THE GLOBE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1879. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1680, 9 July 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1879. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Resident MAGiSTBATB'a Coujst.—At this Court to-day Catherine McDonald, alias Sullivan, was sent to gaol for twelve months with hard labor for using obscene language. William Henry Ptrange was brought up for violently a'sau'tinghis child, aged two years, and was remanded. Astronomical. —Father Secchi's work on the Stars continues to be not only much read, but discussed. His laborj with the spectroscope have enabled us to have clearer Heas about nebula), many of wh'.ch do not contain solid str-s, snd are not so fer from ri as is popularly imagined. The "milky way" is a , nebulas, of wFoh our sun and its planets make a part, returning on the outside of the ring, or coiled in serpent folds. Other nebulae are beyond th's one, including masses ' of stars of a similar or Iwr, and whose r ght .«■-%- JS> CJO 11AJ&' *.A-a.i/>J;oo& thniwh, A&etmii. Fore Secchi makes the ingenious suggestion that the imponderable matter we call ether, and by whose -\ "bration under tho form of .'""gfet wo obta ; n notions of other worlds, is itself l; mited. Thus there wor'd be sidereal worlds, foimed Jike ours, of nebr'a? masses, eristing beyond our ken, whose light can never reach us, being sepavat;d by Bpaces * Ithout ether, where absolute vacuum reigns, and plmged for or- perception -*n the eterjp l mkuowii. Other universes, for ever impenetrable to eyes and instruments—what an orig'-ial and grandiose ojneeption! Nor does the famous Ita ,: an astronomer consider these worlds to bo s ; lent and deserted. As life FUs the universe, it can also there er'it, pro\lded the temporalve be not excessive. Ve analogous, but not identical with ours. Life associated 'ft'th inteJligence, even of a higher order than ours, for creation is graduated, and man may, after a 1!, be only one of the .'infinite degrees in the scale. Tubning the Tables.—A defendant, at Feeding, the other day, being fined £1 aad 7s costs, and anxious to play a joke on the clerk of the cou.u, handed that functional/ twentyseven shilling stamps in pajment thereof. The clerk, however, took the matter vei/ qvietly, and proceeded to wet the {-am, net r i k-83 expected with h : 3 tongue, but with a brush. Then he tuued the tables by informing tho defendant that he would have to initial the whole of the scamps; and the gontlcman in question set himself down to tho laborious task with an expression of countonanco which can bo better imagined than described, he hav'ig an important appointment to meet about that time. Kaiapoi Ploughing Match.—The twentyfirst annual match, under the auspices of tho Farmers' Club, takes place on FWday, in Mr E. Parnham's paddock, Middle Island road. Tho dinner has beon arranged to be held afterwards at Mr Burnip's hotel. The Railways.—Notioe ia given that tomorrow and following days, unt : ' the damage to tho North line, Oxford branch, is repair, i, there will be no mid-day train on the Kaiapoi-Bjreton branch between Kaiapoijand Bennett's. n The Voltjnteeb Meeting. —ln the report of'tho conference of Volunteer officers with members of tho House of Representatives, which appeared in yesterday's issue, the names of Captain Johnson and Lieutenan Kennoitz were omitted from the list given o: those present

Accident to the City Ranges.—Testerday, while going hia usual round on horseback, Ranger Beck (late Sergeant of Police) mot with a painful accident by his horse stumbling and causing him to fa'l off. One of the Rsnger's arms was badly hurt, and his head sevorely cut, but the injuries are not of a dangerous nature. Benefit eoe Mes Hill.—The friends of Mrs Walter Hill at Ashburton have resolved on having a benefit concert on the 17th icst. Many have promised to assist, and a full house and substantial result are confidently expected. The entertainment takes place at the Town Hall.

Avon Boad Boabd. —Mr Henry Adams ia a candidate for the vacant seat on the Avon Boad Board.

Voltjntekes.—About forty members of the Chriatchurch City Guards have offered their services to the Government should circumstances require more men to the front. Captain Hawkes and Lieutenant Wolfe have offered to accompany thoir men. Up to the present time no reply has been received from Colonel Whitmore.

Mamjioth Mihstbkls.—The programme of the preceding evening was repeated to a good houau with the usual success last night. This evening there will be a complete change

in the bill, which f.lll include novelties in every deportment. The bill wi'l be again changed for the benefit of Mr W. Horace IJB.it to-morrow evening, and a fresh programme will bo drawn up for Friday, the last night of the company's apper~rnce in Ch-ist-church.

Cemetery Tbtjstees. The following Boards of Trustees for various cemeteries in Selwyn county are gazetted : —Weedon : Messrs B.Pitkin, J. McDowell, B. Curragh, B. Thomson, and B. Munro. Templeton Messrs 8. Bayley, J. Taylor, J. Jones, G-. Hopworth, J. Sinclair, B. W. Hawkins, W. H. Tayior. Courtenay : Messrs E. C. Maiwell, B. Bively, H. W. McClelland, J. Brown, J. Manson, jun. Kirwee : Messrs J T. Gorle, W. B. Tosswill, A. Pateraon, W. Eairbann, E. Croeskoll, E. Guiney, De B. J. Brett. West Melton: Messrs H. Trickett, L. Ooutts, C. Thomas, A. 0. Truscott, H. P. Mai thus.

