NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5329, 4 October 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

1.0.0.F.,MUV BABStoBA-r-At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Bangiors Lodge, the' resignation of the medical officer was received and .accepted, and it was decided that applications for the office be invited. THB NBW ZBAiAHD BBTFPIH& COMSAitY'S Bh_* Waiboa.—The s.s. Waitaki passed the N.Z.B. Company's Weiroa ten Bailee north of Otago Heads on Monday night, "all well," from London, for Lyttelton. Ansßjrr Jubok.—The* fibc of ,40s imposed upon 'Thomas Moore for non-attendance at the Supreme Oourt as a common juror was yesterday' reduced by His Honor to 5?, the juror having represented that he was only ten minutes late. . AecrDßjre at Kaiapoi.—On Monday eventag, twojyoutte earned Watson.and Theophuss Woke, were running'to the bridge approach when the latter, being caught by Watson, fell and broke hia leg between the ankle and knee. The fracture was attended to by Dr. Pinching. - Btbbtob LiOHsanra District.—Mr E. I Brans fate teen appointed a member of this ; Licensing Committee in place of Mr B. M. ! Wright, rerigned. The extraordinary vacancy being filled by the Governor in accordance witii tub section 12 of lection 13 ef the Licensing Act. Afl__sT Bo_o Boabi) Blkotiob.—The eleotion held on Thursday last tor the return ot a member of this Board resulted in the -vote* being for Mr Joseph Barker 78, Mr ~nyraur g0 and the former was declared of the Board, duly eiedtsu. * '"-''"- '■ Tig AsHBT/BToa HOxa.-Ths master of the Ashburton Home wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of £1 At 3d at the hands of Mr H. Zander, being the net pro* seeds of the fanoy dress rink at Ashburton, towards the organ fund. Mr Harris wishes v* to slate that any further donation* towards the above fund will be thankfully received by him. '

B ___TGio__ O-ie-aT C-TOi—A meeting of .- the committee of' tbfii club was held on Modg evening, Mr W. A- Burt in the chair. >: The secretary read a' number of challenges to I play matches received from.other crabs, and ~ it was decided to accept the majority of them. 5 The ground oommttee reporfcea on the stiite j of the ground, and promised to test the hose j With a rotatory force pump, iwith a view of procuring a better supply of water for the :" ground. 3 W_n_u_i___i Habbob Board. — The t monthly meeting of this Board was held in l tha Kaiapoi municipal chambers on Monday 5 evening. Present—Messrs Pamham (chair* man), Smith, and Day. Permission was ' granted the Kaiapoi Town Council to drain. > betwesn river reserves 80 and 81. It was ) dedded to vote 30a towards clearing ailt from nearMr 7. Sims* wharf. Accounts £4 10a ' were passed. A depth of 10R was reported *" oil the Wmmakariri bar. The Board fchen f~ adjourned. ':•;.. .;;-,- ---i : L_ti__h>_ B.M. Cou__.-—At. the Lyt- . telton Police Court yesterday a man for being drunk in a railway carriage was fined ' 10s. The presiding Justice remarked, that 1 drunken men were too frequently found'in i the trains between Ohristohuroh and Lyt- , telton, and Sergeant Morioe pointed oat ; ,that , railway servants had the power given them to . arrest persons who were either drunk Or be- ' . having in an offensive manner, and they could i do ti_ without laying an information, • Strrß-HS C_ir_-.--._-e criminal sUt-ige > of thoSuprems Court were resumed yeateri day.: B-anCis Junes, charged with.perjury, was: acquitted. A BCoriori named Tepene, charged with an indecent anault upon a »•• Mabrf;gfrl at o_atba_t Islands, wss found not guilty. Matilda Hansen, for larceny from the person, was leateneed to mx months' i imprisonment with bard labor. This was the i i 5* t -_£?3i m ***"• -^ <> | The Bato BkmrKDA,—This subject brain before the City Council on Mondaygf was decided that the Conn-Il dl could not accede to the request to erect e|§ rotunda as required. Some two years' agc|| plans were prepared by the city surveyor td« bolt £130, and a canvass for subscriptions® instituted. The manager of this journal hasjff had sincelßßo t*o do_etk__ towards the oossS of a rot_nd_, and if the idea is to be c-rrieafJ out he will be glad to hand over tbe If not, the money will be returned to thefjj gonors. ««*-_''"' a! Messrs H. B. and 0. L. Wigfi_f, waited ngon Miss Miles, aad} on baaslF of the congregation of All '. Saints presented her with"«jT lady's bag and muff combined, containing a -m_u packet of : sovereigns, as some slight prsbf that her \ services to the church hid been-appreciated. : Mini Miles hss for the last stt or seven years ; wndered valuable