THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1879.

Globe, Volume XXI, Issue 1783, 7 November 1879, Page 2

THE GLOBE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1879.

the Abson Cash. —This case was resumed to-day at two o'clock. Mr G-ordon Holmes appeared for Edgar Osborne. Constable Glacklin, whose evidence in chief was taken on Thursday, was cross-examined. Alfred Ooi, a uarjjouLwr in rhfl om r l />P nr\H Co., doposcd to being at the Wellington Hotel on the night of the 29th October. He left a few minutes past nine. He saw the prisoner there. He left, and the prisoner followed, and asked why he had not treated him, and he said he thought he had had enough. Henry Hobbs, a polisher in the employ of the father 'of the prisoner, deposed to the using of g pitch in the shop. The pitch-pot caught alight six or seven weeks ago, and the prisonor soiled his hands putting it out. The prisoner was a dirty boy usually. Samuel Smart, asphalte contractor, stated he used nothing but coal tar. John Oloments, Bailmaker, employed by Mr Hale, deposed that six or seven barrel of Stockholm tar were stacked at the end of the western shed, where thoy were always kept. Twenty or thirty drums of oils were stacked along the shed. Some of them had tar on the outside. The boards that he saw scorched after the fire were not scorched the day before. Benjamin, sailmaker, stated that he estimated the stock in the two sheds at £2OOO. Ho did not know that the prisoner entertained any ill-will to him. Dr. Symes deposed that he had analyzed the material that had been found on prisoner's hands, and had found it to be Stockholm tar. There was also an oily substance on his hands, and sharp sand under the nails. On the coat and trousers, given him to examine, he had also found stains of Stockholm tar. The oase was proceeding when we went to prjs». New Zealand Wines.—A visit to the New Zealand wine depot will satisfy the most sceptical that this country is capable of producing some very palatable wines. The wines at the depot are from Mr Soler's Grand Canonge Vineyard, Wanganui. They are mostly Burgundies, and are sound and wholesome. Our reporter was first introduced by Mr Schwartz, the sole agent in New Zealand for the Oanonge wines, to a well matured dry Burgundy, whioh, while possessing sufficient body, was both dry and finely flavored. A younger Burgundy was rather too sweet, but would improve with age. A very palatable manzanilla was next produced. There are also sparkling Burgundies and a sparkling Moselle, the latter an excellent wine for ladies, though perhaps slightly too sweet for gentlemen. All these wines are very sound, and the manager states that the demand already considerably exceeds the supply. This new industry has evidently n bright prospect before it. The wines compare most favorably with the Australian wine?, and with the magnificent climate to be found in the North Island there is an unlimited field for gentlemen who, like Mr Soler, have the pluck and capital to embark in the winegrowing trade. Nitbatb op Amtl. —The nitrate of amyl being a powerful agent in quickening the heart-beat, a few drops of this drug have a powerful influence in restoring the functions of the heart in cases of drowning, hanging, or fainting. It is suggested, therefore (says the "British Medical Journal"), that it should always be used whenever attempts are being made to restore to life an individual appnrently dead, or when it is desirable to settle the question whether a person is really dead or not. The dreadful thought of being buried alive has hauuted the human race since its earliest days, and the discovery of some means by which the risk could be, if not evaded, at least greatly diminished, would prove an ireffable boon to mankind. Dr. T. Lauder Brunton, to whom this suggestion has been referred, considers it to be a good cno. He adds that in ascertaining death the nitrate of amyl might be used along with the cord-test, of tying a cord round the ringer. If the circulation has entirely stopped, the part bevond the ligaturo never becomes any thicker ; but if the circulation continue, however slowly, the finger-tip btjor.d the ligature will sooner or later begin to swell.

Thb Swbet Empieb City. —Wellington must be a delightful place to livo in. After the Hon. Mr Whitaker hid made his Ministerial statement in the Legislative Council, the Hon. Colonel Brett moved that the Council should adjourn for a week, and urged the following reasons for doing bo.: —" I want to go into the country, and see the nakedness of the surroundings of Wellington. It. is necessary for the sake of our health that we should go away from the stinks and smells of this abominable city. I should like to renovate my health by going into the country." Colonel Brett, however, did not got hia week's holiday.

