THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1879.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1716, 20 August 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1879.

Eisident Magistrate's Court.—At the Court to day Ernest Giles and George Best, two lads, each eleven years of age, were charged with stealing 16s from a shop in Sydenham. The accused had for some time been carrying on a system of petty thieving, but had not before been brought before the Court. They were each sent to the Industrial School for four years. The Chess Championship.—With reference to the games played last night, the game between Messrs Hookham and Hay was continued till about 2.30 this morning, and resulted in a draw. Water Supply.—With reference to the progress of the experiment being made by Mr White, it is understood that the pump required will be taken up to the site of the works to-morrow, and the test will immediately be made to ascertain how much water will be supplied thromgh the cylinder. The Council will probably inspect the works at the latter end of the week. Electoral. —Mr Eolleston addressed a crowded meeting of electors at Papanvi last evening. He reviewed the policy of the Government and the present state of political affairs at considerable length. The following motion was enthusiastically carried : —“ That this meeting thanks Mr Eolleston for his manly address, and expresses every confidence in him as their representative.” Tkmplahy.—To-morrow evening, at the Wesleyan Schoolroom, Lyttelton, a juvenile temple, in connection with the Eainbow Lodge, No. 13,1.0.G.T., constitution EW.G. Lodge of the World, will be instituted. The attention of parents is directed thereto. Accident. —A man named William Moffatt was admitted to the Hospital suffering from a broken leg, the result of a simple accident. The right leg was broken above the ankle. He was immediately taken to the Hospital, where he received the requisite treatment. A Haed Cash.—A few days back in a town up north the Borough Council sold an old engine-house, which had been obstructing a thoroughfare for years. No sooner had the hammer fallen than the unfortunate purchaser became liable for obstructing her Majesty’s highway, and, having been summoned, was fined. The fine certainly was only a nominal one, but the gentleman in question has been unable to sea the joke as fully as his friends appear to do. Civil Oases, E.M. Coubt. —The following cases were decided yesterday:—S. B. Seymour v James, In this case the plaintiff, a surgeon dentist, on the 12th inst., obtained judgment for the full amount of claim, £llos, and yesterday the defendant, through Mr Neck, obtained a rehearing of the case. Mr Joyce appeared for Mr Seymour, and after hearing the evidence the Magistrate confirmed the judgment previously given, and allowed Mr Joyce a professional fee of £1 Is. Linney v Brice, claim £lO 2s. Mr Neck for plaintiff, Mr Joyce for defendant. After taking evidence the Magistrate nonsuited the plaintiff, and awarded defendant costs.

Death op Db. Belt Hat.—This respected doctor, who for some time past has been suffering from ill health, died yesterday afternpon about five o’clock. The deceased will be greatly regretted by a large circle of friends.

The Missing Man. —The search for the body of the missing man Vennell was continued yesterday by the police. The locality around the Sandhills was systematically examined, but without any result, “ Lyttelton Times” Sick Fund Society, —With reference to the Dramatic Entertainment to be given by this Society, the public are informed that the plan of the dross circle will be open on and after Thursday, August 21st, at Mr Montague’s Fancy Repository, High street, where seats may be reserved. Town Hall Designs. The municipal buildings committee met yesterday afternoon for the purpose of receiving the estimates of the surveyors on the six selected plans for the Town Hall. There were present the Mayor, Ors. Gapes, Ayers, Cass, the city surveyor, and Messrs Izett, Thompson, and Harman. The sub-committee reported Jthe receipt of freportjfrom the quantitative surveyors, and after discussion, it was resolved — “That the matter be referred back the quantitative surveyors to ascertain if there are any plans amongst those that have not already been examined which comply with the conditions laid down by the Council,”

Oddfellows hip. —A special summoned meeting of the Loyal Leithileld Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall, Leithfield, to consider in what manner they should celebrate their anniversary, and on what day it should be held. It was resolved to celebrate the anniversary by a ball, to be held on September the 26th, at the Library Hall, Leithfield. After other business, the meeting adjourned till Saturday, August 23rd. Gbeat Loss of Sheep. —We (“ Timaru Herald ”) regret to hear further bad news from the back country. The loss of sheep in the snow has been most serious. One sbeep farmer in one instance found a mob of over nine hundred all smothered with the exception of eighty, which wore still alive, but exceedingly weak. Some of the back runs are entirely covered with snow, not a patch of grass being visible anywhere, and we fear we shall hear of very heavy losses in that direction.

Enteetainment. —An entertainment will be given at St. Patrick’s Hall, Barbadoes street, to-morrow evening, by Mr Charles Fox, entitled “Two Hours with Tom Moore.” The lecture will bo interspersed with melodies selected from the poetical works of Moore.

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