NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume XL, Issue 5858, 23 June 1884, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Sir Julius Vogel.—Great efforts are being made to induce Sir Julius Yogel to allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for the Christchurch North seat, A large number of signatures have been attached to a requisition inviting Sir Julius to come forward; and, in the face of the large amount of support promised it is considered improbable that any other candidate will offer himself for the seat in the event of his agreeing to stand, Dbttids. —Th£ 'nair-yearly meeting of the Lytfcelton Hearts of Oak -was fcelfl at the Presbyterian School-room, A.D. Bro. Wright in the chair. There was a large attendance of brethren, also several visitors. A good deal of business was gone through, and the accounts of the quarter were passed. The nomination of officers then took place, -which was hugely I contested for the various chairs.

ADDiNeTON Musical Society. — The Addington Musical Society held its usual practice on Thursday evening. There was a very huge attendance of members. A draft copy of rules was presented, but consideration of the same was deferred to another meeting. It was resolved that an elementary class be formed in connection with the society, the same to commence.at the next practice of the society, viz., Thursday next, at 7 p.m., at the usual place. Nbw Zealand Farmers' Co-opkrative Association op Cantebbxtbt, Limited.— At the meeting of Directors held on Saturday afternoon the balance-sheet for the year ending 31st May last and the report to be laid before the shareholders at the annual meeting were adopted. The report recommended payment of a dividend at the rate of 7 per cent, on the paid-up capital. Tije number of shareholders had increased during the year to 1212, holding 5610 shares of £5 each, of which £2 has been called up. The annual meeting takes place on Saturday, sth July.

The WoßKiife Men's Political Association.—At a meeting of the Working Men'a Political Association held on Friday ni*ht the following motion was carried:—That this Association pledges itself to use every effort to endeavor to secure the return of candidates for each of the five districts of Heathcote, Avoh, St. Albans, Stanmore, and Christchurch North, such candidates being bonafide working men, and that the •working men of these districts be requested to co-operate with the Association to carry out this object."

The "Bible and Temperance.'"—The Eev. C. "Worboys preached on the above subject in the St. Asaph street Church last evening. He observed that there is a vein of teaching on total abstinence from intoxicating liquor running through the Old and New Testament, from which he inferred that such a practice was eminently seriptcral, and and also from Bomans 14, 21, that the spirit of Christianity decidedly required it. In addressing abstainers the preacher gave a quotation from C. Kingslev, showing that abstinence from the one evil of intoxicating drink may have a tendency to induce self-righteousness against which teetotallers should guard; for sobriety was not the only virtue. The Gospel of Abstinence was only the negative side of the Christian life, and temperance men should aim at a thorough manifestation of the spirit of Christianity in all the relations of life.

Ctcldco. —At the KM. Court ,to-day will be heard among otter, things,)*case, interesting to cyclista.-in* which a gentlerman is changed wifK riding a bicycle on the-fcotpati}. * *- v ] Sa£axd£y ajrohilatea person was.bbrough t drunk* arid abusive to a oon"and fined 2(fa and costs. Tbk Sink.—The attendance .at the. Queen's J&ink. on Saturday eveSOff IW, yerygood. In cannectiosfrith. $he ISnk* it may be noted, that a fancy dress been projected, and will take place shortly. The Siak will be open again this evening. . FIBE NEAB WoODEND —A Btack of USaW, i the property of Mr Catchpole, near the ! Woodend Hotel, was destroyed by fire on Friday evening last. It is supposed to be the act of an incendiary. Papantji Ploughing; Match.—A meeting of the Papanui Ploughing Match Committee; wa3 held at the Sawyers' Arms on .Friday evening. Mr Jaa, Donald occupied the chair. The following cubCommittee were appointed for the purpose of selecting the ground for the forthcoming match, viz., Messrs E. Wright, Jas. Donald, and P. Eider. It was resolved that the annual match take place on July 11th. It wa3 also resolved that a short programme of events be published, and that it besomething similar to that of last year. Mr Wild moved—-" That the Secretary be requested to write a letter of condolence to Mr Wm. Monro on the subject of his late bereavement." This was seconded by Mr P. Elder, and unanimously agreed to. The meeting then adjourned. A New Political Stab.—Mr F. Arkwright, formerly a member of the British House of Commons, but now resident in the Sangeitiki district, recently addressed a large meeting of the electors of that electorate at Marton. The address was made in response to a numer-onsly-signed requisition, and this is what the local paper (" The Advocate") says about it:—"Mr Arkwright's address was an admirable; one, as a piece *t_.«ool, polished oratory, delivered in terse, vigorous Englisk, without any effort at display, and without a suspicion of that *d eaftandum style which politicians now-a-days too much affect. In replying to the questions put to him, Mr Arkwright showed conclusively that this was his strong point, and that he would make an excellent debater." It is said that efforts will be made to induce Mr Arkwright to stand fox the Bangeitiki seat.

