The Globe. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1878. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1462, 23 October 1878, Page 2

The Globe. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1878. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Bible CheistiAns— A public tea and meeting in connection with the above body is announced to bo held at the German Church to-morrow evening. The Mails,— The outward Suez mail was despatched yesterday afternoon per e.s. Arawata. The Australia with the inward San Francisco mail arrived at Auckland last night. The Chaplains at Addington and Lyttelton. —The report of the standing orders committee yesterday laid upon the table of the Diocesan Synod, recommended that £25 a year should be given to the chaplains of the Lyttelton and Addington gaols. Apoplexy.—A fisherman named Rhodes, a well-known character in Port, who has recently come back from tho Old Men’s Home at Selwyn, and resumed business, had an apoplectic fit in the street in Lyttelton yesterday. He was removed to Ins own house, where Dr. Bennett attended him. The Mabioneptes. —This clever troupe performed at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Monday and lust night. On each occasion there was a large attendance, and it need hardly bo said that those present enjoyed themselves. The troupe appear again in a midday performance, and to-night, after which Miey leave Lyttelton on a visit to come of the smaller townships. DbamatTC News. — Tho Baker and Farron Troupe passed through Canterbury on their way to Dunedin yesterday, going per s.s. Hawea. They propose to open here an December 31st. * Tho Georgia Minstrels appear to have made a great hit at the Q,ueen s Theatre, Sydney, where they opened on Octoher 12th in “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” They have been playing to such crowded houses that numbers have nightly had to be refused admittance. Eaethguake. —A smart shock of earthquake was felt throughout tho northern part of this island, on Monday evening about II p.m. The usual batch of telegrams on the subject has been duly sent. That from Nelson states that tho shako was the most severe experienced for years; that clocks were stopped and pictures thrown down, but no greater damage done, Tho shook was also felt in Christchurch.

Hospital Tenders. —-A number of tenders for Hospital supplies were opened last night, at the meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board.

Ashburton Races —The date of this fixture is on November 13th and 14th, instead of November 14th and 15th, as previously advertised.

Theatre Royal.—“ The Angel of Midnight” was repeated lust evening at the Theatre. To-night “Caste” and “The Married Rake” will be produced. Mr Bates’ Eccles in the first piece is acknowledged to be a very fine piece of acting indeed. Immigration Offices.—Mr J. E. March is already making preparations for the removal of his department into the now Government Offices, The heavy safes were transferred yesterday from the present Immigration Office into the new one, which will be on the second floor of the now buildings, in an angle facing the Cathedral. Gaiety Theatre. —There was a crowded house at the Gaiety Theatre last evening, when Madame Cora and Yal Yose repeated their entertainment. The programme throughout went excellently, ’especially the ventriloquial entertainment, in which Mr Trotter, Mrs Brown, and the other figures took a prominent share. The company appear again this evening. House Surgeon.—The prorogation of the Assembly will liberate those members of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board who have been so long absent, and the first full meeting of the Board which has taken place for some weeks will be held early in November, when a number of important questions will come on for discussion. Amongst these will be the the appointment of a house surgeon to the Hospital.

Supreme Court.—His Honor Mr Justice Johnston and a special jury were engaged yesterday from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. trying a case of trespass at Rangiora. The plaintiff, James Bassingthwaito, sued the Mandeville and Rangiora Road Board for £IOOO damages for having cut a drain through his laud. The jury returned a verdict for £SO damages. The Diocesan Synod.—The annual session of the Diocesan Synod was opened yesterday afternoon in the College Library, when the President (in the absence of the Bishop, the the Yery Rev. the Dean of Christchurch) delivered the opening address. Accident in Poet.—Mr Williams, second officer of the Bride of Lome, met with a serious accident yesterday. He was assisting in setting up the mainstay with the aid of the steam winch, when the chain-strop or a block employed parted and struck him in the forehead, tearing off the scalp and laying the skull bare. In the fall two ribs were also broken. The patient was attended to by Dr. Macdonald, and carried to the casual ward, where he now lies in a precarious state. Invalid Seamen. —The House Surgeon’s weekly report of patients admitted into the Hospital is one of the matters that meet with close attention from the Board. In the case of seamen discharged from their ships through illness and becoming inmates of the Hospital, steps will be taken to fix as far as possible the responsibility of their maintenance on the masters of the vessels they have been discharged from.

