The Globe. MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1879.

Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1606, 14 April 1879, Page 2

The Globe. MONDAY, APRIL 14, 1879.

The Stad Haaelkm —We have received Information from the Shipping Company that the Stad Haarlem left for Lyttelton at noon to day, not entering Port Chalmers: all well.

The Oantebbuey Ybomaney Oayalby. —The members of this body met at the Britannia Hotel on Saturday evening. The meeting was called by Captain Strouts, in reference to the treatment the corps had received on having forwarded to head quarters an application for some trucks to bring the Ashburton and Ellesmere contingents to Christchurch, from whence the whole body of Yoomanry|intended to march on to Rangiora, for their six days’ training, on the 18th inst. The officers had, in consequence of what they considered discourteous treatment, resigned, and, on Saturday, the men of the corps followed their example, passing a resolution to that effect, and to the further effect that they would not serve again under the present officer commanding the district. The following resolutions were also passed “ That the members of the corps approve of the action taken by Captain Strouts and the commanding officers of the corps in tendering their resignation and in demanding a Court of Enquiry.” “ That wo, the undersigned members of C.Y’.C., respectfully request that a Court of Enquiry be held to enquire into the circumstances causing the resignation of our officers ; and that this resolution bo forwarded to the Under-Secretary for Defence through the Officer Commanding the District,”

B.M. Court.— There was a short sitting of the R.M. Court this morning, for the purpose of disposing of a couple of cases of drunkenness, and one of vagrancy. KatAPOI C.C.—The final game of the season was played on Good Friday, between the single and married members of the club. At the invitation of Mr J. Morrin, Kaiapoi Island South, the match was played in one of his paddocks. The teams were conveyed to the ground in a coach, kindly placed) at (heir disposal by Mr J. Sims. The match, like the opening game, resulted in a win for the married players. The total scores were— Married side, 92 ; single, 44. The highest scorer was Mr R. M. Wright, who put up 34; Mr J . Mcrrin made i 3. The teams were very hospitably entertained by Mr and Mrs Merri-i, who received their hearty thanks for the day’s pleasure. Mb George Chaplin.— Mr Chaplin, the American actor, who was so great a favorite in Christchurch during his sojourn in this city last year, proposes returning to New Zealand and Australia, leaving New York by the mail on April 14th. He intends bringing a leading lady with him, Mies Rose Osborne. Mr Chaplin has also made engagement with Mr John E. Owens, the well known American comedian, who will first play in Sydney. In May next Miss Rose Etynge also comes to the colony under engagement to the same gentleman. Mr Chaplin will probably play in New Zealand before proceeding to Australia. Cust Presbyterian Chuech. — A. very successful tea meeting, in connection with this Church, was held in the Institute, Cust, on the evening of Thursday, the 3rd instant. The Rev. N. McOallum, minister of the congregation, occupied the chair. Tea was supplied by Mesdatnes Wotherspoon, Garland, Higgins, and Ruddenklau, who also attended at the tables, assisted by a number of young lady friends. After tea an entertainment was given, consisting of short addresses by the Revs. J. Mclntosh (Sefton), and H. Hamilton (Cust), and by Messrs Higgins, Meredith and others, varied by choice selections of vocal and instrumental music from the Misses Searcll and Higgins, and from Messrs Blundon, Scott, and Leach. A number of Mr Sankoy’s hymns were very beautifully sung by Mrs Search's children’s choir. The meeting, which was very enjoyable throughout, was closed with the benediction about a quarter past ten.

Nahhow Escape from Drownino. —Four persona narrowly escaped from drowning on Friday evening in Port, The particulars are furnished by one of them as follows : —On Friday afternoon the chief officer of the barque Swallow, Mr Milligan, and the second officer, Mr Cooper, with two lady friends, wore out in the harbor for a sail, and were returning homo at about six o’clock, when the boat capsized. There was but little wind at the time, and the accident was caused by the sail jibing and striking Mr Cooper, who fell against the gunwale of the boat. It occurred directly off the entrance to the bay. The women gave one scream when the boat turned over, and when thrown into the water wore several feet apart. Mr Milligan fortunately is a good swimmer, and a plucky fellow. With one hand ho grasped the woman nearest him, and with his right put out to the assistance of the other, catching hold of her hair as her head came to the surface apparently for the last time. The two women then clasped each other, and Mr Milligan holding back their heads so as to keep their faces above the water got back close to the boat. Mr Cooper, who was unable to swim, had managed to get astride the keel of the boat, not, however, before he had experienced more of the agonies of suffocation with salt water than he ever expected to recover from. In this position the party were found twenty minutes afterwards—the time is but approximately correct, both Messrs Milligan and Cooper stating that it was not probably more, though to them it was longer than an hour. A boat containing Mr J. Roberts, waterman, and two passengers, Captain Cawse, of the Coriolanus, and his wife, was proceeding to the vessel named, and upon passing between the Moles two persons in a boat, and apparently fishing, called their attention to the capsized boat. They at once headed their boat towards it, and picked up the persons as above. All four were so much exhausted as to be unable to stand up when rescued, the mate and two ladies being completely prostrated. Captain Cawse describes the conduct of Mr Milligan as particularly noble. New BsidOE. —The necessity for a bridge across the river Avon opposite Ward’s brewery has been long felt and remarked upon. It will, therefore, interest many to know that the work has been commenced, and will shortly be completed. It is to be a footbridge simply, but even this will be of groat service.

