NEWS OF THE DAY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9432, 2 June 1896, Page 4

NEWS OF THE DAY.

New Jcsticks.—Several of the newly appointed Justices of the Peaca for Canterbury were sworn in yesterday before his Honour Mr Jubtice Danntaton. The Assault Case.—ln the Supreme Court yesterday the Grand .Tnry threw out the bill presented against Hicnarrl Browo, formerly dresser at the Christchnrch Hospital, for alleged perjury iv connection with the case of Dr. Deßeuzi. Bankruptcies.—Last week thera were twelve bankruptcies in the colony, a grocer, a farmer, a storekeeper, a clerk, an agent, a stablekeeper, a sawmilljr, n imnilymau. au hotelkeeper, a hawker, a contractor, and a widow. "Tins Scrap of Paper.' , — The booking for the dress j circle for both performances— Thursday and Friday—gives ample promise of bumper houses and of a substantial benefit to the funds of St. Mary's Home. Late trams will run to P*panui and New "Brighton, and arrangements will be made for coaches to Femiaifcon, Ricoai'ton aud Opawtt after the performance. Akauoa Boating Club. — On Friday eveuiug, at a social iv the Oddfellows' Hall, the Mayoress presented the successful competitors with the medals and prizes won at the regatta and club races. A general meeting of the club was held the same evening, when it w.is resolved to regioter the club under the Unclassified Society's Act. Tub Late Sitting in Chambmis. — Mr W. Atkinson writes to us as f>llows:— "Might I be permitted to make aa important; correction. Iv Chambers on the 29th I said I was a naturalised citizon of America and nationally divorced, and my divorce had a precedence of three years. I had my papert with mc. 'The Judge did not ask for them, but appeared to believe mc. I introduced no irrelevant matter, and was there to resist." Gospki. Lantern Service.—Oα Sunday last Mr D. P. Parker, of Kampoi, took a farewell in the Oddfellows' Hall, which was crowded. At the cloae of an excellent exhibition, t'ne Rev. P. W. Fairclough thanked Mr Parker for his Resistance on mmiy occasions, and said the people of the district would regret his depaTfcure. Mr Parker said he regretted to have to say good-bye to so many ieal good friends. Largic FuNjaiiAjj at Katapoi.—On Sunday there ' was n very large funeral in Kaiapoi to follow the remains of the late Mr G. Kilgour to the public cemetery, where the services for interment were conducted by " Captain" Buckingham, of the Salvation Army. The band and members, of the Army guve several pieces of music. The procession waa over half a mile in length. Hotbl Baths.—At the Kaiapoi Licensing .ineetiiiu attention was called by the local constable to the faot that there were uo baths in the hotels of this district. It is said the suggestion originated ifrjOm the footballers, who for a few months take possession of pretty well the whole place. The Licensing Committee evidently thought the Waimakariri ought te answer all baching'purposes, for the Chairman'said it wouldmake no order. The Committee thought it waa a matter for consideration by the licensees. . ■ Thjb Public Library.—At the meeting of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College yesterday, Mr R. W. Fercday moved to have the exact position aud legal responsibilities of the College in regard to the maintenance of the Public Library authoritatively ascertained. Hβ held that the Library was vested in the Board only, Rtid not in the College, and therefore the funds of the College could not be legally applied* to the maintenance of the 'Library. The motion was negntived, the majority of members beiug satisfied with the position that had been taken up when it was decided some years ago to make the appropriations for the maintenance of the Public Library. Lakk Ellesmbre.—lmmediately upon siguing the contract the successful tenderers for letting out Lake Ellesmere, Messrs G. Cooper aud O. Howaon, set to work. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday they had five teams hard at work, and were sanguine of getting;. the' J ake, to run on Saturday night, bufc they were baffled with $he tide; Fearing a sou-wester, whioh would have blocked the chauuel made, they continued work on Sunday, with the result that ft good stream was set agoing about 4 p.m., buo the tide rising again stopped the Oae incident of the contract was a ducking to "two of the,,workmen.. - The sea poured down the channel, completely covering J. McMahon and his team of horses, and sweep-: ing T. Howßon along a diatauce of nearly tvyo chnius. That Rbfrighratino Chambkr. —In concluding iheiv labours yesterday the Grand Jury made a presentment to his Honour complaining of the uncomfortable and cold room in which they had to couduct their deliberations. This is the room iv which the Chamber sittings of the Court have been held for some time past. . If the Grand Jury fiud a few hours in Che room so uncomfortable what must have been the feelings of those unfortunate members of the le£»l profession and the Fourth Estate who during several years, for two days in every week, for some Uourj had to endure uncomplainingly the - cold which the Grand Jury have so strongly spoken of. This happily is now altered, and perhaps the Temonetrance of the Grand Jury may have the effect of relegating ihiv refrigerating chamber to its proper use, viz., a repository for papere. ■ Supreme Coubt. —The criminal session of the Supreme Court opened yesterday morning, before his Honour Mr: Justice Dennieton. His Honour shortly addressed the Grand Jury. In the case of Regina v F. Cooper, three cases, the accused, against whom there were several previous , convictions, was sentenced to four years' penal servitude. The following cases were disposed of :—Jamea Pearson, houeebreaking, twelve months , imprisonment; Joha Houghton, breaking and entering, two years' imprisonment; H. B. Rose, housebreaking and robbery, with violence, twelve mouths! imprisonment. In the case of E. Pearce, theft of a bicycle, the accused, who pleaded guilty, was remanded for the connideration of the r«pbrt of the Probation Officer, and subsequently was admitted to probation for twelve months. In the case of vV. Bourk, setting fire to a stack, the jury acquitted the accused. In the case of Geo. James Eden for passing valueless cheques, the matter stood over to enable the kecneed to issue subpoenas to witnesses. Geo. Taylor and James Hurley for breaking and encering and theft, were dealt with,, the former being put on probation for twelve month l ; on condition of payment of £9 10*, at the rate of £1 per month, and the latter -wrs sentenced to three mouthe' impriepnmßpt. In the case of John Williams and Joseph Jenkins, for housebreaking, the accused were acquitted.

