NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2248, 17 June 1881, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Death of Pinfiee —This good hone died yesterday morning, at Yaldhurst, from the , rapture of an intestine. He was one of the gatnost horses that ever looked through a bridle, and his loss will bo a very serious one to the stable. He was bred by Ur Redwood, but his most successful performances took place When trained by Mr E Mason. Dhuids.—The Lyttelton Hearts of Oak Lodge held their usual fortnightly meeting at the Foresters' Hall, Lyttelton, V.A.D. Bro. Lawson in the chair. The attendance of brethren was large. One candidate was initiated by the V.A.D., assisted by the P.A. Bro. Hildyard. Groat sympathy was expressed by the brethren at the loss of Bro. Lawson, who was washed overboard from the schooner Torea last week. The lodge went into mourning for him, After disposing of eomo other business the lodge was duly closed. ' Philosophical Institute. —The inaugural address in connection with the above, whi'h has been delayed owing to the absence of o< president in Melbourne, was delivered srf. night in the Science Lecture Theatre of J® College, by Professor J. von Hoast, theuesident of the Institute. Accident to an Engine.— I The eng® oc the mid-day train from the North yesfday came to grief at Southbrook by the mOcd slipping away of a spring, the leaves ofmch all became detached. The engine was tchea up and brought the train in aboufwelvc minutes behind the usual time. Deill. —From a report submitted® the meeting of the Education Board yee® a Ji it would appear that the young lady tth er s do not evince any desire to master the ncultiee of the goose stop. The drill insttC® stated that their attendance was very un^wotory. The Board decided that a deficient knowledge of drill should in all cases at a bar to promotion, so the fa°“ e « had better come to “ attention " with delay. Abhbubtoh Industries.— /meting of the Ashburton Local Industrie‘£* oc i a hon was held on Wednesday evenic Messrs W. Roberts (in tbe ob Bradoloy, Braddell, F. Mayo, GK Cor* 11 ’ **• C. Jacobson, and the hon. sec, aehmte decision was arrived at in regs° tanneries, creameries, or a contomplatf ,B P e,, mill. Steps will be taken to touching insurance in the ov“ J tending service being established o' Ashburton coast, and it was further d-d to commui ieato with Captain McLel'' ne Lyttelton harbormaster.

A Nbw Municipality.—A mooting of the resident* of Bt, Albans and neighbourhood will bo held on Saturday evening next, at the district schoolroom, to consider the question of the proposed municipality for Papanui. Lyttelton Magistracy. —Mr Joseph Beswiok has been re-appointed for Lyttelton, with extended jurisdiction to £IOO. Dr. Donald, it is understood, i" too unwell to attend to the duties of his office. Orby Valley Election. —This election, which took place yesterday, resulted, as was anticipated, in a victory for Mr Weston. There are still a few returns from the outlying districts to come in, but the result is not likely to be materially affected by them.

Ashburton Landing Service. —Pending any definite conclusion in regard to establishing a landing service on tho nearest suitable point between Ashburton and the coast lino of Ashburton county, it is suggested that preliminary inquiries might bo instituted aa to the advisableness or otherwise of forming a tramway line between Ashburton and the coast.

South Bakaia. —All the timber to be used in constructing the 22 chains of permanent bridging on the southern end of the Bakaia bridge is now on the ground, and it is expected that the lapse of about four months from date will see the work of substituting that length of bridge for tho embankment finished. The temporary line to receive the interim traffic will be completed in a fortnight.

Ellesmere Licensing Court. —The quarterly sitting of this Court was held at the B.M. Court, Loeston, yesterday, but as there were only two Commissioners present—viz., Messrs B. J. Leo and R. B. WUlia—the only business done was to transfer the licence of the Irwell Hotel from Henry Kennedy to W. Johnstone until the 23rd June, when tho Court would sit at Southbridge.

Thk Drainagb Bill. —His Worship the Mayor has received a letter from Mr S. P. Andrews, M. H. 8., acknowledging the receipt of the resolutions passed at the recent meeting with regard to tho new Drainage Bill, and stating that he would do all in his power to prevent the passing of the Bill, as being opposed to the wishes of the ratepayers, and best interests of the city and suburbs.