auistanoe in the choir, and latterly hat performed most: efficiently tha , duties of ofganUt. She is now about to . leavs the district for a time, and her lots will ; be greatly felt. -' j Nat__ Bara-DB SHoo-oreM__-o_>-A i friendly match between the Lyttelio-, Porti I Chalmers, and Wellington Naval Brigades, < was* firea-on Sab-day last, each brigade '. usuurits own butts. ___ targetßused were ■ the Wunbledcm,-ad the ranges SOO/800, and j COO yards. The weather w»a very unsuitable I tax good scoring at Lyttelton, and the ten 1 members put together only 363 points. The t Wellington team seared -$19* . A handsome t -Iyer medal, offered for the highest score I amongst; the Lyttelton least* by __snt___st t Dm_sfield, was won by Petty Officer t Edwards, t B-ft- Esgam. —Mr Wi _i. o«b___, Snptrintendantr of the DBnedin Salvage 1 Corps, and formerly Lieut, of the Dunedm t ?_e Brigade, has arrive ■ in Chiatchurch x with a view of introducing to hotel keepers a and others ha ?eo9n_y invented fire escape, s vhim hu been approve- if the heads of the ( police in D_3B_"_ and otherao_fc__rei tow-a. c lb* merits of this escape' are set forth in the t arsnlar as follows:—-"As inmate can put 1 fli_§_y. J fl ___f *-*-?*■ _ f ""'*'"*" m ' wrK,l ft "> T| lit--- •jap-____a_ip'; ~_j ___ty. Wheo s_e asoap* -> not in B»»iS- _ forms s dreafcg or h_S «_ble n_d_r' the £ window, and thereby ia always in its plaoe t >——ly f—r _se, _ad is n•—_er __o_ve_ient nar t

W_st Coast B__r,w__.—At a, held las* evening at Mr T. chambers, the affairs of the pwfiaters were foruaUy «s¥_T. ■;<-;'■ ISHP_OTO_ l_(6___t.*--In yesterday'sissue it was stated that a report prevailed that Mr'Broham bad rangned bis position as Inspector of Police. We have since been authoritatively informed that he has not done so. W__r___ Exca-Ban. — Hew Zealand yesterday—A depression is passing ever tiM South Islandi strong N.W. winds and passing showers. Australia—A depression is passing the Australian Bight; centre far to the south I prevailing westerly winds and showery on the south;,,©oast,.of. Australia. 801 J We_i_gto_, 296 1 Bluff, *9.4 j Hobert, 29.6; Portland, 29.9; Sydney, 808. . Thbax-s Bota_.—"Onr Girla" was repeated last night at the Theatre, and went well throughout ift T*rior to the ourtain ruing, tbe orchestra played «The Wedding March" in honor.of an event which had taken place during the day, and the two principal actors therein, on making their entrance, received a hearty weloame. from tho audience. To*nigbt a double bill is announced, vis., «*old Soldiers'* and."This Wandering __nitrel." Tj-TT-wrftW B-QATrA.—A well attended*! meeting was held at Port on Monday night to pass the last year's accounts and arrange for the next regatta; The Mayor cconpied the 'Chair. The .treasurer's balance sheet showed £29 2s 7d in hand. It Was decided to hold the regatta as usual on the Ist of January next, and,Mr P. Ronalds was reelected treasurer; Mr J. B. Wflloox secretary. The committee elected at the last meeting was*, re-elebted with power to add to their number. A proposal *to inolude the land sports with-tha regatta arrangements was rejected, as was also a motion to leave the fixing of tbe day with a committee; ■ v HOBTICUXXTTBA- . Soois__.—The first monthly meeting of the season was held io the \ Congregational schoolroom yesterday, Messrs Guntrip and Bolt acted as judges; Prizes were awarded as follows-—First, for six hyacinths in pots, Mr T. H. D. Jones; first and-second, for six hyacinths, out bloomi, Measte H. Spice* and Sonj.. first, foe twelve hardy primulas, Mr J. B. Armstrong. Mr Jones also had some very good cinerarias for exhibition, and Messrs Spioar and Son sent a ooileotion of anemones and ranunculi, cut blooms, for exhibition. As the; show was deemed insufficient, it was determined to postpone the publio exhibition to the next monthly meeting on October 2_tb. MAersT__TE'fl Coma, -Übuzoba, —At this Court on Tuesday the magistrates present were, J. C. Porter, Bsq., 8.M., A. H. Gur-ningham, H. Blaoiett, and J. Johnston, Esqrs. Application was made for an ordor against H. Norfolk, under section "167 of the Lute-sing Aot. Evidence was given that be was injuring his health aad wasting Ms estate. The Court made an order that the publioans and others in the. Bangiora and Bangiora and Mandeville districts be forbidden to supply "accused withi_quor for the space of one year. Tbe Beaident Magistrate observed that the prohibition extended to all persons, and there was a heavy penalty on persons who might supply aoeused with liquor, even a glass of drink in their own house. The civil cases disposed of were—J. Thomson v A. Protheroe, £1* la* Id, set off £12 16a Bd, tendered £214j Id. Mr Spademan appeared for plaintiff, Mr G-reason for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff for £12, in addition to sum tendered. Judgments were' given for_plftinti_s in eases of W. J. Crotaers vA. Fitzgerald, £3 Is 6d; same v W. Knight, £1 10s 9d; Vaughan and Obrdner v Sir Michael La Fleming, £38 15s 9d; same vA. Brown, £3 16s 6d, paid 10s, and an offer made of 10s -per week—order made for payment of debt at 20* per week} B. Murfit v J. Hamilton, £5, .