Thratrb Kotal— "Turoo the Terrible* was repoated at the Theatre Royal last night by the Gaiety and Burleeque Com pany to a very good house. Musical.—The plan of the reserved seats in the dress circle of the Opera F£ouae for Mr Lovell's benefit on Moudav, June 15th will open at iMilne- and Thompson's at noon to-day. Scripture Text "Book Association,—a meeting iv connection with the Scripture Toxt Book Association will ba held at the Riccarton Public School this evening, when addresses will be delivered by ' Revs Luxford, Williams, aud others. Primititb Methodist Church.—The' anniversary soiree iv connection with the Primitive Methodist Church, Cambridge terrace, will take placa to-night, when 1 addresses will ba iiulivered by Rava. D McNicoll and D. J. Murray, Major Bruntneli and Mr Thomas. St. Jokx's Cuurch.—The social gather in.fi; in connection with at. Joha's, Latiiner square, will take place this eveniug at the schoolroom. Svdrntiam Poultry Show.—The annual show of the Sydenham Poultry Association will be held to morrow and Thursday in the Mission Hall. There is a large entry i n »n the classes. A Large Fish.—While fishing near the Sumner baths yesterday Mr James Carter succeeded in ditching o, very Urge skate measuring 7ft 6in long and 4ft 4iu from fin to no, and weighing about lewt. It will be on view to-day at Mr Dodds' shop, Triangle Obitcahy. —The many friends ot Mra Ward' wife of Judge Ward, will hear with regret of her decease which took place on Sunday i n The deceased lady took a prominent part in all social reform nuttew and was most energetic in her advocacy «f the principles of the W.C.T.U., and in the interests of temperance matters generally. OitAN-GEfSJi.—The usual monthly irieetioß of No. 1 No Surrender Ladies Orange Lode* was held on Friday evening; the President (Sister Foster) was in the chair, aud Slater Mitchell in the vice-chair. Two candidate were proposed f>l , membership. An iuvitv tion from No. 1 Maiden City L.0.L., Ljowood, to attend a social was "accepted wftlj tiiMiks. It was decided to pay au offioul visit to No. 7 Princess of Orange. Odukiclt.owsuip.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Sister Pearce Lodge L0.0.F.M.U., was held in the Temperauue Hall ou Thursday evening. Two canuidatej were initiated, and six proposed for membership. Art Exhibition.—There was a good attendance at tho Art Exhibition last night. The (progi amine for the evening was contri> buted to by Mr* A. 15. Turner, Miss Lilian Smith, ami Messrs O'ilalloran and Oorbett. The exhibition will bs open to-day and lathe evening, V.M.C.A. DuniTiyo Club.—The u«u«i meeting of this Club was held List evening. Mr G. Cullender occupied the chair. The business was t<, debate ou "Iβ England juetifi'id iv her policy in the Armeui&a difficulty V Tne question was debated in the allirm itivo by Aloasra flunter, Telford, and Roxburgh, and iv the negative by Messrs Brown, McClimout, aud Burns, and proved moat instructive and entertaining. The meeting decided iv the affirmative by a good in >j'>rity. New ZibaijAN'dvrs , Association*.— A moveineut is ou foot to form a New Zealand Natives' A?sooiatiou ou the same Hues a« the Australasian Native , Association. Mr T. W. Stringer is talcing a leading park in Ibe promotion of the idea, aud a meeting will be hold in a few days to approve of « constitution and place cite Canterbury brauoh on a footing which will enable ie to como to tho front iv regard to the other branoher formed iv different parts of the colony. Tennis Cγ.cb —The courts on ladies' daya in last week were more thau fully occupied, and on Saturday there was a fall attend&uoe of gentlemen players. The Handicap Singles matches are now iv the third round, and" eutries close on Saturday next for the Handicap Double*. In the latter, it is proposed to draw for par! ners. The non-playiDg ground has had a top dreaaiug of tan, and altogether thy courts aro iv firet-olaie playing order. • SooiKTT ov Phofkmsicwal Mosictaks.— At the mouthly meeting on Saturday Mr F. M. Wallace in the chair, the Council adopted the proposed scheme of competitive examinations, providing four scholarships anuually for talented children unable to pay for good tuition in music, It was aUo resolved to admit distinguished amateurs to the honorary membership of the Society. lt The musical evening, whtch waa unavoidably :., postponed, was arranged to take place on , Saturday, the 13lh inst., at MiesFuuhurit'n residence. - ~ 'Political.