HEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5359, 28 November 1882, Page 2

HEWS OF THE DAY.

Ltttblton Regatta.—The Star Boating Club of WeUington wfll send a crew to compete in the Interprovincial Regatta. The yacht Thetis wfll also compete in the regatta. Quoits. —A match at quoits, played be tween Rangiora and Southbrook Clubs on Saturday on the ground of the latter, was won by the Southbrook Club. Wakaotji.-—The opening services in connection with the Wesleyan Church at Wakanui were held on. Sunday, when the Rev. W. KeaU officiated both morning and evening. The Little Akaloa Arson Case.—The bearing of evidence against Alexander and Henry Mcintosh, charged with having burned the little Akaloa Hotel, was concluded on Friday. The Bench did not consider that the evidence warranted a committal and discharged the accused. Sale of Privileges.—The sale of privileges in connection with the cricket match, Auckland v Canterbury, took place yesterday, at Mr. J.T G.i Hawk—* rooms. The pubUcans' booths to Mr Ravenhfll f oi* £21 for the three days, and the confectioner's booth for £2 for the same period. Lost Child.—A Httle lad named Alfred Williams, three years of age, is reported as —?q-iiig- from bis home. He has-no: parents, but is cared for by Mrs De Leuen, of Caledonian road, from whose bouse he wandered about eleven o'clock yesterday. He ia described as being dressed in a blue knickerbocker suit, has a black Glen gary cap, and wears elastic side boots.

St. Matthew's. —The conversazione at St _atthew*aiscboolroom last evening was well attended, aad passed off very successA select programnie of vocal and instrumental music was submitted, the various items of whichjrer© wen reoeivei It wfll be repeated this evening. Bxdsopkan Flax.—There ia now on view at the rooms of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associateon a fine sample of European flax, grown at the Cust wbich it is Intended to forward to Ireland for examination and test.-in comparison with flax grown there. Tbe samples wfll be sent by the outgoing San Francisco mail. Ohob_ and Evreton Jocket Club. — It has been decided to accept the tender of Messrs GuUiver Bros., builders, Rangiora, for the erection of the grand the racecourse, under the control ot this-olubj and the building is to4»becbmplet|ciSh ftime for the next race meeting on Boxing "»ay. I A Scholastic Case.—lt is reported that at an early date a case wfll probably come before one of the Northern district Courts in which the master of a pubUc school wiU eeak to recover —20, per agreement, for advancing a scholar in studies sufficient to gain an annual scholarship of JB4O for two years. The extra teaching was given after school hours.

Weather Exchange.—Yesterday—New Zealand —Fine everywhere, with moderate abutherly wind, except at Hokitika N.W. bind rough sea; equal pressure. Australia g-i-GeneraUy fine, but cloudy; prevafling |_asterly winds; sea smooth. Tasmania— pSne and clear; wind, N.E.; barometer lifeing. Barometer—RusseU, 30.2; Wel_«Bgton, 30.2; Bluff; -80.2. Australia — l||>rtland, 30J.; Hobart, 30.2; Sydney,

M Cricket. — A match .was played on between elevens of the St. Albans and Kaiapoi Clubs, resulting in a win for te former, on whose ground the match is held. Kaiapoi scored 39, St. Albans $$, and the match was decided in one in,aings. A. Pearce, of the former team, 3ade the highest score of 14, and Dickenson, for St. Albans, scored 12. Wareing, bowling for Kaiapoi, took eight wickets for 11 runs.

-Teachers' Salaries.—lt has been notified that the teachers' under jßlOOwiUre•beive an increase of 7 per cent, and those above .£IOO 5 per cent. It wfll be remembered that a reduction in the salaries of the Schers was made when the capitation iwance was withdrawn, and this year the Board have made the concessions above stated in consequence of the restoration of the capitation aUowance. The pupil teachers' money has also been restored The alteration wfll take place aa from Ist April last.

Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway.—At a meeting of the ratepayers held at Methven yesterday, a resolution waa passed affirming the appointment of subcommittees to canvass for subscriptions to defend any action taken by the railway company to recover rates. It was also decided to defend any action at law the directors might think fit to take. Mr Wason occupied the chair, and the meeting was unanimous in passing their resolutions.

Singular Death of a Horbb. —Mr John Wickliffe, of Southbridge, lost a very valuable mare on Saturday morning under peculiar circumstances. He, in company with Mr John McGregor, was returning from Leeston with some pigs in a cart. Suddenly the horse stopped, and started panting violently, and seemed quite unable to move the cart. She was immediately taken out, but died in a few moments. Tl]us is a serious loss to Mr Wickliffe, as she is an old staunch favorite, and in several instances large sums have been refused for her.

