NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2578, 12 July 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Ths Crisis.—As will be Men elsewhere, the Uumuardment of Alexandria has commenced, and is now proceeding, the omnona<?» ing being principally directed upon the forts r.osntly erected. Skbibekt Magistrate's Court. Tois morning, at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, a number of civil cases were adjourned, in the absence of a Resident Magistrate, on account of want of jurisdiction. Similar failures have occurred on several previous occasions lately. Oxford.—Mr John Ingram ha* been appointed deputy registrar of birtb*, and marriages for this district.

nKjirr ■ ."!■ -■ -- A rebut. —Metheaon, who w»s, wanted at QTircam for larceny of £5, was arrested to-day at Port Lyttelton by Sergeant Moiios. INQUBSX. —An inquiry wag held at Woplaton yesterday touching the death of the infant i daughter of Mr G. Fernand. Mr H. Piper Iras :hoien foreman. The jury returned a verdict of 11 Accidentally suffocated. Mb Bruniok’S Lectures. —The preparation of the Land for Israel’s Return is the title of two lectures to be delivered on Thursday and Friday next, at the Oddfellows Hall. Mr Brunton, who is to speak on the occasion, is tho same gentleman who some time since gave three lectures upon the Great Pyramid of Geezah, and which then attracted a large amount of attention and interest. As at that time, «o now, be will illustrate his lectures by means of maps and diagrams, appealing thus, to tho eyes as well as the ears of his hearers.’ These lectures when delivered In Dunedin and Melbourne commanded large audiences, and no doubt will do so in Christchurch.

District Coubt —In this Court, after we went (o press yesterday, tho case of Payne and Sayne v I-oeoh and Lewis, being a claim for £2OO for damages reoeivrd, was brought on. The action was for injuries sustained by Mrs Bridget Payne on the 14th of January last, when she was knocked down and run over by a mail csrt near Wallßca’s Corner, High street, which was driven by an employe of the defendants’. After'hearing evidence, Judge Ward deferred judgment till Thursday. Supreme Court. —Re George Hall, indicted for indecently assaulting a little girl aged ten years, tho commencement of which case was givsi m our issue of yesterday, the jury returned a verdict of “Guilty,” and his Honor postponed passing sente 0). In the case of Victor Perez, charged with a similar offence, as the evidence of the principal witness varied considerably from that she had given in the lower Court, tho Crown accepted a verdict of “ Not Guilty.” Abhlby Farmers’ Club —The members of this club propose to observe the anniversary of the establishment of this club by a dinner at Flynn’s Ashley Hotel, which will probably be held on Wednesday fortnight. 1.0 0.F., M.U., Woodekd. —Tho opening of the new hall of this order here, referred to in these columns some weeks ago, takes place on 1 Thursday, and will be duly celebrated by a concert, to be followed by a boll.

Eb-Abbested. —Frank William*, who wa» discharged yesterday at the Supreme Court owing to a technical error, was re-arrested ai he left the Court, a fresh indictment having been framed. Ee was charged with embezzling a cheque, which was incorrect, it being money that was misappropriated. Legal.—His Honor Mr Justice Williams aat in Chambers yesterday, when an order was made, on the motion of Mr J. B. Fisher, in re Brooke v Parker, for libel, dismissing the action, unless plaintiff takes the next step • within three days of service of order. A similar order was made in Brooke v Klein. Kaiapoi Timbhh Tbade.—As evidencing the uncertainty of getting timber to Kaiapoi by the river, a largo quantity, not less than 50,000 ft, of sawn timber has recently come to this railway station from Lyttelton, which showed what the timber merchants think of their chances of getting in timber by the river after the number of wrecks that have taken place. Shipment op Fkeebxs. The barque Lutterworth, which arrived yesterday from London, brought a lot of seventeen ferrets, ordered by the Government. The nnmber •hipped at London was twenty-four, but, notwithstanding the great care taken of them by Captain Pearson, the master of the vessel, seven died on the voyage. Weathbu Exchange —New Zealand, yesterday—A depression is approaching from the N.W., clouding over with easterly wind* in the North Island and rain at Taranaki ; fine in the South. Australia—The pressure is recovered ; generally flue weather, with light westerly winds in Australia, and S.B. in Tasmania. Barometer New Zealand : Bussell, 29.8 ; Wellington, 30 2 ; Bluff, 30 1. Auat'alia Albany, 29 9 j Hobart, 30.3; Portland, 30,1; Sydney, 29.9. Ptraxio Woek3 Statement.—The public works statement was delivered last night by the Hon. Mr Johnston, and it published in fall in this issue. The despatch with which it was sent through by the Telegraph Department was only equalled by the careful and excellent manner in whioh it was transmitted.

