NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXVI, Issue 5035, 27 October 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tbadbs Homsa Club.—The colon of thif club ere red cap Mid white jersey, with red itnpe down the front, instead of the colors mentioned in Tueaday'e paper. Leqax 3sxA.snmA.TiOH , —We are informed that Mr H. J. Eaphael, formerly articled clerk to Mr Henry Slater, of thie city, barriater and solicitor, h&a successfully paestd his final legal examination. Thhateb KoTAii.—The Minatrele repeated their opening programme at the theatre last night very successfully. The various acts went well, and the applause and enooree were liberally bestowed. To-night a change of programme is announced. g TEMPIBTOS. —A public meeting was held in the library on Monday evening, to consider the advisability of holding sports in the district. There was a large attendance, and it was unanimously agreed to hold the sports on Deoember 27th. A committee was then formed to carry out the necessary arrangements. Mr H. Palmer, junr., was appointed seoretary. . Thb Totaxisatob Oabb. —This case still drags its weary length along; that for the plaintiff closed yesterday. The case for the defence was opened by Mr Button, who quoted a large number of cases to support his view of the law, that the plaintiff had no right to claim protection for his patent, as he had not any right to claim the whole combination. The hearing will be continued this morning. AcoiDmn! at Rakaia Gobgb.—Yesterday a man named Alfred Rose, who is employed at the Eakaia Gorge, was admitted into the Hospital suffering from the effects of severe burns on both hands and one leg. It appears that he went to sleep in hie tent leaving a candle alight, whioh by some means set fire to the bed-clothes, and was the cause of his injuries. The tent and its contents were destroyed. Elbotbicai Ensikh.—A small working model of an eleotiioal engine can be seen at work in the shop window of Mr Francit, tobaoooniet, Manchester street. It is about a foot in length, and possesses sufficient strength to work an ordinary family sewing machine. The maker is Mr H. Cunniogton, whose model steam engines have been the source of attraction to many persons when on view at Mr J. M. Thompson's sewing machine depot, Colombo street;, some time ago. Stub Shbhp.—Messrs Dalgety and Compy. have received a telegram from Captain Sinclair of the Arawata (now at Fort Chalmers) that he has on board twenty stud sheep on W. H. Gibson's aooount, twentythree aooount B. Jones, seventeen account Jas. Gibson, twelve acoount Joseph Archer, and thirteen aooount J. D. Toosey. The balanoe for the. sale on the 10th November will come forward per Albion, arriving here on the 3rd November. Ahnivkbsaby Ehtbbtadtmbitt.—A concert in connection with the anniversary of the Oouit Thistle of the Forest, No. 6494, A.0.F., took plaoe on Tuesday in the Waltham Odd* fellows' Hall. The room was well filled. The programme was full of variety, including sentimental and comio arogs, banjo oomicalities, recitations, duets, ventriloquism, &0., and concluded with a farce by the Sydenham Minstrels, entitled "The Coalheaver's Bevenge," which created roars of laughter. A dance followed the entertainment, which was kept up till an early hour. PisoiouLTi/BAX.—Aβ some mistake appears to exist as to the effect of the resolution of the counoil of the Acclimatisation Society with regard to the sale of trout, the error seems to be as to the boundaries of the respective distriots of North and South Canterbury. The Sangitata is the boundary of the two districts, all south of that river being in the South Canterbury, and all north in the North Canterbury district. St. Axdbhw'B Dobcas Society.—A sale of needlework by the ladies belonging to the Dorcas Society in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church took plaoe yesterday afternoon at the church at three o'clock, and was deservedly successful. It was continued in the evening at 6.30, when a series of dissolving views were submitted, to the evident amusement of young and old alike, in addition to whioh several musical selections, both vocal and instrumental, were very creditably rendered. Sottthbbh Quoit Olttb.