> Abhxbt Fabmeeb* Club.—The monthly meeting of this club was held at the Band Board office, Loburn, on Monday evening. There was a good attendance. Mr D. Carr occupied: the chair. One new member was elected. A discussion took place on the sub reiere_be ro'ttfl> pOleKixnogSn •Safee*x_aln,h in in respect to forming a central Farmers' Club. It was decided to reply that the question of destruction of the small birds be referred to the Sparrow Club. ■> Mr Martin proposed, Mr Barker seconded—" In respect to the central club proposition, that delegates be dispensed with; but there be an interchange of papers." Mr Dick moved—" That there be a meeting of delegates if a central place could be fixed on, and that the delegates from this club be ballotted for." On the motion and amendment being put the former was carried. Mr Barker said the Ashley club would bs glad to give any infor* mation at its command: to other olubs. It was decided that Messrs Can and Barker procure for the club one of the latest workon veterinary surgery. Mr P. Duncan read a Saper on "Milk, butter, and cheese," in omg so explaining the advisable-ess of a good selection of cows, and the care to be observed in the manufacture, of dairy produce. He referred: at some length to the improvements made in breeding. ■. A unanimous vote of thanks was passed to Mr Duncan. It was resolved that a book be laid on the table for the purpose of advertitling produce for sale or requirements wantedby the members of the club. A vote of thanks to the chair-an terminated the meeting.

Tai Tartr Wbi-btan Busdat Sohoo_.— The anniversary of the Tai Tapu Wesleyan Sunday School was celebrated on September 28ihi a service being conducted by the Bey. E. Best at half-past one'o'clock. In the after- . .noon a children's flower show occupied the attention of the numerous visitors, and was acknowledged a complete success, the children baring evinced much interest in the affair. The number of entries was seventy-four, exclusive 1 of** those for exhibition only. Special prizes were given by several of the parents—first, - second and third for pot plants } first and second for table bouquets, hand bouquets, andgentlemen's button-holes. 3pe judging was kindly undertaken by Messrs Bulieuj Blank, aad _fs_au In the afternoon fhe o-ldren were provided with tea,, the Mablic tea meeting being held at half-past Mvei o'clock. Trays were provided by the aleida_.es Dulieu, Tanner, Sinclair* Barnes, lipd Peryman. In the evening meeting the s ilev. J. S. Smalley occupied the chair. The report, the superintendent, the affairs of the school to be prosAddresses Were delivered by the Bey. ||_. Best, Mr A. Saunders, and Mr Forbes. ipome hymns were nicely rendered by the ggchildren under, the leadership of Miss S. B. jgPeryman, Miss Smart, of Edinburgh, pre-gjldi-g at the harmonium. Beeitations, given Spy several of the children, added greatly to line _sjoy_tenfc"of tha evening. The meeting by the singing of the doxology, and 6hs jpeaediction pronounced by the presiding Inizlister.: -. 'The Actios at G___oin-.—According to a Bombay telegram of August _3i?d, published in the "Ceylon Observer," this action was a smart r ____. v The gunboats ■ Seagull and. Mosquito took two companies of High* landers, up the Canal to a point opposite the enemy's position, and shelled it. . After* the Highlander» t with the -urines 'and blue jackets, landed and* attacked the enemy, who offered a stubborn resistance, but our troops being supported by a desfeactive fire of Gatlisgs from the gunboats, took the position at the point of the bayonet, completely routing the enemy. The remainder of the Highlanders marched from Sues along the Canal, but did not reach the 808-9 of action until the -fighting was over. The British loss was four killed and fourteen wounded. The Highlanders afterwards marched to Ismailia, A telegram dated Simla, August23rd, says,**A further report from General Macphsrson states that in tbe action at Ohalouf, the enemy, who were about 8000 strong, lost 168 killed, and about 300 womi-ed.' One of their guns was capture-. The loss on tha British, ride was two men of the Be-forth Highlanders drowned and two wounded.'