NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2634, 15 September 1882, Page 2

NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident Magistrate’s Court. —At the Above Oourt this morning, the oharge iheet was a blank.

Thbatbb Royal. The long spell of silence which has brooded over our local temple of the drama will be broken on Wednesday next by the advent of Mr Hall’s company, who open hero for a season. The first piece will bo H. J. Byron’* celebrated comedy of “ The Quv'nor.” Mr Hall has a very good company, including the Misses Rntb and Jessie Grey, Messrs Boothman, Belton, Hesford, &o.

East and West Coast Railway —A special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday to consider the three l.nes of route proposed for the extension of the Middie Island trunk line. The matter, together with the West Coast railway liae, was discussed at some length, and ultimately, on the motion of Mr Cunningham, the further consideration of the matter was adjourned for a month.

Young Men’s Club —At the weekly meeting of the committee of the above, a letter was read from Mr Twentyman, declining to countenance the association, on the ground that they had identified themselves with Freothonght. The Dean of Christchurch and several of ths members of the committee spoke very strongly on the subject, denying that there was any ground for tha accusation, and pointing oat that this had been explained to Mr Twentyman. A resolution protesting the statement wo* carried unanimously.

0.8.0. —The annual general meeting of tbs above club will be held at the Commercial Hotel this evening.

Obituabt. —Wo regret to have to note the death of Mr Dongal Maofailane, who died at his residence this day, at the ripe old age of ninety three. The deceased gentleman cime to this province a number of years ago, and his face has long been familiar to the residents of Christchurch. He served under Wellington in tho Peninsula campaign, and was present at the battle of Waterloo. He leaves a large circle of friends to mourn the loss of his genial presence. Sodden Death —Our Bangiora correspondent telegraphs that news has bean received of the sudden decease of Mr Robert Chapman, of Cost, at Melbourne, whither he had gone with one of his sons abopt a fortnight ago. He first settled in this district some thirty years since. Tho news of his death was received with great regret in the Rangiora and Oust districts. The deceased gentleman was about seventy years of age. Stonb Thbowinq.—At about eight o’clock last evening the larrikins who infest the corner of • the North Belt and Victoria street became more than usually destructive, and commenced throwing stones at the shop of Mr R. Billens, tinsmith. One of these broke a large pane of glass, and damaged ■took in the shop to the value of £l. It is time these young gentlemen were compelled to behave in a more orderly manner. Municipal.—At noon to-day Mr Q-. L. Lee, Returning Officer, declared the state of the poll for the North-West Ward, the figures being as given elsewhere. The interest taken in the matter may be gathered from the fact that only tho Assistant Town Clerk formed the audience of the British public on the occasion. The nomination of candidates for the extraordinary vacancy in the South-East Ward, caused by the resignation of Mr O. P. Hulbert, closed to-day. The candidates nominated are Mr F. Jenkins and Mr Thos. Atkinson. Kaiapoi United Obiokbt Olub.—The annual meeting of this club, to pas? accounts and elect officers, was held at Burnip’s Hotel on Thursday evening. There were twentyfive present. Mr B. Moore was voted to the chair. A short report was read, and the balance-sheet showed 5s 4>J in hand. It was resolved that the annual subscription in future be 10s, and that any member proposing a new member pay either the subscription or a deposit on account of ss. The sub-com-mittee appointed to obtain a ground reported that arrangements had been concluded with Messrs Ljnskey and Bnrnip for the nsa of two sections, and that a tender had been accepted for levelling and making the pitch It wag stated that Mr J. Horse intended to allow the olub the nse of ground near the Domain as soon as it was in order for playing on, an announcement which was received with applause. The officers of the club elected were—President, Mi- J. Hmse; vice-presidents, Messrs B. Moore and J. Webster j treasurer, Mr W. Fraser; secretary, Mr H. Boll; captain, Mr W. Waring; vice-captain, Mr A. Pearce; custodian, Mr W. Sunup; committee, Messrs Bnrnip, Hirst, O, Bradley, Brooke, and O. Hayman. A committee was detailed to purchase material for the olub, and it was agreed that the opening game be played on Saturday, 23rd inst., Married v Single. A unanimous vote of thanks to Mr E. Parnham for the nse of his paddock last season was passed. An offer of a bat for the highest average scorer in the matches of the season waa made on behalf of Mr J. Lowthian Wilson, and of a ball by Mr B. Moore for the best average bowler. Inquest. —The inquiry touching the death of Ruth Harrison, who fell into the river Heatbcote and was drowned, was held this morning at eleven o’clock, before Dr. Howard, coroner. No new facts were elicited, and the jury returned a verdict of “Accidental death.'. Diphtheria. Diphtheria, which made its appearance in Waikari, has now fortunately ceased in the district. The three who were attacked with the disease in Waikari are now quite well, and following their usual avocations. The family near the railway station are also now quite free from the disease.