Ashley County Cricket Club. — A meeting of the Ashley County Cricket Club committee was held on Tuesday, October 22nd, at Roberts’ Club Hotel, Rangiora, the vicepresident, Mr 0. Ensor, in the chair. Several new members were elected to the club. It was resolved that a match between the eleven who represented the county last year against twenty-two, selected from the various clubs in the county, be played at Rangiora, on Saturday, November 16th, instead of on October 30th, as previously arranged. It was also resolved that the secretary write to the secretary of the Midland Cricket Club, proposing to play them on Thursday, December 4th, or 11th, in Christchurch, as originally proposed by them, instead of on November 21st, at Rangiora. The Mayor of Kaiapoi.— Our correspondent informs us that Mr Ellen returned from Wellington on Tuesday. He wont there on a mission from the Borough Council to represent the injury done to the east part of the town and district near Kaiapoi by the Hoods in the Waimakariri. His errand was successful in obtaining promises that the matter ,rould be seen to, and there could be no doubt that the Government and its engineers were thoroughly acquainted with the management of the river. It is every way probable that by the lengthening of the railway bridge, the removal of the stone work pier, and lengthening of the openings in the sandhills, all of which were pointed out at least two years ago, the river will be allowed a free outlet, and sensibly diminish part of the cause of the damage. This it is said will be done.

Gun Club.—Half-a-dozen sweepstakes were shot off in Mr Mann’s paddock, St. Albans, by the members of this Club yesterday. Seven members met in the first sweep, which fell to Mr Wagner, who killed four out of five birds. Nino competed in the second event, and Mr Wagner was again successful, Messrs Redwood and Woodman tying for the second prize. In the third sweep Mr Maxwell beat eight others, Mr Porter running him closely. The fourth was divided between Messrs Maxwell and Kirkwood, and the fifth between Messrs Porter and Woodman, _ The last sweep on the list was won by Mr Neilson, who had Mr Wagner for his nearest attendant. The shooting on the whole was decidedly above the average, though the strong wind was quite in favor of the birds. It is a great pity that some cheek cannot, be put on outside so-called sportsmen, who not being members of the club, amuse themselves by shooting the birds crossing the boundaries; Captain W. J. Babey.—This early colonist, who has been lecturing in the North Island, proposes to give a series of lectnrcs here on his colonial experiences, which have extended over half a century. Speaking of Captain Barry the “New Zealand Times” says: — «rphe lecturer acknowledges that he was selftaught, but we must admit that he possesses an extraordinary memory, and his colonial experience is of a varied and highly interesting nature. The captain was born i?j 1819, and landed in the colonies in 1829, and during that time has seen many ups and downs. Captain Barry is about to leave for the mother country, after an absence of half a century, to have his work published entitled “Fifty Years’ Colonial Experience,” for which he has at present upwards of 4800 subscribers. He lectures on Tuesday next at the Lyttelton Colonists’ Hall. Mupp Cbi.C£K'C Match.— The first of a series of muff cricket matches was played yesterday on the U.C.O. ground between a team captained by Mr W. R. Mitchell, aud one by Mr A. Cuff. During the day some capital play was shown—for muffs—and the game was a much enjoyed. Mr Or. M. Dann of the Ox- , ford Hotel provided a capital lunch. Mr Mitchell’s team went first to the wickets, and thanks to the efforts of two of its members, managed to score 73 before they were finally disposed of. Mr Cuff’s team then went to the wickets and were got rid of for 33. In the second innings Mr Mitchell’s team scored 54 and Mr Cuff’s 84, thus leaving the former winners by ten runs. Tiro .adores were as follows. First innings—Captain Mitchell’s team: C. Jackson, 0; W. H. Smith, 2; J. Hall, 0 ; S* Manning, 0 ; 0. E. Briggs, Of A. Wright, 1 ; B. Hale, 29; W. S. King, ,37; Captain Mitchell, 0 ; J. D. Smith, 0; 11. Garland, 0 ; F. Hobbs, 1; W. Dunford, 2 ; bye, total, 73. Captain Cuff’s team—Hill (sen.) H ; W. F. Warner, 2 ; J. Fleming, 1; R. Hill, 5; Captain Cuff, 0; G. Tombs, 2; J. G. Warner, O; Hobday, 1; B J. Hale, 2; J. Strange, 2 ; B. Ford, 0 ; 0. P, Hulbert (not out), °3; W. Savage, if byes, 3; total, 33. Second inning —Captain Mitchell’s team : C. E. Briggs, 24; C. Jackson, 2; W. S. King, 7 ; B. Hale, 0; W. H. Smith, 7 ; J.. Half/o ;’ S. Manning, 8 ; A. Wright, 0 ; H. Garland. 0; F. Hobbs, 0;W. R. Mitchell, ; 5 • W. Dunford, 0 ; J. J). Smith, 0 ; extras, l| total, 54; grand total, 127. Captain Cuff’s team —Second .innings.; W. F Warner, 0 ; J. Hill, 3 ; J. Fleming, 1; R. Hill ; 8 * J. G. Warner, 28 : A. Cuff, 14 ; H- Hobday, 4 • B. J- Halo, 18 ; J. Strange, 4; G. Tombs. 8 ; 0. P. Hulbert, 0; W. Savage, 0; H. W. Ford, 0; extras, 2 ; total, 84; grand total, 117, A match is projected with the Lyttelton muffs, and will no doubt prove as pleasant us that played yesterday,