* . j. AS I__lJ__BT EOBBBBT.—The IoSB of a I large sum of money under singular mrcame__tces was reported to the Melbourne police recently. Mr McQregor,a butcher, sent his eonJa.yQuag.man, with money and cheques amounting to £80 16j Id, to deposit in tho Commercial Bank. When th* youth had got,within a faw yards of tha Bask he —_3 metjby aman, who asked bim if he was Mr l : son. He said*. Yes." T_e_tan ' v l___ M, «oL*_- ___ mm _{vi__> .&* LS. —«£_:. —a—^d,.£_ a- —> \ _—_» .£— Tn ■', t. Ajwa. —n tm •"wn— -Ja^-.Jx^ilfcaMl-so— ■ %<* «—unt .toot J-UsU It Xap Jo* _»toaa-yJ' T__ yoa_g , _3—a g—f« Dp :t_— _HO~f- ___ book, ■_d woo t i home olttU his fsfteri On inqu-ies | being mads at the Bank, it woo, of course, found that no moa,ey —ad been paid in, and ' |

Ashbubtoh Bonossa: Oootoil. — Th* qtfrni fortnightymeetingof this Oouncil woe held on Monday evenings Present —His Worship the Mayor, On. Friedlander, Her* riaoo, Boberta, St, Hill, A. Orr, Bird and Nelson. Tbe Mayor made bis usual statement, and reported trie Bank overdraft to be £873 189 4d. A letter from the Department of Justice was read, stating arrangements would be made for the holding of more frequent sittings of tbe Magistrate's Court at The assistant engineer wrote, staling that he had been instructed to put in hand at one* the work of opening up a crossing over the railway at Havelock street. A letter was read -from Mr A. Orr, Biking permission to connect with the outMl drain from his private residence. After discussion it waa resolved that the matter te referred to the Wakanni Bead Board, and that (he clerk write officially pointing out the benefit ' already derived by the Board from the outfall drain. The engineer reported on the enoroaohmeote of verandah posts on the footpaths, and it wo* resolved that the owners of the property be written to and requested to remedy the evils 'complained of. Driver* licenses were granted to F. MoKensie, K. McKensie, G. F. Scott, Hugh Muir, J. Newman. On the motion of Has Worship th* Mayor it was resolved— •* That the clerk send the sergeant a fortnightly list of all applications for licenses." After passing accounts the Council adjourned. Wbst Coast Satxwat. Mebkn3 at Kaiapoi.-At the public meeting held in the institute on Monday evening, about e'dosen' peraonß were present: The Mayor presided, and aaid the meeting waa called by resolution of the Borough CouncjL A lengthened pause followed his opening speeoh, but on his rising for the " second time of asking" if any one meant to propose a motion, Mr Isaac Wilson, M.H.R., denied a report that he was in favor of th* East Coast tine. He was opposed to any route c*r*fl way to Oook Strait* at present,** the time had not come to carry out the trunk railway scheme ot 1877. He badbean sUent on the question in committee, as the Minister of Public Works had informed hon. members that the amount of £180,000 placed on the estimate* of the intended expenditure of the three million loan would only take the -north tin* to a common point, from which it would afterwards ba necessary to decide whether the line should be taken to the West Coast, the Tophouse route or that along the East Coast. In ;thr Canterbury caucus hs sdvooated ntting aside £400,000 for the line. He considered that Canterbury* share of the loan ought to hay* been at least one million, and that the cost of the West Coast line ought to hay* been provided for. Mr G. H. BlaokwaU thought the agitation was either too Ist* or too early, and the importance ot the West Coast line was snob that th* public would make its voice thereon heard. Mr Woodford *poke an advocacy of th* Wert Coast route. Mr E. Bevril moved, Mr Woodford Bfoonded, and it was carried— " That in the opinion of this meeting any ex tension of tbe Northern line must be to the West Coast, and that tb* Hon. Minister of Publio Work* be notified of the aame." Carried. The meeting then adjourned.

. PHii.osePHiCAii Ihstittjtb.—An ordintry meeting of the institute will te held to-morrow evening, at the Public Library, when papers will be read by Professors Yon Haast and Hutton, and Messrs Maskell and Chilton. Hospital and Ghabxtabkb Aid Boabd. —The ordinary meeting of thia Board .will te held at 4 p.m. to-day. Mtjbicai. Sooibtt.—ln consequence of the rain there was no praotice last night, but one will be held this evening. The performance of Costa's oratorio of " Eli," by the Chriatehuroh Musical Seetsty will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall to-morrow evening.