— This olub, now in its second year of existence, bids fair to become a formidable opponent to its kindred rivals, established in October, ISBO, and numbering only some eighteen members. At its first meeting in the current month this year it nad some thirty-two on the roll of active members for the forthcoming season. The olub has ita own ground at Mr Godso'a Southern Hotel, Ohrutohuroh. A series of matches have been arranged in which to try their proweaa against that of the other city, suburban and country clubs. Already the club has been promised a handsome trophy in the form of a silver cup, to be competed for on the excellent pitch at Mr Robert Fenton's, Heathoote Arms, Ferry road. The opening match of the season takes plaoe on Saturday afternoon, and will be succeeded by a dinner. Acclimatisation Society.—An ordinary meeting of the Counoil of the above was held at 3.30 p.m. yesterday. Present—Messrs Marshman, F. J. Kimbell, Aoland, Boys, J. R. Hill, Fan (hon. sec), and Drs. Brittan and Frankish. Mr Marshman was voted to the chair. Several accounts were passed for payment. The secretary reported that he had issued ninety-eight fishing licenses at £1 each. A letter was read from Mr Perry, seoretary of the South Canterbury Sooiety, with regard to the safe arrival of the 3000 trout purchased by the society, whioh it was intended to turn out in the Mackenzie country. The letter went on to ask whether, seeing they had taken so large a numbor, a reduotion in price could not be made. Some discussion ensued as to the rate to be oharged for the young fish. Dr. Frankish pointed out that the fish in the ponds were dying from being too crowded and the fish having grown too large. He trusted that these trout would be turned out in their own rivers without waiting so long. He had put some into the Heathcote, and these had increased so that now there were hundreds of fish there, where it was thought there were none. The esoretary said he had sent some to Kowai Bush, where there were some good streams. Mr Hill moved—" That the South Canterbury Sooiety be allowed to have trout at 10s per 100 if they take 7000 more at once in addition to those already had; if a smaller number were taken, then the price should be 12s 61 per 100." Mr Boys seconded the motion. A letter was read from the Lyttelton Borough Council, asking for a few one-year-old trout to place in the reservoir. The secretary stated that he had answered to the effect that the sooiety had no one-year-old trout, but would give some of the current year's stock. He law, however, that subsequently it was resolved to apply to Mr Johnson. The secretary stated that out of the 2000 fish sent to Westport, only seventy had arrived safely. A letter was read from Wairarapa, askirg price of trout, to whioh the secretary reported he had replied. A letter was read from Messrs Joubert and Twopeny, forwarding copy of programme of proposed Exhibition. The secretary said that Mr Bills had been out to attempt to catch goldfinohes and other birds, but he found other men at work catching them, so much to that he oould buy the birds cheaper than he could catch them. He might say that these men were catching redpoles, which were the most valuable birds they had. They should, he thought, take steps to prevent this being done. A letter was read from Mr McFarlane, statins that he had liberated some 350 trout in the Upper Rangitata. This concluded the busiaesj. Fibb Bbigade.—A meeting of the brigade was held last evening at the Lichfleld street station. Superintendent Harris was in the ohair, and there was a full attendance of members. The business was to consider a I fitting date cm whioh to hold the annual torch-light procession, and, after discussion, it was agreed to select the evening of Anniversary Day, December 16th. The chairman j stated that W. Johnston having resigned hit position as engineer, a vacariey would require to be filled on the committee, and also a fresh librarian would have to be chosen. Fireman Hall waa eleoted to the vacancy on the committee, and engineer A. Pillow was chosen librarian. The next buiiaesa vu the presentation of a very handsome clock to -the retiring engineer, W. Johnston, which waa | done in terms eulogistic of hie services. Several of the brigade also spoke, bearing testimony to his efficiency as a member of the brigade for a period of seventeen yean. The testimonial bore the following inscription :— « Presented to W. Johnston, engineer of the 0.V.F.8., as a mark of esteem for his services as librarian, by bis brother firemen. October 26th, 1881." Mr Johnston thanked the members of the brigade for their kind recognition of his services, and after some routine busi* cms the meeting terminated.