Deceased Clergymen. —ln tlio course of his opening address yesterday the Yery Rev. the Dean paid a well-deserved tribute to the memory of the late Rev. Mr Jackson, who, he stated, had grown up among them from his boyhood, and had on all occasions worked heart and soul for the benefit of the Church of which he w r as a member. The Doan also referred in feeling terms to the services rendered hy the late Rev. Mr Oldham, of Kaiapoi. The Hospital Additions. —The Chairman of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board expressed considei'able dissatisfaction last night that the report drawn up by Mr Murrell, relative to the extent and nature of the additions and improvements to the Hospital buildings, should have been sent to Wellington without having been previously submitted to the Board for their approval. He wished it to be distinctly understood that the recommendations should be the expression of the Board’s opinion. They finally recommended the erection of a morgue, a pod mortem room, operating and lecture-room, and a new kitchen with sleeping accommodation for the servants who, up to the present, had been located in out-houses and the various wards.

Kaiapoi Cricket Club. —A meeting of persons interested in forming a cricket club was held at Schmidt’s Pier Hotel, on Monday evening. There was a large attendance, Mr H. J. Wood in the chair. It was resolved to establish a club to be called the Kaiapoi Cricket Club, to be composed of playing and honorary members. The officers elected were, Mr J. Lowthian Wilson, president; Dr. Ovenden and Mr G. H. Blackwell, vice-presi-dents ; Mr H, A'Court, secretary and treasurer ; Messrs Thorne, Bernays, Bate, Wood, Hadey, and R. M. Wright, managing committee. It was resolved that the members’ subscription should be 10s, juniors under eighteen ss, the latter to have no voice in the management. It was decided that the committee revise the rules at a meeting to be held at Mr Wilson’s office, on Thursday. Twenty-four names of intending members were given in. It was decided to accept an offer of cricketing material from Messrs T. and W. R. May, also that the committee report upon a suitable playing ground at the next meeting. The meeting then adjourned. Ashburton Gas Co. —A general meeting of shareholders of this company was held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on Monday afternoon, 21st October. The Mayor, chairman of provisional directors, presided. The secretary, Mr Ivess, read the directors’ report, in which it was stated that the whole of the shares had been allotted, the site for the works had been purchased, and the plant ordered from England. The latter might be expected to arrive in New Zealand in about four months or so from the present time. It was proposed by Dr. Stewart and seconded by Mr Shury—“ That any shareholder shall be entitled to act as a director provided he hold twenty-five shares.” Mr E. G. Wright moved as an amendment—“ That a director shall be a holder of thirty shares.” Mr Quill seconded the amendment, which was carried. Some discussion as to the number of votes to which each shareholder should be entitled then ensued, when it was resolved that the clause in the Joint Stock Company Act, 1876, bearing on this question, be adhered to. The directors’ report, after being amended with regard to the number of votes, was adopted. The chairman stated that the next business before the meeting was the election of seven permanent directors. The following were elected, viz. :—Messrs Thos. Bullock, E. G. Wright, R. Eriedlander, F. Doherty, Andrew Orr, Joseph Ivess, T. Quill. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the meeting. Emu Bbeeding. —The new industry of emu breeding is occupying the attention of some people in Maryborough, Queensland. The “ Patriot” thus comments upon the fact: —“ Those Maryborough (emu) hen-wives are long-headed fellows after all. They have read somewhere that a well-known Parisian firm, delighted with the ornamental specialities in the Australian courts at the ‘ exposition,’ have given their London agents carte blanche to buy up all the emu eggs they can procure from Australia, for the purpose of converting them into cups, inkstands, and other domestic conveniences. This opens out a wide field of speculation to emu fanciers; for unless they extend their operations, we fear it will soon be necessary to put an export duty on the egg of the wild bird, to prevent the sinister supporter of our colonial coat-of-armsj,from sharing the fate of the dodo and the moa.”

Testing Cables.— The following letter appears in the London “ Times ” of August 12th ; —“ Sir, —I enclose an extract from a colonial paper (just received from the New Zealand Underwriters’ Association, Dunedin) reporting a judicial decision of a case relating to the sale of chain cable which had either not been tested at all, or, if tested, the work had been done by incompetent and unauthorised people for such work. A certificate was, however, delivered as to the quality of the chain, but this was proved to be an improper and illegal document. Fraud in such a case is not an ordinary fraud—the possible, or rather the probable, consequences of such a deception are too terrible to be even glanced at without a throb of indignation against its perpetrators, and a wish that their punishment might be adequate to their crime. Publicity of such facts, and the creation of a public resentment against their possibility, are obviously so desirable that I trust you will call attention to them, and lend your powerful assistance to an attempt to prevent their recurrence.—l am, sir, yonrs faithfully, E. A. Peaks, Secretary. Australian and New Zealand Underwriters’ Association, Committee room, Jamaica Coffee House, E.O.