weighed 200 pounds, weighed only about fifty." Spoeting.—A general meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the Commercial Hotel. As the business is important, the attendance of members is parti ularly requested. Ths Metropolitan Show. —Exhibitors are reminded that the time for sending in entries expires to-day. Kvangblistic S?EKvrcE3.—Mr A. B. Maston will preach in the Oddfellows' Hall, Lichfield street, on Sunday evening at 6 30. Saturday Aptsbnoon Concerts.—Mr Lund will give the fir.-t of a series of Saturday afternoon concerts on November 6tb. St. Paul's Church. —The anniversary servic sin commemoration of the opening of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church will take place tomorrow, when the Rev. Mr Elmslie and Bey. Mr Cairns will preach. St. John's thoib Concert.—The choir concert will take place n»xt Thursday evening, ! at the school-room. LaMmer Rinare.