Sports at Sefton.—A meeting was held on the 25th November in the Town HaU, Sefton. Mr Wilson was voted to tbe chair, and stated that it was thought desirable, by a few inhabitants to arrange for annual sports. Those present unanimously agreed that Bpprtb.be held on a day to be after•fiffds named. Messrs. Wilson, Vaughan, Vallauce, Atyeo, and Whfller were appointed a oommittee to. coUeet subscriptions, and to forward the object of the meeting. A vote of thanks was accorded to the chairman, and the meeting adjourned. Ashburton Police Court. —At the

above Court on Friday, .before Messrs E. Alcorn and T. BuUock, J.P.s, a man named Galbraith was fined 10s for drunkenness and

40s for indecent exposure. Wm. Fisher was charged with indecently: assaulting a girl under ten years of age, and also with indecent exposure in a pubUc place. The offence was committed in Ashburton on Saturday afternoon. After hearing the evidence Of several witnesses, including that of the arresting constable, the Bench severely reprimanded the prisoner, and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment with hard labor.

False, Alarms.—Shortly after nine o'clock last night the fire alarm box at the. junction of Worcester and Montreal streets, and also that at the corner of Tuam and Montreal streets, were made use of—presumably by larrikins —the result being that the whole of the fire engines (steam, ; chemical, and hand) were speedUygot out and en route to the two localities indicated. The search for a fire being fruitless the order to return to the Lichfield and Chester streets Stations was given.' The members of the brigade naturaflj_were chagrined at being hoaxed. It wiU be well if the perpetrators of these false alarms bear in mind that if detected a severe meed of punishment wiU certainly foUow.

Southbbidqb School Concert.—A concert in aid of the prize fund of the Southbridge School took place in the Town HaU on Friday evening, and proved in every respect a great success. The haU was filled to excess, and the numerous items of the programme were aU successfuUy rendered. Mr Bishop, the headmaster, had spent much time and attention in coaching the flttle ones, and he was certainly amply repaid by the satisfactory manner in which -his pupils" acquitted themselves. The chairman of the school committee thanked the audience for their attendance, and added'that Miss Sutherland would sing "Auld Lang Syne," and asked all to join in, a request which was most heartily responded to. Mr Gates, from Lincoln, acted as accompanyist throughout the evening, and wound up the entertainment by playing "God Save the Queen."

Kirwee.—A tea, entertainment and dance, in aid of funds for the purchase cf a harmonium for the school-children, was held in the Temperance Hall, Kirwee, on Friday evening. The haU was fiUed to overflowing.. The first part of the programme was singing by the children of the Kirwee school, and the clever way in which they executed their parts reflects the highest credit on their mistress, Mrs Roe, who has only had-them in training for about eight.months. Songs, by tbe Misses, Paterson and Curie were nicely rendered The second part was the farce of the " Two Bonnycastles," rendered bysome amateurs belonging to the Pride of the Plains Lodge, 1.0. G.T., and considering it was their first attempt acquitted themselves remarkably weU showing they had spared no trouble to master their parts. The room being cleared, dancing was kept up tfll the small hours. The committee must be congratulated for the bfll of fare presented, also for the success in a financial point of view.

Kaiapoi Woollen Majjufactobes.—lt would have been noticed in the report of the Otago Agricultural Show, that the Kaiapoi Woollen Company took first prize for its superior exhibits, and that the same was protested against by the manager of the Mosgiel Company, on the ground that one of the judges waa considered by bim to y have an antipathy towards the Mosgiel. WooUen Company. The committee of the Agricultural Society, in reference to the protest, decided it could not see how it was to be sustained, and disallowed it. There can be no doubt but the shareholders of the Canterbury company feel satisfied withe verdict and wished to see the Otago company represented at our metropolitann showTas weU as at their own carnival. The outcome of this last competition certainly shows that the perseverance of our local oompany is rapidly bringing their manufactures to very great perfertum, when they have nndenjahlJ secured the premier position in their line in the colony.

Larrikins at _anqio—u—On Sunday evening a number of petty freaks were $laybd by lads in the town, causing annoyance in two or three instances, T>ut the parties are expected to be detected Mas——lath's Court, Kaiapoi.—At thia Court, on Monday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., B JB_, J. W_Stanley was charged, on information ot Thomas Drabble-, with using obscene language towards his daughters. Accused was fined £5, or in default seven days' imprisonment Thb _atb James Crillt.—The widow and family of the late James Crflly, who was recently drowned in the Estuary, are in straitened circumstances. Por a long time past the deceased man, who was a tailor by trade, was unable to work, owing to a paralytic affection of the right arm and leg, for whioh he had recourse, with J&hefit to sea? bathing, thus seeking reflef he was swept into the chanilei. Mr Wbitelaw has issued ai subscription list, to which he asks the Bignatures of all those who can render the family any pecuniary assistance. An Explanation. —At the Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, the house surgeon of the Hospital was caUed as a witness respecting a man who had been an inmate of that institution. Referring to an assertion which had been made in Court a few days before, and noticed in this column at that time, he made a statestatement. His remarks were not heard clearly, but he was understood to say that he had not demanded a guinea as a fee for a certificate of the man's state. He had refused to give a certificate because he thought the proper course would have been to bring bim to the Court on subpoena, and take his evidence on oath, when he would have been entitled to a guinea, and he had told the appUcant so. As for refusing information to the poflce, a man dressed in plain clothes who said he was a policeman had asked for it and been refused. If he had been properly appUed to by the head of the poUce, or if Mr Joyce had sent a request with his card, the information would have been furnished.