Benefit.—The arrangements for the benefit to be given cm Thursday next, at the Theatre Boyal, in aid of an old and respected citizen are now complete. The patronage of his Worship the Mayor and others in the city has besn secured. The expenses of getting up the performance have been rendered as light as possible by the generosity of the proprietress of the theatre and others. All that is how wanted to make the affair what it deserves to be, viz., really a benefit, is a large attendance of the public on Thursday. This ought to be certain, as just now amusement is scarce, and the programme put forward on the occasion is a very inviting one. It includes the drama of " Time and the Hour" and the farce of " Boots at the Swaa." The major part of the characters in these pieces will be filled by amateurs who have kindly given their services.

Canterbury Collhgh.—A meeting of graduates of Canterbury College, convened by the Board of Governors under the provisions of the College Ordinance, was held in the Common Hall on Saturday afternoon, for the purpose of electing a member of the Board of Governors in the "room of the late Mr H. J. Tancred. Mr Malet, the Acting Chairman of the Board, opened the proceedings, and on behalf of the Chairman, Mr Montgomery, and the Board congratulated the graduates upon the occasion of their first exercise of the privilege. Mr T. S. Foster was then elected by the graduates as Chairman of the meeting. Mr Chilton raised the point as to whether those graduates who had passed under the regulation in force admitting teachers as graduates of the College could be taken to be entitled to vote under the clause of the the Ordinance conferring the privilege. Mr Malet, on being consulted, said this, point had not been considered by the Board. Ultimately it was resolved to adjourn'the meeting until Saturday next at noon, and to request the Chairman and Mr Cohen to take legal opinion as to the point raised by Mr Chilton, and also on any other matters connected with the election which might be deemed necessary.

Coalgath.—ln tie Coalgate E.M. Court on Thursday, before C. Whitefoord, Esq., E.M., and H. J. Mathias, Esq., J.P., W. Fa-rbairn was fined 503 and costs for creating a disturbance in the Kowai Hotel and assaulting the landlord. A prohibition order was then granted against him. H. Carson tT. Armstrong, claim i>2o, or return of a certain mare detained by defendant; judgment for plaintiff, with costs. H, Williams and Co. vE. C. Leven, claim JBIS 5a 8d; judgment for .£l3 5s 2d, with costs. Mary Cashion vD. W. Beid, claim for .£3, moaey lent; judgment for amount, with costs. H. Williams and Co. t H. Carter, claim £0 7s3d; judgment by default for amount, with costs, 12a. Bollett and Traffcri v E. Powell, claim JB3 10a; judgment for amount, with ccst, 103 } Jehs Pither y George Bartholomew, claim M 4s lid; jndgment for amount, with costs, 10a. J'amea Goldsmith v William Ramsay, claim £7 12s, wages; judgment for amount, wjtfc co&fe, 17s; W. T. Popple vQ. B. Eainkln, claim £6 3s 6d; judgment by default, with, costs, 11s, Lee and another v W. Wilgofl (iir Martin for plaintiffs), claim £79 j adjourned to Sheffield..

Dettidism. — The Mistletoe Lodge, U.A.0.D., No. 96, held its halfyearly summoned meeting afc the Hall, Barbadoes street, on Thursday, the 19th instant, A.D. Bro. Woolfe in the chair. There was a very good attendance of members and visitors. The receipt of contributions amounted to £43 10s 63. One honorary member was initiated. A committee of past and present officers was appointed to consider and report upon the plebiscite, ordered ■by the Boatd of Directors, on the question of a District Grand Lodge for N«w Zealand, or remaining under the control of the Grand Lodge of Auetralia. Bro. Bailey, P.A., received his warrant from the Grand Lodge, and was invested with the insignia of his rank as District President of No. 13 Distrietby P.D.P. Bro. Sutherland. Bro. Bailey feelingly thanked the members. The nominations of officers for the ensuing term were as follows:—A.D.,Bro. Sutherland, P.D.P.; Bro. J.Hislop, V.A.; Bro. J. Milne, Secretary (re-elected) ; Bro. E. Jbhnstone, Treasurer (re-elected) ; 1.G., Bro. Speck 0.G., Bro. S. D. Nathan; A.D. Bards, Bros. Hill and Ellis; Minute Secretary, Bro. Ryan, P.A.; Trustees, Bros. Nalder, McMillan, aad Speck; Auditors, Bros. Kjan, P.A., and Nathan, P.A.; Doctors, Bros. Mcßean Stewart and S. A. Patrick. The Lodge was clesed at 11 p.m.