Concert.—A concert will be given this evening in the Phillipstown schoolroom in aid of ceating the church.

New Post oemob. — The largest metal plate which has as yet been engraved in Christchiirch has been executed by Mr Wolfe, of Cashel street, for the Post-office in the new Government Buildings. It measures 4fc. in length by 2ft. wide, and will be for the receiving boxes on the north front of the building. A sliding panel will be placed in the centre of the plate for late letters, beaiing the usual extra fee ; and when the time for final closing has airived it can be moved forward, the blank space indicating that the mail is closed. The plate is highly polished, and the lettora will be picked out in rti and black.

Gaiets- Theatbe.—Mr and Mrs Georgs Darrell and their dramatic company will make their re-appea.ance in Chrietchurch at the Gaiety. Theatre, on Saturday night. The season will be a short one, but during the time a number of choice novelties, mostly from the pen of Mr Dairell, will be produced. The oponing speciality is announced to bo his favorite play, " The Trump Card," which will be placed on the Btage with a strong cast and with due regard to effect in the matter of scenic and mechanical excellence. Other new pieces will be produced in rapid succession, in all of which Mr and Mrs Darrell will appear. Hedge-Citttin& Machine. Vcstorday one of the Horneby's hedge trimming machines, imported by Messrs M : les, Hassal, and Co., was tried on gorge fences on the properties of Messrs H. B. Johnstone and R. Wilkin on the Fendaltown road, and proved quite equal to the work, although the fences were very largo and Btrong. A public trial iB to take place to-day on the same ground, at 11 a.m., and all who take an interest in agricultural pursuits, are invited to see the machine at work. If it had not been for the long passage rn»de by the ship Bed Gauntlet, these machines should have been in the field some months ago.

The Abson Cases.—Yesterday the trial of Emma and Martin Edward -dshwin, for arson at Akaroa, occupied the Supreme Comfc nearly all day. The evidence was veiy prolonged, owing to Mr Joynt's severe crossexamination of the witnesses for the prosecution, one of whom (Williams) completely broke down under the oileal. The Judge concluded his summing-up shortly after ten o'clock, and the jury, without retiring, returned a verdict of " Not Gv'lty." To-day the cbeo of Frank Lewis, charged with setting fire to his shop in Cathedral square, w.'U be heard, and is likely to occupy the Court some time.

Baptist CnDßCir, Madbas Bbidsb. —The lecture announced in connection with the reopening services was delivered last evening in the above church by the Rev. J. Upton Davis, of Duncdin. '.The title of the lecture, " Jack and Jill, or an old story fresh told," gives no idea of its instructive character. There were between three and four hundred persons present, who seemed to appreciate the lecture. The Rev. C. Dallaston occupied the chair. The church choir, under the leadership of Mr H. Corrick, contributed several pieces during the evening.

Kaiapoi Institute.—The ."monthly meeting o p fbc committee of this institute was held on Monday evening. There were six members present, Mr .Wilson, president, in the chair. The treasurer reported a balance in hand of £34 3a lOd. Accounts amounting to £23 7s lOd were passed. A sum of £lO 12a was reported to be due for subscriptionss. It was resolved that application be made for the same. The Vet of new books was examined, and the sub-committee was complimentod on the selection made. It was then decided to publish for circulation the list of new books. A letter was read from Mr C. O. Howard, to the effect that the members of the Guild of the Holy Roc i would not now requ're the use of the Institute Ha ll , for social gatherings. After passing some routine business, the committee adjoui jed.

A Mbbited Eebttkb.—At the Bangiora Magistrate's Court on Tuesday a defendant presented a document to the Bench, in defence of an action for debt, saying "That's my defence." The Resident Magistrate—" Well, ■what is it?" Defendant—"lt's my discharge." The Besidont Magistrate—" Then you have been a bankrupt. Why did you not give plaintifE notice, so as to prevent h ! s incurring costs over a worthless object ? Who signs this paper?" Defendant—" Him at The "Beeident "Magistrate— "You are prepared to swear you have duly passed in bankruptcy ?" Defondanr -" Yes." The Bcsident Magistrate—" It will be unnecessary to record judgment for plaintiff, and I am sorry to think the plaintiff cannot recover his cos': against this man, who has evidently thought that he was doing a smart thing. The Bench however considers his conduct reflects no credit upon him." Bbach Road, Kaiapoi.—This road was cut through on Tuesday moiaing by the landowners on the North side, to allow the escape of water from Rhodes' swamp, in spite of the protests made on behalf of the Kaiapoi Borough Conncil, as the drainage will flow on to borough property. It is reported that the Council, as weil as some of the owners of land on the South side, intend to take action in the matter.

Normal School Midwinteb Perfobmance.—The first of these dramatic performances will take place to-night in the OddHall, Lichfield street. The admission i 3 by invitation only, and the programme will consist Goldsmith's famous comedy "She Stoops io Conquer." To-morrow evening the public will be admitted on payment, and the piece selected for performance is Morton's excellent comedy " All that Glitters is Not Gold."

Cathedhal Guild.—A general meeting of the Gaild will be held to-morrow evening in the College Library, when Mr W. C. Walker will read a paper entitled "A Sketch of a Cathed •al," on which discussion is invited. Time permitting the Dean of Christchnrch will open a discussion on tho subject of " Larrikins."