—Mr G. J. Smith, one of the '. members for Chrietchurch, addressed a . meeting of his constituents at the Opera, , House last night, aud received a vote of confidouce. The Hon. Captain Ruesell, M.fcf.R., will, at the request of the National' Association, address a public meeting in the Opera House, on Thursday next, at 7 30 p.m. The Mayor will preaide, aud KM ~ dress circle will lie reserved for ladies. ; Funeral ov Mit Gasimack.—The funeral, of tho late Mr Jas. Gammack took place at the Spriugeton Cemetery ou Monday after* noon. Id wad attended by a very great concourse of people, representative oi the whole district for many miles around. A number were present from Christchuroh. ,- The cortege was three-quarters of a mile in - length. The coffin wan a very handsome -' one. Wreaths were sent in great numbere, , a St. Audrew'e cross in heather bloom front' Mr Nairn being especially appropriate and beautiful. The service was conducted by the-Übv. C. Griffin, assisted by the Rev. P. . W. Fairolougb. It will be seen, from . "i'opios of tho Day" in this issue that in his will Mr Gammaok has left: a large mm to the Public Library. Sixpenny Teleguams. — The sixpenny telegrams came into lores yesterday. bo» do not) seem to be taken advantage « largely by the public. We learn that aoori 440 telegrams were despatched during tfti_ day, which ie not au excessive amount for » Monday. Under .the old few'eighteen, words, including the address and fcb« e>B , nature, were sent for Iβ. Now twelve words, including a idteaa aud signature, m»y be sent for 6d. So long aa the meesage « under eighteen worda the new arrangemetrt is the cheaper, but when it reachee t&tf number or exceeds it the coat U the «ft me ' Tub Pkiok *f Coal.-A gentleman ~» town came across an old receipt which su*W ' H the difference between the price of ooalnew and twenty three years ago* •.. The r 6O " was for a ton of coal which coat £4, ff***'adued, something more than doaW* »•• ■price now. ■,', . GBNxitAL Mjssiox.—The service* neia « the Oddfellows' Hall by the..Qbrirt*MJJJ • Central Mission were conducted on»u«W by Messrs A. Ayers and R. Uelk <; , "Licbnsinq Committbk. — The Mn f* meeting of the Christchuroh ilwM,D ° ' Committee was htld yesterday. There wei ■ five applications for transfers, wniovw*!" granted, and forty-six for renewal*, forty-three were granted. . > The Public Houses.—At the Lieenttng Committee yesterday, tho Chairowo. » anewer to Mr Loughrey, eaid that tw renewals were granted ou the same »"". as last year. - • -~f:~~ (Chb Sloyo Systbm.—ln onr «p°rfi«;- ;- the Conference on manual and j^s?\"L" v' training it was mentioned that MrJ10«" Seager had arranged for classes en Satwav..' mornings, at the Boy* , High Sobopl, «* pupil teuchere and others. Iho olaeeee w% be held at the School of Art, oo™ , ? 6 next Saturday, for instruction in the B«V. system, or manual training, including W" 0 !* carving. • ' j ycuTHFUt. Cbimb.—The noticeable ,•» lamentable feature of the present W ,ee, JJ; ' of for trial before hie Honour »j Justice Dennieton at the criminal sew!" 08 the preponderance of young men, ' 3i>tO the colony, charged with crimes, fljj,--Hoiiour made reference to. this fact m * . course ot one of the oases yesterday. ** that the saddest and most"lament*i*ie feat«» in the charges before the Court WM T f£ number of cases in which young men, »* t , Zealand born, were charged with < This was a matter for the deepest -„ regret. There certainly has never been calendar iv which co mituy young men Wf v befora the Court on various charge*. ' • '. Annoykd PoBi.iCANS.-At the Mof"*"! ' Court yesterday Mr Hiorns, of the ~: Hotel,'asksd if publioans were to be wu . tinuftlly annoyed by Salvationints g*W«"* ;; near the hotels singing, beating °y n "T3 ; and aoting in each a way as wae io provoke a breach of the peace- ?* i Beethtim aaswered that he waa afraia wj Salvation Army wat not under the ,° nS* "' of the Committee, which consequently °^ r not help the applicant. A Wj,| Uuggosbed, solto voce. that Mr Hio»wtt«"»J take his cate to a •• higbey Court. : .. . M

enflnwAN'i) Wnmtas' Association*.-In Mflvteoce of counter attractions it ha* e * B .lueided to postpone tho social in con- • „ with the Chriatchurch Shorthand Sjriww* Aetooiation till Wednesday, June l Pf- h * AOE —A match between the Kaiapoi «r«fkine Men's Ciub and the Volunteer £ or Br jgade on Thursday resulted i Q a win Sf U>« Cluh by three games.