Tai Tape Lebbaby.—The annual meeting of the subscribers to the above Library took place in the Library-room on Tuesday evening last. Mr H. W. Peryman, who occupied the chair, read the report of the retiring Committee. The report stated that a want of interest had been manifested in the success of the library, and had it not been for the interest taken by the Librarian and a few of the Committee, the results would have been less encouraging. The Committee hoped that more vigor would be shown by every subscriber during the ensuing year. The number of books added to the Library by purchase was 25; total number in stock, 577; number issued to subscribers, 324. Receipts for the year, J824 0s 6d j expenditure, £S Is less than that amount; liabilities, £6 7s (3d ; assets, £1 103. The report was adopted on the motion of Mr Mangels, seconded by Mr Fleming. Votes of thanks were passed to the President, Librarian, and retiring Committee. On the motion of Mr Speight, seconded by Mr Tanner, the following were elected a Committee for the ensuing year:—Messrs H. W. Peryman, T. fiheehan, E. Fleming, J. Mangels, E. A: Forbes, A. Blank, H. N. Tanner, F* Feicken, J. Speight, L. Morgan, T. Eainey, J. McKenzie, W. Lewie, H. E. Peryman, and J. Watson, jun. Mr H. W. Perymad was're-elected Chairman and Treasurer, and Mr J. Speight Librarian. The proceedings terminated with a rote of thinks to the Chairman*

COST.—A bachelor's ball giten in the publio hall 1» Friday evening -"Vas well .afefStojed/aad dancing kept up with spirit < till ['iu'earlyJKrar next da.j.\ .- v BjBmBNar.MAGISTBATE's COTLRT.3T-At the B'ST Court 4Jn Saturday toorciog,"before 'Mr C. TYnitefoord, 8.M., the only business transacted was the disposal of' the adjourned case against TR. G. Thompson, accused of Dunedin. He was now pay JBI per week $owardS'tihe maintenance of his wife end four children.

Mktbow>litan Show.—' Iα addition t> the private prizes promised for the forthcoming Metropolitan Show, Mr Acton Adams offers a prize of five guineas for the best frozen sheep, suitable, uu-the opinion o£ tbe-jndges, for the export trade, the sheep to be frozen three months prior to the exhibition. His Worship the Mayor offers a cup value five guineas for the highest prize-taker in dairy produce. Fibb at Alfoed Foeest.—About six o'clock on Friday evening Mr C. C. Fooks discovered that a fire had broken out in one of the bedrooms cf his residence on the Alford Fore3t road. Thinking all hopes of saving the building were in vain, Mr Fooks immediately cleared all the furniture he could out of the house, but discovering then that the flames had somewhat subsided, he managed to extinguish them before they extended beyond the bedroom. Mr Fooks was insured in the South British and North British offices.

Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston will sit in Chambers at 11 a.m. to-morrow.

Cathbdsal Union.—A meeting of the above will be held this evening, when a paper will be read by the Yen. Archdeacon Harper on "Some statistics of Church work in England." Ayer's Sarsaparilla operates radically upon and through the blood, and is a safe, reliable, and absolute cure for the various diseases, complaints, and disorders, due to debility, or to any constitutional taint or infection. —CAdvt.] Thb Lifb of an M.P.—AnM.P deploring the evil effects of London habits on the health, said that were it not for the Hop Bitters he could not live through with the irregular hours he was forced to keep. Said he—" As soon as I feel weak and exhausted from long night sessions and meals at irregular hours, I resort to my Hop Bitters instead of stimulants. They regulate my bowels and k;ep my appetite good, my brain clear, and my strength and health are preserved." See. [Advt.J Alcoholic Fatuity.—The chronic debauchee feels that he positively cannot exist without his alcoholic stimulation. To quit drinking or to continue the habit brings death all the same. Such, a man can find in Hop Bitters, used, a perfect panacea for the drunkard's cure. Bead. [Advt.l