A Utopian.—A middle-aged man, considerably under the influence of drink, endeavored to get into the Boman Catholic Church yesterday afternoon, and then assaulted the aexton, who endeavored to persuade him to leave the place. The fellow also indulged in very bad language, and when Constable MoDavitt tried to arrest him, he bit that officer on the hand, inflicting injuries that will render him incapable of duty for a day or two. Another constable, who went to MoDavitt's assistance, was also bitten by the prisoner, who behaved in a violent manner after his arrival at the police station. The prisoner, who gave the name of Mark Fearvail, was brought up at the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning charged with being drunk, using obscene language, and assaulting the police. He received a sentence on each, amounting in all to a fine of £B, or, in default, imprisonment for thirty-six days. Flbmingxon School. —On Wednesday evening an entertainment was given in the new district school at Flemington, Ashburton county, to celebrate the school's opening. Tea was supplied by several ladies. After it the room was cleared, Mr Joseph Clark acting as chairman, and Miss Oates kindly acting ns aooompanyist on the piano to several songs which wore rendered by ladies and gentlemen amateurs. After an address by Mr T. B. Hodder, the usual votes of thanks were passed, and the concert concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and the Rational Anthem, E.M. Court, Ambbblby.—At this Oonrt yesterday, before J. B. Woodhouso, Esq,, and Dr. Morris, E. H. Ensor and H. McLean were charged with having cattle wandering at large and lined 6s each and costs ; a similar charge against A. Greig was dismissed. The following civil cases were heard—D. and D. Cameron v A. Baillie, adjourned for fourteen days. Same vT. Sheridan, £6 8s; judgment for plaintiff, with costs. Same vD. Dalzell; judgment by consent. Same vT. Johnson ; judgment for plaintiff, with cos's. Gaynor's Estate v 0. O’Maller, £1 Is j judgment for plaintiff and costs. Same vM. Aherno, £3 12); judgment for plaintiff, and costs. G, and B. Hemp vF. Innes, £9 Os Id ; judgment for plaintiff and costs. Defendant gave notice of appeal. Accidents. —A man named Denis Black, working at Knowles’ gravel pit, on Colombo road, sustained a fracture of the bone of his right leg below the knee yesterday. He was at work at the face when, without any warning, a quantity of stuff came down, and striking the shovel ho held in his hand, knocked it with considerable force against his leg, causing the injuries described. Mr Knowles, who was present when the accident occurred, at once removed the injured man to the Hospital.—An accident happened to a son of Mr D. McMillan, of Racecourse Hill, on Tuesday last, which resulted in a broken arm. It appears that two of Mr McMillan’s boys were returning from school, each mounted on a small pony, when the girth of one of the saddles broke, and the boy was thrown heavily on bis left arm, which on examination- was found to be broken. The limb was set by Dr. Meadows.* This Dbxtidb. —A procession, demonstration, concert and ball took place at Bangiora on Wednesday night, in connection with the Bud of Hope Lodge, The procession started shortly after eight o'clock, headed by the Bangiora brass band, followed by the fire engine and brigade, juvenile Oddfellows and Oddfellows, and about one hundred Druids in full regalia, carrying torches. After marching up the street as far as the railway gates at one end of the town, and the Episcopalian Church at the other, the procession retraced their steps to the institute, where they broke up. Tho concert was then proceeded with, opening with a grand tableau of Druids singing their welcome chorus. A miscellaneous concert was then given, and a vontriloquial entertainment by Mr Davis and some conjuring bricks by Mr Teague, all of which gave very great satisfoction to the crowded audience which had assembled. The colored fires which were used during the procession were principally manufactured by Mr Charles Teague of Bangiora. A ball concluded a very successful evening, dancing being kept up until an early hour. Prior to tho interval, D.P. Bro. Willstead read a report of the progress of the Ledge during its first year, and expressed groat satisfaction at the friendly feeling displayed by the Oddfellows, who had turned out in auoh strength. He aleo thanked the fire brigade for their asaiatanoe and tho manner in which they had decorated thoir engine for the oooaesion.

