NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume IV, Issue 363, 11 August 1875, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Orchestral Society.—We remind our readers that the concert of this society takes place on Thursday next at the Oddfellows' Hall. As is usual with this society the works to be produced have been conscientiously and fully rehearsed, and we may expect a careful and effective rendering of them. Alarm op Fire at Kaiapoi.—About one o'clock yesterday, the fire bell at the brigade station at Kaiapoi rang out an alarm. On the members of the brigade assembling, it was found that a gorse fence close to Mr Birch's house, in Cass street, was on fire. The steam fire engine and hand engine were quickly placed in position, but fortunately their services were not required. The fire was caused through hot ashes being placed near the gorse fence.

Fire at Leeston.—On Sunday morning, at about 7 o'clock, a fire was discovered to be burning in some of the outbuildings connected with Loe's Hotel. The fire is supposed to have originated in the smoke house attached to Mr Loe's slaughter yard, and owing to the inflammable nature of its contents, the whole of the slaughter house was bnrned to the ground in a very short time. Unfortunately for the owner, the property was covered only by a nominal insurance policy of about £SO, which leaves Mr Loe a loser of about £2OO. Luckily, there was very little wind blowing at the time. Had it been otherwise, most likely a far larger amount of damage would have been sustained.

Soap.—Many persons who have come to this province of late, may not know that the soap branded with a star, is of a very superior description, to most other sorts in use here. Very severe tests have proved that it is manufactured on the strictest chemical principles so as to produce an article, which whilst it possesses thorough cleansing properties, does not injure the finest fabrics, or affect the hands in the slightest degree. The public generally, will find it to their advantage to use this soap, as in addition to the above mentioned qualifications, it is sold at a lower price than most other kinds. A single tria will prove the foregoing facts to the satisfaction of all.—Advt. Legal —His Honor Mr Justice Johnston sat in Chambers yesterday at 11 a.m., when the following orders were made. Adjudication — lie John Fraser (in person), first meeting of creditors fixed for Wednesday, August 18th, at 11 a.m, ; re petition of John McQuilkin, a creditor, and re Wm Burnip, a debtor (Mr O'Neill, solicitor), creditors to meet on Wednesday, August 18th, at 11.30 a.m., bankrupt to surrender at same time and place. Last examinations —In the following cases the date of final examination was fixed for Thursday, September 2nd : Re Brent Wm. Rogers (in person) ; re Henry Jones (Mr Bamford, solicitor) ; ?e Samuel Matthews (Mr Bamford, solicitor). This concluded the business.

Entertainment, T.O.G.T.—An entertainment for a charitable purpose in connection with the Order was given last e/ening in the St Andrew's Lodge room. The room was crowded to excess, the chair being rilled by Mr J. Exall, who, with the Rev Charles Fraser and others, prefaced the programme with remarks bearing directly on the object for which the entertainment was being given, and generally on brotherly charity in its relation to Good Templarism. After the address had been delivered, the following programme was got through in a very creditable manner :—Glee, choir ; song, Mrs Amos; reading, Mr Hutton ; song,' Mr Eccles ; duet, Mrs Amos and H. Gates; song, MissE. Bennetts; recitation, Mr Abbott; song, Mr Jones ; quartette, Mrs Amos, Miss Bennetts, W. Westbrook, and Gates ; song, Miss Mackett; song, Miss Amos ; recitation, Miss Bennetts and Mr Fee ; song, Mr Westbrooke ; duet, Miss Bennetts and H. Gates ; song, Mrs Amos ; recitation, Mr Fee ; song, Mr Eccles ; glee choir. Inquest.—An inquest was held at Spring's Southbridge Hotel, on Monday the 9th instant, on the body of Elizabeth Ann Vickery, aged one month, before 0. J. Bridge, Esq, coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr W Smith was chosen foreman. William Vickery, the father of deceased, being duly sworn, deposed that the child had been weaned when only six days old, and that a change in the milk brought on severe attacks of vomiting on Wednesday last; went for the doctor on Friday; child died on Saturday. The mother of deceased and Mrs Slattery, a neighbour, gave corroborative evidence, and thought that death had been accelerated by change of diet. In answer to a question by the police, Mrs Slattery considered the mother always treated the child with great care. Dr Chapman deposed to having held a post-mortem examination on the body, which he had found very emaciated, -ind considerably lighter than when born; had attended Mrs Vickery during her confinement, when born, the child was healthy and strong; considered mal-nutrition and want of proper nourishment had brought on congestion of the internal organs. In accordance with the above evidence, a verdict of " Died from natural eanaes," 4 was recorded.

Death by Drowning. leached town last night that a man named John Blair, living at Lincoln township, had been found drowned by his daughter, in the creek near his house, about 6 p.m. After being seen by his daughter, Blair was taken out by neighbors who were called, and Dr Durham was at once sent for, but before he arrived the man was beyond recovery.

Volunteer Fire Police.—As will be seen by our report of the annual general meeting of the Volunteer Fire Police, held last night, twenty-one gentlemen were sworn in before his Worship the Mayor at the meeting, as a nucleus of the force for the year 187. r )-G. Other gentlemen wishing to join will be sworn in on Monday next, at 7 p.m , at the City Council chambers. Presentation.—On last Monday evening the Hev Father Belliard, who is leaving Christchurch for the West Coast, was presented by the Catholics of Christchurch with a beautifully illuminated address, and at the same time the rev gentleman was informed that a sum of money had been collected for the purpose of buying him a suiiable horse for his labours on the West Coast. In replying to the deputation, Father Belliard said the address he had just received would be greatly prized by him, and more particularly so because during his short residence in Christchurch his labours had been so very arduous that he had not the opportunity of seeing the members of his flock privately as much as he could have wished, and, consequently, could not have made as many personal friends or acquaintances among them as he would have desired. However, in the address, and the very useful present they had been pleased to give him, a most decided proof was shown that his work among them had been appreciated, and this to him was more than anything else they could give him, and he would never forget their kindness. The following is the text of the address, which was illuminated by Mr Goodman : " To the Bev Father Belliard—Rev and dear Sir, on the eve of your departure from Christchurch, we, the members of your congregation, desire to express to you our deep sense of gratitude for your spiritual devotedness and exceeding great kindness to us during the short time it has pleased God that you should have charge of this parish. We trust you will accept this slight testimonial of our esteem, and, in bidding you farewell, we can assure you, with all sincerity, that your sojourn with us will ever be remembered with pleasure and gratitude."