Rbsidbnt Magistrate's Cottkt. —At the Court to-day William Benson was sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labor, for stealing a wutih. Patrick Moil, alias Moss Benjamin, charged with stealing £7 from the person of W. WilsoD, was remand* d till to-morrow. Thomas Gallon, charged with larceny was remanded, and David Tucker was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labour, for the larceny of a oheque-book. Alleged Attempted Suioidb. —A person named John Doggett was arrested yesterday on a charge of attempting to commit suicide, by drowning, in tho river Avon. At half-past eleven o'clock am., tho young man wbb observed floundering about in the micdle of the river, opposite the residence ot Dr. Coward. One of those who saw him, Mr Lsecb, went into tho river, at Borne personal risk, and succeeded in pulling the young man out. He was then taken to the Prinoe of Wales Hotel, where it appears he had been stopping, and the police were sent for. The accused, on being interrogated, Btated that he had walked into the river, but declined to give any reason for so doing. He was therefore taken into custody, on a charge of attempting to commit Buicide, and he will be brought before the Magistrate this morning. South Town Belt.—A special meeting if the Sydenham Borough Council was held yesterday evoning in rela'icn to the South Town belt question. The business of the meeting, which was conducted in committee, was to decide upon resolutions for submission to the conference with the City Council to be held this evening. Ed CAT3OK Boabd. —The Education Boar J held its usual meetiDg yesterday afternoon when a good deal of crdiaary business wa§ transacted. Telephonic Conobht. —Last evening a very enjoyable hour was spent by those present at a telephonic concert given by the Railway Band. The band were at the Chester street station, and the audiences at Sunnyside Asylum, the Lichfield street station, the Police Depot, and Mr Superintendent's Harris's house, all of which were in circuit, ar.d had the pleasure of listening to a number of selections. They were heard very distinctly at all places, notwithstanding the large circuit, and those present were indebted to Mr Meddings and the Railway Band for a pleasant and novel entertainment. OnANGEisjr.—On Wednesday night, titer the cloae of the lodge in the R.A.P. Chapter, Maiden City, No. 1, Orange Lodge, Tjyt.telton, the members adjourned to the Oddfellows' Hall, where an excellent supper was spread. About thirty members sat down, and an enjoyable evening was spent in celebrating the anniversary of the Fifth of November. A Scabe.—The burning of a Guy Eawkes alarmed Ashburton on Wednesday At 8.30 p.m. the fire bell wa3 rung, and the brigade wore in suoh a hurry to get to the scene of the supposed fire that the engine hurt very badly a little boy named Hydes. The brigade were very indignant at the alarm, but the flames were so bright that it is no wonder the mistake occurred. Impobted Cattle and Shbbp fob the Show. —The steamer Tararua, which arrived yeßterday in Lyttelton from Melbourne, brought a valuable shipment of cattle and sheep for exhibition at the Agricultural Show. The whole shipment consisted of twenty-one head of oattle and one hundred and forty sheep. They arrived in exceptionally fine order, and were landed in the afternoon and brought through by rail to Christchurch. Soijjee on the Show Dat. —For several years the friends of the Harper street Wesleyan (Sunday school have held their annual soiree on the Show day. This year the tea will be held in the large public Bchool opposite the grounds, and a public meeting after tea in the church. St. Mask's, Opawa.—The collection in this church on Sunday will hej devoted towards defraying the cost of recent repairs and alterations. The Rev. E. G. Penny will preach at the morning, and the Rev. H. ,C. M. Watson at the evening service. Insurance Office Holidays. The various insurance offices in Christchurch will be closed on Monday and Wednesday next, and on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, from noon. Cricket Fixtures.—On Saturday next the following Association match will be played, commencing at 2 p.m. : —North —Messrs Alpe, Ashby, Beard, Dickinson, Fowler, Frith, Lee, Longden, Mac Donnell, Boss, Secretan, B. A. Smith, and Watson. South—Mesi-rs Allen, Cotterill, Corfe, Hartland, Hanmer, Harman, Morice, Neilson, Ollivier, Turner, and Wilson. A match will be played between the Avonside and the Bohemian Clubs on tho Avonside ground on Saturday. The Colts match on Wednesday next will commence at 10 a m., find the following will represent the respective sides : —Messrs A. o. j>im<3©i», "Fisher, Hanmer, Harman, Longden, Nelson, Sheath, aniiUi (Sydenham), Wagstaff, and Ashby (captain) ; against—Messrs Bamford, E. J. Cotterill, W. J. Cotterill, Fowke, Fairhurst, Horwood, Ross, E. A. Smith, H. S. Smith, Stapleton, White, and Ollivier (captain). The following will represent tho Bohemian C.C. in the match with the Avonside to-morrow :—Free, Wal h, Peacock, Costley, Andrews, Ritchie, Elvines, Creswell, Prudhee, Preece, and Pugh; emergencies—Evans, Hill, and Robinson. A conveyance will leave Latimer square at two o'clock