Papanui Pebbbttebian Chvboh. A special meeting of the Presbytery of Christchurch was held at the Fapanoi Church on Tuesday evening. The Eev. Charles Fraser presided as moderator, and the Bev. James Hill acted as Presbytery clerk. There were also present Boy. Messrs Elmslie, Horner, Cairns, MoOallnm, Westbrook, McGregor, and Messrs Gibb, Black, and Donald, elders. There was a good attendance of the congregation, The object of the mooting wae to conduct the prescribed presbyterial visitation as to the spiritual state of the congregation, its general signa of progress, and its financial arrangements. In reply to questions put, the necessary particulars regarding the number of communicants, adherents, Sabbath scholars, &0., wore given it. It appeared that on the whole, matters were very satisfactory, notwithstanding the removal of some families and the general depression which prevailed. The numbers stood higher than during any former year. Mr Guthrie, treasurer to the financial committee, read somewhat detailed statements of the accounts for the last three years, from which it appeared that there had been a steady increase in the contributions up to 31st March, 1881; but that the standard aimed at in the original proposals to the Presbytery had not as yet been reached. The following principles aa underlying the flnancial arrangements of the Church were set forth and explained : stipend is a first charge upon the funds of the congregation. (2) That whore a minimum is named, the balance of ordinary revenue, after defraying current expenditure, should go as supplement to the stipend. (3) That the outlay on special objects, such as building, missions, &0., should not be charged upon the ordinary revenue, but should be mot by special contributions. An examination of the statistics and accounts of the congregation showed that the number of contributors to the maintenance fond exceeded the number of families in the congregation, or of names on the Communion roll. The Presbytery noted with special com? mendation that the rules given above had been fairly well observed, and congratulated the minister and members of the congregation on the spirit of forbearance and energy with which they had faced and overcome the diificnlties incident to a email and recently organised charge. Towards the close of the meeting one or two now matters were brought forward, but wore ruled by the moderator to .be out of order at a special meeting.

e Coursing. — A meeting of the Canterbury d Coursing Club will be held at the Shades on e Monday evening next, for the purpose of paya ing over the Publicans and Maiden Puppy Stokes- _ , ... b Thk Murphy Cash. — In Chambers, tnis i, morning, Mr Harper applied for a rule nisi '. in the case of Begins v John Murphy. 0 Honor stated tb at the prisoner would come up before the next session of the Supreme Domt 1 for judgment on the certificate of the Court I of Appeal, and after argument, Mr Harper . agreed to a suggestion from His Honor o . then appear and move in arrest of t Death by Poison. —A son of Mr At. Truman, bootmaker, Bangiora, aged tniee years, died yestesday morning ■ effects of drinking sulphuiio acid. An inquest ' will bo held this day. The liquor had been e used in the trade, and hed been accidentally taken by the child. _ _. Murderous Assault. The Kingston * correspondent of the u South Advertiser ” gives particulars of tae murderous attack made on a trooper by a man 111 I charge. Trooper Pearce had arrested a man 1 named Robert Johnson on a charge of supply- ' ing intoxicating liquor to the blacks. Both men were riding together, but when they 1 had gone for about two miles the prisoner alighted from his horse and refused to proceed any further. On the threat of the handcuffs, however, he agreed to proceed quietly. While the trooper was remounting the prisoner attacked him with a _ large knife, stabbing him in the back, and in defending himself Pearce got his hands hacked about so frightfully that he was not able to make any use of his revolver. Tho wfotch followed up his first assault by stabbing the trooper in various parts of tho body, and made a wound in the abdomen, out of which the bojrels of the unfortunate Pearce protruded.' The trooper then fell in a state of exhaustion, his horse was set adrift, and he was left to die on tho road had not help come to him. The miscreant was at a later stage captured by Sergeant Morris. Pearce died a few days after the occurrence. Political Skits. —Tne author of the mourning card, " In affectionate remembrance of Honor, the beloved wife of John Bull, who died in the Transvaal, of Bright’s disease, on the 22nd of March, and was buried at Oandahar,” has composed a far cleverer political satire in the shape of an auction b*’l. It is full of smart end telling points. It announces that Mr W. B. Gladstone will sell by auction, at the Boer’s Heed Hotel, the whole of the landed estates, goods, chattels, and effects of John Bull, Esq., who is retiring from business on account of advanced age and ill-health, induced by recent losses in his Transvaal venture, and comprising three kingdoms (united or otherwise), one empire, one dominion, forty-eight colonies, and one suzerainty, &o. The lots are separately described, and the description of “Lot 3 —lndia’’ will give an idea of the writer’s style : —" This magnificent empire, purchased by the vendor at an enormous expense, would form a most desirable acquisition to neighboring owners. The key of the mar siou may be obtained on application to Mr Abdurrahman, Oandahar Lodge, close to the north-west entrance of the demesne. There is great variety of game on the estate, and also capital bear shooting within easy distance. In this lot is included a right-of-way over the Cyprus Estate.” These salts are from the pen of Mr Passmore.