The Exhibition.—The building is already •bowing signs of the approach of the end, many of the familiar oases and bays having already disapeeared, and a sort of desolate appearance reigning around. The stage for the operatic performances has been finished, and really presents quite a nice appearance, considering the temporary nature of the structure. Last evening a rehearsal of the opera of “ Maritana ” took place under the conduotorahip of Mr Sidney Wolfe, and was fairly successful. A band of colored gentlemen, assisted by Mr Wilkinson and Miss Amy Johns, occupied the stage last evening with a Christy Minstrel performance, diversified by ballads by Mien Johns and dancing by Mrs Wilkinson. To-morrow evening “ Maritana ” Will be produced. Ikdusteial Association. —A meeting of tho committee was held last evening when Messrs Howland, Sheath, Banks, Toomer, Waller, England, Shanks, Sundstein, and Eeese were present. Mr Howland wes voted to the chair. Apologies for non attendance was tendered by the president and Mr King. The sab-committee appointed to consider the question of secretaryship, &o, obtaincd|an extendon of time to bring up their report. The committee proceeded to discuss tho railway tariff, and it was ultimately determined to adjourn the discussion to next Tuesday, Mr Banks end Mr Waller being requested in the meantime to apply to Mr Back for a correct copy of the existing tariff. It was suggested that any member wishing any particular item brought under notice should leave word at the association’s office before the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned. Baptist Ohusch. A tea and public meeting in connection with the above took place last evening in the now chapel, on Oxford terrace. There was a largo attendance, and Mr B. Lewis was in the chair. The secretary read his report, from whioh it appeared that the land and building and all had been paid for, with tho exception of a mortgage for £3OOO. It was also stated that the nnmber on tho rolls at present was 427, and the actual membership 311. Several addresses of an interesting kind were delivered, and the meeting closed at ten o’clock.

Bbitish and Fobbiqk Bible Society.— The twentieth annual meeting of the Canterbury auxiliary of the above society took place in Bt. John’s Schoolroom last evening. In the absence of the Primate, who is unwell, the Very Bev. Dean Jacobs presided. On the platform were his Lordship Dr, Sergeant, the Bishop Coadjutor of Madras, the Yen. Archdeacon Harris, Bovs. Elmslie, Fraser, Aldred, Knowles, and other gentlemen. The attendance was not large. After prayers, the chairman addressed the meeting on the objects and utility of the society. The secretary, the Bev. J. Aldred, then read a report o2 the last year’s transactions, by which it appeared that in that period 1200 copies of the Scriptures had been sold. In the same time the psrent society had circulated 1,507,000 copies at Home, and 1,429,000 copies abroad, or more than 10,000 per diem for the year. Ko leas than 500 colporteurs were employed in this work. The society dealt only with the old authorised version. The treasurer submitted his balance-sheet, by which it appeared that the receipts'and disbursements for ■the year left a credit balance of £439 18s 9d. Jla spoke in grateful terms of the good work done by the ladies who had interested themg jives in the collection of the funds j it was their efforts, mainly, which had placed the agairs of the branch in such a satisfactory condition. Speeches hearing on the work of Pine society were made by the Bishop of Tinnivolly, Revs. H. B. Macartney, best, Fraser, and Penny. Officers and committee were appointed for the ensuing yea', and after a special vote of thanks to the Bishop of Tinnhrelly and the Bey. H. B. Macartney, -the benediction closed the proceedings. Obakgeism .—The annuoreery of the 12th ol July will be celebrated by the city Orange "Lodges at the Oddfellows’ Hall this evening by a concert, tea and ball, and by the St. Albans Lodge by a ball in the krotestant Wall. No. 32, Star of Sydenham L.O.L, iheld its usual monthly meeting last evening, -when there web a good muster of members and visitors. One member was initiated and one proposed. After the Lodge closed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts were drunk. The ceremony of unfurling the new banner ■then took place. The Grand Master made on app 'priato speech, commenting on the nroiper y of the Lodge. The banner is of focal manufacture, painted by Mr Atkinson, gnd i the argott in Canterbury.