NEWS OF THE DAY

Press, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5034, 26 October 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY

Vo__-_-H_nr_. — The services of the , Christ's College Cadet Rifle Volunteers has , been accepted by the Government. Cos_________T Duty.—Forty-three of the i Armed Constabulary enlisted at Dunedin, a i splendid body of men, went north yesterday by the Union Company's steamer Waitaki. ' OPENING OF THB CATHEDBAL.—As will be seen by a notification elsewnere, the Govern- ' ment offices in Ohristohureh will be closed on the lßt November, on the occasion of the opening of the Cathedral. Tbmpbbance Lbct__h.—On Monday evening Mr J. W. Jago delivered a lecture on the temperance question in the Oddfellows' HaU, Kaiapoi. There was a fair attendance, and the Mayor, Mr Blackwell, occupied tbe chair. I_r_B_CO_ONTA_ Wbathbb Exchange.— Sydney, Monday evening.—The weather is fine generally, but cloudy on the south coast. There are »ig-_ of a slight depression southwest of Tasmania. Barometer — Albany, 30.1; Portland, 30.2 ; Hobart, 30.1 } Gabo, Sydney, and Brisbane, 30.2. B.M. Co__t__ Lxtt__toh. —W. McNully, charged with deserting from the ship Lake Ontario, was ordered on board his vessel, and F. Larson, on remand for lunaoy from drink, was discharged from custody. This comprised the whole of the business of the Court yesterday. Thb Totaxisatob Cabb.—The case of Franck v the C.J.O. and Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin for the infringement of the patent for .he totalisator commenced yesterday, and attracted a very large number of visitors. The :wo machines, that of Mr Franck and that of Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin were placed _ the flu or of the Court in view of the jury The case will be continued this morning. Nobthebh A. Aim P. Association.— The sale of privileges for this show on Monday resulted in the following prices being obtained : — Publicans' booth, J. Roberts, £18; confectioners', J. Marlow, £8; catalogues, W. Hobbs, -13 10i; yards, £- 12s 63. The offer of the Rangiora Brass Band to play during the day for £10 was accepted. The entries for this show closed yesterday. ASHBTTBTON _BD__TRIA_ ASSOCIATIOH.— At a meeting held on Monday evening the chair was occupied by Mr Hugo _ riedlander. The object of the meeting was to consider the propriety of establishing a oheese and butter factory in Ashburton, whioh it was agreed might be established on the American principle, with advantage to both farmers and consumers. Akbbblby.—A complimentary dinner and presentation are to be given to Mr L. O. Williams at the Grown Hotel, Amberley, to- ! night. Mr Williams, during his long residence in the distriot, extending over some thirteen years, has aoted in many publio capacities, and it is expeoted that there will be a very largo attendance. The number of vacancies in honorary appointments reoently held by tho gentleman referred to is stated to be without preoedent in the distriot. Wo—_mo Men's C___.—A special general meeting of the members of the above club was held last evening. The business was the consideration of the balanoe-sheet and statement of assets and liabilities. After considerable dUoussion, the balance-sheet was received, and its adoption negatived, but it was ultimately ordered to be posted in the club room prior to its being printed. This was all the business. DAK-BBS AT thb Ashley Bn__.—On the north bank, at _lynn'» Ford, there exists a dangerous pit, into whioh on Tuesday even • ing week Mr A. Yates' horse Baronet on the way home from Bangiora suddenly slipped. It required tbe aid of a great number of men to dig the stallion out of the shifting shingle and it was with great difficulty rescued from this pitfall. As the plaoe alluded to is near the track, travellers ought to be careful to avoid it. Aquatic.—The 'opening of the boating season of 1881 will take Dlace on Saturday next at 2.30 p.m. The programme includes the usual procession of boats, fallowed by scratch races. There will also be a novelty in the shape of a water steeplechase, the competitors having to cross several obstructions and dive under others in. the coarse of a swimming race. The managing committee have arranged for the servioes of a band on the occasion, and, should tbe weather prove fine, there will no doubt be a large attendance of visitors. E-XHSHBBB A. A_D F. ASSOCIATION.— The entries for the annual show, to be held on Tuesday, November Ist, dosed on Saturday evening, and showed a considerable inorease on any previous year. Fine weather is now all that is wanted to make the show a success, the quality of stock entered being extremely good. The number of entries for the years 1880 and 1881 respectively are as follow :— Sheep, 60, 95; cattle, 59, 89; horses, 116,96; pigs, 12, 15; implements, 58, 58; produce, 47, 69; poultry, 9,19; grain, 19, 29 ; doge, 6,1; epeoial. 3, 0; 389,471. Coax nr the Ellesmbbb Dibtbict.— Goal has been discovered on the farm of Mr W. J. €r. Bluett, of I—eston, but whether in payable quantities it is at present impossible to say. It appears that while in the aot of sinking an artesian well, after arriving at a depth of 75 feet, it was impossible to get lower on aoeount of the pipe bending, and Mr Grant, of Ohristohureh, put down a charge of dynamite and exploded it. After a flow was obtained, and whilst clearing the piping, amongst the dirt brought up were some lumps of coal, whioh looks equal to Newcastle. Mr Bluett is at present trying to borrow a diamond drill to test whether it is in payable quantities or not. Magistrate's Cottbt, Bangioba. —At this Court on Tuesday, before O. Whitefoord, Esq., R.M., A. H. Cunningham and H. Blaokett, Esqs., a license to slaughter cattle was granted to G. Gone. In the adjourned oase of 7. W. Bernays v W. Cook, a claim for damages for illegal distraint, Mr Clark appeared for plaintiff. Evidence given showed that the defendant, who had distrained for rent had done so after the house property had passed out of his hands, though he still held the ownership of certain chattels for whioh distraint was made, in error. The Bench gave judgment for plaintiff for the damage by trespass of £2 and costs. W. Harris v S. Prestney, £6 7s, set-off £7 8a 6d; judgment for defendant. An extension of license was granted to J. Roberts, Junction Hotel, for a booth on the agricultural show ground. Lkctdbb. —A lecture was delivered last last evening at the Oddfellows' Hall by the Bey. M. W. Green, under the auspices of the British Irael Association here. The chair was occupied by the Rev. H. C. M. Watson, who explained that be bad been asked to do so in the absence of his Worship the Mayor. He himself was a soeptio on the particular theory advanced by Mr Green, but he had consented to take the chair from a knowledge of Mr Green elsewhere. After prayer had been offered by Mr Green, the lecturer commenced to deal with his subject, whioh was "the British Nation and the Lost Ten Tribes." The lecturer handled his subject in a very masterly manner, and delivered a most eloquent lecture. At the close several questions were asked by the Bey. Mr Smalley, and replied to by Mr Green. A second lecture will be delivered by the same gentleman to* morrow evening. Nbws F-OX thb Fbob_.—Mr J. W. McRae, of Ashburton, has received a letter from his brother Boderiok, of the constabulary force, dated Bahotu, 16th inst. The writer, who is a member of No. 3 company, says they remained a week in Opnnake, and were then stationed at Bahotu, about a mile and a half inland, and five miles from Parihaka. He does not think much of the land the Maoris are disputing about, it being very rough and full of scrub and fern. He believes that the Maoris are not anxious to fight, bnt intend to do whatever the Pakehas do. If the Europeans take any Maoris prisoners, then the Maoris would luce to follow suit and take some ; European prisoners. Th. Maoris he estimates . as numbering 1000 in Parihaka, of whom j 500 are supposed to be supplied with arms. They keep sentry and hare sentry boxw, but do not <_if>l»y aay armi. On the night before _ his writing two Chrietchuroh men had de- _ sarted, and a pick-t waa sent out to scour the < country for thara.