1,081 AHD Found. — The lad Edwin' Watson, who was reported in our Tuesday's issue at having absconded from his home at Ashbourne, Ferry road, was restored to hia parents yesterday, having been recognised by the description given by a Christohnroh resident at Lyttelton, who prevailed upon him to return. Ibtbbcoxohxax Whathkb Exohaitgh.— Sydney. Wednesday—lhe weather is fine, with' light winds from the 8. and S.E. The tea ifl smooth, except at Brisbane, where a heavy swell from the S.E. is reported. Barometer — Port Adelaide, 30.30; Hobart, 30.20 j Sydney, 30.30; Brisbane, 30.10. Extbaordhtabt Ocottbbbhcb.—On Saturday an occurrence of a most singular character took place in one of the swimming ponds in connection with the Dundee publio baths. The water is let off into the river a> low tide, and the pond is refilled from a tank on the premises. While the pond was being emptied Jon Saturday a lad named Johnston, contrary Ito the rules of the establishment, sprang in feet foremost to have a bathe. To the consternation of those present he did not return to the surface, and his next appearance was at the door of the baths naked and bruised and bleeding. The suction of the water had drawn him through the pipe a distance of between 20ft. and 30ft, and had shot him, as if from a catapult, into the river Tay. The pipe is only 12in. in diameter. Johnston says that on leaping into the pond he felt as if some one had seized him firmly by the feet; the next moment all was dark, and he was propelled into daylight and the river. He has since been confined to his bed, but bis medical attendant is of opinion that he will reoover.—" Times," August 30th. Spoeting.—T. McDonald's consultation on Handicap and Cup will be drawn on Monday, 31et. Filling up rapidly. Fee Jo3.—[Advt.] PottXiTet Association.—The annual meeting of the Poultry Association will take plaoe this evening at The Shades. Conceet. —A concert will be given this evening by Mr A. Corrick's pupils at the Congregational Bohoolroom, for which a capital programme has been prepared. McCoemick's Stbing Bindeb.—As will be seen on reference to our advertising columne, first prizes were awarded to McCormick's reaper and binder with string attachment, and also to their iron mower, at the Timaru agricultural show yesterday. Ltttblton Kegatta.—-The preliminary programme of the Lyttelton regatta will he found in another column. It comprises sixteen events, three more than last year. J, L. Fleming's Consultation on the Melbourne Cup and Cbrietchuich Metropolitan Meeting will dose on October 29th; intending subscribers should make early application. [Advt.] Bbitish Iseael Association.—The second of the series of leotnrea to be delivered by the Rev. Mr Green, in connection with the above association, will be given this evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. Cathbdeal Guild.—Aβ the day for the opening of the Cathedral approaches, the public interest increases in everything connected with this great work. It may be expected, therefore, that the members of the Guild, and the publio generally, who are invited to attend free of charge, will be present in considerable numbers at the annual meeting which is appointed to be held at eight o'clock this evening at the College Library. Particulars may be found in an advertisement in another column. Ceickbt. —The following have been chosen by the Association match committee to take part in the match England v Colonies, on Saturday, October 29th, and November sth. England-C. C. Corfe, E. C. J. Stevens, A. T. Eedmayne, Fenwiok, D. Ashby, A. Longden, C. Strange,, T. Buchanan, H. Wood, S. Alpe, H. Page, R. T. McDonnell. Colonies —G. Watson, J. Fowke, Fuller, E. Cotterill, Beeves, OUivier, Hartland, Chapman, Washer, Fairhurst, W. Beard, and W. Cotterill. Play to commence at 2 p.m. In event of any of the above not taking put in the match their places will be filled up on the ground. The following have been chosen to practice at the association wickets on Tuesday and Thursday each week:—C. C- Corfe, E. C. J. Stevens. A. T. Eedmayne, Fenwick, Ashby, Longden, Strange, Puller. Fowke, Buchanan, Watson, Beard, E. Cotterell, W. Cotterell, Reeves, Ollivier, Hartland, Ross, Helmore, Cbapman, Washer, Fairhurst, H. Wood, Edser, J. Fowler, Oastelli, Page, S. Alpe, E. Cox.—The following will represent the Sandridge C.C. in their match with ihe Heathcote CO., to be played on the ground of the former on Saturday next: —T. Beare, W. Allardyce, W. George, W. Mason. H. Haydon, J. Keast, H. Beare, E. Mareden, R. Loe, T. Walle, H. Lowry, and W. Gee; emergencies, 8. Page, T. Mortlook, and A. Cotterell.