Ek tbetainmeitt. —The public opening of the new Oddfellows’ Hall, Phillipstown, was celebrated last evening by an entertainment in aid of the benevolent fund of the Athelstan Lodge of Drnids. Tne hall was well filled. The building supplies a long-felt want in this district, the only place available for meetings and entertainments being the district school, which has long since been found too small for such purposes. The programme, which was very lengthy, consisted of two parts, the first of which was the usual chair business by the Oomiques. Messrs J. Wallace, J. Francis, Davidson, and Master B. Eobimon were very successful in the numbers allotted to them, and the comic business was well sustained by Messrs Wilkinson and O. Hill. The second part consisted of a very clever ventriloquial entertainment by Mr W. Davis, entitled “ Twenty minutes of fun ”; songs by Messrs McConnell, Keid and Kerr; a olarionette solo by Mr 8. Deßonis j and banjo comicalities by Mr O. Hill. During the evening the Lyttelton brass band contributed several musical selections, At the conclusion of the entertainment the ball was cleared, and dancing commenced.

Benefit.—lt is the intention of the Mayor u well as many of our most prominent and influential citizens to give their aid and countenance to a public entertainment,with a view to mitigate the severe losses sustained by Mrs Thompson, the armless lady, at the late fire in High street. It may not be generally known that, in addition to the lots of her performing pig Bismark, Mrs Thompson also lost all the needlework upon which she had been constantly engaged during her recess since the Exhibition, and of which she intended to make sale in the coming race and show week. These, together with all her fixtures, pictures, and bills make it serious; but the loss which she is said to have most regretted was that of a chair which her husband presented her with upon the occasion of his first paying his addresses at Philadelphia, United States of America, and which he had made to order with a view to make the long tedious hours of constant sitting, to which her only means of subsisting subjected her, comfortable as could b . It is to be hoped that the ladies of Christchurch will not be behindhand in their exertions to befriend an afflicted sister, who, if nature has been less bountiful to, has nevertheless herself a woman’s heart, and also has been ever ready to mitigate the sufferings and sorrows of others; indetd, bet name appeared amongst the list as one of the first to aid by her subscription tho sufferers by the late Timaru disaster. Banquet to Mb White, M.H.B.—A large meeting, presided over by Mr Jones, was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Sydenham, last night, to arrange for entertaining Mr White at a banquet in appreciation of his Parliamentary services. After the matter had been partly considered, the meeting adjourned till Monday evening. Inquests.—An inquiry was held at 3 p.m. yesterday, before Dr. Coward and a jury at the Snnnysido Asylum, touching the death of Henry James Bowman, an inmate of that institution. Prom evidence adduced it was shown that the deoiased was subject to epileptic fits. Dr, Robinson gave testimony to death resulting therefrom, and a verdict was returned in accordance with tho medical testimony Presentation. —A meeting of the employee of Messrs Heymanson, Low and Co. was held last evening at the Boyal George Hotel, to take leave of Mr A. Moller, who has filled the post of foreman for the above firm, and is about severing his connection with tho house. Mr Maurice said he had great pleasure on behalf of hie fellow employes to ask Mr Moller’s acceptance of a .gold ring as a token of the respect and esteem in which he is held by his fellow workmen. Mr Moller responded in suitable -terms, after which several toasts were proposed and responded to. Teaohebb’ Conference,—A conference of

the teachers of the North Canterbury district was held on Thursday afternoon, at the Normal School, to consider the beet means of

utilising the offer of the Board of Governors of the School of Art masters to provide lessons in drawing to the teachers, Mr J. Colborno Veel occupied the chair. There

■were present Mertrs Scott, Dawe, Goodeve, Foster, Bayner, Patterson, Sonndy, Bichie, and May. It was decided to suggest to the Board that instruction in drawing be given on Friday evenings, and from 10 30 to 12.30 on Saturdays. It was also suggested that music should be taught at the some hours. Sydenham Hobtioultubai. Society.— The usual monthly show of spring flowers in connection with the above will be held this evening at the Selwyn street Schoolroom. A Snooting of the society will also be hold. Obiokbt. —A meeting of the Addrngton Workshop Orioket Olub was held on Wednesday last. The following officers were elected— Captain, Mr J. B. McGregor j secretary, Mr Foster; committee, Messrs Jones, JBsuad, Griffiths, and