The Aeson Case. —The trial of the case of Regina v. Schwartz, for arson, will be commenced on Wednesday morning at ten o’clock.

City Council. —The ordinary meeting of the City Council has been postponed from this evening until Wednesday next, owing to this being a holiday.

Commission on Highee Education. — This commission was engaged last week in visiting the schools in this district, preparatory to holding their usual sittings, for the purpose of taking evidence. On Saturday last the first witness (Mr W. Montgomery) was examined. The examination of witnesses will continue during the ensuing week. Chubch Decoeations. The Episcopal Church at Lyttelton was very tastefully decorated with ferns and [flowers yesterday, to mark the celebration of Easter. The Rev. J, Townsend officiated in the morning and evening, the services being semi-choral. The attendance was large at each service.

The Mail via San Feancisco.— The European and American mails via San Francisco, arrived yesterday morning [by the s.s. Taiaroa. There were fifty-three sacks for Christchurch, ten for Timaru, eight for Oamaru, and six for Lyttelton. The three former were sent through from port to Christchurch by the 10 a.m. train.

Dbainaqe in Kiimoee Stbeet. The Kilmoro street sections of the Christchurch drainage scheme is progressing favorably; this, as well as other portions of the work being pushed ahead as rapidly as possible. A considerable portion of the drain, extending near to St. Luke’s church, at its junction with Manchester street, is completed, and the road filled in and re-formed. The remaining portion of that part of [the street will shortly be finished, and the material necessary for the extension of the drain on the other side of Manchester street is already being placed upon the ground. The Hon. W. Fox. —Yesterday afternoon this gentleman delivered an address to the Sunday school children of St. John’s, the subject being the “ Raising of Jairus’ daughter,” which he illustrated by anecdotes of his own experience in the Holy Land some two years ago. The hon. gentleman was very suocessful in holding the attention of the large audience of children, who thronged the building, for the space of half an hour. In the evening ho occupied the pulpit of the Rev. J. Elmslie, of St. Paul’s, and delivered an address advocating the claims of temperance. The audience, which was a very largo one, listened with great attention for some three-quarters of an hour to the address.

Happy Hopes.— Mr and Mrs Hart’s comic operetta, entitled “ Happy Hours,” was produced at the Oddfellows’ Hall, Lyttelton, on Saturday night, to a well tilled house. This evening the programme will be repeated. Woodend. —The proprietor of the White Crane Hotel has recently completed several important improvements in his promises, which render the hotel one of the best'in the district.

Ranghoea Distbict Schools. —On Thursday the scholars attending those schools presented Miss Robinson, the head mistress, with an address and a pair of handsome silver candlesticks. The present was suitably acknowledged. Pbesentation at Kaiapoi.—On Thursday' evening a presentation of a handsome clock, value £lO, was made by the members of the guild of the Holy Rood to Mr C. C. Howard, on the occasion of his birthday. The present was accompanied with a suitable address, to which the recipient replied in feeling terms#

The Untutored Aboriginal. —An amusing incident occurred a few days ag). A Maori presented an order to one of our local storekeepers in payment for some articles which ho wished to purchase. The storekeeper at a glance saw that the order was not genuine, so he wrote a note to the Police Sergeant requesting him to arrest the bearer, and that ho would follow in a short time to lay the charge formally. This note, securely enveloped, he handed to the Native telling him at the same time to leave the goods until ho brought back the money as requested in the letter. The aboriginal took the note, departed, but did not deliver it to the sergeant. He had a suspicion that tho design of the storekeeper was sinister as regarded himself, so he tried an expedient. He impressed upon a brother Maori that there was “ a good thing on,” and give him tho letter to take to the sergeant, and in reply thereto to bring back £5. Tho beguiled one wont, handed the officer, who so majestically upholds the dignity of the law in this district, the letter and was astonished to find his reward in being lodged in a prison cell. The storekeeper went to tho station to lay tho complaint, and was even more astonished to find ho had the “wrong sow by the lug.” The innocent Maori was at once released. The guilty one was seen, early in the day, “ making tracks ” over tho Waikanae, full speed ahead.

CORPORATION EXPENDITURE. —The Works committee met on Thursday, to draw up an estimate of tho present year’s expenditure. Their report will bo submitted to the finance committee, who will shortly hold a special meeting to consider the matter. Me Conyers. —This gentleman arrived in fcow-n by the express from tho south on Thursday evening, and will probably resume liia duties at the" commissioner’s office during tho present week.