LiNwoon Town Board.—The adjourned meeting of the above Board was held last night Present—Messrs B. P. Glen (in the chair), J. Goodman, H. Toomer, E. j Toomer, B. J. Hale,. and G. CoUier. An apology was received from Mr Clephane. A letter was received from the Heathcote Road Board re the division of accounts, informing the Board that a communication on the subject would be forwarded. A letter was received from the Drainage Board re Jackson's creek. The clerk informed the Board that he had taken levels in Worcester and Gloucester streets, and I recommended that the pipes be taken up in Worcester street, and relaid with a fall lof 2. inches, which would remedy the evil complained of. The Gloucester Btreet .work was referred to the works oommittee. Tenders were opened for dray hire, and that of Mr M. Macnamara was accepted. The pay-sheet for the week was passed, and the Board adjourned until Monday next at the usual hour.

Kaikoura.—A correspondent sends the foUowing items : —The fine weather has Bet in here, and the crops of the surrounding | district promise a good harvest Some farmers assert they never had so good a prospect. Our new steamship; the Wakatu, is advertised to run regularly once a week, whether it pays or not. She has kept her j promise up to' the present, and the Tui now keeps her company. Judging from their close companionship their friendship must be firm, as they, come in to port together, and also leave together. The! Presbyterians held their annual soiree in commemoration of the opening of their church in Kaikoura, which was more largely attended than any heretofore. The tables were provided and presided over by Mesdames McAra/ Wallace, McLaurin, Gray, Maddock, Gibson, BuUen, Schroder, Rorrison, Grant, and Davidson, and the. Misses Mcßae. After the good things bad been done fuU justice to, Mr G. F. Bullen was called upon to take the chair. After, the Bey. Mr McArahad offered up a prayer, , and the "Old Hundredth, been Bung, tiie Tev. gentleman addressed the meeting, ! I exhorting the congregation to do something I for* the advancement of Christianity, Ac. "The chairman then totroduced the Rev. Mr Patterson, and he said be felt sure thb| assembly would have greft pleasure in* listening to the lecture he was about to give. The Rev. Mr Patterson then gave a brief address on " Home Life." A vote of thanks to the lecturer and the chairman terminatedjthe proceedings. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 8.45 on November 19th.

St.-John's Temperance Societt.—The usual fortnightly, meeting of this society wfll be held in the schoolroom to-night. An attiactive programme has been prepared, including addresses," interspersed with recitations and songs; admission free; Rose Show.—The annual rose show in connection with the Chrifltchurch Horticultural Sooiety wfll be held in the QddfeUows' HaU on the sth Decbmber. ! *

U.A.O.D.—An entertainment.in connection with the Perseverance Lodge wfll be given this evening at the Selwyn street schoolroom, when His Worship the Mayor of Sydenham will preside. To-morrow evening there wfll be a general meeting of the members of aU lodges at the. Terminus, Hotel, to receive the Grand Secretary, Bro. J. J. Brennan of Melbourne, anda banquet wfll take place on Saturday evening. Cricket.—The match Auckland v Ash--' burton, is fixed for Friday next, and the Auckland men. are expected to arrive in Ashburton on Thursday evening. The' match wfll be played on the Domain ground, and the Ashburton Fifteen wfll. be picked from the following:-^?.'Andrews; Buchanan, CastolU, Denshire, Fish, Grant, A. Fooks, Hart, Hosking, Jephson, Curtis, Maude, Reeves, Thomas, Simpson, Wilding, Raine, Pixley, Saunders.—The foUowing wfll play for the Midland C.C. against Papanui at Hagley Park, to-day (Tuesday):—Messrs E. Barnes, L. Cohen, J. Großsman, W. Judge, W. Lawrence. J. S.- Monok, C.-Palairet, Taylor, C. A: T: Washer, and G. Done; emergency, R. P. BjtU. The above are requested to be on the ground at 1 P-m. I sharp.—The Rangiora and Flaxton Schools Had a trial of strength at Rangiora on Saturday last Unfortunately for Flaxton only eight of themembers turned up against a strong eleven of the Rangiora. The result was—Flaxtoh, 28 in the first innings and 36inthe second, whileßangiora secured 52 in the first innings ahd 14 in the second, winning with five wickets tojiroare. •■■ On behalf of 'Rangiora Masters Wilson and KJeleplayed.very weU, while Masters G. F. Wffinot and Sidney Wright for Flaxton workedan uphifl game;