FbOBOQ&TION OP PAKUAMEHT. —Parliament hat been prorogued until the 14th of December. 0.8. U.—A meeting of the above was held last evening at the Clarendon Hotel, Mr W. Vi Million occupying the chair. It was resolved to appoint a selection committee consisting of one delegate from each club belonging to the 0.8. U. to select the teams in the forthcoming Intercolonial Match. A reception committee to meet the Sydney football team on their arrival was appointed, as also a committee for a dinner after tho match. Tho following teams wore then chosen to play a practice match on Saturday next on Lancaster Park, viz.:—The Fifteen (red and black) —Messrs Leach, J. Gotterill, Farr, Anderson, Lee, Fuller, Helmore, Millton (captain), Potts, Winslow, O. D’Auvergne, O’Donnel, Archer, Harmao, Fenwick. The Twenty (colors) —Messrs F. Robinson, A. Chapman, Fisher, B. Ootterill, A. Alabaster, A. Mountfort, Kesteven, L. Lane (captain), Hyman, A. Beid, Parson, dpraggo, Blanchard, Waohamann, Hartland, Templar, F. Anderson, Wynn Williams, De Castro, T. L. Smith. Emergency —Messrs B. J, Wilson, J. Alabaster, J. Fuller, B. Mountfort, and Telfer. The team to represent Canterbury in the intercolonial match will be selected on Saturday evening. Annual JDinneb.—The members of the Sydenham Football Club celebrated the closing of the season on Wednesday evening last, the reunion taking the shape of a dinner, which was held in the establishment of Mr Arenas. The Mayor of the borough (Mr J. Joyce) presided, being supported on his right by the captain (Mr H. D. Bobinson), and on his left by the vice-captain (Mr W. W. _H. Smith), whilst the vice-chair was occupied by Mr Just. After the tables bad been cleared and the toast list gone through, the Chairman stated that he derived infinite pleasure in being present on anoh an auspicious occasion. He spoke in glowing terms of the able manner in which the club had been carried on through the past season, and at the same time expressed a hope that the olub would be doubly strong next year, and that by dint of determination and perseverance it would excel in the art, feeling positive that they would make formidable opponents. The toast list was as follows “ The Queen,” proposed by the Chairman; “The President,” proposed by Mr Bobinson and responded to by the Chairman j “ Sydenham Football Olub,” proposed by the Chairman and responded to by Messrs Bobinson and Smith ; “ The Committee,” proposed by the Vice-Chairman and responded to by Messrs Lockwood and Beare ; “ Umpires,” proposed by Mr Mason and responded to by Mr Just j “ Kindred Sports,” proposed by Mr Allardyoe and responded to by Mr A. Anderson; “Owners of the ground,” proposed by Mr Costley and responded to by Mr Lockwood f " The Ladies,” proposed by Mr Smith and responded to by Mr Hoban; 11 Absent Friends,” proposed by Mr Biea and responded to by Mr Bobinson ; “ The Host,” proposed by Mr Just and responded to by Mr Arenas. Daring the evening some excellent songs were sung, and altogether a most enjoyable evening was spent.

“Please, sir, give a few cents to a poor blind man.” “Are you entirely blind?” “ Yes, sir.” *• Haven’t got anything for you to-day.” ”1 suppose you think because you wear tight pants, and have got your hair parted in the middle, you are somebody,” said the blind man. “ You look like that man who was hung in Washington county last week, you long-legged, red-headed, freckled face galoot." I Do you know,' said the captain, ‘ that a fathom of steel wire rope, little thicker than your cane and weighing half a pound a foot, will pull as much as a hemp rope half a foot thick and weighing a pound and a half a foot ?’ 1 1 have known a piece of wire, cap,' said I, * no thicker than a straw, to draw a man weighing 200 pounds the whole length of Broadway.’ ‘ Oh, come now 1’ exclaimed the obtuse Briton. ‘ Yes, sir, it was a hairpin.’ * Hilloa, James, drunk as usual. What in the world has set you on the spree now ?’ ‘ Ae, ye mauna be harsh, governor ; did ye no hear my grand whistling canary was deid ?’ * Stupid fellow, leaving your work and getting drunk for the death of a bird. Don’t yon know a man should look upon such incidents as trifles ?’ I So I dae, governor, so I dae, man; but gin ye wanted a spree yerael’, ye wad be glad o’ any handle tae turn the crane wi’.’

“ Don’t you love birds, Mr Proseman, and all their sweet little ways!” "I do, Miss Gushington, dearly—on toast.” One of the managers of a hospital asked an Irish nurse which he considered the most dangerous of the many cases then in the hospital. 1 That, sur,’ said Patrick, as he pointed to a case of surgical instruments lying on the table.

Mr Henry Edmunds, of Charlotte, Va., bad a large red hound named Bose that one day caught a rabbit in the field where they were ontting wheat, and swallowed it without biting it. It killed the dog. The rabbit stretched out. The two lessons inculcated by this narration are—Firstly, that greed is likely to be followed by disaster; and, aeoondly, that truth, of some kinds, is stranger than fiction. Professor to classical student—“ If Atlas supported the world, who supported Atlas f ’’ Student—" The question, sir, has often been asked, but never, so far as I am aware, satisfactorily answered. I have always been of the opinion that Atlas must have married a rich wife, and got his support from her father."