Thbatbb Boyai..—Bachelder and Bent's 1 Minttre.s g*ve their opening performance last j night at the Theatre Royal. The first part of the programme CDmprised the usual chair business, in which Mr Frederick's song " A Flower," Mr Ball's "Little Bright Eyes," and Mr Beaumont Bead's charming little ballad "Pretty Blue Eyes," were loudly applauded. The latter is the composition of the singer, both words and music, and is very pretty indeed. The fun was in the hands of Messrs Bent and Hugo, and they made it fast and furious. The song and dance by Messrs Hugo was good, as also was Mr Bent's sketch "Wanted a Nurse." Misa Amy Rowe exhibited the wonderful power and range of her voice by singing " The White Squall" in a baritone and a ballad in a soprano voice. Both were admirably rendered. Mr Beaumont Reid sang "Maid of Athens" with his usual success, and was encored. Mr Hugo, in his speciality act, was accorded the same compliment, and Mr Bowley in his sand jig was very effective The burlesque on the " Bohemian Girl," which concluded the entertainment, was exceedingly funny, as well ss giving most of tbe gems of the opera, whioh were well sung by Miss Bowe, Messrs Frederick Ball and Williamson. The same bill will be repeated this evening. Eepobting Tntectioos Diseases.—The attention of householder* and others is directed to a notification from the Board of Health, appearing elsewhere. Poultry Association. — Tho annual general, meeting of the above will be held at The Shades to morrow evening, at 7.30. St. Andrew's Church.—A sale of work in connection with the above will take place to-day from 3 to 6.30 p m. Agricultural Show. — Intending ex- I hibitors at the forthcoming Metropolitan Show are reminded that Monday next is the last day for receiving entries. J, L. Fleming's Consultation on the Melbourne Cup and Cbristchuich Metropolitan Meeting will close on October 29th; intending subscribers should make early application. [Advt ] Kaiapoi Tradesmen's Picnic.—The adjourned meeting at Mr J. Lowthian Wilson's office of the tradesmen of Kai-poi takes place this evening. St Maht's, Addington.—The annual service in connection with the Addington branch of tbe Church Work Society will be held in the parish church to-morrow (Thursday) ovening, at 7.30. The Bermon will be preached by the Bey. W. C. Harris, and there will be an offertory in aid of the funds of the branch. The annual meeting will be held in St. Mary's schoolroom after the service. Cathedbal Guild.—The annual meeting of this guild, as will be seen by a notice in our advertising columns, is appointed to be held at the College Library on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. For various reasons no general meetings of the Guild have been held for some time past, but it is hoped that there will be a full attendance of members on the occasion of tbe annual meeting. A recitation and readings from Shakespeare will be Riven, and some pieces of sacred music will be sung. The public are invited to attend the meeting free of charge.